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Police to focus on driving LAUREN HERMON reports:

THE cars pictured right have been seized by police in a crackdown on hoon driving and other offences.

A new police scheme, Operation Rural Focus, which aims to deter or catch drivers breaking road laws, has been put in place.

The scheme comes as an increased

POLICE officers Charmaine Barlow and Eddie Dilena with the impounded vehicles.

number of hoon drivers target the region, blackening roads with burnt rubber. Balaklava Police constable, Charmaine Barlow, said there had been a stint of burnouts, with hoons unlawfully leaving their mark.

But constable Barlow insisted with the new focus in place, those disobeying road rules would pay the consequences for their actions.

Balaklava Police last Thursday seized two vehicles which allegedly

had been involved in burnouts in Balaklava. The cars were released on Monday.

Police allege hoons have left their mark on Balaklava-Port Wakefield road, Wallace street and Humphrey

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street in Balaklava. Burnout marks have also been sighted in the Mallala area.

As part of Operation Rural Focus, police will be targeting: • Alcohol and drug-driver testing; • Speed limit enforcement; • Restraint use and compliance; • Detection of unlicensed/disqualified drivers; • Detection of instances of hoon, unlawful, or dangerous road use behaviour and; • Roadworthiness inspection of vehicles.

Police ask residents to call their local police station if they witness any drivers doing burnouts or other unlawful driving-related offences. n Continued page 3

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BRONTE HEWETT reports: A star-studded cast has been filming the movie ‘Red Dog’ at Lower Light for the past few weeks – and former Balaklava resident, Lisa Robertson, was lucky enough to work on the set in the hair and make-up department.

An aspiring movie make-up artist, Lisa said it was a great experience.

“There aren’t many films made in South Australia, so to get the opportunity is really good,” she said.

“It was also good to watch what the head artists do.”

Lisa’s duties on set involved making the extras look like they had been working in the mines.

“There is actually an art to making people look like they are dirty,” Lisa said.

She was required to make up the faces of 20-30 people in half an hour.

“It was very time scheduled with quite a bit of pressure,” she said.

The experience had its ups and downs. “It was fun, but there were lots of early starts” she said.

Actors such as Josh Lucas

LISA Robertson gets in the movie mood in Balaklava. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath

(Sweet Home Alabama), Rachael Taylor (Transformers), Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider) and Noah Taylor (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) were on set to film the true story about a charismatic kelpie who united a mining community in the 1970s

and 80s in Western Australia.

• Josh is pictured on set with the canine lead, Koko.

The next five weeks of filming will take place in Pilbara country in Western Australia with the film set to be released next year.

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75 Years FLOODING – one of the entries received in the competition.

We want you to “take a closer look.” In doing so, you can help District Council of Mallala celebrate its 75th birthday.

The Plains Producer is joining with council in a photography competition to mark this special occasion. We want you to get involved and photograph areas and people of the Mallala council district.

That’s all its towns and anyone who lives in them or the council district.

There are cash prizes for the winners of three categories: Up to 12 years. ($40); 12-18 years ($75);

Smash and grab at newsagency Balaklava Newsagency was broken into in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The shop’s front window was smashed with an unknown object between 4am and 5am.

The offenders managed to reach into the shop, stealing several electronic products on display near the window.

Owner Sherry Barnfield, (shown outside the shop) said she didn’t know why people did this.

“It’s the third window broken since I’ve owned the place from 2000,” Sherry said.

The newsagency is under video surveillance with CCTV footage capturing the surroundings inside the shop.

“I haven’t seen the footage yet. I don’t know if it would have captured the offenders because it looks like they’ve just reached into the shop

after breaking the window,” Sherry said.

Mrs Barnfield was shattered by the incident, and said she couldn’t believe people could do

things like this.

“I think it’s the lowest of the low life,” she said.

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Comment on health plan

Community members are encouraged to contribute feedback to the Draft 10 Year Local Health Service Plan.

Country Health SA Board Health Advisory Council presiding member, Peter Blacker, encouraged people living in the country and clinicians to provide feedback.

Mr Blacker also commended local health advisory councils for their involvement in the project.

“The Country Health Care Plan Taskforce, in partnership with Country Health SA, developed the Strategy for Planning Country Health Services in SA, and it is pleasing to see the level of local participation that local Health Advisory Councils have encouraged and used to inform the development of the draft plans,” he said.

Local Health Advisory Councils will collate the respective feedback and use the information to make revisions to the final draft 10 Year Local Health Service Plan.

By June 30, local Health Advisory Councils will endorse and submit the final draft plans.

To find out how you can contribute to the draft plan relevant to your area, visit www. countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au or contact your local country hospital and health service.

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also view CCTV footage.

Anyone with any information is asked to call Balaklava police on 8862 1144.

Open - 18 and over (first, $175, second, $100 and third, $75.). A “people’s choice” prize will also be awarded. Winners of each category and their photographs will appear in the Plains Producer on Wednesday, May 26.

But don’t waste any time – entries close Friday, May 21. Entry forms and conditions are available from Two Wells public library, Mallala council office – or online at www.mallala.sa.gov.au • Special District Council of Mallala feature NEXT WEEK.

The fate of the Two Wells Saturday morning open air markets will be decided in the coming months, with the licence held by ‘Veggies on the run’ expiring on June 30.

A letter was sent from District Council of Mallala (DCM) to ‘Veggies on the run’ requesting advice on intentions for the market post July 1.

A change of location was proposed due to issues with traffic congestion and safety issues at its current location adjacent to the Two Wells oval.

But strategic infrastructure and planning committee of DCM recommended staff bring back a report addressing pedestrian safety issues at the current site, instead of relocating the markets to Wells road as previously discussed.

The location of the market will need to be resolved with alternative sites suggested, such as the bowling club, the Two Wells visitor information centre car park and the section of Wells road, west of the transfer station.

Most councillors believed the mar-

ket would be better off staying at its current location, if safety issues could be resolved.

“Wells road is least suitable,” DCM mayor, Marcus Strudwicke said.

“The current location is the ideal location if we can improve safety further,” Mr Strudwicke said.

Two Wells councillor Joe Daniele said the problems were where the customers parked their cars, but shifting the markets was not the answer.

“If you shift the market to Wells road, it will not last,” Mr Daniele said.

The market has received positive feedback from the majority of the community.

Council also needs to decide whether Veggies on the run will automatically be allocated as the original operator or if other bids should be invited.

Before considering expressions of interest, council will address the safety issues at the current location in order for the markets to remain operating from there.

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Take a test? No problem for the kids at Owen primary

The National Assessment Program –Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests began yesterday (Tuesday) at schools around the country.

Owen Primary school students, along with most other local schools, yesterday sat for the language convention test which incorporates spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• PICTURED from front to rear are Catelyn Harkness, Britt Lane, Zali Walsh and Marcus Large.

Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 students will take the tests. A reading test is scheduled for today (Wednesday), while the last day of testing is tomorrow with a numeracy test which incorporates algebra, function and pattern, space, measurement and chance.

The tests will be used to compare schools’ academic scores with the results of statistically similar institutions, as well as the national average.

The Australian Education Union (AEU) called off its boycott of national

literacy and numeracy tests (NAPLAN) last Thursday.

Federal Education Minister, Julia Gillard, described the union’s decision as “sensible”.

The AEU was refusing to hand out the NAPLAN tests, allegedly putting the government’s My School program in jeopardy. The union was concerned the website created “league” tables, which unfairly ranked and stigmatised “poorperforming” schools.

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Police stop man from burning car A man tried set his car alight after he was apprehended for a second time by police.

The Hamley Bridge man, 21, was first arrested on Wednesday, April 28, for misuse of a motor vehicle and driving while disqualified after he allegedly used his motor vehicle to perform burnouts in Hamley Bridge.

He was bailed to appear in Clare Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

Later, on Friday, May 7, Hamley Bridge police arrested the same man for allegedly dousing his car in petrol and attempting to set it alight after he was pulled over on Hill street, Hamley Bridge.

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NEWS v District Wakefield Regional Council has finalised its review of heritrage buildings within its area.

Council commissioned Adelaide-based architects Grieve Gillett to evaluate various places as part of its development processes.

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he praise is rich: “Impressive.

Rare. Unique. A great example of classically inspiring architecture”.

These were just a few words Michael Queale, senior conservation architect at Grieve Gillett Architects in Adelaide, used to describe the towns in the Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) district.

Keeping in tune with SA History Week, to be held from May 21 to May 30, the Plains Producer brings you a review of local heritage in the WRC area.

Towns such as Balaklava, Goyder, Hamley Bridge, Brinkworth, Port Wakefield, Snowtown, Owen and many more got an endearing mention

by Mr Queale, who was commissioned

by Wakefield Regional Council to undertake a heritage review of the council district in September 2007.

It was only in February this year that a final issue of the heritage review was published by Grieve Gillett Architects for approval and adoption by Wakefield Regional Council in March this year.

The heritage review is a document which provides a comprehensive review of the European heritage throughout the Wakefield Regional Council area.

The purpose of the review was to provide council with a description and evaluation of the number and extent of potential local and state heritage places within its boundaries.

The information contained in the review is intended to assist council with its planning and development control processes, in regard to places of heritage value.

All councils in South Australia are required to develop local heritage place registers. WRC commissioned the survey in response to their obligations and also in response to community concerns about the heritage of the region.

Grieve Gillett’s assessments of towns and buildings were made based on integrity, historic themes, rareness, representativeness and importance to the local community.

Heritage architects, Grieve Gillett made about eight trips to the region during their study of places of particular heritage value. Mr Queale said he and other architects personally visited Balaklava on each of the eight trips.

Mr Queale’s impressions of Balaklava were positive.

“It’s a substantial regional town with a uniquely cohesive main street and ‘square’ - not so common in South Australia these days,” Mr Queale said.

“The town also has some very impressive late 19th and early 20th century dwellings, which reflect the status of the town within country SA during this period,” he said.

However, Balaklava did not appear to be the only town that caught the eye of Mr Queale.

When asked if there were any items of particular interest, Mr Queale listed a variety of towns each unique in their own way.

The following are towns which received a special mention by Mr Queale and his team of architectural experts:

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Uncertain future for iconic Anglican church

Despite its heritage, the future of St. Mary of Bethany Anglican Church at Goyder remains uncertain today.

John Higgs, whose grandfather helped build the church, said a service was held once a month and said the future state of the church was “anyone’s guess”.

Only a handful of people remain in the regular congregation.

• John is shown outside the church with a photograph taken in 1913, showing a large local congregation and (BELOW) in its well-maintained interior. The church first had the foundation stone laid on Friday, March 19 in 1897 at

12:30pm. The church became a much loved sacred space for prayer, Sunday school, – and a ladies guild in 1929, where the guild were to work for the promotion of the welfare of the church and weddings.

Margaret Wilson and Gustav Belling were the first to marry at the church on August 29, 1899.

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• Port Wakefield: “As all development moved out on the highway in the 1950s, the core of the town is still a 1860-80s town and the street layout, with the oval in the centre is truly unique!” Mr Queale said.

“The former National Bank of

Australia in Port Wakefield is an architectural gem - a great example of classically inspired architecture of high integrity in regional SA.” • Brinkworth: “Yachandandah Homestead is an impressive stone constructed homestead complex.”

• Hamley Bridge: “There are several large late 19th and early 20th century residences.”

• Owen: “Timber framed shops in Main street are a rare building type in the district today, as most shops of this type either collapse due to white ants

or are moved to other towns”.

• Snowtown: “Snowtown Hall at the back of the park on Railway terrace is clad with pressed metal sheeting (to look like timber planking) not seen anywhere else in the district – and South Australia in our experience”.

But what was the most impressive of all? Which town and which building topped the rest of them?

St. Mary of Bethany Anglican Church at Goyder was the favourite for Mr Queale, who said: “It’s a well designed country church, with balanced proportions and simple gothic style detailing – tower, windows, render dressings – designed by local bank manager and amateur architect W K Mallyon – who designed many churches in the district.”

In the review, St. Mary of Bethany Anglican Church is listed as a proposed state heritage place, along with Snowtown Hall and the former National Bank of Australia and residence at Port Wakefield.

List will help control possible demolitions The heritage review also listed the existing state heritage places within the WRC area, entered in the South Australian Heritage Register.

Below is a list of some of the existing state heritage places within the WRC area: • Balaklava Railway Station Complex • ANZ Bank, Balaklava • Royal Hotel Balaklava • Balaklava Town Hall • Balco Australia, Balaklava • Terminus Hotel, Balaklava • Hamley Bridge Memorial and Institute

• Former Port Wakefield Police Station and Courthouse.

A report made by WRC environmental services manager, Elca McCarthy, stated a number of buildings were removed from heritage listing by the Department of Planning and Local Government (DPLG).

“It is disappointing DPLG has chosen to seek removal of a significant number of buildings that in my opinion are reflective of the development of the region,” Ms McCarthy said.

In March, council adopted the final version of

the heritage review and authorised the WRC chief executive officer to develop a draft heritage development plan for public consultation on the basis of the final version of the heritage review.

Ms McCarthy noted the importance of the heritage list.

“Whilst it is noted the mere listing of a building cannot guarantee its preservation, it is a step towards controlling the demolition of the building and provides a means of adapting the buildings to an economic use, such as a dwelling, in a way that preserves the structure,” she said.

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MALLALA THIS year’s ‘Walking for Mac’ was the most successful to date, with 120 walkers and runners from Mallala, Long Plains, Two Wells, Virginia, Owen, Pinery, Adelaide, Reeves Plains, Lochiel and Balaklava participating.

Twenty eight companies, including the Plains Producer, sponsored the walkers and runners, helping to raise $5630 to be distributed between Mallala Hospital, Ambulance Service and Country Fire Service.

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Work is underway for the upgrade of Mallala oval’s lights, and the club is grateful for the District Council of Mallala’s Community Partnership funding received in the second round of funding in February 2010.

The lights are going to benefit the whole community.

“The lights will provide the football club with top class facilities and I am sure this facility will be taken advantage of by our association training squads as well,” Craig Argent of Mallala Football Club said.

The club has also had preliminary discussions with the Mallala Cricket Club regarding night cricket.

With strict heat policies now in place, any cancellations due to heat can be rescheduled for night games.

This could also apply to softball games. Another plus is the lighting will enhance Mallala’s Christmas party.

Gallery gathering ABOVE: Denis Goward, Una Clark, Lorraine Jenner and Lenice Cox enjoy a cup of tea for Mother’s Day at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery last Friday.

LEFT: Beris Barr, Jean Newman, Ruth Catford and Isabelle Watts admire Mother’s Day gifts from the Gallery Gift Shop.

Brenton’s weather

•Channel 9 weather presenter, Brenton Ragless will be appearing at the Mallala hotel tomorrow night at 8pm.

“Weather has a profound and under-estimated effect on the life of Australians. What we eat, where we live, our health and our very survival depend on it.”

Join Brenton as he shares his 15year journey to become the weekday weather presenter on Adelaide’s Channel 9, and how the principles of weather forecasting can apply to our daily lives.

Prior to working at Channel 9, Brenton had earned national exposure on radio, television and print media in providing commentary on fires and other disasters as a full-time spokesperson for the SA Country Fire Service as well as a fire and emergencies reporter for ABC Radio.

This event has been organised by Mallala Uniting Church.

BRINKWORTH Brinkworth Australian plants society will meet again on Wednesday, May 26.

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Victor is a regular speaker on ABC 891 radio. There will be a pooled tea at 6.30pm, and guests are asked to take a plate of food. Victor will speak at 7.30pm.

The meeting will take place at Brinkworth Hall Supper Room, Main street, Brinkworth.

Everyone is welcome, with further enquiries directed to Heather on 8846 2085.

SNOWTOWN •If you would like to be part of a book club in Snowtown, Chris Hansen and Sally Michael would like to hear from you.

Sally and Chris would like to have an initial discussion to plan how, where and how often the group would meet. Contact Chris on 8865 2110 or Sally on 8865 2013.

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Revamp for local police Communities serviced by SA Police (SAPOL) Yorke Mid North Local Service Area are expected to benefit from enhanced reporting and co-ordination of police patrol attendance.

A gradual change in the operation of local police officers was introduced on Sunday, May 1, said police Yorke Mid North Local Service Area operations senior sergeant, Martin Bazeley.

All 000 calls currently received in regional areas will be directed to SAPOL’s communica-

tion centre in Adelaide for dedicated emergency call-taking and radio despatch centre for immediate attention.

All police assistance/ attendance 131 444 calls will be re-routed to the police call centre if not answered promptly at any local police station.

“Rather than being diverted to Kadina when someone calls up needing assistance, operators in Adelaide will take the call if local officers are unavailable,” Mr Bazeley said.

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The new enhancements mean despatch processes and patrol responses will be managed centrally by the SAPOL communications centre.

It is hoped the changes will: • Improve local police response times to calls for assistance • Enable 24 hour monitoring of regional patrol personnel, improving officer safety • Improve hazard information dissemination to operational police • Improve communications logging and collation of event information • Enable regional police officers immediate access to database information on recorded persons and vehicles • Enable radio communication with ‘on duty’ officers at all times in any regional area.

Country residents will still be able to contact local police via direct local police station phone lines for everyday business enquiries.

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Friday’s the big night for ‘Bold and Beastly’

IT’S “curtain up” for the Two Wells melodrama team when “The Bold and the Beastly” opens at the Community Centre in Two Wells on Friday night. Anne Arbon, (left) as Melvina and Dot Gee as Rosheen are shown at rehearsals, with Dennis Pellizzari as Brendan in the background. There will be six evening performances on three consecutive Friday and Saturday nights from this Friday until May 29. A matinee will be held at 1pm on Sunday, May 23. Bookings, phone 8520 2778.

Good tickets are still available for all Friday performances and Saturdays are selling well.

Man questioned over two separate accidents MALLALA

Police interviewed a 56-year-old Wild Horse Plains man on Monday, May 10, after the Mitsubishi sedan he was driving was involved in a collision on Old Port Wakefield road, Dublin on March 5 in a vehicle roll-over.

The same man was reported by Mallala Police for allegedly driving disqualified when driving along Old Port Wakefield road, Dublin on Saturday, May 8.

The man is due to appear at Tanunda Magistrates Court on both charges at a later date.

Mallala police were called to Port Parham for a number of complaints of off-road motorbikes used on the road.

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Mallala and Two Wells police were called to Port Prime where a 39-year-old Two Wells woman was seriously injured in a motorbike accident when the vehicle allegedly lost control on Sunday, May 8.

The woman, who was driving unlicensed and unregistered, was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital where she remains in a serious

Biennial General Meeting You are invited to attend the Local Ambulance Committee Biennial General Meeting for Balaklava.

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Members of the committee play an important role in advocating for their community and working in partnership with SA Ambulance Service to ensure that we meet your community’s needs now and in the future.

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but stable condition.

Police are hoping to speak with the woman at a later date.

