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On the ‘road to ruin’ Battling tight budgets, councils warn of Federal funding threat

Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) and District Council of Mallala (DCM) are concerned threatened Federal road funding cuts will impact on their ability to maintain local roads, which annually consume millions of dollars. Under current Federal government Identified Local Road Funding arrangements, South Australian councils receive an additional $16 million, but the arrangement ends in 2011. WRC maintains 2,539km of unsealed roads and 195 km of sealed roads – one of the largest areas in SA – and Mallala council about 1200 km. In recent budgets, WRC allocated about $2.4 million to its roadworks construction and

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maintenance program and DCM about $1 million. Local Government Association president, Felicity-ann Lewis, said there needed to be a permanent solution in place. “In less than 12 months, SA councils stand to lose nearly $16 million a year for upgrade, renewal and maintenance of this state’s 72,700 km of local road,” Ms Lewis said. “We need a permanent fix and it’s only the Federal government that can affect that by making a permanent commitment to ensure SA retains not only the $16 million each year

but that it is indexed against any future funding increases,” she said. Ms Lewis said it was unfair South Australian councils managed 11 per cent of the nation’s road network and have about 7.6 per cent of the nation’s population, yet receive only 5.5 per cent of identified local roads grants funding from the Federal government. Mallala council’s CEO, Charles Mansueto said any cuts would be difficult to manage. “Our budget already is limited, so it is important to seek to extend the funding,” said Mr Mansueto. DCM would meet with the Wakefield group (of neighbouring councils) to discuss outcomes. Wakefield Regional Council CEO, Phil

Barry, agreed with Mr Mansueto. “It means SA councils are still very vulnerable without the lack of such permanent funding assistance in comparison to local government councils in other states,” Mr Barry said. “Both major parties when in government have had opportunity to rectify the anomaly and the best they have done is to introduce a non-permanent supplementary funding arrangement.

n Continued Page 2 n Highway bypass raised again as Liberal candidate visits Port Wakefield – Page 7

Mem’s touch of reading magic Mem Fox gets into reading fun with her book, Possum Magic and Balaklava Primary students (from left) Harrison Lemon, Charlotte Davey and Maria Fe Austria. Mem Fox spread a little bit of her magic over primary school students from Balaklava, Port Wakefield, Owen and Hamley Bridge when she greeted children in Balaklava last Friday. Mem met with students at Balaklava Primary School to speak about the Premier’s Reading Challenge which encourages students to read more books and enjoy reading while simultaneously improving

Report and picture, Lauren Hermon literacy level among SA students. Other schools which Mem visited were Horizon Christian School, St Joseph’s School and Clare, Blyth, Watervale and Farrell Flat primary schools. She is best known for her bestselling, award-winning picture book, Possum Magic.

Mem has been an ambassador for the Premier’s Reading Challenge since 2004. The challenge requires students to read 12 books between the beginning of the school year and early September. Record numbers were achieved last year with 111,652 students completing the challenge, but this year, that record looks to be surpassed, with an estimated 153,900 students taking part from 767 schools across

South Australia. Mem’s main message to parents is “you can’t expect your children to read regularly, if you yourself do not read regularly,” she said “It’s important you read to your children within six months of their life starting.” Gracious, humorous and a very lively character, Mem first knew she wanted to become an author when she was 10 years of age.

Mem said she hoped her visit would help even more students develop a love of reading and encourage parents to know reading aloud to children is vitally important. When asked why she thought Possum Magic was so successful, Mem’s answer was: “I have no idea! It’s my secret to success,” she joked. n Education Feature, Pages 15–18

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NEWS v District LETTERS to the Editor

What next for Visitor Centre?

District Council of Mallala (DCM) must be the last council in the state that thinks tourists and visitors don’t count. They plan to turn the Two Wells Visitor Information Centre into a council rate payer’s office. Presumably, it will end up with the impersonal uncared-for look of many government offices, which are not profit making concerns, so appearances don’t really count. For those new to the district, you may have noticed the transportable building, the eyesore placed between two of our loveliest heritage buildings, the Institute and the small adjoining building beside the RSL club rooms – that was the previous council office. The current Visitor Centre is a very impressive ‘first impression’, no thanks to DCM. The transformation of the run down old school was carried out by local volunteers. Peeling walls and rotten floors were painted and repaired, artistic three dimensional advertising was placed on the western wall. Attractive photos of the iconic protest sculptures on Port Wakefield road, by councillor, local farmer and artist Steve Jones and various district awards, are tastefully arranged on the walls and shelves.

Elegant blue blinds and the sophisticated, ultra smart reception desk were all completed for a fraction of the price it would have cost council, because we have dedicated and clever volunteers. Overpaid public servants have already marched in like ‘storm troopers’ discussing where their offices will be, after they have sacked the volunteers, virtually ignoring these unpaid workers who have made the centre work so brilliantly, giving IT lessons to residents and responding to visitors. With absolutely no sense or appreciation of aesthetics, they already have plans to rip out the reception desk and place it in a less conspicuous area, to make room for the queues of ratepayers. Grey filing cupboards and dreary office clutter is not the lasting impression we want international travellers and the well-heeled ‘grey nomads’, to have of our district. Volunteers have turned what was a ‘dying town’ into an attractive award winning small town. Before the council messes up the hard work of these volunteers, it would be a good idea to get out of their ‘government regulation grey’ world and look at Visitor Information Centres in more forward thinking councils. JB Davis, Two Wells

Thanks to everyone for Eisteddfod success Through your paper may I pass on thanks and congratulations to this amazing town for its commitment and support of the 14th Balaklava Eisteddfod. Because of the involvement of the schools, churches and businesses of Balaklava and about 200 community members who volunteered, we were able to stage another highly successful three day event which attracted people from all over the state. There were 400 separate performances from 1,000 performers (who brought their their supporters), in 10 sections, covering everything from the 14 rock bands and huge 40 member concert bands and choirs to fully costumed musical theatre, to every possible musical instrument, to tiny tots and brilliant performers on the Town Hall’s grand piano to stories from the sheep yards. Something for everyone! None of this is possible without the

generous support of the sponsors, the performers and their teachers and accompanists, the 10 convenors and their wonderfully efficient and friendly teams. Add the businesses of Balaklava, who were open to cater for the huge influx of people, caterers, Wakefield Regional Council, the Lions club, window dressers, cleaners, set up teams with utes and trailers, Adelaide Plains Football League Balaklava basketball club, sound, signage and publicity people, including your great paper, and Balaklava Area Committee for its encouragement and erection of the new banner. We thank you all and as the Eisteddfod continues to grow due to this town’s and surrounding area’s involvement we can honestly say: “Balaklava The Place To B.” Bronwyn Cottle, President, Balaklava Eisteddfod Society – on behalf of the commitee

SET to go – Garry Stewart, Steve Kennedy and Leigh Donald with their Variety Club Bash car, a Holden Statesman turned into a “DeLorean.”

‘Bashers’ try time travel Heading back to the future for the Variety Bash this weekend are Steve Kennedy, Garry Stewart and Leigh Donald. Steve, a councillor with District Council of Mallala, and Garry and Leigh, both of Gawler, converted a Holden WB Statesman, purchased for $900, into a ‘DeLorean’ from popular 1985 film ‘Back to the Future’ – complete with a flux capacitor in the back seat. While veteran Garry will be participating in his 18th bash, Steve and Leigh are both first

time “virgin” bashers. They have raised $25,000 through generous donations and sponsorships. The 22nd SA Variety Bash will have a local flavour travelling across some amazing South Australian tracks. More than 300 people will leave Murray Bridge this Saturday and finish in Clare a week later, taking in some outback scenery, including Loveday, Lake Cullulleraine, Mildura, Bindara, White Cliffs, Broken Hill, Hawker and Clare. The Variety Bash crews

have spent the last 12 months fundraising for South Australian children, with money donated to families to help supply equipment such as wheelchairs, leg splints for children with cerebral palsy, vehicles with wheelchair lifters and spring free trampolines for children with autism. The bash has raised almost $24 million since its inception in 1989. More information is available by calling co-ordinator Megan Winter on 8293 8744 or visiting www.varietysa. org.au.

On the roads to ruin • From back page “Whilst that supplementary funding has been most welcome it does not provide a guarantee continuation nor address the years of past under-funding to SA councils. “In turn, this becomes an annual funding risk and cost to the local ratepayer, remembering the ratepayer and local resident are not the only users of local roads,” he said.

Mr Barry encouraged ratepayers to speak with their local candidates on this issue in the upcoming federal election. “It is important ratepayers, if given the opportunity, seek answers on this road funding inequity and a commitment to have the matter permanently resolved upon being elected,” he said. LGA president, Felcity-ann Lewis said South Australian

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Coles ‘acted fairly’ with pork producers Supermarket giant Coles has moved to correct what it describes as “misconceptions” in its decision to stop buying Australian-grown pork from piggeries using sow stalls would disadvantage Australian pig farmers. A Coles spokesperson said a letter to State Agriculture Minister, Michael O’Brien, last week outlined Coles’ disappointment at the Minis-

ter’s opposition to the phasing out of sow stall-free pork, stating pork producers could meet the requirements for sow stall-free pork by 2014. The spokesperson said Coles had been “fair and pro-active in its decision-making process.” “In reality, Coles has worked with pork suppliers in reaching an arrangement over the past few months,” the spokesperson said.

“Pig producers in question are more than comfortable and Coles has acted fairly.” South Australian Farmers’ Federation pork committee chairman, Butch Moses, confirmed Coles had “touched base” with some South Australian pork producer – but not all. “Even though Coles was in touch with some local pork producers, not all were initially happy with Coles’

decision because of the implications on what it meant for farmers and production costs,” Mr Moses said. Mr Moses said he was unable to divulge details on which pork producers were actually contacted by Coles. Coles also revealed in its letter to Mr O’Brien the company invested more than $5 million in Port Wakefield’s Primo Smallgoods processing

plant after the abattoir was gutted by fire in 2007. Port Wakefield’s Primo Smallgoods chief executive officer, Paul Lederer, would not comment on how the money was used. Mr Lederer said the Coles decision was sensitive and he did not wish to go into further detail. “We have a strong relationship with Coles,” Mr Lederer said.

BALAKLAVA INCIDENT:

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Boy runs from man

A man is wanted for suspicious behaviour towards a child in Balaklava on Monday. The boy was approached at the corner of Francis and Philip street at 3.45pm when walking home from school by a man driving a black Holden Commodore SS with Victorian registration plates. The man offered the boy a ride but the boy refused and ran away. The suspect is described as Caucasian with an olive complexion and aged about 30. Anyone with information is asked to contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Port Pirie detectives.

Road death n It’s hard to believe she is just 16, but Clare model Brittney Dudley is still in with a chance to take top spot on popular television program Australia’s Next Top Model. Brittney has surpassed several challenges and photo-shoots. Of the 16 models who made it onto the show, Brittney remains strutting the catwalk having survived seven elimination rounds so far. Australia’s Next Top Model is in its sixth season and is hosted by supermodel Sarah Murdoch, and follows a

group of young women as they try to prove they have what it takes to make it in the high-stress, high-stakes world of modelling. She began working with modelling agency Spears at the age of 12 when living in Perth. After moving to Clare, Brittney attended the local high school and was working as a check out operator at Woolworths. Catch Brittney on Australia’s Next Top Model on Fox8 on Tuesdays at 7.30pm.

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n United footballer Jamie McArdle has decided to do it in style for his first Balaklava Cup this year. The local carpenter has been selected as the first male ambassador for the cup and received a free ticket to the Cocktail Club marquee. And he said he might even try his luck in Fashions on the Field. “I’ll see what I can rustle up,” Jamie said. Work commitments have prevented the 21-year-old from attending the big race in previous years. And while

he admitted he was no expert at horse racing, like a lot of punters, Jamie said he would have a go on the day. “I like to think I’m an expert sometimes,” he said. Balaklava Racing Club still is on the look out for more local ambassadors who will be required to sell raffle tickets in between enjoying Cup day on Wednesday, September 1. • Contact Carly Gregor on 8862 1503 and send your photo and a brief overview of why you would make a good ambassador.

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NEWS v SALA festival

Online art ‘experience’ Hamley Bridge artists Jon Povey and Louise Wren have recently expanded their art scope to include the world wide web. Their new website reaches further afield than their Annie Street Experience studio in the original Hamley Bridge butcher shop and also showcases their talents like never before. Louise has a background working in glass and from her leadlight beginnings the urge to create more intricate and artistic pieces led her to mosaics. Utilising a fantastic array of imported stained glass, she creates unique artwork. She shares her knowledge

Bronte Hewett reports: in one-day workshops where there is a maximum of four students who learn the basics of glass cutting, colour selection, gluing and grouting. The students go home with a finished mosaic piece to admire into the future. Another passion of Louise’s is inspirational poetry, where she sets her words to photography, creating a mood with the essence of the whole. Jon’s history covers signwriting, muraling, screen printing, painting and illustration. His most recent works have centred on his passion

for motorcycles, creating very detailed drawings in pencil and ink of classic machines spanning one hundred years. He has completed many commissions from photos the owners have provided of bikes, cars, trucks and houses. The Annie Street Experience also offers an in-house framing service with a range of more than 70 mouldings and mat board colours. Jon and Louise invite you to celebrate the SALA festival and visit their studio, open from Thursday to Sunday 11am – 4pm until August 22. • Drop in and have a cuppa or check the new website www. theanniestreetexperience. com.au.

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Winners of Hummocks Station’s school portrait competition recenly were announced during the SALA opening with Robyn Coles, Hannah Agnew and Sophie Walkington the first prize winners in the three categories. Many creative talents were showcased during the day and about 60 people were present for the occasion, including many of the school children. With aspiring, young artists from as far as Orroroo and Stansbury, a total of 230 portrait paintings were entered in the competition. The paintings were judged by Snowtown artists Anna and Marek Herburt, director of Greenhill Galleries, Russell Starke and Orrorroo art teacher Penny McGuire. Annan and Marek are passionate about helping young artists and developed the event with help from Merry and Roger Canavan from Hummocks Station. The four travelled to every school which entered and gave a short lesson on portraiture. The day was opened

TERRY Rolf ... with Terry Rolf, in a portrait at Hummocks Station’s gallery by Anna Herburt and BELOW, Marek Herburt, Ben Porter, Penny McAuley, Niamh Glenie, Russell Starke and Penny McGuire.

by Mr Starke and SALA general manager, Penny McAuley,who announced the prize winners. Both spoke passionately about nurturing an interest in the arts in young children. The event was sponsored in part by TrustPower lend a Hand Foundation, in association with Snowtown Lions, Peter and Helen Stockings of Edithburgh, Art 2 Art, Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery, Crabtree Wines and Mr Starke himself, who gave an extra donation on the day

after seeing the results of the competition.

WINNERS: Years 1-3: 1- Robyn Coles, Clare primary, sketch “My Big Sister”; 2 - Mitchell Symons Brinkworth primary; 3 - Georgia Harris Clare primary. Years 4-7: 1 - Hannah Agnew, Stansbury Primary “My Big Sissy Lara”; 2

– Naimh Glenie, Riverton primary; 3 - Zoe Nokes Riverton primary. Years 8-12: 1 - Sophie Walkington, Jamestown Community School, “Wonderful Me”; 2 - Hannah Baker, Orrorroo Area School. 3 - Samuel McInerney, Jamestown Community School with “Smacs Picture”.

Hurry to Courthouse gallery

n You only have two weeks to visit Balaklava Courthouse Gallery’s annual Balco Balaklava Art Prize exhibition, which closes on Sunday, August 22 and is part of the SALA festival. It’s totally free! While you’re there, choose your favourite work by casting a vote for the People’s Choice Award, to be announced at the close of the exhibition. Plains Producer, Wednesday August 11, 2010

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Service awards were presented to members of Balaklava Meals on Wheels at the AGM on Tuesday, July 20 at the Lutheran Church Hall. Of the 23 recipients, Shirley Bradock was the longest serving volunteer and was recognised for 40 years of service. Shirley spoke at the ceremony, reminiscing on her years of service, and commenting on how things were 40 years ago. Meals on Wheels volunteer manager, Pina Noak, also attended to present awards. Other volunteers recognised include: Jenny Stewart (25 years), Jan Noll, Betty Michael (20 years), Jean Reid, Joan Robinson (15 years), Heather Cunningham, Joy Veitch, Jan Young (12 years), Balco group, Helen Durdin, Betsy Hausner, Jutta Lorenz, Heather Menadue, Ron Menadue, Gerry Toms (seven years), Ruth Arikawe, Jeffrey Clark, Pam Clark, Ray McDonald, Chris Riemers, John Scholz and Pat Scholz (three years). Snowtown

Bric-a-Brac’s 20th

Snowtown’s Lutheran bric-a-brac shop turned 20 recently, and continues to be successful since it was opened by Fay Welke in 1990. The shop has had many managers over the years including Cliff and Doris Dolling, Arnold Keller and Alice Gersch.Volunteers serve in the shop and the profits contribute to many community projects. AVON

Adult learners week

Preparations for the annual Adult Learners Week celebrations on Tuesday, September 7 are well under way at Avon. A fun day of cooking has been planned and there will be cooking demonstrations, tastings and a question and answer time with health workers. With local comedians booked, lots of give aways, prizes and a raffle, it is promising to be a fun day. The normal awards presentation will be held along with show and tell time. The day will start at 11am. Bookings for an $8 lunch are essential. Further information from Jill Stewart on 8867 1127. Kapunda Cultures around the world and local variations share an exhibition of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs and sculpture by artists from the Mid North, Clare, Barossa and Adelaide. The exhibition, above the library, opens daily until Sunday, August 29. Prizes were awarded to Carol Hadland, Best Oil Painting; Maxine Donald, Best in Any Other Media; Stuart Hoerisch, Best in Any Media. Commendations were awarded to Christian Vocke and Christine Brinkworth.

