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Billykl ava! PICTURE: Lisa Redpath KINGSLEY Cottle surveys a damaged Watchman canola crop resown with beans.

MICE CONTINUE TO CHALLENGE FARMERS:

Ground zero! They are small, hairy and have been destroying farmers crops for the past few months. The mice plague on the Adelaide Plains is said to be one of the worst in recent years and is causing havoc on newly sown crops. Farmers around Balaklava and across the district, from Watchman in the north to surrounding areas such as Long Plains and Mallala are being forced to resow hectares of land and spend thousands of dollars trying to bait the mice, which won’t go away. Canola crops are being hit hard as mice attack seed which is shallowly sown.

LAUREN HERMON reports:

Some farmers have described paddocks as “mice highways” as the mice follow newlysown furrows, either eating the oily canola seed or attacking new shoots. Mice descend on the crops at night, often from areas outside the cropped land. Watchman farmer Kingsley Cottle was forced to resow 110 hectares of canola on June 12 from the 140 hectares of canola which he had previously sowed on May 1. “I resowed using beans because mice

n Geelong legend Billy Brownless, pictured with Balaklava coach Stuart Lamond, attracted a huge crowd to Balaklava Sports Club on Monday night. Report and pictures, SPORT.

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don’t like it as much as they do canola,” Kingsley said. He said it was harder to resow because the mice did not eat in a pattern. Kingsley said the recent plague had been very disappointing for him and other farmers across the region. “It’s definitely disappointing, especially because of other issues in recent years like droughts,” he said. He was hoping the recent stint of rain would be enough to kill the mice or at least minimise numbers. • Continued Page 2

Two Wells rail plan fizzles District Council of Mallala is disappointed with a report which claims a northern freight rail bypass to join the main east-west line near Two Wells is too expensive to justify. Mallala Council’s chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said the study was narrow in its scope and did not highlight potential for

the Adelaide Plains. Council made a submission to the study, commissioned by the Federal government. “The study didn’t take into account broader economic potential for the region and state,” Mr Mansueto said. The Adelaide Rail Freight Movement Study,

released last Thursday after months of deliberation and submissions from various stakeholders, investigated replacing the freight line through the Adelaide hills to Melbourne. Several options, most resulting in a rail hub developed north of Two Wells, were considered. n Read the full report, Page 9

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Champion defends Rudd Lauren Hermon reports:

LOCAL Federal MP, Nick Champion, has a bitter-sweet feeling over Julia Gillard’s sensational replacement of Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister last week. Mr Champion, the Labor Member for Wakefield, was not happy with the way the process unfolded. He said he was “appalled” by the conduct of some of his colleagues, – and praised Mr Rudd’s efforts as PM. “Some of my col-

Your SAY: Balaklava locals have mixed thoughts on Julia Gillard’s ascension to become Australia’s first woman Prime Minister. In a Plains Producer street poll, Balaklava Horizon Christian School teacher Rachel Jenkins said she was “disappointed they turned on Kevin Rudd.” “It was a bit harsh,” she said. Balaklava resident Merrawyn Hearnden said she believed it was a “political manoeuvre to increase the labour party vote.” “There is no issue

Nick Champion leagues had accepted ministry positions with Mr Rudd and then didn’t stick by him in the end,” Mr Champion said.

“He kept Australia out of a recession during the financial crisis and ended Work Choices. “I was prepared to vote for Rudd right until the end. It’s a great pity he resigned,” he said. Nevertheless, Mr Champion said the historic news of Australia’s first female Prime Minister would create “a new beginning to government”. “Julia Gillard is vibrant and can communicate with strength,” he said. “It will be a new beginning.”

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Rachel Jenkins with her being female,” Mrs Hearnden said. New resident to Balaklava, Lyn (no surname by request) said she was not

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the role,” she said. “However, I do think Rudd is more human than Gillard – I think she has the same thought proc-

esses but a different way of achieving them.” “She is very much a politican more than Rudd is,” she said. Resident Sean Dewhurst reacted completely opposite to Lyn, saying he was “shocked to start with”. “Kevin Rudd has done a fair bit for Australia and he also saved us from John Howard,” Mr Dewhurst said. But upon reflection, Mr Dewhurst said he thought Ms Gillard as PM would be a positive.

Syngas meets in Balaklava A meeting held in Balaklava yesterday by mining exploration company Syngas revealed stakeholders’ main concerns were economic implications, and investment and infrastructure of the project likely to be based near Port Clinton. Syngas managing director, Merrill Gray, said the purpose of the meeting was to “find out who cares about what.” “We’re looking to see what matters to people and what issues connect to them,” Ms Gray said. “Research shows jobs and the environment are the main issues,” she said. The Clinton Project has plans to convert brown coal to synthesis gas for use in premium diesel production. According to Ms Gray, Syngas will now look to ways of managing the issues of stakeholders by creating a community development plan and to form a consultation group to meet occasionally to discuss concerns. Ms Gray said another proposal was to begin working closely with Yorke and Mid North Regional Development Board.

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n BALAKLAVA’s Sharon Munce is the lucky winner of the Panasonic Plasma TV in the popular Plains Producer and participating Balaklava traders competition. Hundreds of entries were received as local shoppers entered by purchasing goods at some local stores. Sharon entered at Balaklava Electronics and is shown receiving her prize from proprietor, Jeff Karklins.

Mice create ‘ground zero’ • From page 1 “I thought the weather would change the impact of the mice but it didn’t seem to change,” Kingsley said. Even baiting the paddock seems to provide little help. Kingsley uses one kilogram of Mouse Off per hectare- which is a grain laced with poison- to bait the paddock. “It’s $10 a hectare to bait the paddock with the product. It’s quite expensive, but it needs to be done,” Kingsley said. Mallala farmer Richard Verner is another to see the disappointing effects. “I’ve had to resow several times already,” Richard said. “I sowed canola at the end of April, and then resowed with lentils in the middle of June and then baited again

a third time and it’s to little or no effect,” he said. Balaklava farmer Shane Tiller said about 450 acres of canola had been resown on the family farm. The State government has announced it will offer support by consulting with farmers and communities to review the current policy on mice plagues. Environment and Conservation Minister, Paul Caica and Agriculture Minister, Michael O’Brien have announced the State government will establish a statewide working party to address the issue of increased mice numbers in some regional areas. The working party will review how industry, community and the State government can work together to improve South Australia’s capacity to manage future mice plagues.

Plains Producer, Wednesday June 30, 2010

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Council ensures bus service continues

Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) will continue to manage Balaklava’s community bus for a period of 12 months despite Yorke and Lower North Health Services’ (YLNHS) withdrawal from its long-standing contribution to the service. Aged and physically impaired residents who are regular passengers on the bus are assured council will manage the service for the 12 month period, with reviews during this time. This was the decision at last Wednesday’s council meeting. WRC was informed of YLNHS decision to withdraw from the long-standing joint partnership in March. WRC chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said council’s intention was always to continue the service for community members

While some councillors supported council’s ongoing management, others were opposed to the decision, sparking heated debate in the chamber. Deputy mayor and western ward councillor, Barry Nottle, disagreed with the decision. “Why would council want to run a bus service when there have been three expressions of interest?” councillor Nottle said. Angered by councillor Nottle’s comments, councillor Hudson defended council’s management of the service. “What right does a public authority have to deny the people of this service?” councillor Hudson asked. “If council continues to seek expressions of interest it’ll be too late – the bus won’t run

By Lauren Hermon even after YLNHS withdrawal. With the future of the bus now certain for 12 months, Mr Barry said this period would enable council to review and possibly improve the service. “Council expressed its desire to continue with the service at the May 26 council meeting,” Mr Barry said. “From that meeting, council decided to explore expressions of interest from local bus operators to manage the bus, but now council has decided to continue down the path of using volunteer bus drivers,” he said. Central ward councillor, Avon Hudson welcomed the decision, saying it was important to “retain the service in its present form and keep it in the public’s interest.”

until that’s done,” he said. Local Balaklava community bus driver of about five years, John Seal was present at the meeting last week, and said he was “glad with decision”. Mr Barry said council would look at providing a more solid and effective system as well as working with the community to maximise the use of the service. Council will look to reduce the number of empty seats on the bus by reviewing its service and possibly expanding it to include residents from Mallala. Current costs for council’s management of the bus stands at $15,000 a year. Council is budgeting for about $30,000 to keep the service operational.

Three arrested in Balaklava after serious crime spree

NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS

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Mallala to Two Wells road may change Sections of Mallala-Two Wells road could be reconstructed on a new alignment to solve the problem of ‘short stacking’ on railway crossings at Gallipoli road, Old Dublin road, Pratt road and Simpkin road. District Council of Mallala is discussing options with the Department for Transport, Engineering and Infrastructure (DTEI) to seek a decision on the safety upgrades of the four level crossings, where trucks wait on the railway track for extended periods until it is safe to turn onto Mallala-Two Wells road. Council initially proposed the closure of Simpkin road and Old Dublin road railway crossings and restricted access for Pratt road and Gallipoli road crossings, but are now working with ratepayers to find a better solutions. Councillors voted to advise DTEI they did not support the proposal to close two of the crossings, and also did not support the alternative option to permit left hand turns only for long vehicles. Sixteen submissions were written to council during public consultation regarding the restricted access or closure of these railway crossings. All were strongly opposed, particularly for the inconveniences it would impose on the farming community and the restricted access for emergency services. Peter Irish, a farmer on Old Dublin road, said these roads were of sig-

By Bronte Hewett nificant importance for the agricultural industry in the area. “The road from Two Wells to Clare is the main artery of the Adelaide Plains,” Mr Irish said. He said closure of Old Dublin road crossing significantly impeded on access to his farm. “Freight is a big component of farming, it would increase my mileage a lot,” he said. Redbanks farmer Brian Wilson said council had taken public submissions on board. “Council has been very supportive of the farming community,” Mr Wilson said. In a report to council, DCM Engineering and Infrastructure services manager, John Tillack, said council must weigh up the merits of all arguments and determine a course of action which balanced everyone’s needs. “Safety at level crossings is a complex issue with no one solution acceptable for all parties,” the report stated. “The proposed solutions currently being tabled do not consider appropriately the impact closures or restrictions will have on the local farming operations and the impact this will have on the wider community.” It is proposed council staff continue negotiations with DTEI.

Three 20-year-old Balakalva men have been arrested following a spree of criminal activity, including arson, theft and serious criminal trespass between June 22–28. More than 30 offences across the district have been linked to the arrests, including a shed robbery and arson attack in Tanunda. The shed was allegedly broken into in the early hours of June 28, and offenders fled with a fire arm and a chain saw which were later recovered in Balaklava. The shed was set on fire causing more than $50,000 worth of damage. It is alleged the men also damaged several Balaklava properties, broke into Horizon Christian School, robbed from and torched a car and stole fuel from a farm on Racecourse road. (See police news on page 6.) One of the men was refused bail and appeared in court yesterday, while the other two were bailed to appear in AT the dangerous Old Dublin road level crossing (from left) court at a later date. farmers Peter Irish and Brian Wilson and Mallala Council • More police news, Page 6 CEO, Charles Mansueto.

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The ‘Birdie’ soars

Vanessa Barry starred as Kim McAfee, with the cast farewelling the audience with “Put on a Happy Face.”

YE Bye Birdie – a retro’1950s American musical comedy, opened in Balaklava Town Hall last Friday night with a lively orchestral overture featuring a healthy blend of players. This difficult musical score was controlled, but given necessary gusto by musical director Heidi Zerk, and highlighted by the sparkling proficiency of pianist Melanie Redden. The obvious youth, and exuberance of the majority of the cast was balanced by the enthusiasm and experience of the older members. The good opening scene starring a glamorous Kelly Bickle and her ‘I wantcha’ to notice me’ portrayal as feisty secretary ‘Rose Alvarez’ up against the slow- to-react self-centred Albert Peterson, played handsomely by Jonathan Jenkins, pushed the story line off to a fast trot. This pace, with convincing American accents, being maintained by the lively song “Telephone Hour” of the youthful chorus in their wonderful recreation of 1950s teenagers’ full skirtedness, bobby sox and tight pants! (Where did all those old Bakelite telephones come from?) The quick scene changes were due to efficient stage crew and the economical set design by first time promising director, the youthful Danielle Mudge, and multi-talented Kelly Bickle! Vanessa Barry as juvenile female lead Kim MacAfee, also a young 15-year-old on the brink of womanhood, sings her opening solo “How Lovely To Be A Woman” naively imagining what it really does mean, giving us a delightful and sensitive exploration of her character’s immature interpretation, with clear diction and vitality. This is a credit to Vanessa’s own youthfulness. Her “current” boyfriend Hugo Peabody, until supplanted by teen idol Conrad Birdie, is played by Jared Pratt, who as her strong silent boyfriend gives a subtle portrayal of Hugo, a young man “wronged”. With more stage experience, Pratt will be a force to be reckoned with. What a build up for Conrad’s entrance! Timothy Heslop as Birdie doesn’t let John Tiller as the mayor, his screaming fans or his anticipatory audience down! Susie O’Brien creates an eye catching cameo role as the star-struck matronly mayor’s wife, who’s unable to distract Conrad from his young fans. From his elaborate Elvis-styled high and black coiffure to his parent-baiting skin

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Balaklava rocks to retro blend of youth, experience REVIEWED by Michael Speers

IN disguise, Conrad Birdie (Timothy Heslop) with Albert Peterson (Jonathan Jenkins).

ABOVE: Rosie (Kelly Bickle) vamps it up with club members (from left) Andrew Parker, Brenton Read and John Tiller. BELOW: Conrad Birdie’s young fans. tight black jeans, he’s every inch the 20-something pop idol his fans have been impatiently waiting for! Showing a maturity way past his on-the-brink-of turning 15, with his mastery of the smooth push back of his pompadour hair, casual shoulder shrugs, finger clicks and mobile hip flexes, Heslop shows great potential both with his acting ability and his singing; as shown in his solos “One Last Kiss” and “A Lot Of Livin’ To Do”. Given a few more years stage experience and he’ll continue to be a real asset to any musical production. The rousing number “Healthy American Boy” again shows strong ensemble chorus work to accompany Conrad Birdie, where Heslop builds on his consistent teen idol mannerisms. Vanessa shows touching teenage innocence, as Conrad wrests her away from Hugo. Jenkins’s smooth rendition of “Put On A Happy Face” as Albert, seeking to brighten up forlorn ‘sad girls’ Meghan Baker and Emma Mahoney longing to meet their idol, pop star

Conrad Birdie, was also impressive choreographically, aided by Jenkins’s long legs in his dance routine on a deserted railway station. Enter Mae Peterson a.k.a. Anne Arbon, the domineering mother of long suffering Albert. Arbon’s timing of her comedy lines is perfect.

