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Wednesday June 29, 2011

STAR OF THE NORTH

Sock ‘n’ Roll

n THE gang at Balaklava football and netball clubs have been “sock’n’rolling” with a fun-filled few days. On Saturday night after the club’s home game against Hamley Bridge, it was a “back to the 80s night” with some interesting costumes. Cheeky Pecker Daniel Butterfield appears to be portraying a footballer from another era. But the big questions are ...who do those legs belong to – and why the socks? Who is the odd one out. Do you know her? See Page 2 for the answer.

$6 million questions Report to council probes Port Wakefield CWMS

A REPORT into the contract compliance of Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) during the construction of the Port Wakefield Community Wastewater Management Scheme has outlined several shortcomings by the various parties involved.

Consultant, Martin Harvey, presented his report to council at last Wednesday evening’s council meeting.

“The Contract Compliance Review was commissioned by the chief executive officer of Wakefield Regional Council in order to establish the state of compliance and adherence to the terms and conditions of the contracts by the various contracting parties engaged for the Port Wakefield CWMS project,” he told council in his presentation.

Les Pearson reports: Mr Harvey said the review also was to demonstrate council’s transparency and document the lessons learned from the controversial project, which regularly drew the ire of a number of Port Wakefield’s residents.

Amongst Mr Harvey’s lengthy list of findings, he highlighted council’s tendering process and the subsequent blow out of the total cost of the project through variations to the original contract.

“If one takes the variation submissions as a stand-alone, they would appear to be excessive – and we’re talking about 60 per cent of the original contract value,” Mr Harvey said.

“It is important to note, however, a large number of those variation submissions were actually anticipated works that had not been formulated in terms of final design at the time the contract was put out to tender. “(This included) such things like the vacuum pump station relocation, storage lagoon and subsequently the revision of the connection point policy.”

The report said the original contract was quoted at about $3.5 million when the tender was awarded to design, construction and engineering firm, Wallbridge and Gilbert (W&G).

With the variations, the total contract value blew out to nearly $6 million, the report said.

Mr Harvey said W&G were not responsible for the exorbitant increase in the project cost.

“Had there been sufficient opportunity for Wallbridge and Gilbert and the contractor to undertake a detailed site investigation, it is my belief the additional works paid out as variations would have been identified at tender stage,” he said.

“I do not contend the additional works and the amounts thereto would have been avoided, what I’m saying is if such detailed site investigations had taken place during preliminary and final design process, the tender pricing would have been more comprehensive and would have covered those items to a great degree.”

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NEWS v District

Warm the sockles

Chelsea Koch, Aaron Cocks, Cass Powell and Gaynor Tink – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath

Ooh la la, look at these lovely legs.

The legs are sporting the latest trend for winter – the overknee-high socks.

And it’s not just for the “oldies.” Even the younger brigade are happy to give them a whirl.

Some of the Balaklava footballers and netballers gave them a test and said they were really soft and very warm.

• Aaron ‘Cockles’ Cocks was brave enough to face the elements (unlike his team-mate and my fellow reporter Les Pearson), snuggling up with the netball ‘cockleettes’Chelsea Koch, Cass Powell and Gaynor Tink,

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email: louise@ plainsproducer.com.au showing off the colourful legwear – and their good legs! The stripy socks come in a variety of bright colours, and are suitable for men, women and children.

It is rumoured (from a very reliable source) a local mechanic on Railway terrace has a pair of pink socks that stretch well up his inner thigh.

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Skate park gets youth vote Balaklava’s proposed skate park has the overwhelming support of the town’s youth.

This was the clear result from a survey conducted by Balaklava Area Committee directed at students in Years 6–9 at the three Balaklava schools.

The survey, conducted with the approval of the schools, questioned a total of 287 students aged from about 11 to 15.

Nearly 100 students living in Balaklava gave an opinion. Support for the skate park was almost two to one – 63 voting in favour, to 29 who indicated they would not use it.

Of the 29, 25 were girls, who would normally seek other interests.

Of all surveyed female voters, 37 per cent were in favour of the skate park, whereas the

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male response was much higher at 69 per cent.

Understandably, most students living outside the town precincts said they would not use the skate park. These included boys and girls from Mallala, Two Wells, Owen, Hamley Bridge, Port Wakefield and other areas – though some of these said they would use the park.

The position of the skate park on Wallace Street, was favoured by the majority of the students, with 78 per cent satisfied with the location.

Surprisingly, 62 per cent of the students who admitted they would not use the park,

Williams tops local names What’s in a name? Plenty if you are a Williams. The top four surnames under the Balaklava postcode of 5461 have been released.

If you’re a Williams, Wilson, Taylor or Tiller, you’re more common than you think, according to data generated from the Yorke Peninsula White Pages and Yellow Pages, distributed in the region.

The Williams surname occurs 20 times under the Balaklava postcode, Wilson, 13 with Taylor and Tillers equal on 12

were also happy with the location. When comparing results between schools, it was evident the older students had less interest than those of primary school age.

Balaklava Primary School students had the highest percentage in favour of the skate park, at 71 per cent.

Horizon Christian School, where Years 6-9 were surveyed, had 59 per cent in favour.

Balaklava High School showed lowest results, with only 38 per cent interested.

The contraption which was voted most likely to be used at the park was the modern ripstik, followed by the traditional skateboard.

Students said they would use the skate park after school, during holidays and also on the weekend.

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Plan to ‘lock’ cash for depot’s move FUNDING for the future relocation of the Wakefield Regional Council works depot in Balaklava is to be locked away until the time comes to use it if councillors support a foreshadowed motion during open forum at Wednesday night’s

Les Pearson reports: council meeting.

Northern Ward councillor, Greg Stevens, said he would table the motion at next month’s council meeting.

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cillors in the chamber was keen to ensure the money, about $120,000, which is the remaining proceeds from the sale of the Port Wakefield Works Depot, was not diluted into council’s general revenue and retained for the sole purpose of relocating the Balaklava depot.

Cr Owen Chapman had earlier requested council’s intentions for the money.“I think setting, the money aside keeps the issue at the forefront and it will then be used for its original purpose,” Cr Chapman said.

Acting chief executive officer, Steve Jonas, said under treasury management, it would be noted in the balance sheet as a liability and from time to time, used and replenished.

Cr David Lamond, who moved the motion to allocate the money to the works depot relocation, said he had not put such a recommendation in his motion based on similar advice from Mr Jonas.

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NEWS v District

Hot topics out of ‘Lammo’s mailbag’ Les Pearson reports: CENTRAL Ward councillor, David Lamond, had plenty to say in a fiery open forum at Wednesday night’s council meeting, with the Balaklava skate park, public question time and an ongoing barrage of mail all on his agenda.

Cr Lamond (pictured) explained how frustrated he had become after constantly receiving a stream of mail for months on end, which usually included questions for council, from one ratepayer, Richard Pain, of Port Wakefield.

“We’ve heard of Sam’s mailbag, well here’s ‘Lammo’s mailbag’,” he said, clutching a large bundle of letters in his hand.

“It’s all from one resident in Port Wakefield.”

Cr Lamond described how on several oc-

casions, Mr Pain had sent letters via registered mail.

“It’s all directed at me, there are five elected members who could be your representatives,” he directed at Mr Pain, who was seated in the gallery.

“I refuse to answer any more questions unless they are directed to council first and then CC’d to me.”

He suggested Mr Pain adhere to his own personal policy, which is “if you have a problem, go to council first.”

‘Not against skate park’

Cr Lamond also clarified his stance on the proposed Balaklava skate park, claiming at no point was he ever against the park.

He made the statement in response to a letter from Mr Pain, published in the Plains Producer on June 8, in which Mr Pain alleged Cr Lamond believed the skate park was not required “as there was no interest by the community.”

“I’m against where they’re putting it (the skate park),” Cr Lamond declared.

“I’m in favour of a skate park, provided they put it by the oval (Ralli park), but that is out of my control now.”

Cr Lamond was also displeased with the public consultation phase for the skate park.

“I’m a member of the bowling club, and nothing has ever come to us,” he said.

‘Tied up with red tape’

Public question time was the last axe Cr Lamond had to grind, pointing out how it had slowed meeting progression and multiplied work for council staff, who were left “tied up

with red tape”. He said since council voted to allow public question time in December 2006, only two questions were posed from then until the end of 2009.

In 2010, 87 questions were asked during public question time, including a staggering 41 questions in one night.

He then referred to council’s public question time regulations, claiming only one question per person should be allowed.

“I think it is time for a review of public question time,” Cr Lamond said. “Some councils don’t even have it.

“We have two options, it’s either one question per member of the public or abolish it all together.”

Southern Ward councillor, Barry Smith, agreed the segment needed streamlining.“It would be a lot more efficient for council as well,” he said.

From an old Jeep at Mount Templeton ...

A HANDFUL of Region Two CFS personnel were recognised with national medals and service awards last Friday.

Amongst them was Mount Templeton farmer, Robert Williams, who received his 50-year service award.

His service to the community has spanned the best part of a lifetime.

Mr Williams is one of the inaugural members of the Mount Templeton CFS. “When we first got the CFS here, it was just a group of farmers who decided we wanted to do something about fire fighting abilities for our own good in our own district,” he said.

The growers formed a group of volunteers together, although they weren’t affiliated with what was the Emergency Fire Service at the time.

It was a very different emergency service to what we see today, completely independent of any government subsidies.

“We just put money in ourselves and went to everybody in our local area and looked to them for some donations,” Mr Williams said.

“Then we started to charge a service fee each year, just a few dollars, to keep the thing going.”

Armed with what ever money they could raise, the group purchased a few motorised pumps and a 400 gallon tank to kick things off.

Eventually the group purchased a Willys Jeep and mounted a tank onto it, fitted with a better pump. Soon after, the group again upgraded their unit to an International truck.

“By that time, I think we were starting to get some sort of subsidy from the local council,” Mr Williams said.

ROBERT Williams is congratulated by his son, Sean, at the Mount Templeton CFS base. Sean will play his 400th game of football for Hummocks Watchman Eagles on Saturday at Lochiel.

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50 years of dedication

“Then we built our own shed and we still use that shed today. “Our unit only just scrapes inside of it.”

Having been involved for over five decades, Mr Williams has watched as the service evolved.

“I can remember when our body first started out here until it has become what it is today,” he said.

Mr Williams was particularly impressed with Balaklava’s new facilities. “They blow me away, they’re fantastic.”

“Not everyone was fighting fires, but everyone put their hand up to provide some money and help out but nowadays that’s not really the case anymore.”

While appreciative of the award, Mr Williams said he was not a big fan of being in the spotlight.

“Not at all, I‘m not into this part of it much,” he said.

“You do it for your community to see you’ve got some fire protection here, and it’s not just fire protection

In his opinion, the biggest change has clearly been the advances in technology and community involvement.

“Coming from what ever we could afford to buy and put together ourselves to now getting supplied with brand new vehicles that are set up with everything on them, I suppose that would be the biggest change,” Mr Williams said.

“The other thing, everybody in the district was basically involved.

either these days, it’s everything in the emergency line.” n More local awards: Others to receive awards for their service to the CFS included Virginia trio Peter and Geraldine Pentland, and David Williams, Saddleworth’s Steven Gooden, Dublin’s Lisa Bryant and Roseworthy’s Peter Jarman.

Retired community education officer, Jeff Ayres, also received a special award of appreciation after serving the community for 10 years.

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NEWS v District

PROUDLY displaying the plaque after the opening are (from left) principal Carmine Cafasso, former principal David Arthur, Federal Wakefield MP Nick Champion, former student Mabs Hayes, Member for State MP for Goyder Steven Griffiths. Front: SRC students, Billy Aston and Hannah Charnstrom.

Mallala primary opens new gym, library Mallala Primary School held an opening ceremony for their new gym and library, on Monday afternoon.

The event was well attended with current and past staff, students, parents and even 93-year-old Mabs Hayes, who

attended the school as a child.

Principal Carmine Cafasso was Master of Ceremonies, and the crowd was given a warm Kaurna welcome by student Jessica Helps.

Everyone joined in singing the national

anthem, which was followed by speeches from Mr Cafasso, former principal David Arthur and former deputy Kathryn Bruggemann, before Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, unveiled the plaque.

Maitland runner-up in LGA president vote WAKEFIELD Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, finished a close second in the LGA president’s election, after votes were counted on the weekend.

In what turned out to be a tight count, Alexandrina Mayor, Kym McHugh, was announced the winner on Monday.

Mr Maitland polled second highest followed by Clare and Gilbert Valleys mayor, Allan Aughey and Murray Bridge mayor, Allan Arbon.

Mr Maitland was present at the count.

“It was disappointing but it was pretty close,” he said.

He said some councils decid-

ed not to put other preferences in besides their first choice, which was one factor he believed w o r k e d against him.

“I think it was unfortunate the mayor of the adjoining council (Allan Aughey) ran as well,” Mr Maitland said.

He felt having the two candidates running from the same region split the votes.

“I must admit until the nomination from Clare came,

I thought I had a pretty fair chance,” Mr Maitland said.

“The minute he (Mr Aughey) rang up and told me, I knew it was going to be very difficult.”

While disappointed with the result, Mr Maitland was resigned to taking up the vicepresident’s position after holding the role of acting president.

“I have had my two months in the sun,” he said.

“So I’ve just gone back to where I was. “(Wife) Prue and I discussed it, we gave it our best shot and what ever the result, we’re just going to get on with our lives.”

Mayor McHugh received 35 votes after preferences

to put him in front of a very strong field. LGA chief executive officer, Wendy Campana, conveyed her appreciation for Mayor Maitland’s recent work.

“I would like to … thank Mayor Maitland, who has filled in as acting president for the past two months after the position became vacant with the unexpected resignation of the president-elect,” Ms Campana said.

“James has been tremendous to work with and I look forward to his continued input as senior vice president.”

Mayors Aughey and Arbon will continue on the LGA State Executive Committee.

Federal panel explores constitution bid

SOUTH Australia’s Local Government Association has welcomed the announcement of a panel to explore and make recommendations on writing local government into the Australian Constitution, which will assist more Federal grant funding going directly to local councils.

Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, recently returned from the Australian Local Government Association’s National General Assembly in Canberra, where the topic last week was heavily discussed.

Mr Maitland explained how State governments are written into the constitution but local government is not.

“We’re trying, from a local government perspective, to make it so they can fund local government more directly,” he said.

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“At the moment there is no mention of local government in the constitution.”

Federal Minister for Local Government, Simon Crean, announced the panel and its chair, former NSW Chief Justice, Hon James Spigelman, at the Canberra assembly Minister Crean told more than 850 delegates if bi-partisan support could be maintained it was likely the right change to the Constitution could succeed.

As then acting LGA president, Mr Maitland said the announcement was a key step in the process following Opposition Leader Tony Abbott’s recent message of support on the issue.

“Polling shows clear community support for local government to be in the Constitution so the challenge now is for our politicians to get the process right,” Mr Maitland said.

“Communities are telling us they are concerned about Commonwealth funding for councils.”

Examples of such funding include the Roads to Recovery and Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Programs.

The aim is to put the addition to the Constitution in a referendum and from there, promote it enough to garner support from the public.

“It’s up to us as local government people to try to persuade the community this is the way to go,” Mr Maitland said.

“They see road works, sporting facility projects, library projects, stormwater harvesting and community amenities and they know much of the work would not happen without Federal grants.”

Opinions differ on council report INTERPRETATION of the Port Wakefield CWMS Contract Compliance Review is varied, with claims it reflected positively on council, while others beg to differ.

Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, read the draft report but was away for Martin Harvey’s presentation of the final report at Wednesday night’s council meeting.

“I think it was a pretty good, well done job, given it was a desk top report,” Mayor Maitland said.

“It pretty much said what’s happened over there is what should have happened over there.

“In the main, the report, I thought, said the way they went about putting in the scheme, given it was a new sort of system to fit into the funding process, they did it probably as well as they could.”

Western Ward councillor, Darryl Pain, agreed the review was well researched and constructed but believed its findings were far more damning.

“The project as a whole was not project managed, it was bungled through – that’s what I think the report says,” Cr Pain said.

“There were things supposed to be done before, during and after this contract and none of them seem to have been done.”

Cr Pain also believed the Port Wakefield community will end up footing the bill for the blown out cost of the project, through their CWMS service fee.

He said Port Wakefield residents will be slugged $26 a year more for an occupied residence than the rest of the district for its service fee and $68 a year more than the rest of the district for an unoccupied residence.

“Why is there such a big difference between Port Wakefield and the rest of the district?” he asked.

He said residents aired their concerns the project was being mismanaged for months and now they would have to foot the bill.

“I’m a bit annoyed the residents in Port Wakefield are going to pay the difference because of council not listening to what they were saying,” Cr Pain said.

$6 million questions • From Page 1 Of the variations, Mr Harvey believed shoring, relocation due to services and soil conditions and time extensions were probably avoidable with a detailed site investigation.

Former environmental services and project manager, Elca McCarthy, also was criticised in the report for her performance during the CWMS construction. “(The report) has identified shortcomings in the contract and project management administration procedures from council’s side, from the appointed project manager, being Ms McCarthy,” Mr Harvey said.

“Ms McCarthy, in her response, indicates she was quite satisfied she was fulfilling all her duties and obligations as project manager.”

Ms McCarthy was one of several parties

mentioned in the report, who lodged a response to the initial draft.

“Of disappointment was the response from the LGA CWMS program which essentially gave no adequate response to the shortcomings ... identified in the review report,” Mr Harvey said.

Council chief executive officer, Phil Barry, was unable to contribute to the report due to health reasons.

“I believe his submission with specific regard to his relationship as CEO with his designated project manager (Ms McCarthy) is important, and in terms of natural justice, his submission should be included in the report to be issued as a revision at a later date.”

The Plains Producer intends to publish a detailed analysis of Mr Harvey’s report in coming weeks.

Plains Producer, Wednesday June 29, 2011

LIFESTYLE v Your Page

Reason to be proud

Star of the North

Balaklava Year 10 to 12 students from Balaklava High School travelled to Canberra in May for their annual camp, visiting historic places including the Australian War Memorial.

So it was a nice surprise to receive in the post, a Certificate of Appreciation from the War Memorial Manager, awarded to the students and staff for their exemplary behaviour and conduct. Well done.

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And like our cars, without regular servicing, things eventually wear out. The same applies to people, as BHS teacher Dave Cmrlec has found out! Dave has finally succumbed to years of wear and tear and is taking the rest of Term 2 off to ‘ have some body work’ repaired. I was too polite to ask which body parts are being fixed.

