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Port Wakefield Community Management Committee (CMC) will receive $15,000 from the proceeds of the sale of the former Port Wakefield works depot, recently sold by Wakefield Regional Council. The figure is in stark contrast from the $50,000 previously committed to the CMC in the 2010/2011 budget. Under a motion moved by Central Ward

Les Pearson reports: councillor, David Lamond, the rest of the proceeds from the land sale will be held over to help fund the future relocation of the Balaklava works depot – a ongoing issue because of its proximity to housing in Wattle Ridge estate. “(I also suggest) the $15,000 allocated to

the CMC be to put towards a major project, some form of project where they can see the actual money came from the sale of the depot,” Cr Lamond said. His reasoning for the drop in funding was if council was selling a depot, the majority of money raised should be reinvested in another depot. Cr Lamond also envisaged money from

the sale of the depots in Balaklava, Owen and Blyth would go towards the new depot in Balaklava. Western Ward councillor, Darryl Pain, was perplexed with the funding decrease. “I don’t see why there has been such a massive reduction in the allocation of funds to the Port Wakefield CMC,” he said. n CONTINUED PAGE 4

Charmaine nabs her (police) man Sally Crowther reports: This is not just your average love story of falling in love and getting engaged – that would be a cop out. For two recently engaged local police officers it wasn’t quite love at first sight. Hamley Bridge, Brevet Sergeant Eddie Dilena, 38, and Port Wakefield Brevet Sergeant Charmaine Barlow, 30, did not get off to the normal fairy-tale beginning. They first met in October 2009 at Balaklava police station. It was Charmaine’s first day in the region and the local police officers, including Eddie, came to introduce themselves. “There was no connection at first. I didn’t actually like him much when we first met,” Charmaine admitted. But their interest in each other grew when they were rostered to work together over the Christmas period. When asked what their first date involved Eddie

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PICTURE: Lisa Redpath said, “speed detection on Port Wakefield road.” They also admit to packing lunch consisting of sausage rolls. “The only thing missing was a picnic blanket,” Charmaine said. A year later, the engagement followed on Christmas day. But when Eddie finally

plucked up the courage, Charmaine was called out to a nearby crash. When she returned home, the proposal came. “He made me wait all day,” Charmaine said. When it comes to wedding planning, both Charmaine and Eddie said they are in no rush. While they both have

decided on a small wedding, they are yet to agree on where they will tie the knot. Charmaine claims she would like a beach wedding, whereas Eddie would prefer to wed in a rainforest. “I guess that’s something we will need to talk about!” Eddie said. While the wedding may

not be in the near distant future, they plan on leaving their workboots behind and heading to Europe for their honeymoon. And because they both hold the same rank, there’s sure to be no pre or postwedding spats! n Love is in the air! More engagements, Page 14.

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with children and questioned why Snowtown’s park, which is planned to cost about $90,000, was so expensive. “I’ve spoken to a lot of people around Balaklava and not one person in the town has said they want a skate park,” Cr Chapman said. Cr Lamond supported Cr Chapman’s statement. “There doesn’t seem to be any enthusiasm out there in the community for it.”

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At the previous council meeting on April 27, councillors discussed options on how to spend the proceeds from the sale of the former Port Wakefield works depot. Cr Darryl Pain suggested the money could be divided up between the Port Wakefield Community Management Committee and other community projects, including the Snowtown Skate Park and Ralli Park court resurfacing. He did not submit a motion at last week’s meeting to formalise the request.

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PRELIMINARY assessment has begun on the relocation of the Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) Balaklava works depot together with the consolidation of the transfer station and dog kennels, which are adjacent to Wattle Ridge Estate. The news comes after Central Ward councillor, Owen Chapman, quizzed infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, on the status of the relocation at last Wednesday’s council meeting. Mr Hassett said the proposed

site, within the light industrial zone on Gwy Terrace, still was subject to land rezoning approvals and the provision of supporting infrastructure. He said council had budgeted $20,000 on consultants assessing what will be required for the relocation, which is currently in its early stages with nothing set in concrete. Preliminary investigations have also occurred into the site’s possible contamination issues in the event the depots are excess to requirements and are to be sold to assist in

the funding of the proposed facility. “A lot of it is all dependent on land availability and the land hasn’t been developed yet,” Mr Hassett said. “There is no reality to say in two years time, we’ll go and buy the land, we just don’t know however the long term financial plan caters for this proposal.” The relocation is expected to cost about $600,000, funded from proceeds of the sale of the former Port Wakefield works depot and the current Balaklava, Owen and Blyth depots.

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CEO recovers from surgery Wakefield Regional Council Chief Executive Officer, Phil Barry, is recovering in hospital after brain surgery performed on Monday. Mr Barry was admitted to Royal Adelaide Hospital last week after tests detected a tumor. Yesterday (Tuesday) his recovery from the operation was proceeding. Before the operation, Mr Barry told Plains Producer editor, Terry Williams, he had been “overwhelmed” by

the support and true country spirit of many people. “He wanted to thank them for their support to both himself and his family, wife Helen and daughter Vanessa,” Terry said. “In typical fashion, Phil was more concerned about his community. “He wanted to ensure everyone knew council was in good hands, with good, supportive staff able to step up. “It was an incredible attitude.

“This was on Sunday evening – only hours before his operation – yet here we were discussing council matters like the Hamley Bridge housing development and Wakefield Waters, both of which Phil strongly supports. “I hope people appreciate just how much this man cares about his community – and by that I mean all people in all towns.” Mr Barry said he was in good care. He praised the doctors at Wakefield

Plains Medical Clinic “for recognising something serious.” He asked people to respect the privacy of his family during his recovery. Corporate Services Manager, Steve Jonas, has been appointed acting CEO. It is not known at this stage when Mr Barry will resume duties. Mayor James Maitland said: “Everyone at council – and I am sure our residents – wishes Phil a speedy recovery.”

Marine park inquiry ‘crucial’ By schnitty queen, Louise Michael THE tasty schnitzels on the menu at Balaklava’s Royal hotel have earned a State-wide accolade. The popular dish for many hotel diners has been ranked as one of our best. State MP for the southern electorate of Mawson, Leon Bignell, is taking over as rural SA’s schnitzel tester. As part of his recent tours with the Parliamentary grain harvest inquiry and other community meetings in his role as a Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Bignell has tried out a schnitzel at every rural town in SA he has visited. So when passing through Balaklava on his way to a meeting, Mr Bignell just had to try a schnitzel at the Royal Hotel. But which one? Chicken, beef or porterhouse? The porterhouse schnitzel looked good, so Mr Bignell tried it, without any toppings, and he was very happy with that decision. “It’s the best schnitzel I’ve had in the past six months of travelling through country SA, with honourable mentions to Mallala and Naracoorte’, said Mr Bignell. So what’s the secret to cooking the BEST schnitzel? The Royal Hotel’s chef extraordinaire, Derek Friedrichs, revealed some – but not all – of his secrets to serving up that perfect schnitzel! Lightly fry in hot oil, then finish off in the oven. Is that it? No! Try some tasty crumbs such as sage and onion to tempt those taste buds. And have your meat an even thickness to allow for even cooking. There may be more, but Derek, wouldn’t let on, as a good chef would never reveal all of his ‘sauces’. Derek did say chicken schnitzels are the most popular, along with toppings such as good old parmigiana, various gravies, barbecue, and reef and beef. So to all of you budding chefs out there, next time you cook a schnitzel, have your oil hot, experiment with your crumbs, or create a tasty topping, to make your own perfect ‘schnitty’.

THE State government’s proposed marine park legislation continues to come under fire, with a parliamentary select committee inquiry into the issue set to be launched within two weeks. Family First MLC, Dennis Hood, moved the motion in the Legislative Council on May 18, claiming the government was out of touch with public concerns. “The inquiry will fully investigate the credibility of science used by the government to justify marine parks being rolled out over some 46 per cent of the state’s waters,” he said. “I am very happy the 240,000 people who fish at least once a year in South Australia will now finally have the opportunity to have their voices genuinely heard.” The inquiry motion received support from other independent members and Liberal MPs in the Upper House. Time is now of the essence. “We are now at a crucial juncture in the proposed marine park roll-out. Local Advisory Groups have now made their submissions, and the government now is in the process of preparing draft management plans, The government has also caved after ongoing demands by Liberal MP and Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, for an economic, social and environmental impact statement. Labor released a $200,000 tender to assess the economic, social and environmental impact of banning fishing in certain areas last month. The inquiry will also address: • Detrimental effects on recreational and commercial fishing; • Detrimental effects on seaside property values; • Complaints by community groups regarding the Government’s consultation process; • Interstate and international moves to limit extent of no-fishing zones; and • The cost of implementing and maintaining marine parks. The government recently held more marine park community information sessions over the weekend with another to be held on Sunday at Port Noarlunga. An information stand will be at the Adelaide Boat Show from June 23–26.

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Wrangle over council cash •From Page 1 “In the 2010/2011 budget, council budgeted to receive $85,000 for the land and was still happy for $50,000 to go to the CMC. “Now, we’re looking at $124,000 and the amount is only $15,000.” Cr Pain said the community had the money earmarked for a number of community projects. “I just wonder how council goes when they do make these budgets and allocate money to community things, then they actually receive more money for something than they thought they would ... why they would want to withdraw that figure,” he said. “If council was going to allocate this money to community projects, I think they need to go through with that.”

A letter from council chief executive officer, Phil Barry, dated September 2010 and provided by a resident to the Plains Producer– addressed to Jan Higgs, secretary of the Port Wakefield CMC at the time – states the community was in line to receive $50,000, with a proviso. The letter says: “As a financial guide, council’s budget for 2010/2011 has committed a minimum $50,000 to your committee but presuming any settlement proceeds will occur in the upcoming new term of council, then such an amount could be influenced by the new council negatively or positively,” Mr Barry wrote. Cr Pain said council should uphold its commitment to the CMC but also suggested the remaining money could be distributed to other

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community projects in the district seeking funding. “I’m quite happy for the $50,000 to go to the CMC and the rest go into council for what ever they want to do,” he said. He then moved an amendment to Cr Lamond’s motion to give $50,000 to the CMC and have rest of the money go to council’s general revenue. Fellow Western Ward councillor, John Kipling, seconded the motion. Cr Kipling believed the Port Wakefield community deserved a bigger cut of the funding, given the land once belonged solely to the Port Wakefield council before the amalgamations. “Would I be right in assuming when the amalgamation took place many years ago, the council depot

land belonged to the Port Wakefield community?” he asked. “Basically, WRC inherited it through amalgamation. “So now, the council is now going to sell that and generously donate $15,000 to the Port Wakefield community after council received $140,000 for it? “That’s very good, isn’t it?” he added, with a strong sense of sarcasm. Southern Ward councillor, Rodney Reid, clarified the role of a budget in council operations. “It may have been budgeted for but a budget is a guide and something we aren’t ever held to,” he explained. “There are many things that may have changed since then.” Cr Lamond backed up Cr Reid’s thoughts.

“I’ve been here a fair while and sat through a fair few budgets and they are only a guide,” he said. He then pointed out Cr Pain also had an opportunity to submit his own motion on the issue. Cr Pain retorted: “I would like to commend Cr Lamond because I believe it was at December’s meeting he said to me, in his time on council of 18 years, he had never put a notice of motion in or a question on notice, so I would like to congratulate him on actually putting one in,” he said. After a small ruckus, Mayor James Maitland pulled the meeting into line and the motion was subsequently carried, while Cr Pain’s amendment was lost, only drawing support from himself and his Western Ward counterpart, Cr Kipling.

Concern over unusual stamp duty payment IN what is considered a strange twist, Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) is somehow facing stamp duty payment on the sale of its own land, on Catherine Street, Port Wakefield, sold back in December, 2007. Western Ward councillor, Darryl Pain, raised the issue at last Wednesday night’s council meeting. He said Revenue SA was seeking $14,690 stamp duty from liquidated firm Norich Development Pty Ltd. “If council sells a piece of land, do we pay the stamp duty on it?” he posed. In the absence of WRC chief executive officer, Phil Barry, who was ill, corporate services manager, Steve Jonas, confirmed at the time, council was requested to pay the stamp duty instead of the purchaser. “This is something I’ve never heard of,” Mr Jonas told the council meeting.

“We’re still arguing it and still investigating it.” Perplexed, Cr Pain asked if it was a common process. “It’s not normal, the same as when you sell a car, the purchaser would pay the stamp duty, so it is certainly an unusual occurrence,” Mr Jonas confirmed. When contacted by the Plains Producer this week, Mr Jonas clarified Revenue SA was using a section of an act to gain the stamp duty from either party involved in the sale of the land. He said Revenue SA was referring to section 4 (2) of the Stamp Duty Act. Mr Jonas said council would contest the legitimacy of such a process. “It could happen to anybody, whether they’re selling a house or whatever,” he said. “It really is quite unusual and we’re going to try to get to the bottom of it.”

Gary helps track house breakers A WAKEFIELD Regional Council officer unwittingly stumbled across a burglary occurring recently just outside Hamley Bridge. WRC general inspector, Gary Tezacker, was responding to a report of a lost dog seen about eight kilometres outside the town. He found the dog just outside Hamley Bridge and thought to drop in to a nearby home to see if the residents knew the dog’s owners. “I walked straight into a situation where the breakers were inside the house,” Mr Tezacker said.

Hamley Bridge police officer, Eddie Dilena, said Mr Tezacker followed the offenders to get the registration number of their vehicle. After following for a while, the offenders then tried to chase Mr Tezacker. He was able to get the vehicle’s registration number, which was later reported stolen to police. Officer Dilena said the offenders got away with bottles of alcohol and a few televisions. He added police were following up some leads on the suspects, who they believe are from the metropolitan area and not local residents.

Viterra appoints quality control officers SIX new quality control officers will head Viterra’s new unit within the bulk grain handler’s quality and technical services group dedicated to providing classification training to regional employees. The quality control management team will include five field officers and a training manager to be based across the state. Two will cover Eyre Peninsula, one

covering the Lower North and Yorke Peninsula, another covering the mid north and one covering the South East and Murray Mallee. “The two people covering the mid north, lower north and YP will cover from Quorn in the north, through to Long Plains/Two Wells, and then down to Port Giles,” a company statement said. “Where they will be based is yet to be determined.”

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Stairway to success at Mallala museum It was all hands on deck last Thursday at Mallala museum as the long awaited new staircase was finally completed and the clean up began. The first floor had been inaccessible for many weeks and the dust had settled on everything. Many hands made light work and every item was dusted, wiped, polished, shined or vacuumed in readiness for a bus tour from Gawler the next day and also for the all important open day on Sunday. The open day was planned as part of history month’s “It’s About Time” activities taking place in many SA locations. The day showcased the collection and also demonstrated many items in action. Volunteers were able to show visitors such things as sheep shearing and treadle sewing machines. The organs were all put through their paces, with Jim East playing one. Three generations of one family entertained visitors on the 1865 piano, which had recently been tuned. Rosemary Jenkins played one organ, her daughter Allison Madigan also played, followed by Allison’s son, Curtis. Several screenings of old films and cartoons were held in the schoolroom which was transformed into a mini cinema for the day. District Council of Mallala mayor and museum chairman Marcus Strudwicke demonstrated the new camera which will be used to record museum activities and events as well as photograph the extensive document and photo collection. This will also be used by researchers and to update the Wiki website. It also provided the perfect opportunity to unveil the new staircase and visitors were able to go upstairs to the first floor gallery,where many newly donated items were put on display for the first time. The Museum is open every Sunday between 2pm and 4.30pm. Plains Producer, Wednesday June 1, 2011

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BALAKLAVA CWA has won “best table” in a competition against other local CWA’s. Balaklava recently hosted almost a full house for the popular compe tition, with state CWA president, Rosalie Crocker, opening the day. Balaklava, Blyth and Brinkworth laid two tables with items, from tatting to knitted coat hangers to ANZAC biscuits. Karen Baum and Rosalie Crocker judged the tables blind, with Bal aklava CWA winning by 1.5 points to now hold the cup for 12 months. Everyone brought food for a pooled lunch which was most enjoyable. Members were entertained by

James Ackland, of Orroroo and ex change student Oliver Burgh, from Oregon, USA. Annika Hooper, also of Orroroo, of the SA Blind Associa tion, also attended. Balaklava CWA has handicrafts every Tuesday, with everyone wel come. The ladies will be happy to help with anything you would like to try. There are some great knitters and crafters in the community, get along to the CWA and join the fun. • ALL smiles (from left) Collette Goldney, Janice Harding, Gladys Tiller and Marie Scott with the winning table.

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A Blue Light Disco for 8 - 17 year olds will be held on Friday at Two Wells Community Centrefrom 7pm to 9.30pm. Cost is $5. Theme is ‘B’ – maybe a ballerina, boxer or builder takes your fancy – so get creative with your outfit There ‘s also a flat screen TV to be won..

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Eisteddfod program set Balaklava The Eisteddfod committee has had its whiteboard program ming meeting, so times have now been set! Some of the sections are now so big, they will be going for 12 hours. Thanks in advance to all volunteers running this massive community event. If you have some spare time on August 3-5 and would like to be involved, please contact Lenice on 88621173. Long Plains The local Red Cross branch held its final fundraiser for this financial year on May 11. Presi dent, Gwen Secomb, welcomed everyone to the morning tea and thanked Amanda Lockwood, daughter Miriam and family for raising money for the branch. Music for the day was provided by Johnny Wonny, who had toes tapping! A trading table, plant stall and raffle also raised funds for the branch. Owen Owen Red Cross branch has also been busy and has recruited two new members in the last month. Red Cross is

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Quite often, I see in the many different schools’ newsletters, a note reminding parents and students about the wearing to school of the correct school uniform. There’s always someone who will rebel and push the system and wear something else – but why? Back in my (public) school days, last century, we didn’t have a primary school uniform, so every day I had to make sure my attire was not my ‘good go ing out’clothes, was suitable for lunchtime games like ‘Stuck in the mud’ or rolling in a tractor

tube, and was also practical for PE! When I got to highschool, the uniform was there and I was relieved And everyone wore it! We were dressed the same – no competition amongst the fashionistas, no unsafe outfits worn to make a statement and be noticed-just a practical uniform. And being in uniform makes it easy for other students and teaching staff to recognise who should be on school grounds or not, or who is wandering away on an excursion. So if your school has a uniform, for your own sake, please try to wear it! Owen This Friday is ‘Jump Rope for Heart’ day, and the Owen students are practising skipping skills for the big day! Students have been given sponsorship forms in preparation for this fundraising event. Mallala Mallala Primary School’s Parent Club has organised a Miniature Debutante Ball for Friday August 12. Practise starts next Wednesday from 3.30pm Contact Stephanie Helps on 85 272180 for more details..

