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The Balaklava together in support community is rallying of the family of cyclist, Shamus Halbury Liptrot, who remains injured in Royal Hobart Hospital. critically Just days after news of the serious injury in a Tasmanian 17-year-old’s community member cycling race, Jenny Long collection tins in 20 local businessehad placed donations to support s, seeking parents Malcolm Patricia, who have and Shamus’ bedside. ﬂown to Hobart to be by Shamus Liptrot Jenny has also Appeal will be opened Cycling SA. The forwarded to count at ANZ “We’re very grateful Balaklava, whichShamus AcBalaklava Country donate to. anyone can It is now 18 days to everybody.” Women’s Associatio has generously since the accident These funds will n curred on Saturday, agreed to be transferred to ocDecember 29, and and Patricia. Malcolm they receive on Australiaforego any money remains in Shamus a critical but stable Day and on to the Shamus The Balaklav condition at Liptrot Appeal, pass it Royal Hobart Hospital, a Area Committ organised a fundraisin while the his side ee has Balaklava Lions Club will day and night. with his parents by also donate. School children target local traders, g appeal which will Shamus suffered will undertake as well as organising knock. doorknock and the door- several serious injuries a riders fell during when Malcolm and Day breakfast. an appeal at the Australian the C-Grade scratch race in the Devonpor were receiving Patricia said the support they fractured t Carnival, including These tax deductibl from the local communi skull. a e donations to very much appreciate ty was the The promising d. young cyclist is “It’s been overwhelm O’Grady, and part of Team ing,” Malcolm said. Cycling Club. rides with the Central Districts SHAMUS Liptrot pictured on a training run near September last his Halbury home in year.

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The local communi ty has been praised for its unwaver- mus and his family during ing support of his accident victims recovery. Shamus Liptrot Greg and Margie and Greg Parker and their families. spoke out in thanks Parker also to the comPatricia and Malcolm munity Liptrot, as Greg for its continued support parents of Shamus, recovers from have made a horrific an emotional thank you to the accident nine weeks ago, community (see and the caring ongoing support page 3) for its and doctorsof the local hospital since his return road to Shamus’ during the long Avon. to recovery. Shamus, who Greg and Margie was seriously injured in a cycling been blown away said they had by the level of five months ago, race almost support, including phone calls, stream of visitors has a steady helping care and Children’s to the Women’s children, and for the couple’s hospital, includeven anonymo ing schoolmates, usly paying bills to help other communi teachers, and however, there out. ty members. is still a long Local towns road ahead n IN THE to raise funds rallied together Greg as theyfor both Shamus and TOP LEFT: Shamus to support ShaPICTURES: Children battle at home before obstacles and heal. to overcome his accident. ’s Hospital. TOP ABOVE: Friends RIGHT: Shamus regularly visit with the physio Shamus team and his mother, Patricia at the Women’s and GREG Parker (right). urges local motorists to slow down.

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Shamus ‘gave everything’ • From Page 1 “Up until the last couple of hours, he was his normal, energetic, outgoing self,” Malcolm said. “Under the circumstances, he was quite happy and full of life. “It’s just one of those things that happens in life and is most unfortunate.” As a youngster, Shamus showed signs of a motivated, sports-mad child. “He was driven from a young age,” Malcolm said. “He jumped in the pool, I didn’t even know he could swim.” Not only could Shamus swim, he was rather adept at the awkward butterfly. “He set school records that stood for years,” Malcolm added. Shamus was also an excellent triathlete and champion gymnast before switching to cycling, despite Malcolm’s reservations. “He was adamant, he said ‘no, I’m riding a bike’, and that was the start of it,” Malcolm recalled. “We supported him fully but never pushed him in any direction. He made his own decisions.” Eventually, Shamus was covering 40,000 kilometres a year on bikes. Even as parents, Malcolm and Patricia felt inspired by their son. “You could feel it all the time, you could feel it come from within, it was

there all the time,” Malcolm said. He knows the road ahead will be tough. “We just need to get ourselves together and just go forward.” Messages of condolence flooded the Facebook website as Adelaide media began reporting the news yesterday. Kadina police detective Loren Franz said the cause of Shamus’ death was subject to a report by the State Coroner. Shamus suffered serious injuries, including a fractured skull, when several riders fell during the C-grade scratch race in Devonport, Tasmania, in late December 2007. His story of defying the doctors and overcoming the odds captured the hearts of both the local community and beyond. This week’s heartbreaking news comes almost three and a half years after the accident and barely five months after Shamus received two perfect scores in achieving his South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Neighbour Graham Lawrie, who looked after the Liptrot’s property for about 12 months while Shamus was in hospital, said the young lad’s ambition was exemplary. “He just gave everything he had,” Mr Lawrie said. “It was amazing.” While speaking was difficult, Sha-

mus’ writing was strong and he was a popular guest speaker at a number of events. “He wrote his own speeches when he was invited to a function and would talk them over with his dad,” Mr Lawrie said. “Malcolm would give him a bit of feedback to assure him he was on the right track, and he usually was.” Shamus recently travelled to Bateman’s Bay speaking at a charity cycling event in March. His story touched the editor of the local newspaper, the Bay Post. “His message is truly inspirational – when life throws you a curve ball, with guts and determination, you hit it out of the park.” editor Kim Treasure wrote. While his work outside the district touched many, it was home where Shamus’ influence was strongest. Mr Lawrie said he brought out the best in others. He was pretty close to quite a number of the high school students when he went through school, they stuck with him,” he said. “It was pretty wonderful how many young people of the community here supported him. “He was an inspiration really, just to see how he overcame some of his horrendous difficulties.”

n SHAMUS Liptrot photographed before his accident and, RIGHT, receiving his Balaklava Area Committee Youth Achievement award from Australia Day ambassador, Dr Bill Griggs, in Balaklava Triangle on Australia Day this year.

‘Our hearts go out to Malcolm and Patricia’ THE local schooling community is in mourning as news sinks in about the passing of Halbury teenager and former Balaklava High School student, Shamus Liptrot. Balaklava High School principal, Mark Healy, said it has rocked the school’s students and staff. “This has come as a terrible shock to our schooling community and our hearts really go out to (parents) Malcolm and Patricia and Shamus’ family,” he said. “It is a terrible tragedy, the boy was an inspiration to young and old alike.” Mr Healy said Shamus’ drive made him stand out as a fine student role model. “He was disciplined and motivated prior to his injury but afterward those traits were just compounded,” he said. “His drive to really surmount his

injuries was more than inspirational, he always aspired to achieve his best and go beyond that. “You only need to see the friendship he has with the group of kids he went to school with to see what a wonderful young man he was.” Special education co-ordinator, Caroline Gill, helped facilitate Shamus’ transition back into school after his accident. He certainly left an impression. “I have never met a more tenacious student, he was so dedicated, so driven and so strong,” she said. “He was doing so well and he completed his SACE last year and we were all so proud of him because of that, it’s just a shock.” “We just feel so much for Malcolm and Patricia because we worked so closely with them to make sure things were right for Shamus when he came

back.” Shamus’ community studies teacher, Sonia Pringle, was stunned with Shamus’ progress at school. “When he handed up his work, it was so good that I asked him if I could submit it as a year 12 subject, which we did and not only did it pass but he received an outstanding achievement award for it, so he was able to produce work of an extremely high standard,” she said. “He was just so positive and a real perfectionist because he couldn’t do anything by halves. “Anything he did, he gave 100 per cent and worked extremely hard and kept going until he got it to what he considered was right.” Mrs Pringle said Shamus’ effect on those around him was something to behold. “He was an outstanding role model to the students before his ac-

cident and I think, if possible, he lifted even higher after because everyone in school knew who he was and admired him,” she said. “I think the term ‘inspiration’ or ‘legend’ is thrown around pretty loosely these days but he truly was an inspiration because he didn’t let things get him down, he just worked through and got everything done that he needed to.” Shamus’ hard work eventually culminated with praise and recognition from the Department of Education. “Considering the outstanding achievement awards he got from the SACE board, for an average student to do that, it’s an excellent feat, so for someone in Shamus’ circumstances, to do that is even more extraordinary,” Mrs Pringle said. She also paid tribute to the role

Malcolm and Patricia played in assisting with his education and recovery. “The love and support Shamus received from his parents was unlike anything I’ve ever seen before,” Mrs Pringle said. “He was their life, they helped him out more than anyone would ever expect. They are amazing people and my heart goes out to them.” Shamus Liptrot’s story is one that has touched many lives in the local community. FREE CONDOLENCES •The Plains Producer is offering free messages of condolence to members of the public, to be published in next week’s newspaper. Messages can be sent to sales@ plainsproducer.com.au by noon on Monday, May 16.

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MICE: How do we beat plague? Make them ‘walk the plank’

GRAHAM Ackland shows his “Emu” mousetrap, which claims many victims and INSET a pair of thongs left overnight on the farmhouse step by Lacee McPharlin.

With the mouse plague seemingly worse then ever in the mid North and Yorke Peninsula regions, people are resorting to old fashioned methods of catching mice. Homes in Balaklava and surrounding areas are being over-run as residents wage a constant war against the invasive pests. Even a pair of thongs left on a doorstep overnight were attacked by the hungry hoards. Any business which sells a mouse trap or bait has been battling to meet demand as supplies quickly disappear from shelves. One of the more popular traps which can claim many victims at once, is the “bottle and bucket” system. Balaklava resident Graham Ackland, swears by his homemade trap, now known as the “Emu” (Graham’s nickname). With results proving its effectiveness, Graham said he would not go back to the more common wooden and plastic traps. “I consistently catch 20 mice at a time. One morning I even fished out 45,” Graham confessed. The homemade device which Graham describes as

Sally Crowther reports: simple but effective, is quite basic. The trap involves a plank of wood, which has a bottle strapped to the end with duct tape. The plank is then rested on the floor, with the bottle end sitting over a bucket of water. Bait is placed up the plank, and on the neck of the bottle. Graham says he uses garlic butter, but some people use oil to create the slippery surface. “The mice then walk up the plank to get the bait on the bottle, then slip in the bucket of water and drown,” Graham said. Graham heard the idea from previous generations, a method which worked way before the now common mousetraps were used. He converted to this idea due to the cost of traps and bait. “It just became too expensive, and with the sheer volume of mice lately, I needed a different approach” He said. While Graham swears by this homemade mouse trap, businesses in Balaklava are struggling to keep up with the local demand of traps and bait. Balaklava Thrifty Link salesman, Ron Nicol, said

about 90-100 dozen traps were delivered at a time – but it was hard to keep these products on the shelf. “It reminds me of previous plagues. It’s worse than before, but I think it will continue to get worse,” Ron said. Balaklava Building Supplies manager, Shane Williamson, said glue traps were popular. “Each box has 72 pads, and at the moment we are selling around three boxes a day,” Shane said. Balaklava Foodland also is battling to keep up supplies. Balaklava Landmark manager, Shayn Faehrmann, said in one weekend they received stock of 40 traps on the Friday, and by Saturday morning they had sold out. “People take what they can get. It’s hard to keep up with the stock,” Shayn said. With customers in a desperate search for traps, Shayn said he had heard stories of mice crawling over people in bed at night, and peoplecatching up to 30 mice in one night. Not only is the mice plague affecting domestic areas. Local farmers are hesitant about starting seeding. Landmark is selling bait to farmers but demand is outweighing supply.

Government must supply farmers with bait – MLC Family First MLC, Robert Brokenshire, is demanding the State government provide mouse bait to farmers. Mr Brokenshire said the economic benefit of the celebrated 10.34 million tonne $3.4 billion grain harvest could be seriously eroded, as well as bring considerable new hardship for farmers, if the government did not provide bait to farmers to combat the rapidly growing state-wide plague. “I get around the State representing my constituents in rural and regional SA, and I am hearing stories of the mice getting worse by the week,” Mr Brokenshire said. “We had a fantastic grain harvest but it is now at risk if the Rann gov-

ernment does not support farmers with subsidised bait. “Seeding is now also problematic as grain begins to sprout, it can become a food source for mice and that not only strengthens plague numbers but also threatens the 2011/12 harvest,” Mr Brokenshire said. “I acknowledge last September the government assisted in distributing some cheaper bait on Eyre Peninsula, but this is now May 2011 and the severity of the problem means a statewide approach is necessary. “ Given the broad nature of the threat, it is important to assist in securing best stocks domestically or from overseas to ensure baiting

can occur as soon as possible” “I’ve contacted (Agriculture) Minister O’Brien asking for a program similar to the locust control program to be implemented. “It’s all well and good for the Premier to celebrate a record harvest (but) his government needs to back that up now with baiting to ensure its benefits are not literally eaten away” “I remind the government in 1993 mouse baiting was previously subsidised by state and local government with support from animal control boards that are now contained within Natural Resources Management boards. “The government must follow that approach again – and swiftly.”

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Existing treatments cost about $10 per kilogram and when applied at a rate of 1kg per hectare – or a cost of $10 per hectare per application. SAFF Grains chair, Michael Schaefer, said farmers had spent “a ridiculous amount of money” baiting mice during the past two years.

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Two Wells housing to bring extra benefits The 2,500 homes proposed for Two Wells by developers Hickinbotham Homes are likely to bring more than population growth to Two Wells. As community consultation sessions near for the Hickinbotham Homes Two Wells development District Council of Mallala mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, was already highlighting the silver lining the expected 9,000 population growth will bring. Mr Strudwicke believes the increase in local residents should flow into a rise in government services to the district. “We’ve suffered as a district through a lack of services, particularly in growing areas of Two Wells and Lewiston,” he said. He highlighted the areas of local education and public transport as two key sectors bound to improve dramatically. “For the last decade there’s been a strong push from the

community for a high school,” Mr Strudwicke said. With secondary education available in the area, he believed it could develop into more local students heading into vocational training and in turn, be employed in the district. The public transport service would also target a current shortfall in access to health treatments, particularly mental health services. “Having that increase in population will certainly make it much easier to argue the needs for public transport,” Mr Strudwicke said. “We’re certainly not going to get a new public hospital in the Mallala area but if we can get public transport then those things become accessible to the community.” Mr Strudwicke said the benefits for the community were obvious. “From council’s point of view, an appropriate development that increases that popu-

lation base and brings growth has some real spin-offs for us in terms of public transport and local education,” he said. He could not put an estimate on how far into the future locals could start to see such services established but believed once the people arrived, the wheels of motion would automatically start rolling. DCM mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, surveys the site for the proposed housing “I guess it depends on how development with Hickinbotham project manager, Ruth Vagnarelli. quickly we see the new developments being populated but I would imagine demand would be pretty high in our area,” Mr TWO Wells and District the essential elements that will director, Michael HickinStrudwicke said. With most of the initial Council of Mallala (DCM) make growth in the area suc- botham, said the workshop is a fundamental part of the groundwork now behind residents, business owners and cessful and desirable. community groups are invited The Hickinbotham Group thorough and considered prothem, Mr Strudwicke said to share ideas and priorities has signed a Heads of Agreecess to design future growth at Hickinbotham Homes now for future growth north of ment with District Council of Two Wells. was getting to an exciting the existing town centre at Mallala to formalise its com“Placemaking puts people planning phase. Two Wells at a community mitment to consult the com- and communities first and is “They need to develop a “placemaking” workshop on munity as it works to achieve about making a place great,” concept to put forward as part Wednesday, June 1 a high quality development. he said. of a development application As part of an extensive Future growth at Two Wells “We are committed to because they haven’t lodged planning process, the Hickin- is also recognised in the State working with the community a development application as botham Group has organised government’s 30-Year Plan for and council to achieve wellyet,” he said. a community workshop for Greater Adelaide. managed, desirable and suspeople to consider and discuss Hickinbotham managing tainable growth at Two Wells.”

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Big day as CFS gets new bases THE new Balaklava and Hamley Bridge CFS base facilities were officially signed over to their respective local brigades last Thursday. Officials from building firm, Sarah Constructions, showed CFS personnel around the new buildings on one final inspection before handing over the keys. The sites will not be operational for another few weeks as radios and other electronic appliances are yet to be installed. Hamley Bridge announced the brigade would be having an official opening on July 9. Balaklava will announce a date soon.

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BALAKLAVA Community Children’s Centre treated girls of all ages on Friday night, with everything from fashion to food, as part of their annual Girl’s Night In. Held at Balaklava Town Hall, the event attracted scores of women from across the Adelaide Plains. About $3000 was raised, with organisers saying “it’s definitely the busiest one yet.” Funds will go towards new resources for BCCC children, and the revamping of the play area’s “mound” with a sensory water course being installed. The event continues to grow and improve every year, with plans already underway to make next year’s Girl’s Night In even better!

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Mallala If bargain hunting is your thing, Mallala’s community market is right up your alley. The market starts Saturday May 14 from 8.30am until 12.30pm. The IGA carpark will be transformed into a colourful marketplace, with craftwork and local produce on sale. You might like to sell some of your unwanted goods, either for yourself, or as a fundraiser for a community group. So come along and grab a bargain. The market will be held each Saturday when Mallala footy and netty teams play at home, with the next on June 4 and 25. If you would like to become a stallholder, contact Laura at mallalamarkets@gmail.com Balaklava

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Flashback to the end of April 1961, which signalled the re-start of the 1st Balaklava Scout Group in Balaklava. The Scouts had disbanded in 1936 due to a lack of leaders, and with the second World War following that, it was some years before a meeting was called to parents interested in re-forming a Scout Troop in Balaklava. Scoutmaster Stewart McDonTidy team:Members of the Mallala KESAB committee recently attended Feltwell ald outlined the necessary requirecemetary to tidy up around the graves and grounds in readiness for Mother’s Day visitors ments to start a troop, and with on Sunday. The workers did a great job and are shown here taking a short break. Well the help of elected president, John done team! Pictured are (from left) Fay Dunstan, Emily Curnow, Bev Roney, Joan Earl, Belling, a troop was formed. Josie Curnow, Ron Tucker, Keith Jenkin & Gwenda Griffiths Some current residents were in that first group and I would like to owen District News first hand about farming and rural see local golf reporter Austin Henlife. Let’s hope they will appreciate stridge and bus driver John King Life on the farm what we do! Organisers haven’t rewearing their boy scout uniforms Morning tea Everyone is welcome to attend ‘FarmDay’ is on May 28 and 29 ceived any registrations from Midnow! Happy 50th birthday to the the Anti-Cancer Morning Tea in the and organisers are seeking farming North farmers, so if you are interBalaklava Scouts! Owen Community Church Hall on families to host a city family for one ested, please check out the website Owen Friday May 20 from 10am. day. The aim is for families to learn www.farmday.com.au. District News Are you game? Owen Community Centre Com- They will be ‘rapped’ mittee is looking for suggestions of Yorke and Lower North Health games that could be painted on the Newspapers are known were seven ex-staff at the party, Service is presenting ‘Welcome to concrete slab in Lindsay Park playfor reporting on who has been most of whom still keep in touch ground. A junior-sized basketball my World’, an exciting one hour “hatched, matched or des- as six live around this district, but show featuring young people with backboard may also be installed. patched” – but let’s see some to have us all in the same place at Please leave your suggestions in an disabilities at the centre of the proof! (well maybe just hatched the same time, was truly a blast show. envelope at the Post Office for Rodand matched) from the past! Rumour has it Balaklava resiney Reid. If you have photos for the Even though I left the bank 17 The Owenites have also been dents Helen Pinkatshek and daughabove or from social events such years ago, the friendships made ter Sharon will be performing a rap busy with volunteers being inas special birthdays, please email are still strong, and whenever volved in spraying, slashing and song! We look forward to hearing them in to us at editor@plain- we girls catch up, we just pick ploughing of the railways and park- about that Sharon and Helen! sproducer.com.au. up where we left off! So I ask Community groups from Clare, lands in preparation for seeding. I love to see who’s been party- everyone, are there strong and the Superstars, Tumbadrum and Money raised from the cropping is ing. Let’s share the news! long-lasting friendships in your used to fund many of the improve- The Big Country Crew, will be perAnd speaking of special birth- current or previous workplace? forming a variety of hiphop, sculpments and projects in Owen. The days, my husband Scott and I Let me know via email or on efforts from local farmers complet- ture, percussion, poetry and dance. recently attended an ex-bankie Facebook – that thing I haven’t It’s at Clare Town Hall on Friday ing these tasks is a significant concolleague’s 40th at Clare. There mastered yet! May 27 at 1.30pm or 7pm. Tickets tribution to the community, and we at the door $10. say thankyou!

