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Enjoy Cup day – it’s all thanks to a teetotaller

ELCOME to Balaklava! If you’re reading this at the track, waiting for the Cup to be run, then there’s a fair chance you would not have seen this newspaper before. Let me offer some “inside info” straight from the horses mouth! We cover the Adelaide Plains, stretching from Two Wells, Virginia and Mallala in the south, to Snowtown and Brinkworth in the north. Across to Clare and Gilbert Valleys, into towns like Riverton. And down the coast from Wakey (that’s what locals call Port Wakefield, through to Dublin, Port Parham and Middle Beach. Balaklava is our home town – and we’re proud of it – though for many of you, the road between the schools and the dunnies at Mallala would be more familiar local attractions. Today, most of the people you see helping make the day a success are locals. On the gates, behind the counters serving food and drinks and so on. Yes, some look a bit wrinkled. They’ve been doing this for many, many years. But did you know just what Cup day and other race meeting bring to the community?

MY VIEW

Terry Williams

EDITOR Editor@plainsproducer.com.au Thousands of dollars are generated each year by Balaklava Racing Club’s “community and catering services” group which basically provides the tucker. As a town, we couldn’t do without the club. Here’s why: Balaklava Hospital, Balaklava’s Mill Court senior citizen’s home, Balaklava Museum, Balaklava Show Society, our scouts and Halbury Hall all benefit from racing. Now don’t ask me how Halbury Hall got in there – but it did. You don’t even know where Halbury is, right? It’s little settlement a few k’s east of Balak.

Last year the workers who provide the catering raised $28,000 over the year. Today there’s about 70 helping out, compared to the usual 15 to 20 who work from 8.30am to 5pm on “normal” race days. Twenty eight grand! That’s a lot of chook raffles! So you can see what the club means to the region. But it’s more than that. Without Balaklava Racing Club the town and district would struggle for recognition. At least once a year – like Oakbank – we are the centrepoint for Adelaide’s glitterati, with some punters thrown in. For just a day, we hold centrestage on the racing calendar as the big guns start to fire for the Spring Carnivals. For a day – and in the weeks prior – the question “areyagoantaBalak” is most often heard around the pubs and clubs of metro and northern SA. It is probably the only time locals don’t have to explain where Balaklava is (go to Port Wakefield, turn right). I have to say it’s a bit of an embarrassment more locals don’t turn out to enjoy the day. Don’t know why that is. They’ll work there, they’ll acknowledge the club’s importance

to the town, but many won’t venture to the track. Is it the crowds they don’t like? In any event, the town has one man in particular to thank for the club’s existence and what it brings to the community. This was a local chemist, Mr William Upton, who was appointed chairman of Balaklava and Port Wakefield Racing Club in 1903. As you quaff your champers and marvel at the amount of marquees chockers with people chockers with food and drink, you would be surprised to know Mr Upton was a teetotaller. He was not even a racing man. He never had a bet, nor smoked. There’s no mention in the town’s history book, Balaklava Change and Challenge, of Mr Upton succumbing to other vices, but we won’t go there! He lived to be 99 and he had the vision to recognise what a racing club could mean to a growing country town. It’s quite obvious it still does! Upton’s foresight came when the town had been up and running since the mid 1850s (hence the name, referring to the Crimean war). If you take the time to look

around Balaklava, you will see it was about the early 1900s when we also started to build things like the football grandstand and churches, so it must have been a prosperous period. Balaklava today continues to grow; we have three schools and child centre, a great hospital and doctor’s surgery, new housing estates, sporting facilities, parks, a wonderful retirement village and we are the “hub” of the Adelaide Plains, an hour from Adelaide or Port Vincent and even less time to the Clare and Barossa Valleys. You will note from the ride in the bus, we also grow grain and make hay. Lots of it. The silos on the left on the way in are San Remo’s. Good reason to buy their pasta. We hope you have a great day. Come up and see us again. o A tip: Watch the Hayes horse running in the Cup. Lindsay Park had a string of very valuable noble steeds up here a few weeks ago for a workout and the toppie, Alessandro Volta, a Melbourne Cup runner last year, was amongst them. Everyone knows these two milers like a nice little hit out when getting set for the main event.

New CFS stations set for Balaklava, Hamley bridge

Brollies will bring lots of jollies

Elverd, Mandy Lennon, Peta Goldsmith and son William Robinson. Somersault at Clare takes place from 11am to 2.30pm and 6pm to 8pm at Clare Town Hall and the adjoining Ennis Park. Barbecue food is available. A variety of musicians, choirs and entertainers will perform. For more information contact Tony Doyle on 8212 0390.

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A disability led event will take place at Clare this Friday, featuring a spectacular flotilla of colourful umbrellas. The umbrellas have been painted by those with disabilities and the broader community, and will be a colourful feature at the free event. • Pictured in Balaklava painting an umbrella are (from top) artist Sandy

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State government has approved funding for two new local CFS stations. Development plans for a new station in Balaklava will be lodged in December, and for Hamley Bridge the following month. Construction is expected to begin in Balaklava in March and in Hamley Bridge in May. Balaklava’s station will be built on the current site, and the

existing building will need to be removed. In addition, Wakefield Regional Council’s storage and community arts shed will go, along with the building leased by Children Youth and Women’s Health Services (CYWHS). A new storage area at the rear of the town hall will be used by community arts, and CYWHS will eventually move to the Balaklava

Community Children’s Centre. Balaklava Museum will receive the existing buildings for use at the museum. At Hamley Bridge, the new station will be built at the RSL building in Light Street. It is not yet decided what will be done with the current CFS station property. Parts of the RSL building will be salvaged to be made into a memorial in front of the new station.

Warning bells stay at new crossing Lights and bells will be installed at a Two Wells railway crossing despite one resident raising concerns about the noise of the bells. Earlier this year, District Council of Mallala learned the Elizabeth Street crossing would

be upgraded during the 2009-10 financial year. Council had previously considered several options, including closure of the crossing, but after community consultation decided to leave the crossing open. Since then, a nearby

Eliza’s Idol link

Balaklava’s Eliza Cottle has been on the edge of her seat watching this season’s Australian Idol – but not just because she is an avid music fan. Eliza’s brother Toby Moulton is one of nine wildcard entrants hoping to make the top 12 this Sunday night. Eight finalists have already been named for the top 12, and just four places remain. Toby and Eliza grew up at Melrose, but spent many holidays in Balaklava with their uncle and aunty Trevor and Margaret March. Eliza and husband Kingsley travelled to Sydney last week to see Toby perform on stage in the Idol competition.

resident has written to the Minister for Transport, Energy and Insfrastructure and council saying the crossing should be closed as she believed bells would be too noisy. Council liaised with the Australian Rail Track Corporation about other options, including soft bells, which are quieter but are not used anywhere else in South Australia. Other options included muting the bells at night or installing ‘x suppression’, which mutes the bells as the train enters the crossing (rather than when the train departs). Standard crossing

bells begin sounding 25 seconds before the train enters the crossing. In a report to council, infrastructure and engineering services manager, John Tillack, said the majority of trains travelling through the crossing were up to two kilometres in length, and caused much more noise than bells would. Councillor Marcus Strudwicke agreed. Living close to a crossing, he said bells were very rarely heard above the noise of the trains. Council’s initial decision was based on the fact no funding would be available to activate the crossing.

Police officer arrives

Brinkworth’s new police officer, Brevet Sergeant David Evans, is settling in to his new role. Brevet Sergeant Evans came to Brinkworth with his young family from Mount Gambier. “I’m looking forward to working with the community and keeping it a safe place,” he said. Sgt. Evans has been a police officer for 12 years, and enjoys hiking, walking and fishing in his spare time.

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o In a first for this newspaper, The Plains Producer will be on sale at the track at Balaklava Racing Club’s Cup meeting. We see this as another opportunity to promote our region to the thousands of people who will attend South Austtralia’s greatest country race meeting.

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Mallala residents may vote for mayor Ratepayers in the Mallala council will be asked if they would prefer a publicly elected mayor or a council appointed presiding member. The decision was made to poll ratepayers at the next council election, to be held in 2010. The decision came as District Council of Mallala considered its elector representation review at its August meeting. During the review, councillors voted to remain with the current number of elected members and ward structure. This option was chosen over the option recommended by those who prepared the review, who suggested a three ward, nine councillor structure, with three elected members to represent each ward. An options paper was released for public consultation earlier this year, but no public feedback was received before the close of consultation on July 31. In the elector representation review report to council, which was prepared

“The effectiveness of representation is a priority,” said councillor Rudi Fabrici. “In my opinion the existing ward structure addresses the very diverse needs of our council very effectively. The alternative does not offer any improvement of the representation but would in fact diminish it.” However, councillor Marcus Strudwicke spoke against the motion to retain the existing system. “I think we’re missing an opportunity here to actually make some improvements,” he said. “Certainly the current system does provide reasonable representation. But I think there is some merit in having a three/three/three division of councillors and a reduction in councillors.” Cr Strudwicke said he believed having nine or even seven elected members would make a better committee than 11, although he said the workload of various committee involvements may be too much for only seven councillors.

By Lauren Parker by C L Rowe and Associates, it was considered there would be little benefit in changing to a publicly elected mayor, and it would also increase operating costs because the size of the elected council would increase. When it came to having wards or no wards, the report recognised the advantages in both, and offered two options to council, which included a three ward system and a no ward system, both including nine councillors. However, the recommendation to council was to continue to have a chairperson voted by councillors (and called Mayor), and nine councillors in three wards. In comparing Mallala with similar councils, it was found there were more councillors for fewer ratepayers. However, elected members said they felt there was no need to change from the current ward system.

However, he had no real objections to the existing system. Councillor Duncan Kennington also believed ratepayers would be best served by retaining the existing system. “The idea of having a council is local representation and it would seem a strange logic to me if we started to give away that advantage and have less people,” Cr Kennington said. “As the district grows we would be reducing representation and that doesn’t make sense to me.” Cr Kennington said there had been no push from the community to change the structure. The motion was carried unanimously. Cr Strudwicke then moved a motion that council ask ratepayers at the next local government election if they would prefer a publicly elected mayor or a councillor appointed presiding member. A poll is needed before a council can change the way its presiding member is appointed.

Country life set to change around Balaklava, Blyth, Halbury and Owen New rural living areas will be introduced around local townships in response to increasing demand. The new zones have been outlined as part of Wakefield Regional Council’s Rural Living Development Plan Amendment, which is now undergoing a two month public and agency consultation process. It is proposed new rural living areas will be introduced around the townships of Blyth, Halbury and Owen, while the existing Rural Living Zone around Balaklava will be extended. In addition, a review of Blyth identified the opportunity to rezone the Commercial (Bulk Handling) Zone adjacent to the decommissioned railway line to Light Industry. Previously, most rural living development had been undertaken through a non complying process in proximity to other existing dwellings on smaller allotments, near existing townships but within Primary Production Zones. It was noted in the DPA that “the establishment of this form of development in the Primary Production Zone has the potential to create land use conflicts with the agricultural activities envisaged for the

It works just fine for this family

For Richard and Sharon McArdle, the decision to move to a rural living area at Owen was all about flexibility. With Richard being part of McArdles transport company at Long Plains, he needed to be able to park a truck overnight if needed, which wouldn’t have been permitted within a township. “We did look in Mallala but because it’s residential, he couldn’t park his truck there,” Sharon said. “Occasionally he has a need to bring a truck back overnight.” Richard said this meant he could spend more time with his children Alice, pictured, and Rhys. They initially looked at farmhouses, but found often they couldn’t be separated from farming land. “At Owen, the availability was there and it was a good price,” Sharon said. And with a young family, the kids are sure to appreciate the space as they grow older. “We’ve got flexibility if we want to have a horse, or a few sheep,” Sharon said. The couple are currently embarking on a project to improve the yard, levelling it out for a new garden area.

Council plans ‘rural living’ revamp By Lauren Parker zone and also impact on the existing and desired future character of the zone.” Real estate agents have indicated there is demand in the area for rural living allotments ranging from one to two hectares in area. In Balaklava, a 27 hectare farming area is proposed to be rezoned,

which will create about 18 larger allotments. While the land fronts the Port Wakefield-Auburn road, an internal road network off Racecourse Road would be required rather than having properties accessed off the main road. In Blyth, growth has been occurring to the north and east, with

$1.2 million loan for waste schemes

Wakefield Regional Council will borrow a total of $1.2 million to construct and upgrade its various Community Wastewater Management Schemes (CWMS). Council has committed to construct CWMS at Hamley Bridge, Port Wakefield, Balaklava and Snowtown, and work began in the 2007/08 financial year. All projects will be completed in the next 12 months. To date, the CWMS works were financed with a cash advance facility at

the Local Government Finance Authority. But with interest rate rises forecast and in line with council’s treasury management policy, it was recommended council finance $1.2 million into fixed debenture loans. Council will establish three loans of $400,000 on a 20 year repayment basis, with one being for a term of five years; one for a term of 10 years’ and the other for a term of 15 years. Council has a total of $2.067 million in loans, including almost $296,000 in self-supporting loans.

industrial and community uses zoning restricting development to the south. In Blyth two areas north and south of the town were identified for possible rezoning. Rural living allotments just north of the township on the Brinkworth to Blyth road is proposed, catering for about 30 allotments. At Halbury, about 42

allotments are already used for rural living purposes or are in separate ownership but not yet developed. Land tenure maps show there are 200 small, non-viable allotments or sections created around the town. Policies applying to the zone at Halbury are likely to include no further division of land. The land proposed

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to be rezoned is already largely developed. At Owen, there are 180 small allotments or sections surrounding the town, mostly to the north, west and east. More than 60 of these are already used for rural living purposes. An area of 58 allotments to the south of the town is proposed to be rezoned, and of these, 35 already have dwellings

on them or approval for development. The Rural Living DPA had been delayed while council waited for ministerial approval of its recent Better Development Plan DPA. Submissions close at 5pm on Friday, September 11, and a public meeting will be held at Balaklava Civic Centre at 3.30pm on Wednesday, September 23.

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Car and shed go in Wakefield fire Port Wakefield • A shed and car were destroyed by fire near Port Wakefield last Wednesday night. The damage was discovered on Thursday morning. The building, located on Cemetery road, was being renovated as a home. • A 20-year-old Port Wakefield man was arrested on Monday and charged with two counts of property damage and one of aggravated assault. He was released on bail. • A Port Wakefield man was arrested for alleged assault and property damage on Tuesday last week. The man will be summonsed to appear in court. • On Thursday, August 20, a Port Wakefield man was reported for alleged misuse of a motor vehicle at Port Wakefield and had his vehicle seized for seven days. • Property was stolen from a shed on Wharf Crescent, Port Wakefield, when thieves broke into the shed at the rear of the premises on August 21. • A Port Wakefield man was reported for alleged drink driving with a breath alcohol content of 0.126 per cent on Saturday, August 22.

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allegedly crashing her car last Wednesday night. The accident occurred about 11pm on Main North road just north of Yacka. The woman was also reported for aggravated due care. • Thieves attempted to break into a Brinkworth business premises overnight on Friday, but were unsuccessful. Snowtown • A 19-year-old local man was arrested on Tuesday morning last week for not complying with an order of the Adelaide District Court. Two Wells • A Two Wells man allegedly doing wheelies at Mallala Motorsport Park directly behind the police enclosure lost his licence instantly and had his vehicle seized. The 25-year-old was caught on Sunday after police heard his vehicle revving loudly, which they then filmed on a mobile phone. The man’s vehicle was seized under hoon legislation and his licence disqualified instantly for six months after he recorded a blood alcohol level of 0.125 per cent. • A North Adelaide man, 19, as reported for property damage after allegedly damaging a motor vehicle parked at Mallala Football Club in the early hours of Sunday morning. Mallala police attended the club after management complained of a melee. The man will

attend Tanunda Court. • ATwo Wells P-plater was fined nearly $1000 after he was caught allegedly driving on Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, without P plates and while the vehicle was unregistered and uninsured last Wednesday. • Two Lewiston youths were reported for alleged property damage last Wednesday. The 13-yearolds allegedly graffitied their neighbour’s house. They were dealt with through the juvenile justice system and were made to clean their graffiti and apologise to the victim Both boys lived nearby and were regular visitors to the house. • A Two Wells woman was lucky to walk away from her vehicle virtually unscathed after it rolled several times on Germantown road last Thursday, just north of Temby road.

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reported for drink driving after a mobile random breath test last Saturday. The 67-year-old returned a reading of 0.140 per cent and will be summonsed to appear in court. • Alcohol was stolen from the Clare Lakeside Railway premises last Thursday. Enquiries continue. • A 68-year-old man was caught drink driving on Thursday afternoon, allegedly returning a blood alcohol reading almost three times the legal limit. The Blyth man was caught just after 1pm with a blood alcohol reading of

0.141 per cent. He will be summonsed to appear in court. • Police are continuing their enquiries into a break-in at a Clare veterinary clinic on Monday night last week. • Police were kept busy assisting ETSA on Monday last week providing traffic control due to broken trees and powerlines caused by bad weather. • An Auburn woman was reported for drink driving on Monday this week following a vehicle collision in May. The 22-year-old lost her licence for six months and will appear in court.

Auburn Primary School students spent last Friday afternoon planting trees as part of the Wakefield River Revegetation Project. Pictured are (from left) rear: Cameron McDermid, Logan Warnest, George Sandow, Daniel Hutchinson, Emily Dodd and Christopher Dodd. Front: Letisha Bentley, Lily Cavalier (holding tree), and Scott McDermid. Staff of Taylors winery began at 8.30am, digging planter holes along the river, ready for the students who arrived at 1.30pm to begin planting. Representatives of the Auburn Community Development Committee Errol Bannister, Alison Searle and Pam Speakman were present to oversee planting activities.