Her character has the audience shuddering and laughing in equal amounts. She has stalwartly and personally supported the beer industry for over 30 years. Her beloved dog has died six years previously, run over by a beer delivery truck! Ever since this tragic event, Mae has been making every one’s lives a misery. She sees Albert’s secretary Rose Alvarez as a Spanish threat to her hold over her son, despite the fact Rose comes from a solid

American suburban background. No wonder Albert is slow to make romantic overtures to Rose! There’s no time – his life is ruled by Mae and a dead dog! Enter Aliza Hedaux, playing the voluptuous all-singing all-dancing secretary “Phyllis” spotted by interfering Mae as a distraction for son Albert from secretary Rose. Wi t h i n t h e space of three minutes, Phyllis has Albert totally flustered with her volunteered information that she “can touch type” and dance – which she proceeds to do with great gusto! A positive hope for the future for Balaklava Community Arts, the youthful and enthusiastic cast give us a rousing chorus of “All American Boy” which is a preview to the departure for army service of the musical’s hero, Conrad Birdie, to the despair and wailing screams of his admiring fans. He, tongue-in-cheek, responds with his pumped up, self aggrandising solo, “Honestly Sincere” complete with self-centred preening – wonderful!

We meet Kim (Vanessa Barry) MacAfee’s family; a strong ensemble, lead admirably by Kevin Knott as obnoxious anti-teen father Harry, understanding sympathetic mother, Eleisha Arbon, as Doris. The son Randolf is played strongly by Braydon Foale-Jacka, whose vocal energy in one so young shows much promise for his future on stage; as does Vanessa’s. Knott’s leading stentorian tones in “What’s The Matter With Kids Today?” lead his stage family and eventually the entire cast through lively and strong renditions of this golden oldie. True love never runs smoothly and sure enough Rosie’s solo, “What Did I Ever See In Him?” leads our frustrated heroine to pursue romance within a local saloon bar with its enthusiastic staff. It’s here between a pleading telephone call from lovelorn hero Albert, with his touching solo, “Talk To Me” that Rose’s foiled plans for a possible commitment or marriage even, lead her to a nearby men’s club. Here, Rose, who in final desperate thumb-the-nose acknowledgement of Mae’s insistence that she is from some South American castanet-playing, tortilla-eating clime, has donned an all-revealing red satin parody of a Spanish dancer’s set of frills, and frightens the life out of a bevy of very serious male club members led by good all rounder John Tiller. Each member is resplendent in white shirt, black pants and a red fez. What had begun as a serious meeting is deliciously invaded by a swirling fishnet clad Rose who snakes her way along the entire length of the meeting table, as she sings her solo “Rosa”, inciting the men to a near riot of unbridled lust, if the disappearing feet and arms from under the table cloth were to be an indication. The fiasco ends with a spirited and athletic Congo line that has Rose realising she’s unleashed a monster(s). Albert finally takes a stand against his formidable vitriolic mother, leading Mae to bemoan the fact “my sonny boy doesn’t need me anymore!” A victorious Rose is reunited with Albert, and to the strains of pure corn in “Hand In Hand With Rosie”…..(‘Oh my Rosie, I’m so glad you chose me’) true love wins through, and our love duo prepare to leave by train for a honeymoon in ‘Pumpkin Falls’ while they and the assembled cast sing a reprise of “Put On A Happy Face”, which is certainly what we, the audience, were left with: an awareness of experienced talent, combined with the promise of young and enthusiastic new-comers emerging. • Bye Bye Birdie – book by Stewart, lyrics by Adams and music by Strouse.

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Marleen Pratt has “flower power.” The successful, award-winning floral designer was in Balaklava last Tuesday to conduct a floral design workshop. “I enjoy floral design and like to teach what I know to others,” Marleen said. Part of the workshops focused on how to arrange flowers in vases. Marleen’s latest award was the Medal of the Order of Australia for “Service to Australian Floral Art” awarded on the Queen’s birthday on June 14. Marleen also conducts floral design workshops in Clare and Adelaide.

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Plans for Balaklava Lions trail Balaklava businessman Warren Durdin, who was elected the new president of Balaklava and Districts Lions Club last Tuesday already has plans for Balaklava and the club. “My immediate goal is to improve the Balaklava Lions Walking Trail,” Warren said. Another goal is to investigate improvements to the community’s streetscape. Long-term goals are also in Warren’s sight, with a vision of planning to regulate storm water and harvesting reuse. Warren replaced hardworking club stalwart Kossie Chegwyn, who was president of the club for the past two years. Warren plans to work with community members and organisations such as Balaklava Area Committee and Wakefield Regional Council. He said he would need to speak with club members before further details on the proposed projects can be revealed. “Lions Club is an ageing club. My idea is to make sure the club continues to function well, and to tap in to a resource of the community,” he said.

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presentations taking place afterwards. Judge Dieter Engler, an acclaimed landscape artist, will be commenting on award winning artwork while drinks and nibbles will be available. For more information contact Jo May on 8862 2342.

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Flights are scheduled from 7.00am to 5.00pm July to November along all major transmission lines across the State, including Balaklava, Templers, Dorrien, Roseworthy and surrounding areas in the Adelaide Plains.

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tled “Trouble in the Lab.” The competition this year has a record number of entries, with about 120 recorded. The exhibition officially opens from 2pm on Sunday, with prizes announced and

• A Balaklava residence was extensively damaged inside and out, with nearly every window of the house smashed on Monday, June 28. Police attended the Johns street house and damage is estimated to be between $5,000 and $6,000. • A classroom at Horizon Christian School was allegedly broken into and equipment was stolen in the early hours of Saturday morning, June 26. It is believed a laptop computer was stolen from the premises and later recovered. • Police attended a car fire on the Port Wakefield to Auburn road where a Holden Commodore was badly burnt and as a result written off on Saturday, June 26. The owner of the car, a Port Wakefield man who left the vehicle on the side of the road due to an empty fuel tank was made aware of the incident when police attended his home address. • An unknown quantity of fuel was stolen from a farm on Racecourse road, Balaklava on Saturday, June 26. •A house in Boronia court, Balaklava was damaged on June 23 when a window was smashed with a sling shot, causing more than $1,000 damage. • A 19-year-old Balaklava man was issued with an expiation notice for allegedly failing to keep effective control of

DISTRICT POLICE NEWS Put the finger on crime, call

CRIME STOPPERS 1800 333 000 his vehicle on Sunday, June 27. Witnesses said the vehicle was sliding from Wallace street into Edith terrace. • Police reported a 47-year-old Balaklava man for alleged domestic assault on Saturday, June 26. The man was charged, bailed and will appear in Clare court at a later date. • Police attended a collision on Kapunda to Tarlee road where a woman hit a fence on Tuesday, June 22. The woman was taken to Kapunda hospital.

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• Two Wells Police located a burnt out Kia sedan valued at $10,000 in a paddock on Johns road, Lewiston on Monday, June 21. The vehicle was allegedly stolen a few days earlier from a car park in Salisbury. • A 2002 ford sedan valued at about $13,000, which had been stolen from Adelaide was recovered from the shallows at Port Gawler after being submerged on Wednesday, June 23. The vehicle had sustained extensive damage. • It was reported on Thursday, June 24, a property on Bethesda road at Lewiston had a shed broken into between June 11

and June 24. A mini bike, lawn mower and other gardening equipment was stolen. • A Craigmore woman was issued with an expiation notice for allegedly travelling at 102 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Dawkins road, Lewiston on Friday, June 25. • A Two Wells woman was issued with an expiation notice for allegedly travelling at 94 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Hayman road, Lewiston on Friday, June 25. • A Lewiston man was issued with an expiation notice for allegedly travelling at 98 km/h in an 80 km/h zone on Dawkins road, Lewiston on Saturday, June 26.

SNOWTOWN

• A Snowtown residence was broken into with a large quantity of prescription tablets stolen on Sunday, June 27. The majority of medication stolen was muscle relaxants. Police say the medication would have no value in creating illegal drugs. Anyone with information relating to this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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• Five people were issued with fines after allegedly drinking in a dry zone in Clare on Saturday, June 26.

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• Police from the Yorke and Mid North area set up an ‘operational corridor – drug and alcohol testing’ along Port Wakefield Weighbridge on Friday, June 25. The results were two positive drug swipes, two cannabis expiation notices, and one cannabis pipe and two bags of cannabis were seized. Police conducted 149 tests.

Owen’s new unit Owen CFS Brigade received a new Isuzu 34 fire appliance on Wednesday, June 16. It replaces the Hino 24 appliance, which faithfully served the brigade for 19 years. The new appliance is a welcomed addition with the most notable change being the crew cab, which will make travel for the crew safer and more comfortable. The new appliance carries 3,000 litres of water where the old appliance only carried 2,000 litres. This will allow the crew to stay on the fire ground longer before having to refill the water tank. Plains Producer, Wednesday June 30, 2010

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Petition to parliament on CWMS Wakefield calls for investigation into council and building procedures A petition expressing concern with Port Wakefield’s Community Wastewater Management Scheme (CWMS) will be presented to State parliament’s House of Assembly. Port Wakefield resident Darryl Pain devised the petition, which aims to highlight the Port Wakefield community’s concerns with the process followed for the approval, monitoring and construction of the town’s CWMS. Mr Pain sought assistance from the office of Goyder MP, Steven Griffiths. Mr Griffiths said the structure of a petition presented to parliament needed to be constructed to correct procedure or the Speaker’s office would not accept the petition. “I was contacted by Mr Pain and found it necessary to suggest restructuring it to suit parliament’s requirements,” said Mr Griffiths,

By Lauren Hermon who explained it was his duty as an MP to ensure the community was represented. Mr Griffiths said he met with Mr Pain in Port Wakefield on two occasions at his residence and said the situation would be “very emotional and expensive for ratepayers.” “I believe these sorts of schemes are important – but I think (at Port Wakefield) it is the process by which the scheme has been managed,” Mr Griffiths said. Mr Griffiths said he had also contacted Wakefield Regional Council to discuss the matter. Mr Pain said Mr Griffiths’ help was very much appreciated. “I originally had done one petition and had

heaps of people sign it but it did not meet the requirements of parliament,” he said. The following requests are put forward in the petition: • An independent investigation into the WRC’s procedures, tendering, supervision and consultation process for the CWMS currently under construction in the township of Port Wakefield • An independent investigation into Local Government Association of South Australia and their role in the approval, funding and supervision of the project and, • An independent investigation into the Office of Business and Consumer Affairs (OBCA) and their procedures and enforcement of licence “conditions and endorsements” held by builders/contractors and OCBA’s

NEW EQUIPMENT AT BALAKLAVA AND SNOWTOWN:

Ventilator to make everyone breathe easier near home

Balaklava and Snowtown hospital recently received a $20,000 machine to assist patients who have difficulty breathing on their own. The Oxylog-2000 unit aids in respiratory distress caused through events like trauma, drug overdose or a cardiac arrest. Balaklava Hospital executive officer of nursing, Sandra Watson, said the new ventilator was a “terrific” addition to the hospital. “The ventilator has a dual purpose for emergency and general use in helping some patients stay closer to home rather than having to travel to Adelaide to receive some medical treatment,” Mrs Watson said. Clare Hospital will also receive $20,000 for replacement scopes which is technology used in operating theatres attached with large cameras. Yorke and Lower North Health Services director, Gary Stewart, said patients would benefit greatly from the equipment. “It’s less invasive than other procedures used,” Mr Stewart said. “The procedure is just like a small pin prick, leaving no open wounds. “Patients will not have to be hospitalised for a long period of time as they will most likely recover quickly,” he said. The investment comes on top of the announcement Clare Hospital will become a regional chemotherapy hub. The State government has a commitment to providing more medical services closer to home for country patients.

The State government created a $22 million hospital fund over four years to provide improved facilities and new biomedical equipment to country hospitals. Health Minister John Hill said the equipment would improve health care for people in the local community. “An important feature of improving services in country regions is ensuring country hospitals have access to high-tech medical equipment,” Mr Hill said.

Judy McColl (left) who is being trained to use the new machine, with EON, Sandra Watson.

procedures and exemptions or extensions to those licences. WRC chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said it was the right of the community to petition. He maintained council was still investigating various issues relating to the scheme. The petition is open to all ratepayers and landowners within the Wakefield Regional Council area and forms can currently be found at the following locations: • Port Wakefield Newsagency • Residence of Darryl and Susie Pain, 12 Edward street, Port Wakefield • Residence of Richard and Glenda Pain, 3 Walter street, Port Wakefield • Residence of Bob and Pat Van Der Sman, 1 Walter street, Port Wakefield.

Hospitals ‘better off’ under Labor says Hill STATE Health Minister, John Hill, says country hospitals are better resourced, better run and more accountable under Labor. The statement comes after the Liberal Opposition last week claimed the State government could make a second bid to seize the assets of 46 hospitals. “The government reformed the role of country hospital boards two years go, establishing Health Advisory Councils (HACs), to reduce the responsibility for local volunteers who were effectively running hospitals, hiring staff and making key financial decisions,” Mr Hill said. “Now the buck stops with the Health Minister for policies and priorities and with the department to manage the day-to-day running of services,” he said.

Following the dissolution of the country hospital boards in July 2008, all assets, rights and liabilities for hospitals on Crown land was to be transferred to Country Health SA Hospital. “The land remains the property of the Crown and, ultimately, the people of South Australia,” Mr Hill said. It is claimed the transfer of land titles will not have any effect on day-to-day running of hospitals. Country Health SA chief executive officer, Clare Douglas, clearly stated the ownership of land titles. “All land which is owned by the Crown will be held by Country Health SA and the land which is owned by communities will be held in Trust by the local HAC,” Ms Douglas said.

Viterra’s information promise Agriculture and Food Minister, Michael O’Brien, has welcomed a statement by Viterra it will make more information publicly available regarding commodities managed through its grain network. Mr O’Brien last month called on major grain traders to disclose more information to ensure a well- functioning open market. “The issue of access to information about warehousing stocks, grain quality and shipping was raised with me by growers following the review of the Barley Exporting Act,” Mr O’Brien said. “I’m satisfied the company intends to strike the right balance between shar-

ing information to help growers make informed decisions and protecting its commercial interests.” “I expect there will be ongoing dialogue between Viterra and its clients to fine tune the details of the information to be disclosed and how it’s provided.” In addition to market information, Mr O’Brien said the other outstanding matter from the Barley Exporting Act review was related to market powers. The Barley Exporting Act will expire on June 30, taking the barley industry into a fully deregulated environment except for provisions of the Trade Practices Act and related Commonwealth legislation.”

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News v District JAMES MAITLAND

Mayor’s Diary

TV E-waste issue

ANY of us have been enjoying watching television lately. With the World Cup soccer in South Africa and closer to home, the change of our Prime Minister, the home TV set probably has been running hot. But are you aware your old analogue TV set is going to be the cause of a big environmental problem for Wakefield Regional Council and many others, particularly in the north of the State. Digital TV rollout is starting this year and its expected many home owners will be disposing of their old analogue sets as they upgrade to the new service, which starts later this year. On behalf of Central Local Government Region I attended a meeting with State Environment and Conservation Minister, Paul Caica, on June 21 to discuss this troublesome issue. Councils will have to deal with the disposal of the TV’s as E-Waste and we are expecting to have to contend with possibly hundreds of old TVs. The sets can be recycled – but how do we get them to specialised recycling depots, at what cost and who pays?

Using the recycling system One suggested method is to use the existing recycling depots which currently handle drink containers in SA. This would need some organisation, but it is a possible answer. I will be chairing a “Waste Pathways Conference” in Adelaide on Tuesday, July 6, held between the Local Government Association and Zero Waste SA. TV collection and recycling will be high on the agenda. Stay tuned for more information!