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Our marine park demand: Compensate pro fishers or lose group’s support THE Upper Gulf St Vincent Marine Park Local Advisory Group (MPLAG) will retract its support of placing certain no take zones in the gulf if commercial fishers impacted are not compensated. MPLAG chair, Brenton Schahinger, said the group has written a clause into its final submission to the State government claiming the group will not back the establishment of sanctuary zones without fair and adequate compensation to those fishers affected. He said the issue of compensation remains

Les Pearson reports: the most contentious amongst the commercial fishing community, which has little confidence in the government’s written promise of such a reimbursement. “It’s a very vague statement and the government says ‘we will look after you’ but until it comes to the crunch, you never know,” Mr Schahinger said. The MPLAG’s suggestions were finalised at the last public meeting held at Parham last Friday afternoon.

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DISCUSSING oprtions at the Parham meeting are (from left) Brenton Schahinger, Norbert Szarmanski, David Pearce and Robert Butson. the State government implemented the two contentious zones, it could drastically affect the livelihoods of professional fishermen in the area. “It depends on exactly the shape of the zones,” Mr Pearce said. “Some areas are very high value while some have a lesser value but

certainly if some of those high value zones go ahead, there will be an impact. “The only way that will be addressed is by appropriately compensating those affected.” Mr Schahinger said: “The minister will have a tough decision to make on those two contentious zones.”

Thank those volunteers It’s National Volunteers Week and organisations and community groups from around South Australia are making special efforts to honour and celebrate their volunteers. Acting Volunteers Minister, Jay Weatherill, said the week is a timely opportunity for the community to recognise those who generously donate their time and efforts. SA Volunteers will be recognised at the annual Volunteer Day, on the Queen’s Birthday public holiday on June 13.

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“It was the last chance for the community to put advice in before the drafts are made and can go out for public consultation, probably about November this year,” Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) project manager, David Pearce, said. Mr Pearce said DENR employees did a rapid assessment on the revised marine park concept submitted by the MPLAG after the Port Wakefield meeting in February. “The design they put up in meeting four was actually a fairly well balanced design and that’s what the minister has asked for,” Mr Pearce said. While two of the four zones in the gulf received unanimous support, two zones, one at the top of the gulf and the other on the Light River delta, were highly contentious for commercial fishers. Mr Pearce said if

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Les Pearson reports: MERELY weeks after soldier Les Reid’s body was identified in a mass grave at Fromelles, France, almost 100 years since his death, another World War I historic relic was recently discovered. The headstone of Private Harold F Illman was found in a pile of rubbish near a house at Woods, just outside Owen, coincidentally in the same area of Les Reid’s family farm. Mr Illmann was killed in action in France aged 20 years and eight months, on September 18, 1918, very late in the war – and about two years after Les Reid’s death. The property was being tidied up after being sold by local real estate agent, Peter Butterfield, when the marble headstone was spotted amongst a pile of rubble and other junk material. It was salvaged from the property to find its rightful home. Mr Butterfield said after some research with the help of veteran Colin Bansemer, of Warooka, it was found Mr Illman was an only child born in Port Pirie and his parents had long passed. “As far as we know, there is nothing else on the end of the trail,” he said. The headstone will now be taken to Port Pirie where the local RSL will ensure it can be preserved in a rightful setting. Mr Butterfield said both he and property purchasers Greg Wren and Karen Clark, were keen to see the headstone treated with the dignity and respect it deserved. “I was talking with the people who bought the home and we decided we didn’t think it was right to leave the headstone sitting in a pile of rubbish,” he said. “Particularly for a bloke who gave his life for the country. We couldn’t leave it just sitting there.” Mr Butterfield said the headstone will be taken to Port Pirie in the near future. Plains Producer, Wednesday May 11, 2011

NEWS v District n TWO WELLS TOWN CENTRE SURVEY MODEL C

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Dot Tiller (left) was the raffle winner, presented with her settler bear by Marlene McArdle.

They ‘made a mile’ – and made some cash! MANY people made a difference last Sunday – Mother’s Day – when they took part in the Ovasholdaboldaholdas’ “Mile For Mum” fundraiser. It was an ‘inspirational’ morning, with $1500 raised for the Relay For Life team to pass on to the Cancer Council. Eighty-five walkers turned up,

including lots of prams and kids on bikes. Cancer fighter Joy Ryan officially opened the event. A bacon and egg breakfast followed the 3km walk, which ventured through Moody Estate and along the Lions trail. All of the proceeds will go

straight to National Cancer Council, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, Primo, Freechoice, Warehouse Matrix, Balaklava Foodland and JW & AR Tiller Nominees. With wonderful feedback from walkers, Mile 4 Mum will no doubt become an annual event.

Confirmed: It’s ‘plan A’ for Two Wells centre MORE than 70 per cent of respondents prefer the original Two Wells town centre concept according to results from the recent District Council of Mallala (DCM) survey distributed throughout the area. Of the 278 surveys returned on time (39 were late), 71.2 per cent backed council’s original town centre plan, which depicted an expansion of the current town centre and integration with new retail facilities. A medium-sized secondary retail hub may occur in privately developed land to the north (the Hickinbotham development, see separate reports). DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said the result was a clear indication of the community’s thoughts despite other options bandied about in the months leading into the survey. “There were some different views expressed during that time so it did reinforce the position council was moving towards previously,” he said. “Models B and C were even, there

wasn’t much difference between the two but definitely strong support for model A. “I think when you get 70 per cent in favour of a certain model it gives council a strong indication.” Council reviewed the survey results at a committee meeting last Monday night. A full report, with more detailed analysis, will be presented at the next full council meeting on May 23. Mr Mansueto said council would be looking at moving at rescinding a motion carried in November to cease negotiations on selling crown land to accommodate the town centre development. A motion to consider rescinding that original motion was carried in February. “The council, if they want to change the position they took in November, would need to rescind that motion or if not, things cannot proceed in terms of getting access to the Crown land,” Mr Mansueto said.

Kapunda High School Going that extra mile were Balaklava’s Purdue family – Simon, Tate, Naomi, and Brooke.

n LEWISTON RESIDENTS MEET COUNCIL:

Appeal may keep Frost road closed ABOUT 35 residents turned up to discuss road closures at a special meeting with the District Council of Mallala, held in Two Wells last week. Much of the discussion surrounded three roads in the district, Frost road and St Andrews road near Lewiston and Kenner road, Korunye. “Everyone had the opportunity to put forward their views,” DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto said. “Basically, what’s going to happen from there is we’ve asked the community to put their views in writing and they will be forwarding that to us.” “A report will be going out to

council in July considering those submissions before making a final decision.” Not much has changed in residents’ views on Frost road’s suggested reopening. “The general feedback was that most of the community wanted it to remain closed,” Mr Mansueto said. The same went for St Andrews road, an extension of Frost road. “There was fairly reasonable support to maintain the closure although if council was to open it, the community wanted council to upgrade the road,” Mr Mansueto said. The main reasons for maintaining the closure primarily revolved around safety concerns with in-

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creased traffic in the area. Some Korunye locals also opposed Kenner road’s potential closure. “I believe there were some landowners there who weren’t in support of that so that feedback will go back to council,” Mr Mansueto said. MEANTIME, a recent article suggesting Wasleys Road Bridge may be closed if damage is not repaired, was slightly incorrect. Mr Mansueto clarified the bridge’s use may be impacted with weight restrictions and other such measures, although no options have been considered as yet. He added no closure was likely in the foreseeable future.

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Blyth library opens an exciting chapter Blyth Primary School’s new library was officially opened by Federal senator Annette Hurley last Friday. Funding was received from the Federal government as part of the National Building Economic Stimulus Plan “Schools for the 21st Century” and “National School Pride”. The package of $925,000 provided the school with a new library, complete with computer hub and resources storerooms, a new Middle primary classroom, smart boards, water tanks, paving, shed and the painting of a classroom. These projects started in September 2009 and were accessible in Term 4 of last year after building work by Clare builder, I J McKendrick. Before officially unveiling the plaque on the new library, Senator Hurley addressed the students, staff and parents.

Students earn scholarships Five Kapunda High School Year 11 students have been awarded prestigious Defence Technical Scholarships. Rhys Schirmer, Emily Sims, James Kelly and Jesse-Lee Smith, pictured with Mrs Kristin Hodge, are the successful recipients of the $2,000 scholarships. To be eligible, students needed to be enrolled in Mathematics and Technology Studies. Additionally, they had to submit school and community references as well as a piece of writing showing understanding of the role the Australian Defence Force plays in humani-

Enjoying the aboriginal display in the library were SRC members Emily Pyrke, Rohan Angel, Mitchell Clarke and Tara Walkley.

•Principal Dzintra Richards, governing council chairman, Gavin McElroy and Senator Hurley.

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tarian efforts around the world. Principal, Kristen Masters, was delighted to hear of the students’ success. She said this was the second year in a row five students from the school had gained defence scholarships. Ms Masters also praised the leadership of the school’s Flexible Options co-ordinator, Mrs Kristin Hodge, who had encouraged the students to apply. The group appreciated assistance from teachers Liz GarySmith, Lee-Anne Cummins, Nathan Brady, Neville Sloper and Peter Norde.

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mm over southern coasts and ranges and over the Flinders Ranges south of Hawker. 5 to 15 mm over the remainder of the southern agricultural area and up to 5 mm elsewhere. The outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is for the high to drift very slowly eastwards to be centred over Victoria late Monday or Tuesday. Isolated showers will contract to southern coasts and clear. Cold nights with early frost and fog and cool to mild days. CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Scattered showers. Cool to mild with moderate to fresh southwesterly winds. Thursday: Scattered showers. Cool to mild with moderate to fresh south to southwesterly winds. Friday: Morning fog patches over and east of the ranges. Isolated showers. Cool to mild with moderate south to southwesterly winds. GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Winds: Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to 25 knots during the morning. Seas: 1 to 2 metres increasing to 2.5 metres during the afternoon. Swell: Southwesterly about 1 metre increasing to 1.5 metres from the late morning. Thursday: Winds: Southwesterly 15 to 25 knots tending south to southwesterly 10 to 20 knots during the evening.

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Balaklava for ‘show and tell’ B a l ak l ava’ s Ralli Park showground will be the scene for a defence, police and emergency services “Show and Tell” day on Sunday, May 22. Open to the public, this event will offer a range of information on both services and recruitment. People can inspect a wide range of equipment and also have the chance to speak with operational personnel. SES management training officer, Allan McDougall, is excited about the idea. “It will be a great opportunity for the public to learn exactly what

these services do, along with the chance to talk to members and ask question,” Allan said. Agencies represented include the Army, Police, CFS, SES and SAAmbulance Service. A sausage sizzle will also be available, offered by Balaklava Lions club. “It will be an information day, along with informative handouts, such as an SES brochure on how to deal with floods,” Allan said. More details will become available closer to the event. For more information, contact Allan McDougall, SES Headquarters, (08) 8463 7971.

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RSL is searching for service records

THE search is on to find defence force personnel, alive or deceased, irrespective of overseas service or not, with connections to Two Wells and the surrounding district. Two Wells RSL secretary, John Allen, said the branch was looking to put together a comprehensive record of all locals who served their nation. Mr Allen said a book was put together listing names of those who died in wars and while it was appropriate those sacrifices are recognised, he felt those who at least signed up, willing to make that sacrifice, should also be acknowledged. He said the idea dawned on him about four years ago. “The tribute to our fallen is to ensure we never forget who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country,” Mr Allen said. “However, this does not capture all the other ex-service personnel who joined from this district. “I thought one of these days, I’m going to do something about it because this isn’t good enough.” The RSL has thrown its doors open to the wider com-

NAMES on a memorial – but John Allen wants to find all who served their nation. munity to contribute to the list. Those who may have been born in the Two Wells district and signed up elsewhere or vice-versa are more than welcome to have their details put in the book. “Whether they come from Lewiston, Dublin, just the general area, nothing specific, they could come from Barabba,” Mr Allen said. With unofficial local historians Di Allpike and Di Henwood on board, Mr Allen said if people could provide names

and even possibly a picture from when they signed up, the RSL can do the rest with the recorded history on file. Other handy information includes armed force, regiment number, ship/unit/squadron, dates of service, if served overseas and awards. “We’ve already made hell of a start on it,” Mr Allen said. “It’s going to be a three to four year project I reckon. “It’s not an easy take, it’s a big one – but it can be done.” The book will be divided

Federal funding boost for Hamley podiatry clinic PERFORMANCE Podiatry in Hamley Bridge will receive funding under round five of the Australian Government’s National Rural and Remote Health Infrastructure Program (NRRHIP). Performance Podiatry has received more than $13,000 in Federal funding to purchase podiatry equipment to extend the existing outreach services of Hamley Bridge. The funding will also be utilised to help with the upgrade of the surgery. Performance Podiatry practice manager, Jenny Rademacher, couldn’t be happier with the grant. “If we didn’t get the money, we wouldn’t be here, it’s as simple as that,” she said. Along with new computers and

podiatry equipment including an ECG machine, Jenny said more staff have been employed. “We have now been able to bring in visiting specialists to the area, along with two nurses and a relief receptionist,” said Jenny, who also extended her gratitude to Wakefield Regional Council. Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, welcomed the announcement. He said NRRHIP aimed to make it easier for residents living in regional and remote areas to see a doctor or allied health professional. “I am delighted Performance Podiatry will benefit,” he said. The first four rounds of NRRHIP funded 175 projects with a total value of $35 million. Funding of $8.5 million was allocated in the most recent round.

Matthew takes Moran award

Being one of 120, 000 entrants in the 2011 photographic competition, the Moran Prizes, Matthew Walker was thrilled to receive a prize. Clare high school teacher entered his photograph ‘Spiritual’ into the Doug Moran National art prizes competition, and much to his surprise, he was short listed for the contemporary photographic prize. His piece, taken at Aldinga Conservation park, reveals a black and white image of a small boy with kangaroos in the background. With $300,000 worth of Moran prizes up for grabs, Mr. Walker managed to snap up one of the “highly commendable” awards, announced Tuesday, May 3. He was awarded $2000 prize money. “It was fantastic to even be considered for an award. Especially amongst some of Australia’s best photographers,” Mr. Walker said .

into three sections, up to 1919, which includes WWI and the Boer War, from 1919 to 1945 and 1945 onwards. The idea is the book will be an ongoing, up to date record of service personnel from the district. “It won’t stop, as long as there’s war,” Mr Allen said. If you have any information to put in the book, contact John at the RSL on 85202 826 on Monday and Wednesday mornings, of Fridays from 12noon to about 8pm.

FURTHER building on his international links, bulk recycler, Noel Bubner, met with Chinese recycling and scrap trader, Wei Lee, and took him on a tour of the region last week. Mr Bubner, who works at Balco as quality assurance officer, has been packaging the company’s waste bailing twine and sending it overseas for recycling. It is one of many products he is now exporting for recycling through his business, Agri-Cycling Australia. It was Mr Lee’s first time in Australia, about a year after Mr Bubner began exporting bulk scrap plastic, such as Balco’s extensive waste twine, overseas. About 120 tonnes of exported plastic has since gone abroad, Mr Lee impressed with the potential opportunities to further expand future trade links. Mr Lee also met with Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, (pictured below) last week. “We’ve been focussed on what other plastic materials for recycling are out there that are currently being sent to landfill,” Mr Bubner said. Mr Bubner was also recently appointed the state representative for Plasback, a build agriplastic producer. What particularly impressed Mr Lee was the vast areas of unpopulated, unadulterated landscape. Fresh air, rolling fields and the blue water at Horseshoe Bay made a big impression on the recycling and scrap trader of four years.

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This achievement has only fuelled Matthew in his passion for photography. “It’s a huge confidence boost, I will definitely carry the camera with me wherever I go,” he said . Matthew also thrives on extending his passion to Clare High School students, by teaching photography, art and media.

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• Former Balaklava High School student, Angela Vermeeren, received her Degree – Bachelor Early Childhood Education.

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• Snowtown great-grandmother, Val Reid, notched up a treble at Port Augusta races, with three horses winning their races.

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• Former Balaklava High School student, Alison Hansen, graduated with a Bachelor of Music (Performance) from the University of Adelaide. Alison was then studying for Honours in Performance and had her heart set on a Diploma in Education. COMMUNITY

Diary& • May 11: Long Plains Red Cross morning tea. • May 17: SACWA Burton Group Table Day. • May 20: Lions Biggest Morning Tea. • May 21: Balaklava Golf Club 100 Club; Salt of the Earth Country Market. • May 22: Balaklava Museum new pavillion opening. • May 28: Points of View - Country Arts SA event. • Jun 4: Salt of the Earth Country Market • Jul 9: Owen Mock Wedding and dinner. • Aug 5, 6, 7: Balaklava Eisteddfod. • Aug 12: Blyth paper drive. • Aug 13: Balaklava, Mallala, Owen, Pt Wakefield paper drive. • Oct 9: Lions Auction.

The wheelbarrow garden plow - adapting everyday tools This sketch shows how an ingenious gardener (circa 1945) quickly converted an ordinary garden barrow into a serviceable cultivator. A leaf spring from a broken car spring, two feet long, was secured to the dash of the barrow by means of two short bolts, put through holes drilled for the purpose. The other end of the spring was cut to the shape of a narrow cultivator shovel, and sharpened. To use the plow, the bar-

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row was simply turned upside down and pushed along the row after the manner of a wheel hoe. Later, two smaller shovels, made from leaves of a seat spring, were bolted one on each side of the larger one, to form a weeder.

