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Lauren Hermon reports: If you want to mess with someone, make sure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not Saddleworth Salvo, Norma McMillan......and her hockey stick. Norma was confronted by a knifewielding intruder who demanded money at the Thrift Shop she manages in the quiet Gilbert Valley town. But the intruder did not leave the shop with money or any other items. Instead, he left with sore knees after Norma hit him several times with her trusty old hockey stick which she keeps hidden behind

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the counter. Norma, who was alone at the shop last Wednesday, said she knew something was wrong when she saw the offender walking around to the back of the shop looking suspicious. When he confronted her, she hit him on the back of the knees with the hockey stick. n Continued Page 2

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Norma’s hockey heroics • From Page 1 “I was folding clothing at the counter and after he walked to the back of the shop he came back to the front door, came straight up to me and pulled my arm hard and demanded money,” Norma said. “So, I grabbed my hockey stick and hit him pretty hard on the back of his knees,” she said. At that moment, Norma said she saw a knife slip down from underneath the man’s sleeve. Norma, who describes herself as a “tough old bird”, said she was terrified, but was not going to give in. “I said to him... ‘you’ve picked on the wrong lady’”. So, Norma went in for another swing and hit the alleged offender on the legs again and this time the man fell to his knees. She said the man then ran out of the shop after managing to get back on both feet. Norma remains devastated by the incident.

“I don’t stand there four days a week to get treated like that,” she said. “I don’t get paid for the work I do. I do it for the Salvation Army and the community, and how dare he (the offender) demand money from me.” Caring and wise even in the worst of situations, Norma’s kind heart is bigger than ever. “If he needed help, he should have just told me, but don’t come into my shop and threaten me,” she said. This incident makes it the second hold-up Norma has encountered at the shop. The last one was in 2008, but Norma claims it wasn’t as violent as the most recent incident. At first Norma was hesitant to report the offence to police. “I thought I may have been charged with assault,” Norma said with a laugh. After speaking to a customer, Norma was encouraged to tell

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Balco art prize on the way

Time is running out to enter the 19th Balco Balaklava Art Prize and associated awards, with entries closing next Monday, June 21. The annual exhibition at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery takes place from July 1 to August 22, with the official opening and presentation of prizes on Sunday, July 4. Guest judge is German-born artist Dieter Engler, a highly acclaimed landscape artist who has exhibited at Greenhill Galleries in Adelaide, at Hahndorf and in Perth. Dieter won the Kernewek Lowender Art Prize in 1993 and has spent time living in the Adelaide Plains area.

There is more than $3000 up for grabs, including the major prize of $2000. Both two and three dimensional entries are invited, in multiple media including photography and prints, with novice secondary and primary student sections, plus a new award for pastel works. All works entered must be available for sale. Application forms can be obtained from the Wakefield Regional Council office or Balaklava Courthouse Gallery. For more information, contact Jo May on 8862 2342 or 0409 698 798.

$20,000 grant helps Valley town projects

Eleven community projects in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area will benefit from funding provided through the Community Assets Grant Scheme. CGVC provides funding each year through the scheme for community groups to pursue projects, and in 2010 council put $20,000 towards various community projects. The projects are: • Auburn CWA – new stove for Auburn branch $1,400. • Saddleworth Historic Society – new security fence for Museum $2,000. • Clare Regional History Group – portable display unit $2,000. • Saddleworth Craft Workshop

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– new carpet for workshop $2,000. • K9 Connections Clare Showgrounds – multi purpose storage shed $2,000. • Manoora Centenary Park Committee – outside bench seating $2,000. • RSMU Football Club – new oven $2,000. • Clare A & H Society – storage shed for Scouts $2,000. • Mintaro Progress Association – shelter and storage shed at netball courts $2,000. • Manoora Community Committee – cemetery sign $600. • Riverton Recreation Ground – safe walkway and fence $2,000. n More great news for Riverton and Auburn, Page 8

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Cheeky Rosie! n HANG on to your hats, fellas – this is not to be missed. Seems a certain well known gal-about-town will be sending male hearts a fluttering (as if she doesn’t do that anyway) when she performs a rather raunchy table dance in a very public place. And we’ve heard those on the receiving end – three Balaklava footy identities – couldn’t believe their luck! If you want to know (and see) more of Rosie make sure you’re at the performances of Bye Bye Birdie on June 25, 26 and 27. Wonder if Rosie (aka Kelly) will turn up now?

A Two Wells man is fighting for his life after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a truck on Old Port Wakefied road, near Virginia on Tuesday. The collision, near the intersection of Angle Vale road left the 67-year-old with internal injuries. He was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital where he remains in a critical condition. The truck driver was not injured. Major crash officers are investigating.

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Community bus service doubt

The future of the long-standing service of Balaklava’s community bus is no longer certain as Yorke and Lower North Health Services withdraws its current managing and joint-sharing arrangement with the service. The decision to withdraw came after a meeting called by Yorke and Lower North Health Services on Tuesday, March 30. Wakefield Regional Council’s (WRC) chief executive officer, Phil Barry, and community development officer, David Woodroofe attended. The community bus has operated under an agreement formulated in 1994 between Balaklava and Riverton Districts Health Service and WRC, despite the service running since

By Lauren Hermon the late 1980s before the formal agreement was made. In a letter addressed to Mr Barry, director of Yorke and Lower North Health Services, Gary Stewart, wrote: “In recent years the Health Service has met the majority of the service costs, but finds itself in a position where it can no longer do this to the same extent.” The letter continued: “The current arrangements in respect of the Balaklava community bus and Balaklava Hospital are no longer suitable. The hospital is keen for alternative

management and funding arrangements to be implemented.” The bus is said to be costing the local/regional health service between $10,000 to $15,000 annually in net costs. At last month’s council meeting, council noted Yoke and Lower North Health Services’ withdrawal from the service. WRC chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said: “The long standing joint venture partnership between the local council and hospital board has successfully delivered an important community service to the Balaklava district and beyond.” Mr Barry said the bus was of “social impor-

tance”, especially for the aged community. He said council was investigating options to enable the service to continue in a “more financial, sustainable manner.” Options include a joint venture with a local bus operator in Balaklava. In a report made by Mr Barry, another option is whether District Council of Mallala could benefit from the service as the bus frequently travels through the area. The bus will close on June 30, with council authorised to seek expressions of interest from local bus operators next Wednesday. Council will review all options at next week’s council meeting.

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Copper Coast horse convoy canters through Adelaide Plains experienced a glimpse of one of the great horse rides of history over the long weekend. Twenty-five horses ridden by members of the Copper Coast horse community made their way across the district to celebrate a symbolic piece of copper mining history. The horses passed through many of Adelaide Plains’ townships with locals getting front row seats of the epic journey. The group re-enacted William Horn’s symbolic ride from Copper Coast to Adelaide to lodge a claim for the Moonta Mines copper mining lease for Walter William Hughes on June 2, 1861. The historical event was brought to life under the direction of Kadina Pony Club life member Graham Sobey. Dictrict Council of Copper Coast mayor, Paul Thomas, presented the riders with a scroll before departing Kadina to be handed to Adelaide Lord Mayor, Michael Harbison at the end of the ride. The group left Kadina to arrive in Port Wakefield to camp at salt bush scrub on Saturday night, before passing through Avon, Long Plains, Mallala and Redbanks on Sunday to camp another night at Two Wells Pony and Equestrian Club on Germantown road. On Monday, the group travelled on Aunger, Dawkins, Judd, Gawler River,

RIDE organiser Graham Soby (right) with Bevan Dangerfield, of Balaklava and Pam Holloway, of Mallala. Sue Mudge By Bronte Hewett and Jenny Stewart serve Baker, Angle Vale and Old Port Wake- up the snags in field roads to arrive at Virginia oval, Avon. – Pictures before floating the horses to Glenelg. courtesy The horses were floated to Torrens of Bruce Parade ground on Tuesday morning, Henstridge. where riders saddled up once again to ride with police escorts along King William road and North terrace to end at Adelaide University, where there is a ava statue of Walter William Hughes. akl l a B The epic journey was organised as part of celebrations of 150 years since copper was discovered in Wallaroo, Kadina and Moonta. The horses were ridden in relay style, with three groups of about seven horses completing a 10km leg of the journey at a time, then tagging the next group to complete the next 10km. The Avon/Inkerman and district community welcomed the horse convoy in the crisp Sunday morning air. A small crowd assembled at Avon to witness the re-enactment. For everyday A bonfire and sausage sizzle helped lower prices! to pass the time while waiting for the group of riders and their entourage of Opening Hrs: Hrs: Mon-Fri Mon-Fri8.30-6pm 8.30-6pmSat Sat8.30-5pm 8.30-5pm Opening horse floats to arrive.

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Mission Albania HORIZON’S mission team – back row (from left) Maureen Yeoward, Hayley Julyan, Thomas Lawson, Amy Clisby, Maddison Veitch, Ryan McPharlin, Peter McMillan, Mike Clisby. Front, Mignon Baker, Simanga Nyoni, Bethany Hamann, Cameron Mellier, Joshua Chapman and Jordan Hamann. – PICTURE: Sharon Palmer. OTS9_C8

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Fifteen students from Horizon Christian School will begin their two week mission trip to Durre, Albania on Sunday. School captains Joshua Chapman and Bethany Hamann will be travelling with prefects Amy Clisby, Thomas Lawson, Ryan McPharlin, Madison Veitch, Peter McMillan, Mignon Baker, Jordan Hamann, Hayley Julyan, Simangalisa Nyoni and Cameron Mellier, as well as 2009 school captain Clinton Baker, prefect co-ordinator, Maureen Yeoward and school principal, Mike Clisby. The group will spend 10 days in the coastal city of Durre, 30 kilometres west of the Albanian capital Tirana. The team will work alongside the existing mission group Operation Mobilization. While in Albania, the group will be supporting poorer families by handing out food parcels, working with gypsy children at the Emmanuel centre, conducting street evangelism and running the beach mission activities. Nine months in the planning, the overseas mission venture builds on the 2009 year 11 mission camp to Darwin, where students spent time working and serving at the Woolaning Homelands Aboriginal School settlement located in the Leitchfield National Park. Principal Mike Clisby said it was a well known saying that it takes a village to raise a child. “The fabric of community networks woven together by positive relationships here in Balaklava has been a huge support to our fundraising for Albania,” he said. “Community members have really supported the car washes run by the Lighthouse Church and the Family church had a successful ‘handbag party’ evening.” “Churches of Christ SWAP shop made a wonderful donation to support the school’s cause,” he said. Churches have also supported sausage sizzles and made donations to the mission venture. The mission has also been generously supported by the Eden Group and the Combined Balaklava Churches Youth Group and Grandeur Press. The money raised and donated has reduced the cost for each team member, making it more affordable to participate. “The support of Ray and Judy Koch at the Balaklava post office has also been wonderful.” “A piece of scripture from the Bible, central to the work of the Mission team, comes from the book of Matthew in the New Testament,” Mr Clisby said. Chapter 28 verses 19-20, “Go, then, to all peoples everywhere and make them my disciples: baptise them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you. And I will be with you always, to the end of the age.”

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Blyth Preparations are under way for Daryl Andriske’s attempt to shear for 24 hours straight to raise funds for Cancer Council SA. The ‘shear for life’ shearing marathon will begin on October 9 at 10am at the Blyth football clubrooms. Meals and entertainment will be available during the 24 hours. Further details will be provided from July 1. The event is sponsored by Blyth Snowtown football club and Blyth community. • Kerry Kirchner recently won the SA medium dressage class at the SA State Dressage Championships at Strathalbyn. Kerry was riding her 11 year old ‘Karellah Maximus’ and was delighted with the win. On the previous two occasions at Mt Gambier and Naracoorte, the pair narrowly missed the top ribbon to be named reserve champions. Mallala

Cup lunch to support local businesses

They will be off and racing in Mallala for this year’s Melbourne Cup. According to Laura Parson, it has been too long since there was a lunch to celebrate the big race. “There hasn’t been a Melbourne Cup lunch in Mallala for a few years now and it’s time we had one again,” Laura said. “We can support local businesses, keep our money local and not have to travel too far,” she said. This will mean patrons can all have a few drinks and a great meal close to home. In order for the day to be a success, Laura is seeking willing helpers. There are many tasks to be done and there is only 22 weeks to go. Laura has agreed to co-ordinate the day but she said she needed many hands to make light work. So if you’d like to do a little or a lot, then contact her via email on kluckee@gmail.com and she will let you know when the first planning meeting will be held. “Some areas for discussion include: cost, food, sweeps, raffles, entertainment, door, bar, table decoration, tea/coffee, tickets, and of course who should get the proceeds,” Laura said. A tentative theme of black and white is suggested. Give it some thought and get involved. Riverton

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The creation of the Riverton website has had a great response from businesses and the public since its conception a couple of months ago.

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Lions give a lift

• Gilbert Valley Senior Citizens Homes (GVSCH) has received a multi-purpose lifting machine courtesy of Gilbert Valley Lions Club. The licensed victuallers coursing club also forwarded a large donation to the GVSCH for equipment. A new medication trolley and kitchen trolley were purchased.

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• Riverton Community Management Committee has acknowledged Rob Millhouse for editing, writing and producing the local newsletter, the Gilbert Valley News over the last seven years. “His dedication and commitment to this magazine, produced an

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Balaklava Hospital received a $610 cheque from Balaklava Bowling Club after it organised a concert performed by the South Australian Police Band at Balaklava Town Hall on Monday, May 24. • Balaklava Bowling Club ladies vice-president, Brenda Philp, presented the cheque to the hospital’s executive officer of nursing, Sandra Watson. Mrs Watson said the hospital was very grateful and appreciative of the donation. “We’re hoping to purchase some pressure relief mattresses which will help our cancer and elderly patients feel more comfortable,” Mrs Watson said.

