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STAR OF THE NORTH

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. LEST WE FORGET

Those valiant few

The few valiant ANZAC veterans left in Balaklava will today stand tall as we remember those who fought at Gallipoli during World War I – and all the other heroes of Australia’s world conflicts. Membership of Balaklava’s RSL subbranch is slowly dwindling, with the six men from our World War II armed services pictured above making themselves available for this historic picture. • They are (from left) Arthur Diercks, Don Beare, Doug Sutton, Norm Kester,

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Peter Shaughnessy and Eric Catford. Others were not available for our photograph. This year marks 70 years since war came to Australia’s shores in Darwin – from February 19 through to November, 1942 and again in March 1943. According to the Australian War Memorial website, more than 260 Japanese fighters and bombers attacked the port and shipping in the harbour twice during the day on February 19, killing 252 Al-

lied service personnel and civilians. On March 3, Broome, in Western Australia, was strafed. In succeeding months air attacks were made on many towns in northern Australia including Wyndham, Port Hedland and Derby in Western Australia, Darwin and Katherine in the Northern Territory, Townsville and Mossman in Queensland, and Horn Island in the Torres Strait. The 64th, and last, air raid on Darwin

occurred on 12 November 1943. In total there were 97 air attacks on northern Australia and enemy air reconnaissance over the region continued through much of 1944. Despite popular fears, these raids were not the precursor to an invasion but they did serve to interrupt the use of Darwin’s port facilities. The raids also tied up anti aircraft defences and air force units that would have otherwise been sent to more forward areas.

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APPLICATIONS have opened for funding from the Federal government for tools, new activities and more local workspaces under the men’s sheds program. Up to $10,000 in federal support is available to men’s sheds in the region. Federal Member for Wakefield Nick Champion, encouraged shed groups to apply under the government’s latest funding round. Applications close May 25. There are more than 700 men’s sheds in Australia, with more than 55,000 members. Facilitated locally by a number of organisations, the sheds provide tools and space primarily for men to work together on meaningful projects. The program is funded by the Australian government because it helps encourage preventative health care among men who work in the sheds alongside their friends. “Anyone interested in starting a shed or wanting funds to improve an existing one, should apply for funding under this unique Australian program,” Mr Champion said. Local sheds can apply for up to $4000 for tools and equipment. They can also apply for up to $6000 to improve existing buildings or make improvements like better disability access, insurance and connection to utilities such as power, water, and communications. Up to $5000 is available for local fundraising costs such as venues for public meetings, barbecues, cold storage, print flyers or other promotional items. Application forms are available from the Australian Men’s Sheds Association website at www.menshed.org

That’s neighbourly! BALAKLAVA Neighbourhood Shed has won the monthly KESAB service award. Nancy Williams, Balaklava judge for the service and garden awards, presented the award to shed members on Tuesday. On May 1, the popular shed will celebrate its second anniversary. Recently a pergola (shown right) was erected and

wicker beds for garden have arrived. • PICTURED are Nancy Williams with Dick May; Graham Lawrie, Brian Noyce, John Warren, Ruth Arikawe, Melvin Zerk, Sharon Munce, Bruce Moffatt, Ken Harkness, Kerri Hewitt, Dulcie Williams, Wayne Wilkinson, Daph Butler and Robert Bartholoaeus.

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Loyalty pays for Di with big Foodland prize

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STATE Member for Light, Tony of primary industries in the state by Piccolo, has been appointed to head minimising land use conflicts but also a parliamentary select committee to ensuring environmental sustainability. look into the profitability and long-term The committee will focus on adsustainability of the farming sector. dressing long-term solutions to probLocal Liberal MP for Goyder, Ste- lems which inhibit the best uses of our ven Griffiths, will also sit on the select resources. committee, along with local Labor MP Along with Mr Piccolo as chair and for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos. Mr Griffiths, the rest of the committee The committee, is supported is made of Labor’s Susan LF0178 which Hayfield Ad_90x80.pdf 1 up 6/06/11 5:58 PM Close, LF0178 Hayfield Ad_90x80.pdf 1 6/06/11 PM LF0178 Hayfield Ad_90x80.pdf 1 and 6/06/11 5:58 PM 5:58 by both the government and the opposiLiberals Ivan Venning and Adrian tion, will look at maximising the future Pederick.

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They wait for the break WHILE some areas of the state enjoyed a solid drenching over the weekend, the break of the sowing season could be a few weeks away for local farmers. Roseworthy (8.6mm), Two Wells (7.6mm), Balaklava (7mm) received the most rainfall in the district over the weekend, while other Mid North centres such as Blyth (2mm) and

Brinkworth (trace) were less fortunate. Bureau of Meteorology senior forecaster, Darren Ray, said the region was relatively unlucky compared to some other agricultural areas. “Looking at the rainfall totals, there have been some in the last few days of 20 to 30mm in Lower Eyre, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island,

and some parts of the Mount Lofty Ranges – but elsewhere totals were generally less than 10mm,” he said. The short term forecast is for more wintry conditions but rain of any great substance appears unlikely. “There are some weak cold fronts due over the next week or so that will see small rainfall totals over southern agricultural areas,

but no more significant follow up rain in that period,” Mr Ray said. “Rainfall is looking to remain below average through the remainder of April into May.” The key indicators of a break of season are also proving evasive at the moment. “There is no indication of a strong pulse of tropical

activity in coming weeks to trigger a widespread rain event,” Mr Ray explained. “In fact, any tropical activity looks to largely remain focussed in the Pacific for the next two to three weeks at least away from Australia. “So, it does look like areas that missed out in this event will have to wait for a late start to the growing season in mid to late May.”

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n PICTURE: Lisa Redpath Tom Robinson, with grandfather, Greg, already is busy on the tractor, seeding this season’s crops on the farm his family has cropped since the 1920s.

Slowly the wheels will turn

AS some farmers around the district patiently await the break of season to get on their tractors to put their crops in, Hoyleton growers, Ashley Robinson and son, Tom, are getting right into the swing of seeding. Tom, a fourth generation farmer on the property, said they had a set sowing routine each year and had already put in 400 acres of canola. “We’ve always been calendar sowers,” he explained. “This year was a bit earlier. We had good sub-soil moisture. “We saw this rain coming on the radar and

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got (equipment) ready, then away we went.” While the Robinsons generally sow some canola, they have beefed up their acreage this year in place of lentils, peas and beans. “This year, we’re putting in a few more paddocks just because of the price,” Tom said. “Farmers around this area are pretty good at growing canola now. It’s not as risky as growing lentils or beans.” That risk is generally attributed to potential frost.

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“It’s always windy here at Hoyleton,” Tom laughed. “Every morning we’ll have a howling easterly, which keeps the frost away.” The Robinsons have backdated their canola sowing program from the start of next month, to ensure they begin planting their wheat in May. “We’ll always sow wheat on May 1 and it depends on the program what normally goes in before the wheat,” Tom explained. “We’ve sort of worked it forward and decided this is when we would have to start to get all the canola in by May 1.”

Obviously, that leaves little room for waiting around in between for a genuine break of season. “As soon as we start, we’ll just keep on going,” Tom said. With so many varieties, the Robinsons are splitting up their cropping into four different types of wheat. Tom said their main acreage would be Mace, while they will also plant some Magenta (now APW), Scout and new variety, Cobra. “We’re just trying to hedge our bets a bit,” he said.

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Police seek Virginia man POLICE are seeking assistance from the public to help locate missing person, Phoung Quoc Nguyen, 31, of Virginia. Nguyen was last seen at his home address on Friday, March 2. Police are concerned for his welfare and believe he may have

travelled to Victoria. Mr Nguyen may be travelling in a white Ford Laser sedan, South Australian registration number UCB-847. He is described as being of Asian appearance, about 180cm tall, 90kg, with an olive complexion, stocky build and short black

straight hair. It is unknown what clothing he would be wearing. Police ask anyone who may have any information relating to his current whereabouts to contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the Police Attendance Line on 131 444.

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ABOUT $45,000 worth of community projects were allocated funding from Wakefield Regional Council’s (WRC) Sport and Recreation Facilities Grant Program (SRFGP). The program is an annual funding initiative for community groups around the council district to secure finance for various projects specific to their town or district. Ten applicants from around the district shared in the $45,598 funding from the program. Hamley Bridge Community and Sports Centre (CSC) secured $5000 from the program as part of a $28,000 project to apply a new concept plan for the whole sporting complex area. The CSC also picked up a $5000 grant towards a $13,000 project to upgrade lighting, barbecue power, levelling and planting of grass in the sports centre area. Blyth Progress Association picked up $1846 to help fund building a new public built-in barbecue and seating and table settings in town, costing about $4000. An $8000 kitchen upgrade to comply

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with occupational health and safety standards is on its way for the Blyth Tennis Club, assisted with SRFGP funding of $4000. Blyth Golf Club successfully applied for $11000 to purchase a new $2200 poly rainwater tank. Hummocks Watchman Eagles Football Club picked up $1226 to help fund a $1849 lighting upgrade at Port Wakefield oval. Snowtown Centenary Park will receive $10,000 towards the skate park in Snowtown. Balaklava Area Committee’s proposed $13,000 Liptrot Cycling Trail was another project to receive support, attracting a $5000 grant. Finally, Balaklava Pony Club will receive about $2500 to go towards a $5500 project to develop the Peter Menadue Memorial arena. The recommended allocations were carried at last week’s WRC meeting. Balaklava Area Committee (BAC)

chairman, Terry Williams, said he was “absolutely thrilled” with council’s allocation . “Approval of the $5,000 for the Liptrot cycle trail is real acknowledgement by council of this important community project,” Terry said. “The funding will be allocated to signage, distance markers, seating and other items necessary to help people along the trail. “It is council’s first allocation of funds to the trail and it is so important because it supports BAC’s efforts to get the trail started this year. “Initial spending will go towards the first section to the golf club, but of course there’s the eventual target of getting the trail to Halbury. More signs and seats will be needed there. “The pony club is only a small group – but its project is just as deserving as many others. On behalf of BAC and all town community groups, my thanks to council and elected members for their support of the various district projects.”

Shamus Liptrot cycle trail planning in progress PLANNING is continuing for the Shamus Liptrot cycle trail, with a meeting to take place soon between Wakefield Regional Council officers and Balaklava Area Committee. This will tackle the logistics of constructing the trail along the former railway corridor to create the first stage to Balaklava Golf Club. It is intended the trail eventually will travel from Balaklava to Halbury, but grant funding will be necessary, meaning the trail could be constructed in stages over some years. BAC received an anonymous donation of $13,300 to support construction of the first

stage to the golf club. Before any work can start a licence agreement must be arranged for use of the land between WRC and the Department of Environment and Planning (DENR) which controls the former railway corridor to Halbury and beyond. BAC chairman, Terry Williams, said work on the trail was contingent on this agreement being finalised. “It’s been a long procress, but we really can’t make a start until this occurs, although I

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am still hoping we can make a super effort to get to the golf club by the end of May. Never say never,” he said. Council would oversee construction but some voluntary work will be needed. “We are definitely going to need some help transporting dolomite from quarries to the site, so I will be calling on anyone with a truck to volunteer to deliver a load or two,” Terry said. “I know farmers will be busy with seeding but I am hoping they can help out at some stage. “And the local transport operators are always good supporters of community projects.

I hope they will support us.” No date has yet been set for work to start. “Watch the Plains Producer for more information in coming editions,” Terry said. “However, if you would like to register your interest to deliver some dolomite, please call me on 8862 1977.” • Fundraising for the Liptrot trail also is continuing, with a “gala evening” planned for Saturday, May 26 at Balaklava Town Hall. Tickets for table of 10 cost $70 and are available at Tads, Balaklava. For more details on the gala evning, go to shamusliptrot.biketrail@hotmail.com

Awards for top teachers The search is on for the most inspiring teachers, leaders and support workers in South Australia’s public schools and preschools. Nominations are open for the 2012 SA Public Teaching Awards, which recognise and reward dedicated teachers, education leaders and support staff who have inspired, encouraged and made a lasting difference to the children and schools they work in. Minister for Education and Child Development, Grace Portolesi, said the awards provided a great opportunity to highlight the unsung heroes of our public schools and preschools. “There are thousands of dedicated workers in our public schools and preschools who are passionate about education and the students they teach, lead and support,” she said. Regional winners from each category will be announced later in the year. They then become the state finalists in each of the seven categories.

The overall winners of the SA Public Teaching Awards will each receive up to $20,000 to support their professional development and so help raise the quality of teaching and learning in public schools and preschools. Nominations close Monday, June 18. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on World Teachers’ Day, on October 5. Nomination form are available from www.decd.sa.gov.au/teacherawards or your local schools. • The Commonwealth Bank also is offering teaching awards. Applications opened on Monday, and close on Friday, May 25. The awards are open to all Australian schools and TAFE colleges. Fifteen teachers will receive $10,000 to invest in their financial literacy program plus $2,000 for themselves. Visit www.commbank.com.au/ teachingawards

• POLICE are investigating a break-in at Port Wakefield last Tuesday night where a woman was assaulted. About 11.50pm, the woman was home alone when a man entered her house through an unlocked door and assaulted her. The woman sustained minor physical injuries during the incident. The man is described as Caucasian, about 170cm tall, slim build and short hair. Police ask anyone with information about this incident to contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au . Kadina CIB detectives issued a timely reminder to residents to maintain home security and keep doors and windows locked at all times. SAPOL Yorke Operations Senior Sergeant, Martin Bazeley, said the victim did not know the offender and enquiries are continuing.

Road fatalities

• THERE were two tragic fatalities on local roads over the past week. On Friday, a 55-year-old man from Virginia died at the scene of a crash at the intersection of Angle Vale Road and Johns Road early in the afternoon. About 12.30pm, police were called to the scene at Virginia, where a tractor and a motorcycle had crashed. “The motorcycle rider died at the scene,” SAPOL Major Crash Investigation Unit Senior Sergeant Dave Kuchenmeister said. Investigations into the cause are continuing. Major Crash Investigators are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the crash to please contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report information online at www. sa.crimestoppers.com.au. • A second fatality on Saturday night capped a horror week on local roads. About 10pm, police, CFS and ambulance crews were called to a single vehicle crash on the Thiele Highway, about two kilometres towards Feeling, where a car had left the road and crashed into a tree, bursting into flames. Three occupants managed to escape but the driver, a 17-year-old from Windsor Gardens, died at the scene before rescuers could get to him.

Drink Drivers nabbed

• A 54-year-old Two Wells man was reported for breaching the prescribed concentration of alcohol, registering an alleged blood alcohol level of 0.245 on April 19. Police seized his vehicle. On April 21, a 21-year-old Mallala man was also reported for breaching the prescribed concentration of alcohol and had his vehicle impounded for 28 days.