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Melissa’s praise of ‘pioneers’ Could you be a pioneer? Former Avon teenager Melissa Cutting has been a participant in a “young pioneers” program which encourages training and development. Applications for The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) Young Social Pioneers (YSP) program are now open, and FYA is calling on all young social change makers to apply to gain a place in the unique yearlong program. Melissa finishes in August and said it has had a big impact on her life and how she approaches projects. She encouraged anyone interested to apply. “It’s for people 18 to 30 who really want to make a difference in the community,” she said. “It’s a really great way to network, get ideas and even if you’ve been working on particular issues, the program still enables to continue doing that.” Now in its third year, and modelled on the International Youth Foundation’s global YouthActionNet initiative, the YSP program

invests in inspired young Australians to develop their leadership skills and support their vision for social change. The program brings together 14 young change makers every year, creating a dynamic community of like-minded individuals who develop their skills while learning from and inspiring each other. Throughout the program, the 2011 Young Social Pioneers will benefit from leadership skills development, professional mentoring, intensive group and individual training, and access to a global network of social innovators. A new group of aspiring young leaders, who are up to something great in their communities, will earn their place in this year’s program and join a group of 28 existing Pioneers dedicated to initiating urgent social change in areas such as cultural and sexual diversity, social inclusion, health, creative arts and international poverty. Melissa said the program left her with some amazing experiences.

“One of the most valuable things have been the people I’ve met from Australia and around the world. It’s been amazing.” One of those people was corporate psychologist and author Jeff Hanes, one of world’s most influential people who advises world leaders on community development. “To be able to spend time with him and talk with him about our work was just truly amazing,” Melissa said. Coming to the end of the program, Melissa believed she is more confident and has a stronger direction than when she first started. “I think it was reinforcing what I believe was important and shows me so many ways to achieve our goals, what ever we were trying to achieve, there was no stopping us,” she said. “There are people out there who will support you no matter what.” Anyone interested in applying can do so on the FYA website or facebook page. “I think its a great opportunity to get out there and bring some great skills back to rural South Australia,” Melissa said.

Former CEO faces charges FORMER Light Regional Council chief executive officer, Peter Beare, was put on trial in the District Court last week accused of using privileged information he gained while CEO of the council to secure land deals for financial gain between 2003 and 2007. Prosecutor, Amelia Cairney, said Beare knew about the development plans for Kapunda before the information was made available to the public. It is alleged Aqua Reef Pty Ltd, a company Beare has shares in and is also a director with, bought three sections of land at Kapunda he knew were about to be rezoned, increasing in value as a result. Beare was also accused of allegedly cheating Kapunda ratepayer, Judith Clothier, by deliberately withholding information and purchasing her property below market price. Ms Clothier attempted to sell her heritage-zoned land to council but was knocked back. Council commissioned another study with a view to re-zoning her land for residential use, which Beare was supposed to tell her about. Instead, he allegedly contacted her with an offer for a fast sale of the land for a price well below its market value. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of abuse of public office. The trial is continuing.

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Find some faith, hope and charity Horizon Christian School senior drama students are set to put on a show tomnorrow with their production of The Old Faith, Hope and Charity in the Balaklava Town Hall. There will be a matinee performance at 12.30pm tomorrow, followed by an evening performance

at 7pm. The final performance will be held 7pm Friday. The two-act comedy tells the story of an old doctor, the heartbeat of a small country town, running his surgery known to everyone as the Old Faith, Hope and Charity. However, this quiet little

country practice is taken into a whirlwind of drama as the Harvest Festival is coming up and a new doctor comes to town. Kooky and quirky characters are met along the way as the story is told. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, book at Horizon on 8862 2100.

Still no Wasleys ‘progress’ With the post office barely running and the general store closed, the town of Wasleys has lost its spark. Long term residents and volunteers, Tom and Glenys Laintoll, are fighting to keep Wasleys alive. Last month local state MP for Light, Tony Piccolo, held a meeting with residents to help kick start the community. Tom and Glenys Laintoll are determined to form a progress association, a committee which will include members of the community to help revive the town. “Our main objective is to stimulate young people to step up and take ownership of the town, not only for their own benefit, but for the benefit of the community.” “We need to bring small groups together and form a close-knit committee for the benefit of the town,” Tom said. Tom has also approached Light

Regional Council to organise a community meeting in the hope of a committee being formed, but so far nothing has occurred. Despite the large amount of effort going in to try to get people involved, Glenys is sad to admit not many people appear interested. “We haven’t had any interest shown from residents. We are trying out best to get it going, with promotional posters and flyers, but it hasn’t worked,” Glenys said. The post office has not yet started operating to its full extent. Mail can be posted and collected, but the ability to pay bills or even buy stamps is nonexistent. “The post office is simply a mail exchange, nothing more,” Tom said. Mr Piccolo said the most important issue was to keep the post office open. With expressions of interest closing last week, (Thursday May 26) to take over the licence, Mr

Piccolo said there had been plenty of interest. He was also keen to help Tom and Glenys get the committee thriving. “The plan is to work with the community council and government to get Wasleys back on track,” Mr Piccolo said. He has also been working on other ways to rejuvenate the town, including removing barriers to development. The possibility of a housing development has also arisen, with Mr Piccolo approaching land-owning residents. He believes a housing development to be a great way to bring more people into the town. “With more people, the town can survive and thrive,” Mr Piccolo said. At this stage Mr Piccolo along with the Laintolls continue to work towards the community meeting. Ratepayers and residents will be asked to form a committee.

Three country watercourses damaged by summer floods will be given the chance to flow better than ever. Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board will exceed its original funding allocation to restore the Gilbert River at Riverton, Little Blackfella Creek north-east of Peterborough, and a historic stone culvert on the Rocky River north of Wirrabara. Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council has been given $71,000, Peterborough District Council $25,000 and Mount Remarkable District $4000. This makes a total of $20,000 more than the $80,000 NYNRM originally allocated after the December flash floods. NYNRM board presiding member, Caroline Schaefer, said regional councils faced multimillion dollar bills. “This funding will support their flood remediation efforts by targeting affected waterways,” Ms Schaefer said. Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council CEO, Roy Blight, welcomed the funding. “The Riverton, Tarlee, Rhynie and Stockport river system was severely impacted,” Mr Blight said. “This gives us the opportunity for a remedial and restoration program in Rhynie Creek at Riverton. “We intend to get going fairly quickly on removal of overgrown introduced vegetation.” As the main location, including the Duck Pond, is close to Riverton High School, the council hopes to involve students as well as the community.

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NEWS FEATURE v District what do you know about the role of your local police officer?

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Police officers work tirelessly in country areas, yet the community has very little understanding of their multifaceted role. Yes, there’s the ever present RBT’s and speeding tickets – but just what does a “country copper” do? Our local police are spread across five towns, Hamley Bridge, Balaklava, Port Wakefield, Brinkworth and Snowtown. A

big area with big responsibilities. So how do they cope? There’s no clear answer, yet they do. Plains Producer reporter Sally Crowther, who is married to Port Wakefield Senior Constable Scott Crowther, goes behind the scenes to help the local community understand just what the job of a country police officer entails.

They can be friend or foe – but the Force is with us day and night

O you think your local police officer is there to serve only the area they work within? Think again. In the realities of modern policing, this just doesn’t happen. It’s a fallacy. The typical day varies in length and work load, depending on the calls or tasks received. Experienced Hamley Bridge police officer, Brevet Sergeant Eddie Dilena, 38, says: “Gone are the days you are just a local police officer,” he said. Eddie has been a police officer for 17 years, serving areas including Murray Bridge, Maitland, metropolitan areas, and more recently based at Hamley Bridge for four and a half years. With his experience he knows country policing can be tough. Country police officers work and serve in the community in what is called ‘clusters’. The idea of working in a cluster is to cover all areas in a certain region. This means police officers cover not only their own town, but they may also be called out to another town, depending on whether that police officer is at another call out or on days off. An example may be when the Snowtown police are off duty, an officer from Port Wakefield may spend half their shift there to cover the town. This method also extends to a late night call-out. This provides the best service to the broader area, allocating resources to an area where it is most needed. Port Wakefield officer, Senior Constable Scott Crowther, 27, has worked as a police

officer for eight years. Working in the metropolitan areas, along with the South East, Scott has now been based in Port Wakefield for 12 months. He feels the community doesn’t seem to understand how they can’t always be in the town to which they are assigned. “On any given day you could be called out as far as Eudunda or Wallaroo to assist with a job,” he said. The metropolitan and country methods of policing are diverse in many ways, impacting on how a police officer may work differently from the city to the country.

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Port Wakefield Brevet Sergeant, Charmaine Barlow, 30, previously worked in the metropolitan area for five years, moved to Balaklava for 12 months, and now is based at Port Wakefield. “Working in the country you become more self-reliant in comparison to working in the city,”she said. But it is hard to adjust to a country community in which they are expected to both work and live, making it difficult to lead a normal life. Eddie admits local police are judged at all times even when off duty, describing this as “living in a fish bowl”. It can be difficult when they are interacting with the community on a social level. “It’s hard to socialise like a normal person,

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as you always seem to be looked at as the copper,” Eddie said. Charmaine admits you may never feel part of the community unless you have lived there a considerable amount of time. She has thrown herself into a variety of social sports to help. “It helps me feel normal and fit in the best I can,” she said. Police officers also deal with their unpredictable work days. Their day generally starts at 8.30am, or with the first phone call, often before this time. Police also have a number of tasks to undertake, including paperwork, court dates, trials, issuing of summons, warrant arrests, RBTs, station duties, random firearm audits and community engagements. Also, more particularly at Port Wakefield, there is a heavy focus on road safety and the ‘Fatal 5’, which include: speed, seat belts, drink-driving, in attention and vulnerable road users. However, the day does not finish when their shift ends. Late night call outs can be quite common, meaning little sleep before another day starts. The result is fatigue, which many officers based in country towns experience. Fatigue is managed by the members themselves and also by management – senior officers who must ensure the health and safety of their officers. While one police officer may have been out all night, another will cover his town while he gets some rest.

“I try to self manage the best I can,” Charmaine said. Eddie claims it is challenging working a full day serving the community then being on call, sometimes 24 hours a day “Sometimes you just can’t switch off,” he said. Tragedy is something any police officer cannot avoid, but for a local officer it is even more difficult. With a tight-knit community, having locals killed in unfortunate circumstances is devastating. Charmaine admits when she gets a call out to a nearby crash, she immediately hopes it is not a local. If it is, there is the aftermath to deal with as friends and family become involved. “After an event like this, it’s hard to go home at the end of the night and forget about the day, you can deal with it for months on end,” Eddie confesses. Being ‘on the job’ is not easy at times, but it can also have an affect on their partners and family. That’s when dealing with the phone ringing at all times of the night and offering a shoulder to lean on becomes vital. On working in a country town, Charmaine said,“You feel a sense of ownership towards keeping the town safe. It’s different to the city but I enjoy all the benefits it brings.” “Working in country areas you learn more skills and investigate a crime from start to finish, whereas in the city you could only complete part of it.”

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BRINKWORTH: 20 local ladies gathered at the General Store on Monday May 23 to celebrate the Cancer Councils Biggest Morning Tea. Organiser Jabba King said $200 was raised by the small gathering which was a great effort. These ladies were feeling a bit mischievous and thought about posing for a planking photo, but decided against that, and instead did a bit of ‘Tea-potting’! Pictured are (back, from left) Esma Krieg, Beryl Krieg, Patsy Weckert, Marie-anne Holiday, (middle) Rhonda Klemm, Ann Geldart, Jabba King, Carol Williams, (front) Dorothy Goss, Iris Quick, Norma Hardy and Lyn Wundke.

MALLALA was busy on Thursday morning, with a flurry of people visiting both Maxine Symes’ house and the Mallala Ambulance Centre for some morning tea. Pictured above, at the Ambulance Centre, back from left: Leanne Langley, Josie Curnow, Rosemary Jenkin, seated: Malcolm Dunstan, Chiarina Dunlop, Les Duhring and Fay Dunstan. ABOVE LEFT: Katie Krieg, Maria Bowden and Karin and Sophie Tiller enjoy some of the lovely food at Maxine’s house. LEFT: Dawn Buckby, Chris Blacket, Felicity Kennedy, Rebekah Walker and Natalie Cheek enjoy a cuppa and a chat. HAMLEY Bridge held their Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday May 26 from 10.30am, at the Hamley Bridge Medical Centre, raising $485 in total. Pictured, back from left: Gunter Huckshold, Wendy Roach, Janet Sturman, Karleen Brooks, Kelvin Branson, Astrid Lettberg, Chris Roach, Frank Graham, John Gardner, Glenda Wesson, Joan Peterkin. Seated: Mathilda Huckshold, Mary Graham, Eileen Hoffman, Kerry Ninnin, Dorothy Keech and Ken Wesson.

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‘Don’t raise the driving age to 18’ A recent proposal to lift the driving age to 18 has caused many young people, particularly those living in rural areas, to voice their concerns. Road Safety Minister, Tom Kenyon, recently floated a proposal to lift the driving age as part of a 10 year strategy to cut car accident casualty and death tolls by at least 30 per cent. It came after the government released a 36-page discussion paper, drafted by the Road Safety Advisory Council, which outlines plans to cut the road toll to under 80 by 2010. Year 10 students from Balaklava High School were concerned about the proposal and how it will affect them as country students. “I can see why they are thinking about lifting the driving age, due to young hoon drivers, but it isn’t fair for the young drivers who drive safely,” Amanda Charleson, 15, said.

Sally Crowther reports: Lifting the driving age would seemingly have more impact on country kids, opposed to those living in the city where there are more options of public transport. Hannah Hoepner, 15, lives on a farm, and admits the lack of public transport will cause problems. “If they are going to lift the driving age, they will need to consider more public transport in country areas,” Hannah said. The students were concerned this could make it harder to obtain a decent job. “It will affect me getting a job for sure. Without a licence it will be difficult to get a source of income,” Cody Robertson, 15, said. Another major issue raised by all four students was the issue of commuting to university in a couple of years. “I’ll be 17 when I leave school, so if the driving age is lifted, I won’t have my licence

KESAB recycling grants Local communities need to move fast to lodge applications to receive up to $10,000 funding to implement local beverage container recycling projects. KESAB has extended the closing date for applications to Monday, June 6, with successful applicants confirmed in July. The grants, funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation, are open to all communities across Australia and range from $3,000 to $10,000 for projects resulting in a measurable increase in beverage container recycling in local communities.

Many South Australians might think this happens here anyway – but the grants can still be put to good use. The local “Adopt-ATown” committee was a recipient of $3,000 last year, used to help promote its project with printing of flyers and posters, purchasing and embroidering of caps for school students, advertising and the cost of mail drop in every town encouraging people to donate their money to Callignee. Adopt-A-Town founder, Owen’s Joy Woodroofe, said the recycling scheme raised around $3,500, with $3,000 going to the

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by the time I go to uni,” Riley Lane, 14, said. The students said if they were living at home when they started their university course, it would be almost impossible to commute without a licence. All suggested the concept of a better and longer period of driver education was more appealing and beneficial than lifting the driving age. Young Affairs Council of South Australia executive director, Anne Bainbridge, was against the proposal for lifting the driving age. “Raising the legal age for driving would create significant barriers to employment, education, training and social activities, and it will particularly impact regional and rural communities,” Ms Bainbridge said. Ms Bainbridge said better training for learner drivers should be targeted to fix the problem. • To view the draft strategy got to www. dtei.sa.gov.au/roadsafety or by calling 1300 557 316.

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The Way

We were 5

YEARS AGO May 2006

• Grace Bowman of Moonta, grand-daughter of Balaklava’s Brian and Shirley Saint, was set to represent Australia in the British Young Riders Competition after winning two events at the RSDA’ State Dressage Championships at Mallala.

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• Mallala’s Nita Noble was honoured for her ambulance committments, being admitted into the Order of St John as a serving sister and presented with her insignia by Sir Eric Neal.

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• Balaklava painter, Kevin Watts, celebrated 50 years in the trade.

Gestetner – life before photocopiers

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that left a broken line through which the ink was forced by a pressure roller onto plain white paper. This invention meant the making of copies of documents was much faster. Eventually moving to London, he established the Gestetner Cyclograph Company in 1881, producing stencils, styli, ink rollers etc., guarding his inventions through patents. In 1906 he opened the Gestetner works in Tottenham Hale, North London and, over the next 70 years, employed several thousand people. David Gestetner’s invention became an overnight international success, and he soon established a chain of branches worldwide. The invention of typewriters saw

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Hungary in 1854. At a young age, he worked at the stock market in Vienna, and one of his tasks was to make copies of the stock market activity at the end of the day by copying the results over and over for each copy. He decided there had to be a better way, his experiments leading him to invent the first method of reproducing documents using a stencil. The stencil was a thin sheet of paper with a wax coating on which you could write with a special stylus (pen)

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• Brush your pet regularly to save on grooming bills. • Get your pet used to brushing their teeth to keep dental costs down • Take a DIY approach to toys – stick ribbons or bells on a toilet roll for cats or use an old sock and a tennis ball for dogs • Pick up free or cheap bones from the butcher • Take your pet on holidays with you rather than paying on kennel fees.

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cine such as heart worm, flea and tick treatments can save thousands of dollars, and much heartache down the track. Buying essential pet medications online and in bulk from a registered supplier can save a bundle in mark-up costs. Good nutritional habits will keep your pet fit and healthy, saving on pet bills. • Save a pet and save dollars by shopping at the shelter for a dog or cat

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Annual costs include food, flea, worm, heartworm and tick control, vet visits, pet insurance, toys, grooming, accessories such as collars and leads, council licence/registration fees and pet sitting/ boarding costs. “This is all on top of the initial costs of acquiring the a dog or cat including the price of the animal, vet checks, vaccinations, bedding, food and water bowls,” he said. But there are simple ways to claw back the spending, as these tips from www. vetshopaustralia.com. au show: Preventative medi-

n The Church notices are supplied by local churches and will continue to be repeated weekly as a service Puzzle 36 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.57) directory. Churches should advise us of any changes immediately, by emailing lisa@plainsproducer.com.au

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the creation of a waxed stencil sheet that could be typed on, thus creating copies similar to printed newspapers and books, instead of hand-written material. David Gestetner died in 1939, but the Gestetner name continued under the management of his son and grandsons, acquiring several other companies as the Gestetner empire grew, until it was taken over by the Japanese company Ricoh in 1996. If you’d like to see one of the earliest Gestetner duplicators made (c.1913), come to Balaklava Museum and take a look at “the Printed Word,” one of a group of new feature displays under the banner of “A Community at Work”.