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Thieves grab plenty at Owen OWEN

An Owen residence was broken into on the weekend and about $15,000 worth of items were stolen. Electrical goods, power tools, a trailer and a mini motorcycle were among some of the items stolen. The property owners discovered their Second street home was broken into after returning home last Sunday. Balaklava Police attended the scene. According to Balaklava constable, Charmaine Barlow, the offender or offenders made entry by smashing one of the windows. Anyone with information is asked to contact Balaklava Police station on 8862 1144.

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• Minor property damage was made to a Fisher street, Balaklava, property late last week. It is alleged the offender or offenders were throwing rocks and damaged a car at the residence. Contact Balaklava Police on 8862 1144 if you have any information on this incident.

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CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 June 11. Computer equipment was stolen. Entry was gained via a side window. • A 17-year-old youth from Salisbury North was reported for allegedly driving a motorcycle unregistered, uninsured and unlicenced at Port Gawler on Sunday, June 13. He will be summonsed to appear at court at a later date. • A Gawler East man was issued with an infringement notice for allegedly failing to keep left of two continuous parallel lines (barrier lines) on the Gawler road at Lewiston on Sunday, June 13. • A shed on Gawler River road, Lewiston was broken into on Thursday, June 10. Tools and chemicals valued at about $1500 were stolen.

• A woman from Lewiston received an infringement notice for allegedly exceeding the speed limit on Dawkins road at Lewiston on Saturday, June 12. • A male youth from Lewiston received an infringement notice for allegedly exceeding the speed limit on Dawkins Road, Lewiston. He was allegedly travelling at 96 km/h in an 80 km/h zone and he was further reported for breaching a condition of his provisional licence. • It was reported a shed at Bethesda road, Lewiston had been broken into during the past week. Assorted tools were stolen. Entry was gained by cutting the tin wall. • Two motorists were issued with infringement notices for speeding at Lewiston.

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• Police reported a 50-year-old man for allegedly exceeding the speed limit and allegedly driving with the prescribed concentration of alcohol on Saturday, June 12. The man received a drivers licence disqualification for six months and will be summonsed to appear in the Kadina Magistrates Court at a later date.

Newborn baby escapes when vehicles crash MALLALA

• Police reported a 47year-old Croydon man for allegedly failing to give way at the intersection on Parker road and Hallion road, Long Plains on Sunday, June 13. A 23-year-old Balaklava man was travelling in his four wheel drive vehicle with a female passenger and his twoweek-old child when a Toyota utility allegedly failed to give way and the two vehicles collided. Driver and passengers of both vehicles sustained minor injuries. The newborn fortunately was unharmed.

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Who said school was just for students to learn? Teachers became ‘the students’ when they learnt about new welding and metal fabrication equipment at Balaklava High School at the start of this month. Technology studies teachers from Balaklava, Riverton and Districts, Clare High School, along with Burra, Eudunda, Kapunda and Snowtown Area School learnt about the development of new technologies before heading into the newly commissioned welding bays to gain hands-on experience in the set up and use of plasma cutters. Balaklava High School technology studies teacher, Wally Radowicz, said the day was “very worthwhile”. “It now ensures the students of those schools will be able to use the latest state-of-the-art welding equipment,” Mr Radowicz said. The other three sessions for the day focused on TIG welders and how to configure them for both Arc welding and TIG welding. Aluminium welding using the new synergic pulse MIG welders was also a component of the training session. The in-service training was delivered by CIGWeld South Australia and Northern Territory Area. Balaklava High School is now planning to offer adult certificate welding courses in the near future.

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NEWS v Clare Valley, Auburn & Riverton

Millions to help save water

Valley towns benefit from Federal cash By Bronte Hewett

Riverton, Manoora and Mintaro will benefit from funding for water saving projects in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys council (CGVC) area. Funding of almost $2 million has been provided by the Federal government to go towards stormwater reuse and wastewater treatment projects in Riverton and Clare, a Mintaro oval sub-surface irrigation system and Manoora Centenary Park water re-use project. Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council Mayor, Allan Aughey welcomed the announcement. “The funding of $1,979,500 will be a great boost to the environment and complements the water recovery and reuse program by the council’s community wastewater scheme upgrades in Riverton, Saddleworth and Clare,” Mr Aughey said “I am also especially pleased the National Water Security Plan projects are spread across the council districts,

AT the site of the proposed new wetlands at the Gilbert river in Riverton are councillor Elizabeth Calvert and her husband, Albert and Community Management Committee member Julie Matthews, Landmark’s Leo Redden and CMC with projects at Riverton, Manoora, Mintaro and Clare.” “Council will be able to deliver environmental improvements and water savings on a broad scale,” Mr Aughey said The Riverton project will capture stormwater in an existing facility and will be accompanied by wetlands designed to cleanse stormwater for reuse, and will benefit from $434,000

funding.The facility is planned to be constructed near the Gilbert River on the eastern side of the town. There is also $108,500 of funding provided for the Manoora project, which includes installation of a storage tank and overflow line as well as an irrigation system at the Manoora oval. Installation of the sub-surface irrigation system at Mintaro oval

will receive $61,000 in funding and Clare’s stormwater reuse and wastewater treatment project will be provided with $1,376,000. Councillor Liz Calvert said she was extremely happy with the announcements. “We have been working for the Manoora project for 10 years,” she said. “We’re very happy it’s finally happening.”

These projects are funded as part of the umbrella funding of Federal government’s $19.2 million statewide funding for water projects under the Water for the future, National Water Security plan for cities and towns. The umbrella funding of $7.2 million was announced for 29 projects involving 18 councils and a further $12 million to help support a further eight councils’ water saving initiatives. Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion said the projects were an example of communities in the north taking a proactive approach to securing their valuable water supplies against the impact of climate change. “South Australia faces a real challenge when it comes to water,” Mr Champion said. Council is also grateful for the assistance by the Mid North Regional Development Board (now Regional Development Australia, Yorke and Mid North), the City of Salisbury and the Local Government Association of SA in developing the grant applications, lodged with the Federal government in November 2009. Northern Areas and Yorke Peninsula councils were also included in the umbrella funding.

Facelift brightens Auburn Institute

Work is progressing at a steady rate on the external renovation of Auburn Institute. Work so far has included: • Replacement of roofing material on annexe building • Replacement of guttering on annexe to prevent further flooding and rain damage • Internal upgrading of the main electrical switchboard • Removal of asbestos tiles in the annexe office, lobby and kitchen • New oiled cedar doors and windows have been fitINSPECTING the institute’s new doors are (from left) Auburn’s Nicole Budarick, Institute ted and there are new floor committee chair, James Stewart-Rattray, Auburn Community Management Committee surfaces in the annexe office, lobby and kitchen chair, Alan Farwell and CMC secretary, Kim Bleeker.

Lauren Hermon reports: • The red brick walls have been rendered. Despite progress, there is still work to be completed, such as: • Design and building of wheelchair access ramp at the front of the building • On completion of the ramp, retaining wall and levelling of the footpath, the veranda will be built • A wall to match the rendered surface of the Institute will also be built Plans for quotes on exterior painting and the replacement of the timber window frames in the main building are also being discussed.

Funding for this work has come from Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council. A sum of $12,000 was received from the Federal government as part of the Rural Stimulus Package. External upgrade is expected to be completed in about two months. After external renovations are complete, upgrading to the inside of the building will begin. It is anticipated in the 2010-11 financial year council will allocate money to upgrade the kitchen facilities for use by commercial caterers. It is hoped the attractiveness of the institute as a venue for dinners, cabarets, and dances will be enhanced as a result.

Comment on council’s budget spending plan Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council is in the process in determining its budget program for the 2010/11 financial year. As part of this process council has prepared a Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget to enable members of the community to provide feedback prior to formal consideration by council and subsequent adoption of the final agreed plan for 2010/11. Citizens are invited to consider and comment on the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget. Copies of the document are available for inspection at: Council office, 4 Gleeson street, Clare, Council office, 21 Torrens road, Riverton, Saddleworth Community Centre,19 Belvidere road, Saddleworth, Clare library, Old North road, Clare, Council library branches - Auburn, Manoora, and Watervale,

Riverton Community Library, Riverton High School, local post offices in Auburn, Mintaro, Manoora, Riverton, Saddleworth, Stockport and Tarlee. A hard copy is available from the council offices for a fee of $15 (to cover production costs only) or you can download by going to council’s website. Members of the public are invited to comment and ask questions on the draft plan by completing and submitting the Electronic Feedback Form on the website. At the council meeting to be held next Monday, June 21, at 7pm, time will be set aside for community members to ask questions or make verbal submissions in relation to the draft Annual Business Plan and Budget. Please contact Karen Pfitzner on 8842 6400 to register for a segment at this meeting.

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Primo fined over pork Primo Smallgoods has been handed an unprecedented fine after passing off tens of thousands of packaged imported Canadian bacon as “Made in Australia” meat. The $175,000 fine and an additional $200,000 in court costs is said to be the biggest penalty against a food producer in the state’s history. Primo Smallgoods main abattoir is located in Port Wakefield. The ruling came after an investigation by the New South Wales Food Authority. It was alleged in January 2008 Primo was deliberately mislabelling and marketing Canadian

and Danish pork as a product of Australia. Magistrate Carolyn Barkell’s ruling said “the company’s package-labelling and food-tracking failures were systematic.” New South Wales Primary Industries Minister, Steve Whan, said the ruling was fair. “This is a matter of truth for the consumer,” Mr Whan said. “Consumers have every right to know what they are getting and that they’re getting what they paid for,” he said. Port Wakefield Primo Smallgoods general manager, Mark Viney, could not be contacted for comment before this story went to print.

The ‘super’ Eisteddfod This year’s Balaklava Eisteddfod is looking bigger and better than ever with a record number of entries, performers and venues. With an increase from last year, the grand total of entries this year is 392. Balaklava Eisteddfod is held from Friday, July 30 to Sunday, August 1. The eisteddfod kicks off with a record number of performers on the Friday with about 785 performers on the day, which Balaklava Eisteddfod publicity officer, Pam Uppill, said was “more than 550 from two years ago.” Due to increased numbers on Friday, four venues in Balaklava will now be hosting sections, instead of the usual three sites. For the first time, Churches

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of Christ will be hosting the instrumental and ensemble section. The eisteddfod’s immense success and increased numbers have resulted in the need for volunteers’ assistance, especially for Friday. Tasks include booking in, announcing, stage management and acting as an adjudicator’s assistant. Local participating schools include Balaklava Primary School, Balaklava High School, Horizon Christian School, Clare High School and Kapunda High School. Three new schools are participating this year. Mount Barker Waldorf School is expected to travel the furthest to reach Balaklava.

About 650 students will take to the stage to showcase their talent. Saturday’s performances will see 80 new entrants, with a higher percentage of performers from outside of the district. And age doesn’t seem to matter. Balaklava Eisteddfod showcases talent from all age groups. In the piano section, the youngest pianist is five years old while a pianist from Adelaide, who is competing in the open section, is 67. If you are interested in helping out as a volunteer, contact Bronny Cottle on 8863 1242. To see Friday, July 30, program visit www.balaklavaeisteddfod.org.au

Hamley kindy may move Plans for Hamley Bridge kindergarten to relocate onto the grounds of the primary school have been discussed. Although plans are not definite, Hamley Bridge Primary School principal, Margaret Streatfield, said the merge would “enable closer relationships to be built between the two educational facilities.”

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he Plains Producer this week reports on an initiative which tackles alcohol related youth problems and an attempt to highlight the impact of irresponsible drinking within the cultures of sporting clubs, particularly local football clubs. District Council of Mallala community development officer, Lynette Seccafien, instigated a “Drinkwise” seminar, held in Two Wells last Tuesday night. With the support of the Mallala Council, Wakefield Regional Council, Adelaide Plains Football League, the SANFL, local police and politicians, the seminar sent a very strong message to local footballers. • The images above are not of local people, incidents or places. They were sourced from the internet to illustrate the impact of irresponsible drinking on local communities.

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oung Adelaide Plains footballers and netballers left the Two Wells community centre last Tuesday night with some moving stories to contemplate, after experiencing a seminar with a loud and clear message. Drinking was targeted in the football and netball club culture with Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) and District Council of Mallala (DCM) banding together for a ‘DrinkWise’ seminar, ‘keep-

ing them safe on the Adelaide Plains.’ Onlookers could have heard a pin drop as guest speaker Jason Austin bravely but openly discussed the events that led him to spend his life in a wheelchair, including his football club involvement, the drinking culture surrounding the club and the fateful night he crashed his motorbike after a night with his mates. Alcohol was a significant factor.

ABOVE: Two Wells footballers (from left) J.B, Matt Sincock, Jordan Shepperd, James Harvey, Cameron Franklin and Sam Liebhardt. LEFT: Mallala was represented by Ben Mayne, Scott Gardner and Alec Burt.

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Jason, a 30-year-old father of two from Coromandel Valley, became a paraplegic as a result of a one vehicle collision– a drink driving decision he has to live with. A mate tried to stop Jason from leaving by encouraging him to stay the night. He was the last person to see Jason walk. Jason miraculously survived multiple life threatening wounds, including brain haemorrhage, fractured collarbone, fractured shoulder blade, fractured vertebrae (four in total) and subsequent spinal cord injury, 12 broken ribs (eight right, four left), puncture of both lungs, severed aorta (artery from heart), torn ligaments and laceration of left knee. Jason’s speech enthralled the audience, with a sincere account of life in a wheelchair, including his inability to kick the football with his son and having to insert a catheter to perform the simple task of going to the toilet. His account highlighted all the things young men take for granted, and especially issues which would significantly change the life of young people involved in the football culture– as it has done for Jason, who was a premiership captain in 2004 before the accident in 2008. When asked whether his

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football club had changed their drinking culture since his accident, Jason replied the club had not. “It’s a hard culture to change,” Jason said. “I want to create an awareness of what can happen if the culture of sporting clubs continues to emphasise drinking,” he said. Overall the seminar outlined the effects of drinking, drugs, fatigue, driving and trauma. DCM community development officer, Lynette Seccafien, instigated the concept, with the help of a DrinkWise grant and WRC community development officer, David Woodroofe. About 55 players and officials from almost every club in the Adelaide Plains Football League and Netball Association attended, having been nominated to share the messages with their peers. Balaklava senior colt Sam Rowland said the seminar was well presented and admitted it was different to what he was expecting. “It was definitely effective, and a lot more interesting than I thought it was going to be,” Sam said. “It’s a shame we (Balaklava) didn’t send more than six people. It was very inspirational,” Sam said. Traffic training officer of

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n Hamley Bridge footballers (from left) Ben Case, Ben Fritz and Ben Heinze,

SAPOL, sergeant Mark Illingworth also addressed the crowd with the realities of unsafe driving. Sergeant Illingworth said some of the issues with the young demographic included overconfidence, taking risks, peer pressure and showing off.