Mallala and Two Wells police warn drivers they have a zero tolerance to the use of off-road motorcycles, and drivers should expect to be issued with fines if apprehended.

TWO WELLS

Police reported a 41-year-old Two Wells woman for allegedly driving while suspended along Old Port Wakefield road on Saturday, May 8. She will be summonsed to attend court at a later date.

Police reported a 56-year-old Two Wells man for allegedly drinking driving along Old Port Wakefield road at Two Wells on Saturday, May 8.

The man was disqualified from driving for six months and his vehicle was seized.

He will be summonsed to attend court at a later date.

SNOWTOWN

Police reported a

63-year-old Blyth man for allegedly failing to comply with a breath test analysis on Saturday, May 8.

The man, who was found asleep in his car, was disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Police reported a 36year-old Lochiel man for allegedly driving without due care and driving with a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit in Snowtown on Saturday, May 8.

The man was disqualified from driving for 12 months and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Police arrested a 19year-old Snowtown man for alleged unlawful access on premises and damage to property in Snowtown on Sunday, April 25.

He was bailed to appear in the Clare Magistrates Court at a later date.

BALAKLAVA

Police were informed of $150 worth of roses which were damaged at a gravestone at Balaklava cemetery between Friday, May 7 and Monday, May 10.

Police urge anyone with any information to call Balaklava Police on 8862 1144.

WE HEARD

n Save a chimp – Animal lover Betsy Hausner is Balaklava’s driving force behind saving African chimpanzees through a mobile phone recycling scheme.

The project is an initiative of Adelaide Zoo, and Balaklava residents can participate by dropping old mobile phones off to Balaklava Electronics. Mobile phones contain a rare mineral called coltan, which is mined in Africa and disrupts the habitats of chimpanzees. By simply recycling an old mobile phone, the pressure on chimpanzee habitats is reduced.

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 12, 2010

Top industry award to Balaklava woman:

It all adds up to success for Michelle • MICHELLE with last year’s Gerald Lippman recipient, Paul Howden and Warren Lee, CEO of AXA Australia and New Zealand and BELOW celebrating with another pair of “super heroes” Batman and Catwoman.

Lauren Hermon reports: Michelle Veitch of MAP Financial Strategies in Balaklava was awarded national adviser of the year for 2009 for her contribution to the AXA Financial Advice Network on Friday, April 30.

The win made Michelle only the second female to be awarded with the title.

The Gerald Lippman Perpetual Trophy is awarded on the basis of an individual’s professional and practice development, feedback from colleagues and the contribution made by the individual to their local and wider community, as well as the industry.

Michelle remained humble and surprised at her great achievement.

“I had absolutely no idea. I was so surprised,” Michelle said.

“It is a very great honour to be recognised alongside previous recipients of such high calibre, people who I have looked to as role models within our network,” Michelle said.

The prestigious gala awards, held at Movie World on the Gold Coast honoured Michelle for: • Involvement in the financial planning industry • Contribution to the development of new financial planners. She has instigated a cadetship plan for potential planners in Balaklava, where they start in administration and progress through to the technical work associated with para-planning • Involvement with several committees and project work streams to

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She has also made significant investments in her business ensuring MAP Financial Strategies are at the cutting edge of technology.

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ning and advice business which makes the way clear for its clients. MAP Financial Strategies also has a practice in Adelaide’s CBD. Michelle was first introduced into financial planning 24 years ago when she worked in an administration role at another practice. She has moved through the ranks to purchase the practice and join AXA. Michelle has also been involved in many areas of the Balaklava community. She has held positions as treasurer on the school board, member of the education committee, president,

vice president, senior coach and life member of Balaklava Netball Club, and secretary of Balaklava Tennis Club.

She is also a youth group leader, church secretary, treasurer of the swimming pool committee – and the list goes on.

To be eligible, an adviser has to have been a State Adviser of the Year, a milestone Michelle achieved a few years ago.

The Gerald Lippman Perpetual Trophy is considered the highest honour AXA Financial Advice Network can bestow on one of its advisers.

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The State Emergency Service (SES) and Country Fire Service (CFS) will this week honour the 17,000 dedicated volunteers who make up South Australia’s emergency response capacity, as part of National Volunteer Week, from May 10-16.

This year’s National Volunteer Week theme, ‘Volunteering: Now, more than ever’ highlights that volunteering, now, more than ever, is important to Australian society and it is imperative that the South Australian community continues to recognise the efforts of emergency service volunteers.

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Balaklava CFS station was scheduled to be dismantled last Saturday, but problems such as asbestos has delayed the process.

The station will now be dismantled this Saturday to make way for the new station to be built, after professionals visit the station to remove the asbestos today (Wednesday).

CFS members will be asking for donations to help furnish the new station once dismantling has been completed. Several fundraising activities will be held within the next few months.

COM) chief executive, David Place, says emergency service volunteers should feel proud of their commitment to the State’s response and recovery efforts.

“Our volunteers are committed to putting other people first and doing all they can to build strong resilient communities,” Mr Place said.

Many other volunteer groups also will be honoured this week. Call 1300 364 587 to volunteer.

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO May 2005

• Scarlett Schumacher was lucky enough to meet Australian Idol hosts Andrew G and James when she went to support a friend who was auditioning.

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• Stephen Brooks was preparing for a horse trek that would take him and mare Matilda through Salter Springs, Owen, Halbury, Balaklava, Nantawarra and Port Wakefield.

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Canberra – our nation’s capital

• Balaklava’s Herbie Hebisch was sent two pieces of rock from The Berlin Wall after it was demolished, by his sister Gertrude, who then lived in Spandau.

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the first railway service to Queanbeyan in 1887, and the first bridge, the Tharwa Bridge, crossed the Murrumbidgee River in 1895.

Politics entered the scene in 1899 when the colonial premiers decided the new Federal capital should be within New South Wales but not less than 160km from Sydney. The Commonwealth Constitution of Australia was enacted in 1900, with the inauguration of the federation of the six Australian colonies taking place on January 1, 1901, with Melbourne as the temporary base

for the Federal Government. In 1911 a competition was launched to design the federal capital; this attracted 137 entries from around the world. The winners were announced in 1913, with the winners being two American architects from Chicago - Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin.

Marion Griffin was the first registered female architect in the world. They took nine weeks to plan, design and produce the plans which were then shipped to Australia - their idea was to divide the capital city of Canberra into two parts made up of a residential area and a government section. Coastal sites were not considered for security reasons.

It took 14 years before their plan was realised and the seat of

government was finally moved from Melbourne to Canberra in 1927. This was the same year the Territory Police Force was established. Air services to and from the nation’s capital began in 1936, and satellite tracking stations were established in 1960.

On Anzac Day in 1941, during WWII, the Australian War Memorial was opened, and this has become one of the major tourist highlights of Canberra today.

Other popular attractions include the old and new Parliament Houses, Lake Burley Griffin, the National Gallery, National Museum, The Lodge (prime minister’s residence), Questacon and the Royal Australian Mint.

Canberra’s population is now in excess of 250,000. (Information from The Advertiser 2/3/2010)

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Diary& COMMUNITY

• May 12: Long Plains Red Cross morning tea.

• May 13: Pub talk with Channel Nine’s Brenton Ragless, Mallala Hotel.

• 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. • May 30: Avon Craft Group reunion.

• June 12: Caeliac Support Goup, Gawler Health Service; Second Saturday markets, Belly Junction, Balaklava.

• 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.

• Sep 25-26: Clare Hobbies Alive.

• Oct 16, 17: Celebrating 100 years of scouting in Balaklava.

Heritage Highlights

A couple of months ago, the Advertiser featured an article in its “Education Now” section about the history of Canberra, our nation’s capital.

The Canberra timeline dates back to 1820 when three intrepid explorers - Charles Throsby, Joseph Wild and James Vaughan set out to find the Murrumbidgee River.

The first settler in the region is reported to be Joshua John Moore who pastured sheep there in 1823. In the early 1840s, St.John’s Church was built, with a school also being built near the church. 1847 saw the first stone building, called Lanyon, erected by convicts (it is now a major tourist attraction), and in 1874 the first public store was built.

Transport was improved with

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Pet owners who stop treating their dogs for heartworm in the cooler months are putting them at risk, a veterinarian has warned.

Dr Mark Perissinotto, from online pet supply retailer VetShopAustralia. com.au, said this was a good time to think about your dog’s heart health as well as your own.

“Many pet owners stop their pet’s heartworm preventative in the cooler months thinking that their pet is safe, but they are putting them at risk of the deadly disease,” he said.

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“An adult worm can be as long as 30cm and severely infected dogs can have up to several hundred heartworms in their hearts and vessels.

“The worms block the heart valves and arteries leading to the lungs, interfere with blood flow and eventually lead to heart

are more prevalent in warm weather, dogs can get infected at any time of the year.

“Dogs have a special place in our hearts so it’s important we take care of theirs.”

Dr Perissinotto said heartworm disease could be avoided with the administration of a once a month heartworm preventative.

Adult dogs must be tested for heartworm before starting medication. Puppies younger than four months can begin treatment without first being tested.

failure and death.

“Affected pets can die within a few months if left untreated.”

Symptoms of heartworm include coughing, weight loss, decreased activity and occasionally sudden collapse.

Dr Perissinotto said while cats appeared to be more resistant to heartworm than dogs, with fewer worms surviving into adulthood, they are still susceptible to infection.

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

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

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Five of the best Defence dollars to Kapunda students Kristin Hodge congratulates Defence Technical Scholarship winners Troy Parish, Kyle Garrard, Ben Sutherland, Kurt Wright and David Drummond.

Five students from Kapunda High school are among 45 year 11 and 12 students from across South Australia who will benefit from a Defence Technical Scholarship (DTS).

The scholarship winners from Kapunda High are Kurt Wright, Ben Sutherland, Kyle Garrard, Troy Parish and David Drummond.

Year 11 winners are awarded $2000, while year 12 students are awarded $3000.

Flexible pathways co-ordinator at Kapunda High School, Kristin Hodge, mentored the students through the process and was absolutely delighted to inform students of their success.

“It’s not often a teacher can give good news with so many dollars involved,” Mrs Hodge said.

Successful year 12 applicant, Troy Parish, said he had already

Bronte Hewett reports: put some thought into where the money might go.

“I’m very pleased. At the moment I’m thinking about buying some tools. I’m planning to get a school based apprenticeship and they’ll come in handy,” Troy said.

Principal of Kapunda High school, Kristen Masters, was also delighted to hear of the students’ success.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for students considering an Australian Defence Force (ADF) technical trade career,” she said.

Ms Masters also acknowledged the assistance Mrs Hodge gave all applicants through the selection process.

“We are very fortunate to have staff who go the extra mile

to support students with such opportunities,” she said.

Several Kapunda High staff and a range of community members supported these students with references and the students have expressed their appreciation of these people.

Minister for Veteran Affairs, Alan Griffin, said the scholarship aimed to reward those students who are interested in pursuing a technical trade career once they finish school.

“The Australian Defence Force is not immune to the nationwide shortage of skilled technical tradespeople, and through the Defence Technical Scholarships, the Australian Defence Force seeks to help keep young people at school longer so they build a better foundation for a future trade career,” he said.

This is a fantastic opportunity for year 11 and 12 students, who

may be intending to pursue an Australian Defence Force general entry technical trade career after completing year 12.

The DTS rewards technicallysavvy students for staying on at school and enrolling in specific subjects.

Although there is no obligation to join the Navy, Army or Air Force after finishing school, applicants were asked to say why they were interested in an Australian Defence Force technical trade career as part of the selection process.

Students were also expected to research more about their preferred trade and write up to 500 words about how their role in the ADF could have helped a community recover after the disastrous Victorian bushfires of February 2009.

Their stories were insightful and heart wrenching.

Salute! Taylors take Italian wine awards Clare Valley Taylors Wines received four gold medals at an international competition, proving its ability to produce ‘world-class’ wine.

Taylors Wines was awarded with the collection of medals at the elite show, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2010, held this year in Palermo, Sicily.

The winning varieties span three different Taylors ranges, all of which are currently available in Australia.

The winning wines included: • Taylors Shiraz (2008) • Jaraman Chardonnay (2008) • St Andrews Cabernet Sauvignon (2005) • St Andrews Riesling (2005) Taylors third-generation managing director, Mitchell Taylor, is proud and believes the awards will bring a different outlook to Australian wines.

“Awards like these help show the world that Australia continues to produce excellent wines,” Mr Taylor said.

Rural leadership Are you interested in leadership in your community or rural industry?

Applications are now open for the 2010 South Australian Rural Leadership Program (SARLP).

The program aims to encourage and provide potential and existing rural leaders with the skills, motivation and confidence to seek an active role in local communities and agricultural industries.

Program Leader, PIRSA Rural Communities’ Lib Keele, said the intensive sessions developed the next generation of leaders for South Australia.

“The workshops focus on boosting the participant’s skills in strategic planning, negotiation, lobbying, managing change and team building,” Ms Keele said.

Applications close May 29. Forms can be downloaded from the PIRSA website at www. pir.sa.gov.au/sarlp.

n 10 groups to benefit:

Valley towns It’s gain funding trip to KADINA for projects Heating & Cooling WORTH THE

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Clare and Gilbert Valley’s Council will provide funding to 10 community groups through the Community Assets Grant Scheme.

Saddleworth and District Community Association will receive $2,000 for installation of security lighting at the Saddleworth oval, playground and caravan park.

RSMU Football Club will upgrade to kitchen facilities at clubrooms at Riverton recreation grounds with the $2,000 they will receive.

Hilltown Hall Committee will use the $2,000 they receive to waterproof the Hilltown hall.

Another $1,998 will go towards Manoora Centenary Park to upgrade the kitchen cupboards in clubrooms at Centenary Park and to replace the ceiling in the clubrooms.

Mintaro Progress Association will erect a coach’s/storage shed near the netball courts with $2,000 provided through the scheme.

A further $2,000 will go to Saddleworth District Historical Society to relocate the showgrounds “pig shed” to the museum site, and Clare Town Hall Committee to upgrade the Barbara J Long Function Room for $2,000.

Scholz Park Museum will receive a further $2,000 to renovate the ‘Records Room’ in Scholz Park Cottage.

Auburn Bowling Club will also receive $2,000 to intall heating and cooling in clubroom.

Finally, Riverton Recreation Ground Committee will complete a fencing project with another $2,000 provided.

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n Construction of the Snowtown entrance wall has finally started. The wall is a credit to the hard work of Snowtown Community Management Committee. The project has taken five years to get started due to continuous red tape and other obstacles along the way, but stonemason Chris Schulz, from Moonta, is currently laying the stone for the wall. Chris is assisted here by Milton Good.

The steel relief artwork (below) will be fitted when the wall is complete.

n SNOWTOWN AREA SCHOOL NEWS

Cross age tutoring

Snowtown Area School’sYear R/1 and Year 6/7 classes have joined together for reading sessions every Thursday morning.

Students are paired off and spend time reading to each other and asking each other questions about what they are reading.

Students will eventually write and illustrate their own stories to share with each other.

•Student Tayla Warner works with Year R/1 students, Maple Tetlow and Kaitlyn Lane.

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Snowtown Area School honoured fallen diggers in an Anzac Day ceremony on Tuesday, April 27. In memory of fallen soldiers, students Jack Kleining and Joseph Cummins laid a wreath under the Lone Pine, in the front garden of the school. Guest speakers included local police officer, Joseph O’Connell, secretary of the local RSL sub branch, Robert Brand and Maxine Lockwood, the daughter of local digger, Trooper F. O’Reilly.

No crash trial The driver allegedly responsible for a twocar collision at the intersection of Balaklava and Snowtown roads, Everard, in 2007 has been spared a trial over the road deaths of a young couple.

District Court Judge, Stephen Millsteed, ruled driver Dwayne Alan Fricker of Port Pirie was mentally unfit to stand trial on charges of causing death by dangerous driving.

The car crash left Mr Fricker with permanent head injuries.

AdelaideNow website reported Judge Millsteed’s decision dismayed the victims’ families who said they had been waiting more than three years for the trial.

Mr Fricker’s car collided with another driven

by Dwayne Webb and Tamara Palmer.

“We most certainly, without a doubt, wanted to see a trial, and so both families are disappointed,” Mr Webb’s uncle, Steve Lane said.

“It seems like two people who were killed have been lost in all this, and it’s the justice system that has caused that,” he said.

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NEWS v Middle Beach & Lewiston

Beach fight may become a blockade!

District Council of Mallala will consider funding the installation of concrete blocks adjacent to the existing levee banks along the Middle Beach foreshore as an interim measure as part of budget considerations in 2010/11.

Mallala’s Foreshore Advisory committee member, John Drexel, said the concrete blocks would prevent the spread of calcrete rubble onto the beach during high tides.

He said calcrete was very unpleasant to walk on.

“It will stop the material behind the current levee banks, such as shellgrit and calcrete being washed onto the beach,” Mr Drexel said.

Problems were caused by the calcrete levee after the Anzac Day storm last year.

The shellgrit dune at the southern end of the beach was breached in at least two places and several shacks were

By Bronte Hewett flooded. The shellgrit dune collapses, not through the impact of large waves, but by the lapping effect at the dune base which eventually causes it to collapse.

The calcrete was the only effective means of stopping further flooding at the time, but it is not a suitable longterm material.

It washes onto the beach, again through gentle lapping by small waves and the round pebbles will eventually prevent the use of the beach by young children if it is allowed to continue to erode.

Mr Drexel gave a presentation to council concerning the installation of these concrete blocks, which weigh about one tonne and lock together on the side.

He said the simplest answer

was to place a single tier of concrete blocks behind the fence along the foredune, firstly to stop the lapping effect of the waves, and secondly to allow shellgrit to be placed over the calcrete so that the dune can be revegetated as it is almost impossible for seedlings to grow in calcrete.

It is proposed the concrete blocks will sit on the inside of the fence from the boat ramp CEMENT blocks currently in place on the Middle beach foreshore and (BELOW) for about 175 metres down the large deposits of calcrete pebbles which have been washed onto the beach. beach foreshore.

The blocks will not stop a storm surge going over the top, but they will prevent most of the calcrete and shellgrit from being washed back onto the beach.

“The beauty of using concrete blocks as an interim measure is they could be removed and used elsewhere if a more suitable solution was discovered,” Mr Drexel said.

Frost family heritage could be lost over road decision

A motion put to District Council of Mallala to change the name of Frost road for rural addressing purposes has been rescinded in order to maintain heritage of the Frost family, who have been in the original farm house for five generations.

The road causes confusion as there are two sections of the road, named identically but not connected.

A new motion proposed the current blockage on Frost road between Cavallaro place and

Hancock drive be removed to allow orderly traffic management and to enable Frost road to keep its original name. This would require road upgrading to meet adequate road standards.

The motion was supported by council but DCM manager of infrastructure and engineering, John Tillack, said there was no resolution on the matter at this point, but funding will be considered in the next budget.

“The whole matter is still under considerations,” Mr Tillack said.

