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SMOKE billows from the kitchen of the Two Wells hotel as CFS crews rush to control the fire. – PICTURE supplied by David Marti.n

... but owners hope to be pouring a beer by Friday TWO Wells Hotel/Motel owner, Rodney Wilmshurst, is hoping the business will be back open for trading barely a few days after fire ripped through the building on Sunday afternoon. The damage bill caused has been estimated at about $100,000. “We’re hoping to be back up and running by Friday,” Mr Wilmshurst said. The hotel, run by Rodney’s wife Loretta,

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suffered extensive damage to its roof and electrical wiring. Mr Wilmshurst said they will be looking to replace the section of roof between the original hotel building and the beer garden. Emergency services were called to the blaze when it ignited about 1.15pm in the

hotel’s kitchen. It is thought a bird’s nest in a chimney caught alight and quickly spread. About 10 fire crews attended the fire, including two from Two Wells and individual units from Mallala, Virginia, Dublin, Gawler MFS and Gawler River. Three units from Dalkeith, equipped with hazmat suits fitted with breathing apparatuses, also attended. Two Wells CFS captain, Adam Harris,

said crews brought the fire under control after about 20 to 30 minutes. He said 10 personnel ventured into the building to control the fire and prevented it from spreading too far to the hotel’s second floor, which is primarily built of timber. “If it got into the second floor, it could have burnt the whole place down,” Mr Harris said. n CONTINUED PAGE 4

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Sally Crowther reports: If you’re driving down a local road and see a vehicle to the side with red and blue flashing lights, why not be a rebel and actually slow down. Every day emergency workers come across vehicles flying past a scene where they are working, whether it be ambulance, police, state emergency or fire service. Ken Cunningham, Balaklava volunteer team leader for SA Ambulance Service (SAAS), says it is rare for vehicles to slow down while they are attending to someone at the side of the road. “People whizz past all the time and don’t take any notice of us. They don’t show any concern for slowing down,” Mr Cunningham said. According to the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure’s (DTEI) 2011 Driver’s Handbook, you must slow down to a safe speed and must not exceed 40km/h when passing any emergency vehicle

SAAS Balaklava leader Ken Cunningham shows the correct 40km/h limit, supported by new recruit Ally Watkins and ambulance officer Pat Wandel. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath.

‘Slow down’ as we save lives displaying red/and or blue flashing lights. Not only is there cause for concern for vehicles speeding past stationary emergency vehicles, but also road users who fail to give way. The DTEI, Driver’s Handbook also states it is an offence to obstruct a police or emergency vehicle whose lights are flashing. You must not move into the path of and

must move out of the path of an emergency vehicle. Keith Driscoll, SAAS executive director of patient services, says this is vital. “While most people do the right thing, just one person forgetting their legal duties on the road can put emergency services staff in danger,” Mr Driscoll said. Mr Cunningham said road users also ignored

this simple and vital road rule. “It’s more common these days for vehicles not to move out of the way when you have your sirens and lights going. People don’t pay attention,” he said. Mr Driscoll reminds drivers of the importance of moving out of the way for an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens on. “Minutes can save

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when police are doing a basic traffic stop, however officers appreciate this for their own safety. Mr Driscoll also explains the damage done when vehicles speed past emergency vehicles. “We have had ambulance doors, front and rear, severely damaged by vehicles passing too close and too quickly,” Mr Driscoll said. Mr Cunningham said

One dead, three hurt in bad week on roads POLICE are investigating the cause of a serious road crash that occurred Sunday night near Balaklava. At about 8.40pm, two cars were involved in a head-on collision on the Port Wakefield to Auburn road, about four kilometres west of Balaklava. As a result of the collision, between a Toyota Yaris and a Holden Com-

modore, a 42-year-old woman from Balaklava and a 63-year-old woman from Port Wakefield were conveyed to the Royal Adelaide Hospital with critical injuries. A 16-year-old girl, from Port Wakefield, was conveyed to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Major Crash Investigators are also working on ascertaining the cause

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of a fatal head on collision at Lochiel on Thursday evening, which claimed the life of an 18-year-old Whyalla woman. The woman was travelling on National Highway One, about 7.15pm when her car crashed into an oncoming vehicle. The driver died at the scene and two occupants of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries. According to Department of Transport statistics, the accident was the third fatality from a head on collision on National Highway One in 2011. The state’s road toll is now at 62, compared to 69 at the same time last year. So far this year 521 people have been seriously injured. Police ask anyone who witnessed either crash to contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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NEWS v Balaklava

Shamus cycle trail plan

Balco Art Prize winner Harry Sherwin, of Watervale with his entry ‘Summer Table’ behind, with judge Kirstie Jamieson and Balco managing director, Malcolm May.

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This table sets high standard WATERVALE artist Harry Sherwin was announced the winner of the 21st Balco Art Prize on Sunday. His work, entitled “Summer Table” a watercolour and mixed media, was crowned the winning piece in front of a packed Balaklava Courthouse Gallery. Balco Group managing director, Malcolm May, presented Mr Sherwin with the $2000 prize. Curator, Jo May, said the gallery celebrated its 20th birthday in March this year and along with the Balco Art Prize, both are continuing to be strongly supported. “This competition began with the aim of encouraging regional artists and while it has grown and evolved, we are pleased it continues to encourage emerging artists to show their work in a small friendly gallery, in a category that suits their art form,” she said. A number of youth entries also encouraged competition organisers.

“We have a good number and some strong entries from our student artists this year,” Mrs May said. “We thank the teachers and parents who encouraged their students to enter and congratulate the young artists. “We are gratified, too, the number of entries each year is very consistent, which is wonderful, and we have a colourful, diverse and competitive exhibition to judge and enjoy.” Six-year-old Ezra Lockwood, of Balaklava, won the $50 Junior Encouragement Award for best work by a primary school student with his work “Rocket”. He was the youngest entrant in the competition. Gladstone High School student, Emily Casey, 13, won the Senior Student Art Prize for her painting, Sunny Day. Mount Pleasant sculptor and local relieving pharmacist, Leon Holmes, collected the Most Outstanding Three-

Dimensional Prize, while 2008 major prize winner, Katie Wyatt of Mawson Lakes, won the Most Outstanding Portraiture Prize. Aberfoyle Park photographer, Paul Watson, snapped the winner of the Most Outstanding Photography Prize and Port Vincent artist, Michelle White, had a memorable competition debut, claiming the Novice Art Prize. Burra’s Glenys Christopher went back to back this year in the Most Outstanding Pastel Prize and yet another debutant, Snowtown’s Alison Broughton-Wright, shone through to take the Country Life/ Landscape Art Prize. Here and There, an acrylic piece by Balaklava’s Duncan Crawford, was awarded the $300 Wakefield Regional Council Art Prize. Crawford has just finished showing his first solo exhibition at Ventura Visions Gallery at Auburn. n Results, more pictures Page 14

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Southern Flinders and a trail from Balaklava would be a great addition to the scheme. Most follow old rail corridors. “It would be a great tourism boost and healthy lifestyle addition to the area –but it also goes further by honouring a great member of your community,” Mr Schwer said. BAC chairman, Terry Williams, said many steps had to be taken to get the trail started. “ We f i r s t need to get approval from the State government’s Department of Environment and Natural Resources, (DENR) which controls the old rail corridor,” he said. “Then soil testing must take place and any contamination issues resolved, though I am hoping these won’t be too hard to overcome.” Once testing is complete and WRC and DENR give formal approval to the project, work can start. “The corridor from Balaklava’s outskirts to the golf club is in reasonable condititon, so it shouldn’t be too hard to develop – though because the old rail bridge is gone, we will have to use public roads around Dunn’s Bridge for part of it,” Terry said. “Once we get to the golf club we can tackle the next stage. Grant funding is an absolute must, so whilst we want an early start we have to be realistic with our time frame.”

Race in honour of Shamus Payneham Cycling Club will name an upcoming race in honour of Shamus Liptrot, This year’s 43 km, under 17 handicap road race at Milang, the same race Shamus first participated in when he was 13, will be named ‘the Shamus Liptrot Race.’ “Our club remembers a young, small 13-year old, coming to Milang, to which we believe was his first open road race,” said club secretary, Bill Oliver, The race, a mark of respect to Shamus, will take place on Saturday, July 30. “We hope the project to establish a memorial cycling trail comes to fruition. What a wonderful testimonial to such an inspirational young man,” Mr Oliver said.

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Balaklava Area Committee is continuing negotiations to create the Shamus Liptrot Memorial Cycling Trail. A meeting was held last Wednesday at Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) to create a working plan for the proposed trail, announced recently to honour the memory of the respected young cyclist who died at his Halbury home in May. The plan is to create the trail in stages along the old railway corridor. It is expected to first reach Halbury but may continue beyond, possibly linking with the popular Riesling Trail near Auburn. First stage is aimed at getting to Balaklava Golf Club, which is seen as an achievable immediate task. Balaklava Area Committee(BAC) chairman, Terry Williams, met with WRC community development officer, David Woodroofe, Regional Development Australia (RDA) economic development officer, Mid North, Saideh Kent and the tourism development officer for Southern Flinders Regional Tourism Authority, Stephen Schwer. Mr Schwer has experience in developing cycling trails through the Southern Flinders region and offered tips and background information on developing trails. He said it is an aim to link cycling trails throughout the region, from the Barossa Valley via Clare Valley to the

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Lessons in CWMS report Les Pearson reports: THE consultant behind the Port Wakefield Community Wastewater Management Scheme Contract Compliance Review wants the report to document the lessons learned during the project as opposed to being a vehicle for criticism of Wakefield Regional Council. Martin Harvey, who penned the report, believed there were a number of points council and other local government bodies should be reviewing after the vacuum system, a first for the state, was constructed based on gravity scheme documents provided by the Local GovernmentAssociation. “This council, other councils and the LGA as well, could all learn from it,” he said. “Lessons learned for council were regarding its project management, and lessons learned for the LGA were, in terms of their standard documentation, and how to adapt it to other needs.”

Martin Harvey: “This council, other councils and the LGA as well, could all learn from it” “In the correspondence the LGA have sent through, they have recognised the need the documentation needs revision to suit a vacuum scheme.” “What actually was given to W&G (consultants Wallbridge and Gilbert) to go to tender with, was related specifically to a gravity scheme and in parts it was just not applicable in terms of the specifications.” Mr Harvey declared in the review’s introduction it needed a contribution from WRC chief executive officer, Phil Barry. Mr Barry became ill before the final report was submitted and has since been unable to respond. “He had said to me on several occasions he had intended to provide his reply to the findings of the report but he just got too ill at the end of the day,”

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Mr Harvey said. “I specifically asked him to comment as chief executive officer on his relationship with Elca McCarthy as the project manager, so it really needed Ms McCarthy’s submission to come in before he could comment.” Mr Barry still is eligible to lodge a response to Ms McCarthy’s comments in the report. “The problem is, the report would stay as it is and I don’t think that’s fair on Mr Barry,” Mr Harvey said. “Effectively as chief executive officer, that’s where the buck stops and he should benefit from a natural justice system. “As far as council is concerned, the key to the matter is the project management of the project and the contract.” Ms McCarthy’s comments indi-

cated a smooth relationship between herself and Mr Barry. “Because Ms McCarthy was reporting to him, I think it’s only fair he be able to respond because only he andMs McCarthy can comment on that relationship,” Mr Harvey explained. “She has already commented on that and I would like to hear Mr Barry’s view on that as well. “I think it just completes the picture, as it were.” Also missing from the report was anything of real substance from the LGA. “It was pretty much the standard reply that Phil Barry and other officials had been receiving when it came to answering some of the questions about the funding arrangements etc,” Mr Harvey said.

“Essentially they are waiting for a report to be compiled for the end of the project cycle, which is right at the end of the defects/liability period. “My concern is given what’s in the report for them to comment on, they could have been forthcoming with information. “I think it paved the way for them to come up and revise their standard documentation, which I think is at the core of the issue. “I would have expected the report presented the opportunity for them to comment on that at the very least.” Given the report was completely based on desktop analysis, there has been speculation of a physical review undertaken on the construction of the Port Wakefield CWMS. Mr Harvey was critical of the suggestion. “From where I stand at the moment, I don’t think it is necessary,” he said. “It wouldn’t be for me to recommend that but if council wanted to go that way, it would be something they would instruct their consultants.”

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Business concern after More questions Riverton internet fault Having read the “Harvey Report” on the Port Wakefield CWMS and found in the conclusion it was done to possibly satisfy the residents of Port Wakefield and in particular Mr R. Pain, I was not given the opportunity to respond, either when the report was presented in a draft to various staff of Wakefield Regional Council and the mayor, or at the council meeting when the report was presented to councillors. I feel in the natural course of justice I must respond through the Plains Producer. The “Harvey Report” for the Port Wakefield CWMS has been compiled well and highlights what the residents of Port Wakefield have been saying since the project started, regarding the lack of management/supervision/ planning, correct documentation and consultation with the public. The plans submitted for public display were not placed on public display in the Post Office or the Eagles Sports and Community Club until after the commencement of construction of the sewer system. Plans on display at the second community meeting did not comply with the “Project Brief.” There is still no detailed plan available to ratepayers or council. The report now also opens up the question as to who is bearing the significant blow out of costs, more than $2 million, for what appears to be unnecessary variations caused by lack of planning and possibly poor construction in the first instance. (Many of the variations appear to be for remedial work and lack of service locations as required prior to commencement of construction.) The money has to come from somewhere. Will councillors now follow the advice of the now

deputy mayor who stated on May 25, 2010: “If they’ve breached their contract, whatever. They have to pay.” It is now time for the mayor and councillors to take notice of the Harvey Report and move a specific investigation of all Variation Submissions submitted take place. This would ensure Diverse Civil and Commercial Projects (DCCP) has not claimed for work/s in their Value of Subcontract Variations that were covered in the tender documents. I totally agree with Mr Harvey a specific investigation take place by an independent inquirer from the Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators of Australia, as specified in the tender documents. It is disappointing to be told by a councillor the majority of councillors “lost interest” a long time ago in the Port Wakefield CWMS. Maybe had they listened to the concerns of the residents as far back as April 2010 then there wouldn’t have been the blow out in costs. Some one hasn’t done the job properly. Who was it? I have asked both council and the Local Government Association for a detailed account of the costs involved in the construction of the CWMS. I have not received these details even after being told by the CEO of the LGA that it was available for the public. There was plenty of time and detailed information available for the tenderer to complete the tender forms accurately. One must bear in mind the contractor who was successful, DCCP, in fact submitted a revised tender some months after their original tender had been accepted due to the “redesigning” of the CWMS. Richard Pain, Port Wakefield

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Riverton residents connected to Telstra BigPond wireless internet were left without internet last week, in what Telstra says was a complex fault they have not witnessed in five to six years. Wireless users in the Riverton area were having serious issues with their internet access for 16 days, due to a fault at the mobile base station at Peters Hill. Telstra Area general manager, John Tonkin, said the fault occurred on June 16 and was restored at 11.15am, July 1. “It was a complex fault worked on by crews on the ground in conjunction with our network engineers,” Mr Tonkin said. Many calls were made to Telstra BigPond in order to resolve the issue. Unfortunately all support is based in the Philippines and staff didn’t seem to be co-ordinating or collating issues from the same area. Local residents had to contact other BigPond users in the area to determine

their internet was also not working and inform the tech support. Many users had called local computer support and were charged for the problem. When hearing of resident and business complaints about loss of time and money, Mr Tonkin apologised for the inconvenience and said Telstra did all it could. “This was a very complex fault and difficult to pin point the cause of the issue which reflects the time taken to repair,” he said. Mr Tonkin said Telstra had spoken to a number of customers in the region to confirm the restoration. During the two week period, multiple pieces of hardware on the base station and the transmission path were replaced. “Monitoring of this site will continue to ensure there is no further service impact,” Mr Tonkin said. Customers can contact BigPond on 137663 with any concerns.

Tree planters needed at Parham Volunteers are needed to help plant native seedlings at Port Prime next Tuesday, July 12. Funded by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board and supported by the District Council of Mallala, the project aims to protect our fragile coastline by planting native seedlings. Local community volunteers, or anyone interested in learning more about

coastal native plants, are encouraged to grab their gardening gloves and wet weather gear and come along. Planting tools will be provided however if you prefer to use your own, please bring them. Volunteers are advised to meet at the beach end of Port Prime Road at 10am. For more information contact Aleisa Lamanna on 8527 0206 or at aleisal@ mallala.sa.gov.au

Two Wells hotel blaze • From Page 1 Mr Wilmshurst said the fire burned through the floor of the hotel’s upstairs bathroom, melting pipes on one of the toilets. It also burnt around the cold room, melting pint glasses and carafes to blobs of goo. Given its starting point was out of sight in a wall cavity, it made the fire extremely hard to fight. “Nobody really knew where it was,” Mr Wilmshurst said. “The staff had turned off all the power, which was good, but

the room was pitch black, plus all the smoke made it nearly impossible to see.” The fire also later reignited as it was hidden behind one of the false ceilings before again being extinguished. It was the second fire at the hotel in five years, the earlier blaze starting from an electrical fault. Mr Wilmshurst was appreciative of the efforts by hotel staff and emergency services. “They did a very good job getting it out and that was the main thing,” he said. “It could have been much worse.”