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Great Britain means we have long held a royal fascination with the proud canine heritage which sprung from its soils,’’ said Dr Mark Perissinotto, head vet at www.vetshopaustralia.com.au. “The UK currently has the highest number of registered dog breeds in the world – mostly high quality companions with enchanting characteristics and adored by animal lovers across the globe.” “Thousands of Aussie pet owners have embraced the British breeds which

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of British breeds. The Welsh Corgi: Regarded as one of the most intelligent dog breeds, the Welsh Corgi is a herding dog that is active, alert, friendly and outgoing. Its short physical structure enables it to snap and nip at the heels of livestock while avoiding injury. •More next week

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With William and Kate’s royal wedding focussing the world’s attention on all things British, thousands of Australians are finding extra reason to rejoice in their links to the mother country through their pets. Australian dog owners have always held a special place in their hearts for the British breeds, and what grander time to honour our Puzzle 27 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.43) special connection 3 8 9 7 2 4 5 1 6 with 1 2 these 5 6 8 loveable 9 7 4 3 4 6 7than 1 3 the 5 2 Royal 8 9 dogs 7 5 4 8 9 3 1 6 2 Wedding?! 8 9 1 5 6 2 4 3 7 “Australia’s strong 6 3 2 4 7 1 8 9 5 historical links with 5 7 6 9 1 8 3 2 4

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NEWS v District Sally Crowther reports: More than 12 months of hard work by Balaklava Museum’s members will be rewarded on Sunday, May 22, with the official opening of a new pavilion at Urlwin Park. Fifty years ago the local RSL branch built what became the Community Youth Centre. The centre was used by groups such as 1st Balaklava Scout Group and Balaklava Community Arts. In January 2010, the centre was relocated to Urlwin Park. Since then museum members have spent countless hours creating a new display pavilion entitled ‘A Community at Work’. Norma Schopp, an organiser of the upcoming event and also museum member, is thrilled by the new pavilion. “It’s been a great passion to be part of it, and it will remain a community asset within the town in which it was first built 50 years ago,”she said. The new building will pay tribute to all people, past and present, who have helped create the community within Balaklava. These people

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SARAH Tiller and Dick May prepare “the printed word” exhibition.

Museums take a month to make (more) history include volunteers, community groups and local industries, all of whom Norma respects. “The community would simply not function without the help of volunteers, there’s no two ways about it,” Norma confessed. Many historic items have been donated by local people and community groups to help create the range of feature exhibits. These exhibits highlight the groups which have helped shape the

community, such as the Country Fire Service, scouts and guides, district ambulance and local government. The museum’s displays also emphasise ‘A Caring Community’, ‘Faith of the people’ and ‘The Printed Word’ to name a few. Norma is delighted people have donated items to the pavilion. “It’s adding to the already comprehensive collection, history which has been hidden in a dark corner, which before

now we had no place to display,” Norma noted. The official opening of the new pavilion starts at 11am and wraps up at 4pm. Bal Canto and Balaklava Primary School choir will provide musical entertainment at 11.30am, and the new building will be officially opened at noon. A BBQ lunch will also be provided by the 1st Balaklava Scout Group. Not only is this day a celebration of the new pavilion, ‘A Community at Work’, it is also a joint

n HISTORY WEEK: What’s on IN YOUR REGION

Here’s a list of more local attractions for South Australia’s history festival, “About Time.” The festival runs throughout May. e Clare: The history collection opening is happening on every Thursday throughout May at the Clare Town Hall. Opening times are 10.30am to 4pm. Shuffle through a wide variety of written and photographic records, from local birth, deaths and marriages to old council records. The historic markers launch is on May 27, kicking off at Clare town hall at 3pm. Join the tour and watch the unveiling of plaques recently added to important local buildings. e Dublin: Join in on the Dublin his-

tory group book launch as they launch their new book, Memories of School. Taking place on May 15 at the Dublin Institute, corner first and sixth streets, from 1pm until 5pm. e Auburn: Enjoy larking about with a couple of larrikins on Saturday May 14. Starting at 8pm until 10.30pm at the Courthouse Cultural Centre, 4 St Vincent Street. A fun filled evening is in store with legendary bush historian Warren Fahey and fellow larrikin Marcus Holden. Stir up memories and hidden treasures of country cookery books on Saturday May 21 at the Courthouse Cultural Centre. A presentation by culinary historian Allison Reynolds on the legacy of The Kookaburra Cookery Book of Culinary and

Household Recipes and hints. Bring along your own pre-1965 cook books for discussion, followed by afternoon tea. e Kapunda: Come and see an interpretive display of operations and daily life with the Bagot’s Fortune Display. Learn about Australia’s first viable metal mine. Happening everyday in May from 1pm to 4pm at Bagot’s Fortune, 11 Hill Street Kapunda. Or join in on a day of heritage celebration in Kapunda. Featuring museum and mining displays, children’s activities, vintage cars, craft, street events and heritage of Kapunda bus tours. Being held on Sunday May 15, from 10am to 4pm, Hill Street, Kapunda. Learn more about the town

celebration of the 50th anniversary of Balaklava Museums, the 25th anniversary of Urlwin Park Agricultural Museum and also the State’s 175th birthday. Everyone is welcome to join the celebration, where the legacy of past and present pioneers and volunteers will be saluted. Entry is by a gold coin donation. For more information call Norma Schopp on 8862 1854 or Sarah Tiller on 8862 1119.

of Kapunda with the Kapunda Heritage exhibitions. View displays covering every aspect of the town’s history including engineering, farming, home life, local government and more. Happening everyday in May at Kapunda Museum from 1pm to 4pm. e Mallala: See the past on show at the Mallala Museum open day. With an interactive portrayal of life in rural community featuring farming, domestic and educational exhibits. Held on Sunday May 22 at Mallala Museum, from 1pm to 4.30pm. e TWO Wells District Council of Mallala’s library service organised today’s tour of a variety of heritage-listed sites around the region.

AUSTRALIAN workers are on the move. That’s the message from recent research by Career One. What do employees look for in a job? What will tip the balance between one position and another? How satisfied is our workforce? Have trends changed recently? These questions and more will be discussed at a special presentation entitled ‘What Pushes Job-seekers’ Buttons?’ a free dinner forum to be held for employers and business managers in Clare on Thursday, May 26. Career One, one of the largest online job boards in Australia with about 1.6 million job-hunters visiting monthly, will provide insights into these questions at the forum, where they have been invited to present the results of their recent research . Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North workforce development officer, Midge Wallace, issued the invitation to Career One after hearing their presentation in Adelaide. “I thought the information was so interesting and relevant, I wanted our local employers to hear it too,” Midge said. “Whether for small, medium or large businesses, attracting and retaining staff can be a real challenge, especially in a tight labour market.” To add value to the night, Jo Goodwin, an accountant with JPG Accountancy & Advising, will provide tips and hints about incentives and perks that can be salary-packaged to attract the right person. Employers need to register and make a firm commitment to attend. Limited places are available. Phone 88423115 or register online in the Events Calendar at www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au

Our prize winners WINNERS of the Plains Producer’s Mother’s Day Match-up competition are: Megan Jaeschke, Sarah Brown, Bev O’Halloran, Leonie Kohlberger, Nikki Yates and Patricia Scholz. Each won a gift basket donated by the Plains Producer. Correct answers to questions in the April 28 edition were: A Jenny McArdle, Balaklava Chemplus, B Sally Angel, Terminus Hotel, C Elaine Wehr, Reel Project Services, D Bec Allen, Balaklava Shearing Shed, E Derek Friedrichs, Royal Hotel, F Jim Hewitt, Balaklava Elecetronics, G Leila Seed, New Dublin Hotel, H Sandra Robinson, Owen Arms Hotel, I Filip Scaffidi Balaklava Free Choice, J Helen Gramazio, Gerry’s Dublin Meat Store. Crows ticket winner: Balaklava’s Wade Taylor won four family passes to watch the Adelaide Crows take on the Gold Coast Suns this weekend at AAMI Stadium. Those who missed out again, keep trying in the near future as we will have another family pass to give away for the next Crows home game.

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from sustainable forestry, and moisture contents are regularly checked to ensure a cleaner burn. Knowing wood is not only high quality but also from sustainable sources gives customers peace of mind, according to Brian, pictured above splitting wood. Wood sold is predominantly red gum from New South Wales, but sugar gum is also available for those who like to buy a mixture. Clare Wood Yard supplies

the firewood to Wilpena Pound. They also have customers at Port Pirie, Peterborough, Saddleworth, Riverton, Rhynie and Balaklava as well as the local Clare area. A weighbridge is available at the site so customers are assured they are getting the amount they’re paying for. Reinke’s Clare Wood Yard is located on the corner of Blyth and Benbournie roads, Clare. Barb and Brian can be contacted on 8842 3893 or 0339 827 510.

Using a simple timer to heat a home only when you are there is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to cut heating bills. Leaving heaters running overnight or when you’re out is a sure-fire way to a high winter energy bill. Programming a timer to turn on the lounge room heater 20 minutes before you get up each morning and turning it off 20 minutes before you walk out the door will save money and keep you warm. Timers cost less than $20 and can be bought at any hardware store or consider a heater with a built-in timer. Ask the sales person to show you how to use it. The temperature of a heated room in winter should remain between 18 and 21 degrees. If the room is at this temperature and you are still cold put on another jumper. For every degree above 21 degrees that you program a heater, it adds roughly 10 per cent extra to your heating costs. Other heating tips: • Electric blankets use much less

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ALAKLAVA Foodland has come a long way since its humble beginnings when Neville and Ruth Smith opened the tiny little store where Balaklava Pharmacy now stands about 40 years ago. The business has just completed its latest expansion, with its new deli section now fully complete and operational. The deli stocks fresh bulk chicken, cooked chickens, fish, sliced meats, various bakery lines, Cheesecake Shop cheesecakes and products and ready-to-cook pizzas, freshly prepared on site. Since moving to the current location as “Tom’s” in 1982, the family-run business has continued to grow, undergoing several name changes before expanding from a 300 square metre store to 900 square metres in 1999. In 2009, Michael and Megan Smith purchased the business from other family members and since have run it on their own. The deli is the biggest step forward for Balaklava Foodland since Michael and Megan took over. “It’s a huge investment for us but it’s what the community wanted and what Foodland wanted as well,” n BALAKLAVA Foodland proprietors Michael and Megan Smith with their deli team (from left) Kelly Zanker, Jasmyn Michael said. “Foodland want their stores to be able to Smith, Sally Fritz, and deli manager, Sharon Menzies. provide a full offer of products. “So when you’ve got a household catalogue that goes into the letterboxes every week, we need n Balaklava cheeSecake to be able to offer exactly what’s in that Foodland also mS FreSh piZZa mu he Shop nt Sa ry ch occoli its Brupgraded catalogue. $ S has per cheeSecake $ ch le iaB Bun ava W “It’s a really important part of our $ no service counters, business to be able to do that.” including a Michael said the idea of having a deli new “fast lane.” in the business was on his mind for about Bronwyn Olsen three years but ultimately, the Foodland is shown below, franchise had a big say in the development. busy packing “We need to be able to be compliant goods. with what they want,” Michael said. The new section meant six new employees have been added to the large last lava SA, 5461 y 7, 2011 or while stocks staff force of 53 on the working roster, 13 Wallace Street Balak ay May 4 to Saturday Ma esd dn We ble ila ava 96 ls Specia making the business one of the biggest employers in the 8862 20 Phone 8862 1571 Fax district. Local woman Sharon Menzies will head the deli section with her previous experience and recent retraining in Ardrossan. The recent influence of television shows such as Masterchef and My Kitchen Rules has also been strong, Well done Balaklava Foodland with people experimenting with flavours with a focus on on your brand new deli fresh ingredients. “People tend to be buying fresh food as opposed to prepackaged products,”said Megan, adding the store had to move with the times to keep locals shopping in the town. “I think supermarkets across the board are really going for fresh food these days compared to what it was a few years ago,” she said. “We have to compete with the bigger supermarkets out of town to try to keep people in the town because that will keep them shopping at other businesses in the town too, which is vital for the survival of our community.”

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Tarlee hosts Motorcycle Trials Tarlee was again busy on the weekend, with about 120 entrants in the Philip Haydon Memorial Motorcycle Reliability Trials. Organised by Gawler Motorcycle Club, this was the 40th Trial the club has held since 1972, and the first time it was based at the Tarlee Oval. It was the first trial conducted since the death of club stalwart, patron and life member, Lindsay (Pa) Haydon, who passed away at the age of 91. He and wife, May (Ma) Haydon, are the parents of Philip Haydon, who was a competitor before his accidental death in 1977. The first rider was flagged off at 1pm on Saturday, and required to do two laps of the 104km circuit through Giles Corner, Salter Springs, Rhynie, Riverton and Finnis Point then back to Tarlee. Competitors were allowed six hours, 37 minutes to complete the trial with breaks permitted for refuelling and between circuits. A large crowd of spectators were spread around the course, which was both on private land and public roads. A special feature was a “Dash for Cash” sector on the property of Sue and Kevin Stevens, which was sponsored by Grasshopper Roadhouse, Tarlee. Tarlee Hotel was also a

Spectators, Trevor and Leanne Wright, Lew Debnar, and Jodie Donald await the return of the riders.

In th e pi nk n Football and Netball grounds were alive with pink on Saturday. Merrilyn Good, pictured, sold numerous items at Long Plains, raising money for Breast Cancer Network Australia. INSET: Kirsti McPharlin joins Leonie Selleck and Nicole Leo as they score the C1 netball match at Balaklava. n CHERIE Willmer, Rachel Litster, Bec Turner and Hannah Light enjoy drinks served by Balaklava Football Club’s Luke Guy at the Pecker’s Ladies Day.

Race secretary, Trevor Haydon of Tarlee and wife and time-keeper Robyn, release competitors for their final lap. major sponsor of the event. All competitors received a medallion upon their return. Place-getters in each segment will be announced when they become available. The club extends thanks to all competitors and the

huge army of volunteers who spent hours, days, and weeks putting everything together and worked hard leading up to, as well as on, the day. Thanks also to the landowners who graciously allowed their land to be used.

D grade: Coach Katherine Taylor D grade: Georgia Allen, Balak C catches watches as Balaklava C’s Rhea the ball, while Holly Hawke, Balak A looks on. Lawless passes down the mid court.

ABOVE: Young Micah Hamann takes on Donnybrook opponent Will Pearson in the under 14 game on Saturday. LEFT: New Balaklava under 14 recruit, Gian Haasbroek, goes in for a tackle in his first game of hockey.

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Results of matches played at Clare on Saturday. Under 14 What a fantastic game for Balaklava, with five brand new players. Those on the sidelines weren’t quite sure what to expect. Daniel Clisby padded up in the goalie gear and the rest took their place on the field. The ball was hotly contested with everyone keen to touch the ball. Riley Chapman and Mitchell Lawrie worked well together through the centre, moving the ball forward with plently of backup from teammates. The Goldney cousins, Tim and Tom,

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kept Daniel company in the back lines with all three of them working hard to keep the ball out of the goals. To their credit, only one ball managed to slip past them. A quick run down the field by Donnybrook’s Will Pearson saw Donnybrook’s only goal for the morning scored. There was not much that could have stopped that one. However, Balaklava’s Riley Chapman broke through Donnybrook’s defence and scored two goals, giving Balaklava a win of two goals to one. Well done kids. RESULTS: Under 14 Balaklava 2 def Donnybrook 1. Goals: Bal - Riley Chapman 2; Don - William Pearson. Best: Bal - Riley Chap-

man, Ethan Gates, Timothy Goldney. Don - Lachy Squires, William Pearson, Sarah McLean. Springstown 3 def Burra 1. Goals: Spr - James Forrest 2, Peter Cornwell, Bur: Jake Dolphin. Best - Spr: Etabez Donato, Peter Cornwell, James Forrest; Bur - Sam Haddow, Jake Dolphin, Elisha Desmet. Under 17 Balaklava 4 def Donnybrook 3. Goals: Bal - Hedley Greenshields 3, Tamara Gates; Don: William Pearson 2, Josh Nourse. Best: Bal - Hedley Greenshields, Jesse Shepherd, Tamara Gates. Don - Lachlan McLean, Josh Nourse, William Pearson. Burra 3 def Springstown 0.

Goals: Chris Scutcheon 3. Best: Bur - Chris Scutcheon, Stephanie Robinson,Lachlan Haddow; Spr - Tom Forrest, Jace Hooper, Josh Megson. Women Springstown 9 def Sevenhill 3. Goals: Spr - Brianna Cheetham 5, Jayne Price 2, Ashleigh Clark 2; Sev - Brooke Stockman 2, Kristi Cox. Best: Spr - Jayne Price, Priscilla Robinson, Ann Marriott; Sev - Brooke Stockman, Kristi Cox, Stephanie Robinson. Men Riverton 6 def Springstown 0. Goals: Kelvin Tiller 2, Anthony Cochrane 2, John Robinson, Neil Maxted. Best: Riv - Kelvin Tiller, Anthony Cochrane, Chris Scutcheon; Spr - Mark

Bastian, Luke Burge, Russell Pawelski. Balaklava 3 def Donnybrook 0. Goals: Gib Palmer, Justin Simmounds, Ben Shepherd. Best: Bal - Samuel Tiller, Jesse Shepherd, Raf Battistessa; Don - Mark Harvey, Josef Roberts, John Squires. Next week’s games are at Balaklava from 9.30, with the U14 and U17 taking on Burra; the women play Springstown at 1.30pm and the men play Riverton at 3.15pm. Hockey World will be in attendance with an assortment of all gear for the game. There will be teas on after the game so come along and support the hockey club. Please book at the canteen during the day.

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SPORT v Football

n RAM Devon Oliver hangs on in a tackle attempt on Pecker Jason Henderson in the A grade match at Balaklava on Saturday. n BELOW LEFT: Tiger Heath Pym dodges his Mallala opponent in the A grade game at Long Plain. n BELOW RIGHT: Ram Adrian Mark charges in for a tackle on Pecker Glenn Dawson.

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Hamley tastes sweet victory WHAT have I done? Once the easy-beats of the league, Hamley Bridge have had a drastic form reversal to record one of the club’s sweetest wins in a while. Was it my pre-season tirade that has motivated the embattled Bombers to pull out two pertinent performances in succession? Not since embarrassing Balaklava in late April, 2008, have Hamley beaten a team looking at being a finals contender. If my memory serves me correctly, Brett Burgess sealed the Peckers’ fate on a terribly wet and slippery afternoon that day and unsurprisingly, was a big factor in the weekend’s win over Two Wells, booting seven. Burgess was named in the best this week, so it seems my work there is done. Some words to describe the Roosters’ effort on the weekend: clumsy, lazy, insipid. Not good enough for a team which considers itself finals worthy. Coach Mark Thompson would be an angry man this week so it wouldn’t have been much fun out on the track at Two Wells last night. On a Positive Note: Don’t run them too hard Bugs, I have a theory as to why your boys lost on the weekend. It’s called “The Big Game Hangover”. Think back to a Friday night when you were 18. Early on, you’ve got out of the shower, combed your mullet, slapped on some Imperial Leather aftershave, fluffed the sideburns and pulled on your favourite terribly coloured flares. You get together with the boys and get pumped up before a big night at the discotheque. Bam, you burst through the door, heart racing but on the outside, you’re cool, Disco Inferno is playing, so you walk in synch with the beat, up to the bar. An hour or so passes and you’re tearing up the dancefloor. You spend the rest of the early morning dancing with several disco floozies before kicking on until sunrise, in the company of a special lady or two, or if unsuccessful, with your other dejected mates.