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Jeff Frost submitted a letter to council with concerns about losing family heritage.

He said he was disappointed to hear about the possible road name change, but understood the road was confusing because of the blockages.

“While realising two sections of Frost road named identically would not reduce confusion, I would like to suggest the street designation between Dawkins and Hayman roads be altered, for example, Frost mews or Frost Link,” Mr

Frost said. “As a Frost living at the old farm bounded by Frost road and Dawkins road, I am proud of my family’s heritage and involvement in the Lewiston/Two Wells district,” said Mr Frost, a fifth generation Frost to be living in the original house, built by his great-great grandfather in the 1850s, located on Frost road.

He said he wanted to preserve the name of the road because of its origins–his greatgrandfather’s sister was thrown from a buggy on the road.

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‘Balak Bullet’ will soon hit the road again. Balaklava High School students will show their determination and team work as they prepare for the Australian HPV Super Series.

Students are gearing up for their third season of competition as they currently modify and improve their vehicles for the

Clipsal Racetrack in Adelaide on July 24 and 25.

Competitors are required to modify the vehicles, which they have built as a team to keep up with the new safety rules introduced each year.

Balaklava High School teacher and supervisor of the team, Wally Radowicz,

said the students’ participation in the race was good for team work.

Australian HPV Super Series is a world-class racing event which provides the opportunity for educational and community learning experience. These learning experiences include enterprise, engineering, technology, competition,

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Students have been training hard for the coming event with training sessions with weights on Mondays and Wednesdays. Balaklava High School will also compete at Murray Bridge on September 17 and 19

Rural SA still waiting Marine park meeting on broadband scheme Labor’s $25 million, 500-page National Broadband Network (NBN) implementation study hasn’t delivered answers for rural and regional communities, says Liberal Senator Mary Jo Fisher.

“The study report is not an end in itself, it delivers no certainty for rural and regional South Australians,” Senator Fisher said.

“The Minister for Broadband, Senator Conroy, has had the report for three months but

says he’ll need another month to consider and consult on the recommendations before making ‘final decisions’,” she said.

“Rural and regional South Australians can’t get answers until the Minister decides what he’ll do with the study’s recommendations.”

“Thirteen months after announcing the NBN, the Minister’s still ducking critical questions and avoiding important decisions around

his network proposal,” Senator Fisher said. “Rural Australians still don’t know what they’ll get for their share of the $43 billion network, when they’ll get it, how they’ll get it or how much they’ll pay.”

“We will continue to fight for equivalent access, to equivalent services, at equivalent prices,” she said.

“The study has cost taxpayers $50,000 per page and they deserve to know what Minister Conroy plans to do with it.”

Northern and Yorke residents have another opportunity to stay informed about marine parks planning, with all of the region’s Marine Park Local Advisory Groups (MPLAGs) due to meet for the second time later this month.

Upper Gulf St Vincent MPLAG (park 14) will meet at Parham Sports and Social Club from 5pm to 9pm on Tuesday, May 25.

Members of all 13 MPLAGs, who first met in February, will provide advice to the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) to help develop management plans with zoning scenarios for each of the 19 marine parks.

Northern and Yorke MPLAGs co-ordinator, David Pearce, said the upcoming meetings would see group members help verify information about local use of

coastal and marine environments that has been supplied by individuals online.

“We will also introduce group members to South Australia’s marine park design principles for use in future meetings,” Mr Pearce said.

“These principles serve as the guidelines for how South Australia’s marine parks should be designed to provide a good mix of conservation, recreational and commercial outcomes,” he said.

Meetings later in the year will discuss draft marine park management plans with zoning scenarios.

Members of the public are invited to attend all MPLAG meetings and a record of each meeting is posted on the marine parks website. Visit www.marineparks. sa.gov.au or phone 1800 006 120 for more information.

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This follows completion of the first stage, made up of 50 allotments, which first went on sale in 2006. Only two remain in stage one. These will be offered as house and land packages (see advertisement, right).

Construction of infrastructure for stage two is due to start early in June, for completion by the end of October.

Stage two allotments ABOVE: This was Wattle Ridge from the air just under 12 months ago, in June last range from 527 metres year. The area is now almost filled with houses. The approximate area of Stage Two square to 1288 metres is outlined at the bottom of the picture. square. The majority of these allotments have 23 metres of more wide frontage. These wider allotments allows for a larger home plus access to a larger type shed in the rear yard.

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How nice it is to see a bit of green around once more, lawns coming back, trees and shrubs are looking brighter.

Every drop of rain counts in the gardens – and in the paddocks!

Spring bulbs are popping up in gardens, even those you had forgotten where you had originally planted! A feed will help them flower and improve the bulbs for next season. Watch out for slugs and snails.

Rake up all the fallen leaves and put them on the compost heap, or in a heap to break down or in a black plastic bag to rot down; this way they get a bit messy but mixed with soil are very useful.

Now for some autumn colour: Liquid Amber are great, but you need plenty of space as they grow large with a very greedy root system. Maidenhair tree (Ginkgo) – has a fan shaped leaf that turns a butter yellow; needs a damp position, does well in large tub.

Claret Ash always makes a show and are very drought tolerant, leaves turn a claret colour. Crabapple are more compact with edible fruit.

Pittosporum is more suitable to smaller gardens, the white flowers turn to bright orange fruit that hang through winter as the birds do not seem

to like them. Plumbago – if you have one and it is looking a bit sick with some dead wood, do not panic and pull it out. Just give it a very hard prune, a dramatic one, and it will bounce back and be better next year. They should be pruned hard each year giving them a rest, ready to spring into growth when the time is right.

Chrysanthemums are becoming popular once more, a few new ones available include Red Button, a dusky plum red pompom flower, Kevin Tattoo, a double yellow pompom with red centre and Gosher Penta a large spider form of golden bronze blooms. Pinch out the growing tips when plants are about 20cm high.

• Try this trap for earwigs, which make a mess of flowers: Put 1cm of cooking oil in a shallow dish, drizzle some soy sauce into the oil. They dive in and drown.

• A bus load of local garden lovers travelled to Warooka on May 1 for a zone get together.

We visited Buckley’s Valley, a farm owned by the third generation which was settled

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Lots a’ Lemons and Dwarf Eureka, both lemons, suit pots. For a small lime try Dwarf Tahitian or one of the Australian native limes.

Citrus splitzers are multi-grafted citrus with both lime and lemons (and other combinations) on one plant and are ideal for large pots.

Mandarins, cumquats and calamondins also make good potted plants. As citrus are productive in winter there is a good range available now at nurseries To get the most from your potted citrus give it regular care and attention. One thing that is essential is sunlight. Citrus need full sun which means placing them in the sunniest part of your garden or balcony. As they fruit during winter, make sure the spot is sunny in winter.

Getting Started Select a large pot to grow your citrus and put the pot into its final position before you begin to fill it with potting mix. Pots that are suitable must have several large drainage holes in their base and be elevated slightly off the

ground. This can be achieved by raising the pot on pot feet or bricks.

Don’t skimp on potting mix. Buy a good quality potting mix that meets the Australian standard (look for ticks of approval on the bag) and make sure you have enough potting mix to fill the pot to within about 4cm of the rim (to allow space for watering). For a large pot – that is one that’s over 40cm in diameter – you’ll need several bags of potting mix.

Modern potting mixes provide good drainage, but for a plant that’s going to be in a large pot for a long time it is best to add about 10 per cent soil to the potting mix, combining it well.

This prevents the mix from slumping – that is diminishing in the pot so the plant is sitting well below the top of pot. Water the plant in well, firming it in to the potting mix.

On-going care Potted citrus need to be watered two to three times a week. In very hot or windy weather, particularly if this type of weather occurs when your tree is in flower or forming small fruit, it may need daily watering.

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POSITION Citrus need a full sun position and plenty of room to grow in all directions.

Ideally, they need about a two-metre gap all around. If they are planted in a position where they will be shaded by other trees, or overcrowded, then they will not crop as well, so it is important to choose the right position from the start.

SOIL PREPARATION Citrus trees need a rich well drained soil. To give them an excellent start, dig a hole at least two to three times the size of the pot they are in and dig in compost.

Plant your citrus tree straight into the hole.

As citrus like well drained soils, it can help to mound up the soil where planting.

MULCHING After planting, mulch them all around.

Be sure to leave a space around the trunk where there is no mulch, approximately 10cm all around. Mulching is wonderful for citrus, keeping the root system cool and promoting better growth.

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Time to prune roses R

ose pruning can be daunting. It seems dangerous, difficult and possibly terminal for the plant.

If rose pruning worries you, the bad news is we’re reaching that date on the garden calendar – winter months (June, July, August).

Here is your pain-free guide to rose pruning.

It helps to know why you are pruning in the first place. Roses are pruned to encourage new growth, which in turn encourages lots of flowers.

Keep that in mind and the entire task of pruning will seem much more rewarding.

Pruning rules The most common pruning error is to not prune hard enough. The winter pruning time is when all the mess and clutter is removed, leaving a basic framework for the rose to renew itself in spring.

In our climates, winter pruning is done in July or early August. Leave it until the later date if your garden experiences frost.

By July, new growth may be appearing, so get out the secateurs and start to prune away the old growth.

While most roses do the right thing and go dormant in winter, some refuse to stop flowering. ‘Iceberg’ is one that flowers well into winter.Don’t worry about a few lingering flowers. Cut them off and get on with the pruning.

There are some roses that don’t get pruned in winter. Any roses that only flower in late winter or spring are left until after they’ve flowered before pruning.

If you make a mistake, you will reduce flowering. Hold off pruning banksia roses, most of the old-fashioned roses, some climbers and most ramblers.

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How to prune Before you begin pruning, assemble your tools: clean, sharp secateurs; a pruning saw; a drop sheet or large bin to hold the prunings; thick gloves. Also have on hand a disinfectant to sterilise the

pruning tools before you begin and as you move from one rose to another.

Remember how far you cut back depends on the size and vigour of the rose and where it is growing. Cut most roses back to around one-third of their pre-pruned size.

Tall, fast growing roses can be cut back harder.

Step 1: Go over the rose, cutting everything back by about one-third. Remove any lingering flowers and leaves.

Remove any suckers (growth from

There a three golden rules for winter pruning of roses: 1 – Cut back your rose 50 per cent in a rounded shape, whether old or freshly bought from your nursery; 2 – Cut out any wood less than a pencil thickness; 3 – Cut out any dead wood also.

That’s it! Do not open up the middle of the plant in a vase shape or worry too much about crossing over branches.

Modern roses are very vigorous and when grown in the correct position and looked after well, they will reshoot and grow better with plant material left inside the framework than if it is cut out in the vase shape.

Every three to five years, if your rose bush is looking terribly woody and too many branches, you can remove any old very thick branches with a saw. This will to reduce the excess wood and encourage new shoots.

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fertilIsing

Roses have nutritional needs that may be different to other plants.

Rose food is a specially formulated fertiliser for roses, and can be added at the time of pruning or at a later stage closer to Spring.

A manure product is also a great idea to get those nutrients into the soil.

There are many types of manures, so make sure you choose one with the right benefits for the application.

Add a mushroom or sugar cane compost, or a mulch to complete the job to perfection.

Once roses are pruned, let them sit until August then hit them with a rose food mix and mulch them with sugar cane mulch (they like the organic stuff) making sure to keep it away from the trunk.

By September you should see the nice new burgundy foliage and off they go.

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the root system below the graft). This makes the rose more accessible for more detailed followup pruning.

Step 2: Next, remove any spindly growth, dead branches and very old brown or grey wood, cutting all this unwanted growth off low down on the plant. Use the pruning saw to cut thick stems.

Step 3: Select three or five green, healthy, vigorous branches as the framework for the next season’s growth.

Remove any other unwanted stems and then cut back the framework branches to an outward facing bud. An outward facing bud is selected to encourage growth away from the centre of the plant.

Step 4: Remove all the pruning debris, including fallen leaves and flowers from earlier in the year. Spray the pruned rose and ground with lime sulphur to control pests and diseases such as black spot. The spraying is done immediately after pruning as, if left, it will burn new shoots.

Step 5: With pruning and spraying completed, renew the mulch around your rose with a 5cm layer of organic matter such as lucerne, sugar cane, compost or manure.

Water well when new growth begins.

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Balaklava Transport also has a parcel pick up service which can be contacted on 0407 274 717.

Enquiries to Jenni or Garry on 0408 831 971. Balaklava Transport is located at the corner of Dunns road and Sandgate street, Balaklava.

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If you would like to book a FREE assessment or discuss any relevant subject regarding the scheme, please ring your local assessor David Turner on 0410714127 or 08 85243651 anytime.

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“Electricity, gas, and water bills are increasing at an alarming rate”, according to David Turner of AusWide Energy Solutions.

“Predictions of an increase of up to 300 per cent within the next few years are not uncommon as governments look at ways to power and water our ever-growing populations without the huge costs of building new power stations across the country” David said.

In conjunction with the Federal government’s Greenloans Scheme, assessors such as David are auditing householder’s energy and water consumption in a bid to help them understand where and why their energy and water use are increasing.

“During an assessment, measurements are taken of each room, with an accurate estimation of the room’s energy expenditure.

For example, a lounge room with three or four pendant lights, two or three standing lamps, a large plasma, CRT or LCD, a dvd player, VCR, games console and a surround-sound stereo system add up to a large chunk of the householder’s energy use – especially if the equipment

Are energy costs getting you down? is left on standby” says David, who is a fully qualified home sustainability assessor.

The measurements and estimations are then fed into a working portal specifically designed to give an accurate report on where the households energy and water useage is used and then offering a dollar value if the household makes changes to their useage.

“An estimate of all standby equipment useage around Australia has revealed there is one power station somewhere running standby equipment only, which is a major factor in our ever increasing power bills. Gas is also on the rise as America and other nations purchase our natural supplies, of which we still have in reasonable abundance.” David said.

The water situation is another story, with governments around the nation reacting to the Aus-

tralia wide drought. They have embraced the situation by restricting useage and encouraging householders to become water efficient by adding rebates on rainwater tanks, efficient shower heads etc.

“The solution to our predicament is a collective one. We all need to understand why energy and water costs are on the rise and react accordingly by simple adjustments to the way we use our resources. Turn off standby equipment, put in solar gas boosted hot water systems when your old unit packs up. The government offers rebates on such items.” David said.

Householders can make a difference not only to energy and water useage, but to the environment – and for very little effort and expense David can offer real suggestions as to how to make those changes. n If you would like to book a FREE (valued up to $250 plus a $10 Bunnings voucher) assessment any time during the week or on weekends, please call David on 0410 714 127 or 8524 3651 any time to secure your start to a more energy efficient household.

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The Good Food

Guide Beer never tasted so good Cool & refreshing from our new glycol beer system • Tuesdays, Friday & Saturday Night

Pizza Night

Wednesday Schnitzel Night

Thursday Pasta Night

Sunday Roast Night

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! r e d n o w ven

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All day - Everyday Great country pub friendly atmosphere

Also available - a la carte menu 7 days a week

Main North Road, Auburn Phone: 8849 2015 Fax: 8849 2266 Email: rising@capri.net.au

PHONE: 8866 2208

Thursday Special

COFFEE & CAKE

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Now open Thursday Nights with a happy hour

3 Made to order 3 Whole cakes 3 Cheesecakes

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Catering for functions…

•Weddings and outside catering available Thursday Night Schnitzel Night $9.90

Sunday

Sunday Roast $8.50

Meals 7 days Lunch & Dinner Tuesday Night $10 Schnitzel Night Cold Beer Pokies, TAB & ATM facilities Join Our Monthly Wine Club!!

1 Adelaide Road, Mallala 8527 2249

Owned by well known lawn bowler - George Fergusson

Gungellan Hotel •Families welcome •Open fire •Friendly Atmosphere •Beer Garden •Pool Table •ATM •Drink & Meal Specials •Jukebox •EFTPOS •Pokies - gamble responsibly •Take away meals available Bargains Liquor Specials - McLeod’s Daughters Souvenirs

Gray Street, Freeling - Phone: 8525 2009 Fax: 8525 2745 Email: g.fergy@bigpond.com

Treat yourself to delicious

Wendy’s Cafe N Cakes Ph: 8862 2123 - 14 Edith Tce, Balaklava

Anthony Halkias prepares one of his famous wood oven pizzas.

Pizza perfection – and so much more at Empire T here is nothing like a warm pizza straight off the fire to beat those winter woes. Empire Cafe in Two Wells not only offers delicious wood fire oven pizzas, but a whole range of other tasty treats to warm you up this winter – or any time of the year!

With new dishes added to the menu on the first Friday of every month, there is sure to be something for everyone.

Lamb shanks, lasagne and soups will be just some of the new meals to be featured on a monthly basis.

The regular menu will remain the same with all the favourites such as a wide selection of pizzas and pastas, risotto, chicken breast roll, seafood dishes and salads.

Not to forget the coffee and desserts on offer, which are made in true Italian style and taste as good as they look.

There is something for all tastes and pockets!

Open 7 days - 7am to 8.30pm

To promote your gastronomic delights on this page

Bellie’s Takeaway Wasleys Rd, Mallala - Phone: 8527 2179

Call Nicole on 8862 1977

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H Fresh home baked rolls H Hot chickens H Vegie burgers H Pies H Smallgoods H Pasties H Sausage rolls

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• Full menu Friday & Saturday nights • Bain marie • $6 meals Wednesday & Sunday nights • Meals served from 6pm - 8pm • Everyone welcome

Phone: 8529 2211

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The wine list is extensive and has recently been updated, plus there is a wide selection of beers, spirits and hot beverages.

Owners Anthony and Deanna Pilaia create an energetic, family atmosphere in the restaurant where everyone is catered for.

Friendly staff and excellent service provides customers with a relaxed atmosphere to dine.

If your wish is a quiet dinner for two, or if you require a location for your next event, do not hesitate to contact the friendly staff to discuss this further.

Dine in or take away, quality of food is always exceptional and great value for money.

No weekend is complete in Two Wells without a visit to the charming Empire Cafe, in the heart of town at 108 Old Port Wakefield road.

•Empire Cafe is open Monday to Thursday, 4pm till late, and Friday to Sunday, 12 noon till late.

Phone 8520 2800 for bookings.

