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Shed opening gets us together A neighbourhood shed in Balaklava has been a vision of enthusiastic community members for a long time. Today, almost five years on, the shed is now a reality, and open to the public. Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed was officially opened yesterday at a presentation which acknowledged shed members for their determination to get the shed up and running and thanked several

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community organisations and committees for their sponsorship roles in the project. About 100 guests attended, including some of the sponsors, Wakefield Regional Council CEO, Phil Barry and mayor James Maitland who said it was “wonderful to see a facility like this in Balaklava”.

“You can really see the persistence of the people involved,” Mr Maitland said. “It’s been a long, slow process, but you can tell a sense of community will exist for a long, long time.” Gary Stewart of Lower North Health, one of the major supporters of the shed along with council, cut the ribbon to declare the shed open.

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Captain Rat and First Mate greet the Toad

E’ve been boating. The First Mate, the poodles et moi. A delightful weekend simply messing about in boats. I have said this before: Like the Rat, from Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows, I believe there is nothing – absolute nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. Last weekend it was at the classic and wooden boats regatta held at Stansbury and Port Vincent. What a jolly time at sea it was. The First Mate accompanies me from time to time on these seagoing adventures. We have been through much, from storm tossed seas in the Whitsundays (a sailing mate calls them the “Wetsundays”) to peeling sodden sandwiches from the deckhead (ceiling) of a yacht bashing to windward off Althorpe island. There was another time in the wonderful Gippsland lakes, when the First Mate had to be a deck hand, a position she does not much appreciate. She’s more of a champers

attaching boat, via rope, to pole. I suggested, rather abruptly, with a smattering of language to make a sailor blush, that perhaps she might like to hurry on, just a tad. Well, to my amazement, she responded using a nautical term. “Deckhead,” she shouted up at me. “No, no, darling, that’s the ceiling,” Terry I replied. “Now take the warp and Williams place it round the pole.” “You’re warped,” she spat. Well, yes, warp does have other meanings too. Trekkies will know one of these Editor@plainsproducer.com.au is used to describe faster than light speed as the starship Enterprise at sundown type of sailher, if you get travels about space in Star Trek, of the drift. Anyway, as deck hand, it TV and movie fame. We were not at warp speed in was First Mate’s job to place a rope around a pole on a jetty, thereby Gippsland. We were no starship. preventing the large motor boat we First Mate’s offsider, who only the were on from drifting off, never to night before had survived a dunking when he forgot to “leggo” the be seen again. Captain Rat (me) was at the anchor, as ordered, piped up with a wheel, loftily staring down from my most unhelpful volley of expletives perch on the fly bridge, shouting or- across my bows. He suggested a ders, as you do. First Mate, alias deck descriptive title for me far worse hand, was not making a good fist of than Captain Rat, which we shall

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not repeat here. But there was none of this at Balavincent last weekend. The old girl took to the water with grace belying her years. And the boat went well too. This is the lovely old wooden clinker we have owned for some years now. It’s 60 years since McFarlanes created her at Birkenhead. Sadly, there is no room for her (the boat) in the shed. A new toy has arrived, so she is being offered for sale and the regatta was the perfect place to display this wonderful piece of nautical craftmanship. We tootled off to Vincent, sailed about the bay, waving to old chums from Balaklava who spend most weekends there. Then it was off to Stanaklava, to enjoy an evening of tall stories from the sea at a delightful dinner, packed with wooden boat types. You can always tell these people as they, well, sort of look different. Probably it’s their beret, or pipe, or woolly jumpers and scarves. That aged, crumpled, Beatnik look.

We stayed with the Toad and Shirley. To again fall back on Wind in the Willows ... “it’s never the wrong time to call on Toad. Early or late he’s always the same fellow. Always good-tempered, always glad to see you, always sorry when you go.” Toad, aka Trevor Gill, an old mate from many campaigns on North terrace, is chairman of the regatta’s organising committee, so he had been very busy all weekend but still played the perfect host on Saturday night. Later on, whilst discussing the merits of Blaxland v Simplex v Chapman, he became a bit tired and emotional, which is understandable. Mrs Toad sent him off to bed. It had been a busy time for him. The closure not just on a weekend, but a two day holiday. Which caused Captain Rat to again visit the Willows, recalling Mole’s observation: ...”the best part of a holiday is perhaps not so much to be resting yourself, as to see all the other fellows busy working.”

Mice warning as sowing gears up ... and keep an eye out for locusts! South Australia’s grain farmers are encouraged to keep watch for mice on their properties this season. Areas of the Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and Murraylands have experienced increased mice numbers this year, prompting a reminder for farmers in the State’s agricultural districts to remain vigilant and adopt management strategies if required. “There have been reports of high mice populations within some South Australian agricultural areas due to favourable conditions for mice survival and growth,” said Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity conservation manager, NRM Biosecurity, Dr John Virtue. “Mice tend to invade paddocks where grain has been spilt or where there is still heavy stubble from last harvest, and they can cause substantial agricultural losses and animal health issues in livestock.” Dr Virtue said the scale of mice numbers across the State would become clearer as sowing starts. “Management of mice rests primarily with farmers – and now is the ideal time for them to assess the potential for mice problems in their paddocks and employ suitable management options,” said Dr Virtue. “If need be, they should adjust their sowing techniques, and always monitor newly-sown crops. Commercial mice baits to treat cropping paddocks are

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quite popular and effective, and small quantities of bait have already been sold to farmers. We recommend farmers consult their local agronomist or pesticide retailer.” The department is liaising with Natural Resources Management Boards, agronomists and bait manufacturers to ensure bait supplies are sufficient in regions that may be at risk of high mice numbers. • In another warning, locust activity has significantly increased in South Australia since Easter, with movement of locusts from south east Queensland and New South Wales. As PIRSA Biosecurity begins a survey of key regions in SA to gain an accurate picture of locust hot spots, local landholders are urged to be vigilant and where crops may be affected to undertake their own management programs to reduce the impact. PIRSA Biosecurity state locust commissioner John Badgery said locusts could severely impact crops. Further migration of locusts from the current areas of the Far North, southern Flinders Ranges, Riverland, the Mallee and near Cowell on Eyre Peninsula, will depend on weather conditions, with cooler conditions likely to reduce their southerly migration. Any suspect sightings of locusts should be reported to PIRSA Biosecurity through the 24-hour Plant Health hotline on 1300 666 010 (local call cost).

Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, looks on with Kate Jenkins, of Lower North Health, as Gary Stewart cuts the ribbon to open the shed.

Balaklava’s neighbourhood shed opens

• From Page 1 Kate Jenkins and John Monten of Lower North Health were heavily involved in the shed’s creation. Community Foodies provided delicious food on the day, with locals from Balaklava, Mallala and Avon volunteering

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their services. Retired Balaklava Church of Christ minister, Graham Lawrie, spoke about the history of Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed. Years were spent attempting to obtain sufficient funding for the project and the idea of a shed was knocked back several

times. Yesterday came as a great achievement for shed members and everyone involved. “The impossible dream became possible,” Mr Lawrie said. The shed will be open on Tuesdays from 9am to 12pm. Enquiries to Ruth on 8862 1330.

Free tickets to home expo The Adelaide Home Living Expo and Food, Wine and Cooking Show in Adelaide over the Anzac Day long weekend will showcase latest lifestyle designs and concepts in a vast and interactive display. For country people in particular, the combined event at the Adelaide Showground, Wayville will provide a special onestop-shop opportunity to compare products and ideas and gain inspiration for building, renovations and home improvements. The Plains Producer has a limited supply of free passes for readers to be collected on a first-in-first-serve basis. Phone bookings ONLY from readers residing out of Balaklava. A wide range of demonstrations and seminars, along with expert advice from exhibitors, is all geared around the

things we enjoy about our homes, gardens and outdoor entertaining areas. The Eco Solutions Expo is another dimension of the show featuring innovative products and technologies to conserve energy and water and reduce residential waste. An autumn gardening area will be popular among people seeking ideas for design of outdoor areas and landscaping. Popular TV chef Ed Halmagyi will headline the cooking demonstrations in the Food, Wine and Cooking Show. There will be an extensive range of products and produce along with irresistible recipes and cooking demonstrations. Opening times are 10am to 5pm on Saturday (April 24), noon to 6pm on Sunday (Anzac Day) and 10am to 5pm on Monday. For further information, go to www. KJEX.com.au

Plains Producer, Wednesday April 21, 2010

NEWS v District

Riverton, Saddleworth water schemes start Upgrades of Riverton and Saddleworth Community Wastewater Management Systems are underway. Clare and Gilbert Valleys council at its latest meeting advised the budget for the Saddleworth upgrade is $1,075,000. Expenditure to date totals $276,310. This includes payments to Tonkins Consulting of $37,162, Alano Water of $202,405 and

ETSA Utilities of $27,997. Tonkins has provided plans for the pipeline to take water to the Saddleworth oval tanks. Irrigation work for the oval has been delayed, but work on laying pipe around the oval started in March. ETSA Utlities has provided power to the site, with the erection of a power pole and transformer.

Two tanks for Saddleworth have also been ordered from Mid North Irrigation. Riverton’s budget was set at $2,100,000 and expenditure to date totals $249,211. Payments to Tonkins Consulting added up to $29,073 and Alano water totalled $214,186. Alano Water will set up a pump and treatment plant to allow dispersal of water from existing ponds, while pipes were laid around the

oval in March. Council is awaiting a response from TITES Pty Ltd concerning the access or acquisition of the former Elders saleyard property. Council will also consider an offer by Riverton and District High School to take surplus water from the Riverton Community Waste Water Scheme. • SEE special feature, Pages 12 & 13.

Letter to the Editor Land appeal: Accountability over waste of ratepayer cash

refer to the report ‘Land decision made in good faith’(Plains Producer, April 14). The mayor’s comment the decision to appeal to the Supreme Court was made in “good faith” is a bit of a worry when faith is defined, in my dictionary, as “a belief that does not rest on logical proof or material evidence.” As councillor Hudson rightly said, “you don’t mess with the Supreme Court”. You certainly don’t appeal in “good faith” as we have found out, to our great expense. Three to zero is not a good outcome. What did the legal advice, “...where that owner is in full time employment in Adelaide” and “...the owner of the farm who chose to reside on the farm but work in the city”, have to do with the building of the house? Mr Evans can work where he chooses. He supplies his own vehicle and pays associated costs. I am led to believe some council officers commute from various points in the state (in council supplied cars) to work in Balaklava. Does it follow they should be ineligible to work for council? What we, the ratepayers, now need to know is the exact cost of this pointless exercise and how many and who are going to resign and/or be sacked. There needs to be accountability over this disaster and the wanton waste of ratepayers money. In my opinion, this whole debacle has been handled ineptly at best, incompetently at worst. Barrie Thompson, Balaklava

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GLEN Catford at home on the farm with his trophy and (INSET) in action at Murray Bridge speedway in 2007.

Classic thrills in ‘spirit of speedway’ The thrill of sliding around corners in a powerful car has kept Hoyleton farmer Glen Catford at the wheel of a “super modified” car for many years. The thrill-seeker was recently awarded SA Classic Speedway Association’s ‘most outstanding driver stock car and super modified’ at a meeting in Whyalla. This particular meeting was successful, with Glen winning three out of four races and coming second in the fourth. “It’s a thrill I’ve always enjoyed,” Glen said. “Just the feeling of sliding though the corners sideways is great.” The mechanically-minded

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By Bronte Hewett farmer originally built his number 49 vintage body car, which he currently drives in demonstrations, about 40 years ago. But the car shell was accumulating cobwebs for 30 years, until about seven years ago, when he joined the nostalgic speedway club. Glen soon brushed aside the cobwebs and rebuilt her again. Now, at 66, his need for speed is as present as ever. Under the bonnet is a 1955 Ford Customline engine, while the body kit is of unknown vintage, found in an old scrap heap many years ago.

The rest of the car, including the sides and bonnet, were made by hand. In the early days, Glen raced at Rowley Park speedway in Adelaide, until it closed. He said a few things have changed since those days. “We have to wear everything fire proof nowadays...including underwear,” Glen said. With money on the line, Glen said drivers would go to all lengths to get over the line first. “It was rough back then,” he said. “I never would have believed back then that I’d still be driving today.” But these days, the classic

demonstrations of super modified cars are just for fun, with no prize money involved. Held at speedways across the state, including Murray Bridge, Mount Gambier, Waikerie Whyalla and also interstate, Glen said there was a lot of fun to be had at the classic demonstrations. Meetings involving all the old cars and bikes are known as ‘Spirited Demonstrations’ The born and bred Hoyleton farmer has had an interest in building cars since he was a little tacker, and his enthusiasm has held him in good stead. His recent award was also a memorial to speedway legend, Ray Skipper.

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NEWS v District

Poultry truck loses load at Korunye

A truck lost its load of chickens at the Korunye railway crossing danger spot on Monday morning, about 8am in wet conditions. The truck was travelling south when almost the entire freight slid out of the left side of the truck, colliding with the railway crossing lights and leaving many chickens trapped or crushed. CFS crews, ambulance and police arrived at the scene to help clean up. The crossing will soon have boom gates fitted.