Riverton And speaking of body parts, the Riverton Primary Year 5/6s have tried their hand at Picasso style art, but drawing with their eyes closed!

The students found it hard to draw body parts in the right spots- but that happens in real life as often body parts don’t stay where they’re meant to be. And I’ve found out the principal at RPS taught my brothers at Nuriootpa years ago –small world.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Paintball action

School holidays are around the corner so if you have children in Year 8 upwards who might like to go paintballing, then a trip to Tarlee might be just the thing.

Wakefield Regional Council’s Youth Advisory Committee is taking a bus there on July 20. Cost of $50

WE HEARD!

Pyjama game n No doubt about Facebook, it’s so informative. And public! Looking at reports from one Balaklava local, maybe it should called FaceRED! Seems a certain busy mum has discovered why pyjamas usually are “so lairy”.

It’s to remind you NOT to go down the street in your PJ’s. Our 32-year-old thought she was facing the onset of early dementia when she realised she had dashed down the street for the paper (undoubtedly the Plains Producer) clad in her slinky and fashionable black PJ’s. And so comfy, said Karla. Find out why on Facebook.

Auburn If you feel like burning some calories, Zumba fitness is on at the Auburn Institute 6.45pm to 7.45pm every Wednesday. Cost $8.

CORNY CORNER

n joke of the week: A little boy went up to his father and asked ‘Dad, where did all of my intelligence come from?’

The father replied, ‘Well son, you must’ve got it from your mother, because I still have mine’.

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Anglican Bishop moves to Ballarat

Pat makes it a ‘bouquet day’

PORT WAkefield identity Patricia Madigan was excited when she caught the bouquet at granddaughter’s Amelia’s wedding in Albany, Western Australia.

Pat, 88, made a good catch and a marvellous achievement after travelling all the way from her home in Port Wakefield. Amelia is the only daughter of Pat’s second daughter,

includes 300 paintballs, lunch and the bus trip. But you must book TODAY (29th) at the Council office or ph 88620800. It should be great fun.

Owen For a change it’s not all happening at Owen! Apparently things are very quiet at the moment, although people are not quiet about receiving huge water and electricity bills. What is going on in this state? But in other Owen news, the 8-ball team is 2011 premiers – well done.

The “mock wedding” rehearsals are well under way, with locals trying to learn their lines. Apparently Noel

Mary and Brian Wake, of Hamelin Pool station, via Geraldton.

Pat enjoyed herself at the Easter wedding with the opportunity for her family to be together. Pat has five daughters, Suzie (Adelaide), Mary (Geraldton), Janeece (Mildura, Pauline (Karratha, WA) Stephanie (Collie, WA) and one son Christopher (Mallala).

‘Butters’ Bubner has it almost under control as he stayed home from the Balco camping trip to learn them – well that was his excuse anyway. Or maybe he’s a bit soft and just doesn’t like camping?

BALAKLAVA

Wise decisions

Local police had RBT’s around the town last few weekends – and after seeing many cars left at the Sports Club, Balaklava police would like to congratulate the people who made the very responsible decision not to drive home after footy. A very wise choice!

Calendar capers ... go figure! n Did you know that in July this year, we will have five Fridays, fiveSaturdays and five Sundays?

This last happened in July 2005.

And 2011 has four special dates – 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11 and 11/11/11. But wait, there’s more – if you

take the last two digits of your year of birth, and add the age you will be this year, it will add to 111.

I’ve tried it and it works!

How do people come up with this information?

Do you know of any other quirky titbits worth mentioning? Let me know.

Bishop Garry Weatherill, Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Willochra, has accepted appointment as Bishop of the Diocese of Ballarat to take effect when he is enthroned in Christ Church Cathedral, Ballarat on Saturday November 5.

Bishop Garry has been the Anglican Bishop of Willochra, in South Australia since 2001 and was formerly the Ministry Development Officer of the Diocese from 1997 until his Consecration as sixth Bishop of Willochra.

The Diocese of Willochra is massive – just under a million square kilometres, running from Hamley Bridge to the Northern Territory border and from Coburn (near Broken Hill) to the Western Australian border. It takes in both Eyre and Yorke Peninsula.

Bishop Garry will continue his work as the national chair of the Mission to Seafarers, and as a member of the General Synod Standing Committee.

Members of the Diocese wish him well in this new appointment and challenge

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KEVIN Roberts accepts his award from Lions past District Governor, Glenn Herbert.

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BALAKLAVA’s Kevin Roberts has been presented with a special award for his service to Balaklava and Districts Lions club and the local community.

Kevin received the William R Tresise Fellowship award for his 35 years of dedicated community service through the local Lions club.

Lions past District Governor, Glenn Herbert, of Bute, presented the award to Kevin at the Balaklava club’s “handover” dinner last Saturday night.

Mr Herbert congratulated Kevin, a well-known local farmer, for his decades of unselfish

community commitment.

Balaklava and Districts Lions club also welcomed new member, Wayne Viney, to the club, with Lions lady, wife Kerry.

The “handover” dinner was something of a “Clayton’s” affair as current president Warren Durdin will continue for another year, supported by secretary “Kossie” Chegwyn, treasurer, Cameron Wood and 18 other members.

The dinner, organised by Helen Durdin with catering by son Ben, was superb, with about 50 guests enjoying a three-course meal in the family home.

It was attended by Lions

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President Warren Durdin reported on a successful year for the club, with $3,560 raised from the recent “Biggest Morning Tea”. Over the past 10 years the club has raised $54,500 for cancer research.

The Lions auction, held each October, raised $4,000 for distribution to community groups.

The popular Lions donut van, always at basketball on Friday nights and other functions also helped contribute cash with more than $3,000 going towards Lions projects.

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POLICE arrested a man on Saturday night following an incident at Sevenhill.

Just after 1.30am, police saw a red Commodore sedan driving along Main North road at Clare.

Police went to pursue the vehicle however it turned its lights off and was lost in the Sevenhill area.

A short time later police were advised of a vehicle having crashed into a fence in College Road, Sevenhill.

A search of the area resulted in a 21-year-old Elizabeth North man being found close by.

He was arrested after a further search of the vehicle revealed a sawn off shotgun, housebreaking implements, false registration plates and a balaclava.

Port Pirie detectives attended the scene and with the help of POLAIR and police dogs an extensive search started for further offenders with no luck.

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He was refused bail and faced the Port Pirie Magistrates Court on Monday. The investigation continues

Sport RBT’s to continue

• LOCAL police have been conducting mobile random breath testing at local sporting fixtures on Saturday afternoons in recent weeks.

Balaklava police officer, brevet sergeant Graham Olds, said it was a safety measure to help keep drink drivers off the roads and encourage people to do the right thing.

He said no positive readings were detected on the weekend, which was a promising sign and the breath testing at the conclusion of sporting events will continue throughout the football and netball season in an effort to keep everyone safe on their way home.

Cannabis in ‘secret room’

• ACTING on information received, police raided an address in Balaklava last Wednesday.

During the raid, police found 11 cannabis plants they allege were growing hydroponically in a secret room. A 25-year-old Balaklava man was subsequently reported for cultivating cannabis.

Police grab chemist shop suspect

POLICE suspect a Peterborough man, arrested after a high speed chase, is connected to a number of chemist break-ins in the mid north and metropolitan area.

Police had been hunting the man, 31, since April, when the break-ins happened. Acting on information received from the public, officers attended a

home in Salisbury, where they spotted a Commodore with false number plates, drive off.

Police cordoned off an area and set up road spikes but the alleged offender mounted the kerb to avoid the spikes but crashed into another vehicle soon after.

He tried to flee on foot but was arrested.

BULK grain handler, Viterra, released a report and recommendations from its Post Harvest Review working group this week.

Post Harvest Review working group chairman, Rob Kerin, said Viterra had been receptive to the working group’s recommendations and the feedback received from the stakeholder groups during the review process.

The working group made 30 recommendations in total with the main areas for improvement being grain classification, site infrastructure and maintenance, and communication.

“My discussions with Viterra through this process have made me confident change will be implemented,” Mr Kerin said.

Rob Gordon, Viterra President, South East Asia, said the review had been a positive experience for the company and the planned changes would improve service delivery immediately and for many years to come.

“The review has provided us with the opportunity to capture valuable feedback about harvest operations and

address some legacy issues associated with the bulk handling network in South Australia,” he said.

“It is our intention to invest further in the existing network. We are developing a five-year capital expenditure plan, which will address elevation capacity, amenities, road works and safety.”

State Agriculture Minister, Michael O’Brien, said the record harvest created a number of logistical challenges and stretched resources to the limit.

“With hindsight, it provided an opportunity to test how the system works under intense pressure,” he said.

“Viterra has acted promptly and responsibly to complete the review before activity gears up for the coming season.”

One of the biggest issues from last harvest was grain classification.

The working group recommendations outlined how issues relating to access to falling number machines, training and personnel requirements can be addressed and resolved.

• For full details of the review, go to www.viterra.com.au. All growers will receive a hard copy of the report.

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Fawcett, Edwards prepare for Senate FORMER Federal Member for Wakefield, David Fawcett will look to improve funding for research and development for the nation’s agriculture industry when he is sworn in as a Liberal senator on Monday.

He said Australia’s food security depends on such research to continue providing quality produce to the nation’s tables.

It is an area in which he has seen the Federal government’s investment tapering off.

“I will be looking to build an understanding of the need and demand for food and also securing our place in the local market,” he said.

“The agriculture sector has done well in previous years and some people seem to think it’s a given it will continue to do so.”

Mr Fawcett explained the research and development done in previous years was a key factor in Australia’s primary producers achieving so highly – and it needed to be maintained to continue achieving at a world

class standard. Other items Mr Fawcett said would be on his early to-do list include shoring up South Australia’s rural health system and stabilising the defence industry in the state.

Mr Fawcett said he has previous experi-

a pilot will also be handy after already being INCOMING assigned to the foreign affairs, defence and trade committee.

Liberal He said there needed to be more consistsenators ency when it comes to defence force involveSean ment in the state, “rather than the boom bust Edwards cycle we are on at the moment.” (left) and Ahead of the swearing in, Mr Fawcett David said he was aware of the time demands that Fawcett, with current lie ahead in the six-year term, given his previous term serving as a Member of the senator, House of Representatives, and was prepared Mary Jo to meet them.

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“I’m looking forward to it, having been there before,” he said.

Mr Fawcett was replaced as Wakefield MP ence working with not-for-profit organisa- by current member, Labor’s Nick Champion tions looking to improve state’s rural health at the 2007 election. sector, including developing strategies to The Plains Producer was unable to contact attract more GPs to move to the country.

Clare local, Sean Edwards, who also begins His background in the defence force and as his six year term as a senator on Monday.

Gallery has something for everyone’s palette with Balco art prize If you have a fascination with art, whether it be flexing your own creativity or simply enjoying the view of some unique pieces, the 2011 Balco Balaklava Art Prize and associated awards is the perfect event.

The exhibition will be starting tomorrow with the official opening and presentation of prizes this Sunday at 2pm at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery,

on Edith Terrace. Curator, Jo May, is enthused about the amount of artists who have entered.

“We’ve had around 100 entries from loyal supporters of the event along with new artists – it will be tough competition,” Jo said.

Guest judge, Kirstie Jamieson from the Country Arts SA and Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery, will help pick

the winners for prizes worth more than $3000.

The event, which is in its 21st year, also offers the major prize worth $2000 offered as an acquisitive award by Balco.

With entries already closed, the competition includes categories of novice, secondary and primary school students.

“There’s a broad range of pieces, from traditional to contemporary, defi-

nitely something to suit every taste,” Jo said.

The gallery is open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 2–4pm until Sunday August 28.

• GALLERY members (from left) Jo May, Helen Durdin and Lenice Cox admire a Duncan Crawford painting as they prepare to hang entries.

Record grain exports pour out of SA AS farmers watch crops begin to shoot after solid recent rainfall, bulk grain handler Viterra is flat out exporting last season’s record yields out of South Australian ports.

Viterra announced late last week a record shipping program has seen more grain exported from South Australian ports in the past six months than is normally exported in a year.

More than 4.3 million tonnes of grain has been shipped between December 2010 and May 2011.

The average annual grain export task from South Australia, during the past 10 years, is 4.3 million tonnes.

There is a highly competitive market for South Australian grain with a number of active grain exporters.

Viterra South East Asia president, Rob Gor-

Les Pearson reports: don, said it was indicative of the strength of the South Australian grains industry.

“Since harvest began last year, the shipping program has been very strong with records continuing to be broken,” he said.

“Even during harvest we were shipping large amounts of grain, which is noteworthy considering the sheer size of the crop, coupled with the unseasonal wet weather late last year.”

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) wheat export summary in May 2011, wheat exports out of South Australia were up by more than 100 per cent for December 2010, January and Feb-

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ruary 2011. Strong grain exports continued from South Australian ports during March, April and May. “This is indicative of an efficient shipping program and effective

shipping stem management which benefits both exporters and growers,” Mr Gordon said.

“In May, 32 vessels shipped grain from our ports and Outer Harbor, our newest port terminal,

achieved a new record.

“Meanwhile, exports from Port Lincoln were the second highest on record in May. “We have also been working to facilitate movement of the expect-

ed crop for next season.

“We look forward to gaining greater certainty for the coming season once our access undertaking is approved by the ACCC, providing clarity for growers and exporters

alike,” Mr Gordon said.

Viterra expects shipments from SA to remain strong given the significant crop in storage, favourable commodity pricing, and strong demand.

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Workshops help in buying rams With seeding finished, sheep producers are turning their attention to ram purchases.

Ram sales are fast approaching and a series of “Practical Ram Selection” workshops are being run to help ram buyers select the most profitable animals for their business.

Stud breeders will host the workshops for their clients and anyone else who is interested. This format has been used before with great feedback from those who attended.

The workshops are jointly sponsored by the SA Sheep Industry Fund and Making More from Sheep with a small registration fee of $33 per business.

Dates are July 6, from 1-5pm at Orrie Cowie, Warooka and July 8, 1-5pm at Leahcim, Snowtown.

• A draft program is available in the classified advertising section.

Producers are encouraged to attend their nearest venue. The opportunity still exists for any additional studs who might wish to host a workshop.

Ram buyers always want to buy rams they assess as visually good. However, the majority of studs also provide a range of figures in their sale catalogues to help their clients make the best decision.

The workshops will assist producers to identify the figures that help them select the rams that are best value-for-money. They will also cover how to use the figures in conjunction with visual assessment.

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PRESENTATIONS from Jim Barr, of Baiada Poultry (left) and Vaughan Chenoweth, of Ridley Agriproducts, to (from left) Aleisha Michael, teacher Sally Cowan, Carley Williams, Alicia Davey, Ashleigh Williams and Ciara Guy.

Students rewarded for ‘poultry in schools’ effort BalaklavaHigh School students took part in a competition of a different kind, one involving chickens.

Students from surrounding areas also joined the statewide Poultry in Schools competition.

As part of their Agriculture subject, students were required to work in groups to produce a poster report on the poultry

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The day itself will be cool to mild with moderate northeast to northerly winds and fine apart from isolated showers extending across the north of the Northeast Pastoral district. On Thursday, the approaching front will draw the isolated showers in the north southwards during the day to areas including Eyre Peninsula, central districts and then possibly the southeast later in the day. Isolated showers may also develop over the West Coast as cloud increases ahead of the approaching front. It will

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The rain will extend to remaining agricultural and southern pastoral areas on Saturday before easing later in the day as the front weakens. Generally mild in the north and cool to mild in the south with moderate northeast to northwesterly winds turning northwest to westerly following the front.

Cumulative rainfall totals until midnight Saturday are expected to be 5-15 mm over the Western Agricultural district and the southern agricultural area, less than 2 mm over the pastoral areas and 2-5 mm over southern pastoral and remaining agricultural areas. Isolated falls may total 15 to 40 mm about southern coasts and ranges at the weekend.

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Balaklava High School students attended along with students from Burra Community School, who won first place. They were presented with certificates and $150 which will go back into funding for the school agriculture program.

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The competition culminated with a special Poultry in Schools careers and presentation day held at Roseworthy Campus of the University of South Australia.

The outlook for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday is for a deep low south of Western Australia to move slowly east and weaken. The rain will ease to showers as the low moves to the southeast. Cool and windy conditions will accompany this low early in the period.

CENTRAL DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Fine apart from isolated fog about the ranges. Cool to cold at first with isolated frost about and east of the ranges then a mild day with light to moderate northeasterly winds, fresh at times about southern coasts and ranges.

Thursday: Cloud increasing with patchy light rain developing, increasing to areas of rain over Kangaroo Island, clearing late evening. Mild with light moderate north to northeasterly winds, fresh at times about southern coasts and ranges.

Friday: Areas of rain developing southwest of Cleve to Keith, isolated showers developing elsewhere. Mild with moderate northeast to northerly, fresh about southern coasts.

GULF WATERS FORECAST Wednesday: Winds: North to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots south of Cowell to St Kilda. Seas: 0.5 to 1.5 metres. Swell: Southwesterly 1 to 1.5 metres on southern Spencer Gulf decreasing to 0.5 to 1 metre around midday.

Thursday: Winds: North to northeasterly 10 to 20 knots.

Shut the gate on cruel puppy farm trade A leading vet has called for urgent action on mass-production puppy farms, saying buyers, breeders and legislators should share the responsibility in shutting the gate on the cruel trade.

Dr Mark Perissinotto, head vet at VetShopAustralia. com.au said it was time for a united effort to help ban the industry, with cases of terribly mistreatment of animals at puppy farms becoming far too common.

Over-breeding, minimal or no veterinary care, poor nutrition, poor hygiene and overcrowded conditions were just some of the problems faced by animals.

VetshopAustralia.com.au has called for more unified laws giving animal welfare officers greater search and seize powers and the ability to lay charges against anybody running illegal puppy farms.

“Hefty fines and the prospect of jail time should be introduced as a standard deterrent against breeders doing the wrong thing,” Dr Perissinotto said.

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Mouse bait station on Yorke Peninsula Local farmers may not have long to wait until a registered mouse bait site is established on Yorke Peninsula.

This comes after chemical supply company, 4Farmers in Western Australia, were recently registered to establish four sites in South Australia, with one possibly on Yorke Peninsula, where farmers can bring their grain to be treated.

Federal Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey, has welcomed the announcement by the Austral-

ian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to authorise registered regional bait mixing sites to formulate grain for mouse bait.