Regional Transport The Central Local Government Region Transport Committee will meet regarding special funding opportunities. This committee, representing many councils from this region, keeps tabs on rural and regional roads and upgrades and reviews progress on our roads from a strategic perspective. I am hoping for some good news to come our way soon.

Infrastructure concern

It was discussion on roads and other infrastructure which attracted my attention at the recent National General Assembly of Local Government in Canberra from June 14-17 A variety of topics were highlighted over the three days of the conference, entitled “Population, Partnerships and Productivity.” Many were worthwhile and I will report in detail to council. The continuing problem of decaying local government infrastructure was one issue raised at the Australian Council of Local Government meeting held on Thursday, June 17. This was attended by the former Prime Minister, Mr Rudd, and various top level Ministers, with more than 400 of the nation’s 565 mayors and chairs meeting in a “community cabinet” forum. Unfortunately no real answers came to light on infrastructure issues around Australia. There’s a huge backlog that needs fixing. At least the Leader of the Nationals, Warren Truss, who also addressed the conference, made a commitment an elected Coalition would fix many of Australia’s ageing bridges. We’ll see what happens.

More cash for councils

Continuing funding for the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) is one of the key elements of ALGA’s 10 Point Plan for the Federal election. There was some success at the conference, with then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announcing $100 million would be shared between councils as part of the latest RLCIP grants. All councils will get at least $30,000. Based on the same formula used for previous RLCIP funding, Wakefield Regional Council could expect about $101,000. We are always grateful for any financial assistance from Federal and State governments – when it does come our way! This column is sponsored by:

Local voting timeline Ratepayers who are not on the State Electoral roll and wish to vote in council elections now need to apply for inclusion on the council voters roll. Local Government elections in South Australia are set for November – but a Federal election around that time could force a change. Voting, which is noncompulsory, is by postal ballot.

At present, key dates are: • Voters roll close on August

• Candidate nominations open September 7 and close at noon on September 21 • Postal vote ballot packs mailed to enrolled voters between October 25 and 29. • Voting closes on November 12 at 5pm.

Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) is expected to receive about $101,000 as former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd announced a further $100 million for Local Government community infrastructure projects. The funding was announced at part of the Australian Council for Local Government forum held in Canberra on June 18 and round three of the ‘Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program’. WRC received a similar amount in round 2. All Australian councils will receive a minimum $30,000 allocation, with additional funding provided based on growth and population considerations.

Council’s new plan for Tangari reserve

A win for Two Wells residents

Jan Heley and Angie Weston with lemon scented gum trees at Tangari Estate.

By Bronte Hewett

2009-2010 Yorke Peninsula Celebration of Employment Do you have an employee who displays outstanding qualities and their performance provides a positive contribution to your business? Nominations are sought in the following categories: • Apprentice of the year • Trainee of the year • Australian school based apprentice of the year • Employee of the year

Award recipients will receive a significant cash prize and celebrate their achievement at a Special Awards Ceremony and Dinner on

Saturday October 9, 2010 Are you an employee with an outstanding EMPLOYER Who has consistent commitment to training or practices innovative employee initiatives? Nominations are sought for: • Employer of the year (Less than 10 full time equivalent employees) • Employer of the year (more than 10 but less than 50 FTE employees) • Employer of the year (greater than 50 FTE employees) Nominations are open to employees and employers that Work or live in the District Council of the Copper Coast, District Council of Yorke Peninsula, District Council of Barunga West or Wakefield Regional Council. For further information or a nomination form contact: Andrew Oakes Regional Development Australia Ph 0417 807 592 Email: aoakes@yorkeandmidnorth.com.au Nominations close August 20, 2010

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There is some relief in sight for Two Wells residents who have been lobbying for a redevelopment of the drainage reserve in Tangari Estate. After months of lobbying, residents have taken a pro-active approach by forming the ‘friends of Tangari’ committee, to assist with upkeep of the reserve. District Council of Mallala passed a motion on Monday night for a two-stage redevelopment of Tangari Estate’s drainage reserve, with assistance from friends of Tangari. The proposed stage one will be completed in 2010-11 and will include a compacted rubble pathway around the perimeter of the reserve, stone seating, preparation and planting of shrub beds, weed control and irrigation improvements up to a maximum cost of $7,000. DCM adopted a draft reserve development policy as a result of complaints from dissatisfied residents about the upkeep of the reserve and choice of lemon scented gums planted.

The policy is a key component which relates to community consultation where redevelopment of a reserve is considered. Council received 20 written submissions with a majority of residents indicating a preference for total redevelopment of the current reserve. Stage two comprises a fully costed plan for consideration in the 2011-12 budget. The plan would cater for the establishment of the tree copses plus any additional resources required to support the long-term survival of the trees. The species of trees will be identified considering the reserve development policy, input from the community and advice from LCS and council staff. Council staff will investigate the possibility and availability of grant funds to support the provision of structures, such as barbecues and shade sails, which were requested by residents in submissions. This also is subject to next year’s budget plans.

Grape fund stays An industry meeting last week agreed to retain the South Australian Grape Growers Industry Fund. The fund was established in November 2007 at the initiative of growers. One dollar is paid for each tonne of grapes delivered to South Australian winemakers for processing to promote and benefit the industry. It is the only wine grape levy of its kind in Australia. State Agriculture Minister, Michael O’Brien, convened the roundtable in Adelaide on June 24 to discuss the future of the fund following an inquiry by retired District Court judge Allan Moss. The meeting was attended by representatives of WGGA and the Wine Grape Council SA (WGCSA). • Clare and Barossa Valley wineries are among 12 South Australian wine companies to representAustralia on a mission to China and Taiwan in an attempt to tap into China’s burgeoning wine market. Mitchell Wines and Paulett Wines will represent the Clare Valley, while Bethany Wines, Linfield Hill Wines and Craneford Wines represent the Barossa region. Plains Producer, Wednesday June 30, 2010

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Rail freight plan derailed Figure 2: The existing rail alignment and possible options

Northern bypass too expensive – study A northern freight rail bypass incorporating Two Wells, which would replace the freight line through the Adelaide hills to Melbourne, has been found technically feasible but too expensive to justify in a study released last Thursday. Adelaide’s Rail Freight Movement Study found the existing line would handle freight traffic up until at least 2025, while the benefits to build any of the five alternative alignments or upgrade the current alignment were not sufficient enough to outweigh the much higher capital cost. District Council of Mallala’s chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said the study was narrow in its scope and did not highlight potential for the Adelaide Plains. Council made a submission to the study, commisioned by the Federal government. “The study didn’t take into account broader economic potential for the region and state,” Mr Mansueto said. “The results are not aligned with the position of council. We support the bypass for its potential for economic growth in the area, and therefore the state,” he said. While all the options have been found economically unviable, Federal Minister for Infrastructure,

Bronte Hewett reports: Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Anthony Albanese said his government was keen to plan for the future to avoid the same problems for the next generations. Therefore, the study will be submitted to Infrastructure Australia as they work towards the National Freight Network Strategy by the end of this year and the South Australian government so both can consider the findings for possible inclusion in its strategic planning for the state. However, it is unlikely there will be any immediate development. “We’re determined to get the long term planning right and not repeat the mistakes of the past,” he said. “Before any major change to one section of the interstate network can be contemplated we need to ascertain its implication for the whole,” Mr Albanese said. Urban development has increasingly surrounded the current rail corridor, causing traffic delays and noise issues, while the trains average only 35km/h in the Adelaide Hills due to tight curves and steep terrain. The northern freight bypass would move the corridor away from traffic

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congestion and onto flatter terrain. Five options ranging in estimate value from $0.7 billion and $3.2 billion were evaluated in the study, including two northern bypass options– one south of Truro to Two Wells (option three) and another north of Truro to Two Wells (option two), both of which veer off the existing line at Murray Bridge. The remaining options include upgrading the existing alignment (option one), a southern alignment

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(option four), while option five is a mixture of option two and option five. While option three was considered the favourable amongst 76 submissions, a number of concerns were raised about the extent of the analysis. Concerns about the alignment traversing private land, Roseworthy Agricultural college and Barossa vineyards were raised in some of the submissions. Many submissions outlined

whether the study was broad enough in its scope and whether the overall analysis was accurate. In the conclusion, the study reported the limited quantum and direct benefits would make funding problematic. “The modest social and environmental benefits and the operational efficiency benefits are not significant enough to outweigh the capital costs required to build any of the alternative alignments or to upgrade the existing alignment,” the report stated. “There would be no net economical benefit to the community compared to the base case in upgrading the existing rail line and/or constructing a new line on the scale assessed by this study.” “There are a number of issues, while outside the scope of this study, will need to be considered in future deliberations about rail infrastructure and operations (freight and passenger) in the greater Adelaide region.” The study stated these out-ofscope issues should be considered with the urban passenger network and the specific impact on freight/passenger junctions. It also stated State and Federal governments would need to realise the implications of substantial capital investments needing to deliver solutions sought by the wider community (not just those directly impacted). In addition, the study claimed governments needed to consider the possibility of comparatively smaller projects delivering more positive net benefits than a major one.

Skip a treat for student health Adelaide Rail Freight Movements Study Final Report

MALLALA Primary school students showed off their skipping skills on Monday when they took part in the Heart Foundation’s Jump Rope for Heart, raising awareness and funds for heart disease research. Students of all ages joined in the fun, skipping, playing games and raising funds through sponsorship. Pictured above watching Ben O’Leary do tricks are, from left: Jade Graham, Jessica Tregeagle, Prue Mosman (teacher), Lachlan Strudwicke, Connor Walden (behind) Kobe Berry and Christine Jones. RIGHT: Hollie Walden (front) and Chelsea Ogilvie have fun skipping together.

balaklava news in brief

Skate park location criticised Correction on skate lights While plans for a skate park facility in Balaklava are underway, not all Wakefield Regional Council members support the proposed location off Wallace street. At last Wednesday’s council meeting, Central Ward councillor Maurice Tiller said he was unimpressed with the proposed

site where the skate park may be situated if the project goes ahead. “The barbecue will have to be shifted and the playground will have to be moved away from all the kids with bikes,” councillor Tiller said. “I’m not impressed with the location,” he said.

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WRC chief executive officer, Phil Barry, said it was “not unusual to see different recreation areas on one site.” Mr Barry said if grants are awarded and all plans and requirements are met, the parklands off Wallace street has been listed as the preferred location for the skate park facility.

In an article on page 14 of the Plains Producer on June 9 regarding a new skate park proposed for Balaklava, it was stated a light would be installed at the site for night skating at a cost of about $40,000. This was misleading and incorrect. In fact, as part of an overall grant application it is planned to

have security lighting installed throughout the Parklands stages 2 and 3, and, if money is available, some walking lights in the swimming pool car park. There are no plans to provide lighting for night skating, should the proposed skate park project off Wallace street proceed. The Plains Producer apologises for any misconception.

Order Max badges Order forms for Balaklava Primary School’s Max it Up range now can also be collected at the Plains Producer to support year 3 student, Max Heaslip in his fight against cancer. Badges, mirrors and earrings are available for purchase. A large badge is $3, button badge $2, mirrors $3.50 and earrings $5. Profits will allow Max to buy a special toy to donate to the Brookman Ward at Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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The Way

Photo surfaces of Balaklava’s first scout troop

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Heritage Highlights

YEARS AGO June 2005

• Jason and Renae Munzer took over the Dublin General Store. • Watervale Resident’s Committee voted 118 iconic pine trees be chopped down.

YEARS AGO June 2000

• Barbara Lampkin, of Auburn, was chosen to carry the Olympic torch from Watervale to Leasingam, scheduled to arrive on July 13.

YEARS AGO June 1990

• Local man Rick Lamond’s outstanding football skills won him a football at a Woodville West Torrens coaching session at Balaklava High School.

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by Norma Schopp

Recently, yet another interesting photo surfaced – circa 1910, it would appear to be the first scout troop formed in Balaklava. According to the inscription on the back of the photo, the boy with the ‘X’ above his head is Charles Booth Metcalf (believed to be a grandson of the local carrier of the day, also named Charles Metcalf). We are interested to know the identity of the other eight boys in the photo. With the first Balaklava Scout Group’s centenary celebrations coming up in October, this is an important historical photograph. If you can help with any names or, indeed, any other photos, please contact Norma Schopp (phone 8862 1854).

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• Jul 4: Balco Art Prize opening. • Jul 10: Acoustic Juice playing at Two Wells Community Centre. • Jul 20: Meals on Wheels AGM. • Jul 25: Peter Stiecke visits Blyth Cinema. • Jul 27: Hart Winter Walk, Blyth. • Jul 30, 31, Aug 1: Balaklava Eisteddfod. • Aug 1: Blyth Comm. tree planting. • Aug 4: Balaklava Area Committee AGM, Balaklava Sports Club. • Aug 6: Blyth paper drive. • Aug 7: Balaklava paper drive. • Aug 14: Caeliac Support Group, Gawler Health Service. • Aug 20: BHS Quiz Night. • Aug 21: Balaklava Golf Club auction night. • Sep 25-26: Clare Hobbies Alive. • Oct 9: Cancer Council “Shear for Life”, Blyth Football clubrooms. • Oct 16, 17: Celebrating 100 years of scouting in Balaklava. • Nov 5: Blyth paper drive. • Nov 6: Balaklava paper drive; BHS “Little Black Dress” cabaret, Balaklava Town Hall.

First Balaklava Scout Troop, c.1910

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

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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

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NEWS v District Schools

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R I G H T: N a t i s h a Wakefield and Taliha Schultze drawing. B E L O W: C r y s t a l Wakefield with her portrait.

Snowtown Area School had lessons in portraiture on Friday, June 11 for SALA’s portrait competition. ABOVE: Merry Canavan with students (from left) Trent Masters, Will Wallis, Samuel Cummins and Mitch Anderson.

Snowtown artists Marek and Anna Herburt with students Nikki Francis (left) and Latarsha Wakefield.

With Suki the cow are (from left) Kiara Sparks, Tianna Paynter, Clancy Toholke, Lillian Greet, Thomas Carling, Craig Walkley, Edlyn Evangelista, Renee Underdown. Underneath: Nicholas Barr and Boyden Fox.

Suki ‘moo-ves’ in to Blyth school Students at Blyth Primary School have found a new companion in Suki, the class cow. But Suki is not an ordinary cow. She has been painted by Year 6/7 students in Jillian D’Cruze’s class as part of a competition through milk supplier, Dairy Farmers. Students were required to paint a cow representing the goodness of dairy. Suki or Sukhada, meaning

‘one who brings goodness’ is Indian, inspired with patterns and earthy colours representing India. Students decided to use this theme after learning about India and its culture. According to Ms D’Cruze, students have completed intensive research and study of the effect milk has on the body. The student’s work on creating Suki will be judged towards the middle of July.