Vigilant neighbour leads police to men Virginia TWO men were arrested after being discovered in a Virginia house. A 36-year-old Ovingham man and a 50-yearold Bowden man were charged with attempted serious criminal trespass, going equipped to commit an offence and unlawful possession. The men were arrested inside the house last Wednesday, April 14. A neighbour called police after seeing the men and a suspicious vehicle at the Deuter road house

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Pt Wakefield A 22-year-old Paralowie woman was arrested on Port Wakefield road for allegedly driving unlicensed last Friday, April 16. The woman was pulled over by police at 5pm for speeding. She was issued with a warning, but was again stopped by police

about an hour later. She will appear in Kadina court in June. •A 33-year-old man from Wild Horse Plains was arrested in Port Wakefield after a warrant was issued. The man was arrested for the misuse of a motor vehicle. He was bailed to appear in court at a later date. Balaklava Police reported an 18year-old Balaklava man for allegedly growing cannabis at a Balaklava home. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

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We are responsible for protecting children on our roads, most crashes involving children occur at the school start and finish times, either walking, cycling, as a passenger or leaving the school bus. REMEMBER THAT CHILDREN: • Have poor concentration • Are easily distracted and may dart into traffic • Have difficulty calculating speeds and distances SCHOOL ZONES: • Speed limit is 25 KPH in school zones when children (under 18 years; pedestrians or cyclists) are present • These regulations are in force 24 hours a day – 7 days a week even if during school or public holidays • When the lights are flashing or flags out Drivers MUST STOP and give way to children SCHOOL BUSES • Speed limit is 25KPH when passing a stationary school bus (both directions) • Drive with care near school buses • School bus stops are not always sign posted • School buses cannot always fully move onto the verge • There are a variety of buses operating as school buses • If possible, parents should wait on same side of road as the bus PLEASE be ALERT and WATCH OUT FOR OUR CHILDREN The Adelaide Plains Road Safety Group Inc. meets on the 3rd. Wednesday of each month at 7pm at the old Council Chambers, Old Port Wakefield Rd, and Two Wells. We welcome guests and visitors.

MICK Muller has covered the wire gate to prevent would-be thieves climbing it to gain access to the building.

Mick won’t be beaten by another break-in It is the third break-in at Belly Junction second-hand store just outside of Balaklava’s town centre. But Mick Muller’s message to offenders is he “won’t let them beat (him)”. Mr Muller claims a couple of young offenders broke into the store via a side gate late Friday afternoon, April 9. Golf clubs, a chainsaw and other tools were stolen from the premises, and glass bottles were smashed near the railway tracks. Mr Muller, who has been the store’s licensee for about six months, alleges the young offenders are known to him. No stranger to vandalism, 18 windows at the second-hand store had been broken about nine months ago. Despite being fed up and frus-

trated with the break-ins, Mr Muller still sees Balaklava as a promising town. “Balaklava is a good place. It’s just a shame things like this happen,” Mr Muller said. “You can’t blame the parents because they don’t know where their kids are at all times.” Remaining positive, Mr Muller said all he could now do is to wait and see what happens in the future. “With the kids starting school again (on Monday), it might stop. I think we’ll just have to see how it all goes,” Mr Muller said. Balaklava police officer-incharge, brevet sergeant Graham Olds, said the incident had not (at time of publication) been reported. Mr Muller has since covered the wire fence gate to prevent people from climbing into the building.

Plains Producer, Wednesday April 21, 2010

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Hundreds of towns and community groups around the state are preparing entries for the 2010 KESAB Sustainable Communities (Tidy Towns) awards. KESAB wants to hear about local activities by individuals and groups who are working to create a more sustainable community. Entries for the 2010 KESAB Sustainable Communities (Tidy Towns) awards close on Monday May 10. Categories focus on community engagement, water conservation, waste, energy, biodiversity and education and innovation. Benefits of participation include a greater sense of community, a better environment and public recognition for playing an important role in shaping our shared future. “These awards highlight how we can work together to make a brighter future through community groups, schools, councils and businesses showcasing their projects and action at the local level,” said executive director, John Phillips. KESAB has seen a greater understanding by entrants of the need for a focus on sustainability. This has been highlighted by circumstances such as drought, use of renewable energy and stronger resource recovery. Beauti-

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fication remains an important part of sustainability at a community level. A new ‘people’s choice’ $10,000 prize has been added to the awards The Navman People’s Choice Award will provide $10,000 for a local community project in the winning town and website voters can win one of 10 Navman GPS units. In other community news, KESAB will offer financial assistance for local communities working to improve beverage container recycling. This is made possible by a Coca-Cola Foundation Community Recycling Grant. Applications close May 3. Grants will be between $3000 and $10,000. All entry forms are available online at www.kesab.asn.au or contact KESAB direct on 8234 7255; or email; towns@kesab.asn.au

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•After a very successful op-shop sale in March, and the success of a progressive morning tea, Two Wells Uniting Church was able to donate $1,000 to the Haiti appeal. Pamela Duncan, of Two Wells Uniting church, said there will be another sale at the Two Wells op-shop this Saturday morning. “We will have a sausage sizzle and lots of cheap items for sale,” Pamela said. The op-shop is on Drew street, and will be open from 9am to at least 1pm on Saturday. Sale items, weather permitting will be on outside tables. ALL items are reasonably priced. •Two Wells Regional Action Team will meet at 7.30 tonight at the Visitor Information Centre.

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THERE were no “hoons” doing donuts (at least we didn’t see any) at the recent “gopher” driver training session at Hayfield Plains recently but Pam Chipman did attract the attention of the local law when she took part in an “unofficial drag” – which clocked about 8 km/h on the police radar unit, being operated here by Lisa Toughy of Adelaide Traffic Division, as bemused local officers Charmaine Barlow and Graham Olds kept an eye on proceedings and advised the gathering of about 40 riders of road rules and safety issues.

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Graduated – Kylie Mudge received her degree in Early Childhood Education at Magill campus on April 1. Kylie, who this year started teaching at Warooka primary school, was congratulated by her parents, Diane and Angus Mudge, of Inkerman. Kylie is living in Yorketown.

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO March 2005

• Former BHS students Jennifer Taylor and Scarlett Schumacher brought home a gold and a silver medal (respectively) from the SA Secondary Schools Lawn Bowls Championships at Modbury.

YEARS AGO March 2000

• Balaklava Racing Club farewelled club stalwarts, Stan Evans (30 years management committee) and Ray Williams (22 years as secretary).

YEARS AGO March 1990

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• Riverton artist Robert Hannaford was one of 30 finalists selected for the $100,000 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize – Australia’s richest art prize.

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(next door to the council office); the rent was five pounds a year and this was changed to “rent free” in 1935, with a charge of one pound per annum for lighting. The RSL premises was enlarged in 1936 with 360 pounds towards the alterations coming from the Federal Aid scheme, council undertaking to provide new conveniences. The first President of the Balaklava RSL Sub-branch was Mr. H.E. Bowden, and the Secretary was JH Dewhirst, with inaugural committee members being M Batt, PJ Cavanagh, PC Saint and W Evans.

Up until the mid 70s, two members had been recorded as receiving Life Membership - were CT Moody and Vic Wood. The local sub-branch was a very active community group and, in the early 1920s, passed a resolution advocating a public hospital as a War Memorial in Balaklava. In 1952 they also financed the entire construction of a new kitchen at the hospital and, in 1960-61, they erected a fine large hall solely for use by the youth of the district. This is the same building that was moved, in January 2010, to Balaklava Museum’s Urlwin Park property - where it will retain its original name and be set up with a range of displays under the collective title, “A Community at Work”. The RSL sub-branch worked tirelessly after World War II, raising money through endeavours such

as share farming, balls and other functions, the proceeds all being returned, by way of donations, to various organisations needing help. In the past 91 years, many exservice personnel have been members of Balaklava sub-branch with numbers fluctuating from time to time. In 1977, Associate membership was granted to wives and children of all ex-servicemen. Today, there remains a small but dedicated group of people who continue to keep the doors of the local RSL sub-branch open. Their meeting facility is now in the new Wakefield Regional Council complex. Balaklava Museum is privileged to have a significant collection of local war service memorabilia and we regard it as an honour to have been entrusted with its safe keeping. Please drop in sometime and have a look.

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• Apr 21: TW Regional Action Team meeting, TW Visitor Information Centre. • Apr 23: Living Beyond Suicide, Balaklava Church of Christ. • Apr 25: APMVC Annual Concert, Bva Town Hall. • Apr 30: Brinkworth Red Cross Breakfast; Blyth paper drive; Mallala Friendship Quilters Annual Trading Table. • May 1: Balaklava paper drive. • May 4: Balaklava Golf Luncheon. • May 12: Long Plains Red Cross morning tea. • May 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 28, 29: TW Melodrama, Community Hall. • May 22-23: Brinkworth Football Club 100th birthday celebrations. • May 22-29: History Week, Balaklava Museum. • May 24: SA Police Band, BTH. • June 12: Caeliac Support Goup, Gawler Health Service. • Jul 30, 31, Aug 1: Balaklava Eisteddfod. • Aug 6: Blyth paper drive. • Aug 7: Balaklava paper drive. • Aug 14: Caeliac Support Group, Gawler Health Service; Balaklava Golf Club auction night.

Heritage Highlights

The abbreviation RSL is wellknown to most people. It stands for the Returned and Services League of Australia. It was set up to serve the interests and welfare of those men and women who serve, or have served, their country as members of the Australian Defence Force, and their dependant families. The charter to operate the Balaklava Sub-branch of the RSL dates back to June 1919, when the local sub-branch opened with a membership of 49 Returned Servicemen from World War I. ‘Change and Challenge’ tells us that, in its early days, the group met in what was then the Red Cross Tea Rooms. In 1929, after the District Council had moved into the old Power Station in George Street, it agreed to let the Returned Soldiers’ Association have the use of what was known as the “Sample Room”

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LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava................... 11.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells................ 10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor .................... 9.00am Balaklava..................10.00am, celebrate 6.30pm Nantawarra....join other congs. Lochiel.......... join other congs. Pt Wakefield............. 10.30am

CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.......... Mass 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 7.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.30am Nantawarra...........With Lochiel Lochiel....................... 5.00pm Pt Wakefield............. 10.30am

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NEWS v District

Towns gather for day of respect ANZAC services Auburn

RSL members will assemble at the RSL club rooms at 6am then march to the Memorial Gates at Centenary Park where the service will be conducted by Peter Lane, Uniting Church community minister and Vietnam Veteran. Everyone is then invited to return to the RSL to enjoy a sausage sizzle cooked by the CFS, and a tot of Rum with tea/coffee. A 6.30am dawn service will be at the War Memorial in the triangle, Edith terrace. Breakfast will be offered in the RSL club room after the service for a gold coin donation.

Blyth

There will be a 9am service at the War Memorial followed by tea and coffee at Padnaindi Park.

Brinkworth

A dawn service will be held at the RSL club rooms at 6.30am, followed by breakfast for a gold coin donation.

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Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir will hold a concert in honour of fallen diggers. The choir’s final concert rehearsal is today when they will finalise proceedings in preparation for the concert at Balaklava Town Hall at 2pm on Sunday – ANZAC day. The choir is in its 25th year and musical director, Don Bubner, said the day would be a celebration of ANZAC day. in front of the Institute, starting at 6.15am sharp. The service will be officiated by Fred Holtman and Chris Donahue, who will be assisted by Hamley Bridge CFS cadets. All are welcome to participate in this event which continues to grow in community attendance.

‘No’ to Ninnes Way Wakefield Regional Council will advise the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) of its objection to the suggested renaming of Blyth road to ‘Ninnes Way’. After council reviewed the outcome of public consultation to rename the road, the majority of people had objected to the proposal. In a report by WRC infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, it was stated the suggested name change may cause confusion. The report read: “The suggested Ninnes Way, from Clare to the Copper Coast Highway, may provide for confusion in following the alignment as the carriageway would deviate through offset junctions on two occasions (at Highway One and at Ninnes), and also incorporate a portion of Smith Street within Lochiel”. Clare Regional Historic Group requested the name change to Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council. In accordance with public consultation and WRC’s objection, the DTEI will need to formally advise Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council of the decision to object to the proposal.

Pensions have increased Australians eligible for the Aged Pension received an increase in their payments through indexation from March 20. Pensioners should now be receiving an additional $29.20 per fortnight for singles on the full rate and an extra $44 per fortnight combined for couples on the full rate. If you are a pensioner and not receiving these entitlements, contact the office of Federal MP for Wakefield, Nick Champion, on 8284 2422. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 21, 2010

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Mallala

Be at the War Memorial at 6am for 6.15am dawn service with a full breakfast at the RSL following the service for a gold coin donation.

Pt Parham

A service at the Port Parham Sports and Social Club at 6am for 6.15 dawn service. Full breakfast at the Club following the service for a gold coin donation.