Trauma is experienced by many people left behind and has an on-going effect on families and friends. Mark Forgie from Taylor and Forgie Funeral Directors talked through the effects of trauma, and what it is like dealing with families who have lost young loved ones in road accidents. The night concluded with a moving short film tracing the steps of a couple coming to terms with their son’s fatal road accident–from that harrowing phone call from the police, to identifying his body and finally learning to live without him. Their son was the perfect statistic – a 20-year-old

Mallala officer-in-charge, senior constable Paul Bruggemann said the seminar was confronting but was a great concept. “It is all about making the right decisions at the right time,” he said. “The important message is we are all in control of our own destiny. “A poor decision made on the spur of the moment can change our lives and the lives of others forever.” Senior constable Bruggemann said the message was intensified through Jason’s story and his link to the football culture. “He couldn’t have sent the message any better,” he said. David Woodroofe said the night achieved of ur e in the sp the impact he’d hoped “A poor decision mad d an es for. “The impact of the liv r ou ge an the moment can ch night was good – Jason la la al M r” – ve re fo rs he spoke really well,” he ot of es the liv n an said. em gg ru B ul Pa police officer, “It’s a matter of keeping the issue in focus for male driving a long distance on the long term,” Mr Woodroofe The message at the core of country roads. He was fatigued said. his speech reminded people but with no traces of drugs or Mrs Seccafien said it was how easily road tragedies hap- alcohol. good to see the night come to pened, especially fuelled by As the film depicted, he fruition after conceiving the alcohol, drugs and fatigue. pushed his driving boundaries idea mid last year during a The event did not aim to as many people do every now discussion with John Dawkins, discourage drinking totally, and then, killing himself and MLC. with the main messages creat- two other people in the process “‘It was a great opportunity ing awareness about the impor- and leaving his family to cope to provide this to our youth tance to make wise decisions. with the trauma. through their involvement in

sport’,” she said. “It was basically a pilot program to see how it was received, associated cost and the outcome,” she said. While it was disappointing to see some clubs were not represented, the majority of the league made an effort to attend. Lynette said the event could have a bigger impact on a smaller scale. “I would like to see a similar program go into individual clubs.” The night was supported by the GoodSports program, which aims to create safe, healthy and family friendly sporting clubs. The program is free to join for any sporting clubs Australia-wide. Others who attended the workshop were John Dawkins MLC, Steven Griffiths MP, Adam Harris, Two Wells CFS captain, Brad Busch, APFL president, Heather Curnow, APFL secretary, Josie McArdle, APNA president, Yvonne Howard, DCM deputy mayor, Barry Nottle, WRC deputy mayor, Grant Devlin, Two Wells police, Todd Thorne, SANFL development coordinator, Robin Symes, Barossa Light and Gawler Football League, Ray Bennett, Chaplain United Football Club and Charles Mansueto, DCM chief executive officer.

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Marleen’s best ‘bouquet’ an OAM Clare’s Marleen Pratt has received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queen’s Birthday honours. Mrs Pratt (right) received the award for service to Australian floral art, particularly through a range of executive roles. She was one of 313 OAM receipients in the 2010 list announced on Monday and the only person in our region to be honoured. Mrs Pratt was president and principal demonstrator of Clare Valley Floral Design Club since 1989, a founding member in 1977 and made a life member in 2001. She has been an accredited

judge, demonstrator and instructor of flower designs, since 1984. From 1989-94 she was treasurer of the Australian Floral Art Association and the Australian delegate, at the World Association of Flower Arrangers (WAFA) World Show, Canada in 1993, and New Zealand 1994. She was a founding member and president of Flower Festival, Anglican Church, Clare; proceeds from the

festival support the Clare Palliative care unit and Helipad. More recently Mrs Pratt was a judge at the International Flower Show in Sydney last year and was nominated Australian judge, WAFA Show, Pakistan, in 2008. She is the current president, graduate judges, Floral Design Council of South Australia. In sport, Mrs Pratt was president and office bearer at Blyth Netball Club from 1962-1982. She is a life member; coach and B grade State umpire. She was president of Broughton Netball Club, North Eastern Netball Association, from 1962-1982.

Mrs Janet Anne (Jan) Trengove, of Spalding, received an OAM for service to the Uniting Church in Australia, and to the community. Mrs Trengove is the daughter of former Two Wells identities Bet and Les (Nig) Williams. Following in the footsteps of her parents, Jan was initiator, local monthly newsletter, the Spalding Scribe, 1984; editor/typist, since 1997. Her OAM more significantly recognised her roles as the moderator of the Uniting Church in South Australia from 2001-2003. Jan has been chair of Frontier Services, since 2006; board member,

former member, National Assembly Standing Committee, Uniting Church in Australia. She has been lay preacher for Spalding Uniting Church since 1997 and a committee member for the International Farm Youth Exchange World Conference, 2008. Jan has also taken an active role in community drama and history groups. Former Balaklava High School principal, Ambrose Linke, who was at the school from the late 70s to early 80s, also received an OAM. Mr Linke was honoured for service to the community through the Western Schools Chaplaincy Support Association.

50 years: Calling all to Avon Hall A large crowd of past residents met at the Avon Hall for an afternoon of reminiscing of days gone by in celebrating 50 years of the Avon District Hall on Sunday, May 30. Copies of the school roll and Sunday School classes were on display for everyone to see and lots of food was on offer. One of the early secretaries of the hall committee, Mr Ross McArdle from Port Augusta, cut the cake which was made and iced by Melissa Cutting. During the day a banner of the Avon fighting forces comfort fund was presented by Iris McArdle and made for a lot of interest throughout the afternoon. People told stories of early fundraising and ugly man competitions and of dodging cow pads while playing football at Avon. The day was enjoyed by all who attended.

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with time. “For now I’m finding two days at work good – but you never know what the future holds!” Anne said.

A taste for food and service New co-owner of Free Choice, Antonella Scaffidi is the hard-working woman behind the business. Juggling three children all under the age of five and managing a business is hard work, but Antonella says she loves what she does. “It’s good. It’s hard to stop working – I enjoy it,” she said. Antonella has given Balaklava locals and visitors alike a taste of her delicious homemade cooking. From the mouth-watering sauce on the newly introduced pastas to the rice, Antonella does it all with the help of Free Choice’s dedicated staff. She also enjoys teaching the other staff how to cook her tasty meals. On top of all of this, Antonella also man-

ages and organises all the bookwork. Previously a self-employed florist, Antonella worked at an Angle Vale florist where she manned the business solo – with no extra staff to help. Working no specific hours, Antontella travels from Angle Vale to Balaklava every time she is needed with her kids always by her side. “I’ve been a mum for five years now and I love it,” she said. Antonella, husband Filip who is also co-owner of the business, and children, Vincent, 5, Annlise, 3, and new-born Julian plan to move to Balaklava soon. A guru at customer service, she said she loves people interaction. “It keeps me sane,” she said with a laugh.

Jane McConnell, co-owner of Dublin Hotel had a baby only about seven months ago – but she is still working full time. Managing the hotel with partner Eric and Eric’s mother, Linda, along with juggling newborn Lila Rose, Jane is the definition of a woman who enjoys a challenge. Before moving to Dublin, Jane worked as a secretary in Adelaide. “I had never even heard of Dublin or poured a beer before I moved here!” joked Jane. Another amazing woman is Eric’s mother, Linda, who Jane says is a big help around the hotel and is pictured here with Jane and Lila Rose. It is obvious Jane has come a long way during the past few years – and with Linda helping to care for Lila Rose,the hotel runs smoothly. Jane works full-time, usually beginning at 8am, till late. She has no planned days off.

Both Jane and Linda agree during the last 20 years they have seen a change in the role of women in society. “Women are no longer just secretaries. They are CEO’s and bosses too,” Linda said.

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Fresh start at Fresh Foods Kelly Hamdorf is a woman on a mission to prove working and maintaining a strong and stable family-life is possible. As the new co-owner of Balaklava Fresh Foods, Kelly says she juggles work and her two children, Sophie, 5 and Emma, 3, the best way she can. Kelly and husband, David took over at Balaklava Fresh Foods at the beginning of March. Determined and always up for a challenge, Kelly works 9am to 6.30pm, except for Wednesdays when she takes half the day off (if she’s lucky!) to spend time with her children.

Kelly has always had a busy working life in customer service. She has worked at different businesses around Balaklava – Foodland and the bakery – and at a roadhouse . Not only does she excel in customer service, but Kelly is also “office administrator” at Fresh Foods, dealing with all of the invoices and paperwork. Kelly appreciates the support of husband Dave and says he takes on a lot of work around the store,

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Sold on the ‘real’ deal A mother of two young children, Demi, aged four and Rylan, one, there was never any doubt in Kelly Leach’s mind she would soon re-enter the workforce. According to Kelly, it was just a matter of finding something she was passionate about. Late last year, Kelly joined Brock Harcourts Rural in Balaklava. Kelly has since seen the support network grow. “The business’ rural division consists of many women working throughout the state. And thanks to all the new and innovative ways of networking, we stay in close contact to support and encourage each other every step of the way,” Kelly said. “We’ve got a common bond. We’re women who are learning, growing a business,

meeting deadlines and raising families.” Kelly previously worked at a Riverland radio station. “In a sales and marketing position I worked with hundreds of women in business.,” Kelly said. “I wish one of them had written a book on how to juggle career and family. The biggest thing I learned was if you’re not having fun doing something, it’s not worth doing,” she said. Kelly contributes much of her success to her amazing family. “ I definitely couldn’t be doing what I’m doing without my supportive husband, Carl,” she said. “The kids are always happy to go to childcare, or spend time with family, and it’s easier to say goodbye when I’m also going to do something I love.”

Hotels part of the family Sally Angel has been co-owner of the Terminus Hotel in Balaklava for 12 years. And she says she has enjoyed every moment. With her three children now all grown up, Sally says things are a lot easier now the kids are no longer in primary school. Her children, Luke 27, Steph, 23 and Matt 22 were raised at the hotel. Sally says things were challenging but the challenges made it all worth while. Sally, who grew up in family-owned hotels, is a professional when it comes to managing a hotel.

She works four days a week with varied working hours. Luke and Steph help out quite a bit for the hotel’s smooth running. Along with the dedicated Terminus staff who have been at the hotel for many years, Sally says work life and social life now come hand in hand. Sally and husband, Allan who is co-owner of the hotel, says she hopes to retire in Balaklava one day. When asked when her retirement would come,

Sally laughed. “Not for a while. I like working so I’ll continue doing this for a while yet.”

Tracy Baker’s baker’s delight Her surname is coincidentally Baker – and Tracy recently became owner of Balaklava Bakery. Tracy Baker decided to re-enter the work force when the bakery became available at the start of the year, She had worked at Owen Hotel for four years. Now with four children and a new business to manage, Tracy is proving day in day out she can achieve almost anything. Despite challenging at times, Tracy said her children, 21-year-old Brett who resides in Adelaide, Kellie, 14, Meghan, 13, and Sari 12, continually offered support. “I couldn’t do it without them. They’re

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n Adelaide Plains Footbal League A grade Landmark Cup team, back from left: Derek Friedrichs (Balaklava), Tim Cawrse (Mallala), Will Banton (United), Justin Schahinger (Hamley Bridge), Benjamin Galic (Virginia), Ned Seccafien (Two Wells), Jonathon Brice (Balaklava), Heath Pym (United); middle: Rick Lamond (runner), Stretch Walker (trainer), Ryan Montgomerie (Mallala), Troy Wilkey (Virginia), James Wildbore (Mallala), Tallan Leighton (Two Wells), Brad Hardie (Mallala), David Barnes (HWE), Ryan Reid (HWE), Jared Wilson (HWE), Christian Rimmer (Mallala), Craig Allen (trainer), Heather Curnow (APFL secretary), Hayden Battle (trainer), Jeff Moon (team manager); front: Brodee Brown (United), Todd McPharlin (Balaklava), Brad Busch (APFL president), Jason Earl (captain, Mallala), Andrew Michael (coach), Hayden Walker (Balaklava), Shane Braham (HWE) and Joel Montgomerie (Mallala).