The concept of having registered sites will result in lower prices and make the bait more accessible for use by farmers.

General Manager of 4Farmers WA, Neil Mortimore, said the bait would be cheaper.

“With the recommended application rate of one kilogram per hectare, and the bait at $3 a

kilo, it would work out to be quite inexpensive.

“Farmers would be foolish not to treat their grain at this price,” Mr Mortimore said.

With four registered sites available for 4Farmers to establish, Mr Mortimore says the first will be located at Cowell and is expected to open as early as this Friday.

When asked if a closer regional site would be established, Mr Mortimore said it was “a great possibility.

“A second site will be established sooner rather than later, and we are looking towards Yorke Peninsula,” he said.

Mr Mortimore said two sites should comfortably cover requirements of local farmers, with the aim to get as much product in and as quickly as possible.

The registration will extend until September – or longer if 4Farmers seeks permanent registration.

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Roseworthy, Wasleys on the ‘Tour de Light’ Fifty five local community leaders joined Deputy Premier John Rau on a tour of the Light electorate led by local State MP, Tony Piccolo.

With a magnificent sunny winter’s day as a backdrop, the 55 tour participants were provided with a (somewhat whirlwind) tour of the geographic, economic and social diversity of the electorate.

From the rebuilding of the suburbs of the Peachey Belt to the country townships of Angle Vale and Wasleys the tour enlightened participants of the great things happening in the electorate and the challenges still to be addressed.

Dubbed “Tour de Light” the purpose was to highlight the various issues facing the electorate and provide an insight into State government initiatives to tackle them.

Mr Piccolo said issues often were only understood in the context of “media headlines” and the full

picture remains sometimes unknown by the local community.

“The tour was about explaining the full story behind the headlines, and to provide a greater context for it,” said Mr Piccolo.

The tour was attended by school, service club, church, youth, health and local government and business leaders.

Mr Piccolo said feedback from participants was very positive, with many saying they had no idea of the extent of new developments within the electorate.

“Many were unaware State and Federal governments had spent or committed more than $80 million for new school facilities in the electorate over the past few years,” said Mr Piccolo.

The tour included presentations from the Town of Gawler, the Land Management Corporation (LMC),

University of Adelaide and Light Regional Council.

The tour covered a wide range of local issues and shed light on how local and state government were working together from building new CFS stations to building new communities.

Mr Piccolo said the tour also gave local community leaders the opportunity to network and develop new working relationships.

“Importantly, the tour gave the Deputy Premier a chance to see firsthand the various issues I have raised with him; particularly the challenges urban development will have for the region.”

Mr Piccolo said he plans to hold the tour as an annual event.

A copy of the tour guide is available from his office if any community member was interested to know what matters were covered by the tour.

Light MP Tony Piccolo with Deputy Premier John Rau (second from right) with (from left); Brian Carr, CEO of Light Regional Council; Martyn Evans, Director of Community Relations, University of Adelaide; Mayor Bill O’Brien, Light Regional Council; and David Morcom, CEO , Barossa Council.

$16,400 back-pay to Saddleworth worker Optus youth grants

A Saddleworth worker has been back-paid $16,400 after being under paid the minimum hourly rate and overtime entitlements.

Fair Work Ombudsman Executive Director Michael Campbell says once Fair Work inspectors contacted the employer and explained its obligations, the employee was promptly back-paid all money owed.

The worker was one of three paid a total of $31,500 following intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

In a separate case, a Narrung stationhand was reimbursed $9600 in under-

paid overtime entitlements and a Murray Bridge animal attendant received $5,500 when inspectors found there had been unauthorised deductions from the worker’s pay.

Mr Campbell said each of the businesses had now put processes in place to ensure these mistakes are not repeated.

“The Fair Work Ombudsman is serious about ensuring regional communities understand their rights and obligations in the workplace,” he said.

“We acknowledge accidental breaches of workplace laws do occur, so our preference is always to work with employers to

educate them and help them voluntarily rectify any non-compliance issues we identify.

“It is also important employees understand they can turn to the Fair Work Ombudsman if they have concerns.

Complaints can be made confidentially.”

The Fair Work Ombudsman has a number of tools and resources on its website at www.fairwork.gov.au to assist employees and employers.

Employers or employees seeking assistance or further information can also contact the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94 from 8am-6pm weekdays.

Local communities and non-profit organisations have the chance to apply for the Optus 2011 grants.

The annual Optus Connecting Communities Program, which is now open, provides $150,000 worth of funding to support community projects that assist youth and build social inclusion.

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The way We were

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• Mick King was inducted as Mallala Lions Club’s new president, by former president, Mary Stopp, at the club’s handover dinner.

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• Former Balaklava young writer, Lucy Radowicz, collected first prize in the Advertiser Young Writer’s Award in year’s four, five and six section.

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As I was saying, Australian music-lovers are fortunate at present to have so many excellent dance acts doing their thing at the same time.

From The Presets (apparently due to release album number three later this year) to Cut Copy, Art vs Science, Bag Raiders and beyond, audiences not just in Australia, but all around the world at some of the biggest festivals going, have got their groove on to our electronic awesomeness.

My personal favourite at the moment is Miami Horror.

The brain-child of Melbourne producer Benjamin Plant, I finally caught up with their album “Illumination” a few weeks ago, too long after it came out in August last year. It only took five amazing singles to convince me!

For someone who has so often bought whole albums off the strength of one song (occasionally to my detriment), this was a conservative purchase!

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I’m loving fifth single (the clincher!) Summersun, especially at this point in time, the last half when the keyboard really kicks in is perfection.

I defy anyone who likes to dance (or anyone who doesn’t normally, but has had enough to drink) to not get out on the D-floor to this song!

Apparently MH killed at Southby-Southwest festival in Austin, Texas earlier in the year, and maybe as a result of those knockout performances (fire marshals had to eject punters trying to cram in for safety reasons), they’re relocating to the USA. Not necessarily to Miami, but who knows?

In any case, our loss is America’s gain.

Not all the big festivals happen overseas though, for three days at the end of next month Splendour in the Grass will descend upon the good people of Woodford, Queensland and this year’s lineup is something to behold.

Oh to be a roadie with an Access A ll Areas pass at this event, when artists of the caliber of Coldplay, Kanye West, Kaiser Chiefs, Pulp and The Hives are getting around backstage!

And they’re just some of the international acts on the bill, as well as everyone who’s anyone it seems in this country.

For the princely sum of $390 plus booking fee, you could be there.

As is always the case it seems with these festivals, you’re guaranteed to miss someone you really wanted to see, either through scheduling clashes (Cloud Control and Two Door Cinema Club being on at the same time at Laneway, not happy!) or having too good a time elsewhere and forgetting, as happened to yours truly at this year’s BDO (missed Gyroscope).

Anyway, if anyone out there happens to be going to Splendour, rest assured I am extremely jealous!

Tune in next time, coz I’m Mr Brightside.

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several times and then harrowed to kill the weeds (no chemical sprays). Only then did the farmer start sowing, and then it had to be harrowed again! How many acres could this horse team and harrows cover in a day?

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• Cliff Adams was installed as Master of Balaklava/Owen Lodge 52 in a ceremony in the Lodge Hall and installation ball in the Balaklava Town Hall.

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Heritage Highlights

Throughout the rural areas, farmers are hard at work planting their crops, in the hope of another good season (provided they can beat the mice!).

Today’s modern farmer uses a big tractor pulling even bigger machinery to get the job done, and 400500 horse power is considered “normal”, but it’s not so long ago that the farmer was using six or eight horse power. Admittedly, the acreage was considerably less than the farms of today.

These two pictures show how it was done 70 years ago.

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NEWS v District

Bus proposal for northern towns

C&GV mayor at Manoora’s final farewell to navy service It was a sad time for the Royal Australian Navy, and also the community of Manoora, when the HMAS Manoora was disembarked for the final time in Sydney.

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council mayor, Allan Aughey, attended the official decommissioning ceremony on Friday, May 27, at Garden Island, Potts Point.

The Manoora was saluted during the ceremony by fellow Royal Australian Navy ships and its crew assembled along its railings to ultimately leave for the last time.

Mayor Aughey was touched by the ceremony.

HMAS Manoora ... a painting of the ship was presented to council.

“I was honoured to accept on behalf of the Manoora community a painting of the HMAS Manoora whilst she was on service in the Pacific,” he said.

Mayor Aughey also received a private tour of the vessel.

“Lieutenant Commander Scott Houlihan, who joined us on Anzac day in Clare and Manoora, gave us the tour,” he said.

While the end of an era for the

HMAS Manoora is a time to grieve, the town of Manoora hopes to obtain memorabilia and artefacts from the ship which sailed proudly in the navy for 17 years.

“The Royal Australian Navy is a service all Australians can be extremely proud of and our region is honoured to have the naming association and personal interaction with such a fine and hardworking ship,” Mr Aughey said.

COMMUNITIES at the northern end of the Wakefield Regional Council district have signalled their intentions to purchase a bus for transport between local towns.

Northern Ward councillor, Greg Stevens, told council during open forum at Wednesday night’s council meeting there was strong support from residents.

“The area is definitely interested in acquiring a 12-seater bus of some form to use in the northern areas,” Cr Stevens said.

While Blyth already has a well-utilised bus, towns such as Snowtown, Brinkworth and Lochiel have no such access to a similar service.

“They do find it a very pertinent issue,” Cr Stevens said.

Cr Stevens said there are no

clothing retailers in the northern communities and locals would be happy to shop in other centres, such as Balaklava, for such products.

“They don’t want to go to Elizabeth or anywhere outside of the area,” he said.

The bus would also provide access and support for the Snowtown hospital.

“Even though the medical practitioners are from Clare, it brings them to our community, that’s what we’re trying to do.”

The issue was discussed at the Snowtown Community Management Committee meeting in May. Cr Stevens said letters have been sent to CMCs in Lochiel and Brinkworth to gauge their respective interest in the initiative.

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Continuing quality of life with CHAP

Heather and Peter Meyers welcome CHAP’s Belinda May-Woidt (left) and Louise Bach to their home.

COUNTRY Home Advocacy Project – known to most as CHAP – has been a provider of quality services to assist the frail aged to remain living independently in their own homes since 1989.

These services are available across the Wakefield Plains to people who meet the criteria.

Heather and Peter Meyers are two clients who have received CHAP services for more than 10 years. They say CHAP really made a lot of difference to their lives.

A package of care is provided and reviewed regularly to meet the ongoing needs of Peter and Heather.

“It is great we know if an issue arises, all we have to do is give our Co-ordinator a call and she will be here to assist,” Heather said.

Peter is an avid gardener and with the support offered to him as Heather’s carer, he has extra time to work in his vegetable

patch and continue to enjoy activities meaningful to him.

Heather and Peter encourage anyone who needs help to remain in their home to contact the Balaklava office on 8862 2155 to discuss eligibility for services.

Services are tailored to suit individual needs – from basic home maintenance and domestic assistance to tailored packages for people with complex personal care needs.

CHAP brokers with independent contractors to provide agreed services which increases its flexibility in providing support best suited to meeting the needs of clients.

Opportunities are always available for appropriately skilled contractors to register with CHAP to provide assistance to elderly residents living in the Wakefield Plains and Mallala communities.

• Contact CHAP at the Balaklava office on 8862 2155.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP QUALIFIED STAFF, SUPPORTIVE & CARING ENVIRONMENT, WONDERFUL VOLUNTEER SUPPORT Broad range of services including: • Respite • Short term, Long term • Convalescent • Palliative Available for people who have: • Medical Benefits • Gold card DVA • ACAT approved high and low care We welcome your enquires and would be pleased to arrange a visit so you can explore your options.

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For more information please phone Balaklava Office: 8862 2155 www.chap.org.au

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Mallala Probus club was joined by Two Wells Probus members for a bus trip to Peterborough on May 25, stopping at Burra for a coffee and a stroll before proceeding on to Peterborough’s historic railway hub.

Members were separated into two tour groups, to have a look around the site, with explanations of the various lines used many years ago.

Members were invited to look in the carriages, workshops and view the old locomotives, including the payroll car.

The group then enjoyed lunch at the Railway hotel, before making their way to Meldonfield of Peterborough, Cobb & Co. scale miniature wheelwrights, coach and body builders.

They were shown through the buildings and miniature models by Eldon and Mary Zimmerman, viewing where the models were actually made.

Members enjoyed afternoon tea before boarding the bus for the trip home.

Thanks to bus driver, John King, who also organised the hotel luncheon, and to Alan Helps for organising the trip!

– Pamela Gautheir

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Georgina’s Tigerish spirit

For young Balaklava resident Georgina Burden, the sky is the limit to help the endangered animals she loves.

Georgina, 10, has made a tiger to help raise money for the Adelaide zoo which will go towards protecting endangered animals.

Georgina’s father, Grant Burden says he is extremely proud of his daughter and her initiative.

“She was watching a program on television about endangered tigers, she got up straight away, collected cardboard and

made this tiger,” Mr Burden said.

If Georgina raises about $70 she can adopt a tiger. With $55 raised so far, Georgina wants to go beyond her initial target.

Her passion for animals isn’t lighthearted as she intends to make a career out of it.

Georgina has always loved animals and she wants to be a zookeeper when she is older.

You can help Georgina raise more cash for endangered animals. Watch for her outside Balaklava Foodland in the near future.

GOING 3D TO BOOST CROP YIELDS:

The shape of things to come University of Adelaide computer scientists are developing imagebased technology which promises a major boost to the breeding of improved cereal varieties for the harsher environmental conditions expected under climate change.

Led by Professor Anton van den Hengel, Director of the Australian Centre for Visual Technologies (ACVT), the computer scientists are joining with plant physiologists and an industry partner to develop technology that will be able to accurately estimate plant yield of potential new cereal varieties well before grain production.

They will use multiple images of plants as they grow to construct computerised 3-D models that will match the plants’ changing “shape” with its biological properties and, ultimately, predict yield.

“We are using image analysis to understand the shape of plants so that we can automatically and

rapidly measure plant structural properties and how they change over time,” said Professor van den Hengel.

“We want to be able to predict yield based on a collection of measurable plant attributes early in the plant’s lifespan, rather than having to wait for the plant to mature and then measuring the yield.”

Professor van den Hengel said this image-based approach would enable detailed, accurate and rapid estimation of large numbers of plants’ potential yields under various growing conditions, for example high salinity or drought.

“This novel image analysis technology promises to transform crop breeding and, as a result, the agricultural industry,” he said.

“By expediting the development of plant varieties capable of delivering increased yield under harsh environmental conditions this project will help improve

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Australia’s agricultural efficiency and competitiveness. It will help Australian agriculture prepare for the impact of climate change and the need to produce more food for a growing population.”

The image-based analysis will be incorporated into the plant accelerator at the University’s Waite Campus. Opened last year, the plant accelerator houses more than 1km of conveyor systems that deliver plants automatically to the imaging and other stations.

The project, ‘Improving yield through image-based structural analysis of cereals’, has been funded

under the latest round of Australian Research Council Linkage Projects.

Other chief investigators for the project are Professor Mark Tester, professor of plant physiology in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and director of the plant accelerator, and Dr Anthony Dick, deputy director of the ACVT. The ACVT is a University of Adelaide research centre housed within the School of Computer Science.

The project involves industry partner LemnaTec, which provided some of the equipment used in the plant accelerator. They will help commercialise the technology

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NEWS v People of the Plains RECIPE FOR FUN

n Birthday bliss – Logan James Shepherd was born on June 8 at Gawler hospital, weighing 9lb, 3oz. Logan is the second child for Ben and Erica Shepherd of Balaklava, and is a brother for Maya – who, interestingly, was also born on June 8, last year. Ben and Erica’s birthdays are also identical, being October 23!

n IT WAS a special 10th birthday for Abby Parker, of Owen, when a big group of friends helped her celebrate with a “Master Chef” cooking party. Abby, the daughter of Andrew and Jillian Parker, is pictured front, fifth from left. It was a day where fun really was on the menu!

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SPORT v Football

Charities benefit from successful Umpires Night The Adelaide Plains and Central Zone Umpires Association held a successful sponsors night with 190 people attending last Wednesday night, June 22.

Organised by the regional umpires director, Jim Goode, the evening was catered by Mallala Football Club, with Central District recruits, the nine-time premiership winning Gowans twins, James and Chris as special guests.

“Pleasingly we had support from every club in the Adelaide Plains Football League, along with representation from all the local media, the neighbouring Barossa, Light and Gawler, the North Eastern Football League, Northern Areas Football Association and SANFL umpiring great Laurie Argent,” Goode said.

“Each of our sponsors, the Professionals (Gawler), Sports Centre, (Adelaide Plains Umpires Association), Fine Line Printing, Irvine Wines, Dynamix Signs and Im-Press Promotions – Gawler (Central Zone Umpires

MALCOLM with grandson, Tyson and son, Rick on Saturday.

Hank back in umpires role n REGIONAL umpire’s director, Jim Goode (middle) with Gowans twins, James (left) and Chris.

Association) were recognised for their support.

“Each of our three charities, Motor Neurone, Camp Quality and Breast Cancer we support were give 10 per cent of the money we raised.

The job of Master of Ceremonies was adequately handled by Patrick Willis from the SANFL umpires department.

A “Wine and Goods” auction raised $4750

for the umpires and their selected charities.

“This was the highest figure raised at an Umpires Night so far and after expenses each of the three charities will receive $470,” Goode continued.

“The raffle tickets sold by the Mallala players raised $760 for the umpires.

“We launched an APFL Umpires Port on the night and 40 bottles were sold.”

After a variety of

speakers were introduced to the assembled crowd, the Gowans twins entertained the throng with antidotes about their careers and experiences…and they even sang a Bee Gees song!

Along with Magpies champion from the 1950s and 1960s, Geoff Motley, the Gowans have won an amazing record nine SANFL premierships and are looking for a 10th this season.

n Former APFL umpire, Malcolm (Hank) Lamond, again donned the whites to umpire the minis game at Balaklava on Saturday, alongside son and Balaklava minis coach, Rick, and grandson Tyson.

n ABOVE: Malcolm with minis umpire, Andy Michael, whom he used to umpire, and RIGHT, umipiring the minis.

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SPORT v Football

Peckers lift Balaklava squashes Bombers’ efforts • From back page Although the Peckers’ win over bottom placed Hamley Bridge wasn’t as big as the 157-point pasting in round three, Balaklava, with 33 scoring shots to just 11, still won this round 11 clash by a handsome 82-point margin.