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The 64-year-old was travelling south in her Toyota utility when it left the road before rolling. She was taken by ambulance to Lyell McEwen Hospital, and her car sustained major damage. • A Lewiston resident arrived home on Tuesday afternoon last week to find her house had been the target of vandalism. Several tags were placed around the house in what appeared to be crayon. While the damage was minimal, the graffiti was an inconvenience for the family. Clare • A Clare man was

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Appeal for pet food The Animal Welfare League again is calling for donations of canned and dry food, especially for puppies and small dogs. AWL PR Officer, Brenda Champion says since the beginning of this financial year, on July 1, the AWL has received more than 800 dogs and puppies. ‘This is an average of 90 per week and we’re bracing ourselves for that to increase in the near future,” Brenda said. “We appreciate the help from Plains Producer readers in the past – but as you can imagine, feeding and caring for these animals takes a lot of resources and we do not receive any government funding so as a not-for-profit organisation, we rely heavily on the generosity of animal lovers.” Donations of good quality tinned and dry dog food for puppies and small dogs, dog treats / snacks can be dropped off at: AWL Wingfield Shelter, 1-19 Cormack Road, Wingfield. Ph: 8348 1300; AWL Thrift Shops – Gawler and Parafield Gardens. • Once again, donations can also be left at the Plains Producer office, 9 Howes street Balaklava.

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The life of famous Australian poet and journalist CJ Dennis will be celebrated with a progressive picnic at his birthplace this weekend. Among the many celebrations held in Auburn and one of the highlights is the CJ Dennis Festival which includes the annual Max Fatchen Literary Awards for children and the CJ Dennis Awards for adults. The festival and awards attract a large number of participants and appeal to amateurs and professionals alike, from throughout Australia. This year celebrations take on a progressive theme with local venues hosting some unique events starting with the official opening on Saturday morning at The Station Cafe. Mayor Allan Aughey and guest speaker Professor Brian Matthews will open the event with morning tea at Mount Horrock’s Wines Station Cafe on Saturday morning. There’s something for everyone at Simpson Rices Creek. The olive and native plant nursery is the lunch venue with the Vintage Tarts and music by Paul Naughton. On Saturday afternoon, guest speaker Tony Shillitoe and Penguin Society will be at Taylors Wines for afternoon tea. A bonfire and barbecue in the grounds of Eyre Creek Wines is on the program for Saturday evening. A variety of local personalities will take to the microphone, and there will also be an opportunity for you to join in on the open microphone. On Sunday brunch will be offered between 11am and 1pm at Hillsview Country Estate. Later that day the weekend’s celebrations will conclude with afternoon tea at the Auburn Institute from 2pm. Presentations of the Max Fatchen Literary Awards and the CJ Dennis Awards will then be made. For further information about the events phone 8849 1117, visit www.auburnsa.com.au or contact the venues - Mt Horrocks Wines, 8849 2202; Simpson Rices Creek, 8849 2323; Taylors Wines, 8849 1117; Eyre Creek Wines, 8849 2555; Hillsview Estate 8849 2018. brinkworth

Hart field day

• The annual Hart Field Day will be held on Tuesday, September 15. Gates will open at 9am and the official opening kicks off at 10am. Since the field site was established in 1982, Hart Field Days have grown with about 1400 attending last year’s spring field day. About 3500 in total attend all the field days and group visits. The committee intends to further develop the site and plans for the future include more farming system work, field days, and greater contact with farmers, schools and other community groups across the region.

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WAKEFIELD Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, welcomes Balaklava’s Terence Walsh as a new Australian Citizen in a ceremony in the council chamber last Wednesday. For more information on the field day, visit www.hartfieldsite.org.au, contact Sandy Kimber on 0427 423 175 or email admin@hardfieldsite. org.au • The next meeting of the Brinkworth Progress Association will be held on Monday night (September 7) at 7pm at Junction Hotel. KAPUNDA

Garage sale

• Time is running out for Kapunda residents to register for the Mega Town Garage Sale on September 12. Held during the Celtic Festival Weekend, the garage sales will be held throughout on front lawns, in garages, clubs and halls throughout Kapunda. For $5 you can have your details included on the location map. To organise your listing contact Kapunda Visitor Information Centre on 8566 2902 or Kapunda and Light Tourism 8566 3688. TWO WELLS • Two Wells Neighbourhood Watch next meeting is on Monday night, September 7, in the Old Council Chambers at 7.30pm. For more

information contact Maria on 8520 2328 or Dave 8524 2036. HAMLEY BRIDGE • Hamley Bridge Meals on Wheels will hold its annual general meeting on Monday, September 7, at the institute from 2pm. New volunteers and others interested are welcome. For more information contact Hannah Hallon on 8528 2658. • Hamley Bridge Bowling Club and Hospital Auxiliary raised $488 at a recent trivia night. The organisation thanked everyone who supported the event, particularly those who donated prizes. clare

Planning a project?

• A project planning and evaluation workshop is being held in Clare on September 23. Community members, people working in community organisations, volunteers, health workers, NGO and government organisations or anyone wanting to be involved in projects is invited to attend. The workshop will cover project planning principles; defining goals,

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• Rural women are encouraged to enter themselves or nominate someone they think is up to a new and exciting challenge. This award celebrates rural women and their contribution to agriculture and primary industries. Various grants are available which can be used for formal training to further leadership and business management skills; overseas study tours; developing educational campaigns; developing training programs; and publishing books. The 2010 Rural Industry Research Development Corporation Rural Women’s Award is open to all women involved in primary industries, and you do not need to hold any formal qualifications to enter the award. Applications close on October 15, 2009 which coincidentally is Rural Women’s Day. For further information visit www. ruralwomensaward.gov.au Balaklava

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Balaklava student Tenneal White excelled in a gruelling cross country race in the national competition last Friday, completing the run in her personal best time. Tenneal, aged 12, placed 19th in a field of 36, running the 3000 metres in 11 minutes and 48 seconds. The national cross country race was held in New South Wales, and proved too tough for some competitors. The “heartbreak hill’did just that for several competitors, with some requiring hospital treatment and others treated by ambulance personnel. However Tenneal toughed out the hill, placing second amongst South Australian competitors. Her final competition was a relay race yesterday (Tuesday) on a modified course as organisers removed heartbreak hill from the circuit.

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NEWS v District

JAMES MAITLAND

Mayor’s Diary

Parklands project nears end

CEO joins new board

akefield Regional Council’s chief executive officer, Phil Barry, has been named as a local government representative on the board being formed as part of the new Regional Development Australia (RDA) network. This is good news for our local community, as Phil will bring extensive experience to the new scheme, which is aimed to officially “open for business” on January 1. The new management committee of the Mid North and Yorke RDA group will face challenges as we move toward changes to current boards – which are combining with the now defunct Federal area consultative committees. Our current Yorke Regional Development Board has achieved plenty over the past few years and I am hoping the new look instigated by the Federal government will get similar results.

Others add expertise COUNCILS of the Central Local Government Region (which I chair) selected a total of four representatives to the new board, which will also consist of various members from the community. We have loads of talented people across this region, so I am expecting the new committee to hit the ground running. Other local government representatives joining Phil Barry are Ricki Bruhn, Yorke Peninsula Council CEO, Dr Andrew Johnson, Port Pirie Council CEO and Michael Pearce, deputy chair of Mount Remarkable Council and a board member of Southern Flinders Regional Development Board. This group brings extraordinary expertise and a welcome geographical balance to the new board. They will help select the incoming new members from around the region.

Councils push aims THE State Executive of the Local Government Association met at Minlaton recently as part of its continuing program to visit rural council areas. We go to Millicent in November. This was a good opportunity for the Yorke Peninsula Alliance – made up of councils from the peninsula and Wakefield Regional Council – to present our aims to the LGA executive. With CEO Phil Barry, I was also at the meeting of the Wakefield Group of councils – various neighbouring councils including Playford and Salisbury – for a meeting last Friday. Amongst the business were presentations by Defence SA, a business unit of the State Government, on the proposed army battalion being relocated from Darwin to Edinburgh in early 2011 (will deliver about 1,675 jobs and $107m injection annually into the SA economy), and a State government project manager on the current major Northern Expressway project.

Planning our town’s future Wakefield Regional Council is continuing to look to the future, with its strategic plan for the five years from 2010 to 2014 now in its formative stages. Consultant Janet Binder has contacted many town area organisations for their views which will assist council in formulating its vision. It hardly seems like five years since we last prepared a strategy. Much has been achieved since then.

Councillor Hudson’s milestone CONGRATULATIONS to councillor Avon Hudson on his 20th year in local government. Councillor Hudson has always worked hard for residents in Central ward and the overall council area.

See you at the Balaklava Cup TODAY is a big day for Balaklava Racing Club, with another huge crowd expected for its Cup meeting. I will be at the track enjoying a wonderful day. This event really helps put our town of Balaklava and entire region on the map. Best wishes to all who make it happen. See you there! This column is sponsored by:

National day for ‘Meals’ teams – Balaklava Meals on Wheels branch delivered yummy cupcakes to its meal recipients last Wednesday in celebration of National Meals on Wheels Day. This year’s theme is ‘Cooking up a celebration – we’re everywhere’. Meal recipients also received a placemat. Pictured at Wendy’s Cafe with some cupcakes are Meals on Wheels volunteers Colleen Howard, Kaylene Robinson, Wendy Schulz, Heather Maxwell and Marleen Bennett. AT RIVERTON, 94-year old Eva Williams receives her meal from volunteers Shirley Fuss and life member, Melva Fuss, on National Meals on Wheels Day last Wednesday.

The third stage of the Balaklava Parklands project is almost completed. Council has been granted an extension to the end of September to complete the project, which is partially funded by grants. The only task remaining is the erection of a shelter over the barbecue area, which will be completed by Balaklava High School VET students. Youth Committee Council’s community development officer, DavidWoodroofe, will be meeting with local youth from Balaklava High and Horizon Christian schools early this month to discuss establishing a local Youth Advisory Committee. The current YAC continues to meet twice a term at Lochiel and Snowtown.

COUNCIL NEWS BRIEFS Bylaw review: Wakefield Regional Council will review its bylaws, which are due to expire on January 2011. The six by-laws, which were made in March 2003, could be considered in the first half of 2010/11, but this would be the final months of elected members’ term on council. Wallmans Lawyers will be used to review and develop a new set of by-laws for council based on the Local Government Association template and any suggestions of council.

Council told economic group needs new blood Wakefield Regional Council Economic Development Committee may face a restructure. Falling membership means two of the last three meetings have been postponed due to lack of quorum (half plus one). Taking on the role of promoting and developing economic development opportunities to existing and new businesses, the EDC has been in place for about

30 years, with membership peaking at 12. One of the nation’s largest hay exporting companies, Balco, was formed through discussion at the EDC meetings, testament to the committee’s importance. Now, just eight members remain. At last Wednesday’s council meeting, Committee chair and Wakefield Regional Council elected member, Barry Nottle,

revealed there had been several recent resignations. “We are down eight members,” he said. “We need to not lose any more and pick up some new members or look at altering our terms of reference.” Mr Nottle said the committee largely focussed on Balaklava, being the central town to the region, but also picked up on economic opportunities across the broader council region,

including Bowmans. An industrial masterplan was recently completed for this town. “It is a board achieving quite a bit, so I would encourage people within this room (the council chamber) to think about becoming a member of that board,” Mr Nottle said. The committee meets every second month, and Councillor Nottle the next meeting will be wants more EDC held in October. members

Two ‘surplus’ town properties will be sold Wakefield Regional Council will sell two properties identified as surplus to its needs. The properties, in Balaklava and Owen, are both vacant blocks that could be developed as residential properties. The Owen allotment, at 16 Second Street,

was originally considered for a potential community housing project, but has since been identified as being unsuitable and no longer needed. The second allotment, at 28 Roberts Avenue, Balaklava, is currently used for side access to two neighbouring properties.

One neighbour objected to the proposed sale when notified by council, claiming they built their home in its location because a ‘roadway’ abutted it to the east and there was open space to the south. However, the vacant block was never declared a road, and the property will be sold.

Swap that old water-wasting shower head

LOCAL residents can access free water saving showerheads which will be available to swap with old, inefficient ones as a water saving initiative of SA water and the Local Government Association of South Australia. Both Mallala and Wakefield Regional councils will be running the initiative in October. Wakefield Regional Council will distribute the showerheads from its Balaklava civic centre and through post offices in Blyth, Brinkworth, Snowtown, Port Wakefield,

Owen and Hamley Bridge for two weeks from October 12. The swap will also be available at the District Council of Mallala office and the Two Wells Community Library from October 5-30. The new three star WELS rated showerhead models come with installation instructions and plumbing tape, and a bin is provided for old showerheads. Minister for Water Security, Karlene Maywald, said the initiative came after a successful two-month trial period last year. “During the trial last year we managed to

exchange more than 4500 old shower heads in just 10 council districts,” Ms Maywald said. “Conventional showerheads can use up to 18 litres of water per minute, compared with the low-flow, three star WELS rated which use less than nine litres a minute.” The showerhead exchange program form must be filled out before depositing and is available from www.sawater.com.au/SAwater/YourHome/SaveWaterInYourHome/ SwapSaveHome.htm or at designated exchange locations.

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NEWS v District CONTAMINATED WASTE APPROVAL:

Short cut to their old school days

Now Dublin dump gets a new deal

An expansion of the Integrated Waste Services (IWS) northern balefill near Dublin has been approved, allowing the acceptance of high-level contaminated waste under 51 stringent conditions, enforced by the Environment Protection Authority. The approved multi-waste treatment facility, the first of its kind in South Australia, will use best practice methods to treat and either safely dispose of or reuse remediated material. In making the announcement, Minister for Urban Development and Planning, Paul Holloway, said having a purpose built facility in South Australia will increase the scope to remediate old industrial sites and encourage urban infill within the metropolitan area, which in turn eases some of the pressure to extend urban sprawl within fringe areas of the greater Adelaide region. “An environmental management plan for activities associated with the multiwaste treatment facility would also have to be prepared to the satisfaction of the EPA before the Dublin balefill was able to begin receiving contaminated materials,” Mr Holloway said. The approval follows the publication of an amended Environmental Impact Statement, and a community consultation process. IWS modified its proposal in response to some of the issues raised during the community consultation process.

Locals turn out for Rhynie’s 150th RHYNIE burst to life last weekend with a three-day 150th anniversary celebration which included a service in the delightful old church at Woolshed Flat, near the town. On Friday it was a “meet and greet” for both new and old residents at the Rhynie hotel and on Saturday, the old school came to life as past students relived their days at the school, which closed in 1966 and is now privately owned. Saturday night there was a supper dance at

Riverton Institute and on Sunday the Woolshed Flat church was packed for a big day of hymn singing, music, historical recollections and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. o PICTURED ABOVE, having some fun and recalling those rather painful moments of their school days are (from left) Geoffrey Giles (who attended from 1950-57), Eric Kemp (35–42) and Lynden Kemp, of Kimba, (48–55), who was quick to offer the “cuts” via the dreaded cane to Eric. Not likely today!

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NEWS v District

Alan shared love of family, cars and sport

orn at Balaklava hospital on September 1, 1934, Owen farmer Alan Bruce Harkness will be remembered for his commitment to his family, his love of golf and motorsport. Alan passed away on August 10, less than a month shy of what would have been his 75th birthday. Alan was the third child of John and Mern Harkness, growing up on a farm three miles south of Owen. He attended Owen Primary School then Balaklava High, although other than woodwork and sport, school was really just a way of filling in time until he could go back on the farm. Alan loved cars and racing, attending races at Port Wakefield, Roly Park and Mallala. His first car was an MG, followed by a new red MGA, which sparked a love for the colour red. Alan was called up for national service at 18, a time which he enjoyed. His life-long friendship with wife Beth was sparked when he was 21 and she 16 - although Beth was never too sure if Alan was actually courting her or using the opportunity to go fishing with her father. Alan’s love of fishing has been passed through the family, as he taught first his own children and then his grandchildren the art. Alan and Beth were married at Owen Methodist Church on January 9, 1959. It was a Friday afternoon wedding so the couple didn’t miss sport on the Saturday, followed by a honeymoon along the Great Ocean Road then up the east coast to Cairns. The couple’s first child Deb arrived in 1960, and Judy the following year. Son Tim arrived in 1965, and Alan enjoyed spending time with his family. A competitive man, Alan enjoyed sport including cricket, football and table tennis in his earlier years, and later prov-

OBITUARY > Alan Bruce Harkness

September 1 1934 – August 10 2009 ing his skill at golf and bowls. After beginning golf at Hamley Bridge, Alan later helped re-build the Owen golf course, where he has been president, secretary, captain, club champion and green keeper, before being awarded life membership in 2002. Alan joined the Owen Bowling Club in 1968, where he was a committee member, president, green keeper, greens manager, umpire, selector, association selector and club and night champion. He had many other bowls successes representing Wooroora and Lower North, and was made a life member of the bowling club in 2002. Alan loved farming, and until three years ago, he was an active participant on the farm, and just a few weeks before his death would make daily trips to the farm to check the crops and the general running of Cranberry Hill. Beth and Alan also enjoyed travel, with several holidays around Australia. The restoration of Alan’s beloved Studebaker was also a source of joy, and he drove it with Bevan Duncan and Rod Wilson in the Bay to Birdwood Vintage Run, as well as the Moonta Cornish Festival. Family was his first love, and Alan was proud of his three children and six grandchildren, always talking about their achievements. Alan was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease about seven years ago, and in January 2008 was diagnosed with mesothilioma, an asbestos related cancer of the lungs. Beth and Alan celebrated their golden wedding anniversary earlier this year, and after 50 years were as loving and supportive of each other as ever. Alan passed away peacefully on August 10.

Mayor Allan Aughey and Lions club president Frank Gorey with charter members Stan Rowett, George Mutze and Malcolm May.

Lions mark 40 years of service

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Lions club has donated more than $200,000 to local, national and international projects during the 40 years since it was formed. An estimated 8000 voluntary hours of effort has been put in by club members during this time. Past and present members and their partners, with other guests, recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of Gilbert Valley Lions

club’s charter at Saddleworth. The group of 80 were served an excellent meal by members of Saddleworth primary school and Early Learning Centre, at Saddleworth Town Hall. President, Frank Gorey, welcomed Clare and Gilbert Valleys mayor, Allan Aughey, who proposed the toast to Lions Clubs International. Past District Governor, John Tayler, responded on behalf of the District Governor.

Partners of charter members, from left, Mary Davidson, Joyce Ross, Margaret I’Anson, Dos Rowett, Lorraine May, and Viola Mutze, about to cut the anniversary cake.