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n ADELAIDE PLAINS Football League Under 17 Landmark Cup team, back from left: Francis Pellizzari (runner), Jason Henderson (Balaklava), Chad Ruiz (Balaklava), Tom Lloyd (Balaklava), Ben Slattery (Two Wells), Luke Guy (Balaklava), Jake Birchmore (Mallala), Andrew Power (Hamley Bridge), Tim Shepherd (Balaklava); middle: Hayden Battle (trainer), Deb Sharer (trainer), Craig Allen (trainer), Joshua Patterson (Two Wells), Ross Sharer (United), Ryan McPharlin (Balaklava), Jakob Curnow (United), Jono Hallion (Mallala), Mark Nykamp (Virginia), Mathew Sincock (Two Wells), Michael Clifford (Balaklava), Peter Butterfield (team manager), Kym McPharlin (selector); front: Lachlan Michael (Balaklava), Sam Rowland (Balaklava), Luke Tassell (Two Wells), Brad Busch (APFL president), Rob Michael (coach), Shane McGuiness (HWE), Daniel Butterfield (Balaklava) and Heather Curnow (APFL secretary). * Photographs supplied by Rod Penna, Yorke Peninsula Country Times

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Goals - APFL: Shane Braham 2, Jared Wilson 2, Joel Montgomerie 2, Hayden Walker 1, Christian Rimmer 1, Ned Seccafien 1 NAFA: Greg Phillips 1 BEST - APFL: Joel Montgomerie, Troy Wilkey, Hayden Walker, Heath Pym, Jason Earl NAFA: Chris Elliott, Ben Arbon, Greg Phillips, Tom Button, Brett Ballantyne

Round 1 YPFL NAFA

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Goals - YPFL: Daniel Toole 1, Taleb Tilbrook 1, Koby Evans 1, Ben Illman 1 NAFA: Nathan Hayes 1 BEST - YPFL: Abraham Helfand, John Harrop, Daniel Blythe, Ashley Bruce, Taleb Tilbrook NAFA: Nathan Hayes, Justin Clarke, Kane Bowley, Peter Lock, Samuel Rutjens

NEFL APFL

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Minor Final NAFA APFL

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5.3 4.4

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Grand Final YPFL NEFL

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9.7 6.0

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SPORT v Football

Pride of the Plains Emotions run high in APFL Association Carnival win APFL now “hold the key” to the Mid North and Yorke Peninsula football region after taking out this year’s Landmark Cup Football title played at Kadina over the June long Weekend. In what were some of the most exciting scenes seen in recent cup history the Adelaide Plains boys brought the house down in their preliminary match – winning by just one solitary point over the North Eastern Football League. They then went on with things in the grand final on Saturday’s annual carnival, taking no prisoners in the late game, smashing the Northern Areas Football Association by a whopping eight goals – an awe-inspiring effort in just 40 minutes of football. It was the first time since the inception of the current Landmark Cup format that the Adelaide Plains side has made the grand final. To win it and win the title so emphatically speaks volumes about the character of the playing group and fabric of Adelaide Plains footy – especially the way in which they came back in game one to get over the line and earn their spot in the grand final match. “When it came to the crunch we asked for a contest and that is exactly what all the boys delivered,” 2010 coach (and former Balaklava champion), Andy Michael said. “In game one the NEFL were probably more skillful and moved the ball better than us. They were quick with their hands and set the pace early switching the ball very well to attack.” “But to our guys’ credit when the game was on the line and got tight in the second half you can’t fault our blokes who played with their heart and soul to win the hard balls and get the APFL back in the match and then over the line. “All in all our boys showed great character once they realised what was required - lifting to the intensity that the NEFL set for us.” United ruckman Will Banton was the hero of the day for the red, black and whites, playing up forward in the preliminary match - a great individual effort late on inspired the Adelaide Plains side to victory in what was one of the most exciting matches seen in recent Landmark Cup history. Banton’s play, which effectively sent the APFL into this year’s Landmark Cup grand final was spoken about with obvious excitement by both and APFL Coach and Captain. “Big Will! Yeah, what can I say, that piece of play should be on Channel 7’s “Seven plays in seven days” segment this week - no doubt that was the highlight of the day,” Michael said With two minutes to go in the match, down by a goal Banton effected a smother, then col-

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CUP lected the footy in congestion, gave a “would be” tackler one of the best “don’t argue’s” ever, wheeled around and slammed it through from 40 metres out. His actions drew the APFL level and allowed them to win the game following a rushed behind in the last minute of play. “I played Will up forward for most of the day and his presence in the air was a huge factor.” “I have to especially commend his effort and work rate to do what he did with that smother at a crucial moment which won the game for us and gave us a place in the grand final.” In speaking to 2010APFL captain (Mallala’s) Jason Earl, he too was quick to mention Banton’s efforts in that passage of inspiring play with two minutes to play in game one. “Yeah, North Eastern put us away in the first half but we managed to claw our way back then with two minutes to go big Will from the boundary has kicked one of the best goals I have ever seen.” Winning that game by one point in the style the APFL did gave the players enormous confidence as they returned later in the day to comprehensively trounce Northern Areas in the cup grand final.

GAME ONE

There were other significant moments in the APFL’s first game too. Newly appointed 2010 coach Andy Michael lifted the players’ intensity in the change rooms beforehand. Three-time HWE premiership playing coach Jared Wilson also spoke to the group pre-game in a bid to inspire the APFL in what could turn out to be the stalwart’s last Rep carnival. APFL U21 player of the carnival Ned Seccafien also inspired the APFL group early in the day when battling three North Eastern opponents he forced the ball to the boundary. Some may think this seems insignificant but in coach Andy Michaels words “It was the sort of contest we were looking for and the kid had to

go against three opponents and make a contest, he went hard and got the result we wanted.” “When the other lads saw this commitment from one of our youngest players it lifted the whole group” The North Eastern side weren’t without their chances in game one, playing the better football early and having four more scoring shots than the APFL in the match (which consisted of two 18 minute halves plus time on). Fortunately the NEFL weren’t able to capitalise thanks to having to take many shots from a long way out. In game one Virginia’s Troy Wilkey was the standout in the middle picking up a plethora of quality possessions. Christian Rimmer off half back changing with captain Jason Earl was also unstoppable. Rimmer took five or six quality grabs to stifle many of the NEFL’s attacking plays. Joel Montgomerie had no trouble stepping up to rep footy level playing a typical game and both Earl and Seccafien (as previously mentioned) were extremely solid.

Game two

In the APFL’s first Landmark Cup grand final appearance they simply dominated from start to finish, never looking back. “In the grand final game everything went right for us. We moved the ball well and we just clicked. We just got on a roll we were never going to lose it from there” Earl said Mallala’s Joel Montgomerie set the grand final game alight with 10 kicks in the first half. Troy Wilkey also picked up where he left off and thanks to solid back to back performances also picked up the APFL’s ‘player of the carnival’ honours. Balaklava’s Hayden Walker was dominant in the grand final match, rucking all game and winning every tap giving our centre players first use of the footy. At centre half back Heath Pym came into his own in this match and captain Jason Earl, so often Mallala’s catalyst at club level rose to the grand final predicament very well, his foot skills and tackling setting the standard for all of his chargers to feed off. Allowing NAFA just two scoring shots in 40 minutes the APFL’s unheralded back six was solid all day and overall each player that pulled on the black, red and white this weekend did themselves, their clubs and the entire AFPL district proud. “It’s a great credit to the whole group and to have eight or so U/21 players in the squad speaks volumes about where we are at,” coach Michael said.

Joel Montgomerie, APFL slips out of NEFL opponent Scott Atkinson’s tackle attempt during the A grade match at Kadina on Saturday. “The blokes we took to Kadina are the best players from our competition. They delivered on the day for the Plains and for that (and for them) I am very proud!”

Under 17s go close

In Saturday’s Annual Landmark Cup Carnival our U17 side were not as successful. Going down to the North Eastern Football League by one straight kick in the preliminary match meant they would be resigned to playing in the ‘bronze medal’ final. In that clash against Northern Areas they again went down by a narrow margin – this time just five points. Unlike the A grade competition all four U17 combinations were very competitive in producing close score lines so no doubt the APFL representative players can certainly hold their heads high despite their “close but no cigar” effort. All in all our APFL boys were probably only two kicks off the champions Yorke Peninsula. This is a positive reflection of our junior rep side compared to the gulf that exists between us and the peninsula at U15 level. It was a great chance for our best U17 players to play alongside one another and they will certainly take plenty from the experience at the higher level.

Roosters will try – but Mallala a ‘Montie’ With regular APFL matches resuming this weekend, it will be interesting to see if the APFL follows through with mooted one match suspensions for players who were selected in the Landmark Cup original training squad, yet were not available on the weekend. If so, Virginia could possibly be without APFL leading goalkicker and full forward Brendan Nicklaus (who was at a wedding), and United could also be missing skipper Simon Schulz (who went to Melbourne over the long weekend). As we know, the APFL won the Landmark Cup with a committed side of 23 players who gave their all for the district. All should be well in APFL land but then again, “rules are rules.” It will be interesting to see what the verdict is on a handful of players that were unable to train with the initial squad because of injury. With this in mind we’ll preview this week’s matches as best we can.

Two Wells v Mallala

In 2010’s second grand final rematch, Mallala will start favourites.

Magpies have gone from strength to strength again this year, the group seemingly galvanised by a second premiership win in three seasons – a title they won against the Roosters’ young group at Longies last September. Mallala’s team game was again good enough to get the chocolates against Two Wells in round one this year, and although this time around the Roosters bring new recruit and former Port Magpies player Alf Steed to the table, the reigning premiers bring a trump card of their own in APFL rep player Joel Montgomerie (who didn’t play in the round one clash). Montgomerie was on fire for the APFL rep side at Kadina on the weekend. Mallala also had six other players representing the ‘Plains, so they have no shortage of in-form talent stationed all over the park. Two Wells young brigade will again be led by captain Scott Humphrys, and the fleet footed brigade which includes APFL representative players Tallan Leighton and Saturday’s U21 APFL ‘player of the carnival’ Ned Seccafien. What will hurt the Roosters is the likelihood they won’t have their best

Plains Producer, Thusday June 17, 2010

My Call n Kym Jarman previews round 10 KYM’s KIss of Death: Mallala by 25 HWE by 2 Hamley by 7 player LeeAllmond or speedster Kahn Leighton, who are both still nursing injuries. It will be an interesting clash this week at Two Wells. If the Magpies win they will effectively continue on their merry way of keeping the rest of the competition at arms reach. If Two Wells can cause an upset, well that really opens up the season for them and the rest of the competition.

HWE v Virginia

This week’s clash at Port Wakefield gives two sides with indifferent form a chance to consolidate as they approach

the half way mark of season 2010. HWE and Virginia are on equal premiership points, with the Rams just holding the Eagles out of the top four on percentage. With the Eagles losing their last three matches after a four game winning streak to start the season, you would suggest they will find something extra this week and be hard to beat at home. The Eagles know their season could slip if they don’t win another one soon. After going down to United before the long weekend, you could say the Eagles aren’t in the “best nick” formwise, although Virginia themselves may be without their “big Nick” at full forward which means they too become vulnerable. In a replay of round one a battle of the midfields awaits – and with four or five APFL rep players going head to head it will be a battle to watch. I can see the Eagles getting the win they desperately need. But it may be a “close shave!”

United v Hamley

Back on May 8, United gave Hamley Bridge their first win in 24

months of football. Before and since then the Tigers have struggled. Their only shining light was registering a win a fortnight ago against HWE (no mean feat in its own right). So we have a clash of two sides sitting equally pitted in sixth and seventh place on the APFL ladder. Although given recent results, you may favour the Tigers in this one at Long Plains – rumour suggests the home side may be missing up to five first choice players thanks to suspension and injury. This will hurt the Tigers as they know they have minimal chances to resurrect their season. Hamley Bridge may also be fired up knowing they are a chance at a another coveted win. They may be wanting to prove a point after having just one player (Justin Schahinger) selected in the 2010 AFPL rep side. Nevertheless, this match will be a beauty with plenty on the line for all concerned. With United’s outs and the fact Hamley defeated United last time, I am expecting the Bombers’ desperation to reap rewards once more against the Tigers. www.plainsproducer.com.au

SPORT v NEFL reports

Inaccurate kicking costs NEFL title The North Eastern Football Association blew their chances of the 2010 interleague title by failing to convert in front of goal. In their opening game against the eventual champions – the Adelaide Plains Football League – in this abridged format, the NEFL kicked 2-7 in the first half and hit the post twice in the second. While they controlled much of the contest, their opponents stormed home and collected a thrilling one point win. “We got the near perfect start with the first centre clearance, however Luke Percy unfortunately missed the shot at goal,” NEFL coach David Cluse said. “This trend kept repeating throughout the game, and in the end inaccurate goal kicking cost us. “We had two shots that hit the post and a number of near misses cost us the match. “Throughout the majority of the game we controlled the match. “The effort at the contested ball, the tackling pressure and the movement of the ball was first rate throughout. “Just a couple of errors late in the game on which Adelaide Plains capitalised, including a freak goal, allowed them to get in front. “Overall I thought we controlled at least 70 per cent of the game, maintaining the momentum throughout until the last five minutes of the game.” New recruit from the Barossa, Light and Gawler competition this season, Brad Taylor was the outright star of the game, displaying tremendous skills in traffic and creative handball. Across half back, former Central District junior Scott Atkinson gave plenty of drive, being well supported by late inclusion Matt Ward, along

Landmark Cup in review

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Ryan Darling spoils a mark attempt by his APFL opponent, while NEFL team mate Marcus Hall crashes to the ground.

Superb in traffic all day, Brad Taylor collected NEFL's best player award.

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with fellow defenders Craig Jaeschke, Craig Mullins and Tom Riggs. Aaron Spicer had a good duel with Hayden Walker in ruck, while Tyson Willmott displayed his composure under pressure. Willmott also kicked two of the NEFL’s three goals, while the hard running Luke Percy slotted through the other. Despite having four more scoring shots than their opponents, in the end it was the 10 behinds that ruined the day for the pre-tournament favourites. NEFL dominate YP in third v fourth contest In the consolation third versus fourth place fixture against the Yorke Peninsula, the NEFL

dominated the contest from the outset. Inaccurate again in the first half, the NEFL kicked 4-6, while the frugal defence kept their foes scoreless. The intensity of this game diminished in the second half, and the NEFL rotated a number of players, giving a number of the younger talents an opportunity. They still won this game by a significant six goal margin. “After the disappointment of the first loss in, which the lads thought they should have won, they had a determined focus to leave the carnival with a comprehensive victory,” Cluse said. “They had a resolve to stamp their authority on the competition.