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We all know what a photocopier is, many of us use or have used them for a variety of printing tasks. They’re a relatively new addition to the world of printing and we wonder what we’d do without them, but it’s not so long ago that they were unheard of. So, what did we use before photocopiers? Anyone who worked in an office would have been familiar with the duplicator, the machine that churned out copies as long as you kept turning the handle and, when things went wrong or the stencil slipped, left the operator with very black, inky fingers! There were several different makes but the best known brand of ink duplicator was the Gestetner. David Gestetner was born in

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NEWS v District

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End of an era as navy retires HMAS Manoora From Glenys Quick, Manoora

A commemorative plaque was presented to the township of Manoora on ANZAC day by Commander Scott Houlihan of the RoyalAustralian Navy. It was a prelude to the decommissioning in Sydney last Friday, May 27, of “the Mighty Manoora” and the end of an era for the name TSMV/HMAS Manoora, after nearly 66 years. The Federal government announcement in February plans to decommission the navy’s amphibious transport ship HMAS Manoora LPA 52 from its fleet, a year a head of schedule. Currently on operational pause at the Navy’s Garden Island dock yards in Sydney, Manoora II stopped its service in September last year. It was considered uneconomical to repair the ship as it was already tagged to be decommissioned at the end of 2012. HMAS Manoora gave 17 years of distinguished service, included deployments to the Solomon Islands, East Timor, and the Middle East. The ship was home to more than 3500 crew members during her navy career With the eventual retirement of other RAN amphibious support ships (HMAS Kanimbla and HMAS Tobruk), the Navy will introduce the larger Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Ships in 2014 -15. The tiny town of Manoora has long association with this unique ship and its crew members and this year’s ANZAC ceremony was particularly moving. The Manoora Institute Committee responded on behalf of residents and accepted the honour with great pride and gratitude. Over many years primary school students were invited to visit the ship

MANOORA’S John and Bev DeVries had the privilege of a guided tour of HMAS Manoora in Sydney. Manoora primary school students (rear) David Willmott and Karen Palmer, Jesse Nichols and Sam Nicholls with HMAS Manoora’s decommissioning plaque. The students would like to see an other vessel carry the town’s name in the future. when it was docked at Whyalla in 1969 and Port Adelaide in 2005. Contact has continued with both past and present crew members since the first reunion in 1991. Former sailors and their wives from the HMAS Manoora Association in Melbourne travelled from all over Australia to attend a dinner at Manoora Hall. A cairn and plaque was later installed in memory of crew members who gave their lives in the theatres of war in 1935-1945 Acomprehensive book, Manoora at Sea was com-

piled by local resident, the late Kay Prizibilla covering the ship’s deployments and activities from 1935 -1961 Graham Robinson from the HMAS Manoora Association and crew member from the original vessel said: “Time has made an awful hole in our numbers, we are now down to only 60 members, and we refuse to give in even though most of us are now close to 90 years of age.” The association has now decided to launch a website to help keep in

contact with their remaining members and families. The first Manoora came about when a proposal was made in 1933 from the director of the Adelaide Steamship Company, Sir Walter Duncan. At the time he was connected to the large Manoora sheep station, and named one of the company’s new ships after the town. Manoora is the second RAN ship to carry the name. The first was the former coastal passenger ship requisitioned during

World War II. Originally designed to be adaptable for combat, she served with distinction as an Armed Merchant Cruiser from 1939-42 and was Australia’s first Infantry Landing Ship (ALSL) from 1943-45 to join with the 7th Amphibious Force. With a highly trained crew, she received six battle honours for her wartime service, she was then returned to the Adelaide Steamship Company in 1947 and refitted to continue as a passenger liner The ship was eventually sold to the Indonesian government in 1961 and renamed Ambulombo and Affan Ocean in 1965. She sank while being transported to Taiwan in 1972 The USS Fairfax County was purchased and modified as a training and helicopter support ship from the United States navy. It was commissioned for service into the Royal Australian Navy on November 25, 1994 as HMAS Manoora II. Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council supports the HMAS Manoora Association to retain the Manoora name within the fleet.

Artists – both established and emerging – are invited to enter Balaklava Courthouse Gallery’s annual art prize exhibition, which runs from Thursday, June 30 until Sunday, August 28. In its 21st year, and with a major prize of $2000, the 2011 Balco Balaklava Art Prize and associated awards exhibition invites both two and three dimensional entries, in all media, including pastel, photography and prints. The 10 minor awards include prizes for most creative work, country life or landscape, portraiture, three-dimensional work, novice artist, and secondary and primary student. Entries must be received by Monday ,June 20. Award judge, respected Country Arts SA arts officer and Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery director, Kirstie Jamieson, will announce the prize winners on Sunday July 3 at 2pm at the official opening of the exhibition, which is again proud to be part of the annual SALA (South Australian Living Artists) Festival. Entry forms are available from Balaklava Community Library, Wakefield Regional Council, Balaklava Courthouse Gallery or from the Curator Jo May on 0409 698 798 or email jmay@rbe.net.au You are encouraged to enter!

Mallala sorts waste service DISTRICT Council of Mallala is looking to clear up any grey areas in its waste collection and recycling service by releasing its draft policy for public consultation. DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said council needed to remind residents of its current services and associated costs. “For some time, the level of service has varied and therefore increases the complexity and cost of the outcome,” he said. “The draft policy is intended to reflect current practice but also identifying a fair and sustainable service level.” While a majority of the draft policy highlights council’s current practice, the main change will be a limit of one general waste bin provided per rateable property. “This occurs currently in the majority of cases but some exceptions exist,” Mr Mansueto said. “Any additional bins will be charged accordingly. This encourages people to reduce general waste and promotes recycling.” Those with a bonus bin have about a six-month grace period. Any additional bins currently collected will cease to be picked up from January 31, 2012, if the new policy is adopted,” Mr Mansueto said. “Recycling and green organics will continue but also be charged for any additional service beyond on bin per rateable property. “No other change is proposed to existing service delivery.”

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Did the earth move? Army responds after ‘quake’ hits Balaklava

BALAKLAVA was occupied by the Australian Army on Thursday last week – but don’t panic, our soldiers were not responding to an “invasion.” The army’s presence was all in aid of a training exercise which centred on defence support to the civil community. Second in Command of the Nine Reserve Response Force, Captain Duncan Hains, said the formal training exercise was a new initiative by the Australian Defence Force. “We conduct these exercises because history shows in the wake of bad natural disasters in Australia, the military can play a key function and it’s a capability we need to train so we are in a position to support other civilian agencies as best as we can,” he said. “The Defence Force has always played a key role in aiding the civil community, as far back as Cyclone Tracy but it’s only really recently it’s been formalised into a capability we can call upon.” He said the 126 Defence Force personnel were simulating a response to a mock 7.1 magnitude earthquake 80 kilometres north of Clare. Clare received widespread destruction, while Balaklava had some damage but on a smaller scale. “We’ve come in to assist in Balaklava and we will be conducting damage assessments,” Capt Hains said. The unit set up its command post at Ralli Park with teams on the ground divided in to sub units assigned to control their specific areas. Sub units were then further divided up to conduct the damage assessments. “The damage assessment is a form or template created by the government of South Aus which allows us to go to individual properties and conduct damage assessments on them, so we can assist the civilian agencies in ascertaining how much damage is in a town,” Capt Hains said. “We attempt to get to every single property and do a damage assessment on it, then collate that information and pass it back to the SES.” The unit also conducted a search and recover exercise on foot at Rocks Reserve on Friday and in the Wakefield river area around Port Wakefield on Saturday.

TOP LEFT: Soldiers check a Balaklava house for damage – privates Josh Clark and Cathy Hunter, with Lieutenant Garreth Brown, who is checking an aerial photograph of the town. ABOVE: Centre of activity in the command post at Ralli Park. LEFT: Captain Duncan Hains, second in command of the 9th brigade Reserve Response Force. BELOW: Conducting a search and rescue for quake survivors at the Rocks reserve, East of Balaklava.

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n Kelvin and Ali Tiller, of Pinery, welcomed son Oscar James Tiller, born May 10 at Calvary Hospital, North Adelaide, weighing in at just over eight pounds.

n RIGHT: Andy and Stacey Gameau of Two Wells, welcomed their first child, Lily Iris, on February 20. Lily was born threeand-a-half weeks early at Burnside Hospital, weighed 5pd 11oz (2.5kg) and was 48cm long. She is the first grandchild of Peter and Alison Pym, and the third granddaughter of Helen and Ian Gameau.

n BALAKLAVA publican and chef Derek Friedrichs proposed to girlfriend Carly Gregor on February 24 - a great way to celebrate his birthday! Derek is the son of Sue and Peter of Balaklava, and Carly is the daughter of Di and Murray, of Halbury

Did you know the Child Care Rebate now has more payment options? n Natasha Simon and Leigh Walker were engaged December 9 last year. Leigh is the son of Heather and Allan Walker of Redhill, and Natasha is the daughter of Christine and Gary Simon, of Balaklava.

n Ryan Greenshields proposed to girlfriend Nikki Beall at Mt Ive Station on April 24, while on an Easter break. Ryan is the son of Janine and Trevor of Sunny Hill, and Nikki is the daughter of Jan and Darryl of Seaford Rise.

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n Former Balaklava High School student Heather MacKay, 29, graduated with a bachelor of nursing in March this year. Previously a nurse, Heather went to university to pursue her dream, and encourages other school students to follow their dreams. She now works at Royal Adelaide hospital in the respiratory ward. Heather is the daughter of former Balaklava residents Lorraine and John MacKay.

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“The environment, for one, has an influence on the longevity of the roof. In areas close to the sea, for example, there is evidence of perishing, from the under side of older terra cotta tiles. “In some cement tiles the tile may look fine from the outside, however the covered water course may have weathered away.” • Contact Roof Seal Rural Kapunda on 8566 2922 or 1300 36 70 70 for an on-site inspection to advise on what’s right for your roof and guttering.

Costs to rise on services regard to real estate sales evidence and activity as at January 1, 2011 and reflect the market conditions at that time,” Mr O’Loughlin said. “Value changes indicate the residential market experienced modest growth over the 12 months to January. The metropolitan median house prices increased by six percent from $385,000 to $408,000 in that same period. “While rural property values have generally remained steady or increased on the back of a good season, challenges remain in the viticultural industry and values in that sector have been adjusted accordingly.”

SOUTH Australians can expect to pay more for services after the State Valuation Office released its property revaluations for the 2011-12 financial year. South Australia’s Deputy ValuerGeneral, Steve O’Loughlin said more than 870,000 properties across the state had been revalued. New figures come into effect at midnight on June 30. The new values show SA’s total site value is now $205 billion, an increase of five percent from the previous financial year, while the State’s total capital value has risen by six percent to $350 billion. “Values have been determined with

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Don’t get too warm with blanket! With winter here, South Australia’s fire services are warning against using damaged or old electric blankets which could be a fire hazard. CFS and metropolitan fire services have already responded to house fires linked to electric blankets since colder weather began last month. Sadly, in one of the incidents, an elderly Adelaide woman died after a fire started in the vicinity of an electric blanket controller. MFS District Officer of Community Safety, Shaun Ruxton, said most electric blanket fires are caused by blankets that are worn, have not been checked regularly or have not been operated as specified by the manufacturer. Safety tips for electric blanket use:

• Always test your electric blankets at the start of winter when you take them out of storage

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GARRY and Jenni Hosking and the big range of pavers on display. Balaklava Transport can also help with your general freight needs. “We operate a daily freight service between the city and Adelaide Plains,” Garry said. Towns which are included in this freight service are Balaklava, Owen, Mallala, Two Wells, Virginia, Angle Vale, Lower Light, Dublin, Port Wakefield, Roseworthy, Wasleys and Hamley Bridge.

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SPORT v District GREY SKIES FOR HORIZON SPORTS DAY, BUT…

Blue shines through! Horizon Christian School held its annual sports day on Friday. With rain forecast for the day, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of the school’s athletes. middle and senior school SCORES: Blue – Kingfishers 1120,

Yellow – Curlews 951, Red – Robins 757, Green – Rosellas 648 PRIMARY SCORES: Green – 993, Yellow – 890, Blue – 795, Red – 559 • Teacher Mary Heslop, pictured right, co-ordinated what turned out to be a very successful day.

n ON your marks, get set, go! Grace Seminutin, Krystal Hewitt, Bethany Lauricella and Eliza Helps wait for the gun to start their relay event. n SUPPORTING their teams in style on Friday were, from left: Tayla Pidgeon, Bailey Milne and Mell Grigg. INSET: Bec Mudge, Chloe Foster and Lucy Delaine decked out in their team colour.

n CALEB Howell, Virginia handballs away in the A grade, his Eagle opponent unable to stop him.

Rams run circles around the Eagles Virginia 17-19 (121) d H W Eagles 4-8 (32)

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n BLAKE Barber sprints from the starting line, followed closely by Jakeb Green and Oliver McCann.

By Lynne Pycroft EVEN with the addition of a couple of experienced veteran Eagles players, the match was always looking as a win for Virginia, as from the first bounce the Rams were running circles around the Eagles. Virginia had loose players in their key positions, and at times the Eagles weren’t even contesting for the ball. Some umpiring decisions had everyone bewildered. The Eagles weren’t going down without a fight, as Virginia’s Anthony Mason found out, being on the receiving end of a tackle from Eagle workhorse, Chris Braham. The Eagles struggled at times, but they did score a couple of goals through Brendan Wallis and Moo Smith. This seemed to fire them up, but Virginia answered back, the final

result being another loss for the Eagles. Chris Braham, Charles Mellier and Scott Allen all played well for the Eagles. Alex Leo and Justin Platt were the picks for the Rams.

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The game began with Brandon Taylor scoring a goal in the first minute, which set the scene for the first quarter – the young Eagles side out-scoring Virginia four goals to nothing. In the second term, the Eagles made a few changes. Virginia made the most of this and played a lot better football, unfortunately without any rewards, with the scores 6-1 to 0 at half time. The third quarter was much the same as the first, with Taylor dominating all over the ground, kicking three goals and enforcing the mercy rule by three quarter time. Scores were 10-4 to 1-1 at the break.

n LEFT: Tia Barr races towards the finish line during a running event.

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SPORT v District

Donnybrook too good for Balaklava’s defence Under 17

Play started with both teams eager to gain control. Donnybrook scored first early in the game off a short corner. Balaklava then won a short corner but failed to convert. Another short corner for Donnybrook, but strong defence by Balaklava’s Jesse Shepherd, Ethan Gates and Joe Goldney prevented another goal. Balaklava then scored off Hedley Greenshields with good support from his team mates.

Some great passes through the centre by Jordan Hamann, Tamara Gates, Marni Greenshields, Georgina Watts and Hedley Greenshields, attempting to set up a shot at goal, but Donnybrook’s defence was just too good and they were unable to score. Balaklava goalie Brock Hamann prevented a goal being scored from a penalty flick that was awarded to Donnybrook. A great save! Donnybrook went on the attack and scored two consecutive goals after a lot of play through the

middle. Timothy Heslop, Riley Chapman and Micah Hamann were fantastic in defence, preventing a number of goals being scored. They only let two slip past! Final score Balaklava 1 – Donnybrook 3. Next week’s games are at Clare High School. It’s uncertain whether the under 14’s will play, as Burra have struggled to get a team each week. The under 17s take on Burra, the women take on Springstown and the men play Riverton.

n NEW Balaklava recruit Michael Adams (right) tries to steal the ball in the men’s game.

clare & district results Under 14

Burra 2 drew with Clare Springstown 2. Scorers: Bur – Jake Dolphin 2; Cl/ Spr – James Forrest, William Price. Best: Bur – Morgan Clarke-Dollman, Sam Haddow, Elisha Desmet; Cl/ Spr – James Forrest, Peter Cornwell, Etabez Donato. Clare Donnybrook 2 defeated Balaklava 1. Scorers: Cl/Don – Fletcher Thomas, William Pearson; Bal – Jayden McKenna. Best: Cl/Don – Fletcher Thomas, William Pearson, Lachlan Squires; Bal – Micah Hamann, Riley Chapman, Daniel Clisby.

Under 17

Burra 3 defeated Clare/Springstown 0. Scorers: Neil Maxted 2, Chris Scutcheon. Best: Bur – Alex Catt, Neil Maxted, Lachie Haddow; Cl/Spr – Johanna Dutschke, Tom Forrest, Matt Forrest. Clare/Donnybrook 3 defeated Balaklava 1. Scorers: Cl/Don – Lachlan Squires 2, Josh Nourse; Bal – Hedley Greenshields. Best: Cl/Don – Lachlan

McLean, Josh Nourse, Fletcher Thomas; Bal – Hedley Greenshields, Jesse Shepherd, Tim Heslop.

n Balaklava goalie Daniel Clisby keeps an eye on the ball as teammate Tim Goldney defends in the under 14 game.

Women

Clare/Sevenhill 1 drew with Clare/ Springstown 1. Scorers: Cl/Sev – Emily Elkhoury; Cl/Spr – Elisha Desmet Best: Cl/Sev – Emily Elkhoury, Johanna Dutschke, Vanessa Robson; Cl/ Spr – Jayne Price, Priscilla Robinson, Stephanie Robinson.

Men

Clare/Donnybrook 9 defeated Balaklava 1. Scorers: Cl/Don – Paul Telfer 2, Chris Byrne 2, Mark Harvey 2, Ben Willson-Jones, Sam Megson, Ben Fuller; Bal – Raf Battistessa. Best: Cl/ Don – Chris Byrne, Paul Telfer, Josef Roberts; Bal – Raf Battistessa, Samuel Tiller, Michael Adams. Riverton 3 defeated Clare/Springstown 1. Scorers: Riv – Anthony Cochrane 2, Josh Chapman; Cl/Spr – Luke Burge. Best: Riv – Ben Shepherd, Anthony Cochrane, Tristan Chapman; Cl/Spr Matt Forrest, Derek Upton, Jace Hooper. Next week’s matches are at Clare.