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APFL & NEFL Association Football Scores

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SA’s Largest Nursery

Now includes: fruit & veg, gift shop, pet supplies, homewares, shrubs & trees, potting mix, fertilizer, water features & much more

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Gawler Rd, Virginia, Phone: 8380 9560 - Open 7 days 8am - 5pm APFL results from Saturday - Round 5

Mallala Balaklava

A Grade 3.3 1.1

6.7 4.2

9.8 6.2

10.13 6.3

(73) (39)

Balaklava Mallala

HW Eagles Two Wells

1.2 0.2

2.2 2.7

7.3 4.8

11.5 8.9

(71) (57)

Hamley Bridge United

2.3 6.7

9.12 15.15 21.17 (143) 9.7 11.8 14.8 (92)

Goals - Mallala: W.Farrelly 3, C.Rimmer 1, J.Earl 1, J.Wildbore 1, M.Mc Evoy 1, B.Hardie 1, B.Tucker 1, A.Lawrie 1 Balaklava: S.Lamond 3, J.Brice 2, H.Walker 1 Best - Mallala: B.Hardie, J.Earl, J.Walsh, T.Cawrse, J.Wildbore, M.Mc Evoy Balaklava: D.Friedrichs, J.Michael, J.Brice, B.Catford, K.Ruiz, A.Curtis Goals - HW Eagles: J.Wilson 4, S.Schutz 2, S.Braham 1, D.Guthburg 1, S.McGuiness 1, B.Higgs 1, T.Forrest 1 Two Wells: C.Nurton 2, P.Seccafien 1, P.Christofis 1, S.Wise 1, K.Leighton 1, L.Allmond 1, N.Seccafien 1 Best - HW Eagles: S.Light, A.Hunt, S.Braham, A.Lockwood, L.Belperio, T.Forrest Two Wells: T.Leighton, C.Nurton, B.Spiteri, N.Seccafien, P.Seccafien, S.Lange Goals - Hamley Bridge: D.Karpany 4, T.Smith 3, D.Wiese 2, S.Ford 2, S.Gregory 2, D.Lockwood 2, T.Durdin 2, J.Schahinger 1, A.Lemmon 1, M.Laurie 1, J.Eastwood 1 United: P.Burgoyne 7, A.Mills 4, B.Shimmin 2, A.Mansfield 1 Best - Hamley Bridge: S.Gregory, C.Allen, T.Smith, J.Schahinger, D.Lockwood, T.Natt United: S.Schulz, H.Pym, A.Mills, B.Brown, G.Graham

Mallala Balaklava

Reserves 2.2 0.0

5.3 3.1

9.4 6.3

12.7 7.5

(79) (47)

Goals - Mallala: D.Pontt 5, P.Blacket 2, D.Tiller 2, J.Crewsdon 1, G.White 1, D.Start 1 Balaklava: N.Yates 3, C.Marshall 2, R.Veitch 1, P.McLean 1 Best - Mallala: H.Riley, D.Pontt, P.Blacket, D.McLean, R.Argent, S.Gardner Balaklava: R.Lamond, N.Yates, P.McLean, L.Simon, H.Battle

Two Wells HW Eagles

5.3 0.0

10.10 16.15 22.16 (148) 1.2 1.4 1.5 (11)

Goals - Two Wells: J.Becker 5, C.Christofis 4, M.Sincock 3, D.Applebee 3, O.Allmond 2, T.Wake 1, J.Lanzon 1, T.Russell 1, T.Williams 1, B.Lange 1 HW Eagles: D.Smith 1 Best - Two Wells: C.Mcdonald, T.Russell, J.Fiddock, L.Franklin, D.Applebee, M.Sincock HW Eagles: S.Allen, S.Rowland, M.Schutz, J.Anderson, M.Curnow, J.Wilson

United Hamley Bridge

4.2 2.1

8.4 2.3

12.6 2.5

12.9 6.7

(81) (43)

Goals - United: D.Carter 3, A.Pratt 3, J.Crosbie 2, M.McArdle 1, B.Pym 1, T.Daniel 1, D.Goodenough 1 Hamley Bridge: A.Baker 2, S.Brooks 1, B.Selth 1, M.Gregory 1, D.Millar 1 Best - United: B.Starr, J.Crosbie, P.Cook, A.Sharman, B.Pym, L.Michalanney Hamley Bridge: B.Selth, D.Millar, K.Ford, J.Would, N.Harvey, M.Gregory

Senior Colts 6.5 1.0

11.8 13.10 17.12 (114) 1.0 3.0 3.3 (21)

Two Wells HW Eagles

7.4 3.0

13.4 4.1

20.6 4.1

28.7 7.1

(175) (43)

United Hamley Bridge

4.2 1.3

7.6 3.5

11.9 5.7

13.10 6.9

(88) (45)

Goals - Balaklava: C.Ruiz 4, L.Williams 3, L.Guy 3, J.Jenner 2, T.Shepherd 2, R.McPharlin 2, D.Pfeiffer 1 Mallala: C.Fry 1, J.Charnstrom 1, K.Mohor 1 Best - Balaklava: T.Lloyd, R.Mcdonald, T.Shepherd, M.Clifford, R.McPharlin, C.Ruiz Mallala: J.Drew, A.Sparks, J.Birchmore, D.Sutton, B.Goudie, L.Helps Goals - Two Wells: J.Paterson 5, L.Godfrey 4, J.Shephard 4, J.Smith 4, M.Sincock 2, M.Lange 2, J.Haggerty 1, J.McLennan 1, S.Leibhardt 1, H.Ramsay 1, M.Williams/sayner 1, S.Schroeter 1, L.Tassel 1 HW Eagles: S.McGuiness 4, P.Mcmillan 1, B.Nicholls 1, J.Roberts 1 Best - Two Wells: J.Morrison, L.Godfrey, M.Sincock, J.Shephard, B.Harvey, M.Lange HW Eagles: T.Williams, M.Nicholls, J.Kelly, P.Mcmillan, S.McGuiness, J.Zilm Goals - United: M.McIntyre 5, R.Sharer 5, C.Lee-Chapman 1, B.Merry 1, T.Halls 1 Hamley Bridge: R.Darwin 2, L.Henneker 2, J.May 1, B.Case 1 Best - United: T.Bedell, L.Connor, R.Sharer, M.McIntyre, C.Barnes, J.Curnow Hamley Bridge: L.Henneker, B.Case, M.Gregory, S.Collings, J.May, R.Darwin

Mallala Balaklava

Junior Colts 2.4 1.0

4.6 2.0

6.7 2.3

7.7 4.7

(49) (31)

2.0 2.1

3.3 3.3

7.5 3.3

12.7 3.13

(79) (31)

8.11 0.11

SCOREBOARD DUTY: Balaklava youngsters, clockwise from bottom left: Jacob Battle, Shaun Speissegger, Connor McCredie, Tate Purdue, Tommy Woodroofe and Ayden Lawless were hard at work on Saturday (59) during the junior colts match at Balaklava.

Goals - Mallala: J.Dunstan 3, R.Konzag 2, T.Graham 1, A.Clothier 1 Balaklava: D.Michael 1, D.Mccredie 1, T.Lamond 1, J.Butterfield 1 Best - Mallala: J.Good, R.Konzag, L.Oleary, J.Watson, A.Coe, N.Goudie Balaklava: J.Harkness, J.Michael, D.Paterson, R.Harris, J.Speissegger, Z.Scholz

Two Wells HW Eagles

Goals - Two Wells: J.Wilson 3, T.Nixon 3, J.Henneker 2, S.Stanley 1, L.Goss 1, B.Tieste 1,B.Catanzariti 1 HW Eagles: J.Appleby 1, Q.Mackay 1, J.Olson 1 Best - Two Wells: T.Nixon, N.Seccafien, B.Catanzariti, J.Pellizzari, H.Gameau, J.Henneker HW Eagles: N.Studham, T.Nottle, B.Krieg, J.Appleby, Q.Mackay, T.Andrew

Hamley Bridge United

3.1 0.0

5.8 0.0

8.11 0.0

(11)

Goals - Hamley Bridge: T.Williams-Aston 3, D.Collings 2, L.Collings 1, S.Rosenzweig 1, C.Carpenter 1 United: Best - Hamley Bridge: T.Williams-aston, T.Darwin, L.Collings, D.Collings, J.Wedding, C.Carpenter United: J.Pratt, C.McIntyre, H.Hosking, R.Curnow, D.Coombe, C.Lane

NEFL results from Saturday - Round 4

NClare Eud/Rtown

A Grade 2.6 0.5

6.8 2.9

7.9 2.12

13.11 5.13

(89) (43)

Eud/Rtown NClare

4.5 0.2

7.8 4.6

12.8 9.9

22.10 (142) 10.11 (71)

Blyth/Snow SClare

Best: NClare - J.Hollit, A.Waters, D.Ellis, R.Moulds, R.Wilks, S.O’Neill; Eud/Rtown - A.Turrell, C.Pfieffer, D.Vickery, S.Schmidt, A.Turrell, J.Mosey Goals: NClare - N.Prokopec 5, J.Hollit 3, C.Jaeschke, T.Pawley, M.Catford, D.Busch, M.Ward; Eud/Rtown - A.Turrell 2, M.Zerner, J.Mosey, D.Vickery

Blyth/Snow SClare

Best: Blyth/Snow - J.Gillings, J.Taylor, B.Bell, G.Ottens, R.Darling, S.McCormack; SClare - A.Vandeleur, B.Murphy, M.Ryan, J.Vandeleur, M.Stopp, G.Schutz Goals: Blyth/Snow - J.Gillings 9, J.Taylor 3, A.Hentschke 3, S.Clifford 2, R.Ottens, B.Bell, S.Atkinson, B.Moffatt, S.McCormack; SClare - B.Murphy 2, B.Seymon 2, N.Pynor 2, H.Ward, M.Ryan, J.Vandeleur, A.Smith

BBH Rams Min/Man

3.4 0.2

8.8 1.2

10.12 13.12 1.5 6.14

RSMU BSR Tigers

5.3 1.1

9.4 2.4

17.6 3.5

(90) (50)

Best: BBH Rams - J.Schuppan, A.Spicer, P.Mann, T.Riggs, B.Wall, M.Hall; Min/Man - J.Milburn, B.Brysky, B.Taylor, M.Young, B.Ross Goals: BBH Rams - A.Spicer 3, G.Thompson 3, J.Schuppan 2, B.Wall, S.Quinn, S.McCarthy, N.Jackman, Z.Lynch; Min/Man - M.Prince 2, B.Taylor, B.Currie, B.Brysky, S.Baraglia

23.11 (149) 4.6 (30)

Best: RSMU - L.Percy, J.Vandeleur, M.Evans, D.Schulz, C.Hill, D.Rowett; BSR Tigers - S.Morris, A.Smart, A.Culbertson, C.Jones, T.Stephenson, D.Pope Goals: RSMU - J.Vandeleur 6, C.Mullins 4, T.Willmott 4, L.Percy 3, B.Koster 2, M.Evans 2, D.Williams, S.Noack; BSR Tigers - B.Pilkington, A.Smart, C.Mattner, D.Mellow

NClare Eud/Rtown

B Grade 1.3 2.2

2.9 5.3

7.11 5.3

11.15 5.4

(81) (34)

Best: NClare - B.Clothier, B.Sweetman, S.Grace, S.Jennings, C.Price, N.Pearce; Eud/Rtown - J.Schulz, T.Mosey, D.Blumson, T.Friebel, R.Westover, I.Hines Goals: NClare - S.Grace 4, B.Sweetman 4, N.Jones, M.Dopson, D.Smith; Eud/Rtown - K.Floyd 2, T.Friebel, J.Schulz, T.Mosey

SClare Blyth/Snow

2.2 1.2

5.6 2.2

7.7 4.3

8.10 6.5

(58) (41)

Best: SClare - P.Chapman, M.Young, A.Heinrich, S.Buridge, S.Przibilla,; Blyth/Snow - M.Noble, J.Stevens, M.Thomas, S.Goldsmith, Z.Zweck, S.Gillings Goals: SClare - M.Salter 2, M.Young 2, J.Dunstan 2, S.Clarke, J.Haysman; Blyth/Snow M.Thomas 2, M.Stewart 2, S.Gillings 2

Min/Man BBH Rams

2.1 1.2

3.2 4.5

6.5 5.7

9.7 6.10

(61) (46)

Best: Min/Man - P.Hogben, J.Nicholls, L.Milburn, M.Nayda, M.Hadley, C.McBride; BBH Rams - C.Cunningham, M.Cousins, M.Mcauley, S.Kellock, T.O’Connor, M.Willis Goals: Min/Man T.Nicholls 2, N.Bentley, M.Nayda, D.Fogdan, T.Friebel, C.McBride, A.Milburn, K.Allen; BBH Rams - M.Cousins 5, S.Rayson

RSMU BSR Tigers

4.4 1.3

6.5 4.4

8.7 6.5

12.10 7.8

(82) (50)

Best: RSMU - T.Vater, S.Griffiths, B.McInerney, T.Jordan, F.McInerney, J.Hicks; BSR Tigers - J.Burgess, A.Lehmann, D.Longbottom, W.Lawry, B.Weckert, N.Adams Goals: RSMU G.Linke 5, A.Hosking 3, J.Redden 2, S.Willmott, J.Bartsch, J.Hicks; BSR Tigers - N.Adams 2, B.Weckert 2, K.Stringer 2, A.Moller

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Senior Colts 6.2 0.1

11.6 16.12 19.16 (130) 0.1 0.1 1.2 (8)

5.2 1.3

8.4 2.3

Best: Eud/Rtown - m.Neville, C.Redemski, T.Walker, L.Waldhuter, Z.Tremaine, S.Nietschke; NClare - M.Makin, C.Earle, A.Norton, M.Dawson, T.Hills, J.Carusi Goals: Eud/Rtown - T.Walker 5, K.Milde 4, K.Schulz 3, C.Caven 2, D.Reese 2, J.Bugeja, m.Neville, B.Schulz; NClare - M.Bannon

11.7 5.5

13.11 6.7

FUTURE CHAMPS

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This Week’s Winner

(89) (43)

Best: Blyth/Snow - R.Ottens, C.Andriske, C.Giles, J.Andriske, T.Eime, A.Vogelsang; SClare - W.Weetra, J.Eyers, C.Napper, P.Cutting, T.Pitcher , Goals: Blyth/Snow - J.Hunter 2, A.Elix 2, D.Salter 2, C.Giles 2, M.Greet, A.Vogelsang, J.Kennewell, C.Andriske, J.Seutchen; SClare - L.Day, W.Weetra, T.Pitcher, P.Cutting, B.Eldridge, D.Day

BBH Rams Min/Man

4.2 1.0

10.4 2.0

16.7 3.0

RSMU BSR Tigers

5.6 1.1

15.12 19.18 26.23 (179) 1.1 2.1 3.1 (19)

21.14 (140) 4.0 (24)

Best: BBH Rams - P.Hill, S.Connell, C.Desmet, L.Ireland, M.Weichs, J.Weltman; Min/Man - J.Ey, T.Julyan, C.McBride, S.Anderson, A.Bruce, T.Cullen Goals: BBH Rams - M.Weichs 8, C.Desmet 6, P.Hill 3, W.Brooks, J.Alderson, S.Connell, L.Ireland; Min/Man - J.Ey 2, J.McGregor, A.Bruce Best: RSMU - D.Bevan, L.Molinfux, A.Rowett, B.Plueckhahn, J.Smith, R.Howson; BSR Tigers - D.Bruce, M.Shane, L.Bunfield, B.Kitschke, L.Kurth, N.Bunfield Goals: RSMU - P.Allchurch 5, T.Smith 4, D.Bevan 3, M.Rohde 3, B.Plueckhahn 2, B.Snook 2, M.Busch 2, J.Smith, Z.Jolly, L.Molinfux, A.Rowett, H.Behn; BSR Tigers - B.Kitschke, J.Weckert, L.Bunfield

Eud/Rtown NClare

Junior Colts 2.1 1.1

4.4 2.2

6.7 3.3

10.9 5.5

(69) (35)

Best: Eud/Rtown - E.Dunstan, J.Bugeja, I.Blumson, B.Coe, A.Wiech, D.Prior; NClare - D.Brown, B.Fisher, S.Gerrard, H.Calaby, S.Channon, L.Jaeschke Goals: Eud/Rtown - B.Biscan 2, D.Windsor, J.Bugeja, J.Coomber, J.Schulz, D.Stacey, C.Reese, J.Harrison, I.Blumson; NClare - D.Brown, S.Gerrard, T.O’sullivan, J.Ward, B.Fisher

Blyth/Snow SClare

1.0 1.0

4.0 3.1

6.0 4.2

BBH Rams Min/Man

2.1 1.0

7.6 1.0

11.7 2.0

BSR Tigers RSMU

2.1 4.2

4.2 5.2

5.2 6.4

‘Supporting junior sport throughout the region’

7.1 6.2

(43) (38)

Best: Blyth/Snow - J.Andriske, A.Giles, T.Eime, Z.Bennett, R.Smart, T.Norton; SClare - J.Wallent, P.Vonheyamnick, M.Barnes, D.Minney, T.Nield, A.Falconer Goals: Blyth/Snow - J.Hunter 2, T.Stephenson 2, B.Stirling, D.Giles, J.Kennewell; SClare - J.Wallent 2, B.Day 2, J.Pearse, A.Leighton

16.11 (107) 2.0 (12)

Best: BBH Rams - S.Mattey, J.Cousins, L.Roth, B.Klinger, J.Chandler, T.Wiech; Min/Man - T.Milburn, B.Smith, W.Jenner, D.Nixon, D.Willmott, H.Gosse Goals: BBH Rams - J.Cousins 5, T.Weich 3, C.Camac 2, J.Boston 2, A.Klinger 2, B.Klinger, S.Wilksch; Min/Man - Z.Sims, A.Richards

8.4 6.4

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SPORT v Football

Battle of the birds Eagles soar over Roosters in tight match

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after round 4 games A GRADE Team P W L Mallala 4 4 0 HW Eagles 4 4 0 Virginia 4 2 2 Balaklava 4 2 2 Two Wells 4 1 3 Hamley 4 1 3 United 4 0 4 RESERVES Team P W L Virginia 4 4 0 Two Wells 4 3 1 United 4 2 2 Mallala 4 2 2 Hamley 4 1 3 Balaklava 4 1 3 HW Eagles 4 1 3 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L Balaklava 4 4 0 Mallala 4 3 1 Two Wells 4 2 2 United 4 2 2 HW Eagles 4 1 3 Hamley 4 1 3 Virginia 4 1 3 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L Two Wells 4 3 0 HW Eagles 4 2 1 Mallala 4 2 1 Balaklava 4 2 2 Hamley 4 1 2 United 4 0 4 Virginia 4 0 4

H W Eagles 11-5 (71) d Two Wells 8-9 (57)

BELOW: Eagle Luke Knappstein dives for the ball as Rooster Tallan Leighton capitalises on the loose ball and kicks away (right) in the A grade match at Port Wakefield.

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D B 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F A 319 212 355 238 445 387 286 279 315 354 347 449 252 400

% 60.08 59.87 53.49 50.62 47.09 43.59 38.65

Pts 8 8 4 4 2 2 0

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F A 419 144 372 150 249 242 197 318 257 295 183 250 137 415

% 74.42 71.26 50.71 38.25 46.56 42.26 24.82

Pts 8 6 4 4 2 2 2

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F A 515 98 274 196 486 190 187 290 268 402 178 385 155 502

% 84.01 58.30 71.89 39.20 40.00 31.62 23.59

Pts 8 6 4 4 2 2 2

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% 79.02 65.89 63.64 54.34 50.00 17.57 0.00

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The game started with the Eagles kicking to the northern end of the Port Wakefield oval with the aid of a very slight breeze.