“The ball movement, tackling pressure and control of the clearances was again excellent allowing us to be comfortably in front at half time. “We began to move players around and give the young lads a run in the second half. “This didn’t upset our balance and we continued to dominate the game throughout the second half.” Brad Taylor continued his stellar form from the first game, again collecting a large number of possessions and using the ball effectively. Fellow midfielders, Percy and Ryan Darling were also constructive and purposeful throughout this game. Matt Thomas in his role at full back complemented other members of the back six

Carnival zone squad named The following players were selected from the Landmark Cup for the 2010 Zone country championships, to be played in the Riverland July 3-4. The Hills Football League is also in the Central Zone for the 2010 campaign, and have a squad of 33 players named for contention. Ned Seccafien* (APFL – Two Wells), Todd McPharlin* (APFL – Balaklava), Christian Rimmer (APFL – Mallala), Joel Montgomerie (APFL – Mallala), Tallan Leighton* (APFL – Two Wells), Ryan Montgomerie (APFL – Mallala), Jason Earle (APFL – Mallala), Hayden Walker (APFL – Balaklava), Troy Wilkey (APFL – Virginia), Heath Pym* (APFL – United), Will Banton (APFL – United), Tyson Willmont (NEFL – RSMU), Tom Riggs (NEFL – BBH), Ryan Darling (NEFL – Blyth Snowtown), Brodie Murphy (NEFL – South Clare), Scott Atkinson* (NEFL – Blyth Snowtown), Jarred Gillings (NEFL – Blyth Snowtown), Michael Liebelt (NEFL – South Clare), Aaron Spicer (NEFL – BBH), Brad Taylor (NEFL – Min-Man), Luke Percy (NEFL – RSMU), James, Vandeleur (NEFL – RSMU), Zac Hier (NEFL – RSMU), Jack Barlow* (YPFL – Southern Eagles), John Coombe (YPFL – Southern Eagles), Aidan Zwar* (YPFL – Moonta), Chris Langford (YPFL – Bute), Adam Pitt (YPFL – Crows), Sam Trengove (YPFL – Bute), Michael Dalla (YPFL – Cougars), Brad Coles (YPFL – Southern Eagles), Zac Edwards (YPFL – Kadina), Jonathon Lee (YPFL – Kadina).

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n Chad Ruiz, APFL tackles Mark Shane, North Eastern Football League during the Under 17 match on Saturday at Kadina. n RIGHT: Hayden Walker about to handball away in the A grade match.

including Atkinson, Jaeschke, Mullins and Riggs who all continued to perform well. Wilmott was potent again across half forward, while the athletic Spicer totally controlled the big man department, with solid support from Brock Harrison. There were seven separate goal kickers in this match for the winners, including NEFL player of the tournament Taylor, Blyth-Snowtown Cats goal-kicking ace Jarrod Gillings, North Clare on-baller Andrew Waters, Percy, former state country player Brodie Murphy, youngster Lachlan Sandow and captain Darling. Reflecting on the day, Cluse suggested that out of the total game time that they played (80 minutes of football), “…we

controlled 75 minutes of that time. “The standard and pattern of play that the boys delivered was exceptional, although we didn’t come away from the day with the Landmark Cup,” he said. “Congratulations to Adelaide Plains for winning the cup. “I believe most observers would agree that we were definitely the best team with the best brand of football at the carnival.” Under 17s hold on for victory over APFL At under 17 level, the NEFL had an exciting six point win in the first-up game against the Adelaide Plains side. Their opponents kicked 3-2 in the first half, and actually led by seven points at the break, but in the second half, while inaccurate in front of goal (they kicked 2-7), they held on for victory. RSMU big man Nick Jordan, BBH utility Mark Shane, Leigh Kimpton, Riley Knight and talented midfielder Ben Moreton were the NEFL’s best. The four individual goal kickers included Knight, Thomas Smith, Dylan Bevan and Ben Plueckhahn. Playing in the final against the Yorke Peninsula Football League (YPFL) in a high scoring final, the hosts won by 25 points. By half time the NEFL were already 10 points down, and only straight kicking made the final result respectable. Moreton and Shane stood out again, while Plueckhahn, Kimpton and Knight were all serviceable Both Andrew Bruce and Ryan Howson kicked a pair of majors, with Lachlan Ireland and Plueckhahn also making it onto the goal scorers’ sheet. Round 9 preview : Roosters will grab the points At Clare oval, a team that now has fallen out of the top four – North Clare – needs to get back into the winners circle against the BSR Tigers. The Roosters are expected to grab the points here. South Clare, now on a four game winning streak, travels to Burra to take on the reigning premiers, the BBH Rams. Many believe this match of the round fixture will give an indication as to whether the Demons are a true top four contender. This is nearly too close to call, but the home team will go in slight favourites. With Brad Charnstrom now in charge, Mintaro-Manoora takes on the Blyth/Snowtown Cats at Mintaro oval. The matchup between Darling and Taylor in the middle will be worth the admission alone. If the Eagles can find a target in attack, they may cause an upset. Winless after the first eight rounds, Eudunda-Robertstown will take on RSMU Hawks at Robertstown oval. Expect the Hawks to inflict more pain here.

Plains Producer, Thursday June 17, 2010

SPORT v District

Balaklava Golf Club Ambrose a success Balaklava Golf Club hosted anAmbrose day on Sunday, with 56 players competing in perfect conditions. Winners of the day with nett 56.25 were Dean Trickett, Wayne Nagle, Digby Addison and the chef, Barrie Michael. Runners-up with nett 57.50 were

Tania Allen, Louise Michael, Callum Michael and Jill Taylor. Third placed with nett 58 were Dave Rice, Mark Loy, Dave Rodgers and Mike Hahesy (absent). Louise Michael also won the ladies Westklava Cup on May 23, with Jill Taylor runner-up.

mid north Under 15 boys hockey team, back from left: Alec Hutchins, Jake Stringer, Dylan Adams, Ewan Mark, Josh Nourse, Cameron Joyce Coach, Dylan Wood, Allan Butler, Angus McGregor, Danny Verrall; front: Chris Markwick, Jason Larcombe, Michael Kossatz, Will Carter, Alex Brock, Curtis Willson and Samuel Chivell.

Local hockey players star in zone championships Players from the association competed in the Zone Championships in Adelaide over the June long weekend. The zone is comprised of Clare and District, Port Pirie and Yorke Peninsula. Samuel Tiller in Under 18 boys, Josh Nourse in Under 15 boys and Sarah Tiller in Under 15 girls represented the Clare and District Association. Clare and District Hockey Association entered a boys team in the Under 13 championships held at Grange, and also helped Yorke Peninsula with some girls for their Under 13 team. Under 15 boys The team played well, and in all games created lots of scoring opportunities, but unfortunately couldn’t make the most of their chances. This is an aspect of the game that will need improvement for 2011. Thanks were extended to the parents who made the effort to support their kids for these championships – it was a great weekend for players to develop their skills against better opposition.

Game 1 – Saturday

City East 2 defeated Mid North 1. Goal M/N: Curtis Willson.

Winners, from left: Dean Trickett, Wayne Nagle, Digby Addison and the chef, Barrie Michael.

Game 2

Country South East 6 defeated Mid North 2. Goals M/N: Dylan Adams, Chris Marwick.

Game 3

Mid North 3 defeated City West 1. Goals M/N: Alec Hutchins 2, Chris Marwick.

Game 4 – Sunday

Country West 2 defeated Mid North 1. Goal M/N: Dylan Adams.

Game 5

Country East 5 defeated Mid North 2. Goals M/N: Chris Marwick, Curtis Willson. • Regular club matches resume this Saturday at Riverton.

Runners-up, from left: Tania Allen, Louise Michael, Callum Michael and Jill Taylor.

Two Wells in Mid North Foursomes The annual Mid North District’s Foursomes event was held recently, with Two Wells golfers performing well. Kathy Stubing paired with Judi Frost to come away runnerup champions in the bronze division. Aileen Oliver and Tine Perry won the Bronze Handicap trophy, while Helen Johnson paired with Helen Bell from Hamley Bridge to be runnerup Bronze Handicap winners.

THIRD place winners, from left: Dave Rice, Mark Loy and Dave Rogers. Absent: Mike Hahesy.

TWO Wells golfers, from left: Aileen Oliver, Tine Perry, Kathy Stubing, Judi Frost and Helen Johnson.

Westklava Cup retained by Balaklava youngster Balaklava retained the Westklava Cup, played on May 23, defeating Westward Ho Golf Club on a wet and windy day. Balaklava averaged five stableford points more than Westward Ho. LEFT: Winner of the Westklava Cup golf day, Jordan Taylor (left), with runner-up Callum Michael.

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APNA netty star Name: Donna Slok Nickname: Donz Date of Birth: 26/11/1991 Team: Hamley A5 Position: Everywhere except shooting Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Diana Slok Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off court) in your club? My brothers Luke, Wade and Adam - give great support and are positive team workers Highlight of netball

career: When my mum was coach What’s your number one passion outside netball?

Chilling with family If you trade places with anyone for a week, famous or not, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be? Jake from Two and a Half Men What is the last book you read/movie you went to see? Percy the Peckish Pig/Shutter Island If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money? Share it with my family If you were a car, what kind would you be? Rambler

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Golf Balaklava LADIES

A field of 14 players ventured out to claim honours in the second Captain’s Trophy and International Bowl events last Thursday. Patricia Anderson was the winner in A grade with a nett 79. Rose Jenkin eclipsed Norma Taylor on a count back for second place with nett 81 and Joan Anderson came in with nett 84. The B grade group all struggled.Julia Hoskin led this group home with a nett 84. Next came Cherie Taylor on a 87.Straggling in were Moya Hayes 88, Faye Williams 89 and Tania Matz 94. Once again, Louise Michael brought her A game to golf and blitzed the field with a nett 74 - well done Louise. Josie Thompson was not far behind her with nett 78 followed by Jill Taylor 79, Pam Hill 82 and Tania Allen 85. Producer points: Louise Michael 5, Josie Thompson 4, Jill Taylor 3, Patricia Andrson 2, Rose Jenkin 1. This week: third Par, NTP and drives nearest the line. Starters J Hoskin, G Ackland. “Why waste good shots in practise when you might need them in a match?” – Walter Hgen, pro golfer.

Balaklava Men

Broad-acre art tragic Paul Thompson decided to take out his frustration with both fists, clutching a golf club of course and so he did, partnered ably by Martin ‘Monet’ Bell, as they swept all before them to win the two-ball Ambrose event last Saturday. Their 82/67 knocked the stuffing out of Bill Parkin who, saddled with sanguine serial shanker Austin Henstridge, managed to return with 75/67.75 for second place. Dean ‘Davros’ Trickett teamed up with military Merv Hameister (76/68.25) to claim third spot, so it proved to be one of those rare events where Digby Addison and Barrie Michael didn’t win everything. Rounding out the 25-strong field were L Michael/B Michael (77.68.75), W Berry/T Matz (80/68.75), J Taylor/B Freebairn (83/69), S MIchael/B Michael (81/69.5), D Addison/D Robinson(81/70.25), W Nagle/ R Butterworth (79/72.25), G “I vant to be aloooone” Anderson (97/75), M Hahesy/G Toms (89/76.25) and L Masson/B Thompson (89/77.25). Chris Hahesy and Joan Anderson popped out for a spot of Stableford madness, scoring 44 and 38 respectively. Those able to stay nearest the pin over the journey were Digby Addison at the third, Brett Freebairn (10th), Bill Parkin (15th) and Dean Robinson at the 17th. On the following Sunday, 55 fearless flailers fronted for the Open Mixed Fourball Ambrose, only to see that deadly duo, Barry Michael and Digby Addison, aided and abetted by Dean Trickett and Wayne Nagle, once again strut their stuff in the limelight of victory as the team returned with 56.25 for the day.

Jillian Taylor, Louise Michael, Tania Allen and Callum Michael (57.5) combined to claim second place, leaving Dave Rodgers, Mark Loy, Dave Rice and Mike Hahesy (58) with third placing. Our thanks and gratitude to Mark Loy for stocking up the cool room, Barrie Michael for cookin’ the chook pieces and his willing helpers who doled out a mix of sumptuous salads, thus enabling the masses to enjoy an excellent dinner. This week we face a Par competition, which will be round one of the Moody Cup. Greg Anderson and Graham Ackland are likely “starters” with rampaging Rob Lawson due for duties at the 19th. Our thanks also to Barry Thompson and Trevor Reid for whipping the course into shape such that several more senior members exclaimed that “it has never looked better!”.

balaklava mid week

Results from Wednesday June 9. Merv Hameister 38, Bill Berry 38, Dene Newton 32, Dean Trickett 31, Trevor Goodenough 30, Don Anderson 29. Birdies: Merv Hameister No 11, Trevor Goodenough No 10.

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Mens results June 13. Flag competition, donated by Clare Valley Flowers. G Mugge 88/60, D Smith 98/70, P Gibson 89/71, J Greet 106/71, D Paynter 103/72, P Agnew 104/72, G Walkley 108/72, B Spinks 114/79, K Hayes 108/80, M Finn 120/87, juniors C Walkley 122/87, R Smart 130/94. Next week, June 20: Secret Holes, Patron’s Day donated by Don Victor. Tee master: P Agnew. Bar: D Paynter. Ladies results from June 9. Stableford, donated by Clare Chemmart. V Bamford 35pts, K Mugge 32, R Lamond 32pts, J Zweck 31, J Wandel 29, B Victor 27, A Harrison 11. NTP: J Zweck. Skins: J Zweck. Raffle: R Lamond. This week, June 23: Club Medal, Stableford competition, donated by Stanley Studios.

Hamley bridge

With a golf course that is playing much longer than it was a few weeks ago due to the rain, Ian Ferguson managed to score 38 points to finish way ahead of the rest in Thursday’s par competition. Other scores: Merv Hamiester 33, Colin Doudle, Ron Collins, Roger Hahn 32, John Bell 31, Ron Smith 28, Doug Cooper 27, Kieth Kluske 26, Wally Jackson 25, Roen Cameron, Dennis Hawke 24, Bob Hillier, George Dahlitz 22, Ian Rohde 21, Cliff Applebee 19. Birdies: Ian Ferguson sixth, Roger Hahn third. Helen Bell managed to “carry the flag” to the 18th hole in the ladies Flag competition to win the day from Helen Johnson. In Saturday’s stroke competition, the tougher conditions created a few interesting topics including Dave Russell raising the “white flag” on the 12th, George Dahlitz giving a sermon on the plush fairways and John Bell’s boomerang throwing practice on the fifth. Bert Pearce (66) and Lance Hatcher (67) were day winner and runner up.