ANZAC medals returned

A VETERAN had his war medals returned by Clare Police after they were stolen from his home last week. A 42-year-old man from Clare was arrested by Clare Police and charged with serious criminal trespass and theft after police investigated an alleged break-in on a house in Clare. The property was recovered by police, which included war medals that were returned to the owner just in time for ANZAC day. The man will appear in court at a later date. TWO WELLS • BETWEEN April 18 and 19, a hole was cut in a rear fence of a depot on Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells. Offender/s stole a trailer and a ride-on lawn mower. A vehicle was also interfered with. • A VEHICLE had its custom taillights stolen on April 18 from a property on Germantown road, Two Wells. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 25, 2012


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Hey girls, it’s the time of the year again for the “Girls Night In.” Balaklava Community Children’s Centre (BCCC) is hosting the event on Friday, May 4, from 7pm at Balaklava Town Hall. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at the door. This is the major fundraiser for the BCCC as it is trying to raise funds to install a water course at the centre for the children. The hall will have a market atmosphere with 36 stalls displaying something for everyone, from jewellery, fashion, and make-up, to kids clothing, food and home decor. Guests will be entertained by talented singer Kate Walker. So for a great night in, get out of your house and go along! In and Out reminds me of the movie with Kevin Kline and Tom Selleck. A good movie you could borrow from your local library. And as 2012 is National Year of Reading (NYOR), you could also borrow a book or two. Hamley Bridge Some of our local libraries are getting into the spirit of NYOR with various competitions being run. Hamley Library is conducting a book reading photo competition. To enter, you must take a photo of someone somewhere in Hamley, reading a book borrowed from the

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Balaklava Balaklava Courthouse Gallery’s new exhibition could cause people to get a little bit warm and cosy, and start singing “I’m a little teapot, short and stout ....” Well, maybe not the singing part. The quirky exhibition will be of “Tea cosies with personality.” Some people apparently don’t know what a tea cosy is. But don’t get steamed up if you don’t, as I’ve Googled the definition for you: “A tea cosy is a cover for a teapot, traditionally made of cloth or wool, which is used to insulate the tea, keeping it warm while the tea brews.”

W&CH anniversary

• Happy anniversary to the Balaklava Women’s & Children’s Hospital (W & CH) Auxiliary which is turning 50 this year. To celebrate, a dinner will be held at the Royal Hotel on Wednesday, May, 9 at 6.30pm. Past and present members are invited to attend. Please contact Cheryl Reid on 8862 1719 by May 4 if you’d like to attend.

Join the 100 club

Everyone will frock up in their glory for the Balaklava Golf Club’s 100 Club Dinner on April 28. If you’d like to attend and be in the draw for stacks of cash, contact Cherie Taylor 0408 833549 or Genni Edwards 0407 621 155 asap.

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Mother’s Day helps inspire charity events Balaklava Courthouse Gallery’s Mother’s Day Open Day “Continuous Morning Tea” is on May 11. Go along any time between 10am and 4pm for a cuppa and a delicious plate of morning tea. Cost $5. The “Mile for Mum” walk, to raise money for cancer research, is at Balaklava town oval on May 13 at 9am. After the walk, enjoy a yummy cooked brekky. Register at Balaklava Fresh Foods. Balaklava W&CH Auxiliary is holding a trading table near TADS at 9am on May 11. Hamley Bridge W&CH Auxiliary Mothers Day

trading table will be on May 11 in the main street from 8am. Early birds will catch the bargains! All donations gratefully appreciated. Former Hamley Bridge girl and now Editor-in-chief of The Australian Women’s Weekly, Helen McCabe, will be special guest speaker at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital May Charity Luncheon on May 11 at the Na-

DOUBLE DOUBLE TAKE SO far we’ve only had males as look-a-likes, so it’s now time for our first female. Many of our ‘celebrity twins’ share the same interests or “claim to fame”, which is quite bizarre. Here’s two tennis stars - Balaklava’s Shaz Pike and Kim Clijsters. And they are both good players!

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So now you know. We have one at our house as we drink real tea, with tea leaves, not a tea bag, from our teapot. So if you have a tea cosy you’d be prepared to display, which is unique, quirky, or has special family history, please contact Jo May by May 7 on 0409 698 798 with the details. And if you are very talented and crafty, you make tea cosies and would like to sell them through the gallery, please contact Jo. The exhibition runs from May 10 to June 24.

Tennis stars Shaz Pike ... and Kim Clijsters

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District News The Region 4 Conference of the Friends of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital was held at Tarlee on April 17. The State president and auxiliary co-ordinator were present. Guest speaker was Holly Fitzgerald who is the Injury Prevention Officer of Kidsafe at W & CH. Natasha Grigg of the Balaklava Auxiliary was again nominated as Region 4 Chairperson. In the past 12 months, the Balaklava district had 61 inpatients and 191 outpatients at the W&CH. A big thankyou to all local auxiliaries for the fundraising efforts over many years. • Planet Ark’s National Tree Day is on July 29, and the Schools Tree Day is July 27. Register on the Hotline 1300 885 000 before May 25 to go into a draw to win a number of prizes.

tional Wine Centre. Other guest speakers will be former Avon girl and now managing director of Edible Blooms, Kelly Baker-Jamieson, and ParaOlympian Katrina Webb. The charity day is aiming to raise funds to purchase a new neo-natal incubator for premature or ill babies at the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) hospital. If you’d like to attend, visit www. wchfoundation.org.au District School News • Tarlee Primary is resurrecting its weekly Morning Tea starting Tuesday May 1 at 9am. Everyone is invited togo along for a cuppa and cake, and the chance to make some new friends. Pre-school aged children welcome too. • Balaklava High School Open Night, especially for Year 8s in 2013, is on May 16 at the Community Library from 6.30pm. Everyone welcome. • Balaklava High’s Year 11 students are organising a Crazy Hair Day for Balaklava Primary students on May 4 to raise money for a drink fountain at the skate park. We help people through difficult times

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Karla’s_Korner Karla May is wife to local farmer, Simon and mum to Lucy aged 5 and Ben, 3. Karla continues her series of columns in the Plains Producer.

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ell it’s started. Miss Six has asked for her first music download. Yes, like a miniature office boss she’s waltzed up to my desk and requested the latest popular single be downloaded to her music player. In my day, I asked my Mum for a cassette. In her day, she asked hers for a 45 rpm record. Not Miss Six. She was born into a digital era where even though you can purchase music on compact disc, objectless internet sourced music is preferred. Apparently it’s more convenient and better for the environment. Forgive me my early onset of fuddyduddyness here, but have we lost something special? Where is the tangible delight I remember in lining up with my $2 note (yes, note) in Brashes to purchase ‘Let’s Get Physical’ on cassette single? I remember waking up early on a Saturday morning, dressing in my best and bouncing around the house in eager anticipation for the weekly shopping trip. Once I had that little square of plastic in my hands it made all the pocket money earning chores seem worthwhile. I’d flip through the glossy paper insert looking at pictures of the musicians and if it was a really good tape, the lyrics would be included! How can we inspire that feeling of fervent excitement in children that we had as kids? There’s none of that with a digital download, and so it’s little wonder that after making Miss Six earn the ‘download’ by doing house jobs, the response to the new purchase was little more than apathy in comparison to what I remember feeling. Maybe I have it wrong. Miss Six sure does seem to love the music she chose. Maybe I’m romanticising my early retail experiences, but I think it was better in my day!

Where’s the delight in a download?

Netball club first to gain sponsorship:

Virginia boosted by Buckland developer VIRGINIA Netball Club is one of the first community groups in the local area to benefit from the proposed new town and community to be created at Buckland Park. Developer Walker Corporation on Monday announced it will support Virginia netball club for the 2012 season. Walker Corporation, which recently committed an initial $76 million to develop the new master planned community at Buckland Park – to be known as Riverlea – will sponsor Virginia “to help build relationships within the local community.” “We’re pleased to be supporting an organisation that brings the community together in a very positive way and we’re proud to announce this partnership,” development manager, Simon Kay, said. “Walker Corporation currently has a small team working from offices at Virginia. The town will also be the closest neighbour to the new community at Buckland Park so it made sense to focus our support here. “Over the next few years we’ll be exploring and developing other grassroots programs that likewise benefit the region. “We wish the Virginia play-

ers best of luck for the season ahead.” Walker Corporation’s sponsorship of the Virginia Netball Club will provide new uniforms for all 65 players, assist with production of the Club newsletter and deliver additional equipment including drink bottles, sports bags and first aid kits. Spectators at the games in Virginia and Gawler will also notice Walker Corporation signage at both venues as well as Walker logos on the training tops of Virginia players. Virginia Netball Club sec-

retary, Lisa Masson, said the company contacted the club earlier this season. “The support is definitely appreciated by both the football and netball clubs,” she said, “A lot of the community tend to get more into the football side of things so it’s good to see some support for the netball club as well.” The new uniforms have been used since the start of the season. “The old ones were getting a bit faded, so these look much better,” Mrs Masson said. Mr Kay said when complete, Walker Corporation’s new master planned community at Buckland Park will be 50 percent larger than the city of Mount Gambier and will therefore play a significant role in shaping the future of Adelaide’s north. “It will deliver employment,

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Unsing Heroes – A show in tune with Australian

history will be performed on stage at the Courthouse Cultural Centre in Auburn this Sunday, April 29. Unsung Heroes of Australian History features a narration and audio visual display as Moira Tyers and her players tune in to our nation’s past. The show is at the Courthouse Cultural Centre from 2-4.30pm, this Sunday. Tickets are $25/$23 concession; bookings: 8849 2420 or email: hatsincsa@hotmail.com

Water restored at hospital Water services at Kapunda Hospital were restored on Monday after a water pipe burst the day before. Contractors worked throughout Sunday and Monday to fix the leak and the situation has now been resolved. Initially 11 patients were in the facility, although six have since been discharged. Surgery has been rescheduled.

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investment and offer a fresh start in an innovative new community for thousands of South Australians over the next 25 years,” he said. “The existing community will be a key consideration throughout the duration of the process. We recognise our role in supporting organisations like the Virginia Netball Club that matter to residents in the area. “Through ongoing community engagement, we aim to ensure they continue to thrive alongside the new community and can benefit from infrastructure, facilities and opportunities that it will bring.” Member for Taylor Leesa Vlahos MP said Walker Corporation’s sponsorship of Virginia Netball Club demonstrated leadership and a commitment to the local community. “I am very pleased to see this community involvement by Walker Corporation. This is a recognition of the immense impact of community organisations and sporting groups in our local communities,” she said. “The sponsorship of the Virginia Netball Club shows a high level of corporate responsibility and leadership from those at Walker Corporation.”

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AUTHOR Liz Harfull with her new book – and librarian Keira James with Liz’s successful Blue Ribbon cookbook. LEFT: Liz signs a book for Heather Beare.

Sally Crowther reports: Many community members were inspired last Thursday when author Liz Harfull met with driven rural people at her “Women of the Land” book signing at the Balaklava library. Liz’s book, reveals the reality that work in agriculture, farming and related businesses is not just for men, providing eight in depth stories from rural women and the challenges they have faced on the land. “I was approached by a publisher to write a book on rural lives, but from a woman’s perspective, so I decided to collect the inspirational stories from women who run their own farms,” Liz said. The book tells the story of eight women who each successfully run their own farms,

despite many obstacles. “The way all tackled the task and the wisdom they gained in the process is truly inspiring,” Liz said. Liz, who grew up on a small farm in Mount Gambier, hopes from reading the book, people will understand it is not only men who can lead in the farming industry.

“Women in the rural industry aren’t widely accepted,” Liz said. Research as part of Australian Year of the Farmer 2012 campaign, reveals 92 per cent of Australians think men are more likely to work in agriculture, farming and other related industries. Australian Bureau of Statistics recent labour force data shows of 250,000 agribusiness jobs in Australia, more than 50,000 belong to women. “These stories prove women can also run farms, and will hopefully stop the allegations that it is a man’s job,” Liz said. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 25, 2012


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addressed a traffic flow issue following requests from the trucking industry and the State government. “The intent of the project is to improve road safety at this location by reducing the five-legged intersection to four, providing priority to traffic travelling west on the Port Wakefield to Auburn and providing additional lighting to improve night time delineation,” he said. “The junction improvement was designed to formalise traffic flow and amend the give way priority from

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Edith terrace a local road, to the Port Wakefield to Auburn Road. “This change has been requested by representatives of the trucking industry and via ministerial correspondence.” Mr Morris said truck drivers raised safety concerns about the intersection. “The main issue being that it was extremely difficult for a truck driver to sight vehicles on Edith terrace due to the acute angle of Edith terrace with the Port Wakefield to ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN METRES UNLESS SHOWN OTHERWISE

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NBN to create more than a faster service HOMES and businesses in Two Wells are expected to have access to the National Broadband Network (NBN) fibre services progressively between between April 1 this year and and June 30, 2015. “The NBN rollout is ramping up and is about to go into high gear,” said Federal MP for Wakefield, Nick Champion. The NBN will connect 93 per cent of homes and businesses around Australia to high-speed fibre broadband, capable of speeds of up to one gigabit per second. Seven per cent will have access to high-speed fixed-wireless or next-generation satellite technologies providing peak speeds of 12 megabits per second. “The NBN is about more than just faster broadband,” Mr Champion said. “This is about supporting businesses in Two Wells and around Australia to connect to new markets and find new, better

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ways of doing things to make their businesses more productive and profitable. “It’s about families in Two Wells getting online to access health and aged care services, it’s about people who need government services being able to access those online, and it’s about our kids getting access to world class

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education services – for example by being able to take a class at another school via the NBN.” The NBN will drive a new wave of digital innovation. Mr Champion said it would change the way Australians live, do business, receive services and connect with the world. “The NBN is just the platform – the really exciting part is the new possibilities it opens up,” he said. NBN Co, the company building and operating the NBN, released its first 12 month rollout schedule in October 2011. That schedule, updated for the first time in February 2012, will be updated quarterly. The three year rollout plan will be updated each year. There is an interactive searchable map on the NBN Co website. Visit www.nbnco.com.au/rollout/ and enter your address to see details for the NBN coming to your area.

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Council helps Snowtown bus plan

Saddleworth-Marrabel safer drive coming soon Motorists will soon experience a safer ride along the Saddleworth to Marrabel roads after maintenance began on Monday. The Department of Planning, Transport, and Infrastructure (DPTI) will begin routine shoulder widening along the Saddleworth to Marrabel Road. During the works, speed and lane restrictions will be in place. Works are expected to be complete by July, weather permitting. The project is funded by the State government through the Shoulder Sealing Program at a cost of $1.8 million.

funded public transport services available. Given the bus is only a 12-seater, anyone with a standard driver’s licence can drive it, making it widely accessible to the community. Cr Stevens explained it would mostly be utilised by local sporting clubs, transporting junior players to and from training at low cost. He said it was another example of the Snowtown community working proactively to provide better services to the town and surrounding residents.