Ede’s 100 birthday

Free NRM land management forums A sustainable land management workshop will begin in Mallala next week. Hosted by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board, the workshop will be held over two nights, and concludes with a farm workshop on the third day. The free workshop begins on Thursday, September 10 at 7pm, with a second session the same time the following Thursday. The final session is a morning

Past members and visitors were welcomed by Lion George Benger, and Charter members were invited to speak on the early history of the club. An anniversary cake was decorated by Lions lady Jean Benger and floral arrangements were made by Lions lady Claire Reed. MC Helen Karger said she expected to meet up again with most visitors at the 50th anniversary!

o Ede Wilson will celebrate a milestone on Monday when she turns 100. Now living at Hope Valley, Ede married Harold Wilson (now deceased), who was born at Whitwarta. She is pictured here with Russell Wilson. Relatives and friends are welcome to join Mrs Wilson in celebrating her birthday at 1.30pm this Sunday at house two, 1215 Grand Junction Road, Hope Valley.

farm walk on September 19. To register contact NRM senior land management advisor Anthony Fox on 8523 7718 or 0417 890 765 or email anthony.fox@adelaide. nrm.sa.gov.au • The board has received a share of $5.5 million State government funding. Details of projects are yet to be developed, but stormwater harvesting and re-use will be one area. District Council of Mallala is part of this board.

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NEWS v Blyth

Splashtown!

Blyth never ‘tyres’ of great water saving ideas

The team – (from left) front: Craig Walkley, Caleb Lloyd, Arron Wojtasik, Arryn Lloyd, Rob Pratt. Back: Rob Wandel, Luke Mugge, Joe Pratt, Scott Weckert, David Pratt, Dave Clark, Simon Goldsmith, Dan Richards, Wayne Carling and Greg Walkley.

By Janet Zweck the air which enables the eco system to continue and allows the bird life and sheep to access the water freely. The floating tyres reduce water loss caused by wind action taking water vapour away from the surface which is one

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THE process of eliminating evaporation from Blyth dam began last Sunday, with the use of an innovative product called “Agfloat”. Blyth Management Committee received a $14,000 grant from the Federal government’s Stimulus Package, giving this project the green light. This amount purchased 2500 truck tyres used in the “Agfloat” product and Blyth Management Committee contributed an extra $3000 to cover freight in the collection of the tyres from the Adelaide Hills to Blyth. The Agfloat system uses recycled truck and car tyres filled with recycled polystyrene to enable them to float. The beauty of this system is it not only is one of the cheapest options, but it reduces water loss by 70-80 per cent. The tyres cover 70 per cent of the surface area and with the water in the dam containing organic matter, algae, leaves and invertebrates the Agfloat system still allows the water to be exposed to

CO-ORDINATOR Rob Pratt looks pleased with the “Agfloat” system on Blyth Dam.

of the major factors of evaporation as well as shading the water to save sun evaporation. The tyre system is a long term project as the tyres will take a very long time to break down and require little maintenance.

Blyth dam is currently at about one third capacity and as the dam level drops during summer the tyres will simply rest on the dam’s banks and when the level rises the tyres will again float on the water. Blyth dam is used to water Blyth oval

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conditions were drizzly everyone had fun rolling the tyres down the walls into the dam at times making spectacular splashes. About 1000 tyres were placed on the dam’s surface during the afternoon with more to come later.

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The Way

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YEARS AGO September 2004

•WSB Distributors, Clare was named Horwood Bagshaw’s dealer of the year at a conference in Mannum. Dealer principal Trevor Fairchild was delighted to accept the award.

YEARS AGO September 1999

• The Plains Producer Medal was awarded to two footballers for only the second time in the award’s history. Joel Wilson from H W Eagles and Dale Williams from Balaklava tied on 18 votes.

YEARS AGO September 1989

• Twins Jeanette Scott and Marlene Bennett celebrated their 50th birthdays with a family tea at Kadina.

Diary& COMMUNITY

• Sep 2 - Balaklava Cup. • Sep 5, 6: CJ Dennis Festival, Auburn. • Sep 7: Hamley Bridge Meals on Wheels AGM; Two Wells Neighbourhood Watch meeting. • Sep 11-13: Kapunda Celtic Festival, Community Market. • Sep 12: Kapunda Garage Sale Day. • Sep 14 Blyth Prog. Assoc. AGM. • Sep 15: Hart Field Day • Sep 19: Riverton Monthly Market. • Sep 20: Owen-Wood family reunion. • Sep 21: Snowtown CMC AGM. • Sep 26 - Balak Show; Sevenhill Producers Market. • Oct 6: Hamley Bridge Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meeting • Oct 11: Kapunda Community Craft Market, Kapunda Institute 9am – 2pm. • Oct 14: Long Plains Red Cross fashion parade. • Oct 16: Basketball starts. • Oct 17:Clare Show; Country music night, Long Plains starring Graeme Hugo. •Oct 18: Brinkworth’s Annual Garage Sale Day. • Oct 23-30: Kidman Art Show Kapunda.

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Balaklava racing history dates back to 1876 The Balaklava Cup, reputed to be the biggest provincial racing event in South Australia, runs today – let’s have a look at where it all began. While the first race under the name of an official racing club was held in 1904, the recorded history of horse racing in Balaklava goes back another 30 years. Quoting from ‘Change and Challenge’, according to a report in the local paper by Mr Albert Mann, then managing director of Eudunda Farmers Co-op Society of Adelaide, the first race meeting held in the district was in 1876, on land just north of the present show grounds. W Teague and W Sedgley brought down from Hoyle’s Plains their racehorse Mac, to win two races. They stabled the horse in the tramway shed. During the night someone rattled a stick on the galvanised iron, spooking and injuring the horse, which was then unable to start. At the same meeting a horse named Voldaire, owned by Allan

Heritage Highlights by Norma Schopp Heard and ridden by Tommy Jacques, started in two events. In the second, his rider forgot to pull him around the turn, but the horse turned and the jockey went straight on. He was placed in a spring cart but died on the way to the Adelaide Hospital. Thus it began, and the Balaklava Racing Club has developed a long and rich history. Mr G S Robinson, licensee of the Terminus Hotel, was issued the first permit for a booth at the races in 1882, but it was December 1903 before a meeting was called to officially form a racing club – 25 people attended, forming the Balaklava & Dalkey Racing Club.

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Year 1946 saw the advent of the Hospital Ladies Auxiliary’s catering service which became an “institution” – this raised valuable funds for Balaklava Hospital. Mrs Joske was president of the auxiliary, and Mrs Braunack secretary, and the auxiliary continued until 1974. Balaklava Community Service then took over the catering, which continues today. In 1942-1946 the Department of Interior took over the racecourse and buildings to house evacuees from Darwin, with racing resuming on August 14, 1946. The golden jubilee was celebrated in 1954 and, of course, the club’s centenary was a huge event in 2004. It is interesting to note that the Racing Club was formed by local chemist, Mr W Upton, who was not a racing man, nor did he ever bet, smoke or drink – he formed the club for the benefit of the community. Mr Upton was nearly 99 years old when he died, but what a legacy he has left.

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Two weeks later the name changed to Balaklava & Pt Wakefield Racing Club, with Mr W Upton appointed chairman, Mr J Dellow secretary. The new club’s first race meeting was held on March 9 1904, in the paddock opposite the show grounds – part of Werocata, and probably the same place where the first picnic race meeting was held in 1876. When the lease on the Werocata course expired in 1907, it was renewed for another year by the new owner, Mr T G Masters, after which the club agreed to lease the present race course site from Mr G S Robinson for 20 years at three guineas ($6.30) a year. The grandstand was erected in 1911 at a cost of 1486 pounds, and this was opened by the Governor on March 6, 1912. The land was eventually purchased in 1922 for 1232 pounds. Turf was first planted on the straight in 1919, and this was gradually extended over the entire course, watered by two bores.

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• Make sure your puppy is used to being groomed daily, as this will help relax him with these activities in future. When the puppy is tired, gently handle his paws and ears and open his mouth. Run your hands or a brush over his body – he will love the affection and reassurance this provides and it will make visits to the vet easier when he is an adult dog. • More next week

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D The first animal in space was the female Samoyed husky named Laika, launched by the Soviets in 1957. D Only one of the Seven Wonders of the World still survives today – the Great Pyramid of Giza. D The first written account of the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, was made in 565AD. •From: www.didyouknow.org

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CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.......... Mass 10.30am Pt Wakefield............... 9.00am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava......... Liturgy 9.00am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am

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

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

Community church Pinery........................ 7.00pm

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

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

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

LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava Cafe............ 6.00pm UNITING Mallala....................... 8.45am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor .................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.00am Nantawarra..................9.00am Lochiel..........With Nantawarra Pt Wakefield..............11.00am

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

UNITING Mallala....................... 8.45am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm........... 10.30am Hamley Bridge......... at Owen Windsor ................... at Owen Balaklava.................. 10.00am Nantawarra........... With Lochiel Lochiel...................... 10.00am Pt Wakefield.............. 10.00am

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

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SAMUEL Marriott, Balaklava handballs while team mates Daniel Butterfield, Jason McPharlin and Sam van Kleef look on in the senior colts at Balaklava. LEFT: Eagle Matt Higgs and Tiger Michael Warnes both fail to take the mark in the A grade game at Lochiel.

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balaklava junior colt caleb McPharlin slides for a mark during the game against Mallala.

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Face of the Cup

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inger/songwriter Cat Southern used to spend race days cleaning muck from horse stables so it’s not surprising she relishes the more glamorous role of being the “face’’ of the Balaklava Cup. “I used to think that getting dressed up meant putting a ribbon in my hair,’’ says the former stable hand, who worked for leading trainer David Hayes at Lindsay Park, amongst others. “Well, I wasn’t that bad, but it was on a rare occasion that I wore makeup and put on a dress or skirt – I seemed to live in my work boots and when it was time to go out, I changed the work boots for a pair of RMs. “Now I love getting ready for events, gigs, photo shoots, video clips and red carpet events. “I love the designer clothes and love the opportunity to have fun with style and fashion. “I am all about the heels and the fascinator. It (the Cup) is a great excuse to buy another pair of shoes … of which I now have more than 300!’’ Southern’s love for horses started as a school girl, when she took part in horse camps, and progressed

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hardest choices I have had to make,’’ Southern says. “Horses had been such a huge part of my life for a long time. “I guess I will be able to go back to the horses at some stage and I have also been lucky enough to pick up some singing and acting work that has included working with horses.’’ Regrets have been few, with Southern receiving the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Award for most promising rising star in 2007 and being named a finalist in the awards again in 2008. Southern’s debut album was released earlier this year. “When I first decided to make singing my life, I gave up a lot of things, including my horses, to give it everything I could,’’ she says. “It definitely wasn’t something I thought I could do half-hearted and I decided that, if I was going to do it, I would do it properly and put my heart and soul into it. “Now I breathe, eat and sleep my career and the rewards so far have been amazing.’’ Southern, who performed the national anthem at the 2006 Balaklava Cup, is dressed for this year’s event by Liza Emanuele and Adelaide Hatters.

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Tuned to the racing lifestyle through to working in racing stables and competing on the showjumping circuit. While it must have seemed a cruel blow at the time, a fall from her horse – and subsequent knee surgery – forced her to take time off from her equestrian pursuits. With nothing else to do, she was persuaded to audition for the now-defunct Popstars program, where she finished in the top 100. A year later, Southern reached the top 64 in Australian Idol – and the revelation that if she wanted to pursue a music career, she would have to give up horses. “This was one of the

Cat Southern Win a luxury holiday in Penang

Win!

o There’s more than one way to win on Balaklava Cup day, when thousands of visitors will try their luck on the races, in the Fashions on the Field competition, and the annual Malaysia Airlines raffle. One lucky cup goer will be relaxing in Penang thanks to Balaklava Cup sponsor Malaysia Airlines.

Each year, the airline donates a holiday to be raffled on cup day, and this year’s prize includes two return economy airfares to Penang (taxes must be paid by the winner), return airport transfers and four nights accommodation at the Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La, including breakfast.

The resort is located on Malaysia’s famous Batu Ferringi beach. There will be plenty of people hoping to win the tropical getaway, valued at $4500. Tickets are available from the ticket girls who will be walking around the crowd. It will be drawn in front of the grandstand at 3pm.

[ FASHIONS ON THE FIELD Best Fashion on the Field •$1,500 Omega yellow gold chain 18ct diamond and freshwater pearl necklace, Jeff Tims Jewellers •Gift pack, Balaklava Shearing Shed •TwonightsKingSpaaccommodation, Clare Valley Motel •$100 voucher, Tuscany Hyde Park •$100 voucher, Adelaide Hatters •Flowers, Clare Valley Flowers •Gift pack, Jacob’s Creek •$100 Bet for the Cup with Syd McDonald •$150 voucher, Gary Castle Shoes, Adelaide •Gift pack, Berry Brown Spray Tanning •Gift basket, Natural Food Barn

•$50 voucher, Fifi Blue •Posy, Edible Blooms Best dressed filly •$800 fresh water pearl earrings, Jeff Tims Jewellers •$100 hat voucher, Adelaide Hatters •Gift pack, Balaklava Shearing Shed •$100 voucher, Tuscany Hyde Park •Flowers, Clare Valley Flowers •Gift pack, Jacob’s Creek •$300 voucher, Gary Castle Shoes, Adelaide •Gift pack, Berry Brown Spray Tanning •Gift basket, Natural Food Barn •$200 make-up bag plus makeover and upstyle, Plush •$50 voucher, Fifi Blue

•Posy, Edible Blooms Best dressed stallion •Cuff links, Jeff Tims Jewellers •Two nights King spa accommodation, Clare Valley Motel •$100 voucher, Agfert •Socks, Agfert •Flowers, Clare Valley Flowers •Gift pack, Jacob’s Creek •$100 voucher, Balaklava Tyre Store •$100 Bet on the Cup with Syd McDonald •$400 tailored package, Fitness 33 •$100 product pack and $20 voucher, Plush •Posy, Edible Blooms

Best Hat of the Day •$100 voucher, Adelaide Hatters •Gift pack, Balaklava Shearing Shed •$100 voucher, Tuscany Hyde Park •Flowers, Clare Valley Flowers •Gift pack, Jacob’s Creek •$100 voucher, Gary Castle Shoes Adelaide •Gift pack, Berry Brown Spray Tanning •Gift basket, Natural Food Barn •$50 voucher, Fifi Blue •Posy, Edible Blooms Finalists from three female categories (nine in each) •$50 voucher, Gary Castle Shoes Adelaide

•$30 voucher, Tuscany Hyde Park •Tanning session, Berry Brown Spray Tanning •Voucher, Fifi Blue •Fererro Rocher chocolates, Balaklava Foodland •X1 bottle, Jacob’s Creek •Voucher, Balaklava Shearing Shed •$25 voucher, Jeff Tims Jewellers •$20 voucher, Plush Nine Stallion finalists •X1 bottle, Jacob’s Creek •Socks, Agfert •Fererro Rocher chocolates, Balaklava Foodland •Voucher, Balaklava Shearing Shed •$25 voucher, Jeff Tims Jewellers. •$20 voucher, Plush

Fashion Prizes

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Wishing Balaklava Racing Club a successful Cup day CONTACT MARK HEASLIP PHONE: 8862 1200 FAX: 8862 1199

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Fashion form is another winner

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he bling will be bigger and brighter than ever at this year’s Balaklava Cup, with $15,000 worth of prizes up for grabs for the best dressed colts and fillies. The popular Fashions on the Field competition has tripled the value of prizes on offer this year. Competition co-ordinator Bonnie Parker (right) says for many racegoers, fashion is just as important – or more so – than the race itself. “A lot of people say they enjoy the day so much they never see a race,’’ Bonnie says. With a $1,500 diamond and pearl necklace, pearl earrings, cufflinks and a range of gift packs and vouchers being offered – as well as a $25 jewellery voucher for the first 100 people to register – entering the fashion event may prove more profitable than having a fanciful flutter. “Obviously they have to work a bit harder (to get dressed up) than (punters do) just picking a name and going (betting) for it,’’ Bonnie said. “But with the prizes on offer, all the winners will be quite happy with what they take home.’” Stylists say the 2009 racing season signals a return to refined dressing, with pillbox and cocktail-style hats, while Bonnie believes bold colours will feature strongly at Balaklava. Men will not be forgotten, with the title for the best-dressed stallion once again up for the taking after its successful introduction last year. A recently released survey shows only 51 per cent of men consider raceday fashion important, compared to 91.5 per cent of women. Website horseraceaustralia.com has this advice: “As a general rule of thumb, and this tradition goes back a long way, if

you’re a man, you wear a suit to the races.’’ Judges for this year’s Fashion on the Fields include Nova’s Ryan “Fitzy’’ Fitzgerald, Brigette Mitchell from Finesse Models and The Advertiser’s Adelaide Confidential journalist Anna Vlach. Registrations for the four prize categories are already flowing in and Bonnie expects more than 100 punters to take part. Entry forms will be available on all buses leaving Adelaide and advises entrants to pre-register so they can “have a drink and a mingle’’ once they arrive at the racetrack. Those who do decide to register once they get to the track must have their entries in by midday, while preregistered entrants need to collect their number by 12.30pm.

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Kylie connects to Cup

UP day fashion ambassador Kylie Kuchel takes her own horses on a 40km endurance ride every weekend, so the fast and furious pace of the Balaklava Cup’s 1600m track is not something she’s overly familiar with. “But I enjoy every aspect of horses, they’re great,” says Kylie, pictured by the water at Port Wakefield and with her horses. Recently we adopted a race horse so it (racing) is very interesting for us. “They are different (to horses used for endurance riding) – they’re very flighty.

“The one we’ve got, when you’re off her she’s lovely but when you get on, she’s full on.’’ Kylie, a livestock clerk at Port Wakefield’s Primo Smallgoods, has been riding horses since she was about six. She only recently discovered endurance riding but has already competed in several time trials in the Mount Crawford forest. She says the preparation it involves – for both horse and rider – is intense. “It takes a lot of stamina,’’ Kylie, 22, says. “You’re pacing your horse over a lot of different stretches. “You’ve got to hold the horses back because they just want to gallop the whole

time but they wouldn’t last. It’s not just about getting your horse fit, it’s checking their heart rate and things like that.’’ Kylie’s role as Cup ambassador is not the first official position she’s held at race meets – she regularly presents trophies at the Primo Australia Adelaide Plains Cup, held at the Balaklava racetrack in late February or early March. This will be Kylie’s fourth Balaklava Cup but the keen horsewoman hesitates about providing tips to the punters. “I always pick by name … the horse’s name has to resemble something I’m into,’’ she says. “At Oakbank, I went for all

the horses that had something to do with being female – like Mrs or Lady. “Usually it’s whatever my friends are punting on … but I honestly haven’t looked at the line-up for the Balaklava Cup yet.’’ Kylie’s tip for racegoers is to dress for comfort, not just fashion, describing her race day outfit as “black and white, traditional’’. My dress is quite comfortable – it’s not too revealing so I should be okay,’’ she says. “And I always make sure I have got a square heel on the bottom of my shoes so I’m not squelching in the grass and mud all day.’’