A GRADE: Bert Pearce 66, Adam Mitchell 68, Leigh Durdin 73, Wim Van Pelt 74, Roger Hahn 75, John Bell 77, Barry Schwartz 78, Ron Smith 79. B GRADE: Ian Ferguson 71, Anton Noack 72, Brodie Schaefer 75, Steve Howe 76, Ian Goddard 78, Neville Durdin, George Dahlitz 79, Kieth Kluske 84. C GRADE: Lance Hatcher 67, Roen Cameron, Ross Hienze 68, Warren Isgar, Dennis Nation 73, Max Grasby 75, Liam Schaefer 76, Doug Cooper 78, Rowland Pawlak, Tony Jones 81, Wally Jackson, Brian Cooper 83.

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Results from Tuesday June 15. Today was the second round of the Jenny Rowe Putting and Siver Spoon. Putting winner was Debra Lamont with 25. Silver Spoon winner was Judi Frost with nett 66, Runner up was Debra Lamont wih 67. Long drive winner was Helen Johnson on 14. Nearest the Pins for K Stubing on 6 and 11. Monthly voucher winners were T Perry and H Johnson. Results from Tuesday June 8. This was the second round of the Captains Trophy. Winner was Helen Johnson with 65. Runner up was Tine Perry with 67. Long Drive winner was Tine Perry on 13. Birdie for H Johnson on 7. Gobbler for K Stubing on 8. Nearest the Pins for T Perry on 15, H Johnson on 12 and K Stubing on 2. Results from Tuesday June 1. Today was the first round of the Rhonda Blaser and A Oliver Par competition. The winner was Tine Perry with +7. Runner up ws H Johnson wtih +3. Long drive winner was H Johnson on 10.

Riverton

Results from Saturday June 12. A Grade: J Pengilly 46, R McInerney 45, R Thomas 41. B Grade: D Murphy 43 C/B, K Behn 43, M Keast 43. Longest drive, A Grade: M Day, B Grade: B Howarth. This week’s competition: Stroke - second qualifing round of Club Championships.

Veterans

Veterans golf results June 10. Two Wells Golf Club hosted and sponsored the June meeting of the Adelaide Plains and Barossa Veteran Golfers Association with 53 golfers attending. Winner of the day and winner of C grade was Sam Demaria from Penfield with 47 Stableford Points from J Raynor (Barossa Valley 46) and B Sims (Tanunda Pines 43) Ball winners in C grade were T Bateman (Mt Pleasant 41), D Murphy (Riverton), R Heinze (Hamley Bridge) and M Humberdross (Barossa Valley) all 39, D Lowry (Riverton 37) and N O’Brien (Barossa Valley 35) B Grade winner was Terry Lind of Two Wells with 45 points from V Zito 44 and P Robinson 42, both from Gawler. Ball winners in B grade were N Pauley (Oakbank 40), C Sims (Barossa Valley 39), L Zbierski (Two Wells 39) and D Dowsett (Mt Pleasant 38). A grade winner was Dean Butler of

Penfield with 44 pionts from J Pengilly (Riverton 42) and W Van Pelt (Hamley Bridge 41) A grade ball winners A Thompson (Two Wells 40), D Wilson (Highercombe 40), L Williams (Barossa 37), R Elliott (Mt Pleasant 36), R Hogg (Two Wells 36), D Houghton (Ardrossan 36). NTP: A Grade – D Houghton, B – Grade T Lind, C – Grade D Murphy. The next meeting of the AP&B Veterans is at Hamley Bridge on July 8.

Shooting adelaide plains rifle

Results from June 12. Cyclists & Torrens Valley. A Grade: P Bradshaw 100.12, B Grade: G Apthomas 91.4, Sighters: J Pinyon 20.3. Handicap results: P Bradshaw 50.7, 50.5 (9) 100, F Pinyon 49.5, 49.6 (4) 100, P Fry 47.4, 50.4 (5) 100, R Nicholls 46.1, 45.2 (12) 100, G Apthomas 44.1, 47.3 (8) 99, J Pinyon 42.2, 48.5 (6) 96. Phoenix. A Grade: D Logos 100.10, B Grade: D Clarke 96.6, Sighters: C George 19.1. Handicap results: D Logos 50.6, 50.4 (21) 131, C George 48.4, 50.6 (21) 129, C Williams 49.6, 49.6 (19) 129, M Bialkowski 46.4, 49.5 (21) 127, D Clarke 47.1, 49.5 (21) 127, G Henderson 47.2, 49.1 (21) 120, T Gilder 41.1, 47.2 (22) 113. Cyclists & Torrens Valley F Class. F Open: R Hatton 187, F Standard: L Bament 178. Handicap results: R Hatton 90, 97 (30) 200, L Bament 83, 95 (30) 200, G Hutchins 93, 90 (23) 200, M Williams 93, 84 (30) 200, R Exon 81, 89 (34) 200, S Mann 80, 87 (33) 200, R Braund 88, 95 (17) 200, D Zerbe 85, 83 (29) 197, T Manning 87, 90 (V) 177, B Moulds 41.1, 31.1 (25) 97. Phoenix F Class: F Standard: S Cowie 116, Sighters: J Close 21. Handicap results: E Kanik 58, 57 (21) 136, J Close 57, 57 (18) 132, S Cowie 57, 59 (16) 132, M Roberts 53, 54 (20) 127, K Neale 53, 56 (18) 126, J Roberts 51, 58 (V) 109. Light River. A Grade: B Wrightson 100.13, B Grade: G Buddle 98.11, Sighters: G Mincham 20.3. Handicap results: B Wrightson 50.6, 50.7 (12) 120, G Buddle 50.8, 48.3 (17) 120, R Robertson 49.5, 48.2 (20) 120, G Mincham 50.9, 50.3 (9) 120, R Spillman 48.2, 49.7 (13) 119, G Morony 46.2, 46.4 (21) 119, P Bothwell 44.2, 48.2 (20) 116, T James 46.1, 47.2 (20) 116. Postal and Railways. A Grade: R Cunningham 99.10, B Grade:A McFarlane 92.5 92.5, C Grade: A McFarlane 92.5, Sighters R Cunningham 20.1. Handicap results: R Cunningham 49.3, 50.7, 99, V Synusas 48.4, 50.5, 98, A McFarlane 46.2, 46.3, 92, S Powell 46.4, 45.3, 91, D Barr 44.2, 47.2, 91, I Mackintosh 45.1, 44.1, 89, T Button 42.2, 45.2, 87, M Spendelove 43.2, 44.2, 87, S Giles 43.3, 42.1, 85, P Bissett 42, 43.2, 85, B Phillips 85.1, 33, 68, P Collins 49.5, 50.6 (V) 99, B Taylor 40, 30 (V) 79.

Clay Target

Results from June 14. 25 Target Double Barrel: A: L Piscioneri, M Columb, D Lymn, A Zupanic 25/25, B: J Elix, R Columb, J Zuppa 25/25, C: P Pearce 23/25. 75 Target Central Zone Champion of Champions. AA: A Zupanic 122/125, second: D Lymn 147/150, A: M Columb 122/125, second: L Piscioneri 120/125, B: J Elix 150/160, second: R Columb 144/160, C: C White 118/125, second: D Keen 102/125. Champion of Champions: A Zupanic 172/175. Overall B Grade Winner: J Elix. Next shoot: Night Shoot, Saturday July 3.

Tennis ladies winter

It started wet underfoot, and those last minute SOS phone calls to no avail meant one match once again played a modified version. Sorry girls. After trying to work out what to do with the teams, Pauline Hill’s Pandas had a strong win over Lorraine Jenner’s Teddies, 5-35 to 1-17. The holiday girl, Lorraine might have been caught day dreaming as she didn’t fare so well against Madam Slice, Rae Winen. Kristin and Rachel Carling played well, each having a tie-break. But they didn’t combine quite so well together, with Heidi Zerk and Glenda Shepherd showing no mercy on the young duo. Helen Durdin and Pauline had a great battle. After losing one tie break, Helen D was determined not to lose a second, combining well with Kristin to win the Teddies’ only set against Pauline and Heidi. Rae and Glenda certainly had a good day out winning their three sets. The match between Helen Barry’s Polars and Di Taylor’s Grizzlys was the shortened version, which was fortunate, otherwise everyone would have missed lunch. Only two sets each were played, but everyone still got their money’s worth. Helen and Roanne Georg had a close 6-5 win against Di and the much improved Ruth Martin, who had her lobs working overtime making Roanne stretch at net. Di thought she was in luck for her first win for the season, combining well with Narelle Michael and making Helen and Shelley Lamond work hard to stay in the game. Alas, Di got the collywobbles and being hit by Helen probably didn’t help, and lost yet another tiebreaker. Narelle ran out of energy with Ruth against the strong serving Roanne and Shelley getting those net shots working. Both had obviously got tips from watching the French Open women’s single final. Polars 3-18 to Grizzlys 0-12. Thanks to Valerie for being the official babysitter and Di for drying the courts with her track pants. Until next week…when we hope it will be full sides all round!

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Drought support continues Drought support for regional communities in the Northern and Yorke Peninsula region will enter the next phase from July 1 as the focus builds on a move into recovery. The State government will provide more than $4.3 million over the next 12 months towards ongoing drought recovery support initiatives across the state. Northern and Yorke Drought Taskforce chairman, Jeff Bur-

gess, said the emphasis would be on long-term regional recovery. “The regional co-ordinator role continues, along with the Regional Taskforce, assisting the link between community and government and co-ordinating the development of a strategic direction to accelerate recovery across the region,” Mr Burgess said. Rural Financial Counselling SA services still will be available.

The Men in Communities farmer peer support program will continue. At least 20 sessions will be delivered in the coming financial year. There also will be continued development of the Women in Communities program focusing in the same regions. Families seeking one-on-one support to assist them in their decision making will also continue to have access to the Family and Business Mentor program.

An EC application for the Upper North region has been submitted to the Federal government for consideration. The fortnightly Drought E-news will end on 1 July, but information will be available at a local level via the Drought Response coordinator and local media. Since 2006, the State government has approved 11 phases of drought support to regional communities and businesses.

Call for help fighting stored grain pests The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is seeking the development of new technologies to protect stored grain against pests and in turn protect the nation’s multi-billion dollar grain trade. The Australian grain industry largely relies on the fumigant phosphine for the control of pests in stored grain, exposing the industry to the threat of phosphine resistance. GRDC new farm products and services program manager, Paul Meibusch, said the development of serious levels of pest resistance to phosphine would jeopardise lucrative grain markets. “Any failure of phosphine, through

development of very high levels of resistance, can mean that industry will not meet set standards for exports and domestically traded grain,” Mr Meibusch said. “Australia has successfully used phosphine as an inexpensive and effective pest control agent for many decades. “In most regions of Australia where grain is stored, it is the only inexpensive, approved pest control system commonly available that will reliably disinfest grain. “But this is considered an unsustainable and ‘narrow’ strategy exposing the industry to threat of resistance in stored grain pests.”

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the Pastoral districts though isolated falls up to 5mm are possible in the northwest. The outlook for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday is for a high to develop in the west, moving to the Tasman Sea by Tuesday. Isolated showers will contract to southern coasts late Monday then clear as winds turn northerly and bring fine conditions throughout. CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Thursday: Scattered showers, becoming isolated in the afternoon. Cool to mild with fresh and gusty northwest winds, strong about the coast, shifting southwesterly before sunrise. Winds easing during the afternoon. Friday: Isolated showers. Cool to mild with light to moderate northwest to west winds. Saturday: Isolated showers, tending scattered over Kangaroo Island. Cool to mild with light to moderate northwest to southwest winds. GULF WATERS FORECAST Thursday: Wind: NW to SW 15 to 20 knots, reaching 20 to 30 knots south of Cowell to Port Wakefield during the early morning and easing to 10 to 15 knots north of Cowell to Port Wakefield in the afternoon. Sea: 1 to 2 m. Swell: SW 2 to 3 m on southern Spencer Gulf and 1 to 2 m on southern Gulf St Vincent. Friday: Wind: NW to SW 10 to 20 knots.

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The GRDC is therefore calling for expressions of interest for the development of one or more new technologies aimed at protecting stored grain. “We are seeking contractors to develop a new product or technique to control insects in stored grain,” Mr Meibusch said. “On behalf of growers and the Federal government, GRDC anticipates investing up to $200,000 per year for a period of up to four years in each project.” Expressions of interest close on July 16. More information is available by emailing b.garrett@grdc.com.au or via www.grdc. com.au (on home page).

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Tassie bans sow stalls The RSPCA has welcomed the Tasmanian government’s recent decision to phase out the use of dry sow stalls from 2014 – the first state in Australia to do so. RSPCA Australia CEO, Heather Neil, said the announcement sent a strong signal to other state governments that sow stalls are no longer an acceptable component of pig production. “This decision by the Tasmanian government is progressive and really sets the scene for the future of Australian pig farming,” said Ms Neil. “Life for a sow confined to a stall is miserable. The lack of movement and exercise leads to painful muscle and bone problems and they are unable to express the most basic of natural behaviours, like rooting and wallowing.” The RSPCA has long campaigned for a ban on sow stalls.