Peter joins Viterra as agronomist IT has been another busy week for Viterra, announcing the appointment of agronomist, Peter Baker, to South Australian team. Mr Baker will be acting as an agronomist for the central South Australian region. Based in Clare, he will cover an area, which includes the Yorke Peninsula, and the lower, mid and upper north. Working closely with Viterra’s senior agronomist, Dr Grant Roberts, Mr Baker’s responsibilities as agronomist will include working one-onone with growers, tailoring individual agronomic solutions to suit their requirements. He will also provide field support to Viterra’s team of customer relationship managers throughout the region. GRDC panel change • GRAIN growers are well represented on the newly appointed southern panel of the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). New member Bill Long, from Ardrossan, will join existing SA panel members David Shannon (Kapunda) and Richard Konzag (Mallala). The panel system is a key strength of the GRDC, with a cross-section of grain growers, scientists and people from industry to feed in priorities.

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Year 10 students around the district were on Work Experience last week with many taking the chance to try out a week in a career area that interests them. Young Balaklava girl Tenayah Renshaw tried her hand at journalism and other facets of a newspaper at the Plains Producer, whilst Georgina Watts went to the kindy and James Speissegger worked at a bank. Did he approve your loan? One of my lads, Callum, tried being a stock agent, travelling around the area with Landmark’s Mel Haynes. They looked like the Leyland brothers when they were driving off at 7-30am to the Dublin market! Thanks must go to employers who take on a student and have some tasks planned for them to do. And I hope the students thanked their employers for the chance to be in their workplace, maybe deciding if that particular career path is really for them! And this Friday marks the last day of term two – and I can hear the kids screaming for joy. Some parents would also be screaming, but maybe not for joy. I like school holidays as I don’t have to watch the clock for bus times or have school lunches made on time, and we get to do things together at whatever time we like. And really, parents often work too much in the misguided conception they need to buy every material thing available FOR their children, when all the kids really want is to spend time WITH you. Something to think about with the school holidays coming up. Blyth

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Blyth Progress Association (BPA) is on the look out for unwanted wall tiles. BPA has received a grant to erect a new fence around Padnaindi Reserve, which will include three mosaic panels depicting flora and fauna in the area. If you have any spare tiles, please drop them into the Primary School office by July 8.

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Balaklava At the Balaklava Red Cross branch AGM, retiring President Isobel Anderson gave her report and thanked the community for their generous support of the March appeal. Mrs Joan Robinson then agreed to take on the role of president. The next fundraiser is the annual card afternoon early this month.

Welcome to our Filipino friends

School News Balaklava Primary welcomed Filipino families to the school and community with a shared tea on June 29. A great range of food was enjoyed, including the obligatory Aussie pies, pasties and pizzas! The night was organised by Christian Pastoral Support worker, Kathy Ottens. Port Wakefield Primary student Anna Nipperess competed in the State Dressage, Showjumping and Cross Country Horse Event at Monarto recently. Competing over two days, Anna came fourth, allowing her to progress to the next level. Anna’s younger sister Sarah, also did well, coming 19th out of 50 competitors. Well done girls.

Tarlee Primary is hosting the Gilbert Valley Sports Day on September 23. Tarlee is teaming up with Manoora, competing against primary schools from Saddleworth and Hamley Bridge.

150th anniversary

Watervale Primary School is a buzz of excitement as it prepares for its 150th anniversary. The school community is plan-

ning to celebrate on the weekend of October 22 and 23. A committee of organisers was formed in 2010 and has been very busy working towards this big event. The schedule is very full with lots of different activities spread across the two days. An invitation is extended to anyone who has had a connection to the school throughout its long life to attend the celebration. Contact the school on 8843 0186.

Happy birthday to you, you you! Owen ON June 30 1971, a big end of financial year bonus came to then Owen farmers Russell and Bev Marshman. Russell and Bev had two daughters, Karen and Michelle, and thought they were expecting child number three, not three children at once! Bev delivered triplet sons at the QEH with retired Balaklava GP Dr Harold Lane attending the births. The triplets now reside in Adelaide but we wish Duane, Justin and Trent each a very Happy 40th. Older sister, Michelle Williams of Balaklava, is still being the ‘big’ sister, making sure they won’t forget their special birthday!

Wedding ‘belles’

Tickets for the “mock wedding” on this weekend, written by local Don Bubner, have been snapped up, with the Saturday night show booked out.

Only a few tickets remain for the Sunday matinee performance so you’d better race in to see Derily at the Post Office asap. The Owen thespians, most well known local identities, have had fun cross-dressing with one male apparently looking more attractive as a female! They might not win any logies but the cast has had fun anyway, and aim to make sure the wedding “guests” have an hilarious night out.

Woody’s safari

Local David Woodroofe will share his Uganda trip on Tuesday July 12 at 7.30pm in the Owen Community Church Hall. Everyone welcome.

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Owen’s boot sale and market will be on Sunday August 21 at the hall. Contact Rodney 85286268 if you would like to be a stallholder.

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Car, petrol stolen PORT WAKEFIELD A CAR was stolen from an address in Port Wakefield in the early hours of the morning on Wednesday, June 29. The keys to the vehicle were taken from inside the house after the offender broke in. A short time after, the vehicle was filled with petrol at one of the Port Wakefield service stations and was driven off without the offender paying for the fuel. As a result of police investigations, the offender was arrested later in the day at the Davenport community near Port Augusta. The 17-year-old man from Salisbury Downs was charged with a number of offences including serious criminal trespass, illegal use of

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POLICE are investigating separate reports of a serious criminal trespass on the Burra, Hamley Bridge and Wilmington Golf Clubs and an attempted serious criminal trespass on the Jamestown Golf Club. They are asking for anyone who has information to contact their local police or BankSA CrimeStoppers. Residents of small communities are asked to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to police on 131 444 when it occurs to allow a timely response. HAMLEY BRIDGE •A 16-year-old youth from Hamley Bridge was arrested for allegedly assaulting another male on June 30. He was released on bail conditions and will be required to attend court at a later date. BALAKLAVA •A 25-year-old man from Salisbury Downs was arrested for allegedly failing to truly answer questions about the driver of a vehicle and refusing to state his personal details to police after police were investigating reports of a vehicle that had allegedly left the road on July 2. He was bailed to appear in Court at a later date. •AN 18-year-old Uraidla man was caught speeding at 154km/h in a 110km/h zone. As a P-plater, he was 54km/h over his prescribed speed limit and subsequently lost his licence and incurred a $1326 fine. CLARE VALLEY •POLICE are investigating a theft of fuel and electrical items from vehicles at a quarry. Anyone who has any information is asked to contact Clare or Eudunda Police or BankSA CrimeStoppers. •TWO Farrell Flat men, 56 and 21, and a 45-yearold man from Rhynie, were each reported for allegedly driving over the RBT limit of 0.2, 0.159 and 0.201 respectively. Each received 12 months licence suspension and their vehicles will be impounded for 28 days.

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Balaklava wetlands feasibility proposal Balaklava Area Committee has applied for grant funding for a feasibility study into creating a wetlands or stormwater retention area in Balaklava. An application has been made for a $16,900 grant to the State Natural Resource Management program – NRM community grants scheme. This takes in grant funding applications for land care, coast care and water care. The funding, if successful, would allow a feasibility study into areas of Moody Estate parklands, surrounded by the Lions walking trail.

This would likely be carried out by Tonkin Consulting, recognised as experts in water engineering. Increased stormwater flows from the growing Wattle Ridge housing estate pass through this area via an open drain which empties into the Wakefield River. The feasibility study will investigate if it is possible to divert this water into a wetlands, possibly “ephemeral” which can dry out from time to time. The study will also look at other options from stormwater flows coming from other areas of the town. If funding allows, it may investigate flooding aspects of

the Wakefield River. The grant application was made after an inspection tour and advice from Northern and Yorke NRM officers. The application only covers the feasibility study. If it is rejected, delays would occur. BAC chairman, Terry Williams, said many more dollars would be needed to start the project. “This is just one small step. If we are successful with the application at least we can resolve if a wetlands is possible – or just speculation and wishful thinking,” he said. “Everyone knows a great deal

of water is wasted as it flows into the Wakefield River and elsewhere. It would be great to harness that and develop wetlands. “But we must be realistic – and further, total Wakefield Regional Council support would be needed to even make a start. “There’s been no formal discussions or application (to council), but council is aware of BAC’s interest in the project. “It would take some time to develop, and it would cost a lot of money, so like everything else, grant funding would be vital.” Wakefield Regional Council has made no financial commitment to the feasibility study.

Government plans stormwater management The State Government has released a Stormwater Strategy which provides a comprehensive ‘road map’for future stormwater management in South Australia. Minister for Water, Paul Caica, said the Strategy – developed by the Stormwater Taskforce which was established in September last year – is the first of its kind in Australia and will help to ensure SA remains a national

leader in water management. Mr Caica launched the Stormwater Strategy – The Future of Stormwater Management – in the First Creek Wetlands which is one of Adelaide’s iconic stormwater projects that will deliver water security for the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. “Water for Good anticipates a capacity to harvest 20,000 million litres per year of stormwater

in Greater Adelaide by 2013 and 60,000 million litres per year in the longer term,’’ he said. The Stormwater Strategy contains nine actions to improve the capture and reuse of stormwater in Adelaide and recommends a more unified approach between all responsible parties – government, the Local Government Association and Stormwater Management Authority.

The Local Government Association welcomed its release. LGA CEO Wendy Campana said successful stormwater harvesting was about partnerships between Local, State, and Commonwealth governments and the private sector. “SA continues to be a leader in stormwater harvesting and I congratulate local councils for the key role that they play.”

Bonnie earns youth award Sally Crowther reports: Lochiel resident and community enthusiast Bonnie Nicholls, is the latest local to be awarded with the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) award for May. Bonnie was awarded the YAC award for May due to her intense and appreciated involvement in the Lochiel community. “I really enjoy the roles I play in my community and think it’s wonderful to be recognised by my peers and community in this way.” Bonnie said. Bonnie is involved in many facets of the community, including secretary of the Lochiel Progress association and also the Hummocks Netball Club, creator of the Lochiel Living community newsletter, member of the Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) Youth Advisory Committee and is involved with many sporting clubs. WRC Community Development officer, David Woodroofe, is involved in choosing the recipient of the YAC award. “Bonnie deserved the award, she shows great involvement in the Lochiel community and has also shown she can step up and take leadership, something we were looking for,” Mr Woodroofe said. Being a well respected member of Lochiel, Bonnie admits small communities such as Lochiel can face a number of challenges. These include smaller volunteer bases to draw resources and the challenge to increase population size with fewer resources than surrounding larger towns. Bonnie also believes sporting clubs are vital to the community. “We need to ensure we keep and maintain the facilities, organisations and clubs that we have, because once they’ve gone, it’s almost certain we won’t get them back,” Bonnie said. Despite the challenges, Bonnie believes Lochiel has a great future. “Lochiel has a lot of potential to thrive from people travelling through.

Bonnie Nicholls received her award from YAC member Amy Nottle. “As a community, we envisage a thriving town which is inviting for young families to live,” Bonnie said. Bonnie also hopes the community can keep upgrading existing facilities in the town, and improve community spirit. Another community subject which concerns Bonnie is the local school bus run. With the recent loss of funding for the Lochiel bus run, the governing council at

Snowtown Area school now funds the bus. “It seems as the larger schools continue to grow the smaller ones suffer,” Bonnie said. Already involved in a variety of community happenings, Bonnie is also working on several small projects and hopes to be involved in the completion of the developing lakeside project taking place in Lochiel. Plains Producer, Wednesday July 6, 2011

NEWS v District

What’s blowing in the wind? T NEWSfeature

Record power from windy June

By Les Pearson

NIVERSITY of Adelaide acoustics researchers are investigating the causes of wind turbine noise with the aim of making them quieter and solving ‘wind turbine syndrome’. They are also developing a computer model to predict the noise output from wind farms so they can accurately and quickly assess the effectiveness of potential noise-reducing designs and control methods. A large contingent of vocal residents from Hallett, about 40 kilometres north of Burra, have spoken of their ongoing frustration with the noise generated by the wind farm turbines. Another recent peer-reviewed study from Danish University researchers into wind turbine noise confirmed newer, larger turbines were emitting lower frequency noise than older turbines. “The study concluded not only do large turbines produce more noise, have a larger noise footprint on the surrounding landscape, but they alter the spectrum of that noise for the worse,” Australian Environment Foundation executive director, Max Rheese, said. “These conclusions are entirely consistent with what many people living near wind farms have been telling us for several years. “As turbine size increased from around 50m to above 150m and the number of turbines increased, so have the complaints about the noise. “What we did not realise is the nature of turbine noise was changing with the size of the turbines.” Strangely enough, the noise is quite case sensitive, with residents living near other wind farm turbines unaffected. Adelaide University research leader, Dr Con Doolan, of the University’s School of Mechanical Engineering, said the noise generated from wind turbines is ‘trailing edge or airfoil noise’ – the same sort of noise generated at the edge of aircraft wings. “We know generally what causes that noise – as the turbulent air flows over the sharp edge of the blade it radiates sound much more efficiently, so the noise can be heard at some distance,” Dr Doolan said. “What we don’t yet understand, however, is exactly how that turbulence and blade edge, or boundary layer, interact and how that makes the noise louder.” “If we can understand this fundamental science, we can then look at ways of controlling the noise, through changing the shape of the rotor blades or using active control devices at the blade edges to disrupt the pattern of turbulence and so reduce the noise.” Dr Doolan said further complicating factors came from the effects of multiple wind turbines together and the way the noise increases and decreases as the blades rotate – the blade ‘swish’. The model they are developing will look at the noise from the whole wind turbine and how multiple numbers of wind turbines together, as in a wind farm, generate noise. “Wind turbine noise is very directional. Someone living at the base might not have a problem but two kilometres away, it might be keeping them awake at night,” he said. “Likewise, this broadband ‘hissing’ noise modulates up and down as the blades rotate

WIND turbines at Barunga Gap.

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‘The only time I feel ill is when my footy team loses’

and we think that’s what makes it so annoying,” he said. “Wind turbine noise is controversial but there’s no doubt there is noise and it seems to be more annoying than other types of noise at the same level.” Why some are bothered by the noise and some aren’t is an interesting talking point. “Yes, that’s the curious thing,” Dr Doolan said. “Some people aren’t bothered by it and some are. I’m not a medical professional, so I won’t presume to know why this is. “What I do know is that wind turbines produce noise by aerodynamic means and there are noise regulations that limit the number you can have in a wind farm.”

“The Senate inquiry process was a way for the silent majority of wind farm supporters to have their voices heard,” Mr Marsh said. “While we acknowledge any change will have its critics, the vast majority of submissions were positive about wind farms in rural communities.” About 80 per cent of the submissions in the inquiry were in favour of the wind farms. “Several findings within the report recognised the contribution of wind energy to jobs in regional areas, as well as its contribution to the incomes of farmers,” Mr Marsh said.

PAUL McCormack at the Snowtown wind turbine display.

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No health issues – but economic benefits, says report by Senate A SENATE inquiry report into the social and economic impact of rural wind farms says there is no reason to stop the roll out of the clean energy technology. It is regarded as welcome news by the renewable energy industry. Clean Energy Council policy director, Russell Marsh, said the report raised some issues to note, but the industry must continue to progress clean energy systems in Australia. He said the Senate inquiry was a win for clean energy backers and the report found nothing to suggest wind farms directly cause health problems.

THE steady and bitterly cold winds of June brought outstanding contributions of the growing wind power industry in South Australia – with a number of records set for wind generation last month. On June 20, for the half hour ending at 6.30pm, a record 993.7 megawatts of wind power capacity was generated and carried to the National Electricity Market participants via ElectraNet’s transmission network. South Australian transmission-connected wind farms produced 19,809.1 mw hours for that entire day. This latest 993.7mw record at the same time required output of almost 93 per cent of the total wind generation capacity in SA – and surpassed an earlier record set in June, when the wind generation reached 930.25mw. South Australia has the second largest wind-to-load ratio in the world.

Barunga Gap farmer, Paul McCormack, is one of those who is unaffected by the noise. He has a turbine on his property, near Snowtown. “You can hear a bit of a ‘woosh’ if you get close enough to one as the blade passes the main turbine shaft,” he said. “I do not suffer from the ‘syndrome’. “The only time I really feel ill is when my footy team loses.” Mr McCormack has not heard of any other Snowtown locals complaining about such a noise either, although some believe the turbines have affected their television reception. Despite the downgraded picture qual-

ity, he was more than happy to live near a wind farm turbine. “I would prefer to live one kilometre from a turbine than one kilometre from a coal mine,” Mr McCormack said. Dr Doolan said eliminating any issues with noise would remove any opposition to erecting more wind farms in the future. “If we can reduce the noise from turbine blades, we can have more green power and hopefully help those who are affected by the noise as well,” he said. “Finding ways of controlling and reducing this noise will help us make the most of this very effective means of generating large amounts of electricity with next to zero carbon emissions.”

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The way We were

‘Miracles’ predicted in 1950

YEARS AGO July 2006

• Dennis Lesley was inducted as president of Gilbert Valley Lions for 2006-07 by region chairman, Judy Munday, of Barossa Lions Club.

YEARS AGO July 2001

• Longtime school friends, Felicity Baker and Kerri Stauwer, shared graduated from the University of SA - Felicity with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, and Kerri a Bachelor of Nursing.