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40th anniversary

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Always helping our community

alaklava and Districts Lions Club this year celebrates 40 years of dedicated community service. The club has been committed to running large events with a strong devotion to the community since the club first formed on May 12, 1970. Sponsored by the Kadina Lions Club, Balaklava and Districts Lions Club was chartered on August 15, 1970 with the first charter president the late Les King. There were 20 charter members and the club sponsored Snowtown in 1973, and in 1978 it sponsored Adelaide Plains Club at Owen. From the very beginning Balaklava and Districts Lions Club undertook projects to improve the community. Some of the early projects included:

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Balaklava High School Congratulations from the Balaklava High School community to Balaklava Lions Club on a significant achievement. Many thanks for your invaluable support to the school over the last 40 years

VALUES: P ositive relationships R espect I ntegrity D edication E xcellence

n Charter members – Balaklava’s Harold

Philp (centre) is the only remaining original charter member who continues as a club member today. He is pictured cutting the anniversary cake with former Balaklava residents and charter members, Keith Veitch (left) and Vern Atyeo. • 1971: Painting and renovation of the oval grandstand • 1973: Demolition of the old Balaklava Hospital which required 385 volunteer hours • 1975: Landscaping of Homes for the Aged (Mill Court), and since then there have been many areas improved by Lions • 1985: The Lions joined with Apex and had their first go kart mini grand prix which raised $10,000. This was repeated in 1986 and 1987 with Apex and together raised $25,000 which was donated to establish a new 18 berth caravan park • 1990: Purchased the present Lions donut van, which was repaired and fitted by Colin Sandow • 1992: Lions Walking Trail was created following a move by the late Les Schmaal. The trail remains very popular with walkers today • 1994: Lions helped to turn the old lawn tennis courts into a park and barbecue area. • 1997: Started the landscaping of the entrance to Balaklava. Listed as some of the club’s greatest fundraisers include the Lions and Sporting Clubs of the Adelaide Plains donation of

Congratulations to the Balaklava & District Lions Club on 40 years of service to the community

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$39,250 for the Eyre Peninsula bushfire appeal in 2005. The ever popular donuts have also been great for the Lions, which have collected $61,780 in the last 10 years, with 123,560 donuts sold. Another huge success has been The Biggest Morning Tea, which first began in 1999. Since this time, Lions have donated $51,000 to the Cancer Council of South Australia. Lions auctions have always seen successful results in the past with $24,250 raised during the past eight years.

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40th anniversary 1970 Office Bearers: President: Les King 1st Vice President: Eric Catford 2nd Vice President: Lawrie Catford 3rd Vice President: Murray Linke Secretary: Keith Berry Treasurer: Brian Diekman Lion Tamer: Vern Atyeo Tail Twister: Poss Kipling Charter Members: Alan Aldenhoven Vin Bowyer Peter Burnley Gorden Cowan Alan Freeman Leon Gutschke Russ Harbrow Wynne Jones Gordon Miller Harold Philp Les Rosenburg Keith Veitch Rex Wagner

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Dedicated team working for you 2010 T ODAY, Balaklava and Districts Lions Club welcomes president Warren Durdin, who was appointed at the club’s Handover dinner last Tuesday night. He replaces hard-working former president, Kathy (Kossie) Chegwyn, who is now club secretary. First vice president is John Scholz, second vice president, Gary Tezacker, with Cameron Wood continuing as treasurer. As always, the club achieved amazing results from recent events. According to Kossie, “on four occasions this year, Lions were committed to running large events which would not have been successful without the Lions members working as a team, with supportive community members. Main income this year has been from the Donut Van, which is present at many events such as the basketball, the show, fetes and Christmas pageant. The club raised money for the new Balaklava Neighbourhood Shed for skirting around the outside of the shed to stop pests and provided Mill Court with an electric fold-up bed. The Biggest Morning Tea was again very successful with about

n Balaklava Lions 2010-11 board members (from left) rear: Gary Tezacker, Peter Chegwyn, Geoff Dawson, Bevan Baker, Kevin Bubner, John Scholz. Front: Cameron Wood (treasurer), Warren Durdin (president), Kathy (Kossie) Chegwyn immediate past president).

people attending the fun-filled and informative afternoon. The club continues with the sale of about 400 Lions cakes each Christmas and supplies Lions Mints to various businesses in the district. Other successful activities undertaken by members during the past year have been planting trees with primary school students, can collection, Meals on Wheels, cleaning up

$4,500 raised at Balaklava Town Hall on May 28. Kossie said in her annual report: “the club cannot achieve this without the community support of food and donations.” And after nearly five years, $4,800 was donated to Wakefield Regional Council to build a barbecue on the northern side of the caravan park. A Gopher “muster” was also organised this year with about 40

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gardens for seniors and breakfast on Australia and ANZAC days, among other community activities. Balaklava and Districts Lions Club has demonstrated genuine community involvement during the past 40 years – but the club has always insisted community support and members’ dedication is the driving force in making the club as successful as it is today.

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SPORT v Netball

Lo ng ie s A3 an d A5 cle an up at M al la la LONGIES netballer Liz Griffin attempts to intercept a pass to Mallala’s Greta Warrior in A5’s.

n NICOLE Parker, Long Plains executes a centre pass in the A3 match on Saturday.

n LEFT: Amy Agnew, Mallala has the ball ‘at her finger tips’ during the A5 match.

n hannah Jordan, Mallala and Hannah Wilson-Town, Long Plains dash for the ball during the A5 match.

Ba la k sc oo ps jun ior game s jemma Wilmshurst, Two Wells intercepts a pass meant for Balaklava’s Meghan Baker in the B grade match.

APNA RESULTS APNA Premiership Tables Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Two Wells 61 (Bronte Hewett) d Balaklava 42 (Louise Read). Mallala 46 (Diana Feeley) d Long Plains 43 (Jane McBride). Hummocks 55 (Beth Germein) d Hamley Bridge 49 (Alison Schahinger). A2: Two Wells 53 (Steph Walker) d Balaklava 48 (Tammy Bastian). Long Plains 42 (Brodie Hall) d Mallala 40 (Jessica Nielson). Hummocks 38 (Lucy Forrest) d Hamley Bridge 25 (Naomi Bubner). A3: Balaklava 40 (Kerrie Bell) d Two Wells 36 (not supplied). Long Plains 58 (Karly Kayser) d Mallala 26 (Amy Jordan). Hummocks 62 (Rebecca Dixon) d Hamley Bridge 31 (Belinda Blackwell). A4:Balaklava 42 (Claire Haynes) d Two Wells 39 (Emily Stringer). Long Plains 46 (Rebecca Houston) d Mallala 22 (Michelle Verner). Hummocks 69 (Shannon Mudge) d Hamley Bridge 32 (Sandrah Hodgskin). A5: Two Wells 34 (Jessica Walker) d Balaklava 24 (Joy Ryan). Long Plains 37 (Liz Griffin) d Mallala 32 (Jessica Iacapetta). Hamley Bridge 30 (Kirsty Coles) d Hummocks 25 (Vicki Pillar). B: Balaklava 31 (Teneyah Renshaw) d Two Wells 29 (Sarah MacKenzie). Mallala 31 (Hannah Jenkin) d Long Plains 13 (Stephanie McArdle). Hummocks 22 (Jessica Hoepner) d Hamley Bridge 19 (Zoe Gregory). C1: Balaklava 46 (Ciara Guy) d Two Wells 4 (Kimberly Smyth). Mallala 24 (Kymba Zanker) d Long Plains 15 (Hayley Sellar). Hamley Bridge 40 (Jessica Sellars) d Hummocks 31 (Ashleigh Williams). C2: Balaklava 22 (Blessing Nyoni) d Two Wells 12 (Leticia McNamara). Mallala 19 (Paige Graham) d Long Plains 2 (Tegan Sheridan). Hummocks 31 (Tayla Williams) d Hamley Bridge 18 (Amy McCabe).

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A1 GRADE Hummocks............. 16..... 54.51 Hamley Bridge....... 14.....54.47 Balaklava.................. 12......51.65 Two Wells................ 10..... 53.91 Mallala....................... 8.......48.36 Virginia...................... 4....... 45.74 Long Plains.............. 0.......39.80 A2 GRADE Two Wells................ 18.....60.80 Hummocks............. 16.....60.00 Balaklava.................. 12.....55.86 Long Plains............. 10.....46.44 Hamley Bridge........ 6.......35.98 Mallala....................... 2........41.13 A3 GRADE Balaklava.................. 16.....60.77 Virginia..................... 14..... 57.62 Hummocks............. 12..... 57.56 Two Wells................ 10.....52.69 Long Plains.............. 8....... 48.51 Mallala....................... 2........37.97 Hamley Bridge........ 2.......33.29 A4 GRADE Hummocks............. 18......67.17 Two Wells................ 14..... 61.90 Balaklava.................. 12..... 57.10 Long Plains............. 10.....52.93 Hamley Bridge........ 8.......46.64 Mallala....................... 2.......35.64 Virginia...................... 0....... 23.41

A5 GRADE Two Wells................ 16.....60.00 Balaklava.................. 12.....50.22 Hamley Bridge....... 10.....49.23 Mallala....................... 8.......48.79 Long Plains.............. 8....... 45.61 Hummocks.............. 8.......45.60 B GRADE Long Plains............. 18.....59.42 Mallala...................... 12..... 58.41 Hummocks............. 12......51.41 Two Wells................ 10......51.13 Balaklava................... 8........47.61 Hamley Bridge........ 4.......26.39 C1 GRADE Balaklava.................. 16..... 77.66 Hamley Bridge....... 16.....60.85 Hummocks............. 12.....55.34 Mallala...................... 12......51.38 Two Wells................. 6.......20.99 Long Plains.............. 2.......22.16 C2 GRADE Hummocks............. 18.....78.83 Hamley Bridge....... 14.....64.15 Balaklava.................. 14..... 61.33 Two Wells................. 8........51.71 Virginia...................... 6.......43.96 Mallala....................... 2.......32.63 Long Plains.............. 2....... 12.38

n Balaklava’s Rebecca Goldney and Brooke Schuit, Two Wells both stand ready to grab the ball. n INSET LEFT: Kirrily White, Balaklava stretches to catch the ball in front of Two Wells’ Emily Flaherty in C2’s.

APNA netty star Name: Amanda McHugh Nickname: Snowy Date of Birth: 11/01/1988 Team: Two Wells A3 Position: WA What’s your number one passion outside netball? Golf, the Crows, whale watching If you trade places with anyone for a

week, famous or not, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be? Bronte Hewett If you were a car, what kind would you be? Beep beep barina If you could take any person on your next netball trip, who would it be? Jess Walker What is the grossest item in your fridge? Pickled onions

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SPORT v Football

‘Pies halt Tigers’ catch up game a grade

Mallala maintained their unbeaten run this year with a hard fought 10 point win over United. Despite their respective ladder positions, this was always going to be a danger game for the magpies, with several key players out, and United starting to find a bit of form. But it was Mallala that came out of the blocks like a gazelle. Right from the start Mallala imposed their authority on the game over most of the ground. Jason Earl, Brad Hardie, Ryan Montgomerie, and Christian Rimmer gave notice of big games, the ball rarely going beyond the Mallala half back line. It must have been frustrating for the Tiger faithful to see Sam McArdle and Peter Burgoyne standing near the goal square knowing what these two players are capable of. The ball didn’t go anywhere near them with Mallala cutting off their supply line. Earl and Hardie in particular were on fire. Up the other end, Daniel Feeley continued to perform feats of magic with some of his goals. Feeley opened the Mallala scoring, then David Pontt overcame a dislocated finger to get the Magpies’ second. Feeley gave Mallala another goal a minute later, a miraculous effort. Mallala were far more desperate and committed – Sam Angus with a smother late in the term. Christian Rimmer and Brett Start rounded out the Mallala goal scorers. Eventually Peter Burgoyne was able to get the ball for United and scored a long overdue major, but the first term was all Mallala. There were plenty of ominous signs for United who already faced a 27 point quarter timer deficit. The game changed complexion in the second quarter, with United starting to bottle things up. The Tigers had lifted their pressure and when Jamie McArdle goaled he gave United just that bit of hope. Mallala’s runners had been checked and the ‘Pies started to fumble the ball. It wasn’t pretty to watch, but at least United had halted

JACOB Walsh, Mallala kicks towards goal in the A grade.

Mallala 9-9 (63) d United 8-5 (53)

Daniel Goodenough for his four goals as well as being creative with his ground work. Josh Tynan, Roger Jenkin, James Abberley, and Peter Cook all with effective plays during the game. Darren Carter and James Rundle who got the Tigers going on the scoreboard in the last term kicking five of the six goals to secure the win. Not a great deal between these two sides with their next clash sure to be just as entertaining.

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TIGER Heath Pym is caught in a high tackle by Magpie Marc McEvoy as he nears the boundary line in Saturday’s A grade clash at Mallala Oval. Mallala’s goals. That was until Daniel Feeley broke the shackles with his third. Ryan Montgomerie and Jason Earl continued to be among Mallala’s best. Brodee Brown and Jamie McArdle saw plenty of the ball for United, with Will Banton rucking well and taking some good marks deep in defence. The Tigers were still a tick over four goals down at half time. Joel Montgomerie had been his usual busy self for Mallala in the first half, but when he didn’t reappear for the third term United took full advantage. Simon Schulz a goal, Sam McArdle a mark and pass to Ben Sobey, another goal. Brett Sharman added to the Tiger goal kickers and his major tightened the game up. United had mounted a genuine challenge and there was nothing in this game. David Cawrse and Liam Heeley in their first games back from injury responded with some quality football. Will Banton continued to be useful around the ground, Adrian Mills his best quarter, and with solid support from Heath Pym, Brodee Brown, Mark Pym and Matt East the Tigers were only nine point in arrears at the last change. Coach Keith Earl asked the question at three quarter time “Who’s going to stand up?”, but it was the pleading of coach Travis Opitz for United that drew first blood in the final quarter with a goal to Peter Burgoyne.Adjudged by the umpires to have been ‘legged’, the Burgoyne goal from 50m out reduced the match to a three point margin. Joel Montgomerie came back on for Mallala for the first time since the end of the second quarter and his influence was immediate, giving Mallala extra class with their ball movement. A defensive error by United saw a misdirected kick land in the arms of Brian Montgomery. The full forward made no mistake giving Mallala that bit of breathing space. A Will Banton mark under pressure was exceptional. The closeness of the scores made for intense football. Brad Hardie looked to have made the game safe for Mallala with a last term goal that pushed the lead out to 16 points. Jamie McArdle pulled one back for United but it was all too late. Mallala’s sensational opening term helping to see them over the line. United had outscored Mallala seven goals to three since quarter time, but as the visitors found out you can’t afford to play catch up football against a side like Mallala. The victors with plenty of good players. Again Jason Earl was outstanding. Jacob Walsh gets better each game, aside from good ruck work,

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his around the ground play is as vital as it is effective. David Pontt was given the hard task at centre half forward, David Cawrse at full back, Christian Rimmer, Ryan and Joel Montgomerie all skill. Mallala keeping their three game buffer at the top of the table. United with a mathematical chance of finals footy, but left to pay the price of their early season form.

