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IT’S eisteddfod weekend:

Let the music play! It’s finally here, the 15th Balaklava Eisteddfod kicks off this Friday. Over the three days from Friday through to Sunday, visitors and locals will be treated to a variety of musical events. Several Balaklava Primary School students are performing a wellknown song from Peter Pan, ‘I Won’t Grow Up’. Samuel Michael plays the role of Peter Pan, while Makaela Tiller, Chloe Lamond and Tom Lane play the lost boys. Heidi Zerk, the teacher who has been guiding the group, is excited about the upcoming performance on Saturday. “They’ve been practising quite hard, and it’s surprising to see first-timers of the Eisteddfod so extremely organised,” Heidi said. The performance, which will be held at Balaklava Church of Christ, is part of the Junior Musical Theatre category. Well-known local musician, Di Spence, who is on the Balaklava Eisteddfod Committee, is ready for the weekend. “It’s been a bit frantic in the lead up, but it’s all going well and hopefully the weather holds up,” Di said. While the weekend will boast many talented performers, the adjudicators also possess knowledge and expertise. “All our adjudicators come with

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a wealth of experience, however a husband and wife who deserve a mention are Ruth Bormann and Ian Vayne,” Di said. Ruth Bormann, who is adjudicator for the Senior Musical Theatre section, has graduated from Yale University in the United States, with a Masters degree in Voice. She has also performed extensively in opera and musical theatre in the US, Canada and Europe where she spent 14 years as an opera soloist. Her husband, Ian Vayne, is adjudicator in the Vocal Section. After training in New York and Zurich, Ian has performed in more than 40 operas around the world. With a weekend full of talent and entertainment, Friday and Saturday will feature a range of sections including concert bands, rock bands, instrumental ensembles, vocal ensembles, speech and drama and also musical theatre. The finale concert is on Sunday at 2.30pm at Balaklava Town Hall. With the festivities only a couple days away, volunteers are still needed. “We need another three or four people to help out on the Friday and Saturday,” Di said. Contact Di on 88 622 113.

n REHEARSING are (from left) Makaela Tiller, Chloe Lamond, Samuel Michael and Tom Lane. – PICTURE Lisa Redpath.

n FOR THE EISTEDDFOD PROGRAM AND admission DETAILS – SEE PAGE 9

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Responses costly, says councillor – but others support public’s right to ask

A REPORT into the time staff spent answering queries posed at public question time sparked some debate at last week’s Wakefield Regional Council meeting. Public question time is allocated in the agenda of each council meeting, allowing residents to quiz council on issues related to the district.

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While the report, listed in the meeting agenda, indicated there was no decision required from councillors, a few drew their line in the sand on where they stood, with some supporting the public’s right to inquire.

But Central ward councillor, David Lamond, said after lengthy research, he believed public question time was costing council nearly $13,000 per year in administration costs. He said he looked up 66 of the 70 councils in the state, both rural and metropolitan, and perused their minutes and agendas.

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Cr Lamond said 44 councils have no form of public question time, 14 do, and eight have what is called “public forum”. His figures also suggest 113 questions have been asked during public question time since February last year. n continued page 3

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Representatives from will continue for years to the centre, including come as many more chilMrs Wormald, attended dren enrol in our centre a presentation dinner last over the coming years.” Wednesday to accept the With the total cost cheque from Bendigo of the outdoor project Bank. estimated to be more than Mrs Wormald told $10,000, Ms Wormald the gathering the results said the centre would of the funding would welcome any help from provide many years of the community. enjoyment for the cenIf you can donate any tres’ children and their of the following; wine $ barrels,* pea straw, raised families. “The opportunities garden beds, irrigation CASHBACK VIA REDEMPTION this grant funding will piping or removal of provide for our staff, bark, or can help in any children, families and other way, please contact community is unable to the centre on 85202358. be measured,” she said. In other TWCCC “There will be imme- news, Mrs Wormald said diate gratification but that the centre had recently

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Cup fashion will shine for Sophie With excitement mounting for the Balaklava cup on Wednesday, August 31, the “face” for this year’s cup has been announced. Sophie Holland-Smith, 18, of Millswood, is a fashion enthusiast who became involved, simply for her interest in fashion. Sophie will be involved in the judging of the Fashions on the Field event. When she isn’t studying physiotherapy at University, Sophie works on King William road, Hyde Park, in the fashion industry. “I’m always around fashion, so when this opportunity came up, I grabbed it with both hands,” she said. Sophie attended the Balaklava Cup Media Launch luncheon on Friday July 22 at the Lakes Resort. “The launch was great to meet everybody involved, and the race day in August will be even better,” she said.

• From Page 1 After discussions with the chief executive officer of a different council, Cr Lamond came to the conclusion the average question would require about two hours of office time to generate a response. He then applied what he considered to be a conservative rate of $55 per hour to answer the questions, which totalled an estimated $12,800 per year responding to public question time alone. “I think it’s given us something to think about,” Cr Lamond said. “I didn’t vote for it to come in and I will be the first to put my hand up to vote it out. “We need to get this council back and working because at moment, it’s not.” Southern ward councillor, Barry Smith, also aired concerns councillors’ questions were responded to later in some months due to the backlog of public questions. He suggested councillor questions should be prioritised for a response, while public questions could be addressed to the office initially. “If those questions can come through council first, it might speed things up a little bit,” Cr Smith said. Western ward councillor, John Kipling, said he had asked “numerous questions” in the past 12 to 18 months and about 75 per cent them allegedly went unanswered.

A regular at the Oakbank Easter racing carnival, Sophie loves the atmosphere of country racing where the laid back style meets city glamour. Sophie has heard fantastic things about the Balaklava cup. “It is a South Australian icon. It’s definitely an event on the social calendar that has people checking their inboxes for an invite. It’s like a gold ticket to one of the best parties of the year!” Sophie said. For all those who are intending to frock up for the event, Sophie has a few fashion tips which are a must. “Frock up in style, but make sure your comfortable. A fascinator is also a must, along with a bit of pocket money for a flutter on the horses,” she said. Hyde Park’s King William Road fashion precinct is an official partner of this year’s Balaklava cup, and will be donating vouchers for the best fashion on the field. So ladies, when it comes to race day on August 31, make sure you’ve got your best dress on!

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“I don’t know how much time we’re spending on answering questions but I’ve asked numerous questions and received no replies at times,” he said. Fellow Western ward councillor, Darryl Pain, said if public question time achieves its purpose, perhaps it is worth the investment of council resources. “If you remove public question time when it is effective, are we doing ourselves an injustice?” he asked. Central ward councillor, Owen Chapman, agreed. He said in his tenure, public question time was dominated by one particular issue, (believed to be the Port Wakefield CWMS project), but this was no reason to remove the allocation of time for the public to front council. “Personally, I would like to see question time left as it is,” Cr Chapman said. “I think it’s a pity if we take it out and deny the ratepayers of the Wakefield Regional Council to come in here and perhaps, ask one question.” Cr Kipling said public question time keeps council accountable. “I believe there is already a feeling in the general community that councils are too closed and not open and transparent enough,” he said. “That’s the feeling I get when talking to constituents in my area. “Councils need to be more open and accountable and by removing public question time, you’re doing nothing to help that cause.”

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Balaklava artists have been proudly showcasing their work at the ‘From Here to There’ exhibition, as part of the South Australian Living Artist (SALA) festival. The exhibition, at Burra Regional Art Gallery in Market Street, will run until August 24. The display showcases the work of 10 different art groups from far and wide who have been invited to exhibit their work and tell their stories. The Balaklava artists involved in the exhibition are Kathleen Hayes, Valerie Veitch, Amanda Lockwood, Ella Wilkins, Leonie Enman, Jeannette Muller, Ana Tossell, Meredith Mayr and Duncan Crawford. The Burra gallery is open from 1-4pm every day. Kapunda Generous prize money is up for grabs in the Kidman Art Show. Entries close August 26, so get your entry form now from the Kapunda Info Centre. Art categories include oil and acrylics, drawing and pastels, fabric art, photography and print media, 3D works and more! The show runs for one week, with the opening night on Friday October 28 in the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall. Owen

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Keep Sunday August 21 free for the Owen boot sale and market. The Owen Hall and surrounds will be transformed into a buyer’s heaven with a vast array of goods being sold from stalls including household items, plants, clothing, produce and paintings. There’s room for more stallholders, or you can sell from your car boot for $5. Further info from Rodney on 8528 6268. A cooked breakfast is a good way to start the Men’s Breakfast on Saturday August 6 at Owen Bowling Clubhouse starting at 8am. Local farmer Dr Andrew Barr is guest speaker. All invited to attend. With summer coming up, Owen CFS is looking for volunteers. Just imagine what would happen to us without the CFS. So if you’re interested phone Jim Silkstone 85286244. Gilbert Valley

Running for Tom

Young local Tom Goodfellow was born with a congenital heart defect, and passed away in 2010 aged 11 whilst on the waiting list for a transplant. His family set up the Tom Goodfellow Memorial Assistance Fund

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in his memory. The fund supports Heartkids SA and Hearts of Hope, two great organisations supporting children with heart defects, and families who have lost a child to this disease. As a fundraiser, Danny Mulyuno will start the biggest run of his life, 708 kms from Adelaide to Tarneit Victoria. Danny is a cousin to Tom’s father, and said this challenge is ‘nothing compared with what Tom had to face’. The pre-run farewell brekky for Danny will be at the Wright St Hotel Adelaide 7.30am to 10am on Sunday October 2. RSVP Kerry 0421043095. Good luck Danny! Blyth

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Jacob on the run

Congratulations to Balaklava Primary Year 7 student Jacob Wehr who has been selected for the State Cross Country team. He will travel to the championships in Canberra

from August 13 to 22. •Horizon Christian School is holding a Family, Fun and Fireworks night on Thursday, August 18, from 4pm to 7.30pm. Tea will be available with fireworks at 7pm. •Blyth Primary is holding a Jump Off on Wednesday, August 10 as part of the Jump Rope for Heart program. •Hamley Primary had a visit from Todd Thorne, regional development coordinator with the Woodville/ West Torrens Eagles Football Club. Younger students had an Auskick session whilst the older students had Long Bomb and Kick to Kick sessions. The students had a great day and improved their skills. TWO WELLS

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Hall users at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Two Wells will breathe a little easier this summer after the recent installation of two new airconditioning systems. An $8,200 grant from the District Council of Mallala Community Partnerships Program helped the parish fund the $16,500 project. Parish chairperson Denis Pellizzari says the cooling systems will make use of the hall much more comfortable. Mr Pellizzari says the hall is currently used for a range of purposes, including funeral gatherings, yoga, craft, Red Cross meetings and Weight Watchers, and is available for hire on 8380 9029. Hamley Bridge Due to a clash with Father’s Day, the town garage sale in the Institute has been changed to Sunday September 25. Registrations open in August and is free for sale holders. Contact Jon Povey for info.

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Community Tree Planting Day is on Sunday August 7 from 1pm. Everyone welcome to come along with their boots and gloves, meeting at the cinema carpark. A free bbq tea will follow planting. And the Community Day is on Sunday August 21 from 10am meeting at the large shelter at the Primary School. People attending will be making three mural fence panels to be erected at Padnaindi Reserve. This will be a great family day. Brinkworth The KESAB Sustainable Community judging is on Tuesday August 9 from 4pm. The judging looks at all the hits made their tweets sound more like toots. The playing partners of the lady in question had sore stomach muscles from laughing so much, with the lady herself wishing she’d hit eagles instead – that would’ve been far more impressive!

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while one person died. The crash occurred at 12.06am, when a Holden Commodore sedan, with four occupants, left the road and collided with a tree and a house. Police wish to speak to a male cyclist who stopped to assist at the scene. Major Crash Investigators are also keen to speak with anyone who may have seen the Holden before the crash or the crash itself. If you did – or have any information about the crash, please call BankSA

Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or report online at www.sa.crimestoppers. com.au. WINDSOR PORT Wakefield Police attended a single car roll over on Port Wakefield road, near Windsor on Sunday. The driver, a 24-yearold Whyalla Norrie man, was conveyed to the Lyell McEwin Hospital with minor injuries. TWO WELLS TWO Wells Police recovered a stolen Toyota Rav 4 on Germantown road at Two Wells on Tuesday, Juy 19. The vehicle was valued at $15,000 and had been stolen the day earlier from the Hollywood Plaza shops. •AHOUSE at Windsor was broken into over the week before Wednesday,

July 20. Entry was gained by manipulating door locks and cash and jewellery appears to have been targeted. • STORAGE sheds at a property on Germantown road, Two Wells, were broken into on Thursday, July 21. It appears nothing was stolen and the only damage caused was a broken padlock to one of the sheds. The sheds were targeted for a second time the next day and once again nothing was stolen. •A business premises at Two Wells had the office area and storage containers broken into on Saturday, July 23. A toolbox was stolen. If anyone has any information about these matters they should contact Bank SA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

‘Word of mouth’ helps

THIS week is Dental Health Week, so here’s a bit of helpful advice – if you play a contact sport, mouth up. Secretary of Adelaide Plains Football League, Heather Curnow, is all for the use of mouth guards. “It’s very important mouth guards are worn. You can’t really make it compulsory, you just have to encourage it,” Heather said. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is running a mouthguard awareness campaign in schools and recently found 53 percent of children who play contact sports are not wearing a mouthguard. “I would say at least 50 percent or more players in the APFL would wear a mouthguard,” Heather said,

also believing the campaign might encourage kids to wear a mouthguard As part of Dental Health Week, the ADA is asking ... “do you know what’s in your mouth?” Every day, at least three Australians are diagnosed with oral cancer. Survival rates for oral cancer remain low despite advances in treatment, and this can be attributed to late detection. Smoking, alcohol, poor diet, sun exposure and the human papilloma virus all contribute to a person’s risk for oral cancer. Checking for signs of oral cancer is a part of the regular check-up procedure carried out by your dentist. Further details: www. dentalhealthweek.com.au.

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DISTRICT POLICE NEWS

Warning on council clarity

All South Australian mayors, councillors, CEO’s and some senior staff have been reminded by the Local Government Association to update their register of interests by August 29. The LGA says the Register for Council Members is publicly available and is taken so seriously if members don’t meet the requirements of the Act their position is automatically declared vacant. A penalty of up to $10,000 applies for providing false information. LGA president, Mayor Kym McHugh, said many people did not realise transparency rules for councils were as stringent as for parliamentarians and more so in some areas. “It’s an important part of our accountability for managing public resources,” he said.

“The register of interests requires employment information, details of gifts above the value of $750, any debts or money owing, details of land holdings, trusts, involvement in a political party, and professional organisation memberships.” Mayor McHugh said CEOs and prescribed staff must also complete the register and while staff registers were not publicly available (as for SA public servants), non-compliance could lead to dismissal and providing false information also carried a maximum $10,000 fine. These requirements complement the fraud and corruption requirements of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act and other prerequisites of the Local Government Act including:

•Conflict of Interests disclosure and associated; •Election donation declarations; •Mandatory internal control systems and complaint systems; •Tendering and purchasing; •Audit committees (including external representation on committee); •External audits (now explicitly requiring audit of internal controls as well as financial statements); •Open meetings; •Codes of conduct; and, •Annual reporting. These were in addition to powers of the SA Ombudsman not only to hear complaints but to audit council operations and requirements of “whistleblowers”, Freedom of Information and State Records legislation.

Plains Producer, Wednesday August 3, 2011

NEWS v District

Water again a growth issue Les Pearson reports: Lack of dependable water supplies again has been highlighted in the region, with exploration and development firm Rex Minerals announcing water would be an issue at its proposed Hillside copper, iron ore and gold mine, near Ardrossan. Rex announced last week it would need either a desalination plant or extra water line to process the estimated $1 billion mineral deposit on the Yorke Peninsula. It could be the catalyst needed to augment regional water supplies, a continuing and growing issue for SA Water, recognised in its Long Term Plan. But an SA Water desalination plant would remain unlikely – unless in partnership with private enterprise – within the 30 year timeframe of the SA Water plan, announced in October last year It is another infrastructure issue for the region facing state, local and federal governments. The Central Local Government Region (CLGR) – made

Miner’s plea highlights old problem up of various local councils, including Wakefield Regional Council – has long been pushing for boosted water and power supplies, a gas distribution network and transport routes. A CLGR announcement in its June newsletter said a State Infrastructure Plan Discussion Paper, released in late 2010, had been revised to provide a more comprehensive list of infrastructure proposals and priorities. These included developing alternative water supplies and improving accessibility, capacity and affordability of water and power infrastructure to support existing and proposed industrial developments. Liberal Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, said he has been liaising with SA Water and Rex Minerals. Mr Griffiths, who also holds the Shadow ministerial portfolios of economic and regional development, transport and infrastructure and small business, was part of discussions for the SA Water Long Term Plan for Yorke Peninsula. “I ensured SA Water discussed with Rex Minerals what their mining

activities, if they happened, would require,” Mr Griffiths said. “Rex confirmed with me last week they have had detailed discussions with SA Water and if the mine goes ahead they will be making a significant payment to SA Water for new water infrastructure in our region.” “This is a good thing, as the region has been calling for improved water supply options for years.” To illustrate the point, Mr Griffiths said the District Council of Yorke Peninsula has 16 communities that do not have access to a potable, reticulated water supply while the Adelaide Plains area has been identified as needing a duplicate trunk main “but the project has not been funded yet”. Mr Griffths said while he is working with companies trying to address power and water needs, he was also

conscious of spoiling the farming landscape of the area. “From the start, I recognised two things. First, the opportunity to diversify the economy of our region had to be explored,” he said. “Second, traditional agriculture, which has been the basis of our growth over the last 130 years also must be respected – while also recognising tourism-related opportunities.” Finding the balance between promoting industrial growth and retaining the area’s farming heritage would be paramount. “The challenge going forward will be to ensure not only is the economic future of our region given the chance to expand, in an environmentally responsible way, but that agriculture is given the respect it deserves and able to co-exist with industries that have not operated in the region before,” Mr Griffiths said. “My job as a local MP is to make sure any government, be it Labor or Liberal, is aware of the need to improve our roads, water supply, electricity supply and expand on the

range and availability of government services.” Merrill Gray, managing director for energy company Syngas, which is also planning an above ground coal mine near Clinton, agreed water and energy infrastructure was limited. “We do agree there are limited water supply options but it’s not really an issue for us,” she said. “Because of the different downstream processing involved and the different context, the Rex Minerals project and the Clinton project have very different requirements. “We already had design criteria we would not be drawing power or water from local infrastructure because we understand the constraints.” Ms Gray is also a company representative on the Resources and Energy Sector Infrastructure Council (RESIC), which has a mix of both industry and government representatives. She said RESIC is a key tool for companies to continue reminding the government on such issues as the limited water and power supply in the region, hindering development. “It’s a representative group, which provides guidance on what the serious issues are,” Ms Gray said.

THERE’S renewed confidence in future coal mine:

Funding deal boosts Clinton project CAROLYN Cordon signs copies of her book in Gawler on Sunday.

Special journey in Carolyn’s gem Redbanks poet, Carolyn Cordon, has just published her first anthology, ‘Damaged Children, Precious Gems’. The official book launch was held last Sunday in Gawler during one of the regular “poetry at the pub” gatherings. “It was a great day, I had family and friends there to support me,” Carolyn said. The collection of poems focuses on her ordeal as a victim of child sexual abuse, and explains her journey from victim to survivor. “The theme is about child abuse, but it has a positive feel, as I am now a survivor,” Carolyn said. The topic of child sex abuse

Sally Crowther reports: has remained with her for 40 years, and the book was six years in the making. While Carolyn said it was difficult to write on such a personal topic, she believes writing it down was the best therapy. She hopes people find comfort and healing through its written words. “After meeting other women who have also been suffering from the same memories, I found an inspiration to complete the project,” she said. While Carolyn spends her time writing poetry, she also invests a lot of time in community projects.