THE BANDWAGON With Rick Shaw After two hours’sleep, you wake up but the last thing on your mind is replicating the previous evening’s activities. The clash against Mallala was that huge night at the disco. All the effort, energy, physicality and mental preparation had taken its toll on the playing group and getting them up and ready for another big night can be tough. Fear not Rooster fans, The Big Game Hangover is only temporary and one good week on the track is your Berocca. It’s another big game for them though, against fierce rivals Virginia. Mallala was also suffering its own Big Game Hangover but managed to raise itself for one more effort against a determined Tiger outfit. Poor old United have been on the end of some tight ones this year, perhaps lacking experience to win the close contests, which Mallala has. Of Mallala’s previous 11 matches, five of them have been decided by less than a goal, the Magpies winning four of those. It should be another tight match when they meet Balaklava at home this weekend. The Peckers came out on top after a big challenge by Virginia. Big Brendon Niklaus bagged seven for the visitors in a dominant display from full-forward but Virginia couldn’t keep the supply coming in throughout the whole game with Balaklava running away with it in the end. There will be some big questions asked this weekend. Can the Roosters bounce back after being humiliated at Hamley? Are Balaklava a genuine premiership contender? Will United put a win on the board against an Eagles squad struggling with injury? Answers: Yes, no, maybe.

Cats tested early, but come back for a win Blyth-Snowtown were tested early in their away trip to Riverton, but still won their contest against RSMU by 76 points. A 20-point half time advantage developed into nearly a 13-goal victory. “It took us a half to shake them off,” 2010 premiership coach Brett Ireland said. “After the main break we kicked 11 goals to three which is an indication that we controlled most of the play from this point.” The Cats had a host of targets in attack, with Jarrod Gillings kicking a match-high six goals, while the trio of Ashley Hentschke, Shay Clifford and Scott Atkinson each kicked three. Gareth Ottens led a potent defence, with the help of Kiel Kennett, Kyle Griffin, Tyron Clark and Adam Conradi. Wayne Slattery was the leading big man on the ground, beating both RSMU Hawks’ ruckmen, who were changing off the bench. “Our backline was strong all day, and we had a number of good targets in attack. Other Blyth-Snowtown players to impress were Nick McComack, Craig Robinson, who gave a lot of dash off half back, and Aaryn Lloyd around the contested ball. Glen Hayes also was more than serviceable. On the other side of the coin, there are real issues at the Hawks. Kimberley Hart and Sam Plains Producer, Wednesday May 11, 2011

REPORT: By Peter Argent Noack were stoic against the onslaught, while Luke Sandiland and Tom Connell both had their moments. Demons hold on for win The Demons held on by three points in a thriller at Redhill Oval last Saturday, getting up by just three points. Playing coach Matt Vandeleur led from the front, while South’s target Michael Liebelt, who kicked the match winning goal from outside the 50 metre arc with 90 seconds remaining, finished with five goals. Jason Lehmann, Heath Ward and Nick Smith were noteworthy for the victors. Simon Hayes was excellent for the unlucky BSR Tigers in defence, as were Adam Mackenzie and Paul Jones, but it was Jason “Buckets” Mackenzie who was the motivating force behind his side’s effort. The Matthew’s Thomas and Tilbrook both had an influence, as did veteran Craig Weckert. Min-Man’s second victory Starting strongly, Brad Charnstrom’s Mintaro-Manoora side collected its second victory

against a gallant Southern Saints by 19 points at Eudunda Oval. Nuriootpa recruit Shawn Gibson excelled in the victory, while Luke McDermid, Jamie Milburn with five goals and the creative Aaron Bevis all had a telling influence on proceedings. Ashley Winders and the unfashionable Brad Currie also played their roles. Returning to Eudunda/Robertstown side, young Clinton Voigt, Rowan Prior and Richard Schmidt ensured the final score was respectable, while playing coach Corey Ah Chee kicked four. Three in a row for BBH BBH collected a third successive victory under the leadership of Daniel Schell, beating North Clare by a significant 58-point margin. Already 39 points up at half time, through constant pressure the advantage just grew from there. Marcus Hall was impressive all day while young Johnny Lynch won plenty of the ball. Tim Crick was good in the last line of defence, although Nick Prokopec kicked three goals. The trio of Casey Cooper, Ryan Schell, and key forward Jason Schuppan with four goals also were important for the red, white and blues. Richard Moulds was good in defence for the Roosters, while Ben Coles, Tom Blum and Tyson Pawley all were notable.

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A Grade

Mallala United

1.0 7.4 9.6 11.7 (73) 3.1 5.2 9.3 11.6 (72)

Goals: Mallala - B.Montgomery 3, N.Hornhardt 3, L.Gosling 2, L.Whitwell 1, D.Griffiths 1, B.Hardie 1; United - P.Burgoyne 4, A.Pratt 2, J.Rundle 2, J.McArdle 1, B.Sharman 1, D.Gillies 1 Best: Mallala - J.Montgomerie, R.Montgomery, L.Gosling, B.Hardie, L.Whitwell, J.Walsh; United - A.Mills, B.Sharman, S.Schulz, A.Mansfield, B.Sobey, A.Fleming

Balaklava Virginia

3.3 9.4 10.10 15.14 (104) 4.3 6.3 12.5 14.5 (89)

Goals: Balaklava - J.Brice 5, B.Catford 2, G.Dawson 2, S.Rowland 2, S.Lamond 1, J.Walker 1, T.McPharlin 1, L.Michael 1; Virginia B.Niklaus 7, G.Rigney 1, C.Felstead 1, C.Mylonopoulos 1, B.Nikou 1, E.Tsimiklis 1, C.James 1, L.Burdon 1 Best: Balaklava - L.Michael, H.Walker, J.Walker, A.Cocks, J.Brice, B.Catford; Virginia - C.Howell, B.Niklaus, C.James, G.Rigney, B.Nikou, B.Russel

Hamley Two Wells

4.1 9.3 12.5 16.6 (102) 2.4 4.6 6.10 11.13 (79)

Goals: Hamley - B.Burgess 7, A.Rademacher 2, S.Catterall 2, J.Moody 1, J.Schahinger 1, S.Gregory 1, L.Slok 1, T.Smith 1; Two Wells - L.Allmond 2, M.Sincock 2, S.Bown 1, A.Hardiman 1, D.Hardiman 1, K.Leighton 1, B.Fitzgerald 1, R.McDonald 1, E.Fetherstonhaugh 1 Best: Hamley - A.Pepe, J.Moody, J.Schahinger, A.Christmann, B.Burgess, T.Smith; Two Wells - E.Fetherstonhaugh, K.Leighton, B.Spiteri, L.Allmond, A.Humzy, B.Fitzgerald

Mallala United

Senior Colts

5.3 9.7 16.11 19.15 (129) 0.0 1.1 2.4 3.4 (22)

Goals: Mallala - T.Algar 7, B.Martin 3, L.Helps 2, B.Wilson 1, J.Charnstrom 1, D.Kearns 1, J.Birchmore 1, R.Svetec 1, J.Good 1; United - T.Halls 1, B.Merry 1 Best: Mallala - Z.Hallion, D.Winning, J.Page, N.Goudie, R.Svetec; United - C.Sharer, C.McIntyre, B.Merry, M.McIntyre

Balaklava Virginia

2.6 7.9 13.14 15.15 (105) 2.2 3.4 6.4 9.5 (59)

Goals: Balaklava - H.Veitch 3, M.Clifford 3, R.McDonald 2, C.Ruiz 2, J.Speissegger 1, J.Wilson 1, S.Van Kleef 1, R.Logan 1, C.Michael 1; Virginia - A.Pogas 3, H.Farrow 2, M.Vigor 2, R.Marando 1, M.Lazenka 1 Best: Balaklava - C.Ruiz, R.McDonald, T.Michael, C.Michael, L.Williams, H.Veitch; Virginia - M.Lazenka, C.Stronach, L.Bannear, A.Hansen, R.Marando

Two Wells Hamley

5.3 12.6 17.9 17.9 (111) 1.0 2.1 2.1 2.1 (13)

Goals: Two Wells - J.Morrison 4, H.Ramsay 3, T.Markou 3, A.Heron 2, A.Mallett 1, W.Hart 1, M.Wylie 1, L.Godfrey 1, A.Pounendis

1; Hamley - A.Power 1, K.Hewitt 1 Best: Two Wells - T.Markou, J.Morrison, A.Pounendis, L.Godfrey, W.Hart, B.Daly; Hamley A.Power, R.Darwin, A.Poulton, T.Darwin, M.Scott, K.Hewitt

Reserves

Mallala United

3.1 10.2 13.6 13.10 (88) 2.0 2.0 2.2 4.2 (26)

Goals: Mallala - D.Tiller 6, B.Edwards 3, C.Bilney 2, B.Work 1, B.Smith 1; United - T.McArdle 2, T.Daniel 1, B.Starr 1 Best: Mallala - R.Kerr, P.Blacket, D.Tiller, J.Speck, R.Argent, S.Gardner; United B.Starr, M.Warnes, M.Dickie, D.Kaminski, M.Sammons, J.Crosbie

Balaklava Virginia

4.2 8.3 10.7 15.12 (102) 2.3 5.5 8.9 10.10 (70)

Goals: Balaklava - J.McPharlin 3, V.Taylor 2, G.Willmer 2, D.Ruiz 2, L.Guy 2, R.McPharlin 2, S.Henderson 1, F.Watkins 1; Virginia S.Avery 3, A.Nicholas 2, D.Fedele 1, A.Bascombe 1, T.Lioulios 1, S.Biermann 1, J.Platt 1 Best: Balaklava - L.Tezacker, R.McPharlin, S.Henderson, M.Daniel, D.Tezacker, N.Yates; Virginia -

Two Wells Hamley

4.5 2.2

6.7 4.2

12.14 13.16 5.3 9.7

(94) (61)

Goals: Two Wells - B.Arnold 5, M.Abdilla 3, S.Goode 2, T.Russell 1, L.Godfrey 1, D.Jones 1; Hamley - L.Smith 2, A.Baker 2, T.Papzoglov 2, K.Floyd 2, M.Conlan 1 Best: Two Wells - M.Abdilla, B.Arnold, N.Applebee, C.Lamont, J.Brown-Pichugin, T.Williams; Hamley - B.Farrugia, D.Millar, L.Smith, A.Baker, M.Conlan, D.Norman

Mallala United

Junior Colts

3.1 9.2 9.2 9.2 (56) 0.0 0.8 0.8 0.8 (8)

Goals: Mallala - G.Plackett 3, K.Hummell 3, L.O’Leary 1, B.Verner 1, D.Hooper 1; United - Best: Mallala - A.Coe, D.Hooper, J.Watson, G.Plackett, L.O’Leary, B.O’Leary; United - A.Wilson, B.Zweck, W.Tauchnitz, R.Curnow, D.Coombe, J.Pratt

Balaklava Virginia

5.0 8.1 8.1 8.1 (49) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 (1)

Two Wells Hamley

2.2 6.6 6.6 10.9 (69) 0.2 0.2 5.4 5.4 (34)

Goals: Balaklava - J.Harkness 5, L.Cunningham 2, J.Michael 2, J.Wehr 2, C.Arbon 1, D.Michael 1, H.Lane 1, B.Chapman 1; Virginia - Best: Balaklava - C.Arbon, J.Wehr, J.Butterfield, J.Michael, J.Harkness, B.Davey; Virginia - J.Stornach, A.Hansen, T.Jones, J.Moritz, J.Owen, N.Trace Goals: Two Wells - J.Borlace 2, L.Billington 2, H.Gameau 2, J.Humphrys 1, R.Denis 1, T.Mills 1; Hamley - D.Collings 2, B.Easlea 1 Best: Two Wells - H.Gameau, J.Pellizzari, D.Kotsano, R.Denis, J.Borlace, J.Humphrys; Hamley - J.Wedding, D.Collings, L.Collings, S.Rosenzweig, C.McCann, C.Buckby

NEFL results from Saturday - Round 3

N/Clare BBH

A Grade

1.1 2.3 3.6 5.6 (36) 4.5 8.6 9.8 14.10 (94)

Goals: N/Clare - N.Prokopec 3, J.Pritchard 2; BBH - J.Schuppan 4, G.Thompson 4, B.Wall 2, D.Schell 2, T.Dalla, P.Mann Best: N/ Clare - R.Moulds, B.Coles, T.Blum, T.Pawley, G.Jaeschke, M.Harrold; BBH - M.Hall, J.Lynch, T.Crick, C.Cooper, R.Schell, J.Schuppan

Eud/Rtown Min/Man

2.1 4.2 9.3 13.3 (81) 5.3 9.4 13.6 15.10 (100)

Eud/Rtown Goals: Eud/Rtown - C.Ah Chee 4, S.Geister 3, R.Schmidt 2, C.Pfeiffer, S.Schmidt, C.Voigt, J.Mosey; Min/Man - J.Milburn 5, B.Sandow 3, A.Bevis 3, A.Winders, R.McDermid, L.McDermid, B.Currie Best: Eud/Rtown - R.Prior, R.Schmidt, C.Voigt, J.Mosey, S.Geister, L.Kimpton; Min/Man - S.Gibson, L.McDermid, J.Milburn, A.Bevis, A.Winders, B.Currie

BSR S/Clare

3.0 5.3 8.7 10.8 (68) 5.4 6.8 9.9 10.11 (71)

RSMU Blyth/Snow

1.3 5.5 5.6 8.10 (58) 2.5 8.7 13.15 19.20 (134)

Goals: BSR - S.Weckert 2, J.Mackenzie 2, A.Burgess, S.Martin, C.Weckert, P.Meyer, L.Fuller, M.Shane; S/Clare - M.Leibelt 5, M.Vandeleur 2, B.Murphy, G.Colbert, J.Dunstan Best: BSR - S.Hayes, A.Mackenzie, P.Jones, M.Thomas, C.Weckert, M.Tilbrook; S/Clare M.Vandeleur, M.Leibelt, J.Lehman, N.Smith, W.Hutchinson, H.Ward

Goals: RSMU - T.Willmott 3, S.Noack, B.Moreton, J.Vandeleur, T.Connell, M.McInerney; Blyth/Snow - J.Gillings 6, S.Clifford 3, S.Atkinson 3, A.Hentschke 3, A.Lloyd 2, G.Hayes, C.Robinson Best: RSMU - S.Noack, K.Hart, T.Connell, L.Sandland, T.Willmott; Blyth/Snow - G.Ottens, N.McCormack, C.Robinson, J.Gillings, W.Slattery, A.Lloyd

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B Grade

6.2 9.4 11.7 11.11 (77) 1.0 3.1 3.2 4.6 (30)

Goals: N/Clare - M.Dopson 3, D.Smith 2, T.Siv, B.Bishop, .Redden, S.Pink, B.Channon, P.Clark ; BBH - S.McCarthy 2, J.Webster, J.Duncan Best: N/Clare - R.Higgins, M.Dopson, S.Jaeschke, .Redden, N.Pearce, B.Channon; BBH - J.Webster, S.Kellock, B.Patterson, D.Elftheriou, C.Cunningham, C.Desment

Eud/Rtown Min/Man

4.0 6.5 8.7 14.8 (92) 1.3 1.3 2.5 4.5 (29)

Goals: Eud/Rtown - N.Freeman 4, K.Voigt 4, K.Schulz 3, R.Reese 2, D.Jones ; Min/Man - N.Pengilly, A.Bruce, T.Nicholls, C.Mcbride Best: Eud/Rtown - K.Schulz, T.Ross, J.Mclean, S.Waldhuter, J.Pfitzner ; Min/Man - G.Bryksy, K.Allen, T.Nicholls, M.Phillips, C.Grace

BSR S/Clare

3.5 5.8 11.12 16.15 (111) 1.0 1.1 1.1 2.1 (13)

Goals: BSR - J.Scammell 7, W.Lawry 2, K.Burgess 2, S.Noonan, J.Burgess, D.Jones, S.Roberts, B.Jones; S/Clare - T.Greenhill, R.O’Neill Best: BSR - T.Weckert, W.Lawry, J.Scammell, B.Scott, S.Roberts, K.Burgess; S/Clare - D.Wallent, J.Eyers, D.Jakeway, T.Lally, T.Owen, W.Sims

RSMU Blyth/Snow

1.3 2.3 6.4 7.6 (48) 4.2 5.6 8.7 9.9 (63)

Goals: RSMU - C.Percy 2, A.Hosking 2, J.Rainsford 2, N.Williams; Blyth/Snow - J.Cook 2, D.Stirling 2, M.Noble 2, B.Pratt 2, M.Stewart Best: RSMU - J.Schmaal, J.Molineux, D.Griffiths, C.Percy, P.Browne, F.McInerney; Blyth/Snow - M.Noble, R.Wandel, D.Stringer, J.Stevens, R.Baxter, B.Dohnt

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Senior Colts

2.1 8.2 12.5 15.10 (100) 1.3 3.4 4.5 4.8 (32)

Goals: N/Clare - S.Garrard 3, S.Channon 2, J.Brown 2, B.Catlow 2, D.Brown, N.Edwards, H.Calaby, J.Smith, N.Rowe, M.Bannon; BBH - L.Roth, B.Radford, S.Connell, T.Wiech Best: N/Clare - M.Makin, N.Rowe, M.Bannon, J.Brown, M.Smith, D.Brown; BBH - S.Connell, B.Radford, L.Roth, C.Desment, J.Alderson, J.Low

Eud/Rtown Min/Man

8.5 12.8 18.13 23.14 (152) 1.0 3.0 3.1 6.1 (37)

Goals: Eud/Rtown - C.Caven 8, D.Pfitzner 7, M.Neville 3, I.Blumson 2, T.Mosey, J.Bugeja, T.Baker; Min/Man - A.Bruce 3, T.Julyan, E.Long, D.Haynes Best: Eud/Rtown - C.Blumson, C.Caven, S.Nietschke, I.Blumson, J.Bugeja; Min/Man - J.Ey, D.Haynes, A.Nixon, J.Mcgregor, A.Bruce, T.Julyan

BSR S/Clare

2.2 4.3 4.3 6.3 (39) 1.1 6.4 9.7 12.10 (82)

RSMU Blyth/Snow

1.1 2.3 3.3 3.4 (22) 1.5 3.6 5.12 12.15 (87)

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Action must be taken on colts football games I have been one of Rick Shaw’s harshest critics but after last week’s story about our colts competition I have hopped onto the band wagon. Margins in the week before Easter averaged 143 points in the three senior colts games, that is close on 24 goal winning margins. These margins do nothing for our APFL senior colts competitions, it does nothing for our individual senior colts. If you are on the losing side these hidings are not doing anything for improving these boys ability, if you are on the winning side there is little long term gain. The APFL senior colts would benefit from an even competition. For one thing the better players would have to try each week and if you have to try you will improve. The end result