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Mallala Hamley Bridge

A Grade

1.8 4.14 1.1 2.2

7.17 5.2

11.18 7.2

(84) (44)

Virginia HW Eagles

6.2 11.6 1.3 2.5

11.8 3.7

19.13 (127) 7.10 (52)

United Two Wells

4.2 8.3 4.3 4.9

13.6 5.9

15.13 (103) 6.9 (45)

Goals: Mallala - B.Harris 4, N.Hornhardt 2, L.Whitwell 1, M.Birchmore 1, D.Feeley 1, B.Montgomery 1, C.Rimmer 1 Hamley Bridge - B.Burgess 5, K.Floyd 1, T.Would 1 Best: Mallala - J.Montgomerie, L.Whitwell, B.Hardie, J.Earl, B.Montgomery, R.Montgomery Hamley Bridge - D.Lockwood, J.Schahinger, A.Christmann, J.Moody, A.Pepe, J.Eastwood

Goals: Virginia - A.Johnston 4, C.Howell 4, B.Niklaus 3, T.Wilkey 2, B.Russel 2, C.Felstead 1, N.Warren 1, M.Young 1, C.James 1 HW Eagles - T.Forrest 2, S.Braham 1, S.McGuiness 1, S.Schutz 1, M.Higgs 1, J.Manners 1 Best: Virginia - L.Burdon, A.Johnston, E.Tsimiklis, B.Russel, T.Wilkey, C.Howell HW Eagles - D.Cicolella, D.Oswald, S.Baker, R.Mackereth, M.Higgs, D.Guthberg

Goals: United - P.Burgoyne 3, C.Spurr 3, J.McArdle 2, J.Rundle 2, B.Sobey 2, B.Shimmin 1, A.Mills 1, M.Brown 1 Two Wells N.Seccafien 1, T.Brown-Pichugin 1, L.Franklin 1, T.Hines 1, B.Spiteri 1, E.Fetherstonhaugh 1 Best: United - J.Chapman, B.Shimmin, A.Mansfield, R.Sharer, D.Gillies, M.Brown Two Wells - N.Seccafien, E.Fetherstonhaugh, T.Brown-Pichugin, D.Wise, B.Slattery, B.Spiteri

Mallala Hamley Bridge

Reserves 3.7 7.9 1.0 2.0

13.13 18.18 (126) 3.0 3.1 (19)

Goals: Mallala - C.Bilney 5, B.Tucker 4, D.Tiller 3, J.Crewsdon 2, B.Edwards 2, J.Speck 1, D.Chadwick 1 Hamley Bridge - T.Miller 2, A.Baker 1 Best: Mallala - J.Speck, L.Gosling, L.Chadwick, C.Bilney, P.Blacket, B.Work Hamley Bridge - D.Maynard, M.Conlan, A.Power, D.Millar, D.Uthmann, A.Baker

Virginia HW Eagles

4.4 6.11 12.11 17.19 (121) 1.1 1.3 4.5 4.8 (32)

Goals: Virginia - A.Leo 5, T.Lioulios 4, G.Drew 4, M.Cartlidge 1, R.Virgara 1, R.Starr 1, J.Platt 1 HW Eagles - A.Smith 2, B.Wallis 2 Best: Virginia - J.Platt, T.Karutz, S.Papanotis, M.Cartlidge, R.Starr, G.Drew HW Eagles - S.Allen, B.Wallis, C.Braham, S.Williams, N.Veitch, J.Mahoney

Two Wells United

4.4 9.6 2.0 2.0

12.8 3.1

15.9 4.2

(99) (26)

Goals: Two Wells - J.Becker 4, S.Lioulios 4, B.Arnold 1, J.BrownPichugin 1, D.Applebee 1, S.Lange 1, A.Slatter 1 United - A.Pratt 2, N.Starr 1, J.Crosbie 1 Best: Two Wells - S.Lange, A.Slatter, D.Hardiman, T.Wohlfeil, A.Cavallaro, D.Lamont United M.Sammons, J.Curnow, K.Algar, N.Starr, C.Maynard, C.Robertson

Senior Colts

Mallala Hamley Bridge

2.5 6.7 2.0 5.1

13.12 21.14 (140) 5.1 5.1 (31)

Goals: Mallala - J.Birchmore 10, B.Martin 4, J.Charnstrom 3, R.Konzag 2, L.Helps 1, D.Howard 1 Hamley Bridge - M.Scott 2, Z.Vinton 1, R.Darwin 1, A.Power 1 Best: Mallala - B.Martin, J.Birchmore, D.Winning, J.Page, R.Konzag, Z.Hallion Hamley Bridge - A.Power, M.Scott, R.Darwin, S.Collings, Z.Vinton, J.McCauley-Hall

Virginia HW Eagles

8.2 10.7 19.11 25.13 (163) 2.2 4.2 5.2 9.3 (57)

Two Wells United

7.5 11.10 16.13 24.20 (164) 0.1 1.2 3.3 3.4 (22)

Goals: Virginia - A.Pogas 8, M.Lazenka 5, M.Vigor 4, J.Owen 2, J.Booth-Elliott 2, B.Galic 1, M.Musolino 1, A.Drew 1, A.Hansen 1 HW Eagles - T.Williams 3, C.Temby 2, T.Temby 2, T.Nottle 1, Z.Zilm 1 Best: Virginia - A.Drew, A.Pogas, M.Lazenka, M.Musolino, B.Galic, J.Booth-Elliott HW Eagles - B.Krieg, T.Williams, D.Ashby, J.Olson, C.Veitch, D.Williams

Goals: Two Wells - A.Mallett 5, M.Wylie 4, H.Ramsay 3, D.Bromely 3, L.Godfrey 2, J.Morrison 2, B.Calvett 2, L.Goss 1, B.Daly 1, M.Daly 1 United - B.Merry 2, M.McIntyre 1 Best: Two Wells M.Wylie, H.Ramsay, A.Mallett, A.Pounendis, D.Bromely, B.Calvett United - B.Merry, T.Halls, M.McIntyre, R.Curnow, C.Sharer, R.Lane

Junior Colts

Mallala Hamley Bridge

2.1 5.3 0.0 0.1

10.3 0.1

(63) (1)

HW Eagles Virginia

4.0 6.1 0.0 0.0

10.4 1.1

10.4 1.10

(64) (16)

Two Wells United

3.2 4.7 0.0 0.0

8.10 0.0

8.10 0.10

(58) (10)

Goals: Mallala - R.Thorne 2, K.Hummell 2, J.Dunstan 2, A.Coe 1, J.Watson 1, G.Plackett 1, J.Good 1 Hamley Bridge - Best: Mallala - J.Dunstan, B.O’Leary, J.Good, L.Sutton, L.O’Leary, A.Coe Hamley Bridge - D.Collings, J.Wedding, C.Buckby, T.Williams-Aston, S.Rosenzweig Goals: HW Eagles - B.Taylor 5, T.Nottle 1, N.Studham 1, Q.Mackay 1, J.Studham 1, J.Alsop 1 Virginia - B.Farrow 1 Best: HW Eagles - B.Taylor, T.Nottle, J.Alsop, N.Studham, Q.Mackay, J.Nipperess Virginia - A.Hansen, J.Ludewig, N.Trace, T.Jones, J.Moritz, J.Bradley Goals: Two Wells - D.Kotsano 2, K.Giniotis 2, L.Billington 1, H.Seccafien 1, S.Stringer 1, H.Gameau 1 United - Best: Two Wells - B.Manning, D.Kotsano, J.Humphrys, J.Pellizzari, H.Gameau, J.Grantham United - D.Coombe, J.Pratt, W.Tauchnitz, R.Curnow, C.Lane, B.Robinson

NEFL results from Saturday - Round 6

BSR Eud/Rtown

A Grade

2.0 3.1 7.5 7.6 (48) 7.3 11.8 16.11 21.16 (142)

Goals: BSR - K.Burgess 2, B.Gill, L.Bunfield, C.Weckert, P.Meyer, T.Stephenson Eud/Rtown - M.Sajewicz 3, J.Mosey 3, S.Geister 3, R.Prior 2, L.Kimpton 2, M.Zerner 2, T.Sleep 2, C.Ah Chee, T.Friebel, M.Neville, K.Schulz Best: BSR - S.Hayes, A.Mackenzie, L.Bunfield, B.Gill, A.Smart, S.Morris Eud/Rtown - R.Prior, T.Friebel, G.Laucke, M.Sajewicz, L.Kimpton, C.Ah Chee

South Clare Min/Man

1.0 3.3 5.3 5.3 (33) 8.2 11.3 19.3 27.7 (169)

Goals: South Clare - D.Minney 2, G.Colbert 2, A.Heinrich Min/ Man - B.Kerslake 5, N.Scott 5, J.Milburn 5, A.Bevis 4, C.Grace 2, S.Baraglia 2, M.Young, B.Sandow, B.Currie, R.Hall Best: South Clare - S.Heinrich, M.Leibelt, W.Hutchinson, N.Smith, B.Seymon Min/Man - M.Young, R.Mcdermid, A.Ackland, B.Kerslake, J.Milburn, S.Gibson

RSMU North Clare

1.3 8.5 13.6 16.6 (102) 3.4 3.6 5.9 8.14 (62)

Goals: RSMU - C.Foster 6, S.Noack 2, P.Browne 2, T.Willmott, M.McInerney, B.Moreton, L.Percy, A.Rowett, P.Clark North Clare N.Prokopec 6, J.Pritchard, B.Pudney Best: RSMU - Z.Hier, L.Percy, C.Foster, S.Noack, B.Moreton, L.Sandland North Clare - W.Smith, N.Prokopec, T.Blum, B.Pudney, S.Baggs

Blyth/Snow BBH

5.4 7.9 11.11 14.14 (98) 0.1 1.3 3.5 4.7 (31)

Goals: Blyth/Snow - S.Atkinson 8, J.Gillings 4, R.Darling, N.Zweck BBH - G.Thompson, Z.Lynch, B.Wall, M.Hall Best: Blyth/ Snow - R.Darling, S.Atkinson, W.Slattery, K.Griffin, G.Ottens, N.McCormack BBH - M.Jackman, J.Lynch, P.Mann, J.Reilly

BSR Eud/Rtown

B Grade

0.2 2.6 2.8 4.9 (33) 2.2 5.6 8.8 12.11 (83)

Goals: BSR - B.Weckert 2, S.Tilbrook, A.Ashby Eud/Rtown - C.Pfeiffer 4, J.Van Den Ham 3, T.Mosey 2, L.Penrose 2, D.Jones Best: BSR - B.Weckert, A.Ashby, N.Krieg, J.Longbottom, N.Pope Eud/Rtown - D.Blumson, L.Penrose, T.Friebel, C.Dixon, C.Hams

South Clare Min/Man

1.0 2.0 2.1 2.2 (14) 2.1 8.2 11.4 14.8 (92)

Goals: South Clare - C.Napper, T.Greenhill Min/Man - J.Ey 3, A.Bruce 3, J.Nicholls 3, T.Webb, M.Nayda, M.Hadley, K.Allen, C.Mcbride Best: South Clare - D.Kocsis, R.O’Neill, T.Owen, W.Sims, M.Salter, P.Chapman Min/Man - T.Webb, J.Nicholls, M.Nayda, M.Hadley, C.Mcbride, M.Phillips

RSMU North Clare

2.3 5.4 6.7 7.8 (50) 2.1 3.6 6.8 9.9 (63)

Goals: RSMU - G.Linke 4, M.Hosking 2, D.Crispe North Clare M.Dopson 4, M.Zanette 3, B.Sweetman, T.Siv Best: RSMU - D.Vater, M.Hosking, B.Heinrich, C.Percy, T.Ainslie, G.Linke North Clare T.Siv, B.Clothier, R.Tregilgas, B.Sweetman, M.Dopson, B.Bishop

Blyth/Snow BBH

2.2 3.4 5.8 6.12 (48) 2.0 4.3 4.3 4.3 (27)

Goals: Blyth/Snow - D.Stringer 2, R.Ottens, D.Stirling, G.Wilkinson, M.Stewart BBH - M.Wiech, D.Elftheriou, B.Patterson, S.McCarthy Best: Blyth/Snow - D.Stringer, S.Honner, R.Baxter, R.Ottens, J.Stevens, T.Michael BBH - S.Kellock, J.Rowe, B.Patterson, S.McCarthy, J.Duncan

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Senior Colts

BSR Eud/Rtown

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0) 7.4 14.6 19.13 26.17 (173)

South Clare Min/Man

4.0 6.2 9.4 12.6 (78) 6.1 8.2 12.6 16.8 (104)

Goals: BSR - No Goals Kicked Eud/Rtown - C.Caven 9, T.Baker 6, K.Milde 5, C.Blumson 3, D.Windsor, J.Bugeja, I.Blumson Best: BSR - J.Kurth, B.Kitschke, D.Hayes, T.Wilsdon, R.Fitzgerald, D.Bruce Eud/Rtown - K.Milde, T.Mosey, C.Blumson, L.Waldhuter, E.Stacey

KIDS really got into the donut eating contest! families of the Mallala Football Club colts and junior netballers got together at the clubrooms for a family games night on Saturday. Over 200 people gathered for a social night of fun and sport. The evening started with a free BBQ tea which provided parents with a welcomed cooking and dishes-free night. Meanwhile, the kids kicked the footy around on the oval but also had the chance to try out some old fashioned games such as egg and spoon races, sack races, totem tennis, three legged races and donut eating competitions. Inside there was pool, table ten-

FUTURE CHAMPS

Each week The Plains Producer & Osctrot Carriers are giving away a football or netball. If you are pictured (right), contact The Plains Producer on 8862 1977 to claim your prize this week.

This Week’s Winner

Goals: South Clare - S.Minney 4, C.Karpany, J.Pearse, P.Von Heythmanck, Z.Maynard, D.Minney, N.Boyce, W.Weetea, R.Boylan Min/Man - A.Bruce 8, A.Richards 4, D.Haynes 2, M.Hogben, J.McGregor Best: South Clare - P.Cutting, N.Budarick, S.Minney, J.Pearse, P.Von Heythmanck, D.Minney Min/Man - J.Schmidt, A.Bruce, A.Nixon, D.Haynes, T.Pittaway, J.Ey

RSMU North Clare

2.1 3.4 3.6 5.8 (38) 0.4 1.7 4.11 6.15 (51)

Blyth/Snow BBH

3.1 4.2 6.3 8.3 (51) 1.3 6.6 8.8 12.12 (84)

Goals: RSMU - M.Busch 2, J.Connell, J.Bowden, L.Molineux North Clare - D.Brown 2, B.Jones, S.Garrard, N.Rowe, L.Schumacher Best: RSMU - L.Molineux, H.Behn, W.Oehme, D.Pike-Talbot North Clare - B.Jones, N.Rowe, M.Bannon, I.Hooker, B.Fischer, M.Smith Goals: Blyth/Snow - D.Salter 4, H.Noble 2, A.Elix, B.McCormack BBH -J.Alderson 3, A.Klinger 3, T.Wiech, C.Desment, W.Brooks, B.Radford, J.Cousins, S.Connell Best: Blyth/Snow - D.Salter, J.Andriske, T.Eime, A.Elix, N.Lane, B.McCormack BBH -L.Roth, J.Alderson, B.Radford, S.Connell, C.Desment, J.Roth

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BSR Eud/Rtown

2.1 6.4 11.6 13.9 (87) 0.0 1.0 1.0 2.2 (14)

Goals: BSR - J.Lee 5, W.Longmire 3, M.Longbottom 2, T.Slade, L.Wilsdon, H.Mills Eud/Rtown - B.Launer, D.Grosser Best: BSR - J.Lee, M.Longbottom, J.Andrews, I.Moller, M.Burgess, T.Slade Eud/Rtown - R.Lagyop, A.Wiech, J.Schmidt

South Clare Min/Man

3.3 5.4 8.8 11.12 (78) 0.0 3.1 3.2 4.2 (26)

RSMU North Clare

0.0 1.0 4.1 5.1 (31) 1.7 5.8 8.8 10.9 (69)

Goals: South Clare - Z.Maynard 4, B.Dinning 3, B.Boyce, D.Mildren, K.Ward Min/Man -L.Koster 3, M.Reinke Best: South Clare J.Wallent, K.Ward, Z.Maynard, B.Dinning, A.Falconer, T.Nield Min/ Man -O.Barret, B.Smith, D.Willmott, L.Koster, N.Bruce, Z.Sims Goals: RSMU - X.Redden 2, J.Talbot, R.McInerney, C.Fuss North Clare - S.Channon 5, D.Garrard 2, A.Noble, J.Schumacher, J.King Best: RSMU - X.Redden, B.Heffernan, M.Connell, T.Griffiths, L.Camplin, C.Behn North Clare - L.Jaeschke, B.Laidlaw, J.Kennedy, D.Garrard, S.Haydon, A.Noble

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nis, board games, indoor bowls and a guess-the-jelly-babies-in-the-jar competition. DJ Dave Franks transformed the change rooms into a colour filled disco. Parents were pleased to have an opportunity to socialise and nobody seemed to mind the cold. It was a novelty to see the children enjoying themselves doing something other than watching TV or playing computer games. Well done to Nick Mathews and the Junior Committee for organising the evening. Let’s hope there are more to come! – Laura Parsons

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SPORT v Football

A matter of honour APFL association team decided tonight THE Adelaide Plains Football League association squad trains tonight, from which, the team to represent the league will be picked. I love my rep footy and a win for the APFL to make it back to back Landmark Cups would be brilliant. The beauty of rep footy is the camaraderie you develop with other guns in the league the memories are priceless. Watching players like indigenous star Troy Wittwer and Corrie Eichner tearing up Crystal Brook oval in times gone by still tingles in the memory bank. Brings me back to the days of power forward Paul Kotsano and evergreen midfielder Neville Seccafien when the league was at its strongest. Every time you pull on that APFL guernsey, you are representing not just the league, but everyone else who has worn it before you. Rep footy is a privilege and only those who see it as an honour should be picked. Former Balaklava champ and coach Andy Michael is coaching the team. He would remember those

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aforementioned blokes and how they went about it. Now it will be a case of picking a team he thinks will represent the league the way he and those before him did back in those glory days. I digress, back to 2011. On A Positive Note: I heard on the grapevine a number of Balaklava boys donned the black and gold in the senior colts a few weeks back. United lost by under 10 goals but it was apparently good to see a better game. Gone are the days it seems where “I’ve paid my son’s subs at Balaklava, I don’t want him wearing other club’s guernseys” was once a problem. It’s great to see the teams evened up properly and well done to the coaches. While the HummocksWatchman relics continue to crumble on the footy field, the Hummocks netty girls are

dominating on the court. At the present time, they’re looking pretty unstoppable, which makes you wonder whether it will be a repeat of the early 1990s, just before Sam Nicholls left us for the big smoke. Seriously, these girls have amazing cohesion and court speed. Beating them will be harder than trying to find an extra Eagles reserves footy player under 40. The weekend’s match against Virginia rounded out the four home games to be played on the five-cent piece that is Port Wakefield oval. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say it will be nice to get out to Lochiel and enjoy a

real country sporting venue. It’s great out there, hopping into a hotdog served up by the ‘mayor’ of Lochiel, John Nicholls. Mallala versus a rejuvenated United is without doubt the big question mark on whether the Tigers are the real deal this year. Have the Long Plains hierarchy axed their Darwin recruit? I wonder if he will be seeking severance pay. Sammy McArdle is also a big name missing from the Tiger line-up. I mentioned on my facebook page last week he will be out for a while, so if you want a weekly APFL tip, hit me up.

negating the resting rovers also got accolades from the coaching staff. One of the field leaders, Brad Shimmin won plenty of the football at stoppages, while wingmen Adam Mansfield and Ross Sharer, both DYLAN Gillies, United. had big influences. Mansfield was close to best on ground in the first half, while Sharer was prominent in the second half. Sharing the roving duties, Dylan Gillies

and Mikey Brown were highly productive. The goal kicking duties were shared around with veteran Peter Burgoyne and Chad Spurr both kicking three goals. A trio of Tigers, Jamie McArdle, James Rundle and Ben Sobey each chimed in with a pair. For the Roosters, who were never in this contest from quarter time, Ned Seccafien was easily their best. The player with the longest name in the competition, Eamon Fetherstonhaugh was manful all game, while young talent from Willaston, Tim Brown-Pichugin played his best game for the club. Developing teenage footballer who has played juniors at Woodville-West Torrens, Dylan Wise, showed some signs while Ben Slattery and “in and under” type Ben Spiteri were serviceable. Another clear difference is the Roosters didn’t have a target in attack, with no one kicking more than a single major.