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Being the editor of the Mallala newsletter, ‘Crossroads Chronicle’, Carolyn is also a member of the Mallala Economic Development Board. Carolyn is also ready to start another project, which is close to her heart. “I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and this is just another journey I will express through writing,” she said. Carolyn’s book, ‘Damaged Children, Precious Gems,’ is available to purchase for $20, with $2 of every book sold going to Adults Surviving Childhood Abuse (ASCA). Send a cheque or money order to Carolyn at 30 Germantown road, Redbanks, 5502.

THE Clinton above ground coal to liquid project, owned by Syngas, has moved another step closer to becoming operational after the energy company signed a funding agreement with major Chinese industrial giant, Kailuan Energy Chemical Corporation (KEC) last week. KEC signed a Letter Of Intent with Syngas, which will focus on the companies working together to get the Syngas suite of coal to liquid and biomass to power projects up and running. Since 2008 when Syngas began drilling work, the company now has five major projects on its books but was lacking the funding to invest in building processing plants to become operational. Clinton is the company’s largest project, which also means it requires the most capital spending to get it off the ground. Syngas managing director, Merrill Gray, pictured, said the company has changed its approach to try to generate cash flow on smaller projects before work starts at Clinton. “The capital markets have not been kind to a lot of companies in the past 24 to 36 months,” she said. “We’re one of those companies that got caught up in the global financial crisis and because of that, we’ve had to change our strategy.” While the deal with KEC is particularly centred on funding, Syngas also signed an agreement with Chinese company China National Electric Engineering Corporation (CNEEC) in October last year. The CNEEC agreement never involved short-term funding but secured assistance to help fund and build a production plant. Ms Gray said there was still a large financial demand between what Syngas had already achieved and the extra development needed before it could build the production pant. “That’s been my job for the past 12 months. To fill that gap,” she said. Ms Gray said the latest agreement confirmed KEC’s interest to bridge the financial cavern.

Both companies will now identify two projects, probably one coal-to-liquid and one biomass project, work up a project development budget and timeframe, and based on that, agree to a funding arrangement. Syngas already has a biomass project up and running at Wagga and a buyer for the five megawatts of power it will produce per year. Ms Gray said this is likely to be one of the projects, which will attract early investment. “We want to get that up and running and generate cash flow as soon as possible,” she said. “Everything we do there will have application for other biomass projects in South Australia.” The establishment of the smaller projects will help the company build a business model for the larger Clinton project. “Those two projects being progressed into production will then be significant to the overall company,” Ms Gray said. “Whatever we do anywhere else will have an application to Clinton.” KEC is one of the major energy companies in China. “They’re a really big and great company for us to be involved with,” Ms Gray said. “They understand, because they have large projects of their own, that there is significant dollars involved. “It costs tens of millions of dollars to get these projects up.” While coal-to-liquid and biomass energy projects are looking positive, Ms Gray admitted the biodiesel projects, including the research done on the Yorke Peninsula, has taken a back seat. “We have stepped back from biodiesel, because of the capital expenditure on these plants,” she said. “But we are pretty positive on two alternative value-adding processes for biomass, one is power, which is being well-supported with the carbon plan, and the other is energy pellets.” An announcement on biodiesel trials was expected later this month. www.plainsproducer.com.au

NEWS v Virginia & District VIRGINIA GARDENERS CONTINUE TO BUILD ON A 35 YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH SUPERMARKET GIANT:

‘Freshway’ is best as our growers feed the nation

magine sitting down to dinner tonight eating vegetables grown in our local area, picked fresh only this morning? With Virginia-based Freshway Farms’ vegetables it is a reality owner/manager brothers Tony and Peter Spano are proud of. The third generation vegetable gardeners have a 35-year history with supermarket giant Coles, and, depending on the season, thousands of cucumbers, tomatoes, potatoes, capsicums, carrots and zucchinis hit stores daily Australia-wide. Freshway Farms was established in 1944 and currently employs about 50 people at its peak. The company specialises in growing and packing tomatoes, capsicums, cucumbers and zucchinis and encompasses a 10-acre site, running a combination of both glass and green houses, as well as an 85-acre open field site. Coles’ Fresh Produce general manager, Greg Davis, visited Freshway Farm’s Virginia site for the first time on Tuesday, July 26. Mr Davis said the visit was a great opportunity to reinforce the relationship between Coles and Freshway Farms; one of its major fresh produce suppliers in SA, and said it was inspiring to think produce picked in the morning could be “on the shelves” by the afternoon. “From farm to plate in a day, that’s the potential we have here,” he said. “You could pick a cucumber today, it’s processed and packaged today and it arrives in South Australian stores this afternoon.” During his visit Mr Davis emphasised how Freshway produce was not only sold in South Australia but across the nation. “We have more than 700 stores Australia-wide and 13 million customers a week,” he said. “These guys play a critical role in our fresh produce operation (and) this produce is not just supplying SA.” Tony Spano says the company’s relationship with Coles has not only

SALA Balaklava!

The popular Balco Art Prize exhibition is continuing in Balaklava until August 28, as part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) festival. The display joins the Clare Valley SALA “art trail” and is housed in Balaklava Courthouse Gallery, 6 Edith Terrace. It includes the work of around 100 entries from both local and other artists. The gallery is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 2pm-4pm. Admission is free.

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Coles’ commitment to our company has allowed us to not only farm dual properties but to commit to numerous growers and supply partners ... – Tony Spano

TOP: Freshway Farms’ manager Tony Spano (left) inspects tomato vines in the greenhouse with Greg Davis. ABOVE: Inside one of the newly-plantyed hydroponic greenhouses and LEFT: Checking the finished product – tasty Virginia-grown toamtoes.

been productive for Freshway Farms but also for other vegetable growers in the area. “Coles’ commitment to our company has allowed us to not only farm dual properties but commit to numerous growers and supply partners in the district, which is imperative when planning forthcoming seasons,” Tony said. “The commitment also gives us the confidence to invest in infrastructure not just at farm level, but also new machinery in our packing facilities in Virginia. “Our relationship with Coles is one which encourages trial and innovation in the sector, (and) our agronomist and partner growers do

numerous experimental plantings each year of new products in the various categories.” Mr Davis said the strength of the relationship between the two companies was based on Freshway Farms’ willingness to reinvest but also on their skill and knowledge of the industry. “It’s really important for me that we have a Coles to Freshway relationship,” he said. “It’s business of course, but it needs to be a business relationship where we each talk to each other in our growth plans. “We’re choosing suppliers that understand their craft. “They (Freshway Farms) are

good growers and they’re willing to change with the customers. “It’s a lot easier to deal with the growers who are willing to invest.” Mr Davis said about $250 million worth of stock from the region was sold directly to Coles each year but the figure could be twice as high in the peak vegetable summer season. “It (the Virginia region) is the salad bowl of SA,” he said. “If Barossa is the wine region of SA, then Virginia is easily the vegetable region.” Mr Davis said Coles was working with Freshway Farms to trial new produce, aiming to increase flavour and shelf life. “We need to make sure that flavour is there,” he said. “And we need that fruit to last.” And Tony agrees, saying when customers purchase fresh produce from in-store it needs to be just that – fresh. “It’s all about ensuring that when a Cole’s customer picks up a tomato, capsicum, cucumber or zucchini,

they can be confident that it’s as fresh as it can possibly be,” he said. Mr Spano said the company owns 160 glasshouses, which are primarily used in the winter months for the production of gourmet tomatoes, capsicums and cucumbers. “The benefit of this form of production is that the temperature remains relatively constant and obviously warmer than the outside conditions,” he said. “During the past five years, with the help of government assistance, we’ve transformed our conventional glasshouses into hydroponic systems (and) this has enabled us to increase our yield.” Tony says produce from the farm is trucked daily to stores in Victoria and South Australia, as well as to market in Sydney, with about 20 tonnes of fresh produce leaving the farm daily. In the peak summer season, Tony says this figure can be twice as much, with trucks routinely doing two trips each day.

Libs claim regional sport boost from oval rent Community sport and recreation clubs in regional South Australia will be winners out of the Adelaide Oval deal, according to local MP for Goyder, Steven Griffiths. The Stadium Management Authority (SMA) will have to pay rent for Adelaide Oval under Liberal amendments passed in the Legislative Council last week.

The rent starts at $200,000 and builds at $200,000 per year to be capped at $1 million after five years. It is then indexed to CPI. The amendments also require the money to go to community sport and recreation, not to Treasury. The money will be placed in the Sport and Recreation Fund and will fund the Active Club program.

This program is state-wide and available to all community sport and recreation clubs except those with poker machines. “This is a great outcome for community sporting groups in Goyder and the rest of regional SA,” Mr Griffiths said. “In my contribution to the debate I spoke of the importance of grassroots sports to the social

fabric of regional communities such as ours. “Many of my constituents told me they were concerned about the massive expenditure on the Oval, so it’s great more money will flow to local sporting clubs. “Sport and recreation are the heart and soul of local communities and we are delighted to have won them more money.”

Plains Producer, Wednesday August 3, 2011

NEWS v District OUT OF ADVERSITY COMES A FLOOD OF NEW-FOUND TOWN PRIDE:

Stockport’s revitalised community ONLY eight months ago, the small mid-north town of Stockport was a quiet little town where many of its residents pretty much kept to themselves. It is almost biblical how the flood of December 2010 has brought about a complete turnaround in the town. The floodwaters have somehow sparked a renewed community spirit and it is showing. Over the weekend, the town’s bridge was completely repainted, after the second of two working bees. Stockport Community Association secretary, Dick French, said it had been about 20 years since the bridge was last painted and was well overdue for a new coat. The paint was donated by Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council. The repainting is part of the town’s campaign to enter the KESAB Tidy Town awards, which Stockport has not entered since the early 90s.

Les Pearson reports: The town hall is also undertaking a revamp with painting and renovations. “It will be a feature of the town,” Mr French said. He said the work is partly funded by the $100,000 infrastructure grant provided by the State government “to give the town a bit of a kick start.” The post office has also been reincorporated into the hall, which will include a bull-nose veranda to also act as a bus shelter. New doors have been installed on the hall, the supper room floor has been polished and a mural has been planned for the side of the building. “She’ll be pretty hunkydorey,” Mr French said. Bulk grain handler Viterra donated $5000 to the town for a shelter to be built over the playground. Mr French said the town was blown away with the donation and was planning to name

HARD at work painting the bridge are (from left) Brian Koch,Dennis Burman, Charles Burman, Matt Werfel and Rachele Beer the shelter after the donor. The grant was one of many the community association applied for, aiming to help stretch the original infrastructure grant a little further. Other grant applications have been lodged with the Natural Resource Management Board to clean up the river bed and remove or relocate vegetation to ensure it flows well. Mr French said a small group of men have started to meet in the old croquet shed on Wednesdays from 10am until 12pm. The group is restoring the shed as well as doing other odd-jobs around the town. Mr French extended an invita-

tion for anyone interested to come along. The community also recently gathered for a music “jam” session in the hall, organised by local muso Gary Briggs. About 70 people came along to either rock out or simply sit in the audience and do a bit of toe-tapping. The jam sessions are planned to be held every few months and will be advertised on the town’s news box, a wooden crate painted with various town announcements from time to time. Mr French said the spirit in the community has carried through after the December disaster. “There was a real silver lining to come out of it,” he said.

Chad Coombe and his son Blade have the job ahead of them.

Balaklava Community Arts Inc Presents

Pamela one of our lucky winners PAMELA Gauthier, of Owen, is one of the winners of the Plains Producer’s two SodaStream prize packs. Pamela, shown receiving her prize from staff member Lisa Curnow, correctly answered one SodaStream CO2 canister fizzes 60 litres of soft drink. The other prize winner was Judith Barber, of Balaklava, Theirs were the first correct entries drawn. Thanks to all who entered.

Police move to halt stock theft A RISING number of disappearing stock has prompted South Australian Police to launch Operation Poach; a rural crackdown to identify who’s stealing (from) the farm. With livestock theft escalating this last financial year, police are rolling Operation Poach out through country areas, to “head up and move out” stock thieves. Family First MLC, Robert Brokenshire, who had been pushing for the initiative, congratulated police for responding with action. About 50 reported incidences of livestock theft in South Australia for the 2010/11 financial year have made it the highest year for stock theft since 2004. Stock theft also raises the risk of stolen animals with fraudulent health status papers entering the market and processing chain, with all the problems and ultimately lack of confidence that can cause at home, as well as to our international trade. A primary focus will be localised policing; local police using local knowledge are considered to be best placed to identify people involved in stealing and receiving in the area. Police will also be visiting saleyards and businesses, which deal in livestock. To contact police with any information or to report stock theft, please call BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Plains Producer, Wednesday August 3, 2011

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NEWS ❖ Balaklava Marine parks council named

We say G’day ... to welcome Japanese students BALAKLAVA High School welcomed eight Japanese exchange students last Wednesday, here for a two week stay packed full of fun Australian activies. Pictured with their host students, back from left: Sanami Shio, Maiko Kawabe, Koya Kobayashi, Ben Michael (behind), Yuri Tomioka, Kento Ishikawa, Maho Vehara, Hiroki Homma, Tim Shepherd (behind), Emma Mahony, Hayley Sellar, Henry Lane. Front: Gemma Freebairn, Danielle Hosking, Tomomi Yokota and Sophie Parker.

THE State government has welcomed nine people to the new Marine Parks Council of South Australia, to help oversee the final stages of establishing South Australia’s 19 marine parks. Environment and Conservation Minister, Paul Caica, said the nine members have been appointed to thecouncil after careful consideration of their skills and experience. “Members have been selected based on the requirement council membership reflects a range of expertise including aquaculture, commercial and recreational fishing, community affairs, indigenous and marine conservation and science,’’ he said. The Marine Parks Council was created in 2008 to advise the Minister on the development process. Members are Greg James - recreational fishing, Samara Miller - commercial fishing, Michelle Grady - marine conservation, Timothy Kelly – marine conservation, Kathryn Warhurst – marine conservation, Dr Sabine Dittmann – marine science, Prof Rob Lewis (chair) – marine science, Peter Riseley - community affairs (mayor of Robe District Council) and Loralee Wright - indigenous culture.

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Feeling the doggie blues DEPRESSION in dogs can have serious consequences that could be made worse by long periods of isolation now the school holidays have ﬁnished. Dogs NSW spokesperson Dr Peter Higgins believes that prevention is the key to avoiding it. Causes of depression in dogs can include undergoing an unwanted change of scenery, death of a companion, experiencing boredom from extended periods of isolation, and lack or disruption of a proper exercise regime. Symptoms of depression can include an unusual increase in amount of sleep, withdrawal from social activities with other dogs and the family, loss of appetite and a general lack of enthusiasm. Treatments are available from local veterinarians, and natural alternatives such as herbs and homeopathic blends can also be used with, or instead of, conventional antidepressant drugs – which can have serious side effects, such as grogginess and emotional crashes. “St Johns Wart and homeopathic essences have a naturally uplifting effect that can calm and sooth a dog. They also avoid the dangerous side effects associated with conventional drugs that can actually worsen the problem,” remarks Dr Higgins. It is important for dog owners to discuss their pet’s individual circumstances with their veterinarian in order to take appropriate, timely, effective action.

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NEWS v Farming

Crop rust threat ‘worst in 40 years’ Grain growers are being warned of the potential for yield losses from cereal rusts following early reports of infections in crops in Victoria, South Australia and southern New South Wales. Reports of stem, leaf and stripe rust in wheat crops have sparked a warning from authorities who are urging growers and agronomists to implement monitoring and control strategies. Supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), cereal disease experts say the early reports of infections in crops confirm the southern cropping region is facing the worst cereal disease risk in nearly 40 years. The risk is high due to increased inoculum levels in crops during 2010 and the carryover of rust on abundant volunteer plants following high summer rainfall in many parts. Stripe rust has been found in crops in southern NSW, but is yet to be confirmed in SA. However, several reports of leaf rust have emerged in SA’s northern Yorke Peninsula region and on Eyre Peninsula Australian Cereal Rust Control Program Consultative Committee chairman, Grant

STRIPE rust. Hollaway, (DPI Victoria), says early rust infections in crops increase the potential for yield loss if control strategies are not implemented. “Growers need to take an active approach to rust management,” Dr Hollaway said. “Farmers and agronomists should now be monitoring their wheat crops for stripe, leaf and stem rust. If rust is detected, they should check the rust resistance rating and implement their rust management plan.” Dr Hollaway says that due to the heightened rust risk this year, growers are advised to consider spraying earlier than usual.

In Victoria, there have been reports of early stem rust and leaf rust infections in wheat crops in the Mallee, as well as reports of stripe rust in the Horsham and Bendigo districts. Dr Hollaway encourages growers and agronomists to regularly inspect crops, particularly the more susceptible varieties. “At this time of the year it is necessary to look closely at plants to detect the small pin head size rust pustules,” he said. “Rust can affect all parts of the plant so it is important to carefully inspect the leaves – especially the lower, older leaves – as well as the lower stems.” In response to this season’s high rust risk, the Australian Cereal Rust Control Program (ACRCP) launched a Rust Bust campaign to encourage growers to be proactive and plan their 2011 rust management strategy. The campaign, supported by GRDC, gives growers tips on more effectively managing rust and adopting a ‘select and protect’ strategy. Its goal is to encourage growers to phase out susceptible and very susceptible varieties from their rotation where possible but if these cultivars are grown, then farmers need

a management plan ready in advance in case of a rust outbreak. Authorities say disease reporting and sample collection is crucial this season, enabling the grains industry to maintain awareness of outbreaks and spread. Growers and advisers should send leaves carrying rust infection, in paper envelopes, to: Australian Cereal Rust Survey, Plant Breeding Institute, PO Box 4011, Narellan, NSW 2567. Sample information (location, variety if known, date) and collector’s contact details (preferably an email address so results can be reported in a timely manner) should be included with the sample. More information about cereal rust prevention and management strategies is available from the Rust Bust website, www.rustbust. com.au, or via the GRDC’s cereal diseases online information hub, www.grdc.com.au/ diseaselinks. To further assist agronomists, a Rust Bust resource kit containing relevant information on rust identification and management has been developed. Details are available via the Rust Bust web site.

n NEW EXPORT PRODUCTION MILL COMING TOGETHER n

AMG continues big Bowmans expansion AUSTRALIAN Milling Group (AMG) is hoping to have its lentil and pulse crop processing and export facility at Bowmans operational by October this year. A production shed was recently built at the site. It will house three gravity tables, which work similar to a sieve system on a harvester, and two Cimbria cleaners when functional. AMG operations manager, Ben Wigzell, said the site currently has about 30,000 tonnes of storage at the moment, which will feed into the production mill, where the product will be cleaned and sorted, and finally bagged for export. A team of workers from AMG’s parent company, Alliance Grain Traders, based in Canada, will arrive in coming months to assemble the machinery. Mr Wigzell said when operational, the production mill should be able to process about 700 to 800 tonnes per day. Drive over unloading bays are also to be built before harvest. In the meantime, AMG has continued to take deliveries from farmers throughout the year, with many storing much of their produce on farm. Mr Wigzell said locals have been understanding of the current situation and have been exceptionally cooperative in what has proven to be a whirlwind 12 months for the company. “Grower support has been really good,” Mr Wigzell said. Earthworks are also under way at the Bowmans site and a further production shed extension is also planned.

AMG operations manager, Ben Wigzell, on top of just some of the AMG silos at Bowmans, INSET: a drive-through shed.