“Hamley Bridge certainly played with some endeavour in the first half, but didn’t capitalise in front of goal,” Peckers playing coach, Stuart Lamond said.

“We got our game going after half time and went away with the win.

n TIGERS ruckman, Will Banton cops an accidental hit from Ram Chris James as they go up for a mark, with Ram Leif Burdon looking to spoil, in the A grade match at Long Plains on Saturday.

“Schahinger was competitive in ruck for Hamley and Josh Moody was certainly their best player.

“Without taking away anything from the Bombers we were below par in the first half, but lifted after the break.”

Dominant all over the ground, the Peckers gained excellent service from Les Pearson across half back, while the Walker brothers Hayden, up forward and Justin, in ruck were prime movers in the victory.

Also a handy cricketing talent, Todd McPharlin was good at the stop-

n CHRISTOPHER Flores, Hamley Bridge minis.

pages and Aaron Cocks won his share of the football. Jonathon Brice was a big target in attack with a six goal haul and now has 33 goals for the year and averages three and half goals a game.

Glenn Dawson was closed down and only kicked one goal in this game, after a 12-goal haul in the first meeting between these sides.

The reigning Producer Medallist kicked four, predominately from centre half forward, while McPharlin pushed forward and kicked a couple, as did coach Lamond as a roaming forward.

Permanent fixture in the best player list for the Bombers, Josh Moody was again Hamley’s best. He has either been best or second best in seven out of their nine games.

Dylan “Hollywood” Lockwood, Craig Allen, and acting captain Justin Schahinger all competed manfully for Hamley Bridge.

Brett Burgess was a real target in attack, despite limited opportunities with the ball. He kicked five of the team’s seven majors, while Stuart Gregory slotted through the other two.

Magpies do damage early A potent opening term was the catalyst to the Magpies’ home win at Mallala, against a young Two Wells outfit.

They kicked 7.4, while the Roosters remained scoreless. Despite not dominating the rest of this encounter, the current title holders went on to win by 28 points.

“The first and second quarter was among the best we’ve played this year, especially our opening term,” Keith Earl, the coach of Mallala said.

“Two Wells couldn’t touch the ball in the first quarter.

“There was a three to four goal wind blowing toward the south.

“The group, especially around the contested ball were relentless.

“Anything that was in dispute or loose we won.”

As expected, around the ball Liam Whitwell and Joel Montgomerie controlled the match, especially early.

On a wing, Matt Birchmore produced a strong game, while captain Christian Rimmer and West Coast lad Josh Seal were both productive.

Brian Montgomery was a strong target in attack with four goals and was one of the better players, while flame haired Joel Montgomerie and floating forward Daniel Feeley helped themselves to a couple of goals each.

David Pontt also worked hard across half forward.

Coach Earl was impressed with the effort of debutant Ben Martin, who came up from Mallala colts.

“Ben played off a wing for the majority of the game,” Earl said.

“He produced a capable performance first up and displayed clean skills.”

Two Wells coach Mark Thomson can take some solace from the fact his troops outscored the side sitting third on the ladder for the remainder of the contest after quarter time by 14 points, although the damage was well and truly done in the opening term.

Landmark Cup winning Roosters backman Andrew Hardiman was Two Wells best followed by Brice Hart.

Big Ben Slattery, Dean Coats, vice-captain Ben Spiteri and Daniel Hines (two goals) all had their moments as well.

n KARL Binka handballs away for Balaklava during the minis game against Hamley Bridge.

n CONNER McCann, Hamley Bridge, in action during the minis game at Balaklava on Saturday.

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A Grade

Mallala Two Wells

7.4 10.5 10.6 12.8 (80) 0.0 2.1 4.5 7.10 (52)

Virginia United

7.4 0.2

Goals: Mallala - B.Montgomery 4, D.Feeley 2, J.Montgomerie 2, M.Birchmore 1, C.Rimmer 1, B.Harris 1, D.Pontt 1 Two Wells: D.Hines 2, N.Seccafien 1, T.Brown-Pichugin 1, S.Bown 1, B.Spiteri 1, B.Hart 1 Best: Mallala - L.Whitwell, J.Montgomerie, M.Birchmore, B.Montgomery, C.Rimmer, J.Seal Two Wells: A.Hardiman, B.Hart, B.Slattery, D.Coats, B.Spiteri, D.Hines

7.6 0.5

9.14 0.5

10.20 2.6

(80) (18)

Goals: Virginia: L.Burdon 5, T.Wilkey 1, A.Mark 1, A.Johnston 1, B.Galic 1, C.James 1 United: A.Pratt 1, J.McArdle 1 Best: Virginia: B.Galic, B.Russel, T.Wilkey, G.Rigney, A.Johnston, S.Papanotis United: B.Starr, H.Pym, B.Shimmin, W.Banton, B.Sharman

Balaklava Hamley Bridge

1.1 5.8 13.12 19.14 (128) 3.0 4.0 5.1 7.4 (46)

Goals: Balaklava: J.Brice 6, H.Walker 4, S.Lamond 2, T.McPharlin 2, G.Dawson 1, A.Cocks 1, J.Henderson 1, R.McPharlin 1, B.Michael 1 Hamley Bridge: B.Burgess 5, S.Gregory 2 Best: Balaklava: L.Pearson, H.Walker, J.Walker, T.McPharlin, A.Cocks, J.Brice Hamley Bridge: J.Moody, D.Lockwood, A.Pepe, C.Allen, J.Schahinger, B.Burgess

Two Wells Mallala

Reserves

0.0 5.2 6.3 9.4 (58) 2.3 3.3 6.7 6.7 (43)

Goals: Two Wells: S.Wise 2, D.Lamont 2, T.Wake 2, J.Becker 1, L.Godfrey 1, A.Cavallaro 1 Mallala - C.Bilney 3, B.Tucker 2, M.Saunders 1 Best: Two Wells: D.Lamont, D.Applebee, J.BrownPichugin, T.Wohlfeil, T.Williams, M.Illingworth Mallala - R.Kerr, K.Kirvan, J.Morgan, S.Roberts, L.Chadwick, M.Saunders

Virginia United

6.0 1.0

8.1 2.10

12.6 2.10

12.6 7.15

(78) (57)

Goals: Virginia: M.Cartlidge 4, E.Tsimiklis 3, T.Karutz 2, C.Felstead 1, M.Young 1, A.Nicholas 1 United: M.Davey 3, M.Sammons 1, M.Dickie 1, D.Kaminski 1, M.Warnes 1 Best: Virginia: C.Felstead, M.Cartlidge, R.Desmond, R.Liveley, S.Biermann United: S.Dalgleish, M.Davey, K.Algar, B.Pym, A.Sharman, K.Jarman

Balaklava Hamley Bridge

6.6 11.8 19.11 23.13 (151) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 (3)

Goals: Balaklava: L.Guy 5, J.McPharlin 4, M.Daniel 3, D.Hart 3, L.Tezacker 1, C.Marshall 1, P.Georg 1, L.Simon 1, T.Zerk 1, G.Willmer 1, V.Taylor 1, G.Hudd 1 Hamley Bridge: Best: Balaklava: S.Nankivell, L.Guy, G.Willmer, V.Taylor, M.Daniel, D.Yates Hamley Bridge: A.Power, M.Gregory, B.Nicolai, S.Wedding, B.Farrugia, S.Collings

Two Wells Mallala

Senior Colts

5.1 6.3 9.6 11.10 (76) 0.1 2.4 2.4 4.6 (30)

Goals: Two Wells: L.Godfrey 4, H.Ramsay 3, M.Daly 1, D.Heron 1, D.Bromely 1, J.Morrison 1 Mallala - T.Algar 2, D.Kearns 1, J.Birchmore 1 Best: Two Wells: M.Wylie, J.Morrison, L.Godfrey, B.Calvett, W.Hart, L.Barfield Mallala - D.Winning, T.Algar, B.Martin, J.Page, Z.Hallion, J.Birchmore

Virginia United

7.6 11.10 15.13 17.15 (117) 0.0 1.3 4.3 10.5 (65)

Balaklava Hamley Bridge

5.5 12.9 18.15 23.16 (154) 0.1 0.3 0.3 1.3 (9)

Goals: Virginia: United: M.McIntyre 4, D.Coombe 3, B.Merry 1, A.McArdle 1, C.McIntyre 1 Best: Virginia: United: M.McIntyre, A.McArdle, N.Curnow, C.McIntyre, B.Merry, D.Coombe Goals: Balaklava: J.Speissegger 4, M.Clifford 4, C.Ruiz 3, R.Logan 3, L.Williams 1, C.McPharlin 1, T.Shepherd 1, J.Wilson 1, H.Veitch 1, D.Pfeiffer 1, C.Michael 1, B.Harkness 1, T.Michael 1 Hamley Bridge: J.Rosenzweig 1 Best: Balaklava: J.Speissegger, R.McDonald, C.Ruiz, M.Clifford, T.Michael, B.Harkness Hamley Bridge: K.Hewitt, L.Henneker, S.Collings, Z.Vinton

Mallala Two Wells

Junior Colts

0.1 0.7 1.8 3.8 (26) 1.0 3.0 4.1 4.1 (25)

Goals: Mallala - J.Dunstan 2, A.Coe 1 Two Wells: K.Giniotis 2, J.Brander 1, N.Barnett 1 Best: Mallala - A.Clothier, J.Dunstan, A.Coe, J.Watson, B.Wilson, J.Good Two Wells: T.Mills, J.Pellizzari, B.Manning, J.Humphrys, J.Lange, J.Borlace

United Virginia

3.3 1.2

4.3 3.7

10.4 5.7

10.4 7.9

(64) (51)

Balaklava Hamley Bridge

3.6 6.7 9.14 11.20 (86) 0.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 (12)

Goals: United: R.Curnow 6, D.Page 2, E.Pepe 1, D.Coombe 1 Virginia: Z.Owen 3, J.Owen 2, B.Poynter 1, C.Eaton 1 Best: United: J.Pratt, W.Tauchnitz, D.Coombe, H.Green, D.Page, B.Zweck Virginia: J.Owen, A.Hansen, J.Moritz, Z.Owen, N.Trace, C.Eaton Goals: Balaklava: J.Michael 8, H.Lane 1, C.Arbon 1, J.Wehr 1 Hamley Bridge: K.Rosenzweig 1, L.Raether 1 Best: Balaklava: C.Arbon, J.Michael, B.Chapman, J.Harkness, J.Wehr, L.Speissegger Hamley Bridge: J.Wedding, D.Collings, K.Rosenzweig, C.Buckby, L.Raether, L.Rose

NEFL results from Saturday - Round 9

BSR Min/Man

A Grade

BSR Min/Man

2.4 6.6

North Clare Blyth Snowtown

Goals: BSR - P.Meyer 2, A.Burgess, C.Weckert, S.Hayes Min/ Man - S.Baraglia 4, A.Bevis 3, J.Milburn 2, N.Forrest 2, B.Taylor, B.Sandow, A.Winders, N.Scott, M.Young, B.Kerslake, B.Currie Best: BSR - D.Justin, S.Hayes, P.Meyer, S.Martin, S.Morris Min/Man - A.Bevis, B.Sandow, S.Gibson, N.Forrest, S.Baraglia, M.Young

North Clare Blyth Snowtown

3.6 6.7 9.10 (64) 10.12 19.17 28.21 (189)

Goals: North Clare - N.Prokopec 5, T.Pawley 3, N.Pearce Blyth/ Snow - S.Atkinson 8, S.Clifford 6, A.Hentschke 4, B.Bell 3, R.Darling 3, J.Gillings 2, N.Zweck, S.McCormack Best: North Clare - T.Pawley, C.Jaeschke, N.Prokopec, S.Jaeschke, B.Coles, B.Clothier Blyth/Snow - G.Ottens, S.Atkinson, N.Zweck, S.Clifford, R.Darling, N.McCormack

Eudunda/Rtown 3.4 4.8 8.12 15.14 (104) South Clare 2.3 7.7 10.7 13.10 (88)

Goals: Eudunda/Rtown - C.Voigt 4, C.Ah Chee 2, D.Reese 2, S.Geister 2, J.Mosey 2, D.Button, R.Schmidt, M.Sajewicz South Clare - M.Leibelt 6, B.Seymon 4, W.Hutchinson, M.Green, M.Stopp Best: Eudunda/Rtown - Z.Tremaine, M.Sajewicz, T.Sleep, R.Prior, K.Dunstan, J.Mosey South Clare - M.Vandeleur, M.Green, M.Leibelt, M.Reynolds, A.Heinrich

RSMU BBH

4.4 6.8 10.11 11.12 (78) 3.1 5.4 8.6 10.6 (66)

Goals: RSMU - C.Foster 3, S.Noack 3, J.Vandeleur 2, B.Koster, L.Sandland, T.Vater BBH - T.Martin 3, B.Wall 2, M.Jackman, Z.Lynch, G.Thompson, T.Dalla, J.Schuppan Best: RSMU T.Connell, A.Hunt, Z.Hier, S.Noack, J.Vandeleur, B.Moreton BBH - M.Jackman, N.Jackman, Z.Lynch

BSR Min/Man

B Grade

3.3 3.4 6.10 8.11 (59) 0.0 1.3 3.4 7.4 (46)

Goals: BSR - D.Hentschke 2, K.Stringer 2, B.Weckert 2, W.Lawry, B.Jones Min/Man - A.Bruce 2, G.Bryksy 2, M.Nayda, M.Hadley, C.McBride Best: BSR - B.Jones, D.Hentschke, W.Lawry, S.Roberts, D.Longbottom, J.Longbottom Min/Man - M.Phillips, T.Nicholls, G.Bryksy, S.Hall, T.Webb, B.Holland

North Clare Blyth Snowtown

4.1 1.3

6.4 3.4

7.5 6.5

11.7 10.6

(73) (66)

Goals: North Clare - M.Collins 3, S.Pink 2, B.Bishop 2, N.Jones 2, T.Siv, P.Clark Blyth/Snow - C.Kennett 7, B.Pratt 2, M.Noble Best: North Clare - T.Siv, N.Earle, B.Bishop, C.Earle, M.Collins, T.Densley Blyth/Snow - C.Kennett, M.Noble, R.Ottens, D.Ekman, G.Wilkinson, B.Dohnt

Eudunda/Rtown 1.0 2.3 3.5 9.9 (63) South Clare 0.3 0.3 2.3 2.3 (15)

Goals: Eudunda/Rtown - D.Blumson 2, P.Martin 2, K.Voigt 2, R.Marshall, N.Freeman, T.Mosey South Clare - R.Cole, H.Carracher Best: Eudunda/Rtown - C.Pfeiffer, T.Mosey, R.Reese, S.Schutz, P.Martin South Clare - J.Eyers, B.Mitchell, W.Sims, D.Wallent, R.O’Neill, J.Young

RSMU BBH

Senior Colts

0.0 1.3 4.3 5.4 (34) 5.8 8.12 16.19 18.22 (130)

3.6 6.12 10.15 16.15 (111) 1.2 2.5 3.6 4.7 (31)

Goals: RSMU - G.Linke 5, T.Ainslie 3, A.Rowett 3, N.Williams 2, C.Percy 2, D.Vater BBH - S.Rayson, M.Wiech, J.Alderson, M.Booth Best: RSMU - D.Vater, N.Williams, D.Griffiths, D.Crispe, A.Hosking, T.Ainslie BBH - W.Piggott, M.Booth, C.Lynch, D.Booth, M.Wiech, K.Harvey

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2.1 2.1 2.4 2.5 (17) 3.4 9.8 14.8 21.11 (137)

Goals: BSR - R.Fitzgerald, D.Hayes Min/Man - A.Bruce 8, C.McBride 5, A.Richards 5, T.Pittaway, D.Haynes, T.Julyan Best: BSR - D.Hayes, D.Bruce, J.Weckert, B.Kitschke, J.Kurth, H.Burford Min/Man - B.Sutton, A.Bruce, J.McGregor, C.McBride, T.Pittaway, A.Richards

4.3 0.1

7.7 0.1

10.10 11.15 1.2 4.6

(81) (30)

Goals: North Clare - N.Rowe 2, J.Brown 2, S.Garrard 2, I.Hooker, M.Bannon, B.Jones, N.Edwards, E.Dichiera Blyth/Snow - D.Salter 3, J.Andriske Best: North Clare - N.Rowe, M.Makin, J.Brown, B.Jones, S.Garrard, N.Edwards Blyth/Snow - H.Norton, D.Salter, T.Eime, C.Andriske, D.Underdown, M.Greet

Eudunda/Rtown 4.6 8.12 16.14 22.20 (152) South Clare 1.0 1.0 4.0 4.0 (24)

Goals: Eudunda/Rtown - I.Blumson 5, C.Caven 5, T.Mosey 3, M.Neville 3, J.Bugeja 2, J.Bugeja, C.Blumson, K.Milde, D.Windsor South Clare - N.Boyce, B.Day, S.Minney, J.Pearse Best: Eudunda/ Rtown - C.Blumson, M.Neville, T.Mosey, J.Bugeja, S.Nietschke South Clare - D.Minney, B.Day, J.Pearse, R.Boylan, C.Eyres, T.Pitcher

RSMU BBH

1.2 4.4 7.8 7.10 (52) 3.1 5.1 6.2 8.4 (52)

Goals: RSMU - X.Redden 4, P.Allchurch 2, J.Connell BBH - J.Alderson 2, A.Klinger 2, P.Hill, B.Radford, S.Connell, T.Wiech Best: RSMU - H.Ball, L.Molineux, S.Ball, X.Redden, J.Bowden, P.Callery BBH - S.Connell, A.Klinger, A.Lindner, P.Hill, C.Desment, B.Radford

Junior Colts

BSR Min/Man

5.4 8.5 13.8 14.9 (93) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 (1)

North Clare Blyth Snowtown

3.5 0.0

Goals: BSR - L.Wilsdon 5, M.Longbottom 4, J.Lee 2, L.Hayes, A.Morgan, L.Fitzgerald Min/Man - No Goals Kicked Best: BSR M.Longbottom, T.Slade, L.Wilsdon, L.Hayes, J.Andrews, D.Goss Min/Man - J.Couzner, A.Richards, D.Willmott, Z.Sims, L.Reichelt, H.Schoenberg

4.6 1.4

7.8 1.5

9.8 2.7

(62) (19)

Goals: North Clare - S.Channon 3, L.Jaeschke 3, B.Laidlaw, S.Haydon, J.King Blyth/Snow - T.Stephenson 2 Best: North Clare - B.Laidlaw, J.King, D.Garrard, B.Earle, A.Noble, L.Jaeschke Blyth/Snow - A.Giles, J.Hunter, N.Schultz, T.Salter, T.Stephenson, Z.Bennett

Eudunda/Rtown 0.0 1.1 1.5 4.8 (32) South Clare 3.1 9.4 9.4 10.6 (66)

Goals: Eudunda/Rtown - D.Stacey 2, T.Schulz, B.Coe South Clare - T.Nield 4, S.Willmott 2, Z.Maynard 2, B.Day, T.Hooper Best: Eudunda/Rtown - B.Launer, A.Murray, J.Leditschke South Clare - J.Wallent, T.Nield, C.Gilbert

RSMU BBH

6.2 14.8 22.9 29.15 (189) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)

RSMU Goals: RSMU - X.Redden 8, J.Talbot 6, A.Clarke 5, B.Heffernan 2, T.Griffiths 2, A.Klavins 2, M.Connell, J.Turney, I.Long, L.Trowse BBH - No Goals Kicked Best: RSMU - X.Redden, B.Heffernan, J.Talbot, T.Griffiths, M.Connell, T.Trowse BBH - C.Lindner, B.Hook, B.Kleinig

SEAN Williams captained the 2001 A grade premiership side. He is pictured here on the shoulders of Eagle teammates Ryan Reid and Dylan Catford.