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

  







 

 



    





















 



 



















      



 

     

  

     

  



  

            







 













  











 

           

 







      





    



      

        

 

 

 









  







  

 

 













 







 

  











 







 

     Real Estate Sales  Rent Management • Insurance

Now you’ve made the decision to sell your home, make your next phone call to your local real estate agent.  











 











  

 

 

                         

    

  



  

      



   

  





  



 

         





  









 

 







 

  

  



RLA 150881

  

                 

Peter & Tania have been servicing the      Balaklava area for over 10 years and will take all the worry and stress from  listing to the sale of your property   

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                                                                           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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

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                                                                     

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                                                       

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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 

 



  

    













   

  



  





          

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

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    

        

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                           

                                                                                                    

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Supporting Sport On The Plains 

Export ng Austra a s finest hay to As a

                

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

  

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  

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 

      

Balaklava Cup   

  

Another great landmark! 

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    

  

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 

  



        

Goodluck to Balaklava Racing Club on Cup Day   

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  

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     

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Balaklava





 Port Wakefield Rd, Balaklava

Phone 8862 1333



  

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                                 2009  6 www.plainsproducer.com.au Plains Producer – Balaklava Cup Special, Wednesday September 2,            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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

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       

                            

       

       

                                         

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                       

                    

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                                 

               

                            

 



 







 

























  

  





 

 



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      

                                       

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 

 

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  

 

 

            

 

                   

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         

 

    

 





      

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 

 

                             

  

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









  

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        

                                                                 

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    

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    

         

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   

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            

        

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                            

             

 

       

  



  



    

  

    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Farm Machinery Supplies • Prickle chains                                              • General               Engineering                      • Land rollers • Pea pick-ups                    • Air  Liquide gasses                        • Lincoln Electric welders & equipment • Band starts 1pm                                  • Sausage sizzle $5 per head                                                                                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LIVE Band

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The Boorstud Brothers

Cunningham’s Railway Terrace, Balaklava

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Sunday September 6

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Lower Light Hotel

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Congratulations to Balaklava Racing Club on engineering another big cup day!

Ph: 8862 2158 - Email: cunbal@rbe.net.au

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Plains Producer – Balaklava Cup Special, Wednesday September 2, 2009

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                                                

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      

    

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                    

         

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    

     

  

              

        

  

  

  

                                          

  

     

  

  

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  

 



           

      

                                            

                            

    

                                                                               

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                

  

                                        



               

 

  



 



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                

                





 

                

  



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 





       LMVD 221156 LMVD 220107

  



  

Gawler





   



      



       

       



 

 

        

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  

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  

  

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                 

    

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  

           

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 

    

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 

                                                                   

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Come back to the Termo & celebrate your cup winnings

               



     

 

    

  & spare parts 

 • New & Used motorcycles

  

  



 Lunch SPECIALS 

8.50



      

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 

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Any large Pizza

 

  

John Davies 

Motorcycle Centre 

  



     

• Fully qualified A grade mechanic (Andrew Korsnes)     bikes     • All & quad bikes      come  with warranty L ayby    & full spare parts backup Now For    Xmas    

    

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                                             

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      

  

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                                    

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  

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                                                                                                                                                             

                        

        

           

                

        



   



                

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                           







   



                 

               





  

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

         

            





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                  

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



    

  



  



 





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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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                  

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                                                     

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                   

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      

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        

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     

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       

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JOHN CORNELL leads one of the Hayes Spring carnival stars on to the Balaklava track for a recent training

or 30 years, the Hayes stables have used Balaklava Racing Club as a training ground – and won several Balaklava Cups. This year, Lindsay Park has its hopes pinned on Alessandra Volta, an overseas born horse. Assistant trainer John Cornell brought the horse to Balaklava recently with three Melbourne Cup hopefuls, Zagreb, Unsung Heroine and Sky Journey. Alessandra Volta was imported from Ireland, and

ran in last year’s Melbourne Cup. He placed third in the prestigious Irish Derby, and there are high expectations of him in today’s Balaklava Cup. “He’ll run very well,” said Mr Cornell, adding the Balaklava Cup was targeted by the Hayes stables each year. “We’ve won quite a few Balaklava Cups over the years and it’s a race we try and target each year,” Mr Cornell said. “It carries quite a bit of prestige and we do try

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ouble lung transplant recipient Heather Crawford admits to knowing very little about horses and racing but that hasn’t deterred her from becoming a Balaklava Cup ambassador. “I like horses – I just haven’t had much to do with them,’’ the 24-year-old says. “And I don’t know how they work out (racing) odds and all of that. “But there’ll be schmoozing and that sort of thing – it’s just a fun day and a chance to meet new people and see people I haven’t seen for ages.’’ Heather, whose family farms outside Balaklava, was born with a hole in her heart that went undetected until just three years ago, when she experienced trouble breathing, as extra blood started flowing to her lungs. She was subsequently diagnosed with Eisenmenger’s Syndrome and required heart surgery and a double lung transplant. Now fit and healthy, Heather says the experience gave her a new outlook on life. “I got to meet a lot of other people waiting (for organ transplants) and a lot of people who had received organs – some of them didn’t make it after their transplant or even before their transplant,’’ she says. “It was a very intense environment. Even though I was incredibly sick, I think it was important to keep that bit of hope and make plans for after. “If you don’t have those plans and you have got nothing to work towards, you really run the risk of giving up, which is what I saw a few people do. “I didn’t specifically have plans for the Balaklava Cup or things like that, but it was about getting back to the things I enjoy.

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“Now I’m trying to do all that I can fit in. If opportunities show themselves, I take them.’’ As a consequence, Heather jumped at the opportunity to be a Cup ambassador. She is also heavily involved with Balaklava Community Arts and directing this October’s production of the Little Shop of Horrors. The keen actor, who has an Advanced Diploma in Arts, specialising in acting, is a passionate advocate for organ donation – something she believed in even before her illness was diagnosed – and will soon feature on a new website to promote the Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority. But like many women frantically making last minute preparations for Race Day, Heather says her immediate focus is to find the finishing touches for her outfit. “It’s a lot of fun dressing up and trying to work out what to wear,’’ she says. “I still need to find some shoes and a bag – at the moment I’m bare foot and have nothing to put my things in.’’

The action in the air at Balaklava today will be just as thrilling as that on the track, with the Red Bull stunt plane taking to the skies. In a first for the Balaklava Cup, the aerobatics display is bound to have punters holding their breath at the pilot’s incredible ability and daring stunts. The Adelaide-based stunt plane is a modified replica of the Red Bull Air Race plane, which is flown in the Red Bull Air Race World Championships by Aussie pilot Matt Hall. Hall is a former RAAF pilot, and is based in New South Wales. His next race is in Porto, Portugal, on September 12 and 13. The aerobatics display is scheduled for 11am (weather permitting).

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Wherever you look on the Adelaide Plains, there is plenty happening. From schools taking bold new steps in education to branding of towns, the people of the Plains have plenty to look forward to.

k Bowmans Industrial Zone The Bowmans industrial hub has continued to grow over the years and is set for an exciting future with the formation of the Bowmans Industrial Zone Masterplan. The plan outlines potential development opportunities, which interconnect with the rail hub and existing industries of Balco, Patrick Portlink and ABB Grain. The masterplan will now be used to market the area to potential developers.

k Balaklava Master Plan Dramatic improvements to several of Balaklava’s public areas could soon be progressed, with a funding application lodged to begin work on concepts outlined in the Balaklava Masterplan. First on the agenda is the development of concept plans for the town Triangle, entrance statements, and the Ralli Park sports and showground precinct.

k Port Wakefield Master Plan A walking and cycling trail winding along the Port Wakefield River is just part of the plans for the Port Wakefield township. Wakefield Regional Council has received $200,000 funding from Planning SA and is now well into progressing the first stage of the Port Wakefield Masterplan. A new signage strategy directing visitors through the town has been developed, and it is hoped the signs will be in place by the end of this year. In addition, a business development plan is being compiled to enhance business opportunities in the highway town. Plans are also being developed for a walking and cycling trail, which is likely to snake its way along the Wakefield River, which meets the sea at Port Wakefield. Further developments outlined in the masterplan are dependent on the availability of funding.

k Primo Smallgoods The region’s single largest employer, Primo, celebrated a milestone this year with the completion of a rebuild and upgrade to the slaughterhouse. Two years ago the abattoir, which processes pork, was gutted by fire, and operations had to be temporarily relocated to Murray Bridge and Adelaide. Gradually, staff were moved back to Port Wakefield, with total operations now taking place just outside the seaside town.

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Just a short drive from Adelaide’s outer suburbs, Two Wells retains its country community feel and there is an air of excitement as the town gears up for expansion. Hickinbotham Homes is proposing a 2500 home development linking in with the existing township, and in addition, District Council of Mallala has adopted a masterplan outlining exciting development and improvement opportunities within the town itself. The plans include a market plaza area and retail development, and the local community responded positively to the plan after a lengthy consultation period.

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Balaklava schools are poised for several exciting developments following an influx of millions of dollars of funding and a decision to merge the high and primary schools into an upgraded reception to year 12 facility. Earlier this year, Balaklava High School learned it would be one of three local high schools to become a Trade Training Centre. The school will lead Riverton and District High, Clare High and Burra Community School in training students in agriculture, engineering, building and construction, and the automotive industry, interlinking with TAFE. Together, the schools gained $2.6 million to implement the project, including $1.1 million to be spent at Balaklava. In addition, all local schools have benefited from Federal government funding for several projects. Balaklava High and Primary schools spent much of the last year investigating the possibility of a merger, and the majority of parents voted in favour of the concept. It must now be approved by state government and planning will then commence. Horizon Christian School has a number of building projects underway – some due to the availability of funding, others prompted by growth within the school and increasing enrolment.

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Results of semi finals played at Riverton on Saturday August 29. Under 14 Springstown 2 goals defeated Donybrook 1 Goals: Spr – Angus McGregor, James Forrest; Don – Jake Mill. Best: Spr – Angus McGregor, Jo Dutschke, Tom Forrest; Don – Ellen Canna, Sarah McLean, Oliver Pearson. Balaklava 1 defeated Burra 0 Goal: Bryce Chapman. Best: Bal – Natasha Greenshields, Bryce Chapman, Hedley Greenshields; Bur – Alex Catt, Jackson Weiss, Neil Maxted. Under 17 Springstown 2 defeated Balaklava 1 Goals: Spr – Chloe Dutschke, Angus McGregor; Bal – Brittany Heslop. Best: Spr – Matt Forrest, Angus McGregor, Brianna Cheetham; Bal – Samuel Tiller, Hedley Greenshields, Matthew Gates. Burra 2 defeated Wendouree 0 Goals: Caleb Desmet, Aaron Desmet. Best: Bur – John Robinson, Caleb Desmet, Cameron Smith; Wen – Josh Nourse, Rebecca Taylor, Adam Busch. Women Balaklava 3 defeated Sevenhill 2 (in extra time). Goals: Bal – Amber Greenshields 2, Tegan McPharlin; Sev – Kristi Cox, Maddie Wilkop. Best: Bal – Tegan McPharlin, Hayley Chapman,Amber Greenshields; Sev – Liz Sherrah, Kristi Cox, Emily Elkhoury. Springstown 2 defeated Donnybrook 1 Goals: Spr – Zoe Yeatman, Kerrie Duke; Don – Tanya Smith. Best: Spr – Katrina Sanders, Jayne Price, Zoe Yeatman; Don – Sarah Stoddart, Jane Weatherall, Nicki Gribin. Men Riverton 3 defeated Springstown 2 Goals: Riv – Kelvin Tiller 2, Jonathan Venning; Spr – Luke Burge, Sam Willson-Jones. Best: Riv – Kelvin Tiller, Holly Oakley, Ben Shepherd; Spr – Mark Bastian, Derek Upton, Trevor Allen. Balaklava 3 defeated Donnybrook 2 Goals: Bal – Trent Stewart 2, Josh March Don: Robert Dall, Jake Mill. Best: Bal – Lee Cunningham, Raf Battistessa, Samuel Tiller; Don – Mark Harvey, Peter Hooper, Chad Clarke.

Preliminary finals

Next week’s preliminary finals will be held at Burra: 9.30am: U14 Donnybrook v Balaklava 11.15am: U17 Balaklava v Burra 1.30pm: Women Donnybrook v Balaklava 3.15pm: Men Donnybrook v Riverton

balaklava reports

Reports from Saturday’s preliminary final. Under 14: Balaklava v Burra Both teams took to the field in the drizzly rain to begin their finals campaign and for a spot at the semi final. Burra were behind the eight ball from the start with only 10 players, whereas Balaklava had three on the bench. Balaklava attacked the ball strongly but Burra’s defence did a great job stopping Balaklava’s attempts to get into the D. Burra had the first chance 10 minutes into the game but Balaklava’s defence took control of the ball. Hedley and Marni worked well in the centre feeding the ball down to the forwards. Tash and Bryce worked well together keeping the ball in Balaklava’s zone. Half time saw the score at nil all. Both teams came out really hard in the second half desperate to score a goal. Balaklava ran well with fresh legs, earning a short corner and coming close to scoring a goal, but once again Burra’s defence worked hard and were successful at clearing the ball out. The heavy ground meant that everyone was getting tired but spirits were still high. Burra really needed to score a goal and they were working their hardest. Not long before the final whistle, Balaklava worked the ball down to their attacking zone where the ball was passed to Bryce at the top of the D, who swung through and hit the ball past the goalie for a goal. Burra now had to get two goals, so it was now fairly certain that Balaklava were through to the semi final. Well done Balaklava – good luck in the semi final. Under 17: Balaklava v Springstown In the drizzly rain at Riverton, the under 17’s took to the field for a chance to go straight through to the grand final. The first attempt at goal came about five minutes into the match with Springstown having a go, but it went wide. Matthew G worked hard in defence with Rhea close behind backing him up. Both teams worked hard for the ball showing good passing skills and working together well as a team. Just before half time, Springstown managed to score. The second half saw everyone come out strong after their coach’s pep talk. The ball travelled over the whole field in a back and forth and see-saw motions – Balaklava keen to get the next goal to bring the game back to a level playing field. Brittany was sitting on the post and received the ball to tap it in behind the goalie. Both teams then stepped it up. Unfortunately, Springstown were able to get another goal and Balaklava weren’t able to get it back. Well played everyone. Women: Balaklava v Sevenhill In another do-or-die match for the day, the

women came out strong. Balaklava in forth place needed to have a win to continue their finals campaign. Both teams worked hard for the ball with the ball frequently changing directions. Sevenhill had a bit more of the play during the first half but failed to take advantage of some of their chances, allowing Balaklava’s defence to send the ball away back down the field. Balaklava’s defence was working well together with Caitlyn saving many goals. The ball was turned over to Balaklava, the girls in the centre took advantage and quickly sent it down into their attacking zone. They passed the ball around, getting it passed the Sevenhill goalie for the first goal of the match. Sevenhill then levelled the score at one all. So the fight was still on to get the next goal. There was plenty of play through the middle when Amber was able to get past the Sevenhill goalie. With Balaklava now one goal up about half way through, the girls were desperate to hang onto the lead. After a quick team re-group, it was golden goal time – the next to score a goal would win. Sevenhill had the first chance with the ball in the attacking zone but Balaklava’s defence cleared it out. Amber got the ball in the centre and ran down the field into the D, around the goalie and tapped it in before Sevenhill had a chance to get their players back in defence. A seemingly effortless goal. Off to Burra next week for the semi final against a strong Donnybrook side! Men: Balaklava v Donnybrook Balaklava started with the ball but Donnybrook soon got it and took it into their attacking 25. Balaklava defended it and quickly took it back to their end to have an opportunity to score but it missed the target. Donnybrook were able to get a penalty corner but once again the Balaklava defence cleared the ball out. Balaklava got the free and Napper had a great run down the field and got into the D. A short corner was called but with no success. Donnybrook then scored the first goal of the match not long before half time. The game after half time was a ripper. Balaklava were down one - nil when, after some hard fighting for the ball and some big hits on a boggy, slippery ground and the use of the whole field, Donnybrook scored again. Balaklava were now two - nil down. Trent was the first one to score a goal and then Josh after the ball rebounded off the goalie. The score now was level with not too long to go. Trent then scored his second – going straight through the middle of the goalie’s legs. Donnybrook continued to fight to try and level the score again and probably would have if it wasn’t for Balaklava goalie, Peter McMillan, and the numerous saves that he made. Balaklava won three goals to two in a nail-biting finish. Well done guys, have a good week off.

ABOVE: Mandy Shepherd, Fiona Chapman, Renae Stewart, Sharon Hill and Elaine Hawkins watch the men’s game at Riverton. RIGHT: Matthew Gates dribbles the ball ahead of his Donnybrook opponent in the men's game.

Fiona Tiller moves in to tackle her Sevenhill opponent in the women’s game.