Pt Wakefield

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Don joined RSL members at Balaklava museum this week to inspect military items which will be used to decorate the hall on Sunday. • PICTURED are (from left) Peter Shaughnessy, Roy Schopp, John Miels, Arthur Diercks, Norma Schopp and Don Bubner. Mr Bubner said the choir would sing many well-known tunes, including, There’ll Always Be An England, The Soldier’s Farewell, Anzac Medley, Waltzing Matilda and songs which were sung by diggers at camps,” Mr Bubner said. rial Arch. Catafalque party mounts at 6am, with service starting at 6.05am. Breakfast will be available after at the Eagles sport and community centre for a $4 donation.

there will be a meeting at 8am at the RSL garden, on Saturday, April 24.

A march will take place at 6.15am, starting at the corner of Torrens road and Moorhouse terrace, to the Memorial at RSL house for the service at 6.30am. Breakfast will follow at the community hall supper room for a gold coin donation.

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Peter Howard will give a solo performance of The White Cliffs of Dover Guest artists will also perform with the choir of 14, including vocalist Peter Rose, who won a scholarship awarded by Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir at a recent Eisteddfod. Also performing will be Emma Lush of Mallala on the xylophone and jazz group, Zamir. Tickets can be purchased for $10 at TADS Embroidery or from choir members. Tickets will be sold at the door on Sunday.

Tarlee

There will be a morning service at 9.30am at the War Memorial, followed by morning tea. Dawn service will be at 6.15am at the War Memorial. Everone is invited to a gunfire breakfast at the RSL club rooms for a gold coin donation.

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Capture beauty of valley for prizes IT’S time to get the cameras out and start snapping to share the beauty of the Clare Valley. Locals are being urged to enter photos of the district in an Australia-wide competition, with holiday prizes worth $5,000 and $25,000 up for grabs. Clare Valley Regional tourism manager, Christine van der Jeugd, said to think of the glorious locations which locals take for granted– such as the perfect sunset at Brooks lookout overlooking the patchwork of fields of the Blyth and Wakefield Plains and the enjoyment of drinking a glass of wine while the vines put on their rich display of autumn colour. To ensure SA is included in Tourism Australia’s new international campaign, ‘There’s nothing like Australia’, locals should upload a photo to www.nothinglikeaustralia.com and in 25 words describe their most loved holiday experience. Ms van der Jeugd said the campaign

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provided an opportunity for all South Australians to get behind their state and favourite holidays in the Clare Valley. “We have so many fantastic experiences in the Clare Valley tourism region and we’re calling on locals and the wider public to get involved in this campaign which will give us a greater opportunity to put our magnificent area on the map with international visitors,” Ms van der Jeugd said. Announced on March 31, Tourism Australia’s new campaign will be rolled out in two phases. Phase one–collecting Australians’ favourite holiday photos– will run until May 12. During phase two, Tourism Australia will use the collected entries to create an interactive web-based map showing all the things Australians think are special about this country. Some of the best entries will then be used in international online and print advertising.

Share your story – and win collection Where have all the medals gone? Have you got a family medal from the Great War, or perhaps found some medals in your shed? If so, we want you to share your story with us. In the lead-up to ANZAC day the Plains Producer is running a competition to uncover the medals in our community and the stories behind them. As part of a national competition supported by the RSL, we want you to tell us about the medals in your possession. Just write a short story (about 200 words) and send it to us at editor@plainsproducer.com.au or post to “Sands of Gallipoli,” the Plains Producer, PO Box 63 Balaklava 5461. We will publish selected entries

and all entries will be eligible to win a fantastic Sands of Gallipoli limited edition commemorative set valued at $195.00. The limited edition set is part of the 2010 Sands of Gallipoli range of collectors’ items. All items in the collection come with a small vial of sand collected from the landing beaches at Gallipoli. The Sands of Gallipoli commemorative products are available from participating Australia Post outlets or online at Sandsofgallipoli. com.au This year the annual Sands of Gallipoli commemorative campaign looks at the the Victoria Crosses earned on the Gallipoli battlefields. Ten ANZACs were awarded the Empire’s highest decoration for valour during this difficult campaign.

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So many benefits to volunteering More than five million Australians volunteer their time, services and generosity nation-wide. Balaklava resident Kathleen Tiller is one of the five million people who is proud to be called a volunteer. As National Volunteer Week approaches next month, Kathleen shared her experiences of being a volunteer at various local organisations. Most recently, Kathleen was among three volunteers who were acknowledged for giving more than 10 years of service to Clare Valley Christian Outreach Bookshop (CVCOB). The bookshop celebrated 18 years of volunteering this year. Kathleen, who volunteers her time to the bookshop about once a month, described her experience of being a volunteer as “rewarding”. “I love meeting new people,” Kathleen said. “Being a volunteer (at the bookshop) is a means of communicating with the public. “It gives me a sense of fulfilment. It’s a good feeling to just chat with people and gain a connection with them,” she said. The strong group of volunteers at the bookshop enables the

LAUREN HERMON reports: shop to raise money for various community projects. CVCOB raises money for good causes such as poverty, financial counselling, mental health and other life challenges faced by struggling families. Kathleen said she made sure she brought her good deeds from Clare to Balaklava. “I like to think I also provide a service to Balaklava,” she said. “I bring books back to Balaklava and give them to residents who are wheelchair-bound, residents at Mill Court and also supply books for kids’ camps.” Kathleen moved to Balaklava in 1994 and has since volunteered her services at a variety of institutions in town. She began volunteering at Mill Court in 2002. Some of her services included delivering newspapers to residents and generally having conversations with residents to keep them company. A former Victorian teacher, Kathleen had also volunteered at schools in Victoria, reading to students who were part of a

development program to build their skills and learning. Also providing a service to his community is Kathleen’s husband Don who volunteers at Mill Court and Balaklava Hospital. Don also organises a group called Plains Men’s Group. The group makes trips around the state every second Friday of every month. “Last month the group of about 20 men travelled to Murray Bridge. It’s really like a bonding session,” Kathleen said. As a volunteer for many years now, Kathleen speaks highly of her experiences as a volunteer. Without volunteering and providing a service to her community, it seems as though life would have little value for Kathleen. “Volunteering enriches life,” Kathleen said. National Volunteer Week is held from May 10 to 16. It is a week where Australia recognises volunteers and thanks them for their efforts. Visit www.nationalvolunteerweek.com.au for more information on the week dedicated to celebrating volunteers like Kathleen and Don.

Plains Producer, Wednesday April 21, 2010

NEWS v Port Wakefield

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Arts and crafts produced by locals will be on display shortly as Clementina Corner cottage is nearly complete. The group of women who conceived the idea of a crafts cottage at Port Wakefield met on Monday to finalise a few things in the weeks leading up to the grand opening on May 2. Project co-ordinator, Jan Higgs, said the aim was to celebrate and promote the town, region and the skills of local people. “The cottage will provide an outlet for local goods, to raise the profile of Port Wakefield,” Ms Higgs said. With the help of dedicated of husbands, the committee managed to fix the building’s flooring, paint the walls and create a nautical theme for the cottage, situated in the old CWA rooms on Walters street. “When the cottage is up and running, it will be run by volunteers, providing an outlet for a pleasant environment,” Ms Higgs said. Clementina Corner was named after ‘Clem-

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No quake, just proof range tests Visitors or newcomers to Port Wakefield could be forgiven for thinking another earthquake had hit South Australia. But local residents would know better. The Proof and Experimental Establishment started another series of tests on Monday. Proof range commanding officer, major Scott Fletcher, said tests were “in support of the project for defence

test and evaluation capabilities”. For public safety reasons, there is a permanent exclusion zone covering land, sea and air around the Port Wakefield Establishment. The last day of weapon test and evaluation weapons takes place tomorrow. Inquiries in relation to these activities can be directed to Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield - Range Control on 8867 0251.

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NEWS v District MALLALA COUNCIL NEWS IN BRIEF

Public pressure puts brakes on load limit

Acolumbarium at Shannon cemetery has finally been launched. Following a journey which has suffered several setbacks, the wall was opened at the cemetery on Calomba road, Long Plains, on Sunday, April 11, but the plaques unfortunately did not arrive in time to have them engraved. “It was a day of happiness that at last the wall was in place, but tinged with the sadness the journey is not complete,” organiser Gwen Secomb said. The idea to build a place in which to store funeral urns was inspired by Maureen Parker and Margaret Jenkin in 2007, and a special page in the history of the cemetery has now been created thanks to them. “May everyone who wishes to use this columbarium remember the story of Maureen and Margaret,” Mrs Secomb said. Maureen has been waiting a long time for the wall to be built and to lay to rest the ashes of her late mother, Ivy Beatrice Baker. Margaret also has her mother’s ashes awaiting the wall, and their inspiration has brought this project to where it is today.

Maureen Parker (left) at the columbarium with with Margaret Jenkin and Family Church minister, Grant Jewell.

Finally, Shannon wall is in place Although it was a long process beginning in 2007, persistence paid off for the passionate ladies and gentlemen involved in the project, and the wall was included in the 2008/09 District Council of Mallala budget. “Margaret and I attended a council meeting in late 2007 and took advantage of the public forum to raise our concerns,” Mrs Secomb said.

It wasn’t until this year the wall was complete, but the containers for the ashes didn’t fit into the holes in the wall! It was yet another setback, but this didn’t stop the determined organisers. Pastor Grant Jewell, Minister for Owen Community Church, who also has care of Hamley Bridge and Windsor churches, officiated at the opening ceremony.

It is likely no further action will be taken in regard to load limits on Wasleys road, Mallala. District Council of Mallala (DCM) received a lot of feedback from the public, with all submissions strongly against the proposal. DCM’s strategic infrastructure and planning committee recommend to council it takes no further action on the proposal at this point. Council will vote on the issue at the ordinary meeting on April 27. Drew street likely to change District Council of Mallala’s strategic infrastructure and planning committee has recommended to council it impose a five tonne load limit on Drew street, Two Wells, with emergency services vehicles, council vehicles, buses and service vehicles exempted. It

is proposed this will go into effect from June 2, should council approve. Council received six public submissions, with five of them in favour of the load limits. Fire safety officer The committee also recommend to council it appoints Maurie Parker, a person appointed by the Country Fire Services in the capacity of Building Fire Safety Officer, as a new proxy member of the Mallala Building Fire Safety Authority, replacing Sonia Post. Committee also recommends the new position of proxy is to serve for the remaining term of the Authority. Middle beach plaque Mallala’s Coastal Management Advisory Committee is arranging a monument at Middle Beach to recognise past and present residents.

Go online to ID native plants AN online Native Vegetation Guide for the Northern and Yorke region will give the community access to detailed descriptions and photographs of more than 300 plant species at the click of a button. Greening Australia launched the new website – www.plantguide.org.au – this week as a collaboration between Greening Australia South Australia and the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Board (NYNRMB). Greening Australia is the country’s largest not-for-profit environmental organisation. It tackles critical issues like salinity, declining water quality, soil degradation, climate change and biodiversity loss in a practical and scientific way. Funding for the project was pro-

vided by the Federal government’s Caring for Our Country program. Anne Brown, senior vegetation consultant for Greening Australia said the site is a much needed resource for the community. “This guide enables people to explore hundreds of native plant species. Details on the website include where the plants grow, how big they are and what they look like,” Anne said. “It’s a very user-friendly tool for developing a planting list for a specific area or following a bush walk when you want to identify a plant you’ve just seen. We hope to add more information to the site over time.” The website is designed to be easy to navigate with a number of ways to search for information.

Plan for town walking groups ABOVE: Mallala Lions ladies Jennifer Mahoney and Doris Helps, on a seat donated by Mallala Lions. LEFT: Gwen Secomb outlines the process of getting the columbarium in place.

Do you enjoy walking? Would you like to be more active and meet some new people? Want some extra motivation to help you stay committed? Then why not join the Heart Foundation Walking initiative in your town. Heart Foundation Walking is a network of free community-based walking groups, giving you an easy way to look after your health. Heart Foundation Walking provides: •An easy, accessible way to stay phyically active;

•Social contact and community spirit; •A safe way to be healthy; •Regular newsletter, which includes health information; and •Encouragment and incentives to keep walking. Yorke and Lower North Health– Community Health is looking for walkers in the Lower North and Wakefield area. For more information, please contact Emma Young, Health Promotions Officer, on 8842 6500.

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special feature v Riverton

Better care and support at Riverton hospital Generous community support has provided Riverton Districts Soldiers Memorial Hospital with a new palliative care suite and outdoor pergola. The new amenities were welcomed and opened by former hospital staff member, Claire Leslie, on Monday, April 12. The new palliative care suite had been 10 years in the planning, and had come as a longawaited dream for Ms Leslie, who worked at

the hospital for six years as a palliative care nurse. “Two years ago... my husband Dennis was in need of palliative care in the last weeks of his life. “The care was wonderful, but we struggled with the surroundings, so it gives me much pleasure to see the new area developed,” Ms Leslie said. Riverton Hospital support group was ac-

knowledged and praised for their involvement in making the vision of a new palliative care suite and pergola into a reality. The relocation of the new palliative care suite was created to escape noise near the nurses’ station. The hospital’s support group has been involved in raising money for the hospital’s development for many years. The group has raised more than $70,000 in recent years.