Reigning premiers run away with win Highly inaccurate in the first half (kicking 1.8 in the first quarter and 3.6 in the second), the reigning premiers still were able to dispose of Hamley Bridge by 40 points in this away fixture for the Magpies. Incredibly, the Bombers were still in touch at three quarter time, as they had kicked 5.2 to this point, being four and a half goals down. “While in the end we had about 30 scoring shots to nine, we weren’t going well enough at three quarter time to think we were in control (of this game),” premiership coach Keith Earl said. “But in the last quarter we kicked straighter – we steadied and kicked 4.1 – with Nathan

Hornhardt slotting through a couple. “They maintained their tackling and pressure for a good portion of the contest.

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“We didn’t get any dominance from the restarts and their midfielders were good.” Still the usual suspects including Joel Montgomerie, 2009 Plains Producer medallist Liam Whitwell, diminutive wingman Brad Hardie, Josh Seal and Jason Earl were keys in the engine room and across the centre for Mallala. James Wildbore and Robert Montgomery, although the latter got reported, were solid across half back Strong build half forward, 19-year-old Brent Harris, was main target in attack with a four-goal bag. Brian Montgomery was a chief culprit with the lack of Magpies scoreboard pressure with 1.4

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after round 8 games A GRADE Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Virginia 7 5 2 0 1 0 722 483 59.92 10 Balaklava 6 4 2 0 2 0 663 430 60.66 8 United 7 4 3 0 1 0 564 449 55.68 8 Mallala 6 4 2 0 2 0 458 432 51.46 8 HW Eagles 7 3 4 0 1 0 472 612 43.54 6 Two Wells 7 2 5 0 1 0 450 601 42.82 4 Hamley 6 1 5 0 2 0 377 699 35.04 2 RESERVES Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 6 6 0 0 2 0 544 202 72.92 12 Virginia 7 6 1 0 1 0 693 276 71.52 12 Mallala 6 4 2 0 2 0 494 238 67.49 8 Two Wells 7 4 3 0 1 0 541 349 60.79 8 United 7 2 5 0 1 0 317 561 36.10 4 Hamley 6 1 5 0 2 0 267 485 35.51 2 HW Eagles 7 0 7 0 1 0 78 823 8.66 0 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 6 6 0 0 2 0 699 216 76.39 12 Two Wells 7 5 2 0 1 0 794 258 75.48 10 Virginia 7 5 2 0 1 0 664 435 60.42 10 Mallala 6 4 2 0 2 0 579 228 71.75 8 Hamley 6 2 4 0 2 0 289 552 34.36 4 HW Eagles 7 1 6 0 1 0 324 916 26.13 2 United 7 0 7 0 1 0 177 921 16.12 0 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Mallala 6 6 0 0 2 0 370 111 76.92 12 Two Wells 7 6 1 0 1 0 327 166 66.33 12 Balaklava 6 4 2 0 2 0 312 169 64.86 8 HW Eagles 7 4 3 0 1 0 308 203 60.27 8 Hamley 6 2 4 0 2 0 183 296 38.20 4 Virginia 7 1 6 0 1 0 123 368 25.05 2 United 7 0 7 0 1 0 125 435 22.32 0

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Tigers clawing up the ladder •From back page The Tigers have forced their way to third place on a tight premiership table, after an accomplished 58-point win over Two Wells last Saturday. After a tight opening term, four unanswered goals in the second pushed the momentum in United’s favour, before they sealed the contest at Two Wells Oval with five more goals in the third term. “Yes, we started to control the game in the second term,” a happy United coach Travis Opitz said. “We were about eight up at three quarter time, but were frustratingly inaccurate in the last term. “It was a good all round team effort, although we need to learn how to really kill sides off.” Out of the back pocket, Jack Chapman was outstanding, in a good defensive effort by the Tigers back six. Mark Pym and Ben Starr, in his role

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Bombers big man Justin Schahinger continued his outstanding season, being the dominant big man in the competition. The other four top players in the best player list were the Bombers’ Port Adelaide Magpies connection, Dylan Lockwood, Aaron Christmann and Josh Moody around the ball and Adam Pepe as a key defender. Jed Eastwood was also serviceable on his wing, while veteran Brett Burgess kicked five of his team’s seven goals at full forward. In a team that has registered just one victory so far this winter, Burgess’s haul of 27 goals at an average of four and a half a game is excellent.

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after round 8 games A GRADE Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Brendon Niklaus - Virginia 3 33 2 Glenn DAWSON - Balaklava 0 31 3 Brett BURGESS - Hamley Bridge 5 27 4 Brian MONTGOMERY - Mallala 1 23 5 Lee ALLMOND - Two Wells 0 20 6 JONATHON BRICE - Balaklava 0 20 7 Peter BURGOYNE - United 3 19 8 Chris James - Virginia 1 11 9 Shane McGUINESS - HW Eagles 1 11 10 Troy WILKEY - Virginia 2 11 RESERVES Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Terry LIOULIOS - Virginia 4 20 2 Derek TILLER - Mallala 3 19 3 Adam PRATT - United 2 15 4 Paul McLEAN - Balaklava 0 15 5 Alex LEO - Virginia 5 14 6 Tyler MILLER - Hamley Bridge 2 12 7 Anthony BASCOMBE - Virginia 0 11 8 Jason BECKER - Two Wells 4 11 9 Christopher Bilney - Mallala 5 11 10 Benjamin ARNOLD - Two Wells 1 9 11 Dylan RUIZ - Balaklava 0 9 12 Jason McPHARLIN - Balaklava 0 9 SENIOR COLTS Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Anton POGAS - Virginia 8 31 2 Michael CLIFFORD - Balaklava 0 22 3 Marco LAZENKA - Virginia 5 21 4 Hayden RAMSAY - Two Wells 3 19 5 Luke GODFREY - Two Wells 2 18 6 Jake BIRCHMORE - Mallala 10 17 7 Jim MORRISON - Two Wells 2 16 8 Kynon HEWITT - Hamley Bridge 0 16 9 Harrison VEITCH - Balaklava 0 14 10 Devaughn BROMELY - Two Wells 3 13 11 Troy ALGAR - Mallala 0 13 JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Kyle HUMMELL - Mallala 2 14 2 Kyle GINIOTIS - Two Wells 2 12 3 Brandon TAYLOR - HW Eagles 5 12 4 Jacob Wehr - Balaklava 0 8 5 Joshua HARKNESS - Balaklava 0 8 6 Jacob BUTTERFIELD - Balaklava 0 8 7 Tait NOTTLE - HW Eagles 1 7 8 Adam COE - Mallala 1 7 9 Harry GAMEAU - Two Wells 1 7 10 Charlie ARBON - Balaklava 0 6 11 Sam ROSENZWEIG - Hamley Bridge 0 6 12 Dylan COLLINGS - Hamley Bridge 0 6 13 Anthony DEER - HW Eagles 0 6 14 Jarrad DUNSTAN - Mallala 2 6

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Blockbuster at Mallala Can Tigers close down Magpies’ creative play? match of the round this week is definitely the Tigers versus Magpies clash at Mallala Oval. Both have four wins and sit respectively third and fourth (separated only by percentage) at the moment, on a very tight premiership ladder. Last time these two sides met, the Tigers were yet to meet their full potential, and in a thriller went down to Keith Earl’s troops by the smallest of possible margins. The Magpies still have a large reliance on the potent midfield ground, but the key will be to stop supply to young big man Brent Harris and Brian Montgomery in attack. While the midfield brigade is a noted strength of the hosts in this game, United on-ballers, including recruits Dylan Gillies and former Magpie junior Mikey Brown add to the depth in this area for the Tigers. Another impressive aspect is the United team isn’t reliant on one or two targets in attack, while Peter Burgoyne leads the way with 19; the only other player in double figures on the goal kicking list is James Rundle with 10. The question is, can the tough and unyielding defensive pressure of the Tigers close down the Magpies’ creative style of play? Travis Opitz believes his team plays the Mallala Oval well, and

is up for the challenge. This contest should be a blockbuster. But when you’re in doubt, it’s prudent to back the home team.

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Bombers could surprise struggling Eagles

In fifth and seventh place on the premiership table currently, both these combinations need a win this week. A powerhouse of Adelaide Plains football for many years, the Eagles are really struggling at the moment. Last time they played the Bombers they were lucky to get away with a win, as Hamley Bridge were the better side on the day. It looks like HummocksWatchman will also be without the services of Joel Wilson at Hamley this week, which is a telling blow. There is no doubting the talent at the Eagles. Matt Higgs is among the most accomplished players in the competition, and there is talent all over the field. David Oswald has been consistent in defence as has Samuel Baker in a central role in the backlines. Ricky Mackereth is also proving his quality as a footballer. But their opponent Hamley Bridge has displayed some real endeavour and promise on occa-

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peter’s KIss of Death: Mallala by 7 Hamley by 17 Balaklava by 67 sions and for periods of matches over the last month. Justin Schahinger has been in superb form and this has been reflection in the amount of football the midfielders like Josh Moody, Aaron Christmann and Dylan Lockwood can win. The have a true target in attack in Brett Burgess, although a couple more avenues to goal would help their cause. You’d expect a spirited response from the Eagles, the Bombers could steal this game.

Peckers will test the Roosters’ depth

The Roosters’ centenary season aspirations took a real blow when Lee Allmond left the ground last week against United, with what looked to be an ACL injury,

before half time. Tallan Leighton’s body is struggling as well. This will put extra pressure on the senior players likes Brad Fitzgerald, Ned and Peter Seccafien, Ben Spiteri and Ben Slattery. There is no doubt this is a great test of depth for the Roosters. The young developing players in the “red and white” side with need to step up and show leadership at home this week. They will have to deal with a tall forward line against Balaklava as well. The Peckers have many options in attack, including former Power rookie listed athlete Glenn Dawson, Jono Brice and playing coach, Stuart Lamond. Both Hayden and Justin Walker, depending on who the coach wants to use in ruck, will give first use of the ball to the likes of Ben Catford, Sam Rowland and Aaron Cocks. Lamond wasn’t happy with the loss before the club’s bye, and will be looking for an aggressive response in this game. If they get on a run there could be collateral damage by 5pm at Two Wells Oval. All the key performance indicators suggest a comprehensive and percentage boosting win by the second placed Peckers in this game.

MALLALA coach, Keith Earl.

HAMLEY Bridge coach, Rian Nelson.

BALAKLAVA playing coach, Stuart Lamond.

Cats remain undefeated

CAT Scott Atkinson kicked eight in Saturday’s clash with BBH.

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In control from the outset, Blyth-Snowtown produced a handsome 57-point victory over the second placed BBH Rams, in the round six topof-the-table encounter. The frugal defence only conceded a single goal in the first half, while from a half forward flank; Scott Atkinson kicked eight goals on his own in the victory. “A very good first quarter set us up,” Cats coach Brett Ireland said, “In a way it was a bit of a replay of the corresponding game last year. “There had been a lot of talk about the Rams new game plan and their intensity and pressure around the ball. “We were ready for that. “BBH had a real crack at us in the third quarter, kicking the first two goals of the term, but we finished

REPORT: By Peter Argent with the last four majors to virtually seal the contest.” Ryan Darling again led from the front, whilst being tagged by Stephen Mann, still won plenty of clearances in the middle in a 30 plus possession game. Along with Atkinson’s eight in a return to form, Jarrod Gillings also helped out with four goals. Wayne Slattery was the outstanding ruckman in the contest. The back six was simply impressive again – Kyle Griffin and Craig Robinson were valuable lieutenants to the form defender in NEFL football, Cats centre half back Gareth Ottens In his coach’s eyes, AJ Wood played his best game for the season, while Kiel Kennett and Adam Conradi rounded out a strong unit. Awkward but effective Nick McCormack won his usual amount of the ball, while Aaryn Lloyd and Simon McCormack were also effective as well. The story was as glowing for the Rams. Matt Jackman and Johnny Lynch were the best in the red, white and blue jumper, while Pete Mann and James Reilly were serviceable.

Saints crush Tigers

Dominant early and finishing the game strongly, EudundaRobertstown secured its first premiership points of the season, with the emphatic 94-point victory over the BSR Tigers.

Seven goals to two in the first term opened the flood gates, and the Saints drove home the victory with five goals each in the third and final quarters. After having to get through a fitness test, Rowan Prior was superb around the ball in the win, while Travis Friebel, Gabe Laucke in defence and small man Marek Sajewicz all had telling influences. Leigh Kimpton and playing coach Corey Ah Chee also were good in an even team effort. The trio of Sajewicz, Jarred Mosey and veteran Stephen Geister all kicked three goals for Eudunda-Robertstown, being among the Saints’ 11 separate goal kickers during the match. For the home team Simon Hayes, Adam Mackenzie and Lachie Bunfield were the best in a modest effort by the Tigers where they only had 13 scoring shots to 37. Also a district cricketer, Kyron Burgess kicked two goals for BSR.

Eagles thump Demons

The Demons endured a 136-point thumping by 2010 grand finalists Mintaro-Manoora at Clare Oval on Saturday. South were only competitive for one quarter, the second where they kicked two goals, with the Eagles could still manage three. Brad Charnstrom had an easy day in the coaches’ box, as he had winners all over the ground. Captain Mick Young gave the team drive in a “best on ground”

display, while Ryan McDermid and recruit from Nuriootpa Shawn Gibson were creative in the middle. Aaron Ackland dominated the big man department. Up forward goal kicking options were plentiful. Ben Kerslake, Nathan Scott and Jamie Milburn kicked five each, while Aaron Bevis chimed in with four. For a well beaten South Clare side Sam Heinrich, the athletic Michael Liebelt and Wayne Hutchinson competed manfully.

Hawks set up early win

Seven unanswered goals in the second term set up RSMU’s victory over North Clare on home soil last week. The remainder of the contest was pretty even, with the Hawks collecting the chocolates in the end by 40 points. Zack Hier’s outstanding season is continuing, producing yet another best on ground display, while the hard running Luke Percy gave his side speed through the middle. Clint Foster kicked six goals in a strong display, while Sam Noack, young talent Ben Moreton and Luke Sandland all performed well. Young Will Smith was the Roosters’ best, followed by man mountain Nick Prokopec, who kicked six of his team’s eight goals in a lone hand in attack. Thomas Blum, Brendan Pudney and Scott Baggs were serviceable for a North Clare team that doesn’t look like finals contenders.

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SPORT v District

Croquet Clare

Clare Croquet Club members are so committed to their sport that many members play all year round! Saturday Social play is held between the Summer and Winter competitions. The current Winter Competition commences this Saturday, June 4, with singles games (commencing at 1pm), and will continue for nine weeks. Teams for the first game are: Snowtown Blue v Clare Orange at Snowtown; Port Wakefield v Clare Black at Balaklava; Clare Black v Snowtown White at Clare. Rae Gierke, current club coach and member of the South Australian Development Squad, has been coaching people from throughout the Valleys regularly on Saturdays for the past few months. She has invited members of the University 3A, local golf players, local tennis players and the general public to her coaching sessions. These sessions are held on Saturdays from 2 – 3.30pm and are followed by a tea, coffee and biscuits. The first coaching session is free and following sessions are $5 to assist the club in maintenance of the courts. Rae’s time is generously given in an endeavour to encourage a wide range of people to experience this fascinating game. Anyone wishing to join coaching sessions are welcome. Rae has drawn up a games roster for Winter Pennants play, so that these coaching sessions can continue on one court while the other is used for Pennants Play.

Golf Balaklava men

Perfect conditions last Saturday drew 27 wannabees to the greensward, some hell-bent on taking out the Stableford round, others to also compete and so complete the annual President’s and Captain’s Trophies. A truncated, five-strong A grade group was led home by mighty Merv Hameister, with an insurmountable score of 42 points, leaving Wayne Nagle (38) to claim second place and Jimmie Breuer (37) third. P Thompson (36) and D Taylor (28) rounded out the business. By comparison, the B grade field was bursting, with no less than 12 flailing fiends fighting it out. Bill “B-Double” Berry buried a determined Dean Trickett, who in turn collared Callum Michael, all with 39 points, by way of a count-back. Free to roam unhindered to the warming fire at the 19th were D Rodgers (37), D Robinson (37), Ben Michael (33), Norma Taylor (33), L Masson (31), S “welcome back” Jonas (31), D “Stitches” Addison (26), Barry Michael (26) and the epitome of elegance, Patricia Anderson (25). The C grade mob, 10 strong, was dominated by Geoff Leo, who smote a cool 45, decimating the aspirations of Austin Henstridge (39) and monstering Moya Hayes’ 36 points. Dodging this mayhem were M Hahesy (35), D Michael (33), G Anderson (32), Joan Anderson (31), Louise Michael (31), R Campbell (30) and Chris Hahesy (28). In a flurry of feathers, no less than four Birdies were struck, by Wayne Nagle at the 15th, Merv Hameister (3rd), Bill Berry (8th) and Greg Anderson (8th). Nearest The Pins were pinned down by Jimmie Breuer at the 3rd, Greg Anderson (8th), Les Masson (10th), Peter Thompson (15th) and Merv. Hameister (17th). Bill Berry and Austin Henstridge battled almost hole-for-hole in the final of the President’s Trophy, won by the latter only with the last putt at the 18th, while ahead of them, Dean Trickett and Jimmie Breuer fought out the Captain’s Trophy final, claimed after the 16th 3/2 by Dean. The Producer’s ‘Player of the Year’ incentive saw Geoff Leo awarded 5 points, Merv Hameister 4, Bill Berry 3, Dean Trickett 2 and Callum Michael 1. This weekend we’ll meet up for an Aggregate four-ball Stableford competition, to be controlled by Doug Taylor and Brian Kemp. Dean Trickett’s down to do the ol’ chook wheel but we’ll probably put him on fire-place duties instead. Subs are now due, with messages in the mail to all and sundry. It is worth noting that those who are not ‘financial’ will be unable to win any prizes for their efforts, so please respond with all due alacrity.

Balaklava Mid week

A group of 14 players took to the fairways with Dean Trickett winning the day on 46 points, John Curnow 45, Austin Henstridge 44 CB, Bill Goudie 44, Greg Sonntag 41 CB, Mike Hahesy 41, Jerry Toms 39 CB, Merv Hameister 39, Doug Taylor 37, Bill Berry 36 CB, Brian Stewart 36, Rick Campbell 34, Chris hahesy 31, Moya Hayes 30.Birdies: Dean Trickett hole 8, Bill Goudie hole 8, Merv Hameister hole 13 NTP: Bill Goudie hole 8, Jack Pots hole 10.

Blyth

Blyth Men Results from May 29, Par/Harold Stopp Memorial/Stopp family: P Agnew +5, G Mugge +4, D Smith +3, H

Winners, Penfield, from left: Jon Allen, Terry Culbertson and Lee Roberts with Mallala Bowling Club president, Shirley Sanders.

Cosmopolitan triples All smiles with the new putters were Will Pratt, Thomas Carling, Bailey Jacka, Ruby Jacka, EJ Evangelista and Tara Walkley.

New equipment for Blyth Golf Club Blyth Golf Club were successful in winning a Special Initiative Grant from the Active After-school Communities Program in 2010, for a total of $506. The club purchased junior golf sticks and practice balls so the Blyth Primary School students could you use them

during the Active After-school communities golf program. There are currently 17 primary school children taking part in the after school golf program, with AASC Community coach Janet Zweck. All are appreciative of the much easier to handle small sticks.