The first 15 minutes were dominated by stoppages, lots of congestion around the contests with Eagles winning the hard balls, but Two Wells’ skill level was much better.

With both defences on top, it took a strong mark by Tim Forrest for the Eagles at half forward, and long goal for the only major of the first quarter.

Quarter time scores, Eagles 1-2 Two Wells 0-2.

Two Wells started the second quarter with the first clearance into the left pocket, where Christian Nurton marked and kicked truly for their first goal. The Roosters seemed to settle and kicked their second through Kahn Leighton soon after.

The game then tightened and scoring became difficult, Paul Christofis marked for Two Wells but missed, the Eagles broke through the centre, Travis Sharpe to Brad Higgs who found Shane McGuinness for the Eagles’ only goal for the quarter.

Another minor score to Christofis prior to the half time siren and it was Two Wells 2-6 to Eagles 2-2.

HWE dominated the start of the third quarter, with the first clearance long to Jared Wilson who marked and goaled.

Next to Higgs in the right pocket who goaled for the Eagles’ second in a minute.

The third goal was a scrambly kick marked

by Shane Braham at half forward. Luke Knappstein then kicked long to the goal square. Jared Wilson marked and goaled for his second and the Eagles had four in 10 minutes.

Lee Allmond swooped on a loose footy at half forward for Two Wells and snapped truly from 40 metres to stop the Eagles’ run.

Light was dominating the ruck contests and the Eagles pushed forward again

to Higgs deep in the right pocket, who squared the footy to Simon Schutz for his first and the Eagles’ fifth.

Two Wells then cleared to Nurton on left wing, who marked and received a 50 metre penalty from late contact, kicking truly for their second on three quarter time.

Score Eagles 7-3 to Two Wells 4-8.

The last quarter started as the first with plenty of bounce-ups. Thomas Rowe for the Eagles kicked deep into attack and Jared Wilson snapped on left for his third.

Two Wells then pushed forward, Scott Wise marking deep in the forward pocket and goaling. The Roosters again went forward but turned the footy over at half forward, the Eagles’ rebound found McGuinness who passed to Wilson who goaled for his fourth. HWE again won the centre clearance, but a long kick to square was repelled to half back by Two Wells for Schutz to mark and goal from 50 for his

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ROOSTER Ben Spiteri is brought crashing to the ground by Eagle Jeffrey Cook.

second, and the Eagles’ 10th. Peter Seccafien crumbed a contest in the left pocket and goaled on the run for Two Wells, getting the next clearance to Christofis but was unable to finish.

An Eagle kick-in went the length of ground to left pocket, and Dustin Guthberg snapped on left for his first and Eagles’ 11th.

Two Wells’ last entry forward was gathered on the run by Ned Seccafien who goaled for Two Wells’ eighth.

Final score Eagles 11-5 to Two Wells 8-9.

Best for the Eagles were Light – who dominated the ruck all day, Andrew Hunt at centre half back, Shane Braham, Ashley Lockwood and Lee Belperio in the mid field.

Best for Two Wells was Tallan Leighton – who must have had 40 possessions at half back; Christian Nurton and the Seccafien brothers.

A GRADE Pos Name 1. Stuart Lamond - Balaklava 2. Peter BURGOYNE - United 3. Brendon NIKLAUS - Virginia 4. Jonathon BRICE - Balaklava 5. Brad GRIFFITHS - Mallala 6. Daniel FEELEY - Mallala 7. Scott WISE - Two Wells 8. Jared WILSON - HW Eagles 9. Adrian MILLS - United 10. Lee ALLMOND Two Wells 11. Danny WIESE - Hamley

Today Year 3 16 7 15 0 14 2 9 0 9 0 8 1 8 4 7 4 7 1 7 2 7

RESERVES Pos Name Today Year 1. Jason BECKER - Two Wells 5 14 2. Alex LEO - Virginia 0 7 3. Steven LIOULIOS - Virginia 0 7 4. Adam PRATT - United 3 7 5. Adam BAKER - Hamley 2 7 6. Clinton McDONALD - Two Wells 0 6 7. Troy CRAMPTON - Virginia 0 6 8. Derek TILLER - Mallala 2 6 9. Darren CARTER - United 3 5 10. Christopher MARSHALL - Balaklava 2 5 SENIOR COLTS Pos Name Today Year 1. Shane McGUINESS - HW Eagles 4 17 2. Jack JENNER - Balaklava 2 14 3. Luke GUY - Balaklava 3 13 4. Luke TASSEL - Two Wells 1 12 5. Dylan KEARNS - Mallala 0 10 6. Ross SHARER - United 5 8 7. Jake DREW - Mallala 0 7 8. Hayden RAMSAY - Two Wells 1 7 9. Sam VAN KLEEF - Balaklava 0 7 10. Joshua PATERSON - Two Wells 5 6 11. Liam HENNEKER - Hamley 2 6 12. Lewis BANNEAR - Virginia 0 6 13. Peter McMILLAN - HW Eagles 1 6 JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name Today Year 1. Brandon TAYLOR HW Eagles 0 9 2. Jarrad DUNSTAN - Mallala 3 7 3. Jacob BUTTERFIELD - Balaklava 1 6 4. Dylan FAHEY - Balaklava 0 5 5. Kyle GINIOTIS - Two Wells 0 4 6. Jack HENNEKER - Two Wells 2 4 7. Tristan WILLIAMS-ASTON - Hamley 3 4 8. Kyle HUMMELL - Mallala 0 3 9. Trent GRAHAM - Mallala 1 3 10. James SPEISSEGGER - Balaklava 0 3 11. Angus CLOTHIER - Mallala 1 3 12. Dylan McCREDIE - Balaklava 1 3 13. Sam ROSENZWEIG - Hamley 1 3 14. Dylan COLLINGS - Hamley 2 3

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SPORT v Football

Young Peckers crush Mallala A GRADE Mallala 10-13 (73) d Balaklava 6-3 (39)

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by Mallala’s Brian Montgomery in the A grade.

Balaklava 17-12 defeated Mallala 3-3. Balaklava hosted Mallala, both sides undefeated for the season. However the Peckers soon took the ascendancy, 11 scoring shots to one and a six goal lead, all but ending the game by quarter time.

It was the Peckers’ team work that brought them their results, dominating the ruck with Luke Guy and Tim Shepherd doing most of the damage up forward. Riley McDonald was outstanding on his wing, with clean possessions and precise delivery continually setting up play. Mallala’s only foray into their forwards lines resulted in a free and a goal to Charlie Fry at the 15 minute mark, in a quarter dominated by the Peckers.

The Peckers’ dominance continued until half time.

Luke Guy continued to be a focal point even with a determined effort from Ben Goudie. Tom Lloyd won most of the ruck contests, forcing the Magpies to throw Jake Birchmore into the ruck. A positive move for the Magpies, but the damage had been done – the Peckers 11 goals up at half time with 19 scoring shots to one telling the story.

The second half showed Mallala with some more determination, Jake Drew and Ben Martin picing up some possessions. Lewis Helps, Jake Birchmore and Alan Sparks all did their part for their team. However, the Peckers with Chad Ruiz up forward (four goals for the half) and Luke Williams with three goals had the answers to run out a 93-point win.

Junior colts

Hummocks 3-3 lost to Two Wells 12-7. With the top two sides playing off, the game started in fine condition with the ball moving quickly from end to end with good play from both sides. At quarter time both sides had two goals a piece. The second quarter produced the same flowing football with neither side able to get an advantage, scores tied up at half time, 3-3 apiece.

Early in the third quarter a bad injury to Eagle Josh Appleby forced him from the ground. After this point Two Wells started to get on top.

In the last quarter Two Wells’ big men started to dominate in key positions, kicking five goals to nothing. In the end Two Wells won comfortably but the young Eagles did not stop trying.

ABOVE: Pecker Ben Catford and Magpie Joel Montgomerie tussle to get to the ball during the A grade match at Balaklava on Saturday.

MALLALA’S Jon Clark and Balaklava’s Todd McPharlin clash as they both run at the ball.

TIM Cawrse, Mallala handballs to team mate Brett Start, Magpie Ryan Montgomerie and Pecker Benny Lamond looking on.

BRETT Start, Mallala closes in for a tackle on new Pecker recruit Aaron Curtis.

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ABOVE: Charlie Arbon, Balaklava tries to punch away as he is tackled by Mallala’ Jamie Good in the junior colts game at Balaklava.

LEFT: Pecker Jake Michael watches in the distance as Magpie Lee Sutton kicks away.

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SPORT v NEFL reports

South Clare gets a Cats lesson in football Although undermanned, the Cats handed South Clare a football lesson in the last quarter at Snowtown Oval on Saturday.

Just 17 points separated the combatants at three quarter time, but a devastating 10 goal final term ensured BlythSnowtown doubled the Demons’ score.

The Cats kept the visitors goal-less in the first term, and while South gained some scoreboard presence in the second term, Blyth-Snowtown’s lead was 20 points at the main break.

Jarrod Gillings was sensational, kicking nine goals as a key target in attack and collecting best on ground honours.

He now has 22 goals over the first four rounds of the NEFL season.

The engine room was equally potent with recruits James Taylor and Brad Bell, along with the mercurial Ryan Darling and the highly effective Simon McCormack all playing important roles in the win.

The versatile Gareth Ottens also continued his impressive early season form.

Both Taylor and big man Ash Hentschke helped out with three goals each, while Sam Clifford finished with a pair.

“It did take us three quarters to shake them

off,” coach Brett Ireland said.

“But when it counted the experienced members of our engine room like Darling, Bell, Taylor and the McCormacks stood up.

“Our half back line of Gareth Ottens, Kiel Kennett and Adam Conrade gave us plenty of dash and rebound.

“Wayne Slattery competed well all day in ruck too.”

For the Demons, Andrew Vandeleur rivalled Gillings for the best player honours in a great display of hard running and creative football.

Brodie Murphy looks to have returned to his pre-injury form of 2008, which helped him receive a state country guernsey, while Josh Vandeleur and Mitch Ryan were both conspicuous.

Indigenous sporting talent Matt Stopp and Gary Schutz both showed positive signs as well for the winless Demons.

The trio of Murphy, Ben Seymon and Nick Pynor all finished with a couple of goals for the vanquished.

Huge win for RSMU Coming off an unexpected loss and a tough week on the track, as expected the RSMU Hawks produced a dominant display, beating the Tigers

Round 4 in review

By Peter Argent at Redhill by a massive 119-point margin.

Nine goals to two up at half time, the Hawks continued to completely control proceedings in the second half.

They piled on a further 12 goals, while conceding just two more.

Coming across from Nairne-Bremer, Luke Percy was superb, racking up innumerable possessions and creating opportunities to his forwards, along with three goals kicked himself.

James Vandeleur was equally impressive with a six-goal effort.

Asked to respond positively after poor personal efforts against North Clare, both Craig Mullins and Tyson Willmott kicked four goals each.

Recruit from Gaza Matt Evans displayed his class hand hardness.

Dale Schulz, Christopher Hill and defender David Rowett led a host of strong performances.

For Brinkworth-Spalding-Redhill it was a case of trying to stop the flood gates after they were left open.

NICK McCormack, Cats, at the half time break.

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Scott Morris was the Tigers’ best, followed by big man Alex Smart, Aaron Culbertson, Clint Jones, teenage talent Tyler Stephenson and Dustin Pope.

Roosters collect important victory The Roosters beat a disjointed Southern Saints outfit by 46 points on Clare oval last Saturday, collecting an important victory, consolidating on their upset win over the Hawks the previous week.

By half time the home team were already 23 points up and in control of the contest.

Around the ball both former Adelaide Plains Mail Medallist Josh Hollitt and Port Pirie boy Andrew Waters had a considerable impact on the contest.

Another recruit from South Gawler a couple of years back Damien Ellis produced his best game this year, while unheralded, locally produced Richard Moulds was a strong performer.

Nick Prokopec kicked a game high five goals in the victory, while Hollitt pushed forward and kicked three.

Eudunda/Robertstown didn’t help its cause due to its first half inaccuracy (2.9) and couldn’t find a real target in attack.

Playing coach Adam Turrell was close to best on ground, with 15 marks playing at centre half forward, where he kicked two of the team’s five goals.

Half forward rotating on the ball Chris Pfieffer, utility Dean Vickery and defender Simon Schmidt had their moments while centreman Andrew Turrell and key forward Jared Mosey were the best of the rest of the Saints.

Key Saints recruit Corey Ah Chee didn’t play with a knee problem.

With star player Peter Mann in charge, BBH produced a stellar display of team football to collect an impressive 40-point win over their 2009 second semi final opponents at the same venue, Burra oval.

Having beaten Mintaro-Manoora by 16 goals in the ’09 final, the Rams only let their opponents kick a single goal in the first three quarters.

Brad Bell in action for the Cats against South Clare on Saturday.

Photo: Peter Argent

The 5.9 to three goal last quarter gave the Eagles some respectability on the scoreboard after they were 67 points down at lemons.

In his 151st appearance Jason Schuppan was superb, while athletic ruckman Aaron Spicer played his best game for the season.

Mann proved the weight of coaching didn’t interfere with his focus on the game being third best, while Tom Riggs, Boh Wall and Matthew Hall all made an impact.

Spicer and Geoff Thompson kicked three goals each in the win, while Jason Schuppan capped off his great game with two goals.

Best of a well beaten Eagles combination was Jamie Milburn followed by developing talent Bradley Brysky.

In his first year at the Eagles, Brad Taylor continues to display his elite skills, while captain Michael Young and key defender Brad Ross both competed manfully all contest.

Cats take on in-form North Clare this weekend This week the ladder leading Blyth-Snowtown Cats take on a North Clare side that has collected two successive wins in a home game at Blyth Oval.

Both winless going into this round five contest Matthew Vandeleur’s South Clare Demons take on the Eudunda-Rob-

ertstown Saints at Clare oval.

Coming of a disappointing effort against last year’s premiers MintaroManoora play the BSR Tigers in a third successive game at Mintaro oval.

The match of the round is the BBH Rams against the Mick Duncan RSMU Hawks at Burra oval.

Many punters believe this could be a precursor to the 2010 season decider.

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Agn Pts 263 8 241 6 278 6 321 6 326 4 527 2 396 0 421 0

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SPORT v Football

Bombers’ big win Hamley topples United in first win since 2008 Round 5 in review n Bronte Hewett reviews round five football matches

Hamley Bridge 21.17(143) defeated United 14.8 (92) Hamley Bridge’s A grade side achieved their first win in one and a half long years.

In an exciting turn around for the club, the Bombers doubled the United Tigers’goals to win by 51 points.

The Hamley crowd was as loud and supportive as ever.

Not just when they hit the front but they were enormously encouraging from the start even when United were dominating the first term.

Bomber coach Rian Nelson said it was a case of catch up for the Bombers, after a poor first quarter with United putting six goals on the board before the Bombers had scored.

But the second quarter was the complete opposite and the Bombers dug deep and made some changes around the field.

At half time, the Bombers were a couple of points up, and Nelson said the excitement and momentum gave his side a boost in the second half.

“The group is starting to come together, and everyone is encouraging each other,” Nelson said.

Stuart Gregory again impressed his coach, and won honours over Tiger Adam Mansfield, including in two important one-on-one contests at crucial points in the match.

Tom Smith and Justin Shahinger, two life bloods of Hamley Bridge, were ecstatic with their first A grade win for their club in 2010 and 2009 seasons, and both worked their hearts out to get the team over the line.

United coach Travis Opitz was disappointed with his side’s commitment, saying there was not much heart in the game.

“We’ve got a bit of soul searching to do,” he said.

Opitz’s three quarter time speech was scathing and emotional.

Unfortunately for them, the first centre clearance was won by the Bombers and they kicked the first goal of the last term.

United did kick more goals in a high scoring final term but for every notch United lifted, Hamley lifted one more, desperately running out the game knowing their hard work was going to pay off.

“We can only get better,” Opitz said.

Daniel Karpany also played a blinder in the half forward for the Bombers, kicking four goals.

After Peter Burgoyne got the

Tigers off to a solid start with five goals in the first quarter, a defensive tag from Travis Natt limited him to two goals for the remainder of the game.

But it was a complete team effort, and an all-played-well type of performance which got the Bombers over the line.

Hummocks/Watchman 11.5(71) defeated Two Wells 8.9(57) The Eagles have preserved their undefeated status for another week, downing the Roosters by 14 points in a tight match at Port Wakefield.

It was six minutes of football from the Eagles at the start of the third term which won the match for them, with four quick goals after a lapse in the Roosters’ concentration.

Rooster coach Stephen Fitzgerald said his side didn’t make the most of their opportunities in the first half.

“We had enough of ball to win, but our skills let us down at the wrong time,” he said.

Tallan Leighton and Christian Nurton were the stand out performers for the Roosters, with Tallan a driving force in half back all game. Nurton had his best game yet, with a strong on ball presence.

Brad Struck had a good second half in his debut A grade match, while Stephen Lange got a fair bit of the ball and played with composure and strength.

“Hummocks Watchman had first use of the footy through their ruck,” Stephen said.

Eagle coach Mark Brant said there was a lot of contested footy and it wasn’t an easy win.

“It was very defensive in the first quarter. No one could break clear,” Mark said.

He said it came down to the first team to get some clearances.

“It was us who managed to break clear in the third term, and we found some targets,” Mark said.

With Ryan Reid and Joe Hunt out with injuries, the Eagles had to change things around in order to get those centre clearances.

Shaun Light was best on ground, giving the Eagles a force through the middle clearances.

Tim Forrest was effective on the wing and took some great marks.

In the half back, Ash Lockwood kept cool headed and hit his targets.

“It was a hard fought win,” Mark said.

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BOMBERs Luke Slok, Matthew Koch and Stuart Gregory celebrate in the change rooms after their win over the Tigers.

Mallala 10.13(73) defeated Balaklava 6.3(39) Mallala Magpies continued on their winning way, with another convincing victory by 34 points against Balaklava.

It was a low scoring battle from both teams, with Mallala keeping a slight lead the entire game and ending with a four

goal victory. The Peckers were kept goalless in the final term, after a solid four quarter effort from the Magpies.

Magpies coach Keith Earl said plenty of one-on-one contests were frequent throughout the game, with cleaner skills giving the Magpies an edge.

“It was a close contest, with

lots of numbers around the footy,” Keith said.

Wingman Brad Hardie was excellent for the Magpies, working hard in defence and pushing forward when needed.

“He was everywhere and played really well,” Keith said.

Jason Earl took a lot of marks across the half back, while Jacob Walsh played in ruck all day, held his own and pushed back in defence.

Derek Friedrichs was the top performer for the Peckers, with Justin Michael and Jonathon Brice also having an impact.