CLAIRE Leslie opens the new area.

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Hospital Support Group,(from left) Bev Hannaford, Julie Prizabilla, Joy Griffiths, Brian Stevens, Alec Lee and Jean Blore at the opening of the new patio area in the hospital’s garden.

Top dining, great prices at Riverton hotel Riverton Hotel owners, Deb and Phil Lihou, have been offering great service to their patrons for nearly two years. Deb speaks highly of the hotel’s chef Corey Watts. The dining menu has a variety of new meals to tempt the taste buds of patrons. Garlic prawns is now a favourite at Riverton Hotel. Schnitzel night is on Wednesday nights for just $10.90. You can either choose beef or chicken schnitzel with toppings of your choice. The salad bar is a favourite among patrons, with a variety of fresh salads to complement your meals. Kids will also be kept happy with a variety of kids meals available. Enjoy a couple of drinks during Happy Hour on Fridays from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. For your convenience, Riverton Hotel also has a Sip’n Save drive-in bottle shop. ‘You have to be in it to win it’. A cash jack pot prize is announced on Friday nights to a lucky patron. The hotel promotes responsible

DEB Lihou at Riverton Hotel’s Sip’n Save drive-in bottle shop.

gambling, and has a popular gaming area with TAB and Keno available to patrons. With fresh, tasty meals still on the menu and entertainment strong, Deb said Riverton Hotel offered people a happy, relaxed environment. Accommodation is also offered at

the hotel with five rooms and all the basic living necessities available. Opening times are seven days a week, 11am till late and dining-in times are Monday to Saturday, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Riverton Hotel is located at 27 Torrens road, Riverton.

Central shines as a quality country pub Hotel Central has been servicing guests since 1908, and today the hotel still stands as a well-established country pub. Owners Damien and Jan Jones have run the hotel for three years and with a friendly staff of four, Hotel Central continues to provide quality service. The hotel’s dining menu has a variety of quality tasty meals for patrons to enjoy. Meals are available on Thursday and Friday from 6pm to 8pm and Saturday from 6pm to 8:30pm. Dinner specials are available every night, with the 500g T-bone steak a sure favourite. The salad and vegetable bar gives patrons a variety of choices to add to their delicious main meals. Enjoy a drink at the hotel bar followed by some entertainment in the pokies room. Over-counter bottle sales can also be made for the convenience of patrons. The hotel has six rooms upstairs available for guests. These rooms offer all the basic living necessities. Damien takes a humble approach when explaining the hotel’s ambience. “It’s just a good country pub,” he said.

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special feature v Saddleworth

Great times assured at the Gilbert Valley hotel Offering patrons quality service is the Gilbert Valley Hotel in Saddleworth. Owners for two and a half years, Brian and Linnette Latimer, and their friendly staff are dedicated to providing a 100 per cent family-friendly environment. Patrons can enjoy freshly cooked meals seven days a week, with a delicious salad and vegetable bar . Drop in on Thursdays when meals are priced from just $10! If you enjoy a drink after a long week, Gilbert Valley Hotel has Happy Hour on Fridays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, with meat trays, prizes and raffles also part of the relaxed atmosphere. The hotel is pokie-free – but there is a games room for both children and adults to enjoy, with a pin ball machine, jukebox and pool table. “People can come in and enjoy a friendly chat and a cold beer,” Brian said. Live bands also occasionally play at the hotel. There is a bottle shop, with a large display of wines with competitive prices. And if you find you have enjoyed a little too much good cheer, the hotel staff will look after you with their free courtesy bus which will take you straight to your front doorstep. Gilbert Valley Hotel is located at 35 Burra road, Saddleworth.

Saddleworth Meat owner, Trevor Reichelt, has been managing the shop for six years and still supplies his customers with a range of good quality meat stock. It is the only butcher shop within a 35 km radius from the next town; so locals and residents from surrounding towns depend on Saddleworth Meat to provide them with quality meat. Saddleworth Meat sells local meat from the Saddleworth area. Anything from beef, lamb and saltbush mutton is sold, with quality always guaranteed. If you’re looking for a bit of flavour and don’t have the time to do it yourself, Saddleworth Meat sells chicken and beef already marinaded. Apart from meat, the shop has a range of frozen fish. Snapper, flathead, butterfish, prawns and green prawns are available for those who enjoy their seafood. Free-range chickens, a variety of olive oil and pickled sauces are also sold. Doing their bit for the community, Saddleworth Meat supplies meat at many sporting club functions. Opened from Monday to Friday at 9am to 5:30pm, and Saturday from 8am to 11:30am, Saddleworth Meat offers very competitive pricing. Pop in and buy fresh local produce from Saddleworth Meat at 9 Belvidere road, Saddleworth.

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So much to offer – it’s a ‘super’ supermarket!

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more. There is also a licensed post office that can handle all your postal requirements. This means the popular store is not just your usual IGA, it is a supermarket, post office and newsagency all in one. With 10 hard-working staff members on hand to ensure the store remains customer friendly, Jenny said the different work stations keep IGA staff busy. Customers can make ANZ and

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NEWS v District PROGRESS ASSOCIATION REJECTS PROPOSAL:

Thompson Beach ‘no place for wind farm’

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It’s OK in Hallett and Snow town where they are a long way from townships

... but Mallala Council approves trial period An application to build a temporary 80 metre high wind monitoring mast near Thompson Beach was approved by the Community Development Assessment Board (CDAB) of District Council of Mallala. The device will be used to determine the suitability of the area for a wind turbine farm and established by Water and Energy Systems Pty Ltd. The conditions allow BRONTE HEWETT LEE Slater the wind tester to be built reports: and Norm and remain at the site “If there are no objec- Trestrail for two years, with the area to be returned to its tions, the applicant will be show initial native vegetated within their rights to start where the wind state after the two year the project,” he said. The wind monitoring monitoring period. Chairman of Thomp- mast will be established mast will son Beach Progress As- 3.5km from Dublin, go – and sociation, Norm Trestrail 3.5km from Thompson (inset) a attended the meeting last Beach and 1.6km south tower near Snowtown. Tuesday night to speak of Ruskins road. Mr Trestrail said his against the construction. But a unanimous deci- concerns were about the sion was made in favour wind turbines, should the of the wind testing de- area be found suitable town,” he said. “Those from the research con- wind farms make a lot vice. Acting CEO of coun- ducted through the wind of noise,” “It’s okay in Hallett cil, John Tillack said an monitoring masts. “I’m against it because and Snowtown, where informed decision was made by CDAB on the a wind farm will be they are a long way from merit of this application. disadvantageous to our the townships,” he said.

But council’s district planner, Henri Mueller said the wind monitoring mast would not have the same issues one might associate with wind turbines.

He said if the area was found suitable for a wind turbine farm, council would address the appropriate concerns when it came to that. “We will assess it for all the issues

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which could be issues of concern for the community,” Mr Mueller said. The application is open to appeal until Tuesday, April 27 and any objections should be ad-

dressed to council. Another renewable energy company, Meridian Energy Australia, has already established a similar tower on Crabb road, Lower Light, to in-

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NEWS v People of the Plains

Mikayla is flying high

MIKAYLA Ailmore, all smiles with her medals.

By Bronte Hewett

It was only a matter of time before Windsor teen Mikayla Ailmore swam her way into the South Australian record books. The 15-year-old recently broke the South Australian 100m and 200m butterfly records for her age group. Returning from the National swimming championships in Sydney with a silver medal, a bronze medal and two records, she said she was proud of herself. “I was shocked to break the records, but proud,” Mikayla said. “It was all about focusing and having a bit of determination,” she said. And determination is something the Xavier College student is not lacking. With training scheduled for nine times a week, plus two gym sessions, there’s hardly time to think about the next two years. But, her sights are definitely set on the Olympics. “It’s a dream,” she said. “My biggest goal is to go to the Olympics.” The open National championships in July will be Mikayla’s next swimming meet, where she hopes to go one better. At the recent national age championships from April 5–11, she was about a hand’s length behind the first-placed swimmer in the 200m butterfly, while in the 100m butterfly – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath. she finished third.

Clarrie recognised as show ‘achiever’

Achiever awards went to (from left) Kemmy Reid (Crystal Brook Show) Patrick Mells for Aurther Cliff (Gawler ), Lincoln Storey for Norita Storey (Wilmington), Malcolm McCallum (Melrose), Lois Lewis (Clare), RIchard Schulz for Harold Marschall (Eudunda), Clarrie Wandel (Balaklava), Clyde Hazel and Ronda Laubsch for George Hazel (Kapunda). Pictures courtesy of Clive Palmer Photography, Jamestown. BALAKLAVA’S Clarrie Wandel received an “Achievers Award” at the recent presentation dinner of Northern Agricultural Shows. The annual presentation dinner was hosted by the Eudunda Show Society with more than140 guests gathering at the Eudunda club. Presentations included pavilion awards, aggregate winner awards

(both senior and junior) and for the first time, an honour board recognising show people who have made dedicated and untiring contributions to the show movement. Each recipient received a badge and their name engraved onto the honour board. Highlight of the evening was the judging of the Rural Ambassadors and Young Rural

Ambassadors. Each entrant faced a panel of judges during the afternoon and on the night was interviewed by the MC, Tim Butler. Once again show societies put forward a group of excellent young people to represent them and the judges struggled to make decisions. The winners will represent Northern Shows at the Royal Adelaide

Show later this year where they will compete against ambassadors from around the state. Presentations made for the night were: Young Rural Ambassador (16-19 years): Megan Weston, Gawler Show and Will Denholm, Kapunda Show. Rural Ambassador (20-30years): Jess Ruciack, Kapunda Show and

Aisha Hargraves, Gawler Show. Achievers Award: Clarrie Wandel (Balaklava Show), Lois Lewis (Clare), Kemmy Reid (Crystal Brook), Harold Marschall (Eudunda), Auther Cliff (Gawler, posthumous), Malcolm McCallum (Melrose), George Hazel (Kapunda, posthumous), Norita Storey (Wilmington, posthumous).

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NEWS v Blyth

Stepping out on Blyth’s ‘Lomandra trail’ By Janet Zweck BLYTH’s new “Lomandra” walking trail was officially opened on Sunday. The trail skirts the southern and western boundary of Blyth golf course. With a small gathering of 20 community members, co-ordinator of the project Ian Roberts spoke of the formation of the trail and thanks were extended to the Northern & Yorke Resources Management Board, Blyth Progress Association and Blyth Development Board, which supplied funds to enable its completion. Another major supporter has been the Blyth/Brinkworth Biodiversity Plant Propagation Unit, which supplied seedlings over the past six years to Blyth community tree planting day, when many native trees were planted along the walking trail. “Lomandra” is the botanical name of the iron grass that grows on the golf course – and this is one of the few places in the Mid North that has good examples of this native plant. (Blyth golfers think otherwise!). Also recognised on Sunday wereTrevor and Scott Eime, who took on the majority of work in laying and clearing the trail and to the volunteers who also helped make gates, erected posts, bridges and signage and tidied up the area. Vision Builders and Medika Gallery supplied signage of named local species planted along the trail Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, officially cut the ribbon at the entrance of the trail before the gathering walked the 2.5km round trip, which meanders through the trees, creek, a bridge and along the fairway. The trail heads to Blyth PrimarySchool’s Grasslands education site on top of the hill, as well as giving a wide view of the Clare Hills in the east before

ABOVE: Mayor James Maitland about to cut the ribbon to officially open the “Lomandra” trail. BELOW: Ian Zweck, Barnaby and Greg Toholke and Lesley Randolph were among this group enjoying the walk. turning round and viewing the Hummocks Range to the west. At the half way point a cuppa and delicious afternoon tea was enjoyed at the golf club to replenish the body for the return trip. The “Lomandra” walking trail is a great place for a walk, run or a bike ride, with many locals already enjoying the scenery and exercise. No motor bikes or horses are allowed on the trail.

LEFT: Ian Roberts reads the named signage of native species along the walking trail.

Kerry Smith and pooch test out the bridge along the trail.

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SPORT v District

Boys just miss out on a win

Count r y Carni val

Riverland dominate in Country Carnival

Adelaide Plains under 12 boys team, back from left: coach Andy Michael, Samuel Michael, Sean Speissegger, Tyler Moulds, Nathan Studham, manager Aynora Lawless, front: Ayden Lawless, Joshua Studham, Tom Munzer and Jake Tiller.