N/Clare BBH

Junior Colts

4.6 7.10 12.14 18.19 (127) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)

Goals: N/Clare - S.Channon 10, D.Garrard 4, B.McInerney, N.Francis, G.Armfield, G.Pretlove; BBH - Not Available Best: N/Clare - S.Channon, J.Gogoll, L.Jaeschke, D.Garrard, J.King, A.Noble; BBH - T.Brooks, C.Lindner, W.Stockman, J.Boston, J.Lyons, T.Sumner

Eud/Rtown Min/Man

4.3 6.6 9.9 10.12 (72) 1.0 1.2 1.4 5.5 (35)

BSR S/Clare

0.6 2.7 2.10 3.14 (32) 2.0 2.1 3.3 4.5 (29)

Eud/Rtown Goals: Eud/Rtown - J.Leditschke 3, B.Launer 3, T.Schulz 2, B.Coe 2; Min/Man - Not Available Best: Eud/Rtown - B.Launer, J.Leditschke, B.Coe; Min/Man - Not Available Goals: BSR - W.Longmire 3; S/Clare - B.Day 2, Z.Maynard, B.Dinning Best: BSR - I.Moller, L.Hayes, T.Slade, A.Morgan, J.Andrews; S/Clare - K.Ward, J.Wallent, A.Leighton, A.Falconer, C.Gilbert, B.Pese

RSMU Blyth/Snow

would be more senior colts players ready to step up to senior football. If clubs were serious to give their young footballers a chance to play league or AFL football they should think how to have competitive matches each week. How do we achieve this?After round one we well and truly know who will be in the finals so why don’t coaches get together prior to a game, with the better teams trading four or five of their better players for some of the weaker teams players. I know coaches will complain, “I don’t have to coach these other players.” But surely improved APFL juniors are more important than clubs, parents and egos of coaches. Newton Lines HBFC President

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Goals: BSR - R.Fitzgerald 3, B.Kitschke 2, T.Wilsdon Best: BSR - D.Bruce, J.Kurth, R.Fitzgerald, J.Weckert, C.Longbottom, B.Kitschke ; S/Clare - P.Von Heythmanck 5, M.Bennie 2, W.Weetea, D.Minney, S.Minney, J.Pearse, P.Cutting ; S/Clare - P.Von Heythmanck, P.Cutting, M.Bennie, D.Minney, W.Weetea, J.Pearse Goals: RSMU - M.Wellington, M.Busch, B.Snook; Blyth/Snow D.Salter 3, D.Toholke 2, C.Andriske 2, A.Giles, A.Elix, B.McCormack, J.Hunter, J.Scutcheon Best: RSMU - H.Behn, J.Michalak, L.Molineux, J.Vater, W.Oehme, B.Snook; Blyth/Snow - D.Salter, C.Andriske, H.Norton, D.Underdown, D.Toholke, T.Eime

A TWO Wells senior colt footballer was rushed to hospital for spinal scans after falling awkwardly in a marking contest at Hamley Bridge on Saturday. Nick Seccafien, a talented young player, was feared to have suffered potentially serious spinal injuries and taken from the ground by ambulance at three quarter time of the match. There were concerns after it was suggested the young player had lost a bit of feeling in his limbs. A club official confirmed Nick received the all-clear of anything too serious, with just a pinched nerve and some nasty bruising sustained from the fall.

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SPORT v Football

Peckers, Magpies thriller On a three-game winning streak, Stuart Lamond’s Peckers take on the reigning premiers in an away trip to Mallala this Saturday. After the first up loss to the HummocksWatchman Eagles, there has been a lot to like about the fortitude Balaklava has been playing with. Mallala, despite injury concerns have found a way to win in the last couple of weeks and both sides are still on three wins and a loss at the moment. “We see Mallala as the competition’s benchmark,” Lamond explained. “It has been a while since we’ve beaten them. Lamond also confirmed that full back Scott Farrell, who missed the round five clash with Virginia, is only a 50-50 chance at best to play this Saturday. He also has some sore bodies from the clash against Virginia. This clash will be about who can gain an ascendancy in the middle, with the ruck contests being important. Magpie big man Jacob Walsh, with the help of Daniel Chadwick, will play important roles here against Justin and Hayden Walker. The on-ball duals between Ryan Montgomerie, Liam Whitwell and Jason Earl in the black and white against Sam Rowland, Ben Catford and young Aaron Cocks should be enthralling. Keith Earl confirmed the Cawrse brothers in defence aren’t expected to play again, and the game will be a big test because of his injury stocks. “It will be about us winning the contested ball, and ensuring we can move it on as quickly as we can,” Earl continued. “We’ll need to be accountable through the middle, but I will be wanting us to have plenty of the ball and that way you control the centre square.” Currently these combatants are sitting

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peter’s KIss of Death: Peckers by 3 Rams by 45 Eagles by 29 first and second on the APFL premiership ladder. This is expected to be a thrilling clash, between two evenly matched teams.

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momd, Peter and Ned Secaffien, along with Tallan and Khan Leighton leading the way. Both Dylan Wise and Timothy BrownPichugin have plenty of potential as well. On face value, Virginia have a lot more experienced personnel, and should grab a sizable win here to get their season back on track.

Both Two Wells and Virginia endured the agony of defeat last week, with the Rams going down to Balaklava, while the Roosters lost to Hamley Bridge. A man that has been around a winning culture all his life, Greg Phillips would have been frustrated with the Rams’ loss, especially when they looked to have momentum early in the last term. He will be asking for a big effort, especially from his senior players, captain Matt Young, Anthony Johnston, recruit Ben Russel, Troy Wilkey and former Eyre Peninsula lad Caleb Howell. What is good for Mark Thomson is he has a young group, which can quickly bounce back after a defeat. There is no doubting the young and exciting talent in the Roosters line up, but the problem with a youthful group is their tendency to have large peaks and troughs. There is talent in the group with Lee All-

Coming off the bye, the HummocksWatchman Eagles take on United in a second successive match at the Long Plains oval. The Eagles have a tremendous amount of strength around the ball with the likes of captain Matthew Higgs, Josh Schulz, Ricky Mackereth, Joel Wilson, Dylan Cicolella and Lee Belperio all being good options for the coach Nathan Young to rotate through the middle of the ground. This group will be doing battle with Tigers Stansbury import Dylan Gillies, Adrian Mills, Simon Schulz and Dave Kellett. Talented young Eagle Dallas Hill kicked four goals for the Central District under 18 side and was among the best players, so you’d expect the Bulldogs want him to be playing at the Ponderosa again this week. This puts a little more pressure on another young talent Shane McGuiness to deliver in attack. As St Mary’s star Anthony Vallejo garners a better understanding of the competition, Tigers coach Travis Opitz will be looking for a big presence from him. He is getting enough production out of former Power 200-gamer and 2004 premiership player Peter Burgoyne, with an average of just under four goals a game, but he needs some consistent support in attack. There is a lot to like about the way the Eagles move the ball, and while they’ll have a fight on their hands with the Tigers, they should claim the chocolates here.

Peckers beat Rams in ‘arm wrestle’ • From back page Stretched by Greg Phillips’ Rams side, Balaklava regained control of their contest with five last quarter goals, to win by 15 points in a spirited and see-sawing encounter. After a six-goal second quarter, the Peckers led by 19 points at half time, but Virginia arrested the ascendancy in the third term and had a small advantage going into the final term. “The game was a bit of an arm wrestle and a scrappy contest,” Pecker’s coach Stuart Lamond said. “Each team had periods during the game when they were in control and we were challenged in the last term. “Virginia was on top early in the last – they would have been eight points up and they kicked the first goal of the final quarter. “The boys showed a bit of ticker to get back into the contest.” Midfielder Lachie Michael was strong all game, while the Walker brothers, Hayden and Justin were instrumental in the win. After coming across from Freeling, Aaron Cocks played his best game in the ‘green and gold’, while Ben Catford’s creative flair was noteworthy. Jonathon Brice proved

to be Balaklava’s primary avenue to goal with five majors, while Glenn Dawson was kept to a couple. Midfielders Sam Rowland and Catford also

pushed forward to kick a pair each, which proved to be critical in the final analysis. For the competitive Rams, lissom Caleb How-

Magpies in heart stopper In yet another game decided by under a goal, Mallala collected its second heart-stopping victory in successive weeks. Last Saturday’s contest against United at Long Plains Oval, the reigning premiers got home by the smallest of possible margins. The Magpies were slow out of the blocks, but they kicked six goals in the second term to haul themselves back into the game. From there it was a dogfight. “The boys just kept persisting and having a crack,” Magpies coach Keith Earl said. “To grab the win, considering we had a few blokes on the sidelines was great. “United were actually up by a couple before Brian Montgomery’s freakish effort from the scoreboard pocket got us to within six points. “Then Liam Whitwell crumbed a contest to kick the match winner with a couple of minutes to go. “Our second term was good, but I thought they had the better of us in the third term, but we hung in there.” Ball-magnet Joel Montgomerie was Mallala’s best, followed by full back Robert Montgomery and teenager Lawrie Gosling. Classy wingman Bradley Hardie, former Mail Medallist Liam Whitwell and big man Jacob Walsh were also integral to the victory. Both full forward Brian Montgomery and youngster Nathan Hornhardt finished with three goals each, with Gosling slotting through a couple as well. Adrian Mills was excellent all game for the Tigers, while Brett Sharman, captain Simon Schulz and Adam Mansfield were all noteworthy. Ben Sobey and Alistair Fleming also made an impression on the contest, while veteran Peter Burgoyne was the games’ leading goal kicker with four majors.

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ell led the way with a sparkling display, while 2010 APFL leading goal kicker Brendon Niklaus finished with a strong haul of seven goals. Chris James, indigenous talent Graham

Rigney, Billy Nikou and consistent recruit this year, Ben Russel were solid as well for the vanquished. Anthony Johnson first half was strong, but he fell out of the game after the main break.

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after round 5 games A GRADE Team P W L D B FF F A % Pt Balaklava 4 3 1 0 1 0 489 290 62.77 6 Mallala 4 3 1 0 1 0 314 273 53.49 6 HW Eagles 4 3 1 0 1 0 308 338 47.68 6 Virginia 4 2 2 0 1 0 347 339 50.58 4 United 4 1 3 0 1 0 322 300 51.77 2 Two Wells 4 1 3 0 1 0 261 311 45.63 2 Hamley 4 1 3 0 1 0 297 487 37.88 2 RESERVES Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 4 4 0 0 1 0 395 146 73.01 8 Mallala 4 3 1 0 1 0 334 145 69.73 6 Virginia 4 3 1 0 1 0 392 182 68.29 6 Two Wells 4 2 2 0 1 0 298 209 58.78 4 Hamley 4 1 3 0 1 0 215 277 43.70 2 United 4 1 3 0 1 0 122 380 24.30 2 HW Eagles 4 0 4 0 1 0 23 440 4.97 0 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 4 4 0 0 1 0 515 151 77.33 8 Mallala 4 3 1 0 1 0 412 130 76.01 6 Virginia 4 3 1 0 1 0 391 208 65.28 6 Two Wells 4 2 2 0 1 0 353 151 70.04 4 Hamley 4 2 2 0 1 0 219 344 38.90 4 HW Eagles 4 0 4 0 1 0 121 556 17.87 0 United 4 0 4 0 1 0 66 537 10.95 0 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Mallala 4 4 0 0 1 0 256 71 78.29 8 Balaklava 4 3 1 0 1 0 178 71 71.49 6 Two Wells 4 3 1 0 1 0 171 111 60.64 6 HW Eagles 4 2 2 0 1 0 142 122 53.79 4 Hamley 4 1 3 0 1 0 134 218 38.07 2 Virginia 4 1 3 0 1 0 78 200 28.06 2 United 4 0 4 0 1 0 51 217 19.03 0

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after round 5 games A GRADE Pos Name 1 Glen DAWSON - Balaklava 2 Brett BURGESS - Hamley 3 Brian MONTGOMERY - Mallala 4 JONATHON BRICE - Balaklava 5 Brendon Niklaus - Virginia 6 Peter BURGOYNE - United 7 Lee ALLMOND - Two Wells 8 Shane McGUINESS - HW Eagles 9 Stuart Lamond - Balaklava 10 James RUNDLE - United SENIOR COLTS Pos Name 1 Anton POGAS - Virginia 2 Michael CLIFFORD - Balaklava 3 Kynan HEWITT - Hamley 4 Troy ALGAR - Mallala 5 Marco LAZENKA - Virginia 6 Harrison VEITCH - Balaklava 7 Luke GODFREY - Two Wells 8 Hayden RAMSAY - Two Wells 9 Lewis HELPS - Mallala 10 Jordan WILSON - Balaklava 11 Luke WILLIAMS - Balaklava 12 Jake CHARNSTROM - Mallala 13 Timothy SHEPHERD - Balaklava 14 Jake BIRCHMORE - Mallala RESERVES Pos Name 1 Derek TILLER - Mallala 2 Terry LIOULIOS - Virginia 3 Tyler MILLER - Hamley 4 Kerry MICHAELANNY - Balaklava 5 Michael ABDILLA - Two Wells 6 Paul McLEAN - Balaklava 7 Anthony BASCOMBE - Virginia 8 Dylan RUIZ - Balaklava 9 Matthew SINCOCK - Two Wells 10 Daniel HOOPER - Two Wells 11 Christopher Bilney - Mallala JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name 1 Kyle HUMMELL - Mallala 2 Jacob BUTTERFIELD - Balaklava 3 Dylan COLLINGS - Hamley 4 Brandon TAYLOR - HW Eagles 5 Adam COE - Mallala 6 Charlie ARBON - Balaklava 7 Benjamin O’LEARY - Mallala 8 Kyle GINIOTIS - Two Wells 9 Jake BORLACE - Two Wells 10 Harry GAMEAU - Two Wells

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Mallala’s come-back win PETER ARGENT’S APNA review Round 5 The Mallala Magpies had impressive comefrom-behind victory, beating Long Plains by five goals in an away fixture for the victors. “We were down by five goals first quarter time,” Courtney Kerr, the A1 Mallala coach said. “That was reduced to two at half time, and we were still two down at the final break. “Finally in a very exciting last quarter, we produced a seven-goal turn around win by five. “Each one of my nine players excelled this week, making our win a real team effort. “Midge (Nerida) May was in exceptional form in defence, being well supported by the Magpies youngest player, Jessie Neilson, in the GK bib. Penny Mathew’s control of the ball out of defence was crucial in her role at wing defence, making sure the ball reached the Malalla attack line safely. “Our mid-court versatility was a key element to our win, with the ability to use our interchange successfully at half time,” Kerr continued. “Ashleigh Jarman and Tessa Jarmyn worked

extremely well together in the ring, both scoring at crucial moments. “Tessa’s movement and control of the ring was essential to our win, she was focused and determined and converted the team’s efforts into the goals on scorecard.” Long Plains came out hard and fast, with the talented Jane McBride at goal shooter being their stand out player. “It was a good physical contest, but things didn’t fall our way in the end,” Long Plains mentor Josie McArdle said. “Along with Jane, both Leah Tynan in the mid court and MaryJane McArdle at wing defence were both solid all contest.” While Long Plains was competitive for the majority of the game, Mallala’s physical and mental strength and team attitude was certainly evident in the final quarter. The Magpies are now sitting in third position with three wins from four hit outs, while Long Plains remains winless. Balaklava secure third win Balaklava secured its third victory, beating Vir-

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Mallala 55 (Nerida May) d Long Plains 50 (Jane McBride). Balaklava 37 (Nadene Wehr) d Virginia 27 (Wendy Salter). Two Wells 50 (Rachel Bray) d Hamley Bridge 31 (Ashleigh Koch). A2: Mallala 40 (Ashlee Angus) d Long Plains 31 (Brodie Hall). Balaklava 53 (Lauren Michael) d Virginia 30 (Julia Starr). Two Wells 56 (Karen Penhall) d Hamley Bridge 31 (Stacey Bell). A3: Two Wells 64 (Kirralee Rosewarne) d Hamley Bridge 41 (Jodie Grantham). Mallala 51 (Nicole Standley) d Long Plains 27 (Hannah McArdle). Virginia 48 (Kelly Galley) d Balaklava 46 (Rebecca Dixon). A4: Mallala 40 (Kate Bubner) d Long Plains 36 (Marissa Bennett). Two Wells 62 (Megan Hatch) d Hamley Bridge 19 (Cassandra Bell). Balaklava 33 (Nikole McCracken) d Virginia 20 (Selina Caruso). A5: Mallala 57 (Kassandra Sparks) d Long Plains 34 (Helzah Sommerville). Two Wells 29 (Sarah Dinham) d Mallala Away 24 (Eveline Aston). Balaklava 39 (Heidi Zerk) d Virginia 12 (Rebecca Desmond). A6: Hamley Bridge 42 (Maddison Whittaker) d Two Wells 32 (Natalie Centenera). Mallala 41 (Elle Missen) d Long Plains 26 (Jessica Robertson). B: Hamley Bridge 37 (Mia Langtry) d Two Wells 25 (Maddy Seccafien). Mallala 37 (Sally Wilson) d Long Plains 8 (Stephanie McArdle). Balaklava Away 25 (Stacey Faehrmann) d Balaklava 14 (Taylar Durdin). C1: Hamley Bridge 35 (Amy McCabe) d Two Wells 5 (Molly Wilson). Long Plains 14 (Natalie Reed) d Mallala 12 (Grace Farrelly). Balaklava 35 (Blessing Nyoni) d Virginia 2 (Rachelle Hausler). C2: Hamley Bridge 12 (Madeleine Lamont) d Two Wells 11 (Caitlin Musolino). Mallala 17 (Elli Schapelius) d Long Plains 8 (Matika Faulkner). Balaklava 5 (Lacee McPharlin) d Virginia 1 (Bianca Leo).

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LEFT: Leah Tynan, Long Plains A1 passes into the ring. BELOW: Longies’ Alicia Sharman and Mallala’s Jess Daniel await the outcome of an intercept by Midge May, Mallala, on Longies shooter, Jane McBride’s shot at goal.

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ginia by 10 goals at home. The game was close for three quarters, with the margins at the breaks being quite small. The home team was actually one goal down at three quarter time, before the last quarter onslaught. Shooter Nadene Wehr, noted for her great work ethic, was given best player, despite shooting at 61 per cent as Balaklava 37 in the end defeated Virginia 27. “The win should have been by a lot larger margin,” coach Michelle Williams mused. “Saying that, it was a close contest for the first three terms. “We took a lot of intercepts and feed the goalies well, but it’s fair to say they didn’t capitalise until the last quarter.