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• From back page The Magpies are red hot heading into this week’s showpiece match and will welcome the Eagles with open arms.

Mallala are consistently getting the business done thus far in 2010 also registering a win in each of their four encounters thus far.

Apart from your out and out stars in Christian Rimmer, Brad Hardie, Jason Earl and Ryan and Joel Montgomerie the rest of the team are understated but all the same they are there to be counted when it matters.

Despite having up to nine players missing from last year’s premiership side (as was the case last weekend), when required the Maggies have done enough to power away and register wins.

Mallala have had decent scares from Two Wells (who led the Magpies to half time in round 1) and Virginia (who drew level in the final term of their clash two weeks ago) in games so far this season. But consequently the Magpies have found another gear at just the right time.

Like their opponents it is the Magpies teamwork which serves them well. They are silky skilled and for that reason they are hard to stop.

We know Eagles coach Mark Brandt does his homework well – and at this stage of the season Mallala still have a few important players missing. If the Eagles can quelled the influence of Mallala’s “big five” and have 21 contributors of their own they are a good chance- but they must be on their game.

Balaklava v Virginia

Virginia are coming off a bye this week to host Balaklava at home. In honesty although the Rams and Peckers are neck and neck on the premiership table currently, this game will tell us much about where these two sides are ‘actually at’.

Balaklava have had wins over Hamley Bridge and United already this season, however looking back it may seem that these two scalps – especially the one of United may have been prematurely celebrated as the Tigers are still winless and went down to the wooden spoon favourites the Bombers (a side which lasted two years and two weeks between drinks) last weekend.

So this week’s trip to Virginia gives the Peckers a great test against a side who competed in last year’s finals series.

The Rams, have been travelling well since their disappointing first-up loss to the Eagles this season. Since then they have defeated Two Wells and Hamley Bridge whilst going down by just one straight kick against pace-setters Mallala.

They have also unleashed the sensation of 2010 thus far in full forward Brendan Nicklaus who has 24 goals for the Rams already after just four games.

The man mountain will be hard to stop again this week.

While Pecker defender Dereck Fredrichs has been in blistering form thus far this season he faces his biggest test this week himself. He does have some assistants in Benny Lamond and co if he needs them.

Peckers playing coach Stuart Lamond looms as their big

My Call n Kym Jarman previews APFL round 6 forward at the other end of the ground and only if Balaklava’s midfield can match it with the Rams will we see a shootout of the two big men on the same day at the same ground?

Ram midfielders Troy Wilkey, Anthony Johnson and Caleb Howell have all been sensational along with Rams skipper and 2008 Plains Producer medallist Matthew Young so winning the honours in the centre square is easier said than done.

Balaklava went goalless in final term last weekend against the Magpies, they cannot afford the same result this week when they travel to Virginia this week.

United v Two Wells

Well to say United need a win this week at home would be an understatement. The Tigers have started the season extremely slow and their five week split round to start the 2010 season hit rock bottom last weekend when they gave the Hamley Bridge Bombers their first win since April 26, 2008.

This week they face a side in Two Wells who also are desperate for two match points after collecting a win on just one occasion this season – two weeks ago against Balaklava when they wore their new V style guernseys for the first time.

On face value it is hard to see the Tigers getting over last year’s grand finallist the way they are playing at the moment.

One thing United must do this week is play a half forward flanker capable of curbing Two Wells half back dynamo Tallan Leighton who racked up 40 touches last week and set up the majority of Two Wells rebounding plays. Two Wells’ running brigade which also includes wingman Kahn Leighton, gun Lee Allmond, running big man Andrew Hardiman and brothers Peter and Ned Seccafien can do an immense amount of damage. Ned being the Roosters’ premier ball getter.

Although Tigers’ engine room players Heath Pym, Brodee Brown and Adrian Mills are capable in their midfield roles one feels the Tigers will lack pace around the ground when matched up against the Roosters. The Tigers will take the pre-match honours in the height and experience departments however.

United’s backs couldn’t be more against the wall so it will be interesting to see their showing this weekend – if they scrounged an upset it would certainly put a dent in Two Wells’ season that is for sure.

Two Wells will take the favourites tag into the match though and should win by a comfortable margin.

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 12, 2010

SPORT v Netball

AP NA ac t io n f rom S at u rd ay’s g am e s RENEE McPharlin umpires the C2 netball game at Balaklava.

Carrie Borg, Mallala grabs the ball, while Balaklava netballers Kelly Zanker and Bec Allen put the pressure on. Mallala’s Claire Earl is ready to take a pass in the A5 match.

ABOVE LEFT: Umpire Casey Michael watches as Balaklava’s Lexie Tiller tries to beat her Mallala opponent to the ball.

MALLALA’S Jess Iacapetta defends against Balaklava’s Shelley Lamond in the A5’s.

APNA RESULTS

ABOVE RIGHT: Heidi Zerk passes to Balaklava team mate Emily Taylor in A5.

RIGHT: Abbie Ferris, Mallala just grabs the ball with her finger tips in C2.

APNA Premiership Tables Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Balaklava 38 (Michelle Williams) d Mallala 31 (Nerida May). Hummocks 50 (Bonnie Nicholls) d Two Wells 47 (Cassie Lange). Hamley Bridge 64 (Ashleigh Koch) d Long Plains 37 (Leah Tynan).

A2: Balaklava 57 (Kate Cmrlec) d Mallala 36 (Stacey Dugmore). Two Wells 50 (Bronte Hewitt) d Hummocks 31 (Jade Wilkins). Long Plains 51 (Kate Baker) d Hamley Bridge 30 (Amanda Mullin).

A3: Balaklava 58 (Michelle Veitch) d Mallala 20 (Sonia Angus). Two Wells 54 (Lisa Cocks) d Hummocks 49 (Abbie Phillips). Long Plains 55 (Karley Kayser) d Hamley Bridge 22 (Michelle Hennessy).

A4: Balaklava 57 (Renee McPharlin) d Mallala 27 (Dawn Buckby). Hummocks 49 (Rebecca Dixon) d Two Wells 43 (Christie Castle). Long Plains 43 (Helzah Sommerville) d Hamley Bridge 37 (Natasha Manno).

A5: Balaklava 34 (Kelly Zanker) d Mallala 30 (Bernadette Nicholson). Two Wells 51 (Jamie Dinham) d Hummocks 30 (Alison Daniel). Long Plains 25 (Chelsea Saint) d Hamley Bridge 18 (Ellen Heinze).

B: Mallala 46 (Laura Jarmyn) d Balaklava 25 (Tenneal White). Two Wells 26 (Jessica Walker-Smith) d Hummocks 20 (Caitlin Moulds). Long Plains 36 (Hannah McArdle) d Hamley Bridge 9 (Mia Langtry).

C1: Balaklava 46 (Aleisha Michael) d Mallala 22 (Brooke Wilson). Hummocks 17 (Merridy Nicholls) d Two Wells 4 (Aleisha Lillie). Hamley Bridge 30 (Brittany Durdin) d Long Plains 13 (Jessica Daniel).

C2: Balaklava 13 (Lexie Tiller) d Mallala 5 (Tiffani Graham). Hummocks 22 (Mikaela Lane-Watson) d Two Wells 8 (Grace Slattery). Hamley Bridge 46 (Nadia Langtry) d Long Plains 8 (Mary Hosking).

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Mallala Cleaning Service Phone: 8527 2161 A1 GRADE Hamley Bridge........ 8.......56.34 Mallala....................... 6.......54.02 Balaklava................... 6.......54.02 Hummocks.............. 6........51.92 Virginia...................... 2....... 46.24 Two Wells................. 0....... 48.31 Long Plains.............. 0.......33.02 A2 GRADE Two Wells................. 8........61.07 Balaklava................... 6....... 56.21 Hummocks.............. 6.......55.83 Long Plains.............. 4.......48.10 Mallala....................... 2....... 42.41 Hamley Bridge........ 2.......23.94 A3 GRADE Balaklava................... 8.......65.55 Hummocks.............. 6.......59.59 Virginia...................... 6.......58.72 Long Plains.............. 4.......53.36 Two Wells................. 2.......46.50 Hamley Bridge........ 0.......28.99 Mallala....................... 2....... 40.61 A4 GRADE Hummocks.............. 8.......64.63 Two Wells................. 6.......65.82 Long Plains.............. 6........51.74 Balaklava................... 4.......55.44 Hamley Bridge........ 2.......44.69 Mallala....................... 2.......39.45 Virginia...................... 0.......23.68

LEFT: Ellie Schupelius, Mallala C2 contacts Balaklava opponent Cheyanne Pennycuick.

Supporting All Netball Teams A5 GRADE Two Wells................. 8....... 59.12 Balaklava................... 6....... 51.60 Long Plains.............. 4....... 52.21 Hamley Bridge........ 4.......52.00 Mallala....................... 4....... 47.83 Hummocks.............. 2.......39.75 B GRADE Long Plains.............. 8....... 60.11 Mallala....................... 6.......59.56 Hummocks.............. 4.......53.55 Balaklava................... 4....... 52.23 Two Wells................. 4....... 44.91 Hamley Bridge........ 2....... 24.32 C1 GRADE Balaklava................... 8.......82.54 Hummocks.............. 6.......60.42 Mallala....................... 6.......59.35 Hamley Bridge........ 6........57.76 Two Wells................. 2.........7.87 Long Plains.............. 0.......15.38 C2 GRADE Hummocks.............. 8.......83.33 Hamley Bridge........ 6.......63.40 Balaklava................... 6.......60.00 Virginia...................... 0....... 29.67 Two Wells................. 2.......42.48 Long Plains.............. 2....... 21.90 Mallala....................... 0.......33.33

APNA netty star Name: Nicolle Sobey Nickname: Nic Date of Birth: 21/04/78 Height: 172cm Team: Long Plains Position: GD/Coach Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Meagan Starr Highlight of netball career: Playing and training with players like Michelle Den Dekker and Jennifer Borlace What’s your number one passion outside netball? My

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SPORT v District

Sophie to represent SA in State School competition Balaklava High School student Sophie Cocks has been chosen to represent South Australia in the State School Girls Netball competition in Toowoomba in July.

Another Balaklava High student,Kate Cmrlec, also trialled and has been selected as a reserve.

Bradley Struck, Two Wells watches on as team mate Christian Nurton closes in for a tackle on Eagle Joe Wilson during the A grade match at Port Wakefield.

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ABOVE: Jason Earl made it into Mallala’s best players this week.

He is pictured here running with the ball around his Pecker opponent.

ROBERT Montgomery takes a mark for Mallala during the A grade match at Balaklava.

LEFT: Tayla McBride, Balaklava runs after the ball during the C2 match against Mallala.

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Mallala’s Kate Wilson looks for options in the C2 match at Balaklava.

Umpires and club officials are encouraged to attend the Central Zone umpires’ training night at Two Wells oval tonight.

There will be representatives from Adelaide Plains, North Eastern, Northern Areas and Barossa and Gawler football leagues.

Central Zone regional umpiring manager, Jim Goode said it was a great initiative to raise awareness and money for junior umpires.

“It’s one was those things where the umpires can mix with club officials on a nonmatch day,” he said.

The night kicks off at 6.30pm, with AFL and SANFL umpires conduct-

ing training. “It’s a real privilege for our umpires to train with the highest grade umpires,” Mr Goode said.

An umpire for 10 years, Mr Goode said he had not yet had the privilege.

“We’re hoping for a good turnout of 80-90 people,” “It will be a good fun night, and people can get to know the umpires,” he said.

There will also be a free barbecue and full bar facilities will be available.

A wine auction will take place to raise funds for junior umpire development, with part proceeds going towards camp quality and motor neurone disease association.

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 12, 2010

SPORT v District

Golf BALAKLAVA LADIES

It was an ideal day last Thursday to play for honours in the combined Shylie Rymill and Sports Women’s Foursomes, with 14 players presenting to the starter.

Cathy Redpath and Moya Hayes were the winners in the Shylie Rymill event with a nett score of 73 followed

by Gill Ackland and Louise Michael with a nett 79.

Cathy and Moya also won the Sports Women’s event with a gross score of 98 with Joan Wood and Faye Williams coming in with a gross score of 111.

Others to put in cards were the Cherie Taylor/Genni Edwards combination – nett 80.5, Jill Taylor/Tania Allen – Nett 83 and Pam Hill/Gaye Chapman – net 84.

Sue Friedrichs has completed her 3rd handicap card – well done Sue and welcome to future competitions.

Next week is our second Par, combined with N.T.P. and drives on fairway competitions. Start time 10am – starters Heather Maxwell and Norma Taylor.

“Golf is the most fun you can have without taking your clothes off.” – Chi Chi Rodriguez – American pro. golfer.

Balaklava Men

No less than 26 players gathered for our regular hebdomadal heroics last Saturday and as big Barry Michael warned, it was “no place for quacksalvers!”.

Indeed, we were there to challenge for (and you might want to write these down to keep somewhere handy) the Kirra Hill Trophy plus both the President’s and Captain’s Trophies, not to mention the all–important Junior’s Trophy.

So the battles various began, in perfect conditions and with Stableford written faithfully on each score card, with the day’s victor proving to be the indefatigable Bill Parkin, who swept all before him to score 38 points.

So did Merv. Hameister and Bill Lokan for that matter, but the old Count Back stepped in and allocated them 2nd and 3rd places respectively.

Chasing them in were R. Hart (37), W. Nagle (36), P. Lamont (35), C. Michael (35), M. Loy (33), W. Berry (32), R. Butterworth (32), M. Smith (30), G. Ackland (25) and A. Bastian (25).

The dauntless Dean Robinson enjoyed his day out, cleaning up the B Grade field with his 37 points, which meant that Digby ‘Pain Killers’ Addison came second with 34 points and Steve ‘Top Gun’ Reimers had to settle for third with 30 points.

Settling for total anonymity were D. Trickett (30), B. Michael (30), D. Goudie (29) and B. Thompson (26).

Cruising through the C Grade cadre was a very surprised Austin Henstridge, who grabbed the golf balls for scoring 38 points. Martin Bell did passing well with his 27 points for second placing while Ben Michael belted a total of 25 points for third. That left just D. Michael (22) and J. Wilson (16) to round out the doings. Louise Michael returned for more trials and tribulations to score a very commendable 22 points.

Robert Hart scored a brilliant Eagle on the 16th, Birdies were achieved by Bill Berry (3rd) and Dennis Goudie (8th) while Nearest The Pins were claimed

by Bill Berry (3rd), Digby Addison (8th), Wayne Nagle (15th) and Peter Lamont (17th).

Bill Parkin backed his Falcon up to the main doors to load in the Kirra Hill Trophy, having also defeated Callum Michael in the the President’s Trophy first round one up. Peter Lamont beat Dennis Goudie 2/1 while Austin Henstridge accounted for a strong–finishing Steve Reimers 3 up.

The Captain’s Trophy primary round saw Wayne Nagle get past Barry Michael 4/3, Bill Berry finally overcome Dean Robinson one up on the 19th green and Merv Hameister ruin Dean Trickett’s day to the tune of one up. Robert Hart had a bye.

As for the Junior’s Trophy, round one went to Callum Michael (35 points) who was too good on the day for Ben Michael (25), Dillon MIchael (22) and Jordan Wilson (16).

This Saturday we’ll tackle a Par round in strict military fashion as group captain Wayne Nagle and his swagger stick organise proceedings.

balaklava Mid week

Results from May 5. Dean Trickett 43, Don Anderson 39, Bill Berry 38, Merv Hameister 36, Rick Campbell 34, Dene Newton 32, Barry Olsen 25.

Birdies Dean Trickett No 3, Merv Hameister No 2 and 4.

Blyth

Ladies: May 5 Stroke Competition.

Patron Lois Pratt: Winner J Zweck 88/69 plus secret hole No. 14.

Others – J Wandel 124/82, K Mugge 112/84, R Lamond 116/84, B Victor 138/95, I Fisher 9 holes skins, No 8 J Zweck. Raffle: I Fisher. Next week May

19, Club Medal – Stableford Life Member Max Carling.

Men: May 9 Par. Club winner M Pawley +8, P Agnew +7, D Smith +2, H Wandel +2, G Mugge +1, M Carling, J Greet –7, M Finn –8. Juniors: T Eime –11, C Walkey –14. Skins: Jackpot. Nearest the pin No 14 D Smith. Next week – Stroke.

Tee master: P Agnew.

Hamley Bridge

Errol Branson showed 21 golfers the way with a credible 45 points in Thursday’s stableford competition. He was followed by Ian Ferguson 40, Ian Rohde 39, Anton Noack 38, Ron Smith 37, all being prize winners.

Other scores Dave Russell, John Bell 36, Dennis Hawke, Wally Jackson, Barry Schwartz 35, Ross Hienze 34, Brian Cooper, Lance Hatcher 33, George Dahlitz 32, Dennis Nation, Bob Spriggs 31, Cliff Applebee 30, Roger Hahn, Ed Manning 29, Kieth Kluske 28, and Bob Ahola 26.

Birdies Dennis Hawk 1 and 9, Dave Russell 12, Errol Branson 5, nearest to the pin Dennis Hawk.

The players welcomed Dennis Hawk who is a new member.

29 players competed in Saturday’s competition in perfect golfing conditions with some very high scores registered.

Ian Goddard shot the highest score with a massive 48 points followed by Ray Battle who had not touched a golf club for weeks with 46.

A GRADE: Roger Hahn 41, John Bell 40, Bradley Zerna 39, John Mitchell 38, Leigh Durdin 35, Dave Russell, Adam Mitchell 33, Len Usher 32, Bert Pierce 25.

B GRADE: Ian Goddard 48, Ian Ferguson 43, Anton Noack 41, Ron Smith, Tony Jones 40, Steve Howe, George Dahlitz, Kieth Kluske 37, Neville Durdin 36, Shirley Noble, Bob Ahola 34.

C GRADE: Ray Battle 46, Rowland Pawlak 43, Ian Rohde, Dennis Nation 39, Ross Hienze 38, Eroll Branson 37, Bob Hinderwell 36, Brian Cooper 32, Wally Jackson 26.

Birdies Adam Mitchell 2, Tony Jones 17 and 18, Ray Battle 10, John Mitchell 9 and 15, Ian Goddard 8, Bradley Zerna 8 and 9.

Nearest to the pins: Ian Goddard 14 John Mitchell 9.

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Resutls from Saturday May 8, Stableford. A Grade: A Hartwell 46, J Connell 46, J Pengilly 43, A Leaver 41, D Hannaford 41.

B Grade: P Buckley 53, F Gorey 46, M Keast 45, D Murphy 44, B Murray 44.

Next week’s competition: Stroke. New members most welcome.

TWO WELLS

Saturday May 8. Competition: Stableford. Sponsor: Jamie Gibson – Painter.

Players: 40.

With the course growing in green with the winter coverage Two Wells is fast developing into the course of old.

The new works are ongoing and taking shape testing the errant shots of the locals each week until they can conquer the new challenges.