LADIES enjoy lunch and a chat.

Come ‘n’ try, Cats for Life The first fundraiser for the “Cats for Life” Relay for life teams was held on May 27, when Come ‘n’ Try Golf and a luncheon was held at the Blyth Golf Course. After a quick morning tea, 14 ladies were given golf tips by Clare players Gloria Maynard and MariWandel +3, J Greet all square, J Hogan -1, D Paynter -1, C Walkley -3, B Spinks -10, M Finn -14. Skins- P Agnew. This week, June 5: first qualifying round Club Championship/Stroke, sponsored by Pages Deli Next week, June 12: Stableford, sponsored by Godfrey Pembroke. Blyth Ladies Results May 25, Par, sponsored by Life Member Y Carling: K Mugge -1, J Zweck -5, B Victor -9 plus Nine holers- L Randolph +1, A Harrison -7, W Clark. Skins: K Mugge. Raffle: W Clark. This week, June 1: Least Putts, sponsored by Clare Chemmart. Hostess: H Williams. Next week, June 8: Stableford, Club Medal, sponsored by ANZ Bank. Hostess: K Mugge.

Hamley Bridge

Members were saddened by the passing of Life Member Brian Lines. Brian, who was affectionately known as “Salty”, was a great contributor to the club over many years as well as a tough competitor, and our sympathy is extended to Margaret and her family. A minute’s silence was held in his honour on Saturday night after the game. With conditions a little tougher after the rain, the average points tally was a lot lower than in the last few rounds. Club president Anton Noack toughed it out to win Thursday’s stableford competition with 41 pts, on a count back from Dennis Hawke 41 and Ian Ferguson 40. Other leading scores were Colin Doudle, George Dahlitz 39, Keith Kluske Barrie Zerna 38, Doug Cooper, Ross Heinze, Max Grasby 37, Wally Jackson, John Bell, Ian Rohde, Brian Cooper 35.

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lyn Brandt. A five-hole ambrose followed to give the girls a chance to drive down the fairways with their new found knowledge. A luncheon was provided for 23 ladies after the hit – thanks for coming and supporting the teams. Donations totalled $337. Birdies: Anton Noack 1, Dennis Hawke 8. Club Captain Leigh Durdin managed to score enough points to win the day, on a countback from Ron Smith and Steve Howe. RESULTS A grade: Leigh Durdin 41, Ian Ferguson 40, Bert Pearce, Roger Hahn 39, Vince Zito 38, John Bell, Wim Van Pelt 37, Dave Russell 36, Barry Schwartz 35. B grade: Ron Smith 41, Roland Pawlac 40, John Riley, Errol Branson 38, George Dahlitz, Keith Kluske 37, Rob Mcgregor, Ed Manning 34. C grade: Roen Cameron, Bob Hinderwell 40, Wally Jackson 39, Ian Rohde 35, Bob Ahola 34. Nearest to the pins Bert Pearce 9th, Ian Ferguson 12th, Birdies Bert Pearce, Steve Howe, Barry Schwartz 9th, Vince Zito 11th, John Bell 8th & 17th, Barrie Zerna 8th, John Riley 18th, Roger Hahn 3rd. Three Ladies stableford scores Shirley Noble 32, Helen Bell, Steph Martin 31.

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Results for Saturday May 28, Stableford. A grade: D Hannaford 41, J Rankine 41, J Tucker 40. B grade: D Murphy 47, A Callery 42, F Gorey 41. NTP for 2 on 6 and 15: M Day. Least putts: T Day (23). Nest week’s competition: Stroke.

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The first qualifying round of the Championships were played in calm conditions. Results Rob Benger 67 (64); Roger Coupar 78 (65); Mark Ross Naylor 85 (65); Jake

Mallala Bowling Club held a Cosmopolitan Triples tournament on May 21, as part of their winter

bowls program. Winners were from Penfield Bowling Club, stealing the title from a collective of 24 players.

Heapy 98 (66); Bronte Heinrich 82 (66); Steve Hadley 92 (67); Matt Butler 84 (68); Richard Davidson 93 (69); Mick Aworth 87 (69); Fraser Neill 88 (70); Ryan Longmire 90 (71); Ken Beatton 91 (72); Bill Driver 94 (72); Leigh Victor 81 (72); Jamie Whiteman 97 (75); Brad Abbott 98 (77); Len Venning 104 (84); Travis Smith DNF. Handicap Matchplay results Mark Ross Naylor d Steve Hadley 2up; Jake Heapy d Brad Abbott 5/3; Matt Butler d Ryan Longmire 2up. Nearest the Pin, 10: Brad Abbott. Birdies: Bronte Heinrich Next week, June 4: third round N Heinrich Memorial Trophy. Sunday June 5: Open Mixed Ambrose 10-30 start. Members please bring a salad.

C: grade: I Telfer 66, L Zbierski 68, J Harrison 73, J Boon 76, S Kelly 77, R Prior 77, B Barns 78, S Sando 79, C Weller 82, D Smith 85, P Williams 104. Ladies: -. Long Drives: A – C Girling; B – P Woods; C – I Telfer. Ladies: –. NTP’s: 1 – G Payne, 2 – Yogi, 6 – Yogi, 11 – Yogi, 12 –, 15 – R. Prior. Birdies: 1 – R Thompson, 5 – S Abbott, 10 – St Grigg and R Thompson. Birdies Nest: Y Frencken. Eagles: – Pro’s Approach: St Grigg. NAGA: P. Williams. Meat trays: I Clark, H Johnson, L Grafton. Next week: Captains Trophy, round 2 – PAR. Subs are now due. See you on the course next week – bring a friend, the more the merrier. – Paul Shields, captain TWGC.

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Results from Saturday May 28’s Bob Oxlade Memorial Trophy, Stroke, Eclectic, Putting competition and Monthly Medal. Sponsor: Caddie Shack. Players: 41 men and one Lady. Night golf on Friday saw 30 players attend what resulted in a late night for some brave souls. I am sure that they not only enjoyed the golf and festivities after the game, but of course dragged themselves out of bed and fronted again to make up the 41 members playing for the Monthly Medal for the annual Bob Oxlade Memorial Trophy in the afternoon. Well done to all, a great effort. With the new changes on the course, some members are settling into a rhythm just in time for the championships. Last week our resident “Bishop” Scott Abbott carded a 71 off the stick to claim the first updated course record for the year. Saturday, Chris Girling shot a 72 off the stick, which appears to be a warning that it will be “game on” in the weeks to come. Well done lads, keep up the good golf. Saturday was really Yogi’s day. I mean really, he wins A grade with nett 60, takes out NTP’s on 2, 6, 11 and also birdies the second well done. Yogi was deadly on the PAR 3’s and his NTP on 6 must have made him swallow his heart, as it appeared to be inches from the hole – not to mention him nailing the birdie on the second with another fine tee shot. Chris Girling 62 took second place and I’m told he had a couple of horror holes in his 72, so the mind boggles really. Simon Grigg, another solid performer who is lurking in the shadows, finished third with 64. Gary Payne was solid with Nett 60 to be not only being good enough to win the Monthly Medal, but was successful winning both the Bob Oxlade Memorial Trophy and B grade on the day. Shorty Paul, who is easing back into the swing of things, finished with nett 64 to take second position in B grade, and Bob Hogg third with nett 66 to take out third place. Ian Telfer surprised a few with a fine win in C grade, with nett 66 and Leon Zbierski finishing with 68 to take out second place and John Harrison third with nett 73. With the championships starting on June 25, players will be sorting out those shots which give them grief each week in search of the grade championships. The Putting competition on the day was equally shared by both Simon Grigg and Les Grafton, both with 23 putts. I noticed Adam hitting off the old 8th tee – hmmm was it a tired shot? Or was he looking for his ball from the night golf? Hans was also seen playing from the old 14th tee, and after another fine driving display all day was asked how he was playing and replied, “Damn awful, thank you!” Results A grade: Y Frencken 60, C Girling 62, Si Grigg 64, St Grigg 68, L Grafton 69, SAbbott 71, J Ball 71, V Hatch 73, R Thompson 73 and M Davies 74. B grade: G Paynes 60, B Paul 64, R Hogg 66, A Bail 69, R Grigg 69, I Smith 71, S Watson 72, J Weir 72, C Hogg 75, P Shields 75, G Launer 76, J Spackman 78, P MWoods 79, C Barker 80 and H Linford 83.

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The second round of the Laurel Wreath Match Play was contested on May 24, with results being: Julie Holland def Kathy Stubing 4/3; Tine Perry def Leanne Cannizzaro 3/2. Secret Holes winner was Helen Johnson, runner-up Kathy Stubing. Long Drive: Helen Johnson on 8. NTP’s: Helen Johnson on 12.

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Results from Saturday May 28. Range 700m. Phoenix: A grade: C George 200.8. Handicap: C George 100.4/100.4 200.8, J Samuel 100.3/100.4 200.7, T Mousley 100.3/100.4 200.6, M Biakowski 100.2/99.7 199.9, M Challen 100.6/98.4 198.16, D Clarke 98.3/100.5 198.8, C Williams 97.3/98.6 196.8, D Logos 97.3/99.6 196.8. Cyclists & Torrens Valley: A grade: F.O. Pinyon 200.15.B Grade: J Pinyon 197.6. Handicap: F.O. Pinyon 100.7/100.8 200.15, B Hajek 100.6/100.6 200.12, P Gale 100.6/100.6 200.12, P Bradshaw 100.4/100.6 200.10, K Sellick 99.7/100.7 199.14, J Pinyon 98.3/99.1 197.6, F Pinyon 98.5/98.6 196.11, G Apthomas 97.3/97.4 194.7. Phoenix F Class: F Standard: R Mousley 199.14. Handicap: R Mousley 99.6/100.8 199.14, E Ranik 96.1/100.4 196.5, M Roberts 90.3/99.7 195.10, C Mousley 96.3/98.4 194.7, J Close 94.5/99.5 193.10, K Neale 94.3/99.1 193.1. Cyclists & Torrens Valley F Class: F Open: B Moulds 200.9. F Standard: M Willment 197.10. Handicap: B Moulds 100.4/100.5 200.9, M Willment 98.4/99.6 197.10, S Braund 97.1/100.6 197.7, C Green 97.1/98.5 195.6, D Zerbe 97.2/98.2 195.4, T Manning 95.1/99.3 194.4, B Galpin 97.3/97.1 194.4, P Bradshaw 96.4/96.2 192.7, G Hutchins 95.3/95.2 190.5, L Bament 89/94 183. Postal & Railways: A grade: R Cunningham 199.9. B grade: M Bethune 190. C grade B Taylor 176.1. Sighters : R Cunningham 39.2. Handicap: R Cunningham 99.6/100.3 (2) 200, M Bethune 93/97 (9) 199, V Synusas 94.2/98.4 (5) 197, B Clark 93.3/96.2 (8) 197, P Bissett 99.3/88.2 (7) 194, D Barr 95.5/90 (8) 193, I Mackintosh 95.2/93 (6) 191, M Spendelove 84.1/96.1 (9) 189, B Taylor 90.1/86 (18) 189, B Phillips 78/94.1 (8) 180.

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Teams Matches May 28. Range: 700m Te a m s D i v i s i o n : C T V N o 11195.74/5889.245 (10), Phoenix No 1 1187.50/5804.152 (4), Light River No1 1188.52/5792.175 (4), Postal & Railways No 1 1145.28/3951.84 (0). Clubs Division: CTV 951.8/4554.4 (8), Phoenix Target 955.2/4546.1 (8), Light River 933.7/4470.7 (4), Postal & Railways 804.7/3224.8 (0).

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Hummocks continued its unbeaten streak with a solid 16goal victory over the Ramettes in their round eight contest. Playing Virginia at the Pt Wakefield courts on Saturday, the Eagles went on to win 51-35, but were pretty unconvincing in claiming the premiership points. The ladder leaders pressed a four-goal quarter time advantage into a 12-goal half time lead. By three quarter time, the scoreboard read Hummocks 40 to Virginia 26. “The girls were pretty unhappy with their performance on Saturday, as they have such high expectations of themselves and each other, but credit must be given to Virginia,” playing coach Samantha Nicholls explained. “We were just pretty flat and no-one could quite put their finger on it. “Virginia produced a much better team performance, than when we played them last time. “The pleasing thing from my perspective is that we still won all quarters and really

knuckled down at critical times. “When Virginia got on a bit of a roll and scored few goals, and we still able to turn it (the momentum) around. “Each player had their own personal goals on Saturday and it’s safe to say that some of them weren’t achieved. “But on refection that just gives us something to work on at training this week.” The umpires vote for the Best player for the winners was goal keeper Mel Moulds. The Eagles coaching staff were happy with Jade Wilkins at wing attack in her debut A1 netball match. Hummocks is currently trying to find a replacement in this role for Sarah Young who is pregnant and Wilkins produced a solid performance. Virginia’s indigenous talent, defender Nicole Agius, received the umpires’ nod for the Ramettes. Virigina’s goal shooter, who was a junior at Gawler Central in the neighbouring BLG competition, Olivia Hoogenhout, was quite

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accurate. Despite, what the Eagles coaching staff regard as a poor performance, they are still heavy favourites for the 2001 A1 title. Wells girls double Longies’ score At the Two Wells courts, the Roosters had a handsome win over Long Plains, doubling their score. The final result was the Roosters 62 to Long Plains 31. Up by four goals at quarter time, Two Wells side broke the game open in the middle two terms. “We had the game under control after quarter time,” Roosters spokesperson Tania Kemp said. “The girls had a

great second term scoring 17 to eight before an even more impressive in the third shooting 19 to five. “I made a few changes at the last break, but we still won the quarter 11-7.” Kemp was really pleased with the performance of her wing defence Nicole Hardy; the player she believed had the most telling influence on the contest, while Rebecca Pym was best player in the officials’ eyes. In the GS bib, Steph Walker was strong and consistent all game. Conversely, Long Plains coach Josie McArdle was frustrated. “Our start was ok, but our second and third

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Hummocks 51 (Melissa Moulds) d Virginia 35 (Nicole Agius). Two Wells 62 (Nicole Darling) d Long Plains 31 (Leah Tynan). Mallala 47 (Jessica Bates) d Hamley Bridge 36 (Sarah Koch). A2: Hummocks 58 (Jessica Hogan) d Virginia 33 (Sophie Fimmano). Two Wells 49 (Kylie Henwood) d Long Plains 34 (Kirsty McArdle). Mallala 44 (Brooke Fitzgerald) d Hamley Bridge 39 (Naomi Bubner). A3: Two Wells 57 (Shannon Weir) d Long Plains 27 (Sarah McArdle). Virginia 61 (Melissa Wilson) d Hummocks 59 (Abbie Phillips). Mallala 45 (Rosie Eckermann) drew with Hamley Bridge 45 (Jodie Grantham). A4: Hummocks 48 (Lisa Studham) d Virginia 29 (Ashleigh Lamont). Two Wells 54 (Amanda Farr) d Long Plains 35 (Helzah Sommerville). Mallala 36 (Rhianna Shepherd) d Hamley Bridge 20 (Teagan Gregory). A5: Hummocks 44 (Sharon Moulds) d Virginia 29 (Alison King). Two Wells 48 (Jamie Dinham) d Long Plains 26 (Elizabeth Wallis). Mallala 51 (Kassandra Sparks) d Mallala Away 27 (Katie Lowery). A6: Two Wells 51 (Natalie Centenera) d Long Plains 34 (Jess Robertson). Mallala 36 (Hannah Martin) d Hamley Bridge 30 (Chelsea Crispin). B: Hummocks 29 (Hannah Hoepner) d Balaklava Away 23 (Ciara Guy). Two Wells 24 (Maddy Seccafien) d Long Plains 19 (Makayla Hilliard Faulkner). Mallala 49 (Sally Wilson) d Hamley Bridge 7 (Sophie Martin). C1: Hamley Bridge 56 (Amy Humphrys) d Mallala 5 (Tiffany Graham). Hummocks 51 (Kimberley Pycroft) d Virginia 0 (Kiara Hamblen). Two Wells 21 (Jacinta Deplee) d Long Plains 11 (Taylor Franklin). C2: Two Wells 34 (Stephanie Seres) d Long Plains 4 (Catelyn Harkness). Hummocks 21 (Amelia Cicolella) d Virginia 3 (Vicki Elliot-Booth). Hamley Bridge 24 (Madelin Rose) d Mallala 21 (Kate Wilson).

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Mallala Cleaning Service Phone: 8527 2161 A1 GRADE Hummocks........ 14.... 66.38 Balaklava........... 10.... 55.77 Two Wells............ 8..... 54.65 Mallala................ 8..... 48.73 Virginia................ 4..... 41.96 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 39.65 Long Plains......... 0..... 38.98 A2 GRADE Hummocks........ 14.... 65.20 Two Wells........... 10.... 59.37 Balaklava............ 8..... 54.63 Mallala................ 7..... 46.07 Virginia................ 5..... 40.83 Long Plains......... 2..... 42.55 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 37.93 A3 GRADE Hummocks........ 12.... 62.84 Virginia............... 12.... 53.74 Balaklava............ 8..... 59.23 Two Wells............ 8..... 52.96 Mallala................ 3..... 45.60 Hamley Bridge.... 3..... 38.44 Long Plains......... 0..... 33.02 A4 GRADE Balaklava........... 10.... 60.91 Two Wells........... 10.... 59.44 Hummocks........ 10.... 53.24 Mallala................ 8..... 51.43 Virginia................ 4..... 42.32 Long Plains......... 0..... 35.06 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 28.18 A5 GRADE Hummocks........ 12.... 53.30 Mallala............... 10.... 62.30 Two Wells........... 10.... 55.38 Balaklava............ 6..... 55.26 Mallala Away...... 6..... 45.48 Long Plains......... 2..... 39.43 Virginia................ 0..... 29.85

Supporting Local Netball A6 GRADE Mallala............... 10.... 54.80 Balaklava........... 10.... 53.72 Two Wells........... 10.... 51.54 Long Plains......... 6..... 46.04 Hamley Bridge.... 6..... 44.80 B GRADE Hummocks........ 12.... 65.66 Balak Away........ 12.... 63.68 Mallala................ 8..... 68.09 Balaklava............ 6..... 53.15 Two Wells............ 4..... 34.38 Hamley Bridge.... 4..... 33.83 Long Plains......... 0..... 29.27 C1 GRADE Hummocks........ 14.... 82.85 Hamley Bridge... 10.... 83.96 Two Wells............ 8..... 47.93 Balaklava............ 6..... 48.68 Mallala................ 4..... 34.29 Long Plains......... 4..... 29.71 Virginia................ 0...... 9.46 C2 GRADE Two Wells............ 9..... 75.49 Mallala................ 9..... 61.41 Hamley Bridge.... 8..... 58.33 Balaklava............ 8..... 50.40 Hummocks......... 7..... 51.09 Virginia................ 4..... 36.30 Long Plains......... 1..... 19.17

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quarters were terrible,” McArdle mused. “Jess Daniel was our best player at goal keeper, while Leah Tynan competed strongly all game either at centre or wing attack. “Shae Walker did an admirable job nullifying her opponent at goal defence.” McArdle’s problems with depth in this side will be further exacerbated with the loss of star Jane McBride for the next couple of games. Mallala’s solid win over Bombers Mallala ensured a two game buffer in fourth place, with a solid 11-goal win over the Bombers In this away game for the Magpies, they won 47 to Hamley Bridge 36. More potent in the opening term, Mallala took a five goal lead into the first break. There was a steady

increase to nine goals at half time, before the advantage went to double figures at lemons. Mallala’s umpires’ award went to Jessica Bates, while Bombers goal attack Sarah Koch

led the way for the vanquished. Other noteworthy performers in this contest included Ashleigh Jarman, Keegan Henneker and Alison Schahinger.