On Saturday March 27, the APBA under 12 boys were ready to play in the SA Country Carnival at the Dome. Throughout the weekend, coach Andy Michael was quick to remind the boys that it was a team game and a team win, no matter who was on the court on that final buzzer. Sunday saw the team courtside at 7:00am for the first game of the day. The boys were pumped and ready to play. By the day’s end all the boys were looking a bit worse for wear, and tired arms and legs were starting to show. They had to meet Riverland in the finals at 4:30pm. They took to the court and played their hearts out. Although the boys went down to the Riverland, they held their heads high. They were clearly worn out, but still ran it out. Congratulations boys,

you were awesome! Coach Andy Michael said he was “extremely proud of all the boys – they all played like champions. “They should all be very proud of themselves for achieving the finals.” Results: Saturday APBA 26 def Broken Hill 15 APBA 33 def Keith 27 Sunday APBA 33 def Riverland 17 APBA 29 def Mount Gambier 17 Finals APBA 19 lost to Riverland 35 All of the boys thought the carnival was a great experience, and would jump at the chance to compete again in the future. Thanks to all parents for support, Sharon Moulds for scoring all games and team manager, Aynora Lawless.

Paul’s wish granted Local lad meets football greats By Kym Jarman

Dylan Lockwood, A grade coach Rian Nelson, Jessica Hanson and Steven Ford enjoy the ball.

Re d and Black Ba l l Hamley Bridge Football Club/Netball Club held a Red and Black Ball on Saturday April 10. The event was treated as a meet and greet for all the new players and coaches and sponsors. LEFT: Rian and Angela Nelson with daughter Sienna.

ABOVE: Zoe Gregory and Brooke Eastwood. LEFT: President Newton Lines with wife Sue.

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L o c a l APFL footballer Paul Sharer, who has cystic fibrosis (or CF as its commonly known), had a wish come true in recent weeks. Paul travelled to Melbourne to meet and spend a day with AFL star Joel Selwood and also watch his beloved Geelong Cats play in their 2010 AFL season opener against Essendon. Paul attended the AFL reigning premier’s training session at an undisclosed location on Thursday before heading back to Skilled Stadium (Kardinia Park) to be shown around by Joel Selwood. On Friday Night, Paul and brother Ross were present in the Geelong rooms pre-match, and were also out on the MCG when the Geelong and Essendon sides ran out for round one of the AFL season. After the game, the boys headed back into the Cats rooms and chatted at length with Selwood, Brownlow Medallist Gary Ablett Jnr and Geelong skipper Cameron Ling. Paul’s trip was set-up thanks to the ongoing great work carried out by the Starlight Foundation here in SA. Paul and his whole family were flown to Melbourne for a weekend he’ll never forget. Staying in a Docklands hotel and attending what could only be described as a ‘wish come true’ for any Cats fan. Paul of course spoke highly of the experience: “I was able to meet all the Geelong

s Local APFL footballer Paul Sharer was lucky enough to meet Gary Ablett Jnr at the MCG recently. He is pictured here getting some playing tips from the Brownlow Medallist. players and get their signatures. “Meeting the players, especially Gary Ablett Jnr and Joel Selwood, was awesome and it was great that my brother Ross got to come too. “Joel also gave me one of his playing tops and Gazza gave me a couple of tips that I might use this season playing for United.” Paul himself hardly needs any tackling tips from the “Pink Pig” and Geelong captain Cameron Ling, already being one of the best tacklers in United’s reserves side locally. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 21, 2010

SPORT v Football n JOE Hunt, H W Eagles takes a mark, defeating Tiger opponent Adam Mansfield during the A grade match at Port Wakefield on Saturday.

Eagles soar after win over Tigers United run out of puff in last quarter a grade

n Will Dixon and Jack Hoepner man the scoreboard during the A grade game.

It was an overcast day at Port Wakefield, but with no breeze the game was set up for a cracker. Both teams had many players around the ball as United and the Eagles were getting a feel for each other. Josh Schulz was first to score followed by a quick reply from new recruit Peter Burgoyne. The first quarter was very even as both teams had four goals apiece. Burgoyne was causing the Eagles a problem or two as he put through two goals early in the second quarter, but a good mark and goal from T Forrest steadied the home team. Brown picked up many touches in the centre. Half-time scores HWE 6-4, United 7-6. In the third quarter the Eagles began to run and work together. Barnes, Reid and J Hunt were starting to get on top, but the Tigers were hanging in there with a late goal which kept them in touch at the last change. As bodies started to get tired in the last quarter, the Eagles seemed to have more in the tank, maybe from playing last week. United, playing their first game for the season, started to run out of legs. Goals to Jared Wilson and Joe Wilson gave the home side a three goal break which was going to see them chalk up their second win. Best players for the Eagles were: Schulz, Wilson and Light. Unitedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best players: Graham, Burgoyne, and Tynan. It was a good contest all day and both coaches would have been pleased with their efforts and commitment to the ball.

Reserves

The Tigers were eager to start the 2010 season with a win and the Eagles were hoping to redeem themselves after a big loss down at Ram Park in the season opener. The game had all the makings of what would be a blow for blow battle for the entire game. The Eagles started strongly in the middle of the ground with Brad Higgs and Mitch Mackay gaining many clearances. The Eagles attack was quickly shut

H W Eagles 14-16 (100) d United 10-8 (68)

down by Jared East who played a great defenders role down back turning defence into attack throughout the game. It was a goal for goal game in the first half with both teams scoring well, and the return of Travis Nicholls to the Eagles who finished with four majors was proving to be a handful for the Tigers defence. Ben Pym was playing a captains game through the centre of the ground providing a link from defence into attack. Both teams in the second half were playing intense attacking football. Players had to work hard for their possessions. It was still a tight game of football going into the last quarter, with the Eagles leading by two goals. Despite the lead, the game was still in the balance with both teams continuing to play physical attacking football. Some excellent performance by Scott Forrest and Michael Curnow through the centre of the ground helped the Eagles to a four goal morale boosting win.

Senior colts

chance to catch up. Tim Baker defended the back lines well with Nik Williams. Shane McGuiness played his best in the forward lines. Best for United included: Jakob Curnow, Ross Sharer, Travis Bedell and Lachlan Bentley. Eagles: Pete McMillan, Shane McGuiness, Tim Baker and Casey Lane-Watson. A great team effort by the Eagles. Pete McMillan and Tim Baker should give up the hockey stick and play footy full time.

Junior colts

Eagles started the game well with four goals in the first quarter with B Taylor kicking three of them. Tigers were trying hard but were under pressure and under manned. Playing well for the Eagles was new comer B Krieg as well as J Appleby and B Taylor. Good running from defence from the Eagles backline made it hard for the Tigers to score. In the end the Eagles ran away with the game, but the Tigers did not stop trying. Final score: Eagles 19-13 (127) def Tigers 0-0 (0). Best players Eagles: B Krieg, B Taylor, T Nottle, J Appleby, T Andrew, C Veitch. Tigers: D Coombe, J Pratt,AHunt, B Robinson, C McIntyre, T Munza.

Eagles Pete McMillan kicked two goals early, but United fought back also kicking two. Eagles had most of the play early in the second quarter but failed to capitalise. Shane McGuiness had several possessions during the quarter, but United made most of their opportunities and led by three goals at half time. The third quarter began with a goal from Pete McMillan, but United continued their dominance. Eagles fought back late and were three goals down at three quarter time. The wind became n eagle Joe Wilson chases stronger in the last the ball in the A grade game. quarter giving Eagles a

n tiger Josh Tynan attempts to smother a kick by Eagle Shane Braham. n ADRIAN Mills, United spoils a mark attempt by Eagle Jarred Manners in the A grade. RIGHT: Ryan Reid handballs away. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 21, 2010

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Virginia Two Wells

APFL results from Saturday – Round 2 A GRADE SENIOR COLTS 5.7 4.4

11.9 7.6

18.12 22.16 13.7 19.8

(148) (122)

HW Eagles United

4.0 4.1

6.4 7.6

11.9 8.6

14.16 10.8

(100) (68)

Balaklava Hamley Bridge

4.3 4.2

12.6 5.3

16.8 8.7

18.11 11.9

(119) (75)

12.13 6.5

(85) (41)

Goals - Virginia: B.Niklaus 9, T.Wilkey 3, G.Rigney 2, P.Mylonopoulos 2, C.Dorward 2, M.Young 1, A.Bascombe 1, C.Howell 1, N.Warren 1 Two Wells: L.Allmond 6, S.Wise 5, B.Spiteri 2, N.Seccafien 1, M.Abdilla 1, K.Leighton 1, B.Fitzgerald 1, J.Antony 1, C.Nurton 1 Best - Virginia: T.Wilkey, C.Dorward, N.Warren, M.Nykamp, C.Howell, B.Niklaus Two Wells: Lee Allmond, D.Hines, B.Spiteri, K.Leighton, S.Wise, M.Illingworth

Two Wells Virginia

6.5 0.0

16.6 0.0

24.12 32.14 0.0 0.0

United HW Eagles

2.4 2.1

6.8 3.5

9.12 6.6

Balaklava Hamley Bridge

5.6 0.0

(206) (0)

Goals - Two Wells: L.Tassel 7, J.Paterson 5, H.Ramsay 5, D.Wise 3, S.Schroeter 2, T.Markou 2, L.Godfrey 2, J.Smith 1, J.Shephard 1, B.Daly 1, B.Schutz 1, M.Sincock 1, M.Daly 1; Best, Two Wells: L.Godfrey, L.Tassel, M.Sincock, M.Daly, H.Ramsay, J.Paterson Virginia: L.Bannear, R.Marando, M.Musolino, P.Nguyen, J.BoothElliott

11.13 8.7

(79) (55)

14.11 21.12 26.19 1.0 2.2 3.2

(175) (20)

Goals - HW Eagles: J.Wilson 3, J.Schutz 3, J.Wilson 2, J.Hunt 1, M.Higgs 1, L.Knappstein 1, S.Light 1, D.Barnes 1, T.Forrest 1 United: P.Burgoyne 6, A.Mills 1, B.Sharman 1, J.Rundle 1, B.Sobey 1; Best - HW Eagles: J.Schutz, J.Wilson, J.Wilson, S.Light, D.Guthburg, R.Reid United: G.Graham, P.Burgoyne, J.Tynan, J.Chapman, B.Brown

Goals - United: B.Merry 2, C.harer 2, C.Lee-Chapman 2, A.McArdle 1, D.Fabry 1, S.Connor 1, W.Bedell 1, R.Sharer 1 HW Eagles: P.McMillan 4, S.McGuiness 2, B.Nicholls 1, J.Roberts 1; Best - United: L.Connor, B.Merry, L.Bentley, T.Bedell, C.Sharer, R.Sharer HW Eagles: P.McMillan, C.Lane-Watson, S.Deer, T.Baker, B.Shepherd, N.Williams

Goals - Balaklava: S.Lamond 8, J.Brice 3, M.Wheaton 2, K.Job 2, H.Walker 1, J.Michael 1, B.Catford 1 Hamley Bridge: D.Wiese 5, S.Gregory 2, S.Ford 1, A.Slok 1, T.Durdin 1, T.Smith 1 Best - Balaklava: M.Wheaton, B.Catford, T.McPharlin, A.Curtis, B.Lamond, J.Cmrlec Hamley Bridge: C.Allen, S.Gregory, D.Wiese, D.Lockwood, S.Rademacher, J.Schahinger

Goals - Balaklava: L.Guy 5, J.Jenner 5, R.Bernhardt 4, S.Van Kleef 3, T.Shepherd 3, D.Pfeiffer 1, R.McDonald 1, L.Michael 1, J.McBride 1, J.Henderson 1, C.McPharlin 1 Hamley Bridge: A.Power 1, N.Pycroft 1, J.Curran 1; Best - Balaklava: C.Ruiz, L.Guy, L.Michael, J.Jenner, C.McPharlin, S.Van Kleef Hamley Bridge: A.Power, M.Gregory, S.Collings, R.Darwin, N.Pycroft, B.Case

Virginia Two Wells

RESERVES 4.4 1.0

5.5 4.3

10.8 4.3

Goals - Virginia: S.Lioulios 2, T.Lioulios 2, A.Murden 2, E.Clarke 1, T.Karutz 1, A.Conti 1,A.Nicholas 1, R.Young 1, R.Perre 1 Two Wells: J.Becker 2, J.Lanzon 1, O.Allmond 1, Clinton McDonald 1, S.Barker 1; Best - Virginia: R.Young, M.Catanzariti, C.Campbell, B.Holland, R.Perre, K.Zilm Two Wells: N.Applebee, S.Barker, T.Wake, S.Goode, B.Struck, C.McDonald

HW Eagles United

3.3 3.1

4.4 5.5

8.7 6.6

11.10 7.9

(76) (51)

Balaklava Hamley Bridge

2.2 0.6

3.2 3.10

5.6 4.11

9.8 5.15

(62) (45)

Goals - HW Eagles: T.Nicholls 3, B.Higgs 2, J.Mahoney 1, M.Mckay 1, P.Bills 1, C.Braham 1, D.Smith 1, P.Catalono 1 United: A.Pratt 2, J.Crosbie 1, J.Hurrel 1, A.McDonnell 1, D.Carter 1; Best - HW Eagles: B.Higgs, B.Cave, C.Braham, P.Bills, M.Curnow, M.McKay United: J.Mason, T.Daniel, J.East, D.Carter, A.Sharman, M.Dickie

HW Eagles United

JUNIOR COLTS 4.1 0.0

10.5 0.0

1.1 3.3

6.5 3.5

12.10 19.13 0.0 0.0

(127) (0)

Goals - HW Eagles: B.Taylor 7, W.Angel 4, S.Parker 3, T.Andrew 2, T.Nottle 1, T.Moulds 1, Q.Mackay 1; Best, HW Eagles: B.Krieg, J.Appleby, B.Taylor, T.Nottle, C.Veitch, D.Williams United: D.Coombe, J.Pratt, A.Hunt, B.Robinson, C.McIntyre, T.Munzer

Balaklava Hamley Bridge

9.6 6.7

15.6 6.7

(96) (43)

Goals - Balaklava: J.Butterfield 4, D.Fahey 3, C.Arbon 2, J.Speissegger 2, B.Heaslip 1, P.Daniel 1, D.Michael 1, H.Veitch 1 Hamley Bridge: T.Darwin 2, S.Rosenzweig 2, T.Williams-Aston 1, D.Collings 1; Best - Balaklava: J.Speissegger, D.Fahey, J.Butterfield, C.Arbon, H.Veitch Hamley Bridge: T.Darwin, J.Wedding, D.Collings, Sa.Rosenzweig, T.Williams-Aston, C.Buckby

Two Wells (won by forfeit) Virginia (team forfeit).