Our grain must meet ‘relentless’ demand from Asia Global grains industry price drivers are strong and look likely to withstand foreseeable economic shocks , according to experts speaking at the recent Australian Grains Industry Conference. The conference, in Melbourne last week, had the theme ‘Weathering Risks: Creating Opportunities.’ Delegates received a bullish assessment of global grain markets from National Australia Bank chief

economist, Markets, Robert Henderson and veteran US grain trade advisor Mike Krueger. They agreed strong economic growth and a relentless and more protein-based food from China, India and South East Asia was driving the global grains market and helping to keep global stocks down. The speakers told the conference the financial instability in Europe was of little relevance to the grain supply

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chain in Australia. The economic health of Asia is far more important, with more than 75 per cent of Australian exports directed to Asia in 2011. Economic growth in markets such as China, India and South Asia is currently between seven and nine and half per cent. Mr Krueger told delegates despite world wheat production in 2011 increasing by 17 per cent, global stocks of grain still were falling.

At any given time, there is only about 40 days’ supply of corn remaining, and 44 per cent of that sits in China. Over the last 30 years, for nine out of 10 years usage has outstripped supply. Mr Krueger said in India by 2025 some 75 per cent of the population would be in the middle class, while in China 75 per cent of the population would be middle class by 2030, driving demand for protein.

However, the conference heard extreme volatility will continue to be something grain growers and traders would have to live with. Mr Krueger said speculative funds were piling into global grain markets and a tight demand-supply balance coupled with global economic uncertainty was causing significant market volatility Visit www.ausgrainsconf.com for further details. www.plainsproducer.com.au

LOCAL v Living

The way We were

YEARS AGO July 2006

• Former Balaklava High School student, Greg Freebairn graduated from the Universtiy of Queensland with a science degree. Greg is the son of Dianne and Dean Freebairn of Dublin.

YEARS AGO July 2001

• Bianca Greenshields was selected in the SAPSASA state girls hockey team, taking part in the national competition in Darwin.

Australia’s first free settlement…it all began in 1836 Heritage Highlights

A barque, the Duke of York, anchored in Nepean Bay, Kangaroo Island on Wednesday, July 27 1836. It wasn’t the first English ship to sail into South Australian waters, but it was a significant arrival because it marked the beginning of the first official free settlement in Australia. The South Australian Company had been established by an Act of Parliament in England in 1834, its charter being to establish the first colony somewhere along the coast between the Great Australian Bight and Port Phillip Bay. They chose Kangaroo Island but were soon challenged by a lack of water and building timber, so most of the new settlers eventually moved to the mainland. In total, eight ships came to Kangaroo Island as part of that first fleet (not to be confused with the

on to Holdfast Bay, dropping anchor on November 5. October 5: the barque “Emma”, under Captain t. Nelson, with 22 passengers. November 2: “Africaine”, a barque of 346 tons, under Captain J.F. Duff, with 76 passengers: just a brief stop, anchoring at Holdfast Bay on November 8. November 30: the barque “Tam o’Shanter”, under Captain Freeman, with 74 passengers: this ship also sailed on to Holdfast Bay, arriving December 17. Reeves Point, near Kingscote, was placed on the South Australian Heritage Register in 1982, as a permanent ‘monument’ to those early pioneers. It marks the site of SA’s first European cemetery, site of the first post office, early house sites, remains of the original jetty,

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Botany Bay fleet of 1788). July 27: “Duke of York”, a barque of 197 tons, under Captain C. Morgan, with 38 passengers. July 30: “Lady Mary Pelham”, 206 tons, under Captain R. Ross, with 29 passengers. August 2: “Rapid”, a brig of 162 tons, under Captain Colonel William Light, with 24 passengers. August 16: the schooner “John Pirie”, under Captain G. Martin, with 28 passengers. September 11: the barque “Cygnet”, under Captain J. Rolls, with 84 passengers: it later sailed

YEARS AGO July 1991

• Two Wells’ Melissa Jarman brought home first, second and third trophies after competing in the Inter Pacific Pony Club Exchange Rally, in events staged in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

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• Aug 5, 6, 7: Balaklava Eisteddfod. • Aug 6 & 20: Salt of the Earth Country Market, Port Wakefield; Mallala Community Markets. • Aug 12: Blyth paper drive. • Aug 13: Balaklava, Mallala, Owen, Pt Wakefield paper drive. • Aug 20: Auction Night, Balaklava Golf Club. • Aug 21: Owen’s Boot Sale and Market, Owen Hall and surrounds. • Sep 3 & 17: Salt of the Earth Country Market, Port Wakefield. • Oct 9: Lions Auction. • Nov 5 & 19: Salt of the Earth Country Market, Port Wakefield. • Nov 4: Blyth paper drive. • Nov 5: Balaklava, Owen, Mallala, Port Wakefield paper drive. • Dec 16: Balaklava Christmas Pageant. Send us your diary dates!

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and the famous mulberry tree that grew from a cutting brought out from Engand by the first settlers. The first school was also built on the island. About the same time as the “Duke of York” arrived in Nepean Bay, Captain John Hindmarsh, RN, was preparing to leave Portsmouth, on the “Buffalo”, en route to South Australia where he arrived with 174 passengers on December 28, after a brief stop at Port Lincoln. Given that several ships of the first SA Company fleet also went on to Holdfast Bay, there must have been quite a ‘welcoming’ party when the Buffalo arrived. So last Wednesday, July 27, was exactly 175 years since the captain, crew and passengers of the “Duke of York” became the first official free settlers in South Australia!

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NEWS v People of the Plains Canadian honeymoon for Natalie and Paul

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n Bridget and Dustin Guthberg, of Balaklava, with their new baby daughter, Grace Elisabeth Guthberg born on July 9, at Gawler Health Service weighing 8lb 5 oz. Bridget’s parents are Brian and Caroline Koch, of Stockport and Dustin’s parents are Peter and Diane Guthberg, of Balaklava.

THE wedding party (from left) William Hart, Grace Secomb, Natalie and Paul Ziedas, Felicity Secomb and Peter Ziedas. Ninety five family and friends witnessed the marriage of Lower Light resident Paul Ziedas to Natalie Secomb, of West Lakes,May 14 at Western Link Uniting Church, Findon. Natalie is the daughter of former Mallala residents Eric and Valerie Secomb while Paul is the son of Valerie (since deceased) and the late Leonard Ziedas of Lower Light. Paul was attended by his brother Peter Ziedas and nephew William Hart, while Natalie was attended by her sister Felicity Secomb and niece Grace Secomb. Officiating the wedding was Natalie’s cousin ,former Watchman local Reverend Geoffrey Tiller. The wedding provided a chance for family and friends both interstate and overseas to gather which proved fortuitous with the recent passing of Paul’s mother. The couple has since spent 15 days travelling through the Canadian Rockies with a final stopover in Auckland, New Zealand.

This Census night, shed some light online. Tuesday August 9

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This coming Census night, August 9 you have a choice… You can either fill out the Census form delivered to your home, or you can complete the eCensus online at census.gov.au.. If you decide to complete it online, an SMS will notify the Collectors ollectors not to come back to your home. When you fill out your Census form, shed some light on who you are. What you say will light the way forward for health, education, transport, industry and the environment, making a brighter future for Australia. All information remains private and confidential. So shed some light on Census night with eCensus at census.gov.au

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HERE’S some final advice, offered as questions and answers, to help you as the Census approaches on Tuesday, August 9. Q. If I have questions or need help to complete my form – is there someone I can contact? A. Your collector provided a Census form guide with the Census forms. If you cannot find your answer there, contact the Census Inquiry Service on 1300 338 776. Q. What should I do if I haven’t received a Census form? A. By August 9 a collector will have delivered a Census form to your home. If for some reason you can’t find your Census form, or would like an additional census form please contact the Census Inquiry Service on 1300 338 776. Q. What should I do with my completed Census form? A. There are three options for submitting your completed Census form. 1. If you choose to complete the eCensus – your form will be automatically received – a Collector will not need to return to your house. 2. If you choose the paper Census form – a Collector will return to your house to collect the completed form before August 28. Do not leave your form outside for collection, the Collector will need to make contact with you to ensure your form remains secure. 3. If you choose the paper Census form – you can also request to mail the completed form back in a reply paid envelope. Q. What if I am not at home when my Collector comes? A. Your Census collector will continue to try to make contact with you at your home on multiple occasions before August 28. If possible, let the Collector know when they are dropping off your forms when you are most likely to be home (eg in the evenings or on the weekends). For more Census information visit www.abs. gov.au/census or call the Census Inquiry Service on 1300 338 776 Plains Producer, Wednesday August 3, 2011

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special feature v MEN IN BUSINESS

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We are service / spare parts agents for… •Westinghouse • Fisher & Paykel • Samsung •Kelvinator •Asko •Simpson •NEC •Hoover •Dishlex •Whirlpool •Panasonic •Globes •Vacuum bags •Exhaust fans •Batteries •Cables •Electrical fittings •Fuses •Light Fittings •Night Lamps •Soda Stream •Gift Vouchers •Chef

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MAINTAINING a high standard of customer service is the number one goal for Balaklava Electronics and Retravision store manager, Jeff Karklins. It is a benchmark set at the local electrical retailer since Jeff’s father, Edgar, ran the store many moons ago. Jeff has been involved with Balaklava Electronics for about 30 years, building the product lines and services provided to the extensive range and options the store offers today. The business stocks a huge selection of whitegoods and electrical appliances, and also sells and installs a range of split system air-conditioners. Jeff prides Balaklava Electronics and Retravision on its follow-up service. “We certainly service what we sell and if we can’t repair it, we arrange with the customer to get it fixed,” Jeff said. Delivery of goods can also be arranged. With the digital television switchover soon

to come in, Jeff said Balaklava Electronics and Retravision are stocked with all the equipment needed for residents to be digital ready. There’s a wide range of goods to choose from, backed with excellent customer service from friendly staff. Drop in and see Jeff and his team at Balaklava Electronics and Retravision.

Durdin builds a reputation NICK Durdin, owner and managing director of Durdin Building Services (DBS) epitomises the drive and ambition needed to succeed in small business. After 17 years in the building industry, Nick, pictured right, decided it was time to work for himself, becoming a sole proprietor about three and a half years ago. Along with wife Tamara, who handles all the bookwork, the couple have grown the business into a small company, employing two apprentices. DBS specialise in all things building, from the smaller, residential additions to large commercial works. Recent examples of DBS work include the art room, language centre and library buildings at Horizon Christian School. Nick said whether big or small, DBS will do it. “We try to give the area a specialised service, as there are not a lot of local builders around,” he said. Nick said one of the major future goals for

DBS is to expand into housing construction in the next 12 to 24 months, producing quality, unique, locally built homes. DBS also support local sporting clubs through sponsorship and take on two work experience students each week as their way of giving back to the community. For quality results from a local builder you can trust, give DBS a call today.

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TAD’S Embroidery Service owner, Steve Renshaw, has a flexible approach to his business, which has seen it evolve over the years to now offer a huge range of services. Steve and wife Lisa’s business originally started out producing skydiving jumpsuits about 20 years ago. As sponsorship became more common, Steve said the business began needing embroidery on the suits and he eventually purchased a huge embroidery machine. They soon sold the skydiving jumpsuit business and went primarily into embroidery and screen-printing about eight years ago, much to Lisa’s disgust! The business evolved again when it took over the menswear shop next door, which also came with the engraving and trophy service. Tad’s has also started stocking the range of JB steel-cap work boots. Next on the ever-evolving list of services is direct-to-garment printing, perfect for small orders, often in smaller, country communities.

Kym McPharlin with a kitchen designed on his laptop computer.

He hoped the printer will be up and running by grand final week, on September 10. It will add another service to the continually growing business.“If you’re not moving forward, what are you doing?” Steve said.

Terry’s work covered in quality FOR about 30 years, Terry Redden of T A Redden Painting has been painting, coating and finishing buildings, objects and various structures around the region. Terry has lived locally nearly his entire life, providing the district with a quality, reliable service and has established an excellent working reputation over the years. His line of work covers anything to do with painting, from domestic, to commercial and industrial jobs. Terry also specialises in texture coatings and air-less spray-painting, which is ideal for roof painting. Whether you’re building a new addition to your home or renovating an older styled building, he has the knowledge and experience when it comes to colour choice and technique to ensure you get the result you are looking for. He also recently completed a course on AcraTex, a popular finish for new homes, which is becoming quite fashionable.

AcraTex is a trowel-applied Acrylic Texture coating, which delivers the contemporary render style but with flexible acrylic technology, that won’t crack and delaminate. Terry plans to build his experience with AcraTex in coming months, before offering it in his already wide range of expertise. For a free quote, call Terry today.

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special feature v MEN IN BUSINESS

Cheers, to more good times JUNE 14 marked exactly 13 years as hosts of the Terminus Hotel for Allan and Sally Angel. Allan reflected on the years gone by, the memories, both good and bad, and how he has seen the community grow. “There have been some sad times, but lots more good times,” he said. He has seen youngsters in the town celebrate their 18th birthdays in recent years, the same kids, he remembers, who used to play on the stairs in the family-friendly hotel. Allan and Sally’s own children, Luke, Stephanie and Matthew have also all grown up over the years going to school and playing sport. Then there are those who were barely 18 when Allan and Sally first took over, who have gone on to raise young families of their own. Allan wants to continue running the hotel until he retires. “It’s been a good time here and I still enjoy it,” Allan said. “People have been

$ coming in for tea in the dining room every Thursday for the last 13 years.” Allan and Sally thank all patrons who supported the hotel over the years for a lifetime of memories – and here’s to plenty more to come!

Always the popular Choice FILIP Scaffidi has been involved in a range of family businesses, including fruit and vegetable, cafe and liquor. His current venture is convenience, and Fil is bringing a great service to the Balaklava community, running the Free Choice takeaway. While finding a balance between family and work is an everyday struggle, Fil said he and his staff thrive on bringing good customer service with a smile. His goal since purchasing the store just over a year ago is to make the store bigger, better and more convenient than ever. “Food is an expertise we’re trying to develop for the community,” he said. Juicy, tasty ribs and fresh, locally made pizza have been two major recent additions to the menu. Balaklava Freechoice also sells delightful Aroma coffee, flavour you are certain to savour. The key to a successful business in Fil’s eyes comes down to one thing: hard work – the

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SPORT v Football

United’s win vital to finals chances

n BRETT Burgess was a star performer for the Bombers on Saturday, kicking four goals. n BELOW: Eagle Joshua Schutz about to take a mark in the A grade game.

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• From back page “It the context of our season that was a crucial win,” United coach Travis Optiz explained. “It was a very good effort by our group. “Over the last month or so we’ve had up to seven of our first choice A graders on the sidelines. “We are also helped by having a game in hand of Hummocks.” Half back flankers Adam Mansfield gave the Tigers plenty of drive, while Brad Shimmin was hard at the contest, playing in his role as a ruck rover. Heath Pym made a welcome return, while Dylan Gillies also won his share of possessions, before being given a run with role on Joel Montgomerie. Fellow members of the United back six Adam Pratt at half back and back pocket

Mark Pym also played significant roles. “Heath (Pym) was great and because he was struggling with a little match fitness we pushed him forward,” Optiz said. “We got seven goals from our ruck-rovers with Brad (Shimmin) kicking two. “Ben Starr was also integral to the win in my eyes, keeping Daniel Feeley to a small handful of goals. “Montgomerie was simply awesome, single-handedly dragging the Magpies back into the contest in the third quarter.” Still regarded as the best player in the Adelaide Plains competition, Joel Montgomerie was the Magpies’ best. Daniel Griffiths with a pair of majors, the helmeted on-baller Liam Whitwell, Brian Montgomery, key defender Tim Cawrse and Daniel Chadwick were the best of the rest for the vanquished.

Eagles soar just out of Bombers’ reach

n BOMBER Karl Bomford closes in as Eagle Lee Belperio is about to snatch the ball.

n MALLALA’S Ben Goudie about to kick towards goal during the Reserves match at Long Plains, while Tiger Andy Sharman defends.

For HummocksWatchman Eagles, this was a fixture they were expected and needed to win. They got the vital premiership points at Lochiel Oval, collecting a five-goal victory, but except for a modest second quarter, the Bombers were highly competitive for the rest of the fixture. Only two points separated the combatants at the first interval, but seven goals-to-two in the second term ensured a sixth victory this year by Hummocks Watchman. “It the second quarter Shane McGuinness started to give us a target at centre half forward,” captain Matthew Higgs said. “‘Cicca’ (Dylan Cicolella) got into the act with a few goals. “For that quarter we dominated in most posi-

tions on the ground.” Younger Higgs siblings, Brad, was the Eagles best on a half back flank, followed by the creative 18-year-old Nathan Greenshields in his first game for the season. Industrious all game Josh Schutz won plenty of the ball, while defender Dustin Guthberg was noteworthy and David Oswald’s dependable performances continues. Dylan Cicolella was an important contributor and his five goals proved to be critical. Yorke Peninsula Mail Medallist Ricky Mackereth kicked three goals for the victors, while Shane Braham and Scott Allen both kicked two goals each. It has been an amazing season for first year Bomber Josh Moody. The balanced onballer, who has been

a ball magnet since arriving at the Bombers has been among the best players in 12 for his 13 appearances with Hamley Bridge, and the clubs best play on six occasions. But considering the clubs win-loss ratio, he has little chance of winning the Mail Medal. Fellow midfielder Dylan Lockwood and big man Justin Schahinger both were important in this contest. Schahinger is gaining

a reputation as the best big man in the league. Scott Rademacher, his brother Alex Rademacher and Aaron Christmann all were solid as well. Brett Burgess finished with four goals and Craig Allen helped himself to three goals in this clash. Burgess, in a side that has won just three games so far in 2011, has now reached his 50-goal milestone for the season.

Peckers ‘leap-frog’ Rams on premiership ladder At home, Balaklava collected a handsome 86-point win over a struggling Two Wells, leap-frogging Virginia into top spot on percentage. In the Peckers 11th win for the season, they were just over six goals up at the last change, before a potent last quarter where they kicked nine goals-to-one. “We went into the game, knowing if we could secure a victory, we’d sown up the double chance,” Balaklava coach Stuart Lamond said. “It the end with Mallala going down it did really matter. “Two Wells, who are obviously undermanned didn’t disgrace themselves. “But we kicked 12 goals to one from late in the third quarter to run out comfortable winners in the end.”

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With a five-goal haul, Ryan McPharlin, was Balaklava best across half forward and rotating through the middle, collecting 24 possessions. Scott Farrell at full back, fellow defender Les Pearson and Todd McPharlin all played important roles. Back pocket Jed Rowland and half back Jason Henderson were also key members of a stoic defence. “Our defence were very good on the weekend,” Lamond continued. “Two Wells had 47 inside forward 50s to our 57 for the game, so this group had some work to do. “This group held up well all contest.” Playing coach Lamond, reigning Mail Medallist Hayden Walker and Jason McPharlin each kicked three goals in the

win, while Todd McPharlin added two goals in his impressive performance. For the Roosters Ned Seccaffien was regarded my many at the Roosters best until he was involved in an incident which saw Brad Michael taken from the ground on a stretcher in the third term. Seccafien was sent from the ground by the officials and Michael received concussion from the collision. Tim Hines played well on Glenn Dawson, while his namesake Daniel was given best. Trevor Wohlfeil, vice captain Khan Leighton, Michael Abdilla and teenager Tim Brown-Pichugin all never stopped competing. Two Wells only goal kicker who finished with more than one major was Abdilla with two.

n BOMBER Justin Schahinger just misses a mark during the A grade match at Lochiel, Eagle David Oswald swooping in to grab the loose ball. Plains Producer, Wednesday August 3, 2011

SPORT v Football

Bombers could shake Magpies Mallala v Hamley Bridge

n JAMES Vandeleur in action for South Australia on Sunday.