Snowtown Community Management Committee (CMC) is another step closer to completing its fundraising to purchase a 12-seater community bus. Wakefield Regional Council agreed to help sponsor the purchase of the bus by allocating $1000 in both the 2012/13 and 2013/14 budgets to assist with funding. Northern Ward councillor, Greg Stevens, explained the bus would be open to community use without stringent criteria determining if they could access the service or not, such as what happens with other council

“The community decided they needed a bus, just like they wanted a skate park. They’ve found most of the money so far, and are asking council to donate $1000 towards it,” he said. Council then carried the motion to sponsor the purchase of the bus. Snowtown CMC member Bernie Keech, who helped develop the initiative, was appreciative of council’s support. The bus the CMC is looking to purchase has had an RAA inspection and CMC members expect to have it in a fortnight.

n call for more local volunteers:

Work commitments affecting Tarlee CFS

In an attempt to recruit more members, Tarlee Country Fire Service conducted an open day to display their new vehicle to local residents. Captain Andy Peters, said the Brigade often had to wait for

enough volunteers to arrive for the truck to be able to depart to calls out – particularly during working hours. Many of the volunteers work away from the town and are not available during these hours.

His hope is men or women living in, or near the town, might feel inclined to join up so that this valuable service can be maintained. •If you are interested to learn more, contact 1300 364 587 . Lions Brenda Sugars, Anne Gilfillan, and John Tayler, with traveller Kate Milford, of NSW, who called in with husband, Barry.

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Tarlee CFS members with their new vehicle (from left) Tom Horgan, Peter Stevens, Andy Peters (captain), Michael Nance, Mark Hill, Josh Branson, Steven Altus and Peter Voskulen.

Gilbert Valley Lions club has taken part in the Australia-wide Lions Biggest BBQ. Held annually throughout Australia, it raises funds for Childhood Cancer Research. The Club set up in Scholz Park in Riverton and had a steady stream of locals and tourists call in for lunch on Friday, April 20. Organiser, Lion Frank Gorey, said $270 was raised and this would be part of the Australian

total. More than $100,000 was raised last year. Lions have been supporting Childhood Cancer since 1976, and through the work of the Foundation the success rate has improved so that now 80 per cent of children diagnosed are cured, but Lions’ aim is for this to be increased to a 100 per cent success rate. More than 600 children are diagnosed annually so the need for this research is ongoing.

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NEWS v District

Pin will recognise role of family

Service to our nation HERE are the service records of the six men from Balaklava RSL who served in World War II. The records (in brief) were accessed from data supplied through the Australian War Memorial’s website. The Plains Producer acknowledges many more men and women from our region served – and continue to serve – in various Australian services. We asked the group pictured to appear in the photograph on page 1 and reproduced here because membership at Balaklava sub-branch is dwindling. Some other members were not available on the day. Appearing from left to right are: Arthur Diercks first enlisted in the Australian Army in February 1943 as a

Craftsman. Arthur spent 18 months of his service in the 2/137 Brigade Workshop in New Guinea, and was discharged in April 1946. “ANZAC Day is a time when all old members can get together for a reunion to remember the past,” Arthur said D o n a l d Ed w i n Beare joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in July 1942 as a Leading Air Craftman (LAC), working as a flight mechanic. Don discharged in May 1945 when he was serving in the 120 Squadron. “ANZAC Day is the

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most important day of all,” Don said. Douglas Charles Sutton joined the RAAF in January 1943 as a Leading Air Craftman (LAC). Douglas was posted at 3 Personnel Depot as a driver before he was discharged in February 1946,. “ANZAC Day means a lot of sadness, and a lot of remembering the fallen,” he said. Norman John Kester enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in February, 1943, as an Able Seaman gunner. When he discharged in

1946, Norman was serving on HMAS Cerberus. “ANZAC Day means a lot to me, like it does to every other veteran. “It’s a very special day, and it’s important the tradition is carried on,” Norman said. P e t e r H o wa r d Shaughnessy is another who joined the RAAF, in February 1943 as a Leading Air Craftman (LAC). In February 1946, Peter discharged when he was serving at 9 Transport and Movement Office. “If we hadn’t done it, who knows what would have hap-

pened. We did the best with what we had and we can’t let the future generations forget,” Peter said. Eric John Catford joined the RAAF on March 1943 as a Leading Air Craftman (LAC). Serving in both Northern Territory and Morotai in New Guinea, Eric worked as an aircraft maintenance engineer. Eric was posted at 18 Squadron before he was discharged in February 1946. “ANZAC day means more about Gallipoli, something we should all remember,” Eric said.

FAMILIES of defence force personnel will receive a new pin of recognition for the service of their loved ones. Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, and Defence Minister, Warren Snowdon, recently announced the release of the “Pin of Recognition” initiative. Family members across the services will receive the pin if their loved one is deployed in a dangerous conflict zone. Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, welcomed the announcement. “This is a terrific initiative with the new pin to recognise the special role family members take on when our military personnel serve abroad,” Mr Champion said. Mr Champion said the Department of Defence would work with family support organisations, including Defence Families Australia on the design of the pin. It is expected the new pin will be released later this year. For more information contact the Wakefield Electorate Office on 8284 2422.

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SPECIAL FEATURE v SENIORS

Seniors ‘living better’ with new plan

Under landmark changes to the aged care system, more people will get to keep their home, and more people will get to stay in their home as they receive aged care. Prime Minister, Julia Gillard and the Minister for Ageing, Mark Butler, have announced a 10-year plan to reshape aged care, beginning 1 July, 2012. The Labor government says it will deliver the $3.7 billion Living Longer Living Better plan to deliver more choice, easier access and better care for older Australians and their families. To make it easier for older Australians to stay in their homes while they receive care, the government announced it would increase the number of Home Care Packages- from 59,876 to almost 100,000 (99,669). Tailored care packages will be

provided to people receiving home care, and there is new funding for dementia care. Costs will be capped, so full pensioners pay no more than the basic fee. Prime Minister Gillard said the new plan would ensure more people got to keep their family home and prevent anyone being forced to sell their home in an emergency fire sale. The Federal government will: • Provide more choice about how to pay for care. Instead of a bond which can cost up to $2.6 million and bears no resemblance to the actual cost of accommodation, people will be able to pay through a lump sum or a periodic payment, or a combination of both. • Give families time to make a decision about how to pay, by introducing a cooling-off period. • Cap care costs, with nobody pay-

ing more than $25,000 a year and no more than $60,000 over a lifetime. “For the first time, we will also introduce fairness into the payment system,” Ms Gillard said. “Right now, pensioners often pay more than people with hundreds of thousands of dollars in assets and a private income. As a result, pensioners are subsidising the accommodation and care costs of millionaires. “From now on the system will be fairer, based on capacity to pay. The amount you pay for aged care services will be capped and underpinned by tightened means testing, meaning older Australians will not be forced into a fire sale of the family home in order to get access to aged care.” This will not affect the million people already in the system, who will not pay a cent more than they would have under the current arrangements.

To ensure there are immediate improvements as well, the government will also: • Increase residential aged care places from 191,522 to 221,103 • Fund $1.2 billion to improve the aged care workforce through a Workforce Compact. Provide more funding for dementia care in aged care, and more support for services. Establish a single gateway to all aged care services, to make them easier to access and navigate. Set stricter standards, with greater oversight of aged care. “This package reflects in large part what older Australians, their families and carers, and aged care providers have told us is wrong with the system, along with the valuable input of the Productivity Commission report, Caring for Older Australians,”

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and respite throughout the region. Carers Link Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Steve Lowe, who spends at least a day at the Balaklava office each week, says the office is a valuable community asset. “Since opening last year, we have had a much greater response within the community,” Steve said. For a large number of aged and disabled persons and their loved ones, the option to retain independence at home or in the community is very important. The aim of Carers Link is to provide professional caring staff to assist with personal, social and practical care solutions on

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Ms Gillard said. “These reforms will enable older Australians to get the help they both need and deserve so they can remain living in their own homes for as long as possible. “Labor’s plan will help older Australians keep their own home for as long as they want.” The changes replace an aged care system designed a quarter of a century ago and which is now ill-equipped to meet the needs of retiring baby boomers and their parents, who are living longer and healthier lives. Implementation of the reforms will be overseen by a new Aged Care Reform Implementation Council. The new reform package will be implemented in stages to enable providers and consumers to gain early benefits of key changes and have time to adapt and plan for further reform over the 10 years.

to be a carer. “Our youngest carer is 12 and our oldest is 94,” Steve said. Carers Link will also be supporting the Independent Living Centre’s mobile unit visit, which

will be at the Balaklava Triangle on Thursday May 3, from 10 am to 3.30 pm. 4 For more information phone the Balaklava office on 8829 0979.

The Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) assists older people or their representatives • who have concerns about aged care services either in residential care or the community, or • whose safety and well being are at risk of being abused by someone they should be able to trust. ARAS provides • Information about rights, entitlements and responsibilities • Support to help resolve concerns or to speak on the older person’s behalf • Information and education sessions • Free, confidential, independent advocacy assistance For more information contact our office on 8232 5377 or 1800 700 600 (country callers) ARAS is funded by Department of Health & Ageing, Home and Community Care Program and Department for Families and Communities

There’s no excuse for abuse. Older people should be able to enjoy their later years but a significant number must deal with abuse or mistreatment by someone they should be able to trust. It’s often a hidden problem because older people can be reluctant to seek help. The Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) supports older people who are being mistreated or abused by someone they should be able to trust and encourages people to speak up about it. For example Jack contacted ARAS when his son bullied him into giving him money which was never repaid; Mary when her daughter moved into her home and would not contribute to the household costs. ARAS was funded by ‘Improving with Age’ to raise awareness across South Australia about safeguarding the rights of older people through brochures, community radio announcements and features in the local press. Advocates provide confidential information, options and strategies to assist people regain control of their lives and decision making. Written information is available including a pocket guide, “Regaining Your Control” booklet and a five-brochure kit about Safeguarding Your Finances. ARAS also provides independent information and advice about the rights and entitlements of older people and their carers using residential aged care or community aged care services. ARAS is a free, confidential, state-wide service and advocates can visit people at home. 4 To speak to an advocate, book a guest speaker for your group, or order publications please call 8232 5377 or 1800 700 600.

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special feature v Seniors

Mill Court ‘crew’ try a Titanic menu BALAKLAVA’S Mill Court Homes always has interesting and enjoyable entertainment planned for its residents. Last Friday lifestyle assistant, Di Guthberg, turned back time to make it a “Titanic” day, with a special lunch menu based on the Titanic’s first class passenger menu from 1912. Residents were treated to salmon hors d’oeuvres and roast lamb, among other delights. A presentation recounting the sinking of the Titanic was also part of the day. RIGHT: Doreen Larson (left) and Joy Hewett check the Titanic menu with Jess Chewter.

Jean Cowan (left) and Vi Dyer are offered a taste of salmon by Di Guthberg.

CHAP office move brings easier access

For more than 20 years Country Home Advocacy Project (CHAP) has been the pre-eminent provider of home support services for frail older people across Yorke Peninsula, the Lower North, Wakefield Plains and Gawler/ Barossa. Chief executive officer, Erik Moen, said CHAP was proud of the quality of services it provided to more than 1000 clients across that area. “We are proud of our reputation and look forward to continuing that work and enhancing the services we provide in the future.” For most of the last six months,CHAP has maintained an office in the Health Centre at Balaklava hospital. However, arrangements are now in place for CHAP to share the main street premises currently used by optometrist Paul Carpenter at 13 Edith terrace, Balaklava. Mr Moen said this would mean easier access for CHAP clients and contractors. The office will be open from

10am–4pm each Tuesday and Thursday. “We welcome clients, contractors or the general public to call in and chat to one of our friendly and helpful staff who can assist with information about our services or to help resolve any queries you might have,” Mr Moen said. “We are grateful to Paul for agreeing to share his premises” CHAP’s home support services are provided by people in local communities who work for clients as independent contractors. Mr Moen said more people were required to do this work. “For people who might be interested we can offer the opportunity to negotiate your remuneration, flexibility to negotiate working times, choose the amount of time you work and (you will) derive huge satisfaction from knowing what a difference you make in people’s lives,” Mr Moen said. “We would love to hear from interested people.” 4 Contact Kath Hampel on 8565 8100.

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NEWS v District DURDIN AND FORGIE FAMILY FUNERALS:

New chapel for Balaklava

It was the beginning of a new chapter for Balaklava last Thursday when the Durdin and Forgie Family Funeral Directors Chapel was officially opened. With the vacant building which once housed Durdin Funerals, owned by Balaklava’s Warren Durdin, serving no purpose, Mark Forgie and his wife Gizelle decided to turn the Scotland street building into a revamped funeral parlour,to benefit the local community. “The newly renovated premises

PROUD of the new chapel (from left) Adele and Gizelle Forgie, Helen Durdin, Mark Forgie and Warren Durdin.

are no different from other city funeral directors, and Balaklava deserves no less,’ Mark said. Mark Forgie gave the welcome at the service, with Wakefield Regional Council mayor, James Maitland, performing the official opening. A large crowd of guests gathered for the opening and enjoyed a light luncheon afterwards. Local Pastors were involved in the service including Pastor Errol Meaney from Balaklava Uniting Church, Pastor Carel Haasbroek, Balaklava Church of Christ, Pastor Rob Lawson, Lighthouse Christian Centre, Mr Ray Billing from Balaklva Anglican Church, Pastor Miria Davies, Balaklava Family Church and Pastor Neil Davies, Balaklava Family Church. “This is something else for the town so people don’t have to travel out of the district to get the same service,” Mark said.

Our region at ‘coalface’ of climate change challenge Understanding the potential impact of climate change on SA communities is a key focus of draft guidelines which will be the first of their type in Australia. SA’s Local Government Association has prepared the model with input from the CSIRO, Bureau of Meterology, the SA Departments of Premier and Cabinet, and Environment and Natural Resources and 15 Councils, Regional

Development and Natural Resource Management bodies in the Central Local Government Region (CLGR) stretching from Yorke Peninsula to Flinders Ranges. CLGR, which includes Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) is at the point of discussing how to implement the recommendations from the report, in concert with regional development and NRM boards.

CLGR chairman, WRC mayor, James Maitland, said having the base work done with other government agencies had given the councils more confidence. “We’re having a discussion now about the process of community engagement which will be crucial to moving forward for all parties.” LGA president, Kym McHugh, said the guidelines would help a region produce an

integrated assessment of areas which would be vulnerable to impacts of climate change. “It is about getting key agencies working in regions to identify and respond to possible long-term changes from climate change, such as increased frequency of coastal storm surge and flooding, shifts in rainfall patterns, higher risk of bushfires, or a greater frequency of flooding,” he said.