Goals - Balaklava: J.McPharlin 3, C.Marshall 3, J.Bell 1, S.May 1, R.Lamond 1 Hamley Bridge: M.Laurie 3, A.Baker 2; Best - Balaklava: J.McPharlin, R.Lamond, T.Zerk, J.Bell, M.Brougham, S.May Hamley Bridge: M.Laurie, B.Traill, N.Harvey, J.Peters, R.Savage, S.Wedding

Blyth/Snow Eud/Rtown

NEFL results – Round 1 A GRADE SENIOR COLTS 2.8 2.2

6.11 4.5

11.18 5.7

16.22 7.9

(118) (51)

3.1 2.2

8.4 6.3

13.6 10.4

14.9 13.8

(93) (86)

Best: Blyth/Snow - R.Darling, N.McCormack, G.Ottens, B.Bell, J.Gillings, A.Hentschke; Eud/Rtown - A.Turrell, D.Vickery, A.Turrell, C.Ah, G.Laucke, J.Mader; Goals: Blyth/Snow - J.Gillings 6, A.Hentschke 5, B.Moffatt, A.Lloyd, M.Collins, S.Clifford, B.Bell; Eud/Rtown - C.Ah, S.Geister, R.Schmidt, J.T, D.Vickery, C.Voigt, M.Zerner

Min/Man North Clare

Best: Min/Man - B.Currie, A.Bevis, J.Hackett, B.Taylor, S.Baraglia; North Clare - T.Pawley, M.Ward, N.Prokopec, T.Swears, J.Hollit Goals: Min/Man - S.Baraglia 3, A.Bevis 2, B.Brysky 2, B.Taylor 2, N.Forrest 2, B.Currie, T.McInerney, R.Piggot; North Clare N.Prokopec 6, D.Busch 3, J.Hollit 2, M.Pawley, M.Catford

RSMU Hawks South Clare

2.3 3.0

5.9 6.1

7.10 8.3

11.14 11.4

(80) (70)

BBH Rams BSR Tigers

7.1 0.0

12.6 4.2

19.9 5.3

24.12 12.5

(156) (77)

Best: RSMU Hawks - C.Mullins, Z.Hier, L.Percy, D.Rowett, K.Vandeleur, T.Willmott; South Clare - B.Murphy, B.Seymon, M.Thomas, A.Vandeleur, M.Reynolds, M.Vandeleur; Goals: RSMU Hawks - T.Willmott 4, J.Williams 3, J.Vandeleur 2, L.Percy, C.Mullins; South Clare - B.Seymon 6, B.Murphy 3, W.Hutchinson, H.Ward Best: BBH Rams - P.Mann, M.Hall, A.Spicer, J.Schuppan, N.Jackman, B.Wall; BSR Tigers - S.Hayes, S.Martin, T.Weckert, J.Zohs, A.Burgess, D.Pope; Goals: BBH Rams - S.Tohl 4, D.Reed 4, J.Schuppan 3, P.Mann 2, N.Jackman 2, J.Lynch 2, S.McCarety 2, Z.Lynch, M.Phin, M.Hall, S.Quinn, A.Spicer; BSR Tigers - C.Weckert 3, C.Mattner 2, D.Mellow 2, N.Martin, S.Martin, J.Carson, C.Jones, T.Weckert

Eud/Rtown Blyth/Snow 2.0

B GRADE 4.2 5.1

7.2 6.4

8.4 6.5

12.6 (41)

(78)

Min/Man North Clare

1.4 1.3

8.6 2.4

11.6 3.7

12.9 5.8

(81) (38)

RSMU Hawks South Clare

3.3 2.0

6.7 3.4

10.14 3.4

17.18 3.4

(120) (22)

Best: Eud/Rtown - J.Schulz, T.Ross, T.Mosey, D.Angel, D.Van, I.Hines; Blyth/Snow - C.Kennett, A.Wood, S.Weckert, M.Wilkinson, D.Stringer, S.Goldsmith; Goals: Eud/Rtown - K.Voigt 2, D.Van 2, J.Ross 2, J.Pfitzner 2, P.Burman, K.Hines, T.Mosey, T.Ross; Blyth/ Snow - M.Thomas 2, J.Cook, T.Michael, M.Stewart, J.Zweck Best: Min/Man - M.Nayda, B.Garrad, B.Allen, T.Webb, D.Norman, N.Pengilly; North Clare - S.Grace, P.Clarke, T.Siv, D.Bones, M.Dopson, B.Clothier; Goals: Min/Man - M.Nayda 3, T.Nicholls 2, N.Pengilly 2, M.Prince 2, L.Milburn, T.Friebel, R.Dixon; North Clare - N.Jones, M.Dopson, D.Smith, T.Siv, K.Milera Best: RSMU Hawks - M.Norman, P.Browne, C.Aitchison, A.Parkinson, J.Branson, D.Griffiths; South Clare - J.Fisher, M.Stopp, A.Smith, M.Salter, M.Young; Goals: RSMU Hawks - A.Parkinson 6, S.Willmott 4, M.Norman 2, J.Branson, T.Vater, S.Griffiths, T.Jordan, P.Browne; South Clare - S.Buridge, M.Young, A.Young

BBH Rams BSR Tigers

0.0 2.3

3.2 2.3

4.2 4.5

6.2 5.7

(38) (37)

Best: BBH Rams - M.Mcauley, T.Dalla, T.O’connor, G.Newell, S.Rayson, B.Norris; BSR Tigers - D.Longbottom, T.Pluckrose, A.Lehmann, A.Culbertson, N.Bruce, J.Longbottom; Goals: BBH Rams - D.Booth 2, S.Rayson 2, G.Thompson, T.O’connor; BSR Tigers - D.Jones 2, N.Adams, A.Mellow, B.Weckert

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Eud/Rtown Blyth/Snow 0.0

5.8 1.1

12.9 1.1

19.15 5.2

24.18 (32)

(162)

Best: Eud/Rtown - D.Reese, K.Schulz, Z.Tremaine, L.Kimpton, T.Mosey; Blyth/Snow - C.Andriske, C.Giles, D.Salter, R.Ottens, H.Norton, D.Underdown; Goals: Eud/Rtown - K.Schulz 9, T.Walker 3, D.Reese 3, J.Bugeja 2, C.Caven 2, B.Schulz 2, T.Baker, C.Blumson, K.Milde; Blyth/Snow - T.Norton 2, C.Andriske, J.Kennewell, H.Norton

Min/Man North Clare

2.2 1.1

3.2 4.3

7.4 5.4

10.7 6.6

(67) (42)

RSMU Hawks South Clare

5.5 1.1

15.9 1.2

22.14 1.5

29.15 2.6

(189) (18)

BSR Tigers BBH Rams

5.5 0.0

7.8 0.0

12.15 0.0

19.18 3.1

(132) (19)

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Best: Min/Man - D.Haynes, A.Bruce, A.Grosset, J.Sandow, J.Ey, T.Julyan; North Clare - L.Dichiera, M.Dawson, T.Norton, N.Rowe, A.Norton, M.Makin; Goals: Min/Man - A.Bruce 6, J.Sandow 2, M.Hogben, A.Grosset; North Clare - L.Dichiera 5, C.Earle Best: RSMU Hawks - P.Allchurch, B.Moreton, B.Plueckhahn, A.Rowett, T.Connell; South Clare - R.Knight, B.Mitchell, D.Day, D.Minney, P.Vonheyamnick, J.Eyers; Goals: RSMU Hawks - P.Allchurch 5, D.Bevan 4, L.Schaefer 4, T.Smith 3, M.Rohde 3, B.Plueckhahn 3, T.Redden 2, B.Morton, H.Behn, R.Howson, S.Jordan; South Clare - L.Day, S.Minney Best: BSR Tigers - A.Fitzgerald, L.Bunfield, M.Shane, B.Taylor, N.Hayes, D.Bruce; BBH Rams - L.Ireland, S.Connell, C.Desmet, M.Kellock, J.Williams, J.Alderson; Goals: BSR Tigers - N.Hayes 4, B.Taylor 4, R.Fitzgerald 4, T.Slade 2, A.Ashby 2, M.Shane, B.Kitschke, J.Kurth; BBH Rams - M.Wiechs 2, C.Desmet

JUNIOR COLTS

Eud/Rtown Blyth/Snow 0.1

2.1 0.2

6.3 1.6

7.3 3.6

8.9 (24)

(57)

North Clare Min/Man

6.4 0.0

12.9 0.0

19.15 0.0

24.18 1.0

(162) (6)

RSMU Hawks South Clare

1.2 1.0

2.2 3.0

5.3 4.0

8.6 4.4

(54) (28)

Best: Eud/Rtown - I.Blumson, E.Dunston, J.Coomber, R.Lagyop, D.Prior, B.Coe; Blyth/Snow - R.Smart, J.Andriske, A.Giles, N.Schultz, J.Hunter, D.Giles; Goals: Eud/Rtown - J.Harrison 3, J.Coomber 2, B.Biscan 2, J.Bugeja; Blyth/Snow - J.Andriske 2, T.Salter Best: North Clare - T.O’sullivan, H.Calaby, A.Noble, L.Schumacher, L.Jaeschke, S.Channon; Min/Man - A.Nixon, T.Milburn, A.Griffin, B.Smith, D.Wilmott, J.Ward; Goals: North Clare - T.O’sullivan 7, H.Calaby 4, L.Schumacher 4, A.Noble 2, S.Channon 2, S.Haydon, S.Gerrard, J.Kennedy, B.Fisher, J.Wiblin; Min/Man - T.Milburn Best: RSMU Hawks - L.Michalany, J.Talbot, J.Schultz, A.Rowett, J.Connell, B.Sutton; South Clare - D.Minney, P.Vonheyamnick, A.Leighton, J.Wallent, J.Pearse, B.Pearse; Goals: RSMU Hawks - J.Connell 4, A.Rowett 2, J.Schultz, T.Griffiths; South Clare D.Minney 2, P.Vonheyamnick, Z.Maynard

BSR Tigers BBH Rams

5.4 0.0

8.6 0.1

14.8 0.1

17.10 0.1

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Best: BSR Tigers - M.Longbottom, T.Slade, L.Wilsdon, W.Longmire, D.Hayes; BBH Rams - T.Wiech, J.Chandler, J.Wiseman, L.Roth, S.Mattey, C.Gove; Goals: BSR Tigers - D.Hayes 4, W.Longmire 3, M.Longbottom 3, L.Wilsdon 3, J.Hayes, R.Fitzgerald, T.Slade, L.Fitzgerald;

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New kids on the block prove ability Solid start to the season for the Peckers, Rams and Eagles Balaklava have had a solid start to the season, with a convincing win over Hamley Bridge 18.11(119) to 11.9(75). Balaklava’s playing coach Stuart Lamond was the instrumental goal kicker, with eight goals for the match. He said the second quarter was the most successful with the Peckers kicking eight goals to the Bombers’ one. All the Peckers’ on ballers were key to the good ball movement. Michael Wheaton used the ball well, showing a high level of skill and attack on the ball. “All the onballers got us going in the second quarter with quick ball movements into the forwards,” Lamond said. “Attack on the footy was probably the difference between the two sides,” he said. Aaron Curtis and Todd McPharlin also created opportunities for the forward line, while Ben Catford moved the ball quickly

with longer and more direct kicking. Looking to this week, Lamond said the Peckers will need to lift another level. “United will be looking for a win,” Lamond said. “We will need to lift the pressure and be hardest at the ball.” According to Bomber’s coach Rian Nelson, the second quarter was deplorable for the side. “It was positive at quarter time,” Nelson said. “But we got beaten in the mid-field in the second quarter. “We can’t afford 30 seconds of that sort of football, let alone 30 minutes,” he said. However, there were positive signs, and the Bombers will look to take it step by step. “We’re a developing side, the pressure of the first round is always pretty intense,” Nelson said. Craig Allen was handy for the Bomber’s with the run and carry style of football.