The annual Pinehurst Applebee and Belcher Trophy encouraged a strong field on 40 players all seeking the ultimate partner to win the event.

On the day there were some exceptional scores proving that the course could be tamed even when playing your partner’s ball of which I am sure was at times in the strangest position throughout the course.

The best score off the stick on the day was a solid combination of Stuart Grigg and Scott Abbott with 66 (nett 53) including 7 birdies. Well done lads.

Unfortunately Ian Smith and Jeff Spackman had other ideas and stole the day with a 73 off the stick (nett 52 ½) to take the 2010 Applebee and Belcher Trophy. Stuart and Scott won the count back from Bingo Barns and Hans Linford also with nett 53.

Peter Williams returned to rejoin the club after several (many years) away.

Welcome back Peter - looking forward to having a hit again with you. Dennis Hart snuck out to partner Brian Prior and while not winning the major event I hear they did take out first prize from Rob Thompson and John Ball.

Match play is well and truly in action with some interesting matches to be played in the first round which needs to be completed by May 22.

Match Play draws to be completed are; I.Clark v L. Grafton, R. Hogg v K. Alexander, T. Clifton v V. Hatch, M. Frost v S. Kelly, B. Barns v B. Prior, J. Boon v R. Thompson, J. Spackman v S. Abbott, I. Telpher v J. Weir, A. Gameau v A. Bail, H. Linford v G. Payne, Stuart Grigg v Y. Frencken, B. Paul v J. Gibson, Simon Grigg V L. Zbierski.

Good golfing to all.

Tuesday’s results: 1 – J. Spackman and I. Smith 52 ½ Nett.

2 – Stuart Grigg and S. Abbott 53 Nett.

3 – B. Barns and H. Linford 53 Nett.

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 12, 2010

Long Drives: A – L. Grafton; B – S. Kelly; C – B.Prior.

Ladies: – NTP’s :) 1) G. Payne, 2), L. Zbierski, 6) I. Clark, 11) J. Spackman, 12) I. Smith, 15) B. Paul.

NAGA: S. Loftus and A. Bail.

Meat Trays: Yogi, J. Boon x2, P. Shields, J. Gibson.

Members Draw: J. Spackman.

See you on the course next week and bring a friend to join our weekly adventures the more the merrier. If you have any stories, which need to be told, pass then on.

Next week: Captains Trophy – Round One PAR. – Paul Shields, Captain TWGC.

two wells ladies

We had the first round of our Laurel Wreath this week. Kathy Stubing beat Helen Johnson 9/8. Tine Perry beat Aileen Oliver 2/1. The other ladies played a putting competition. Winner was Jenny Rowe with 27 putts. Long drive winner was Tine Perry on 7.

Hockey under 14

Donnybrook 0 goals drew with Balaklava 0 Best: Don – Fletcher Thomas, William Pearson,Lachlan Squires; Bal – Natasha Greenshields,Timothy Goldney, Nathan Shepherd.

Springstown 1 goal defeated Burra 0 Goal: Tom Forrest.

Best: Spr – Tom Forrest, Johanna Dutschke, Austin Duncan–Reid; Bur – Neil Maxted, Lochie Haddow, Max Price.

under 17

Balaklava 6 goals defeated Donnybrook 1 Goals: Bal: Ben Shepherd,Hedley Greenshields 2, Mandy McGlede, Riley Chapman; Don – Fletcher Thomas.

Best: Bal: Ben Shepherd, Samuel Tiller, Hedley Greenshields; Don – Louise Thomas, Jake Mill, Ellen Canna.

Springstown 7 goals defeated Wendouree 0 Goals: Maddie Wilkop 2, Luke Burge, Brianna Cheetham, Tom Forrest, Sam Megson, Sarah Rodda Best: Spr – Luke Burge, Matt Forrest, Maddie Wilkop; Wen – Josh Nourse, Kym Davis, Atticus Possingham.

women

Balaklava 3 goals defeated Donnybrook 0 Goals: Tania Heslop, Roweena Tiller, Tamara Gates Best: Bal – Danielle Dutschke, Mary Heslop, Tegan McPharlin; Don – Annie Willson, Lizzie Murrie, Anne Marriott.

men

Riverton 3 goals defeated Springstown 2 Goals: Riv – Matthew Gates 2, Jonathan Venning; Spr – Derek Upton, Steve Sanders.

Best: Riv – Kelvin Tiller, Andrew Chapman, Ben Shepherd; Spr – Luke Burge, Bob Campbell,Derek Upton.

Balaklava 2 goals defeated Donnybrook 1 Goals: Bal – Raf Battistessa, Matthew Gates; Don – John McBride.

Best: Bal – Raf Battistessa, Josh March, Sarah Tiller; Don – Daniel Cheetham, Mark Telfer, Sam Megson.

Next week’s matches are at Burra.

An Umpiring Clinic will be held with Margaret Grieve at the break between games also.

Balaklava reports

under 14

Balakalva v Donnybrook For a group of youngsters, they certainly put on a nail biting game. Balaklava was short on numbers again this week with only 10 on the field.

Donnybrook looked strong and big compared with the Balaklava side.

Natasha was strong through the middle with good support from Tyler and Riley.

Mitchell did a great job backing up and putting pressure on the Donnybrook players.

There were a number of scoring opportunities from both sides, but there was also excellent defence work from both teams, creating a lot of excitement on the sidelines.

Tim used his blocking and big hitting skills to stop many attempts from Donnybrook and if the ball did get past, Ethan was right there applying pressure.

Bailey was thrown in the deep end having a run and learning the centre position, feeding the ball down to the forward lines. Balaklava were the first team to get the ball into the goals – unfortunately it was disallowed.

Donnybrook was quick to take advantage of Balaklava’s disappointment and quickly took control and went for goal.

This goal was also disallowed.

The score was nil all and the spec-

tators was on the edge of their seats.

Balaklava’s defensive team, including Ethan and Casey, worked hard defending short corners with Michael in goals as the last line of defence doing a top job – even though he wasn’t feeling too good.

The intensity of the game stepped up a notch with Ethan doing some great work in defence.

We saw some fantastic play from Nathan on the wing, going for a big run with the ball and showing his dribbling skills. Even though the score was nil all, the whole team can be proud of the way they played. It was a great game to watch and with coach Tanya’s encouraging works at half time, everyone did their best and dug deep when needed.

Well done.

UNDER 17

Balaklava v Donnybrook On a warm sunny morning in Clare, play started evenly at first between Balaklava and Donnybrook.

Hedley and Sarah worked the centre well with good backing up by Ben and Samuel, which eventuated in Balaklava scoring first by Hedley’s stick. Not long after Ben scored Balaklava’s second goal.

Both teams had quite a few under 14 players helping to fill their sides, who did a good job keeping the ball moving.

Ethan played aggressively with Tyler picking up the crumbs. Sarah worked the ball effectively into the circle earning a short corner, but Balaklava were unable to capitalise on it.

Communication was good between players and Donnybrook struggled to keep the ball in their offensive half for any length of time.

Late in the first half, Tyler had a shot at goal but the goalie kicked it free. Shortly after on a short corner, after a great deal of scrambling for the ball, Riley managed to push it over the line to score with the first half finishing Balaklava 3 – Donnybrook 0.

Donnybrook started the second half much stronger and despite Tim H clearing their first attempt at goal and Caitlyn, as goalie, kicking their second attempt clear, they persisted and managed to score their first goal early.

Samuel took the ball down the side at lightning speed, passing to Ben who continued on mostly unopposed and scored for Balaklava.

Mandy played well covering the wing.

Balaklava earned a couple of short corners with Hedley scoring on the second one. Riley and Tamara fought hard in front of our goals with a couple of near misses.

Excellent team play between Samuel, Ben, Mandy and Tyler resulted in a much worked for goal off Hedley stick just before the finish of play.

A great game by Balaklava finishing 6 – 1.

Shooting adelaide plains rifle

Results from May 8. Cyclists and Torrens Valley. A Grade: P Gale 100.12, B Grade: P Finch 96.10, Sighters: P Gale 19.2.

Handicap results: P Gale 50.6, 50.6 (1) 100, P Bradshaw 50.7, 49.6 (3) 100, F Pinyon 49.2, 48.4 (5) 100, G Apthomas 45.1, 48.1 (9) 100, P Finch 48.4, 48.6 (5) 100, W Muhleder 46.2, 46.1 (9) 100, J Pinyon 46.3, 48.3 (6) 100, C Luedeke 46.1, 47.3 (6) 99.

Phoenix. A Grade: C George 100.12, B Grade: D Clarke 98.12, Sighters: J Samuel 18.

Handicap results: D Clarke 48.7, 50.5 (21) 131, C George 50.6, 50.6 (16) 128, M Bialkowski 48.5, 49.4 (21) 127, M Challen 48.3, 50.5 (18) 126, J Samuel 49.4, 49.4 (17) 123, D Logos 48.3, 49.4 (20) 123, C Williams 44.3, 50.3 (21) 121, G Henderson 48.1, 46.1 (21) 117.

Cyclists and Torrens Valley F Class.

F Open: R Braund 183, F Standard: M Heyward 174, Sighters: B Moulds.

Handicap results: H Bradshaw 84, 92 (29) 200, D Zerbe 86, 89 (30) 200, R Braund 89, 94 (19) 200, L White 85, 91 (24) 200, B Moulds 87, 94 (17) 198, G Hutchins 88, 88 (20) 196, M Williams 86, 84 (25) 195. M Heyward 90, 89 (15) 194, B Galpin 84, 83 (26) 193, C Maroons 86, 86 (V) 172.

Phoenix F Class. F Standard: S Cowie 117, Sighters: E Kanik 21.

Handicap results: E Kanik 52, 57 (19) 128, L Scroop 56, 53 (19) 128, S Cowie 58, 59 (9) 126, K Neale 55, 56 (15) 125, D Barnard 54, 54 (13) 121, C Mousley

50, 57 (12) 119, R Mousley 56, 55 (7) 118, J Close 37, 56 (13) 108, M Roberts 47, 48 (V) 96.

Light River. A Grade: B Clark 99.10, B Grade: T Bickley 99.8, Sighters: T Bickley 20.2.

Handicap results: B Clark 50.6, 49.4 (14) 120, T Bickley 50.7, 49.1 (15) 120, G Lewis 49.5, 48.5 (14) 120, B Wrightson 49.3, 50.6 (12) 120, P Bothwell 46.1, 49.2 (20) 118, T James 45.2, 47.3 (19) 116, R Spillman 47.2, 48.3 (13) 113. G Moroney 43, 43.2 (21) 109.

Postal and Railways. A Grade: R Cunningham 98.13, B Grade: M Bethune 88.1, Sighters: R Cunningham 19.2.

Handicap results: R Cunningham 49.6, 49.7, 98, V Synusas 49.2, 47.3, 96, S Giles 43.2, 49.2, 92, I Mackintosh 44.1, 47.3, 91, M Bethune 43.1, 45, 88, W Phillips 40, 44.3, 84, P Collins 48.7, 50.5, 98.

Clay target association

Results from May 8. 30 Target Double Barrel Twilite Shoot. AA: G Gilbert, G Stopp, R Winkel, A Zupanic, G Read 30/30. A: G Hopgood, B Dempster, B Cottell, D Johns 30/30, B: J Innes, B Zanker 30/30, C: J Gilbert 27/30.

10 Target Double Barrel Night Shoot.

AA: G Gilbert, A Zupanic, G Read 10/10.

A: M Leaford, D Johns 10/10, B: J Elix, T O’Connor 10/10, C: V Petraccaro 10/10.

50 Target Double Barrel Night Shoot.

AA: R Winkel 49/50, 2nd: G Read 48/50, A: D Johns 47/50, 2nd B Dempster 46/50, B: T O’Connor 51/54, 2nd J Elix 50/54, C: J Gilbert 47/51, 2nd: V Petraccaro 46/51.

High Gun AA: G Read 99/101.

Next shoot Sunday 23rd May.

Tennis Ladies winter

Di Taylor made her bedut for this season as Grizzlys captain, but after her first set with Ruth Martin, she wished she’d stayed home – again!

Thise two had to drop the briefs to Polars Helen Barry and Kerry Williams in what was a shocking start for the morning! Grizzly team mates Kellie Harrison and Narelle Michael turned the tide and won their set in a tight 6–4 over Roanne Georg and Chris Simon, also on debut this season Helen and Roanne had a comfortable win together but at least this time Di and partner Narelle managed to just save their knickers! Kellie was on fire, this time with Ruth, making short work of their opponents. It was down to the last two sets and Helen and Chris were pushed to win a long 6–4, with Chris requiring the oxygen after her first big morning of running – and lots of it! Di owed her respectable score to partner Kellie, and may drop herself to number two next week! Narelle and Ruth try oh so hard, but couldn’t quite get there, going down in an excellent tiebreaker to Ro and Kerry.

Well done girls! We must also note that the targets were out again (but Heidi wasn’t involved), as Kellie and Kerry were both hit, not by their opponents, but by their partners, in Di and Helen respectively! Who needs enemies? Final score Polars 4–30 to Grizzlys 2–22.

The other match played was also a close one, with Pauline Hill’s Pandas coming second to Lorraine Jenner’s Teddies 4–29 to 2–24. Pauline’s team was the only one sporting fill–ins, Shelley Lamond and Kevyna Gardner, so thanks girls! The Teddies took the first two sets, with Colleen Allen and Kerrie Bell having to work hard for their win over Pauline and Kevyna. Helen Durdin and Lorraine had a more comfortable win over Shelley and Glenda Shepherd.

But Glenda and Pauline got their eyes in and had a good win over the cackling duo of Colleen and Lorraine, who I think don’t have a good win/loss ratio together!

Helen and Kerrie pulled out everything to win a marathon 6–4 over Shelley and Kevyna, who was starting to wish she was back at work! The powerful pair of Colleen and Helen were surprisingly ‘done’ by Pauline and Shelley, although the latter weren’t surprised at all! Lorraine and Kerrie decided enough was enough, and won the Teddies fourth set in yet another long 6–4. Some great tennis played in this match!

Until next week when the sun will shine for the ladies when we welcome back the seasoned traveller, Di Meaney…

Send us your results!

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

Trials prove TwinN has nitrogen answer Cereal growers face continual pressures to maintain profitability in the face of low grain prices, fluctuating fertiliser prices and unpredictable rainfall patterns.

Although fertiliser prices dropped in 2009, indications are that increases are again on the horizon.

Smart farmers are looking to new technologies and skills to ensure profitability and sustainability of their operations.

Australian company Mapleton Agri Biotec (MAB) has developed TwinN, a freeze dried microbial product that is being successfully used by many farmers in Australia, USA, Canada, Africa and Europe.

The range of nitrogen fixing microbes act to reduce heavy rates of nitrogenous fertilisers, or to increase

yields from standard nitrogen fertiliser rates.

MAB managing director, Dr Rob Bower, said “most TwinN users in Europe are driven by legislation to reduce nitrogen application rates and TwinN offers them a safe way to maintain yields.

“Here in Australia most TwinN users are driven firstly by the need to maintain profitability right now, and secondly to adapt to a new technology that can insulate them against future nitrogen price rises,” Dr Bower said.

In 2009, MAB invested heavily in trial research in Australia. The results have been consistently successful.

The trial in Bellata, northern NSW,

delivered some excellent results and insights into how the product functions.

The independent trial, conducted by Agrisearch Services, compared nitrogen rates of 60 units with and without TwinN, against 120 units of N. The trial showed that a single application of TwinN delivered an additional 4.5 per cent (110kg/ha) yield with a 60kg (50 per cent) reduction in applied nitrogen compared to the high rate of 120 kgN/ha.

Comparison of 60 kgN/ha, with and without TwinN, showed a yield increase of 230kg/ha or 10 per cent when TwinN was applied. This result

demonstrated that use of TwinN enabled a reduction of nitrogen rates while maintaining high yields.

Management of crop nitrogen application is an on-going challenge which TwinN may be able to simplify. Many farmers have had the experienced the heartache of applying higher rates of N, followed by a hard season finish.

MAB’s marketing manager, Graham Golding, has found some growers are using TwinN to buffer themselves from these events.

“Farmers are using an application of TwinN early in the crop cycle over the top of the pre-plant and then reviewing the crop as the season progresses,” Mr Golding said.

“If the season is poor the TwinN will see the crop through. If it comes

Farmers looking for rain – as mice cause concern Most farmers are now looking for good general rain to start the season, or are seeking follow-up rain in other areas where seeding had already started as topsoils are starting to dry out.

Rural Solutions SA, said patchy opening rains in some areas combined with the threat of locusts and mice have seen many farmers

cautious about seeding too early.

Very high mice numbers are reported in parts of the Upper and Mid North, Western Eyre Peninsula, northern Yorke Peninsula and parts of the Murray Mallee districts.

Mice were seen swarming over the Balaklava-Owen road last Thursday night.

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The high will move slowly east on Thursday, producing light winds, cold overnight temperatures and morning frost over the agricultural and southern pastoral districts. It will be fine day otherwise, cool in the south, mild to warm in the northwest with mainly light winds.

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Vater’s View With Roger Vater

Great tractor deals A.W. Vater & Co. has red hot deals on second hand tractors, and we are offering a five per cent interest rate to approved customers.

But hurry as there is limited time on the offer, until stock lasts.

The big tractors with big deals are a range of New Holland, Case and Duetz Agtron tractors.

Guidance products are also now in stock in time for the seeding and spraying season.

Vaters also has an after hours number if your tractor needs a service or if you require any weekend help. Contact can be reached on 0447 000 011.

Parts available after hours inquiries to be contacted on 0447 000 010. All other inquiries can be directed to 8847 4020.

Croplands range of RoGator® self propelled sprayers provide state of the art cab technology, heavy duty construction teamed

with proven systems for maximum productivity.

For a machine with power, performance and the capacity to maximize profit look no further than a Croplands RoGator®

S.A. Territory Manager Luke Wormald M:0419 991 534 E: luke.wormald@croplands.com.au www.croplands.com.au

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The outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is for the low pressure trough to move east, extending showers to most areas, then clearing most parts on Monday. Another trough and upper disturbance will bring isolated showers to southern agricultural areas and the northwest of the state on Tuesday.

CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Isolated light showers clearing during the afternoon. Cool to cold early with isolated frost patches, then a cool to mild day. Light to moderate southwest to southeast winds.

Thursday: Cool to cold at first with isolated early morning frost patches about and east of the ranges, then a fine, mild and sunny day. Light to moderate northeasterly winds.

Friday: Cool to cold at first with isolated early morning frost patches about and east of the ranges, then a fine, mild and sunny day. LIght to moderate northeast winds.

GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Wind: SW to SE 8 to 13 knots becoming variable below 10 knots after sunrise.

Sea: 0.5 m. Swell: S to SW 2 to 3 m on southern Spencer Gulf, decreasing to 1.5 to 2 m by evening, and W to SW around 1 m on southern Gulf St Vincent.