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Balaklava Ute Show organisers are seeking donations, either money or products from businesses, to aid them in supplying trophies and prizes for winners and runners up at the Saturday, September 25 event. By donating before Wednesday, September 1, your business name will appear on the sponsorship board on Balaklava Show Day.The annual Ute Show is part of the Balaklava Show, with proceeds going to Balaklava CFS. Receipts are available for all donations for tax purposes. For more information contact Gavin Hahesy on 0409 789 065.

Gavin leads Balaklava Scouts

Gavin Roberts was introduced to his role of Balaklava Scout Group’s new leader on Monday, August 2. A family night was held to wish Gavin well in his new position and to witness his spectacular departure over the swinging bridge from civilian life to join the world wide scouting movement. Three cubs proceeded to the scouts group, with each boy travelling over the swinging bridge on their scouting journey. Leaders presented an entertaining program beginning with District Commissioner of Barossa and Light, “Eagle” (Ian Cooper) lighting the bonfire. Owen

Sunday market at school oval

Owen Primary School parents and friends group is holding a market on Sunday, August 29 at 9am–2pm at the Owen school oval. The market day will raise funds for improvements around the school, with lots of activities for the whole family. There will be a BBQ, donuts, glitter tattoos, face painting, handmade craft, baked goods, second hand goods, furniture, kids’ games, cupcake decorating, jewellery and much more. If you are interested in selling unwanted goods, call Jillian Parker on 0427 619 070 to book a stall.

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• Two Wells police issued a Port Broughton woman with an expiation notice for driving without proper control of her vehicle on Port Wakefield road on Monday, August 2. Her vehicle left the road and she was lucky to escape without injury. • An Owen man was issued with an expia-

tion notice for making unnecessary noise with his motor vehicle on Port Wakefield road at Dublin on Wednesday, August 4. • A vehicle parked at a private residential address at Two Wells was damaged by having a window smashed on Thursday, August 5. Enquiries are continuing. • Police issued a Lewiston man with an expiation notice for driving an unregistered and uninsured car on Boundary road, Lewiston on Thursday, August 5.

• Thieves stole copper piping from the rear of a building in Two Wells on Thursday, August 5. The copper pipe was a fitting to the building and caused an amount of leaking water after it had been removed. Replacement costs are about $800. • Two Wells police conducted a series of mobile breath tests in Two Wells and Mallala during the early hours of the morning on Sunday, August 8. Twenty-eight cars were stopped and encouragingly there were no positive results.

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• Hamley Bridge kindergarten’s air-conditioning unit was stolen somewhere between last Wednesday, August 4 and Monday morning,

August 9. Police investigations are continuing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Hamley Bridge police on 8528 2169.

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• A Clare business was broken into at the close of business on Tuesday night, August 3 and Wednesday morning, August 4 with an estimated $5000 worth of property stolen. These included electronics, chemicals, alcohol and lab equipment. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. • A 25-year-old Clare man was arrested for breaching a restraining order on Sunday, August 8. The man was bailed to appear in court at a later date.

School bus contracts resolved ‘soon’ A decision on school bus contracts is expected soon. It was reported in the Plains Producer’s July 28 edition local students may be affected as the State government delayed resolving the issue of expiring contracts, due to expire next year. Last week, Education Minister, Jay Weatherill, said a decision

about a procurement process would be made soon. “The process will take into account concerns of these bus operators,” Mr Weatherill said. “I have met representatives of the Bus and Coach Association and understand their concerns.” The State-wide issue of bus contracts was raised in parliament

by Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths. The procurement process involves seeking expressions of interest for bus services. According to a Department of Education and Children’s services spokesperson, all free school bus services will be part of the renewal process. o Advertising Feature

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Asbestos Victims Association (AVA) is presenting a seminar in Balaklava to try to create awareness and assist anyone who may need information about asbestos. Asbestos was commonly used in building products between the 1940s and the 1980s and was present in probably two out of three homes. A large number of houses in South Australia have been constructed using asbestos-cement products as internal and external walls, ceilings and roofing. A much larger number, although built of other materials, contain asbestos cement products in part of their construction (e.g. eaves, internal walls, in wet areas, roofs and fences).

Asbestos was used in flat sheet fibro cement building products up to 1982 and in corrugated fibro-cement roofing material up to 1986. There were more than 3000 products containing asbestos including vinyl floor tiles, so it is imperative care is taken when removing these products, or renovating homes. Asbestos diseases are contracted through the inhalation of dust/fibres and can take anywhere from 10 to 40 plus years to be diagnosed. Asbestos Victims Association is concerned if people, especially the younger generation, do not take care when renovating as they could become a victim or expose their children to the risk of an asbestos disease.

AVA vice president, Kat Burge, said many cases revealed people as young as 41 and many in their 50s who had short exposure when they were children. “Their parents did renovations or extensions, not knowing the danger of asbestos, and their children have now been diagnosed with either pleural or peritoneal mesothelioma,” Ms Burge said. “These diseases are malignant with no cure to date. “How would you feel if the little fella who is helping you fix the house comes to you in 20 or 30 years and says: ‘Dad remember when I helped you fix the house? Now I have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and have about a year to live.’”

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way one bypass. Port Wakefield business owners, John Kipling and Stan Karklis, voiced their concerns about the town’s roads and the bypass, which has been discussed for many years. “I don’t believe it’s

necessary. I’ve never believed in it,” Mr Kipling said of the bypass, which needs Federal, State and local government support. “There is no problem the way things are right now. The problem starts at the Ardrossan turn

Fodder industry gathers in SA South Australia’s Agriculture Minister Michael O’Brien has welcomed delegates from across Australia and overseas to the National Fodder Conference at the Convention Centre. The conference brings together all sections of the fodder industry including producers, contractors, agronomists, transporters, researchers, domestic consumers and exporters. Mr O’Brien said SA was a pivotal state for the national fodder industry.

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insisted he would continue to work on the property in a quest to making it look more presentable. He has a scheduled appointment with Wakefield Regional Council’s environmental services manager, Elca McCarthy, in about a fortnight. Ms Carthy stated in a report made to council at a recent council meeting, she had contacted Mr Nicholls in August 2005 to discuss the on-going issue. Mr Nicholls will reapply to be able to use the property and will have plans drawn up when he meets with Ms McCarthy. “I love working in the country,” he said. “I haven’t got the property just for myself...I have it for the town as well.” Mr Nicholls hopes to have the property tidied up and open by December this year.

Strauss hears of Wakefield concerns Liberal candidate for Wakefield, David Strauss, visited Port Wakefield at a meeting on Monday to discuss local concerns, including the town’s Community Wastewater Management scheme (CWMS) and a potential High-

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The owner of the property on Highway one at Port Wakefield, described as “dilapidated”, has spoken out saying it would cost about $30,000 to repair the mess made by selfish vandals. Owner and Adelaide businessman, Mike Nicholls, reacted to an article in last week’s Plains Producer which expressed residents’ concerns about the state of his property. He said he understood the property looked “depressing”, but was frustrated with the “senseless” damage constantly made to his property. Mr Nicholls said he was “sick” of the vandalism and has made several attempts of patching up the exterior of the building and cleaning up the mess but more graffiti and damage keeps occurring despite his efforts. “It’s a big site with a lot of potential, but I’m becoming frustrated with the lack of respect and vandalism that keeps happening,” Mr Nicholls said. The demand for the property to be cleaned up was made by Port Wakefield resident, Maureen Underwood who initiated a petition which collected 175 signatures from locals and tourists alike appalled by the state of the property. Mr Nicholls said he installed new aluminium windows and someone allegedly threwa chair through the window. Among the graffiti and broken windows, Mr Nicholls said a can of paint was

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SAFF backs Coalition research plans THE South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) says the release of the Federal Coalition’s pre-election agriculture policy is “timely” for South Australia. SAFF president, Peter White, said the state’s export income had dropped by over a billion dollars, largely thanks to falls in manufacturing and mining sectors, while wine, meat and other primary industry exports remained strong. Mr White asked: “Do we need any further reminder agriculture is the backbone of the South Australian export economy?” SAFF had been critical of the lack of investment in agricultural research and development but “enthusiastically” welcomed the Coalition’s proposed increase in Federal research and development

...but Greens say it’s ‘good, bad and ugly’ spending, which would see a 25 per cent increase over the current dollar to dollar subsidy matching private sector investment. A review of environmental legislation and its effects on the farm sector was also welcomed. Investment of $50 million over four years for “The Water Works Program” enabling farmers to invest in water sourcing measures through stock water upgrade, improving grazing practices and protecting environment assets was a “real ground breaker,” Mr White said. “The Coalition has obviously been listening and has made a good first step at putting agriculture back on the agenda,” he said.

But according to the Australian Greens, the policy, is a mix of “the good, the bad and the ugly.” The Greens claim the policy’s strengths include a focus on research and development and increased biosecurity, but it is undermined by an attack on environmental policies and a declaration from the shadow minister, John Cobb, that he is a climate sceptic. “The Coalition’s anti-environmental prejudices are slowly but surely undermining their historical claim to represent rural and regional Australia,” Australian Greens deputy leader, Senator Christine Milne, said. “The Greens have taken a very

strong stance on biosecurity and quarantine and we agree with the Coalition this area, left to flounder under Labor, needs focus and funding. “We also strongly support a return to properly funded research and development in the agricultural arena. “But you cannot be a serious spokesperson for farmers and rural Australia if you are hiding your head in sand over the very real threat of climate change.” Labor’s farm tourism scheme • Meanwhile, farmers and primary producers will be offered further support following an extension of the FarmReady Reimbursement Grants program.

The announcement, made last Wednesday, will provide training for primary producers and indigenous land managers to expand into food tourism and agritourism. Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Tony Burke announced the development would help farmers and primary producers add value to their business by encouraging tourism. The program will provide training programs to develop skills such as marketing, customer relations and product development. “This builds on the strong track record the Labor government has in supporting farmers and primary producers to build their businesses and make their own decisions,” Mr Burke said.

Candidates for Wakefield – the alternative choice

he electorate of Wakefield is located north of Adelaide, incorporating the outer northern suburbs of Salisbury and Elizabeth, and extending north as far as Clare. It covers the east coast of the Gulf St Vincent north of Adelaide, all the way to Port Wakefield. It also includes the towns of Balaklava, Tarlee, Kapunda and Gawler. The Division was named after Edward Gibbon Wakefield. The seat of Wakefield was first contested at the 1903 Federal Election. It was first held by Sir Frederick Holder, the first Speaker of the House, who was also twice the Premier of South Australia. The Liberals held it in 2004, but in 2007 current MP Nick Champion became only the third Labor member to win it. Nick Champion again contests the seat, up against Liberal candidate David Strauss, Australian Democrats candidate, Darren Hassan, Greens Jane Alcorn and Family First candidate, Paul Coombe. The Plains Producer reviews the other parties in this edition –The Greens, Australian Democrats and Family First.

Paul Coombe

Family First candidate for Wakefield. He is a moulder and core maker who has worked in foundries as well as in administrative roles in the public service. Paul’s two major concerns are job security, stress and a struggle to maintain a work life balance; and crime gangs and a crime rate growing out of control with police finding it difficult to cope. One of his aims is to also provide relief to small businesses and employers via land tax relief. Stormwater, harvesting and public transport are also among his list of concerns. “I’m not Labor, I’m not Liberal – Family First is an independent that doesn’t require its members to get busy with other things,” he said. Paul has been married for 30 years and has four sons and one grandchild and was Family First’s candidate for Taylor at the 2010 South Australian Election.

Grey covers an area of about 904,881 square kilometres from the Western Australian, Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales borders to Marion Bay on the Yorke Peninsula and Eudunda in the south. It includes farmland and towns north of Balaklava, Has been Grey’s Federal Liberal member since he was elected to the seat of Grey at the 2007 election. During his first term Mr Ramsey says he has worked hard for Grey and secured some major wins. These include getting a better deal for rural students with Youth Allowance, helping ensure the State’s National Archives are kept in South Australia; helping the fight to retain health services in country towns; assuring the continuation of cataract surgery in regional areas; insisting overseas suppliers meet same standards of beef imports as Australian producers and securing a 12-month extension for the school chaplaincy program. Mr Ramsey says he will continue to fight for better water infrastructure and true Federal control of the River Murray; aged care beds in local communities; improved funding of local roads and less waste and ripoffs in Government spending. His grandparents were the first to settle in the Buckleboo district on Eyre Peninsula, and he still operates a family farm there. Among some of his roles: he is secretary and president of Buckleboo Football Club, and a Country Fire Service volunteer.

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Australian Democrats candidate is Craigmore resident, Darren Hassan. After several years serving in the Australian Army, Darren worked in various sales and management roles. Darren has distinct issues he wishes to tackle. “In this election I see the principal issues in the Wakefield electorate as employment and in particular skills training for long-term unemployed people; and reducing crime through education and opportunity,” he said. Darren lived in Taiwan for five years and speaks fluent Chinese. He contested the Victorian seat of Batman at the 2007 Federal election. “I am standing for the Democrats because there is a pressing need for the re-emergence of a progressive centrist party in Australia, and we need politicians who are willing and able to listen to the electorate and respond to their needs,” Darren said.

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Candidates for Grey

Rowan Ramsey

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NEXT WEEK: Sitting MP, Labor’s Nick Champion – and Liberal candidate David Strauss – have their say. including Snowtown, Lochiel, Blyth and Brinkworth. The main towns include Ceduna, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Roxby Downs, Coober Pedy, Port Pirie, Kadina, Maitland, Orroroo, Peterborough, Burra and Eudunda. At the 2007 Federal election, Rowan Ramsey

Tauto Sansbury

Born at Point Pearce and currently residing on Eyre Peninsula, Tauto Sansbury is the Labor candidate for Grey. Mr Sansbury has been at the forefront of aboriginal affairs, working in the areas of law and justice and health for more than 25 years. He was the Labor candidate in the state seat of Flinders at this year’s state election. His career has flourished and been widely recognised, and he has recently taken up a position with the Northern Division of General Practice to work on the Federal government’s Closing the Gap initiative in relation to Aboriginal health. With strong family ties with the Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and northern areas of the state, Mr Sansbury was CEO of Ceduna Koonibba Aboriginal Health Service during 2008 and 2009. He was awarded a Centenary Medal from the Commonwealth Government for his extensive work in law and justice in 2003. Described as working with, and for, ‘the people’ Mr Sansbury is known to not be afraid of tackling difficult issues.

Jane Alcorn

Greens candidate for Wakefield, Jane Alcorn, believes key issues for the district include food security, employment and support for carers. Jane is a councillor for Light Regional Council and knows the district well. She lives in Kapunda and cares for her husband and son full-time. Trained as a biochemist, Jane previously worked in hospital laboratories and research before leaving paid employment for some years to raise her six children. While she has always had an interest in politics, she was first a member of the Greens party in 2000. Jane was a candidate for Stuart in the state election. “Climate change is the biggest issues currently, but in my own area there are a lot of other issues–food security, mental health and dental system,” Jane said. Jane is also an artist, painting regularly when time permits, and loves working in her extensive vegetable garden and is working towards a self-sufficient lifestyle with a smaller carbon footprint.

was elected as the Member for Grey, which is now considered a marginal seat due to the swing to the Australian Labor Party that year. The seat has been comfortably held by the Liberal Party since 1993, and Liberal is expected to retain the seat.

AndrewMelville-Smith

Has lived and worked in the Upper Spencer Gulf region since 1998 as a veterinary surgeon. And this year Dr Melville-Smith runs as Greens candidate for the Grey electorate. He now practices as a veterinary surgeon in Whyalla and Roxby Downs. His first degree was in electrical engineering and later in life he went back to Melbourne University to obtain a degree in veterinary science. Dr Melville-Smith’s veterinary clinics were one of the first businesses in Australia to start offsetting their carbon emissions. Their representatives have planted more than 6000 trees so far. He is also an Academic Associate of Melbourne University where he assists in the education of final year veterinary students. As a keen follower of the arts, Dr MelvilleSmith has his own collection of Pre Raphaelite etchings. He and wife of 26 years, Jo, a practicing community health nurse, have three overseas adopted children – his eldest from Sri Lanka and the youngest twins from Ethiopia.

Sylvia Holland

is the Family First candidate. Mrs Holland contested the local state seat of Stuart at the 2010 state election. She lives in Melrose with her husband and is a care support worker based in Port Augusta. Despite her primary role in Port Augusta, Mrs Holland reaches many areas throughout the Grey electorate, making sure she is active in the electorate. Hospitals, care for those who are marginalised from society, water security and those who are in need of care, but do not know of the support services available to them, are Mrs Holland’s main concerns she wishes to tackle should she win the seat of Grey. Mrs Holland blames the Labor government for failing to provide water security to the state’s north as promised. An important venture for Mrs Holland is to ensure all country hospitals remain open. On top of this priority, she plans for the improvement of hospitals under the State government’s Country Health Plan. Another concern of Mrs Holland’s is the Greens’ stance on uranium mining.

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NEWS v District Special event for Balaklava mums

Mothers and babies – back (from left) Kellie and Grace Cook, Dot and Harry Tiller, Katy and Riley Leng, Cherie and Connor Willmer, Roshanna and Lachlan Bull, Bec Wilson holding Chloe Bull, Narelle Michael, Roanne and Lyla Georg, Marlene Long, Kerry and Finley Williams. Front: Melanie and Henry Evans, Jackie and Ruby Lemon, Angela and Kasey Battle and Penny Thrupp with Jani Thrupp-Brougham.