Heritage Highlights

In February 1950, the Popular Mechanics magazine featured an article predicting things that people might see and/or experience in the next fifty years. It started by posing the question, “What will the world be like in A.D. 2000?” Here are some of the predictions: You’ll shop by picturephone…cook on a solar range… no need for a dishwasher because dishes are made of a plastic that dissolves in superheated 250 degree F water…the plastics will be made from cotton-seed or oat hulls, Jerusalem artichokes, fruit pits, soy beans, straw and wood pulp…you’ll also eat food made from sawdust and wood pulp which are

YEARS AGO July 1991

by Norma Schopp

converted into “sugary” foods… discarded paper table “linen” and rayon underwear are bought by chemical factories to be converted into candy…fishermen can bring home their catch in a flexible refrigerator bag made from waterproof fabric with a zipper opening for inserting ice and the fish; it can also be used to carry food and beverages for campers – sounds like our esky or cooler bag, doesn’t it?? The article also “creates” a

futuristic town – Tottenville – predicted to be as clean as a whistle and quiet…it’s a crime to burn raw coal and pollute air with smoke and soot…homes will use electricity to warm walls and to cook…factories will burn gas, generated in sealed mines – the tars are removed and sold to the chemical industry, and the gas thus laundered is piped to a thousand communities… streets will be broader and straighter…highways will be double-decked…the town will be lit by electric “suns”…solar power will be used rather than atomic power…wood, brick and stone are too expensive, so houses will be built using metal, aerated clay and sheets of plastic…galeproof

and weatherproof, but designed to last only 25 years …nobody in 2000 sees any sense in building a house that will last a century!!!. All of this was predicted in a seemingly fanciful article written in 1950. How much of it is now happening, some 60 years down the track? It really does make you stop and think.

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I’ve come to the conclusion that the best thing about being old is that you could have experienced some of the greatest moments in music as they were happening. To know you were hearing a soon-to-be-classic song or album at the same time as the rest of the world is one of the absolute joys of being a music fan. If only Doc Brown’s DeLorean time machine was real, where in music would you want to go? The first place that springs to mind is Woodstock circa 1969, if only to see Jimi Hendrix’s performance, which apparently wasn’t seen by as many people as it could’ve been, due to Jimi’s insistence on closing the festival. I guess the three days of drugs and debauchery must’ve done a few punters in, but those that left early missed something special, going by the live album that was released a few years back of the show. This of course, features Jimi’s

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Top jockey to launch Balaklava Cup

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n SHARING ideas at the forum were (from left), front, Graham Wandel,Blyth, and Tanya Warner, Snowtown. Rear Bernie Keech, and Murray Menzel, both of Snowtown and guest speakers Grigor Fahlbusch and Lloyd Tonkin.

Town committees share project ideas MEMBERS of town community management groups met at a forum at Wakefield Regional Council (WRC), sharing information and ideas on various projects. The forum, held last Wednesday and organised by WRC community development officer, David Woodroofe, was designed to assist groups develop and maintain projects for their towns. They also heard from speakers backgrounding how events and projects are managed in their town. Tanya Warner, of Snowtown Skate Park committee outlined

how the project has progressed in Snowtown, community involvement and support and shared fundraising ideas. Grigor Fahlbusch, of Balaklava High School, discussed ways to “make the most of youth in the community” and how to get them motivated and “on side.” “Young people will amaze you if you give them the chance,” Grigor said. “They want to belong. They will say ‘I want to contribute’– but they don’t know where to start. “How do you get past this? You invite them to participate.”

SA Ambulance instructor Lloyd Tonkin, enlightened the group with discussions on drugs in schools and communities. Blyth’s multi award-winning “Shear for Life” team – represented by Graeme Wandel and Daryl and Tracey Andriske –told how to make an unsual event work in communities – the preparation, planning and making it happen. More than 30 representatives from town management committees in Balaklava, Blyth, Brinkworth, Hamley Bridge, Lochiel, Owen and Port Wakefield attended.

Pensioners earn more with ‘work bonus’

Age pensioners can keep more of their pension when they choose to work under changes by the Federal government. From July 1, a new and improved Seniors Work Bonus means eligible pensioners can earn up to $250 a fortnight without it being taken into account as income under the pension income test. In addition, any unused amount of the fortnightly $250 Work

Bonus will accumulate in an employment ‘income bank’, up to a maximum of $6500. Credit in the ‘income bank’ can then be carried forward to future years and be used to offset employment income that would otherwise be taken into account under the pension income test. Federal MP for Wakefield Nick Champion said the expanded Work Bonus delivered on the Gillard

government’s commitment to help age pensioners who work earn more before their pension is affected. Mature age workers (aged 50 years and over) with trade skills but no formal qualifications can now have their skills assessed and formally recognised to attain a qualification at Certificate III level or above through the More Help for Mature Age Workers initiative.

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ONE of Australia’s most decorated jockeys, Chris Munce, will be a guest speaker at this year’s Balaklava Cup media launch event to be held on Friday, July 22, at the Lakes Resort Hotel, West Lakes. The launch is a prelude to the 2011 Balaklava Cup on August 31, which is arguably the state’s fastest growing race meeting. Boasting a record including a Melbourne Cup (1998), Cox Plate (2004), Caulfield Cup (2010) and two Golden Slipper Stakes wins (1998, 2004), Munce is one of only a few riders to achieve the ‘grand slam’ of Australian thoroughbred racing. His hunger to win still lingers. “I just love race riding. It’s as simple as that,” Munce said. “I think riding winners and being successful is what I do and trying to consistently be riding winners all the time is what keeps me going.” As guest speaker at the media launch, Munce said he would be relating tales from those lofty career highs as well as touching on more recent events but would probably be unable to get into the three-course lunch

CHRIS Munce and trainer Gai Waterhouse celebrate their Caulfield Cup victory. and associated beverages on offer. He said a jockey’s diet has little margin for uncontrolled eating. “It depends on how busy you are and how hecticyour schedule is really,” Munce explained. “If it’s a hectic schedule with plenty of race riding, you’ve got to be pretty disciplined and I suppose everybody gets to know their body and work out what they can and can’t eat. “I’ll probably have races the next day so I would be pretty quiet I would say.” While he has never been asked to ride at the Balaklava Cup, Munce said he would not mind an invitation in the near future. “Not this year I wouldn’t but probably another time I would, I’m a bit tied up (this year),” he said.

The Queenslander was previously a stable rider for training mogul, Gai Waterhouse, but has relocated back to Brisbane with his family and relished the change. “I moved back with the family about 18 months ago and enjoyed it ever since,” he said. “It was a long term plan and what we always thought we would do and we’re really enjoying it now.” Having worked in the Waterhouse camp, Munce chuckled when told notorious bookmaker, Robbie Waterhouse, will be attending this year’s Balaklava Cup. “I’m sure it will be good and he’ll add a bit of colour to the meeting,” he said. “He’s very astute with what he has to say so I’m sure he’ll be a good attraction for the crowd.”

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an ideal fit for Long Seed and Grain.” PentAG Nidera managing director, Steve Burt was raised in Gawler and started his 25 year agribusiness career in farming and seed grading businesses in the region. Director, Ian Sampson is a well know Eyre Peninsular farming identity, and now operates a mixed farming enterprise in Central Queensland, while Origination and

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Residents of the District Council of Mallala recently were sent a draft of council’s “waste and recyclables collection policy” asking for their input. District Council of Mallala, Chief Executive Officer, Charles Mansueto, said it was important to give all residents the chance to contribute to the policy’s formation. “The intention is to ensure there is a consistent approach to managing waste services in the district,” Mr Mansueto said. The policy will reflect current practice but also identify a fair and sustainable service level. Changes highlighted in the draft policy include the council only providing one bin per rateable property for each of the collections. It aims to increase recycling and reduce land fill. “This is both environmentally sound and has some cost benefits,” Mr Mansueto said.

CARS line the main street outside the museum and TOP, a 1929 Chrysler 77 Crown sedan, with an Essex behind. Mallala is no stranger to the sight of prestige cars. Last Sunday proved no exception as the Mallala Museum played host to cars of a different era. Around 110 members of various SA automobile clubs enjoyed a tour of the museum. The visitors remarked on the professional standard of the displays as well as the layout and condition of the exhibits. A few were even able to identify relatives amongst the photographs on the

schoolroom walls. The vehicles in the museum’s own collection were also moved outside on display. The Chrysler Restorers Club of SA, the Maitland Auto Preservation Society and a few from the Gawler Car Club were also represented. The drivers met up in Mallala and took the opportunity to catch up and discuss cars over a well earned cuppa. Mallala Historical Committee members provided

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NEWS v Two Wells The newest icon to arrive in Two Wells has a local connection:

Tanks for the memories Two Wells resident Rodney ‘Benny’ Bennier has driven the town’s newest talking point and says it was quite a “buzz”. INSET, driving the tank during a training exercise in a photograph supplied by Benny.

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hile the Two Wells Army tank ignites memories for many residents and prompts many others into discussion; one local has a personal connection with this particular vehicle. Rodney ‘Benny’ Bennier was only 17 years old when he first drove this armoured tank. That’s right, DROVE this particular tank. “I saw the rego of the vehicle and thought it rang a bell somewhere,” Benny said. “It’s just so funny. “I was saying to my mates I thought I’d driven that tank and they just laughed and said I was pulling their leg. “So I went down to the RSL and went through the vehicle log book and sure enough it was at Puckapunyal (in Victoria) when I was there as part of the Armoured Centre.” Benny says every tank has a unique number, like the registration of a car, which they are identified by and “it’s just something you get to know”. The Two Wells tanks’ unique number is 29390. It also has the number 44 stamped on it and Benny tells me this is the weight in tonnes of the vehicle – without artillery or personnel. He also said this tank had a top speed of 68 km/h and could stop in its own length. Following in his father’s footsteps, Benny joined the army in 1984 the day after his 17th birthday. He used to drive and service the tanks and came to know each one quite intimately. “They were used for training purposes or field exercises (and) I drove quite a few different tanks at the armoured centre,” he said. While Benny’s time with the army was short – he served five-and-a-half-years before deciding to leave in 1989 – they were times he will never forget. “It’s a buzz driving one (and seeing) this tank brought back a lot of memories about mateship and comrades,” he said. “It’s like a family, a close-knit group of people who work together, train together and do exercises together, as well as share a beer and a barbecue.” Since moving to Two Wells six years ago, Benny has joined the local Retired Services League (RSL), where he finds great camaraderie and mateship. “We are there for each other in one way or another,” he said. The recent deaths of military personnel overseas had made this point even more significant for Benny. “I never fired a shot in war or anger (but) it does go through your head ‘what if?’” he said. “It does inspire you a little bit (and) I’m proud of the blokes over there. You’ve got to give it to them.” Benny is probably best known for establishing Benny’s Landscape business in town, which is now run by his brother, Michael. n READ THIS REPORT - and many more exclusive to the Two Wells area in your FREE monthly ECHO. IN TWO WELLS TOWN TODAY & DELIVERED THIS WEEK

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NEWS v Balaklava n BALCO ART PRIZE:

Artistic skills on display • From Page 3 Courthouse Gallery curator, Jo May, praised the gallery’s supporters and the committee. “We thank you so much for your very generous support of the art prize and of this gallery, and more widely of artists and the visual arts in SA,” she said. “Without them, this art prize would not happen.” “I would like to specially thank our secretary, Lenice Cox, and treasurer Helen Durdin, who so willingly assisted with the hanging of this exhibition – and also committee member Alick Barr whose long legs are invaluable for hanging some of the higher works. “And thank you to all our gallery committee members, for their encouragement and support in so many ways.” The exhibition is a SALA festival event. Entries will be exhibited until August 28. The gallery is open Thursday – Sunday from 2pm-4pm. Call the gallery on 8862 1688. There is wheeelchair access and admission is free.

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Blue light disco delight n Britney was there. So were the Blues Brothers. Even a glorious bride attended. Which event attracted such characters? The recent Two Wells and Lewiston Neighbourhood Watch Blue Light Disco. The letter ‘b’ was the theme for this fun event, which captivated almost 170 youngsters at the Two Wells Community Centre recently. The next Blue Light Disco is on Friday, August 19. RIGHT: Teagan Kerr, Daniel Forbes, Gawler Police Senior Constable Ian Skewes (back), Ben Hurley and Two Wells Police Senior Constable Lance Grant enjoyed the recent Blue Light Disco. Getting into the spirit of last month’s Blue Light Disco were Jake Brander, Sam Stringer, Zac Crisp (in the ‘bones’ outfit) and Connor Cummings.

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Increased competition makes it easier to switch to a better deal The reforms enable more financial choices Lending institutions hiding unfair fees can be fined Some lending institutions have removed fees on existing contracts

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SPORT v District A HUGE issue in modern sports medicine is stretching and its relation to injury prevention. So, are there any associated benefits? For his Year 12 Physical Education project, Balaklava High School student, ZAC GUY, took a closer look.

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Knockout basketball The Mid North District SAPSASA knockout basketball was held at Balaklava’s Ralli Park last Friday. Twenty one teams from Balaklava, Burra, Clare, Riverton, Owen and Snowtown competed in either Year 5/6 or 6/7 boys and girls competitions. The winning teams in each division will go on to compete at Kadina in Term 3, in the

Regional knockouts. Some great matches were played with lots of spectators sitting ‘on the hill’. Thanks to the umpires for the day who were mainly parents or high school students. Riverton Primary School emerged winners of the Year 6/7 Boys, while Balaklava took out Year 5/6 Boys and Girls, as well as Year 6/7 Girls.

n JOSH Butterfield, Zac Guy and Daniel Butterfield demonstrate some helpful stretches. STRETCHING is a part of life, everyone stretches their muscles every day, whether they mean to or not. Stretching can be extremely important and beneficial, especially to someone who exercises regularly or plays sport. If you do stretch, then you might do it for a number of reasons, one of these reasons is you want to prevent injury. The burning question is, does stretching actually prevent injury? Stretching is a form of exercise in which different muscles are lengthened, improving muscle elasticity and tone. The result is an increase in muscle control, flexibility and range of motion. It can strengthen muscles but can also be dangerous when performed incorrectly. Some things you need to make sure

you do before stretching are: • Warm up thoroughly before exercise • Ease slowly into your routine • Take some deep breaths • Relax as much as possible • Stretch every day. Things to avoid doing: forcing your stretch, holding painful stretches, stretching injured muscles and hurrying through your routine. There have been a number of tests carried out, with the majority producing similar results. The results of one such test, carried out on 2,600 army recruits, found that the number of people who injured themselves after they had stretched before activity was about the same as the number of people that did not. Stretching before exercise did not prove beneficial and did not prevent

injury before sport. In a test of 2,000 runners, the higher percentage of people who pulled a muscle did so because they changed their ‘before exercise’ routine. Rod Pope, health and fitness expert at Charles Sturt University, supports the warm-up theory. “There’s evidence that the warmup is the most important way to prevent injury in athletes, but stretching is just one component of a warm up,” he said. Therefore it can be concluded, stretching before sport or exercise is not what prevents the injury, it is the warm-up before the exercise (which for most people includes stretching). Most injuries are caused by not warming up the muscles properly, or changing the warm-up routine too rapidly.

n JACOB Biddell of Snowtown looks past Balaklava Primary School’s Jacob Wehr. n INSET: Paige Allen, Riverton Primary School dribbles down the court.

Team play key to Mid North’s success AN excited group of 14 boys formed the Mid North SAPSASA Hockey Team which played in Division 3 at the Grange Hockey fields from June 20-24. Saturday’s competition saw the boys play against each other in a rivalry match. With a mixture of experienced and first season players, it didn’t take long for the side to bond, encourage and support each other. Leadership roles were supported by Bryce Chapman, Tim Goldney, William Pearson and Fletcher Thomas. Each of these boys contributed different skills. The weather wasn’t inviting, with showers most of the week. Fortunately, most of the rain fell overnight and the days were respectable. The hockey standard was high and the Mid North boys played some outstanding team games, with great sportsmanship. ‘Super coach’ Mary Heslop encouraged passing, enjoyment and good play. Mary was ably assisted by Sarah Forrest, and team umpire was Jayne Price. As the week went by, the team strived forward with

brilliant passing and even distribution of the ball, Bryce Champan standing tall as the centre distributor. Some fantastic goals were scored, with William Pearson being the goal sneak! Fletcher Thomas, who loves to run, was ‘stuck’ as fullback, playing a vital role in defence. Tim Goldney worked well with Fletcher, with boomer full-back hits. There were more than three musketeers – Peter Cornwell, James Forrest, Mitchell Lawrie, Riley Chapman and William Price never stopped running. Nathan Shepherd was on the post. Daniel Goldney contributed as a half back, marking his player well. Sam and Nick Haddow shared the goalie position and demonstrated some great touches on the field and in goal. Ben Heinjus didn’t want the week to end as a first timer to hockey – it’s not certain who enjoyed it more, Ben or his grandparents! The team was in full support from parents and grandparents – the sidelines were noisy with hockey waves and cheering all adding to the great atmosphere

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for the week. The competition was tight amongst the six teams in Division 3, with two games played each day. Mid North had two losses, one draw and seven wins, but it came down to the last game of the day, with an ecstatic Mid North team taking the gold medal. Mary and the team should be congratulated for their conduct, listening, team spirit and sportsmanship. Parents and grandparents were proud to be part of such a fantastic group. Well done to all. Thanks must also go to the ‘taxi’ parents and grandparents for giving the children the opportunity to compete. Sophie Haynes and Karri Thomas were fortunate enough to play for the girl’s Yorke Peninsula SAPSASA team. Both girls went into this team not knowing any faces, but by the end of the week good friendships were formed. Some great hockey was played and the smiles on faces said it all. A great experience for these girls and thanks to Mary Heslop for finding a team for Sophie and Karri.

MID North SAPSASA hockey team, back from left: Nathan Shepherd, Nick Haddow, Tim Goldney, Bryce Chapman, Sam Haddow, Ben Heinjus, Daniel Goldney. Front: - Peter Cornwell, James Forrest, Mitchell Lawrie, William Pearson, William Price, Riley Chapman and Fletcher Thomas.