Sean clocks up 400 • From back page The footy gods smiled on one of the most committed players in the league that day at Long Plains against rivals Balaklava, as he was hoisted onto the shoulders of teammates brandishing the premiership shield, as an A grade premiership captain.

“It was something I will never forget, that’s for sure,” Williams said.

“Because I had waited so long, it was a pretty special day.”

This began a rich era for the Eagles, when the young, developing squad followed up with the 2003 A grade title.

Williams had relinquished the captaincy and was enjoying his final years in the senior team as a rebounding half back flanker.

“I think I was the only bloke over about the mid-20s,” he laughed.

“We had a heap of young fellas and they probably kept me feeling young, so that probably prolonged it I guess.

“They all had plenty of go, so it was good.”

He said being released out of the midfield probably helped him stay at A grade level for a few more years.

“That was good, I had just gone back to

playing on a half back flank then so that was pretty cruisy for me,” Williams said.

“The old body was getting through games pretty easy because it wasn’t in amongst the hard stuff, you can recover pretty well when you’re playing back there.”

Williams found it hard to single out toughest opponents, although he did give former Balaklava rivals David Damon and Andy Michael a mention.

“There were plenty of guys you’d come up against and know you were in for a good battle,” he said.

“Most sides always had a few good midfielders, so there were never really any easy days.”

While Williams was known for his in and under work ethic, an incident against Long Plains sits in the memory bank for the wrong reasons.

Sidelined with an injury, he was given the runner’s duty for the day and managed to have his nose broken by a Long Plains player.

“I think I might have mentioned that he was getting a hiding or something,” Williams said cheekily.

“There may have been a few explicit words amongst it.”

A more recent

highlight came earlier this year, when he and youngest son Tyler played in the same team in the reserves against Mallala.

Tyler is a silkyskilled junior, resembling his father’s neat disposal.

“I spent plenty of time kicking to him in the back yard,” Williams said.

“You’ve got to try and teach them what you can.”

He acknowledged he could not have ever reached the 400 games without support from a number of people.

“Obviously you’ve got to have your family behind you to give you the opportunity and that’s probably the main thing,” Williams said.

That support included wife Jo rubbing out all the sore spots from the weekend.

“That’s it, and washing the shorts and putting up with my whinging,” Williams laughed.

He also paid tribute to all those players who have taken to the field with him over the years.

“Just all my mates, that’s what it’s all about,” Williams said.

“It’s a team game and you get those great friendships you develop over the years and that’s what keeps you going I reckon.”

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SPORT v Football

Roosters missing ‘froth’ I READ on the weekend in the (mis)-Informer Balaklava rookie Sam Rowland is an early favourite for the Producer Medal.

Maybe he will be an early leader but I reckon the good money would be on Mallala’s Joel Montgomerie, who was surely in the votes again after his game against Two Wells on the weekend.

His football reminds me of a Jack Trengove sort of player, clean, fast and accurate. A tidy footballer.

His face reminds me of the kid from the Patties Pies commercial.

He’s just so noticeable.

Perhaps if Sam died his hair to red, the two would be on an even playing field.

I digress. Two Wells put up a good fight against Mallala, after quarter time.

It’s something the young team is starting to build. Fight.

Even take last week’s royal rumble against Hamley Bridge for example.

The boys were standing up for their teammate, I had visions of Peter Lamont for a while there. That guy was a nightmare. Several former

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APFL look-alike…

LEFT: The red-haired kid from the Patties Pies TV commercial.

RIGHT: Mallala’s Joel Montgomerie. players still carry a spare change of pants with them thanks to him.

Anyway, I could count the number of players in Saturday’s A grade team to not come through the Roosters’ colts on one hand.

So, we have a team that is competitive, shows some fight and has a solid local player base. What’s missing?

The cream.

Even when everyone is fully fit, the Roosters probably do not have a premiership squad.

We all know how much Bugs loves a cappuccino with his Sunday morning ham and cheese croissant.

The squad he has is like a cappuccino without the frothy milk.

Yeah, it will do the job but let’s face it, it’s just not quite

Burgoyne named in indigenous team Currently playing for the United Tigers in the Adelaide Plains football competition, former Power and Port Adelaide Magpies footballer, Peter Burgoyne has won selection in the SANFL Indigenous Team of the Ages.

To celebrate the South Australian National Football League’s (SANFL) inaugural indigenous round this weekend, July 2 and 3, a team of aboriginal stars of the state was selected.

Because of the changing face of SA football since 1991, the criteria for selection was the player just needed to play league football in the SANFL, with player’s efforts at the very elite level, the AFL, being highly regarded.

Already in the AFL Aboriginal Team of the Century picked back in 2005, Peter, older of the two Burgoyne siblings, won selection in that 24 on the interchange bench and in the SANFL Indigenous Team of the Ages, was picked in the same position.

His younger brother and current Hawthorn star, Shaun was selected as the first ruck-rover in the same team.

Peter Burgoyne had a long and distinguished career with the Power, playing 240 AFL games from the club’s debut season until 2009.

He was a key member of the 2004 premiership side and was third in the Jack Cahill medal (the Power’s best and fairest) in both 2003 and 2007.

The selection panel for the SANFL’s Indigenous Team for the Ages comprised of chief football writer at the Advertiser (and a selector in the AFL’s Indigenous Team of the Century), Michelangelo Rucci, James Moore the SANFL’s Aboriginal Employment and Participation Manager, AFL Engagement and Talent Coordinator, Andrew McLeod, APY Lands/ Aboriginal Development Coordinator, Tim Stewart, along with freelance photojournalist and Plains Producer correspondent, Peter Argent.

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By Peter Argent SANFL Indigenous team for the Ages F: Roger Rigney (SFC), Daniel Motlop (NAFC), Bertie Johnson (WAFC) HF: Michael Graham (SFC), Eddie Fry (SAFC, SFC), Richie Bray (PAFC) C: Michael Long (Eagles), Andrew McLeod (PAFC), Gilbert McAdam (CDFC) HB: Gavin Wanganeen (PAFC), Wilfred “Wilbur” Wilson (CDFC), Byron Pickett (PAFC) B: Graham Johncock (PAFC), Corey Ah Chee (PAFC), Sonny Morey (CDFC) 1R: David Kantilla (SAFC), Shaun Burgoyne (PAFC), Mark Naley (SAFC) Int: Aaron Davey (PAFC), Peter Burgoyne (PAFC), Derek Kickett (CDFC), Syd Jackson (GFC) Res: Fabian Francis (PAFC), Mathew Stokes (Eagles), Greg McAdam (NAFC) Captain: McLeod, vice captain: Wanganeen, coach: Morey

the real deal.

Therefore Two Wells Football Club committee, now is the time to start looking at where you can add the final ingredient for 2012, the star players, the match winners, who turn a reasonable squad into a premiership threat.

Players in the ilk of Brendon Watts, for example.

He was a quality recruit who had an instant impact.

They’re not easy to find but if you shop around, you’ll be rewarded with a bargain.

Get busy, start putting the feelers out or you will find the club in a similar position next year.

That’s enough on the Roosters for now.

It is often said that sportspeople like to play their ‘retirement’ season at the same club they started out with.

It is rumoured a current playing footy coach is planning to play out his final year (not this year) with his previous APFL club.

Not that I’m a big fan of rumours.

PS: Got any other APFL look-a-likes? Send them in to thebandwagon@live.com.au

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"Handy for hardware"

after round 11 games A GRADE Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 9 7 2 0 2 0 1040 544 65.66 14 Virginia 9 7 2 0 2 0 897 553 61.86 14 Mallala 9 6 3 0 2 0 706 613 53.53 12 United 9 4 5 0 2 0 616 645 48.85 8 HW Eagles 9 3 6 0 2 0 571 800 41.65 6 Two Wells 10 3 7 0 1 0 613 874 41.22 6 Hamley 9 2 7 0 2 0 555 969 36.42 4 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Two Wells 10 8 2 0 1 0 1128 348 76.42 16 Balaklava 9 8 1 0 2 0 1047 363 74.26 16 Mallala 9 6 3 0 2 0 812 343 70.30 12 Virginia 9 6 3 0 2 0 808 556 59.24 12 Hamley 9 3 6 0 2 0 466 906 33.97 6 HW Eagles 9 1 8 0 2 0 404 1218 24.91 2 United 9 0 9 0 2 0 254 1185 17.65 0 RESERVES Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 9 8 1 0 2 0 913 265 77.50 16 Virginia 9 8 1 0 2 0 834 389 68.19 16 Two Wells 10 7 3 0 1 0 846 439 65.84 14 Mallala 9 5 4 0 2 0 683 404 62.83 10 United 9 2 7 0 2 0 419 729 36.50 4 Hamley 9 2 7 0 2 0 385 856 31.02 4 HW Eagles 9 0 9 0 2 0 111 1109 9.10 0 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Mallala 9 9 0 0 2 0 505 163 75.60 18 Balaklava 9 7 2 0 2 0 463 219 67.89 14 Two Wells 10 7 3 0 1 0 465 288 61.75 14 HW Eagles 9 5 4 0 2 0 347 259 57.26 10 Hamley 9 2 7 0 2 0 286 486 37.05 4 Virginia 9 1 8 0 2 0 178 484 26.89 2 United 9 1 8 0 2 0 198 543 26.72 2

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APFL Premiership Table

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A GRADE Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Glen DAWSON - Balaklava 1 41 2 Brendon Niklaus - Virginia 5 38 3 Brett BURGESS - Hamley Bridge 5 37 4 Jonathon BRICE - Balaklava 6 33 5 Brian MONTGOMERY - Mallala 4 29 6 Peter BURGOYNE - United 0 21 7 Lee ALLMOND - Two Wells 0 20 8 Stuart Lamond - Balaklava 2 17 9 Brent Harris - Mallala 1 16 10 Hayden WALKER - Balaklava 4 14 11 Troy WILKEY - Virginia 1 14 12 Chris James - Virginia 1 14 RESERVES Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Derek TILLER - Mallala 0 24 2 Terry LIOULIOS - Virginia 0 20 3 Adam PRATT - United 0 20 4 Alex LEO - Virginia 0 19 5 Paul McLEAN - Balaklava 0 18 6 Jason BECKER - Two Wells 1 17 7 Luke GUY - Balaklava 5 17 8 Tyler MILLER - Hamley Bridge 0 16 9 Jason McPHARLIN - Balaklava 4 16 10 Christopher Bilney - Mallala 3 16 SENIOR COLTS Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Michael CLIFFORD - Balaklava 4 32 2 Anton POGAS - Virginia 0 32 3 Hayden RAMSAY - Two Wells 3 29 4 Luke GODFREY - Two Wells 4 26 5 Kynon HEWITT - Hamley Bridge 0 25 6 Jake BIRCHMORE - Mallala 1 23 7 Marco LAZENKA - Virginia 0 22 8 Jim MORRISON - Two Wells 1 20 9 Harrison VEITCH - Balaklava 1 20 10 Troy ALGAR - Mallala 2 17 11 Luke WILLIAMS - Balaklava 1 17 12 Alex Mallett - Two Wells 0 17 JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Kyle GINIOTIS - Two Wells 2 19 2 Kyle HUMMELL - Mallala 0 14 3 Brandon TAYLOR - HW Eagles 0 12 4 Jarrad DUNSTAN - Mallala 2 12 5 Jacob BUTTERFIELD - Balaklava 0 12 6 Jacob Wehr - Balaklava 1 11 7 Sam ROSENZWEIG - Hamley Bridge 0 10 8 Adam COE - Mallala 1 9 9 Joshua HARKNESS - Balaklava 0 9 10 Harry GAMEAU - Two Wells 0 9

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SPORT v Football

‘Cracker’ top of table clash Virginia v Balaklava

No doubt the match of the round, the ladder leading Balaklava Peckers take on second placed Virginia Rams.

Both sides have seven wins and two losses at this stage of the season, and they are separated by a small percentage.

Balaklava has averaged just over 19 goals a game, while their frugal defence has let through just 60 points a match.

While not quite as potent in attack, the Rams have kicked just a fraction under 100 points each match, but kept opponents to 61 and a half points each game.

These numbers all add up to an intriguing and exciting encounter.

The questions are plentiful. Can the Peckers defenders close down Brendon Niklaus, Chris James and company for the hosts?

What will Greg Phillips do about the tall timber in attack for Balaklava?

Has he specific plans for Glenn Dawson, Jonno Brice, Hayden Walker and Stuart Lamond?

Which midfield will get the upper hand?

The Rams have Troy

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KIss of Death: Rams by 8 Bombers by 19 Mallala by 39

RAM Ben Russell Wilkey, Ben Russel, Graham Rigney, the in-form Caleb Howell and Anthony Johnston who are expected to play extremely important roles for Virginia.

Around the ball, the Peckers have emerging star Sam Rowland, Ben Catford, Aaron Cocks and Todd McPharlin who will need to stand up as well.

If this match lives up to expectation, it will be a sali-

vating encounter and many punters, except for Mallala supporters, are suggesting this may be a precursor to the Adelaide Plains Football League’s last Saturday in September.

“We want to finish in the top two this year, so with Mallala breathing down both teams’ necks, this is a crucial game for both combatants,” SANFL hall of famer and Rams coach, Greg Phillips said.

The Peckers are close to full strength, although Justin Michael and Michael Wheaton are still missing with hamstring issues.

“Our next two weeks against the Rams and Mallala will give us a pretty fair indication of where we’re at,” Stuart Lamond, Peckers coach confirmed.

“We can’t afford to start like we did against Hamley Bridge this week.

“But we do match up pretty well on Virginia, so we’d expect this to be a cracking game.”

When it’s too close to call, you’ve got to go with the home team.

Hamley Bridge v United

Two teams that had horrid round 11 results, the Bombers and United, face off at Hamley Bridge Oval this Saturday.

The under-strength Tigers were only able to kick two goals in a full 100 minutes of football last Saturday, and the big question is, where is the potency in attack going to come from?

Both Adrian Mills and Alistair Fleming have both been among the more consistent players for United this year.

When you look at the best player list for the Bombers, it’s easy to ascertain that the side has a heavy over reliance on Josh Moody, ruckman Justin Schahinger, Adam Pepe in defence and Brett Burgess in attack.

Two more imports, Dylan Lockwood and Aaron Christmann, have both been

consistent as well.

Jed Eastwood was good early, but his form has waned a little over the last month.

Interestingly, the United Tigers are currently still in the top four at the moment with eight premiership points, while Hamley Bridge are in their familiar position at the bottom of the ladder.

But the Bombers have two wins (four premiership points) and this is really an old fashioned four-point game for both clubs.

Hamley Bridge is capable of an upset, especially because it’s on home turf and a win by the Bombers will keep the race for fourth spot alive.

H w Eagles v Mallala

Currently on six wins and three losses, the Mallala Magpies go in as howling favourites against the Eagles, although the match is an away fixture for the team trying to collect a trifecta of premierships this season.

In most people’s eyes, Hummocks-Watchman is certainly a better combination than their current position on the ladder suggests.

Captain Matthew Higgs, recruit from Moonta, Ricky Mackereth and key defender Samuel Baker have certainly

been the most consistent Eagles players this year.

David Oswald off half back and Dylan Cicolella have made an impact as well.

The trick for the Hummocks-Watchman coaching staff will be to stop the run and drive out of the middle of the ground.

The usual suspects are again the keys here with Liam Whitwell, Joel Montgomerie and leader Christian Rimmer all in scintillating form.

The Magpies also have Jason Earl and Brad Hardie on the sidelines with injuries sustained either preparing for, or in, the Landmark Cup. Twin Brian Montgomerie has given the side a true target in attack with 29 goals, while teammate Brent Harris has been a strong contributor with 16.

For the struggling Eagles, 18-year-old Shane McGuiness is the only player in double figure with 13.

On form, you just can’t go past the Magpies at the moment.

They should solidify their position in third place and (a draw not withstanding) will have the same win-loss ratio as one of the teams above them, come 5pm this Saturday night.

’Pies bounce back against Roosters A grade

Given a huge blast after their lackluster effort the week before, Mallala responded, posting a comfortable victory over the struggling Two Wells side.

Mallala made the most of the breeze in the first quarter and consolidated their lead in the second, outscoring the Roosters. Both teams had key players on the sidelines.

Winning the toss and electing to kick with the aid of a four to five goal breeze, Mallala got off to a flying start thanks to two early goals from Joel Montgomerie. The goals kept coming for Mallala, Christian Rimmer’s major from near the centre square was a huge effort. Jacob Walsh did well in ruck, giving the likes of Liam Whitwell and Daniel Griffiths’ first use of the ball.

It was pretty much one way traffic.

Two Wells came back later in the quarter but couldn’t break through. The Roosters had the ball in their forward lines for five minutes without scoring.

Mallala eventually cleared out of defence and a pass to Brian Montgomery for a goal really rubbed salt into the Roosters’ wounds. Matthew Birchmore performed well for Mallala, and David Pontt was in top form at centre half forward.A46-point quarter time lead to Mallala made it difficult for Two Wells to come back.