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Grain values have moved up slightly on the back of the strengthening of the US dollar recently, which is great news for Australian growers. However, it is linked to increasing sovereign debt in some European countries which raises concerns over funding for exports as financial institutions are wary post the global financial crisis. In the last couple of weeks the US winter wheat crop harvest started in the south. Winter wheat accounts for about 75 per cent of the American annual average production of about 60 million tonnes. Reports so far have the Texas harvest about 15 per cent complete. Over the next week the harvest will progress into Kansas and Oklahoma. Dry hot conditions are likely to affect the corn crop, particularly in the south. Just over the border in Canada wet conditions are causing havoc to wheat and canola plantings and current estimates suggest Saskatchewan plantings will be impacted with up to 40 per cent of the state being affected. This is likely to have a substantial effect on Canadian production figures with Saskatchewan accounting for up to 50 per cent of Canadian wheat and canola production. This has been the key driver to recent boosts in the canola market. In the Ukraine the spring wheat plantings are complete after running up to three weeks late due to freezing conditions. It has been indicated that up to 15 per cent of the crop has been lost due to severe frost conditions. Generally the Ukraine produces lower value crops due to grain quality though they are working to change by concentrating on agronomic factors. Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures hit a low as the US winter wheat harvest started, which is not unusual this time of year but the values are the lowest experienced in the past three years. This is on the back of record world stocks as well as good production in most regions. The supply demand cycle can move the market very rapidly. An example of this was the from the lows of 412 cents a bushel in April 2007, the market swung to an all time high of 1300 cents a bushel within 12 months. Just goes to show the importance of keeping in touch with grain values constantly. For more information on local and international grain market developments and grain prices either call your local CBH Grain Regional Manager or 1800 107 759, or go to www.cbh.com.au Contact CBH Grain Regional Manager Henry Carracher, call the Grower Service Centre on 1800 107 759 or visit www.cbhgrain.com.au DISCLAIMER: This Weekly Comment is written by Grain Pool Pty Ltd ABN 39089 394 883 (AFS No. 269743) and may contain general advice which was prepared without taking account of your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should, before acting on the advice, consider the appropriateness of the advice having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs.

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Adelaide’s magnificent Botanic Garden by Norma Schopp

open to the public – this happened in 1857. Colonial botanic gardens were not meant to be just places for recreation, they were also to play an important role in education and research. Francis allocated plots for plants that had medicinal use, and he gave regular lectures. He also established the small “wood museum”. When he died in 1865, he was succeeded by German born Dr Richard Schomburgk, who had gained an international reputation for taking part in an expedition to British Guiana led by his brother, Robert. Schomburgk had lived in

the Gawler district for 16 years, where he had established a farm, orchard and vineyard, also finding time to serve on local committees. These activities all provided good training for negotiations with government bodies. “The next 25 years were a golden age for Adelaide Botanic Garden. As the city grew and the economy diversified, Schomburgk was able to get the resources he needed and the garden flourished.” Attractions such as Moreton Bay Fig avenue, the Rosary, Victoria House, the Arboretum and the Palm House were established. The Palm House was imported in 1875, having been prefabricated in Bremen, Germany. Today it is the most significant glasshouse in Australia. The Museum of Economic Botany was opened in 1881 and, today, it still has the original stencilled ceiling and many of

the original showcases. Schomburgk died in 1891, his successor being Maurice Holtze who continued as director until 1916. During this period, the garden faced difficult economic times and, while some additions were made, the scientific role of the garden diminished and its library was dispersed. Today, the Adelaide Botanic Garden also has two annexes, at Mt Lofty and Wittunga, both of which have different styles of garden, taking into account their different soil and climatic conditions. In the modern era, the most notable director would have been Noel Lothian who began his term in 1948. And, of course, most of the garden is still accessible to the general public, free of admission fees. (Information from History Trust magazine)

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Heritage Highlights

The history of the Adelaide Botanic Garden dates back to the 1850s. Various attempts were made to establish a botanic garden in Adelaide, but it was not until 1855 that the current site was chosen (the fifth site to be considered). An English botanist and scientific writer, George William Francis, is credited for the garden’s establishment; it was he who campaigned for “proper planning and funding” soon after he arrived in SA in 1849. After all, Adelaide was a “model city” in a “model colony”. Francis was the garden’s first superintendent, the term used then for the director, and he wasted no time in starting the design work and planting. The garden’s design is now considered a significant one in colonial garden history. It took two years of work before the garden was officially

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

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am

anglican Balaklava..............9am & 7pm Goyder.....................11.00am

anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am Balaklava Cafe........... 11.00am

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

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 9.15am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.30am Nantawarra..................9.00am Lochiel.......... With Nantawarra Pt Wakefield............. 10.30am

UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge......... 11.00am Windsor ..................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.30am Nantawarra...........With Lochiel Lochiel......................10.00am Pt Wakefield............. 10.30am

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

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Local clubs benefit from Ahrens field bins Football Clubs across the district have received field bins to auction as part of a community donation by Ahrens, manufacturers of silos, sheds, field bins, feeders, garages and augers. Clubs on the Adelaide Plains which have accepted the offer include Balaklava, Hummocks Watchman Eagles and Hamley Bridge, while Blyth Snowtown football club will also benefit from the offer. Ahrens is donating 120 field bins to country football clubs in South Australia and Victoria. For more than 100 years, Ahrens has been well supported by rural South Australia, and now the company said it was time to give something back. According to chairman of the SA Community Football Board, David Shipway, this donation was the most valuable offer ever made to SA country football clubs. “This is an outstanding gesture by a truly community-minded company,” David said. “The fabric and culture of our country towns generally revolve around their local footy clubs, many of whom have suffered from poor agricultural seasons and declining populations. The generosity of Ahrens will significantly contribute to the wellbeing, and in some cases the survival of clubs in our grain belt areas.” The field bins will be offered to the public via silent auction, with all proceeds going directly to the participating clubs. Ahrens managing director, Stefan Ahrens said the 50th anniversary of its Sherwell operation in 2010 had provided the ideal opportunity to thank rural communities for their support. “We are a fourth-generation family business and we are always looking for ways to give back to those who have contributed to our success,” Stefan said. “We decided to do this by donating field bins to local football clubs, as they are the heart of rural communities.”

PICTURED at the media launch on Tuesday are, from left: Bob Ahrens, general manager of Ahrens Agri; Tim Barrett, Community Football Board chairman David Shipway, Ahrens managing director Stefan Ahrens, Martin Bond and Andrew Lane of Balaklava Football Club, Blyth/Snowtown Football Club president Nick Ashby and committee member Phillip Bigg. Stefan said clubs had agreed to spread the word about the new Ahrens Agri division in return for the bins. The Agri division brings together all of the company’s rural products, including industrial and rural sheds, flat bottom silos, elevated silos, transportable silos, augers, belt conveyors, feeders and bunkers. APFL clubs were overwhelmed by the donation. Speaking on behalf of the clubs, APFL president, Brad Busch said the

donation was great for community football. “It gives clubs a good opportunity to pick up an extra few thousand dollars for very little,” he said. Balaklava Football Club president, Andrew Lane said it was an offer he wasn’t expecting but welcomed it all the same. “It is fantastic and a very generous offer,” Mr Lane said. “We appreciate their generosity. It was very unexpected.” HWE club president Richard

Taylor said it would be a good alternative to raise funds for the club. “Raising money can be hard work, and it seems like we’re always asking the same people,” he said. “Who knows how much we could make from the silent auction, it’s a really good thing,” he said. Hamley Bridge president Newton Lines said the club also appreciated the generous offer. “It’s very much appreciated and a very generous offer,” he said. Stefan said the company was

looking forward to helping the farming communities. “We are very excited about the field bin offer and the benefits it will bring to dozens of football clubs in South Australia,” Stefan said. “We are equally excited about the future of Ahrens Agri, and our well recognised Sherwell, Brandt and Famson brands, which in conjunction with our new product lines, provide the complete range of grain storage and handling equipment to Australian farmers,” Stefan said.

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For Sale

Balaklava - 2 bedroom unit close to schools and shops. Reverse cycle air conditioning, carport, small group. Phone: 8867 1328 or 0409 286 177.

Balaklava 3 bedroom, reverse cycle a/c, near shops, $200 per week. Phone 8862 1905.

Balaklava two bedroom, home. Self contained, $155 per week, air conditioning, F2F Real estate. Phone Julio 0409 100 062, Balaklava. One bedroom house, Port Wakefield, $160 per week. Phone 08 8862 1888.

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.

For Sale

Clean fill giveaway - approx 6 tonne. VIP home/garden. Phone 0413 018 911.

2009 VE SV6 ute, silver, 6 speed manual, 20,000 kms, bluetooth, tinted windows, hardlid, excellent condition, 18 inch mags, sheepskin seat covers, $29,500. Phone 8864 2220 or 0429 642 221. 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.

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Egg layer, pullets. Full blood registered. Boer Goats. Ph 8864 5096 WestvieW.

Firewood for sale, cut and delivered, kindling available. Phone/mobile: 0407 896 159 or after hours 8865 2127.

Firewood - top quality split red gum, $250 per tonne. 1/2 tonne loads available. All loads weighed. Free delivery to Owen & surrounding areas. Phone 0412 887 040 anytime. Ford Territory, 2005, 98,000 kms, black, 4 door wagon, 7 seater, auto, inbuilt DVD player, 6 stacker CD, mags, tinted windows, cruise control, new tyres, tow bar, very good condition, $19,990. Phone 0488 058 148 or 8862 1355.

Honda XR250R, 2003, 6,000 km rental bars, bark busters, bash plate, new tyres, reg no YYO 630, $4,000. Ph 0407 619 069.

For Sale

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).

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.

For Sale

Holden Rodeo, dual cab utility, 2006, white, great condition, automatic, reg no. XNT 371, $16,500 o.n.o. Phone 0411 500 969.

Hyundai Excel, 1995. Reg WKX192. 2 door 5 speed man, a/c, p/steer, cd, mags, body kit, custom interior. Very sporty, great car. $4,500 ono. Phone 0438 041 491.

Nissan Patrol, 2000, auto, 3.0 Ltr, diesel, L.R. Fuel, dual battery, gas injection, more extras, 125,000 kms. All service books, $22,950, reg no. WOD008. Phone 0427 976 040.

For Sale

Oaten chaff, good quality. Balaklava Museum. Phone 8862 1139.

Retravision - computers, cameras, ipods, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Ph 8862 1552.

For Sale

Trailer - all steel c/p floor, new tyres. Registered to July, 2010, excellent condition. Phone: 8862 1901.

Public Notice

Roller, Rubber Truck Tyred, 39’, Moonta Engineering, V.Good Cond. $8,800 ono. Harrows Newbold, 21 Section, 60’, Average Cond. $2,200 ono. Phone 8868 2121 or 0428 682 120. Samsung (new) 216 Litre fridge, model SR216MNE, never used, cost price $500 - sell $375 neg. Phone 0409 693 626 or 8862 1769.

sixteen ft poptop A Van caravan, air conditioning, hw service, rollout awning, 12v battery and water system, excellent condition, rego YDR 668, $23,000. Phone 8862 1293 or 0428 893 602.

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Death

Two Willshire car seats to suit boot of a wagon $500. Phone Jeff and Kirsty Ingram 8862 1148.

Webster - Malcolm Colin. PA 4747 Royal Australian Navy, Corvette - Gawler. on June 10, 2010 at the Balaklava Soldiers Memorial Hospital.

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.

Loved Father of John, Kay, Kevin & Kingsley. Much loved Pa of Tina, Peter; Leon & Brett; Airelle. Great Pa to 9 great grandchildren. Privately Cremated. DURDIN FUNERAL DIRECTORS Balaklava AFDA Phone: 8862 2101

SHaremarket - buy wholesale and rent shares out. Never ending income. Ring 8862 1442.

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 VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered. Phone Joe 0439 339 634.

Work Wanted

Return Thanks

Secomb - Ziedas Natalie and Paul are pleased to announce their engagement on June 14, 2010. Love and best wishes from both families. Natalie is the daughter of Valerie and Eric Secomb of Victor Harbor and Paul is the son of Valerie and the late Leonard Ziedas of Lower Light.

Lowe (nee Meedham). Colleen and Bradley are besotted and delighted with their baby son, Ethan Kym, born on Monday June 7, 2010. All happy, home at Hamley Bridge. Sanders (nee Haynes). Robert, Derani, Sophie and Cassie are happy to announce the safe arrival of their son and brother Matthew John on June 9, 2010, 8lb 12oz. With thanks to Dr Todd Owen and staff at Clare Hospital.

Comedy Night One Night Only!

When was the last time you

Had a good laugh? Saturday June 19 at Port Wakefield Clubrooms

• 8pm Comedy starts • Tickets: $25 • Contact Beth Germein 0400 176 858

Australia’s Funniest Comedians

Invitation to attend the NRM Board meeting

Bulldogs Basketball Club

(Note Change Of Date) 7:30pm at Balaklava Sports Club

Resources Management Board. Monday 28 June 2010

Sunday June 20

All intending players and parents please attend. Important changes to apba to discuss.

12.00 noon Lunch Board meeting

Enquiries to: Cherie Cmrlec (Secretary) Ph: 8862 1028 / 0429 969 295 Kirsty Williams (President) Ph: 0419 180 502

Northern and Yorke NRM Board offices 41 - 49 Eyre Road, Crystal Brook For more information, please contact the Board on 8636 2361 or board@nynrm.sa.gov.au

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Let us take you for a ride

Monday June 28, 2010

the next meeting of the Northern and Yorke Natural

1.00 pm

Roseworthy Railway Club inc

AGM

Members of the community are invited to attend

Balaklava Basketball Club

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

Situations Vacant

AGM

June 23, 2010

On-Farm Training

7pm at Balaklava Sports Club • Please all players, parents attend as the club will fold If we don’t get enough numbers for a meeting

80th Birthday

Grosser - Reid. Danny, Lori and big sister Madeline are thrilled to announce the arrival of their son and brother Jett Axel on June 8, 7lb 4oz. Thanks to staff at Gawler hospital.

presents

Witness an hour and half of hilarious stand up from some of

pc repairs, fix virus’s, upgrade to dual/quad core, wireless, refurbished pcs with warranty 0415 485 291.