Clare & District hockey action n ABOVE: Brock Hamann taps the ball away from his Burra opponent. n LEFT: Balaklava’s Tim Goldney under pressure from Donnybrook’s Fletcher Thomas in Under 14’s. n REPORTS: PAGE 24 Plains Producer, Wednesday July 6, 2011

SPORT v Football

‘Weasel’ honoured in Reserves Reserves n ABOVE: Magpie Jamie Speck closes in on Eagle Ben Rowe in Reserves at Lochiel. n BELOW: Kynon Hewitt, Bombers and Cory Sharer, Tigers clash while in pursuit of the ball, during the senior colts.

n BOMBER Liam Henneker tries to shrug off Tiger Riley Lane in senior colts at Hamley Bridge on Saturday.

Eagles shine Junior colts

Mallala’s forward lines shone in a wet and slippery match, with the Magpie lads taking the victory over the Eagles. The game began in the rain, with no breeze to favour either end. Both sides started well, however the footy spent a lot of time on the ground. Mallala made the most of their opportunities, scoring a few quick goals. The Eagles had the ball in their foward lines many times but couldn’t convert. At the final siren, the scores were Mallala, 7-2 to H W Eagles, 0-5. The main difference between the two sides was that Mallala made the most of their chances in the their forward lines. Best for Mallala was Kyle Hummell, Josh Watson and Brad Wilson – kicking five of his team’s seven goals. For the Eagles, Tait Nottle, Jordan Alsop and Brandon Taylor performed well.

A guard of honour welcomed Sean ‘Weasel’ Williams as he ran out onto the oval at Lochiel on Saturday to play his 400th game. Making it even more special was that he was playing alongside his son, Tyler. Congratulations to Sean on this milestone. Not the best conditions for football, with the rain making the footy like a lead weight. However, the Eagles must have been spurred on by Weasel’s 400th game, as they kept up with the Magpies throughout their run. A fairly even game by both teams, although scrappy at times. The umpires were sometimes a bit quick on the whistle – let the players work at getting the ball out of a pack. By the end of the first quarter, Hummocks were ahead by one goal, something that they haven’t seen all season. The Eagles appeared to be the better side in the wet weather, and Mallala seemed to be letting their guard down. The Eagles lads in the backlines were doing a fantastic job of keeping their opposition at bay. At the end of the third quarter, Mallala had taken the lead by one. With the sniff of their first win for the season, the last quarter was a do-or-die effort for Hummocks. Unfortunately for them, the Magpies found a few gaps in the Eagles’ defence with their forwards booting three quick goals to seal their win. A great game of footy!

Mallala 9.7(61) d H W Eagles 5.5(35)

Cats claw their way to three-point victory in the last term, while EudundaRobertstown could only manage two points. The Eagles turned a 15-point three quarter time advantage into a 64-point thrashing. Recruit from Nuriootpa, Shawn Gibson continues his stellar form while Bill Sandow is a highly productive ball winner. Ben Kerslake was the most potent forward in the game with five goals. Ash Winders, Aaron Bevis and veteran Steve Baraglia (three goals) all had an impact as well and although under an injury cloud, Ryan McDermid also kicked three majors. For the second week running, Zack Tremaine was the Saints’ best, followed by Richard Schmidt and the ultra consistent Rowan Prior. Ruckman Terry Sleep, recruit from Port Adelaide Marek Sajewicz and the player inducted into the SANFL Indigenous Team of the Ages at full back, Saints coach Corey Ah Chee were all solid contributors.

REPORT and PHOTOS: By Peter Argent Now on the longest winning streak in Blyth-Snowtown history, the Cats held on for a three-point win against a gallant Hawks. In the game at Snowtown Oval, RSMU charged home with three last quarter goals, but just fell shy of the still undefeated Cats. Blyth-Snowtown had a 13-point lead at half time, and this edged out to 16 points at the final break, before the tough and enthralling last term. “It was a bit of a struggle, but this didn’t surprise me,” Cats coach, Brett Ireland said. “RSMU got a few of the matchups right and we were coming off three easy games, and struggled a little under the pressure. “The Hawks hit the front in the last quarter, before a Brad Bell goal put us back in front at the 21 minute mark. “For the majority of the contest, we seemed to be two to three goals up, but couldn’t break clear at any stage. “It was a scrambled affair, with high pressure and intensity around the contested ball, but it wasn’t a high quality game, in blustery conditions, including drizzly rain for periods.” Although his direct opponent, Graham Farrer kicked five goals on him, Gareth Ottens was regarded as Blyth-Snowtown’s best. Around the ball, Nick McCormack, captain Ryan Darling and older brother Simon McCormack won their share of the ball. Scott Walker was given a run with the role on James Vandeleur, while Jarrod Gillings also received

n ZACK Hier, RSMU runs with the ball during Saturday’s game against the Cats. n RIGHT: RSMU coach, Mick Duncan. a mention on the best player list. The Cats coaching staff were happy with the serviceable performances of Kiel Kennett and Tyron Clark in defence, while both Brad Bell and Shay Clifford worked hard across half forward. Scott Atkinson kicked a teamhigh three goals, while Bell and Gillings each finished with a brace. Kimberley Hart was the Hawks’ best, followed by teenage big man Nick Jordan and the skilful young on-baller, Ben Moreton. Graham Farrer’s attacking efforts were very productive. Sam Noack continued his consistent form, while the smooth moving James Vandeleur also had some impact, despite his tag.

Plains Producer, Wednesday July 6, 2011

Demons, Tigers thriller

Reality check for Saints

Eudunda-Robertstown was given a harsh reality check in the last quarter of its contest with the Eagles at Manoora Oval. The Saints had stayed in touch with the 2010 grand finalists, who are rebuilding for another crack at the title, before the last quarter blitz by the hosts. Mintaro-Manoora kicked 8.3

Despite kicking one less goal, the South Clare Demons still managed to hold on for a thrilling one point victory, despite being headed in the final term by BrinkworthSpalding-Redhill. The winless Tigers were strong out of the blocks with four goals in the opening quarter, but South came back into the contest in the second term. The same results were mirrored in the second half, although the hosts at Clare Oval were highly inaccurate in the third term. Last year’s Mail Medallist, Brodie Murphy returned to form in

this contest in his best display for the season. Heath Ward, Chris Slattery and Mitch Reynolds were all important components in the win, while Wayne Hutchinson and big man Ashley Heinrich both played their part. BSR Tigers big man Adam Mackenzie was heroic and kicked two goals. Scott Morris, on the ball, Simon Hayes and Paul Meyer all played strong roles. Youngster Lachie Bunfield continues to grow in his role, while Ben Gill was handy at the stoppages.

Comfy win for Rams

Six unanswered goals in the second term set up the BBH Rams’ comfortable victory over the lowly North Clare side at Burra oval last Saturday. Already 32 points up at the long interval, the game petered out from this point and the final margin was exactly eight goals in the end. Interestingly, in the wash up BBH only had three more scoring shots, but were a lot more accurate. Nick Jackman’s rich vein of form continued as does young on-baller, Zac Lynch. Darren Schuppan in defence, veteran big man Stephen Tohl and David Reed all were strong contributors. Ryan Schell played with plenty of leadership across half back, while Geoff Thompson (five) and Tom Martin (three) kicked half the Rams score. Veteran Craig Jaeschke and captain Matt Ward again led the way for the well-beaten Roosters. In his return game Michael Harrold, Patrick Redden and, used further down the ground, Nick Prokopec worked hard all game. Young Matt Catford finished with three goals for North. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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Mallala HW Eagles

A Grade 2011

4.1 8.6 8.8 10.8 (68) 3.3 5.4 6.6 8.6 (54)

Goals: Mallala - B.Montgomery 4, J.Wildbore 2, B.Harris 1, C.Rimmer 1, J.Montgomerie 1, D.Feeley 1 HW Eagles - J.Schutz 4, J.Wilson 2, S.Braham 1, S.McGuiness 1 Best: Mallala J.Montgomerie, D.Mclean, M.Birchmore, J.Seal, D.Chadwick, L.Whitwell HW Eagles - T.Twelftree, R.Mackereth, S.Schutz, D.Oswald, J.Schutz, T.Forrest

Virginia Balaklava

3.4 7.5 3.2 10.5

15.6 12.7

19.9 18.7

(123) (115)

Goals: Virginia - B.Niklaus 7, C.Howell 4, C.Felstead 3, M.Young 2, T.Lioulios 1, T.Wilkey 1, G.Rigney 1 Balaklava - G.Dawson 5, S.Lamond 3, B.Catford 3, N.Yates 2, H.Walker 2, A.Cocks 1, J.Cmrlec 1, T.McPharlin 1 Best: Virginia - B.Niklaus, C.James, G.Rigney, T.Wilkey, C.Howell, A.Seccafien Balaklava - L.Pearson, B.Michael, B.Catford, R.Mcpharlin, G.Dawson, H.Walker

United Hamley Bridge

6.5 1.2

11.7 3.3

18.9 6.4

20.9 8.6

(129) (54)

Goals: United - P.Burgoyne 7, C.Spurr 5, S.Harding 2, M.Brown 1, S.Schulz 1, H.Pym 1, R.Sharer 1, D.Gillies 1, A.Fleming 1 Hamley Bridge - S.Gregory 2, B.Burgess 2, J.Moody 1, T.Would 1, D.Lockwood 1, S.Catterall 1 Best: United - A.Fleming, M.Pym, A.Mansfield, H.Pym, C.Spurr, P.Burgoyne Hamley Bridge - J.Moody, A.Pepe, M.Koch, S.Catterall, J.Schahinger, D.Lockwood

Senior Colts

Hamley Bridge United

4.3 1.0

6.9 1.2

10.15 14.22 (106) 4.4 4.5 (29)

Goals: Hamley Bridge - T.Darwin 4, K.Hewitt 3, R.Darwin 2, J.Rosenzweig 2, S.Collings 1, D.Poulton 1, L.Henneker 1 United A.McArdle 2, T.Halls 1, J.Pratt 1 Best: Hamley Bridge - S.Collings, T.Darwin, J.Paues, J.Rosenzweig, R.Darwin, D.Poulton United R.Curnow, A.McArdle, C.Sharer, C.Lee-Chapman, A.Wilson, B.Merry

Mallala HW Eagles

2.1 7.10 10.12 15.15 (105) 2.0 2.0 3.2 3.2 (20)

Goals: Mallala - T.Algar 7, M.Bennison 3, J.Birchmore 2, B.Martin 1, D.Kearns 1, Z.Hallion 1 HW Eagles - Z.Zilm 1, T.Williams 1, J.Zilm 1 Best: Mallala - D.Kearns, D.Winning, T.Algar, Z.Hallion, R.Withall, J.Birchmore HW Eagles - J.Zilm, D.Williams, B.Krieg, A.Krieg, C.Veitch, T.Williams

Balaklava Virginia

3.4 5.8 0.0 2.1

11.12 12.14 2.1 5.2

(86) (32)

Goals: Balaklava - M.Clifford 5, H.Veitch 2, D.Pfeiffer 2, L.Williams 2, R.Logan 1 Virginia - A.Pogas 3, H.Farrow 1, M.Musolino 1 Best: Balaklava - R.McDonald, M.Clifford, J.Speissegger, C.Ruiz, R.Harris Virginia - A.Hansen, A.Drew, C.Stronach, M.Vigor, M.Musolino

Reserves

Mallala HW Eagles

1.1 6.3 6.4 9.7 (61) 2.2 2.2 5.4 5.5 (35)

Goals: Mallala - J.Speck 2, M.Saunders 1, C.Bilney 1, J.Crewsdon 1, N.Griffiths 1, J.Hallion 1, R.Kerr 1, B.Work 1 HW Eagles J.Mahoney 1, D.Wright 1, G.Sharpe 1, T.Lawson 1, B.Higgs 1 Best: Mallala - Not Available HW Eagles - D.Wright, B.Higgs, J.Mahoney, J.Jenkins, M.Hoepner, S.Allen

Virginia Balaklava

2.1 5.2 1.4 3.4

7.3 4.8

9.3 4.12

(57) (36)

16.6 2.4

19.10 (124) 4.4 (28)

Goals: Virginia - S.Avery 3, R.Desmond 2, G.Drew 1, J.Platt 1, B.Nikou 1, J.Bradbrook 1 Balaklava - D.Hart 2, R.Mcdonald 1, S.Davey 1 Best: Virginia - M.Cartlidge, T.Karutz, R.Russo, J.Simmonds, J.Platt, R.Desmond Balaklava - V.Taylor, M.Daniel, S.Nankivell, L.Simon, L.Michalanney, M.Brougham

United Hamley Bridge

7.4 1.0

11.4 2.3

Goals: United - J.Crosbie 4, J.Mcardle 4, M.Davey 3, J.East 2, C.Robertson 2, C.Maynard 1, B.Pym 1, J.Crees 1, M.Warnes 1 Hamley Bridge - S.Butler 3, T.Papzoglov 1 Best: United - N.Starr, J.Mcardle, J.Crosbie, M.Warnes, M.Sammons, J.East Hamley Bridge - T.Papzoglov, A.Power, B.Farrugia, S.Butler, J.Gregory, S.Collings

Mallala HW Eagles

Junior Colts

2.0 5.1 6.2 7.2 (44) 0.2 0.3 0.5 0.5 (5)

Goals: Mallala - Not Available HW Eagles - No goals kicked Best: Mallala - Not Available HW Eagles - Not Available

Balaklava Virginia

5.4 9.6 0.0 0.0

9.6 0.0

(60) (0)

8.13 2.0

12.18 2.0

(90) (12)

Goals: Balaklava - H.Lane 3, T.Lamond 2, L.Speissegger 2, C.Arbon 2, J.Michael 2, B.Davey 1, B.Chapman 1, J.Wehr 1, Z.Scholz 1 Virginia - No goals kicked Best: Balaklava - J.Michael, C.Arbon, J.Harkness, L.Speissegger, T.Lane, H.Lane Virginia - A.Hansen, N.Trace, J.Owen, C.Eaton, J.Ludewig, L.Geracitano

Hamley Bridge United

3.3 0.0

6.11 0.0

Goals: Hamley Bridge - T.Williams-Aston 4, D.Collings 2, H.McCabe 1, S.McCabe 1, J.Wedding 1, B.Easlea 1, S.Rosenzweig 1, C.Buckby 1 United - D.Coombe 1, A.Martini 1 Best: Hamley Bridge - D.Collings, T.Williams-Aston, J.Wedding, H.McCabe, C.Buckby, S.Rosenzweig United - D.Coombe, C.Lane, D.Page, A.Wilson, R.Curnow, J.Pratt

NEFL results from Saturday - Round 10

BBH North Clare

A Grade

2.1 8.3 11.3 16.5 (101) 2.5 2.7 6.10 7.11 (53)

BBH North Clare

1.2 4.5 6.11 8.13 (61) 4.3 4.4 8.5 9.6 (60)

South Clare BSR

Goals: BBH - G.Thompson 5, T.Martin 3, N.Jackman 2, B.Wall 2, J.Schuppan, M.Hall, M.Booth, Z.Lynch North Clare - M.Catford 3, B.Pudney 2, M.Ward, N.Prokopec Best: BBH - N.Jackman, R.Schell, Z.Lynch, D.Schuppan, S.Tohl, D.Reed North Clare C.Jaeschke, M.Ward, M.Harrold, .Redden, N.Prokopec

South Clare BSR

Goals: South Clare - A.Heinrich 2, B.Seymon 2, C.Slattery, M.Leibelt, D.Minney, M.Vandeleur BSR - A.Mackenzie 2, A.Burgess, J.Mackenzie, C.Weckert, L.Bunfield, M.Shane, A.Smart, T.Weckert Best: South Clare - B.Murphy, H.Ward, C.Slattery, M.Reynolds, W.Hutchinson, A.Heinrich BSR - A.Mackenzie, S.Morris, S.Hayes, P.Meyer, L.Bunfield, B.Gill

Min/Man 3.5 9.11 11.15 19.18 (132) Eudunda/Rtown 3.3 7.5 10.6 10.8 (68)

Goals: Min/Man - B.Kerslake 5, R.Mcdermid 3, S.Baraglia 3, L.Mcdermid 2, B.Sandow 2, S.Ross, N.Forrest, A.Bevis, N.Scott Eudunda/Rtown - M.Sajewicz 2, J.Mosey 2, D.Reese 2, S.Geister, C.Ah Chee, C.Voigt, R.Prior Best: Min/Man - S.Gibson, B.Sandow, B.Kerslake, A.Winders, A.Bevis, S.Baraglia Eudunda/Rtown Z.Tremaine, R.Schmidt, R.Prior, T.Sleep, M.Sajewicz, C.Ah Chee

Blyth Snowtown RSMU

2.2 6.4 8.7 9.7 (61) 2.4 3.9 5.9 8.10 (58)

Goals: Blyth/Snowtown - S.Atkinson 3, B.Bell 2, J.Gillings 2, R.Darling, N.Mccormack RSMU - G.Farrer 5, L.Percy, L.Sandland, B.Koster Best: Blyth/Snowtown - G.Ottens, N.Mccormack, R.Darling, S.Mccormack, W.Walker, J.Gillings RSMU - K.Hart, N.Jordan, B.Moreton, G.Farrer, S.Noack, J.Vandeleur

BBH North Clare

B Grade

1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 (8) 2.1 4.6 4.9 5.11 (41)

Goals: BBH - J.Edwards North Clare - N.Jones 2, T.Densley, T.Siv, S.Pink Best: BBH - J.Rowe, C.Friebel, J.Duncan, D.Booth, K.Harvey North Clare - B.Bishop, R.Tregilgas, S.Pink, T.Siv, D.Smith, B.Sweetman

South Clare BSR

0.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 (18) 4.5 6.6 8.7 10.8 (68)

Goals: South Clare - M.Salter, G.Schutz, T.Dunstan BSR - D.Jones 3, D.Longbottom 2, N.Bruce, S.Noonan, B.Weckert, N.Adams, J.Scammell Best: South Clare - R.Cole, M.Salter, G.Schutz, J.Haysman, T.Pitcher, W.Sims BSR - B.Scott, S.Weckert, T.Weckert, M.Lynch, A.Culbertson, D.Jones

Min/Man 1.0 3.0 3.0 4.1 (25) Eudunda/Rtown 2.3 7.6 12.13 13.14 (92)

Goals: Min/Man - A.Bruce, J.Sandow, A.Heinrich, G.Bryksy Eudunda/Rtown - K.Voigt 6, N.Freeman 5, T.Mosey, J.Mclean Best: Min/Man - T.Nicholls, T.Bishop, J.Sandow, M.Nayda, M.Phillips, B.Schutz Eudunda/Rtown - N.Freeman, C.Dixon, T.Friebel, J.Mclean, C.Pfeiffer

Blyth Snowtown RSMU

5.0 6.1 9.3 10.5 (65) 0.1 1.1 1.4 4.9 (33)

Goals: Blyth/Snowtown - S.Clifford 6, S.Gillings, .Blood, D.Stirling, C.Andriske RSMU - A.Hosking 3, C.Percy Best: Blyth/Snowtown M.Atkinson, S.Clifford, M.Williams, J.Cook, J.Stevens, G.Wilkinson RSMU - M.Norman, J.Molineux, A.Hosking, S.Przibilla, J.Butler, D.Crispe

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ANDREW Power handballs away for the Bombers near their goal, during the senior colts match at Hamley Bridge oval on Saturday.