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New unit for Hoyelton CFS

It was a special day for the was commssioned by EFS Directown of Hoyleton and its CFS tor, Mr F.L. Kerr. The official crew Brigade on Sunday, April 15, in khaki overalls that day were K when they welcomed a new fire Lamshed, H Simon, K Jericho, unit, which can hold 3000 litres R Redpath, W Reinke, and B Sandow. Private units formed a of water. More than 40 people gathered guard of honor. J Rowland was MC for the official ceremony. at the Hoyleton Fire Shed forVIA REDEMPTION CASHBACK CASHBACK VIA REDEMPTION CASHBAC CASHBACK VIA REDEMPTION Much has happened since commissioning of the unit. Those present included Bluey those early days – fire phones Divine from CFS Region head- in 1971, to help gather a crew; a quarters, David Chapman - Group VHF radion in 1973; a new unit Officer for Snowtown, Brink- in 1991, Hoyleton 2 4; members worth, Blyth and Hoyleton, Steve attended the Sydney fires in 1994 Welke – Deputy Group Officer and on Kangaroo Island in 2008. Captain, Leith Reinke, refrom Brinkworth, John Hanson from Snowtown, president Reg ported at the time that as well as PROUD as punch (from left) Hoyleton volunteers Grant Reinke, community Chapman, Leith Reinke, helping out another 100 Litre Bar captain, Fridge 150 Litre Chest Freezer 90 Litre Vertical Freezer 180 Litre Vertical Free Bluey Devine, Barton Dall, Leith Reinke, Derek Hayes, Kurt Walter, of experience lieutenants Derek Hayes, Des in need, this type • Reversible door • Icebox • Removable sliding basket for • Four freezer drawers • Six full-width freezer b Reg Chapman, Grant Anderson, Andrew Chapman, Ashley Robinany other way.door • Ice cube tray Gregor,shelves Mike Wood and Grant could not be gained • Two glass flexible storage • Spring loaded lid • Reversible son, David Chapman, “Sometimes to get the best Anderson, volunteers and their to create airtight storageTony Ryan, Shane Reinke, Terry Neumann (obscured), Des Gregor, and Mike Wood. families and town and farming out of yourself you need to take community members. yourself out of your comfort An edited history supplied zone,” he said in the report. Women have also played a big to the Plains Producer by Reg Chapman tells how Hoyleton part in the brigade. When an alarm call activates Emergency Fire Service (EFS) first began on September 25, a conference call in several local Henry Reinke, Hoyleton’s Red 1968, when a public meeting was homes, the women swing into Cross Baby for 2012, with his dad held, proposing a Fire Fighting action, helping organise crews Shane, who was presented with a CASHBACK VIA REDEMPTION CASHBACK VIA REDEMPTION CASHBAC VIAaward REDEMPTION 10 year CASHBACK service Association, with Jack Berry and the base station. elected as the first president. They purchased their first fire unit soon after, a four tonne truck, with a Rex pump and 400 gallon tank. A sub-committee was ABOVE: John Hanson (Snowtown), Leith Reinke (captain), Reg formed to set out safety instrucChapman (president), Steve Welke (Brinkworth – also deputy tions for householders. group officer), Bluey Devine (commander Region 4), David Chap“Nothing much has changed – man (group officer). it is now Balaklava and Hoyleton GATHERED for the big day are (from left) rear Clara Nicholls, setting out guidelines for the Lenore Electric Reinke, Julie Hayes, Eldred Francis, Chris Hanson,Gas Carolyn Dishwasher Freestanding Dishwasher 540mm Upright Cooker 540mm Upright C Halbury community,” Reg said Hayes nursing son Lachlan, Barbara Chapman. Front: Harry Dall, • Five in wash settings • 12 place settings • Delay start option • Grill in oven • 80 litres gross capacity • 80 litre conventional ga his report. Caitlin Hayes, Diesy O’Driscoll holding Charlie• Dall. • 12 placeOn settings • Intuitive load sensor • Two shelves • Enamel hob Separate grill October 7, 1969 the unit

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WATCHING the action at Long Plains are (from left) Alexandra Wilson, Amy Nottle, David Appleby, Lachlan and Kelly Bickle.

BELOW: Nicola Mason with Makayla, Maddison and Shelley Litzow sell yummy home made cakes and other goodies at the always popular Long Plains netball club trading table.

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n MANY local people again are enjoying the football and netball competition in towns across the Adelaide Plains. Our sporting gladiators might battle it out on the oval or court – but there’s no denying Saturday is “family day” for a big portion of the crowd who also come to simply enjoy the day and get a taste of the treats on offer, as the pictures by photographer LISA REDPATH show.

However if tins contain paint, dispose of at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot, or at a Household Hazardous Waste Collection near you. For more information visit zerowaste.sa.gov.au or call 1300 137 118.

CALEB Jones tucks into a tasty pie at Virginia.

GUESS WHERE? Chloe Hoepner (left) and Angie Barr played for opposing netball teams at Long Plains on Saturday – but they are still great friends.

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NEWS v People LEFT: IT’S MINE! – Virginia netball sisters Chelsea and Savannah Hopkins, with Jayde Masson, show you’re never too young to play netball.

Fun Day BELOW: Is she looking skywards at the rain? No, A5 netball umpire Stephanie Agnello is watching a shot for goal in the Two Wells v Hamley Bridge game at Two Wells.

Katrina Price, of Hummocks, has the reach to snare the ball against Long Plains wing attack Taylor Franklin in this B grade clash at Long Plains on Saturday.

ABOVE: Brolly good fun, despite the rain. Tarnia Pratt (left) and Midge May try to stay dry as Mallala and Virginia battle it out at Virginia.

RIGHT: Lucy Tiller (left) with Eliza Helps at Virginia on Saturday.

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Final score Two Wells 19.14 (128) Hamley Bridge 9.7 (61) Best players: Two Wells - B.Spiteri, E.Fetherstonhaugh, L.Allmond, S.Feast, B.Hart, K.Leighton Hamley - K.Heberle, C.Young, A.Rademacher, D.Flynn, V.Thach, T.Smith Goals: Two Wells - L.Allmond 6, T.Hines 4, A.Hardiman 4, B.Spiteri 2, N.Seccafien 1, E.Fetherstonhaugh 1, R.Oxenham 1 Hamley - S.Hanson 4, D.Millar 2, C.Taylor 1, A.Natt 1, T.Smith 1 THUMP: Brad Fitzgerald Two Wells attempts to mark the ball but is spoiled by a high-flying Nathan Flynn-Sinodinos, Hamley Bridge.

Roosters run out winners the Final Siren with Les Pearson

From the back page. Barnett couldn’t quite pin-point why his team drifted out of the match but believed the lads weren’t beaten by fitness. “It’s hard to say but I would like to think not,” he said. While the Bombers are probably not unfit, the case could be made Two Wells’preseason starting in November meant they were just fitter. Regardless, Barnett was not looking for excuses. “Our effort in the last quarter was embarrassing,” he said. Lee Allmond starred for the Roosters up forward, booting six goals. He was supported by the versatile Andrew Hardiman (four goals), who played at centre half forward, while youngster, Tim Hines (four goals), was also handy. Midfielder, Ben Spiteri was back to his lively self and starred in the win, as did the elusive Eamon Fetherstonhaugh.

Former Woodville/West Torrens star, Jared Allmond, picked up some sparkling touches and set up play across half back and ruckman, Simon Feast, took control in the centre circle. Thomson said while the team’s fitness was a handy weapon, he didn’t plan on basing a game style around it. “I think the fitness will look after itself,” he said. Rotations are on the menu in future matches though. “I would have liked to have rotated a few guys through the midfield who didn’t touch the ball a lot during the game,” Thomson revealed. This involved mainly backline players, who saw little of the ball later in the second half. Another tough challenge presents itself this week. “We’ve got Hummocks Watchman Eagles next and we can’t take them lightly,” Thomson said. Until then, the Roosters will be

working on their delivery into the forward 50. “We wasted a fair few going in on Saturday,” Thomson said. Barnett has a few injury concerns on top of ruckman, James Sullivan, who missed most of the match on the weekend. With 14 new faces in the team last week compared to last season, it may take some time for the group to gel. “It will probably take the first five or six games before we work out how well we match up,” Barnett said. “Depth-wise, we have six or seven that could step up to it from the B grade and I think it’s not something we’ve had at the club for a while.” The Bombers host United for their first home game of the year, Barnett demanding commitment from his players in coming weeks. “With a bit of luck, we’ll get a couple of wins on the board before the bye,” he said.

ABOVE: Lachlan Ireland, Hamley Bridge, boots the ball out of defence at Two Wells on Saturday.

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LEFT: Lee Allmond, Two Wells, and Luke Smith, Hamley Bridge, battle for position.

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Eagles’ experience earns win THE cool, experienced head of Hummocks-Watchman Eagles guided the team to a workman-like 17-point win over United at Long Plains in Saturday’s round two contest. United kicked straight in greasy conditions in the first half to lead by 11 points by half time, but the Eagles steadily pegged them back in the third and last quarters to pull away with a wellearned win. With the contest hanging by a thread, Eagles coach, Nathan Young, gave his team a rev up at half time, directing criticism at his players’ delivery and decisionmaking. “We just had to use the ball a lot better,” Young said. United were flooding players back into the Eagles’ forward line, making long, indirect kicking relatively ineffective. A noticeably trimmeddown Joel Wilson became more prominent and Young moved Ryan Reid to the midfield. “His (Reid’s) experience, larger body and ball use in the slippery conditions made a big difference,” Young said. There was speculation Wilson did look proppy in the latter stages of the match. Tigers coach, Travis Opitz, agreed with his opposite number’s summation of the game. “Their experienced guys, like Ryan Reid and Joel Wilson, played really well,” he said. HWE recruit, forward Matthew Bryant, provided a target, but conditions meant it wasn’t a big man’s contest. New Eagles, Scott Tregenza and Daniel

n IN THE RUCK: Tiger Harry Hosking and Eagle Christopher Veitch collide during a ruck contest in the senior colts game on Saturday. n INSET: Mitchell Hill, HW Eagles is congratulated by teammates after kicking a goal.

Final score h w eagles 8.13 (61) united tigers 7.2 (44) Best players: HW Eagles - D.Hendry, S.Tregenza, R.Reid, S.Light, J.Wilson, M.Higgs United - H.Pym, W.Banton, A.Mills, M.Brown Goals: HW Eagles - M.Bryant 2, S.Light 1, J.Wilson 1, D.Cicolella 1, L.Belperio 1, T.Forrest 1, S.Price 1 United - P.Valle 2, H.Pym 2, S.Schulz 1, M.McIntyre 1, R.Sharer 1

Hendry, performed brilliantly on the wing and across halfback. “They fit in really well, showed good skills and hit the ball hard,” Young said. For the Tigers, Heath Pym backed up his round one efforts and ruckman, Will Banton, battled manfully. Opitz was also pleased with tough nut, Mikey Brown, who battled through most of the match despite copping a heavy knock. Youngster, Mitchell McIntyre, bobbed up for a goal as well, a good sign

n RIGHT: Eagle Tyler Williams about to take a mark in the senior colts match. n BELOW: Umpire Will Bedell tosses the ball up at Long Plains oval.

the Final Siren with Les Pearson for the emerging juniors at the club. “He kicked a goal and I thought he was good,” Opitz said. “It was a huge positive for us I reckon.” New recruit, Peter Valle from Golden Grove, also slotted two goals.

In the Eagles camp, Young was glad to see a consistent effort. “We grinded out four quarters, so we may have lost the same game last year,” he said. The Eagles host a rampant Two Wells, keen on notching backto-back wins.

“I think they’ll be the big improvers this year and they’ve got a good fast running game, so it should be a tough week,” Young said, “Our forward line needs a lot of work and our delivery into it.” For Opitz, the coming few weeks will present

new challenges with injuries taking their toll on the weekend. He said the Tigers had 16 fit players left on the field half way through the third quarter. Jack Chapman, who was playing well in the back pocket, copped a heavy knock and went off. Brandon Merry struggled with an AC joint problem, Adam Pratt also went down with injury and Adam Mansfield went to hospital with a gashed eye. “Things aren’t going so well at the moment,”

Opitz chuckled. With Damien Priest and Ben Sobey still to return, there is still time to turn things around, although a hungry Hamley Bridge will be out to strike first blood this weekend. “There’s a lot of work to do for us this year, we’re behind the 8-ball a bit now,” Opitz said. “We just need to keep plugging away and get some wins under our belt. “The guys are still really positive and we’re getting some good numbers on the track now.”

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after round 2 games A GRADE Team P W L D B FF F Mallala 2 2 0 0 0 0 153 Two Wells 1 1 0 0 1 0 128 Balaklava 1 1 0 0 1 0 114 HW Eagles 1 1 0 0 1 0 61 Virginia 2 0 2 0 0 0 110 United 2 0 2 0 0 0 85 Hamley 1 0 1 0 1 0 61 RESERVES Team P W L D B FF F Balaklava 1 1 0 0 1 0 125 Two Wells 1 1 0 0 1 0 78 United 2 1 1 0 0 0 134 Virginia 2 1 1 0 0 0 106 Mallala 2 1 1 0 0 0 75 HW Eagles 1 0 1 0 1 0 52 Hamley 1 0 1 0 1 0 21 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F Mallala 2 1 0 1 0 0 198 Two Wells 1 1 0 0 1 0 116 HW Eagles 1 1 0 0 1 0 131 Balaklava 1 1 0 0 1 0 76 Virginia 2 0 1 1 0 0 139 United 2 0 2 0 0 0 81 Hamley 1 0 1 0 1 0 25 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F Mallala 2 2 0 0 0 0 126 Balaklava 1 1 0 0 1 0 70 Two Wells 1 1 0 0 1 0 87 United 2 1 1 0 0 0 72 HW Eagles 1 0 1 0 1 0 29 Virginia 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 Hamley 1 0 1 0 1 0 0

A 75 61 76 44 155 173 128

% Pts 67.11 4 67.72 2 60.00 2 58.10 2 41.51 0 32.95 0 32.28 0

A 26 21 106 146 116 98 78

% Pts 82.78 2 78.79 2 55.83 2 42.06 2 39.27 2 34.67 0 21.21 0

A 126 25 29 65 150 255 116

% Pts 61.11 3 82.27 2 81.88 2 53.90 2 48.10 1 24.11 0 17.73 0

A 10 0 0 87 62 138 87

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after round 2 games A GRADE Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Daniel FEELEY - Mallala 2 7 2 Lee ALLMOND - Two Wells 6 6 3 David PONTT - Mallala 2 5 4 Shane Hanson - Hamley Bridge 4 4 5 Andrew HARDIMAN - Two Wells 4 4 6 Jonathon BRICE - Balaklava 0 4 7 Caleb Howell - Virginia 1 4 8 Stuart Lamond - Balaklava 0 4 9 Timothy HINES - Two Wells 4 4 10 Heath PYM - United 2 4 11 Robert MONTGOMERY - Mallala 1 4 RESERVES Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Jason McPHARLIN - Balaklava 0 6 2 Justin Platt - Virginia 5 5 3 Michael WARNES - United 3 4 4 Oren HEARNDEN - Balaklava 0 4 5 Dylan CARTER - United 3 4 6 Steven LIOULIOS - Virginia 3 3 7 Tyson Stephens - United 3 3 8 Luke GUY - Balaklava 0 3 9 Luke WILLIAMS - Balaklava 0 2 10 Zachary ZILM - HW Eagles 2 2 11 Josh LANZON - Two Wells 2 2 12 Michael ABDILLA - Two Wells 2 2 13 Colin Jones - United 0 2 14 Jared EAST - United 2 2 15 Ros COLEMAN - Two Wells 2 2 16 Timothy BROWN-PICHUGIN Two Wells 2 2 17 Terry LIOULIOS - Virginia 0 2 18 Lewis HELPS - Mallala 1 2 19 Marco LAZENKA - Virginia 2 2 20 Tyler MILLER - Hamley Bridge 2 2 SENIOR COLTS Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Brad WILSON - Mallala 7 11 2 Lachlan GOSS - Two Wells 6 6 3 Joshua BUTTERFIELD - Balaklava 0 5 4 Adam COE - Mallala 0 5 5 Bradley CALVETT - Two Wells 3 3 6 Tyson TEMBY - HW Eagles 3 3 7 Reece SVETEC - Mallala 0 3 8 Hayden RAMSAY - Two Wells 3 3 9 Mitchell HILL - HW Eagles 3 3 10 Jesse ZILM - HW Eagles 3 3 JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Kyle GINIOTIS - Two Wells 4 4 2 Mark JENKIN - Mallala 4 4 3 Charlie ARBON - Balaklava 0 4 4 Daniel COOMBE - United 3 4 5 Riley CURNOW - United 3 3 6 Jake LUDEWIG - Two Wells 3 3 7 Connor LANE - United 2 2 8 James GAMEAU - Two Wells 2 2 9 Kade Slater - Balaklava 0 2 10 Joshua STUDHAM - HW Eagles 2 2 11 Tyson McLeod - Two Wells 2 2 12 Jacob BUTTERFIELD - Balaklava 0 2 13 Garth PLACKETT - Mallala 2 2

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Final score mallala 6.5 (41) virginia 4.10 (34) n ABOVE: Terry Lioulios, Virginia aims for goal. n MAIN IMAGE: The footy flies past Mallala’s Jono Wildbore, into the hands of Ram Chris Campbell.