“There is significant room for improvement going forward.” Williams was impressed with the performance of wing defence Carly Gregor, both offensively and defensively, while Alex Wilson, who was called up from theA2s produced a solid effort. The Peckers coach did concede her shooting structures were out of kilter, with Balaklava’s goal attack Talia Kruger away for last Saturday’s clash. Goal attack Wendy Salter was the best of the Ramettes players. Roosters defeat reigning premiers The Roosters claimed their second win of the year, beating 2010 premier Hamley Bridge by 19 goals on the Bombers

home courts. The final score line was Two Wells 50 to Hamley Bridge 31, after a powerful start by the Roosters. “We dominated the game early – our first quarter was the best – we were already 11 goals up at quarter time,” Two Wells coach Tanya Kent said. “I felt we were always in control of the contest from there. Rachel Bray collected her second successive umpires ‘best on court’ award for Two Wells in this game, but the coaching staff were equally impressed with Nicole Darling at goal attack. Mia Darling was selected to start in the attack circle, but shooter Stephanie Walker recovered significantly from her neck injury to start, which gave

coach Kent the flexibility to use her in defence. “Mia got her hands to a lot of balls in the defence circle, which helped us affect a number of turnovers,” Kemp continued. “Our centre Rebecca

Pym was also precise and effective with her passing in the midcourt.” For the Hamley Bridge side, which is winless after the first five rounds, centre Ashleigh Koch was its leading performer.

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APNA netty star Name: Kaitlyn Vigor DOB: 19/2/1990 Team: Virginia Position: GA, GS Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Sarah Smith Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off court)? Megan Starr - she’s amazing! Highlight of netball career: The first win we ever had in A5’s in 2009 If you could trade place with any other person for a week, with who would it be? Bek Barons If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would you do with the mon ey? Shopping spree!

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REBECCA Desmond, Virginia and Libby Durdin, Balaklava tussle for possession in A5. Plains Producer, Wednesday May 11, 2011

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KARINA King, Virginia A5 looks to pass to a teammate during a boundary throw-in.

BLESSING Nyoni, Balaklava take a great intercept in front of Virginia’s Vicki Both-Elliott during the C1 match at Balaklava.

Longies tire to give Mallala another win A1: The Mallala girls kept defence tight all game, with Long Plains tiring in the final quarter to give away the win, 56-49. Long Plains started the game off a little fumbly. Mallala’s defence was tight from the very beginning. The Longies girls overcame their initial clumsiness and scored well, applying great pressure. Mallala was ably assisted by shooter Tessa Jarmyn, and Long Plains by goalie Jane McBride. Longies varied play to keep up a good lead. LP 12 - Mal 17. Both sides made positional changes. Mallala fought to pick up their score with some hard play. Mallala girls Clare Bruggeman, Tracy Kennet and Penny Mathew were strong through the mid court. Longies’ Jess Daniel came off near the end of the first half, with Taryn Hall replacing her. Jane McBride performed well for Long Plains in this quarter. LP 21- Mal 29. The Longies girls made a few silly mistakes, however they raised their work rate to compensate. Jane McBride again showed skill for her side. Mallala missed the occasional goal, but held a two-goal lead at three quarter time. LP 38 - Mal 40. Mallala brought on Diana Feeley into WA, helping to make a difference. Long Plains seemed to tire a little in the final stages of the quarter, missing two or three vital goals. Mallala capitalised on Longies’ mistakes in the last five minutes, with Diana Feeley making an impact, helping to space out their lead. Final score: LP - Mal 49. A2: Long Plains dropped off in the final quarter to go down to Mallala by 12 goals. Long Plains found it hard to find their feet with stop-start play and poor passing. Mallala began strong with good defence and passing. LP 8, Mal 13. Long Plains showed a consistent quarter with accurate goal shooting by Brodie Hall and Kristy Good. Defence was strong from Long Plains. LP 19, Mal 20. Many position changes were made at half time and this showed a different game from Long Plains. Mallala maintained consistency with shooting, passing and defending and were able to increase their lead despite some changes due to injury. Mallala GS Amy Tucker played well as did Louise Faulkner. LP 26, Mal 30. Long Plains appeared to come out strong in the final quarter but critical simple errors made with poor passing and basic skills and therefore difficulty scoring. Mallala maintained their lead and gradually increased the gap as Long Plains lost momentum in the last minutes. Final scores: LP 31, Mal 43. A3: Mallala pushed their lead out early to run out winners. Both teams started fast and hard to the ball. Scores were close until the last few

BALAKLAVA GD Merridy Manuel flies for an impressive intercept in A3.

minutes of the quarter. LP 8, Mal 13. It was a hard fought quarter for both teams. Long Plains defender Hannah McArdle worked hard against Mallala’s shooter. Mallala GS’s accuracy helped her team to a nine goal lead. LP 16, Mal 25. Another tough quarter played. Mallala’s accurate shooting increased the lead by 14 goals. Nicole Parker and Sarah Trussell worked hard across the court for Longies. LP 23, Mal 37. Long Plains started the final quarter well. Sarah McArdle at GA shot well. Mallala dominated the last quarter running out winners. A great game to watch. LP 27, Mal 51. A4: Both teams fought hard all game, Mallala coming out on top by just four goals. The first few minutes of the first quarter was goal-forgoal and a bit sloppy for both teams. There were good interceptions by Mallala WD and Longies were getting all shots in. Passing around the Long Plains goal circle was excellent, and their goalkeeper was in good form. Stand out players were Mallala WD, Rhianna Shepherd. Long Plains GK Jana Williams. LP 8, Mal 10. In the second quarter the Long Plains defence made it tough for Mallala. As the quarter went on the Mallala defence picked up and proved hard to penetrate. However, when goals were put up they went in for both teams. Prominent in this quarter were Marrisa Bennett, WD for Long Plains and Rhianna Shepherd, WD for Mallala. LP 18, Mal 19. Fresh legs allowed Longies to keep up the pace in the third quarter, and continuing strong defence by Mallala made it tough for Long Plains. Belinda and Sonya Angus worked hard, and wayward passing by Long Plains allowed the Magpies to keep the lead. Jana Lange was a standout for Long Plains. LP 25, Mal 30. It was a slow start to the final quarter but Longies were fighting hard, although their

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shooting accuracy was a little off. In contrast, Mallala were working hard as a team, and their shooters were on target. Long Plains improved their play in this quarter by not crowding as much as they had previously. Both teams were looking tired at this stage due to the warm weather. Final scores: LP 36, Mal 40. A5: Mallala run away with a 23-goal win over Longies. Strong goal throwing by Mallala’s Greta Warrior and backup by Sharna Wildbore saw Mallala get ahead by five goals. Long Plains’ Jessica Costell answered back with six of her own. LP 7, Mal 12. Mallala stayed strong in goals in the second. Both sides played consistently and well. LP 16, Mal 27. Long Plains guest coin tosser for ‘Go Pink for a Cure Breast Cancer Awareness Day’, Tracy Starr, came on as GK and Amy Barr went off. Mallala’s WA helped deliver into goals. Helza Sommerville LP centre, kept up interceptions and leads throughout the center. LP 25, Mal 42. Mallala centre, Jessica Iacopetta and WA Kassandra Spark swapped play and Taylor Fabry went to WD. Some nice intercepts and backing up by Tracey Starr could not stop the run of the Mallala goalies. Mallala’s domination was helped by consistent shooting by Greta Warrior helping them to run out convincing winners. Final score: LP 34, Mal 57. A6: Long Plains lose momentum in the final quarter, to give Mallala a 15-goal win. After a slow start, the Mallala girls were in front for most of the first quarter. Great shooting by both teams including Hillivi Harrison. LP 6, Mal 11. Long Plains picked up their tempo at the start of the second quarter with Leigh McArdle playing well at wing attack. Sarah Deakin was Mallala’s best for the quarter. LP 11, Mal 20. The third quarter was Long Plains’ best scoring 10 goals to Mallala’s seven, but still trailing by six goals at the final change. Jessica

Robertson was dangerous at GS for Long Plains, as was Kate Marshall at the other end for Mallala at GA. LP 21, Mal 27. Mallala continued their fine form in the last quarter staying in front and dominating the mid-court. Hannah Martin played a cracker quarter for Mallala in GD. Final scores: LP 26, Mal 41. B GRADE: Mallala steam home for a big win. The start of the game was fairly even, with the quarter time score being five goals each. Mallala pulled all stops out in the second, outscoring Long Plains 13 goals to one. Mallala was deadly accurate in the goal circle, making it near impossible for the Long Plains defenders. Both goal defenders, Steph McArdle for Long Plains and Sally Willson for Mallala, played a solid quarter. Long Plains made changes to the team, bringing on two subs which appeared to unsettle their rhythm. Long Plains’ Makayla HillardFaulkner took some nice intercepts but they were unable to capitalise. Mallala WD Sally Wilson played well in defence. LP 8, M 27. It was a scrambly start to the final quarter. Longies defenders worked hard but were let down by too many lob passes. The Mallala girls steamed on home adding another 10 goals and kept their opponents goalless. Final scores: LP 8, M 37. C1: Longies grab their second win for the season.

ALISON King catches pass for Virginia in centre court, as Balaklava’s Pauline Florence runs in during A5.

A Strong start from both sides, although play seemed unsettled at times. Scores were level at half time with both teams playing well. LP 7, Mal 7. A good comeback by Long Plains, with GA Natalie Reed and GS Georgia McArdle working well together, giving Long Plains a one goal lead. LP 11, Mal 10. Good defending from both sides kept the scoring to a minimum, but Long Plains’ determination got them over the line with their second win of the season. LP 14, Mal 12. C2: Mallala were strong all game, defeating Long Plains 17-8. The Mallala girls began with strong shooting by Jessica Helps, backed up well by Emma Charleson, Rachel Verner and Ellie Schupelius. Long Plains’ Teagan Bigg took a nasty fall, grazing her knee but she battled on with some strong plays in GS. LP 0 - Mal 5. Longies settled into better plays, with three goals boosting their confidence. Good efforts by Chelsea King and Tayla Heaft at the scoring end. Long Plains were beginning to get the ball right down the court, although at times Mallala had some good intercepts by Mickey Robuck, Jessica Heaslip and Abbie Ferris, making it hard for Longies. LP 3 - Mal 10. The third quarter was a consistent battle right down the court from both teams. Good passing through Angie Barr, Matika Hilliard-Faulkner and Tegan Sheridan down to

goalies Keisha Gregory and Chelsea King. This lessened goal throwing opportunities for Mallala. LP 6 - Mal 14. Good efforts from Mallala’s goalies Jess Lynch and Catelyn Harkness to defend the ball, although height was against them, however they kept Mallala to just three goals in the final quarter. Final score: LP 8 - Mal 17. Mallala didn’t make positional changes throughout the game, which helped their plays. They started off well, making it difficult for Longies to get ahead. Long Plains played stronger in the second half, reducing Mallala to just three goals in the last quarter. D grade: Girls put on exciting display for spectators. The game started off strong by Mallala and continued in strength. Ella Thorne dominated in GA for Mallala despite great e ffo r ts fr o m Long Plains GK Madeline Parker. Great efforts from Mallala Rachel Dunstan in WA and Zali Walsh in WD f o r Long Plains both working hard. Brittany Lane for Long Plains in GK worked hard to defend the Mallala goalies.

Mallala’s Alisha Barker defended well against Makayla Litzow in GA. Jessica Reed worked hard for Long Plains in GK. Tamika Gregory Long Plains GD was exciting to watch in defence. Long Plains D grade got their first goal for the season in the last quarter! Wells done girls. Leonie Snowden and Tahniel McArdle excited the Long Plains team with some very close goal shooting, with Tahneil scoring their f i r s t goal.

HEATHER Curnow umpires the A1 match at Long Plains.

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Mallala Cleaning Service Phone: 8527 2161 A1 GRADE Hummocks......... 8..... 68.87 Balaklava............ 6..... 55.48 Mallala................ 6..... 47.28 Two Wells............ 4..... 50.66 Virginia................ 2..... 42.50 Long Plains......... 0..... 42.11 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 37.97 A2 GRADE Hummocks......... 8..... 66.85 Two Wells............ 6..... 58.93 Mallala................ 5..... 47.77 Balaklava............ 4..... 51.49 Virginia................ 3..... 42.15 Long Plains......... 2..... 44.93 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 34.17 A3 GRADE Hummocks......... 8..... 66.07 Virginia................ 6..... 53.91 Two Wells............ 6..... 53.56 Balaklava............ 4..... 57.46 Mallala................ 2..... 46.22 Hamley Bridge.... 2..... 33.42 Long Plains......... 0..... 35.56 A4 GRADE Balaklava............ 6..... 62.55 Two Wells............ 6..... 61.39 Mallala................ 6..... 49.43 Hummocks......... 4..... 48.75 Virginia................ 2..... 37.57 Long Plains......... 0..... 30.22 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 27.72 A5 GRADE Mallala................ 8..... 66.67 Two Wells............ 6..... 50.95

Supporting Local Netball Hummocks......... 6..... 49.80 Mallala Away...... 4..... 42.65 Balaklava............ 2..... 51.82 Long Plains......... 0..... 40.43 Virginia................ 0..... 27.78 A6 GRADE Balaklava............ 8..... 62.07 Mallala................ 6..... 53.68 Two Wells............ 4..... 48.90 Long Plains......... 4..... 47.89 Hamley Bridge.... 4..... 44.52 B GRADE Balak Away......... 8..... 64.09 Hummocks......... 6..... 60.26 Mallala................ 4..... 65.83 Balaklava............ 4..... 53.41 Hamley Bridge.... 4..... 40.18 Two Wells............ 2..... 35.61 Long Plains......... 0..... 29.35 C1 GRADE Hummocks......... 8..... 79.19 Hamley Bridge.... 6..... 79.08 Balaklava............ 4..... 45.63 Two Wells............ 4..... 39.47 Long Plains......... 4..... 32.61 Mallala................ 2..... 40.83 Virginia................ 0..... 12.59 C2 GRADE Mallala................ 7..... 66.98 Hamley Bridge.... 6..... 67.37 Balaklava............ 6..... 53.33 Hummocks......... 4..... 53.40 Two Wells............ 3..... 63.00 Virginia................ 2..... 35.44 Long Plains......... 0..... 12.50

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Clare couple win Snowtown Gala Day

V8’s return to Mallala

Mallala will resound to a once familiar battle cry, when the V8 Touring Cars return to continue the now famous Holden versus Ford rivalry during round two of the 2011 Shannons Nationals Motor Racing Championships, over the May 14-15 weekend. A full field of Kumho Tyres supported V8 Touring Cars, cars with a heritage linked to some of the greats, from Craig Lowndes to Mark Skaife, Russell Ingall and John Bowe, will line up for what is turning out to be one of the hottest categories on the Australian circuit racing scene this year. Adelaide is strongly represented, with local Touring Car ‘veteran’ and the inaugural winner of the series three years ago, Chris Smerdon, one of the favourites at his home circuit in his BA Falcon. Another local hoping to impress is Barossa’s Michael Bartcsh, who although campaigning an older model AU Falcon (interestingly purchased from Chris Smerdon), displayed strong pace at Wakefield Park to be well inside the top half of the field – he too will be looking to exploit any home track advantage as the field contests three 14 lap races. The Nationals arrival at Mallala signals the return of the annual Clem Smith Trophy, a highlight of the Kerrick Sports Sedan calendar. While recent years have seen some intense

Golf Balaklava ladies

Results from May 5. Sixteen players vied for top spot in the recent Shylie Rymill and Sportswomen’s Foursomes event, played in ideal conditions on a well manicured course. Many thanks must go to our groundstaff for their efforts. The pairing of Maurine Kemp and Genni Edwards scooped the pool, winning both titles with scores of 98 /70.5. Next week: second Par and Drives nearest the line. Starters: H Maxwell- N Taylor. Don’t forget Sunday May 15 – Elizabeth Rotary Club four-person Ambrose. Start time: 11am-12noon. $30 will get you a game of golf followed by a roast dinner.

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Unfortunately, Brett Freebairn (85/59, with a 3 on the 11th) from Owen was too young to accept a gleaming new Falcon GT, for winning the McCracken Ford Trophy Stroke round last Saturday, but he was happy to receive a colour photograph of one, get his name on the trophy and submit a card for handicapping. We also welcomed visitors Jan Heggaton and Paul Goode, from down Goolwa way. From among the exulted A grade ranks strode a victorious Peter Lamont, with a true Captain’s Knock of 78/69, holding sway over Peter Thompson (78/70) and the irrepressible Wayne Nagle (85/71). Good efforts nonetheless accrued from J Breuer (84/75), M. Hameister (89/76), M Loy (89/77) and R Lawson (88/77). A far bigger B grade field was led home by a dominant Patricia Anderson (85/67), dumping Dave Rodgers (92/70) into second and re-emerging Andrew Manuel (92/71) to third. Big, bustling Barrie Michael (92/71)was bumped off the podium on a count-back. This left us with D Goudie (95/72), W Berry (91/72), D Robinson (91/73), D Trickett (97/75), G Sonntag (97/75), J Heggaton (96/77), C Redpath (99/77), G Ackland (98/81) and making a well-received return, D “Lefty” Addison (109/87). One B Thompson recorded a spectacular, yet finely honed DNF. Over in the C grade it was a rare trip to the troposphere for Austin Henstridge (103/72), who just managed to fend off fastfinishing Joan Anderson (103/74). Padding out the remaining results were G Anderson (103/76), G Leo (105/77) and Paul Goode (114/84). Young Ethan Allan also made a welcome return, but returned no return. Birdies came thick and fast, belted by the fluid-swinging Patricia Anderson at the third, mighty Merv Hameister the eighth, Mark Loy and Andrew Manuel both on the

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battles, season 2011 will see the reigning national champion James Sera (SAAB/Chev) and 2010 Clem Smith Trophy recipient Darren Hossack (Audi/Chev) taking a sabbatical, which will pave the way for two-time Clem Smith champion Tony Ricciardello to go after another title. The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge will deliver plenty of action for the sportscar enthusiasts, with a full field of Type 997 and 996 GT3 specification Porsches. It will be reigning champion Roger Lago (Queensland) and 2009 champion Matt Kingsley (Gold Coast) that will provide much of the action at the front of the field. Throw in local star John Goodacre, and Victorians Jon Trende and Jeff Bobik and you will be on the edge of your seat. Mallala will also see the debut of the onemake Australian Swift Sport Series, a category which is based on a successful model employed on the other side of the Tasman, and it’s not just the format that’s been adopted, Mallala will also see a number of the New Zealand series’ top drivers entered for the opening round. On top of the Shannons Nationals regulars, there will also be a strong local support program from Formula Vee and HQ Holdens where local star and multiple national Saloon Car champion, Bruce Heinrich will be hoping to continue his winning ways.

10th plus Graham Ackland, who calmly canned his on the 15th. After the game, Ian Michael appeared mysteriously, clutching a book of tickets and demanding $100 for each one. This, of course, was all for the humongous Hundred Club bash, coming to a golf club near you soon. The good news is that some tickets remain for sale still, so do give Ian a ring on 8863 1277 and secure a lazy dozen or so. Hopefully you’ve also organised yourselves for the four-person, $30 a head Ambrose charity romp this Sunday, complete with roast dinner and informed Raeleen Trickett on 8527 2627 already. If not, do it now! Also this weekend, our Saturday sortie takes the form of a Stableford stoush, under the iron grip of Messrs. Bill Berry and Emu Ackland. Enjoy.