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Balaklava mothers gathered to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week last week. The 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding was developed by the World Health Organisation and has been proven to help more mothers to breast-feed, according to Sally Michael, breastfeeding counsellor. Women from the local group of the Australian Breastfeeding Association met last Monday with guest speaker, Kellie Cook, to discuss baby sign language. The group meets the first Monday of each month, at Uniting Church Hall. On Monday, September 6, guest speaker will be dietician Deb Butler, from Lower North Health, who will give a seminar on introducing solids to infants.World Breastfeeding week is held every year from August 1 to 7. For more information contact Narelle Michael on 8863 3060 or email nazand@ activ8.net.au.

A Middle Beach boat ramp ticket dispenser and several ablution upgrades are included in Mallala council’s priority projects to be considered by the Federal government for funding. Council is eligible to receive $79,000 through round three of Regional and Local Community Infrastructure program grants and has submitted a number of prioritised projects. Priority one projects include toilet and shower facilities at Mallala sporting complex, ticket meter at Middle Beach, storage and refurbishment shed at Mallala museum, toilets at Two Wells service centre, improved toilet at Rockies Reserve and fencing construction on Light Beach road. Priority two projects include foreshore protection on Port Wakefield road, rubberised matting at Mallala playground, shade area at Mallala tennis club and upgrades of Parham and Dublin playgrounds. The Australian government has made $100 million available to boost the Regional and Local Infrastructure Program. The funding will be administrated by Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local government, with local governments responsible for community consultation and determining priorities.

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Wednesday August 25, 2010 at 12noon to 4pm

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• Former local girl Olivia Thompson was chosen to represent SA at the Pacific School Games in Melbourne, held later in 2005.

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German place names in South Australia History tells us that German settlement in South Australia dates back to November, 1838, when two ships, the ‘Bengalee’ and the ‘Prince George’, arrived at Port Misery (near Pt. Adelaide). The German immigrants were eager to start a new life for their families, having fled Prussia and years of religious persecution. With Pastor August Ludwig Kavel, they settled initially on 150 acres of land on the River Torrens (about six miles from Adelaide), which they rented from George Fife Angas who had paid their passage to Australia. The German settlers named this place Klemzig, after one of the villages in their homeland.

Diary& • Aug 14: Caeliac Support Group, Gawler Health Service. • Aug 15: Bead Market Craft Swap, Beadwork Gallery. • Aug 20: BHS Quiz Night - special guest Mem Fox. • Aug 21: Balaklava Golf Club auction night. • Aug 22: Bead Market Craft Swap, Beadwork Gallery. • Aug 24: Snowtown Meals on Wheels AGM, Uniting Church Hall; Brinkworth community working bee, Peppertree Trail. • Aug 25: Diroglen greeting cards display, Hayfield Plains Community Centre. • Aug 29: Owen PS market. • Sep 6: Owen Meals on Wheels AGM, hospital hostel lounge. • Sep 25: Balaklava Show opened by Peter Goers of ABC • Sep 25-26: Clare Hobbies Alive. • Oct 9: Cancer Council “Shear for Life”, Blyth Football clubrooms. • Oct 10: Lions Auction 10am • Oct 16, 17: Celebrating 100 years of scouting in Balaklava.

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From here, and as more German folk arrived, the new settlers gradually spread out and, as they built new villages they naturally gave them names of German/ Prussian origin. These names continued until World War I, when anti-German sentiment caused many names to be changed to either British or South Australian native names.

Hahndorf - to Ambleside (reverted 1935); Klemzig - to Gaza (reverted 1935); Langmeil - Bilyara (reverted 1975); Lobethal - to Tweedvale (reverted 1935); Petersburg - to Peterborough; Rhine River South - to The Marne (Marne River in 1971); Rhine Villa - to Cambrai; Rosenthal - to Rosedale; Siegersdorf - to Bultawilta (reverted in 1975); Steinfeld - to Stonefield.; Seppelts - to Dorrien. An Act of Parliament was passed in 1917 to change these (and many other) names, and it was the Nomenclature Act of 1935 that restored the former German names.

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This happened in 1917, the same year all the German schools were forced to close. Some of the more familiar town/area names to change included: Cape Bauer (near Streaky Bay) - to Cape Wondoma (reverted back in 1948); Bethanien (Barossa Valley) - to Bethany; Blumberg - to Birdwood; Carlsruhe (near Waterloo, north of Kapunda) - to Kunden; Friedrichswalde (north of Kapunda) - to Tarnma; Germantown Hill to Vimy Ridge (road name only reverted); Grunthal - to Verdun; Hergott Springs - to Marree; Hoffnungsthal (near Lyndoch) - to Karrawirra (reverted 1975);

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Macadamia nuts, avocado, raisins, grapes and chocolate might make for delicious eating in the human world, but they can be more than a bit rough for the family dog. Dr Mark Perissinotto, chief vet at online pet supply retailer VetShopAustralia.com. au, is encouraging animal lovers to “pet proof” their homes, with ruling out potentially fatal foods at the top of the menu. “Many pet owners might know about the dangers of giving chocolate, but there is a wide range of other human foods which can cause adverse chemical reactions in animals,’’ he said. Onions, garlic, potato peelings, rhubarb leaves, tomato leaves, corn cobs, coffee grounds and alcohol

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NEWS v District

Tidy up – it’s KESAB town judging!

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Support vital for Snowtown skate park to move forward

Barb Whetstone with grandson Trent in Barb’s new garden, which won the Balaklava KESAB Tidy Towns July garden award.

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Communities need to finalise their tidying in time for judging of the 230 category entries of the 2010 KESAB Sustainable Communities awards (tidy towns), which began on Monday, August 2. Assessments will take five weeks leading to the annual awards to be presented in November. Towns, schools, communities and councils have entered from all regional areas in South Australia embracing sustainability categories including water, waste, energy, community action and bio diversity. KESEB sustainable programs manager, Alex Hammett, said the awards demonstrated a high level of community action and commitment. “Recognising what the community can do at the local level provides opportunities to showcase environmental improvement across a range of issues,” Ms Hammett said. For more informaSally and Allen Angel of the Terminus Hotel, with their Balaklava tion on judging, contact Alex on 0413 612 126 or visit www.kesab.asn.au. KESAB Tidy Towns service award for July.

A public meeting will be held in Snowtown to ascertain whether there is a need and support for a skate park in the town. Snowtown Community Management Committee (SCMC) will organise and chair the public meeting following many requests over a long period of time. SCMC chairman, Paul McCormack, said it was important for community members to attend the meeting if they supported it. “Willingness as an individual or family to attend this meeting, then volunteer and support the project is paramount to it being successful,” Mr McCormack said. A number of key speakers will be invited to give a clear picture of costs, insurance and legal implications, type of construction, maintenance, community involvement and location. “Your non-attendance will be an indication there is no need for a skate park to be constructed,” Mr McCormack said. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 8, at the town hall supper room from 7.30pm.

Planning starts on Angle Vale sport hub City of Playford recently appointed JPE Design Studios as primary consultant for the proposed Angle Vale Community Sports facility. The new $5.24 million sports ground and community facility is on the eastern boundary of the Angle Vale township at Lot 193 Fradd road. The local community has been divided over the site for the project, with Angle Vale Football Club organising a petition of support, presented to council. In a massive boost for the fast-gowing Angle Vale community, it consists of a multi function club room, full sized football/cricket pitch with perimeter parking, oval lighting and scoreboard, landscaped areas, cricket practice nets, storm water and services infrastructure, entrance gateway and associated boundary fencing. Project completion is expected for May/June next year.

Dog registrations due Dog owners in Wakefield Regional and Mallala District council areas are reminded the renewal fee for dog registrations must be paid on or before Tuesday, August 31 to avoid a late payment fee for each dog. Payments can be made online or at council offices. Plains Producer, Wednesday August 11, 2010

Have you received your official guide to the 2010 federal election? By now you should have received your copy of the official guide to the 2010 federal election in your mailbox. In it you’ll find all the information you need to make your vote count in the federal election on Saturday 21st August 2010.

Remember, your vote is a valuable thing and voting is compulsor y for all Australians aged 18 and over. If you haven’t received your copy visit www.aec.gov.au or call 13 23 26.

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Questions on bridge safety THREE bridges in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys council area have been listed in a report on State bridges by Liberal frontbencher and MP for Waite, Martin Hamilton-Smith. Mr Hamilton-Smith has written to both the Auditor-General and to the Speaker of the Parliament seeking independent reviews of South Australia’s bridge repair and safety management processes. Mr Hamilton-Smith claims the majority of bridges rated as being in overall poor condition are in the Clare and Barossa Valleys and the Adelaide Hills. But Clare and Gilbert Valleys CEO, Roy Blight, says the bridges in the council area are “functioning safely.” Mr Hamilton-Smith listed 22 bridges in his letter. Clare Valley and other bridges were described in his supplied list with references to inspection years and condition: Bridge 4 – POOR 2005 / FAIR (POOR) 2009. Location: Black Rock – Clare: north of Main North Road. Type: Floodway. Year of Design:1939. Bridge 8 – POOR 2006 / POOR 2006. Location: Main North Road, south of Sevenhill-Mintaro, Penwortham Overpass. Type: Railway (disused)Year of Design:1950. Bridge 9 – POOR 2006 / POOR 2006. Location:Clare-Hanson, Main North Road.Type: Watercourse. Year of Design:1919. Mr Hamilton-Smith said the reports indicated the need for an independent engineering audit of the suspect bridges to confirm whether or not they were absolutely and unreservedly safe. He said the papers also raised concerns about processes within the Department of Transport Energy and Infrastructure (DTEI) for managing the repair and maintenance of bridges. “For more than a year the Rann Government has tried to keep secret the location of shoddy bridges by resisting my Freedom of Information (FOI) request. The Ombudsman has ruled they must be released,” said Mr Hamilton-Smith. “Unfortunately the just released

documents reveal country South Australia is most at risk from these bridges.”

Current status

Mr Blight said: “All 1450 bridges maintained by the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure have scheduled inspections by qualified engineering staff as well as regular routine inspections by maintenance personnel. “Following inspection, reports are prepared detailing condition and recommended maintenance and rehabilitation works. This ensures all bridges continue to function safely and as designed,” Mr Blight said. “The bridge on the Black Rock to Clare road, 9.27 km north of Main North road is currently assessed to be functioning safely and as designed with no immediate repairs required and not requiring rehabilitation or replacement until at least 2020. “The Penwortham railway overpass bridge on Main North road, 3.65 km south of Seven Hill to Mintaro road is currently assessed to be in good condition and functioning safely with no immediate repairs required and not requiring rehabilitation or replacement until at least 2032. This follows $350,000 worth of rehabilitation works carried out in 2008. “The Clare to Hanson road, 1.77 km east of main North road is currently assessed to be functioning safely and as designed with no immediate repairs required. The bridge is currently planned for rehabilitation or replacement in 2014 subject to a further engineering inspection scheduled for later this month. “There are no safety issues or concerns with any of these bridges.” •WAKEFIELD Regional Council in its budget for 2010-2011 has proposed the Kybunga Top Road bridge (bridge number 2) be replaced with an appropriate structure as the current one is a deficient structure. An allocation for this is $130,000. The replacement comes after a vehicle accident which damaged the guard rail beyond repair.

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Planting trees south of Blyth are Jasmine McElroy, Jeremy Kells, Caitlyn McElroy, Jay Beckmann and Lesley Randolph.

Blyth again top of the tree

BlytH community braved the cold and windy elements on Sunday, August 1 – which also coincided with National Tree Day – and planted 2500 trees on the barren ex-railway line corridor. During the 21st community tree planting afteroon 25 planters got dirt underneath their fingernails amongst the sandy and clay soils.At times the rain pelted down, followed by the odd bit of sunshine, but the cold wind was always present.

By Janet Zweck While most of the planters were locals it was pleasing see a few Adelaidians take the plunge and plant for the afternoon. They even offered to return in 2011 when they had thawed out! Afternoon tea was the saviour with cake on the menu but unfortunately the hot water didn’t get to boil so the planters got back to work a bit quicker than usual. When all the seedlings had

been planted the group downed tools and retired back to the football club shelter and bonfire to enjoy a hot cup of soup and barbecue to warm up. To entice the children to return next year, co-ordinator Ian Roberts bought each an icecream, much to their delight. Since the big day, another 500 seedlings have been planted. Thanks were given to everyone who helped – and to Ian Roberts who continues to organise the day and crack the whip!

Growing up in Snowtown – Snowtown Area School students have been planting

trees around the fence of the new CWMS after a request from Wakefield Regional Council. The first 20 trees were planted as a part of junior school activity last Friday and more will be planted over the next fortnight. Pictured at left are Dre Talbot and Jason Forrest, with Tahlia Ebsary and Tanisha Wakefield.

Putting on the ‘ritz’ at Brinkworth

Brinkworth Winetasting’s 40th birthday was held on Saturday, July 31. President Benny Mills welcomed a full house of revellers before Syd Weckert officially opened the event. Syd and Barbara have been attending for 40 years. People caught up with their friends while sampling the wines and nibbles, then tucked into the sumptuous smorgasbord meal, its centrepiece whole roast pig being carved by Bruce Weckert and team, as patrons stood by salivating. The young team of waiting staff, Tamara Welke, Carl and Tara Whitehead and Sam Megson received many compliments. The hall committee thanked the community for their donations and the team of volunteers who helped behind the scenes on Saturday. 60 years of CWA • Brinkworth CWA celebrated 60 years of involvement in the area last Thursday at Memorial Hall. Celebrations kicked off at 1.30pm, with SACWA Singers entertaining guests before afternoon tea was served.

Bob and Yve Thompson, of Penwortham, looked the part in top hat and tails. BELOW: Syd and Barbara Weckert haven’t missed a wine tasting in 40 years.

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special feature v EDUCATION

The wind beneath their wings

STUDENTS from Riverton and District High School recently visited Waterloo Wind Farm, south east of Clare. The company developing the wind farm arranged for students to tour the site to gain an understanding about why wind energy is important and how the wind farm works.

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The visit also provided an understanding of careers in the alternative energy industry. Despite blustery conditions and freezing weather, students were able to see windmills in various stages of construction. • The group is pictured above in front of a turbine blade.

The year 9s saw this as an opportunity to further investigate their current topic of climate change. The senior students investigated a local, controversial and contemporary issue. The group saw the construction of a turbine, experienced the scale of the turbines and

heard a presentation about how they work. Roaring 40s provided each student with a showbag containing mementos of the visit. Riverton & District High School thanked the Roaring 40s for supplying the buses and giving them a guided tour of their windfarm.

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Welding classes start at TTC

Balaklava High School’s Trade Training Centre’s welding section is now operational. Classes will be run on Monday nights for community members wanting welding competencies taught and signed off. The class will run from 5.30pm to 8.30pm for 10 weeks,

THE students farewell us with a wave of wattle and (RIGHT) Sumire Takiguchi makes friends with a Koala.

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Students say ‘sayonara’ SIXTEEN tired and sad Japanese students left Balaklava to return home last Saturday. Balaklava High program coordiantor, Malcolm Jones, said the group thoroughly enjoyed their time in Australia. “Their host families gave them fantastic Australian experiences,” Malcolm said. On Friday night, a farewell dinner was held at Balaklava Sports Club and each of the students gave a talk thanking their hosts and commenting on some memorable moments. “These included ‘Tim Tam Auburn Primary School will celebrate its 150th birthday in October and memorabilia is being sought. Former students and staff are encouraged to share old photos, slides or documents relating to the school. Photographic items can be scanned to share on a slideshow, or displayed during the celebrations and all items will be returned. If you have something to share, contact Shelley Hier on 8849 2112 or e-mail info@auburnps.sa.edu. au before the event on Sunday, October 17.

Slams’, being exposed to Vegemite, going to the beach, holding a koala and noting how cold our weather was,” Mr Jones said. After their talks, the girls performed a traditional fishing dance, which for flexibility would challenge the current Zumba craze. The boys then performed a war cry that is usually done at the end of their sports days. “The time seemed to have gone very quickly and some strong friendship bonds have been made,” Mr Jones said. “Once again, the school

amounting to 30 hours of training. Arc, MIG and oxywelding competencies will be covered. Cost of the course is $150. Anyone interested is asked to contact the high school on 8862 0600 and leave your name and phone number.

RDHS is proud of its long history and excellent academic record. In recent years over 95% of students have graduated to employment or further study after completing their studies at RDHS. A large number of students have also been successful in gaining scholarships to support their further studies.

thanks the host families who took the chance to invite a stranger into their homes. I don’t think any of them regret it.”

RDHS offers many vocational pathways including: q Automotive q Building q Construction q Viticulture q Information Technology q Hospitality q Tourism q School Based New Apprenticeships

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Winner of 2007 Le Cordon Bleu National Challenge Viticulture School of the Year 2005 and 2008 For further information please contact us on 8847 2202 or email info@rdhs.sa.edu.au

NEW receptions at Auburn primary (from left) are Morgan Wilson, Alexa Williams, Jude Zappone (started Term 3) and Halle Smith (started Term 2).