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Equal on eight points apiece prior to the game, it was United that prevailed with a six goal last quarter comeback to win the reserves contest. After looking the better side most of the game, Mallala was overwhelmed by a determined Tiger outfit. Mallala opened with a goal to Aaron Lawrie but United soon replied with majors to Daniel Goodenough and Todd Daniel. Mallala, with plenty of the ball were able to press forward, but proved wasteful in front of goal with four behinds in a row.Alate major to Chris Bilney gave Mallala a quarter time lead, but they should have been further in front. Dale Maclean has had a good year so far, and once again was prominent for Mallala along with Daniel Richards and Hayden Riley. Daniel Goodenough, aside from his goal, was the pick of the United players in the forward lines. Brayden Jones took a clever mark, and his goal from a tight angle gave United the lead. Chris Bilney dropped a ‘sitter’ but showed poise and skill in his recovery to post his second. Playing his first game for Mallala, Bilney proved to be the key forward for the home side. Chris Bilney then kicked another and when Scott Gardner got yet another for Mallala, the ‘Pies were looking good. But United hit back with two more goals to Daniel Goodenough and again there was little between the two teams. Dale Maclean had another good quarter, as did Kirk Kirvan and Ben Edwards. United with captain Ben Pym leading by example. Chris Bilney started the third term with two goals, and had now kicked five out of Mallala’s total of seven to this stage. As Bilney was the dominant forward for Mallala, so Daniel Goodenough was for United. Goodenough got the only major for the Tigers in the third quarter and had four of their six to three quarter time. Darren Carter was sin-binned for the second time, and Mallala took control, dominating the match but not kicking goals. Another burst of four behinds in a row before a Derek Tiller goal, and Mallala had a comfortable but not winning lead of

20 points at the last break. While Mallala kicked yet another behind to start the last quarter, and United chimed in with two of their own, the match was soon turned on its head. Four unanswered goals to United erased the deficit, and gave them the lead. James Rundle from a tight angle got the Tigers first. Darren Carter back on the ground was to have an influential last term. He passed to James Rundle, and United had their second goal in a minute. Darren Carter then chipped in with one of his own from an acute angle before Rundle added his third . Derek Tiller got his second but United had a full head of steam up and replied with goals to Roger Jenkin and the sealer from Darren Carter. It was an impressive last quarter from United who after having six goals to three quarter time, added six in the last term alone. Peter Hanton was best on ground for Mallala his ruck work of a quality standard. Derek Tiller aside from two goals did a lot of hard work in the forward lines, Daniel Start picked up plenty of touches and took some good marks, Kirk Kirvan hard at the ball as always, and Chris Bilney for his five goals. Ben Pym was United’s best with a solid four quarter effort.

United came home with a wet sail to force an exciting draw in Senior Colts. After looking the better side for the first three quarters, Mallala were held scoreless in the final term as United finished strongly kicking the last four goals. The last quarter by United later reflected in the reserves grade clash. Ben Martin again was Mallala’s best player. Martin is having an exceptional season Benjamin Goudie, Jake Birchmore and Jonathon Hallion were other good Mallala players with Dylan Kearns and Jonathon Hallion kicking five of the seven Mallala goals. United Jakob Curnow proved to be the best for United. He received good support from Ross Sharer, Mitchell McIntyre, and William Bedell. Ross Sharer and Tommy Halls were the multiple goal kickers for United, with singles from Jakob Curnow, Stewart Connor, and Kyle Monopoli.

Junior Colts

Mallala proved too strong for a game United Tigers in the Junior Colts. Mallala setting up the win with a powerhouse first quarter. Adam Coe best for Mallala as he continued on with his fine form. Ben O’Leary another playing well. These two were capable assisted by Angus Clothier, Reece Svetec, Josh Watson, and Jamie Good. Angus Clothier kicked two goals for Mallala with singles from Jamie Good, Adam Coe, Trent Graham, Lachlan O’Leary, and Daniel Hooper. United with heaps of triers. Best was Harry Hosking, followed by Riley Lane, Charlie McIntyre, Ethan Pepe, William Tauchnitz, and Douglas Brown. Goal kickers for United were all singles to Ethan Pepe, Dylan Bigg, and Riley Curnow.

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A Grade

Mallala United

5.4 1.1

6.5 2.3

7.6 6.3

9.9 8.5

Balaklava Two Wells

2.2 6.3

7.4 6.8

10.7 14.10 10.12 13.13

HW Eagles Hamley Bridge

4.3 3.3

9.7 5.6

15.9 9.9

(63) (53)

Mallala United

(94) (91)

Goals: Mallala: D.Feeley 3, B.Montgomery 2, B.Start 1, C.Rimmer 1, D.Pontt 1, B.Hardie 1United: P.Burgoyne 3, J.McArdle 2, B.Sobey 1, S.Schulz 1, B.Sharman 1 Best: Mallala: J.Earl, J.Walsh, R.Montgomerie, D.Cawrse, D.Pontt, C.RimmerUnited: H.Pym, B.Brown, A.Mills, M.Pym, M.East, W.Banton Goals: Balaklava: S.Lamond 4, J.McPharlin 3, J.Cmrlec 2, H.Walker 2, N.Yates 1, T.McPharlin 1, A.Curtis 1 Two Wells: P.Christofis 4, J.Antony 3, L.Allmond 2, N.Seccafien 2, B.Struck 1, B.Hart 1 Best: Balaklava: H.Walker, J.Michael, T.McPharlin, A.Curtis, N.Yates, M.Wheaton Two Wells: B.Hart, A.Steed, B.Stubing, N.Seccafien, L.Allmond, T.Leighton

18.13 (121) 12.13 (85)

Goals: HW Eagles: J.Hunt 7, S.Braham 2, D.Barnes 2, J.Wilson 1, A.Hunt 1, J.Wilson 1, L.Knappstein 1, R.Reid 1, L.Belperio 1, T.Forrest 1 Hamley Bridge: T.Durdin 5, S.Gregory 3, J.Schahinger 1, T.Smith 1, R.Savage 1, M.Laurie 1 Best: HW Eagles: J.Wilson, A.Hunt, L.Belperio, J.Hunt, R.Reid, T.Sharpe Hamley Bridge: T.Smith, S.Gregory, J.Schahinger, C.Allen, T.Durdin, D.Lockwood

United Mallala

Reserves 2.0 2.4

5.1 5.4

6.1 8.9

12.3 9.11

(75) (65)

Goals: United: D.Goodenough 4, J.Rundle 3, D.Carter 2, T.Daniel 1, B.Jones 1, R.Jenkin 1 Mallala: C.Bilney 5, D.Tiller 2, S.Gardner 1, A.Lawrie 1 Best: United: B.Pym, D.Goodenough, J.Tynan, J.Rundle, D.Carter, P.Cook Mallala: P.Hanton, D.Tiller, K.Kirvan, D.Start, C.Bilney, H.Riley

Two Wells Balaklava

4.3 1.5

9.7 1.5

10.11 14.14 1.5 1.6

(98) (12)

Goals: Two Wells: J.Becker 3, A.Slater 3, T.Hines 3, C.Christofis 3, L.Saunders 1, D.Hooper 1 Balaklava: J.Henderson 1 Best: Two Wells: N.Applebee, L.Saunders, D.Applebee, T.Russell, D.Lamont, R.Devlin Balaklava: P.McLean, J.Henderson, D.Butterfield, N.Olsen, R.Lamond, P.Georg

HW Eagles Hamley Bridge

3.5 1.1

8.5 5.6

12.9 5.8

14.12 8.10

(96) (58)

Goals: HW Eagles: M.McKay 5, S.Rowland 3, D.Smith 2, S.Gill 2, T.Rowe 1, J.Mahoney 1 Hamley Bridge: J.Would 2, A.Baker 2, S.Wedding 1, C.Mellow 1, M.Gregory 1, D.Ireland 1 Best: HW Eagles: T.Rowe, J.Cowan, M.McKay, J.Mahoney, M.Curnow, B.Cave Hamley Bridge: J.Would, C.Mellow, A.Baker, D.Ireland, B.Traill, B.Farrugia

Senior Colts 4.1 0.0

6.2 2.3

7.5 3.3

7.5 7.5

(47) (47)

Balaklava Two Wells

1.1 1.3

2.2 4.3

4.6 4.6

5.10 5.6

(40) (36)

HW Eagles Hamley Bridge

2.6 1.1

3.10 5.3

6.12 6.6

8.18 6.6

(66) (42)

Goals: Mallala: D.Kearns 3, J.Hallion 2, J.Drew 1, A.Ghataura 1United: T.Halls 2, R.Sharer 2, S.Connor 1, J.Curnow 1, K.Monopoli 1 Best: Mallala: B.Martin, B.Goudie, J.Birchmore, J.Hallion, J.Hooper, L.Helps United: J.Curnow, R.Sharer, M.McIntyre, W.Bedell, L.Connor, T.Halls Goals: Balaklava: T.Shepherd 2, T.Lloyd 1, J.Jenner 1, M.Clifford 1 Two Wells: L.Tassel 3, J.Haggerty 1, M.Sincock 1 Best: Balaklava: M.Clifford, R.McDonald, J.Henderson, T.Michael, C.Ruiz, D.Butterfield Two Wells: M.Daly, T.Hines, H.Ramsay, L.Godfrey, J.Morrison, L.Tassel Goals: HW Eagles: S.McGuiness 3, J.Kelly 2, B.Taylor 2, Z.Zilm 1, J.Roberts 1 Hamley Bridge: J.Rosenzweig 1, L.Henneker 1, B.Case 1, C.Carpenter 1, A.Power 1, J.Paues 1 Best: HW Eagles: J.Kelly, C.Lane-Watson, E.May, T.Andrew, J.Roberts, B.Taylor Hamley Bridge: A.Power, D.Collings, R.Darwin, B.Case, M.Gregory, J.May

Junior Colts

Mallala United

5.2 0.0

5.5 0.0

7.7 0.1

7.7 3.4

(49) (22)

Two Wells Balaklava

1.1 0.0

4.1 2.2

8.3 2.2

9.6 2.2

(60) (14)

HW Eagles Hamley Bridge

2.5 1.1

4.7 2.2

5.8 3.2

6.11 3.2

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Goals: Mallala: A.Clothier 2, T.Graham 1, J.Good 1, L.Oleary 1, D.Hooper 1, A.Coe 1 United: D.Bigg 1, R.Curnow 1, E.Pepe 1 Best: Mallala: A.Coe, B.O’Leary, A.Clothier, R.Svetec, J.Watson, J.GoodUnited: H.Hosking, R.Lane, C.McIntyre, E.Pepe, W.Tauchnitz, D.Brown Goals: Two Wells: T.Nixon 3, L.Goss 2, D.Kotsano 2, J.Humphrys 1, H.Gameau 1 Balaklava: D.McCredie 2 Best: Two Wells: L.Goss, T.Nixon, H.Gameau, T.Mills, N.Seccafien, J.Henneker Balaklava: J.Michael, J.Speissegger, R.Harris, B.Heaslip, D.Michael, C.Arbon

Goals: HW Eagles: B.Taylor 4, J.Hoepner 2, J.Olson 1 Hamley Bridge: T.Darwin 1, T.Williams-Aston 1, C.Carpenter 1 Best: HW Eagles: D.Williams, B.Taylor, B.Krieg, T.Andrew, T.Nottle, J.Surmon Hamley Bridge: T.Darwin, L.Collings, A.Hudson, D.Collings, J.Wedding, C.Carpenterw

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RSMU Hawks North Clare

A Grade

4.1 1.2

7.2 5.2

9.4 6.4

12.9 8.5

(81) (53)

Best: RSMU Hawks - P.Browne, T.Willmott, J.Vandeleur, S.Noack, B.Plueckhahn, C.Mullins; North Clare - M.Ward, A.Amey, A.Waters, N.Prokopec, R.Wilks, B.Pudney Goals: RSMU Hawks - P.Clark 4, J.Williams 3, T.Willmott 2, J.Vandeleur, M.Evans, L.Percy; North Clare - T.Pawley 2, D.Busch 2, M.Ward 2, B.Pudney, N.Prokopec

Min/Man South Clare

3.5 1.0

7.9 5.0

12.14 18.17 (125) 8.0 13.0 (78)

Best: Min/Man - B.Currie, R.McDermid, A.Bevis, B.Brysky, M.Young,; South Clare - M.Leibelt, M.Aloisi, M.Reynolds, M.Thomas, J.Vandeleur Goals: Min/Man - B.Currie 5, R.McDermid 3, M.Prince 2, D.Fogdan 2, A.Bevis, A.Ackland, S.Baraglia, L.Sandow, B.Kerslake, J.Milburn; South Clare - M.Leibelt 11, J.Vandeleur, A.Vandeleur

BSR Tigers Eudunda/Rtown

4.2 2.1

7.3 6.7

9.4 12.9 10.10 10.11

(81) (71)

Best: BSR Tigers - C.Weckert, L.Fuller, S.Martin, D.Pope, J.Zohs, A.Smart; Eudunda/Rtown - T.Friebel, R.Schmidt, M.Zerner, S.Geister, K.Dunstan, D.Vickery Goals: BSR Tigers - C.Weckert 5, D.Mellow 4, A.Mackenzie, S.Martin, A.Mellow; Eudunda/Rtown - J.Trewren 4, R.Schmidt 2, K.Dunstan, S.Geister, E.Mumford, B.Prior

Blyth/Snow BBH Rams

4.3 1.2

11.8 17.11 24.15 (159) 3.2 3.3 3.4 (22)

Best: Blyth/Snow - S.McCormack, R.Darling, B.Moffatt, G.Ottens, G.Hayes, W.Slattery; BBH Rams - A.Spicer, N.Jackman, J.Reilly, M.Phin, B.Norris, T.Crick Goals: Blyth/Snow - J.Gillings 5, A.Hentschke 4, B.Moffatt 3, J.Taylor 3, G.Ottens 2, A.Lloyd 2, G.Hayes 2, S.Atkinson, J.Agnew, S.McCormack; BBH Rams - T.Riggs, J.Webster, G.Thompson

RSMU Hawks North Clare

B Grade 3.4 2.0

5.6 5.2

7.8 5.4

8.10 7.5

(58) (47)

Min/Man South Clare

1.0 1.4

6.1 1.5

10.6 2.6

12.10 2.7

(82) (19)

BSR Tigers Eudunda/Rtown

3.4 3.2

6.7 3.2

10.9 3.2

17.11 (113) 6.3 (39)

Best: RSMU Hawks - T.Hart, T.Vater, S.Przibilla, J.Branson, D.Schulz, M.Norman; North Clare - L.Milne, C.Price, R.Tregilgas, N.Pearce, B.Sweetman, D.Smith Goals: RSMU Hawks - T.Hart 2, A.Hosking 2, S.Willmott, D.Vater, T.Ainslie, T.Williamson; North Clare - S.Grace 3, M.Dopson, D.Ahern, D.Smith, N.Pearce Best: Min/Man - M.Nayda, C.Grace, M.Hadley, G.Brysky, N.Pengilly, D.Hall; South Clare - K.Hudson, J.Fisher, S.Byles, M.Smith, H.Carracher, D.Wallent Goals: Min/Man - R.Dixon 4, C.Lane, M.Hadley, D.Norman, T.Nicholls, M.Nayda, T.Friebel, C.Mcbride, C.Grace; South Clare - M.Salter, J.Haysman Best: BSR Tigers - N.Adams, C.Hanley, B.Jones, P.Meyer, D.Hentschke, A.Lehmann; Eudunda/Rtown - T.Mosey, P.Neal, D.Van, D.Blumson, R.Westover, S.Winen Goals: BSR Tigers - C.Hanley 6, D.Jones 3, W.Lawry 2, K.Stringer 2, P.Meyer, D.Hentschke, N.Krieg, B.Jones; Eudunda/Rtown - D.Blumson 3, R.Westover 2, J.Mosey