SA reclaims pride in Challenge Cup RSMU Hawks champion, James Vandeleur and South Clare’s Brodie Murphy were members of the South Australia Country team that regained some state football pride, claiming an initial victory over WA Country in the “Challenge Cup” match at AAMI Stadium on Sunday afternoon. This game was a precursor to the CrowsPower AFL Showdown XXXI. It was a tight contest in the opening two quarters, with the scores level at half time. But with 10 goals to four in the second half the SA boys earned a comfortable 31-point victory. Both Vandeleur and Murphy were integral to the result. “We are building up to next year’s national country championships and we saw this game an important part of this,” victorious coach Barry Pilmore said. “I felt our defence was the underlying strength of our side and they were a pretty expe-

REPORT: By Peter Argent rienced group. “James Vandeleur has been a part of our program for a few years now and he played an important role on the win. “They had a game breaker in Daniel Lewis and Vandeleur played a great game on him. “As well and closing him down, Vandy was potent offensively. “Brodie Murphy gave us some X-factor and he is hard to match up on as a lead up forward. “He is hard to contain, being neither a ‘tall’ or a ‘small’.” The reigning Mail Medallist in North Eastern football the last of Murphy’s six goals was an amazing effort where instead of going onto the left foot, he kicked a “banana ball” that found the middle of the big white uprights. James Vandeleur, who is also an Australian country cricket representative in AlburyWodonga at the start of

2010 was electric on his wing. Balanced and smooth moving, Vandeleur created opportunity for his up the field. “It was a good quality of football all game and in the end we were run over,” WA coach Paul Pannell said. “There were some positive signs and we prepare for next year’s nationals. “We are looking forward to hosting the South Aussies for this cup match in two years time.” South Australia captain Josh Vick and coach Barry Pilmore were presented the Cup from SA football icon and AFL Hall of Famer Neil “Knuckles” Kerley. The Croweaters have the annual city verses country match next April and the 2012 SA Country Championships as further hit outs before the national country football titles, which is expected to be in rural New South Wales. Vandeleur played in this bi-annual event back in 2008 at Shepparton.

SA v WA Country Challenge Results from the SA v WA Country Challenge played July 31 at AAMI Stadium South Australia 2-3 Western Australia 3-3

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Goals: SA – B Murphy 6, T Oakley, M Woolford 2, H Miller, J Vandeleur, J Vick, T Baldock, J Taylor, J Farrier 1. WA – D Buszan, T Noakes, M Thomas – 2, M Gilhome, J Cormack, L Bairstow, K McLaughlin – 1. Best: SA – Tyson Wait, James Vandeleur, Brodie Murphy, Tom Carroll, Marcus Burdett, Harry Miller. WA – Luke Bairstow, Mark Gilhome, Jordan Adamson-Holmes, Troy Ditchburn, Jace Cormack, Matt Helms.

With three rounds left, the Magpies will be looking to generate some momentum going into September’s major round action against an injury depleted Roosters outfit. Everyone knows Mallala has one of the most potent on-ball brigades in rural football, but they must strengthen the undermanned defensive end. They have conceded on an average of nearly 12 goals a game, while both the teams above them have had just over 10 a match kicked on them per match. Brian Montgomery with 39 and Daniel Feeley, who has slotted through 20 are the leading avenues to goal for the Magpies, are players Hamley Bridge will need to restrict to have a chance of collecting an unlikely victory.

MAGPIE Daniel Feeley will be a leading avenue to goal.

Another issue is the support for Brett Burgess at the other end of the ground, as secondary avenues to goal for the Bombers. Stuart Gregory and Shane Catterall have 12 goals each, but there isn’t another player who has got to double figures yet. It will be interesting to see if the respective coaches will give midfielder Joel Montgomerie and Josh Moody an opportunity to go head-to-head. Both sides have capable midfield units. Along with Montgomerie, who must be favourite for the medal, the usual suspects including Liam Whitwell, captain Christian Rimmer (if he plays) and Jason Earl are among the elite midfielders. Interestingly, all Bombers recruits, Dylan Lockwood, the strong bodied Shane Catterall and Aaron Christmann are their opponents. Ruckman Justin Schahinger will also play a crucial role in visitor’s chances. Even the most optimistic supporter would suggest Hamley

n MAGPIES Brett Jenkin and Ben Martin and Tigers Harry Hosking and Kevin McArdle tussle to get to the ball during Saturday’s senior colts game at Long Plains Oval. Plains Producer, Wednesday August 3, 2011

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peter’s KIss of Death: Magpies by 39 Tigers by 49 Rams by 42 Bridge’s chances are minimal against a top three side and last year’s premiers, although the Magpies still aren’t firing on all eight cylinders yet. This could be close for a half, before it will blow out.

Two Wells v United

There hasn’t been a lot to smile about in the Two Wells Roosters landmark 100th year and this Saturday’s clash is a game, on home soil, where they will be playing for just pride alone. Conversely, their opponents, United have everything on the line. On the same premiership points as Hummocks –Watchman, but with a game in hand, the Tigers need this victory to secure their finals berth. Travis Optiz engineered an excellent win over Mallala last week and they are showing signs that they may just be a team to reckon with. Veteran Peter Burgoyne is still there prime avenues to goal, while Chad Spurr can be a match winning in attack as well. On baller Bradley Shimmin, along with defender Mark Pym and Alistair Fleming have been the most consistent in the black and gold jumper the winter. Young leader Kahn Leighton, Brad Fitzgerald and Andrew Hardiman are expected to be key players for the hosts in this contest. At best, considering the youth of the Two Wells side and their injuries to key players, the Roosters are at best an outside chance. The United Tigers must still come to play, but if they arrive with the same intensity and hunger for the ball as they did against the Magpies last week, this will be an emphatic victory. A big win will also help their modest percentage which is at 48.97 currently.

Virginia v H w Eagles

The first time these sides met back in round two, the fifth placed Eagles had an impressive 22-point win over Virginia. A lot has changes since that encounter, with the Rams only losing one game since. They are currently in second place, behind Balaklava, with the same amount of victories, but have played one less game. The Peckers percentage is slightly superior as well. In the first fixture, HummocksWatchman controlled potent forwards Brendon Niklaus and Chris James. To have any chance today, they will need to do that again. With Sam Baker away in Africa, David Oswald will have a big role to play and he will need plenty of help from the midfield. The Eagles will be helped by the return of centre half forward Tim Forrest gives the attack some potency. Not having a player with 20 goals this season, lately the Eagles have relied on Dylan Cicolella as an avenue. Youngster Shane McGuiness was good early in the season in attack, but hasn’t been a significant goal-kicker recently. Virginia, coming off a week’s rest will be fresh and revitalized. Rams coach, Greg Phillips has his side playing strong and disciplined football. New recruit this year, Ben Russel, former Port Adelaide Magpie Troy Wilkey, leader Anthony Johnson and Graham Rigney all have been pivotal this year. Virginia should return to its rightful position at the top of the ladder this week with a win and also erase the memory of the modest round two performance as well. In doing so, it should force the Eagles out of finals contention.

RAMS recruit, Ben Russell has been pivitol this season.

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Two assertive quarters of netball from the first break gave the Peckers a 12th win this year against the Wells girls, at Balaklava. The contest was even in the initial and last terms, but Balaklava created a five-goal break in the second term, increasing to 10 by the last change. “We started to gain some control of the game, through the work of the mid courters,” playing Peckers coach, Michelle Williams said. “But Two Wells made us work for the two premiership points. “I was happy to grab the win, as this virtually assures us of a top two finish with three rounds left. “We’ve had a new combination in the shooters circle over the last six rounds and are looking forward to having Cassie Powell back after our bye this week.” Centre Gaynor Tink was the leading player for the victors, while the coaching staff was

happy with Chelsea Koch at goal defence and Kate Cmrlec in WA. Coach Williams had an interesting battle with Two Wells goal attack Steph Walker. Playing in the midfield and then moved in the defence circle later in the game, Two Wells’ best was Rebecca Pym. The second-placed Balaklava side will be looking for a break to recuperate before they begin an assault moving towards the finals. Fourth and having booked a first semi final berth, Two Wells will also be looking for momentum going into the major round. Team to beat humbles Bomberettes The team to beat in Adelaide Plains netball, Hummocks, humbled last year’s premiers, who are a shell of the side that played last season in this round 16 clash at the Lochiel courts. But at the first break, Hummocks were already

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Mallala 56 (Clare Bruggeman) d Long Plains 43 (Jess Daniel). Hummocks 66 (Lisa Powell) d Hamley Bridge 29 (Alison Schahinger). Balaklava 47 (Gaynor Tink) d Two Wells 36 (Rebecca Pym). A2: Hummocks 69 (Tammy Nicholls) d Hamley Bridge 22 (Stacey Bell). Two Wells 45 (Karen Penhall) d Balaklava 33 (Lauren Michael). Mallala 48 (Megan Rimmer) d Long Plains 45 (Nicole Sobey). A3: Mallala 34 (Lisa Baker) d Long Plains 24 (Belinda Raymond). Hummocks 83 (Caitlin McKay) d Hamley Bridge 34 (Jodie Grantham).Balaklava 58 (Renee McPharlin) d Two Wells 43 (Jess Walker-Smith). A4: Balaklava 41 (Tenayah Renshaw) d Two Wells 34 (Lisa Cocks). Hummocks 46 (Charmaine Barlow) d Hamley Bridge 16 (Cassandra Bell). Mallala 50 (Belinda Angus) d Long Plains 29 (Marissa Bennett). A5: Balaklava 44 (Shannon Hunt) d Two Wells 31 (Rhiannon Morrison). Mallala Away 36 (Nicky Graham) d Hummocks 30 (Sharon Moulds). Mallala 48 (Cassandra Sparks) d Long Plains 39 (Elizabeth Wallis). A6: Balaklava 39 (Taylor Durdin) drew with Two Wells 39 (Carly Warmington). Mallala 35 (Claire Blackett) d Long Plains 34 (Leigh McArdle). B: Mallala 48 (Amanda Charleson) d Long Plains 10 (Stephanie McArdle). Hummocks 38 (Courtney Pringle) d Hamley Bridge 17 (Rebecca Fritz). Balaklava 35 (Tenneal White) d Two Wells 16 (Zoe Grant). C1: Long Plains 18 (Mary Hosking) d Mallala 14 (Evelyn Jones). Hummocks 34 (Tayla Williams) d Hamley Bridge 21 (Amy Humphrys). Balaklava 19 (Lexi Tiller) d Two Wells 15 (Tayla Oakley). C2: Hamley Bridge 32 (Madeline Rose) d Hummocks 8 (Amelia Cicolella). Balaklava 23 (Cheyanne Pennycuick) d Two Wells 8 (Amy Spoolder). Mallala 29 (Zoe May) d Long Plains 18 (Teagan Sheridan).

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14 goals up, with the frugal defence only letting the Bomberettes’ score reach four goals. The advantage moved out to 20 goals at the half and to 34 by lemons. The final margin after a fairly even last term was 37 goals, with Hummocks winning 66 to 29. “It was a really hot day at Lochiel until half way through the third quarter when the shade came over,” Eagles playing coach Samantha Nicholls said. “We had moments of superb play but then others where we let ourselves down, but it was still great to win by a large margin. “Lisa Powell continued on her big month of netball and had a great game, picking off many passes coming down the court.” She got the nod as Hummocks’ best player by the officials as well. “We welcomed back Mel Moulds this week, and it was great to have her back on court,” Nicholls said. “Beth Germein was solid in centre and combined extremely well with Erin Brundell at wing attack.” For Hamley, Alison Schahinger obviously played a good game, as did Pam Mattchoss, playing in many different positions. Schahinger was the Bomberettes’ best in the umpires’ eyes as well. On top of the ladder, Hummocks have 13 wins from 14 outings

BETH Germein receives the ball for Hummocks during Saturday’s A1 match. and a strong percentage of 65.84. They are strong favourites for the APNA crown. Last year’s title winners, Hamley Bridge are winless at the moment, with a single draw against Virginia being their only chance to celebrate anything at all.

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Mallala Cleaning Service Phone: 8527 2161 A1 GRADE Hummocks........ 26.... 65.84 Balaklava........... 24.... 56.42 Mallala............... 18.... 51.58 Two Wells........... 14.... 50.70 Virginia................ 5..... 42.60 Long Plains......... 4..... 40.63 Hamley Bridge.... 1..... 38.93 A2 GRADE Hummocks........ 26.... 64.62 Two Wells........... 22.... 61.54 Balaklava........... 17.... 52.12 Mallala............... 16.... 48.98 Virginia................ 7..... 41.13 Long Plains......... 6..... 43.51 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 34.52 A3 GRADE Hummocks........ 26.... 62.03 Virginia............... 22.... 55.91 Balaklava........... 20.... 57.65 Two Wells........... 14.... 50.28 Mallala................ 7..... 44.66 Hamley Bridge.... 3..... 38.57 Long Plains......... 2..... 35.34 A4 GRADE Balaklava........... 24.... 59.24 Two Wells........... 22.... 60.47 Mallala............... 17.... 54.60 Hummocks........ 17.... 52.67 Virginia................ 4..... 39.36 Long Plains......... 4..... 38.68 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 29.76 A5 GRADE Two Wells........... 22.... 55.70 Balaklava........... 20.... 57.24

Supporting Local Netball Mallala............... 18.... 57.42 Hummocks........ 16.... 48.88 Mallala Away..... 10.... 47.23 Long Plains......... 8..... 44.96 Virginia................ 0..... 29.99 A6 GRADE Two Wells........... 23.... 54.61 Mallala............... 20.... 51.26 Balaklava........... 19.... 48.54 Hamley Bridge... 16.... 45.74 Long Plains........ 12.... 47.80 B GRADE Hummocks........ 26.... 66.33 Balak Away........ 20.... 63.31 Balaklava........... 18.... 55.43 Mallala............... 14.... 61.14 Hamley Bridge... 10.... 38.97 Two Wells............ 6..... 34.55 Long Plains......... 0..... 28.59 C1 GRADE Hummocks........ 28.... 77.55 Hamley Bridge... 20.... 79.18 Mallala............... 12.... 48.37 Balaklava........... 12.... 45.21 Two Wells........... 12.... 43.03 Long Plains........ 10.... 31.95 Virginia................ 0...... 9.48 C2 GRADE Mallala............... 21.... 67.35 Hamley Bridge... 20.... 65.88 Two Wells........... 19.... 65.72 Balaklava........... 15.... 50.66 Hummocks........ 12.... 39.95 Virginia................ 4..... 32.68 Long Plains......... 3..... 25.48

Mallala keep up momentum A final margin of 13 goals was a fair reflection on the difference between the third placed Mallala team and Long Plains – who have enjoyed just two wins this year.

The Magpies produced an impressive opening quarter, with Tessa Jarmyn coming out firing at goal attack and the mid court feeding well. By half time, Mallala had a seven-goal lead but this was quickly eradicated with the Long Plains girls quick start to the third term. During the second half of this quarter, Mallala regained the momentum and the seven-goal lead returned by the final break. Mallala goal shooters had strong percentages and for the majority of the contest, Mallala’s overall defensive pressure was noted. “This was a really good win, especially since Long Plains came out fighting and determined to take the lead after half time,” Mallala coach, Courtney Kerr explained. “But we held together

and forced ourselves back into the game, regaining control. “Clare Bruggemann was pivotal in this, with crucial intercepts and defensive court drive. “Our defensive pressure was consistent with Ash Jarman (GD) and Midge May (GK) combining well together. “The goalie continued to shoot well and create good opportunities that Tracy Kennett was able to feed to.” Bruggeman was given best player from the umpires for the black and white’s, while Jess Daniel’s four-quarter effort saw her get the nod for the Longies’ girls. Still in outright third place on the premiership table, Mallala has nine wins so far this season while Josie McArdle’s Long Plains side are playing for pride over the last three weeks of the regular season.

New shelter shed for Long Plains Long Plains Netball Club was recently successful in receiving partial funding for their new Officials Shelter Shed. This project was supported by the District Council of Mallala via the Community Partnerships Programme. The shelter shed is a much welcomed – and needed – addition courtside, providing shelter for the game officials of the second court on Saturdays. Pictured using the new shelter shed on Saturday are, from left: timekeeper Shelley Tynan, umpire Nicola Mason, scorer Suzie Speyer, umpire Tessa Jarmyn and scorer Kate Marshall.

ROCHELLE Smith, Hummocks leaps to gain possession in A1. Plains Producer, Wednesday August 3, 2011

SPORT v Netball

LEFT: Mallala’s Michelle Verner passes in front of Longies’ Cecily Gameau in A5. ABOVE: Emily Flaherty, Two Wells tries to stop a pass into Balaklava’s goal circle by Tayla McBride during the C1 match. RIGHT: Long Plains GA, Liz Wallis jumps to defend as Mallala’s Jess Iacopetta prepares to pass in A5.

Consistency the key to Mallala’s win A1: Mallala were consistent all game, running away with a 13-goal win. Mallala started well, capitalising on the average passing by Long Plains. Mallala GA, Tessa Jarmyn was solid and consistent. Long Plains settled in second half of the quarter with more intercepts. Strong defending by Mallala GD Ashleigh Jarman and GK Nerida May made it hard for Long Plains’ goalies. Tessa Jarmyn performed exceptionally well for Mallala in GA. LP 11 – Mallala 15 Emma Laintoll came on for Long Plains as GK and Shae Walker went off. Long Plains were a bit more settled in their passing, slowing Mallala’s run. Mallala GS, Diana Feely stood out in this quarter, as did C Tracy Kennett. LP 20 – Mallala 28 Long Plains WD, MaryJane McArdle was off this quarter, with Shae Walker back on in WA and Leah Tynan in WD. A strong start by Long Plains, who were playing tougher netball making the game more competitive. Mallala were consistent throughout the whole team. Stronger delivery of passes out of defence by Long Plains. Sisters Leah and Shelley Tynan were standouts for Long Plains in this term. LP 34 – Mallala 41 Mallala’s GA and GS swapped around. Long Plains came out strong with a real battle in their goal area, with quality defending by Mallala’s GK and GD. Mallala were strong down the court right into the goals during the second half of the quarter, with accurate shooting. Final score: LP 43 – Mallala 56 Mallala’s even team held them to deliver strongly into their goals, with Tessa Jarmyn a strong mover in and around the goal ring. Long Plains played well in patches. A2: A competitive match, the third quarter saw a tie at 35-all, Mallala just pulling away late in the final quarter. Mallala had the first centre pass and quickly scored the first goal. Long Plains goalie, Emma Laintoll shot accurately, with Mallala’s centre, Terri Anderson playing very well. Both teams were feeling the heat. Long Plains were ahead by three goals at the first break. Long Plains GA, Emma Laintoll and Mallala C, Terri Anderson stood out for the respective sides. LP 14 – Mallala 11 Both defence sides played hard. Long Plains Centre, Ruth East made a few good pick ups. Teammate, WA Nicole Sobey displayed strong passes, getting the ball down Longies’ goal end. Mallala attackers tried hard to keep the ball down their end. Both teams were trying hard, making it a good competitive game. Long Plains were up by two at the main break. Nicole Sobey was superb in WA for Long Plains, and Terri Anderson performed

well in the centre for Mallala. LP 24 – Mallala 22 Long Plains were solid in the third, scoring the first goal. Mallala struggled to pick it off Long Plains. Mallala’s GA, Megan Rimmer, shot well getting the first four goals for Mallala. Long Plains were finding it hard to keep possession. Accurate shooting from Megan Rimmer saw the teams at a tie at the end of the third quarter. Fiona Opitz stood out for Long Plains in this term. LP 35 – Mallala 35 Long Plains broke away, shooting the first three goals of the final quarter. Mallala were determined to not let the game slip away, following with the next three goals. Mallala’s Terri Anderson played extremely well with Long Plains C, Ruth East also putting up a good fight. Mallala got away with a few quick goals to win the game by just three. Ruth East at C for Long Plains and Terri Anderson at C for Mallala both played consistent netball. Final score: LP 45 – Mallala 48 An excellent game for spectators. Both teams were even for most of the game, Long Plains just getting a head start. With scores even going into the last quarter, Mallala were just too good on the day. A3: This game was tight to begin with, Mallala able to convert turnovers to sneak away with the win. Mallala started the game well with the first intercept, but with strong defence from Hannah McArdle, Long Plains got the ball back and followed through with the first goal. There were a lot of mid court turnovers by both teams. Defence was very tight up the shooting end for turnovers. Mallala’s Rosie Eckermann rarely missed a goal. Mallala was solid throughout the whole court in this quarter. LP 5 – Mallala 8 Long Plains started off with the centre pass, wasting no time in scoring with Sarah McArdle scoring the first goal for the quarter. Mallala worked well in the ring with their passes and shooting. Hannah McArdle was still working hard in GK. Sam Ross shot accurately for Long Plains. LP 14 – Mallala 17 Mallala worked well as a team, turning over a lot of loose balls and converting most of them into goals. Long Plains WD, Jess Collinson and C Nicole Parker worked hard in the mid court to turn the ball back around, but the shooters just couldn’t turn them into points. LP 20 – Mallala 25 Mallala started the final quarter with a turnover,quickly converting it into a goal. Kylie Taylor worked hard for Mallala’s centre. Long Plains picked up in the second half of the quarter, with all mid court players putting in for the turnovers, but it just wasn’t enough. Final score: LP 24 – Mallala 34