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A group of 9 players took to the fairways with Dean Trickett winning the day on 46 points, Brian Stewart 44, Merv Hameister 42, Bill Goudie 39, Dennis Goudie 38, Bill Berry 36, Austin Henstridge 34, Barrie Thompson 29, Don Anderson 24. Birdies for the day were Merv Hameister hole 4, Bill Goudie hole 6.

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Mens Results May 8. Par competition, sponsored by the club; G Mugge +9, H Wandel +7, M Williams +7, D Paynter +6, P Agnew +2, T Eime +1, R Lamond +1, D Smith +1, C Walkley all square, M Carling -1, J Greet -5, M Finn -6, B Spinks -10. NTP-P Agnew. May 15: Stableford, sponsored by Mitre 10. May 22: Stroke, sponsored by Caltex Clare. Ladies Results May 4. Stroke, sponsored by the Club; J Zweck 88/69, K Mugge 101/75, B Victor, H Williams also played 18 holes, A Harrison and L Randolf played 9 holes, Skins- J Zweck, Raffle won by A Harrison. Next week, May 11: Stableford/Club Medal, sponsored by Patron L Pratt. Hostess: L Pratt. May 18: Most Drives on Fairway, sponsored by Kelvin Grove Olives. Hostess: L Randolf.

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In a field of 33 players Barrie Zerna has made yet another assault on his handicap by playing a very consistent round in Saturdays Par competition to win the day with +7 from Wally Jackson and Roland Pawlak both with +6. Other scores: Wim Van Pelt, Len Usher, Roger Hahn, Robert Mcgregor, Ray Battle, Matt Werfell +5 Ian Ferguson, Robert Hinderwell, Ian Rohde, Ross Hienze +4, Brian Cooper +3, Tony Jones +2, Doug Cooper, Bob Charman +1, Steve Howe “square” with the rest not making the cut. The one Cup match that was played was a real family affair with Bert Pearce

Snowtown Croquet Club held it’s annual Gala Day on Wednesday, May 4. Players attended from throughout the region, including Yorke Peninsula, Balaklava, Port Wakefield and Clare. One game was played on the croquet courts and one on the bowling green – which adds to the complexity of the day, being a much faster surface. • Winners on the day were Jenny and

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losing to his Father in law Ray Battle 1 down on the 19th. Nearest to the pins Rob McGregor 9th, Len Usher 4th. Ed Manning had a day on scoring 46 pts to take the top step of the podium last Thursday’s Stableford competition from Kieth Kluske 43, and Rex Mortimer 42. With 28 players competing and only 1 player scoring less than 30 points suggests the conditions are perfect for golf at the moment. Other leading scores, Wim Van Pelt 41, Bob Charman 40, Rob Mcgregor, Barrie Zerner, Bob Ahola 39, Ron Smith, Cliff Applebee, Wally Jackson 38, Colin Doudle, Brian Cooper, Dennis Hawke, Ian Rohde, John Riley 37, Ross Hienze, Errol Branson 33. Nearest to the pins: Barry Causby 9, Errol Branson 12. Birdies: Wim Van Pelt 4th, Ian Ferguson 18th, Bob Charman 11th, Barry Causby 9th, Dave Russell 1st, Anton Noack 5th.

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Results for Saturday May 7. A Grade: J Rankine +11, G Davis +8, M Norman +7, J Yard +4, J Connell +4, B Howarth +4. B Grade: T Day +7, F Gorey +6, D Murphy +4, G Stone +4, A Scott +4, B Murray+3. Next weeks competition: Stableford - Commencement of Handicap matchplay.

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Results from May 7. The Red Cross Stableford Trophy was won by Richard Davidson. Results Richard Davidson 48, Robert Benger 41, Leigh Victor 41, Ryan Longmire 40, Ken Beatton 40, Bronte Heinrich 40, Mick Aworth 40, Fraser Neill 40, Bill Driver 39, Mark Ross Naylor 36, Kevin Parish 36, Steve Hadley 33, Brad Abbott 33, Roger Coupar 32, Jamie Whiteman 29. NTP no 10: Bill Driver. Next week: second round of the N Heinrich Memorial Trophy.

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Rob Stevens of Clare, pictured in Clare after Saturday Play on May 7 with one of their medals. Congratulations to this popular couple! Clare Croquet Club members play casual games each Saturday from 2–3.30pm. Coach Rae Gierke coaches potential players on the club’s second court. Anyone interested is welcome to attend a free first coaching session, with green fees of $5 per session thereafter.

Results from May 7. Pinehurst (Applebee/Belcher Trophy), sponsored by Jamie Gibson Painter A beautiful day greeted 46 players for the Applebee/Belcher Trophy. Twenty-one teams were trying to take out the Pinehurst format, and the comments flying around between team-mates were hilarious around the course. The pressure not to let your team-mate down with a bad shot was huge. Worthy winners on the day with net 54, were Robert Hogg/John Ball. They put in so many hours preparing the course, they should know it like the back of their hand! Robert, being ever so shy, also let son Charlie know who was the best Hogg too. Runners-up with 55 were Charlie Hogg/ Chris Girling, and running third with 55.5

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were John Harrison/Peter Woods. An interesting fourth was the combo of Kathy Stubing/Craig Doudle with 56, including four birdies, by far the best of the teams for number of birdies. The ninth hole was still the hardest hole at 7.1 average strokes, with the 16th (indexed sixth) coming in second hardest at 6.14. Hole 17 yielded seven birdies, averaged 3.9, and only five teams failed to get par or better. We had another new member make his first appearance. Welcome to Brett Dosiak, another tennis player from the Para Hills/ Modbury mafia. Next week sees the first Par round for Captains Trophy as well as Match Plays round one to be completed if possible. Results Pinehurst Teams: 54 J Ball/R Hogg, 55 C Hogg/C Girling, 55.5 J Harrison/P Woods, 56 K Stubing/C Doudle, 56.5 J Frost/M Frost, 57 I Smith/JSpackman, Y Frencken/L Grafton, P Shields/R Grigg, 58.5 C Weller/M Hansford, 60.5 V Hatch/D Hall, R Prior/T Clifton, 61.5 I Telfer/H Linford, Simon Grigg/S Sando, 62.5 Andrew Paul/Shorty Paul, 63 D.Hart/B.Barns, L.Zbierski/I.Clark, 63.5 Stuart Grigg/S.Abbott, G.Payne/A.Baker, 67.5 P.Williams/J.Weir, 69 R.Thompson/S. Kelly, 75.5 D Smith/M Davies. Ladies: 43 E Grigg, 41 J Holland. Long drives: A – Stuart Grigg; B – G Payne; C: M Frost. NTP’s: 1 – P Shields, 2 – Simon Grigg, 6 – R Hogg, 11 – L Zbierski, 12 –, 15 – K Stubing. Pro’s Approach: Brett Dosiak. Birdies Nest on second: Simon Grigg/Steve Sando. Birdie Holes: none on ninth or 13th. Next week: Par, Captains Trophy (1). – Russell Grigg, Handicapper TWGC.

Two Wells Ladies

Results of Two Wells ladies golf on May 3: Winner: T Perry 65 nett. R/up: E Grigg 67 nett. Long Drive: H Johnson. NTP: T Perry on Hole 1 and 15, H Johnson hole 6, J Frost hole 12. Gobblers: H Johnson hole 18, T Perry hole 4, K Stubing hole 3. Birdies: H Johnson hole 6, K Stubing hole 8. Results from May 10. First round of the Stableford Club Trophy – winner was Kathy Stubing with 45, runner-up Julie Holland 40. Long Drive: Helen Hohnson on five 5. NTP’s: Leanne Cannizzaro on 15. Gobblers: T Perry on 13, K Stubing on 16. Birdies: H Johnson on 16.

Shooting Lower Light

Cyclists and Torrens Valley. A Grade: P Gale 199.13. B Grade: C Luecke 194.7. Sighters: P Gale 40.3. Handicap: P Gale 99.5/100.8 (2) 200, C Luecke 96.3/98.4 (13) 200, G Apthomas 97.4/97.2 (11) 200, D Bradey 97.4/100.6 (6) 200, P Fry

97.2/98.4 (7) 200, P Bradshaw 98.6/99.4 (5) 200, F Pinyon 97.3/97.1 (6) 200, J Pinyon 96.3/96.1 (8) 200. Phoenix. A Grade: M Challen 198.8. B Grade: G Henderson 196.7. Sighters C Williams 39.3. Handicap: C George 98.3/99.6 (8) 205, M Bialkowski 96.2/99.4 (10) 205, G Henderson 98.4/98.3 (8) 204, J Samuel 98.4/99.2 (6) 203, M Challan 99.4/99.4 (4) 202, D Logos 99.3/97.2 (6) 202, D Clarke 98.2/98.2 (5) 201, C Williams 89.3/99.4 (4) 192. Cyclists and Torrens Valley F Class. F Class: B Mouldes 197.7. F Standard: L Bament 198.6. Sighters B Mouldes 38. Handicap: L Bament 100.3/98.3 (16) 200, K Terrell 96.1/97.3 (10) 200, R Braund 97.4/98.6 (6) 200, M Williams 94.6/95.3 (14) 200, B Mouldes 98.1/99.5 (3) 200, D Zerbe 97.4/95.4 (8) 200, R Exon 92/96.4 (11) 198, C Green 96.3/97.3 (4) 197, B Galpin 96.3/97.2 (12) 192, H Bradshaw 92.1/82.1 (12) 186. Phoenix F Class. F Standard: R Mousley 199.7. Sighters: R Mousley 40.2. Handicap:J Roberts 94/94.2 (11) 205, R Mousley 99.4/100.3 (5) 204, J Close 94.1/96.2 (14) 204, K Neale 95.3/95.3 (11) 201, M Roberts 99.2/97.4 (2) 198, C Mousley 85/96.1 (14) 195, E Kanik 91/94 (9) 194, P Kanik 90/90 (11) 180, M Matusich 91/88 179, M Freunfelder 91/91 182. Light River. A Grade: B Wrightson 198.9. B Grade: T James 195.4. F Class: G Mincham 198.12. Sighters: B Wrightson 40.1. Handicap: G Mincham 98.7/100.5 (10) 200, T James 96.2/99.2 (20) 214, R Robertson 95.1/93.3 (21) 213, G Morony 93.4/96.2 (18) 210, G lewis 93.2/97.2 (9) 207. Postal Railways. A Grade: R Cunningham 195.7. B Grade: S Giles 195.4. C Grade: B Phillips 181.2. Sighters: R Cunningham. Handicap: R Cunningham 97.2/98.5 195.7, S Giles 97.3/98.1 195.4, I Mackintosh 95.1/98.3 193.4, D Barr 95.1/96.1 191.2, B Clark 94.1/95.2 189.3, V Synusas 95.3/92.1 187.4, M Spendelove 92.2/94.1 186.3, M Bethune 92.1/93 185.1, B Phillips 89/92.2 181.2, B Taylor 75/73.1 148.1.

MALLALA GUN CLUB

Results for Saturday May 7. 30 Target twilite double barrel compulsory divide. A: B Cottell, G Gilbert, B Dempster 29/30. B: J Gilbert 30/30. C: J Wheatley, N Dempster 25/30. 10 Target double barrel compulsory divide. A: G Gilbert, P Forner 10/10. B: J Gilbert, B Zanker, T Evans 9/10. C: J Wheatley 9/10. 50 Target state night mixed targets. AA O/All: B Evans 58/60. 2nd P Forner 56/60. A: B Dempster 54/60. B: L Ciaram 95/108, 2nd J Gilbert 94/108. C: N Dempster 39/60, 2nd J Wheatley 55/84. High gun for ‘AA’: B Evans 94/100. Next shoot: Sunday, May 22.

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DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a C AT E G O R Y 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for development assessment. Details of the application are as follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 312 / D016 / 10 APPLICANT’S NAME: E Seed N ature O f T h e D evelopment : Division of one allotment into five for rural living purposes. SUBJECT LAND: Section 251 Ruskin Road, Dublin, Hundred of Dublin, CT: 5662/406 ZONE: Rural Living (1) The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala, or 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, during normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant representations in writing concerning this application to reach the Manager, Environment and Development Services at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala not later than May 25, 2011. Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another party before the Council Development Assessment Panel in support of that submission. Please note that, pursuant to Section 38 (8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response. Signed: Brendon Schulz Authorised Officer Date: May 11, 2011 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

Coming Events

Biggest Morning Tea BALAKLAVA Community

FRIDAY MAY 20 9am - 12noon at Balaklava Town Hall

3 Trading Table 3 Raffle 3 Early Food donations appreciated by 8.30am 3 Helpers needed

REGIONAL REVIVAL RALLY at Riverton

(Regional Revival is an initiative of Balaklava Church of Christ, urging all Christians to share their faith in our Lord Jesus Christ.)

Sunday May 22 6.30pm at Riverton Uniting Church

• Speaker: Brian Joyce (Cattle Farmer from Wandearah)

• Lively Music • Pooled Supper Everyone WELCOME

Kapunda

Swap Meet

Sunday May 22 Kapunda Trotting Track, Hancock Road, Kapunda • Under Cover / Outdoor sites available • Assorted goods for sale • Note- Sellers 7.00am Buyers 8.00am Breakfast from 7.30am • Adults $5.00, Pensioners $3.00, Child U/16 Free Contact Secretary - Kapunda HRC Mobile: 0428 956 462 Email: kapharn@yahoo.com.au

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For Sale

Ford Festiva, 1997, purple / blue, 1.3L, 3 door hatch, 5 speed manual, sports kit, 15” alloys, good tyres, remote locking, a/c, very good condition for age, 9 months rego, WAD180, $3,800 o.n.o, Phone 8868 2121 or 0428 682 120.

Emmaljunga navy pram and extra front seat $100 ono. Swing, double seat $50. Steelcraft portable baby cot and mattress to fit, good condition $70. Ph 8528 6073 or 0437 286 073.

EmMaljunga pram, forward and backward facing, with basinet and toddler seat, black, excellent condition, $250. Cot and matching change table, dark wood stain $150 combined. Phone 8862 2473 or 0403 025 015.

FIREWOOD for sale. $150 for ute load. $90 for trailer load. Also saw bench for hire with operator $80. Phone 0408 800 534 Balaklava. Eden is an inter-denominational Christian event

A place for young adults (early 20s - late 30s) to hang out in good company, meet new friends & enjoy a delicious meal

Youth United begins again

Fridays May 20, Jun 17, July 29, Sept 16, Oct 21 & Dec 2

Thursday

May 12, 26 & June 9, 23 at Balaklava Uniting Church Hall (Edith Terrace, Balaklava)

7pm - 11.30pm

kCost $10 kUniting Church Hall, Edith Tce, Balaklava kPlease BYO nibbles & non-alcoholic drinks

•5.30 pm - 7 pm fortnightly • Small groups • Worship time Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

RSVP essential for catering a week prior to Caroline Cunningham 0429 621 834

Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

The Wasleys Bowling Club

AGM

Monday May 23 7.30pm in the Club Rooms

• All members are urged to attend Roseworthy Railway Club inc

Let us take you for a ride Sunday May 15

Roseworthy Campus Mudla Wirra Rd (Wasleys Rd) Cove footwea red rm be worn ust on train

3 Drinks 3 Ice Cream 3 Cooked BBQ 3 Trains running from12.30pm to 4.30pm

Birthday party & Special Events are welcome, contact Bob 8264 0449 anytime

For Sale

Firewood - top quality split red gum, $270 per tonne. 1/2 tonne loads available. All loads weighed. Free delivery to Owen and surrounding areas. Phone 0412 887 040 anytime.

SA History Festival sunday May 22

11am - 4pm at Urlwin Park, 34a Short Terrace Opening of New Pavilion

CAREER ONE TO VISIT CLARE! FREE DINNER FORUM Find Out

‘A Community At Work’

• What employers can do to attract and keep – the right staff. • How job-hunters of all types think, and what they value in a job.

11.30am Musical entertainment Bal Canto and Balaklava Primary School Choir

To register by May 18th, or find out more: • ring 8842 3115, or • go online at www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au under Events Calendar (titled It’s an Employee’s Market)

A tribute to all people, past and present, who have helped to create our community and make it ‘work’, through their efforts as Volunteers, Community Groups and in local industries.

• BBQ Lunch & afternoon tea available •Gold coin admission

Kelvinator r/c air conditioner. Two years old, model KWH53HRA 5,200 cooling 4,800 heating. $350. Phone 0417 849 773 Pullets, point of lay, Isa brown; Also incubator 144 eggs, as new, $1,000. Westview Poultry. Phone: 8864 5096 or 0400 297 658.

RAV4, 1999, blue, 4 door, 4 cylinder, 5 speed manual, electric mirrors and windows, central locking, air conditioning, reg no. WHK 096, $8,000. Phone 0439 282 193.

Retravision - computers, cameras, ipods, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552. Trailer car caddy, 2 wheels, electric or manual winch, to suit small or large vehicle. All lights are led lights including back towing lights. Reg to April 2012, TDY 377. $2,500 includes GST at Balaklava. Contact 0439 848 491. TOYOTA Rav 4 1996, 2.0Lt, 3 door, seats 4, 5 speed man, 3 mths reg. reduced to $5,700. Great run around car. Reg. VWJ 141. Ph: 0417 864 030. Volvo 1993 440 GL, 4 door hatch, white, grey interior, auto, a/c. Very good condition. Near new tyres, 120,000kms, reg no. VMG 684, $4,500 o.n.o. Phone 0400 558 017.

Graduation

Jessica Williams of Craigmore is the eldest daughter of Mandy & Brenton a grand daughter of Leonie & Fridolin Kohlberger of Balaklava. Jessica graduated with a Bachelor of Registered Nursing at the Adelaide University on April 15, 2011. And is now working in I.C.U at the Lyell McEwin Hospital.

Moving Sale

It’s all gotta go. Household / bric-a-brac and much more. Cheap, cheap, cheap. May 14 and 15. All day both days. 172 March Street, Bowmans.

21st Birthday

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Smith - Nathaniel Laird Twenty First. Congratulations Nat. Have a wonderful day May 11, 2011. Always thinking of you, maybe chance to celebrate together sometime. Love Mum xxx

Date: Thursday May 26, 6.30 pm Venue: Clare Golf Club.

The dinner is funded by the South Australia Works Working Regions program, which is an initiative of the South Australian Government, and sponsored by Employment Directions and Interwork Ltd.

Birth

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

Balaklava Museum Inc.

12noon Official Opening

For rent

THree bedroom lounge, walkthrough bathroom, dining/lounge, garage with remote, very quiet street, Balaklava, $180 per week. Phone: 0402 262 539 or 8864 5027.

Minnes Photography “Photos for forever”

W Professional photos at prices suitable for any budget

0430 213 895

EMERY - TAYLOR. Welcome to Jay Sebastien Edward, born on April 15, 2011 to Susannah Emery and Matthew Taylor. Lots of love from Grandma Joanne and Grandad Steve, as well as from all your great-grandparents in England xxx.

Bull (nee McArdle). Hayden, Roshanna, Chloe and Lachlan are excited to announce the birth of their little man, Hamish David on April 29, weighing 7lb 3oz. Special thanks to Roxanne and the the staff at Gawler Health Service.