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Local lad Stuart Gregory also impressed onlookers with his development as a footballer, while Danny Weise kicked almost 50 per cent of goals for the Bombers with five on the board. It will be a big challenge to face undefeated HWE this weekend, but the Bomber’s will be out giving it their best shot. Two Wells VS Virginia The southern showdown at Two Wells produced a tight contest with Virginia too strong in the end, downing the Roosters 22.16(148) to 19.8(122). Virginia worked hard with all team members mentally prepared for the match, after being eliminated by the Roosters in the 2009 finals. Ram coach Greg Phillips said the side was aware

Pecker senior colts dominate Bombers in a 155 throttling at home From the first bounce the Peckers completly dominated Hamley Bridge in all facets of the game. Only their kicking for goal let them down in a dominant display led by Chad Ruiz in the mid field who would have had at least 12 possessions in the first quarter to give his side tremendous drive. Jack Jenner starting at full forward grabbed everything that came his way and combining with Luke Guy at half forward the Peckers had a very strong lead at quarter time. The Peckers without their cap- PECKER Riley McDonald kicks away, Bomber tain and vice cap- Nathan Pycroft about to smother the ball in the tain both called up senior colts on Saturday. for A Grade duties, showed their depth potential, his size no barrier to wanting with a 26 goal to three victory. Lachlan to bore in to get the hard ball. Tyler Michael also gained many touches Darwin showed some good skills with in the mid field, Sam Van Kleef and grab possessions while his brother Tim Shepherd kicked 3 goals each Rhys made the best players list. and their defence led by Michael Overall, a good start for the PeckClifford repelled most of the Bomb- ers in their premiership defence and ers attacks. with the availability of at least 5 more For Hamley Bridge, Andrew Pow- players they are looking forward to a ell showed he is all class, at times doing strong season. The Bombers showed all the work on his own to try and lift his glimpses of good play giving coach side. Captain Mitchell Gregory played Rick Frencken something to work with his normal ‘gutsy’game earning many as the season progresses. hard earned possessions. Final score Balaklava 26-19 def Sam Collins also showed great Hamley Bridge 3-2. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 21, 2010

Scott Wise added five goals, and is shaping up to be a dangerous forward player, while Khan Leighton was his elusive best. Daniel Hines played another solid game at the half back line, while Ben Spiteri was in and under the ball and tough all game. The Roosters are looking forward to the bye this week, hoping to regain key position players from injuries.

Round 2 in review they didn’t play their best last week. “The players came prepared, and took a psychological step to prepare themselves,” he said. Greg described the match as a total team effort. “The pleasing part as a coach is that it was a team win,” he said. “It was a special effort by all of them.” Two Wells were short of a match up for Rams’ full forward Brenden Niklaus, who took advantage and kicked nine goals for the match. “You’d be unlucky to lose when your full forward kicks nine goals,” Phillips said. Rams’midfield was controlled by Troy Wilkey and Caleb Howell, who used their pace and awareness to move the ball forward. Promising local Nathan Warren ran the wings and played his best game for the Rams yet. Rooster coach Stephen Fitzgerald said the match had its ups and downs, but Virginia were better on the day. “Virginia used the ball very well, were better skilled on the day and their full forward was hard to contain,” Fitzgerald said. The work rate of Lee Allmond saw him contribute at both ends of the field, while adding six goals to the Rooster’s score.

HWE def United Hummocks Watchman Eagles were prevalent over United Tigers at Port Wakefield, in a solid 14.16 (100) to 10.8 (68) win. United coach Travis Optiz said the game started off well, but became a bit scratchy in the second half. “There were definitely some promising signs there,” “The first game is always the hardest, and HWE had that advantage of playing last week,” he said. The much anticipated debut of Peter Burgoyne wasn’t a disappointment, but the Power forward didn’t manage to get the Tigers over the line this time. Burgoyne kicked four goals for United, while Glen Graham was United’s best on ground in the ruck. Josh Tynan ran the wings and used the ball well for United, with Brodie Brown also contributing in the back lines. HWE’s captain Jarred Wilson said the game was even until half time, with

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after round 2 games A GRADE Team P W HW Eagles 2 2 Balaklava 1 1 Mallala 1 1 Virginia 2 1 Two Wells 2 0 United 1 0 Hamley 1 0 RESERVES Team P W Virginia 2 2 Two Wells 2 1 Balaklava 1 1 HW Eagles 2 1 Hamley 1 0 United 1 0 Mallala 1 0 SENIOR COLTS Team P W Balaklava 1 1 Two Wells 2 1 United 1 1 Mallala 1 1 Virginia 2 1 HW Eagles 2 0 Hamley 1 0 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W HW Eagles 2 1 Two Wells 2 1 Balaklava 1 1 Hamley 1 0 Mallala 1 0 United 1 0 Virginia 2 0

L 0 0 0 1 2 1 1

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 1 1 0 0 1 1

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 194 119 65 221 172 68 75

A 141 75 50 216 213 100 119

% Pts 57.91 4 61.34 2 56.52 2 50.57 2 44.68 0 40.48 0 38.66 0

L 0 1 0 1 1 1 1

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 1 0 1 1 1

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 198 158 62 98 45 51 10

A 63 95 45 164 62 76 117

% Pts 75.86 4 62.45 2 57.94 2 37.40 2 42.06 0 40.16 0 7.87 0

L 0 1 0 0 1 2 1

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 1 0 1 1 0 0 1

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 175 260 79 61 96 148 20

A 20 61 55 54 299 175 175

% Pts 89.74 2 81.00 2 58.96 2 53.04 2 24.30 2 45.82 0 10.26 0

L 0 0 0 1 1 1 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 0 0 1 1 1 1 0

FF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

F 98 12 96 48 31 17 0

A % Pts 17 85.22 4 31 78.32 4 48 66.67 2 96 33.33 0 64 32.63 0 65 20.73 0 81 0.00 0

United losing a bit of steam after the main break. “We showed a bit more intensity in the second half, and got plenty of the footy,” he said. “I think we had a bit more match fitness after last week’s game, and just tackled hard and had more shots at goal,” he said. Small forwards Josh Schultz and Joe Wilson kicked three goals each for the Eagles, and created plenty of opportunities for their team mates inside 50. Dustin Guthberg tagged Tiger mid fielder

Adam Manfield in the third term, all but shutting him out of the contest, while Jarred Wilson was again influential in the centre for his side. Coach Mark Brant said there was still room to improve. “After a good first half by United, we got back to basics after half time–we were smarter with the ball, tackled hard and ran the ball more,” he said. “We’ll be looking to improve on discipline, decision making, goal kicking and maintaining intensity levels,” he said.

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Pos 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

Name Today Year Brendon NIKLAUS - Virginia 9 12 Stuart Lamond - Balaklava 8 8 Peter BURGOYNE - United 6 6 Lee ALLMOND - Two Wells 6 6 Troy WILKEY - Virginia 3 5 Scott WISE - Two Wells 5 5 Brad GRIFFITHS - Mallala 0 4 Jonathon BRICE - Balaklava 3 3 Peter MYLONOPOULOS - Virginia 2 3 Caleb HOWELL - Virginia 1 3 David BARNES - HW Eagles 1 3 Brad FITZGERALD - HW Eagles 1 3 Paul CHRISTOFIS - Two Wells 0 3

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 13. 14. 15. 16.

Jason BECKER - Two Wells 2 Troy CRAMPTON - Virginia 0 Terry LIOULIOS - Virginia 2 Matthew LAURIE - Hamley Bridge 3 Jason McPHARLIN - Balaklava 3 Christopher MARSHALL - Balaklava 3 David FEDELE - Virginia 0 Andrew MURDEN - Virginia 2 Steven LIOULIOS - Virginia 2 Shaun JOHNSTON - Virginia 0 Andrew CONTI - Virginia 1 Steven LARRETT - Two Wells 0 Clinton McDONALD - Two Wells 1 Owen ALLMOND - Two Wells 1 Adam BAKER - Hamley Bridge 2 Chritopher CAMPBELL - Virginia 0

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12 6 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Senior Colts Pos 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Pos 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Name Today Year Luke TASSEL - Two Wells 7 9 Hayden RAMSAY - Two Wells 5 7 Shane McGUINESS - HW Eagles 2 7 Jack JENNER - Balaklava 5 5 Luke GUY - Balaklava 5 5 Lewis BANNEAR - Virginia 0 5 Joshua PATERSON - Two Wells 5 5 Ryan BERNHARDT - Balaklava 4 4 Sam VAN KLEEF - Balaklava 3 3 Marco LAZENKA - Virginia 0 3 Timothy SHEPHERD - Balaklava 3 3 Dylan WISE - Two Wells 3 3

Junior Colts

Name Today Year Jacob BUTTERFIELD - Balaklava 4 4 Kyle HUMMELL - Mallala 0 3 Jack HENNEKER - Two Wells 0 3 Dylan FAHEY - Balaklava 3 3 Lachlan GOSS - Two Wells 0 2 James SPEISSEGGER - Balaklava 2 2 Charlie ARBON - Balaklava 2 2

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SPORT v Football

Experienced Mallala will outplay new look Virginia

DAVID Barnes, H W Eagles stops short as Tiger Brodee Brown unsuccessfully attempts a tackle during the A grade game. HWE’s task may be made more difficult this week if returning club best and fairest and premiership player David Barnes is suspended this week after being reported at the weekend.

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Match of the Round Rams will push Magpies In this week’s match of the round at Mallala, the reigning premier returns from last week’s bye to host a Virginia side fresh off a confidenceboosting win against Two Wells. Mallala will need to pick up from where they left off two weekends ago when they defeated the Roosters in the traditional season-opening grand final re-match. A lot can happen in a week and certainly Virginia, who were trounced by the Eagles in their season opener, redeemed themselves last weekend in a high scoring shootout against their neighbours.Virginia this week will again be buoyed by the capabilities of their full forward Brendon Nicklaus who kicked a huge bag of goals last weekend. Nine goals against the

Roosters following up from three against the Eagles means the Rams big man has 12 from two games – against quality opposition! If the Rams supply is as good as last week the Magpies could be in trouble! Certainly the Cawrse brothers have a big job in defence this weekend because one feels last year’s “ace in defence” Liam Heeley who contained Rams 2009 full forward Anton Gerardis in last year’s second semi final won’t be used as Nicklaus is a much larger and different type of player to his predecessor. Mallala will once again look towards their team game getting them the two match points. They won’t care if Nicklaus kicks 10 goals so long as Virginia kicks less than 15 and they kick more than that. Mallala don’t rely on a few gun players, the reigning premier’s strength is in numbers, fitness and a willingness to play teamorientated footy. They have three under-

rated ball getters in Wildbore, Hardie and Griffiths to back up their exceptional midfield, including these players they have up to seven or eight regular avenues to goal. They will be looking to exploit Virginia’s young defensive unit should they win their share of midfield ball. This is easier said that done though as Mallala’s midfield of Earl, Montgomerie, Start and Rimmer looks equally well-matched by Virginia’s Johnson, 08 Plains Producer Medallist Matthew Young and new recruits Wilkey and Howell. This area should decide this match with forward efficiency being absolutely crucial to each team’s plight. I’ll go with Mallala’s experience across all 21 positions to get the win seeing as the new look Virginia combination is just two weeks old. The return leg later in the year could be interesting however. Eagle victories continue over improved Bombers

THERE will be a battle between big men Hayden Walker and Glenn Graham (right) when the Peckers take on the Tigers at Long Plains this weekend.

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Meanwhile at Hamley Bridge, the Bombers in their first home game of 2010 host the Hummocks Watchman Eagles, who are now “two from two” thanks to wins over Virginia and United in their opening fortnight. Can HWE make it three from three? One would have to think so given the Bombers, although reportedly looking like an improved side, will still take some weeks to get it all together. HWE’s task may be made more difficult by the fact returning club best and fairest and premiership player David Barnes was reported at the weekend. If he is suspended this week it leaves a hole in the Eagles midfield and up forward. Whether or not the hole is large enough remains to be seen as one feels the 2008 premiers will have an adequate replacement – at least for this week against last year’s wooden spooners who will be reminded on Saturday

that despite losing some key players, the Eagles endeavour at the footy and tackling pressure has lost nothing in its transition. The familiar names are still winning the ball – and games for Hummocks Watchman. Last week once again it was Wilson, Braham, Light, Hunt, Reid and Higgs and once again this week they hold the key against the Bombers. Hamley Bridge will be in full-flight this week with their newly irrigated oval looking a treat. As young players such as ruckman Justin Schahinger, wingman Stuart Gregory, defender Angus Lemmon and the newly promoted Scott Rademacher continue to improve and share the load with your Slok, Smith, Natt and Koch types things at the Bridge are looking up – especially with new recruits Weise (five goals last weekend) and Allen (best player last weekend) adding some much needed strength to the side’s game plan. The Bombers may surprise the Eagles this week – but not enough to harm the Eagles chances of being near the ‘top of the tree’ after the five week split round.