Birth

Coming Events

CONTRACT slaughtering is our speciality at our quality assured. Snowtown Abattoirs for butcher shop farmers and every day people. Serving all areas. Phone 8865 2162

Marriott - Marion. Happy 80th Birthday, love and best wishes from your family xx.

Wilkins - Ella, Anna, Victoria and families wish to extend their sincere thanks for the cards and sympathy they have received on the sad loss of their dear husband, father and grandpa. We wish to especially acknowledge the community nurses, hospital staff, Rhonda Arbon, Ken and St John’s, Errol and Uniting Church, and Warren Durdin for their care and service.

Congratulations to Natalie and Paul on your engagement. From Mum, Julie, Martin and boys.

Port Wakefield District Hospital Board Inc AGM. Tuesday July 13. 7pm at Doctors Rooms, Port Wakefield. 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.

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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.

Sanders (nee Haynes). Marie, Mel & Tarita would like to thank Rob & Derani for their precious little grandson and nephew, Matthew John. Hugs and kisses for big sisters Sophie and Cassie. SHepherd (nee Pfitzner). Lance and Helen would like to thank Erica and Ben for giving us a beautiful grand-daughter “Maya Jade”. She weighed 8lb 13 1/2ozs, was 56cm long and has some brown hair. Maya was born on June 8, 2010 at the Gawler Hospital. A new little baby for us all to love and cherish.

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Preliminary Notice Brinkworth 40th annual

Wine Tasting and Smorgasbord

Saturday July 31, 2010 • Live Music by Danny Hooper • Dress formal/semi formal if desired •Wine tasting 7pm followed by a sumptuous buffet • Tickets $80 double $50 single includes bottle of Clare Valley Wine • Bottles of wine, premium beer & soft drinks are available for purchase • Pre purchase of tickets recommended Tickets available: Brinkworth General Store 8846 2155 Middle Pub Clare 8842 2816, Benny Mills 0438 462 056

presents Friday June 25, 8pm - Cabaret BYO supper and drinks Saturday June 26, 8pm Sunday June 27, 2pm at Balaklava Town Hall

Tickets are available from Tads Embroidery Balaklava from Monday May 31. adcorp25265

Admission: Adults $18, Concession $16, Student $14

Get recognised Farm Skills by enrolling in Certificate III in Agriculture Training workshops will include: • Crop Science • First Aid • Record Keeping • Welding • Machinery Maintenance • Safety • Chemical Certificate • Animal husbandry Course to commence in July 2010. For further information or to enrol contact: Tim Lacey on M: 0427 114 194 Leanne Absalom on P: 8821 0405

1800 882 661

Balaklava Community Arts Inc

• Book by Michael Stewart • Lyrics by Lee Adams • Music by Charles Strouse • Originally produced by Edward Padula • By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd

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Viscount poptop caravan, 13.6ft, air conditioning, CD, SA rego YGR 178, $3,500. Phone; 8863 1229.

Loving husband of Dawn.

Engagement

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Toyota Camry sedan, 1991, 5 speed manual, 2 litre engine, a/c, power steering 3 months reg, 231,000 km, excellent condition, VGY430, $1,400 o.n.o. Kulpara. Phone 0408 273 203.

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Horizon Christian School Requires the following position

Casual Cleaner

Horizon Christian School is a rapidly growing Interdenominational Christian School, situated in the town of Balaklava with a school enrolment R-12 in 2010 is expected to reach over 390 students. The successful applicant is expected to be committed practising Christian active in the life of his or her church and willing to join an enthusiastic staff team at Horizon. For more information and application forms please contact the Principal, Mike Clisby on 8862 2100 Applications close Thursday July 22 at 3.30pm www.plainsproducer.com.au

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An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, self motivated person to manage a combined commercial piggery & research site. Duties include mating, farrowing, animal husbandry, inventory and purchasing duties, recordkeeping & staff supervision. This position will also assist & support scientific research within the pig industry, as well as mentoring & support to students. Formal qualifications are not essential but desirable & experience in the industry is an advantage. An attractive salary package will be negotiated according to experience & ability. For more information & Job Specifications, phone Peter Brechin on 0427 609 839 or address your written application, with referees to Peter at: PO Box 25 LOWER LIGHT SA 5501 Applications close Friday July 16

CONSTRUCTION &/OR MAINTENANCE - TEAM LEADER

Full time permanent position The Position: Council is seeking a competent, energetic, enthusiastic and highly motivated person to undertake a Team Leadership role within the Infrastructure Services Department of Council. The position reports directly to the Works Coordinator and will be responsible to undertake a range of construction and maintenance activities which provides high quality infrastructure services, public facilities and amenities. Position details: Full time permanent position. Salary classified as AWU/ASU (Works Supervisors) Level 3, commencing at $50,969 pa, in accordance with Councils Enterprise Bargaining Agreement, with conditions pursuant to that agreement and Policies and Procedures as amended. The position will be based on a 76 hour, 9-day fortnight with a Rostered Day Off available each fortnight. The Person: Able to supervise and direct staff in day to day duties and construction and/or maintenance activities. Experience: Possess a current HR license and preferably competencies in load shifting equipment and Workzone Traffic Management. Experience in the construction industry and ability to work under limited supervision will be highly regarded. Location: Council operates from two depots at Balaklava and Snowtown, although the position will operate primarily from the Balaklava Depot, the successful applicant may commence duties at either depot. Application Details: An information kit can be obtained from either Councils website www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au, or Council Jasmine Maxwell on 88620815 or jmaxwell@wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au. Further information can be obtained from Michael Rankine on 88620800. Applications should be addressed to: David Hassett Wakefield Regional Council Team Leader Position PO Box 167 BALAKLAVA SA 5461 Applications will be received until 5 pm Friday July 2, 2010 David Hassett INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICERS MANAGER

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Office of

Tony Piccolo MP Staff Vacancies for Immediate Start

All positions are based at Gawler and late applications can not be considered.

Electorate Officer

The Electorate Officer (EO) works with a small team of staff to support the work of the Local Member of Parliament. Key duties of the position are to deal with matters raised by constituents, community groups and other organisations within the electorate combined with a range of administrative and clerical tasks. Conditions of employment are governed by the Assistants to the Members of the South Australian Parliament Enterprise Agreement 2007 and the Personal Assistants to the Members of the Parliament of South Australia 1989 Award. Applications close at 5pm on Friday 25th June 2010. For a copy of the overall position statement please email your contact details to light@parliament.sa.gov.au or download it at www.tonypiccolo.org Written applications, marked confidential, with appropriate supporting documentation and the names of three referees should be emailed to the above email address.

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NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY This Army Reserve role involves detecting and defeating enemy forces and protecting vital assets and infrastructure. You will also be required to maintain personal arms and ammunition. Package incl. training and an attractive tax-free salary, and free healthcare whilst training or doing exercises. Apps for these positions must be male, at least 17 y.o. and meet entry requirements.

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Butch Bennett Crash Repairs Pty Ltd

Specialist Auto Repairers ★ Digital imaging for speedy insurance claims ★ Windscreen replacement & repairs ★ Plastic welding ★ Tilt towing 24 hours

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(Contract position for up to 12 months) The objective of the position is to provide clerical and administrative support to the Light Electorate Office. To apply for or obtain information about this position you must go to www.vacancies.sa.gov. au and follow all the instructions for vacancy no. T4028/2010. Strict eligibility requirements apply to this position. The vacancy will appear on the website from Friday June 18, 2010.

Termites & all pests managed

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Chiropractor Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station

BALAKLAVA PHYSIOTHERAPY Darren Davey & Rodney Burgess Also visiting

Mallala & Two Wells Physio appointments and enquiries

For appointments phone

8853 2088

8862 2200 or 0419 842 228

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“Quality plumbing is no pipe dream” •Gas fitting •Blocked drain •Rainwater tank sales & installation •Bathroom renovations •Drain installations & repairs •Septic tank installations •HWS repairs, replacements and installations Lic No. PGE203573

Keanan 0438 641 032

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Septic Suckers 7 Days Service!

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

Ceilings & Walls • Repairs & property maintenance • Cornice • Extensions • Line Garages & Sheds • Water damage & Insurance claims

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Specialist in Acupuncture

•I.V.F. • Arthritis • Bad Backs • Depression • Chronic Fatigue • Sinusitis • Most health funds Ph: (08) 8849 2060 - Mob: 0417 492 065 Top of Henry Street, Auburn, South Australia 5451

Kapunda, Tarlee, Owen Mallala, Two Wells, Dublin & Right Across the Lower North Simon & Jess Davies

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PEST & WEED CONTROL Specialising in the eradication of ... ✓ Flies, Fleas, Misc. Pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders ✓ Weed Spraying

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

Roseworthy Piggery

situations vacant

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Waratah Earthworx

•Bobcat •Tipper •Excavator •Excavations •Trenching • Civil work • Site levelling •Cartage • Slashing / mowing • Hole boring •Rubbish removal • Driveways • General earthworks Balaklava and surrounding areas

Contact Grant Fisher 8862 1988 or 0407 807 123

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• Late model car • Air conditioned • Dual controls Teaching Universal vehicle on-road Driving School tests (VORT)

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6 Charles St Vendor Must Sell!

Balaklava 30 George St

Public Notice - Section 7

Profitable established Newsagency with huge growth potential! Easily run 5 ½ day a week Newsagency in the thriving rural community of Balaklava. Part of the ‘Newspower’ group, the sale includes a large fully equipped freehold building and generous storage sheds at the rear of the property. Established contracts in place with the ‘Leading Edge Electronics’ group and Jaycar. Wide range of gift lines, stationery, printing consumables, cards, plus much more and includes a solid delivery round. For a Prospectus, call or email Annette now! Vendor finance available.

The vendor's statement relating to matters affecting the advertised properties in this publication may be inspected at the agent's office three business days prior to auction or at the place of auction 30 minutes before sale.

Brock Harcourts is offering this character stone home, at a price to suit first homebuyers, or those looking for a quaint cottage to add their own touch of charm. Freshly painted, the three-bedroom home features original high ceilings, central hallway and a cosy lounge with reverse-cycle air conditioning. There’s plenty of storage space, with built-in cupboards in the master bedroom, and a separate linen cupboard. The backyard also has a large storage shed/workshop, as well as a shade house and carport. Close to all of the town’s facilities, the recently refreshed home offers buyers real value for money.

Move straight in • 2 Bedrooms • Modern unit • Great location • Easy care

• Split system air conditioning • Remote roller door

Balaklava $175,000 60 Railway Terrace

Balaklava $150,000 24 Railway Terrace

Affordable 3 bedroom home on a 880m2 block • 3 Bedrooms • Large Block • Central Location • Renovated Kitchen

Snowtown 23 First Street

• French Doors To Courtyard • Ducted A/C, Gas Heating

$220,000

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Brock Harcourts Rural Balaklava

Kelly Leach - 0417 146 451 E kelly.leach@brockharcourts.com.au W www.ruralsa.brockharcourts.com.au

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Annette Lloyd 0417 089 199 RLA205501

Balaklava $189,000 Unit 2/ 7 Fisher Street

$187,500

No * Charge

Balaklava $190,000 Unit 1 - 24 Ralli Street

Great 3 bedroom unit. • Low maintenance • Generous size 3 bedroom • R/C air conditioning

• Easy care tiles in main/wet areas • Affordable home or investment property

SNowtown 31 East Terrace

$99,000

Auction

13 Main Street, Owen

To be held on Friday June 18, 2010 - 10,30am

Neat, tidy & affordable, move straight in

It’s a new subdivision & 4 x 3 bedroom homes are available

• 3 Bedrooms With BIR • Renovated Kitchen & Bathroom • Solar Hws

• New 3 br home • R/C air conditioner • tiled floors • easy care garden

• 40”x24”x8” Shed • 3 Phase Power • 1012m2 Approx.

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate

• dishwasher • affordable price

Affordable Home • Rare low price bracket • Low maintenance • 3 bedroom so be quick • Currently rented $130 per week

It needs some TLC but it’s a great opportunity. This timber framed home has heaps of potential for the person with ideas and a project in mind. The home includes a kitchen, dining room, lounge and a large laundry. Renovations have been started with polished floor boards, aluminium windows and sliding doors etc. but it just needs to be finished. The kitchen and wet areas require some work but come and assess for yourself. All of this is on a large block with stacks of room for the shed of your choice (subject to council approval). • Terms 10% deposit on the fall of the hammer, settlement 16/7/2010

Tania & Peter Butterfield Mobile: 0417 884 877 Office: 08 8862 2172 Fax: 08 8862 1280 www.butterfieldagencies.com.au

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Ch ampions 2010 CUP

PICTURE: Rod Penna, Yorke Peninsula Country Times

What a win for Plains team n Kym Jarman on the APFL victory

CUP 2010

The APFL rules regional football after an amazing Landmark Cup win at Kadina last weekend. The Adelaide Plains won by just a solitary point over the North Eastern Football League in the preliminary game and then went on to become champions of the annual association carnival, smashing the Northern Areas Football Association by a whopping eight goals.

READ THE MATCH REPORT, PAGE 21

It’s in the bin!

n Ahrens donates field bins to footy clubs – Page 28

PETER ARGENT REPORTS ON THE

BIG WILL THE HERO

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United’s Will Banton was the hero of the day for the red, black and whites, playing up forward in the preliminary match – a great individual effort which later inspired the Adelaide Plains side to victory in what was one of the most exciting matches seen in recent Landmark Cup history.

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– SAYS KYM JARMAN

landmark cup games – Page 22

Combat Locusts with the Cropmister 500 Honda powered Cropmister c/with AR252 (25 l/min) Pump, galvanised frame and misting fan. The Cropmister is fitted with belts and clutch to allow the mister to be operated independently of the pump. This unit can be used with the fan engaged for misting operations, or disengaged for spot spraying or fire fighting applications. The Cropmister is ideal for insecticide application for control of locusts, red-legged earth mite and similar

Stock are limited, please contact AW Vater today to secure your order

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