The Roosters’ situation became more perilous when Brent Harris kicked a goal from the boundary line at the ‘non-scoring’ end. It was a top kick. The Harris major was only the second goal kicked at the Wasleys Road end in six quarters of senior football. Mallala senior colts captain, Ben Martin came on for his first run in A grade and it wasn’t long before he picked up his first kick.

Timothy Brown-Pichugin belatedly put Two Wells on the board, but again Mallala replied with a couple to Brian Montgomery – the second com-

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REPORTS:

By Lindsay Nesbitt ing from a costly Rooster turnover.

The tackling and pressure from Mallala was exemplary, in stark contrast to their effort against Virginia.

James Wildbore played a big game in defence and Liam Whitwell was unbeatable around the ball.

The game was as good as over at half time, but fortunately for the crowd, nobody told Two Wells that.

The Roosters came out showing renewed endeavour after half time.

They had lifted their work rate more than a few knots, running in numbers and doing all the attacking, with loose players everywhere.

Mallala looked like they had stopped to a walking pace.

Andrew Hardiman continually gave two Wells plenty of drive. Bryce Hart, Ben Spiteri, Ben Slattery and

Dean Coats all came into play with inaccuracy being the only downside to the Two Wells revival. Brad Fitzgerald and Ned Seccafien also started to get touches.

A goalless third term by Mallala, in spite of the breeze.

Two Wells never stopped trying and again in the last term outscored Mallala. The breeze had dropped and goals to Brian Montgomery and Daniel Feeley cemented a solid Mallala victory. Daniel Hines with a consolation goal after the siren for Two Wells. Only a string of behinds preventing Two Wells from finishing closer. The Roosters with their season virtually on the line in this game had outscored Mallala 5.9 to 2.3 after half time but it was all too little too late.

reserves

Two Wells scored a well deserved 15 point victory in the reserves grade clash with Mallala. The breeze ac-

curately reflected on the scoreboard with the lead changing at every break.

Mallala welcomed back Matt Saunders and Jono Wildbore, Jono playing his first game since 2009.

Mallala made use of the breeze to post early goals to Matt Saunders and Chris Bilney. Reece Kerr in defence, Stuart Roberts in game number 407, and Ben Work all picking up touches as Mallala went to quarter time with a 15 point lead.

A Brett Tucker goal into the breeze increased the lead before the Roosters got going. Drew Lamont got the Roosters’ first from the boundary line and Scott Wise followed almost immediately after. These two Roosters were instrumental in driving Two Wells into attack.

Drew Lamont and Scott Wise kicked four of the five Two Wells goals in the second quarter to give the Roosters a nine-point half time lead.

Trevor Wohfeil and Daniel Hooper

alternated in ruck for Two Wells.

The Roosters failed to score in the first term, and were only able to add one point in the third but Roosters like DarrenApplebee, Joshua BrownPichugin and Thomas Williams kept Mallala to three third term goals.

Reece Kerr played well for Mallala, supported by Kirk Kirvan, hard at the ball and Jase Morgan in defence.

Luke Chadwick at full back played a top game. A Chris Bilney goal around the body was skilful. Mallala had a four-point lead at the last change, but it never looked like being enough.

After a rushed behind to Two Wells, three unanswered goals to Luke Godfrey (one), and to Travis Wake (two), saw Two Wells run out 15-point winners.

Mallala were held scoreless in the final quarter. On the day, there was not a great deal between these two sides, both seemingly destined for finals action this season.

Two Wells too strong for Mallala lads Senior Colts

It was all Two Wells in the match against Mallala on Saturday, the side taking home a 46-point win.

The first term was dominated by Two Wells. They managed to kick five goals while holding Mallala to none. The Roosters kicked with the aid of a strong breeze and were reading the ball better than Mallala.

In the second term, Mallala restricted Two Wells to one goal but could manage only two themselves. The third term again was all Two Wells as they continued to kick clear

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By Rick Graham of the Magpies.

For Mallala, Dylan Winning, Josh Page and Ben Martin tried hard to stop Two Wells pushing forward.

Around the ground, Troy Algar, Zac Hallion and Jake Birchmore all provided for Mallala with their efforts.

In the end, Two Wells were too strong and finished comfortable winners. Mark Wyle, James Morrison, Luke Godfrey, Bradley Calvert, William Hart, and Luke Barfield all had major contributions towards a great display

of team football.

Junior Colts

The young Mallala side came from behind in the third quarter, to notch up a win against the Roosters.

Two Wells started kicking towards the south end with the aid of a slight breeze. Tyler Mills for Two Wells was gathering plenty of possessions, and it wasn’t long before they scored the first goal.

As the game progressed, Two Wells were playing better football and scored two handy goals into the breeze in the second term. Joshua Pellizzari took many marks for Two

Wells around the ground, and if not for the efforts of Jarrad Dunstan, Angus Clothier and Bradley Verner, the Roosters would have been further in front at half time.

Mallala finally registered their first goal in the third term after missing a few chances.

Two Wells responded soon after and it looked as if the Magpies’ unbeaten run was coming to an end. The last term became fairly scrappy as both teams were desperate to keep possession.

Mallala started to edge back and with a few minutes remaining, Adam Coe had a snap from the boundary line

and although he failed to score, the ball was marked on the goal line by Jarrad Dunstan who then goaled to put Mallala one point in front.

The Magpies bottled up play to post another win.

For Mallala, Jarrad Dunstan was best,Angus Clothier, Jamie Goode and Adam Coe all had many possessions and Liam Mathew was good in defence.

Two Wells had Tyler Mills and Joshua Pellizzari getting plenty of touches. Bradley Manning, Jamie Humphrys, Jack Lange and Jake Borlace all had good games.

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SPORT v District

Croquet Mid North

Mid season results Clare Red 4 points, 38 hoops; Clare Black 5 points, 69 hoops; Clare Orange 4 points, 105 hoops; Snowtown White 5 points, 84 hoops; Snowtown Blue 2 points, 84 hoops; Port Wakefield 5 points, 67 hoops.

Ian wins Moody Cup Ian Michael put two solid rounds of golf together to narrowly take home the prestigious Balaklava Golf Trophy, the Moody Cup, with +4 on a countback from fellow A grader Callum Michael on Saturday.

The cup was hotly contested with nearly half the field in contention after scoring square or better in the first round last week. Ian Michael’s +1, +3 (+4) gave him countback advantage over his younger rival Callum Michael’s score of +5, -1 (+4).

Rob Lawson won Saturday’s single round Kirrihill Wine Trophy with +4 . Wayne Nagle was runner up in A grade with +1 from Mark Loy -1, Callum Michael -1.

Steve Jonas won B Grade +2, Dean Robinson +1, Digby Addison +1CB. Austin Henstridge won C grade +2 from Jill Taylor on a countback, with Dillon Michael rounding out Saturday’s awards finishing square.

NTPs: Dean Robinson 3, Peter

Golf Balaklava ladies

An evenly distributed field of 21 players enjoyed pleasant weather and a tidy course for the third Stroke and International Bowl last Thursday.

In A grade, Patricia Anderson, nett73, came in ahead of Norma Taylor with 75, Jill Taylor 76, Tania Matz 77 (welcome to A grade, Tania!), Cathy Redpath and Merv Hameister both with 79 and Maureen Kemp with 82.

Standing tall in B grade was the consistent Louise Michael nett 74, followed

by Chris Hahesy 76, Joan Anderson and Moya Hayes 78, Rose Jenkin and Rick Campbell 79, and Cherie Taylor 81.

C grade winner was Josie Thompson who played a great round to come in with a score of nett 66. Trailing in her wake were Julia Hoskin 77, Tania Allen 80 and Sue Friedreichs 83.

NTP: A grade - Patricia Anderson; C grade - Josie Thompson.

Birdies: Patricia, Rick and Cathy - all on number eight.

Producer points: Josie Thompson 5, Patricia Anderson 4, Louise Michael 3, Norma Taylor 2, Jill Taylor 1.

Julia, Joy and Moya went to the Pt Broughton Open, where Moya was B grade handicap runner up with nett 69.

Next week: Stableford and inaugural Flag competition. Starters: R Jenkin /L Michael.

Quote for the week: “Like life, golf can be humbling. However, little good comes from brooding about mistakes we’ve made. The next shot in golf or in life, is the big one.

– Grantland Rice, American Sportswriter.

Balaklava Mid week

A group of 19 players took to the fairways on Wednesday June 22, with Dennis Goudie winning the day on 45 points, Brian Stewart 44, Bill Berry 43, John Michael 42 CB, Jerry Toms 42 CB, Mike Hahesy 42 CB, Les Masson 42 CB, Merv Hameister 42, Austin Henstridge 39, Barrie Thompson 36 CB, Scott Hahesy 36, Rick Campbell 35 CB, Doug Taylor 35, Moya Hahesy 34, Bill Goudie 33, Joan Anderson 32, Dene Newton 31, Norma Taylor 26, Chris Hahesy 25.

Birdies: Jerry Toms hole 17, Merv Hameister hole 14, Doug Taylor hole 9.

NTP: Norma Taylor hole 3, Chris Hahesy hole 8.

BLyth

Mens Results June 26 Par, sponsored by Eldredge Wines: G Mugge +11, M Williams +10, R Lamond +10, G Hayes +10, P Agnew +7, T Eime +7, I Zweck +7, K Hayes +6, P Carpenter +5, L Eldredge +5, M Finn +5, J Lemon +5, D Paynter +5, D Smith +3, H Wandel +3, B Spinks +2, J Greet +1, J Hogan 0, F Whitehorn -3, BJ Koch -5, C Walkley -5. Skins- Jackpot. NTP No6- P Carpenter.

This Sunday, July 3: Mens and Mixed Ambrose, sponsored by Clare Financial Services. Teams of four, $5 per person, make your own team or be included in one on the day. 11-11.30am tee-off. Sausage

sizzle available to purchase throughout the day. Any further information please ring K Mugge (president) on 88445232.

Next week, Saturday July 9: Stableford/ Jim Barry Memorial, sponsored by Barry Family – Winery – 5.30pm tea.

Ladies Results June 22 Par, sponsored by Pages Deli: will be rescheduled as no competition played due to poor weather.

This week, June 29: second Qualifying Round Club Championships – Stroke, sponsored by Clare Hotel.

Ladies, please remember Mens and Mixed Ambrose Sunday July 3 – all are welcome to play.

Ladies next week, July 6: Stableford, sponsored by Clare Auto Pro.

Hamley Bridge

In a field of 38 players, Gawler butcher Ian Goddard showed how talented he is as a golfer. Not being able to play as much as he would like due to business commitments, he still managed to win Saturday’s stableford competition with a tidy 44 points.

Runner-up was Gary Woods with 42 from Colin Doudle 41.

A grade Ian Goddard 44, John Bell 40, Bradley Zerna 39, Roger Hahn 38, Len Usher 37, Bert Pearce, Leigh Durdin 36, Neville Durdin 35, Steve Howe 34, Vince Zito, John Mitchell 33, Ian Ferguson 32.

B grade: Colin Doudle 41, Barrie Zerna 40, Warren Isgar 39, Rex Mortimer 37, Kieth Kluske 36, Bob Hinderwell 35, Anton Noack 33, Tony Jones, Dennis Nation 32, Ray Battle 31, George Dahlitz 28.

C grade: Garry Woods 42, Roen Cameron 39, Stephanie Martin, Helen Bell 36, Wally Jackson, Brian Cooper, Doug Cooper, Max Grassby, Bob Ahola 35, Bob Charman 32, Ross Hienze, Wayne White 31, Ian Rohde, Matt Werfell 29.

Birdies: Roen Cameron 6, Anton Noack 6 and 12, John Mitchell 6 and 7, Bradley Zerna 3.

Moody Cup winner, Ian Michael, is pictured with runner-up Callum Michael, vice captain Dave Rodgers and captain Merv Hameister.

Thompson 8, Bill Berry 10, Wayne Nagle 17. Birdies: Peter Thompson 10, Rob Lawson 8.

Other scores. A Grade: Jimmie Brecker -2, Doug Taylor -2, Scott Michael -2, Peter Thompson -2, Meve Hameister -3, Bill Lokan -3, Bill Parkin -6.

B Grade: Dave Rodgers 0, Ben Michael -2, John Curnow -4, Dennis Goudie -4, Greg Sonntag -4, Barrie Thompson -5, Bill Berry -5.

Competition fees and raffle money raised on the day totalled $270, which was donated to the Anti Cancer Foundation.

Anton Noack, who is currently enjoying some form, won Thursday’s Stableford competition with 42 points from Ross Hienz and Dennis Hawke, both with 41.

Other scores: Kieth Kluske 40, Ed Manning 39, John Bell 38, Ian Rohde, Roger Hahn 37, Wally Isgar, Wally Jackson, Bob Hillier 36, Wim Van Pelt, Max Grasby 34, Rex Mortimer 32, Ian Ferguson 29, Colin Doudle, Doug Cooper 27, George Dahlitz 26. Birdies Ross Hienze 3, Helen Bell won the ladies Stableford Competition on a count back from Stephanie Martin both with 31 points from Nancy Bubner 28, Pat Wedding and Sandy Jackson 25. The Long Drive was won by Nancy Bubner.

Golfers from all clubs are reminded of the Hamley Bridge Open day, which will be played on Sunday July 10. The tournament includes 27,18, and nine hole Stroke and handicap competitions for A, B, C grades, Junior(17 and under), Veterans (55 and over) Super Veterans (70 and over), with a fee of $17, or $15 for prepaid entries.

Persons interested should ring John Bell 8528 2170, Roger Hahn 0427 834 673 or Bob Hinderwell 0401 186 706.

Riverton

Results from Saturday June 25 Stableford Competition.

A grade: J Rankine 43, R Brandsma 43, M Day. B Grade: A Callery 50, M Keast 41, L Russ 40.

NTP 3/12: M Day. NTP 5/14: A Callery Next weeks competition - Stroke.

TWo wells

Results from Saturday, June 25 Stroke, sponsor: Caddie Shack (Rob Reiman).

Players: 42.

The day started off with the news that club stalwart, Shorty Paul, had suffered a

C Grade: Tania Matz -4, Louise Michael -4, Gerry Toms -7, Martin Bell -8.

Next week is the stroke qualifying round for the Winter Shield.

Starters are S Michael and M Smith. Bar: G Ackland, wheel: A Manuel.

Coming Events: June 26: Owen Ambrose or Morgan Cadell 27 holes. July 3 Blyth Ambrose. July 10 Hamley Bridge 27 holes. stroke and was in the RAH. His son Andrew says he will be there for a couple of weeks then some rehab will be required. He will however save on brake pads from trying to get his handicap increased.All members wish Shorty a speedy recovery – he’ll be missed.

Today was the first round of Club Championships and only five out of 40 men played to/or better than their handicap, which was an indication of the difficulty of the course.

Vince Hatch greeted the winner’s circle for the second time this year with a fine net 65, longest A grade drive, and also won a meat tray. Perhaps with a couple of gun A graders going to miss a round of the Club Championships, Vince will be installed as the favourite for Club Champ at this early stage, but it is certainly appears wide open.

B grade saw Adam Bail win with net 65, take out the Monthly Medal and along with placegetters Mark Hansford and Jake Bowden, be the three main contenders for B grade champ.

Peter Woods net 65 saw him take out C grade and was immediately installed as C grade favourite. Ian Telfer continued his good recent form to run second with club sponsor, Rob Reiman from Caddie Shack third. Rob had a good display of golfing goods available for members to see and purchase, which was much appreciated by all. Rob is a great supporter of Two Wells golf, and in fact all golf in the Northern Area.

Sunday will see him at Owen supporting their Open Day with prizes.

The ladies had their Open Day on Friday and had 37 entrants, which was very pleasing. We ordered a beautiful day and it was delivered with perfect conditions and the course in great nick. The Two Wells ladies put on a well-run show with a nice meal and prizes. Many positive comments were received about the course. Our signature first hole Par 3 over the trees caught quite a few ladies looking for that chainsaw to make some slight changes to the hole.

Results A grade: 65 V Hatch, 68 Stuart Grigg, 70 G Wilson, 71 C Girling, G Payne, 72 C Hogg, 73 R Thompson, 75 Simon Grigg, 77 S Abbott, Y Frencken, 79 L Grafton.

B grade: 65 A Bail, M Hansford, 66 J Bowden, 68 S Kelly, 70 R Grigg, J Spackman, 71 J Weir, 72 I Clark, 75 H Linford, P Shields, 77 R Hogg, I Smith, S Watson, 79 C Barker.

C: grade: 65 P Woods, 68 I Telfer, 70 R Reiman, 71 L Zbierski, 74 A Baker, 76 J Harrison, 78 B Barns, 80 M Frost, 82 N Bowden, 86 C Weller, 90 J Boon, 91 R Prior, 98 P Williams.

Ladies: 71 J Holland, 78 E Grigg.

Long Drives: A – V Hatch; B: J Bowden; C: P Woods.

Ladies: J Holland NTP’s: 1 – R Thompson, 2 – S Abbott, 6 – S Sando, 11 – J Weir, 12 –, 15 – G Wilson.

Pro’s Approach: Chris Girling NAGA: Ray Prior Next week: second Round Club Championships.

Russell Grigg, TWGC Handicapper.

Two Wells Ladies

The winner of the second round of the Silver Spoon was won by Judi Frost with nett 71. The second round of the Jenny Rowe Putting was won by Kathy Stubing with 26 putts, runner-up Judi Frost with 29 putts.

Hockey Under 14

Clare Donnybrook 5 defeated Clare Springstown 1 Goals: C/Don – William Pearson 2, Lachlan Squires 2, Fletcher Thomas; C/ Spr – Emma Dutschke. Best: C/Don: Lachlan Squires, Fletcher Thomas, Sam Haddow; C/Spr – Peter Cornwell, Etabez Donato, Austin Duncan-Reid.

Under 17

Burra 3 defeated Clare Springstown 0 Goals: Jake Dolphin 2, Chris Scutcheon. Best: Bur – Neil Maxted, Chris Scutcheon, Marcus Christie; C/Spr – Tom Forrest, Etabez Donato, Johanna Dutschke.

Clare Donnybrook 3 goals defeated Balaklava 0 Goals: Lachlan McLean 2, Jake Mill.