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LONG Plains GK, Hannah McArdle worked hard in the ring during Saturday’s A3 match – she is pictured here intercepting a pass to Mallala’s Kayla Charles. A4: Mallala held onto a strong lead all game, pushing the lead out to 21 goals at the final break. Long Plains turned the first ball and shot the first two goals. Long Plains’ Marissa Bennett worked well all quarter, turning a number of balls in the centre court. Long Plains’ defence worked hard, however Mallala pushed on and came through with the goods. LP 6 – Mallala 13 Both teams came out strong. Long Plains made a change in the centre, bringing Kateena Humphrys on and what a great job she did! Mallala’s Rhianna Sheppard and Belinda Angus worked hard in defence, making Suzie Curnow and Jess Pascoe work hard in the goal ring. LP 16 – Mallala 25 Kateena Humphrys came back from a break at half time and showed some great defence skills, giving Long Plains plenty of opportunities. Mallala’s centre court played well, giving their goalies plenty of shots at goal. Both teams were a little unsettled during this quarter, making silly mistakes. LP 21 – Mallala 35 Mallala came out firing, dominating the court to come home with a comfortable win. Final score: LP 29 – Mallala 50 A5: An even game up until the last quarter, when Mallala put the pressure on to win the match, 48-39. Consistent shooting by both teams saw the first quarter to be an even competition, with every player up on their toes waiting for intercepts. The ball was thrown up and down the court continuously, with a tight battle from end to end. LP 7 – Mallala 9 Mallala’s GA, Sharna Wildbore, started the second quarter with the first goal

closely followed by a Long Plains response. Only a few minutes into the quarter, Mallala’s Clare Howard had to be assisted off the court due to injury. This saw the change in Mallala’s positions and Long Plains scored some quick sneaky goals while Mallala was still settling in, which made scores even all throughout the second quarter. LP 18 – Mallala 21 Mallala wasted no time getting into the goal circle within the first 20 seconds for first score. Smart movement in and around both goal circles resulted in more strokes put down to paper, and more competitiveness up and down the court. The always performing Helzah Sommerville made for great structure to Long Plains’ centre court. Greta warrior dominated the goal ring with 13 goals this quarter, giving Mallala a 10 goal lead at the end of the third quarter. LP 28 v Mallala 38 Both sides made changes to begin the last quarter. Long Plains’ Jess Costello was still shooting consistently but not getting the ball down to the goal circle was making it difficult for Longies to come back from the third quarter 10-goal deficit. Strong passes and great attitude from both teams lasted throughout the game. Final score: LP 39 – Mallala 48 B grade: A strong start by both teams. Mallala were shooting with confidence, especially their GA. Long Plains worked hard to get the ball down the court but were unable to convert into goals. LP 4 – Mallala 10 Mallala’s first pass was off to a great start. Long Plains displayed great defence but couldn’t get the ball away from Mallala. Longies missed some crucial shots. Turnovers

by Mallala were put to good use, the side showing experience the whole way down the court. Long Plains fought hard to keep possession. Great shooting from Mallala’s GS. LP 7 – Mallala 23 Long Plains were off to a great start, shooters seemed to have their eye in. Mallala worked extremely well together, with excellent work around the ring. Both centres had a bit of a tussle with every pass. Mallala playing excellent netball. LP 9 – Mallala 31 Mallala continued to play very well, making good use of every ball they receive. GA and GS were shooting beautifully. Long Plains tried hard to recover but unfortunately couldn’t get there. LP 10 – Mallala 48 C1: The Longies girls made some late turnovers to seal a four-goal win. A cool morning with a burst of sunshine for the 10am match start, with all players settling in quickly. Goals were hard to come by but the quarter was fairly even. Mallala attacks were working well, as were the Long Plains defence line-up. LP 5 – Mallala 5 With both teams evenly matched, a great quarter was played out. Both centres worked hard to create opportunities. A two-goal lead to Long Plains in the first three minutes. Mallala fought to bring it back. Great leads into goals gave Longies a bit of space. Kayla Goudie at GA, and Paige Graham at GK were a credit to the Mallala team. Longies GS, Mary Hosking and GD, Maddison Merry performed well this quarter. LP 12 – Mallala 8 After half time and rehydration, some strategical changes were made to Mallala’s front line. All girls played

with passion in this quarter. As the weather warmed up, so did the shooters. Mary Hosking for Longies and Brooke Wilson for Mallala shot some great goals. Gabby Jongeneel worked well in GD for Mallala. Long Plains was ably assisted by WA Kaitlyn Lloyd and C Georgia McArdle. LP 15 – Mallala 14 With only one goal separating the teams, centre passes and shots at goals made the difference. Long Plains managed to turn over three goals to seal the win. A great game to watch. Congratulations to the coaches and umpires for a job well done! Final score: LP 18 – Mallala 14 C2: The Longies girls began a little unsettled, picking up the pace in the final quarter but were unable to catch Mallala. Long Plains mixed up their passes with some bounce passes. Excellent intercepts by Longies’ GA, Keisha Gregory then resulted in her running back into the goal ring to seal a goal. Good work around the ring by Keisha and her teammates Chelsey King GS, Tegan Sheridan WA and Matika Hilliard-Faulkner C. Mallala’s passes were strong, having a good flowing quarter. LP 6 – Mallala 8 Good work around the ring again by Keisha Gregory and Chelsey King, against Mallala’s GK, Jessica Helps and GD Elli Schupeluis. Mallala edged away with good mid court intercepting by WA Rachel Verner, C Zoe May and WD Mickey Roebuck. LP 9 – Mallala 15 Mallala had plenty of goal opportunities but defence by Long Plains helped slow this run down a little. Mallala improved towards the end of this quarter and pulled away

by 12 goals. LP 11 – Mallala 23 Long Plains had a stronger quarter, with some good intercepts by GK Catelyn Harkness. Mallala, however, had quick movement through mid court which allowed more opportunities for goals LP 18 – Mallala 29 The final quarter saw almost even scoring. Both teams put in a good passage of play. D1: An exciting, even match saw Longies just pull away from Mallala to win by one goal. This was an evenly matched game between two teams with similar netball experience. All girls tried their best. A toss up between Long Plains’ Tahneil McArdle and Mallala’s Lucy Tiller needed to be done twice because they are so evenly matched! Madeline Parker read the ball well in GS for Longies. LP 3 – Mallala 2 This term saw lots of intercepted balls. Mallala’s Skye Blackett and Helen May were standouts. A lovely flowing game with all girls getting to see lots of the ball. Both teams displayed great teamwork. Britt Lane was reliable in the centre for Long Plains. LP 5 – Mallala 3 Mallala’s Kiara Standley defended the ball well in GK. Longies’ Tamika Gregory and Madeline Parker played well together as a goal scoring team in GA and GS respectively. There was a lot of desperate play in the last quarter, the girls making a huge effort as the scores became closer. Strong passing from Mallala’s Taylor Barker and Cleo Aston. Clever use of the bounce pass from the Mallala attack players in the ring was used effectively. A very close finish to an exciting game. LP 7 – Mallala 6

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United Mallala

A Grade 4.4 7.4 0.1 4.1

10.6 8.4

11.9 11.4

(75) (70)

Goals: United - H.Pym 5, B.Shimmin 2, S.Schulz 1, B.Sobey 1, M.Brown 1, C.Spurr 1 Mallala - D.Feeley 3, D.Griffiths 2, B.Montgomery 2, L.Whitwell 1, J.Montgomerie 1, W.Farrelly 1, J.Barr 1 Best: United - A.Mansfield, B.Shimmin, H.Pym, M.Pym, D.Gillies, A.Pratt Mallala - J.Montgomerie, D.Griffiths, L.Whitwell, B.Montgomery, T.Cawrse, D.Chadwick

HW Eagles Hamley Bridge

3.3 10.4 12.11 15.16 (106) 3.1 5.1 7.3 12.4 (76)

Goals: HW Eagles - D.Cicolella 5, R.Mackereth 3, S.Braham 2, S.Allen 2, R.Reid 1, C.Braham 1, J.Wilson 1 Hamley Bridge - B.Burgess 4, C.Allen 3, A.Rademacher 1, S.Catterall 1, D.Lockwood 1, K.Floyd 1, S.Gregory 1 Best: HW Eagles - B.Higgs, N.Greenshields, J.Schutz, D.Guthberg, D.Oswald, D.Cicolella Hamley Bridge - J.Moody, D.Lockwood, J.Schahinger, S.Rademacher, A.Rademacher, A.Christmann

Balaklava Two Wells

4.3 1.1

9.6 5.4

12.13 21.14 (140) 6.10 7.12 (54)

Goals: Balaklava - R.McPharlin 5, S.Lamond 3, J.McPharlin 3, H.Walker 3, T.McPharlin 2, G.Dawson 1, J.Cmrlec 1, B.Michael 1, L.Michael 1, K.Ruiz 1 Two Wells - M.Abdilla 2, A.Hardiman 1, T.Brown-Pichugin 1, B.Hart 1, T.Markou 1, B.Spiteri 1 Best: Balaklava - R.McPharlin, S.Farrell, L.Pearson, T.McPharlin, J.Rowland, J.Henderson Two Wells - D.Hines, T.Hines, T.Wohlfeil, K.Leighton, M.Abdilla, T.Brown-Pichugin

Mallala United

Reserves 2.0 5.2 2.3 3.3

5.2 6.5

8.7 6.6

(55) (42)

Goals: Mallala - D.Tiller 4, B.Martin 1, J.Morgan 1, G.White 1, B.Work 1 United - M.East 2, J.Curnow 2, J.Crosbie 1, C.Jenkin 1 Best: Mallala - J.Morgan, B.Start, D.Tiller, G.White, D.Cawrse, J.Crewsdon United - M.East, M.Warnes, C.Jenkin, S.Dalgleish, P.Sharer, J.Curnow

HW Eagles Hamley Bridge

1.3 5.5 1.0 2.1

8.7 4.3

12.9 7.4

(81) (46)

Goals: HW Eagles - S.Williams 2, F.Dennis 2, P.Souvannvong 2, G.Sharpe 2, M.Nicholls 2, D.Wright 1, J.Kelly 1 Hamley Bridge N.Hatt 3, J.Peters 2, T.Darwin 1, A.Natt 1 Best: HW Eagles - D.Wright, P.Souvannvong, J.Jenkins, M.Schutz, B.Reid, M.Nicholls Hamley Bridge - T.Papzoglov, A.Natt, B.Farrugia, N.Hatt, G.Branson, J.Peters

Balaklava Two Wells

1.2 2.3

5.5 2.6

6.7 5.8

8.12 7.8

(60) (50)

Goals: Balaklava - R.McDonald 2, J.Lomman 2, K.Michaelanny 1, K.Simon 1, A.Williams 1, D.Tezacker 1 Two Wells - L.Godfrey 2, S.Lioulios 2, D.Hooper 1, P.Mcmillan 1, M.Illingworth 1 Best: Balaklava - T.Zerk, L.Tezacker, S.Henderson, R.McDonald, G.Hudd, D.Tezacker Two Wells - A.Cavallaro, J.Brown-Pichugin, L.Godfrey, R.Coleman, S.Slattery, T.Williams

Mallala United

Senior Colts 3.2 7.6 2.7 3.8

11.7 5.10

20.9 6.10

(129) (46)

Goals: Mallala - B.Martin 6, D.Kearns 4, M.Monticelli 3, N.Goudie 2, J.Charnstrom 1, L.Bruggemann 1, J.Page 1, D.Winning 1, L.Helps 1 United - M.Mcintyre 2, B.Merry 2, S.Connor 1, D.Coombe 1 Best: Mallala - L.Helps, R.Konzag, D.Kearns, D.Winning, J.Page, B.Martin United - B.Merry, C.Lee-Chapman, M.Mcintyre, K.Mcardle, N.Curnow, S.Connor

Hamley Bridge HW Eagles

4.2 8.4 5.0 7.0

12.7 8.4

16.12 (108) 9.4 (58)

10.3 5.10

13.3 8.10

Goals: Hamley Bridge - Not Available HW Eagles - Z.Zilm 2, C.Temby 2, J.Zilm 2, D.Williams 1, S.Kotsano 1, J.Appleby 1 Best: Hamley Bridge - HW Eagles - J.Appleby, D.Williams, T.Williams, D.Ashby, B.Taylor, J.Olson

Balaklava Two Wells

5.1 2.2

9.3 4.4

(81) (58)

Goals: Balaklava - D.Pfeiffer 3, M.Clifford 3, C.Ruiz 2, L.Williams 2, J.Speissegger 1, R.Logan 1, J.Taylor 1 Two Wells - J.Morrison 3, D.Wise 2, A.Heron 1, D.Bromely 1, L.Tryfopolous 1 Best: Balaklava - M.Clifford, R.McDonald, C.Ruiz, R.Logan, T.Shepherd, B.Harkness Two Wells - S.Slattery, T.Markou, B.Daly, N.Seccafien, D.Wise, A.Mallett

Mallala United

Junior Colts 6.1 9.2 0.0 2.1

14.6 3.1

17.8 3.1

(110) (19)

4.1 9.2 0.0 0.8

9.2 0.8

(56) (8)

Goals: Mallala - K.Hummell 4, J.Dunstan 3, R.Thorne 2, B.O’leary 2, L.Oleary 1, B.Wilson 1 United - J.Pratt 1, D.Coombe 1, B.Robinson 1 Best: Mallala - B.Verner, J.Dunstan, K.Hummell, A.Clothier, J.Good, B.O’Leary United - R.Curnow, D.Coombe, A.Wilson, C.Lane, H.Green, T.Robertson

HW Eagles Hamley Bridge

Goals: HW Eagles - J.Alsop 3, J.Studham 1, N.Studham 1, T.Nottle 1, W.Angel 1, J.Wallis 1, S.Kotsano 1 Hamley Bridge - Best: HW Eagles - T.Nottle, B.Taylor, J.Alsop, J.Nipperess, D.Irrgang, J.Lu Hamley Bridge - D.Collings, C.Buckby, S.Rosenzweig, O.Barnett, L.Collings, K.Rosenzweig

Balaklava Two Wells

3.2 2.1

8.5 2.1

10.10 10.10 2.2 2.10

(70) (22)

Goals: Balaklava - D.Michael 3, C.Arbon 2, J.Wehr 2, J.Michael 1, T.Lamond 1, Z.Scholz 1 Two Wells - J.Pellizzari 2 Best: Balaklava - L.Speissegger, J.Michael, J.Wehr, C.Arbon, Z.Scholz, D.Michael Two Wells - T.Mills, K.Giniotis, J.Borlace, D.Kotsano, J.Humphrys, J.Brander

NEFL results from Saturday - Round 13

BBH Blyth/Snow

A Grade

1.1 2.3 4.4 8.7 (55) 4.4 6.11 11.12 12.15 (87)

Goals: BBH - J.Schuppan 4, T.Martin 2, M.Jackman, R.Schell Blyth/Snow - S.Atkinson 4, A.Hentschke 3, S.Clifford 2, J.Gillings, M.Atkinson, C.Robinson Best: BBH - N.Jackman, M.Jackman, J.Schuppan, J.Reilly, S.Mann, M.Hall Blyth/Snow - N.McCormack, S.McCormack, R.Darling, L.Dohnt, W.Walker, G.Ottens

North Clare RSMU

1.3 2.5 2.6 6.9 (45) 4.1 7.4 13.6 16.8 (104)

Goals: North Clare - S.Jamieson, T.Pawley, G.Jaeschke, C.Earle, C.Jaeschke, B.Mcguire RSMU - T.Willmott 5, C.Foster 4, S.Noack 3, D.Griffiths, D.Busch, G.Farrer, A.Rowett Best: North Clare S.Jaeschke, M.Ward, C.Jaeschke, W.Smith, M.Catford, C.Earle RSMU - K.Hart, A.Hunt, Z.Hier, B.Plueckhahn, T.Vater, P.Clark

Min/Man South Clare

5.4 11.9 18.12 25.17 (167) 3.2 5.3 7.4 9.5 (59)

Goals: Min/Man - A.Ackland 6, N.Forrest 3, M.Prince 2, B.Kerslake 2, R.Hall 2, R.McDermid 2, S.Gibson 2, B.Sandow 2, S.Baraglia, J.Milburn, R.Piggott, S.Pike Best: Min/Man - A.Ackland, R.McDermid, S.Gibson, A.Winders, B.Kerslake, R.Piggott South Clare - P.Von Heythmanck 4, R.Knight, M.Reynolds, C.Slattery, B.Seymon, J.Vandeleur South Clare - W.Hutchinson, D.Kuhndt, M.Reynolds, P.Von Heythmanck, D.Wallent

Eud/Rtown BSR

3.2 7.7 14.10 18.12 (120) 2.3 8.4 12.5 14.8 (92)

Goals: Eud/Rtown - C.Ah Chee 6, R.Prior 3, D.Reese 3, M.Sajewicz 2, J.Mosey 2, D.Button, R.Schmidt BSR - J.Mackenzie 3, A.Burgess 2, K.Burgess 2, W.Lawry 2, T.Stephenson, L.Bunfield, N.Krieg, A.Mackenzie, T.Weckert Best: Eud/Rtown - C.Ah Chee, M.Sajewicz, D.Reese, C.Redemski, K.Schulz, L.Kimpton BSR - J.Mackenzie, L.Bunfield, A.Mackenzie, T.Weckert, J.Lynch, B.Pilkington

BBH Blyth/Snow

B Grade

3.3 4.5 7.6 9.7 (61) 3.0 6.3 6.4 9.6 (60)

Goals: BBH - M.Wiech 3, J.Edwards 2, B.Norris, S.Rayson, J.Webster, D.Elftheriou Blyth/Snow - B.Pratt 4, M.Thomas 2, M.Williams, J.Zweck, L.Mugge Best: BBH - J.Webster, B.Norris, D.Booth, D.Elftheriou, J.Edwards, S.Kellock Blyth/Snow - R.Wandel, M.Thomas, B.Dohnt, M.Williams, D.Ekman, S.Gillings

North Clare RSMU

5.1 7.4 11.6 13.9 (87) 2.1 5.2 6.5 6.5 (41)

Goals: North Clare - S.Pink 5, M.Dopson 3, N.Jones, C.Price, D.Smith, N.Pearce, M.Collins RSMU - B.Heinrich 2, A.Hosking 2, D.Vater, D.Crispe Best: North Clare - T.Siv, S.Pink, L.Milne, C.Price, M.Hartwig, N.Pearce RSMU - B.Mcinerney, C.Hill, J.Bezzina, G.Linke, B.Heinrich, D.Vater