Blyth/Snow BBH Rams

6.2 0.1

10.9 2.2

14.9 2.2

22.11 (143) 3.2 (20)

Best: Blyth/Snow - B.Pratt, M.Thomas, M.Wilkinson, S.Gillings, M.Noble, M.Williams; BBH Rams - M.Cousins, D.Booth, T.O’connor, J.Bailey, R.Rivas, S.McCarthy Goals: Blyth/Snow - B.Pratt 5, S.Clifford 4, S.Clifford 3, M.Thomas 3, S.Gillings 2, J.Stevens, M.Wilkinson, D.Richards, L.Dohnt, J.Cook; BBH Rams - M.Cousins, J.Bailey, S.McCarthy

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RSMU Hawks North Clare

3.1 2.2

7.3 2.6

8.5 5.6

15.5 8.6

(95) (54)

Best: RSMU Hawks - T.Smith, A.Rowett, R.Howson, D.Bevan, L.Schaefer, T.Connell; North Clare - J.Dunstan, A.Norton, N.Rowe, C.Earle, N.Earle, M.Bannon Goals: RSMU Hawks - L.Schaefer 7, M.Wellington 2, R.Howson, T.Smith, M.Busch, D.Bevan, L.Molinox, A.Rowett; North Clare - N.Bray 2, M.Bannon 2, C.Earle, L.Dichiera, J.Dunstan, J.Wiblin

South Clare Min/Man

4.1 0.2

11.1 1.2

14.4 4.2

18.4 8.3

Eudunda/Rtown BSR Tigers

3.0 0.1

7.5 0.2

11.10 17.10 (112) 0.2 2.2 (14)

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Best: South Clare - D.Minney, R.Knight, J.Eyers, P.Vonheyamnick, D.Day, S.Minney; Min/Man - A.Bruce, O.Harding, J.Schmidt, J.McGregor, T.Julyan, S.Taylor Goals: South Clare - P.Vonheyamnick 9, T.Pitcher 2, R.Knight 2, W.Weetra 2, B.Eldridge, D.Minney, J.Eyers; Min/Man - A.Bruce 5, S.Taylor, J.Mcgregor, J.Sandow Best: Eudunda/Rtown - D.Pfitzner, D.Reese, A.Dunstan, J.Riley, J.Michalk, Z.Tremaine; BSR Tigers - L.Bunfield, M.Shane, A.Fitzgerald, L.Hayes, D.Bruce, D.Williams Goals: Eudunda/Rtown - D.Pfitzner 9, C.Caven 5, K.Schulz, K.Milde, T.Baker; BSR Tigers - B.Kitschke, M.Shane

Blyth/Snow BBH Rams

2.4 0.1

6.5 1.2

9.5 4.5

10.6 5.6

(66) (36)

Best: Blyth/Snow - C.Lloyd, R.Ottens, D.Salter, C.Andriske, D.Underdown, H.Noble; BBH Rams - P.Hill, L.Ireland, T.Weich, S.Connell, B.Radford, J.Low Goals: Blyth/Snow - D.Salter 5, A.Elix 2, A.Vogelsang, C.Andriske, C.Lloyd; BBH Rams - T.Weich 2, L.Ireland 2, P.Hill

Junior Colts

RSMU Hawks North Clare

3.4 0.0

4.6 0.0

7.12 0.0

10.13 0.0

(73) (0)

Eudunda/Rtown BSR Tigers

2.0 2.0

4.1 3.3

5.4 5.5

6.7 5.8

(43) (38)

Blyth/Snow BBH Rams

2.5 0.0

4.6 0.0

8.9 0.0

14.9 0.2

(93) (2)

Best: RSMU Hawks - L.Michalany, X.Redden, J.Bowden, A.Rowett, B.Heffernan, J.Vater; North Clare - D.Brown, B.Fisher, J.Wiblin, H.Calaby, I.Hooker, B.McInerney Goals: RSMU Hawks - J.Connell 3, J.Vater 2, N.Busch 2, J.Bowden, L.Michalany, A.Rowett; Best: Eudunda/Rtown - J.Bugeja, E.Dunstan, I.Blumson, A.Murray, A.Wiech, B.Coe; BSR Tigers - J.Hayes, T.Slade, R.Fitzgerald, J.Lee, L.Hayes, S.Weckert Goals: Eudunda/Rtown - B.Biscan 3, J.Bugeja, J.Coomber, J.Leditschke; BSR Tigers - T.Slade 2, J.Slade, T.Wilsdon, A.Morgan Best: Blyth/Snow - J.Andriske, J.Hunter, N.Schultz, A.Giles, D.Giles, Z.Bennett; BBH Rams - S.Mattey, T.Weich, T.Drew, B.Klinger, J.Chandler, J.Cousins Goals: Blyth/Snow - J.Andriske 6, A.Giles 2, D.Giles 2, J.Hunter 2, T.Norton, M.Greet;

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after round 11 games A GRADE Team P W L Mallala 9 9 0 HW Eagles 9 6 3 Balaklava 9 6 3 Virginia 9 4 5 Two Wells 9 4 5 United 10 2 8 Hamley 9 1 8 RESERVES Team P W L Virginia 9 9 0 Two Wells 9 6 3 United 10 5 5 Balaklava 9 4 5 Mallala 9 4 5 Hamley 9 2 7 HW Eagles 9 2 7 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L Balaklava 9 9 0 Two Wells 9 6 3 Mallala 9 5 3 HW Eagles 9 4 5 United 10 3 6 Hamley 9 2 7 Virginia 9 2 7 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L Two Wells 8 7 0 HW Eagles 8 5 1 Mallala 9 5 3 Hamley 9 2 5 Balaklava 8 2 5 United 8 0 7 Virginia 8 0 8

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 2 2 2 2 2 1 2

FF F 0 730 0 767 0 701 0 899 0 811 0 590 0 650

A % 503 59.21 618 55.38 653 51.77 784 53.42 715 53.15 825 41.70 1050 38.24

Pts 18 12 12 8 8 4 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 2 2 1 2 2 2 2

FF F 0 824 0 687 0 524 0 461 0 452 0 503 0 350

A 287 350 607 501 597 679 780

% 74.17 66.25 46.33 47.92 43.09 42.55 30.97

Pts 18 12 10 8 8 4 4

D B 0 2 0 2 1 2 0 2 1 1 0 2 0 2

FF F A % 0 1095 208 84.04 0 948 311 75.30 0 530 490 51.96 0 500 815 38.02 0 468 675 40.94 0 353 726 32.72 0 343 1012 25.31

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D B 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 2

FF F 1 494 2 355 1 390 2 323 1 296 1 158 0 0

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A 118 181 263 350 295 425 384

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Peckers close the deal in a final quarter nail-biter Balaklava 14.10 (94) defeated Two Wells 13.13 (91). Two Wells and Balaklava battled out a nail-biter with a goal-for-goal effort in the final five minutes leaving spectators on seat’s edge. A successful running shot at goal from Ned Seccafien was thought to be the match sealer, with time ticking down to the closing minutes. But three minutes proved to be too long, and Balaklava got the goods in the end with a mark inside 50 from playing coach Stuart Lamond who finished with a goal in the final minute. The Roosters looked the stronger side in the first quarter, gaining a four goal lead and working well as a team. But Balaklava lifted their pressure in the second quarter and kicked five goals to the Roosters’ none. It was goal for goal thereafter with centre clearances being a pivotal point of the game. Ben Stubing rucked all day for the Roosters, and put in a praiseworthy effort against the association ruckman Hayden Walker, who was Balaklava’s best on ground. Mid field dynamites were serviceable for both teams, with Justin Michael and Todd McPharlin working tirelessly for the Peckers, while Bryce Hart and Alfie Steed were equally as influential for the Roosters. Forwardline prowess was also on par, with Pecker full forward Stuart Lamond and Roosters’ Paul Christofis both kicking four goals. Justin Antony’s return to the Roosters was appreciated in his three goal effort. The Peckers managed to use their full forward to full advantage under pres-

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sure in the closing minutes, while Two Wells had opportunities but couldn’t finish off. Roosters coach Stephen Fitzgerald was disappointed the side couldn’t quite get there. “We were outplayed at crucial times,” he said. “In the last quarter they were able to score when they needed to.” Hummocks-Watchman 18.13 (121) defeated Hamley Bridge 12.13 (85). Hummocks Watchman Eagles played a good team game to come out on top of Hamley Bridge by 36 points. The Eagles, under new coach Richard Taylor, were in solid form from the start and maintained the intensity throughout four quarters. Taylor said it was a team effort with many players standing out. “We had a very good start, we ran and carried the football well,” he said. Joel Wilson and Ryan Reid combined well all day especially running the ball out of defence, while Joe Hunt provided a target for the Eagles in the forward line, ending the day with seven goals. Justin Schahinger dominated the ruck all day for Hamley Bridge and Tom Smith was creative and used the ball well. HWE set up the win with dominant second and third quarters, but the Bombers showed competitiveness all day. Jared Wilson and Lee Belperio showed class all day for the Eagles and set up

many opportunities for their team mates. Wilson covered so much ground and won a lot of the ball. Travis Sharp also performed well in the backlines for the Eagles. Mallala 9.9 (63) defeated United 8.5 (53). Mallala Magpies beat United after a solid start led them to a 10 point victory. The Tigers showed positive signs in their bid to come back, and got within three points of the Magpies in the third quarter. United coach Travis Opitz said it came down to experience. “We were less experienced when it got close,” Opitz said. “But we closed the gap and I was happy with the way we played,” he said. Heath Pym and Brodee Brown were play makers for the Tigers, with Pym a force on the half back flank while Brown was in and under as Rover. Matt East also performed a good defensive tag on Brad Hardie while Tiger ruck Will Banton continued his consistent form. Jason Earl and Jacob Walsh were stand out performers for the Magpies, their experience combining well to push the side over the line for another consecutive win.

Today Year 0 49 3 35 4 28 3 26 4 25 0 25 2 20 0 17 0 15 0 15 1 15

RESERVES Pos Name Today Year 1 Jason BECKER - Two Wells 3 27 2 Steven LIOULIOS - Virginia 0 22 3 Alex LEO - Virginia 0 22 4 Derek TILLER - Mallala 2 17 5 Kerry MICHAELANNY - Balaklava 0 13 6 Jason McPHARLIN - Balaklava 0 11 7 David FEDELE - Virginia 0 11 8 Christopher MARSHALL - Balaklava 0 10 9 Adam BAKER - Hamley 2 10 10 James RUNDLE - United 3 10 11 Darren CARTER - United 0 10 12 Troy CRAMPTON - Virginia 0 10 SENIOR COLTS Pos Name Today Year 1 Shane McGUINESS - HW Eagles 3 37 2 Luke TASSEL - Two Wells 3 27 3 Luke GUY - Balaklava 0 19 4 Ryan McPHARLIN - Balaklava 0 18 5 Joshua PATERSON - Two Wells 0 18 6 Luke WILLIAMS - Balaklava 0 18 7 Dylan KEARNS - Mallala 3 17 8 Hayden RAMSAY - Two Wells 0 17 9 Ross SHARER - United 2 17 10 Jack JENNER - Balaklava 1 16 JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name Today Year 1 Brandon TAYLOR - HW Eagles 4 16 2 Lachlan GOSS - Two Wells 2 11 3 Travis NIXON - Two Wells 3 11 4 Angus CLOTHIER - Mallala 2 10 5 Jack HENNEKER - Two Wells 0 10 6 Jarrad DUNSTAN - Mallala 0 9 7 James SPEISSEGGER - Balaklava 0 9 8 Jarret WILSON - Two Wells 0 8 9 Kyle HUMMELL - Mallala 0 7 10 Jacob BUTTERFIELD - Balaklava 0 7 11 Dylan McCREDIE - Balaklava 2 7

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TIGEr mark Pym tries to gain control as Mallala’s David Pontt circles during the A grade match on Saturday. PHOTO: LISA REDPATH

Zone footy halts local sport • From Back Page Another Cat, Scott Atkinson is another probablity for the six “21 and under” positions required in the side. Current favourite for the top individual award, Eagle Brad Taylor, BBH’s Tom Riggs and Aaron Spicer, along with Brodie Murphy and Tyson Willmott are chief contenders. YPFL players Adam Pitt and Aiden Zwar seen almost certain selections, while Sam Trengove, who is in tremendous form this, along with 2009 zone captain Jon Coombe and the versatile Chris Langford are probables. From the Hills league strong chances to participate include Ironbank’s Scott Wendelborn, big Chris Shee from Onkaparinga Valley, Kersbrook’s Matt Gardner , former VFL footballer Matt Rosrer, Josh Laube and “21 and under” candidate Ben Yeomans. While the Central Zone finished bottom last year at Port Pirie, they were grand finalist in 2008 at this same venue in the Riverland. The annual carnival of course doubles as a chance to see the ‘cream of the crop’ in country football talent – all in the same place over Saturday and Sunday.

Along with the honour of representing the zone side, there are opportunities for the selection in the state country team for the national championships later in July. Program

Saturday, July 3

Berri Oval – qualifying matches 10:00am Northern Zone v Central 11:10am Murray South East v Eyre Peninsula 12:20pm Eastern v Northern Zone 1:30pm Southern Districts v Eyre Peninsula 2:40pm Central v Eastern 3:50pm Murray South East v Southern Districts

Sunday, July 4

Berri Oval – finals matches 10:00am 5th v 6th 11:45am 3rd v 4th 1:30pm 1st v 2nd (grand final)

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SPORT ❖ NEFL reports

Cats hand BBH Rams 137 point thrashing The one-sided ﬁxture at Snowtown Oval between the Cats and last year’s premiers, BurraBooborowie-Hallett had an amazing score line. Blyth-Snowtown won by an astounding 137point margin, 24-15 (159) to 3-4 (22). Totally dominant from quarter time, Brett Ireland’s troops assured the two premiership points with a seven-goal-to-two second quarter, leading with a handsome eight goal margin at the long break. This authority over the game continued for the remainder of the contest. “It was a pretty impressive effort, up with the most competitive I’ve been involved in at the club,” Cats coach Brett Ireland said. “In fact it is the most dominant four quarter effort we’ve produced. “Selecting the best players was hard work and we could have thrown a blanket over 15. “Even the interchange players had a signiﬁcant impact when they came on. “I was really happy with our spread of goal kickers and we had the luxury of resting some of

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By Peter Argent our key players in the last quarter. “While I still wasn’t comfortable at half time that we’d win, although we had an eight goal lead, I was more at ease at the next break.” The Cats had 21 contributors and were even more relentless in the second half, kicking 13 more goals, while the tight and frugal defence led by Gareth Ottens and Nick Humphrys only let the Rams kick two behinds after half time. Around the ball, Simon McComark, Ryan Darling, Glen Hayes, Nick McComack and James Taylor won the greater majority of stoppages. They relentlessly sent the ball forward, where a host of players were capably putting the score on the board. Jarrod Gillings kicked ﬁve goals and now 52 for the season, and is on target to kick

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A GRADE Team P W RSMU Hawks10 8 Blyth/Snow 10 7 Min/Man 10 7 BBH Rams 10 7 North Clare 10 5 South Clare 10 4 BSR Tigers 10 2 Eud/Rtown 10 0 B GRADE Team P W RSMU Hawks10 9 Min/Man 10 9 BSR Tigers 10 6 Blyth/Snow 10 6 South Clare 10 4 North Clare 10 3 BBH Rams 10 2 Eud/Rtown 10 1 SENIOR COLTS Team P W Eud/Rtown 10 9 RSMU Hawks10 9 Blyth/Snow 10 7 BSR Tigers 10 6 South Clare 10 4 North Clare 10 2 BBH Rams 10 2 Min/Man 10 1 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W BSR Tigers 10 9 RSMU Hawks10 8 Eud/Rtown 10 7 Blyth/Snow 10 6 South Clare 10 5 North Clare 10 4 BBH Rams 10 1 Min/Man 10 0

RYAN Darling sends another handball forward for the BlythSnowtown Cats during the big win against the BBH Rams on Saturday.