Senior Colts

0.1 4.5 4.5 8.10 (58) 3.3 3.3 5.12 5.12 (42)

Goals: BBH - J.Alderson 2, B.Radford 2, T.Wiech, C.Desment, J.Cousins, M.Gove North Clare - M.Bannon 2, D.Brown, R.Laidlaw, B.Jones Best: BBH - S.Connell, P.Hill, J.Alderson, T.Wiech, J.Roth, A.Lindner North Clare - D.Brown, B.Catlow, B.Fischer, A.Norton, B.Jones, N.Rowe

7.1 9.2 13.7 16.9 (105) 2.0 4.4 4.5 7.11 (53)

Goals: South Clare - P.Von Heythmanck 7, Z.Maynard 2, D.Day 2, S.Minney 2, M.Bennie, P.Cutting, B.Mill BSR - R.Fitzgerald 3, M.Longbottom, C.Burgess, L.Wilsdon, J.Kurth Best: South Clare - P.Von Heythmanck, R.Boylan, P.Cutting, T.Pitcher, J.Pearse, D.Minney BSR - C.Burgess, J.Kurth, B.Kitschke, R.Fitzgerald, C.Longbottom, T.Slade

Min/Man 2.2 4.2 7.6 8.10 (58) Eudunda/Rtown 2.5 5.10 11.13 15.18 (108)

Goals: Min/Man - A.Bruce 4, A.Richards, T.Cullen, D.Haynes, J.Mcgregor Eudunda/Rtown - C.Caven 6, T.Baker 5, I.Blumson 2, E.Dunstan, D.Windsor Best: Min/Man - B.Sutton, A.Nixon, D.Haynes, A.Bruce, J.Schmidt, J.Sandow Eudunda/Rtown J.Bugeja, L.Waldhuter, E.Dunstan, D.Prior, B.Coe

Blyth Snowtown RSMU

2.1 3.4 6.5 7.7 (49) 2.2 2.3 3.5 5.5 (35)

APFL Footy Face Name: Jared East Nickname: J-Rod DOB: 9/6/1983 Height: 193cm Team: United Guernsey No: 7 Position: Any Favourite AFL/SANFL team: Collingwood/ Glenelg Who is the most damaging player in your club? Creesey Who is your club’s hardest worker? NOT Michael Warnes - he is just a lazy farmer Highlight of footy career: Playing game 102 at Hamley Bridge on Saturday What’s your number

one passion outside footy? Serving the good people of Roseworthy their mail If you could trade places with any other person for a week, with whom would it be? Craig Argent at the Mallala Post Office - easiest job in the world

What is the last book you read? Goosebumps If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would you do? Get a personal trainer to help with all the Maccas I would eat If you were a car, what kind would you be? Michael Trussel’s Nissan Navara (retired) If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “J-Rod eats most Big Macs in one day!” If you could take anyone on your next footy trip, who would it be? Will Banton What is the best item in your fridge? One stubbie of light beer

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Goals: Blyth/Snowtown - C.Andriske 2, H.Norton, B.Pratt, D.Salter, A.Elix, J.Scutcheon RSMU - J.Connell 2, L.Molineux, M.Wellington, A.Rowett Best: Blyth/Snowtown - D.Salter, B.Pratt, D.Underdown, C.Andriske, T.Eime, J.Andriske RSMU - H.Ball, L.Molineux, S.Ball, J.Bowden, P.Callery

BBH North Clare

Junior Colts

0.0 1.2 1.2 2.2 (14) 5.1 5.3 10.10 18.11 (119)

Goals: BBH - B.Kleinig 2 North Clare -S.Channon 8, L.Jaeschke, J.King, N.Francis, G.Pretlove, B.Earle, D.Garrard, T.Francis, C.Helbig, J.Nickolai, T.Micola Von Furstenrecht Best: BBH - W.Sumner, B.Hammill North Clare -J.Gogoll, J.King, J.King, A.Noble, J.Nickolai, S.Channon

South Clare BSR

0.0 1.0 2.0 6.3 (39) 4.6 7.6 13.7 14.8 (92)

Goals: South Clare - B.Day 2, T.Nield, B.Dinning, K.Ward, B.Boyce BSR - M.Longbottom 4, T.Slade 3, J.Lee 3, L.Wilsdon 2, W.Longmire, L.Hayes Best: South Clare - J.Wallent, K.Ward, A.Leighton, C.Lawrie, B.Sandy BSR - M.Longbottom, L.Wilsdon, T.Slade, L.Hayes, I.Moller, H.Mills

Min/Man 4.1 5.1 6.1 6.1 (37) Eudunda/Rtown 0.0 3.2 5.4 9.6 (60)

Goals: Min/Man - L.Koster 4, D.Nixon, D.Willmott Eudunda/Rtown - A.Murray 2, B.Coe 2, B.Launer, D.Stacey, J.Steinborner, C.Reese, T.Schulz Best: Min/Man - A.Richards, D.Willmott, B.Smith, T.Milburn, A.Olssen, B.Jenner Eudunda/Rtown - A.Murray, B.Coe, B.Launer, B.Launer, J.Leditschke, J.Steinborner

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2.2 2.4 4.5 6.6 (42) 1.0 1.2 2.2 2.2 (14)

Goals: Blyth/Snowtown - D.Giles 3, R.Smart, Z.Cocks, J.Hunter RSMU - T.Griffiths, A.Klavins Best: Blyth/Snowtown - L.Mcewin, A.Giles, Z.Bennett, D.Giles, J.Hunter, N.Barr RSMU - B.Heffernan, T.Trowse, X.Redden, H.Griffiths, T.Griffiths, C.Behn

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SPORT v District

Tigers in first term blitz • From back page With 11 scoring shots in the first term, Travis Optiz’s United Tigers set up an impressive victory over the improving Hamley Bridge side. By the initial break, the Tigers were 33 points up and this extended to 52 points at half time, and then increased to 77 points at lemons. The game petered out in the last term, with both sides kicking two goals and United winning by 75 points. “It was a pretty good day and we got out of the blocks quickly,” Optiz recapped. “Chad (Spurr) and Peter (Burgoyne) were good targets in attack and it was an important

percentage boosting victory. “Hamley Bridge got the ball forward enough but couldn’t find players in attack to kick goals. “Josh Moody was very good for Hamley, working well with his ruckman Jason Schahinger.” The Tigers’ leading performer was Alistair Fleming, followed closely by Mark Pym who closed down Brett Burgess at full back. Adam Mansfield gave plenty of run from half back, with the versatile Heath Pym, creative in his role as ruck-rover. Spurr and Burgoyne were naturally important finishing off the work of their team mates further

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Ayden Poulton kicks away for the Bombers, whileTigers Nick and Riley Curnow defend, and Bomber Mitchell Scott is ready to shepherd. up the ground. Along with Moody in the middle, Adam Pepe was strong in defence.

Despite the Bombers being well beaten Matthew Koch, along with former Port Adelaide

Magpies underage players Shane Catterall and Dylan Lockwood, all were noteworthy.

MALLALA reserves footballer, Stuart Roberts – who recently notched up 400 games – kicks out from the Eagles’ goal in the match at Lochiel on Saturday. EAGLES A grade coach, Nathan Young chats his boys at three quarter time.

A GRADE Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Virginia 10 8 2 0 2 0 1020 668 60.43 16 Balaklava 10 7 3 0 2 0 1155 667 63.39 14 Mallala 10 7 3 0 2 0 774 667 53.71 14 United 10 5 5 0 2 0 745 699 51.59 10 HW Eagles 10 3 7 0 2 0 625 868 41.86 6 Two Wells 10 3 7 0 2 0 613 874 41.22 6 Hamley 10 2 8 0 2 0 609 1098 35.68 4 RESERVES Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Virginia 10 9 1 0 2 0 891 425 67.71 18 Balaklava 10 8 2 0 2 0 949 322 74.67 16 Two Wells 10 7 3 0 2 0 846 439 65.84 14 Mallala 10 6 4 0 2 0 744 439 62.89 12 United 10 3 7 0 2 0 543 757 41.77 6 Hamley 10 2 8 0 2 0 413 980 29.65 4 HW Eagles 10 0 10 0 2 0 146 1170 11.09 0 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 10 9 1 0 2 0 1133 395 74.15 18 Two Wells 10 8 2 0 2 0 1128 348 76.42 16 Mallala 10 7 3 0 2 0 917 363 71.64 14 Virginia 10 6 4 0 2 0 840 642 56.68 12 Hamley 10 4 6 0 2 0 572 935 37.96 8 HW Eagles 10 1 9 0 2 0 424 1323 24.27 2 United 10 0 10 0 2 0 283 1291 17.98 0 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Mallala 10 10 0 0 2 0 549 168 76.57 20 Balaklava 10 8 2 0 2 0 523 219 70.49 16 Two Wells 10 7 3 0 2 0 465 288 61.75 14 HW Eagles 10 5 5 0 2 0 352 303 53.74 10 Hamley 10 3 7 0 2 0 376 498 43.02 6 United 10 1 9 0 2 0 210 633 24.91 2 Virginia 10 1 9 0 2 0 178 544 24.65 2

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MAGPIES A grade coach, Keith Earl was happy with his teams’ win

Magpies win hard slog In the game at Lochiel oval, the Hummocks-Watchman Eagles were competitive all day and pushed the third placed Magpies for the entire game. Despite the long injury list, Mallala still found a way to collect a 14-point victory and stifle the Eagles’ chances of sneaking into fourth spot. The Magpies were 20 points up at the main break, but the Eagles kicked the only major in the third term, before both sides kicked two in the last term. “Hummocks-Watchman was near full strength in a ‘do or die’ game for them, except for Shaun Light, who in the end left the ground early anyway,” Mallala coach, Keith Earl said. “It was a good quality contest and an interesting battle for most of the day. “The rain didn’t start until the last quarter and I was happy with the win.” Joel Montgomerie would be

outright favourite for the Plains Producer Medal with another best on ground effort, while Dale McLean had plenty of drive from the back pocket. Matt Birchmore from his wing and Josh Seal around the contested situations both were impressive. In ruck, Daniel Chadwick had an impact and the consistent Liam Whitwell won his share of possessions. “In his first game up from the seconds, Luke Chadwick was strong at centre half back, while in his second match at A grade level James Barr was more than serviceable,” Earl confirmed. “Joel (Montgomerie) has been in great form this year.” Brian Montgomery kicked four goals for the victors and has 33 goals for the year so far, while James Wildbore chimed in with a couple of goals. For the Eagles, Todd Twelftree was best, followed

by Ricky Mackereth and Simon Schutz. David Oswald continues his consistent across half back, while Josh Schutz kicked an equal match high four goals. Tim Forrest deserved a mention as well.

DANIEL Griffiths, Mallala.

Final Central Zone squad selection tonight ELEVEN Adelaide Plains footballers are in contention for selection in the Central Zone team for this weekend’s State Country Championships at Port Pirie. Selected in the initial squad are Sam Rowland, Ben Catford, Hayden Walker (Balaklava); Joel Montgomerie, Christian Rimmer (Mallala); Tallan Leighton (Two Wells); Heath Pym (United); Troy Wilke, Adrian Mark, Caleb Howell, Chris James (Virginia). The final team will be selected following a training session at Mallala tonight.

A GRADE Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Glen DAWSON - Balaklava 5 46 2 Brendon Niklaus - Virginia 7 40 3 Brett BURGESS - Hamley Bridge 2 39 4 Jonathon BRICE - Balaklava 0 33 5 Brian MONTGOMERY - Mallala 4 33 6 Peter BURGOYNE - United 7 28 7 Stuart Lamond - Balaklava 3 20 8 Lee ALLMOND - Two Wells 0 20 9 Brent Harris - Mallala 1 17 10 Hayden WALKER - Balaklava 2 16 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 0 17 7 Luke GUY - Balaklava 0 17 8 Christopher Bilney - Mallala 1 17 9 Tyler MILLER - Hamley Bridge 0 16 10 Jason McPHARLIN - Balaklava 0 16 SENIOR COLTS Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Michael CLIFFORD - Balaklava 5 37 2 Anton POGAS - Virginia 3 35 3 Hayden RAMSAY - Two Wells 0 29 4 Kynon HEWITT - Hamley Bridge 3 28 5 Luke GODFREY - Two Wells 0 26 6 Jake BIRCHMORE - Mallala 2 25 7 Troy ALGAR - Mallala 7 24 8 Marco LAZENKA - Virginia 0 22 9 Harrison VEITCH - Balaklava 2 22 10 Jim MORRISON - Two Wells 0 20 JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Kyle GINIOTIS - Two Wells 0 19 2 Kyle HUMMELL - Mallala 0 14 3 Jacob BUTTERFIELD - Balaklava 0 12 4 Brandon TAYLOR - HW Eagles 0 12 5 Jarrad DUNSTAN - Mallala 0 12 6 Jacob Wehr - Balaklava 1 12 7 Sam ROSENZWEIG - Hamley Bridge 1 11 8 Jake MICHAEL - Balaklava 2 10 9 Charlie ARBON - Balaklava 2 10 10 Dylan COLLINGS - Hamley Bridge 2 9 11 Joshua HARKNESS - Balaklava 0 9 12 Harry GAMEAU - Two Wells 0 9

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SPORT v Football

Can Peckers bounce back? Another challenge at home to Magpies Balaklava v Mallala

Second verses third on the current premiership ladder, both with seven wins and three losses, this is a crucial game for both clubs. Firstly and importantly, there is the issue with players who may be required for the Central Zone side in the Country Championships at Port Pirie. Each side has significant players who may not be in this clash. Plains Producer Medal favourite, Joel Montgomerie and Christian Rimmer are the players in that squad from the reigning premiers, while Hayden Walker, young midfield talent, Sam Rowland and the creative Ben Catford are the Peckers players up for consideration tonight. The Magpies still have plenty of injury issues as they face Balaklava at Ralli Park. “We have 10 blokes currently on the sidelines from last year’s grand final side and only one has left the club,” Keith Earl, Mallala coach mused. “Sam Angus also injured his ankle last Saturday and isn’t expected to play. “Matt Birchmore is away at a wedding for this clash, while our ruckman Jacob Walsh is not playing, with work commitments.” Jason Earl, who was injured in the Landmark Cup, and Brad Hardie aren’t expected back, while full back David Cawrse will play after the Magpies’ bye. Stuart Lamond’s “Balak boys” need to bounce back after the eight-point loss to Virginia. They have plenty of options in attack. Glenn Dawson currently has 46 majors, while Jonathan Brice has 33 and Lamond himself has chimed in with 20 goals. So far that is 99 goals between this trio.

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peter’s KIss of Death: Peckers by 19 Tigers by 33 Rams by 52 ADRIAN Mills has been in the Tigers’ best players in five out of the team’s 10 matches.

H w Eagles v United

Glenn Dawson has kicked 46 goals for the Peckers so far this season and will be a good option in attack on Saturday. This is really a contest about who is not playing, more than who is donning the jumper. The side that wins this fixture will control the middle for the majority of the contest. After last week’s frustrating loss, the Peckers may just override the visiting Magpies side in a close game.

Coaches case dismissed, suspended fine incurred

RIAN Nelson, Bombers A grade coach HAMLEY Bridge coach, Rian Nelson, and Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, had their cases thrown out of the APFL tribunal last month. The A grade coaches were reported for misconduct after allegedly being involved in a heated verbal exchange when an altercation arose at half time of the game between the Roosters and Bombers on June 18. However, the reporting umpire failed to inform the coaches of the report until Monday morning, meaning the reports were void and the cases

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MARK Thomson, Roosters A grade coach were thrown out on a technicality. Under league guidelines, the umpire is supposed to inform the reported person at the next break in the match. Both coaches escaped a league-sanctioned penalty. However, the clubs had a meeting with league delegates the following evening, over the half time incident between the two teams. After hearing submissions from both sides, the league imposed a $1000 suspended fine on the clubs.