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APNA netty star Name: Heather Forder DOB: 30/5/86 Height: 5 foot 9 Team: Mallala A5 Home Position: GK Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Jess Bates Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off court)? Jayne Brown Highlight of netball career: Grand final win, under 16 (B grade) What’s your number one passion outside netball? Netball is my passion! If you could trade place with any other person for a week, with who would

it be? The Queen What’s the last movie you saw? Rio If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would you do with the mon ey? Go on a massive holiday If you were a car, what kind would you be? Lamborghini If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “Forder – the one to watch” If you could take anyone on your next netball trip, who would it be? Brad Pitt What’s the grossest item in your fridge? Sour crout (sauerkraut)

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Bomberettes fight hard, but Mallala girls run away with win

B: Courtney Fuller, Hamley Bridge passes over her Mallala opponent.

C2: Zoe May, Mallala receives the ball in front of Hamley’s Tyler Powell.

A1: An exciting, hard-fought match saw Mallala take the honours over Hamley Bridge, 47-36. Mallala came out firing in the first quarter, maintaining great accuracy. Ashleigh Jarman performed superbly for Mallala. Hamley levelled play in the first half, but the Mallala girls fought back hard. Jess Bates did Mallala proud, while Alison Schahinger worked well in the ring for Hamley. HB 16, Mal 13. Mallala applied full court pressure. Both teams fought hard and made forced errors. Play was fairly even for both teams throughout this quarter. Keegan Henneker ran well for Hamley. HB 26, Mal 35. The final quarter saw consistent pressure from both teams, however Mallala were the better team on the day, running away with an 11 goal win. Final score: HB 36, Mal 47. A2: Mallala dominated early coming out firing from the first whistle scoring five unanswered goals. Mallala centre Brooke Fitzgerald was dominating in the mid-court. HB 7, Mal 14. Hamley came back and evened the play in the second. Stacey Bell put in 110 per cent for her team. Hamley outscored Mallala by one. Mallala GD Louise Faulkner made a lot of intercepts. HB 16, Mal 22. Hamley goalies picked up their game with their leads. Making silly mistakes Hamley didn’t use their turnovers. Brooke Fitzgerald was again strong in centre making lots of intercepts for Mallala. Michell Hennessy played well for Hamley. HB 27, Mal 36. Hamley stayed strong in the last quarter, with good flow down the court and some strong rebounding in defence. Being only two goals down at one stage, Mallala fired once again to run out victors. Final scores: HB 39, Mal 44. A3: In an extremely even game throughout, Hamley Bridge and Mallala drew 45 all. The only quarter not to have level scores was the first, where Mallala jumped out of the blocks fast scoring the first few goals. Hamley were strong through the mid-court. Mallala had a lot of the play but were unable to capitalise with a low shooting percentage. Mallala GD Nicole Stanley intercepted well. HB 9, Mal 13. Hamley GA Tash Manno was on fire shooting well in the second quarter, and the Hamley forwards made it look easy. The pressure was showing with erratic passing from both teams. Scores were locked at half time. HB 25, Mal 25. Brooke Eastwood and Cara Briscoe intercepted well in the third quarter. Hamley’s defence took a blow with their GK coming off with a hurt knee, but the centre court and forwards made up for it with strong shooting. Mallala’s pressure in the second half dominated. Jules Puccetti was best for Hamley in the quarter. HB 36, Mal 36. With scores locked at the start of the last quarter, both teams were desperate for turn overs. Pressure was elevated throughout the final term and the shooting slumped as

SOPHIE Martin, Hamley Bridge during the B grade game. defends tightened up. A lucky final shot by Rosie secured a draw, 45 all. A4: Both teams opened the first quarter with strong defensive pressure making scoring difficult for both teams. Mallala played more consistent netball trough the mid court but struggled with their shooting accuracy with Naomi Power of HB taking advantage with many rebounds. Belinda Angus and Rhianna Shepherd limited scoring opportunities for HB with excellent defence. HB 6, Mal 8. Cassandra Bell HB presented well and made great use of her height shooting 5 goals for the quarter at 83 per cent accuracy. Kate Bubner Mallala also lifted her scoring rate enabling Mallala to extend their lead by a further goal. HB 12, Mal 15. Hamley Bridge started the quarter strongly with well timed leads and good shooting from GS Corrine Ammerlaan. Mallala replied with controlled netball through the mid court with Dawn Buckby WA and Sonia Angus GD directing play. Kate Bubner lead strongly for Mallala positioning herself well in the goal circle and converted at excellent shooting accuracy. The quarter was dominated by Mallala with mother/daughter combination of Sonia and Belinda Angus limiting scoring opportunities for the HB goalies. Final score HB 20, Mal 36. A6: A very quiet opening of the game with the first goal from Hamleys GA Holly Parker. Mallala not letting the girls get too far ahead with two goals to follow. With Mallala up by two and Hamley trying their hardest to keep up through some excellent passing and teamwork, the girls were almost there. HB 5, Mal 10. Great start in the second quarter to Mallala coming out with the opening goal from GS Hilliri Harrison. Hamley responded quickly also scoring. Some good teamwork from both teams, with the Hamley girls working well in defence. Mallala gained the advantage with accurate

shooting. HB 13, Mal 17. There was fantastic pressure all over the court making this quarter a real challenge for both teams. Hamley’s attack really fought back to reduce the score line. Both Hamley and Mallala came out firing with tight defence. Pressure all over the court created missed passes. A great game to watch. HB 30, Mal 36. B GRADE: All Mallala players were on fire. Their passes and especially their accuracy in shooting was flawless. Hamley tried hard but Mallala dominated the first quarter. HB 1, Mal 16. Hamley changed around players which seemed to work to their advantage. They definitely had more control of their game. Mallala continued to play at their supreme best. HB 5, Mal 25. The pace of the game was very fast with both sides playing fantastic passages of play. Mallala didn’t miss a beat. HB 7, Mal 37. Hamley’s coach Emma totally changed her team around and the girls had a ball. At the end of the day your out their on the court to have fun, and they did. Mallala played brilliant. Well done to all players. HB 7, Mal 49. C1: Hamley began with a strong lead, pushing it out each quarter to defeat Mallala. Hamley Bridge dominated from the first whistle with an immediately turnover which was quickly converted to a goal. Kelsey Wedding led strongly for Hamley Bridge shooting 12 goals for the quarter. Hamley Bridge showed superior defensive skills each end of the court, with goal attack Jessica Sellars turning over numerous balls in the HB goal third. Kelsey Wedding and Amy Humphrys both performed well for Hamley in this quarter. Quarter time score: HB 14, Mal 0 Hamley Bridge showed great speed and timed their leads well as moved the ball

quickly and consistently down the court with excellent driving to the top of the circle by WA Carly Durdin. Tiffani Graham worked hard for Mallala in C but found it difficult to penetrate the forward line with a strong defensive effort by WD Kiraleigh Hewitt resulting in many held balls. Jessica Sellars, along with teammate Amy Humphrys ran well throughout the quarter. Half time score: HB 29, Mal 2. Paige Graham defended well for Mallala causing a number of turnovers and reducing the scoring rate of the Hamley Bridge goalies. Amy Humphrys showed her versatility moving from GD to GA where she drove strongly to the post and scored an impressive nine goals for the quarter. Amy McCabe was impressive for her side. Scores: HB 41, Mal 3 Hamley Bridge changed every position on the court for the last quarter. Hannah Langtry relished the extra space in her move to GD and made many interceptions. Amy McCabe provided great drive and combined well with C Amy Humphrys to deliver the ball consistently to their goalies. Hamley Bridge continued to dominate extending their lead by a further 13 goals. Final score: HB 56, Mal 5 C2: The first quarter highlighted some basic errors from Hamley Bridge, who were continually pulled up for stepping. There were a few missed goals but some great rebounds. Mallala’s accuracy was good in the second quarter and their centre court play was encouraging. For Hamley, their GD worked hard while the GS was a standout. The third quarter started with both teams trading goal for goal, and Hamley’s GS again pulling off some nice holds. Hamley were on top and playing with determination, even to the point of colliding with each other in their attempts to get the ball! Mallala responded well by fighting hard. Hamley started the final quarter on the front foot with a turnover and goal, but started to get a bit sloppy as the game went on. This allowed Mallala a sniff, and their GA took advantage with some accurate shooting. Hamley held on however for a 24 to 21 goal win. D GRADE: This was an intense game with all players attacking the ball enthusiastically. Mallala started the game strongly, holding Hamley Bridge scoreless in the first quarter The second quarter was evenly fought out but the Magpies again forged ahead in the penultimate quarter with their GD outstanding. It was Mallala who finished the stronger, running out winners by 18 goals to 6.

ABOVE: Stacey Bell umipres the C2 match. LEFT: Kayla Goudie, Mallala passes over Hamley’s Larissa Barefield during the B grade game.

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• Computerised Bookkeeping & Management Services. • Keep your records, up to date Weekly, monthly or quarterly for BAS & Tax. • Admin, Invoices etc. • MYOB Professional Accountant • We will save you time & money, all with a minimum of fuss. • So you can spend more time running your Business.

• Driveways & Footpaths • Foundations • Shed Floors •‘TEXCRETE’- Pattern Pave Concrete

BOOKKEEPING & MANAGEMENT

Phone 8529 2212 or 0410 555 161 Butcher

Marc’s Meats

34 George Street, Balaklava

Phone 8862 1041

Cunninghams Balaklava Railway Terrace, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2158 Email: cunbal@rbe.net.au

John Nemet - 0408 896 523

Will add rustic charm to any property!

Concreting M & A Saliba

Decorative Concrete • Slate impressions • Stencil pattern • Shed floors • Driveway, paths etc • Storm water

Goldney Welding 3Manufacturing, Alterations & Repairs 3Agricultural, Commercial & Domestic 3On site welding & repairs 3Steel Supplies

Employment

Phone 8862 1166 Mobile 0429 642 120 A/H 8862 1001

Carpet Supplies

Balaklava Stitch Joint ‘We Cover the Country’ 3 Carpets, vinyls, blinds & awnings. 3 Selection of woven rugs. 3 Free measure & quote. 2-6 Howe St, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1074

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Statewide Group Training & Mid State Employment

Laptops Desktops Printers Upgrades

✦ Specialists in Apprenticeships/Traineeships ✦ Labour Hire & Permanent employees ✦ We cover all industries & occupations

30 George Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2409

Greg McLean 8844 4011 and 0428 813 974

Business Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Craft & giftware

Great Range of

Craft & Giftware 3 Artificial Flowers 3 Folkart Supplies 3 Wall Art

OPEN: Tue - Fri from 9am

REEL PROJECT SERVICES PTY LTD 14 George Street, Balaklava Phone: 8862 2030 Mobile: 0427 304 415

Electrician Lic No. A000 1347

Sandgate Street, Balaklava, PO Box 252

Built to order from top quality brands

SUPPORT

LOCAL

Business Exhaust & Brakes

Multi Exhaust & Brake Virginia • Exhaust • Brakes • Suspension • Radiators • Servicing Cnr Old Pt Wakefield & Gawler Roads, Virginia (opp. Virginia Hotel)

Exhaust & Auto Repair

3 MECHANICAL REPAIRS 3 SUSPENSION REPAIRS 3 EXHAUST & ENGINE REBUILDS 3 REPAIRS ALL MAKES inc. TOYOTA Simon Exhaust & Auto Repairs

13 Railway Tce, Balaklava Phone 8862 1795 A/h 8862 1799 - Gary Mobile 0428 391 146

SUPPORT

LOCAL Fencing

Computer Services

Quality kitchens - built-ins vanities - modulars. Free measure and quotes.

Saint Street, Balaklava Ph/Fax: 8862 1034 , Mob: 0427 979 607

Engineering

Cabinet Maker

• • • •

3 Installation 3 Safety switches 3 TV points 3 Telephone points 3 Garden lights 3 Repairs / rewiring 3 Smoke alarms

Business

Corner railway tce & Dunns Rd, Balaklava Mob 0419 807 406, Ph/Fax: 8862 2322

Mid North Computer Services

Mark Loy - A Class Electrician

GENERAL ENGINEERS

3Air Liquide 3liquid arc, 3welding equipment 3 welding gases

For a free quote call Martin 0417 454 395

Mack’s Cabinets

Many patterns and Colours to choose from!

For friendly service and quality guaranteed, call in and see Marc and staff.

Kym & Julie McPharlin, Proprietors

Electrician

Phone us on 8380 9477

Concreting

Beauty The

9 Howe Street, Balaklava Ph: 8862 1977 Fax: 8862 1997 Email sales@plainsproducer.com.au

See Simon & Philip Taylor at

Balaklava Chemplus Pharmacy

and Bobcat Hire Sand blasting & painting mobile blasting unit available for on-site jobs 3Sand & metal supplies 3Bobcat 3Trenching 3Crane truck hire 3Post hole boring

Incl GST

Crash Repairs

Chemist

Mid North Sand Blasting

Lic No’s: PGE 2045 & ACRS: A001510

Reach 7000 readers every week $ by placing your business on these pages

for just

‘A’ Class Electrician

❋ Wiring ❋ Installation

❋ Repairs & Rewiring ❋ Safety Switches

(P) 8862 2127 (M) 0407 608 445

For all your rural & domestic fencing needs

ANDREW ROWE Fencing Contractor - NANTAWARRA -

Phone/Fax: 8864 2220 Mobile: 0429 642 221

Handyman Service

Rod’s Handyman Ser vice Now serving Balaklava and surround towns

For all your gardening needs… u Pruning u Weeding u Mowing u Gutter cleaning u Rubbish removal u General upkeep u Other odd jobs

No job too small !

Call Rod: 0458 742 259

SUPPORT

LOCAL

Business Plains Producer, Wednesday June 1, 2011

Business Directory v v

SUPPORT

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

Motor Vehicles

Holden Specialists Since 1930

Hairdresser

Balaklava Shearing Shed Upmarket salon with cheap country prices

PHone:

21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629

Hairdresser

◆ Cuts ◆ Perms ◆ Colours ◆ Spray tans ◆ Ear piercing ◆ Waxing ◆ Eye brow & lash tinting

24 George St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441

Insurance David Lester Insurance Agencies

• Gas fittings •Blocked drains • Effluent connections • Bathroom Renovations • Drain Installations & repair •Septic tank installations • HWS repairs, replacements & installations

Keanan 0438 641 032

Supermarket Lic No. R27142

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

Painter

PAINTER

Wayne 0417 889 753 15 Railway Tce Balaklava SA 5461 Home phone: 8862 1509

Landscaping

Pest Control

Make your dream garden a reality

BRIAN RIDDLE

• Water Wise Planting • Water Saving Irrigation • Design• Paving • Retaining Walls • Lattice • Screens

Wayne Petney 0413 037 074

LOCAL

Free quotes

BLD Lic: 219551

Business

Mice a Problem?

Small or large scale baiting

Brenton Hissey (m) 0403 018 911 (p) 8525 2572 A/hrs (e) brent_chez@hotmail.com

Maintenance

J.C. & A.J. Shepherd 84 - 86 Yorsdale St, Balaklava (off Dunn’s Rd)

Lot 9 Kelly Road, Willaston

Rural Supplies

Tiling

BLD Lic. 190584

ABN 58321498535 BLD Lic. 203080

3 General Home Maintenance 3 Industrial & domestic 3 Repairs of all types Prompt Reliable Service

Motor Vehicles

McCracken Ford Ford motor vehicle dealers

•General automotive repairs •RAA service. •New cars, used cars, light commercials, •Parts and service.

1 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1477 Plains Producer, Wednesday June 1, 2011

FERTILIZERS CONCRETE

Salt Damp Solutions

Mid North Salt Damp Solutions

LOCAL

The Number 1 treatment for curing rising salt damp

Business

•FREE no obligation quote

Plumber

Peter Thompson Plumbing Contractor • All general plumbing • Water filters • Competitive Rates • Pensioner Discounts Ph: 8862 1285 Mob: 0418 896 808

WillMar Maintenance

Pool Chemicals Bird Seed Redwing Boots & Clothing Poly Pipe & Fittings

BALAKLAVA Phone 8862 1866

SUPPORT

Phone 8862 1728

• Let us customise a design for you • Installation service is available • Huge range of timber & hardware at discount prices

TRANSPORT

www.plainsproducer.com.au

Corner of George & Scotland St

Phone: 8522 6504 Fax: 8523 2009

and Rural Merchandise

❖ ❖ ❖ ❖

are available from our website

• Taxation consultant. • Accounting & computer services.

R & M Timber Supplies

Phone/Fax 8862 2284

Photos Appearing in

Peter Harcourt & Co

Pergolas - Carports - timber decks

Rain Water TANKS

Photographs

•Lawn mowing •Gardening •Landscaping •Window Cleaning • Fertilising •Weeding FREE Quotes •Root boosting lawns • Mulching FULLY Insured •Rain water tanks •Rubbish removal FULLY Guaranteed • Ride on mowing & slashing

Taxation

Timber Supplies

Rural Supplies Since 19

Balaklava & Adelaide Plains

Lawns & Gardens

Mobile: 0417 870 624 Phone / Fax 8844 5214

SUPPORT

Ph/Fax: 8862 1832 Mob: 0421 517 708

Lawns & Gardens

Maintenance

13 Wallace Street Ph. 8862 1571, Fax 8862 2096

WH Treverton

Tiver Road, Evanston South Phone: 8522 5122

Daryle Forbes

Your own local store!

Lic. No. PCL 5676

Garden Sup.