Thursday: Wind: NE to NW 5 to 15 knots.

good then they can apply extra nitrogen and be confident TwinN’s effects on root mass and plant growth will maximize the benefits of the extra nitrogen. It’s a great tool to provide flexibility in nitrogen management.”

MAB will be embarking on a further round of trials in grain crops during the 2010 season to act as demonstrations of the product in different regions.

TwinN sells through a distributor network of agronomists who understand how to make the technology work in your cropping situation.

• To learn more about TwinN, and to find out where your nearest TwinN distributor is, go to their website www.mabiotec.com or phone Graham Golding on 0427 894 665.

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For rent Balaklava two bedroom unit. $150 per week. Phone Jeff 8862 2298 b/h.

Balaklava two bedroom, home. Self contained, $155 per week, air conditioning, F2F Real estate.

Phone Julio 0409 100 062, Balaklava.

Three bedroom large house. Corner position, town centre, close to shops and schools, $230 per week. 28 Humphry Street, Balaklava. F2F Real Estate 0409 100 062.

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Gelding, 14.1 1/2hh, 9yrs old. Done PC/Shows/Trail. loves jumping, excels at games. Make great performance pony. Needs experienced rider. $2,000 FIRM phone 8528 6088 email betts@clearmail. com.au located at Barabba (near Mallala).

Oaten hay. Small squares $3.50 per bale. Rolls $40, Clare area. Contact 0417 838 241.

Weight Watchers Mother’s Day Raffle winners. 1st prize Betty Linke. 2nd prize Rhonda Arbon. 3rd prize Kyeasha Robertson.

Joe Butler born 14/05/1930 in Balaklava. Congratulations on this special birthday. Love from Daphne, Peter, Rosemary, Josy and families.

Forrester-Butler.

Daphne and Joe married at the Methodist Manse Gawler 11/05/1949. Congratulations on this wonderful milestone. Love and best wishes always from Peter, Chris, Rosemary, John, Josy, Graham and families.

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062.

Generator Robin diesel 3kva, electric start, good condition, $500. Phone: 8863 1229.

1998 Excel, 2 door, 5 speed manual, blue, reg no.

WWB 347, $1,500. Phone 0407 619 069.

Brock Harcourts, Gawler.

Lot 31 & 32 Melvin Terrace Pinery. Price $235,000 - $249,000. 3 bedrooms, set on ½ acre & 2 separate titles, Main bedroom with wardrobe, L shaped lounge/dine, sunken family, r/c a/c wall unit & gas heater, approx 20x30 Shed with c&p & skylight, Paved outdoor entertainment area + more. Craig Armstrong 0438 828 815 or David Washington 0403 167 459. Office: 8522 2286. RLA 226973.

Burke and Wills dryzabone jacket 8XXL, full length, $125 o.n.o. Phone: 0438 036 650.

Hamley Bridge $176,000.

3 Hill Street. Within Your Means! 3 Bedroom home on 825m2 block, main bedroom with BIR, kitch with pantry & electric stove, open plan lounge/ dine with gas heat, a/c, carport UMR, D/gge with p & c, 2 garden sheds, 2 r/w tanks. On quiet street close to town centre.

Inspect: By Appointment.

WEB: SGE3366 - RLA: 226973. Natasha Olsen: 0413 859 389.

Heavy duty steel framed laminated top workbench, 1800W x 750D x 900H, fitted with isolation switch, 18 power outlets and small steel cabinet. Ex TAFE safety inspected 07/09, $350. Phone 8862 1769 or 0409 693 626.

Cornice 90mm profile; $1.00 per metre; 1000 metres available. Phone 0428 890 107.

Dolls - Doll collection including teddies and bunnies from $10 up to $70.

Phone 8862 1016.

Firewood for sale, cut and delivered, kindling available. Phone/mobile: 0407 896 159 or after hours 8865 2127.

Firewood - good quality, sawn, will deliver. Balaklava Museum. Ph 8862 1741.

Firewood - split red gum.

Top quality $250 per tonne (approximately). Delivered 30 km radius from Owen. Ph 0412 887 040 anytime.

For Sale - egg layer, pullets, full blood registered, bore buck. Ph 8864 5096 westview.

Piano, $400 ono, Phone 0428 631 242.

Pig Trailer - new 15x8 checker plate tray with stock crate. Mass 1940 kg, GVM 6,520 kg, reg till 29/07/2010, reg no. TUX 130, $3,000. Ring 8862 1668 evenings.

PORT CLINTON Thinking of moving to the Coast?

Seaside Paradise Retreat on 7184 sq.m. Solid brick, 2 storey, Sea Views. Web ID: 406712. Elders Yorke Peninsula. RLA 218978.

Pat Riordan 0412 800 179 or Robert Jamieson 0433 802 804.

Retravision - computers, cameras, ipods, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Ph 8862 1552.

Viscount poptop caravan, 13.6ft, air conditioning, CD, SA rego YGR 178, $3,500.

Phone; 8863 1229.

Clean fill giveaway - approx 6 tonne. VIP home/garden.

Phone 0413 018 911.

Commodore ute, December 2000, olympic edition, V6, auto, 167,000km, tub liner, tonneau cover, tow bar, alloys etc, excellent condition, $10,000 o.n.o.

Phone 0428 621 891.

One table plus four kitchen chairs in good condition $50 o.n.o. 2 key boards $35 each o.n.o. Phone 8862 1347. 14 Charles Street, Balaklava.

One vinyl covered recliner chair in good condition. Get yourself a bargain. Ring 8862 2240.

For Sale 1986 Ford Laser, manual, low kilometers 84,820, good condition, $1,000.

Phone 8862 1224.

ONE single ensemble bed $50. Two Willshire car seats to suit boot of a wagon $500. Phone Jeff and Kirsty Ingram on 8862 1148.

Garage Sale Holden Astra AH Equipe hatch, 2006, 1.8 Ltr manual, silver, alloys, one owner, excellent condition, 70,000km.

Reg XJW 628. $15,000 ono.

Ph 0417 828 964.

Honda XR250R, 2003, 6,000 km rental bars, bark busters, bash plate, new tyres, reg no YYO 630, $4,000. Ph 0407 619 069.

House for sale. 3 Bedroom, bathroom with spa, 2 lounge, transportable home. Situated at northern end of Johnson St., Port Wakefield.

This neat house on a very large block has a large timber deck out back, 2 rainwater tanks, a car garage and tool shed, as well as rear access to the block. To view property contact Fred 0419 035 522. $190,000 neg.

Mazda Bravo B2600 I, 1996, dual cab ute, manual, dual fuel, canopy, tow bar, air conditioning, 260,000 kms good condition, reg no VWL 367, $2,500. Ph 0427 777 079.

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Garage boot sale. Two Wells scout carpark. First Saturday of every month. $10 per stall. Tea, coffee and sausage sizzle from 8 - 12 noon. Ph 8520 3324.

Garage sale - 4 Elizabeth Street, Balaklava.

Scrapbooking, furniture and general household goods. 9am - 2pm, Saturday May 15.

Public Notice CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Tce, Owen. Wed 10-5; Sat 10-1 or by appointment. Ph 8528 6307.

COFFEE Morning Balaklava Lutheran church hall, Short Tce, May 18 at 10am. All people welcome. Join us for fellowship and morning tea.

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062.

Wanted Free of charge for recycling. We take old televisions, computers, microwaves, videos, stereos and stoves etc. off your hands.

Please ph 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263.

Wanted to Buy Always buying unwanted horses, cash paid on spot.

Contact Lee Marsham 8867 1432 or 0438 335 995.

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

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

Work Wanted HandyMAN gardener. No job too big or small. Free quote. All areas. Call Colin 0488 033 080.

Birth Ingram (nee May). Jeff, Kirsty, Sarah, Zoe and Angus are really thrilled to announce the safe arrival of their son and brother Matthew Daniel. Born at Gawler Hospital on May 4, 2010 weighing 7lb. A gift from God. A special thanks to Roxanne.

death Pearson - Walter Kelvin (Kel) peacefully on May 7, 2010 at Balaklava, aged 86 years.

Loved and loving husband of Thora for 67 years.

Cherished father of Don (deceased), Susie, Bob, Jilly and Ian. Much loved Poppa of Ben, Kate, Nick, Jessica, Beth, Tom, Kerryn, Michelle, Christopher and Erika.

Great grandfather of Cailan, Ally, Darcy, Evie, Miles, Jude, Georgina, Rhys, Jade and Danielle.

PEARSON - family and friends of the late Mr Walter Kelvin “Kel” Pearson are respectfully advised that a private family service will be held in Adelaide, followed by an informal gathering at Veale Garden, South Terrace, Adelaide at 1.30pm on Friday May 14 and later at The Earl of Aberdeen Hotel, 316 Pultney Street, Adelaide Durdin Funeral Directors Balaklava AFDA Phone: 8862 2101

death Angel Ian George Passed away suddenly at home at Kybunga on May 3, 2010. Aged 70 years. Loved husband, soul mate and companion of Heather. My life. We didn’t get a chance to say goodbye.

Loved Father and Fatherin-law of Kenton and Tracy. Much loved Pa to Jessica and William. Keep on catching the big ones.

Always remembered.

Dearly loved Pa of Jessica May. He wasn’t just my Pa but a best mate as well. He always managed to make me laugh when I was with him, even when I didn’t feel like it. I miss you so much Pa. I will forever love you.

We’ll miss you old fella. We all loved you so much. We never got to go on that fishing trip with just you, Rohan and I. Don’t worry I will look after Nan for you.

I will really miss you Pa. Love your grandson Will.

To put a lifetime into words is just too hard. I will miss you dad. See ya old mate.

Love Heath.

You were a kind; generous man with a gentle caring soul. Fishermans Bay won’t be the same without you. It was an honour to have you in our lives. Sorry you had to leave so soon.

Love Charmain.

Dear Pa, I will miss you lots and not having you there is the worst thing in the world.

I will never forget you. I love you. Sophie.

Dear Pa, it will be hard to wake up over the bay with no one there and no one to help me cook our bacon and eggs in the morning.

Love you, rest in peace.

Love Rohan.

I am sorry you died, you were a lovely Pa. Love Wade Ian’s funeral was conducted at Balaklava on Monday May 10, 2010.

Mid North Funerals 54 Main North Rd, Clare, Phone: 8842 3368 Accredited Member AFDA

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- Sat May 15, 8pm

- Fri May 21, 8pm • The Big Steal (M) ★ ★ ★ Aussie Award winning Comedy

- Tues May 18, 1.30pm • Bran Nue Dae (PG) ★ ★ ★ Ernie Dingo, Missy Higgins

- Sat May 22, 8pm

- Fri May 28, 8pm • Look Both Ways (M) ★ ★ ★ William McInnes, Justine Clark

- Wed May 26, 6.30pm Tickets: •Adults $10 •Con/Stu $7.50 •Child $5 •Family tickets $25 (2 +2) extra child $2.50

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Roseworthy Railway Club inc

Let us take you for a ride Sunday May 16 Trains running from 12.30pm to 4.30pm at Roseworthy Campus Mudla Wirra Rd (Wasleys Rd) • Drinks • Ice Cream Covered • Cooked BBQ • Football oval footwear must be • Playground • Tennis courts worn on train Birthday party bookings welcome, contact Bob 8264 0449 anytime

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Top quality $250 per tonne (approximately). Delivered 30 km radius from Owen. Ph 0412 887 040 anytime.

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Public Notice

Friendship Day

Lower North and Balaklava Riverton Health Advisory Councils advise community members that the Draft 10-Year Health Service Plan for Lower North is available for comment from April 27 until 4 June 4, 2010.

Saturday May 22 • Farm visits • Bon fire • Entertainment • Lunch/Tea $7 per meal • All Welcome

Cooking display & FREE tasting

Baby boomer DJ

Info & Bookings 8867 1127 or 85272360

Copies at the reception desk of your local hospital, or download from www. countryhealthsa.sa.gov.au and follow links to your Health Advisory Council.

of squid & Coorong Mullett by…

Friday May 14

from 8.30 pm - midnight

Port Parham Sports & Social Club Phone: 8529 2211

Seafood never tasted so good

MARC’S MEATS

Balaklava Museum

SA History Week Saturday May 22

10am - 3pm at Centenary Hall, May Tce • Tribute to Traeger and Other Pioneers • 10.45am Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir • 11am Unveiling plaque on Traeger Mural • Gold coin admission • Morning tea available

Monday May 24 to Friday May 28 - 10am - 3pm • Museum open for group or individual bookings • Normal admission fees

Saturday May 29

10am - 3pm at Urlwin Park, Short Terrace “Farming the way Grandpa did” • Working demonstration of vintage machinery •Gold coin admission • Tea & coffee available

Enquiries & Bookings 8862 1854

George St, Balaklava

KAPUNDA SWAP MEET SUNDAY May 23 Trotting Track Hancock Rd, Kapunda • Under cover / outdoor sites available • Assorted goods for sale • Note: sellers 7am buyers 8am • Breakfast from 7.30am • Admission: Adult $5

Pensioner $3 Child U/16 Free

PHONE: 8862 1977

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

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

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

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

Specific test and evaluation activities may also require restricting public access to the Port Wakefield Defence Practice Areas over specific periods with these areas articulated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 40, 7 October 2007, and also identified on the diagram below. This may affect access to the Gulf of St Vincent at Port Wakefield and Port Parham.

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

Contact Secretary Kapunda HRC Mob 0428 956 462 E: kapharn@yahoo.com.au W: www.kapundaswapmeet.com

Send comments: • Via email by clicking on the ‘Contact us’ icon on the Health Advisory Council’s homepage • Written responses to:

Gary Stewart, Director,

Yorke & Lower North Health Services,

PO Box 239,

CLARE SA 5453 • Telephone a HAC member – 88423 323 (Lower North) 8847 2250 (Balaklava Riverton)

Situations Vacant

Bar / Kitchen Staff Casual

We required a friendly, outgoing all rounder. experience not essential.

Please fax resume to 8866 2208 or email lochielhotel@bigpond.com

by Friday May 21

CHRISTIAN PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER (Previously known as School Chaplain)

We Pray for Seed, Soil & Rain

Mallala C7 School

Bring a small sample of your seed, and soil and we will ask God to bless them.

Sunday May 16 - 11:00 am

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Lutheran Church corner Short Terrace and Harris Street Balaklava

Applications are invited for this 20 hour per week position commencing Term 3, 2010.

The position exists to offer support to students, staff and the school community.

A Job and Person Specification is available from the front office phone: 8527 2240

More information contact Pastor Jim 8862 1031

Closing date: Wednesday May 26 - 5pm www.smg.asn.au

CHRISTIAN PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKER

Snowtown Wind Farm

Community Consultation

Coastal Access Strategy 7pm - Monday May 31, 2010 The District Council of Mallala is working towards a Coastal Access Strategy, which includes investigating roads opening and closing from Parham to Port Gawler.

Council invites any interested parties which includes: • Land owners • Fishers • Recreational users • Conservationists, and • Other interested persons to attend and be informed of Council’s draft plans, and to have the opportunity to give input on the future direction for access to the coast within the District Council of Mallala.

Any further questions, queries or concerns can be directed to:

Aleisa Lamanna

Coast Estuary & Marine Officer

Phone: (08) 8527 0200

9am to 5pm - Monday to Friday John Tillack Manager - Infrastructure and Engineering Services

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Public Information Day

(Previously known as School Chaplain)

Having successfully completed Stage 1 of the Snowtown Wind Farm in November 2008, major renewable energy producer TrustPower Ltd is now proposing to expand the Snowtown Wind Farm with Stage 2.

Watervale Primary School

This would involve building the remainder of the 130 approved turbines, with a proposal to add another 19 turbines resulting in a total of 149 turbines across the Snowtown Wind Farm site.

This addition and other variations now require approval from Wakefield Regional Council.

A public information day will be held in Snowtown at the Snowtown Community Club from 12 noon to 7pm on Thursday May 13 to provide the community with detailed information about the wind farm expansion and to explain the proposed variations to the original proposal.

Representatives of TrustPower Ltd, Electranet SA and technical staff, with maps and displays, will be available to provide information and answer questions.

Applications are invited for this 6 hour per week position commencing Term 3, 2010.

The position exists to offer support to students, staff and the school community.

A Job and Person Specification is available from the front office phone: 8843 0186 Closing date: Friday May 21, 5pm www.smg.asn.au

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• 3 Bedrooms • Large Block • Central Location • Renovated Kitchen

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Mallala & Two Wells Physio appointments and enquiries

Ph: (08) 8849 2060 - Mob: 0417 492 065 Top of Henry Street, Auburn, South Australia 5451

Home 8862 1285 - Mobile 0418 896 808

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Tania & Peter Butterfield Mobile: 0417 884 877 Office: 08 8862 2172 Fax: 08 8862 1280 www.butterfieldagencies.com.au

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n TWO UNBEATEN TEAMS, MAGPIES RUNNING RED HOT – BUT:

Eagles can do it My Call

n GOT IT! Two Wells forward Ben Slattery stretches for the ball to mark ahead of swooping Eagle Sam Baker. Ben couldn’t convert the effort into a goal. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

SNAP SHOT @ Hamley Br.

+51 over

n Kym Jarman previews round 6

KYM’s KIss of Death: Eagles by 5 Virginia by 35 Two Wells by 47 This week’s clash between reigning premier Mallala and HWE takes match of the round status as both sides are currently undefeated this season.

While Mallala have made a characteristically fast start, it is the Eagles who have surprised a few people by posting a 4-0 scorecard leading into the general “home and away” part of the APFL season which starts this weekend.

The Eagles are travelling nicely. Most impressive about last weekend was the fact they won against 2009 grand finalist Two Wells without important cogs Ryan Reid, Joe Hunt and David Barnes.

Certainly, it seems the Eagles’ second tier players are starting to step up. Blokes like Lee Belperio and Tim Forrest are doing their job week in week out and new

players Andy Hunt and Ash Lockwood have slipped in well and are teaming up with the likes of Manners, Higgs and Guthberg.

The Eagles have looked the goods so far and you just can’t underestimate the level of commitment and teamwork shown from a side that keeps getting up year after year, despite the fact they have lost a number of premiership players over the last few summer periods.

They can not be faulted this season – especially at their Port Wakefield home.

Although the Eagles should regain a couple of stars for this week’s game against the reigning premier at Mallala (a venue where they upset the Magpies in 2008’s big dance), this week poses the biggest test thus far for the Eagles’ 2010 campaign.

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Direct hit!

bombers win at last as tigers struggle at 0 – 4. report, Page 24

@ Pt Wakefield

+14 over

@ Balaklava

+34 over

@ A1 netball Balaklava 38 (Michelle Williams) d Mallala 31 (Nerida May); Hummocks 50 (Bonnie Nicholls) d Two Wells 47 (Cassie Lange); Hamley Bridge 64 (Ashleigh Koch) d Long Plains 37 (Leah Tynan)

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