This is a game where United could virtually seal fourth place for the season. The Tigers are currently two wins ahead of both this Saturday opponent, the Eagles and Two Wells, and have a chance of getting a three game break on both sides, as the Roosters are also expected to go down to the ladder leading Virginia Rams. “We still have a lot of injuries at the moment and I reckon we’re still missing five players from our best side,” United coach Travis Optiz said. “As a group we know the importance of this fixture and the ramifications of a win or a loss.”

Centre line player, Alistair Fleming has been the Tigers’ most consistent player this year, while Adrian Mills and key defender, Mark Pym both have been in the team’s best in five of the teams 10 matches. For the Eagles, who need to find something special from here, Ricky Mackereth has shown why he won an association medal in the Yorke Peninsula league. David Oswald and Sam Baker have been the back bone of the defence, while Matt Higgs and Simon Schutz are key performers. If the Tigers continue to get strong production from forwards Peter Burgoyne and Chadd Spurr, they should grab the important premiership points in this match. They will need to watch the talent laden Hummocks-Watchman side, which is capable of an upset if they are somewhere near maximum capacity.

Virginia v Two Wells

While the Rams are expected to be without elite players Caleb Howell, the strongly built Troy Wilkey and key position footballer Chris James, they should still have enough ammunition for this clash against the young and inexperienced Two Wells Roosters, in a second successive game at Virginia Oval. Brendon Niklaus is still a tower of strength in attack, kicking 45 goals so far this season and averaging five goals per game. He must be stopped for the Roosters

RAM Anthony Johnston be productive in the middle in this Saturday’s clash with the Roosters. to have any chance. The creative Graham Rigney, Ben Russel and Anthony Johnston will carry the load through the middle as well. Ben Slattery, Ben Spiteri and Brad Fitzgerald have been the most consistent of Mark Thompson troops, while Kahn Leighton has been impressive as well. Lee Allmond is the Roosters’ leading goal kicker with 20 goals, but he is sidelined currently. This is a key area for the visitors to rectify, as no other Two Wells player is in double figures on the goal kickers list this year. Now a game in front of Balaklava and Mallala on top of the ladder, the Rams will expect to claim another victory here. With another win here, Virginia will continue to firm as flag favourites.

Consider B grade permits SNUCK my way into the front bar of the Dublin Hotel last week to hear some locals lamenting United’s loss against Virginia the week before. They had many points of blame as to why the club has failed to reach the finals in a while but their biggest concern was where have the juniors gone? The succession plan from senior colts to senior footy seems to have failed like Lleyton Hewitt’s ego-management classes. The Tigers aren’t the only club struggling to fill two competitive senior teams though, Hummocks-Watchman Eagles are also scraping the barrel when it comes to their B grade selection night. Then you look at other clubs, which have more reserves players running around than the Power’s main training session. So what’s the answer? I might not have a permanent solution but I’m going to float the idea of a specially allocated B grade temporary permit. Say for instance, Mallala has five players missing out on a game each week.

THE BANDWAGON With Rick Shaw

Footy lookalikes… RIGHT: Mitch Clark of the Brisbane Lions

LEFT: Matt Higgs, HummocksWatchman Eagles. These players, for the sake of match fitness, can apply for a temporary permit to play a game of reserves football at another club, such as Hummocks or United. Obviously there is the fine print to sort through, such as what would happen in finals and medal counts, yada yada, blah blah blah. At least these blokes

will be getting a kick and a catch each week and the struggling clubs won’t need to ask junior colts to play in the forward pocket of the B grade as often. It’s an idea I believe the Marrabel Marvel, Brad Busch, and his league hierarchy should strongly consider bringing in. Speaking of the Mar-

rabel Marvel, how long has he held the reins of the league for? It must be at least half a decade. Yes, the Marvel has done an amazing job in securing major sponsorship and managing the league’s affairs for a while now, but perhaps its time someone gave the bloke a break and signalled their intentions to take over the presidency. Or are the knives already out? (Insert spooky music here) Long tenures are worth acknowledging, such as Sean “Weasel” Williams cracking the 400-game mark on the weekend. But nothing comes close to the lengthy stay of United’s A grade team manager, Howard “Howie” Thompson. I swear he was doing the job when the Tigers won the 1982 flag, so we’re talking 29 years as team manager already. He’s more resilient than the squid ink stains on Hank Lamond’s tighty-whities. Is there anyone out there who can top Howard’s lengthy stay? Let me know, email me at thebandwagon@ live.com.au

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SPORT v District nybrook out of their attacking circle. Great defence from Balaklava, with Mitchell racing down with the ball with support from Kailah Gates and Isaac Hamann. Donnybrook took control of the ball with a bit of hustle in the centre between the two teams. Balaklava earned their first short corner with Donnybrook clearing it out and taking it to their circle. The final whistle blew with Donnybrook victorious, and the sore being 2-0. Balaklava coach, Craig Goldney was once again extremely proud of the effort put in by his team. This week’s games are at Riverton. The under 14s, under 17s and men take on Springstown and the women take on Sevenhill. Hockey World will be coming along to Riverton, if there’s any equipment you need. Come along for a great family day out.

Golf BALAKLAVA LADIES

Twenty-five players put their names down with the starter last Thursday to contest a Stableford and Flag competition Merv Hameister, with 36 points, won A grade on a count back from Maurine Kemp, followed by Jill Taylor 34, Cathy Redpath and Norma Taylor both 31 and Louise Michael and Tania Matz both 30. B grade was dominated by Cherie Taylor 42, closely followed by Mike Hahesy 40. Others in this group were Moya Hayes 37, Joan Anderson 36, Rose Jenkin 33, Chris Hahesy 29, Colleen Howard 27 and Joan Wood 22. C grade was won by Julia Hoskin, 39. Close on her heels were Josie Thompson 38, Fay Williams 36, Denby Wandel 35, Joy Veitch 33, Sue Friedreichs 30, Tania Allen 28, Raylene Bastian 27, Genni Edwards 23 and Pam Hill 22. NTP: A – Maurine Kemp; B – Chris Hahesy; C – Fay Williams. Flag Winners: A – Tania Matz; B – Cherie Taylor; C – Julia Hoskin. Monthly Medal winner: Josie Thompson. Producer points: Cherie Taylor 5, Julia Hoskin 4, Josie Thompson 3, Moya Hayes 2, Fay Williams 1. Next Week: Stroke third Captain/Vice Captain’s Trophy – Secret Holes. Quote for the Week: “Is there any other game in which the player is so constantly wondering what is the matter with him and so regularly finding a cure which he believes will heal him for ever, only to suffer a dreadful relapse next day?” – Bernard Darwin

Balaklava men

Let’s face it folks, there are nuts, hard nuts and truly nuts, such as those who bestrode the wind-swept, rain-swept and seriously chilled greensward last Saturday. Of course, that toughest of nuts Merv Hameister persisted with his shorts and T-shirt kit, while persons previously of the pommy persuasion stayed with thin socks and bare heads as we eighteen hardy souls took to the field to compete in the Foodland Balaklava Trophy Stroke round. Forget Mel Gibson and his faux Braveheart recreation, this was the turn of the tough and the best of the best was Geoff Leo, whose 91/65 was more than enough to cause Peter Thompson (78/70) to consider seriously having the occasional practise hit, while poor Dean Trickett suffered a quintessential cutting of the quick courtesy of the good Count Bach, placing third with his 91/70. Those other dogged, determined diehards who turned out for an event, reduced to a “one grade gathering”were, in order of hardy achievement, A Henstridge (101/71), W Parkin (74/71), D Rodgers (92/72), W Nagle (87/73), W Berry (94/75), D Addison (97/75), D Robinson (95/75), M Hameister (88/75), W Lokan (89/77), J Curnow (96/77), P Freebairn (90/78), S Michael (95/79), M Bell (113/79), G Toms (109/80) and Barry Crocker-Thompson) 105/82. It behove one Mr William Adolphus Berry Esq. To achieve the day’s sole Birdie at the 10th, where that highly steamed gintlepong also grabbed Nearest The Pin acclaim. In this latter catter-gory “BDouble” was joined by no less a personage than Peter Thompson (8th), along with Dean “Deano” (geddit?) Robinson (15th) and that grinning giant-killer Geoff Leo (17th). As these winter months continue to expose those fair weather fairway flailers, we urge the more robust of members to consider this week’s Stableford stoush and who knows, you might even manage to nurgle your way into the Winter Shield madness…your starters will be big, fat Marty Bell and the thinking woman’s Attila the Hun, young Wayne Nagle, while fittingly, Mark (S’n-sparks) Loy will be cracking jokes and the odd bottle-neck at the mighty 19th.

Balaklava Mid week

A group of 25 players took to the fairways on Wednesday June 22, with Mike Hahesy winning the day on 54 points, John Curnow 46 CB, Trevor Reid 46, Dene Newton 45, Rick Campbell 44 CB, Barrie Thompson 44, Dennis Goudie 43 CB, Les Mason 43, Austin Henstridge 41 CB, Brian Stewart 41, Bill Berry 40 CB, Bill Goudie 40, Doug Taylor 39, Joan Anderson 38 CB, Dean Trickett 38, Jill Taylor 36 CB, Cherie Taylor 36, Merv Hameister 35 CB, Norma Taylor 35 CB, Bill Parkin 35, Jerry Toms 33, Scott Hahesy 31, Moya Hayes 28, Chris Hahesy 26, Yvonne Leo DNF. Birdies: Bill Goudie hole 16, Cherie Taylor hole 3, Norma Taylor hole 9, Bills Parkin holes 2,5,9,14,16. NTP: Cherie Taylor hole 3, Les Masson hole 8, Doug Taylor hole 10.

BLYTH

Ladies results June 29 – second Qualifying round of Club Championship/ Stroke, sponsored by Clare Hotel: J Zweck 90/71, B Victor 124/79, 9 hole- L Randolph 53/30.5, H Williams 61/38.5. This week, July 6: Stableford, spon-

Under 14

Clare Donnybrook 2 defeated Balaklava 0 Goals: Lachlan Squires, Sasha Weatherstone. Best: Cl/Don – Fletcher Thomas, Lachlan Squires, William Pearson; Bal – Ethan Gates, Mitchell Lawrie, Micah Hamann

Lynne’s croquet honour BALAKLAVA Croquet Club’s Lynne Sutton was presented with life membership to the club last Friday. Beginning her croquet career at Balaklava, Lynne has helped her team to many premierships over the 22 years she’s been playing, and is involved in interassociation matches most years. Lynne has also held just about every position on the committee besides treasurer, currently being president. Lynne says the thing she’s enjoyed most about the sport has been coaching new players. sored by Clare Auto Pro. Next week, July 13: third Qualifying round of Club Championship/Secret Holes, sponsored by Effigy Hair Studio. Ladies are welcome to play stableford this Saturday. Blyth Golf Ambrose Results, July 3, sponsored by Clare Financial Services: Mens – Two Wells team, Hatch, Hall, Grafton, Giannakous 61/52 3/4; Darren Paynter, David Paynter, B Hamdorf, B Bowden 67/53 1/2; D Snook, T Buttery, R Thomas, M Norman 66/56 1/2; B Pratt, G Mugge, S Pocock, A Styles 71/57 7/8; Brandsma, S Goold, McKenzie, J Yard 69/58 1/2; R Lamond, R Smart, J Hogan, B Klaebe 68/59 1/2; D Smith, L Victor, H Wandel, J Greet 71/59 3/4; M Finn, L Wurst, J Olsen, M Haeister 73/61 5/8; T Eime, L Eime, D Underdown 79/65 1/2; Mixed- H Williams, M Williams, P Agnew, B Spinks 71/57 1/8; R Cullen, P Mengersen, G Kakoschke, A Spackman 71/58 3/8; J Zweck, I Zweck, B Reichstein, M Videon 71/59 7/8; M Hahesy, C Hahesy, M Hayes, A Henstridge 75/60 3/8; D Wandel, G Wandel, M Eime, K Eime 81/65 1/4, G Toholke, D Toholke, C Toholke, S Toholke, B Toholke. Long Drives nos 16- Men- D Snook, Ladies- C Hahesy. NTP No. 6: Men – R Smart; No. 17: Men – H Wandel. This week, July 9: Stableford/Jim Barry Memorial, sponsored by the Barry Family/Wines, 11.30-ish tee off, 5.30pm tea.

Hamley bridge

Twenty-seven players competed in Thursday’s Stableford competition, with periodic light rain but not enough to affect the scoring. Roen Cameron withstood all challenges to win the day with 44 points, from Roger Hahn 44 on a countback, with the third spot on the podium going to a rapidly improving Gary Woods 43. Other Scores: Len Usher 42, Tony Jones 41, Vince Zito, Warren Isgar 40, Dennis Nation, Kieth Kluske 38, Ed Manning 37, Brian Cooper, Max Grasby 36, John Bell, Lance Hatcher 35, Doug Cooper, Bob Spriggs, Bob Ahola 34, Colin Doudle, Cliff Applebee 33, Ian Ferguson, Anton Noack 32, Ross Hienze, Errol Branson, Dave Russell, Dennis Hawke, Ian Rohde 31, Bob Hillier 28. They say good things happen to good people…Vince Zito, who recently become a member of the club has already been a great contributor tidying up our roadway and other chores with his machines, had a Hole in 1 on the par 3 14th. Congratulations Vince! Birdies: Len Usher 4th and 17th, John Bell 16th. Nancy Bubner not only won the Ladies Stroke round, but also won the putting competition with a credible 25 putts. Scores: Nancy Bubner count back Helen Bell nett 70, Stephanie Martin, Helen Johnson 73, Pat Wedding 77. Birdies: Helen Johnson 12th. The weather forecast (afternoon showers which never eventuated) frightened a lot of golfers away, however Saturday’s Stroke competition, which was also played in conjunction with the first round of the Club Championships, was

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“It’s great watching them pick up and enjoy the game,” she said. “Croquet is a game that keeps players alert and thinking of how they can keep their opposition away from the hoops while making their own.” • Pictured are Balaklava Croquet Club treasurer, Erika Engelke, patron Maureen Hennesy, member Dulcie Williams watching as secretary Nancy Williams pins the life membership badge on Lynne’s jackiet.

won by Ross Hienze and he did it fairly easy with a nett 62 from Bert Pearce who had the best gross score 77/65, while John Bell and Bob Hinderwell fought it out for third spot both carding 66. A GRADE: Bert Pearce 65, John Bell 66, Leigh Durdin 67, Roger Hahn 69, Vince Zito 70, Barry Schwartz, John Mitchell 71, Bradley Zerna 72, Steve Howe 74, Ian Ferguson 77, Ian Goddard 78. B GRADE: Bob Hinderwell 66, Barrie Zerna, Roland Pawlak, Kieth kluske 69, George Dahlitz 73, Ray Battle 78, Anton Noack 82. C GRADE: Ross Hienze 62, Ian Rohde 70, Helen Bell 71, Wayne White 82. Birdies: John Bell 2, Bob Hinderwell 12, Bradley Zerna 9 and 17, Bert Pearce 3. Nearest to pins: 9th Leigh Durdin, 4th Bob Hinderwell, 17th Bradley Zerna. All Handicap golfers are reminded the Hamley Bridge open day will be played on Sunday July 10, which includes 27, 18 and 9 hole stroke and Handicap competitions for A, B and C grades, Veterans 18 hole (55 and over) Super Veterans (70 and over). Entry fee is $17 or $15 for pre-paid entries. Persons interested should contact either John Bell 08 8528 2170, Roger Hahn 0427 834 673 or Bob Hinderwell 0401 186 706.

After two rounds of the Club Champs things are looking interesting. Results A Grade: 63 R Thompson, 64 Stuart Grigg, 65 V Hatch, 66 L Grafton, 67 C Hogg, 68 C Girling, 70 Simon Grigg, 74 Y Frencken, 82 G Payne, G Wilson. B Grade: 63 P Shields, 66 J Bowden, 68 P Woods, 69 I Clark, 71 R Grigg, J Weir, 72 J Spackman, 73 S Watson, 74 A Bail, H Linford, 75 M Hansford, R Hogg, 81 S Kelly. C Grade: 69 I Telfer, A Baker, 70 C Weller, 75 L Zbierski, 80 J Boon, 83 B Barns. Ladies: 72 J Holland, 77 E Grigg. Long Drives: A – C Girling; B – S Kelly; C – A Baker; Ladies – E Grigg. NTP’s: 1 – A Bail, 2 – R Grigg, 6 – V Hatch, 11 – G Payne, 12 – L GRafton, 15 – Stuart Grigg. Pro’s Approach: V Hatch. NAGA: Steve Kelly. A Grade Club Champs: 155 C Girling, 157 V Hatch, 164 Stuart Grigg, 168 R Thompson. B Grade Club Champs: 175 J Bowden, 176 P Shields, 177 A Bail, 179 M Hansford. C Grade Club Champs: 182 P Woods, 195 A Baker, 210 I Telfer, 216 C Weller. Next week: Stableford. – Russell Grigg, TWGC Handicapper

Results for Saturday July 2, Stroke. A grade: D Hannaford 71/60, G Davis 80/63, D Snook 83/65. B Grade: D Murphy 88/62, T Day 86/66, G Raymond 86/66. A grade longest drive: D Snook. B Grade longest drive: G Raymond. Next weeks competition - Stableford.