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Horizon Christian School Gwy Tce Balaklava 5461 - Phone: 8862 2100

Horizon Christian School in Balaklava is working hard to develop tomorrows leaders, today. Horizon uses a range of tried and tested successful classroom strategies to develop student leaders. In addition to these, two bold new initiatives are breaking new ground and adding to the depth of leadership talent amongst students. Horizon’s investment in its students is resulting in wonderful developments. Primary Student Leadership In their last year of Primary, before entering Horizon’s Middle School, year 6 student leaders are having a positive impact on the caring environment of Horizon. “They are a fantastic force for good” said Principal Mike Clisby. Students have planned and conducted Primary assemblies; regularly supported buddy classes; helped run supervised lunch time activities for Junior Primary Students; served in the library as monitors; initiated a ‘Golden Bin’ award to encourage and recognize good stewardship of the yard and playground by other classes; and run a crackle day to raise money to purchase sport equipment. Their next venture is to run a ‘cup cake’ day. This is planned to raise money to purchase board games for students to use during lunch time activities. Primary leadership coordinator and year 6 teacher Leanne Nield commented that it has been marvelous to see the students demonstrating some great leadership skills with the way they are interacting and the example they are setting. “They are really living up to the responsibility they have been given. I have been so impressed with the way they have taken hold of the leadership vision and have been striving together to achieve their goals” she said. Year 6 student leader, Blessing Nyoni, said, “The leadership program in our school has helped me to learn that leadership is not about having a badge or title. Leadership is about having a servant heart and willing to help and support others, it is about doing your best all the time and setting a good example. Everyone is a leader so we need to act like leaders every day.” These Primary Leaders are recognized as students setting a great example to others and demonstrating Horizon’s Christian values in the way they are living. New learning about leadership and skills are sown into students at regular fortnightly meetings where plans to serve the school and contribute to improvements are discussed. • “I have enjoyed being a year six leader this year. I have learnt leadership skills and this will help me through life.” Bryce Chapman (year 6) • “It is a really great privilege to be one of the year 6 leaders”. Waverley Palmer Student thoughts: “I really enjoy being a leader because I love to be around my fellow students. It is super fun and it means a lot to me, to be one of the primary school leaders.” - Casey Lawrie (Year 6) “I love being a leader in Horizon Christian School, it’s great. Being a leader means a lot to me because it feels like someone trusts me and looks up to me.” - Micah Hamann (Year 6) Senior School Mission to Albania Horizon’s senior school student leaders have recently returned from a mission trip to Albania. The two week venture involved many ‘ground breaking’ ‘firsts’ for the 13 students members of the team. The 12 Prefect student leaders were accompanied by 2009 school captain Clinton Baker, Prefect Coordinator Maureen Yeoward and Principal Mike Clisby. Together they planned, resourced and then delivered a variety of mission outreach activities to groups of children and adults in Albania. The group worked mostly in the town of Divjak in Albania’s west. The challenging programme involved a number of public speaking events, an Aussie cultural night performed in the Divjak Town Hall, and facilitating activities with children and youth of the town. Students also delivered a programme for gypsy children in the large town of Lusnia. Principal Mike Clisby said, “The students were amazing. Their levels of teamwork, cooperation and support for one another were outstanding. This was particularly impressive given the very challenging agenda of engagements we had to meet. Students repeatedly rose to the challenge of new situations each was presented with. “The Christian mission trip was certainly a time for huge growth, with students pushing back personal boundaries and breaking new ground”. Student thoughts: • “ I would encourage anyone, if ever you get offered to go anywhere on a mission trip, to go.” - Maddison Veitch • “Albania for me was a time of growing and discovering a few things about me and the rest of the team.” - Tom Lawson (Year 11) • “In Albania God really opened my eyes to the fact that the things in our life we worry about, really don’t need to be blown out of proportion.” - Ryan McPharlin (Year 11) • “Albania was the most amazing time of my life. It’s a time of my life I truly will never forget. I thank God for giving myself and others the opportunity to be friends with the youth of Divjak in Albania.” - Peter McMillan • “Albania was a very humbling experience for me. It was an awesome feeling to be supporting the Albanian Church and serving the people in the community.” - Simanga Nyoni • “In the two short weeks I spent in Albania I took away so much. The most amazing thing was how open they were to hearing what we were sharing. It seemed everywhere we went and spoke, people listened. This was a great opportunity to see God use us to spread His word.” - Cameron Mellier (Year 10) • “Our trip to Albania was an amazing experience and an awesome opportunity to do something for other people. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the team that we brought to Albania was great.” - Jordan Hamann (Year 10) • “Going on a mission trip to Albania was an awesome experience. I enjoyed getting to know the missionaries over in Albania and it was so inspiring to see how much faith and trust they have in God.” - Mignon Baker (Year 11) • “Albania, wow, what an experience! Never did I think that as Prefects from Horizon Christian School we would have the opportunity to travel half way around the world to make a difference in our generation and to share with the world the love of Jesus. I believe this opportunity impacted, not only the people in Albania, but also the members of our team, school and community. We were given the opportunity to step up as young leaders and make an impact by being an influence for our generation. I believe by our example we are showing the people of our little community that it is not too big or beyond us to do something amazing to make a difference in the world, you just simply have to be willing.” - Amy Clisby (Year 12) • “I had a great time on our mission trip to Albania. It was amazing to see the ways in which God could use us to further His kingdom and impact the lives of others.” - Hayley Julyan (Year 10) • “The trip to Albania was life changing. Just to experience a new culture was amazing. This trip taught me a lot about teamwork, facing your fears and relying on God to get you through. It was an amazing experience I will never forget.” - Bethany Hamann, School Captain (Year 12) • “When being a leader you do not know everything. Going to Albania, I didn’t know what to expect but with the help of others, nothing is as hard as it seems.” - Joshua Chapman, School Captain (Year 12)

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Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today!

With term 3 enrolment of 402 students, Horizon is motivated to continue to develop the talents of tomorrow’s leaders

Above: Our Year 6 leadership team, left to right: Michael Bernhardt, Casey Lawrie, Waverley Palmer, Claire Whittaker, Blessing Nyoni, Micah Hamann and Bryce Chapman.

Above: Some of our Year 6 leaders fundraising by selling crackles. Left to right: Sophie Maxwell, Mary-Grace Hosking, Lily Playfair, Waverley Palmer, Blessing Nyoni, TailaJayne Leonello.

Above: Our Staff and Prefect team who travelling to Albania. Back row: Mrs Maureen Yeoward, Hayley Julyan, Thomas Lawson, Amy Clisby, Maddison Veitch, Ryan McPharlin, Peter McMillan, Clinton Baker, Mr Mike Clisby. Middle row: Mignon Baker. Front row: Simanga Nyoni, Bethany Hamann, Cameron Mellier, Joshua Chapman and Jordan Hamann. Plains Producer, Wednesday August 11, 2010

Balaklava High School Gwy Tce Balaklava - Ph: 8862 0600 Fax: 8862 0650

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

SPECIAL FEATURES: ✔ Diverse learning options ✔ Tradition of academic success ✔ Supportive middle-schooling ✔ Awarded VET Pathways ✔ Excellent transition program ✔ Strong student participation ✔ Extensive Agricultural facilities ✔ Extra-curricular opportunities ✔ Annual Japanese visitors ✔ Caring, dedicated staff ✔ Engineering Pathways Provider ✔ Primary Industries Pathways Provider

RECENT SUCCESSES: ✔ Distinctions in national competitions ✔ SA Maths Talent Quest Winners ✔ State award - best Engineering Pathway Student ✔ Regional VET Student Of The Year ✔ Regional VET Category Winners ✔ National winner - Lions public speaking

✔ State representative in athletics & sport ✔ State Lions Youth Of The Year ✔ $2.68 million Commonwealth grant success to establish a Regional Trade Training Centre ✔ $1.97 million Commonwealth grant success to build a new science complex

excel today to challenge the future Plains Producer, Wednesday August 11, 2010

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SSO staff acknowledged By Dale Gathercole

The hard working and dedicated band of School Services Officers, lovingly known as SSOs were acknowledged for their ongoing support of students and staff at Balaklava Primary School. At a recent assembly, school captains Carly Williams and Ciara Guy and vice captain Kristy Selleck presented the SSO staff with certificates of thanks and a small gift.

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The gift, a glass butterfly, was symbolic of the impact these highly skilled people have on the individual children in their care. The genuine pride and joy they show when a child ‘takes off’ in their learning is a reflection of the mutually respectful relationships they share with these students. They really love to see each child ‘spread their wings and

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fly’ and enjoy each success with them. Wearing many hats and possessing an array of skills, these diligent people work with students in their learning, support teaching staff, manage the finances, administration tasks, office work, working in the library, overseeing the computers and looking after the grounds. A special group of people who deserve a special vote of thanks, not just for the work they do, but also for the voluntary hours they spend in support of our school. Thank you to Diane Gregor, Di Chivell, Deidre Daniel, Di Fitzgerald, Sarah Fitzgerald, Denis Gathercole, Sharon Hoepner, Rebecca Houston, Fiona Howith, Mark Kooyman, Michael Mazzone and Sue Nicholson. You amplify the learning environment at Balaklava Primary School and we simply could not do without you.

n BCCC director Prue Maitland and teacher Merissa Lloyd, holding Josh, with (from left) Bligh, Sarah, Gemma, Jackson, Dylan and Declan.

n Mackenzie Hill listens while Mikayla Litzow reads

Saddleworth Primary School www.saddleps.sa.edu.au Neil Croughan - Principal

Valuing: quality relationships, diversity, achievements, security, enjoyment A school committed to all students realising their full potential: - A challenging curriculum - Smaller classes - Up-to-date technology - Committed staff - Parent and community partnership

Phone: 8847 4227

Email: neil.croughan@saddleps.sa.edu.au

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Birthday Celebrations

October 17 10am to 4pm • BYO picnic lunch, chairs, drinks • Memorabilia on display • Commemorative wine glasses for sale • Official ceremony at 1.30pm For more information, contact Shelley 8849 2112 or email info@auburnps.sa.edu.au

Small community – big spirit!

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SPORT v Football

ABOVE: Netball spectators watching C1 at Balaklava on Saturday: Jasmine and Skye Young, Caitlan Tozer, Kiara Hamblen and Jacob O’Shea. LEFT: Mallala’s Tahlia Beach chases the ball in C1. BELOW: Virginia’s goal shooter takes a break. BOTTOM: Hannah Langtry shoots at goal in the C2 game, while Kimberley Sellers waits for rebounds.

Abbie Ferris, Grace Farrelly, Tiff Graham, Anna Konzag, Evelyn Jones, Jess Helps, Paige Graham, Jess Heaslip and, front, Kate Wilson and Elly Schupellus show their support.

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Mallala netballer Anna Konzag will attempt to make football and netball players part of the same team this Saturday–‘Team Pink’ that is. As part of her year 12 studies, Anna is fundraising for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and during the Mallala and Hamley Bridge football and netball games, will be selling pink ribbons for the netballers to wear in their hair and other items from “Team Pink”. Team Pink is a new initiative from National Breast Cancer Foundation that encourages all people to get ac-

tive and support breast cancer research. “I have to complete a major investigation on a health issue and I chose breast cancer,” Anna said. “One of the components of the assignment is participating in a community event to raise awareness of my chosen topic,” she said. Ribbons, wristbands and pens are some of the merchandise which will be available to buy at Mallala netball courts on Saturday. “It would be great to see all the girls wearing the pink ribbons during their games,”

Anna said. While she plays in the A2 team, Anna also coaches C1, with all the players getting behind her for the project. Goals of Team Pink are to promote the relationship between exercise, health and breast cancer recovery and rehabilitation, increase the level of breast cancer awareness and research and encourage fundraising activities amongst the sport and leisure communities. Teams or individuals can get involved with Team Pink by visiting the website www. teampink.com.au, or by supporting Anna on Saturday.

Syjourn Renshaw, Balaklava, looks to pass in the C1 game against Mallala.

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Mallala’s David Pontt attempts to take possession of the ball while Grant Willmer applies pressure for the Peckers. Michael Wheaton, left and Liam Whitwell, right are ready for the ball if it comes their way.

Magpies flick the switch! Balaklava challenged – but couldn’t tame premiership favourites Mallala 12.11(83) defeated Balaklava 9.10 (64). Mallala played a good team game to overcome the Balaklava Peckers by 19 points. After a solid five goal first quarter, the Magpies were goalless in the second term, with the Peckers looking a threat all across the ground. While both teams switched on and off a bit all game, the Magpies played with more enthusiasm and endeavour overall. The Magpies responded well in the last quarter and controlled the contests. Joel Montegomerie stepped up in the final term, working hard on the ball and across centre half back. Magpie ruck Jacob Walsh was in good form and played a key role in Magpies’ centre clearances.

The Peckers were influenced by a key performance from onballer Ben Catford, while Derek Friedrichs was solid in the back lines. Mallala coach Keith Earl said solid first and last quarters from his side influenced the win. “We switched off a bit but were switched on when we needed to be,” he said. Hummocks Watchman 17.17 (119) defeated United 5.6(36). Hummocks Watchman appeared on top of the United Tigers all game to win by a very comfortable 83 points. The Eagles created a five goal lead early, building on it each quarter through the resourceful midfield. Eagle Joe Hunt was a solid target all game in the forward line, tallying

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nine goals through strong leads and straight kicking. He was well supported by the midfield, with Joe Wilson, David Oswald and Jared Wilson strong and controlling throughout four quarters. Adam Mansfield and Matt East had the biggest impact for the Tigers, with hard work across the ground. While the third quarter was scrappy, the Eagles found form again in the last quarter to kick seven goals.

David Barnes supported Hunt with another two goals, while Tom Rowe, Oswald and Ryan Reid each kicked a goal for the game. Jamie McArdle, Stewart Connor, Brett Sharman, Michael McClean and Sam McArdle were goal scorers for the Tigers. Virginia 26.18(174) defeated Hamley Bridge 2.5(17). The Rams handed Hamley Bridge a devastating assault to take the win by 157 points and conveniently boost their percentage. A massive 12 goal attack from Virginia’s big man, Brendon Niklaus was a contributing factor, with the Bombers clearly unable to match him. Speedy midfielder Caleb Howell also did some damage in the midfield

and up forward, with five goals for the game. A fairly level first quarter of three goals to one was shot to pieces in the second term, when Virginia kicked 10 straight goals. The Bombers were unable to score again until the final term. The third quarter saw only a four goal increase for the Rams, with the Bombers not giving up but struggling in attack. Justin Shahinger was a stalwart for the Bombers, working tirelessly in the ruck and across the ground. Teammate Stuart Gregory also played out the game hard with support from Michael Conlon, Adam Hill, Tom Smith and Craig Allen. Anthony Seccafien performed well for the Rams putting on strong chasing and tackles.

United tried – but Eagles too strong HWE V UNITED junior colts

The day started off in cool conditions with a north easterly breeze favouring the southern end. With United lacking on numbers, they had some HWE Mini’s and Junior Colts to make up numbers. In the first quarter the Eagles kicked to the northern end and started the game very well, full of confidence with captain Josh Appleby playing his first game in nearly three months due to injury. Brandon Taylor marked the ball well and had two goals on the board in the first quarter. With the use of the wind, the Eagles blazed away at goal with good pressure by United, forcing them to kick a lot of points for the quarter. At half time the mercy rule was enforced with scores at HWE 7-11 to United 0-0. In the third and fourth quarters the Eagles gave United three or four of their better players to help out the undersized Tigers. This resulted in a more even game.

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Balaklava backman Derek Friedrichs feeds the ball out of defence.

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SPORT v Football

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Mallala Balaklava

A Grade

5.4 1.1

5.6 2.7

7.11 6.7

M.McArdle

12.11 9.10

(83) (64)

Goals - Mallala: B.Griffiths 4, D.Feeley 2, M.Saunders 2, C.Hallion 1, J.Wildbore 1, D.Pontt 1, B.Montgomery 1 Balaklava: T.McPharlin 3, B.Catford 2, B.Michael 2, H.Walker 1, M.Wheaton 1 Best - Mallala: J.Montgomerie, J.Walsh, R.Montgomerie, M.Mc Evoy, R.Montgomery, L.Whitwell Balaklava: D.Friedrichs, J.Michael, B.Lamond, M.Wheaton, K.Job, H.Walker

Virginia Hamley Bridge

3.4 1.3

13.8 17.12 26.18 (174) 1.4 1.5 2.5 (17)

Goals - Virginia: B.Niklaus 12, C.Howell 5, S.Papanotis 2, P.Mylonopoulos 2, A.Johnston 2, R.Perre 2, B.Nikou 1 Hamley: T.Durdin 1, D.Wiese 1 Best - Virginia: C.Howell, B.Niklaus, A.Seccafien, D.Oliver, B.Galic, P.Mylonopoulos Hamley: J.Schahinger, S.Gregory, M.Conlan, A.Hill, T.Smith, C.Allen

HW Eagles United

5.7 0.2

8.11 10.15 17.17 (119) 2.5 3.5 5.6 (36)

Goals - HW Eagles: J.Hunt 9, D.Barnes 2, L.Belperio 1, T.Rowe 1, R.Reid 1, J.Wilson 1, D.Oswald 1, S.Schutz 1 United: Not Supplied Best - HW Eagles: J.Hunt, S.Schutz, J.Wilson, D.Oswald, S.Light, J.Wilson United: Not Supplied

Mallala Balaklava

Reserves 2.1 1.6

6.3 1.6

6.5 1.8

10.8 3.8

(68) (26)

Goals - Mallala: D.Tiller 3, D.Jennings 2, A.Lawrie 2, W.Rudd 1, R.Kerr 1, R.McGannon 1 Balaklava: S.Henderson 1, T.Lloyd 1, K.Michaelanny 1 Best - Mallala: D.McLean, R.Kerr, L.Gosling, A.Lawrie, P.Hanton, B.Edwards Balaklava: G.Palmer, A.Williams, S.Henderson, M.Olsen, T.Lloyd, C.Marshall

Virginia Hamley Bridge

4.5 1.2

8.10 1.3

9.13 3.9

11.14 3.11

(80) (29)

HW Eagles United

4.0 3.3

9.1 4.4

9.3 7.7

14.4 7.9

(88) (51)

Goals - Virginia: R.Desmond 2, C.Campbell 1 Hamley: B.Traill1, J.Sullivan 1, C.Mellow 1 Best - Virginia: R.Desmond, C.Campbell, T.Lioulios, J.Simmonds, R.Young, C.Ewen Hamley: B.Traill, I.Naulty, D.Millar, J.Sullivan, L.Marshman, S.Wedding

BOMBER Bradley Sellars breaks clear of his Virginia opponent in the senior colts game at Virginia on Saturday.