Best players: Mallala - T.Cawrse, L.Whitwell, C.Rimmer, J.Montgomerie, S.Angus, D.Cawrse Virginia - B.Russel, C.James, M.Sajewicz, G.Rigney, C.Stronach, T.Wilkey Goals: Mallala - D.Pontt 2, D.Feeley 2, B.Hardie 1, R.Montgomery 1 Virginia - C.Howell 1, T.Wilkey 1, C.Stronach 1, B.Russel 1

‘Pies in nail-biter MALLALA made it two wins from as many matches by getting up in a rain-soaked A grade nail-biter by seven points against Virginia on Saturday. Rain fell throughout the match, the greasy conditions bringing the game to ground level and producing a scrappy, hard-fought affair. Both teams crashed in from the get-go but despite their endeavours, neither could put a major on the board. In fact, goals were only scored in two of the match’s four quarters. The second term picked up for the scorers, the Rams adding two goals and three behinds, while the Magpies, without star midfielder, Jason Earl, stacked on three goals and one point to carry a two-point lead into the main break. The third term was a dour performance scoring-wise, Mallala coach, Steve Lubcke, highlighting as when his players began to get on top. “In the third quarter, we had a majority of the play and controlled the game but it didn’t show on the scoreboard,” he said. Three goals in the last quarter helped keep the Rams at bay while scoring was tough but Virginia hit back hard and nearly stole it with two goals for the term. “We started the last quarter really well but to their credit, they came right back at us,” Lubcke said. “We just sort of hung on in the end.” Final analysis showed Virginia registering more scoring shots than Mallala, 14 attempts to 11. “We did have our opportunities but Mallala’s midfield stood up when it needed to,” Virginia coach, Greg Phillips said. The Rams brought two new youngsters alongside fellow rookie, Lewis Bannear, under 17s Corey Stronach and Anton Pogas putting in solid games. “I was very impressed with the efforts of both those kids,” Phillips said. “It is probably the first time in a while we’ve played three under 17s in the A grade, so it’s good for them to be able to adjust to the tempo and keep those kids coming through.” For the Magpies, the standard names of midfielders, Christian Rimmer, Joel Montgomerie and Liam Whitwell, again appear in the best players but the contributions of Mallala’s defence was a highlight for Lubcke. Tim Cawrse kept gun full-forward, Brendon Niklaus, goalless, while David Cawrse battled well at centre half back and SamAngus held the dangerous Caleb Howell to account. “He (Angus) negated him really well as we had to take his influence out of the game,” Lubcke said. The coach again praised his back six and spread the compliments to his list of players for their efforts.

the Final Siren with Les Pearson “I was really happy with the way they went about it,” Lubcke said. “We negated their strengths but they also negated ours, so it became a real dogged contest. “From my research, they love to run from the backline so I made that a focus for the guys, with their forward line pressure to stamp that run out. “It probably wasn’t one for the highlights reel but I was thrilled to see the character and inner strength from the players, which if we’re to grow, we will need that going forward. “It was one of those classic footy contests, with both teams going hard at the footy.” Looking ahead, Mallala take on Balaklava at Ralli Park this weekend. “We’ve got a long way to go, as all sides do,” Lubcke said. “That’s what footy is all about. “If you want to be a premiership challenger,

you have to rise to the benchmark.” Lubcke brought junior, Jake Birchmore, up from the senior colts on the weekend and he stepped up well. “Our improvement will come from that group of second-tier players,” Lubcke said. For Viginia, Phillips saw the performance as an improvement from the loss to the Peckers the weekend before. He said his team showed good endeavour and hardness, and also came out of game almost injury-free, although big-man, Ben Galic, had knee soreness. “We’ve had two hard games to start with and it can take a while for the body to adjust to that,” Phillips said. “So, the bye coming up is probably good for us. “Then we’ve got Two Wells, who have improved, so it becomes a vital game for us in two weeks’ time.” n ram Grant Drew picks up the ball as Mallala’s Ryan Konzag closes in for a tackle during the Reserves match.

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Magpies a threat in crunch match before the bounce Round 3 preview with Les Pearson Balaklava v Mallala

FRESH off the bye, Balaklava is confronted by a Mallala side undefeated after two tough matches. How much the wet slog against Virginia has taken out of the Magpie legs could be a deciding factor in what promises to be another crunch match for both teams. Mallala are likely to regain prolific ball-winner, Jason Earl, after missing the match against the Rams with general soreness.

Shane Farley is also back on the track following a hamstring strain pre-season, although not quite training at 100 per cent and might be another week away. The Peckers had the wood over the Magpies last year, registering solid wins in their two encounters but this season, it’s a whole new ball game and Balaklava would be wary of not going in with any complacency. Mallala are a threat. Stopping Joel Montgomerie’s supply to forwards Daniel Feeley and Robert Montgomery will be a big step in the right direction for a Peckers win. Conversely, Mallala’s defence of Tim and David Cawrse, along with back pocket, James Wildbore, will need to counter the influence of forwards Jonathon Brice, Glenn Dawson and Hayden Walker.

For it’s first home game of the year, the club hosts United in an acid test for both teams. A win for Hamley should calm the nerves in the coaching camp but a loss will start chins wagging about broken promises again. Ash Barnett probably deserves more credit than that, having assembled the senior squad he has. Of course, Travis Opitz and United will be out to spoil the party, a loss this week could effectively put the first nail in the coffin for the Tigers’ finals hopes. There are some injury concerns

Hamley Bridge v United

n pecker Derek Friedrichs For the Peckers, fullback Derek Friedrichs has been managing knee soreness but should be right to go come Saturday.

LAST week’s loss to Two Wells would have stung Hamley Bridge at both player and supporter levels. Touted as a year of big improvement, the Bombers have some work to do if they are to repay the faith from their supporters, who have followed their team to oblivion and back in recent years.

n tiger Heath Pym

for United but the lads are noted battlers with their backs to the wall.

The in-form Heath Pym can’t win this match on his own and will need support from the likes of Alistair Fleming and Adrian Mills, who was stellar last year. The Bombers forward line of Shane Hanson and Nathan Flynn looks just too much for the Tigers to counter but last week’s fadeout against the Roosters would give United hope.

n eagles captain, Matt Higgs

HWE v Two Wells

WHILE it was a lean season for Two Wells last year, the Roosters did get the chocolates in one of their trips to a windy Port Wakefield oval. They will be lining up for seconds this weekend as HummocksWatchman Eagles look to defend their nest. Nobody plays the cosy confines of Port Wakefield oval better than the HWE boys, who scraped together a tough win last week to kick the season off. Conditions aren’t expected to be as slippery as the weekend just gone, which bodes for a good contest. Lee Allmond bagged seven goals for the Roosters at Port Wakefield in the corresponding fixture last season before injuring himself a week later. Allmond already has a bag of six to his name after dominating Hamley

Bridge in round one. To balance things out, Jared Allmond’s skills were utilised across half back last week but coach, Mark Thomson, could play this lad just about anywhere. New Eagles forward, Matt Bryant, will also be keen to get some goals on the board early and will probably attract the attention of Anthony Pontt or Brad Fitzgerald. HWE captain, Matt Higgs, will be key this week, especially if he has one of his “play anywhere I want to” games, where he drifts about the park, picking up touches at will. It should be another cracking encounter.

United player auction a success

UNITED Football Club raised in excess of $14,000 at it’s annual player auction, held on April 12. Auctioneer, Michael Lamont strove for top bids on all 26 players, with the highest price going to A grade captain, Simon Schulz, at $1,000, a pooled purchase by members and players. Brett Sharman and Heath Pym came in a close second, fetching $900, followed by mark Pym on $750. The Don Lindner Memorial Trophy for the Most Improved Team Player went to Andy Sharman, bought by dad, Mike. It was a great event, with a fantastic amount of funds raised for the club. Plains Producer, Wednesday April 25, 2012

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Change of seasons SATURDAY saw the first match for three of our APNA teams, and in contrast to last weekend’s heat, players faced drizzly conditions. Hummocks and Hamley won their first match for the season and Mallala secured their second win, putting them on top of the ladder. Mallala coach, Katie Krieg, jokingly said they would make the most of being at the top of the ladder; they are the only team besides Virginia to have played two games! What a different set of conditions confronted players this week. Instead of heat exhaustion threatening players, slippery courts were the nemesis! It seems Long Plains had the wettest conditions. Sam Nicholls,A1 Hummocks coach, reported several players doing the splits due to slippery courts. The Hummocks girls led from start to finish, almost doubling Long Plains’ score, 60–31. Sarah Young made an impression at WD for Hummocks, her first game back after baby Haley arrived last year. The officials awarded her best on court for the game. Coach Sam said, “We tried to play a slow and steady game as it had been raining for two hours before the match started. The team clicked together really well and it was a good team game, with the girls backing each other up and voicing encouragement.” Jane McBride had another great game for Longies, winning best player for a second week in a row. The Virginia and Mallala girls struck it

Courtside with Merridy Manuel lucky on the inside court. The game was physical nonetheless! MallalaA1 coach, Katie Krieg commented, “The score line did not reflect the intensity of the play with few fast flowing passages. The Virginia girls came out firing in the first quarter but by the end of the game we were making less errors and playing as a team.” Tessa Jarmyn was out with an ankle injury. Hopefully she will be back this weekend. Katie was pleased with how well Carla Jarmyn went moving from GD to GA, a new combination only tried at training last week. “Kerryn Obst was also playing superbly,” reported Katie, “Until an elbow to the nose during the third quarter saw her leave the court. Stalwart Jane Brown, A2 coach, filled the gap at GD and did a great job.” The tightest and most exciting game of A1 netball was at Two Wells against Hamley Bridge. Hamley eventually won by eight goals but the final score was not indicative of the rest of the game. Two Wells led by one at the first break, it was even at the second and then led by two at three quarter time. When asked what made the difference in the final quarter

to achieve a 10 goal turn-around, Hamley coach Lee Barnett thought is was mainly first game nerves that had held them back in the first three quarters. “We were like a different team in the last quarter. We have been doing fitness since February but have only been handling the ball in the last few weeks so maybe it was first game nerves.” Both coaches thought Two Wells’ defence was a significant factor. Stacey Gameau, playing coach for Two Wells said, “The defence end (Nicole Hardy WD, Mia Darling GD and Karen Penhall GK), gave Two Wells the opportunities through rebounds and intercepts to win the game, but we were unable to capitalise on these intercepts in the last quarter. Hamely Bridge scored from their intercepts in the last quarter, to ensure their team took the points.” Despite their loss, the Two Wells line-up looks promising. Nicole Darling is back from ankle surgery last year and they have picked up a new goalie in Trish Beere. WA Neralie Wearn is back from having a baby last year, as is playing coach Stacey Gameau at C, who played in A2 for most of last year. Karen Penhall has moved up from A2 in GK. GD was the position noted by officials with playing coach Lee Barnett winning best for Hamley, and Mia Darling for Two Wells. Thank you to all the A1 coaches for being so approachable and accommodating! It’s going to be a great season.

n BROOKE Griffiths, Mallala leaps for the ball in A1, while Virginia’s Sarah Smith defends.

Hamley takes chocolates in tight tussle A1: Hamley Bridge fired hard in the last quarter to beat Two Wells in an otherwise even contest. Both teams came out firing. Two Wells had a new look team and flowed smooth and fast. Hamley Bridge had a couple of new players along with Amber Rogers back at GS. TW11 – HB9. Defenders at both ends tried hard stealing intercepts. Mia Darling TW played well as did Lee Barnett for Hamley. Despite the rain the game

still flowed. Trisha Beere presented and shot well, as did Amber Rogers. Hamley levelled the scores at half time. TW19 – HB19. Another well fought quarter from both teams. Mistakes were increasing due to the rain but still nice passages down court from both teams. A good tussle between and Ashleigh Hornsey and Stacey Gameau. TW 30 – HB 29. Hamley came out firing in the last quarter and scoring the first goal. Two Wells

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Hamley Bridge 43 (Lee Barnett) def Two Wells 35 (Mia Darling).Mallala 66 (Jessica Nielson) def Virginia 20 (Sarah Smith). Hummocks 60 (Sarah Young) def Long Plains 31 (Jane McBride). A2: Two Wells 51 (Karen Hardy) def Hamley Bridge 40 (Jodie Grantham). Long Plains 42 (Kayla Skuse) def Hummocks 38 (Bridget Guthberg). A3: Two Wells 64 (Megan Renshaw) def Hamley Bridge 28 (Paula White). Mallala Away 30 (Evaline Aston) def Mallala Home 23 (Michelle Dunstan). Hummocks 59 (Caitlin Mackay) def Long Plains 33 (Amy Daniel). A4: Two Wells 67 (Lisa Cocks) def Hamley Bridge 21 (Corrine Amerlaan). Virginia 34 (Rebekka Barons) def Mallala 26 (Claire Earl). Long Plains 28 (Pearl Chapman) def Hummocks 27 (Alison Baum). A5: Two Wells 55 (Sarah Dinham) def Hamley Bridge 6 (Rachel Easton). Mallala 46 (Robyn Cocks) def Virginia 27 (Beck Desmond). Long Plains 33 (Jess Robertson) def Hummocks 29 (Sharon Moulds). B: Hamley Bridge 36 (Jessica Sellars) def Two Wells 19 (Jacinta Deplee). Mallala 22 (Brooke Wilson) def Balaklava Away 21 (Darcy Watkins). Hummocks 30 (Tayla Williams) def Long Plains 12 (Jess Daniel). C1: Hamley Bridge 38 (Kelsy Wedding) def Two Wells 16 (Brooke Humphrys). Long Plains 20 (Mary Hosking) def Hummocks 15 (Haylee Studham). C2: Two Wells 24 (Tayla Southwell) def Hamley Bridge 6 (Shakira Fuller). Mallala 33 (Rachel Dunstan) def Virginia 5 (Rachel O’Shea). Long Plains 17 (Zali Walsh) def Hummocks 12 (Brittany Berry).