Best: C/Don – Josh Nourse, Lachlan McLean, Josh Tilbrook; Bal – Tim Heslop, Hedley Greenshields, Jesse Shepherd

Women

Clare Springstown 6 defeated Clare Sevenhill 3 Goals: C/Spr – Brianna Cheetham 4, Laura Friedrich, Priscilla Robinson; C/Sev – Emily Elkhoury 3. Best: C/Spr – Priscilla Robinson, Jayne Price, Brianna Cheetham; C/Sev – Emily Elkhoury, Hannah Rantannen, Ellen Canna.

Results from June 18 Balaklava 2 defeated Clare Sevenhill 0 Goals: Tanya Heslop, Roweena Tiller. Best: Bal – Mary Heslop, Amber Greenshields, Tamara Gates; C/Sev – Liz Sherrah, Kristi Cox, Sam Haddow.

Men 0

Clare Springstown 1 defeated Riverton

Goal: Darren Sweet. Best: C/Spr – Matt Forrest, Mark Bastian, Derek Upton; Riv – Josh Chapman, Kelvin Tiller, Tristan Chapman.

Balaklava 2 goals defeated Clare Donnybrook 1 Goals: Bal – Justin Simmonds, Raf Battistessa; C/Don – Mark Harvey. Best: Bal – Raf Battistessa, Peter Shepherd, Samuel Tiller; C/Don – Daniel Cheetham, John Squires, Chris Byrnes.

Next week’s games are at Balaklava.

Two Wells host challenging ladies open day Two Wells Golf Club hosted their annual Ladies Golf Open on Friday June 24, with 37 ladies from 13 clubs competing.

The course was in top condition, but not without some tricky holes, and thanks must

go to those people who prepared the course. The sponsor for the day was L’Oreal.

A grade winner in a stroke competition was Celia Douglas from Penfield, with an 84 off the stick. Runner-up was Jenny Giles from High-

ercombe. Handicap winner was Kathy Stubing from Two Wells, with runner-up Reva Cullen from Burra.

B grade winner in a stableford competition was Louise Michael of Balaklava, scoring 41 points, with Tine Perry of

Two Wells runner-up on 39 points. Third was Jill Wildy from Highercombe.

The C grade also played a stableford competition with the Balaklava girls taking the top two spots, with Josie Thompson winning with 36

points, Cherie Taylor runnerup 35 points, and Highercombe’s Bronwyn Wilson third. Josie also won the C grade longest drive.

Thanks to the ladies for serving up a lovely meal and great weather! Thanks also to

the spotters who kept an eye on the many wayward balls.

Lady golfers in all districts are encouraged to attend as many open days as they can to support other clubs, who will hopefully return the favour.

RIGHT: A grade Handicap winner, Kathy Stubing of Two Wells, winner Celia Douglas of Penfield and runner-up Jenny Giles of Highercombe.

MIDDLE RIGHT: B grade winner, Louise Michael of Balaklava, with runner-up Tine Perry of Two Wells and third placed Jill Wildy of Highercombe.

FAR RIGHT: C grade winners, Josie Thompson and Cherie Taylor of Balaklava, with Bronwyn Wilson of Highercombe.

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SPORT v Netball

JANE McBride, best for Long Plains on Saturday after having a month off, receives the ball in A1, her Virginia opponent unable to intercept.

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Long Plains 48 (Jane McBride) d Virginia 41 (Tracey Agius). Balaklava 49 (Gaynor Tink) d Hamley Bridge 19 (Ashleigh Koch). Mallala 39 (Jessica Neilson) d Two Wells 26 (Nicole Hardy).

A2: Long Plains 34 (Taryn Hall) d Virginia 32 (Susie Ewen). Balaklava 46 (Lauren Michael) d Hamley Bridge 36 (Naomi Bubner). Mallala 32 (Jayne Brown) drew with Two Wells 32 (Jessica Newman).

A3: Virginia 48 (Carissa Buckley) d Long Plains 29 (Sarah McArdle). Balaklava 72 (Terissa Smart) d Hamley Bridge 34 (Jodie Grantham). Two Wells 39 (Shannon Weir) d Mallala 34 (Kayla Charles).

A4: Long Plains 36 (Marissa Bennett) d Virginia 29 (Jasmyn Cartlidge). Two Wells 31 (Lisa Cocks) d Mallala 30 (Sonya Angus). Balaklava 58 (Jasmine Smith) d Hamley Bridge 25 (Cassandra Bell).

A5: Long Plains 43 (Jess Costello) d Virginia 25 (Nadine Ortzen). Two Wells 40 (Melissa Smyth) d Mallala 35 (Sharna Wildbore). Balaklava 35 (Shannon Hunt) d Mallala Away 27 (Teresa Woollatt).

A6: Hamley Bridge 30 (Elizabeth Flores) d Balaklava 29 (Sharalyn Pike). Two Wells 44 (Natalie Centenera) d Mallala 37 (Kate Marschall).

B: Balaklava Away 32 (Ciara Guy) d Long Plains 8 (Lecha Brown). Balaklava 32 (Tenneal White) d Hamley Bridge 12 (Sophie Martin). Mallala 28 (Sally Wilson) d Two Wells 10 (Maddy Seccafien).

C1: Long Plains 21 (Maddison Merry) d Virginia 0 (Kiara Hamblen). Hamley Bridge 43 (Jessica Sellars) d Balaklava 13 (Sarah Heaslip). Mallala 22 (Tiffani Graham) d Two Wells 20 (Chelsea Daly).

C2: Hamley Bridge 24 (Sheyenne Smith) d Balaklava 13 (Lacee McPharlin). Long Plains 16 (Tayla Heaft) d Virginia 6 (Kiara Hamblen). Two Wells 17 (Stephanie Seres) d Mallala 15 (Kate Wilson).

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Longies grab first win Long Plains 48 d Virginia 41 Despite having a victory in round two, this was Long Plains’ first official win of the year, after having points stripped, because players were found not to be registered.

On the windy Long Plains courts, Josie McArdle’s troops had a healthy seven-goal win.

The Tigers were eight goals up after the opening stanza, and then 11 in front at half time.

“It felt we were in control of the contest for most of the day,” McArdle explained.

“It is the first time in a while we had a full side.

“Jane McBride was back after four weeks away and played very well.

“Virginia did come back at us in the third term and would have got to within six, but we regrouped again after that.

“We were a little complacent in that term and made some frustrating skill errors.

“It is nice to record our first official win for the

year, finally, and we’d like to make it two-from–two next week against Hamley Bridge.”

Along with McBride’s best on court effort, she was well supported in the attack circle by Alicia Sharman.

The Tynan girls in the mid court, Shelley at wing attack and all round sporting talent Leah in centre, worked industriously all game, while McArdle was also happy with the defence line.

Mary-Jane McArdle won a number of intercepts at wing defence, while circle defenders Shay Walker and Jess Daniel were solid as well.

Tracey Agius was given best for Virginia by the officials, while goal shooter Julia Starr and Cheyene Krejzlik were both solid all game.

Mallala 39 d Two Wells 26 Mallala are still in third position, a game behind Hummocks and Balaklava, after a comfortable 13-goal home win over Two Wells.

“This is an excellent improvement on our last contest with Two Wells where we won by a only a single goal,” Magpies coach, Courtney Kerr “Jessie Neilson and Nerida May stood out in defence.

“Their pressure was fantastic and they worked

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solidly as a combination. “ We had a fantastic first quarter, which set us up for the remainder of the game.

“Even though Two Wells came back fighting in the second and final quarters, our group was too strong.

“Tracy Kennett and Ashleigh Jarman worked hard in attack and Tessa Jarmyn was a solid target at goal shooter.”

For the Roosters, Nicole Hardy gained the umpires’ nod as their best player.

Kerr said it was great to have another convincing win. She believes the confidence Mallala received help to put her group in “good stead” for the upcoming two rounds where Mallala face the top two teams, Hummocks and Balaklava.

Balaklava 49 d Hamley Bridge 19 The Peckers enjoyed a handsome 30-goal

victory over last year’s premiers, Hamley Bridge in the game on the Bombers courts.

Balaklava increased a seven-goal quarter time advantage to a 15-goal half time lead, then doubled that in the second half.

“We were without our goal shooter Cassie Powell and Sally Arbon came up from the A2,” playing coach, Michelle Williams said.

“Gaynor Tink was our best player, giving

us speed and reliability all over the court for the entire game.

“As a group I thought we were strong defensively, engineering many turn overs during this game.

“Carly Gregor worked well at wing defence, while Chelsea Koch was good beside me in the defence circle.

For the well-beaten Hamley Bridge side, Alison Schahinger was considered best, and Gaynor Tink’s opponent in the mid court, Ashleigh Koch was seen by the umpires as Hamley Bridge’s leading performer.

Balaklava is now just behind the ladder leading Hummocks girls, by percentage.

ALICIA Sharman in action for Long Plains A1.

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Mallala Cleaning Service Phone: 8527 2161 A1 GRADE Hummocks........ 16.... 65.68 Balaklava........... 16.... 56.96 Mallala............... 14.... 52.17 Two Wells........... 10.... 52.75 Virginia................ 4..... 42.24 Long Plains......... 2..... 40.73 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 37.00 A2 GRADE Hummocks........ 18.... 65.32 Two Wells........... 14.... 60.19 Mallala............... 12.... 48.81 Balaklava........... 11.... 52.80 Virginia................ 5..... 41.99 Long Plains......... 4..... 43.32 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 35.01 A3 GRADE Hummocks........ 16.... 61.64 Virginia............... 16.... 54.87 Balaklava........... 12.... 58.34 Two Wells........... 12.... 51.86 Mallala................ 5..... 47.18 Hamley Bridge.... 3..... 38.91 Long Plains......... 0..... 33.33 A4 GRADE Two Wells........... 16.... 58.91 Balaklava........... 14.... 50.49 Mallala............... 12.... 54.67 Hummocks........ 12.... 53.35 Virginia................ 4..... 40.48 Long Plains......... 2..... 38.25 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 31.74 A5 GRADE Two Wells........... 16.... 56.00 Mallala............... 14.... 59.45 Hummocks........ 14.... 52.07 Balaklava........... 10.... 54.96 Mallala Away...... 6..... 43.68 Long Plains......... 4..... 43.14 Virginia................ 0..... 31.64 A6 GRADE Two Wells........... 16.... 55.65 Mallala............... 12.... 51.02 Balaklava........... 12.... 47.50 Long Plains........ 10.... 47.81 Hamley Bridge... 10.... 44.19

Supporting Local Netball B GRADE Balak Away........ 16.... 65.27 Hummocks........ 16.... 63.75 Mallala............... 12.... 65.03 Balaklava........... 10.... 53.93 Two Wells............ 6..... 35.71 Hamley Bridge.... 4..... 35.85 Long Plains......... 0..... 28.00 C1 GRADE Hummocks........ 18.... 79.95 Hamley Bridge... 14.... 79.66 Two Wells........... 10.... 44.04 Mallala................ 8..... 43.45 Long Plains......... 8..... 37.33 Balaklava............ 6..... 39.68 Virginia................ 0...... 8.67 C2 GRADE Hamley Bridge... 14.... 60.57 Two Wells........... 13.... 70.61 Mallala............... 13.... 62.95 Balaklava............ 9..... 43.60 Hummocks......... 8..... 46.96 Virginia................ 4..... 35.38 Long Plains......... 3..... 23.20

WENDY Slater passes for Virginia in A1.

VIRGINIA’S Sarah Smith and Cheyenne Krejzlik put defensive pressure on Long Plains wing attack, Shelley Tynan in A1.

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where we need her Highlight of netball career? Winning…

when it happens If you could trade place with any other person for a week, with who would it be? Pink If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would you do with the money? Spend it!

If you were a car, what kind would you be? A V8 Holden If you could take anyone on your next netball trip, who would it be? Cassandra Bell

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SPORT v Netball

TAYLAH Coles, Hamley Bridge looks to pass in the D1 match at Balaklava.

TEISHA Harkness passes down the court for Balaklava in D1.

CASSANDRA Bell, Hamley Bridge passes over Balaklava’s Nikki McCracken during the A3 game.

Long Plains dominates on the netball courts A1: A strong first quarter by the home side helped them to a seven-goal win over a determined Virginia.

Good work ethic by Long Plains centre players Leah and Shelley Tynan. Mary Jane McArdle at WD allowed consistent goaling by Jane McBride. Shae Walker in GD did well to keep Wendy Salter from settling into GA for Virginia. LP 18, Vir 11.

Long Plains kept their team unchanged for the second quarter. Virginia’s Sam Water came on as GK, Makayla R off, Sarah Smith WD and Nicole Agius GD. Their changes strengthened Virginia’s delivery down the goals for the start of the quarter, but Long Plains settled in and finished the quarter off well. LP 30, Vir 19.

Long Plains goalies swapped positions, Wendy Salter came off. Some good passages of play from both teams. Virginia defenders a bit stronger at times, with Tracy Agius C, Cheyanne WA, Sarah Smith WD. This showed in only a three goal margin in their quarter. LP 40, Vir 32.

Longies swapped again.

Both teams worked hard down through the court. Several interceptions by Virginia saw Virginia win the quarter by one goal.

Final scores: LP 40, Vir 32.

A2: Long Plains and Virginia battled it out in the dying seconds of the match, the win just going Longies’ way by a mere two goals.

Long Plains worked hard as a team putting pressure on Virginia to make turnovers and finishing them off with accurate passing and shooting. Tara Gilles provided a strong centre court passing with excellent moving in goals. Kirsty McArdle and Brodie Hall had a strong quarter for Long Plains, as did Virginia GS Natalie Carypidis.

LP 13, Vir 9.

The wind turned gusty in the second quarter, which put pressure on passing and shooting. Both teams worked hard to adapt with short harp passing.

Long Plains defenders put on pressure to pick up on any of Virginia’s mistakes. Excellent defending by Fiona Opitz and Taryn Hall. Virginia lost many wayward long passes with LP’s pressure and the wind. LP 21, Vir 14.

Virginia goalies accuracy and moving in the circle helped them score the first goals of the third quarter narrowing Long Plains’ lead. Virginia played well with strong passes and leading, working well as a team. Strong defending produced turnovers

by Long Plains’ Fiona Opits. LP 28, Vir 24.

Long Plains worked better in their goal circle with Brodie Hall and Kristy good moving and driving well to obtain good positioning. LP lost their momentum for some of the quarter losing the lead. The last few minutes were goal for goal with Virginia’s goalies shooting very well. Final scores LP 34, Vir 32.

A3: Long Plains’ defensive pressure wasn’t enough to hold off a persistent Virginia side, the Ramettes taking the win 48-29.

Long Plains made some mistakes early in attack and Virginia capitalised, shooting well in the windy conditions. Carissa Buckley shot well for Virginia. Great defensive pressure from Virginia who moved the ball well through the centre court. Long Plains picked up in the last five minutes of the quarter. LP 3, Vir 14.

Long Plains played better in the second quarter matching the visitors goal for goal.

Great defensive pressure from LP sisters Hannah and Sarah McArdle in GK and GD forced turnovers. But Virginia defensive were also strong and goals were slow coming. There were fewer turnovers in the last five minutes from both sides who scored off each centre pass. LP 10, Vir 21.

Virginia pulled away in the third quarter adding another 17 goals to the score card – 10 more than the home side. They were playing well making the most of opportunities forcing turnovers. Kelly Galley came on this quarter at GA and combined well with Carissa Buckley in the circle for Virginia. The two centres had a great tussle and both played well. LP 18, Vir 38.

Virginia GD and GK started well with interceptions in the circle but defensive pressure from Carissa Daniel LP WA was excellent through the centre and she made two early interceptions also to get the ball back from Long Plains. It was even in the first half of the quarter.

Hannah McArdle LP GK came off with a thumb injury and had been playing well. Long Plains finished very well and showed some positive signs at both ends of the court. Final scores: Long Plains 29, Virginia 48.

A4: The Long Plains girls were too strong for Virginia, coming away with a sevengoal win.

Both teams were strong in defence. Helzah Sommerville and Jess Pascoe doing well for Long Plains against Virginia’s goalies. Virginia shot well with the wind. LP 10, Vir 7.

Long Plains and Virginia both fought the wind in the goal rind.

Lauren and Jess kept Longies ahead with strong shooting. LP 20, Vir 17.

Long Plains’ midcourt worked well getting the ball into the ring smoothly. Virginia’s WD did well in defence turning over many of LPs midcourt balls.

Virginia had a great quarter catching up well. LP 28, Vir 22.

The wind caused problems from both Virginia and Long Plains and both defences worked hard. Long Plains too strong in the end. LP 36, Vir 29.

A5: Long Plains consistent pressure in defence gave them the edge coming out eventual winners, LP 43 - Vir 25.

Both teams started well scoring goal for goal. Long Plains made the first break through Jess Costello in GS. Good mid court defence by both teams, LP Steph McArdle a particular highlight. LP 9 - Vir 4.

Virginia started with the centre pass and converted quickly.

Again both teams worked extremely well with a number of turnovers from each team.

SHAKIRA Fuller, Hamley and Rhianna Cunningham, Balaklava clash as they jump for the ball in D1.

Virginia worked hard to keep in the game, but Long Plains were to strong. LP 24 - Vir 13.

Bad passes from Virginia saw Long Plains push even further ahead. Virginia GD Iesha Owens was consistent throughout the quarter. A solid quarter by both teams. LP 34 - Vir 16.

Virginia started very well in the opening few minutes of the

last quarter, with 3 turn overs in the first 4 minutes. Missed opportunities by Long Plains also contributed to Virginia’s surge.

A great game to watch as both teams worked extremely hard. However the game was too far gone and Long Plains ran out overall winners. LP 43 - Vir 25.

B grade: With high winds

being a major factor both teams struggled. Balaklava’s determination secured them the win, B Away 32 - Long Plains 8.

A very scrappy first quarter due to the wind caused plenty of turn overs for both sides.

A normally in sync Balaklava struggled to find their feet. Bal 10 - LP 3.

With no improvement in the weather conditions in the second quarter, both teams continued to have problems. Long Plains started to improve, but not enough to catch Balaklava.

Bal 17 - Vir 6.

The third quarter saw the weather worsen. The wind playing a major part with lots of turnovers and very unforgiving throws. A very low scoring quarter by both teams. Bal 21 - LP 7.

Eventhough Balaklava were eventual winners, Long Plains were the standout side for the game, with Balaklava struggling to find their mojo. Well done to Long Plains for putting up a good fight against a normally high scoring Balaklava Away side. Bal 32 - LP 8.

C1: The score line didn’t show how competitive the game was, and how much both teams had improved their netball. LP 21 - Vir 0.