Eleven players fronted up for the stableford Trophy competition on Tuesday, June 28. Winner was Judi Frost with 41 points, runner-up Julie Holland with 40 points. We also had a multiplayer competition which was won by Judi Frost and Leanne Cannizzaro with 72 points. Long Drive: Helen Johnson hole 13. NTP: Leanne Cannizzaro hole 12 and Kathy Stubing hole 15. Judi Frost topped off the day by winning the monthly voucher.

Riverton

Two Wells

Results from Saturday, July 2, Stroke. Sponsor: Earth Designs. The course was in magnificent condition thanks to the hard work of Robert and Charlie Hogg. Today was the second round of Club Champs but it seems some players were a bit wary about the forecast and stayed away. However things were quite good and only a couple of short bursts of rain did not deter the 31 players from an enjoyable round. “Soft” will be the word to some next week, eh Scotty?! Rob Thompson won A grade with a net 63 to hold off Stuart Grigg’s 64 (second again) from Vince Hatch 65. B grade was won with a 63 by the captain, Paul Shields, who has shown his intention to be a serious contender for B grade Champ from consistent performer Jake Bowden 66 and Peter Woods 68. Ian Telfer, despite his 14 on the 9th, won C grade with 69 and took the lead in the Club Trophy. Andrew Baker also scored 69 and then Clive Weller on 70. Ian wasn’t too happy with the news that Hans Linford has slipped to 25 handicap and will be in C grade next week. He can see his supply of balls from C grade placings dwindling. If Julie Baker continues to improve as she has over the season, she may soon find herself with the best Ladies handicap in the club.

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Balaklava v Donnybrook Nothing like a bit of rain to start the match! Donnybrook came out strong with play mostly in their attacking zone. Ethan Gates, Tom Goldney, Daniel Clisby and goalie Riley Chapman defended well and stopped any attempts of Donnybrook scoring a goal. Good play in the middle by Tim Goldney, Sarah Goldney, Micah Hamann and Mitchell Lawrie who helped it through to their attacking zone. Donnybrook fought back and resulted in a goal. Tension was rising as Balaklava made a run for their goals, and were close to scoring but unfortunately could not follow through with a goal. Shortly after, the whistle blew for half time with the score being 1-0 Donnybrook’s way. The second half started with the ball going back and forth, with Balaklava taking charge and taking it to the attacking zone. The first short corner for the match was for Donnybrook, but fortunately Balaklava was able to clear it out. Balaklava fought hard to keep Don-

Under 17

Burra 3 defeated Balaklava 1 Goals: Bur – Jake Dolphin, Nick Haddow, Chris Scutcheon; Bal: Tamara Gates. Best: Bur – Neil Maxted, Alex Catt, Lachie Haddow; Bal – Jordan Hamann, Tim Heslop, Tamara Gates. Clare Donnybrook 0 drew with Clare Springstown 0 Best: Cl/Don – Oliver Pearson, Fletcher Thomas, William Pearson; Cl/ Spr: Johanna Dutschke, Matt Forrest, Tom Forrest.

Women

Balaklava 4 defeated Clare Springstown 2 Goals: Bal – Tanya Heslop 2, Lara Greenshields, Amber Greenshields; Cl/ Spr – Brianna Cheetham, Jayne Price. Best: Bal – Amber Greenshields, Marni Greenshields, Tegan MCl/Spr – Priscilla Robinson, Jayne Price, Chrissy Haydon.

Men

Clare Springstown 2 defeated Clare Donnybrook 1 Goals: Cl/Spr – Darren Sweet, Mark Bastian; Cl/Don: Mark Telfer. Best: Cl/Spr – Matt Forrest, Mark Bastian, Johanna Dutschke; Cl/Don – Mark Telfer, Sam Megson, Daniel Cheetham. Balaklava 3 defeated Riverton 0 Goals: Lee Cunningham, Peter Shepherd, Michael Adams. Best: Bal – Peter Shepherd, Justin Simmonds, Samuel Tiller; Riv – Kelvin Tiller, Andrew Chapman, Shaun Dollman. Next week’s matches are at Riverton.

Shooting LOWER LIGHT

Results from Saturday July 2. Range 500m. Cyclists and Torrens Valley. A Grade: P Gale 100.11. B Grade: G Apthomas 191.4. Sighters: G Apthomas 39.1. Handicap: P Gale 100.7/100.4 (1) 200, F Pinyon 98.1/97.4 (6) 200, G Apthomas 96.2/95.2 (9) 200, J Pinyon 94/97.2 (6) 197. Phoenix. A Grade: M Challen 200.8. B Grade: M Bialkowski 197.8. Sighters: M Bialkowski 38.1. Handicap: D Logos 99.6/100.4 (6) 205, M Challen 100.6/100.2 (3) 203, M Bialkowski 98.3/99.5 (6) 203, C Williams 97.4/100.6 (5) 202, J Samuel 98.2/97.3 (4) 199, D Clarke 94.2/99.3 (4) 197. Cyclists and Torrens Valley F Class. F Open: M Willment 195.6. F Standard: B Galpin 182.1. Sighters M Willment 38.1. Handicap: M Willment 98.2/97.4 (10) 200, B Galpin 92.1/90 (14) 196. Phoenix F Class. F Standard: R Mousley 199.3. Sighters: R Mousley 38.1. Handicap: E Kanik 97.2/98.2 (7) 202, C Mousley 95.1/98.5 (9) 202, R Mousley 99.4/100.9 (1) 200, M Roberts 98.2/99.6 (2) 199, K Neale 95.1/94.1 (8) 197. Light River. A Grade: B Semmler 200.14. F Class: P Bothwell 190.2. Sighters: B Semmler 39.3. Handicap: B Semmler 100.7/100.7 (7) 220, R Spillman 98.3/99.6 (9) 215, P Bothwell 91/99.2 (19) 211, G Lewis 92/91.1 (19) 203. Postal and Railways. A Grade: I Mackintosh 187.3. B Grade: M Bethune 184.1. C Grade: W Phillips 185.2. Sighters: I Mackintosh 38. Handicap: I Mackintosh 93.2/94.1 (6) 193, W Phillips 92.1/93.1 (8) 193, M Bethune 95.1/89 (8) 192, M Spendelove 87/90.2 (8) 185.

Mallala Gun club

Results from Saturday July 2. 30 target dbl barrel compulsory divide twilite shoot: A; D Keen 30/30. B; T O’Connor 29/30. C; V Tierney 22/30. 5 target single barrel compulsory divide night shoot. A; D Keen 5/5. B;B Zanker 5/5. C;V Tierney 5/5. 50 target state night single barrel championship. A; A Zupanic 47/50. B; B Zanker 45/50. C; V Tierney 34/50. B Grade High Gun; M King 74/85. Next shoot Sunday July 17.

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Injuries don’t stop Hummocks Playing at Lochiel last Saturday, the ladder leading Hummocks side defeated Mallala by 20 goals, after a dominant second half. The game was still on the line at the second break, with Hummocks leading by three (20-17), before scoring 11 goals to four in third term, setting up their win. The final score was Hummocks 48, Mallala 28. Highly experienced leader, Samantha Nicholls was Hummocks’ best player in the attack circle. “Mel Moulds and Beth Germein were both unavailable due to injury and therefore we had to call on a couple of the A2 girls,” playing coach, Samantha Nicholls said. “Amanda Schutz and Claire Schulz came up from A2 and filled the wing defence and goal keeper positions. “Lisa Powell started at centre for the first half but was unwell, so I moved her back to wing defence at half time and it was a commendable effort for her to play the way she did. “We took a while to get into the game and our error rate was just too high. “I think this was a reflection of having a week off, a different playing group trying to work together, and some girls being unable to

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train during the week. “At half time I swung the whole team around. “Tegan Nottle came into goal attack, Erin Brundell moved to wing attack, Amanda Schutz went into the centre,

“Erin (Brundell) also read the play well moving out to wing attack.” For Mallala, Tracy Kennett was best player and did quite well, but Midge May, as always, produced a solid game.

CAITLIN Mackay, Hummocks receives the ball in the circle, while Mallala’s Jess Knight watches on in A3.

while Lisa Powell donned the WD bib and Lisa Richardson came into goal keeper. “This combination really gelled and the teamwork was of a much higher standard. “We received a solid performance by Bonnie Nicholls at goal defence, and Amanda (Schutz) when she was moved into the middle.

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Longies’ team lifting victory Long Plains coach, Josie McArdle was shouting drinks for her team after a second successive win, this round over Hamley Bridge by two goals, for filing a promise she made to her team. The final score was Long Plains 45 goals, Bomberettes 43. “We started well but made a few mistakes as the game got longer,” McArdle said. “It was a hard fought contest after half time, but equally it is fair to

say we were dominant early and were nine goals up at the first break. “While Hamley came back at us we were still six goals in front at half time. “They kept coming at us, but to the girls’ credit, they held on for a team lifting victory. Starting at wing defence and then going to goal defence early in the second half, MaryJane McArdle was the outstanding player, after Shae Walker went down with an ankle injury. “Jess Daniel was strong at goal keeper, while Jane McBride had a good contest with the younger Schahinger sibling,” McArdle continued. “Sarah Reilly returned for Hamley Bridge after motherhood, playing at goal shooter and she got better as the game got longer.” For the Bombers, Pamela Mattschoss at Goad defence won a lot of intercepts and rebounds. Peckerettes win defensive indoor battle After conceding a five goal advantage in the first quarter, Virginia kept with the second placed Balaklava side for the remainder of their contest, at the indoor courts last Saturday. The Peckers increased their lead by one at half time, but the Ramettes actually won the third term.

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Long Plains 45 (Mary-Jane McArdle) d Hamley Bridge 43 (Pamela Mattschoss). Balaklava 38 (Gaynor Tink) d Virginia 30 (Nicole Agius). Hummocks 48 (Samantha Nicholls) d Mallala 28 (Tracy Kennett). A2: Long Plains 40 (Brodie Hall) d Hamley Bridge 39 (Naomi Bubner). Balaklava 54 (Casey Michael) d Virginia 36 (Julia Starr). Hummocks 43 (Claire Schulz) d Mallala 27 (Louise Faulkner). A3: Long Plains 39 (Nicole Parker) d Hamley Bridge 33 (Jules Puccetti). Balaklava 62 (Terissa Smart) d Virginia 58 (Carissa Buckley). Hummocks 57 (Kirsty Williams) d Mallala 24 (Nicole Standley). A4: Long Plains 39 (Rosemary McDonald) d Hamley Bridge 38 (Naomi Power). Hummocks 38 (Ruth Martin) drew with Mallala 38 (Liana Wilson). Balaklava 43 (Sheralyn Bond) d Virginia 21 (Jasmyn Cartlidge). A5: Long Plains 45 (Helzah Sommerville) d Mallala Away 40 (Teresa Woollatt). Hummocks 50 (Jill Taylor) d Mallala 47 (Michelle Verner). Balaklava 33 (Heidi Zerk) d Virginia 24 (Samantha McMillan). A6: Hamley Bridge 27 (Chelsea Crispin) d Long Plains 25 (Melanie Smith). B: Balaklava 21 (Taylor Durdin) d Balaklava Away 20 (Gemma Freebairn). Hamley Bridge 24 (Sophie Martin) d Long Plains 21 (Stephanie McArdle). Hummocks 17 (Courtney Pringle) d Mallala 16 (Sally Wilson). C1: Hamley Bridge 41 (Amy Humphrys) d Long Plains 4 (Georgia McArdle). Balaklava 41 (Kirrily White) d Virginia 8 (Paige Riding). Hummocks 20 (Tayla Williams) d Mallala 3 (Gabrielle Jonganeel). C2: Hamley Bridge 49 (Tyler Powell) d Long Plains 5 (Keisha Gregory). Balaklava 26 (Cheyanne Pennycuick) d Virginia 2 (not supplied). Mallala 44 (Kate Wilson) d Hummocks 8 (Amelia Cicolella).

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Mallala Cleaning Service Phone: 8527 2161 A1 GRADE Hummocks........ 18.... 65.44 Balaklava........... 18.... 56.87 Mallala............... 14.... 50.74 Two Wells........... 10.... 52.75 Virginia................ 4..... 42.40 Long Plains......... 4..... 41.77 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 38.32 A2 GRADE Hummocks........ 20.... 65.01 Two Wells........... 14.... 60.19 Balaklava........... 13.... 53.54 Mallala............... 12.... 47.85 Long Plains......... 6..... 44.11 Virginia................ 5..... 41.78 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 36.33 A3 GRADE Hummocks........ 18.... 62.38 Virginia............... 16.... 54.08 Balaklava........... 14.... 57.49 Two Wells........... 12.... 51.86 Mallala................ 5..... 45.42 Hamley Bridge.... 3..... 39.44 Long Plains......... 2..... 35.37 A4 GRADE Two Wells........... 16.... 58.91 Balaklava........... 16.... 51.86 Mallala............... 13.... 54.14 Hummocks........ 13.... 52.99 Long Plains......... 4..... 39.72 Virginia................ 4..... 39.61 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 31.21 A5 GRADE Two Wells........... 16.... 56.00 Hummocks........ 16.... 52.00

Supporting Local Netball Mallala............... 14.... 58.02 Balaklava........... 12.... 55.22 Long Plains......... 6..... 44.35 Mallala Away...... 6..... 44.15 Virginia................ 0..... 29.66 A6 GRADE Two Wells........... 16.... 55.65 Mallala............... 14.... 51.02 Balaklava........... 14.... 47.50 Hamley Bridge... 12.... 45.19 Long Plains........ 10.... 47.85 B GRADE Hummocks........ 18.... 55.20 Balak Away........ 16.... 63.97 Mallala............... 12.... 63.90 Balaklava........... 12.... 53.70 Hamley Bridge.... 6..... 37.31 Two Wells............ 6..... 35.71 Long Plains......... 0..... 29.62 C1 GRADE Hummocks........ 20.... 80.33 Hamley Bridge... 16.... 80.65 Two Wells........... 10.... 44.04 Balaklava............ 8..... 44.73 Long Plains......... 8..... 33.53 Mallala................ 8..... 41.37 Virginia................ 0...... 9.62 C2 GRADE Hamley Bridge... 16.... 65.47 Mallala............... 15.... 66.36 Two Wells........... 13.... 70.61 Balaklava........... 11.... 49.37 Hummocks......... 8..... 41.47 Virginia................ 4..... 31.84 Long Plains......... 3..... 20.72

MALLALA’S Ashlee Angus attempts to knock the ball from the grips of Jade Wilkins, Hummocks during the A2 match at Lochiel on Saturday. Balaklava won this contest by eight goals in the end. “The contest was tighter than we expected,” Peckers playing coach, Michelle Williams confirmed. “It was a very fast contest, but for a game on the indoor courts at Virginia, it was a low scoring and defensive game.” For the second week in a row, centre court player Gaynor Tink was

Balaklava’s best, while circle defender Williams made a number of intercepts. “Chelsea Koch was solid in her role as goal defence,” Williams continued. “Both Kate Cmrlec at wing attack and Talia Kruger at goal attack continue to improve in their roles.” Julie Lambert came back for her first outing for the Ramettes, adding a strong dynamic to the

host combination, in an impressive personal display of netball. Indigenous goal defence, Nicole Agius received the umpires’ nod as Virginia’s best in a competent display. This week the Peckers have a critical game against the third placed Mallala side. If Balaklava win they will be three games ahead of the Magpies, but a loss will have them back within one game.