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A Grade 3.5 1.0

6.8 3.2

10.16 13.18 3.2 7.6

(96) (48)

4.4 2.0

5.6 4.2

11.8 5.4

(83) (48)

Best: HW Eagles- J.Wilson, S.Price, D.Thomas, N.Jericho, L.Belperio, M.Higgs; United- H.Pym, C.Jenkin, B.Starr, S.Dalgleish, A.Mansfield, A.Mills Goals: HW Eagles- D.Thomas 6, R.Reid, N.Jericho, S.Braham, S.Price, D.Oswald, L.Belperio, D.Guthberg; United- A.Mills 3, H.Pym 2, T.Guerin, A.Mansfield

Mallala Balaklava

12.11 7.6

Best: Mallala- J.Earl, J.Wildbore, L.Whitwell, R.Montgomerie, T.Cawrse, L.Heeley; Balaklava- D.Friedrichs, J.Brice, H.Walker, T.McPharlin, J.Michael, B.Scott Goals: Mallala- M.Saunders 3, B.Montgomery 2, B.Start, D.Jennings, A.Bruggemann, L.Whitwell, B.Hardie, J.Earl, J.Danis; Balaklava- J.Brice 4, L.Tezacker 2, A.Evans

Virginia Hamley Bridge

3.6 1.2

11.9 14.13 22.19 (151) 1.4 3.5 5.5 (35)

Best: Virginia- G.Rigney, M.Young, C.Darward, A.Johnston, C.Musolino, M.Cocchiard; Hamley Bridge- J.Schahinger, B.Burgess, T.Would, L.Slok, M.Norman, J.McGuire Goals: Virginia- A.Johnston 4, C.Musolino 3, A.Geradis 3, M.Nykamp 2, S.Schutt 2, B.Galic; Hamley Bridge- T.Miller 2, B.Burgess, M.Norman

United HW Eagles

B Grade 5.1 0.1

7.1 0.3

9.3 2.5

10.6 5.8

(66) (38)

2.4 1.0

6.6 2.2

7.6 2.2

11.7 5.3

(73) (33)

Best: United- T.Opitz, M.Dickie, J.Mason, B.Jones, T.McArdle, D.Carter; HW Eagles- P.Nichols, B.Cave, R.Koch, T.Forrest, B.Manners, J.Mahoney Goals: United- D.Carter 3, K.Jarman 2, T.McArdle 2, A.Pratt, D.Goodenough, J.Mason; HW EaglesS.McGuiness 2, J.Taylor, S.Gill, M.Mckay

Balaklava Mallala

Best: Balaklava- B.Michael, N.Yates, L.Wright, K.Michalanney, G.Willmer, M.Angel; Mallala- K.Jameson, R.Russel, R.Kerr, S.Roberts, D.Pontt, J.Chapman Goals: Balaklava- M.Angel 4, K.Michalanney 3, R.Lamond 2, N.Yates, L.Wright; MallalaJ.Chapman 2, D.Pontt, R.McGannon, D.Tiller

Virginia Hamley Bridge

3.7 1.3

5.8 1.5

8.12 1.6

11.16 2.6

(82) (18)

Best: Virginia- B.Drew, D.Alderson, M.Nykamp, B.Nikou, B.Holland, T.Karutz; Hamley Bridge- S.Rademacher, L.Morgante, L.Rowsell, B.Nicolal, L.O’Neil, A.Slok Goals: Virginia- D.Alderson 3, S.Lioulios 3, A.Leo 2, B.Zito 2, P.Mylonopoulos; Hamley Bridge- A.Slok, A.Baker

HW Eagles United

Senior Colts 2.2 1.1

5.3 4.2

9.7 5.2

12.13 6.3

(85) (39)

Balaklava Mallala

1.1 2.2

5.6 2.3

6.9 2.4

10.12 3.5

(72) (23)

Virginia Hamley Bridge

8.0 1.0

17.7 25.10 31.20 (206) 1.1 2.2 2.2 (14)

Best: HW Eagles- C.Watson-Lane, N.Jericho, S.McGuiness, S.Forest, M.Hoepner, J.Zilm; United- R.Sharer, D.Fabry, J.Curnow, J.Crosbie, A.McArdle, A.Starr Goals: HW Eagles- S.McGuiness 6, N.Jericho 2, S.Forest, S.Deer, J.Taylor, Z.Zilm; United- R.Sharer 3, L.Bentley, J.Grosbie, M.McIntyre Best: Balaklava- L.Michael, J.Henderson, S.Rowland, B.Harkness, R.McPharlin, B.Koch; Mallala- L.Gosling, S.Forrester, W.Farelly, B.Martin, Z.Priest, L.Helps Goals: Balaklava- R.McPharlin 3, L.Guy 2, T.Shepherd, J.McPharlin, L.Williams, L.Michael, C.Ruiz; Mallala- W.Farelly, L.Gosling, J.Hallion Best: Virginia- M.Catanzariti, J.Booth-Elliot, G.Arharidis, R.Young, S.Soloman, M.Lazenkas; Hamley Bridge- B.Case, M.Gregory, J.Smith, B.Fritz, M.O’Neil, T.Darwin Goals: Virginia- J.Booth-Elliot 10, G.Drew 7, R.Young 5, M.Lazenkas 3, T.Lioulios 2, G.Arharidis, S.Soloman, J.Bradbrook, A.Pogas; Hamley Bridge- M.Gregory, J.McCauley-Hall

HW Eagles United

Junior Colts 1.3 0.0

2.5 0.0

3.7 1.0

3.8 3.0

(26) (18)

3.1 1.2

6.2 1.2

9.2 1.3

10.6 2.6

(66) (18)

Best: HW Eagles- J.Zilm, T.Williams, C.Scott, J.Appleby, B.Taylor,; United- J.Rattray, J.Pratt, K.McArdle, C.Sharer, N.Curnow, R.Lang Goals: HW Eagles- C.Scott, M.Hill, B.Taylor; Balaklava 0.0 2.4 3.7 5.9 (39) Mallala 1.3 1.3 2.4 2.4 (16) Best: Balaklava- T.Michael, J.Butterfield, C.McPharlin, C.Karpany, B.Heaslip, B.Hamann; Mallala- J.Hooper, R.Svetec, N.Goudie, A.Coe, G.Richter, D.Hooper Goals: Balaklava- D.McCreedie 3, J.Taylor, C.Karpany; Mallala- D.Kearns, A.Coe

Virginia Hamley Bridge

Best: Virginia- A.Drew, A.Pogas, B.Martin, J.Zografiois, M.Vigor, D.Hamblen; Hamley Bridge- D.Collings, J.Wedding, R.Darwin, S.Hill, S.Collings, J.Rosenzweig Goals: Virginia- A.Pogas 3, J.Hocking 3, R.Spano, H.Farrow, A.Hansen; Hamley BridgeT.Darwin, T.Aston

NEFL results – Round 17 BBH Rams North Clare

A Grade 0.3 2.2

3.7 2.2

6.11 2.3

9.11 4.6

(65) (30)

3.4 2.2

6.6 2.4

12.9 3.7

18.12 (120) 6.7 (43)

Best: BBH Rams- A.Purchase, P.Mann, A.Spicer, T.Crick, T.Riggs, M.Hall; North Clare- T.Pawley, B.Coles, R.Moulds, B.James, J.Nicholas, B.Pudney Goals: BBH Rams- N.Stacey 3, S.Tohl 2, M.Dalla 2, D.Reed, A.Purchase; North Clare- D.Ellis 2, A.Amey 2

South Clare BSR Tigers

Best: South Clare- S.Lewis, M.Thomas, A.Vandeleur, M.Dare, B.Seymon, B.Murphy; BSR Tigers- A.Mackenzie, P.Jones, A.Smart, A.Burgess, T.Weckert, S.Weckert Goals: South Clare- B.Seymon 6, B.Murphy 4, M.Thomas 2, M.Nayda 2, M.Stone 2, S.Lewis, A.Vandeleur; BSR Tigers- D.Mellow 2, B.Reschke, C.Weckert, C.Hanley, J.Burgess

Blyth/Snow RSMU Hawks

1.7 2.1

5.10 11.13 14.19 (103) 2.3 6.5 9.7 (61)

Best: Blyth/Snow- R.Darling, M.Wandel, S.Atkinson, P.Keain, N.McCormack, N.Humphrys; RSMU Hawks- D.Schulz, C.Hill, J.Williams, K.Hart, C.Mullins, B.Harrison Goals: Blyth/SnowA.Brackstone 3, R.Darling 2, J.Gillings 2, S.Atkinson 2, A.Hentschke 2, G.Ottens, J.Agnew, M.Wandel; RSMU Hawks- J.Williams 3, C.Mullins 2, J.Vandeleur, N.Jordan, T.Ainslie, S.Noack

Min/Man Eudunda

5.5 1.1

9.8 1.3

13.13 16.19 (115) 2.4 3.4 (22)

Best: Min/Man- B.Kerslake, B.Currie, R.Mcdermid, R.Piggot, S.Baraglia, A.Bevis; Eudunda- S.Biacsi, A.Turrell, L.Hambour, Z.Hambour, R.Schimidt, B.Schutz Goals: Min/Man- B.Kerslake 3, S.Baraglia 3, B.Ross 2, A.Winders, A.Bevis, B.Currie, D.Mitchell, M.Hindmarsh, C.Hallian, N.Forrest, B.Sandow; Eudunda- S.Geister, M.Zerner, A.Turrell

BBH Rams North Clare

Senior Colts 2.2 0.3

5.2 1.6

7.4 2.7

7.6 4.8

(48) (32)

BSR Tigers South Clare

7.6 1.0

RSMU Hawks Blyth/Snow

2.4 2.2

5.7 2.2

7.8 3.5

10.6 3.7

(66) (25)

Eudunda Min/Man

3.5 0.0

7.7 0.2

9.9 0.3

14.15 0.3

(99) (3)

Best: RSMU Hawks- B.Plueckhahn, J.Molineux, J.Redden, R.Howson, L.Molinox, T.Smith; Blyth/Snow- H.Norton, M.Atkinson, C.Lloyd, S.Underdown, B.Pratt, A.Wojtasik Goals: RSMU HawksB.Plueckhahn 3, S.Jordan 2, M.Busch, J.Redden, T.Redden, T.Connell, P.Allchurch; Blyth/Snow- S.Dohnt, H.Noble, A.Elix Best: Eudunda- D.Reese, B.Dunn, B.Rule, K.Milde, A.Dunstan, J.Schulz; Min/Man- P.Hill, T.Friebel, J.Ey, M.Thomas, , Goals: Eudunda- D.Reese 3, C.Voigt 3, K.Milde 2, T.Walker, K.Schulz, A.Dunstan, T.Baker, S.Roocke, N.Schutz;

10.7 11.11 13.16 0.1 0.2 0.3

(94) (3)

Best: BSR Tigers- M.Lynch, B.Weckert, B.Jones, S.Richards, N.Martin, D.Hentschke; South Clare- J.Fisher, K.Hudson, P.Chapman, M.Jenner, T.Lally, Goals: BSR Tigers- B.Weckert 5, D.Jones 3, M.Lynch 2, N.Burford 2, A.Mellow; South Clare- J.Fisher, S.Przibilla, J.Haysman

RSMU Hawks Blyth/Snow

3.3 0.0

5.5 0.2

8.6 1.3

10.6 2.3

(66) (15)

Best: Blyth/Snow- R.Baxter, T.Clark, D.Stringer, S.Gillings, P.Bigg, S.Goldsmith; RSMU Hawks- M.Mcinerney, P.Browne, B.Heinrich, J.Branson, J.Sandland, T.Shearer Goals: Blyth/Snow- D.Stirling 2, R.Pratt, M.Agnew, D.Altmann, C.Kennett, S.Gillings, J.Pratt; RSMU Hawks- A.Parkinson 2, L.Wilkey, G.Linke

Eudunda Min/Man

5.4 0.0

13.6 0.0

19.8 0.0

23.11 (149) 1.0 (6)

6.5 3.8

7.7 5.13

(49) (43)

Best: North Clare- C.Price, M.Catford, L.Zanetti, R.Tregilgas, S.Jennings, J.Nicolai; BBH Rams- M.Cousins, J.Little, B.Tiver, W.Nolan, A.Dredge, S.Kellock Goals: North Clare- S.Jennings 2, B.Sweetman 2, L.Zanetti, P.Clarke, N.Jones; BBH Rams- J.Lynch 2, Z.Lynch, S.McCarety, J.Gebhardt

BSR Tigers South Clare

Blyth/Snow RSMU Hawks

Min/Man Eudunda

4.2 0.0

2.1 2.0

1.1 1.4

6.7 2.1

4.1 3.6

4.3 1.6

9.10 2.1

7.2 4.6

4.4 2.6

13.13 3.1

8.5 4.8

7.6 4.6

(91) (19)

(53) (32)

(48) (30)

Best: Min/Man- T.Webb, J.Nicholls, B.Allen, A.Williams, C.Lane, N.Schoenberg; Eudunda- E.Mumford, D.Angel, S.Mann, D.Wright, C.Smith, C.Hoffmann Goals: Min/Man- J.Nicholls 2, M.Hadley, T.Nicholls, N.Schoenberg, L.Milburn, N.Bentley; Eudunda- A.Slater, K.Voigt, M.Schutz, E.Mumford

BBH Rams North Clare

Junior Colts

7.1 0.0

3.3 2.5

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Best: BSR Tigers- T.Stephenson, K.Burgess, S.Martin, L.Bunfield, N.Hayes, B.Klau; South Clare- J.Dunstan, N.Smith, B.Eldridge, S.Minney, D.Southall, J.Andrewatha Goals: BSR Tigers- T.Stephenson 6, N.Hayes 4, M.Shane 4, K.Burgess 3, A.Fitzgerald 2, M.Weckert 2, S.Martin, A.Ashby, C.Burgess; South Clare- J.Dunstan

South Clare BSR Tigers

3.3 0.0

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15.10 21.17 24.27 (171) 1.0 1.0 1.0 (6)

2.4 1.3

North Clare BBH Rams

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Best: BBH Rams- Z.Lynch, J.Lynch, S.Connell, M.Weichs, T.Pumpa, R.Maidment; North Clare- B.Jones, J.Pritchard, C.Earle, B.Couzner, H.Dreckow, Goals: BBH Rams- M.Weichs 3, J.Lynch 2, Z.Lynch, T.Pumpa; North Clare- J.Pritchard 2, T.Norton, N.Bray

1.1 1.1

B Grade

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2.4 1.5

2.7 1.5

(19) (11)

Best: BBH Rams- T.Weich, D.Heinrich, B.Lee, C.Gove, J.Chandler, B.Radford; North Clare- B.Fisher, A.Tizio, J.Smith, H.Calaby, L.Jaeschke, A.Norton Goals: BBH Rams- J.Cousins 2; North Clare- J.Kennedy Best: South Clare- R.Knight, P.Vonheyamnick, D.Day, L.Dunstan, D.Minney, J.Pearse; BSR Tigers- J.Weckert, C.Longbottom, J.Kurth, T.Slade, H.Burford, J.Hayes Goals: South Clare- L.Dunstan 5, J.Pearse 3, D.Minney 2, P.Vonheyamnick, W.Weetra, D.Day;

Best: RSMU Hawks- B.Snook, B.Heffernan, H.Behn, H.Ball, L.Michalany, J.Schultz; Blyth/Snow- A.Giles, D.Underdown, D.Toholke, J.Andriske, C.Giles, T.Eime Goals: RSMU HawksL.Michalany 4, A.Rowett 2, J.Connell 2, S.Ball, D.Maynard; Blyth/Snow- J.Andriske, D.Giles

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Name: Steven Deer Nickname: Deery DOB: 02/10/1993 Height: 1.65m Team: H W Eagles senior colts Guernsey Number: 48 Position: Forward flank Favourite AFL/SANFL team: The Crows/Sturt Who is the most damaging player (on or off field) in your club? Shane Braham Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off field)? John Nicholls and Grant Manners – they work hard behind the scenes Highlight of footy career: Playing in the finals What’s your number one passion outside of footy? Working on my ute If you could trade places with any person for a week, famous or not, living or dead, real or fictional, with who would it be? Hugh Heffner What is the last book you read/movie you went to see? Can’t remember the last book – it was a long time ago; last movie was Transformers If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would

you do with the money? Buy a heap of vintage cars If you were a car, what kind would you be? A Land Cruiser four wheel drive If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “Deery the legend” If you could take anyone on your next footy trip, who would it be? Joel (Muck hole) Wilson What is the best/weirdest/grossest item in your fridge? The spaghetti that’s older than me

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Best: Eudunda- C.Blumson, L.Waldhuter, J.Bugeja, K.Milde, M.Neville, S.Nietschke; Min/Man- N.Bruce, E.Long, A.Grosset, D.Pengilly, A.Griffin, A.Nixon Goals: Eudunda- C.Blumson 9, J.Bugeja 4, I.Blumson 3, L.Waldhuter 2, K.Milde, D.Roocke, D.Windsor, J.Harrison, B.Biscan; Min/Man- A.Grosset

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Minor premiers keep to form A Grade

With Mallala assured top spot, and Balaklava with no chance of contesting this year’s finals, one wondered how each of the teams would approach the game. Mallala certainly bounded out of the blocks positively, with their characteristic running and skilful kicking setting up scoring opportunities. Cawrse and James Wildbore combined for Brett Start’s good start and soon after, Earl found Saunders for another. Beginning their attacks across half-back, great kicking despite the strong cross wind really showed up the Peckers. A collision saw both Andrew Vlassco and Ben Catford off the ground with head injuries – blows for both sides. Saunders was in the attacking action again, this time finding Matthew Birchmore who gave a great pass to Brian Montgomery and Mallala had jumped to a good lead with Balak having trouble getting through their half-forward line. Jono Wildbore, Saunders and Angus Bruggemann worked the ball to Liam Heeley and it was one way traffic at the half-way mark of the first term, Balaklava doing well to limit the damage on the scoreboard. Whereas Mallala was finding success through the corridor, most of

Mallala 12-11 (83) d Balaklava 7-6 (48) Balak’s play was being forced wide into the dead pocket. Finally the Evans brothers got the ball to Jonathon Brice who kicked truly for Balaklava’s first. The crowding of Mallala’s forward zone slowed scoring opportunities and Balaklava veteran Rob Veitch, Todd McPharlin and Andrew Evans found Luke Tezacker on the attacking side of the ground for a well orchestrated goal. It was Balaklava’s turn to start well, and Brady Scott’s clearance gave Brice another chance to show his aerial skills and goal. Luke Evans had moved into defence with immediate effect and Tezacker snapped truly after a strong pack mark by Andrew Evans. Liam Whitwell stepped up his intensity and for five minutes the play was in Mallala’s forward half, but only points resulted until Jo Danis held a good contested mark and goaled. Only three goals were scored for the quarter, both teams working hard for

little reward. As the sun came out on Balaklava oval, Mallala came out with renewed vigour. Bruggemann opened the scoring and James Wildbore and Jason Earl were prominent. Brian Montgomery added another, closely followed by one from Birchmore who escaped his opponent far too easily. Nigel Olsen’s strong defensive mark was one of very few highlights for Balaklava as Mallala was running riot. Reading the ball well, Whitwell marked Brad Hardie’s kick which carried over the pack and scored from the goal square. A string of handballs along the boundary line finished with a goal from Hardie. Balaklava was being heavily pressured whenever it had the ball, resulting in rushed, misdirected kicks and handballs. Another Whitwell kick saw Saunders goal. This type of footy is certainly what Mallala will want to produce at the same ground next week! Finally, 22

PECKER Dylan Parker closes in for a tackle on Mallala’s Jason Earl during the A grade game at Balaklava on Saturday. minutes in, Brice kicked accurately from a long way out, acute angle, after intercepting a rare Mallala kick-in error. Needing a good start to have any hope, Balaklava attacked for Dylan Parker’s shot to narrowly miss. Mimicking the gloomy conditions, the standard of footy deteriorated with neither side able to string good passages of play together.