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D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For Agn Pts 844 567 16 1130 567 14 795 653 14 936 810 14 789 759 10 822 787 8 530 1081 4 520 1142 0

% 59.82 66.59 54.9 53.61 50.97 51.09 32.9 31.29

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D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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% 71.93 60.51 60.24 55.57 44.99 45.39 27.89 33.58

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% M/R 85.53 90 76.36 90 61.85 70 48.73 60 41.44 40 35.31 20 34.57 20 16.12 10

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Agn Pts 197 18 227 16 364 14 292 12 299 10 432 8 1014 2 1259 0

% 77.2 78.9 66.82 63.55 69.55 49.65 15.99 1.87

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Pts 18 18 12 12 8 6 4 2

M/R 90 80 70 60 50 40 10 0

100 goals this season. Fellow big man up forward Ashley Hentschke and Ben Moffatt kicked four and three respectively, while Taylor also finished with a trio of majors. Ottens dashed forward in the last half and kicked two goals, as did young Aaryn Lloyd and Hayes. For the Rams, the tail of the tap was much more disappointing. Aaron Spicer won most of the ruck contests and took a number of marks around the ground, but his influence at the stoppages was nullified by Wayne Slattery and the Cats’ on-ball brigade. Nick Jackman battled manfully in middle and James Rielly didn’t stop trying. Mark Phin and Tim Crick in defence were stoic, while Budd Norris had his moments, but the overall effort was modest at best. Skill, accuracy sees Eagles with 47 point win over Demons Despite a magnificent season high 11-goal effort by Michael Liebelt, South Clare was well beaten by the Eagles at Clare Oval. Mintaro-Manoora beat the Demons by 47 points. The home side’s accuracy was the reason why they were still in the contest. It is believed it is the first time in NEFL history where an A grade side has kicked 10 or more goals without kicking a single behind. Dual Bulldogs premiership player Brad Currie, and in his return game with his foundation club after playing league football with Norwood back in April, Ryan McDermid kicked eight goals between them and were Mintaro-Manoora’s two best players. Currie, changing across half forward kicked five, while on-baller McDermid finished with three. Skilful and creative half backAaron Bevis was an important contributor, as was young Brad Brysky and team leader Michael Young. Other multiple goal kickers in the contest were Eagles Michael Prince

and Dan Fogden with a couple. It was certainly the Lielbet show as far as the Demons were concerned, the athletic full forward kicking 11 of his side’s 13 goals. He has now kicked 38 goals in the last six games, after struggling early in the season. South Clare also created the unique record of not kicking a behind in 100 minutes of A grade football, but that’s little consolation after dropping the important

premiership points. Big man Michael Aloisi, teenager Mitchell Reynolds who ran with one of the Mail Medal favourites Brad Taylor, key defender Matt Thomas and Josh Vandeleur were serviceable for the home side. RSMU dominate Roosters all game RSMU started strongly against the Roosters at Riverton Oval, and continued to hold the advantage over the remainder of the game, winning in the ANOTHER member of the Cats’ potent midﬁeld, James Taylor.

end by 28 points. Patrick Browne and Tyson Willmott were integral to the Hawks’ victory, while the mercurial James Vandeleur had a telling influence on the contest. Off his wing, Sam Noack gave RSMU plenty of drive and talent footballer – still eligible for under 17 – Ben Plueckhahn played his best game at senior level. Left footer Craig Mullins played with his usual panache and creativity. Young Pat Clark kicked a game-high four goals, while Jamie Williams helped out with three. Matt Ward was North Clare’s best, followed by Andrew Amey and the industrious on-baller Andrew Waters. Nick Prokopec, used in ruck was strong all contest, while the unfashionable Brandon Pudney also produced as solid performance. Ryan Wilks was the best of the Roosters defence. In this low scoring match Tyson Pawley, Dylan Busch and Ward kicked two goals each. This win by RSMU has them sitting at the top of the table, one win ahead of three sides, Blyth-Snowtown, Mintaro-Manoora and BBH. North have now lost four of their last five games and are two games adrift of the top four. Close battle for Tigers and Saints In the battle of the cellar dwellers, the BSR Tigers inflicted EudundaRobertstown’s 10th successive loss in the contest

at Spalding Oval. This was a tough contest with both sides having control at different parts of the contest. The Tigers had a two point lead at half time, when at the final break the Southern Saints were up by two goals. In a tense last quarter, the home team kicked three goals, while Eudunda-Robertstown could only manage a single point, with “Butch” Smith’s charges up by 10 points. A key to BSR’s win was nine goals from dual targets up forward – Craig Weckert and Damien Mellow. In a best on ground performance Weckert kicked five goals, while veteran Mellow finished with four goals. Leigh Fuller played an important role for the victors, as did precocious young talent Sam Martin. Dustin Pope was a strong performer, while the consistent Jason Zohs continued his good form. Alex Smart proved to be the leading big man on the ground. Promoted to the A grade in round nine, “hard at it” on-baller Travis Friebel was the Saints’ top performer, followed by hard working co-captain Richard Schmidt in the middle and Michael Zerner in defence. You can’t question the endeavour of veteran Stephen Geister at centre half forward, or for that matter Kip Dunstan and the classy Dean Vickery. Justin Trewen was the only real target in attack for Eudunda-Robertstown, kicking four goals.

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SPORT v Football

Up close with the Power Students across the Adelaide Plains had a chance to get up close and personal with Port Adelaide AFL squad members on Tuesday, June 22. Balaklava Primary school years 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 students got a visit from Alipate Carlile, Jordan Johns and Balaklava’s own Glenn Dawson. Other school’s to get a visit from Port Power players included Two Wells, Virginia, Hamley Bridge, Mallala, Owen and Port Wakefield. Children were given an opportunity to ask the football stars any questions they liked. Balaklava students were very up front, asking if the trio enjoyed their schooling days, if they had girlfriends and if they got in trouble for not training.

One brave Crows supporter even asked why the trio didn’t play for the Crows instead! The footballers talked through their journey to the AFL, challenges they’ve faced, how they feel on game days and encouraged everyone to stay active, eat healthy food and not smoke. After the talk, a training session was held at Ralli Park from 4-5.30pm. Port Adelaide players hit the road all over the state, visiting 38 schools and 17 junior footy clubs in regional areas around South Australia. The players travelled to Fleurieu and Yorke Peninsulas and the state’s mid-North, as well as Ceduna, Roxby Downs, Yalata, Koonibba and Streaky Bay. Port Adelaide chief executive,

Mark Haysman said the visits were part of the club’s community program for 2010, which also included a two-day community camp in Port Lincoln earlier in the year. “These visits are also additional to the Power’s ongoing Community Youth Program, through which we will visit more than 180 primary schools in 2010 with Adelaide Thunderbirds and Adelaide Lightning players,” Mr Haysman said. “It’s great for us to be able to get out and visit so many people outside of the Adelaide metropolitan area in one day, forge some terrific connections out in those communities, and deliver positive messages to the kids. “Our junior membership has increased by more than 600 this year, and these sorts of visits are also invaluable in that,” he said

Port Players Alipate Carlile, Glenn Dawson and Jordan Johns with Balaklava Primary School students Baily Allsop, Samuel Michael, Tom Lane, Amy Langdon and Georgia McArdle. BELOW: Port’s Glenn Dawson and Jordan Johns (back, middle) and Alidate Carlisle travelled to Balaklava Oval after their Primary School visit, and are pictured here with Balaklava junior colts.

Young Eagles make it three in a row H W Eagles 6-11 (47) d Hamley Bridge 3-2 (20)

Senior Colts

Pictured are, back from left: Hamley Bridge A grade footballers Jed Eastwood and Luke Slok, front: Hamley Bridge Primary School students Hannah Langtry and Cory Hoo. PHOTO: RIAN NELSON

Bombers coaching clinic A group of Hamley Bridge footballers attended Hamley Bridge Primary School on June 8 for a coaching clinic. Bombers A grade coach Rian Nelson and

SANFL Plains development co-ordinator Todd Thorn also attended.Reception to year 7 students took part in a long bomb competition, and learned the skills of the game.

Amber, Nikki in State Cross Country As a result of their outstanding results from the Burra Cross Country event earlier in the term, Amber Warner and Nikki Francis were able to compete at the State

Cross Country event at Oakbank racecourse. There are schools from all over the state that compete on this day, with aboout 150 girls competing in

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Amber and Nikki’s age group. The girls did a brilliant job, with Amber finishing ninth and Nikki finishing 21st! Well done girls!

Riding high on their last two wins, the Eagles were looking for another win, as the last time these two teams met the boys in the red, gold and blue prevailed. The Hamley lads remembered their last encounter and didn’t want to see the same results again. The Bombers from the first bounce showed they meant business with Liam Henneker posting the first goal. The Hummocks boys had plenty of opportunities but inaccurate kicking spoiled their chances. The Hamley lads should be commended on their tight defence. The Bombers could have kicked more, but Casey Lane-Watson stood in their way. The Bombers were in control in the second quarter with Jeremy Paues, Rhys Darwin, Andrew Power and Henneker running away with the ball and scoring. Some impressive play by Jakyb Sharman, Josh Kelly, Shane McGuiness, Tyler Williams, Jesse and Zac Zilm appeared to waken the Eagles and the lads began to lift their heads. Brandon Taylor kicked the only goal for Hummocks, but again some wayward kicking made it difficult to put the ball between the two inner poles. Half time scores, Hamley Bridge 5-3 Hummocks 3-9 The second half of the game was now looking interesting with the Bombers looking as if they were going to be the victorious. The Hummocks lads again showed that they weren’t going to go down easily, with fantastic efforts by Bradey Krieg, Sharman, Trey Andrew, Steven Deer, and goals by Kelly and McGuiness. Both teams were playing

desperate footy, Hamley’s Mitchell Gregory, Brodie May, Ben Case and Josh May all determined to keep their team in front of the Eagles. By the last quarter, both teams realised it could have gone either way. Casey Lane-Watson’s efforts again were outstanding in defence. Ethan May and again Josh Kelly, along with McGuiness, Zac Zilm and John Roberts read the play and posted another three goals, six points to their score. Hamley fought valiantly right to the end, but unfortunately could not hold back the Eagle attack. It was a great game with both teams having many great players contributing. H W Eagles 9-18 def Hamley Bridge 6-6.

Junior colts

H W Eagles 6.11 (47) def Hamley Bridge 3.2 (20). The game started in dewy conditions and it didn’t take long for the ball to become slippery with a low scoring first quarter. In the second quarter, the Eagles moved the ball quicker and more direct with Dylan Williams and Brandon Taylor playing well, Brandon kicking three goals for the half. In the third quarter the game was being played between the half back lines, with not much scoring on either side resulting in a scrambly game. The last quarter started with the Eagles having a lot more run and good use of the ball, but could not put the score on the board. In the end the game was a lot closer than the last time they played one another. Good footy played by both sides. www.plainsproducer.com.au

SPORT v Football

Former AFL star a hit at sports club Balaklava Sports Club welcomed charismatic former Geelong Cat, Billy Brownless on Monday night for a dinner to raise funds for the Balaklava Football and Netball Club. About 235 people crowded into the sports club to hear Billy talk for an hour and a half about his role on the ‘Footy Show’, his AFL football career with the cats and other general football talk. His speech was funny and engaging. Yorke Peninsula comedian, Rod Gregory took to the stage for about 45 minutes to bring the audience a comedy skit. The night ended at about midnight, with organiser Martin Bond describing it as a huge success. “It was a great night. All proceeds go towards the weekly player awards,” he said. Photos provided by Scott Davey

n GLEN Petch and Billy Brownless hold a Cats guernsey, signed by Billy.

n HAYDEN Elsworthy and Nigel Olsen enjoy a beer.

n MARIE Heaslip and Judy McColl were all smiles for the camera.

n BILLY Brownless with Freechoice owner Filip Scaffidi and son Julian, who was lucky enough to have his beanie signed by the football legend…although he doesn’t look too excited by the gesture!

n MAURICE Tiller with sons Jamie (second from left) and Matthew (right), and Lachlan Wood have a chat before dinner.

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SPORT v District

Lower North Gun Club prize winners

Moody Cup just one of Ben’s recent prizes The Lower North Electrical Trophy was won on Saturday by Ben Michael, who is pictured here with sponsor Mark Loy. Ben also won the Ross Veitch Memorial Trophy last Saturday. Ben’s combined scores over the past two weeks totalled 13 up, therefore also making him the winner of the Moody Cup.

Golf Balaklava

Second Round Moody Cup results from Saturday June 26. A grade: +3 I Michael, +2 P Thompson, C Michael, -1 W Nagle, W Parkin, -2 R Hart, P Lamont, -4 A Bastian, -5 G Ackland, -6 M Smith, -7 M Loy, J Spence, -8 T Michael, M Hameister, S Michael, R Butterworth. First: Ian Michael +3, second: Peter Thompson +2, Third: Callum Michael +2. B grade: +3 D Rodgers, +1 S Reimers, G Toms, -1 D Robinson, -3 G Anderson, A Manuel, -4 D Addison, -5 B Michael, -6 D Trickett, -8 J Curnow, -12 L Masson, n/c B Thompson. First: D Roders +3, second: Steve Reimers +1, Third Gerry Toms +1. C grade: +7 B Michael, +5 J Taylor, +1 A Henstridge, -1 M Hahesy, -2 D Michael, -8 J Wilson, -12 J Michael, M Bell. First: Ben Michael +7, second: Jordan Taylor +5, Third: A Henstridge +1. Moody Cup winner: Ben Michael +13.