FUTURE CHAMPS

Senior Colts 5.5 0.1

6.9 1.4

9.13 1.4

11.14 4.6

(80) (30)

Virginia Hamley Bridge

3.2 0.1

5.5 4.2

11.7 4.2

11.9 6.8

(75) (44)

United HW Eagles

1.0 0.5

3.1 0.5

4.3 2.8

11.5 2.11

(71) (23)

Goals - Balaklava: J.Taylor 2, L.Williams 2, L.Guy 2, T.Shepherd 2, R.McPharlin 2, J.Jenner 1 Mallala: L.Helps 2, J.Birchmore 1, A.Dorman 1 Best - Balaklava: C.Ruiz, M.Clifford, T.Lloyd, L.Guy, T.Shepherd, J.Butterfield Mallala: C.Bethune, B.Goudie, L.Helps, J.Birchmore, B.Mayne, J.Page Goals - Virginia: M.Lazenka 3, C.Stronach 3, J.Booth-Elliott 2, C.Felstead 2, L.Bannear 1 Hamley: M.Gregory 1, B.May 1, R.Darwin 1, A.Power 1, T.Darwin 1 Best - Virginia: J.Booth-Elliott, L.Bannear, C.Felstead, J.Bradbrook, C.Stronach, M.Lazenka Hamley: A.Power, M.Gregory, R.Darwin, J.May Goals - United: R.Sharer 3, B.Merry 2, H.Hosking 1, M.McIntyre 1, C.McIntyre 1, A.McArdle 1, T.Halls 1, L.Bentley 1 HW Eagles: T.Andrew 1, S.McGuiness 1 Best - United: K.Monopoli, A.McArdle, J.Rattray, L.Bentley, R.Rodgers, R.Sharer HW Eagles: N.Greenshields, S.Deer, M.Nicholls, J.Sharman, C.Lane-watson, J.Roberts

Mallala Balaklava

Junior Colts 1.2 1.1

2.3 1.1

5.3 2.3

8.3 2.3

(51) (15)

Goals - Mallala: K.Hummell 4, J.Watson 1, A.Coe 1, J.Dunstan 1, A.Clothier 1 Balaklava: R.Harris 1, S.Michael 1 Best - Mallala: K.Hummell, R.Konzag, R.Svetec, A.Coe, L.Oleary, J.Good Balaklava: B.Heaslip, J.Michael, J.Speissegger, D.Michael, D.Cunningham, D.Paterson HW Eagles 4.4 7.11 7.11 7.11 (53) United 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 (5) Goals - HW Eagles: B.Taylor 4, J.Hoepner 1, C.Veitch 1, N.Studham 1 United: Not Supplied Best - HW Eagles: T.Andrew, T.Nottle, B.Krieg, B.Taylor, J.Appleby, D.Williams United: Not Supplied C.McIntyre, W.Tauchnitz, H.Hosking, R.Curnow, D.Brown, J.Pratt

NEFL results from Saturday- Round 15

A Grade

Min/Man North Clare

4.3 4.1

6.9 6.1

11.13 18.16 (124) 7.3 7.4 (46)

RSMU South Clare

4.3 1.1

4.5 4.3

10.6 7.4

Best: Min/Man - A.Bevis, R.Piggot, R.McDermid, N.Forrest, J.Milburn; North Clare - A.Waters, N.Prokopec, B.Pudney, L.Willson, B.Sweetman, D.Ellis Goals: Min/Man - N.Forrest 5, R.McDermid 5, S.Baraglia 4, L.McDermid, J.Milburn, B.Currie, B.Kerslake; North Clare - N.Prokopec 4, T.Swears 3

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Goals - HW Eagles: T.Forrest 4, M.Mckay 3, J.Wilson 2, C.Braham 2, D.Catford 2, S.Baker 1 United: M.McArdle 2, K.Jarman 1, J.Mason 1, D.Carter 1, M.Sammons 1, L.Michalanney 1 Best - HW Eagles: T.Forrest, M.Mckay, D.Wright, B.Cave, J.Wilson, J.Mahoney United: J.Tynan, P.Sharer, K.Jarman, D.Carter, M.Sammons,

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14.9 9.4

(93) (58)

Best: RSMU - Z.Hier, L.Percy, C.Mullins, D.Schulz, J.Vandeleur, J.Williams; South Clare - A.Vandeleur, W.Hutchinson, J.Lehmann, H.Ward, J.Vandeleur, B.Murphy Goals: RSMU - J.Williams 5, Z.Hier 2, M.Evans, J.Vandeleur, L.Percy, T.Willmott, B.Mitchell, M.Norman, P.Clark; South Clare - B.Murphy 2, J.Vandeleur 2, A.Vandeleur, B.Seymon, S.Heinrich, H.Ward, M.Leibelt

BBH BSR

7.5 10.10 18.14 22.16 (148) 1.1 4.2 4.2 7.7 (49)

Best: BBH - T.Riggs, A.Spicer, N.Jackman, M.Hall, B.Wall, J.Webster; BSR - A.Smart, T.Stephenson, T.Weckert, A.Culbertson, A.Mackenzie, B.Pilkington Goals: BBH - B.Wall 5, M.Hall 3, D.Reed 3, N.Jackman 3, A.Spicer 2, J.Webster 2, G.Thompson, T.Martin, J.Lynch, L.Riggs; BSR - C.Weckert 2, D.Smith 2, T.Weckert, W.Lawry, A.Mackenzie

Blyth/Snow Eud/Rtown

6.4 14.12 21.20 27.29 (191) 0.2 1.3 5.3 7.3 (45)

Best: Blyth/Snow - J.Taylor, R.Darling, S.Atkinson, N.McCormack, G.Hayes, A.Hentschke; Eud/Rtown - R.Schmidt, M.Mueller, C.Pfieffer, D.Cluse, G.Laucke, D.Vickery Goals: Blyth/Snow A.Hentschke 7, J.Gillings 4, S.Atkinson 3, R.Darling 2, J.Taylor 2, B.Bell 2, N.McCormack 2, S.Clifford, B.Moffatt, A.Conradi, A.Lloyd, N.Humphrys; Eud/Rtown - S.Geister 2, D.Cluse 2, R.Schmidt, R.Westover, K.Dunstan

Min/Man North Clare

B Grade 3.5 1.2

5.6 4.4

8.6 7.5

10.9 9.9

(69) (63)

Best: Min/Man - M.Hadley, M.Nayda, J.Ey, J.Curtis, P.Hogben, R.Dixon; North Clare - T.Siv, D.Bones, B.Couzner, B.Clothier, R.Tregilgas, M.Dopson Goals: Min/Man - R.Dixon 3, C.Lane 2, B.Garrad, M.Hadley, M.Nayda, T.Friebel, C.Grace; North Clare - M.Dopson 3, W.Smith, M.Catford, T.Siv, B.McGuire, N.Pearce, J.Koch

RSMU South Clare

3.1 0.3

6.5 0.3

6.6 2.6

8.7 3.9

(55) (27)

BSR BBH

2.0 3.3

4.2 5.3

6.4 8.6

12.7 9.6

(79) (60)

Blyth/Snow Eud/Rtown

1.2 0.1

2.4 1.1

5.4 2.2

6.5 4.4

(41) (28)

Best: RSMU - F.McInerney, D.Vater, J.Schmaal, T.Ainslie, S.Przibilla, P.Browne; South Clare - M.Smith, D.Wallent, J.Fisher, S.Clarke, J.Young, T.Owen Goals: RSMU - T.Williamson 2, D.Vater 2, S.Willmott 2, J.Branson, D.Griffiths; South Clare - T.Owen, R.O’Neal, D.Wallent

North Clare Min/Man

Senior Colts 5.1 2.2

7.2 3.7

10.6 4.8

11.7 6.10

(73) (46)

RSMU South Clare

3.3 0.0

9.8 0.1

15.10 20.15 (135) 0.3 1.3 (9)

BSR BBH

2.2 0.1

2.5 3.4

7.11 4.5

Eud/Rtown Blyth/Snow

5.3 0.0

11.9 15.17 23.21 (159) 0.0 0.1 0.1 (1)

Best: North Clare - A.Norton, T.Hills, N.Bray, M.Bannon, T.Norton, M.Makin; Min/Man - S.Taylor, D.Haynes, H.Clark, J.Ey, T.Julyan, C.Mcbride Goals: North Clare - N.Bray 5, M.Bannon 3, D.Brown 2, N.Rowe; Min/Man - A.Bruce 4, L.Bruhn, J.McGregor Best: RSMU - R.Howson, J.Smith, T.Smith, T.Connell, B.Moreton, H.Behn; South Clare - P.Cutting, L.Day, R.Knight, B.Eldridge, J.Eyers, J.Wallent Goals: RSMU - L.Schaefer 4, B.Moreton 3, A.Rowett 3, R.Howson 2, Z.Jolly 2, T.Smith 2, J.Smith, S.Ball, P.Allchurch, H.Ball; South Clare - R.Knight

8.13 6.7

(61) (43)

Best: BSR - J.Kurth, A.Ashby, L.Bunfield, J.Hayes, A.Fitzgerald, M.Shane; BBH - C.Desmet, P.Hill, M.Weichs, S.Connell, J.Alderson, L.Roth Goals: BSR - L.Bunfield 2, M.Shane 2, T.Slade, J.Kurth, R.Fitzgerald, B.Kitschke; BBH - M.Weichs 5, C.Desmet Best: Eud/Rtown - C.Redemski, K.Schulz, D.Reese, Z.Tremaine, D.Pfitzner, B.Rule; Blyth/Snow - D.Salter, C.Andriske, R.Ottens, L.Mugge, C.Giles, T.Eime Goals: Eud/Rtown - D.Pfitzner 10, K.Schulz 8, T.Baker 2, S.Nietschke, Z.Tremaine, D.Reese;

South Clare RSMU

Junior Colts 1.1 3.2

4.1 4.4

7.2 6.4

11.3 6.5

(69) (41)

Best: South Clare - A.Leighton, M.Barnes, P.Vonheyamnick, D.Minney, J.Wallent, J.Pearse; RSMU - J.Connell, S.Behn, A.Rowett, J.Bowden, L.Michalany, B.Heffernan Goals: South Clare - P.Vonheyamnick 5, D.Minney 3, J.Pearse, K.Ward, L.Smith; RSMU - J.Connell 3, J.Bowden, J.Vater, J.Schultz

BSR BBH

5.8 10.12 15.16 18.17 (125) 0.0 0.1 0.1 1.3 (9)

Eud/Rtown Blyth/Snow

4.2 0.0

Best: BSR - T.Slade, J.Hayes, D.Goss, C.Longbottom, L.Wilsdon, R.Fitzgerald; BBH - S.Mattey, L.Roth, J.Cousins, J.Chandler, T.Weich, T.Drew Goals: BSR - J.Slade 5, M.Longbottom 2, D.Hayes 2, T.Wilsdon 2, J.Hayes, L.Wilsdon, M.Burgess, L.Hayes, J.Lee, D.Goss, I.Moller; BBH - T.Weich

8.5 0.1

12.13 15.16 (106) 1.1 1.1 (7)

Best: Eud/Rtown - I.Blumson, J.Coomber, E.Dunstan, B.Biscan, D.Windsor, J.Leditschke; Blyth/Snow - A.Giles, J.Andriske, D.Toholke, J.Hunter, J.Kennewell, C.Walkley Goals: Eud/Rtown - B.Biscan 4, I.Blumson 3, J.Leditschke 2, J.Coomber 2, D.Windsor, B.Coe, E.Dunstan, J.Harrison; Blyth/Snow - J.Andriske

Best: BSR - P.Meyer, N.Burford, F.Nicholls, B.Jones, D.Longbottom, A.Lehmann; BBH - D.Booth, T.O’Connor, S.Rayson, R.Rivas, K.Read, A.Dredge Goals: BSR - N.Krieg 3, D.Hentschke 3, P.Meyer 2, B.Jones 2, D.Longbottom, A.Lehmann; BBH - S.Rayson 4, J.Duncan, S.Quinn, B.Bailey, M.McAuley, B.Norris Best: Blyth/Snow - S.Clifford, T.Clark, R.Baxter, M.Williams, S.Weckert, J.Stevens; Eud/Rtown - D.Angel, T.Ross, D.Van, T.Mosey, D.Blumson , Goals: Blyth/Snow - S.Clifford 4, B.Pratt 2; Eud/Rtown - L.Steinborner, C.Voigt, T.Ross, T.Mosey

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Cats demolish opponents again Cats coach: “Safe to say we were always in control” Round 15 in review By Peter Argent The Cats’ absolute domination of the newly combined Eudunda-Robertstown side continued in their third clash this year. In the season opener Blyth-Snowtown won by 67 points, then in round two they claimed a 145-point thrashing of the Southern Saints. Last Saturday they inflicted a 146 demolition of the home team at Eudunda Oval. The Cats had a quarter time lead of 38 points and this increased to 87 at the main break, and then esculated to 113 points at lemons. Each team’s position on the ladder was indicated by the reflective scoring shots. BlythSnowtown had 56, while the Southern Saints finished with just 10. “It is safe to say we were always in control of the contest,” Cats coach Brett Ireland said. “We spoke before the game about getting on top early and after quarter time it became pretty well routine. “Their ruckman (Micha) Mueller battled

hard all match, but we were pretty solid as a group at the clearances. “At half time I asked the lads to maintain the work rate and we had 30 scoring shots from the start of the third. “This win could and should have been better, except for our inaccuracy. “At one stage in the last quarter I reckon we kicked eight points in a row.” In the engine room Blyth-Snowtown controlled the contest with James Taylor, Ryan Darling, Scott Atkinson, Nick McCormack and Glen Hayes all having a dominant influence of the stoppages. Ashley Hentschke was a key target in attack finishing with a gamehigh seven goal effort. Second on the NEFL goal kicking list, Jarrod Gillings finished his day’s work with four goals. Atkinson kicked three goals, while the quartet of Darling, Taylor, Brad Bell and Nick McCormack each helped out with a brace.

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A Grade Team P W L Blyth/Snow 15 12 3 Min/Man 15 12 3 RSMU Hawks 15 11 4 BBH Rams 15 9 6 South Clare 15 7 8 North Clare 15 7 8 BSR Tigers 15 2 13 Eud/Rtown 15 0 15 B Grade Team P W L RSMU Hawks 15 13 2 Min/Man 15 12 3 BSR Tigers 15 10 5 Blyth/Snow 15 8 7 North Clare 15 7 8 South Clare 15 6 9 Eud/Rtown 15 2 13 BBH Rams 15 2 13 Senior Colts Team P W L Eud/Rtown 15 14 1 RSMU Hawks 15 14 1 Blyth/Snow 15 9 6 BSR Tigers 15 9 6 South Clare 15 6 9 BBH Rams 15 4 11 North Clare 15 3 12 Min/Man 15 1 14 Junior Colts Team P W L BSR Tigers 15 12 3 Eud/Rtown 15 12 3 RSMU Hawks 15 11 4 South Clare 15 8 7 Blyth/Snow 15 8 7 North Clare 15 7 8 BBH Rams 15 2 13 Min/Man 15 0 15

D For Agn Pts 0 1763 847 24 0 1461 884 24 0 1214 946 22 0 1336 1189 18 0 1346 1128 14 0 1164 1236 14 0 730 1683 4 0 782 1883 0

% 67.55 62.3 56.2 52.91 54.41 48.5 30.25 29.34

M/R 80 80 73.33 60 46.67 46.67 13.33 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

For Agn Pts 1221 591 26 986 646 24 1125 745 20 860 808 16 937 872 14 772 956 12 514 1080 4 503 1220 4

% 67.38 60.42 60.16 51.56 51.8 44.68 32.25 29.19

M/R 86.67 80 66.67 53.33 46.67 40 13.33 13.33

D For Agn Pts 0 1905 229 28 0 1771 480 28 0 1160 931 18 0 980 954 18 0 775 1243 12 0 599 1187 8 0 642 1233 6 0 405 1980 2

% 89.27 78.68 55.48 50.67 38.4 33.54 34.24 16.98

M/R 93.33 93.33 60 60 40 26.67 20 6.67

D For Agn Pts 0 921 322 24 0 1022 409 24 0 1099 344 22 0 997 509 16 0 616 579 16 0 591 643 14 0 278 1333 4 0 24 1409 0