It was a slow start by both teams. Brooke Egel-Eton for Virginia demonstrated some great defence for her team. Taylor Franklin for Long Plains created great drive through the centre court. LP 7 - Vir 0.

Long Plains dominated the play in the second quarter but didn’t convert it to points on the scoreboard.Virginia’s Rachelle Housler was a stand out in this quarter. The Long Plains defensive combination of Maddison

Merry and Natalie Reed kept Virginia scoreless. LP 11 - Vir 0.

Virginia came out firing this quarter which slowed down Long Plains scoring opportunities. Long Plains Keisha Gregory played well in goals. LP 13 - Vir 0.

Both teams played well, and had improved since their last encounter. Kaitlyn LLoyd GA and Mary Hosking GS both shot well for Long Plains. Virginia’s Bianca Leo created great space throughout the game. A very enjoyable game to watch. LP 21 - Vir 0.

C2: Virginia started the game one player short but never gave up the fight. Long Plains goalies combined well to win the match, 16-6.

Long Plains GA Keisha Gregory shot well in the first quarter with Matika HillardFaulkner working hard also. WA Vicki Booth-Elliot played well for Virginia in the mid court helping her side to be only one down.

LP 4 - Vir 3.

Long Plains slowly pulled away in the second quarter with great defence by WD Tegan Sheridon and GK Catelyn Harkness. Virginia battled hard. GD Jess Lynch intercepted some passes , with Cheyanne Moritz running all over the court. LP 8 - Vir 4.

Both teams were trying their hardest in the third quarter, but some great shooting by GS Teagan Bigg stretched Long Plains lead. LP 12 - Vir 6.

Bianca Leo made lots of ground in the Virginia attack.

The Long Plains girls all worked hard with plenty of turnovers resulting in goals. Credit to the Virginia girls for trying hard and not giving up.

LP 16 - Vir 6.

Ziedas hands reigns to brother, Peter Super Sedan driver Paul Ziedas gave his brother Peter a birthday experience he will never forget.

On the Queen’s Birthday long weekend Paul stepped aside and allowed Peter to drive his Holden Monaro Super Sedan in the Wally Francombe Memorial at Sunline Speedway, Waikerie.

While Peter has driven Paul’s car around just for fun, racing while being surrounded by other drivers was a whole new experience.

Peter finished a creditable 6th in the feature race, while not to be outdone Paul raced in Bill Miller’s no. 7 vehicle and finished 4th in the feature race after being piped on the line for 3rd.

The day proved to be a fun outing for the Ziedas family and we believe Peter still has a few aches and pains from the day.

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For rent BALAKLAVA: 3 br modern home, a/c, dishwasher, pet friendly, shed, nice garden, carport. $260 per week.

Phone 0437 210 215 or 0407 822 392.

Balaklava 3 bedroom cottage. Reverse cycle air conditioning, combustion heater, slate floors, close to shops and schools.

Available July 2011, $200 per week. Phone 0439 828 234 or 8862 1905.

For Sale Lounge suite, tan macro suede lounge with recliners at each end $450.

Phone 0408 836 141.

Metal cabinets, filing cabinets with keys, lockers, gas lift chairs and files, all in good condition. Phone 0407 183 862.

Oaten Hay, $35 roll. Will deliver locally. Balaklava Museum. Phone: 8862 1854 or 8862 1741.

Blyth - large renovated character shop, kitchen, small storeroom and wc.

6 Harley Street, $85 per week. Phone: 8528 2297.

Farmhouse in Mallala area. Good references.

Phone Mick 8527 2383.

Share accommodation at Port Wakefield. Cheap.

Phone 0428 811 082

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.

Caravan 30’ Wildcat fifth wheeler 2005. IVECO tow vehicle, 2005, 33,000km, reg XSS 612. Excellent throughout and many features. Phone Simon 0437 850 897 or 8632 2200.

Chihuhua pups, 3 short haired females ready July 17. Vaccinated and wormed, parents on show, $400 each. Ph 0428 361 824.

Chip and shred (Rover) petrol engine mulcher. 9 months old. Apply Peter Mill Court, $500.

Commodore VS wagon, 1995, dual fuel, 270000 km, reg VWR 013, $2900.

Phone 0408 300 225.

Firewood $180 per tonne, free delivery, Balaklava or as arranged. Mixed gum.

Phone 0447 079 388 or 0428 811 874.

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

Firewood cut, $220 tonne. Delivered locally.

Balaklava Museum. Phone 8862 1854 or 8862 1741.

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. $150 for ute load. $90 for trailer load. Also saw bench for hire with operator $80.

Phone 0408 800 534 Balaklava.

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.

HEATING Oil Tank for sale.

Approx 600 litre capacity, very good condition.

Comes with Vulcan oil heater that can be used for spare parts. $150 Ph: 0409 670 630.

LANDCRUISER ute for sale.

1986 HJ75 Traytop. Reliable work horse. Current rego VEZ591. $6500. Ph: 0409 670 630.

Piano - Wurlitzer. $1,200 ono. Ph: 0428 997 637.

Pups - Kelpie X Hunterway pups. Born 30/04/2011.

3 male, 1 female. Good pups, must go, $150 o.n.o.

Phone 8863 3004.

Quandong seedlings, ready to plant. Phone 8825 2331.

Six high backed blackwood dining chairs, velvet insert seats, $150 o.n.o. Phone 0427 976 040.

Retravision - computers, cameras, mp3, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552.

Garage Sale GARAGE SALE - 30 Roberts Ave, Balaklava. Saturday July 2 & Sunday July 3, 8.30am - 4pm. Something for everyone.

GARAGE SALE - Saturday July 2. Furniture, large baltic pine wardrobe, large turn leg table, lounges, clothes dryer, baby’s cot, clothing, bric-a-brac, wheel chair, invalid walker etc. 9am til 3pm, 36 Roberts Ave - 0409 693 626.

Moving sale - some furniture, garden tools, sundry items at Jill and Ray Williams home, 4 Christopher Street, Balaklava, Saturday July 9 at 8.30am to 1.30pm.

Lost LOST in Balaklava area, stirling sliver chain with four emblems, a star of David, a crucifix, a locket with name Anne engraved and a St Christopher. Of high sentimental value.

Good reward. 8862 1764

Public Notice 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.

Wanted to Buy

VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered.

Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

Cook - Robert, Jayme and big sister Gemma are proud to announce the safe arrival of our son and brother Ryan Geoffrey, 8lb 3oz. Born June 17, 2011.

In Memoriam

Becker - Norm. 6 years since you left. Our hearts still ache in sadness. Our silent tears still flow for what it means to lose you no-one will never know.

Miss you and love you forever. Love Lorna and families.

Gowland - Peter Gerard.

Today will mark 30 years since the night you passed away. Everyday from then until now I still remember your last words of I love you, and our beautiful children and your arms hugging me, but not long after your eyes closed forever. Edged in my heart for all eternity is where they stay a special place where no one else can take away.

Always remember you only have one true set of Birth Parents so love them while you can, because you never know how soon they can leave this earth, without a good-bye. Love always Charmaine, Linda & Margaret and partners.

Grandchildren Mark, Michael, Sarah, Jacob, Lily, Peter & James xoxo K O N Z A G - M a t t h e w.

15/10/89 to 1/7/2007. Four years ago our world was shattered and although we are gradually putting the pieces back, there is a huge hole in our family that will never be filled.

We talk about you often, cry for you, think about you everyday but most of all we miss you so terribly much. Loving you forever and ever. Mum, Dad, Anna and Ryan.

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AGM Tuesday July 26

7pm at Doctor’s Rooms, Port Wakefield

Balaklava Croquet Club

AGM Friday July 1

1.30pm in clubhouse Anyone Welcome

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

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Coming Events

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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.

Coming Events

Practical Ram Selection Workshops Gain important tips on how to use all available information to select rams to maximise your profit.

Wednesday July 6, 1 – 5pm Hosts: Dennis & Heather Dalla, Orrie Cowie, Warooka Contact: 8854 5250 orriecowie@bigpond.com Friday July 8, 1-5pm Hosts: Andrew & Rosemary Michael, Leahcim, Snowtown Contact: 8865 2085 leahcimgenetics@bigpond.com Registration: $33, includes afternoon tea

•127 Hours (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ James Franco, Mountain climbing drama

- Fri July 1, 8pm • Rabbit Hole (M) ★ ★ ★ Nicole Kidman, Aaron Eckhart

- Sat July 2, 8pm

- Fri July 8, 8pm • Gnomeo & Juliet (G) ★ ★ ★ Animated – Tickets $5

- Sat July 9, 6pm

- Thurs July 14, 10.30am • Rango (PG) ★ ★ ★ ★ Animated, tickets $5

- Sat July 9, 8pm

- Wed July 13, 2pm • Morning Glory (M) ★ ★ ★ Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton

- Tues July 12, 1.30pm

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Public Notice

Workshops presented by Brian (Smokey) Ashton, Sheep Consultancy Service PL Luke Stephen, MERINOSELECT RSVP to the host or

Darryl Smith, SARDI,

0401 122 176 or darryl.smith@sa.gov.au.

Ram selection is important but it can be confusing.

How do you use the latest sheep selection tools (ASBV’s) in conjunction with normal, visual classing. This will be a practical workshop that will “demystify” some of the figures provided by MERINOSELECT and LAMBPLAN. People say they really enjoy these valuable workshops.

Jointly supported by the Sheep Industry Fund, Making More from Sheep, Sheep Genetics and SARDI

The District Council of Mallala Homes Committee in conjunction with Barossa and Districts Housing Association wish to advise that a two bedroom unit is available for immediate occupancy at Schneider Court, Mallala. Suitable for singles or married couples, entry criteria will apply.

Expression of Interest forms are available from Council Offices at Mallala and Two Wells, website www.mallala. sa.gov.au or by contacting Council on 85 270 200.

Forms must be completed and returned to Council by 5pm Wednesday July 13, 2011 For any enquiries please contact Lynette Seccafien, Community Development Officer 8527 0200

Annex E In Confidence

NOTICE UNDER SECTION 33 ROAD TRAFFIC ACT, 1961 Operation “Balaklava Cup 2011” I, Henry Stewart McCallum, Senior Sergeant of Police, for, and on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, exercise the authority delegated by the Minister of Transport under Section 11 Road Traffic Act, and make the following order under Section 33 of the Act. 1. I declare that the ‘Balaklava Cup Day’ is an event to which this section applies and that the following roads be closed to vehicle traffic on Wednesday 31 August 2011, between the times indicated.

Racecourse Road, Balaklava between Port Wakefield Road and the Racecourse Gate D to be closed to north bound traffic.

From 9am to 1pm Racecourse Road, Balaklava between Port Wakefield Road and the Racecourse Gate D to be closed to south bound traffic.

From 4pm to 6pm.

DEFENCE PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT PORT WAKEFIELD: LIVE FIRING RANGE WARNING NOTICE Test and evaluation activities involving static firings and/or firings of naval and artillery weapons are conducted at the Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield throughout the year. The Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield is a vital Defence test and evaluation capability that has supported Defence since 1929.

These firings may require specific tidal or weather conditions, and are critical for the safety of current and new Defence capabilities. Members of the public may notice noise, vibration, flashes and/or smoke during the testing. There is no risk to the public outside of the gazetted Defence Practice Areas.

For reasons of public safety, there is a permanent exclusion zone covering land, sea and air around the Port Wakefield Establishment. Specific details on the Port Wakefield Prohibited Area can be obtained from Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No GN 26, 4 July 1990, and is shown on the diagram below.

Trespassing in this Area is strictly prohibited and very dangerous due to the presence of unexploded bombs. Any person found within the Prohibited Area or on Defence land will be subject to prosecution.

Specific test and evaluation activities may also require restricting public access to the Port Wakefield Defence Practice Areas over specific periods with these areas articulated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 40, 7 October 2007, and also identified on the diagram below. This may affect access to the Gulf of St Vincent at Port Wakefield and Port Parham.

If any member of the public has inquiries in relation to these activities please contact Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Range Control, on (08) 8867 0270 between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays or the Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Security Office, on (08) 8867 0299 outside these hours.

2. I direct that persons taking part in the ‘Balaklava Cup Day’ on the above roads, be exempted from all Part Eleven Australian Road Rules, Divisions 2, 3, and 4, relating to vehicle position on a road.

H.S.McCALLUM S/SGT 19727 For and on behalf of COMMISSIONER OF POLICE June 9, 2011.

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Council invites any interested parties to give input on the future direction to assist the reduction of waste going to land-fill and encourage greater recycling in the community.

Community members seeking to make a submission as part of the consultation process are to make submissions to Council in writing by close of business Friday 29 July 2011, and address to Councils Principal Office:

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MALLALA SA 5502 info@mallala.sa.gov.au A copy of the Draft Policy can be obtained from the website www.mallala.sa.gov.au , or by telephoning the Infrastructure and Engineering Service Office on (08) 8527 2196.

Any further questions, queries or concerns can be directed to:

Lewis Richter, Senior Waste Officer

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To commence work, you will need to have: • Police Clearance • Senior First Aid Certificate • Certificate III in Disability/Aged Care or a willingness to study HOMECARE PLUS will offer you staff development and ongoing training in a supportive working environment with excellent Salary Packaging.

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Enquiries to Ann on 8632 2122.

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GrainFlow centres are state-of-the-art grain storage and handling facilities, delivering a fast and efficient professional service to grain growers.

Your experience in the grain storage industry and/or experience as a Grain Sampler is an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.

A company-funded, pre-employment medical is a mandatory requirement of employment.

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This extremely neat and solid construction home is situated in an excellent position adjacent to the Balaklava Oval.

The home comprises 2 double bedrooms plus a sleepout, a recently modernised kitchen, large lounge and formal dining room serviced by a split level air conditioner, separate laundry and bathroom. Outside there is a carport, single garage and separate shed currently being used as a fern house but could be converted to a workshop. All set in an easy care immaculate garden.

Price $165,000 Landmark Balaklava - Phone: 8862 1333 Port Wakefield Road, Balaklava Mel Haynes 0408 086 021 Geoff Knappstein 0407 790 210

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30 Roberts Ave

Ideal family home with 4 bedrooms & 2 living areas

• Spacious lounge • Gallery style kitchen • Semi enclosed pergola

Top position, Great Investment & magic tenant

This 3 bedroom prefabricated home is set in popular Ralli St. Balaklava and boasts a large 1012m2 block. The semi modern kitchen has ample cupboard space plus a movable bench and plenty of room for a dining table. The lounge is adjacent the kitchen and has sliding doors overlooking the attractive front garden. The carpeted bedrooms all have built ins with the spacious main bedroom featuring full length storage. The bathroom and separate toilet are conveniently located near the bedrooms. The laundry also has a built in cupboard and has access to the back yard via a handy ramp. A carport on the side accommodates parking and also easy access to the rear yard which is fenced down the middle to lessen the maintenance, plus two garden sheds provide storage.

The property is leased with a reliable tenant providing an affordable investment opportunity or move in and enjoy yourself. Don’t miss this opportunity to inspect this reasonably priced property.

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Wednesday June 29, 2011

Under instructions from the mortgagee in possession

Friday July 8, 2011 on property at 10.30am This home consists of 2 main bedrooms with a renovated kitchen, family dining area and also has a good sized lounge room. There is a renovated tiled bathroom that has a bath and separate shower alcove. This property has an enormous detached family games room that is lined and has split system air conditioning. A side carport is protected be a security roller door and the home also has a full length rear veranda. The building is in an excellent position being close to the schools, main St. etc.. Here’s a great opportunity to become a real estate owner at what could be a very affordable price. Settle 12/8/11, deposit 10%. Sundry sale will follow on from the house auction.

• 2 Reverse Cycle Air Conditioners • Large shed & carport

Balaklava $160,000 17 Kelly Street

Location & Great Investment

• Very affordable home • Pre-fabricated 3 bedroom • Good size lounge room • 1062 m2 block with fruit trees and a established lawn and garden area.

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

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Rams stampede!

VIRGINIA dominated its clash with the still currently fourth placed United, not letting the Tigers kick a goal until late in the final quarter.

The win was set up with an explosive first quarter where the Rams kicked 7.4, while their opponents failed to kick a major.

“Winning the toss was important in this game and we were kicking with a big wind from the

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north,” coach Greg Phillips said.

“We were always in control from the start - although they outscored us in the second term -

three points to two.

“It was a scrappy game and both sides used a loose man in defence.

“United scored their goal in the last couple of minutes of the game after the wind had died away in the last quarter.”

In the one-sided match, centre half back Ben Galic and wingman/half back Ben Russel were both superb.

Strongly built representative player Troy Wilkey won possessions all day, while Graham Rigney and fellow indigenous player Anthony Johnston both were crucial players in the contest.

Brendon Niklaus kicked two more goals that the Tigers’ entire score, finishing with a bag of five, while Stephen Papanotis was solid in his role, and kicked behind the play, as well.

Niklaus kicked four goals in the opening term, including one from the wing.

Best for the well beaten United side was Ben Starr and centre half back, Heath Pym. On field leader Brad Shimmin and Brett Sharman, along with ruckman Will Banton, were all serviceable for the Tigers.

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Sean notches up 400 games IN a week of milestones for the Williams family, Hummocks-Watchman Eagles stalwart Sean Williams will play his 400th senior game for the club at Lochiel this weekend.

The small country town’s oval is a fitting spot for the feat.

“Yeah, it is, I grew up playing all my footy there as a kid,” Williams said.

Now in his early 40s, Williams will join an exclusive group of players in the APFL to reach the 400 senior game mark.

He said he probably could have reached the milestone a few years ago.

“The club said at the start of the year I only had three to play, which I didn’t know, otherwise I would have played them three years ago,” Williams laughed.

“I’ve only played three games every year for the last two years and not known how many I had actually played, I thought I was only on 380 or something.

“I wasn’t going to play two more full seasons to get to 400

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By Les Pearson but it turned out I was a bit closer, so I’ve strung it out a bit.”

Most players tend to drift out of the game in their 30s as families and ageing bodies begin to take their toll but having his children involved in the game from an early age actually helped him stay involved.

“I was playing, but then I had kids and they also started playing, and our numbers haven’t been great either so I’ve always just hung around,” Williams said.

“I also waited around chasing that A grade premiership for a long time so that kept me going for a bit.”

In what is arguably the biggest highlight of a lengthy career, Williams claimed that elusive premiership in 2001.

It was also the first grand final of his career, including junior football.

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Peter Argent reports on A1 APNA matches, page 21

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