BALAKLAVA LADIES

Twenty players enjoyed perfect weather and a well presented course last Thursday for the third stroke round. Leading home the A grade field was Rose Jenkin 73 nett, with Norma Taylor next on 74, Cathy Redpath 79 and Joan Anderson 81 completed this group. Tania Matz, with a very enviable 69 nett was the winner in B grade, followed by Gill Ackland 77 nett. Cherie Taylor 79 nett, Fay Williams 80, Julia Hoskin 81, Colleen Howard 85 , Joan Wood 88 and Moya Hayes 92 made up the numbers for this grade. The ever reliable Louise Michael had to work hard to win top spot in C grade from Genni Edwards, coming down to a countback, both ladies 72 nett. Chris Hahesy 73 nett, Jill Taylor 77,Josie Thompson 79, Pam Hill 85,Tania Allen 88 and Sadie Toovey 101 were the remainders who put cards in. Monthly Medal winner was Louise Michael with 16 pts. Producer Points: Tania Matz 5, Louise Michael 4, Genni Edwards 3,Chris Hahesy 2, Rose Jenkin 1. Next week: Third Captain’s Trophy – stroke with secret holes. Starters: T Allen, G Chapman “I’d like to see the fairways more narrow. Then everybody would have to play from the rough, not just me”. Severiano Ballesteros - pro golfer.

balaklava mid week

Results from Wednesday June 23. Ian Glover 43, Les Masson 42, Greg Sonntag 41, John Curnow 40, Dean Trickett 38, Jerry Toms 38, Bill Berry 37, Don Anderson 37, Merv Hameister 37, Rick Campbell 36, Dennis Goudie 35, Barry Thompson 35, Dene Newton 34, Mike Hahesy 34, Doug Taylor 33, Mike Caldwell 33, Chris Hahesy 27, Trevor Goodenough 21. Birdies: Jerry Toms No 5, Merv Hameister No 2 & 11, Doug Taylor No 10 & 17, Ian Glover No 7.

BLYTH

Mens results Sunday June 27. Second Qualifying Round of Club Championship/Least Putts – sponsored by Northern Windscreens. G Mugge 89/62-27putts, M Williams 82/62-27, J Steele 72/65-27, D Paynter 96/65-32, R Steele 75/68-26, K Hayes 96/68-29, R Lamond 81/69-25, I Zweck 98/71-29, K Steele 79/72-26, D Jakeway

LEFT: Ben, holding the Moody Cup, with Balaklava Golf Club president Bill Lokan.

84/72-27, E Harrison 100/73-28, M Eime 109/7334, J Greet 111/76-31, P Agnew 110/77-32, G Walkley 115/79-34, M Grocke 96/80-31, D Richards 116/80-35. Juniors- T Eime 102/67-36putts, C Walkley 118/83-43, R Smart 123/88-32. This week, Sunday July 4: 11.00/11.30 tee off for Clare Financial Services Ambrose. All are welcome $20 per team of four or $5 per person and be included in a team on the day. Mens and Mixed Ambrose with sausage sizzle available to purchase throughout the day. Ladies results Wednesday June 2. Third Club Medal/Stableford – sponsored by Stanley Studios. V Bamford 42pts, J Zweck 40, R Lamond 37, K Mugge 33, J Wandel 26, A Harrison 12. Skins: V Bamford, Raffle: J Zweck. Medal Points: 3 V Bamford, 2 J Zweck, 1 R Lamond. Next week, July 7 – Third Qualifying Round of Club Championship/Least Putts – sponsored by Clare Hotel. Hostess: B Victor.

Hamley Bridge

Ian Ferguson backed up his consistent form to win Thursday’s competition with 41 points from Wally Jackson, Roger Hahn and Merv Hamiester 37, George Dahlitz and Lance Hatcher 33, all being prize winners. Other scores: Rex Mortimer and Tony Jones 32, Doug Cooper, Roen Cameron and Colin Doudle 31, Max Grasby, Brian Cooper and Ross Hienze 30, Noel Stringer, Dennis Hawke and John Bell 29, Kieth Kluske and Dennis Nation 28, Ron Smith 27, Cliff Applebee and Bob Ahola 26, Bob Hillier 26. The one birdie was made by Rex Mortimer (ninth). The ladies stroke competition was won by Helen Johnson with a net 74, on a count back from Patty Wedding 74. Nancy Bubner won the putting competition with 23 putts, Sandy Jackson coming in second with 26. “Young gun” Brodie Schaefer, with his normal casual approach to the game, shot a nett 67 in Saturday’s stroke competition to win the day from the long hitting Adam Mitchell 68, and “south paw” Wally Jackson 69. A grade: Adam Mitchell 67, Bert Pearce 71, Barry Schwartz 72, John Bell 73, Roger Hahn, John Mitchell 74, Wim Van Pelt, Len Usher 77. B grade: Brodie Schaeffer 67, Kieth Kluske, Ian Ferguson 71, Steve Howe 72, Anton Noack 75, George Dahlitz 85, Barrie Zerna 86. C grade: Wally Jackson 69, Ross Hienze 72, Bob Hinderwell, Rowland Pawlak 74, Roen Cameron 76, Dean Branson 79, Max Grasby, Ian Rohde 81, Birdies Adam Mitchell 15th, Bob Hinderwell 16th, Bert Pearce 18th, John Bell ninth. All handicap golfers are advised the our open day will be held on Sunday July 11. Members intending to play should enter their names on the board, and players from other clubs wishing to enter should phone Roen Cameron 8522 43310, or the club on Thursday mornings or Saturday afternoons 8528 2202, or Anton Noack 0404 468 397.

Riverton 40.

Results from Saturday June 26. A Grade: J Yard 45, P Buckley 42, R Brandsma

B Grade: G Stone 45, D Murphy 43, J Patterson 41. Longest drive 1/10: M Day. Handicap Matchplay. J Yard ‘d’ G Raymond on the 19th. G Stone ‘d’ M Day 4 and 2. Next week’s competition: Stroke.

saddleworth

The final round of the N Heinrich Memorial Par Competition was played in damp cool conditions

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Winner of the 50 Target Medlay AA grade Graeme Gilbert, Target Champion of Champions B grade winner Barry Duncan, Target Point Score Handicap Sue Byrnes, Target Medley A grade winner Don Butler, Target Champion of Champions C grade winner Jamie Gilbert, Target Champion of Champions overall winner and High Gun winner Don Pollard, and Target Champion of Champions C grade runner-up and Target Medley C grade runner-up Tom Damin. A good field of 23 played. Our youngest member Jake Heapy is the winner for 2010 of the N Heinrich Memorial Trophy, with a score of 23 up over four rounds Results Roger Coupar 8 up; Rob Benger 7 up; Leigh Victor 5 up; Steve Hadley 5 up; Bronte Heinrich 4 up; Fraser Neill 3 up; Bill Driver 3 up; Jake Heapy 3 up; Richard Davidson 2 up; Kevin Parish 2 up; Matt Butler 2 up; Steve Puccetti 2 up; Simon Goode square; Brad Abbott square; Garth Hannaford 1 down; Mark Ross Naylor 2 down; Peter Archer 3 down; Ryan Longmire 3 down; Travis Smith 6 down; Tim Smith 6 down; Mick Aworth 7 down; Ken Beatton 7 down; Jamie Whiteman 9 down; Nearest the Pin Bill Driver. Next week, July 3: IGA Ambrose.

TWO WELLS

Results from Saturday June 26. Competition: Stroke – First Round Club Championships. Sponsor: TT Building Consultants. Players: 50. A field of 50 turned out for the first round of the Club Championships, and the course was looking magnificent. It was hard to tell who the movers and shakers were going to be, but Craig Doudle, ignoring the comments from St Kilda diehard John Ball about Geelong, stroked a glorious 77 off the stick to win A grade as well as the Monthly Medal. Scott Abbott returned to form with 76 and put his name forward for Club Champ. Jim Weir shot an 85 to win B grade and warn John Ball that B grade champ is up for grabs. Malcolm Frost must have been waiting for this event as he shot 95 to be the first round C grade leader. Just a reminder that all the TWGC results can be accessed at http://users.on.net/~stuartg/ Results A grade: 60 C Doudle, 65 S Abbott, R Thompson, 66 B Paul, 67 C Girling, 68 S Francis, 69 L Grafton, 70 R Grigg, Simon Grigg, 71 I Clark, Stuart Grigg, 72 V Hatch, 73 I Smith, 75 P Shields, 79 G Payne. B grade: 61 J Weir, 62 J Ball, L Zbierski, 65 A Gameau, S Kelly, 66 A Christou, 69 H Linford, J Spackman, 71 J Bowden, Y Frencken, S Watson, 72 I Gameau, 76 B Goss, 78 A Bail, 82 D Hall. C grade: 65 M Frost, 66 R Thorning, 67 R Prior, J Boon, 68 A Baker, B Prior, 72 K Alexander, 73 S Sando, 74 C Weller, 76 B Barns, I Telfer, 84 P Williams, 88 J Gibson. Ladies: 81 J Holland, 88 K Stubing, 93 E Grigg. Match Play results: S Kelly d R Thompson on 20th. Long Drives: A: Scott Francis; B: Steve Kelly; C: Malcolm Frost. Ladies: Kathy Stubing NTP’s: 1 – I Clark, 2 C Girling, 6 – D Hart, 11 – R Hogg, 12 – C Doudle and K.Stubing, 15 – L Grafton. Birdies: 5 – A Christou, 7 –, 17 – C Doudle, S Abbott, R Thompson, 18) –. Pro’s Approach: Scott Abbott. NAGA: E Grigg. Members draw: I Telfer Meat trays: H Linford, J Boon, C Doudle, I Clark, A Baker. Next week: Second Round Club Champs. – Russell Grigg, Handicapper TWGC.

two wells ladies

Results from June 22. Last Tuesday was the second round of our Stableford Competition. Winner was Judi Frost with 37, runner-up was Kathy Stubing with 36. Long Drive winner was Debra Lamont on 18. Nearest the Pins for J Frost on one, and K Stubing on 15. Gobbler for D Lamont on 15.

Shooting Lower North Gun Club

Lower North Gun Club held its monthly shoot on Sunday June 27. Cool clear weather conditions saw 13 shooters attend an enjoyable day. The ladies provided soup, sausages and salad, then a delicious afternoon tea. Scores: Event 1 – 30 Target Champion of Champions AA and A grade: first and overall – Don Pollard 50/50, second John Byrnes 47/50. B grade: first – Barry Duncan 42/50. C grade: first – Jamie Gilbert 47/50; second Tom Damin 39/50. Prizes donated by the Empire Cafe, Two Wells. Event 2 – 50 Target Medley AA grade: first Graeme Gilbert 99/100. A grade: first – Don Butler 100/100; second Don Pollard 118/120. B grade: first Barry Duncan 91/100 C grade: first Jamie Gilbert 107/118, second Tom Damin 105/118. Prizes donated by Seed Distributors, Virginia – Rob and Anne Damin. Event 3 – 15 Target Point Score Handicap First – Sue Byrnes 45/45; second Don Pollard 45/46. High Gun won by Don Pollard 148/150. Prize donated by J and S Byrnes.

Tennis Ladies winter

Results from June 24. After coming off cancelled matches the previous week due to rain, this week was confronted with a different challenge, to fill the teams to an even standard. As it turned out, the last minute re-arranging of teams had some people playing against their own teammates. Is this a new form of tennis friendly fire? Hence, match results have not been counted for premiership points and fun was had by all. Helen Durdin typified the friendly fire by playing for Polars against her actual team, Teddies, and dominating at net. Anything soft was punished. Tight match between Mary Connell and Nicki Yates against Colleen Allen and Narelle Michael, saw the former victorious by the closest of margins. Roanne Georg playing for Teddies against her own team further drew the short straw by matching up against Helen D throughout the day. Kerrie Bell was up against Kerry Williams all day with the latter taking the overall honours, just as did Mary against Colleen. In the other match, Pandas v Koalas, the day didn’t go well off court for Valerie Carling with RAA assistance required to deal with a flat tyre. However, combining with season first matcher, Mel Moulds, they beat Pauline Hill and Heidi Zerk in a tough 6-5 encounter. Not quite the recent world record length at Wimbledon, but it extended the morning. Maybe too much weeding during the week by Heidi made realisation her fitness level is not what it used to be?! Glenda Shepherd and Rae Winen were in good form with consistent wins over rivals Roshanna and Kevyna throughout the day. Next week’s matches will then lead into a break over school holidays to enable getting over the aches and pains before commencing Second half of the season.

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Rain brings crop pest warning Recent rainfall and the onset of cooler temperatures throughout South Australia has triggered widespread hatching of earth mites and lucerne fleas from their summer diapause eggs. Grain growers are advised to be on the lookout for these invertebrate pests which commonly attack emerging winter crops and pastures at this time of the year. The warning comes from PestFacts SA, which is supported by growers and the Federal government through the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) investment in the National Invertebrate Pest Initiative (NIPI). PestFacts co-ordinator Kym Perry (SARDI Entomology) says there are four main mite species that commonly damage crops: redlegged earth mites (RLEM), blue oat mites (BOM), Balaustium mites and Bryobia or clover mites. “Redlegged earth mites and blue oat mites attack all winter crops and pastures, however, canola, lupins, cereals and leg-

RED-legged earth mites ume seedlings are most susceptible. “RLEM have a velvety black body and orange legs and often feed in large groups of up to 30 individuals. BOM look similar but can be distinguished by a red mark on their back, and tend to feed singularly,” Mr Perry said. PestFacts has already received reports of Bryobia mites damaging canola crops in parts of South Australia. Bryobia attack clovers, wheat, lucerne, lupins and canola, with emerging

crops sown into paddocks with a history of summer and autumn weeds most at risk. These mites are less than 1 mm long with a slightly flattened fawn-orange coloured body and orange legs, and can be distinguished by their long forelegs, which are up to 1.5 times their body length. Balaustium mites have also been reported damaging emerging canola. They attack many crops and pastures, however canola, lupins and cereals are

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showers over the agricultural area, scattered on Thursday south of about Adelaide. Daytime temperatures will be cool to cold, after cold mornings with frost patches. In the far northern interior, a band of patchy rain is expected to develop on Thursday, contracting to the northeast interior on Friday and clearing late. On Saturday the high will become more dominant over the state after a weak front moves across the Lower South East. Isolated showers are likely southeast of a line southeast of Kingscote to Lameroo. Fine elsewhere after morning frost and fog patches. Cumulative rainfall totals until midnight Saturday are likely to be 5 to 10 mm over the agricultural area except for the Riverland district, reaching 10 to 20 mm about southern coasts and ranges and western coasts, with local falls of 30 mm about southern ranges. Less than 5 mm elsewhere,

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possibly reaching 5-10 mm about the far northern border. The outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is for fine at first with early frost and fog in the east. A band of patchy rain is expected to extend across the state ahead of the passage of an upper level trough. CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Scattered showers with possible small hail. Possible thunderstorms about Kangaroo Island and southern Fleurieu Peninsula. Cool to cold with fresh west to southwesterly winds, turning southerly during the evening. Thursday: Isolated showers, increasing to scattered south of Adelaide. Isolated morning frost and fog patches. Cool to cold with light to moderate southwest to southeast winds. Friday: Isolated showers, clearing during the evening. Cool to cold with isolated morning fog and frost patches and generally light winds. GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Wind: NW to SW 10 to 15 knots turning SE 8 to 13 knots late afternoon and evening. Sea: around 1 m. Swell: S to SW 1 to 2 m on southern Spencer Gulf, W to SW 0.5 to 1 m on southern Gulf St Vincent. Thursday: Wind: SE to SW 5 to 15 knots.

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE A weak cold front is near stationary over central parts of the state, with a complex upper cold pool aligned along the South Australian coasts. With the pool of cold air over South Australia today, scattered showers will continue over the agricultural area with possible small hail south of Port Lincoln to Keith. Isolated showers are expected over the remainder south of about Roxby Downs. Isolated thunderstorm activity is also possible over the southern agricultural area and west coast. On Thursday and Friday the cold pool will remain stationary, however increasing stability associated with a strong high pressure system approaching from the west will see just isolated

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