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tried hard but had already lost many turnovers to hang on to the game. Hamley played steady and went direct to win the game 43 to 35. A2: Two Wells defeated Hamley in the A2s 51-40 in an enjoyable match. Two Wells won the toss but great defence from Hamley turned the ball over scoring the first goal, then the next three before Two Wells scored their first. Two Wells rebounded well to win the quarter. TW 14 – HB 11. Great quarter by TW, fighting hard to keep the ball in their possession. Great court work by TW led to some beautiful goals by Sharni Kent. Hamley’s stand out player was GA Amanda Mullins. TW 27 – HB 19. Short sly passes into the ring by HB resulted in a quick goal. TW defenders fought hard to turn the ball. Two Wells WD, Steph Agnello showed excellent court work,

n Hamley’s Jess Rijnbeek and Two Wells’ Emily Stringer chase the ball in A5.

applying great pressure. TW were fierce and didn’t back down, going into the last quarter with a 14-point lead.

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Mallala Cleaning Service Phone: 8527 2161 A1 GRADE Mallala..................4..... 67.54 Balaklava..............2..... 68.32 Hummocks...........2..... 65.93 Hamley Bridge......2..... 55.13 Two Wells..............0..... 44.87 Long Plains...........0..... 37.24 Virginia..................0..... 27.81 A2 GRADE Two Wells..............2..... 56.04 Mallala..................2..... 55.26 Long Plains...........2..... 48.72 Hummocks...........0..... 47.50 Hamley Bridge......0..... 43.96 Balaklava..............0...... 0.00 A3 GRADE Two Wells..............2..... 69.57 Balaklava..............2..... 67.05 Hummocks...........2..... 64.13 Long Plains...........2..... 42.31 Mallala Away........2..... 41.84 Mallala Home........0..... 46.15 Hamley Bridge......0..... 30.43 A4 GRADE Long Plains...........4..... 58.72 Two Wells..............2..... 76.14 Balaklava..............2..... 73.53 Virginia..................2..... 40.63 Hummocks...........0..... 49.09 Mallala..................0..... 38.60 Hamley Bridge......0..... 23.86

Supporting Local Sport A5 GRADE Long Plains...........4..... 53.39 Two Wells..............2..... 90.16 Balaklava..............2..... 69.35 Mallala..................2..... 55.81 Hummocks...........0..... 46.77 Virginia..................0..... 34.07 Hamley Bridge......0...... 9.84 B GRADE Mallala..................4..... 57.50 Hummocks...........2..... 71.43 Hamley Bridge......2..... 65.45 Balaklava Away....2..... 53.16 Balaklava Home...0..... 41.67 Two Wells..............0..... 34.55 Long Plains...........0..... 31.65 C1 GRADE Mallala..................2..... 93.18 Hamley Bridge......2..... 70.37 Hummocks...........2..... 42.86 Two Wells..............0..... 29.63 Long Plains...........0..... 29.11 Balaklava...................... 0.00 C2 GRADE Mallala..................4..... 91.55 Balaklava..............2.... 100.00 Two Wells..............2..... 80.00 Long Plains...........2..... 29.03 Hummocks...........0..... 41.38 Hamley Bridge......0..... 20.00 Virginia..................0...... 8.62

TW 40 – HB 26. Hamley Bridge WA played well in the last turning the ball over and over again. Soon enough TW settled down their score only to keep their lead with four opening goals from GS Steff Walker. Hamley finished off hard to close the gap. Final scores: TW 51, HB 40. A3: Two Wells began confidently with great centre court play. Two Wells C Carly Heaslip and WA Kate Lange combined well. Hamley missed a few good opportunities to get back into the game. Once in goals, Hamley GS Kelly Buckby shot brilliantly. TW 13 – HB 5. The second started with Two Wells taking a further lead. TW GA Cristie Castle and GS Megan Renshaw worked well in the ring. Hamley’s GD Paula White changed game style and deflected a couple of passes. HB GS Kelly Buckby and Taylor Smith GA had to work hard for their goals as Two Wells defenders Koby Paxton and Cheryl Herman continued to apply pressure. TW 29 – HB 9. Hamley Bridge made numerous changes at half time. Paula White scored Hamley’s first two goals. Hamley’s pressure in defence was good making TW work the ball around the ring. TW Leah Clifton, WD and Carly Keaslip, C had excellent ball timing and passed into attack beautifully. Hamley

played some good netball with Kelly Buckby and Paula White shooting some brilliant goals. TW 50 – HB 18. Two Wells continued to dominate in the last quarter. HB C Kate Smith strived to contribute, and Cassie Kent GS also contributed well for Two Wells. A good game to watch. Final scores: TW64 – HB 28. A4: Both teams had a shaky start. Two Wells managed to score the first goal. Shannon Weir shot well for Two Wells. Hamley played well in the centre court. TW 18 – HB 7. Hamley Bridge scored a few goals early. Two Wells goalies worked well together. Nicole Cocks TW shot right on target. Hamley Bridge’s C Corine Ammerlaan worked hard at both ends. Two Wells’ Melinda Juran had a great quarter in WD. TW 32 – HB 12. Players struggled with the rain in the third quarter – it was difficult to catch the ball. HB goalies worked well securing a few more goals. Mia Langtry shot well for Hamley. TW 49 – HB 18. Two Wells dominated in defence making it hard for Hamley to get the ball into their goal circle. Maddy Seccafien played well in Cfor Two Wells. Final scores: TW 67 – HB 12. A5: Two Wells started strong scoring the first three goals. Hamley’s defenders were getting a good workout. Liana Juvan GA played a strong quarter. TW 17 – HB 1. Two Wells defence was strong and the goals just kept going in as Hamley worked hard in defence. Maddy Sayner played well in C for Two Wells. TW33 – HB2. Rain didn’t affect the fluency of the game with Two Wells still smashing goals with their defence making lots of turnovers. Hamley didn’t give up but had a huge uphill battle. TW 44 – HB3. The game was more challenging for the girls in the last quarter when the rain got heavier. Hamley scored a few more goals, but Two Wells ran away with the game winning by 49 goals. TW55 – HB6. B Grade: Strong effort from both teams with terrific shooting at both ends, but

accurate passing and tight defence from Hamley Bridge made them winners on the day by 17 goals. A slow start for both teams. The first two centre passes were turned over resulting in a goal for the opposition. This quarter was close with Hamley going to the break up by two. Tayla Oakley played well for Two Wells. TW6 – HB8. Two Wells scored the first goal but Hamley were the first to settle into a rhythm and dominated down the court, giving their GA Jessica Sellers the opportunity to score consecutively, stretching their lead by five. TW9 – HB14. Great passes and accurate shooting by HB allowed them to score 10 goals to TW’s three for the quarter. Two Wells fought hard and the combo of Tayla Oakley and Hayley Squires in GK and GD made it tough for the HB goalies. Hamley’s experience resulted in them turning balls over again. TW12 – HB24. C1: Two Wells played their first match of the season and started well, with both Jessica Weir and Caitlin Musolino combing well in the ring. Hamley’s goalies Kelsey Wedding shot with exceptional accuracy our scoring Two Wells. TW6 – HB 12. Two Wells’ Holly Bates, Laura Oakley, Grace Slattery, Jaime Stringer combined well with more accurate passing in the mid court. But Hamley continued their hardness for the ball with Amy McCabe, Carly Durdin, Madeline Lamont delivering well enabling Hamley to extend their lead. TW11 – HB22. Two Wells stemmed the flow of Hamley’s goals with solid defence from Brooke Humphrys, Jade Murphy in the third. Hamley’s Tyler Powell and Kelsey Wedding playing well against the strong competition. TW14 – HB29. Brooke McDonald of Two Wells settled in the forth shooting well against good defence from Celeste Biddle. Hamley’s Brooke Carson defended well in the mid court. But it was Hamley’s day with more consistency taking out the match. Final score TW16 – HB38.

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Watchman Red’s glory Marrabel hosts motorcycle trial

n MEMBERS of the 1962 Watchman Red tennis team at their re-union luncheon, back from left: Trevor Button, Brian Reinke, Keith Cottle. Front: Margaret Veitch, Audrey Button, Don Veitch, Joy Veitch and Joan Farley.

Premiers re-unite MEMBERS of the Watchman Red 1962 tennis premiership team gathered in Balaklava recently, to celebrate their 50 year anniversary. The team, which played in the Balaklava and District Association, defeated Mt Templeton in a close match, 11 sets to 10. Of the eight men and six ladies who played, nine are still living and eight attended the luncheon. The eldest team member is 91 year old Audrey Button. The reunion was held on Saturday April 14, 50 years to the day from the victorious match in 1962.

on a show for the spectators. The trial is shaping up to host one of the largest fields of riders ever and will include many of the state’s top off road motorcycle riders The first rider will leave the rodeo grounds at 1pm on Saturday, May 5 and the event will run well into the evening, making for some spectacular cross-country night racing. Event sponsors are Mick’s Motorcycles, Marrabel Hotel, City Discount Tyres and Mitre 10 Gawler. Food and drinks will be available at the rodeo grounds and the party like atmosphere of the GMCC event is bound to run well into the evening.

n WATchman Red, 1962 Balalaklava and District Tennis Association premiers, back from left: Trevor Button, Ross Veitch, Bob Tiller, Gordon Veitch, Cliff Webb, Brian Reinke, Keith Cottle, Garry Cottle (reserve). Front: Margaret Veitch, Audrey Button, Jean Sires, Don Veitch (captain), Joy Veitch, Joan Farley and Maxine Veitch.

Golf Balaklava men

Gawler Motorcycle Club will hold the 35th running of the Phillip Haydon Reliability Trial on May 5. The event is one of South Australia’s favourite off road motorcycle events and this year’s event will return to the Marrabel district. Starting from Marrabel Rodeo grounds, this year’s event will offer spectators a special treat with a timed off road test being run through the grounds of the Marrabel Rodeo complex. A number of jumps are to be constructed in the section making for some high flying action. This is sure to offer some spills and thrills as riders try to beat the clock and put

A demon Par competition drew 21 players to the field last Saturday, all of whom missed the scintillating presence of the Renmark Six but battled on regardless. Best battler was Peter Thompson, who smote the A Grade Six by storming home with +5. MIghty Merv. Hameister, fresh from a slick 18 holes at Waikerie the day before came second with +4, while Ian Michael (+3) clobbered Callum Michael on a count back. Left to fain some interest in these results were Doug Taylor (+2) and young Willum Lokan (-2). The B Grade Seven swooned as Rodger Hahn (+6) jumped John Michael to top of the wazza on a count back. Graham “Emu” Ackland took third place with +2, while those who took no place were Bill Berry (+1), Patricia Anderson (-2), Ben Michael (-5) and Joan Anderson (-6). From the C Grade Eight emerged the large, looming form of big, busy, bustling Barrie Michael with, do you mind, +9, grinding Greg Anderson (+2) down into second and monstering Malcolm Liptrop’s +1. Looking for the nearest exits were Mike Hahesy (square), Moya Hayes (square), Greg Sonntag (-1), Chris Hahesy (-3) and Louise Michael (-7). Jonathon Brice, playing for a handicap, hit a very respectable 97. Birdies were struck by Rodger Hahn, Ian Michael and Callum MIchael at the 8th, plus Peter Thompson at the 10th. Nearest The Pins went to Graham “Ackers” Ackland at the 3rd, Ian Michael (8th), Bill Lokan (10th) and Doug Taylor (17th). Golfer of the Winter points were awarded to Barrie Michael (6), Rodger Hahn (5), John Michael (4), Peter Thompson (3), Merv. Hameister (2) and all the non-achievers, one apiece. This weekend we’ll stage a Stableford off the blues in a desperate struggle to take home the Balaklava Shearing Shed Trophy, with proceedings directed by

Geoff. Spence and lamentations limited by W Lokan at the 19th. RENMARK RENDEZVOUS Six players from Balaklava, and four from Gawler travelled to Waikerie last weekend to play in a Stableford “friendly” game, and then in the Renmark Open on Saturday. Waikerie (Stableford) Friday April 20; Renmark Open (Stroke) Saturday April 21 and Sunday April 22. ‘BalGaw’ Cup (Balaklava and Gawler placings, within Renmark Open): first – Rob Lawson 29pts; 73, 73, total 146. Second – Rob Veitch 28; 75, 76, 151. Third – Kev Hudson 32; 73, 82, 155. Fourth – Mark Loy 34 (third Friday); 83, 74, 157. Fifth – Wayne Nagle 32; 79, 81, 160. Sixth – Austin Henstridge 30; 78 (NTP No.9 Sat), 83, 161. Seventh Digby Addison 34 (first on Friday, on countback); 76, 88, 164. Eighth – John Agar 33; (fourth Friday); 81, 85, 166. Ninth – Rob Malone 34 (second Friday); 83, 85, 168. 10th – Ron Hartwell 26; 85, 85, 170. Merv Hamester 31pts.

balaklava MID WEEK

A group of 20 players took to the fairways on Wednesday April 18 with John Michael winning the day with 51, Doug Taylor 49, Greg Sonntag 48, Dene Newton 47 CB, Mike Hahesy 47, Joan Anderson 46, Bill Goudie 44, Michael Newton 40 CB, Barry Olsen 40 CB, Barrie Thompson 40 CB, Rick Campbell 40, Moya Hayes 39 CB, Merv Hameister 39 CB, Chris Hahesy 39, Bill Berry 38, Brian Stewart 35 CB, Dennis Goudie 35, Bill Parkin 35, Bill Lokan 31 and Jerry Toms 26. Birdies: John Michael holes 3 and 11, Doug Taylor holes 10, 13 and 18, Dene Newton hole 16, Merv Hameister hole 2, Bill Parkin hole 4 and 18 and Bill Lokan hole 16. NTP: John Michael hole 3, Bill Goudie hole 8 and Doug Taylor hole 10.