The crowd had to wait for 17 minutes before the first goal was scored by Andrew Evans, after Catford and Michael combined. Earl took an excellent mark in range of goal and, despite the ‘Freddowheel’ tactic on the mark, kicked truly for Mallala’s only goal of the term. Balaklava’s last goal for the year went to talented youngster Jonathon Brice.

Both teams had won two quarters but it was Mallala’s dynamic third which clinched the game. Their co-captains had big influences on the game and James Wildbore set up many attacks from his deep defensive position with good run. Balaklava had winners in Friedrichs, Brice and Walker but could not score heavily enough to worry the minor premiers.

Peckers set up their win over Magpies reserves By Pecked Out Balaklava kicked to the southern end with the aid of three to four goal breeze. Both sides attacked strongly from the first bounce with Kaden Zerk from Balaklava and Sam Irish from Mallala lining up against each other in the ruck. However the first goal went to Balaklava’s Kerry Michalanney, who kicked a good set shot goal from a free kick. Aaron Williams of Balaklava was picking up some strong touches early and pushing hard into Balaklava

Balaklava 11-7 (73) d Mallala 5-3 (33) half forward zone. With Mallala seeming to lack some run around the packs, their defence was under pressure for most of the quarter. Kyle Jamieson of Mallala was defending well in picking up a lot of loose possessions, and trying to create some run from the full back line. Balaklava missed a couple of easy opportunities in front of goal through the middle

of the quarter, however Rick Lamond had a great snap at goal for a major score. As the quarter ran out, Mallala’s Brian Tiller was trying to create some attacking plays through the centre using his experience and run. However, considering the wind advantage, their defence did reasonably well. Mallala started the second quarter very well with a good

pass from Brian Tiller to Jack Chapman, who kicked a good set shot goal to set them up well for the rest of the quarter. Balaklava from then on started to work harder with good handball and foot skills going into the wind. With a good running goal from Pecker Nathan Yates, and Kerry Michalanney – who was starting to prove a real handful in their forward lines – Balaklava were just starting to gain momentum. The few times that Mallala went into their forward lines they were met with solid defence by the likes of Martin Bond and Grant Willmer.

Stuart Roberts of Mallala took some solid marks in defence to prevent some of Balaklava’s attacks, but Mallala just weren’t able to use the wind to their advantage for much of the quarter. It was scrambly football from both sides in the third quarter, with most of the play going from half back to half back, with both defences under pressure. Balaklava still seemed to dominate around the ball ups in the centre of the ground through Yates and Brad Michael, but with the wind picking up skills started to fall away from both sides. Bond in defence for Balak-

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PECKER Bradey Krieg prepares to kick away in front of Mallala’s Grayden Richter during the senior colts game at Balaklava.

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By “Hen Peckered” Balaklava hosted the Mallala Magpies in windy conditions, the peckers looking to further improve their skills in the lead up to finals, and the Magpies still with a chance of grabbing a finals berth with a win. The Magpies opened the game strongly aided by the return of several players from college duties. They kicked the first two goals of the match, the Peckers fumbling the ball often giving their opponents a chance to take the ball away. Will Farrelly opened strongly up forward and Laurie Gosling gained many possessions early with some good reading of the play and showing good pace. Zane Priest was showing his presence with some strong physical work, with a brilliant tackle on Tim Shepherd. The Peckers gradually improved as the quarter wore on, holding the Magpies and Jason McPharlin finally kicking the Peckers’ first goal. The second quarter set the tone for the rest of the match, the Peckers starting to use their ball skills to advantage, rewarded with four goals for the quarter, putting the Magpies under pressure now were the ones fumbling. Jason Henderson led a very strong defence allowing only one more goal for the game. The Peckers’ mid field soon got on top of their opponents, Sam Rowland, Lachlan Michael and Brayden Koch giving their side plenty of drive, and Braydon Harkness in his best game for the year, earning many hard possessions. The Magpies’ cause wasn’t helped when their captain Dale McLean was sent off for the game with abusive language towards the umpire, ending his game. Ben Martin and Ben Goudie, both in defence, were their team’s standout for the rest of the game. The Peckers kept up the constant attacking to run out convincing winners by 49 points in tricky conditions. Ryan McPharlin kicked three goals from half forward for the Peckers, and with players to come back in, look forward to the final series beginning next week. Final Score: Balaklava 10 -12, Mallala 3-5.

By Mer C Rule Balaklava 5-9 (39) defeated second placed Mallala 2-4 (16). Mallala kicked with the breeze in the first quarter, however Balaklava defended well to only be eight points down at the first break. The Magpies kicked the only goal for the first 12 minutes, despite several shots at goal, with their captain Dylan Kearns kicking straight. This was primarily due to good running play by himself and Hugh Kirvan throughout the quarter. For the Peckers who only kicked one point into the wind, Tate Michael worked hard across half back and Brock Hamann also mopped up well several times. Balaklava made good use of the breeze in the second term, with Dylan McCredie and Jordan Taylor kicking truly. Meanwhile, Mallala could not manage a score into the wind, with Balaklava rebounding well from their backlines. Corey Karpany and Tate Michael were creating plenty of options for the home side up forward and around the ground, and Kirvan and Jake Birchmore were trying hard around the ground for the visitors. The game started to break open in the third quarter, with Balaklava marginally outscoring Mallala. Karpany kicked the Peckers’ single goal, whilst Adam Coe did well to chime in with a six pointer for the Magpies. Michael and Karpany were again good for Balaklava, whilst Jake Birchmore continued his good form for Mallala and Kearns came back into the game, leading from the front. Balaklava managed two goals into the wind in the final quarter, Mallala not scoring. McCredie kicked his second and third majors for the home side and was good up forward, while Josh Butterfield rebounded well across half back and Michael finished off a great captain’s game. To the Magpies’ credit they never gave up, with Birchmore and Kearns trying hard. The win for Balaklava ended up being a comfortable 23 point victory for an improving side against the second placed Mallala, leading into the finals next week.

lava with some timely marks and Mallala’s Roberts and Ryan McGannon doing the same, it was a hard fought low scoring quarter for both sides. With the wind blowing more from the west, both sides started working harder in the final quarter, Mallala getting their running game going through the centre to create an opportunity for their forward in David Pontt to kick a good running goal. Pontt was starting to come into the game up forward taking some good marks and looking to create some running play. With Michalanney and Leigh Wright of Balaklava kicking two goals in quick succession, the game started to slip away from Mallala.

Balaklava’s Matt Angel in a forward pocket kicked two goals from clever use of his body to well and truly seal the game for Balaklava. A belated good running goal from McGannon gave Mallala three goals for the quarter, and with four goals to Balaklava the last quarter was very even. Balaklava set the game up for themselves mainly through their great second quarter effort going into the wind. Best players for Mallala were Jameison and Roberts in defence, and for Balaklava their running players in Michael and Yates through the centre and Wright up forward, who took many strong marks over four quarters and Bond in defence.

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% 67.03 60.47 54.52 53.33 50.69 49.47 23.70

L 3 4 8 9 9 9 13

D 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

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after games played on Saturday A Grade Team P BBH Rams 17 Min/Man 17 Blyth/Snow 17 RSMU Hawks 17 North Clare 17 South Clare 17 Eudunda 17 BSR Tigers 17 B Grade Team P Min/Man 17 North Clare 17 Blyth/Snow 17 BSR Tigers 17 Eudunda 17 BBH Rams 17 RSMU Hawks 17 South Clare 17 Senior Colts Team P RSMU Hawks 17 BSR Tigers 17 Eudunda 17 Blyth/Snow 17 Min/Man 17 BBH Rams 17 North Clare 17 South Clare 17 Junior Colts Team P South Clare 17 Eudunda 17 RSMU Hawks 17 BSR Tigers 17 Blyth/Snow 17 BBH Rams 17 North Clare 17 Min/Man 17

W 16 14 11 9 8 7 2 1

L 1 3 6 8 9 10 15 16

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Pts 32 28 22 18 16 14 4 2

% 64.39 64.84 56.83 52.45 49.63 46.71 37.53 29.29

W 14 12 12 10 7 6 5 2

L 3 5 5 7 10 11 12 15

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Agnst 717 854 874 825 973 918 995 1323

Pts 28 24 24 20 14 12 10 4

% 59.79 53.61 53.34 61.05 48.16 46.19 44.26 33.01

W 15 15 11 11 8 4 3 1

L 2 2 6 6 9 13 14 16

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Agnst 519 599 617 783 1081 1626 1786 2183

Pts 30 30 22 22 16 8 6 2

% 77.07 74.36 73.28 63.95 48.72 26.79 21.80 19

W 16 15 13 9 7 4 2 2

L 1 2 4 8 10 13 15 15

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Agnst 206 219 452 814 1012 1470 1611 1724

Pts 32 30 26 18 14 8 4 4

% 91.16 89.87 74.41 47.89 34.67 15.52 15.30 14.06

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The Eagles overpowered the Tigers at Lochiel by 55 points to grab fourth spot and contest the finals series. The oval was looking a picture after a few millimetres of rain the night before. H W Eagles won the toss and kicked to the salt lake end aided by a two goal breeze. The home team started confidently going straight into attack without results. It was the Tigers in their first inside 50 that registered the opening major through a great snap by Heath Pym. From that moment, the Eagles took control of the quarter, with play in their forward half. Daniel Thomas levelled the score at the 10 minute mark to kick his first of six for the afternoon. Jared Wilson was controlling the centre square, cutting off many of Unitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attacking moves and turning them to the Eagles advantage. Thomas was able to add two more majors for the term to have HWE 3-5 to Unitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one goal at quarter time. The Tigers had the use of the breeze in the second term. Play see-sawed between the halfback lines with Jenkin solid in defence for United. Players on both sides found it hard to get clean possession as their opponents gave good ball and body pressure with many great tackles the result. The Eagles were the first to break the goal drought with Thomas snapping his fourth. Belperio and Shaun Price both added majors after some excellent team play. This left the Tigers vulnerable with the quarterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breeze advantage slipping away. United rover, Adrian Mills, was able to break the Eagleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defence to score a much needed goal. The Tigers relied on their half back line to start their forward movements, this resulted in Mark Pym running through the centre to slot Unitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third major for the game. Shaun Light and Will Banton were having a great tussle in ruck with the Eagle runners having the better clearance rate. Half time saw the home side up 6-8 to 3-2. With a four goal break, the Eagles seemed to have the answers. Both clubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; supporters were willing their players on for September glory. The second half started as the first, with Hummocks straight into attack, with a point the result. The Tiger defensive unit was working over time with repeated attacks by the Eagles. The supporters of the home side were becoming nervous with the missed opportunities in front of goals, counting succession of points, eight in all before Ryan Reid was able to find the big sticks. Hummocksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; back six were completely on top with Young, Sharpe and Higgs cutting off any Tiger thrust forward, leaving them score-

less for the quarter. Late in the quarter, the Eagles small brigade were able to put on further score board pressure with Oswald, Guthberg and Shane Braham adding to the tally. HWE 10-16 to Unitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-2 at three quarter time. It was all ahead for the Tigers with coach Ellis asking for one final effort. Eagle Senior Colt Nick Jericho didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help the visitors cause, kicking the opening goal and playing well out of his forward pocket. The home side was in control of the game being quicker to the ball and using the open player by hand and foot. Thomas kicked his fifth while Tiger full forward Sam McArdle was being starved of opportunities going goalless for the game. United wingman Adam Mansfield kicked a great running goal for the visitors to give the Tigers some heart, as their smaller men started moving the ball off half back to penetrate the Eagles defence. Goals to H Pym, Mills and Guerin put some respect in their score but it was all too late. Daniel Thomas added the final goal for the game, with the home side running out comfortable winners, 14-18 to the Tigers 7-5.

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Mallala targets quick advance But can Rams make it another nightmare finish? Saturday September 5 at Balaklava Oval – second semi final.

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Mallala v Virginia

On Saturday at Balaklava, 2009’s best two football sides will face off with the winner of the match advancing straight into the 2009 APFL grand final. Mallala for the second season in a row have headed the APFL competition pretty much from start to finish, only allowing sides to get level on wins with them at the top of the table on two occasions. The Rams on the other hand have hovered around second place for most of the season and have surprised many already in 2009 after coming from the clouds (after finishing sixth in 2008). Just who will win the second semi final this Saturday and advance to the “big one” is anyone’s guess? There are many factors to suggest either side could be the victor. Certainly Mallala’s recent injuries to key playmakers Joel Montgomerie (who needs a knee reconstruction), Brad Griffiths (broken collarbone) along with recent omissions due to the flu (midfielder Christian Rimmer and goalkicker Daniel Feeley), meant Virginia were able to get over the Rams in their last encounter against the Magpies a fortnight ago. With the Rams’ confidence up at the right time of year along knowing they have defeated the Magpies on two occasions already this season, it is conceivable that Virginia could well win this match! On the other hand, we know Mallala’s best is very good and their team game when on song is almost unstoppable. Although the league leaders have faltered on a few occasions this season they really are yet to falter when it counts. Certainly the motivation from last year’s grand final loss has been a driving force behind the Magpies efforts so far this season. With a committed effort by 21 players who stick to a sound game plan, plus the re-inclusion of Rimmer and Feeley (likely to return), it is not hard to see Mallala taking the first of two steps towards reversing their disappointment from 2008. No doubt the big battle will be in the Midfield. Mallala co-captains Earl and Whitwell along with Christian Rimmer, Ryan Montgomerie and Matthew Birchmore will all lead the way for Mallala against a Virginia side boasting the likes of Anthony Johnston, 2008 Plains Producer Medallist Matthew Young, Chris Musolino and Mark Cocchiaro. Early in the season when Mallala decimated the Rams it was their midfield that was well on top. In their last two encounters Virginia have tightened up somewhat to combine with their miserly defence and take the honours in two close encounters. Virginia may take an edge in the ruck department for this match too with Ben Galic being on fire throughout the second half of season 2009. While Mallala’s Andrew Vlassco has developed in many areas Galic’s ability and mobility around the ground will be sure to test the Magpies few big men. Virginia forward Anton Gerardis who brought up his half century of goals at the weekend has failed to make a serious impact against the Magpies in three occasions so far this season. A big return from him teaming up with Schutt, Papanotis and Bascombe this week could see the Rams win. Similarly if Mallala can again shut Gerardis down it will mean that is one less avenue to goal that Mallala’s running defence of Jennings, Montgomery, Wildbore and co will have to contend with. At the other end Mallala’s forward line is capable of finishing off their

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The Two Wells Roosters have taken the next step! Not only has Stephen Fitzgerald’s side qualified for this year’s finals series, they have answered many challenges along the way, defied the critics and generally made many stand up and take notice of their young exciting group in season 2009! The Roosters narrowly missed the last two APFL finals series despite being touted as “the next big thing” in APFL footy. This season however, the Roosters have got the job done, finished the 2009 minor round in outright third place and left some of the more experienced sides in HWE, United and Balaklava in their wake. Now they are eyeing off the chance to make an even louder statement in this Sunday’s first semi final. With HWE qualifying in fourth place, there is a notion that considering Two Wells’ youthfulness and in-experience in the finals, they will be like lambs to the slaughter this week against a hardened and experienced Eagles side looking to defend their 2008 flag. However, despite the Eagles’ success in recent seasons, to simply write off the young Roosters in Sunday’s contest I feel could be a foolish move – Two Wells have stood up on many occasions this season when challenged. Their unexpected win against rivals Virginia on June 13 – just when you thought the Rams had the wood over their neighbours – was one example. Similarly, twice this season when the Roosters were “meant to” fall to the experienced Tigers, they again stood tall when it counted. And also in two of the three encounters this season with this week’s opponents, Fitzgerald’s side again came out on top (only beaten by the Eagles in what was a dead rubber for them played at Two Wells a fortnight ago). If the Roosters take their bold game plan into Sunday’s contest and attack

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midfielders good work. Typically Mallala’s runners change up forward when not rotating off the bench and Birchmore, Rimmer and Ryan Montgomerie can all be as damaging up forward as they are on the ball. Stationary forwards Daniel Feeley (45 goals this season) and Brian Montgomery (33 goals), plus Brad Hardie, who loves sneaking forward and kicking goals could all provide headaches for Virginia. 10 seasons have past since the Virginia Rams last saluted the judge in APFL footy (1998). This match gives them the best chance since that year to advance to another APFL grand final.

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Eagles will be confident in home final • From Back Page Senior colt Nick Jericho again showed why he has become a regular feature of the Eagles A grade side. Jericho’s skills were certainly a highlight. Lee Belperio played well in his tagging role on United’s Heath Pym, and the underrated Matthew Higgs controlled things from the Eagles’ half back line. United had few winners. Adrian Mills was their standout with many contested possessions and three of United’s seven goals. Running defender Matt East was a shining light in defence, and was one of few Tiger players to regularly hit targets by foot. Ruckman Will Banton again played a great game for United while Heath Pym’s game was serviceable despite being tagged. The recently promoted Clinton Jenkin also looked very settled at A grade level in this match. United would be bitterly disappointed at their season finishing in such fashion. Their opponents on the other hand will be confident and ready as they head into their clash with the Two Wells Roosters at Lochiel this coming Sunday.