Min/Man South Clare

2.1 4.4 6.7 8.9 (57) 1.1 2.3 4.4 5.5 (35)

Goals: Min/Man - K.Allen 3, C.McBride 3, M.Nayda 2 South Clare - M.Young 2, A.Gill 2, T.Greenhill Best: Min/Man - A.Heinrich, T.Webb, T.Nicholls, M.Hadley, M.Nayda, T.Smith South Clare J.Eyers, R.O’Neill, P.Chapman, J.Drummond, T.Dunstan, T.Owen

Eud/Rtown BSR

1.2 5.4 7.8 13.10 (88) 2.4 3.6 7.8 7.10 (52)

Goals: Eud/Rtown - K.Voigt 3, T.Mosey 3, L.Penrose 3, P.Neal, C.Dixon, R.Marshall, A.Watson BSR - B.Weckert 3, B.Jones, M.Lynch, M.Tilbrook, N.Adams Best: Eud/Rtown - J.Van Den Ham, L.Penrose, C.Pfeiffer, T.Mosey, S.Waldhuter BSR - A.Culbertson, B.Scott, B.Jones, S.Roberts, M.Tilbrook

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Senior Colts

BBH Blyth/Snow

1.1 3.1 3.3 4.6 (30) 1.1 3.7 4.12 7.14 (56)

North Clare RSMU

2.1 7.2 10.9 17.13 (115) 3.2 6.3 8.3 9.3 (57)

Goals: BBH - B.Radford 2, A.Klinger 2 Blyth/Snow - A.Elix 4, J.Scutcheon 2, C.Andriske Best: BBH - S.Connell, T.Wiech, A.Klinger, J.Roth, A.Lindner, J.Alderson Blyth/Snow - C.Andriske, D.Salter, A.Elix, D.Underdown, H.Norton, J.Andriske Goals: North Clare - R.Laidlaw 6, N.Rowe 5, B.Jones 2, M.Bannon, J.Brown, K.Dreckow, N.Edwards RSMU - B.Snook 4, X.Redden 3, A.Rowett, H.Griffiths Best: North Clare - B.Jones, R.Laidlaw, N.Rowe, D.Brown, M.Makin, B.Fischer RSMU - A.Rowett, Z.Jolly, J.Tucker, J.Connell, J.Vater, T.Connell

Min/Man South Clare

3.3 3.4 4.4 7.8 (50) 4.2 11.7 17.13 20.13 (133)

Eud/Rtown BSR

8.4 14.7 24.10 32.16 (208) 0.2 2.2 2.2 3.2 (20)

Goals: Min/Man - M.Gall 2, T.Julyan, J.Mcgregor, A.Richards, J.Schmidt, T.Pittaway South Clare - R.Knight 7, D.Day 4, D.Minney 2, P.Von Heythmanck 2, W.Weetea 2, N.Boyce, T.Pitcher, J.Duran Best: Min/Man - J.Schmidt, J.Mcgregor, T.Julyan, A.Nixon, A.Bruce, B.Sutton South Clare - R.Knight, P.Von Heythmanck, W.Weetea, D.Minney, T.Pitcher, P.Cutting

TOM Jones, Brad Wilson, Kobe Berry, Doug Mayne and Liam Mathew hanging out at Long Plains on Saturday.

Young Eagles defeat struggling Bombers H W Eagles 9.7 (61) d Hamley Bridge 5.5 (35)

junior colts

A perfect day presented itself at Lochiel, with the Eagles side at near full strength, while the Bombers struggled for numbers, only having 12 players front up. After a few Eagles swapping jumpers to even up the numbers, the game began with all the play in the Eagles’ forward lines. A number of Eagle goals were scored for the quarter and at the first break, it was four goals to 0. In the second quarter it was much the same, with the mercy rule coming into play at half time, scores being Eagles 9.2 (56) to the Bombers 0.8. The young Bombers tried hard all game, but couldn’t keep up with the solid HummocksWatchman Eagles side. Best for the Eagles were Brandon Taylor, Tait Nottle and Jordan Alsop, while the Bombers were best served by Dylan Collings and Connor Buckby.

NATHAN Griffiths takes a mark for Mallala during the Reserves match at Long Plains on Saturday.

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THE BANDWAGON IT’S not often you see Mallala coach Keith Earl arc up but on Saturday, he nearly blew a poofoo valve (for the Carl Baron fans). Now, this wouldn’t normally draw my attention but the circumstances around this are quite comical. United’s resident ranga Mikey Brown absolutely cleaned up a Mallala opponent in a rather blunt and ungamely fashion, smack bang in front of the Magpies’ interchange bench. Keith took exception to this behaviour and let fly at Mikey, with plenty of finger pointing and abuse included. All well and good, except Mikey happens to be the partner (at the time) of Keith’s daughter, Lisa. What I would have given to be a fly on the wall at Sunday roast,

Thanks to a keen-eyed Hamley Bridge player, who spotted full forward Brett Burgess’ pose on the Producer Facebook page rather strikingly resembling umpire Steve Davis. Wrong sport Brett, but at least you’re trying mate. or perhaps Mikey got his serving on Saturday. Apparently Lisa was not too happy with the stoush either, her comments on Facebook suggesting perhaps the sledging went a bit too far. Not sure if Keith saw it pop up in his news feed or not. Perhaps some flowers would help heal the wounds; Mikey, I hear Keith likes “snap dragons”.

The Tigers picked up an unlikely win but without the help of a rather abusive Mallala home crowd. I’ve heard some rippers come from the crowd at various times over the years but there’s no wit from the Magpie faithful. Just because you wear black and white, doesn’t mean you have to mimic Port or Colling-

wood guys. It’s funny, because I look around at some of the faces handing out the abuse and the blokes doing most of the abusing are blokes who have either never played footy before or were no “good” at it. Some of the stuff they say, you would get belted if you said that to someone in a pub, and none of them would have the balls to say it face to face to any of the players. It always amazes me that people think that because they can sit behind a two-foot high fence that it automatically gives them the right to yell whatever they want and get away with it. Come to think of it, I would rate the Mallala home crowd the worst in the league, followed by Virginia, Balaklava and United. When I say worst, this is not necessarily a bad thing either. Big numbers with vocal supporters arguably adds something to a home team’s performance, so while I don’t encourage rowdy behaviour, perhaps a look at the ladder might paint a picture as to the benefits of an unforgiving home following.

Injured Cats still engineer strong win Despite having six first choice A graders on the sidelines, Blyth-Snowtown were still capable of beating the second team in the competition, the BBH Rams by over five goals on their turf. The Cats were 21 points up at the first break and by half time, although they were highly inaccurate, they were 32 points ahead. Early in the third term, the Rams made a run at the minor premiers, but the Cats steadied and piled on five goals to lead by 50 points at lemons. BBH gained a little respectability in the last, but it was still a comfortable victory. “Our inaccurate kicking kept them in the game until half time,” Blyth-Snowtown coach Brett Ireland said. “They did get going early in the third quarter. “What was pleasing was the way we arrested the momentum back and took control of the game again. “I was in awe of the way the boys played and it was a real four-quarter effort. Through the middle of the ground left footer Nick McCormack and brother Simon McCormack were superb, racking up possessions at will. Obviously playing with injury, captain Ryan Darling was still excellent. With Central Zone Country Championships ruckman, Wayne Slattery on the sidelines, Luke Dohnt was impressive in the centre square and also won a number of touches around the ground. Scott Walker was good across wing and as a makeshift ruckman, to help Dohnt in his role. Gareth Ottens led the defence and this is the strength that underpins the Cats. Craig Robinson gave the side plenty of run while Adam Conradi, Kiel Kennett and AJ Wood were notable on the last line. Enigmatic talent Scott Atkinson kicked four goals when moved into attack, while Ash Hentschke finished with three. Shay Clifford chimed in with a couple, as a half forward rotating through the middle. Still a senior colt, CamAndriske played his first senior game this year and showed positive signs, including kicking a goal. James Stevens made his A grade debut for the Cats in this game, and was more than serviceable when he came off the interchange bench in the third term. On the negative side, in a fierce, but fair clash, key forward Jarrod Gillings received a fractured cheek bone. The extent of his injury will only be known after he sees a surgeon during the week. Clearly the hosts’ best were brothers Nick and Matt Jackman through the middle. Jason Schuppan was a consistent target in attack, while James Reilly competed for the

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Blyth-Snowtown’s Simon McCormack. entire 100 minutes of the content. Stephen “Wolfman” Mann gave some run from half back and Marcus Hall was solid. Along with Jason Schuppan’s four goals, Tom Martin also kicked a couple. Third quarter haul sets up Saints’ 28-point victory Seven third quarter goals set up the Southern Saints’ 28 point win over the improving BSR Tigers, although they were slightly behind at the half time break. Kicking towards the Point Pass end of Robertstown Oval, the Saints didn’t make the most of this advantage in the opening term. In a free flowing second quarter with 10 goals kicked, the Tigers slotted through six to lead by a narrow three point margin at the long interval. Eudunda/Robertstown was the better side in the second half. Playing coach Corey Ah Chee was the star of the game with six goals from centre half forward. Around the ball, Port Adelaide Magpies recruit, Marick Sajewicz, Dylan Reese and Leigh Kimpton won a large number of possessions. Chris Redemski was solid in defence, while Kane Schulz also had an influence. Rowan Prior was serviceable, he and Reese both kicking three goals each. Sajewicz and Jarred Mosey both finished with a brace. Jason Mackenzie was easily the BSR Tigers’ best in the clash. The six-time premiership player at Central District and Mail Medallist with Kapunda, was superb in ruck, reading the game well and taking a number of strong marks in around the ground, along with kicking three goals when resting in attack.

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Young Lachie Bunfield,Adam Mackenzie and Tim Weckert in the midfield were all solid. Jake Lynch and Ben Pilkington both had their moments as well. Eagles in ‘one-horse race’ Third placed Mintaro-Manoora flexed its muscle in the game against the Demons. In this contest at Manoora Oval, after quarter-time this clash was a one-horse race. The Eagles kicked six goals in the second term to be 42 points up and this was extended to over 12 goals at three quarter time, before another seven-goal last quarter. Statically, this 108-point win was as one-sided as it appeared. Min-Man had 42 scoring shots to 14 and increased their lead at each change. Aaron Ackland in his return game was “best on ground”, with six goals as key forward. Through the middle, stoppage expert Ryan McDermid and the Nuriootpa recruit, Shawn Gibson won touches as will. Ash Winders, big Benny Kerslake and Ricky Piggott were all excellent in a strong team effort by the Eagles. Another big man, Nathan Forrest kicked three goals, while Michael Prince, Kerslake, Robbie Hall, Ryan McDermid, Gibson and Bill Sandow all got into the act with a couple of goals each. Wayne Hutchinson was the well-beaten South Clare side’s best. South East boy Daniel Kuhndt, along with developing talent Mitchell Reynolds and Daniel Wallent had their moments. Replacing the injured Michael Lieblet as the Demons’ key target in attack, Peter Von Heythmanck kicked four of his team’s nine goals. Hawks grab eighth win The Hawks sealed participation in the major round with a 59-point win over the Roosters at Clare Oval. Up from the start, RSMU ensured an eighth win for the year, with six unanswered goals in the third term and at the last change led by 11 goals. The game petered out in the last quarter. Kimberley Hart was the winners’ leading player, followed by first year recruit, Andrew Hunt and captain Zack Hier. Teenager Ben Plueckhahn, Tom Vater and Patty Clark also made an impact for the winners. Multiple goal kickers for the Hawks included Tyson Willmott’s with five, while Clint Foster finished with four and the consistent Sam Noack helped himself to three. For North Clare, which has only won a single game so far in 2011, Simon Jaeschke, captain Matt Ward and Craig Jaeschke all kept working against the onslaught. Will Smith, Matt Catford and Chris Earle all were manfully, despite the large loss.

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after round 16 games A GRADE Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 14 11 3 0 2 0 1600 868 64.83 22 Virginia 13 11 2 0 3 0 1327 849 60.98 22 Mallala 13 7 6 0 3 0 941 920 50.56 14 United 13 6 7 0 3 0 925 964 48.97 12 HW Eagels 14 6 8 0 2 0 950 1175 44.71 12 Two Wells 14 3 11 0 2 0 854 1244 40.71 6 Hamley 13 3 10 0 3 0 842 1419 37.24 6 RESERVES Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 14 12 2 0 2 0 1291 433 74.88 24 Virginia 13 11 2 0 3 0 1120 615 64.55 22 Two Wells 14 9 5 0 2 0 1170 645 64.46 18 Mallala 13 8 5 0 3 0 887 599 59.69 16 United 13 4 9 0 3 0 687 882 43.79 8 Hamley 13 2 11 0 3 0 559 1271 30.55 4 HW Eagels 14 1 13 0 2 0 291 1560 15.72 2 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 14 13 1 0 2 0 1637 505 76.42 26 Two Wells 14 11 3 0 2 0 1612 468 77.50 22 Mallala 13 9 4 0 3 0 1128 532 67.95 18 Virginia 13 7 6 0 3 0 959 878 52.20 14 Hamley 13 5 8 0 3 0 742 1194 38.33 10 HW Eagels 14 2 12 0 2 0 640 1762 26.64 4 United 13 0 13 0 3 0 368 1747 17.40 0 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Mallala 13 13 0 0 3 0 751 237 76.01 26 Balaklava 14 11 3 0 2 0 741 342 68.42 22 Two Wells 14 10 4 0 2 0 679 407 62.52 20 HW Eagels 14 7 7 0 2 0 509 454 52.86 14 Hamley 13 4 9 0 3 0 423 668 38.77 8 Virginia 13 1 12 0 3 0 250 708 26.10 2 United 13 1 12 0 3 0 276 813 25.34 2

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SENIOR COLTS Pos Name 1 Michael CLIFFORD - Balaklava 2 Anton POGAS - Virginia 3 Hayden RAMSAY - Two Wells 4 Luke GODFREY - Two Wells 5 Luke WILLIAMS - Balaklava 6 Jim MORRISON - Two Wells 7 Jake BIRCHMORE - Mallala 8 Marco LAZENKA - Virginia 9 Kynon HEWITT - Hamley 10 Troy ALGAR - Mallala

ThWk Year 3 50 0 45 0 39 0 37 2 35 3 33 0 30 0 29 0 28 0 26

JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Kyle GINIOTIS - Two Wells 0 28 2 Kyle HUMMELL - Mallala 4 22 3 Brad WILSON - Mallala 1 22 4 Jacob Wehr - Balaklava 2 18 5 Jarrad DUNSTAN - Mallala 3 17 6 Charlie ARBON - Balaklava 2 15 7 Jacob BUTTERFIELD - Balaklava 0 13 8 Jake MICHAEL - Balaklava 1 12 9 Tait NOTTLE - HW Eagels 1 12 10 Joshua HARKNESS - Balaklava 0 12 11 Brandon TAYLOR - HW Eagels 0 12

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SPORT v District THOMAS Would on the run for the Bombers during Saturday’s A grade match at Lochiel.

TIGER Nathan Starr and Magpie Ben Work collide as they chase the ball to the boundary line during the Reserves match at Long Plains.

ROBERT Withall, Mallala kicks towards goal during the senior colts match against United. DEREK Tiller, Mallala and John Mason, United tussle to get to a loose ball during the Reserves match at Long Plains Oval on Saturday.

Golf Balaklava ladies

Eighteen members, plus four visitors, enjoyed the welcomed warm conditions on Thursday for a Stableford competition. A grade saw Jim Breuer collect the prize with 42 points ahead of Cathy Redpath 38, Louise Michael 35, Norma Taylor and Merv Hameister both 33 and Tania Matz 32. Chris Hahesy 32 won B grade on a countback from Moya Hayes, followed by Colleen Howard 18. A much healthier C grade gathering produced a winner in Denby Wandel 41, closely followed by Josie Thompson 39, Joy Veitch 36, Tania Allen, Fay Williams and Pam Hill all 32, Julia Hoskin 28, Sue Freidrichs 27 and Genni Edwards 24. NTP A grade: Louise Michael, B grade: Chris Hahesy, C grade: Joy Veitch. Birdies: Cathy 9, Norma 3, Jim 8. Producer Points Denby Wandel 5, Josie Thompson 4, Cathy Redpath 3, Joy Veitch 2, Louise Michael 1. Next week: first round Club Championships – Stroke. Starters: match committee. Quote for the Week “Anytime a golfer hits a ball perfectly straight with a BIG club it is, in my view, a fluke.” – Jack Nicklaus, pro golfer.

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Results from July 30 Stableford. A GRADE: Merv Hameister won the day with 45, followed by Wayne Nagle 41 and Ian Michael 41. B GRADE: Dave Rodgers, with 47 was the winner, followed by Digby Addison 43, Dean Trickett 38 and Paul Thompson 38. C GRADE: Barrie Thompson 41, Austin Henstridge 33, Tanya Matz 26.

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NTP: 3 – Paul Thompson; 8 – Ian Michael; 10 – Jim Breuer; 13 – Jim Breuer; 15 – Jim Breuer. Birdies: Digby Addison on number 8. ANZ Trophy winner was Dave Rodgers. Congratulations Dave!

Balaklava Mid week

A group of 20 players took to the fairways on Wednesday July 27, with Les Masson winning the day with 46 CB points, Yvonne Leo 46 CB, John Curnow 46, Merv Hameister 45 CB, Dean Trickett 45, Mike Hahesy 45, Dennis Goudie 43 CB, Dene Newton 43 CB, Austin Henstridge 43, Bill Berry 39, Rick Campbell 38, Scott Hahesy 37 CB, Doug Taylor 37 CB, Bill Goudie 37, Barrie Thompson 36 CB, Geoff Leo 36, Norma Taylor 35, Bill Parkin 32, Moya Hayes 27, Chris Hahesy 21. Birdies: Merv Hameister hole 7, Dean Trickett hole 6, Bill Berry hole 3, Doug Taylor hole 1, Norma Taylor hole 6, Bill Parkin hole 2 and 16. NTP: Barrie Thompson hole 3, Dene Newton hole 8, Rick Campbell hole 10.

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Mens Results July 31. Semi final Club Championship/Most Drives on Fairway, sponsored by club: Div 1 – R Lamond def G Mugge 3/2, M Williams def M Videon 4/2. Div 2 – D Paynter def P Agnew 3/2, D Smith def H Wandel 5/4. Most Fairways – B Reichstein 15, M Videon 11, M Williams 11, R Lamond 10, G Mugge 8, D Paynter 8, D Smith 8, P Agnew 7, B Spinks 7, J Greet 6, A Hentschke 6, H Wandel 6, B Pratt 5, M Eime 3, T Eime 3. Skins- R Lamond. NTP: B Reichstein. This week August 7: Stableford, sponsored by LJ Hooker, Clare. 5.30pm tea. Ladies also welcome to play this day. Ladies Results July 27: Most Drives on Fairway, sponsored by Outback

Pest Control: J Zweck 9, H Williams 7, B Victor 6, L Randolph 5, A Harrison 3. This week, August 3: Least Putts, sponsored by Clewers of Clare. Next week August 10: Stableford/ Club Medal, sponsored by Medika Gallery.

Hamley Bridge

Dennis Hawke had a day on to win Thursday’s Stableford competition with 43 points from a cool calm and collected Rob McGregor on a count back while third spot went to Germano Baiguini also on a count back with 39 from six other players! Other scores Ian Ferguson, Bob Hillier, Roger Hahn, Rex Mortimer, Roen cameron, Ross Hienz 39, Lance Hatcher, John Riley 38, Max Grasby, Warren Isgar, Anton Noack 36, Brian Cooper, Ron Smith 35, Wim Van Pelt, Barry Schwartz 34, George Dahlitz 33, Doug Cooper, Steve Howe, Ian Rohde, Bob Charman, John Bell 31, Kieth Kluske 30. Birdies: Germano Baiguini 7th, John Bell 2nd, Rob Mcgregor 9th, Steve Howe 14th. Last Saturdays results will be Reported next week along with championship results.