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Balaklava Ladies

Results from Thursday 19th April. First Stroke, first Captains and Vice Captains trophy and first International Bowl rounds where played. A Grade L Michael nett 74, J Anderson nett 79. B Grade C Taylors nett 79 on countback from D Wandel nett 79. C Grade S Friedrichs nett 74, F Williams nett 82. Thursday April 26 is first Par and club medal rounds. Starter T Allen & S Friedrichs.

BLYTH

The Opening of the 2012 season was held last Sunday with an ambrose competition, sponsored by Max and Yvonne Carling, a pooled afternoon tea was enjoyed at the completion of the day. E Harrison, M Carling, M Williams, N Heinrich 63/ 51 1/8; C Walkley, T Eime, J Schmidt, A Hentschke 70/ 56 1/2; B Pratt, G Mugge, L Mugge, K Mugge 69/ 57 1/8; J Hogan, C Virgin, D Wandel, J Zweck 70/ 57 1/2; R Lamond, M Grocke, D Pratt, D Smith 68/ 58 1/4; D Paynter, B Spinks, P Agnew, C Eime 74/ 60 1/2. NTP: No 17 Mens M Williams, Ladies C Virgin; No 14 P Agnew; No 6 B Spinks. Long Drive: No 7 N Heinrich Mens competition April 29: Stableford, sponsored by Taminga Hotel. Ladies competition April 26: Stableford, Sponsored by the Club. May 2: Stableford, sponsored by Effigy Hair Studio.

Hamley Bridge

Thursday’s stableford competition was won in a five-way countback, by potential new member Tony Zito, with 41 points from Roger Hahn (2nd), Ian Rohde (3rd), Barry Schwartz and Bob Ahola, also with 41. Others to make the cut in a field of 27 players: Gary Woods, Barry Causby 40, John Bell 39 John Riley, Errol Branson, Warren Isgar, Ed Manning 38, Ross

Hienze 36, Roen Cameron, Dennis Hawke, Wim Van Pelt 35. Birdies: Bob McGregor 16th, Tony Zito 10th, Ross Hienze 4th, Ian Ferguson 14th, Ed Manning, Barry Causby 9th, Roger Hahn 17th. Nearest to the pins: Vince Zito 4th, Ed Manning 9th. Saturday’s Stableford competition attracted 32 players, with former B Grade champion Roen Cameron winning the day with 42 points just managing to stay in front of “Prolific day winner” George Dahlitz 41 and Craig Doudle 40 . Leading grade scores A Grade: Craig Doudle 40, Wim Van Pelt 37, Bradley Zerna, Len Usher 36, Vince Zito 35, Warren Isgar 32. B Grade: George Dahlitz 41, Rex Mortimer, Ron Smith 39, Barrie Zerna, Neville Durdin 35, Roland Pawlak, Bob Hinderwell 33. C Grade: Roen Cameron 42, Ross Hienze 38, Wally Jackson 36, Ian Rohde 32. NTP: Vince Zito 4, Craig Doudle 9th, Rex Mortimer 14th. Birdies: Vince Zito 4th, Crag Doudle 9th, George Dahlitz 6th, Dennis Nation 9th and 16th, Bradley Zerna 2nd and 5th.

OWEN

Sixteen players headed out into drizzling rain for the season opening ambrose last Saturday. Captain Bazz sent out four teams to play 14 holes on a dry, well presented course, thanks to course manager Les Hean. Winners were: P Sullivan, I Freebairn, M King and R Page with 53 off the stick. In second place were G Ince, A Ince, L Hean and L Beaty with 54. The day finished with a BBQ tea and the presentation of a long lost trophy. Next week’s competition is a stableford. New members welcome, tee off 12.30pm.

TWo Wells

Results from Saturday’s stableford competition, sponsored by Benny’s Landscaping Supplies. Players: 17

At last we saw a bit of rain developing as we played – we swore you could see the grass growing. Unfortunately only 17 players fronted, perhaps an outcome of playing against the Crows live and also the weather forecast of rain. A Grade saw Russell Grigg start off the 10th with birdie, birdie, par to set the tone and come in with 41 points to just beat off Paul Shields’ 40 points and Simon Grigg with 35. B Grade winner was Andrew Baker, with a fine 41 from Jeff Spackman 37 and Steve Kelly on 35. C Grade was won by John Harrison with 35, from Bingo Barnes on 32. The Match Committee had a look at the number of likely players this season, and has decided the grade limits need changing. From next week, A Grade will be 1–17, B Grade will be 18–22 and C Grade 23–36, which evens up the number of players in each grade. All Two Wells scores can be seen at: http://www.twowellsgolfclub.com.au/ Results A Grade: 41 R Grigg, 40 P Shields, 35 Simon Grigg, 33 A Bail, L Grafton, 32 R Hogg, 31 J Ball, 30 G Payne. B Grade: 41 A Baker, 37 J Spackman, 35 S Kelly, M Davies, 32 I Smith,. C Grade: 35 J Harrison, 32 B Barns. Ladies: 38 E Grigg, 35 J Holland. Long Drives: A – L Grafton; B – M Davies; C – J Harrison; Ladies – J Holland. NTP’s: 1) J Ball, 2) -, 6) -, 11) R Grigg, 12) M Davies, 15) M Davies. Pro’s Approach: -. NAGA: John Ball. Meat trays: H Johnson, D Hart, Hoggy. Next week: Stroke, Monthly Medal. – Russell Grigg, TWGC Handicapper

Two wells ladies

April 17 saw the start of the season for the ladies. Only six players fronted up for the nine-hole Ambrose. Winners for the day were Helen Johnson, Leanne Cannizzaro and Jen Rowe, with 36/281/2. Runners-up were Debra Lamont, Aileen Oliver and Judi Frost with 41/32. New members are always welcome.

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A Grade

Senior Colts

Mallala Virginia

0.1 3.2 3.5 6.5 (41) 0.3 2.6 2.7 4.10 (34)

United HW Eagles

HWEagles United

1.4 2.0

2.7 5.0

5.10 6.1

8.13 7.2

Two Wells Hamley Bridge

5.2 1.0

Two Wells Hamley Bridge

4.0 4.2

7.3 8.4

13.8 9.6

19.14 (128) 9.7 (61)

Virginia Mallala

2.0 3.1 4.1 12.2 (74) 2.2 2.3 5.3 11.8 (74)

Goals: Mallala - D.Pontt 2, D.Feeley 2, B.Hardie 1, R.Montgomery 1 Virginia - C.Howell 1, T.Wilkey 1, C.Stronach 1, B.Russel 1 Best: Mallala - T.Cawrse, L.Whitwell, C.Rimmer, J.Montgomerie, S.Angus, D.Cawrse Virginia - B.Russel, C.James, M.Sajewicz, G.Rigney, C.Stronach, T.Wilkey

(61) (44)

Goals: HWEagles - M.Bryant 2, S.Light 1, J.Wilson 1, D.Cicolella 1, L.Belperio 1, T.Forrest 1, S.Price 1 United - P.Valle 2, H.Pym 2, S.Schulz 1, M.McIntyre 1, R.Sharer 1 Best: HWEagles - D.Hendry, S.Tregenza, R.Reid, S.Light, J.Wilson, M.Higgs United - H.Pym, W.Banton, A.Mills, M.Brown

Goals: Two Wells - L.Allmond 6, T.Hines 4, A.Hardiman 4, B.Spiteri 2, N.Seccafien 1, E.Fetherstonhaugh 1, R.Oxenham 1 Hamley S.Hanson 4, D.Millar 2, C.Taylor 1, A.Natt 1, T.Smith 1 Best: Two Wells - B.Spiteri, E.Fetherstonhaugh, L.Allmond, S.Feast, B.Hart, K.Leighton Hamley - K.Heberle, C.Young, A.Rademacher, D.Flynn, V.Thach, T.Smith

Virginia Mallala

Reserves

3.2 8.3 11.6 12.8 (80) 1.0 2.0 3.1 3.3 (21)

Goals: Virginia - J.Platt 5, S.Lioulios 3, M.Lazenka 2, C.Campbell 1, C.Mylonopoulos 1 Mallala - L.Helps 1, B.Edwards 1, S.Irish 1 Best: Virginia - A.Mason, M.Lazenka, A.Bascombe, C.Mylonopoulos, A.Seccafien, J.Platt Mallala - J.Page, L.Helps, D.McLean, C.Hallion, D.Franks, K.Smith

United HWEagles

5.4 11.5 1.1 3.4

13.7 7.6

15.8 7.10

(98) (52)

Goals: United - D.Carter 3, T.Stephens 3, M.Warnes 3, J.East 2, B.Jones 1, J.Crosbie 1, T.Taylor 1, B.Sharman 1 HWEagles - Z.Zilm 2, B.Price 1, J.Kelly 1, C.Temby 1, J.Wilson 1, J.Mahoney 1 Best: United - T.Stephens, M.Dickie, J.East, J.Crosbie, D.Carter, B.Jones HWEagles - B.Price, S.Shaw, M.Hoepner, B.Higgs, T.Lawson, L.Fraser

Two Wells Hamley Bridge

4.3 1.1

8.6 2.1

9.10 3.2

11.12 3.3

(78) (21)

Goals: Two Wells - J.Lanzon 2, T.Brown-Pichugin 2, M.Abdilla 2, R.Coleman 2, J.Dimasi 1, B.Stubing 1, A.Cavallaro 1 Hamley - T.Miller 2, N.Hatt 1 Best: Two Wells - A.Cavallaro, T.BrownPichugin, L.Tryfopolous, R.Coleman, B.Stubing, M.Abdilla Hamley - J.Eastwood, A.Martin, K.Hewitt, J.Peters, J.Brooks, L.Norman

0.0 0.1 2.1 2.20 (32) 5.3 10.8 16.8 16.8 (104)

Goals: United - C.McIntyre, L.Pritchard, C.Lee-Chapman HW Eagles - M.Hill 3, T.Temby 3, J.Zilm 3, W.Angel 2, T.Williams 2, J.Appleby 2, D.Ashby Best: United - C.Lee-Chapman, K.Mcardle, C.Sharer, D.Coombe, N.Curnow, D.Bigg HW Eagles - C.Veitch, D.Williams, J.Alsop, J.Appleby, T.Williams, Q.Mackay

8.5 3.0

12.11 17.14 (116) 3.0 4.20 (44)

Goals: Two Wells - L.Goss 6, B.Calvett 3, H.Ramsay 3, N.Seccafien 2, J.Brander, J.Pellizzari, B.Daly Hamley - D.Poulton, T.Darwin, S.Hill, S.Rosenzweig Best: Two Wells - L.Goss, B.Daly, B.Calvett, W.Hart, N.Seccafien, J.Pellizzari Hamley - R.Darwin, T.Darwin, D.Collings, J.Mccauley-Hall, S.Collings, J.Wedding

n eagle Tyson Temby is held back from the footy by Tiger opponent Dylan Bigg, during Saturday’s senior colts match at Long Plains.

Goals: Virginia - J.Owen 2, M.Musolino Mallala - B.Wilson 7, K.Hummell 2, A.Clothier, J.Watson Best: Virginia - M.Musolino, A.Hansen, J.Jones, B.Galic, J.Owen, M.Vigor Mallala - D.Kearns, B.Wilson, R.Konzag, N.Goudie, A.Clothier, B.Jenkin

Junior Colts

United HWEagles

2.2 5.5 8.6 9.8 (62) 1.1 2.2 2.3 4.5 (29)

Two Wells Hamley Bridge

4.3 0.0

Virginia Mallala

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.20 (20) 4.2 6.5 10.8 10.8 (68)

Goals: United - D.Coombe 3, R.Curnow 3, C.Lane 2, B.Robinson 1 HWEagles - J.Studham 2, A.Deer 1, S.Cullen 1 Best: United D.Coombe, D.Page, A.Wilson, R.Curnow, N.McArdle, C.Wakefield HWEagles - J.Studham, J.Lu, N.Studham, T.Moulds, S.Cullen

7.5 0.0

13.9 0.0

13.9 0.39

(87) (39)

Goals: Two Wells - K.Giniotis 4, J.Ludewig 3, T.McLeod 2, J.Gameau 2, L.Brander 1, B.Manning 1 Hamley - Not Available Best: Two Wells - K.Giniotis, J.Humphrys, J.Ludewig, B.Manning, N.Barnett, R.Cummings Hamley - C.Buckby, S.McCabe, O.Barnett, N.Serravalli, H.McCabe

Goals: Mallala - M.Jenkin 4, G.Plackett 2, T.Jones 1, B.O’Leary 1, T.Forst 1, A.Kearns 1 Virginia - Not Available Best: Mallala R.Thorne, B.O’Leary, M.Jenkin, L.O’Leary, A.Kearns, D.Mayne Virginia - T.Jones, J.Roberts, G.Harris, C.Jones, Z.Owen, B.Poynter

NEFL results from Saturday - Round 2

BBH South Clare

A Grade

4.4 5.4 8.12 13.12 (90) 2.2 6.4 8.4 12.9 (81)

BBH South Clare

2.2 5.2 10.4 12.5 (77) 4.1 8.5 11.6 13.9 (87)

North Clare BSR

Goals: BBH - B.Wall 3, D.Schell 3, N.Jackman 2, D.Reed 2, J.Schuppan, S.Quinn, P.Hill South Clare - M.Leibelt 3, C.Sommerville 3, B.Rossi 2, C.Slattery 2, M.Vandeleur, B.Murphy Best: BBH T.Riggs, P.Mann, A.Spicer, M.Hall, T.Dalla South Clare - M.Leibelt, B.Murphy, C.Sommerville, B.Rossi, M.Reynolds, H.Ward

North Clare BSR

Goals: North Clare - N.Prokopec 6, C.Jaeschke 2, G.Hull, T.Moten, D.Ellis, D.Brown BSR - P.Wright 4, C.Weckert 2, K.Burgess 2, S.Martin, N.Hayes, A.Mellow, M.Tilbrook, K.Johanson Best: North Clare - C.Jaeschke, G.Hull, C.Godin, T.Moten, D.Ellis, M.Ward BSR - S.Hayes, N.Hayes, D.Justin, S.Martin, W.Lawry, T.Weckert

Min/Man Blyth/Snow

2.4 9.4 12.8 15.11 (101) 3.2 4.3 8.5 10.6 (66)

Goals: Min/Man - A.Kennedy 9, N.Forrest 3, A.Winders, D.Haynes, B.Currie Blyth/Snow - S.Clifford 4, J.Gillings 2, S.McCormack, S.Atkinson, N.Zweck, R.Ottens Best: Min/Man - A.Kennedy, B.Currie, B.Sandow, B.Kerslake, S.Ross, R.McDermid Blyth/Snow - G.Ottens, S.Clifford, T.Webb, R.Darling, N.McCormack

Eudunda/Rtown 2.2 4.2 6.3 9.3 (57) RSMU 6.7 9.12 12.12 18.13 (121)