APNA netty star Name: Elle Missen Nickname: Doops, Doopy, Elby DOB: 24/3/1989 Height: Short Team: Mallala A6 Position: C, WA Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Midge Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off court)? Sharna Wildbore - wish I could mulit-task & organise like her! Highlight of netball career? Best on court in my second game... ever! What’s your number one passion outside

would you do with the money? Have a massive house warming party! And retire Frank (Daniel’s car) If you were a car, what kind would you be? DEVYNE If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline netball? Equestrian, say? “Elle Missen plays showjumping netball?!” - the picture If you could trade would be my mum place with any other laughing person for a week, with If you could take who would it be? Kate anyone on your next Middleton netball trip, who would What’s the last movie it be? Brooke Fitz you went to see? The What’s the best item in Hangover 2 your fridge? Daniel’s If you won $20 million chocolate drawer (the in the lotto, what crisper)

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Hummocks too good after slow start A1: Mallala was able to match it with Hummocks until half time, but Hummocks then put together a solid team effort to pull away with a convincing win, 48-28. Hummocks scored four goals before Mallala scored their first. Great defensive pressure in the goal circle for Hummocks forced Mallala to pass out, and consistent breaking at centre passes caused Mallala many unforced turnovers. H 9-M 7. Mallala had a great start to the second quarter, moving the ball well into the circle. Mallala’s GK applied some great pressure. Hummocks GD also performed well. Mallala looked the stronger team, but Hummocks fought back towards the end of the quarter. H 20, M 17. Hummocks made five changes coming into the third quarter. Again their defence was rebounding well. Mallala started their decline, not scoring for seven minutes. Two held balls helped Hummocks increase their lead. H 31, M 20. Both teams began the final quarter with enthusiasm. Hummocks GK Lisa Richardson rebounded well, and Sam Nicholls was a strong target in the circle, shooting accurately for Hummocks. Mallala GS Tessa Jarmyn shot well in the last, but it wasn’t enough for Mallala. H 48-M 28. A2: Hummocks’ defensive pressure was too strong for Mallala. Hummocks were clear winners, 43-2 The game began evenly. Hummocks was rewarded with some nice shooting. Mallala worked hard at each centre pass to create turnovers. Hummocks was the team to settle first and gained a slight lead at the end of the first quarter. H 12-M 9. The second saw Hummocks defenders applying great pressure, resulting in points on the score card. From this, their confidence grew and resulted in some easy play through the centre. Mallala tried to pick up the pace with some good passages of play, but it wasn’t enough. H 29, M 17. The third was a hard fought quarter. Mallala came out firing, creating turnovers. Hummocks were combining well as a team with great defence and shooting, which helped increase their lead. H 35-M 21. The rain set in and the game changed to a steady contest in the fourth. Hummocks continued to apply pressure. Mallala never gave up the fight, throwing every thing they had at them. Hummocks were just to strong. H 43, M 27. A3: A great all-round team performance by Hummocks saw them come out winners against an inconsistent Mallala side. H 57, M 24. Hummocks made a strong start in difficult conditions. Kirsty Williams for Hummocks applied great defensive pressure back up, with some strong driving from Hummocks WD Amy Nottle. Amy Jordan in WD for Mallala worked hard getting her hand in some valuable turnovers. H 15, M 6. Hummocks started the second quarter as well as the first. Hummocks GA and GS combined well to keep scoreboard pressure on Mallala. Momentum shifted Mallala’s way mid quarter with a lift in their intensity, and with some sloppy passing creeping into Hummocks game. Mallala’s Kylie Taylor worked hard through the mid court, but Hummocks had a good lead going into half time. H 27, M 11. Hummocks’ defence started well in the third, creating plenty of turnovers for their attacks to work with. Amy Nottle continued to impress with her best performance for the year. Sascha Tiller and Caitlin Mackay shot well to keep the score moving. Mallala struggled with consistency, which kept them out of the game. H 41, M 19. Hummocks continued their impressive form into the last quarter. Mallala struggled to get their game going. H 57, M 24. A4: Hummocks lead at every change, but Mallala fought their way back to draw

NICOLE Standley, Mallala attempts to knock the ball away from Hummocks GA, Sascha Tiller in A3. the game. H 38, M 38. Hummocks won the centre pass, but Mallala turned it over starting the game strong. Hummocks finally started to find their players, passing well and shooting the next four goals. H 12, M 8. Both teams came out firing. Hummocks’ defence was making it hard for Mallala to score. Hummocks GD Alison Reid intercepted well in defence. Mallala and Hummocks centre players worked well up and down the court. H 23, M 16. Still a close contest, Mallala GK Belinda Angus read the ball well, intercepting four or five times. Mallala made some changes in the goal circle and out-scored Hummocks this quarter. H 30, M 25. Mallala came out strong in the last, scoring the first three goals. Then the rain came. It was Mallala who adapted first, slowly pegging back the score, the game ending in a draw. H 38, M 38.

CLARE Howard, Mallala A5. A5: An even game with both teams having up and down moments. Hummocks managed to sneak away with the win, H 50, M 47. A strong start by Mallala saw them shoot successive goals. However rain slowed their surge and Hummocks were able to capitalise on some easy turnovers. Hummocks defenders worked well, which resulted in points on the scorecard. H 12, M 7. Mallala started the second quarter well, capitalising on scoring opportunities. This helped bring the score line back to even. Hummocks then picked up the pace with some great team work. Jill Taylor moved and shot well for Hummocks, helping them increase their lead again. H 27, M 20. Mallala picked up the pace in the third. Great team work, especially in the goal circle, saw Mallala start to peg back the score line. Hummocks gradually adjusted to the changes made at the start of the quarter, and managed to hold onto a slight lead. H 37, Mal 34. Mallala’s defence put pressure on Hummocks’ goalies, who shot well under pressure. Hummocks’ attacking end rose to the occasion leading well down court.

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Mallala’s Sharna Wildbore shot a few good goals from out far, bringing Mallala’s score closer to Hummocks’. Hummocks were able to hold onto the lead in an evenly contested last quarter. H 50, M 47. B grade: In a low scoring match played in slippery and trying conditions, Hummocks managed to come away with a one-point win over Mallala. H 17, M 16. Both teams started the first quarter cautiously as they struggled to find their fluent best in wet and slippery conditions. Hummocks were the first to score. Mallala soon followed, but it was difficult with some messy play. H 4, M 3. Hummocks made a change going into the second to try and free up play. Mallala’s defence, Sally Wilson and Georgia Crewdson made it hard work for the Hummocks goalies. Mallala out-scored Hummocks and in a low scoring match, now lead by two goals. H 7, M 9. Ashleigh Williams came on in goals for Hummocks, and with other changes Hummocks tried to stop Mallala’s flow. After a messy and scrappy quarter Mallala managed to keep their two point lead. H 1, M 13. Hummocks’ determination to get the ball in the last quarter helped them score early and even the score. As the pressure from both teams increased, so did the errors. It was Hummocks defender Hannah Hoepner who capitalised sending it down the attack end to score. Hummocks won a hard fought game by just one goal. H 17, M 16. C1 - Hummocks were too strong for a Mallala side who didn’t stop trying. Hummocks’ defensive pressure continually sent the ball into attack, bringing them out on top. H 20, M 3. A gutsy start by Hummocks in the wet and slippery conditions.

Hummocks GD Tayla Williams kept intercepting and sending the ball forward. GS Sky Wolf capitalised for her team, shooting well. Mallala C Tiffany Graham covered a lot of ground in the centre court, but Hummocks were to strong in the first and finished the quarter with a nice lead. H 7, M 1. Hummocks started strong in the second quarter with sensational defensive pressure, keeping Mallala scoreless. Mallala’s GD Gabrielle Jongeneel intercepted many balls in the Hummocks goal third, but this didn’t convert to points on the scorecard. H 13, M 1. The third quarter saw Mallala play a much tighter defence as GK Grace Farrelly picked off any balls that came her way. The rain started, which made it hard for both teams to score. H 16, M 1. The last saw more scoring opportunities for both teams. Both goal ends were working overtime to try and score for their team. Hummocks won the game convincingly. H 20, M 3. C2: Mallala’s team work helped them produce a convincing win over Hummocks. After a tight first quarter, Mallala ran away with the game. H 8-M 44. Sophia Sach scored the first goal of the game. Mallala’s Kate Wilson shot well, which helped her team win the first quarter. H 2, M 8. Mallala took the lead with both goalies having a successful quarter. Hummocks had to work hard to get the ball down their end. Amelia Cicolella and Aurora Sach had their work cut out for them in Hummocks’ defensive end. H 6, M 16. Hummocks started the third quarter with a change in goals. Mallala’s shooters were flawless. This quarter went all Mallala’s way, with the majority of the game being played at their end. H 7, M 29. Hummocks tried hard but had little chance with a strong Mallala team. H 8, M 44. D2: A very wet game, but both teams tried their hardest under difficult conditions, with Mallala winning 20-4. Mallala scored the first few goals and were the dominant team for the quarter. H 0, M 6. Both teams tried hard and Hummocks showed they had improved since the last time the teams met. H 0, M 12. Hummocks had some scoring opportunities in this quarter due to some great intercepts by WD Sharni Rowland. Mallala’s C Lilliana Matthew passed well in the centre third and followed the ball well. H 0, M 16. The girls continued to put on a brave face despite the heavy rain. Hummocks made some team changes, bringing Haylee Studham on into GA to score their first goal, followed by another quick one. Alesha Barker continued to shoot well for Mallala. Hummocks settled as the rain stopped and shot a couple more quick goals. H 4, M 20.

PURDIE Barr, Hummocks about to grab a bounce pass in A5, while Jess Iacopetta looks to intercept.

BEV Carson jumps to catch a pass from a Hamley Bridge teammate, while Nicola Mason, Long Plains just misses an intercept during the A6 game at Hamley. BELOW: Tegan Nottle, Hummocks lines up for goal while Mallala’s Louise Faulkner defends and Jayne Brown awaits the rebound in A2.

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

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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. Share accommodation at Port Wakefield. Cheap. Phone 0428 811 082

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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 cut, $220 tonne. Delivered locally. Balaklava Museum. Phone 8862 1854 or 8862 1741. Firewood for sale, cut and delivered, kindling available. Phone/mobile: 0407 896 159 or a/hours 8865 2127. Firewood $180 per tonne, free delivery, Balaklava or as arranged. Mixed gum. Phone 0447 079 388 or 0428 811 874.

FIREWOOD for sale. $150 for ute load. $90 for trailer load. Also saw bench for hire with operator $80. Ph 0408 800 534 - Balaklava.

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

Hyundai Getz 2003, red, manual, well maintained, power steering, power windows, air conditioning, CD player, 2 door hatch. 3 months rego, reg no. WYN 414, $6300 o.n.o. Phone 0439 828 234 or 8862 1905.

LANDCRUISER ute for sale. 1986 HJ75 Traytop. Reliable work horse. Current rego VEZ591. $6500. Ph: 0409 670 630.

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.

Shearer available in Balaklava area. Phone 0429 863 379 or 0437 672 084.

Birth

P hilipp a n d A n g e l a Northnagel are proud to announce the birth of their son Elijah Wolf. Born Thursday June 30, weighing 8lb 11oz.

Death 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.

Retravision - computers, cameras, mp3, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552. Six high backed blackwood dining chairs, velvet insert seats, $150 o.n.o. Phone 0427 976 040.

Garage Sale

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.

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.

Positions Vacant

Casual truck driver required. Would suit semi retired. Phone 8384 5577 or 0418 821 159.

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.

Typist / Receptionist Jenkins Anderson is a small legal firm with offices in Port Lincoln and Auburn. It is seeking to employ a typist / receptionist for the Auburn office either on a full time or part time basis. The successful applicant will be a skilled accurate typist with experience in the use of document templates and computer programs. The position also will require the applicant to undertake receptionist duties requiring competent telephone skills and the ability to relate with the firm’s clients. Remuneration will be based upon the skills and experience of the applicant. Expression of interest with CV should be directed to: Greg Anderson PO Box 118 Auburn SA 5451 or email: greg@jenkinsanderson.com.au

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Engagement

James - WILSON. Diane and Murray of Kingscliff and Shirl and Richard of Whitwarta have much pleasure in announcing the engagement of Stacey and Jed on June 14, 2011. Love and best wishes for your future together.

In Memoriam

Oaten Hay, $35 roll. Will deliver locally. Balaklava Museum. Phone: 8862 1854 or 8862 1741.

Situations Vacant

Work Wanted

Bowyer Bryant passed away July 3 at Beau Desert, QLD. Loved brother of Ellen, Audrey, Murial, David, Lynton and families. Herbert - Barry Leonard. Passed away June 22, 2011, son of Lillian and Thomas. Father of Cheryl and Jeffrey. Privately cremated.

Irish Audrey May passed away peacefully on 29/06/2011 at Mallala Aged Care Facility at 90 years of age. Much loved and respected Mum, Nana, Great Nana and special friend to Pam, Tony, Mark, Monique, Lucy, Jack, Heath & Sophie. If roses grow in heaven or angels pick a bunch, place them in mum’s arms and tell her they’re from us. Tell her we all miss her, and when she turns to smile place kisses upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Love you Mum. Night night sleep tight.

Newton - Russell Roy. Passed away July 5, 2007. Treasured memories silently kept of the one we loved and will never forget. Remembered everyday. Ada, Susan & Peter, David & Julie, Judy & Trevor and your 8 grandchildren.

Return Thanks

Menadue - Peter Ronald. The families of Peter Menadue would like to sincerely thank everyone for their love and support shown in many ways following the tragic death of Peter. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Thank you

Thank you to everyone who passed on cards, flowers and messages to us on the passing of our mother, Valerie Ziedas on 1/6/11. Thankyou to Dr Salagaras, Lyell McEwin palliative care, Lower North Health Services, CHAPS, Carers Link and Morpeth Nursing Home.

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Farmhouse in Mallala area. Good references. Phone Mick 8527 2383.

Wanted to Buy

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

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.

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Balaklava Meals on Wheels

AGM Tuesday July 19

1.30pm in Lutheran Hall • Guest Speaker • Presentations • Afternoon tea • Your company is welcome

LOWER NORTH HEALTH ADVISORY COUNCIL INC The Lower North Health Advisory Council (LN HAC) is holding a Community Forum to coincide with the July meeting to be held in Snowtown. The LN HAC would welcome the attendance and contribution by any member of the community who wishes to raise any issue or make a contribution for the future planning of health services in the local area. Monday July 11, 2011 1.00pm – 2.00pm Leisure Activity Room Snowtown Hospital, Snowtown Tony Gwynn-Jones Presiding Member Lower North Health Advisory Council

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NOTICE is hereby given that the Council at its meeting held on 27th June 2011 in respect of the financial year ending 30 June 2012, resolved as follows: Adoption of Valuation To adopt, for rating purposes, the most recent valuations of the Valuer-General available to the Council of the Capital Value of land within the Council’s area totalling $1,511,006,640 Declaration of Rates Differential general rates on all rateable land as follows: (1) 0.498 cents in the dollar in the Centre Zones in Mallala and Two Wells, and the Industrial Zone in Two Wells. (2) 0.419 cents in the dollar in the Residential and Recreational Zones in Mallala & Two Wells & Country Town Zone; and (3) 0.420 cents in the dollar in the Rural Living (1), the Rural Living (2) and the Rural Living (Animal Husbandry) Zones; (4) 0.432 cents in the dollar in the Coastal Township and Settlements Zones; (5) 0.369 cents in the dollar in the Horticulture Zone. (6) 0.356 cents in the dollar in the Future Urban Mallala & Two Wells, Commercial (Bulk Handling), Special Use (Mallala Racecourse), Industry (Mallala Racecourse), Regional Open Space System (Conservation), Regional Open Space System (Watercourse), Coastal, General Farming Zones. To fix a minimum amount payable by way of the general rates of $660.00. Annual Service Charge To impose service charges in respect to rateable and non-rateable land where a septic tank effluent disposal connection point is provided as follows: Middle Beach $ Large tank: 380.00 Small Tank: 350.00 Vacant Land: 320.00 and an additional component of $575.08 payable where ratepayers have chosen to fund their STED Scheme installation costs from loan funds raised by Council. Separate Rate - Dublin Water Supply To declare a separate rate of $541.46 to recover the amount paid for the installation of the Dublin Water Supply on rateable properties along Harris Road, Dublin

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Balaklava Red $179,000 Unit 6 - 1 Charles Street

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Unit with heaps of extra’s and prime location • 2 bedroom home • Large lounge • Great little workshop adjoining the with power eating area

House & Sundries Auction • Under instructions • Auction Friday July from the mortgagee 8, 2011 on property in possession at 10.30am

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Rams send a message Tough contest in shoot-out with Peckers In a game which had significant momentum swings, Greg Phillips’ Virginia Rams held on to defeat Balaklava by eight points in a titanic struggle. The Peckers piled on seven goals in the second term, after an even first to lead by 18 points at half time. Then Virginia, with an eight goals-totwo third quarter, turned that lead on its head and was 17 points in front at the last break. Players on both sides showed remarkable skills with rain and poor light affecting play. Lighting was switched on after half time. While Balaklava kicked six straight goals in the final term, the Rams still managed four to grab the two premierships points and the outright lead at the top of the Adelaide Plains premiership table. “It was an extremely good win, after being three goals down at the main break,” Rams coach, Greg Phillips said. “This contest was a real arm wrestle. “It was a pretty big game in the context of our season, especially as we want to finish in the top two. “This was a pretty good all round team effort, considering we lost Adrian Mark before the game with a back complaint. “It was a big day for the club with the B grade winning and our supporters were fantastic. “We have a tight knit group at the club who are keen for success.” Brendon Niklaus was simply superb in attack after the main break for the hosts at Virginia with a seven-goal bag, while Chris James was also pivotal at centre half forward to the main break and in the ruck after half time. Indigenous midfielder Graham Rigney, along with key players from the APFL Landmark Cup win, Troy Wilkey and Caleb Howell, both had a telling influence. Anthony Seccafien also played an important role across half back, despite his opponent Stewie Lamond kicking three goals. “Brendan (Niklaus) kicked four goals in the third term and three more in the last

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in a great display,” Phillips continued. “Chris James gave us real drive when he went into ruck, while Caleb Howell’s courage is unquestionable. “Cameron Felstead, who kicked three goals, had an impact where he came off the interchange bench as well.” For the Peckers, Les Pearson gave plenty of drive from half back, while Brad Michael and Ben Catford (three goals) also won their share of the ball. Young Ryan McPharlin, Glenn Dawson with a five-goal haul, and Haydon Walker were all serviceable.

n MALLALA’S Paul Blacket kicks along the boundary line during Saturday’s A grade clash at Lochiel oval, Eagle opponent Tom Forrest giving chase.

n Peter Argent reports on other A grade matches, page 19

It’s life for coach Earl Mallala Football Club’s A grade coach, Keith Earl, was presented with Life Membership by president Jim Franks on June 26. Keith followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, playing for Mallala from the mini league to the senior ranks. He later took on coaching juniors and then the Reserves, before taking on the A grade. In his time at Mallala, Keith has umpired junior games, and worked in a variety of administrative roles spanning more than 40 years. “There have been many great times in my career at Mallala, but probably the most memorable was the first permiership win as coach in 2007,” Keith reminisced. Keith, who works for District Council of Mallala, is enjoying what

n MALLALA Football Club president, Jim Franks presents Keith Earl with life membership to the club.

REPORT: By Louise Michael may be his final year as coach, saying he’ll see how he feels at the end of the season before deciding whether he’ll continue or not. He has coached the A grade for seven years, coaching many lads who he originally coached in the junior ranks, including son Jason who is now one of the A grade captains. Keith and wife Annmarie also have two daughters, Louise and Lisa, with Louise playing netball for Mallala. Jim said Keith was a most deserving recipient of this prestigious award. At the start of this season, the Plains Producer reported Keith was thinking of retiring after season 2011, and if he does, what a way to go!

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