…and Roosters must overcome Lochiel nemesis Two Wells v H W Eagles

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Eagles take the hard road Sunday September 6 (Father’s Day) at Lochiel Oval – first semi final

Mallala, who finished the season on top, are looking to advance straight through to this year’s decider, where they can make up for last season’s shock loss to Hummocks-Watchman Eagles. More importantly, they will be looking to claim an historic flag in what is their Centenary season.

the contest with bravado, flair, and belief, they are a big chance to run the Eagles off their legs and advance to this year’s preliminary final. The Eagles on the other hand will be looking to play a typical finals style game, relying on experience and their physical attributes to shut the Roosters down and hopefully control the contest like they do usually do on the smaller type ovals. The Eagles certainly looked ominous against the Tigers at the weekend, and no doubt they have taken things up a notch since realising they had to fight to make this year’s major round. Now the reigning premier is there amongst it in September, you’d think they are unlikely to let their chance slip. With five flags in the last eight seasons, it’s hard not to respect HummocksWatchman as a finals force. Having seen them first hand last weekend, it’s also hard to tip against them this week. Nevertheless I believe Two Wells’ run could cause the Eagles headaches on Sunday. Tagger Lee Belperio you would think would be sure to go to Rooster playmaker Lee Allmond. However with the running power and aerial ability Allmond possesses, nullifying his influence is easier said than done. He has had the kitchen sink thrown at him before and still had a large say in proceedings. Two Wells also have other midfielders such as Ned Seccafien, Willy Sansbury and Tallan Leighton who all can cause equal damage. No doubt if the likes of the Eagles Braham, Wilson, Reid and Manners can get their hands on it first in the centre square then it will go along way towards them gaining the ascendancy. While Eagle defenders Paul Chivell, Nathan Young, Matt Higgs and Travis Sharpe (all multiple premiership players), will provide a platform for their side down back, it’s worth noting that Two Wells boast the most dangerous forward line in the competition, given the fact they don’t rely on one or two players to kick

their goals. While APFL’s leading goal kicker in 2009 Aaron “Wally” Hand has kicked 64 goals so far in season 2009, he has had good support from Justin Antony (30 goals) Travis Uren (24 goals), Scott Wise (22 goals) and Lee Allmond who has contributed 25 goals from the midfield. Two Wells is the only side in the APFL that has five players who have kicked 20 goals plus this season! The Roosters will need to have someone capable of flanking Daniel Thomas (60 goals this season) and also minding the dangerous Joe Hunt (35 goals). The Roosters need stoppers down back without robbing them of their attacking run and carry they get from that area. Although the Eagles upset Mallala in last years grand final and rightly have a claim to suggest they can come from deep to challenge this year, in each of the Eagles grand final appearances this decade (2001, 2003-06 and 2008), never have they come from third or fourth place to play in a grand final. Finishing fourth is not ideal for the Eagles who are looking to defend last year’s flag – and do it the hard way. Nevertheless, drawing a home final in the first week can’t hurt! Results from matches where these two sides have met in 2009:

Round 18 - August 22 H W Eagles Two Wells

15.15 (105) 11.10 (76)

Two Wells HW Eagles

25.9 (159) 18.8 (116)

Round 11, July 4 Round 4 - May 9

Two Wells 15.14 (104) HW Eagles 10.8 (68) • This will be the fourth time this season these sides will face off against one another on the same weekend. Mallala have met Virginia on the same day Two Wells have met HWE on May 9, July 4, August 22 and now this weekend!

Predictable result at Balaklava

As expected, Mallala won the match and took out their second consecutive APFL minor premiership thanks to a 35 point win. Mallala finished the minor round a game clear of Virginia at the top of the table, and the nature of their first quarter in Saturday’s match against Balaklava suggests they will be ready to take on the Rams this weekend – hoping to claim the first seat on offer in this year’s grand final. Although just 10 points separated the Peckers and Magpies at half time in this match, Mallala controlled play early and made their intentions clear with run and carry throughout the first term when they dominated the contest. Jason Earl, James Wildbore, Liam Whitwell and Ryan Montgomerie all showed the way in setting up the win while defenders Tim Cawrse and Liam Heeley played well also. For the Peckers who end the season in equal fifth place with United, Derek Friedrichs, Jonathon Brice who kicked four goals, Hayden Walker, Todd McPharlin, Justin Michael and Brady Scott all played well. Youngster Brice has had a dominant

finish to the season, while Brady Scott and Derek Friedrichs also finished the season in fine form.

Bombers finish a trying season

In the last game of the year for the Bombers, they went down handsomely to second placed Virginia by 116 points. The result of this match was always going to go one way, and the Rams certainly set about fine tuning many parts of their game approaching their second semi match up with Mallala. The Rams’ better performers included defender Graham Rigney, skipper Matty Young, key defender Christian Dorward, midfielders Anthony Johnston, Chris Musolino and Mark Cocchiaro. Johnson kicked four goals while Musolino and Rams’ leading goal kicker Anton Gerardis kicked three each. For the Bombers, who finish off what became a trying season, Justin Schahinger was a shining light along with playing coach Ben Burgess, in what was likely to be Ben’s last game for the club. Tom Would, Luke Slok, Matt Norman and James McGuire also gave their all for a Bomber side that unfortunately started the season with so much optimism but finished the season without a win.

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A1 GRADE Hummocks................28.......63.28 Two Wells...................25.......56.78 Balaklava.....................22.......57.02 Long Plains................14.......47.96 Hamley Bridge..........13.......49.28 Mallala.........................10.......48.19 Virginia......................... 0........28.26 A2 GRADE Hummocks................30...... 62.80 Balaklava.....................22...... 54.46 Two Wells...................22...... 50.84 Long Plains................15...... 49.02 Hamley Bridge..........12....... 41.67 Mallala......................... 11.......41.99 A3 GRADE Long Plains................30...... 63.08 Balaklava.....................18...... 54.59 Hummocks................18...... 54.48 Two Wells...................18.......53.15 Mallala.........................14....... 47.47 Virginia........................10.......37.50 Hamley Bridge........... 2........34.19 A4 GRADE Hummocks................30....... 61.47 Balaklava.....................24...... 56.88 Two Wells...................22....... 51.47 Long Plains................18...... 46.30 Mallala.........................10....... 41.37 Hamley Bridge........... 8........46.79

A5 GRADE Long Plains................24...... 60.98 Mallala.........................24...... 56.08 Two Wells...................23...... 60.18 Balaklava.....................21.......52.99 Virginia......................... 9....... 36.84 Hummocks................. 7........44.67 Hamley Bridge........... 2........31.39 B GRADE Long Plains................32.......73.74 Two Wells...................24.......62.28 Balaklava.....................21...... 58.06 Hummocks................17.......50.19 Mallala.........................12....... 37.27 Hamley Bridge........... 6........ 17.19 C1 GRADE Hummocks................30.......65.79 Balaklava.....................26...... 63.50 Mallala.........................24....... 61.07 Hamley Bridge..........14...... 40.55 Two Wells...................10.......35.31 Long Plains................. 6........30.18 C2 GRADE Hummocks................30...... 82.95 Two Wells...................20.......42.21 Hamley Bridge..........18.......50.79 Balaklava.....................16.......43.17 Mallala.........................14.......38.21 Long Plains................12.......31.94

APNA RESULTS

Results from matches played on Saturday A1: Hamley Bridge 59 (Emma Riley) d Virginia 24 (Julia Starr). Balaklava 39 (Ashley Nutt) d Mallala 30 (Jayne Brown). Hummocks 46 (Beth Germein) d Long Plains 27 (Nicolle Sobey). A2: Balaklava 50 (Merridy Manuel) d Mallala 20 (Sonia Pearson). Hummocks 41 (Holly Nicholls) d Long Plains 34 (Fiona Opitz). A3: Balaklava 51 (Sam Gregor) d Mallala 33 (Jessica Neilson). Virginia 39 (Skye Young) d Hamley Bridge 21 (Naomi Bubner). Hummocks 35 (Deborah Davey) d Long Plains 34 (Heather Curnow). A4: Balaklava 35 (Leanne McCracken) d Mallala 15 (Liana Wilson). Hummocks 39 (Rebecca Dixon) d Long Plains 22 (Kirsty McArdle). A5: Balaklava 35 (Samantha Florence) drew with Mallala 35 (Ashlee Angus). Virginia 43 (Alison King) d Hamley Bridge 25 (Taylor Smith). Long Plains 35 (Helzah Sommerville) d Hummocks 25 (Katrina Holland). B: Long Plains 39 (Amy Daniel) d Hummocks 25 (Amy Nottle). Balaklava 32 (Maddi Veitch) d Mallala 16 (Clare Howard). C1: Balaklava 31 (Ciara Guy) d Mallala 30 (Amanda Charlson). Hummocks 28 (Adrianna Deer) d Long Plains 4 (Taylor Fabry). C2: Hummocks 32 (Merridy Nicholls) d Long Plains 3 (Hayley Sellar). Mallala 8 (Kayla Goudie) d Balaklava 7 (Chelsea McPharlin).

n By Stephanie Reimers

LONG PLAINS V HUMMOCKS

Hummocks took the win over Long Plains, 46-27. Hummocks have finished at number one on the ladder for the minor round with 63.28 per cent. The Hummocks girls have a strong chance to win this year’s premiership. The first quarter was a tight one. Keeping a close score between both teams, Long Plains were only one behind. But it was the second quarter where Hummocks ran riot and took a strong lead. Hummocks had a strong mid court, which Longies had trouble penetrating to get to their end, Hummocks shutting down their drive. “Long Plains didn’t take advantage of opportunities when the ball was in their control,” said their coach Leanne McArdle. Longies’ Emma Laintoll played strong in GK keeping tight defence on her opponent. Nicolle Sobey defended the goal ring efficiently. In the last quarter, Longies improved their game but Hummocks stayed strong, defeating them convincingly. “A postitive out of this is to say a team that can penetrate Hummocks’ centre court is in their kind of league,” Leanne commented. “It would impact the team if some other team could break it”. Best player for Hummocks was Nicolle Sobey and best for Long Plains was Beth Germein.

BALAK V MALLALA

Balaklava’s score hasn’t been as high as it should have been, although their tight defensive strategy got them over the mark, defeating Mallala by nine goals, 39-30, putting them in third position on the APNA premiership table. Mallala applied a lot of pressure on Balak, which created tough obstacles for them to overcome to get the ball to their end. Mallala C Clare Bruggemann drove the ball well and created a strong defence line in mid court with Carla Jarmyn. Carla moved well and

APNA netty star Nickname: Tam Date of Birth: 04/12/1976 Height: 172 cm Team: Hummocks A1 Position: GS Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? On court – Beth Germein (gogo gadget arms), and off court – Lucy Forrest (no explanation required) Who is your clubs hardest worker (on or off court), and why? President Tracy Angel – does way more than a president should have to; Cheryl Appleby – coaching 3 teams Highlight of netball career: Still to come. What’s your number one passion outside netball? My

family. If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not, living or dead, real or fictional, with whom would it be? Wonder Woman What is the last book you read? The Stockmen by Rachel Treasure If you won $20 million in

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drove the ball to the goal ring efficiently with Diana Franks shooting some great goals. Balak’s shooters were back this week, Jenna Koch in GS and Eliza Cottle in GA. Both girls utilised the goal circle and took advantage of every opportunity. Balak’s Tara Baldwin replaced Chelsea Koch in GK, who strained a hamstring at training. A cautionary measure only – Chelsea should return this weekend. Despite Balak’s best efforts, Mallala took an early five goal lead in the first quarter. It wasn’t until the second quarter the Balak girls took back control – not looking back. Mallala unfortunately didn’t make it to the top four, but Mallala’s coach Leeanne Work said, “I always like the chance to get into the top four. We just need to work on our accuracy and we will be OK. We have the potential to make it to next season’s finals, absolutely!” Next week Balaklava take on Long Plains, with the intention to keep their defensive tactics working well, along with a free flowing game. Best player for Balaklava wasAshley Nutt, Jayne Brown took the title in Mallala’s last game.

HAMLEY BRIDGE V VIRGINIA

Hamley was disappointed to fall out of the top four in the last few weeks of the minor season, however they went into their last game with nothing to lose. Hamley mixed around a few positions to see what was possible for next season. Brianna Wedding was back from her knee injury and worked comfortably in GS. Ashley Koch in C drove hard and sent the ball to the goal ring with Emma Riley defending well in GD. Hamley’s coach Tanya Harvey commented on the game, “We lost a few crucial games in the last few weeks, which we should have won, but we had some pretty significant injuries which affected our chances.” The end result saw Hamley Bridge win against Virginia, 59-24. Hamley’s best player was Emma Riley and Virginia’s best was Julia Starr.

the lottery, what would you do with the money? Pay off my home loan, go on a holiday, share with my family and invest the rest. If you were a car, what kind would you be? My new silver focus, because now I go under the radar. If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “Nicholls made to disappear by David Copperfield” (true story actually) If you could take any person on your next netball trip, who would it be? Sammy Jo – although she doesn’t play for our club anymore, she still takes a keen interest and shares her netball knowledge when she can. What is the best item in your fridge? Baileys

SHEREE Tezacker, Long Plains and Beth Germein, Hummocks, run to get to a loose ball during the intense A1 netball match at Lochiel.

ADELAIDE PLAINS NETBALL ASSOCIATION

2nd Semi Final at Balaklava - Saturday September 5 Grade TIME A1 3.00 pm

TEAMS SCORER SC CHECK TIMER INJURY Hummocks Hummocks Two Wells Hummocks Two Wells vs Two Wells

A2 12.30pm

Hummocks Hummocks Balaklava Hummocks Balaklava vs Balaklava

A3 1.45pm

Long Plains vs Balaklava

Long Plains Balaklava

A4 12.30pm

Hummocks vs Balaklava

Hummocks Balaklava

A5 1.45pm

Long Plains Long Plains Mallala vs Mallala

B 11.00am Long Plains vs Two Wells

Long Plains Two Wells

Long Plains Mallala Long Plains Two Wells

C1 10.00am Hummocks Hummocks Balaklava Hummocks Balaklava vs Balaklava C2 11.00am

Hummocks vs Two Wells

Hummocks Two Wells

Please note: No Rotation of game times all through the finals Captains/Coaches are to have score books filled in 15 mins prior to commencement of their game in the clubrooms. If any errors occur advise secretary promptly. Scorers must obtain folders from clubrooms 10 mins prior to game starting. Host Clubs to supply timers for each match. The Person nominated to do the timer job must change the scoreboard during the breaks not during the quarter. Officials on the games must be over 16 years of age. STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL, NO SMOKING OR NO DOGS ALLOWED WITHIN THE COURT AREA.

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1st Semi Final at Lochiel - Sunday September 6 Grade TIME A1 3.00pm

TEAMS Balaklava vs Long Plains

SCORER Balaklava

SC CHECK TIMER Long Plains Balaklava

INJURY Long Plains

A2 12.30pm

Two Wells Long Plains

Two Wells

Long Plains

A3 1.45pm

Hummocks Hummocks Two Wells vs Two Wells

Hummocks Two Wells

A4 12.30pm

Two Wells vs Two Wells Long Plains

Long Plains

Two Wells

Long Plains

A5 1.45pm

Two Wells vs Balaklava

Two Wells

Balaklava

Two Wells

Balaklava

B 11.00am

Balaklava vs Hummocks

Balaklava

Hummocks

Balaklava

Hummocks

C1 10.00am Mallala vs Hamley

Mallala

Hamley

Mallala

Hamley

C2 11.00am

Hamley

Balaklava

Hamley

Balaklava

Hamley vs Balaklava

Two Wells

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H A N N A H M e l l i e r, Balaklava looks to pass during the C2 game against Mallala.

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sport v District

Golf Balaklava men

Before tackling the intrigue and intricacies of last Saturday’s set-to, a little homework. Inexcusably omitted from our Working Bee Honour Roll of last Sunday week were both that demon twig-raker/burner Moya Hayes, who destroyed the fifth fairway detritus plus our very own eponymous economist, Geoff Spence-A’Count, who wielded the spatula to produce a hearty BBQ lunch. Last Thursday we got proof positive that “All things come to thems as waits” in the person of John “The Conqueror “ Curnow. After some 60 years of strenuous, near thankless effort, our John was finally rewarded with a Hole In One on the 8th, which earned him not only “an Eagle with that”, but also the rare privilege of shouting the bar at the 19th. Also at the 19th, having been fed in fine style by the ladies at their first combined event of the previous week, the men produced a pavlova last week to surprise and thank the gals. Last Saturday we rolled up for the Blenheim Wines Trophy, a Par event which attracted a field of 25, including visitor Martyn Bell. Popping the corks from the A grade gaggle was Ian Michael (+3) as he continued on his winning way, making a mockery of Mark Loy’s +3 on a count-back. Merv Hameister (square) came third. “Rotten Ron” Butterworth led the rest in with his -1, followed by Peter Lamont (-4) and Wayne “Chainsaw” Nagle (-7). M Smith was out there as well but no score was recorded in The Book. No doubt wounded by the less than enthusiastic accounting of his efforts last week, Dean “Spare Ribs” Robinson put his new handicap to good use, along with some excellent stroke-work to score a magnificent +8, condemning Barry Thompson and Digby Addison, both finishing square, to fight it out for second and third places respectively on a count-back. These giants of the game were trailed home by D Rodgers (-2), D Trickett (-3), S Michael (-4), D Mumford (-4), B Michael (-4), T Michael (-5), C Temby (-6), A Henstridge (-7), J Curnow (-7), G Toms (-8), L Masson (-8) and J Michael (-8). Visitor Martyn Bell returned a very handy score of -5. Two juniors also took part, with Jordan Taylor (-4) again woopin’ Jordan Wilson (-8). Both Ian Michael and Murray Smith achieved Birdies on the third, where Ian also claimed Nearest The Pin. NTPs were further claimed by John Michael on both the 8th and 10th, leaving Mark Loy the 15th, and that mysterious Muzz the 17th. The only other score worth noting was that of 11.6 (ml for the week from the rain gauge).

BALAKLAVA men

Thursday competition at Balaklava.Six players competed this week on Thursday: Gerry Toms 40, John Curnow 39, Barry Thompson 36, Dean Trickett 35, Don Anderson 35, Rick Campbell 26. Eagle and Hole in One by John Curnow on 8. Birdies from John Curnow and Dean Trickett both on 18.