% 74.1 71.42 76.16 66.2 51.55 47.89 17.26 1.68

M/R 80 80 73.33 53.33 53.33 46.67 13.33 0

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Simon Mccormack passes to a teammate as AJ Wood shepards. “Nick Humphrys and Gareth Ottens gave us plenty of drive from half back, while Adam Conrade’s run out of the back pocket was excellent. “Other members of the midfield brigade Brad Bell and Simon McCormack were serviceable as well. The Saints’ best was again Richard Schmidt, followed by Micha Mueller, who rucked tirelessly. Chris Pfeiffer was impressive on his half forward flank, while late call up David Cluse, Gab Laucke and young talent Dean Vickery were all serviceable. Now in his mid 30s, former Eudunda coach Cluse still displayed his abundant skills and kicked a couple of goals. Another senior Saints footballer Stephen Geister also kicked a pair of majors. The Mintaro-Manoora Eagles further enhanced their credentials second favourite for the 2010 North Eastern Football League premiership with a commanding 13-goal win over the Roosters at Clare Oval in round 15. After a tight first half Mintaro- Manoora broke the game open with a five-goal-to-one third term. With a further seven unanswered goals in the last stanza, the Eagles ran out winners by a

commanding 78 point margin. Around the ball, Aaron Bevis, Ricky Piggot and Ryan McDermid demanded the ball, while Nathan Forrest was a key big man in attack. Jamie Milburn was also a strong contributor. Both attacking target Forrest and after a SANFL league game earlier in the season, McDermid kicked five goals each for the winners, while veteran Steve Baraglia finished with four majors. A n d r e w Wa t e r s worked hard in the middle for the Roosters, being North’s best, while Nick Prokopec was a highly competitive big man, kicking four goals. Brendon Pudney, Luke Willson, Barry Sweetman and Damien Ellis were all serviceable in a forlorne cause. Along with Prokopec’s four, Tom Swearse was North Clare’s only other goal kicker with three. Despite being in third position on the table, the RSMU Hawks went in the underdogs in their clash with sixth placed South Clare at Riverton Oval. With an even contest for a half, the Hawks returned to form after this break and won the contest at Riverton Oval by 35 points. After this interval, the Hawks kicked 10 goals

while their opponents, playing for a chance to stay touch with the top four, could only kick five. Zack Hier continued his strong season, while Luke Percy running through the middle was a catalyst to the Hawks’ strong win. Craig Mullins and Dale Schulz both had a telling influence on the contest, while James Vandeleur finally returned to strong form, close to that which won him state country selection, a couple of years back. Back-to-back NEFL leading goal kicker for the last couple of seasons, Jamie Williams, kicked a match high five goal haul, Best a pivotal marking target in attack. From the other side of the Vandeleur clan Andrew was the Demons best player. He was followed by Wayne Hutchinson, Jason Lehmann and Heath Ward. Dees’ on-ballers Josh Vandeleur and Brodie Murphy, who both kicked two goals, were solid contributors as well. The competition to goal kicker, Michael Liebelt was held to just one goal, which was significant in Hawks victory. After a modest month of football, reigning premiers, BBH returned to the winners list with an emphatic 99 point

thrashing of the BSR Tigers. Kicking with the wind in the first and third quarters, the Rams kicked seven and eight goals respectively, being the side in control of the contest from the start. Tom Riggs was superb in the middle again, receiving strong support from fellow on-ballers Nick Jackman and Marcus Hall. Aaron Spicer had an interesting duel with Alex Smart, who was the Tigers’ best, but did a lot of strong work around the ground. Bohdan Wall was a key ingredient up forward, kicking five goals, while Justin Webster produced his best game this year. Among the home team’s 10 separate goal kickers, Hall, David Reed and Jackman helped out with three each, while Spicer and Webster kicked two each. Never in the contest from the start, the Tigers’ better players along with Smart, were Tyler Stephenson, Tim Weckert, Aaron Culbertson, big Adam Mackenzie and Ben Pilkington.

The Tigers’ only multiple goal kickers were Colin Weckert and David Smith with two each. Playing for its season South Clare host the fourth placed BBH Rams at Clare Oval in this weekend’s round 16 clash. The Demons must with this contest or BBH are in the prime position to hold on to the last finals berth. After a third modest season in a row the BSR Tigers face off against a North Clare side needing a percentage boosting win at Brinkworth Oval. In the match of the round and maybe a pre-curser to the 2010 grand final the top placed Blyth-Snowtown Cats take on the team one place below them, the Mintaro/Manoora Eagles at Blyth Oval. This blockbuster is hard to pick as both sides are displaying a rich vein of form at the moment. Needing a victory to consolidate third position the RSMU Hawks will take on a winless Eudunda-Robertstown at Riverton Oval.

CAT’s Scott Atkinson takes a strong grab. Photos: Peter Argent

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SPORT v Football

United keen to upset Peckers UNITED V BALAKLAVA

It seems so long ago that Balaklava and United last met (at Balaklava on May 29). On that occasion, in a very low scoring encounter, United’s impressive third term in wet conditions saw them with a handy 16-point lead (6.2 to 3.4) at the final change. However, with rain teeming down, the home side kept the Tigers scoreless in the final term at Balaklava having all the play in their forward half - eventually stealing a three-point win from under United’s nose. That match proved to be somewhat of a turning point in both club’s seasons. It was a bad blow for a United side who were yet to register a win from over a month of football, while for Balaklava it was a come from behind character building victory that inspired their younger players and gelled the entire team as a unit. Plenty has happened since then – Balaklava are set to feature in September action while United have just two games left to play in 2010 thanks to a bye in the last round. However, both sides will remember their last game well.United will be keen

My Call n Kym Jarman previews round 16 football matches to make amends for last week’s horror display at Lochiel. They will feel they owe Balaklava one and of course to win a late season game could build some much needed morale. Balaklava will be eyeing this weeks contest at Long Plains as a chance to consolidate their finals position. Alarmingly Balaklava, who were sitting pretty a few weeks back have slipped to fourth position on the APFL table as it stands currently. However, the Peckers should be a participant in this year’s finals series as they have both United (sixth place) and Hamley Bridge (seventh place) still to come. They cannot afford to drop games like this one and shouldn’t on current form! It is not like the Tigers to serve up two really bad games in a row. They may not have much

left to play for in 2010 but may take much pleasure in shaping the final four by upsetting a side that has upset them on many occasions prior … when it counted.

MALLALA V HAMLEY BRIDGE With the Hamley Bridge Bombers coming off their biggest loss for the year, they should be super-motivated to gain some respect this week against league leaders Mallala. The only problem for the Bombers is the match will be their second in a row away from home and it is also against top side Mallala – but the Magpie attack isn’t as potent as the Bombers’ last opponent (Virginia) Mallala’s miserly defence kept yet another top four side (Balaklava) to under 10 goals for the match last weekend. So often a cornerstone Dave Cawrse played his 150th game last week for the Magpies and it is players like him that make the Magpies defensive unit so formidable yet sometimes quite unassuming. Unfortunately for the trying

Bombers, Mallala will have too much skill and too much class this week. With some big fish to fry at season’s end and some areas of their game to fine tune before the major round, this year’s minor premier will be looking to put on a clinical display this week at home despite whatever Hamley can throw at them.

TWO WELLS V VIRGINIA

The big test

• From Back Page Both Two Wells and Virginia will need to rely on their best players being at the top of their games for this one. With a finals like atmosphere expected one feels the cream will rise to the top under the pressure and intensity of such a contest. It is worth noting that these two sides met in last year’s preliminary final at the same venue. On that occasion with a grand final berth on the line it was the Roosters who proved to be too good at home. Plenty hinges on this one my friends!

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after round 16 games A GRADE Team P W L D Mallala 13 11 2 0 HW Eagles 14 9 5 0 Virginia 14 8 6 0 Balaklava 13 8 5 0 Two Wells 13 7 6 0 United 14 3 11 0 Hamley 13 1 12 0 RESERVES Team P W L D Virginia 14 13 1 0 Two Wells 13 10 3 0 Balaklava 13 7 6 0 United 14 6 8 0 Mallala 13 5 8 0 HW Eagles 14 4 10 0 Hamley 13 2 11 0 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L D Balaklava 13 13 0 0 Two Wells 13 9 4 0 Mallala 13 7 5 1 HW Eagles 14 6 8 0 United 14 5 8 1 Virginia 14 4 10 0 Hamley 13 2 11 0 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L D Two Wells 13 11 0 0 HW Eagles 14 7 4 0 Mallala 13 7 4 0 Balaklava 13 5 6 0 Hamley 13 2 8 0 United 14 1 11 0 Virginia 14 0 14 0

B 2 2 2 3 3 2 3

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F A % 1010 735 57.88 1172 945 55.36 1359 1076 55.81 1035 932 52.62 1135 950 54.44 803 1192 40.25 840 1524 35.53

Pts 22 18 16 16 14 6 2

B 2 3 3 2 3 2 3

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F A % 1141 473 70.69 1049 498 67.81 700 680 50.72 746 844 46.92 651 808 44.62 582 1201 32.64 660 1025 39.17

Pts 26 20 14 12 10 8 4

B 3 3 3 2 2 2 3

FF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

F A % 1621 302 84.30 1246 450 73.47 697 685 50.43 763 1214 38.59 716 861 45.40 570 1382 29.20 426 1145 27.12

Pts 26 18 15 12 11 8 4

B 3 2 3 3 3 2 2

FF 2 3 2 2 3 2 0

F 770 571 537 504 452 292 0

Pts 26 20 18 14 10 6 0

A % 168 82.09 316 64.37 348 60.68 392 56.25 532 45.93 698 29.49 672 0.00

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Balaklava’s Samuel Michael attempts to smother a kick, while team mates Ethan Brownlie, Billy West, Bradley Davey, Tyson Lamond and Aiden Lawless look on during the mini colts game.

All eyes are on the ball, with Balaklava’s Clark Crawford, Ben Mellow, Bailey Walter and Nikita McRostie in on the action in the mini colts.

ABOVE: Samuel Michael takes a good mark while his Mallala opponent tries to spoil it. BELOW: Matthew Freebairn, Balaklava tries to tackle his Mallala opponent.

A GRADE Pos Name Brendon NIKLAUS - Virginia Paul CHRISTOFIS - Two Wells Peter BURGOYNE - United Joseph HUNT - HW Eagles Daniel FEELEY - Mallala Stuart Lamond - Balaklava JONATHON BRICE - Balaklava Brian MONTGOMERY - Mallala Caleb HOWELL - Virginia Brad GRIFFITHS - Mallala RESERVES Pos Name Jason BECKER - Two Wells Alex LEO - Virginia Derek TILLER - Mallala Steven LIOULIOS - Virginia James RUNDLE - United Chris CHRISTOFIS - Two Wells Kerry MICHAELANNY - Balaklava Darren CARTER - United Christopher Bilney - Mallala Adam BAKER - Hamley SENIOR COLTS Pos Name Shane McGUINESS - HW Eagles Luke TASSEL - Two Wells Ross SHARER - United Luke GUY - Balaklava Joshua PATERSON - Two Wells Luke WILLIAMS - Balaklava Ryan McPHARLIN - Balaklava Dylan KEARNS - Mallala Chad RUIZ - Balaklava Jack JENNER - Balaklava JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name Brandon TAYLOR - HW Eagles Lachlan GOSS - Two Wells Travis NIXON - Two Wells Kyle HUMMELL - Mallala Jack HENNEKER - Two Wells Angus CLOTHIER - Mallala Dylan McCREDIE - Balaklava James SPEISSEGGER - Balaklava Jarrad DUNSTAN - Mallala Adam COE - Mallala

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SPORT v District Results

Balaklava Hockey Club Under 17 Samuel Tiller dribbles the ball.

Golf BAlaklava Men

Buoyed by the efforts of Hughie, who donated around an inch of rainfall through the week, no less than 25 eager beavers turned out to contest the Balaklava Motors Trophy par competition, on a course good enough to take home to mother. The winner and appropriately, Commodore pilot, was hard-hitting Dean Robinson with +2, notching one up for the swelling B Grade contingent. However, we must stand by convention and take you now directly to the mighty A grade results. Merv. Hameister lead them in with +1, dogged all the way by “Rotten Ron” Butterworth (square) and Bill Parkin (-1). Also in the fray were P. Lamont (-3), P. Freebairn (-4), D. Taylor (-6), W. Nagle (-6) and M. Loy (-7). Chasing the dominant Deano back to the clubhouse in the B grade field was serial podium placer Corey Temby with +1, nudging out Steve Jonas (+1) on a count back. As well we were entertained by G. Sonntag (-1), D Addison (-1), B. Thompson (-3), G. Toms (-3), C. MIchael (-3), W. Berry (-4), J. Michael (-4), D. Rodgers (-6), L. Masson (-7) and D. Trickett (-7). From the truncated C grade field it was that man Martin Bell who prevailed with -1, too good for Tania Matz (-3) and Nick Mellow (-5). Two players, delayed by prior commitments, teed off at 2pm, too late for inclusion in the stoush. They were our glorious El Presidente Bill Lokan and local hack Austin Henstridge, who scored -4 and +5 respectively. Only one Birdie was recorded, by Merv.Hameister on the 10th, although at the 13th, a group of three players all birdied the thing. Nearest The Pin achievements were realised by Les Masson (8th), John Michael (10th), Wayne Nagle (15th) and Peter Freebairn (17th). This weekend will feature a Stroke round, the first of our three-round Club Championship event for all three grades. Just as importantly, on Sunday we are holding an essential working bee, to tidy the old girl up following trees felled by both Hughie and members. This must be done before our Big Day which is fast approaching. Please cancel all appointments, commitments and concerns, grab a chain saw, rake and gloves, chuck ‘em into the trailer and head out to be there by 9am. We’ll labour ‘till 11.30 then get stuck in to a “thank you” BBQ. The following Saturday night is the mighty Auction Night, so please plan your tables right away.

Balaklava Mid week

Results from August 4. Austin Henstridge 34, Merv Hameister 25, Dean Trickett 23, Bill Berry 19.

BALAKLAVA LADIES

Last Thursday saw fifteen ladies present themselves to the starter for a stroke round. A grade winner was Cathy Redpath - nett 73 - followed by Norma Taylor -83

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and Joan Anderson 84. B grade winner was Moya Hayes - nett 78 with Tania Matz -81 - Faye Williams - 83 - Joy Veitch - 84 and Julia Hoskin -89 completing the field. C grade winner was Cherie Taylor nett74.Next came Jill Taylor - 79 - Louise Michael - 80 - Genni Edwards - 81- Denby Wandel - 82 - Sue Frederichs - 86 and Sadie Toovey - 107. Next week is the first round of the Club Championships and Dixon Cup. Please ensure that you report to the starters at least 15 mins. before hit off time. Starters will be the match committee. “Whoever said “It’s not whether you win or lose that counts”,probably lost”. - Martina Navratilova.

BLYTH

Ladies Results 4th August - Flag competition Donation to Heartbeatsponsored by B Victor- J Wandel bought the flag in, J Wandel 113/68, K Mugge 105/78, V Bamford 103/79, J Zweck 98/80, A Harrison DNF. Skins- K Mugge, Raffle- J Zweck Next Week 18th August- Club Medal/ Stableford- Sponsoered by Medika Gallery. Hostess- Y Carling No Mens Results for 7th August as no scheduled competition due to SA Sand Greens Champioship being hosted

Hamley Bridge

Kieth Kluske had a day on winning Thursday’s stableford competition with 42 points from Anton Noack 41. Other scores Barry Schwartz, Wally Jackson, Rex Mortimer, Dennis Nation 38 Dave Russell 36 Noel Stringer, Roen Cameron, Merv Hamiester, Ian Ferguson 35 Lance Hatcher, Ron Collins, John Bell, Roger Hahn 34 Max Grasby, Wim Van Pelt, Bob Ahola 33 Doug Cooper, Steve Howe, Cliff Applebee 31 Colin Doudle, Warren Isgar 30. Birdies Kieth Kluske 3rd Nearest to pin Roger Hahn 9th. 30 players competed in the first round of the four-round club championships on Saturday with some very mixed results. Bradley Zerna jumped out of the gates well to set up a first round lead in the A grade shooting a 78 from Leigh Durdin with 80. In B grade Ian Ferguson with 84 has a clear break from Roger Hahn 89 while in C grade Lance Hatcher and Tony Jones lead the way with 93 each. Handicap scores ; A grade Leigh Durdin 64, Neville Durdin 65, Barry Schwartz, Bradley Zerna 68, John Bell 69, Bert Pearce, Dave Russell 70, John Mitchell 74, Adam Mitchell 75. B grade: Ian Ferguson 65, Brodie Schaefer 69, Rowland Pawlak, Roger Hahn 70, Rex Mortimer, Ron Smith, Kieth Kluske 73, Bob Hinderwell 75, Wim Van Pelt 77, Anton Noack, Barry Zerna 80, George Dahlitz 81. C grade: Wally Jackson 65, Ross Hienze 67, Brian Cooper, Lance Hatcher, Tony Jones 68, Roen Cameron 70, Doug Cooper 77, Max Grasby 84. Birdies: Neville Durdin 6th, Bradley Zerna 8th, Rex Mortimer 12th, and Leigh Durdin 18th, nearest to pin Tony Jones 14th. A special thanks to all who helped with

Brock Hamann of Balaklava Hockey Club U14 runs with the ball. the loading of the scrap metal after golf on Thursday and raising a considerable amount of money for the club.