Riverton

Results from Saturday July 30, Stableford. A grade: G Davis 44, D Snook 42, M Norman 42, A Hartwell 42 pts. B grade: M Keast 42, G Stone 40, D Murphy 39. A grade longest drive: P Buckly. B grade longest drive: T Day. Handicap match play results: A Hartwell def T Day 4/3. R Brandsman def J Rankine 2 up. Next week’s semi final matches: A Hartwell v S Saunders, R Brandsman v G Raymond.

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ships and first day of the Two-day Eclectic was played in good conditions. Results: Matt Butler d Len Venning 2/1, Mark Ross Naylor d Ken Beatton 2/1, Bill Driver d Richard Davidson 4/3, Jake Heapy d Jamie Whiteman 19th. Stroke Results: Bronte heinrich 81 net 64, Jake Heapy 96 net 66, Marcus Crawford 79 net 67, Rod Schunke 101 net 67, Bill Driver 90 net 67, RogerCoupar 82 net 69, Leigh Victor 79 net 69, Rob Benger 72 net 70, Simon Goode 96 net 70, Jamie Whiteman 95 net 70, Mark Ross Naylor 89 net 70, Steve Hadley 96 net 71, Ken Beatton 93 net 72, Richard Davidson 97 net 73, Matt Butler 92 net 75, Len Venning 96 net 75, Kevin Parish 98 net 76, Brad Abbott 100 net 79, Played for handicap Scott Russell 99, Will Levick 109 NTP: no 16 Mark Ross Naylor Next week, August 6: semi finals Championships. 12-20pm: Roger Coupar v Leigh Victor; 12-25pm Bronte Heinrich v Mark Ross Naylor; 12-30pm Fraser Neill V Matt Butler; 13-35 pm Steve Hadley v Jake Heapy; 12-40 pm Brad Abbott v Bill Driver.

Two Wells Ladies

Results from July 26 Mulligans competition. Winner was Julie Holland with 60 nett, r/up Helen Johnson with 62 nett. Julie Holland also won the Fairways competition with 17 fairways. Longest drive: Kathy Stubing hole 5. NTP: Julie Holland on hole 11 and Kathy Stubing on hole 12. Kathy also had a birdie on hole 14.

Hockey Clare and districts

Results from Saturday’s matches. Under 14 Clare Donnybrook 4 defeated Clare Springstown 0

Goals: Will Pearson 2, Fletcher Thomas, Max Price. Best: Cl/Don – Will Pearson, Nick Haddow, Fletcher Thomas; Cl/Spr – Austin Duncan-Reid, Jake Dolphin, Josh Megson Under 17 Burra 1 goal defeated Balaklava 0 Goal: Lachie Haddow. Best: Bur – Alex Catt, Lachie Haddow, Neil Maxted. Bal – Hedley Greenshields, Jordon Hamann, Brock Hamann. Clare Donnybrook 4 defeated Clare Springstown 1 Goals: Cl/Don – Will Pearson 2, Oliver Pearson, Lachlan McLean. Cl/ Spr – Sarah Rodda. Best: Cl/Don – Josh Nourse, Lachlan Squires, Lachlan McLean. Cl/Spr – Tom Forrest, Josh Megson, Ashleigh Clarke. Women Clare Springstown 5 defeated Clare Sevenhill 3 Goals: Cl/Spr – Brianna Cheetham 3, Ashleigh Clarke, Priscilla Robinson. Cl/Sev – Brooke Stockman, Johanna Dutschke, Ellen Canna. Best: Cl/Spr – Priscilla Robinson, Stephanie Robinson, Ashleigh Clarke. Cl/Sev – Liz Sherrah, Vanessa Robson, Brooke Stockman. Men Balaklava 2 defeated Riverton 1 Goals: Bal – Gib Palmer, Peter Shephard. Riv – Andrew Chapman. Best: Bal – Peter Shephard, Raf Battistessa, Lee Cunningham. Riv – Andrew Chapman, Kelvin Tiller, Josh Chapman. Clare Springstown 4 defeated Clare Donnybrook 0 Goals: Brianna Cheetham 2, Darren Sweet, Johanna Dutschke. Best: Cl/Spr – Mark Bastian, Matt Forrest, Derek Upton. Cl/Don – Mark Telfer, Daniel Cheetham, Mark Harvey. Next week’s matches will be played at Riverton.

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

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For a free quote call Martin 0417 454 395

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

Business

Computer Services

Employment

Fencing

Statewide Group Training & Mid State Employment

For all your rural & domestic fencing needs

Mid North Computer Services

• • • •

Built to order from top quality brands

Laptops Desktops Printers Upgrades

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

30 George Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 2409

Greg McLean 8844 4011 and 0428 813 974

Business Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Great Range of

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

GENERAL ENGINEERS

Concreting M & A Saliba

Kym & Julie McPharlin, Proprietors

Sandgate Street, Balaklava, PO Box 252

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

Will add rustic charm to any property!

Craft & giftware

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

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

John Nemet - 0408 896 523

Cabinet Maker

Mack’s Cabinets

Cunninghams Balaklava

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

OPEN: Tue - Fri from 9am

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

PTY LTD

LOCAL

Business Electrician

Crash Repairs See Simon & Philip Taylor at

Balaklava Crash Repairs For: 3 Crash repairs 3 Car detailing 3 Windscreen replacement Working for all insurance companies & providing quality finishes & service

Phone 8862 2050

Lic No. A000 1347

The

Earthworx

PGK Concrete

Balaklava Town Hall

Phone: 1300 655 224

• Bobcat and tipper truck • No job too small • Free quotes Contact Rodney Clark (m) 0428 310 406 (a/h) 8864 5016

Concreting

Balaklava Town Hall

3Weddings 3Parties 3Events 3Meetings

Bobcat Service

•Childcare •Pre-School •Playgroup

Centrally located in the heart of The Adelaide Plains, a great place to stay and enjoy the local and regional attractions

Available For Hire

Balaklava

Lic No’s: PGE 2045 & ACRS: A001510

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‘A’ Class Electrician

❋ Wiring ❋ Installation

❋ Repairs & Rewiring ❋ Safety Switches

(P) 8862 2127 (M) 0407 608 445

ANDREW ROWE Fencing Contractor - NANTAWARRA -

Phone/Fax: 8864 2220 Mobile: 0429 642 221

Handyman Service

Rod’s Handyman Ser vice Serving Balaklava and surrounding towns

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

No job too small !

Call Rod: 0458 742 259

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LOCAL

Business Hairdresser

Balaklava Shearing Shed Upmarket salon with cheap country prices • Kiddies haircut corner • Beauty & private waxing room

21 Edith Tce, Balaklava - Ph 8862 1629

Hairdresser

Cutz ‘N ’ Curlz Hair & beauty ◆ Cuts ◆ Perms ◆ Colours ◆ Spray tans ◆ Ear piercing ◆ Waxing ◆ Eye brow & lash tinting

24 George St, Balaklava - Ph:8862 1441

Insurance David Lester Insurance Agencies For all general insurances • ANZIIF (Snr Assoc), C.I.P • Agent for: CGU Insurance Ltd

Phone 8862 1549 any time

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

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Business Open Days

• Soils & sands • Firewood • Sleepers • Landscape barks • Rubble & metals • Decorative mulches • Concrete products • Garden rocks • Stones & pebbles Gawler ➞ Main North Road

Cousins Garden Sup.

Rocla

Tiver Rd

Muno

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

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

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

Tiver Road, Evanston South Phone: 8522 5122

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Business Landscaping

Make your dream garden a reality • Water Wise Planting • Water Saving Irrigation • Design• Paving • Retaining Walls • Lattice • Screens

Wayne Petney 0413 037 074

Motor Vehicles

McCracken Ford Ford motor vehicle dealers

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

1 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Phone 8862 1477 Plains Producer, Wednesday August 3, 2011

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

Plumber

Solid Plastering

CATFORD PLUMBING

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

Balaklava Motors PHone:

Septic Tank Cleaning

Steve Robertson Plumbing & Gas

8862 1030

Keanan 0438 641 032

Newsagency

Mick Madigan

BLD Lic. 46967

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

Stock Agent

Printing

Balaklava Newsagency

Balaklava Agency Ph: 8862 1333 Fax: 8862 1007

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

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

Painter

Supermarket

T.A Redden

Lic No. R27142

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

Painter

• Free Quotes

Your own local store!

13 Wallace Street Ph. 8862 1571, Fax 8862 2096

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

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Painter

WH Treverton PAINTER

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

LOCAL

Free quotes

BLD Lic: 219551

Business

BRIAN RIDDLE

Mice a Problem?

Small or large scale baiting Balaklava & Adelaide Plains

Rain Water TANKS

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

Lot 9 Kelly Road, Willaston

Rural Supplies

Tiling

FERTILIZERS CONCRETE

Salt Damp Solutions

Mid North Salt Damp Solutions

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The Number 1 treatment for curing rising salt damp

Business

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Plumber

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

WillMar Maintenance

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

BAL A KL AVA Phone 8862 1866

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Phone 8862 1728

Phone: 8522 6504 Fax: 8523 2009

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Corner of George & Scotland St

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

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R & M Timber Supplies

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Photographs

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Peter Harcourt & Co

Pergolas - Carports - timber decks

Phone/Fax 8862 2284

Ph/Fax: 8862 1832 Mob: 0421 517 708

Taxation

Timber Supplies

Rural Supplies Since 19

Lic. No. PCL 5676

Garden Supplies

Holden Specialists Since 1930

Pest Control

Landscaping

Cousins

Plumber

Motor Vehicles

Lic No. PGE203573

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“Specialising in bathroom renovations”

Tiling - Floor & Wall

High End Quality, Low End Prices Dave Martin Mobile

0412 042 061

Dave Williams Mobile

0411 278 173

Email: willmar1@bigpond.com

MICK 0407 3999 019 or DARYLE 0417 870 624

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

Screen Printing

Tree Lopping

Embroidery & Screen Printing Specialist

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

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For rent

Balaklava - 3 bedroom home. Double carport and shed. Low maintenance garden. Phone 8864 5096.

Fisher St, Balaklava – Lovely spacious stone home, short walk to the shops. 3 bedrooms, large lounge room, modern kitchen and bathroom, reverse-cycle air-conditioning. References required. $240 per week. Call Brock Harcourts 8841 3900

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

For Sale

Blue Heeler Kelpie cross pups. 4 males and 2 females, 8 weeks old, $110 each. Ph 0427 859 716.

Firewood 7x5 trailer, stacked up high, white mallee, great burning wood, $250 delivered. Phone Tim (08) 8862 1261.

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.

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

Firewood cut, $220 tonne. Delivered locally. Balaklava Museum. Phone 8862 1854 or 8862 1741.

Giveaway grey computer desk. Bargains top load washing machine $40. Sanyo bar freezer $50. Pink brass single beds as new $100. Portable evaporative cooler $20. Dirt bike 125cc $400. Phone 0439 828 234 or 8862 1905.

Nissan Pulsar ST, 2003, auto, reversing camera, central locking, air conditioning, reg XDZ 005, $9,000. Ph 0409 286 320. Land Yorke Peninsula (Yorketown). 10 minutes to ocean. One hectare blocks. Fenced, many trees, $96,000 and $106,000. Phone 0412 288 642.

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

Pullets, point of lay, Isa brown; Also incubator 144 eggs, as new, $680. Westview Poultry. Ph: 8864 5096 or 0400 297 658.

Retravision - computers, cameras, mp3, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552. Top of the range gas lift office chairs, going cheap. Steel cabinets - file and tool cabinets and more. Shop locally and save. Phone 0409 693 626 or 8862 1769.

For Sale

Death

Westrail Engineering, 6x4 trailer with spare tyre and wheeled jack. Only 6 months old. No further use. $1,200 GST included. Ring 0439 848 491.

Iris Maisie Raggatt (nee Angel). Passed away peacefully at the “Wilana” Nursing Home in Melbourne, on July 23, 2011 aged 96 years. Loved wife on Frank Raggatt (dec). Mother of Daryl, Peggy and Fay. Lovingly remembered by nieces Val Daniel, and Julie Wilson.

70th Birthday

In Memoriam

Trailer 6x4 new wiring and lights, with spare, reg to October, $395. Phone 0402 638 714.

Penna - Raelene Beth (formerly Tothill). Came into this world on August 7, 1941 at Salisbury, moved to Yundi, went to High School at Victor Harbor, moved to General Store at Nantawarra with Rex and moved over the range to live at “Sea View” South Hummocks, now living in Balaklava. May you have a happy day on Sunday. Love and best wishes from husband Rex, daughter Katrina (Adelaide), son Rodric (Kadina) & Daughter-in-Law Megan & two lovely Grand Daughters Charlie & Molly.

80th Birthday VANZINI, Delia. Friends of Delia are invited to help celebrate her 80th birthday and share afternoon tea at the home of Christina and Robert Angus, Old Dublin Rd Mallala from 3-5pm, Sunday, 7 August. No presents please.

Birth Congratulations Kara Mallon & Mathew Neill on the birth of son Liam Mathew, July 27, 7lb 15oz. Love always Mum, Dad, Rhi & Drew.

Mallon - Neill. Congratulations to Mathew and Kara on the safe arrival of your son on 27/07/2011. Welcome to our family Liam Mathew. Wishing you a very happy healthy and successful future. Looking forward to meeting you soon. Love and hugs from Nanny Cheree, Grandpa James, Aunty Amanda, Unlce Clinton, Cousin Tyler, Great Granny and Great Poppy xoxoxo. O’Loan, nee Snell. To Angela and Alex a son, Callan James on July 26 at NECH. All well.

Death Walsh - Paul. Aged 40 years. Sadly passed away 23/07/2011. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ted, Chris, Shaun, Melissa and families on the sad loss of a son, brother and uncle. Love Una, Fred (deceased), Shane and Brenda-Lee and families. R.I.P.

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Garage Sale

Garage Sale Saturday August 6 from 8am. Scott Davey’s Avon - Saints Rd. Building materials, household goods, tools. Phone 0429 804 112.

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.

Norris - Adam. Time is passing slowly. Your face is everywhere our love for you breaks our hearts.

Thank you

PRATT Barry. I would like to thank everyone for their cards, visits, phone calls, enquiries and the assistance with transport for medical appointments in relation to my recent surgery and stay in hospital. Special thanks to my immediate family for their continued love, support and care. I am now on the road to recovery and will be back chasing the grandkids soon! Barry Pratt THORNE, Murray. Sue, Trish, Todd and families wish to sincerely thank the many people who sent cards & flowers and attended Murray’s funeral. The support has been overwhelming. Murray would have been very proud and humbled to know how well he was esteemed. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Thank you

Tim has made it home alot quicker than ever thought with all the positive thoughts and help from friends and family, it made this road an easier one to travel. A special thank you to Sharon and Hannah Hoepner without you two angels Tim would never have had a chance. You are heros always, in friend and family eyes. Julie, Mark, Bron, Tony & Natalie for letting me leave one world & go into another. Candi, Aaron, Sharon, Noleene, Adam & Marg and everyone else for unconditional support. To work colleges for understanding. Medivac, ICU, R5 of the RAH, Balaklava Hospital, ambos and finally the wonderful staff at the Brain injury rehab unit) Homestead. They perform miracles. You are all legend’s. Thank you Gail & Tim.

Wanted to Buy

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

Coming Events

Market Day This Saturday

August 6 9am - 1pm Floristry Workshop

with Anita Thursday August 18

Thursday AUG 4, 18, SEPT 1, 15, 29 at Balaklava Uniting Church Hall (Edith Terrace, Balaklava)

•5.30 pm - 7 pm fortnightly • Small groups • Worship time

Cafe & Market

12 Burra Street, Port Wakefield

For bookings Caterina 0407 398 018 Lyn 0417 863 701

PAPER DRIVE Friday Aug 12 2pm - Blyth 8.30am - Balaklava, Owen, Mallala & Pt Wakefield

• Neat tied bundles but magazines & flyers separate if possible • No cardboard THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUING SUPPORT

Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

Minnes Photography

Port Wakefield CFS

AGM

“Photos for forever”

Monday August 15

0430 213 895

All Welcome To Come

W Professional photos at prices suitable for any budget

Saturday August 6 • 18 hole competition • 12 noon start • Good prizes • All welcome

BALAKLAVA LUTHERAN YOUTH

Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

Photography

Royal Hotel Ambrose Golf Tournament at Balaklava Golf Club

Saturday Aug 13

Youth United begins again

Coming Events

6.30pm at the station

Coming Events PORT PARHAM SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB INC

SMORGASBORD DINNER Saturday AUGUST 20 @ 6pm

Annual General Meeting SUNDAY AUGUST 21 @ 11am • All Welcome

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL 8529 2211

Details phone: 0417 770 032

Horizon Christian School presents:

Family, Fun & Fireworks Thursday August 18 4pm to 7.30pm Fireworks start at 7pm

• Admission $5 per person or $15 for a family of four ($2 per extra child) • Jumping Castle • Hot Chips • Hot Dogs • Show Bags • Coloured Hair Spray • Lions Donuts • Glow Sticks • Fireworks For more information conact Kelly at Horizon Christian School on 8862 2100

Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council

COUNCIL MEETING Change of Day

Council at its meeting on July 21, 2011 resolved to change the day of Council meetings and Workshops. Notice is hereby given that the ordinary meeting of Council will be held on the third Monday of the month from hereon. Council Workshops will be held on the first Monday of the month from hereon. All meetings of Council and Workshops are open to members of the public to attend.

Roy D Blight Chief Executive Officer

Plains Producer, Wednesday August 3, 2011

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

Wanted

public Notice

POSITION VACANT

Road Closures NOTICE is hereby given that the District Council of Mallala at its meeting held on 27 April 2011, resolved pursuant to section 359 of the Local Government Act 1934, to exclude all vehicles except emergency service vehicles and council vehicles from the following roads:

WHY IS IT? A man wakes up after sleeping under an ADVERTISED blanket on an ADVERTISED mattress and pulls off ADVERTISED pyjamas bathes in an ADVERTISED shower shaves with an ADVERTISED razor brushes his teeth with ADVERTISED toothpaste washes with ADVERTISED soap puts on ADVERTISED clothes drinks a cup of ADVERTISED coffee drives in an ADVERTISED car AND THEN REFUSES TO ADVERTISE BELIEVING IT DOESN’T PAY Later, if business is poor he ADVERTISES it for sale!

WHY IS IT SO??