BALAKLAVA ladies

Results from August 27. A beautiful day for golf, the course magic and the men joined us again, providing a lovely afternoon tea – this put the icing on the cake. Twelve ladies played in the Peugeot Classic and the results were: winning team – M Hayes, C Howard and T Matz with 72 stableford points; second team was G Edwards, J Hoskin and J Anderson with 69 stableford points; third team was T Allen, M Kemp and C Taylor with 67 points; fourth team was H Maxwell, C Redpath and S Toovey with 60 points. P Anderson played 18 holes and Anne Read played 9 holes. Nearest the Pins: G Edwards on 8 and P Anderson on 3. Chip outs: C Howard on 9, M Kemp on 9, H Maxwell on 14 and S Toovey on 11. Competition next week is Play off for Club Medal: T Matz, N Taylor, M Hayes. Others play stroke. Starters C Taylor.

Blyth

August 30 – Stableford, sponsored by NFI/LJ Hooker-Bill Klaebe. Men, R Lamond 48pts, J Hogan 44pts, M Pauley 43pts, M Williams 41pts, E Harrison 40pts, G Mugge 38pts, PAgnew 36pts, I Zweck 36pts, D Jakeway 36pts, M Grocke, B Spinks, H Wandel, social D McSkimming 44pts, sponsor B Klaebe 41pts, visitors; N Johnson 37, S Edmead 34pts. Juniors; T Eime and H Noble, Ladies; V Bamford 42pts, R Lamond 33pts, J Zweck 32pts, K Mugge 31pts, B Victor 25pts Thank you to Bill and Rosemary for sponsoring this day and supplying a sausage sizzle Next week: September 6 – Par/Club – Happy Fathers Day. Sunday September 13: Club Closing Day – Mixed Ambrose – 12 midday tee off, pooled afternoon tea. Sponsor – Taminga Hotel.

Blyth Ladies

August 26: Secret Holes, sponsor ed by Landmark. J Zweck 42, V Bamford 43, K Mugge

53, B Victor 54, S Giles 54, R Lamond 55, J Wandel 58, I Fisher. Skins: J Zweck, Raffle- J Zweck. This Week September 2nd – Tri-Day at Snowtown. Next week September 9 – Ladies Closing Day/Club.

Owen

Owen Golf Club Results – Saturday 28th August 09 Strong winds and occasional showers greeted the four oldest club members who ventured out to play a PAR round. P. Sullivan 6up, R. Page 1up, L.Hean 3dn and L. Beaty 9dn. Nearest the pin on both holes weren’t bothered by any player. Next week is Port Wakefield Challenge. The Club would like to see all members playing to make this a successful day. Tee-offs to start at 12 noon.

RIVERTON

Results for Saturday 29th August – Stableford. CCR: 43. M Day 44, A leaver 41, D Murphy 40. NTP 3/12 A Leaver, NTP 5/14 A Hartwell. Nest week’s competition: Stroke – Semi Finals of Club Championships.

Owen Golf Club sponsors day Owen Golf Club held its Sponsors Day recently. The club is sponsored by 31 businesses – nine of which were represented on the day, which was great to see. About 70 people turned up including families. Thanks to the ladies for making salads and organising the barbeque tea. Special thanks to Deano for doing the dishes. Secretary Peter Freebairn thanked all sponsors for their support over the year and for coming out yesterday and playing. He then went on to make the presentations. Winners: Barr Spraying – Nathan Yates, Robbie ‘Beautiful’ Amari, Philip Barr (absent Antony Price). Runners-up: Wesfarmers – Butch Davies, Adam Pratt, Daniel Pratt, Brett Freebairn. NAGA: Pratt’s Transport – Leon Coleman, Shaun Pratt, Darren Crouch, Steve Crouch. Long Drive: Mens – Brayden Harkness; Ladies – Marie Heaslip. NTP 7 & 16: Mens – Ben Heaslip; Ladies – Tania Heaslip. NTP 2 & 11: Mens – Daniel Pratt; Ladies – Kathy Harkness.

Winners, Barr Spraying, from left: Nathan Yates, Robbie Amari and Philip Barr. Absent: Antony Price.

Perfect conditions for Two Wells ladies’ open day

Saddleworth

First Round of the Captains and ViceCaptains Stableford Trophy was played in cold and wet conditions. Results: Rob Benger 41pts; Steve Hadley 39; Trevor Reichelt 38; Steve Puccetti 35; Richard Davidson 33; Ryan Longmire 33; Roger Coupar 32; Bronte Heinrich 32; Bill Driver 30; Leigh Victor 29; Tim Smith 28; Ken Beatton 28; Dave Smart 28; Jamie Whiteman 27; Jake Heapy 11pts. NTP Nos 14 Bill Driver. Final of the Handicap Matchplay Trophy: Trevor Reichelt d Leigh Victor 6/4. Next week: Second Round Capt and V/Capt trophy. Coming Events: September 8 AGM – clubhouse 8pm. September 12: Gilbert Valley Cup at Riverton. September 26: Presentation Dinner at clubhouse.

Two Wells

Results from Saturday August 29. Competition: Club Championship Third Round, Veterans, Monthly Medal. Sponsor: Noah’s crossing. Players: 31 men + 3 Ladies. CCR: 66. A mix of extreme conditions showed players that the weather was the boss on Saturday during the third round of the club championships. So players took the opportunity to hit off early and miss some wild winds and rain, other not so lucky. Greg Giannikos proved that after talking to the Captain he was able to fend off the challenge from John Ball and Stuart Grigg all on 67 nett by winning the three way count back for A grade. Arthur “Rabbit” Christou continued to amaze all handling the late conditions well with 68 nett to win B grade with Adam Bail second with 70 nett and P. Shields third with 73 nett. C grade was stunned by the revelation that Brain Prior had some outside assistance in preparing for the round and at presentation he thanked his coach and mentor Wendy for her assistance in preparing him mentally for the game. BP shooting 87/62 to take C grade by heaps with both Ben Readett and Ian Telpher some 6 shots behind in the minor placings. The final round will prove to be interesting in all grades with some new faces pushing for the Honour Board in all grades. Good Luck to those players still in the hunt for the Holy Grail. My Tips are A grade a close finish with Stuart Grigg up by one shot from Buck Launer. B grade is a shoe in for John Ball, however I am going to use my car to catch up to him – especially as I accidentally run over Jim and Rabbit’s clubs and sneak into the distant second place. C grade with Brain Prior fighting off Tim Clifton and Ben Readett may surprise. As a reminder, the current results for the Club Championships after three rounds in each grade are; A grade gross: C Girling 232, M Launer 241, Stuart Grigg 242. A grade Nett: Stuart Grigg 194, I Smith 198, C Girling 202. B grade gross: J Ball 246, A Bail 271, A Christou 271. B grade nett: J Ball 194, J Weir 203, A Christou 203. C grade gross: B. Prior 284, B Readett 294, T Clifton 295. C grade nett: B Prior 209, R Prior 218, I Telpher 218. Putting: M Launer 75, Stuart Grigg 76, and C Girling 76. The fourth round will be played on the 19th September with the three leaders of each grade hitting off between 11.30 and 12 o’clock. Presidents Trophy final Round A grade: G Giannikos 67, J Ball 67, St Grigg 67, C Girling 68, R Thompson 70, I Smith 70, V Hatch 71, S Abbott 71, R Grigg 71, M Launer 72, Si Grigg 75, H Linford 79 and R Hogg nett 80. B grade: A Christou 68, A Bail 70, P Shields 73, J Spackman 77, D Hall 81 and S Kelly nett 82. C grade: B Prior 62, B Readett 68, I Telfer 68, J Weir 70, J Bowden 70, M Frost 70, R

Two Wells Ladies Open Day winners, back from left: A grade C Douglas (Penfield), H Day (Riverton), K Stubing (Two Wells) and N Bubner (Barossa). Front: B grade H Johnson (Two Wells), T Perry (Two Wells), M Williamson (Gawler) and E Spence (Penfield). Prior 73, L Zbierski 74 and T Clifton 75. Retired players: C Weller, T Datson. Ladies: J Frost 65, T Perry 80 and E Grigg nett 82. Long Drives: A – R Thompson; B – F Jurgens; C – M Frost. Ladies: E Grigg NTP’s: 1 – R Hogg, 2 –, 6 – G Giannikos, 11 – G Giannikos & J Frost, 12 – T Datson, 15 – J Frost. Birdies: 3 – C Girling, J Weir 9 – C Girling, 11 – J Frost, B Prior, 16 –. Birdies Nest: (2) -. Pro’s Approach: Stuart Grigg. Putting Comp: Stuart Grigg and M Launer 24 Putts. NAGA: S Kelly & E Grigg. Meat Trays: D Hall, P Shields, R Grigg. Chicken Voucher: D Hall Members Draw: J Frost. Next week: 4BBB with teams played in the previous round as follows; Simon Grigg & SSando 50 pts, S Abbott & Grigg 47, H Linford & J Bowden 47, L Zbierski & I Clark 47, F Jurgens & P Shields 46, J & M Frost 46, T Datson & B Prior 45, C Weller & J Ball 44, R Thompson & B Hogg 44, C Girling & D Hall 42, I Smith & J Spackman 41, S Francis & B Readett 40, J & S Kelly 40, A Gameau & T Clifton 40, D & T Perry 40, R Prior & D Thompson 39 and J Baker & A Baker 37. If your playing partner is unavailable on the day, find another as it’s a fun day. See you on the course next week and bring a friend to join our weekly adventures – the more the merrier! If you have any stories, pass then on. – Paul Shields Handicapper, TWGC.

TWO WELLS LADIES

The third round of the Jenny Rowe Putting was played on Tuesday last week. The winner was Kathy Stubing with 27 putts. Runner Up was Aileen Oliver with 30. Kathy won the season’s Putting competition. Long Drive winner was Judi Frost on 14. Helen Johnson won the “Flag” competition. Gobbler on 13 for Aileen Oliver. Nearest the Pins for A. Oliver on 11 and K Stubing on 15.

clare & district results

Under 14 Springstown 2 goals defeated Donybrook 1 Goals: Spr – Angus McGregor, James Forrest; Don – Jake Mill Best: Spr – Angus McGregor, Jo Dutschke, Tom Forrest; Don – Ellen Canna, Sarah McLean, Oliver Pearson. Balaklava 1 defeated Burra 0 Goal: Bryce Chapman. Best: Bal – Natasha Greenshields, Bryce Chapman, Hedley Greenshields; Bur – Alex Catt, Jackson Weiss, Neil Maxted. Under 17 Springstown 2 defeated Balaklava 1 Goals: Spr – Chloe Dutschke, Angus

Two Wells Golf Club held a successful Ladies Open day on Friday August 28, the major sponsor being L’Oreal Paris. The ladies were lucky enough to have near perfect golfing conditions on the day with a very well prepared course. Eight visiting clubs were represented – Barossa, Burra, Gawler, Hamley Bridge, Kapunda, Penfield, Riverton and Owen, with 27 players competing in two grades. A Grade Champion C Douglas (Penfield) gross 79, r/up Champion H Day (Riverton) gross 85, h/cap Champion K Stubing (Two Wells) nett 64, r/up h/cap Champion N Bubner (Barossa) nett 65. L/drive H Day, NTPin C Douglas B Grade Stableford winner H Johnson (Two Wells) 43 pts, R/up T Perry 41 pts. Best front nine E Spence (Penfield) 20 pts, best back nine M Williamson (Gawler) 20 pts. L/drive H Johnson. Veteran”s Trophy A Oliver (Two Wells).

McGregor; Bal – Brittany Heslop. Best: Spr – Matt Forrest, Angus McGregor, Brianna Cheetham; Bal – Samuel Tiller, Hedley Greenshields, Matthew Gates. Burra 2 defeated Wendouree 0 Goals: Caleb Desmet, Aaron Desmet Best: Bur – John Robinson, Caleb Desmet, Cameron Smith; Wen – Josh Nourse, Rebecca Taylor, Adam Busch. Women Balaklava 3 defeated Sevenhill 2 (in extra time). Goals: Bal – Amber Greenshields 2, Tegan McPharlin; Sev – Kristi Cox, Maddie Wilkop. Best: Bal – Tegan McPharlin, Hayley Chapman,Amber Greenshields; Sev – Liz Sherrah, Kristi Cox, Emily Elkhoury. Springstown 2 defeated Donnybrook 1 Goals: Spr – Zoe Yeatman, Kerrie Duke; Don – Tanya Smith. Best: Spr – Katrina Sanders, Jayne Price, Zoe Yeatman; Don – Sarah Stoddart, Jane Weatherall, Nicki Grbin. Men Riverton 3 defeated Springstown 2 Goals: Riv – Kelvin Tiller 2, Jonathan Venning; Spr – Luke Burge, Sam WillsonJones. Best: Riv – Kelvin Tiller, Holly Oakley, Ben Shepherd; Spr – Mark Bastian, Derek Upton, Trevor Allen. Balaklava 3 defeated Donnybrook 2 Goals: Bal – Trent Stewart 2, Josh March Don: Robert Dall, Jake Mill. Best: Bal – Lee Cunningham, Raf Battistessa, Samuel Tiller; Don – Mark Harvey, Peter Hooper, Chad Clarke.

Preliminary finals

Next weeks preliminary finals will be held at Burra: 9.30am: U14 Donnybrook v Balaklava 11.15am: U17 Balaklava v Burra 1.30pm: Women Donnybrook v Balaklava 3.15pm: Men Donnybrook v Riverton

Shooting lower light rifle range

No 1 (Adelaide Plains) District Rifle Association August 29 results. Range: 500m Club: Cyclists and Torrens Valley. A Grade: P Bradshaw 97.12. B Grade: G Apthomas 91.5. Sighters K Sellick 20.2. Handicap Results: K Sellick 48.1, 49.5 (3) 100, P Gale 48.2, 48.4 (3) 99, G Apthomas 45.3, 46.2 (6) 97, P Bradsahw 49.6, 48.6 (0) 97, J Pinyon 46.3, 44.3 (5) 95, F Pinyon 47.4, 45.7 (1) 93. Club: Cyclists and Torrens Valley F Class. F Open: R Braund 189. F Standard C Green 179. Sighters: 48/60. Handicap Results: R Braund 91, 98 (15) 200, C Green 89, 90 (22) 200, M Williams 70, 83 (42) 195, G Hutchins 88, 92 (14) 194,

M Heyward 91, 91 (12) 194, D Zerbe 77, 88 (25) 190. R Hatton 68, 90 (29) 187, H Bradshaw 73. Club: River Light. A Grade: B Semmler 100.8. B Grade: T Bickley 96.7. Sighters B Semmler 20.3. Handicap Results: R Spillman 50.2, 50.2 (13) 120. T Bickley 50.6, 46.1 (16) 119, B Semmler 50.2, 50.6 (111) 119, P Bothwell 43.1, 45.2 (19) 110, B Clark 43.1, 46.2 (16) 108.

Tennis Winter night final

Courtney Daniel’s Yachts took on Di Gregor’s Ships in what was tipped to be a good match. However the Ships were out gunned by the skill and tact of the Yachts, going down 6-34 to 0-14. Di was pitted against Peter Rohrlach, with their scores being a consistent 5-3 in every set! The big boys, in Yachts’ Darryl Barkla and Ships’ Richard Goldney, played some excellent rallies with Darryl’s slicing proving tricky at times. Mother and daughter team Courtney and Chris Daniel had a pep talk before the match to spur each other on. They were in fine form, playing some great winning shots, with their opponents Cherie Cleary and Bec Houston doing well just getting some of the shots back! The Ships did well not to have any dak droppers though. Well done to both teams. The match for the coveted wooden spoon saw the absent Lisa Redpath’s Tugs scrape through to defeat the also absent Lauren Parker’s Canoes by three games, 3-26 to 3-23. Lisa was injured but we’re not sure if Lauren was on a hot date or not! Tugs top man Scott McDonald and partner Shaun Northcott started badly, just managing to save their strides against Steve Lawrie and Jarek. This put the wind up Scott, who with partner Leonie Selleck, reversed that score to defeat Steve and David Northcott. Di and Kate Taylor were playing against each other, and luckily for Kate, Di took the honours 2-1! Locked at two sets all, it was down to the last two, and wouldn’t you know it, they won one each! Leonie had been on a roll and was going for the trifecta, but lost a marathon tiebreaker with Shaun to David and Jarek. But the saviours were Scott and Di who had a big win over Steve and Kate, this giving the Canoes the spoons! Now Kate can actually use them to do something in the kitchen!! Steve and Scott had all three set scores of 7-1s, but at least no Bonds had to be revealed! Well done to both teams! Thanks to all of the fill-ins during the season and for the final. If anyone wishes to play summer night or afternoon tennis, please contact Louise by September 11. Until next winter when we see if Chris really does retire… • Hockey results and reports, page 13

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

Ag bureau honours for Ron and Rex Two local men were recognised for 60 years of Agricultural Bureau membership recently. Retired farmers Rex Penna and Ron Catford were presented with awards and membership badges in honour of their achievements by South Hummocks Ag Bureau president Alan Baker at a dinner at the Lochiel Hotel. Rex joined the South Hummocks branch in February 1948, when meetings were held in the South Hummocks Hall (later transferred to the Nantawarra Hall). A keen participant in discussions, debates, and organised group trips, Rex has been president

and secretary of the branch. Highlights have included bureau trips to Kangaroo Island, Shearer and Horwood Bagshaw farm machinery, the Holden factory, Michell Woollen Mills, and Whyalla Steelworks. But it is his written contribution Rex values most, having written the history of his own district and Nantawarra ag bureau branches. He took four years to write ‘A Century of Field Days’, covering the Yorke Peninsula Field Day from 1895 to 1995, from Ardrossan to Moonta, to Port Broughton, Snowtown and Port Wakefield.

Ron Catford joined Halbury Agricultural Bureau in 1949, and five years later joined the South Hummocks branch after purchasing land at Nantawarra, which is still held by the Catford family. Like Rex, Ron has been both president and secretary of the branch, enjoying bureau trips and socialising with other farmers. As well as his involvement with Ag Bureau, for 30 years Ron was a judge at the annual crop competitions held by Bute Ag Bureau branch, walking through crops across the district and becoming very familiar with the different soil

HUMMOCKS 60 years 60 Years service honours for Ron Catford (left) and Rex Penna, who were presented with awards and badges by Hummocks Ag Bureau president, Alan Baker (centre). types and farming methods of an area extending from Ninnes to Port Broughton. Both men agree the biggest advancement they have seen in farming in their time was the intro-

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