TWO WELLS

Saturday August 7: Competition: Par Sponsor: T & D Concrete No of Players: 37. Conditions: Fine, Windy The course was in beautiful condition and the soursobs were waiting off fairway. Simon Grigg had a very good day to take A Grade with + 8 on a countback from Rob Thompson to earn bragging rights as the best Grigg, on the day and overall. Paul Shields returned to some form with a fine + 6 to win B Grade from Hans Linford + 4 and Andrew Baker continues to impress with his new clubs winning C Grade with a +8, as well as taking home another meat tray. After 3 rounds of the Captains Trophy the leaders are Andrew Baker 23, Simon Grigg 21, Jake Bowden 19 and Brian Barns 16 which sets up an interesting 4th round later in the season. Next Saturday sees TWGC travel to Owen for the annual Exacto Cup and it would be good to see Two Wells players support Owen and roll up at Owen to play in large numbers. Thursday 12/8 sees Two Wells course being used for the SA Vets Sandgreens Champs with 69 players nominating for the event. A good chance to showcase our course to players from all over the State Just a reminder that all the TWGC results can be accessed at - http://users. on.net/~stuartg/ Results AGrade:+8SimonGrigg,R.Thompson. +3 S.Abbott, Y.Frencken, Stuart Grigg, V.Hatch, +2 L.Grafton, R.Grigg, square J.Ball, I.Smith, -1 R.Hogg, -2 C.Doudle, -4 A.Bail, Shorty. B Grade: +6 P.Shields, +4 H.Linford, +3 G.Dawson, +1 J.Bowden, G.Payne, -2 I.Clark, T. Clifton, -3 D.Hall, J.,Weir. C Grade: +8 A.Baker, +3 C.Weller, I.Telfer, +2 J.Spackman, L.Zbierski, +1 S.Sando, -1 B.Prior, P.Williams, -2 B.Barns, M.Frost, -4 K.Alexander. Ladies: Square K.Stubing, -3 E.Grigg. Long Drives: A: R.Thompson B: I.Clark C: B.Prior NTP’s :) 1) R.Hogg, 2) P.Shields , 6) G.Dawson, 11) C.Doudle, 12) - , 15) L.Grafton. Birdies: 3) R.Grigg, 7) S.Abbott, 11-, 13) R.Thompson. Pro’s Approach: Stuart Grigg. NAGA: A.Bail Members Draw: Simon Grigg Meat Trays: C.Girling, H.Linford, D.Hall, C.Doudle, A.Baker. NEXT WEEK: Saturday: Exacto Cup at Owen (12 o’clock start). Russell Grigg Handicapper TWGC.

two wells ladies

Results from August 3. This was the first semi-final of our championships. The winner was Judi Frost defeating Helen Johnson 8/6. Winner of the Stableford competition was Tine Perry with 40 points. Runner up was Elaine Grigg with 33. Long Drive Winner

was Helen Johnson on 9. Gobblers for Jenny Rowe on 3 and Yolanda Cannizzaro on 16. Last Week’s International Bowl Winner was Kathy Stubing with nett 69. Overall winner for the year was Judi Frost with nett 61.

Hockey

Under 14: Burra 1 goal defeated Balaklava 0. Goal: Will Price. Best: Bur: Lachlan Haddow, Elisha Desmet, Jake Dolphin. Bal: Ethan Gates, Natasha Greenshields, Riley Chapman Donnybrook 4 defeated Springstown 0. Goals: Lachlan McLean, William Pearson, Karri Thomas, Fletcher Thomas. Best: Don: Lachlan Squires, Fletcher Thomas, Sarah McLean. Spr: Tom Forrest, Johanna Dutschke, Victoria Schwarz Under 17: Balaklava 4 defeated Wendouree 0. Goals: Samuel Tiller 2, Hedley Greenshields, Jorden Hamann. Best: Bal: Samuel Tiller, Hedley Greenshields, Sarah Tiller. Wen: Tom Pittaway, Rebecca Taylor, Josh Nourse. Burra 2 defeated Donnybrook 1. Goals: Bur: Chris Scutcheon 2. Don: Alex Takacs. Best: Bur: Neil Maxted, Lachlan Haddow, Alex Catt. Don: Jake Mill, Louise Thomas, William Pearson Women: Balaklava 3 defeated Donnybrook 2. Goals: Bal: Mary Heslop 2, Roweena Tiller. Don: Brianna Cheetham, Heather Willson. Best: Bal: Alex Cape, Belinda Shepherd,Mary Heslop. Don: Brianna Cheetham, Nicky Hancock, Annie Willson Men: Balaklava 2 defeated Riverton 0. Goals: Justin Simmonds, Sarah Tiller. Best: Bal: Samuel Tiller, Josh March, Justin Simmonds. Riv: Kelvin Tiller, Tristan Chapman, Andrew Chapman Donnybrook 3 defeated Burra 1. Goals: Don: Paul Telfer, Mark Harvey, Josef Roberts. Bur: Lachlan Haddow. Best: Don: Laurence Ryan, Robert Dall, Jake Mill. Bur: Cameron Smith, Danny Smith, Alex Catt Next week’s matches are at Clare.

Tennis Winter ladies

The court sweepers and track-pant driers were needed once again to dry off the courts ready for play on another winter morning. Competition was tense between the wooden spoon contenders and battle for second spot. Di Taylor’s Grizzlys went two in a row to defeat Lorraine Jenner’s Teddies 4-30 to 2-23, to move up from the bottom of the ladder. The frilly knickers were shown early with Kellie Harrison and Ruth Martin having a big win over Colleen Allen and Kerrie Bell. Whereas Di T and Narelle Michael had a hard fought win against Helen Durdin and Lorraine in a tie-breaker. By the last round Colleen was finally warmed up combining well with Helen D to have a good win over Kellie and Di. Lorraine was desperate for a win going for “down the line” winners, but to no avail losing with Kerrie against the steady combination of Narelle and Ruth. Though, Narelle may need to get her

eyes checked as she was seen having numerous “airies”. The other match saw the absent Helen Barry’s Polars hold on to second spot by narrowly defeating Melissa Moulds’ Koalas 4-26 to 2-26. Pauline Hill and Kerry Williams survived a tie-breaker against Melissa and Kevyna Gardner. Nikki Yates and Roanne Georg were unlucky having to drop their daks to Mary Connell and Valerie Carling. They had many deuce games but just couldn’t string the right two points together to get on the board. Being down on games going into the last round the Polars team put in a big effort to win the final two sets. Great tennis played by all. Premiership table - Pandas 14, Polars 12, Koalas 8, Grizzlys 6 and Teddies 4. Till next week when the girls hope to see some sun…

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Results from August 7. Cyclists & Torrens Valley. A Grade: P Bradshaw 200.11, B Grade: J Pinyon 188.7, Sighters: P Bradshaw 40.3. Handicap results: P Bradshaw 100.4, 100.7 (1) 200, F Pinyon 95.2, 99.4 (4) 198, J Pinyon 93.1, 95.6 (8) 191, P Fry 96.1, 97.2 (2) 195, G Apthomas 94.1, 90.2 (10) 194. Phoenix. A Grade: P Logos 198.10, B Grade: G Henderson 97.4, 100 (7) 204, C Williams 96.4, 98.3 (6) 200, D Clarke 95.3, 98.1 (5) 198, M Biakowski 97.5, 93.1 (6) 196, T Gilder 94.1, 95.1 (6) 195. Cyclists & Torrens Valley F Class. F Open: M Heyward 200.12, F Standard: L White 196.5, Sighters: M Heyward. Handicap results: M Heyward 100.7, 100.6 (4) 200, G Hutchins 99.4, 99.5 (7) 200, L White 97.3, 99.2 (10) 200, M Williams 98.4, 97.1 (8) 200, R Braund 99.3, 99.5 (3) 200, D Zerbe 94.2, 95.3 (12) 200, L Bament 97.2, 97.4 (6) 200, R Exon 92.1, 96.1 (15) 200, B Moulds 98.3, 98.6 (3) 199, B Davies 90, 93.4 (12) 195. Phoenix F Class. F Standard: R Mousley 194.6, Sighters: S Cowie 38.1. Handicap results: R Mousley 96.3, 98.4 (11) 205, M Roberts 94.3, 98.4 (12) 204, J Close 95.1, 96.3 (13) 204, S Cowie 97.4, 94.2 (10) 201, C Mousley 89.1, 97.5 (12) 198, D Barnard 84, 90.1 (12) 186. Light River. A Grade: B Wrightson 198.7, B Grade: T James 193.2, F Class: G Mincham 194.6, Sighters: B Wrightson 40. Handicap results: P Bothwell 96.2, 95.3 (22) 218, B Wrightson 99.3, 99.4 (10) 215, T James 96.2, 97 (19) 214, R Spillman 97.2, 97.4 (13) 213, G Mincham 96.1, 98.5 (9) 209, G Lewis 93, 91.2 (13) 199, G Morony 70, 73 (22) 165. Postal & Railways. A Grade: P Bissett 199.5, B Grade: P Bissett 199.5, C Grade: T Button 188.5, Sighters: P Bisset 39. Handicap results: P Bissett 100.4, 99.1, 199.5, R Cunningham 98.3, 100.3, 198.6, V Synusas 96.1, 97.2, 193.3, B Clark 97.6, 95.4, 192.10, S Giles 89.2, 100.3, 189.5, T Button 92, 96.4, 188.5, S Powell 94, 94.4, 188.2, M Spendelove 91.1, 91, 182.1, D Barr 92.2, 87, 179.2, M Bethune 85.2, 90, 175.2.

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SPORT v Netball

Hummocks eyes off top spot A1

Hummocks dominated overall and withstood a late surge from Long Plains to take a comfortable win 55 to 35. Play started quickly, Hummocks were first to settle. Long Plains GS Emma Laintoll provided accurate shooting. Lisa Britza, Hummocks GD came off the court with injury and was replaced by Jade Wilkins. Hummocks stepped up toward the end of the quarter pulling away to be up by nine. Accurate shooting by GA Bonnie Nicholls and GS Kirsty Williams helped considerably. Hummocks C Beth Germein was strong in the second quarter getting her hands on many deflections and combined well with Sophie Reid (WD) who worked very hard. Long Plains goalies combined well under considerable pressure, shotting well. Hummocks attack line worked very efficiently. Erin Brundell WA gave the goalies options. Long Plains made some changes putting Brodie Hall into GA, Ali Nicholls moving to WA, Kirsty McArdle to C, Jess Schultz to GD and Shae Walker to GK. Sophie Reid Hummocks WD continued her dominant play creating numerous turnovers. Long Plains GD Jess Schultz drove down the court helping the flow of play. Another display of accurate shooting by GA Bonnie Nicholls and Longies GS Emma Laintoll. Long Plains GK Shae Walker took a very well timed intercept, but it was quickly cut off by Hummocks C Beth Germein who continued to be an influence. The final quarter started evenly, both teams worked hard with high intensity. Long Plains defences picked up a couple of turnovers giving their team a run of goals. Hummocks responded working together as a team to keep the score fairly level for the quarter. Long Plains C Leah Tynan, who re-took to the court, continued to provide run for her team. GK Claire Schultz’s hard work paid off for Hummocks, picking up two clean intercepts.

Hummocks 29 defeated Long Plains 27. It was a slow start with many turnovers for both ends. Long Plains scored two quick goals once play settled. Long Plains’ strong defence turned over many Hummocks centre passes. Hummocks defenders worked hard, but Long Plains continued to score.

Hummocks struggled to hold onto the ball in the second quarter. Long Plains WD had a couple of quick turnovers. Hummocks defenders rebounded well. Hummocks got a few good turnovers and settled into the game scoring well. However, they started moving too quickly and started to lose control. Hummocks had an okay start to the third, but then fumbled the ball. Long Plains moved well down the court getting in front for the passes. Hummocks were dropping a lot of passes. Hummocks were very strong at the centre pass. Humocks GD threw a great pass into the ring. Long Plains continued to apply strong pressure. The final quarter started out with good pressure on the circle by Hummocks. Not a lot of goals were going in the ring from either team. Hummocks GD had some good rebounds in the ring. Long Plains C showed good passing and leads. Hummocks moved fast down the court resulting in lots of turnovers to win the game. This game was a fast low scoring game.

Hummocks 56 defeated Long Plains 36. The games started with a strong leading by Hummocks WA Abbi Phillips and good feeding into the goal circle resulted in the first goal to Hummocks. Sister partnership Sascha Tiller and Tammy Nicolls shot well and rebounded strongly. Long Plains sot well in the second half of the quarter, GA Karly Kayser was particularly accurate. Long Plains C Nicole Parker drove well down the court and fed the ball in fast and strong to the goalies. Jess Angel Hummocks WD defended well over every ball and helped turn over a number of passes. Hummocks extended their lead thanks to accurate shooting and strong rebounds from Hummocks defence Nikki Bell and Kelly Bickle. The third quarter started evenly, both teams settled play and scores were goal for goal. Good rebounding from Hummocks defenses resulted in a turnover. Relentless pressure from Long Plains GK Abby Curnow and GD Jess Collinson produced a couple of turnovers, however Sascha Tiller Hummocks GA was accurate keeping scores close. A collision in play saw Long Plains GD come from the court with an injury replaced by Karly

Kayser and Carissa Daniel came on in GA. Some changes were made in the last quarter by both sides. Hummocks bought Emily Noack on in WD. Long Plains put Karly Kaser and Carissa Daniel in goals. Rosemary McDonnell moved to GK and Abby Curnow to GD. Again play was quite even. Hummocks capitalized on any missed shots by Longies to convert. A lovely intercept by Longies GD Abby Curnow saw the ball returned for her team and finished well with a goal.

Hummocks 62 defeted Long Plains 33. Both teams defences worked very well. Long Plains GA got the first 2 goals. Many intercepts were made by Hummocks defence. Hummocks GA worked hard for the ball and Long Plains attackers put in a lot of effort. Hummocks players Shannon Mudge and Kathy Nicholls played defence well together. Many bad, loopy throws were played. Long Plains leads were strong and fast. Lisa Studhams shots were flowing and accurate. Alison Bauns defence was great. Long Plains started the third quarter off wobbly, but eventually pulled it together. Hummocks passes were firm for the whole quarter. Hummocks started struggling with leads to get out at the centre pass. Longies GK worked hard to keep the ball out of the goal ring. Humocks GA Tegan Nottle shot well in the ring. Long Plains shooters worked very well together in the final quarter. Hummocks GS Kimberley Penhall shot accurately. Longies C put in a lot of effort. Hummocks still fought strong towards the end and took the win.

Hummocks 30 lost to Long Plains 39. Both teams had strong passes and Hummocks shot the first four goals. Longies fought back turning over centre passes bringing the score to four all. Hummocks GK Kimberley Hoepner defended well. Longies Samantha Stevens shot well giving them the lead in teh first quarter. Hummocks made changes in defence for the second quarter to try and stop the run on by Long Plains. Longies defences made Hummocks attack work for everything. It was a much better quarter by Hummocks. Long Plains started strongly with some good passing through

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the mid court. Good defence work by Chelsea Saint caused Humocks to struggle to get the ball into attack. Long Plains scored the first four goals of the quarter. Hummocks started to lift with some late goals allowing them to still be in on a chance going into the last quarter. Hummocks brought on fresh legs in mid court creating more opportunites for the attackers. It was a much better quarter by Hummocks. Kimberly Hoepner, Hummocks, continued to put pressure on Long Plains GS Jess Costello, who both had a good tussle all match.

Hummocks 18 lost to Long Plains 34. The first quarter opened with good solid play from both teams. Although Long Plains looked to dominate, Hummocks held them off and play remained even throughout the quarter. Accurate shooting from Long Plains goalies saw them end the quarter with a five goal lead. Long Plains dominated the first half of the quarter scoring the first five goals, but Hummocks defenders worked hard and managed to stem the flow. Through accurate shooting from hummocks goalies Hannah Hoepner and Danielle Hosking, they managed to gain a bit of ground on Long Plains, but Long Plains goalies hit back scoring some great goals and extending their lead. Long Plains came out fighting after the half time break and owned the thrid quarter. Hummocks were unable to match Long Plains all over the court and again Long Plains were very accurate with their shooting. The last quarter was hard fought by both teams. Long Plains GD worked hard but Hummcoks goalies were able to get some good shots in. Long Plains goalies continued to shoot well with Hummock GD Tess Lawson working extremely hard in the ring. Hummocks C Jessica Hoepner did great work all up the court and although Hummocks were able to win the quarter, Long Plains were clear winners.

Hummocks 33 def Long Plains 12. Hummocks started strong in defence with the GS and GA rarely missing a goal for the quarter. In the second quarter both sides came out strong with both defence working well. Hummocks started strong in the third and

Jayne Brown chases the ball in A1 netball at Balaklava on Saturday, with Cass Powell close behind.

played a great quarter with all girls playing well. Long Plains tried very hard. Hummocks had a few changes for the final quarter and both teams started well. At the end of the game the score didn’t really show how well both teams played.

Hummocks 30 def Long Plains 0. Hummocks were off to a flying start scoring the first goal of the match. The ball moved up and down the court with both teams missing goals. Hummocks C Tayla Williams read the play well to intercept many passes. Hummocks GK Amelia Gicoella watched patiently and was rewarded with a great intercept. Both teams made changes for the second quarter. Longies C Matika Hillard-Faulkner played well. Longies GA Mary Grace Hosking tried extremely hard. Hummocks GK Katrina Price rebounded well and Hummocks took the ball all the way down to GS Alana Budgen who shot the goal. Once again both teams made changes for the third quarter. Hummocks played a lot better with strong passes from GD Sky Wolf to C Tayla Williams and straight into GA Mikaela Lane-Watson. Hummocks WA Haylee Studham received the centre pass, passed it to a moving Mikaela LaneWatson and onto Alana Budgen who finished it off with a goal. In the fourth quarter Longies tried very hard, but Hummocks defence were too strong and intercepted almost all passes into the goal circle. Longies defences Chloe Brown and Mary Hosking tried well. Hummocks WD Sarah Nipperess kept her WA out of the play. Overall, Hummocks were just too strong.

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Hummocks 17 def Long Plains 4. Brittany Berry started off well for Hummocks scoring the first goal. Three Hummocks girls were kindly filling in for Long Plains as they were short of players. All girls worked hard trying to keep warm. Long Plains C Catelyn Harkness worked hard and defended well down the court. Makayla Guerin scored the first goal for the quarter followed by Kiara Budgin scoring for Long Plains. Hummocks condinued to play well with two quick goals. Hummocks GK Bryana Budgin and GD Sophia Sach worked hard in the ring. Hummocks changed their team around and put three different players in for Long Plains. Long Plains GK Claire Mills defended well and GA Matika Hillard-Faulkner tried hard in the goal ring. Chloe Hoepner moved well in the ring for Hummocks and scored two quick goals. A great quarter with all girls displaying good skills. Bryana Budgin and Catelyn Harkness both scored an early goal for their teams in the last quarter. Catelyn followed with another two. Hummocks GD Kiara worked hard in the ring and stopped some passes from reaching the GS and was well supported by Zae Veitch. Olivia Carslake picked up a loose ball and made a good pass. Long Plains GAAngie Barr played a solid quarter with some good passing. The game was a good friendly game with the Hummocks and Long Plains girls combining to form a Long Plains team which played well together. Some great skills and persistence were shown by both sides.