Situations Vacant

that portion of Third Creek Road, Webb Beach, located between CR 5748/906, H140400, section 629, and CT 6021/940, H140400, section 427, Hundred of Dublin; that the roadway named First Street, Port Prime, adjacent to CR 5755/729, T140403, Lot 9 and CR 5755/731, T140403, Lot 20, Hundred of Dublin; that the roadway named Second Street, Port Prime, adjacent to CT 5687/238, T140403, Lot 6 and CT 5687/238, T140403, Lot 26, Hundred of Dublin; that the roadway named North Terrace, Port Prime, adjacent to CT 5687/238, T140403, Lot 1 to CT 5687/238, T140403, Lot 16, Hundred of Dublin. and to exclude all vehicles except emergency service vehicles, council vehicles and Cheetham Salt Pty Ltd vehicles from the following roads: the roadway named Swamp Road, Middle Beach, adjacent to CT 5197/300, F108211, Lot 13 and CR 5744/712, H140800, section 707, Hundred of Port Gawler; the roadway named Land Yacht Road, Port Gawler, adjacent to CR 5779/730, H140800, section 680 and CR 5779/730, H140800, section 688 Hundred of Port Gawler; the unnamed and unformed roadway adjacent to CT 5197/304, D1671, Lot 44 Hundred of Port Gawler, that the unnamed and unformed roadway adjacent to CT 5154/618, H140800, section 674 and CT 5154/618, H140800, section 668 Hundred of Port Gawler, that the unnamed and unformed roadway adjacent to CT 5197/291, H140800, section 672 and CT 5197/5197/14, H140800, section 666 Hundred of Port Gawler, that the unnamed and unformed roadway adjacent to CT 5154/618, H140800, section 668 and CR 5748/92, D23558, Lot 6 Hundred of Port Gawler, that the unnamed and unformed roadway adjacent to CT 5197/298, F3965, Lot 2 and CT 5197/294, F3965, Lot 5 of Port Gawler. from the date of publication of a notice to this effect in the Government Gazette and local newspapers until January 31, 2015. C Mansueto Chief Executive Officer

Royal Hotel Social Club presents

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The office of

RECORDS OFFICER

Senator Sean Edwards SENATOR FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA

The above position is available for season 2012

For approximately 5-6 hours per week. Access to fax machine, email and post is required. Honorarium paid Further enquires please contact : Margaret McArdle (Association Secretary) Phone: 0428 620167 or email: saran.investments@bigpond.com Applications close Wednesday August 17, 2011 at 5pm

Wishes to advise that his office is located at:

Level 13, 100 King William Street Adelaide SA 5000 Ph: 08 8205 1070 Fax: 08 8205 1075 senator.edwards@aph.gov.au

Situations Vacant

AG49429

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.

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Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North is a partnership between the Australian Government, the Government of South Australia and Local Governments to strengthen our regional communities. We have available the following exciting opportunities:

Corporate Services Manager

Are offering a full time

Administration Assistant Due to growth we are currently seeking an experienced Administration / Accounts Officer with a broad skill set who can manage office functions. Responsibilities will include: • Accounts Receivable • Invoicing • Accounts Payable • Office Administration • End of Month Processes • Purchasing • Back up to Payroll/Financing • Setting up and Managing Filing and Storage Systems • Back up to Service Administration We are looking for a motivated person who is able to work with limited supervision, manage tight and often conflicting deadlines, and can perform administrative and secretarial functions to a high level. The successful applicant will have well developed time management and organisational skills and the ability to manage workflows. Good attention to detail, communication and administrative support skills are essential for this position. The successful applicant will need to able to work with a team and the desire to achieve. Attractive remuneration package. Please address your written application to : Roger Vater AW Vater & Co., Marrabel Road SA 5413 email : roger.vater@vater.com.au fax : (08) 8847 4068

This newly created position will be responsible for overseeing our Corporate Affairs unit including financial management, administration and customer services, records management, information and communication technology, policy and procedure, risk and asset management, governance and OHS&W. The Corporate Services Manager will work closely with the CEO to co-ordinate internal organisational arrangements.

Business Development Officers (2) We require two self-motivated individuals who demonstrate highly effective communication skills and ability to promote and facilitate our business assistance programs to new and existing businesses across the region. Business Development Officer positions are based in Port Pirie and Clare, with the Clare position being a temporary 12-month appointment with flexible work conditions.

Tourism Development Officer Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council in partnership with Regional Council of Goyder and RDAYMN have created the new position of Tourism Development Officer for the Clare Valley region of South Australia. Project focus is to identify and implement actions that develop tourism related infrastructure and enhance tourist experiences across the region, with the aim of increasing the number of tourists visiting the region, duration of stay and expenditure.

For more information on any of these fantastic opportunities phone 1300 742 414 or visit www.yorkeandmidnorth.com.au or www.lifestyleregion.com.au to download a Position Description. Applicants must provide a CV, Cover Letter and address the Essential Criteria and send to: ceo@yorkeandmidnorth.com.au

All applications close 5pm Thursday 18 August 2011

Saturday August 6 Starts 8.30pm to 12.30pm • Dress up as favourite singer • Drink specials • Prize for best costume

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Situations Vacant

Trades & Services Directory

2010-2011 Yorke Peninsula Celebration of Employment

Mallala GrainFlow, a part of Cargill Australia Pty Ltd, is an equal opportunity employer seeking applications from people interested in casual employment as a Labourer at their Mallala site. GrainFlow centres are state-of-the-art grain storage and handling facilities, delivering a fast and efficient professional service to grain growers. Your experience in the grain storage industry and/or experience as a Labourer is an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided. A company-funded pre-employment medical is a mandatory requirement of employment. Labourer employment opportunities are also available across all 22 sites located in regional Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, for the 2011/2012 harvest period. Go to www.grainflow.com.au for more information. For further information about these roles, contact Mills Recruitment (the recruitment provider for GrainFlow) on 0458 290 210 or apply online at our website: https://www.onetest.com.au/cargillgrainflow

Grow with us Regional Maintenance Supervisor • Leading international agribusiness • Grain & oilseeds operations • South Australia

Do you have an EMPLOYEE who displays outstanding qualities and their performance provides a positive contribution to your business? Nominations are sought in the following categories: Apprentice of the year Trainee of the year Australian school based apprentice of the year Employee of the year Award recipients will receive a significant cash prize and celebrate their achievement at a special awards ceremony and dinner at the Wallaroo Town Hall on Saturday, 8th October, 2011 Are you an employee with an outstanding EMPLOYER who has a commitment to training or practices innovative employee incentives? Nominations are sought for: Small Employer of the year (Less than 10 full-time equivalent employees) Medium Employer of the year (more than 10 but less than 50 FTE employees) Large Employer of the year (greater than 50 FTE employees) Nominations are open to employees and employers that work or live in the District Council of the Copper Coast, District Council of Yorke Peninsula, District Council of Barunga West or Wakefield Regional Council. For further information or a nomination form contact: Brodie Papps Regional Development Australia Ph 0417 807 592 Email: bpapps@yorkeandmidnorth.com.au

NOMINATIONS CLOSE 26th August, 2011

With a focus on optimising operational performance through continuous improvement, you will manage the day-to-day civil, mechanical and electrical maintenance functions for our South Australia operations.

Trades & Services Directory

If you believe you can meet these requirements, we would love to hear from you! In return you will enjoy a competitive salary and beneﬁts and have opportunity for career development. GrainFlow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applications are treated with complete conﬁdentiality. Apply online at: https://www.onetest.com.au/cargill/ap37026/

Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays 9am to 1pm at Balaklava Ambulance Station For appointments phone

8853 2088

(Previously known as School Chaplain)

Phone Roger: 0428 419 133

Lic BLD 124394

Carpentry & General Repairs 3 Decks 3 Pergolas 3 Door Fittings 3 Sheds 3 Fencing 3 Verandahs 3 General Repairs Call Bob Oliver on

MID NORTH

PEST & WEED CONTROL Specialising in the eradication of ... ✓ Flies, Fleas, Misc. Pests ✓ Rats & Mice ✓ White Ants ✓ Cockroaches ✓ Spiders ✓ Weed Spraying FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTES

Main North Road, Clare

Original homestead and function centre on 13.87 ha (34.27 acres) A truly unique opportunity! Comprises restored 1860’s character homestead + highly acclaimed function centre, with accomm facility & gallery. The charming stone homestead has many character features & offers 4 lge bdrms, living room, formal dining & upgraded kitchen. The accomm/function centre comprises 6 bdrms (2 with E/S), fully equipped guest kitchen opening to a gorgeous outdoor setting, 2 character filled function rooms with A/C & heating, gallery & lge commercial kitchen. Also numerous character stone outbuildings & shedding. This rural retreat provides multiple opportunities. 90 minutes from Adelaide & 25 minutes drive to the Clare Valley. Auction Friday 2nd September at 2pm Contact Geoff Schell 0418 842 421

RLA205501

www.raywhite.com Clare Valley

Thinking of buying or selling a rural property? With over 25 years of farm business experience and extensive Agribusiness finance background, we’d be pleased to talk to you.

Saddleworth Primary School 6-9 hrs/wk - Ph: 8847 4227

Manoora Primary School 6-9 hrs/wk - Ph: 8848 4304

Applications are invited for these positions, commencing Term 4, 2011. These positions exist to offer support to students, staff and the school community. Job and person specification are available by calling the school front offices. Closing Monday August 22 at 4pm Call Geoff or Daniel for a confidential, no obligation chat

Geoff Schell 0418 842 421 Daniel Schell 0415 436 379 SA’s No 1 Rural Saleperson 2009 - 2010 www.plainsproducer.com.au

8562 1999

Hummocks Station via Snowtown

12-18 hrs/wk - Ph: 8847 2206

Simon & Jess Davies

7 Days Service!

Riverton Primary School

www.smg.asn.au

Kapunda, Tarlee, Owen Mallala, Two Wells, Dublin & Right Across the Lower North

Septic Suckers

0458 284 358 CHRISTIAN PASTORAL SUPPORT WORKERS

Termites & all pests managed

Lower Light

EPA18322

To be successful in this role, you will need: • Mechanical or electrical certiﬁcation and sound maintenance experience gained in an agriculture, mining, ports, steel or high volume processing environment • Solid understanding of maintenance strategies and principles • Experience in bulk materials handling plant maintenance (ﬁxed and mobile) • The ability to co-ordinate contractors, train staff on SOP and work in a team environment

Chiropractor

LOWER NORTH

Phone: 8842 2001 A/h: 8844 5041 Toll Free: 1300 856 263 Mobile 0418 859 195

As Maintenance Supervisor for GrainFlow, you will be part of a diverse international agribusiness with operations including oilseed and meat processing, grain and oilseed storage and flour milling.

Primary responsibilities include: • Effective maintenance planning and scheduling in conjunction with the Maintenance Manager, Operations Co-ordinator and Site Supervisor • Ensuring comprehensive use of the computerised management tool (Smart Asset) for accurate input of all data • Establishing a balance between preventative and breakdown maintenance • Regular review of asset performance/life span and asset replacement planning • Management of spare parts store at a regional level • Providing troubleshooting support to sites by phone or in person and back-up support to other regions as needed

Murray Pest Control

Health Comm. Lic. No. 12

Harvest Casual Labourers

“Bancona” & “Whitings” Snowtown & Barunga Gap 242.33ha SOLD “Mimimoora” Nantawarra 621.31ha SOLD “Migs” & “The Camp” Condowie via Brinkworth 409.00ha SOLD “Windy Rise” & “Wongalee” Manoora 187.31ha SOLD “Mildes” & “Stones” Blyth 207.99ha SOLD “Kriegfields Snowtown 429.74ha SOLD “Baldina South Hummocks 1256.69ha SOLD Burra Creek Road Robertstown 257.80ha SOLD “Nella’s” Robertstown 421.40ha SOLD “Mungcowie” Spalding 357.35ha SOLD “Willacotts” & “Browns” Burra 152.36ha SOLD “Hugh’s” Canowie Belt via Hallett 368.27ha SOLD “Ned Webbers” Hallett 216.70ha SOLD “Lily Whytes” & “Pohlners” Mount Bryan East 686.50ha SOLD “Duttons Trough East” Burra 721.00ha SOLD

326 Main North Rd Clare Phone: 8842 3099

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

Tight Calf?

$100 will be donated to Mid North Relay for Life if you list your property with us

For Sale

8862 2200

Profitable Rural Business backed by 85 years of experience

Pearl Dental SA Denture Clinic

This is a great opportunity to operate a local business, by partnering with the only franchised mobile seed grading and treating business in Australia.

or 0419 842 228

Located at Gawler Female Prosthetist

Ring now for an appointment

TREVOR GILMOUR - 0438 826 534

Ph: 8523 4877

Balaklava Rural

www.xtraordinaryconstructions.com.au

For Sale By Auction Outstanding Farm, Build Up Opportunity

or Mob: 0412 211 236

WOW!

E: xconstruction@bigpond.com

LJ Hooker Kadina 8821 3666 RLA 1955

$388,000

• Rare opportunity to purchase a quality executive home on 2 lge allotments. • 3 bed, 2 bath with large living areas • 3 car carport UMR with rear verandah. • Manicured front & rear yards with standard roses, shrubs & lush lawn. • 40’x60’ shed with concrete floor & 3 phase power.

BALAKLAVA

$219,000

• Ideally located near the town centre • 3 bedrooms, 2 with BIR • Return verandah & full length enclosed carport • Rear access to yard, single garage

BALAKLAVA

$189,000

• 3 double size bdrms, lge central hallway, lounge with combustion heater • Country style kitchen/dine, office, separate toilet, bthrm & ldry • All weather pergola , Carport umr & Gge with power/concrete floor. • Private backyard and the property is close to the main street. • Great investment or affordable first home. ImagePP7050/JUL_AUG

P: 0417 062 828

Builder Lic: BLD 198762

New Home Builder Call Us Today…

BALAKLAVA - NEW

(Estate of LJ Klingner) Sections 164, 165 & 379 Hundred of Dalkey Sections 2, 520, 18 & 19 Hundred of Balaklava Sections 67 & 68 Hundred of Balaklava To be offered in 5 Lots Lot 1 = 426 acres approx., Lot 2 = 380 acres approx. Lot 3 = 505 acres approx., Lot 4 = 782 acres approx. Lot 5 = 66 acres approx. Improvements - Consist of a basic home plus 50 x 30 piggery, 50 x 30 barn, large implement shed and workshop and other various shedding. AUCTION Friday, 26th August at 11am at the Balaklava Football Club 5% deposit on the fall of the hammer Settlement 28/02/2012 Inspection by appointment Contact Michael Window 0418 846 485 or Chris Wardle 0418 859 372

$195,000

BALAKLAVA

$178,000

BLYTH - NEW

$140,000

BLYTH - NEW

$225,000

PORT WAKEFIELD

$175,000

• Investment Return of 6% • Extensive paving out the back in the alfresco dining area. • 3 bdrm home with BIR in the master. • Renovated bathroom and open plan kitchen/ dine & lounge. Nice fittings and fixtures

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For all your Denture needs: • New Acrylic or Chrome Dentures (Full or Partials) • Repairs or Relines • Mouthguards • Deal direct with the Dental Laboratory and SAVE!!!

BALAKLAVA

• 3 good sized bedrooms • Eat in country kitchen • Low maintenance yard • Single garage

• Formerly the Blyth Uniting Church situated on 2 allotments • The character church has a formal front foyer and beautiful arch windows. • A large central room with Baltic pine flooring, lofty ceilings & a front stage • Rear room & a large old Sunday school building. • With a freestanding bathroom with toilet & shower • A stunning transformation must be seen to be believed • Amazing large hardwood deck & landscaped gardens • 3 dble bedrooms, central kitchen, sep dining, updated bathroom • Paved BBQ area , garage with bar • A separate fenced area with access via front street • Neat home on corner allotments • Open plan living with 2 bedrooms • Established garden beds • Carport & storage shed

RLA : 230661

3Balaklava 3Mallala 3Two Wells

Address: 190 Main North Road, Clare SA 5453 | P: 8842 1154 | F: 8842 1273 | E: office@midnorthrealestate.com.au |

SOLD SOLD SOLD

17 WHITWARTA RD. & 22 HUMPHRY ST. SOLD “Fresh new listings required we have buyers ready to buy now”

Balaklava $215,000 12 Baker Street

Balaklava

18 Ralli Street

$185,000

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 garden sheds • 1012m2 block • Property leased to a • Semi modern reliable tenant kitchen • Affordable • Built- in in bedrooms investment

Great location and ready to go

It’s a 4 bedroom stone home situated in a very quiet location and basically walking distance to the main street amenities. The large kitchen has ample bench and cupboard space with as new bench hotplates. There is a large lounge with new carpet leading to the central hallway. A recently retiled bathroom and laundry complete the home and have a convenient two way access to the back yard. Features of the home include ducted air conditioning, recently painted inside and on a large residential block. A large lockable shed with attached entertaining area are surrounded by an established garden.

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Wednesday August 3, 2011

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

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

Balaklava Red $289,900

30 Roberts Ave

Ideal family home with 4 bedrooms & 2 living areas

• Spacious lounge • 2 Reverse Cycle • Gallery style kitchen Air Conditioners • Semi enclosed • Large shed pergola & carport

Balaklava $160,000 17 Kelly Street

Location & Great Investment

• Very affordable home • Pre-fabricated 3 bedroom • Good size lounge room • 1062 m2 block with fruit trees and a established lawn and garden area.

Vacant Land

Wattle Ridge Estate Stage 2 • 9 lots remaining • Wide frontages • Sizes: 527m2 to 1,057m2 • Price range $68,950 to $92,950

Rentals

• Lochiel farmlet, large stone home, 4 bedrooms $200/week • 4 Baker Street, Balaklava, 3 bedroom cottage $195/week • 4 Scotland St, Balaklava, 3 bedroom $195/week

Tania & Peter Butterfield Mobile: 0417 884 877 Office: 08 8862 2172 Fax: 08 8862 1280 www.butterfieldagencies.com.au

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Let the battle begin! Tiger win vital to finals chances PETER ARGENT’S APFL report

E: pla.wordsmith@bigpond.com M: 0411 178 444

In what may prove to be a decisive match over the course of the season, United held on to beat last year’s premiers, Mallala by five points at Mallala on Saturday. With just three rounds remaining before the finals, the victory continued their ascendancy – by a strong percentage – over Hummocks Watchman Eagles for the vital fourth spot on the ladder. The Tigers remain in the four, behind Mallala, with six wins and seven losses – but they have played one less game than the Eagles, fifth on 6-8 and 44.71 per cent. Yet it might be percentage that decides the finalist, with United at present well clear by just over 4 per cent on 48.97 – and the run home is much more likely to favour the Tigers holding fourth spot. United plays Two Wells at Two Wells this weekend, followed by Virginia, also away – and then Hamley Bridge at Long Plains. It might be this game that decides their fate – but it is more likely to be the Eagles’ fighting spirit that influences the final four. The Eagles play Virginia away, have a bye and face

Mallala at Mallala in the final round. They could lose both games, finishing with their current six wins. Or, knowing the Eagles, they could win both, finishing with eight wins! That would put the big game hunter in the Tiger’s lair – if they can prune back the big percentage gap. Assuming United defeats the Roosters, loses to Virginia and crunches Hamley, they would then also have eight wins. So United’s final game against Hamley will be vital to maintain their percentage buffer. You can bet the Bombers will be going flat out to upset their applecart! A loss to the Bombers at home could be disaster – as would a loss to the Roosters this weekend. Time will tell. On Saturday at home, the Tigers kept Mallala to just a point in the opening term, for an impressive start. They still led by 21 points at the main break and were 14 points up at lemons. Mallala kicked three goals in the final stanza, but the Tigers held on and are still in the top four, by percentage. n Continued page 18

Hamley Bridge’s Stuart Gregory and Hummock Watchman Eagles’ Travis Sharpe battle it out during Saturday’s game at Lochiel,

THE BANDWAGON Rick Shaw’s rant: page 23

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Which APFL team’s crowd has been behaving badly?

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SARAH McArdle leaps to keep the ball in play during the A3 match against Mallala on Saturday.

PHOTOS: LISA REDPATH

n Peter Argent’s A1 netball reports, page 20

Date: Friday 19TH Augustt from 9.00AM - 5.00PM

Machines on site:

AUSPLOW DBS: 51ft. Auusplow DBSS Seeder/

MORRIS: 41ft.Concept 20000/8370 /AAirCart/70000 Aircartt/47ft Conntour Drilll/Morris Contour 11 Tynes NITRO: 4365 & 4275 Milleer Nitro SP Sprayers

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11,000llitre Multiistream Aircart

WCM: WCMM 936 Articuulatedd Loader Product Experts on Site.

Cate rin g on-site

Location: Follow the signs at Narridy

on the Gulnare/ Crystal Brook Road.

RSVP to Linc Ramsey 0428 762 827 or the Branch on 8847 4211 for catering. Plains Producer, Wednesday August 3, 2011