Death

Wiencke - Paul Alfred. 13/09/1915 to 04/05/2011. Aged 95 years. Loved husband of Precy, and the late Therese. Loving father and father-in-law of Paula (deceased), Bronwyn and Steven, Marcus and Angela. Loved step-father of Sharon and Stephen, and Jerson. Loved grandfather of Kelly and Adrian, Michael and Rachel, Nicole and Rob, Roger and Kylie, Laura, Luke, Joel and Nile. Loved great-grandfather of Bailey, Caleb, Aleccia, Owyn and Noah. Forever with the lord.

Paul’s funeral service was conducted at St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Balaklava on May 10, 2011. His family sincerely thanks the staff of Ira Parker Nursing Home for heir love and care.

Engagement

Haynes - Elsworthy. We are pleased to announce the engagement of Clare, daughter of Pat the late Keith Haynes, to Hayden, so of Graham and Pam. Best wishes from both families.

In Memoriam

CHENOWETH Heather(nee Clark) and Jim(Arnold). 2 years have passed but the love and memories in our hearts burn brightly forever. Sadly missed. Vaughan, Sheryl, Kelly, Carl, Abbie, Jamie, Great Grandchildren - Demi, Rylan, Jack, Macy.

Karsten - Bruce Allan. 01/05/2009. It has been 2 years and not a day goes by without me missing you so much. It has been a struggle for me, emotionally and raising four kids by myself. It would have been our 20th wedding anniversary in June and we had so much still with our life together, but it was tragically taken away from us. The boys are growing up so much, they miss you terribly and Hannah has achieved her goal and you would be so proud of her. Bruce, I know you are looking down on us and everyday is hard without you by my side. Even though I have achieved lots of things since you passed away, I would gladly give it all back to have you in my life. Love you always Anita, Hannah, Oliver, Tobias & Caleb.

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CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen. Wednesday 10-5; Saturday 10-1 or by appointment. Phone 0428 890 107. Coffee Morning. Lutheran Church Hall. Short Terrace, Balaklava. 10am on May 17, 2011. Welcome to all men and women for fellowship.

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.

WINNERS of the Weightwatchers Mother’s Day raffle: 1st Prize: Deb Binka. 2nd Prize: Michelle Moebus. 3rd Prize: Bessie Webb.

Wanted

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

Adult Services

Erection and premature Problems? Help for $30. Money back guaranteed. Ph: 0424 452 329.

Wanted to Buy

Homing Pigeons. Contact Peter 0428 849 543.

VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered. Ph Joe 0439 339 634. WANTED Motorcycles. We will buy or sell your motorcycle on consignment. Gawler Motorcycle Centre, Lot 1 Main North Road Evanston Phone 8522 7700.

Expressions of Interest

Yorke Peninsula Field Days Inc Biennial Event

September 27, 28, 29, 2011 Location: YP Field Days Site, Copper Coast Highway, Paskeville Expressions of interest are invited for the following

(1) GATEKEEPERS

Expressions of interest are invited for the provision of Gatekeepers for the YP Field Days 2011 event at Paskeville for the following periods: Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28 & Thursday 29 September 7am to 3pm daily Expressions of interest are welcome from Community Organisations/Groups and individuals Conditions apply All interested applicants MUST contact YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt to obtain a written copy of the Gatekeepers criteria before submitting an Expression of Interest

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Gallery Guide

Yorke Peninsula Field Days Inc

BALAKLAVA COURTHOUSE GALLERY

Biennial Event

September 27, 28, 29, 2011

where heritage and art combine.

6 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Enquiries: Jo May 8862 2342 or 8862 1173 Currently Showing… A beautiful exhibition of original fibre art, by local artist Fay Angel, is on show at the Balaklava Courthouse Gallery from this Thursday May 12 until Sunday June 26. Fay’s work is known locally from the beautiful quilt she stitches each year as a fundraiser for the Balaklava Hospital and exhibits annually at the Balaklava Racecourse. Each year, Fay’s wonderfully original quilt is raffled, with many thousands of dollars being donated to the hospital over the past 10 years. For the first time, Fay’s beautifully embellished works come together in a wonderful exhibition at the Balaklava Courthouse Gallery. Including textile art and stitcheries by some of Fay’s friends, the cheekily titled “Arty Tarts” exhibition promises to be a treat for the senses. Fay describes herself as a “fabric artist” and uses cotton, silk and synthetic fabrics, braids, appliqué and fabric painting, thread painting and buttons to create her strikingly original works of art. Fay has always loved stitching, and with learning at many workshops over the years, has developed a highly original style. Fay’s philosophy, inspired by New South Wales fibre artist Caroline Sharkey, is that “there are no rules”. Says Fay, “She is my kind of woman!” You are warmly invited to attend the official opening of “Arty Tarts” on Sunday May 15 at 2.00pm. Come to enjoy this truly beautiful exhibition, to meet Fay and to enjoy a scrumptious afternoon tea. It’s a lovely way to spend a beautiful autumn afternoon and an exhibition not to be missed! Gallery Gift Shop While you’re visiting the exhibition, wander through to the Gallery Gift Shop. Silken pot-pourri pillows in jewel colours; necklet and earring sets featuring semiprecious stones; cute “I Spy” bags for kids, soft pink and blue teddy bears and squashy elephants in lovely fabrics, all by “Our Joy”; wonderfully scented aromatherapy candles and soaps; modern pottery mugs in blue and white or lovely fruit designs. There’s a myriad of beautiful and quirky handcrafted items to choose from. Come in and browse! Please come in and enjoy your community gallery – open Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays between 2 and 4pm. You are very welcome.

Public Notice

Telephone: YP Field Days 8827 2040 or via email ypfd@netyp.com.au All Expressions of Interest must be submitted in writing and posted to: YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt OAM, PO Box 162, Kadina SA 5554 Expressions of Interest will close, and must be received no later 5pm, Wednesday May 25, 2011

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OFFICIAL CHARITY

Expressions of interest are invited from recognised Charitable Organisations to be considered for selection as the Official Charity for the YP Field Days 2011 event It is our policy to allow only one recognized Charity (Charitable Organisation) to act in this capacity at our event and the selling of raffle tickets and charity collections by any other group or charity are not permitted which allows the approved Official Charity to have the sole right to raise funds for their organisation. All interested applicants MUST contact YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt to obtain a written copy of the Official Charity guidelines before submitting an Expression of Interest

DEFENCE PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT PORT WAKEFIELD: LIVE FIRING RANGE WARNING NOTICE Test and evaluation activities involving static firings and/or firings of naval and artillery weapons are conducted at the Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield throughout the year. The Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield is a vital Defence test and evaluation capability that has supported Defence since 1929. These firings may require specific tidal or weather conditions, and are critical for the safety of current and new Defence capabilities. Members of the public may notice noise, vibration, flashes and/or smoke during the testing. There is no risk to the public outside of the gazetted Defence Practice Areas. For reasons of public safety, there is a permanent exclusion zone covering land, sea and air around the Port Wakefield Establishment. Specific details on the Port Wakefield Prohibited Area can be obtained from Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No GN 26, 4 July 1990, and is shown on the diagram below. Trespassing in this Area is strictly prohibited and very dangerous due to the presence of unexploded bombs. Any person found within the Prohibited Area or on Defence land will be subject to prosecution. Specific test and evaluation activities may also require restricting public access to the Port Wakefield Defence Practice Areas over specific periods with these areas articulated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 40, 7 October 2007, and also identified on the diagram below. This may affect access to the Gulf of St Vincent at Port Wakefield and Port Parham. If any member of the public has inquiries in relation to these activities please contact Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Range Control, on (08) 8867 0270 between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays or the Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Security Office, on (08) 8867 0299 outside these hours.

Telephone: YP Field Days 8827 2040 or via email ypfd@netyp.com.au All Official Charity Expressions of Interest must be submitted in writing and posted to YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt OAM, PO Box 162, Kadina SA 5554 Expressions of Interest will close, and must be received no later 5pm, Wednesday May 25, 2011

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Location: YP Field Days Site, Copper Coast Highway, Paskeville Tenders are invited for the following services

(1) RUBBISH COLLECTION & DISPOSAL

Tenders are called and invited for Rubbish Collection & Disposal for the YP Field Days 2011 event at Paskeville for the following periods: Pre event: Friday September 23 & Monday September 26 Event: Tuesday September 27, Wednesday September 28 & Thursday September 29 Post Event: Friday September 30 8am to 6pm each day (Rubbish removal from the site will be at other specified times on each day) All interested applicants MUST contact YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt to obtain a written copy of the Rubbish Collection & Disposal criteria before submitting a Tender Telephone: YP Field Days 8827 2040 or via email ypfd@netyp.com.au All Tenders must be submitted in writing and posted to YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt OAM, PO Box 162, Kadina SA 5554 Neither the lowest nor indeed any tender may necessarily be accepted.Tenders will close, and must be received no later 5pm, Wednesday May 25, 2011

(2) TOILET CLEANING

Tenders are called and invited for Toilet Cleaning for the YP Field Days event at Paskeville for specified times from Monday September 19 to Saturday October 1 All interested applicants MUST contact YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt to obtain a written copy of the Toilet Cleaning criteria before submitting a Tender Telephone: YP Field Days 8827 2040 or via email ypfd@netyp.com.au All Tenders must be submitted in writing and posted to YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt OAM, PO Box 162, Kadina SA 5554 Neither the lowest nor indeed any tender may necessarily be accepted. Tenders will close, and must be received no later 5pm, Wednesday May 25, 2011

(3) PARCEL PICK UP COURIER SERVICE

Tenders are called and invited for the Parcel Pick-up Courier Service for the following times: Tuesday September 27, Wednesday September 28 & Thursday September 29 All interested applicants MUST contact YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt to obtain a written copy of the Parcel Pick up criteria before submitting a Tender Telephone: YP Field Days 8827 2040 or via email ypfd@netyp.com.au All Tenders must be submitted in writing and posted to YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt OAM, PO Box 162, Kadina SA 5554 Neither the lowest nor indeed any tender may necessarily be accepted. Tenders will close, and must be received no later 5pm, Wednesday May 25, 2011

(4) CRANE AND FORKLIFT SERVICES

Tenders are called & invited for Crane & Forklift provision & licenced operation for the following times: FORK LIFTS Friday September 23 to Monday September 26, 2011 Thursday September 29 (After 5.30 p.m.) Friday September 30, 2011 CRANES Friday September 23 to Monday September 26, 2011 Friday September 30, 2011. All interested applicants MUST contact YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt to obtain a written copy of the Crane & Forklift criteria before submitting a Tender Telephone: YP Field Days 8827 2040 or via email ypfd@netyp.com.au All Tenders must be submitted in writing and posted to YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt OAM, PO Box 162, Kadina SA 5554 Neither the lowest nor indeed any tender may necessarily be accepted. Tenders will close, and must be received no later 5pm, Wednesday May 25, 2011

(5) SAFETY WATCH

Tenders are called and invited for the Safety Watch Services for the provision of:Surveillance within the Field Days’ fenced areas for eleven nights (7pm to 7am each night) commencing at 7pm on Tuesday September 20, 2011 and officially concluding at 7am on Saturday October 1, 2011. All interested applicants MUST contact YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt to obtain a written copy of the Safety Watch criteria before submitting a Tender Telephone: YP Field Days 8827 2040 or via email ypfd@netyp.com.au All Tenders must be submitted in writing and posted to YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt OAM, PO Box 162, Kadina SA 5554 Neither the lowest nor indeed any tender may necessarily be accepted. Tenders will close, and must be received no later 5pm, Wednesday May 25, 2011

(6) BUS SERVICES

Tenders are called and invited for YP Field Days Courtesy Bus Services Tuesday September 27, Wednesday September 28, Thursday September 29 Daily passenger transport from Kadina, Wallaroo & Moonta to YPFD Site & return Internal pick up buses (car parks / site) Copper Coast Aerodrome pickup & return service All interested applicants MUST contact YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt to obtain a written copy of the Bus Service criteria before submitting a Tender Telephone: YP Field Days 8827 2040 or via email ypfd@netyp.com.au All Tenders must be submitted in writing and posted to YP Field Days Administrator, Elaine Bussenschutt OAM, PO Box 162, Kadina SA 5554 Neither the lowest nor indeed any tender may necessarily be accepted. Tenders will close, and must be received no later 5.00pm, Wednesday 25 May 2011

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Casual Shop Assistant

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Horizon Christian School Applications are invited for the following position

Laboratory Assistant

(Casual 10 Hours Per Week) Horizon Christian School is a rapidly growing R-12 Interdenominational Christian School, situated in the town of Balaklava, approximately 45 minutes from Gawler. The successful applicant is expected to be a committed practicing Christian active in the life of his or her church and willing to join an enthusiastic staff team at Horizon. For more information and application forms please contact the Principal, Mike Clisby on (08) 8862 2100. Applications close Friday May 20, 2011 at 3:30pm

MAINTENANCE MANAGER Full Time Position

Taylors Wines, a family owned and operated wine company is home to some of Australia’s most consistently awarded wine brands. With their head office located in Sydney and sales offices located around the country. Taylors Wines offer a friendly & progressive environment within which your career can flourish. The vineyards & winery is situated in the picturesque Clare Valley, South Australia & has been in operation since 1969. We have a wonderful opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to join our Winery Maintenance team. You will partner with the General Manager to develop and manage the delivery of maintenance and asset management activities to our vineyard, winery and packaging operations. With a positive attitude and a passion for service excellence and safe work practices, you will become a valued member of the Taylors winery team. The successful candidate will exhibit the following qualities: - Trade qualification with all or part of an Associate Diploma completed - A minimum of two years’ experience in a proactive maintenance environment preferably in the wine or beverage sectors - A demonstrated capacity to build relationships, lead and engage team members to deliver quality maintenance outcomes If you believe you have the essential qualities listed above, please post or email your application in the strictest confidence to: Taylors Wines Att: Human Resources Manager, PO Box 90, Auburn SA 5451 Or via email to: nick.mellow@taylorswines.com.au Applications received up to 4pm May 13, 2011

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Personal Care Assistant

Casual Positions Available • National Police Check required • Closing Date: May 20, 2011 • Enquiries for Application & Job Description: Antonetta Eales Hamley Bridge Memorial Hospital Inc PO Box 11, Hamley Bridge SA 5401 Phone: 08 8528 2276 Fax: 08 8528 2618 Email: ant@hbmh.com.au

• World class workshop–you could eat off their ﬂoor! • New facilities and equipment–the spanners are still sparkling! • Edinburgh Parks–30 mins from Gawler or Two Wells! • Multiple positions–enough work for you and your mates! MTU Detroit Diesel are currently looking for all levels of mechanics/ technicians, particularly experienced diesel mechanics. Opportunities exist to transition your motor mechanic or auto electrical skills to diesel, and we are also interested in 2nd – 4th year apprentices. The right applicants will perform service activities, including transmission and engine repairs and overhauls, and will enjoy the rewards of a good pay rate, long-term employment, training and development opportunities, and challenging work in a well resourced environment. Please contact Adele de Wit at Human adele@hipartners.com.au or 08 8216 0400

LABORATORY MANAGER

FULL TIME SALARY POSITION Sabor Limited is an expanding artificial breeding centre located in the Clare Valley. We are seeking applications for the above position for immediate start. The successful application will be a self motivated team player who enjoys working in a busy environment and will have skills in Word and Excel and basic accounting principles. This person will be working closely with the Management to expand and develop this role within the organisation.

Interest

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Trades & Services Directory

D.R. COOK Monumental Works

• Quality Marble & Granite Monuments • Additional Inscriptions • Renovations Equal to New • Kitchen & Vanity Benchtops • Factory Direct Prices • Country & Metropolitan

Applications in writing stating experience and qualifications with references can be addressed to: Sabor Limited PO Box 413 Clare SA 5453

Factory / Sales

Sale enquiries: Kellie-Lee Cook & David Cook Ph: 8862 2047 Fax: 8862 1014 Lot 94 Dunns Road, Balaklava

Or email: graham@sabor.com.au

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Casual Reception/ Records Officer

(24-38 hours per week) Suitable persons are invited to apply for the above position, the principal objectives of which are to provide reception services, assist in the maintenance of Council’s records management system and carry out general clerical duties. The position is classified at level 2, General Officers Stream of the Municipal Officers (SA) Award, with a casual pay rate of $29.57 per hour. An information kit comprising a job description statement detailing position objectives, key responsibilities, etc, and a conditions of employment document is available upon request, either by telephone on 8862 0800 or by email at admin@wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au. These documents may also be viewed on Council’s website at www.wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au under Job Vacancies. Further information may be obtained by contacting Council’s Corporate Services Manager, Steve Jonas. Applications, in writing, should be addressed to PO Box 167, Balaklava 5461 and will be received until 5pm on Monday May 23, 2011. Phil Barry CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Bombers break ‘ through! ’

THE BANDWAGON Rick Shaw’s rant: Page 17

Can Roosters bounce back? Are Peckers contenders? Can Tigers haul Eagles?

Hamley celebrate victory over Roosters

BOMBERS Justin Schahinger was pivotal in his team’s win against Two Wells on Saturday.

TARLEE was busy on the weekend, with the Philip Haydon Memorial Motor Cycle Reliability Trials in full swing. Turn to page 16 for John Tayler’s report and pictures.

Exploding out of the blocks, Hamley Bridge secured PETER its first victory since May 8, 2010, ARGENT’S some 364 days previous. APFL review In that contest they defeated United by 51 points, and this effort was E: pla.wordsmith@bigpond.com M: 0411 178 444 a comfortable 23-point win over Two Wells on but two years earlier collected the home soil. Wins have proved to be Adelaide Plains A grade premiership. The Bombers handy quarter elusive at Bomber-land. time advantage developed into a The club’s previous vic27-point lead at half time. They tory to that was back in round 3, pushed this out to 31 points at the April 26, 2008, when they beat final break. Balaklava. While Two Wells finished with They also won just one game five goals in the last quarter, the in the 2007 and 2006 seasons,

home team was still able to kick 4.1 and claim two important premiership points, which hopefully will kick-start their season. Adam Pepe was outstanding in the victory, while ruckman Justin Schahinger and on-baller Josh Moody were critical around the ball. Both inspirational captain Tom Smith and the skillful Aaron Christmann played pivotal roles as well. Former Angaston Panther Brett Burgess was a great target in attack with seven goals, while Alex Rademacher and Shane Catterall were helpful with two each. Eamon Fetherstonhaugh was

regarded as the Roosters’ best, followed by Khan Leighton and industrious small man Ben Spiteri. Despite the loss, Lee Allmond continues to display his undoubted class, while both the player with the “affro” styled hair, Adam Humzy and Brad Fitzgerald were serviceable. Two Wells’ only multiple goal kickers were Allmond and Matthew Sincock, with two each.

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hockeys back! see report and more pictures, page 16

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n SCRUTINEER, Jim Haseldine, checks Sidecar competitors, Len Burman and son Dom, of Riverton. Balaklava’s Tamara Gates keeps her eye on the ball during the under 17 match at Clare on Saturday.

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