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Hamley Bridge 62 (Alison Schahinger) d Virginia 36 (Julia Starr). Mallala 44 (Diana Feeley) d Balaklava 39 (Carly Gregor). Hummocks 55 (Beth Germein) d Long Plains 35 (Leah Tynan). A2: Balaklava 57 (Roanne George) d Mallala 27 (Ellen Heyne). Hummocks 29 (Lucy Forrest) d Long Plains 27 (Ruth East). A3: Hummocks 56 (Amy Nottle) d Long Plains 36 (Karly Kayser). Balaklava 46 (Tam Auricht) d Mallala 18 (Sonya Angus). Virginia 57 (Mel Barons) d Hamley Bridge 25 (Stacey Bell). A4: Hummocks 62 (Tegan Nottle) d Long Plains 33 (Kate Fuller). Hamley Bridge 49 (Natasha Manno) d Virginia 19 (Bek Barons). Balaklava 52 (Sam Florence) d Mallala 23 (Ashley Leonello). A5: Mallala 38 (Claire Earl) d Balaklava 35 (Sheralyn Bond). Long Plains 39 (Chante Parker) d Hummocks 30 (Vicky Pillar). B: Balaklava 27 (Tenneal White) d Mallala 17 (Amanda Charleson). Long Plains 34 (Hannah McArdle) d Hummocks 18 (Jessica Hoepner). C1: Hummocks 33 (Sarah Rapko) d Long Plains 12 (Maddison Merry). Balaklava 34 (Aleisha Michael) d Mallala 18 (Martha Heyne). C2: Hummocks 38 (Tayla Williams) d Long Plains 0 (Mary Hosking). Virginia 20 (Rachael O’Shea) d Hamley Bridge 10 (Kiraleigh Hewitt). Balaklava 34 (Lexie Tiller) d Mallala 8 (Jessica Heaslip).

A1 GRADE Hamley Bridge.......22.....54.88 Hummocks............. 21.....52.46 Two Wells................ 16..... 53.74 Balaklava.................. 15......51.01 Mallala...................... 12.....48.81 Virginia...................... 8.......45.79 Long Plains.............. 0.......40.76 A2 GRADE Two Wells................ 26..... 61.04 Hummocks............. 24.....55.87 Balaklava.................. 18.....56.53 Long Plains............. 14..... 47.04 Hamley Bridge........ 8.......35.42 Mallala....................... 4.......40.56 A3 GRADE Balaklava.................. 23..... 61.66 Hummocks.............20......57.61 Virginia.....................20..... 57.04 Two Wells................ 17...... 54.21 Long Plains.............. 8....... 46.61 Hamley Bridge........ 4.......34.69 Mallala....................... 2.......35.58 A4 GRADE Hummocks............. 28.....65.46 Balaklava.................. 17......56.47 Two Wells................ 16..... 57.99 Hamley Bridge....... 15..... 49.41 Long Plains............. 14..... 52.17 Mallala....................... 2.......36.03 Virginia...................... 2....... 27.80

Supporting All Netball Teams A5 GRADE Two Wells................ 24..... 61.32 Balaklava.................. 18.....50.98 Mallala...................... 14.....49.60 Long Plains............. 14.....46.95 Hamley Bridge....... 12.....46.36 Hummocks............. 10.....44.24 B GRADE Long Plains............. 26..... 61.40 Mallala...................... 18.....56.80 Balaklava.................. 16......51.40 Two Wells................ 14.....52.84 Hummocks............. 14.....46.37 Hamley Bridge........ 6.......26.26 C1 GRADE Balaklava.................. 24.....74.86 Hamley Bridge.......22..... 61.46 Hummocks.............20..... 57.35 Mallala...................... 16.....46.57 Long Plains.............. 6.......25.56 Two Wells................. 6.......22.78 C2 GRADE Hummocks............. 28..... 77.36 Hamley Bridge.......20.....64.58 Balaklava.................. 16.....56.37 Virginia..................... 14.....53.65 Two Wells................ 12.....54.43 Mallala....................... 2.......26.23 Long Plains.............. 2........ 9.78

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Rural Supplies

PAINTER

• Soils & sands • Firewood • Sleepers • Landscape barks • Rubble & metals • Decorative mulches • Concrete products • Garden rocks • Stones & pebbles

Mobile: 0417 870 624 Phone / Fax 8844 5214

Don’t be left with ink on your hands, Leave that to us!!

WH Treverton

Open

7Days

Maintenance

Balaklava Agency Ph: 8862 1333 Fax: 8862 1007

Painter

Landscaping

Daryle Forbes

Stock Agent Serving the rural community After Hours: Kelly Evans - Live stock 0418 859 953 Shayn Faehrmann - Merchandise/Agronomy/Accounting 0419 829 243 Mel Haynes - Livestock/Real Estate/Insurance 0408 086 602 Chris Kannenberg - Merchandise 0417 087 319 Geoff Knappstein - Real Estate 0407 790 210 Michael Wildash - CGU Insurance 0457 552 646 Emma Menadue - WFI Insurance 0427 170 821 Ron Sutcliffe - Rural Finance Manager 0439 449 577

Office & residence - 25 Harris St, Balaklava Email - dalina@rbe.net.au

Garden Sup.

•Specialising in solid plastering of all types •Licenced applicator of Dulux / Unitex textured coatings •Cracks professionally repaired 26 Years Phone 0407 399 019 Experience

30 George Street Ph/Fax 8862 1725 ❋ Newspapers ❋ Books ❋ Large Range of Magazines ❋ Stationery ❋ Office Supplies ❋ Gifts ❋ Cards & Wrappings Professional Laminating Service Home Delivery Service

Phone Terry on 0407 077 992 7 Yorsdale St, Balaklava PO Box 20

Cousins

Mick Madigan

• Free Quotes

Phone 8862 1549 any time

Rocla

Solid Plastering BLD Lic. 46967

Painter

• ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), C.I.P • Agent for: CGU Insurance Ltd

Our price will assure you of a competitive quote

Plumber

Printing

T.A Redden

For all general insurances

Gawler ➞ Main North Road

Ring Kym 0417 293 196

Balaklava Newsagency

Hair & beauty

Muno

Lic. Nos. R18279, SR18279, 4662. Member of the Master Plumbers Association

Newsagency

Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz

Cousins

• We come to your & leave you with a firm quote • Do drawing ready for Council approval • Site specific engineers report included

PHone: 8862 1030 balaklavamotors@bigpond.com

21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629

Endurance Sheds & Structures

5 Peek Street, Balaklava Phone 8862 1818, Mobile 0409 848 995 • Master plumber •gas fitter •drain cleaning •roof & gutter repairs •all types of plumbing & supplies.

Balaklava Motors

• Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room

Garden Supplies

Steve Robertson Plumbing & Gas

v Used Cars v Service & Repairs v Genuine GM Holden Parts v SuperCharge Batteries v Free Battery Testing v Brakes & Suspension v Standard & Performance Exhausts

No job too small !

Sheds & Structures

Plumber

Motor Vehicles

Rod’s Handyman Ser vice For all your gardening needs… u Pruning u Weeding u Mowing u Gutter cleaning u Rubbish removal u General upkeep u Other odd jobs

PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997

BLD Lic 224967

• Septic Tank Cleaning • Grass & Lawn Cutting Ph: 0439 500 961 28 Victoria Road, Clare

Tree Lopping

Fox Tree Lopping & Tower Hire • Trees & Mistletoe Removed *Conditions •24 Hour Emergency Service Apply •Full public liability insurance • Branches Mulched •Free Quote We’ll beat any other written quote* Ph: 8842 2716 or 0417 460 174

www.plainsproducer.com.au

Classifieds Plains Producer

PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au FAX: 8862 1997 DEADLINE: 5pm Monday

For rent

For Sale

Public Notice

Wanted to Buy

Balaklava two bedroom, unit. Self contained, $145 per week, air conditioning, F2F Real Estate. Phone Julio 0409 100 062, Balaklava.

Double bedroom suite, consisting of: head board, foot end, side rails, side cupboards - tall boy, cheval mirror. Good condition, all reasonable offers considered. Also outdoor setting, octagonal table and 6 chairs, cream colour $125. Ph 0407 651 168.

Gopher - merits explorer, $1,500. Ph 0419 868 127.

Massey Ferguson 135 diesel tractor, good condition, both tyres recently replaced, 3 point linkage, roll-over protection frame, includes slasher, $7,000 or very near offer. For enquiries phone 0400 290 687.

Steel canopy for landcruiser, lockable $750. Bench seat for 2008 Triton $250. Ph 0408 842 201.

Coffee morn i ng : Balaklava - Lutheran Church Hall, Short Tce, August 17 at 10am. All people welcome. Join us for fellowship and morning tea.

Ford Fairlane ZH or Falcon XC V8. Ph Simon 0447 000 863.

Room for rent in Balaklava. To share with female - female preferred, $100 per week plus expenses. Phone 0427 223 913.

Falcon 1987 XF sedan, auto, a/c, CD player, 12 slotter mag wheels, new tyres, body good, reg no. UDV 922, $1,200 o.n.o. Ph 0400 169 698.

Two Bedroom unit, 11 Walsh Street, Balaklava, $155 per week. Three bedroom cottage, 39 Wallace Street, $160 per week. Contact Jeff 8862 2211 business hours.

Firewood - top quality split red gum, $250 per tonne. 1/2 tonne loads available. All loads weighed. Free delivery to Owen & surrounding areas. Phone 0412 887 040 anytime.

For Sale 1989 Nissan Pajero runs well, gas and petrol or suitable for wrecking, $1,800 o.n.o. Phone 8527 2387, ask for Susie.

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

2006 Mazda ute, alloy tray, ladder racks, white, manual, 2.5 litre turbo diesel, 160,000 km, $13,000 o.n.o. reg XJC 607. Phone 0429 492 128.

Holden Commodore VY, 2004, silver, auto, air conditioning, power steering, tinted windows, tow bar, mag wheels, very good condition, 117,000 km, reg no. XBO 763, $9,990 o.n.o. Phone 0418 840 706 - Mallala area.

Prattline low-tow 18’ caravan, one of the best available, extras include R/C air cond, new Fiamma awning, new pump, towing aids, TV ant, TV, DVD, levelers, storage cover, Maco mule wheel and much more. $12,000 (firm). Phone Jeff: 8862 1353 or mobile: 0408 621 353.

Island star, 12’6 pop top caravan, island bed, excellent condition, new, full annex, $13,500. Ph 8862 1094. Kingswood wagon. Running, registered UZS775. $650. Ph 0407-715-593. MARE.Paint/QH. Rising 3. Registered with PHAA. Microchipped. Solid red dun. Mature 14.3 - 15 hh. Green Broke. Nice nature. Up to date with care. Make good allrounder. Phone/Email for more information. Full history known. $3800. Phone; 0403 28 77 42. E/ Mail; wjjgr@bigpond.com.

Retravision - computers, cameras, ipods, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Ph 8862 1552. Rover Chip ‘N Shred mulcher. Large 240 volt, Australian made, good condition, new, $1,050, sell $500. Ph 8862 2272 or 0412 809 336.

Steel tray 2.1 x 2.75 suit F-Series Ford or similar, includes custom side tool box, mud flaps, lights, c/p floor, as new condition, $600 o.n.o. Alloy tray 2.3 x 2.6 drop sides suit F-Series Ford or similar, very good condition $600 o.n.o. Phone 8529 2320 Dublin. Truck tyres ‘Triangle’ 385 / 65R / 22.5 super single, as new on rim $300. New Bridgestone M840 10.00 x 20 tyre and tube on old style 10 stud rim $200. Phone 8529 2320 Dublin.

Public Notice CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen. Wednesday 10-5; Saturday 10-1 or by appointment. Phone 0417 885 107.

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

Local

Weather

Adelaide Plains, Clare & Gilbert Valleys: weatherchannel.com.au

Friday

Few showers

WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE On Wednesday, alow will be centred over Bass Strait in the morning, with a high approaching the western border. The resulting moderate to fresh southwest to south airstream will result in isolated showers over the agricultural area, and remainder of the Western Agricultural, Flinders and south of the Pastoral districts, with showers scattered over the southern agricultural area. Showers will become isolated and confined to the southern agricultural area by evening as both the high and low move east. The high will be centred over Eyre Peninsula on Thursday morning. Early fogs are expected over the Western agricultural district. Isolated showers over the southern agricultural area will clear during the evening.

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It will be a cold start on Friday over districts east of Coober Pedy to Ceduna with areas of frost, as the high moves slowly east. A front will cross the western border towards midday and then extend east to reach Coober Pedy to Port Lincoln around midnight. Isolated showers will develop west of the front, tending to scattered with isolated thunderstorms west of Fowlers Bay. Early on Saturday the front will move over the remainder of the State, with a secondary front in its wake. Scattered showers will extend over the agricultural area, with isolated showers over the remainder of the Western Agricultural, Flinders and south of the Pastoral districts. Isolated thunderstorms are possible over the Lower Eyre, Central and South East districts. Cumulative rainfall totals until midnight Saturday are expected to be 5 to 15 mm over the agricultural area, with 1 to 5 mm over the remainder of the Western Agricultural, Flinders

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Wednesday, Aug 11 2.0m 1122 2.6m Thursday, Aug 12 0.3m 0601 0.5m 1756 Friday, Aug 13 0.4m 0617 0.5m 1815 Saturday, Aug 14 0.4m 0636 0.6m 1831 Sunday, Aug 15 0.5m 0656 0.6m 1845 Monday, Aug 16 0.4m 0717 0.7m 1900 Tuesday, Aug 17 0.4m 0742 0.8m 1915

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RAINFALL Station

and south of the Pastoral districts. Higher falls of 15-25 mm are possible over the South East district, and over the Mount Lofty Ranges in the Central and Mid North districts. The outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is for a series of fronts to move over the south of the State. Isolated showers will continue over the agricultural area, tending scattered over the southern agricultural area, before easing late in the period. CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Isolated showers, scattered south of about Adelaide until evening. Cool with moderate to fresh south to southwest winds. Thursday: Isolated morning fog patches. Isolated showers, south of about Adelaide, clearing during the evening. Cool with light to moderate southerly winds. Friday: Cool to cold at first with areas of morning frost clearing to a fine, cool to mild and mostly sunny day. Light to moderate northeast to north winds. GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Wind: S to SW 18 to 23 knots, easing to 13 to 18 knots by evening. Sea: 1.5 to 2.5 m, abating to 1 to 1.5 m during the evening. Swell: S to SW 1.5 to 2.5 m on southern Spencer Gulf. Thursday: Wind: SW to SE 10 to 20 knots, becoming variable 5 to 10 knots in the evening.

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To 9am August 10, 2010

INFORMATION

Week Month Monthly This year Last year to date average to date to date

Auburn Blyth Clare Hamley Bridge Hoyleton Mallala Marrabel Owen Port Wakefield Riverton Roseworthy Saddleworth Snowtown Two Wells

17 12 14 12 9 9 16 14 21 12 4 13 7 13

31.6 17.1 25.6 24.2 22.8 22.6 32.6 34.4 28.0 33.0 19.2 29.8 14.8 30.2

74.6 49.0 64.2 50.4 55.5 45.6 68.4 48.2 35.4 66.9 44.4 62.0 41.4 46.4

312.1 236.8 284.4 226.2 271.6 192.6 269.8 235.4 232.2 258.8 199.2 241.4 241.4 241.2

Tradesmen tool trailer. Good condition. Phone 0417 826 848. VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered. Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

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

Garage Sale Balaklava - 34 Boronia Crt, Saturday & Sunday August 14 & 15, 8.30am to 4pm. Household item, dining table and chairs, 2 BBQs, portable refridge airconditioner, clothes dryer and lots more.

Wanted Free of charge for recycling. We take old televisions, computers, microwaves, videos, stereos and stoves etc. off your hands. Please ph 0407 605 779 or 8862 2263.

Vater’s View With Roger Vater

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A.W. Vater has a busy month ahead. You can catch up with the team at Cleve Field Day this week. There is quite a bit of machinery out by Simplicity. They have a new machine available; the Seedmaster tillage range, which is one of the first in Australia and you can check it out at the Simplicity stand at Cleve. On another note, it is important to service your machines before harvest begins so they are ready and trouble-free for the run. News in New Holland is looking good as always. The latest series of New Holland can be viewed at a combine harvester day for potential clients held at A.W. Vater Saddleworth dealership on Tuesday, August 24. Come and check out the SR 90-80 and listen to an introduction of the CR 90-90, which is, at present, the biggest header. There is also currently a brand-new rogator model 13-86C out on the field. For enquiries contact Roger or Scott on 8847 4020. •A reminder – if you want advice on products or to make any enquiries, Balaklava-based Liam Kelly is available on 0408 474 007.

Croplands range of RoGator® self propelled sprayers provide state of the art cab technology, heavy duty construction teamed with proven systems for maximum productivity. For a machine with power, performance and the capacity to maximize profit look no further than a Croplands RoGator®

Clare NO UV ALERT UV Index below 3 Max UV Index 2 (low)

State: Country:

1900 655 365* 1900 926 189*

*77 cents per minute. Higher from public and mobile phones.

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

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Issued 12 pm August 10, 2010

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3 Best Quality 3 Best Range 3 Best Price Phone: 8862 1866 28 www.plainsproducer.com.au

Sunday

Fine Showers Few Showers WEATHER FORECAST

Partly Cloudy

WEDNESDAY

Saturday

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $60 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062.

Action in August

day forecast – Balaklava

Wednesday

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The frontrunner in fertiliser Ph: 8415 1900