Will Banton (who missed last week) comes up it should be a ding dong battle amongst the ruckmen from both sides with a number of adequate helpers for Walker in ruck should his coach see fit to rest him up forward or sitting in a hole down back where he seems to rack up plenty of contested and uncontested marks each time he plays the Tigers. Although United lost their first game of 2010 to Eagles at the weekend they will most likely relish their return to a larger oval after struggling with last week’s congested style of game. Heath Pym, Ben Sobey, Adam Mansfield, Adrian Mills, Peter Burgoyne, Jamie McArdle and Brad Shimmin should all benefit from the return to Long Plains and must be smart about how they deliver the ball to their forwards which includes Matthew Pascoe (who this week plays against his old side). Although United’s run

and carry has gotten the better of Balaklava over the last two seasons at Long Plains the Peckers have stocked up with leg speed themselves and new players such as Michael Wheaton, Konrad Job and Aaron Curtis look set to back up the silky Ben Catford in this area. Throw in some attacking and defensive leg speed from youngsters Ruiz, Michael, Cmrlec and Rowland and you may well see the Peckers have gained ‘a yard’ all over the ground. Up forward Jonathon Brice sets himself as the perfect cameo for new playing coach Stuart Lamond. At Balaklava last year United showed Brice no respect and he hurt them with four first quarter goals. They cannot afford to do the same this time. United looks the goods thanks to a home ground advantage and the fact they look a lot more experienced on paper.

Battle of big men – but it’s Tigers at home And finally at Long Plains, United will host their first game since last year’s grand final when they roll out the welcome mat for a new look Balaklava side. Eight sausage rolls from new Peckers playing coach Stuart Lamond last week against the Bombers will be sure to have the Tigers well aware of just how dangerous Balaklava’s tall timber can be. However, with United being one of the sides able to match height with Balaklava, this contest should be interesting – all over the ground. In the ruck Glenn Graham, who played his best game in Tiger colours last weekend, is ready for a battle with the competition’s premier ruckman in Hayden Walker – if Tiger Plains Producer, Wednesday April 21, 2010

SPORT v NEFL reports

Cats relentless in 67 point win Round 1 in review By Peter Argent The Cats started their 2010 campaign with a comprehensive 67-point victory over the new kids on the block, Eudunda-Robertstown at Eudunda Oval on Saturday. Blyth-Snowtown with relentless pressure on the ball carrier and a more cohesive forward line spoiled the party for the Southern Saints as they entered the North Eastern Football League. The visitors ensured the victory in the third term, kicking five-goals-to-one and continued the second half domination with another five majors in the last term. “I said to the boys after the game, it was a very satisfying win,” coach Brett Ireland explained. “The NEFL is going to be a tough and physical league this year if that game is any indication. “All my key players stood up and the spine all performed well. “From Nick Humphrys at full back, (Gareth) Ottens, Ryan (Darling), (Jarrod) Gillings to Ash Hentschke at full forward we won each of these positions. “The group played the full four quarters of football and our pressure and intensity was great.” Exciting forward Jarrod Gillings beat his more fancied opponent Corey Ah Chee and finished with a six goal haul. Fellow target in attack Ashley Hentschke slotted through five. Ryan Darling continued from his stellar 2009 form, with an effort which should have seen him gain three umpire’s votes. Both the hard working Nick McCormack and the dashing Gareth Ottens were equally effective. Returning 2006 premiership player Brad Bell secured plenty of possessions, while Scott Atkinson was also effective on his wing. In his first game in Saints colours, Andrew Turrell was Eudunda – Robertstown’s best in the centre, winning plenty of ball at the stoppages and driving it forward consistently. Dutton lad, Dean Vickery, who came across from Nuriootpa won his position on the day, while Saints coach Adam Turrell grabbed a number of strong pack marks when used as a

Clinton Voigt, Saints and Scott Atkinson, CATS bounce off each other as they fight to get to the ball. Cats’ Nick McCormack, and Saint’s Dean Vickery, follow. PhotO: Peter Argent target in attack and was unorthodox but effective in ruck. In a contest between two teams that are expected to improve dramatically in 2010, the Hawks got home in a tight contest by 10 points at Riverton Oval. Coached by Mick Duncan for the first time, RSMU had 10 more scoring shots but were more inaccurate in the first half especially. They kicked 5.9 to South 6.1 to lead by two points at the long interval. The game was still up for grabs at three quarter time, with the home side edging away in the last term. Playing with his usual composure and coolness under pressure Craig Mullins gave plenty of drive in a best on ground performance, while

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it was a welcome return by fellow defender Zack Hier. New recruit Luke Percy ran hard all game, while Tyson Willmott with four goals, David Rowett and veteran Kym Vandeleur had an impact. After a retched run with injuries over the last 18 months South received strong performances from the versatile Brodie Murphy and the evergreen Ben Seymon. Seymon (six) and Murphy (three) kicked nine of the Demons 11 goals. Former Hills Mail Medallist Matt Thomas was an important component, while Andrew Vandeleur continued from where he left off last year. Teenager Mitchell Reynolds and playing coach Matt Vandeleur were also among South’s

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A Grade Team P W Blyth/Snow 1 1 BBH Rams 1 1 RSMU Hawks 1 1 Min/Man 1 1 North Clare 1 0 South Clare 1 0 BSR Tigers 1 0 Eud/Rtown 1 0 B Grade Team P W RSMU Hawks 1 1 Min/Man 1 1 Eud/Rtown 1 1 BBH Rams 1 1 BSR Tigers 1 0 Blyth/Snow 1 0 North Clare 1 0 South Clare 1 0 Senior Colts Team P W RSMU Hawks 1 1 BSR Tigers 1 1 Eud/Rtown 1 1 Min/Man 1 1 North Clare 1 0 Blyth/Snow 1 0 BBH Rams 1 0 South Clare 1 0 Junior Colts Team P W BSR Tigers 1 1 North Clare 1 1 Eud/Rtown 1 1 RSMU Hawks 1 1 South Clare 1 0 Blyth/Snow 1 0 Min/Man 1 0 BBH Rams 1 0

L 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For 118 156 80 93 86 70 77 51

Agnst Pts % 51 2 69.82 77 2 66.95 70 2 53.33 86 2 51.96 93 0 48.05 80 0 46.67 156 0 33.05 118 0 30.18

L 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

D For Agnst Pts % 0 120 22 2 84.51 0 81 38 2 68.07 0 78 41 2 65.55 0 38 37 2 50.67 0 37 38 0 49.33 0 41 78 0 34.45 0 38 81 0 31.93 0 22 120 0 15.49

L 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

D For Agnst Pts % 0 189 18 2 91.3 0 132 19 2 87.42 0 162 32 2 83.51 0 67 42 2 61.47 0 42 67 0 38.53 0 32 162 0 16.5 0 19 132 0 12.58 0 18 189 0 8.7

L 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1

D For 0 112 0 162 0 57 0 54 0 28 0 24 0 6 0 1

Agnst Pts % 1 2 99.12 6 2 96.43 24 2 70.37 28 2 65.85 54 0 34.15 57 0 29.63 162 0 3.57 112 0 0.89

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Nick McCormack – an outstanding performer for the Cats in the round one clash – beats Saints’ new recruit Andrew Turrell to the ball.

best in an interesting clash between two sides who are expected to play finals. The visiting Mintaro-Manoora combination held on by their fingernails to claim the two premiership points against North Clare in an absorbing game of football. Played at the expansive Clare oval the Eagles won by seven points against a fast finishing Roosters combination. Some 20 points up at lemons, Min-Man started to run out of steam in the final stanza, but North couldn’t bridge the gap. Experienced SANFL dual premiership player Brad Currie was superb for the Eagles around the stoppages, while 2009 Eagles best and fairest Aaron Bevis played with his usual coolness and precise use of the ball. Nick Prokopec kicked six goals in his debut for the Roosters, with Tyson Pawley being North’s best. Starting their NEFL premiership defence in resounding style kicking seven unanswered goals in the first quarter and 24 for the game, the BBH Rams totally dominated this clash with Brinkworth-Spalding-Redhill. In this opening match between top and bottom on the ladder from last year, Peter Whittlesea’s troops won by a comprehensive 79 point margin. Peter Mann was superlative in this season opener, with other key members of the 2009 assault on baller Marcus Hall, athletic ruckman Aaron Spicer, forward Jason Schuppan were strong contributors. New boom recruit Nick Jackman, along with playing assistant coach Boh Wall also had an impact on the contest. Simon Hayes and audacious teenage talent Sam Martin were BSR’s best. Round two of the NEFL has three games on Saturday. At Spalding Oval BSR host North Clare in a game which the Tigers will need to quell the influence of Roosters key forward Prokopec. Blyth- Snowtown takes on David Wood’s Mintaro-Manoora combination in the match of the day at Snowtown Oval. This will be a fascinating battle of two potent mid field groups. Two clubs with an interesting affiliation with the old Barossa and Light competition during the 1970s and 80s, the RSMU Hawks clash against the newly formed Eudunda-Robertstown side at Riverton Oval. South Clare and the defending premiers the BBH Rams face off at Clare Oval in a special ANZAC Day celebration match on Sunday, April 25. This is a great test for the Demons, as their performance in round one suggested they have improved significantly on last year. www.plainsproducer.com.au

SPORT v Netball

Ramettes come out on top in a tight game A1

n Sophie van Kleef jumps to intercept a pass to Hamley’s Jay Gregory during the A2 match at Balaklava on Saturday, but is unsuccessful.

APNA RESULTS

The Wells girls played out a tough game against Virginia on Saturday, with the Ramettes getting up by two goals at full time. Two Wells started out well, with Cassie Lange the offensive target in GS. Centre court was pressured with tight defence and both sides attacked hard. Cassie shot well with Nicole Darling, and the Roosters were ahead by three at half time. Virginia defence, Paula White and Natasha Perrett, stuck tight on Cassie and were successful at pressuring the goalies into a few turnovers. Shooters Wendy Salter and Sophie Larcombe were able to turn these into goals, and the Ramettes were soon ahead by a couple of goals. Two Wells’ Nicole Hardy worked hard all game in C, and the Wells girls showed strength in offence but weren’t able to follow up with goals when they needed them. The Ramettes got up by a few goals at three quarter time, and played out the game with confidence. Two Wells were within a goal, but couldn’t get over the line. Virg 53 d Two Wells 51.

In the first quarter the ball was moving well and straight down the court, but not resulting in goals. Snowy’s turnover in the second quarter resulted in a goal for Two Wells. Two Wells struggled to score which resulted in Virginia having the lead at half time. In the third quarter Two Wells intercepts were coming in numbers, but couldn’t be converted into goals. Virgina were strong and barely missed when they got it in their ring. Two Wells had a strong start to the final quarter scoring four goals before Virginia got their first. Virginia picked up the pace and got back into it and were just too good on the day. Two Wells 30 L Virginia 46.

During the first quarter, Two Wells defence Alice Turner broke some easy passes into the ring with many turnovers. Virginia powered on but made silly mistakes. Virginia changed defence and goalies in the second quarter, with Nadine Ortzen putting extra pressure on the Wells girls. However, Cristie Castle and Megan Hatch proved too strong for the Rams. Goalies for the Rams were improving quickly. In the third Virginia had changes again and their goalies and mid court were working better, but the Wells girls still proved too strong. Two Wells centre Jamie Ferguson, who played all four quarters, powered on and broke many mid court passes. The Rams’ goals weren’t making it on the board but had plenty of shots. Jamie fed well in centre for Two Wells. Two Wells 74 d Virginia 17.

Two Wells started the match well with some terrific passes forward enabling Caitlin Musolino and Holly Bates several shots for goal. Virginia defenders Bianca Lea and Holly Phillis did well to contain the score to three goals. In the second quarter Two Wells WA Amy Spoolder, WD Stephanie Dedes and GD Sarah Fabrici played well dominating the mid court. Well done to Montana Daly, Gemma Phillis and Elyshia Hiltl for playing with great enthusiasm for Virginia. Tayla Southwell C, GS Jamie-Leigh Stringer and GA Stephaine Seres combined well together in the third quarter around the goal ring with some terrific play. Virginia’s Kate Williams, KelseyArid, CaitlinAmy, Sophia Zielinski and Hannah Moore also played well. In the last quarter Jade Murphy, Two Wells WAplayed with great enthusiasm. Virginia kept on coming, improving as the game went on. A terrific match. Two Wells 9 def Virginia 0.

n ABOVE: Abbi Phillips, Hummocks looks for someone to pass to in the A3 game. n LEFT: Jazz Carter, Longies aims for goal during the A3 game at Port Wakefield.

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n Jess Angel, Hummocks and Rosemary McDonnell, Longies tussle to get the ball during the A3 game.