Tiver Rd

Cousins

Rocla

Balaklava Agency Ph: 8862 1333 Fax: 8862 1007

Painter

Landscaping

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

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

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

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

Open

Mick Madigan

BLD Lic. 46967

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

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

7Days

Ph: 0439 500 961 28 Victoria Road, Clare

Stock Agent

Printing

• Free Quotes

Phone 8862 1549 any time

Gawler ➞ Main North Road

NOW providing Excavation & Trenching

Painter

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

Muno

CATFORD PLUMBING

8862 1030

T.A Redden

For all general insurances

• Septic Tank Cleaning • Grass & Lawn Cutting

Solid Plastering

Balaklava Newsagency

Hair & beauty

Allan Garrard

Plumber

Newsagency

Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz

Cousins

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

Balaklava Motors

• Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room

Garden Supplies

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

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

Lic No. PGE203573

Business

Steve Robertson Plumbing & Gas

R.T.A. AU26029

LOCAL

Septic Tank Cleaning

“Specialising in bathroom renovations”

Tiling - Floor & Wall

High End Quality, Low End Prices Dave Martin Mobile

0412 042 061

Dave Williams Mobile

0411 278 173

Email: willmar1@bigpond.com

MICK 0407 3999 019 or DARYLE 0417 870 624

ABN 98 169 608 692 License No. BLD 170598 & BLD 58206

Screen Printing

Tree Lopping

Embroidery & Screen Printing Specialist

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

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NEWS v District

Nantawarra park gets NRM help The Nantawarra Conservation Park is to be fenced off from wandering stock to protect and help restore some of the area’s remaining remnant native vegetation. The $8300 fencing project is funded through Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board’s (NYNRMB) Community Grants funding to South Hummocks Agricultural Bureau. Nantawarra is north east of Port Wakefield. Lynne Walden, DENR regional manager (NY region), said maintaining biodiversity was a key function of the state wide NRM’s environmental protection work. The Nantawarra Parklands Conservation Area Fencing Project is being managed by the South Hummocks Agricultural

Bureau. President, Allan Baker, said the 15-member bureau, which was one of the State’s oldest farming organisations, has a role of encouraging and supporting modern farming practices and sustainability in the local farming community. The project, which will be completed later this month, will fence road boundaries along Nantawarra Park Conservation Area to ensure the Allan Baker shows a new sapling growing in the park, with a sign declaring the conservation area in the background. site is stock-proof. “We want to keep animals including kan- worry about revegetat- said he appreciated any domestic stock from garoos, euros, lizards and ing the parklands as the effort to maintain the the park to protect and possums and possibly native scrub is in splendid surroundings of the hall. enhance remnant vegeta- echidnas. condition – especially fol“As the hall is lotion,” Allan said. Allan said birdlife is lowing the wet summer cated in the parkland “The Nantawarra healthy and the remnant which ensured the subsoil area, we see benefit in Conservation Park is vegetation robust, as the still contained moisture.” protecting the native one of the only remnant area hasn’t been grazed The park is also the vegetation from straying vegetation areas where since the valley was site of the Nantawarra stock,”Robin said. stock are excluded in the settled sometime in the hall. The hall still is beNantawarra Valley.” 1860s. “The park is in Robin Bruce, chair- ing used for meetings, The 15 hectare park very good shape,” he said. man of the Nantawarra community and family contains many native “We don’t have to Public Hall Committee occasions.

Local Weather day forecast – Balaklava

Adelaide Plains, Clare & Gilbert Valleys:

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showers in the south later. Possible isolated late evening storms over Kangaroo Island and the Lower SE coast. Cool to mild in the south, mild to warm in the NW, with moderate NW/SW winds. On Saturday isolated showers south of Leigh Creek, scattered at first north of about Port Augusta and over southern coastal areas. Possible isolated morning storms over Kangaroo Island and the Lower South East. Cool throughout with light to moderate southerly winds. Cumulative rainfall totals until midnight Saturday are expected to range from 1 to 5 mm over the southern pastoral districts and northern agricultural area to 5 to 10 mm over the southern agricultural area and West Coast district with possible isolated falls of 10 to 15 mm.

THURSDAY

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Rain Showers Rain WEATHER FORECAST

WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE A high pressure system over the Tasman Sea will move east and a cold front and associated upper trough will pass over southern Australia on Friday. Fine through to Thursday under the influence of the high, apart from early morning fog and frost about eastern districts. Light to moderate southeast to northeast winds will tend moderate to fresh northerly in the west and south. Cool to mild day-time conditions, becoming warm in the west. A cold front passing to the south on Friday will direct scattered showers and areas of rain over the southern agricultural area, extending northwards to reach the southern pastoral districts in the evening and easing to isolated

WEDNESDAY

Friday

Australia’s leading hay exporter

The outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is for a series of fronts to extend scattered showers across the agricultural area and southern pastoral districts, with isolated thunderstorms about southern coasts. It will become cooler with moderate to fresh northwest to southwest winds, strong at times near the coasts. CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Frost and fog east of the ranges, then fine and mostly sunny. Cool to mild with light to moderate northerly winds, fresh in the south. Thursday: Fine and mostly sunny. Mild with light to moderate northerly winds, fresh in the south. Friday: Scattered showers developing from early morning. Cool to mild with light to moderate northwest winds. GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Winds: Northerly 10 to 15 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots over Spencer Gulf south of Cowell to Wallaroo. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 0.5 metres on southern Spencer Gulf, increasing to 0.5 to 1 metre in the evening. Thursday: Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 20 knots.

Call 000 in emergency say ambo’s It’s not just about getting to hospital. It’s about getting fast, appropriate care. That’s the message from SA Ambulance Service, as the organisation reminds people to always call triple-zero (000) in an emergency. While some people think it’s faster and less expensive to drive themselves or a loved one to hospital, the ambulance service say it’s a risky move. “It’s not cheaper or quicker if they cause an accident on their way to hospital because they are not fully concentrating on the road,” said Neale Sutton, executive director of country patient services, from SA Ambulance Service. “You’re putting other community members at risk. “On the way to hospital, the patient’s condition could also deteriorate. This is why they need to be in the expert hands of our paramedics and ambulance officers.” Ambulance personnel often hear of people driving themselves or loved ones to hospital with serious medical conditions or injuries. In cases such as spinal injury, moving people without proper knowledge or equipment could even result in permanent disability. Driving yourself to hospital also delays treatment, said Mr Sutton. “Dialling 000 means immediate life-saving advice over the phone from highly trained SA Ambulance Service call-takers while the right kind of care is on its way. It might not even be an ambulance that is needed. It could be a MedSTAR retrieval team in a helicopter. The expert staff in our Emergency Operations Centre are able to make an assessment and determine what is required. “And in the mean time, SA Ambulance Service will be able to alert the receiving hospital to be ready for the patient. That saves time too. “Even in the country, the ambulance isn’t that far away, and life-saving advice is as close as a phone call. “The best thing is to stay home, call 000 and we’ll coordinate the response for you.”

SKILLY CONTRACTING

PTY LTD

Licensed Grade 3 Operator

Will be in the Adelaide Plains area for the weeks commencing May 30 & June 6 Please contact Philip on 0427 492 171 or 8849 2171 a/h

Family Owned Business Offering Quality Mobil Fuels and Lubricants

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RAINFALL (mm) To 9am May 31, 2011 INFORMATION Station Week Month Monthly This year Last year to date average to date to date Auburn 1 27.2 Balaclava 21.6 Blyth 0.4 31.6 Clare 2 48.6 Hamley Bridge 3 31.4 Hoyleton 1 24.2 Mallala 3 40.6 Marrabel 4 56.2 Owen 2 32.8 Port Wakefield 19.4 Riverton 2 52.2 Roseworthy 0.8 37.2 Saddleworth 2 35.4 Snowtown 0.4 36.4 Two Wells 4 40.8

64.9 41.1 46.6 44.3 44.1 48.8 45.1 56.1 43.7 36.4 57.6 36.3 54.3 31.9 45.2

202.2 150.1 172.6 227.4 174.0 121.4 199.6 178.7 155.6 202.8 177.0 181.2 159.6 222.2

201.7 na 171.0 185.4 138.0 179.6 na 177.8 137.3 164.6 148.6 114.8 156.8 170.4 118.0

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

State: Country:

1900 655 365* 1900 926 189*

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

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Balaklava

Contact Shayn 8862 1222

PERRY’S OILS ...................................................... 205 Litre Multi Fleet Engine Oil CI4/SL 15w40 ...........$670 inc GST All Tractor Trans Oil ...................................... $695 inc GST Hydraulic Oil 68 - 200 Litre ...........................$515 inc GST

• Free delivery in our market area • We pick up your waste oil Contact your local reps : Barry 0419 472 168 Greg 0428 817 724 CRYSTAL BROOK

8636 2274 www.perrys.com.au

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coming events

★ Blyth Cinema ★ 15 Moore Street, Blyth SA (opp. Medika Gallery)

• The Fighter (MA15+) ★ ★ ★ ★ Mark Wahlberg, Christian Bale (Oscar Winner-Best Supporting Actor) - Fri June 3, 8pm - Sat June 4, 8pm • True Grit (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ Jeff Bridges - Fri June 10, 8pm - Sat June 11, 8pm - Fri June 17, 8pm • Made In Dagenham (M) ★ ★ ★ Entertaining story about women’s strike for equal wages in UK in 1968 - Tues June 14, 1.30pm Tickets: •Concession/Student $8 •Adults $10 •Family tickets $25 (2 +2) extra child $2.50 •Child $5 3 Full Dolby digital surround sound 3 Candy bar 3 A/Cond

★

Public Notice

Home-made Burger & Beer or Bubbles

12.00

Sunday Special available lunch & tea

Terminus Hotel Phone: 8862 1006 Now Serving Pizza - Sunday Lunch & Tea

presents

Port Wakefield 3 bedroom, $200 p/week. Phone 0431 462 503.

Paintball @ Tarlee

Wednesday July 20

V Cast: children aged 10-21 years of age (negotiable) V Orchestra: all ages welcome to enquire V Information Day: Sunday June 5 at 1pm Horizon Christian School Drama Suite V Auditions: Sunday June 26, Horizon Christian School Drama Suite

For more information please contact: Lenice Cox 88621173

Do you or someone you know have a problem with drugs or alcohol? Help IS available

TREATMENT CAN HELP. Find out more at ancd.org.au AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DRUGS

Plains Producer, Wednesday June 1, 2011

Cafe & Market

For Rent

Morning of paintball followed by sausage sizzle lunch

September 28 & 30 October 1 & 2, 2011

• 9am - 1pm • Please not change of times • Buskers wanted • Agent for CC Blooms, Kadina

12 Burra Street, Port Wakefield

Adventure Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice

Sat JUNE 4

Caterina 0407 398 018 Lyn 0417 863 701

BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (between 2pm - 5pm)

Balaklava Community Arts Inc

Market Day

• Ages Year 8 and up • $50 includes 300 paintballs for each player + sausage sizzle lunch + bus travel Please note: consent forms must accompany bookings. Consent forms are available from Wakefield Regional Council Office, Scotland Place, Balaklava

RSVP by June 21 to David Woodroofe or Nadene Wehr on 8862 0800

Small advert bring big results

Thompson Beach - new 3 bedroom house, couples or retirees, long lease, $240 p/week. Phone 0419 036 915.

For Sale

A-Van A liner, 2004, 15’, low kms, double bed at rear, 2 burner gas stove, 240/12v, power electric brakes, reg no. YFK 368, excellent condition, $17,500. Phone 0428 621 253 or a/h 8862 1254. Cockatiels, assorted colours, $10 each. Phone: 0400 264 790 after 3pm. FIREWOOD for sale. $150 for ute load. $90 for trailer load. Also saw bench for hire with operator $80. Phone 0408 800 534 Balaklava.

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

Ford Territory 2007, SY TX RWD, auto, 32,000km, cruise control, alloys, sidesteps, a/c, reg XLZ 717, 1 local owner, excellent condition, $27,000. Phone 0428 621 253 or a/h 8862 1254. Jayco Pop-Top 14’ - 6”, single beds, awning, 1990 series, 840kls, excellent condition, $9,500 o.n.o, Mallala. Phone: 0407 715 608. Retravision - computers, cameras, ipods, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552.

CASH for cans and bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen. Wednesday 10-5; Saturday 10-1 or by appointment. Ph 0428 890 107. SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $90 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062. Sha r ema r k e t- b u y wholesale and rent shares out, never ending income. Ring 08 8862 1442.

Adult Services

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

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.

Wanted to Buy

HORSES unwanted, top prices, cash, any types, Ph 8524 3640 or 0414 546 217.

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

Birth

MUDGE (nee Outram). Ben, Danielle and big brother Jayden are very pleased to announce the safe but quick arrival of Lucy Mae Mudge on May 26 weighing 6lbs 13oz. Special thanks to Roxanne and staff at Gawler Health Service.

Death

Crawford - Rachel F. (Rae) of Mallala. 8/03/1919 - 21/05/2011. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ralph. Loved Mum of Eileen, Barbara, Lynnette, Valerie and Brian. Loved Sister of Isabel Turner of Gawler. Funeral service was conducted at Mallala Uniting Church 27/05/2011. Many special memories.

Tiller - Eunice Ivy. Passed away peacefully May 25, 2011. Aged 90 years. Loving wife of Murray (deceased).

Sadly missed by all her Children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Reunited with Murray.

Eunice’s Funeral Service was conducted in the Balaklava Uniting Church on Monday May 30, 2011. Reverend Errol Meaney kindly officiated. DURDIN FUNERALS Member AFDAw Balaklava 8862 2101

Tiller - Eunice Ivy. Mum - Nan. 90 years of a wonderful life. We will miss your laughter, fun, smile, but treasure the lovely memories. Forever in our hearts. Andrew, Michelle, Tatum & Ryan, Shauni x ♥

Thank you

BARKER, PHYL wishes to thank family and friends for all the beautiful cards and presents for her 90th birthday on May 1. Thanks also for their help in any way to make my day very special. Special thanks to my daughter Randy and family for my party, and Diane for her exceptional effort in making my day.

Biggest Morning Tea

Thank You!

to all in community that supported Biggest Morning Tea, sponsors, business for donation of prizes, food and many helpers on the day.

Raised Approx $3,000

• Osctrot Carriers • Marc’s Meats • Fresh Vegies • Thrifty Link • Balaklava Pizza & Pasta • Shearing Shed • Royal Hotel, Balaklava • Wendy’s Cafe • Balaklava Hospital • Tads Embroidery • Balaklava Pet Shop

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Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council Comments sought on new Tourism Plan for Yorke Peninsula A Consultation Draft of the Regional Strategic Tourism Plan for Yorke Peninsula has been released for comment with an invitation extended to tourism operators and the wider community to add their input. Copies are available from the SATC website at www.tourism.sa.com or from Yorke Peninsula Tourism ph 8821 2663. Anyone interested in the new Plan can hear more and have a say at a public forum: • at Maitland (Town Hall meeting room) • from 5.30pm – 7.30pm • on Wednesday June 15, 2011 Tourism industry operators can also attend a tourism operator reference group meeting • at Yorketown Town Hall • from 11.00am – 1.00pm • on Thursday June 16, 2011 • OR at Kadina • from 4.00pm – 6.00pm • on Thursday June 16, 2011 Please RSVP to: Steph March, e mail smarch@coppercoast.sa.gov.au or phone 88281200 to assist us with planning and catering. The new Yorke Tourism Plan is being developed by a Steering Committee of key stakeholders including Yorke Peninsula Tourism, District Council of the Copper Coast, District Council of Yorke Peninsula, District Council of Barunga West, District Council of Mallala, Wakefield Regional Council, SA Tourism Commission (SATC), Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North.

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Membership of New s41 Committees Council has recently reviewed its s41 Committee structure which has involved the establishment of four (4) new Committees that will play a key role in identifying the key strategic initiatives required for Council to achieve its Vision. The new Committees are: • Economic Development Advisory Committee • Community Development & Advisory Committee • Facilities & Infrastructure Advisory Committee • Environmental Management Advisory Committee Interested community members who can contribute to the objectives of the Committees are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Terms of Reference for the Committees and apply by completing an Application Form. Application forms and Terms of Reference will be available from Wednesday, 1 June 2011 and can be accessed from Council’s website www.mallala. sa.gov.au or collected from the following locations: • Council Offices at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala and 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells • Two Wells Library Deadline for Expressions of Interest is 5pm on Monday June 20, 2011. All submissions should be addressed to ‘The Chief Executive Officer’, PO Box 18, Mallala, SA, 5502. Please note that all details submitted may appear on Council’s public agenda. Charles Mansueto Chief Executive Officer

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Rams train on track Virginia rocks Eagles in one-sided affair Now in top spot with five victories, Virginia had an emphatic 75-point win over the HummocksWatchman Eagles at Port Wakefield Oval. This was a dramatic turn-around from the last time these teams faced off, when the Eagles won by 22 points at Virginia in round two. Strong out of the blocks, the Rams were on top from the outset. They kicked six goals to one in the opening stanza,

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then followed with five more in the second, while the Eagles were only able to slot through one in this quarter. The third quarter was a haphazard affair with only one goal being kicked

by the Eagles, before the Rams slammed through eight in the last quarter. “We have pretty well turned it right around since the last time we played them,” Rams coach and SANFL Hall of Famer Greg Phillips said. “The group had something to prove and they delivered. “Our start was important, as for the majority of last year we’d been playing a lot of catch up football.” Phillips was impressed with the high leaping Leif Burdon in ruck, this gives him the opportunity to play Ben Galic at centre. He was

impressive with nine tackles to add to his field play and ruck work. The Rams’ on-ball brigade of vice captain Anthony Johnston, first year player at the club Ben Russel, Troy Wilkey and the in-form Caleb Howell all had a decisive influence. Full back Emmanuel Tsimiklis led a strong and determined defence, with Devon Oliver and Nathan Warren giving drive of their respective half-back flanks. Usual full-back, left footer Adrian Mark was used productively off a wing in this game, while indigenous talent Graham Rigney was creative. On-ballers Johnston and Howell

both finished with four goals each, while key target up forward Brendon Niklaus slotted through three. Best for the once mighty Eagles was Dylan Cicolella, defender David Oswald and Sam Baker. Moonta recruit, the helmeted Ricky Mackereth, captain Matthew Higgs and Duntin Guthberg were the best of the rest for Hummocks-Watchman, while Tim Forrest was the only player to kick more than one major.

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Sports star Leah makes women’s football team

RAMS ruckman Leif Burdon tussles with Eagle Simon Schutz at a centre bounce during Saturday’s A grade match at Port Wakefield.

Young achiever, Leah Tynan, 19, is thrilled to have been picked for the State Women’s football team. Leah joined many other hopefuls for trials in February to get a spot on the team. She found out she made the cut on May 9. “I was very happy when I found out, it’s an honour to be on the State team, not to mention a great opportunity,” Leah said. Leah is heavily involved in local sports and holds a great passion for it. She is kept busy on Saturdays, being a water runner for United A and B grade footy teams, playing netball for Long Plains and she also plays tennis and basketball in the summer. The team will play several games held on the June long weekend in Adelaide. The games will start on Tuesday, June 7 and continue through to Friday

June 10, with the grand final being held on Saturday, June 11. “I’m so excited to be part of the team, I won’t even care if I am benched the whole time!” Leah said. Leah said she was encouraged by her netball coach to try out for the team. “I got an application form to try out for the under 21 team, and the coach urged all the players to try out for state,” Leah said. When asked about the change from netball to football, Leah admits she has always held a passion for football. “At school, I always seem to have a football in my hand, I love it,” she said. United Football Club have generously donated $200 towards Leah’s fees.

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