Goals: Eudunda/Rtown - J.Schutz 2, R.Prior 2, R.Schmidt, J.Mosey, D.Button, M.Zerner, C.Voigt RSMU - B.Geddes 4, D.Busch 3, J.Vandeleur 2, T.Willmott 2, T.Hart 2, J.Cadzow 2, P.Clark, Z.Hier, B.Mitchell Best: Eudunda/Rtown - L.Kimpton, R.Prior, T.Sleep, C.Ah Chee, J.Schutz, K.Schulz RSMU - B.Geddes, P.Clark, Z.Hier, B.Mitchell, L.Percy, B.Harrison

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Goals: BBH - G.Thompson 5, S.Tohl 3, W.O’Bryan, M.Cousins South Clare - R.O’Neill, B.Mitchell, T.Dunstan Best: BBH - G.Thompson, S.Tohl, L.Riggs, W.O’Bryan, J.Webster, J.Alderson South Clare T.Pitcher, B.Mitchell, T.Dunstan, D.Wallent, S.Minney

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Goals: North Clare - S.Jaeschke 4, M.Catford 3, D.Trounce 2, N.Jones, W.Lane, N.Earle BSR - T.Weckert, P.Meyer, B.Pilkington Best: North Clare - R.Higgins, S.Jennings, M.Catford, B.Coles, S.Jaeschke, W.Lane BSR - B.Kitschke, T.Weckert, N.Bruce, J.Burgess, J.Longbottom

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Goals: Min/Man - S.Willmott 2, T.Nicholls, A.Milburn, L.Milburn, C.McBride, T.Morris, M.Hadley, S.Pike Blyth/Snow - J.Zweck 3, M.Thomas 2, M.Stewart 2, A.Elix, G.Wilkinson, S.Dohnt Best: Min/Man - D.Fogden, J.Sandow, M.Hadley, T.Nicholls, S.Willmott, S.Pike Blyth/Snow - K.Kennett, R.Wandel, M.Thomas, R.Baxter, J.Zweck, A.Elix

Senior Colts

0.0 0.2 0.3 3.4 (22) 5.6 9.11 15.16 19.19 (133)

Goals: BBH - T.Wiech 2, C.Pedersen South Clare - J.Pearse 7, W.Weetea 6, A.Falconer, B.Day, B.Sandy, M.Gall, C.Karpany, A.Leighton Best: BBH - T.Wiech, S.Mattey, M.Gove, A.Lindner, C.Pedersen South Clare - J.Pearse, A.Falconer, W.Weetea, J.Wallent, B.Mill

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Goals: North Clare - J.Alberts 3, J.Brown 2, B.Fischer, E.Dichiera, L.Jaeschke, T.O’Sullivan BSR - D.Hayes Best: North Clare Z.Maynard, L.Jaeschke, B.Fischer, I.Hooker, J.Brown, B.Laidlaw BSR - J.Andrews, T.Wilsdon, D.Hayes, T.Slade, L.Hayes

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Goals: Eudunda/Rtown - C.Reese, J.Bugeja, B.Launer, B.Coe RSMU - M.Rohde 4, J.Connell 3, J.Vater 2, H.Behn, J.Schulz, B.Heffernan Best: Eudunda/Rtown - C.Blumson, M.Neville, D.Prior, S.Nietschke, J.Leditschke RSMU - D.Pike-Talbot, J.Vater, B.Sutton, P.Callery, M.Rohde, H.Behn

BBH South Clare

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Goals: South Clare - B.Day 3, A.Dare 3, T.Nield 2, S.Willmott 2, D.McInnis, B.Dinning, L.Benda, C.Gilbert Best: South Clare - B.Day, T.Nield, A.Dare, B.Dinning, C.Gilbert, B.Pearse

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Goals: North Clare - D.Garrard 3, S.Haydon 2, T.Francis, N.Francis, G.Armfield, J.King BSR - A.Morgan 2, W.Longmire 2, J.Lee, J.Slade Best: North Clare - B.Cross, D.Garrard, J.King, C.Helbig, T.Francis, S.Haydon BSR - M.Longbottom, A.Krieg, D.Welke, J.Slade, L.Wilsdon, C.Hayes Goals: Min/Man - W.Pearson Blyth/Snow - L.Cummins 6, W.Harris 3, J.Hunter 2, D.Giles 2, J.Cummins, J.Salter Best: Min/Man L.Koster, B.Jenner, E.Laughton, T.Roberts, A.Smith, N.Bruce Blyth/ Snow - N.Barr, W.Harris, J.Hunter, D.Giles, L.Mcewin, L.Cummins

Eudunda/Rtown 0.0 0.0 2.1 2.1 (13) RSMU 4.2 10.5 13.5 16.7 (103)

Goals: Eudunda/Rtown - D.Blackley, B.Launer RSMU - L.Reichelt 5, X.Redden 4, M.Connell 2, C.Dunn, B.Molineux, R.McInerney, D.Redden, T.Griffiths Best: Eudunda/Rtown - J.Simper, T.Launer, Z.Green, F.Wiech, D.Stacey, D.Grosser RSMU - X.Redden, M.Connell, A.Clarke, L.Reichelt, C.Behn, T.Griffiths

n liana Juvan, Two Wells, tosses the ball towards the goal circle in the A5 APNA match on Saturday.

APNA netty star Name: Claire Earl Nickname: Bear DOB: 07/12/84 Height: 164cm Team: Mallala A4 Position: GD, GK Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off court)? All the behind the scenes people who make footy and netball run on Saturdays Highlight of netball career: Premiership in first year of netball What’s your number one passion outside netball? My beautiful little family If you could trade place with any other person for a week, with who would it be? Brax’s girlfriend (Home & Away) What’s the last movie you saw? Avatar (sad, I know) If you won $20 million in the lotto, what

would you do with the money? Travel the world and invest the rest in holiday homes If you could take anyone on your next netball trip, who would it be? Bon Jovi so we can sing duets What’s the weirdest item in your fridge? Breast milk! Ha ha

Eudunda/Rtown 1.2 4.3 5.6 6.9 (45) RSMU 2.2 2.4 3.4 4.5 (29)

Goals: Eudunda/Rtown - D.Blumson 3, T.Baker 2, S.Schutz RSMU - G.Linke, T.Ainslie, D.Flavel, R.Rayson Best: Eudunda/ Rtown - T.Mosey, C.Hoffmann, S.Geister, D.Blumson, T.Baker, M.Schutz RSMU - J.Molineux, F.McInerney, D.Flavel, R.Rayson, D.Schulz, L.Molineux

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The way We were

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YEARS AGO April 2007

• Lewiston greyhound trainer, Troy Murray was ecstatic when his champion greyhound, Miss Spicy, was named South Australia’s top dog at the annual SA Greyhound of the Year awards.

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• Two Wells photographer, Darren Clements, was named runnerup in the 2001 Photo Imaging Education Association’s international student/teacher competition.

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Spreading the news…since the 1800s One of the best ways to ‘spread the news’ has been through the publication of newspapers. In January this year, it was noted there were two national and 10 state/ territory daily newspapers, 35 regional dailies and 470 other regional and suburban newspapers in Australia. In November 1800, a transported convict named George Howe arrived in the fledgling New South Wales colony – his valuable printing skills were put to work at the government press. The colony’s first local publication was a ‘compilation of government orders’ in 1802. From a humble shed behind Government House, George Howe was also permitted to print Australia’s first newspaper – from March 5 1803, the Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser 2

Diary& • Apr 27 & 28: Mallala Institute production. • Apr 27: Mallala Quilters street stall. • Apr 28: Balaklava Golf Club 100 Club. • Apr 29: Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir, Balaklava Town Hall. • May 1: Balaklava Ladies Golf Luncheon. • May 5, 19: Salt of the Earth Country Market, Burra St Port Wakefield. • May 9: Long Plains Red Cross morning tea. • May 23: Red Cross dinner. • May 26: Shamus Liptrot Bike Trail fundraising dinner. • Aug 18: Balaklava Golf Club Auction Night. Send us your diary dates!

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as catchy. The chorus takes the familiar lyrics from the hit single “For What It’s Worth”, released by Buffalo Springfield in 1967, but the verses are full of the classic rhymes of the FTO crew. It’s a cracking beat sure to get radio airplay in coming weeks. Another cranking beat has caught my attention recently. Everyone would have heard of The Black Keys and their hit song, “Lonely Boy”, it’s a great tune. Couple that with the brilliance of ultimate spoon playing from Deb “Spoons” Perry and you get the ultimate performance. This video is well worth a view, check it out on YouTube by entering the search terms “Deb Spoons Perry does The Black Keys”. Tune in next time, ‘coz I’m Mr Brightside.

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MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES april 29 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................. 10.30am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am

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may 6 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge..........11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................ 9.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava................... 11.00am UNITING Mallala............... Not provided Two Wells.......... Not provided Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge......Comb. with Owen Windsor......Comb. with Owen Balaklava...................... 9.30am Pt Wakefield.............. 10.30am Nantawarra.................. 9.00am Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

may 13 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am Hamley Bridge...........6.00pm anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge......... 10.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava............Mass 9.00am Pt Wakefield..... Mass 10.30am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery........................6.00pm LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala............... Not provided Two Wells.......... Not provided Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge..........10.00am Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield.............. 10.30am Lochiel.........................5.00pm Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

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YORKE PENINSULA DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind southerly 15 to 20 km/h. Thursday: Cloudy. Isolated showers, more likely in the south. Wind south to southwesterly and light. Friday: Partly cloudy. The chance of showers. Light wind. MOUNT LOFTY RANGES DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind southerly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the afternoon. Thursday: Cloudy. Isolated showers, more likely about the southern Fleurieu Peninsula. Wind south to southwesterly and light. Friday: Partly cloudy. The chance of showers. Light wind. GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: Southerly 10 to 15 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Below 0.5 metres. Thursday: Winds: South to southwesterly below 10 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Below 0.5 metres.

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INFORMATION

Week Month Monthly This year Last year to date average to date to date

Auburn 8 14.4 Balaklava 8 8.0 Blyth 4 4.0 Clare 8 8.0 Hamley Bridge 4 4.6 Hoyleton 11 15.0 Mallala 6 6.0 Marrabel 7 8.8 Owen 8 7.6 Port Wakefield 5 6.4 Riverton 8 9.8 Roseworthy 12 12.6 Saddleworth 7 10.8 Snowtown 7 7.2 Two Wells 13 13.8

42.7 32.5 31.8 35.1 34.1 35.7 33.4 38.7 34.3 28.1 40.3 28.6 38.4 25.3 33.6

105.6 61.4 92.0 115.2 101.0 68.6 117.4 71.8 91.8 74.8 95.6

168.9 na 141.0 178.8 147.6 149.8 na 146.6 145.9 134.0 146.4 139.4 145.8 123.2 180.8

Clare UV ALERT 10:10am-2:20pm Max UV Index 5 (moderate)

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Store closure a sad loss to community

As an Owen resident I am writing this letter to thank Rowan, Kylie, Brad, and Teagan Sheridan for the huge contribution they have made to the lives of many people in our community. As was suggested in a recent Plains Producer (April 18, Page 4) there is no doubt the loss of the school lunch trade has made the Owen store uneconomically sustainable. There is also no doubt when the store closes at the end of this month it will be missed by many people, especially the elderly. Indeed, there are many of us in the town who are incredibly sad at what has happened to the Sheridans. We are also incredibly sad all their efforts to save their business have been in vain. What a shame more people didn’t get behind them, because in the end we all lose – well, most of us anyway. Apparently some people in the town have the idea the store should have been open from 6am to 6pm to serve their particular needs. However, these expectations are quite delusional – what other town in Australia of just 320 people would have them? I am delighted the Sheridan family has chosen to live in Owen after the store closes. Reverend Flo Walters, Owen. LATE NEWS – MALLALA:

Oval plan approval District Council of Mallala has supported a formal application from the Mallala and Districts Lions Club seeking to build an ablutions block at the Mallala Oval for campers at the site. “Part of the resolution was the Lions Club facilitate an agreement with council over the ongoing management and responsibilities of the facility,” DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto said. • More details in next week’s Plains Producer.

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– Abbey Gosling; Horses In Action – Chloe Tilder; Flowers & Pot Plants – Stephanie Tilbrook; Cookery & Preserves – Mikala Colyer; Needlework, Handicraft & Hobbies – Jess McCall; Produce – Bonney Swann. Junior Judging: Booleroo Centre Community School Organisers thanked all sponsors and Gawler Show Society for hosting the evening with the MC’s Aaron Bain and Aisha Hargraves, both former Rural Ambassador and Young Rural Ambassador winners.

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A presentation dinner to recognise the efforts of many successful and regular Northern shows recently was hosted recently by Gawler Show Society at Gawler racecourse. Presentation of awards for the senior and junior aggregate winners, and the Achiever’s Award, which honours show people who have been acknowledged as providing dedicated and untiring contributions to the show movement. Each year a maximum of three are selected for the award.

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Balaklava - 3 bedroom home. Double carport and shed. Low maintenance well fenced garden. Phone 8864 5096 Four bedroom house on 3.5 acres, 15kms west of Balaklava, pets considered. Phone 0429 804 112.

Hamley Bridge - stone frontage, 4 bedroom, separate lounge and dining, double garage, solar/gas hot water, air conditioning, $240 per week. F2F R-E. Phone 0409 100 062.

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2002 AU Series III. New tyres, re-con gear box. Just serviced, $3,200 o.n.o. Phone 0429 239 838.

Daihatsu Charade CX, sedan, 4 door, 1983, 96,000 kms, 3 cylinder, manual, excellent condition, reg UFW 564, $900, Dublin 8529 2320 or 0409 494 635.

Retravision - computers, cameras, iphone, appliances, Telstra dealer, air conditioning, wiring and repairs. Phone 8862 1552.

VN Commodore 1991, reg VTW 949. Good condition for age. Reg until June 28, $1,000. Phone 8527 8268. Young laying hens, 8 months old in full egg production $16. Muscovy ducks also available. Phone 0427 286 162.

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Firewood for sale. $120 per trailer load. Saw bench and operator for hire $80 per hour. Phone 0408 800 534. Firewood $190 per tonne, free delivery or pick up Balaklava or as arranged. Mixed gum. Phone 0447 079 388 or 0428 811 874.

Firewood for sale, cut weighed and delivered. Kindling available. Phone (m) 0407 896 159 (a/hours) 8865 2127 - Snowtown.

Firewood - mixed gum $180 per tonne. Free delivery in local area. Phone 0458 799 577. Firewood - cut $200 tonne. Delivered locally. Balaklava Museum. Phone 8862 1854, 8862 1139 or 0407 329 559. Firewood for sale. Quality split red gum $290 per tonne, 1/2 loads available. All loads weighed. Free delivery Owen and surrounding areas. Phone 0412 887 040 anytime.

Garage Sale

Saturday April 28, 8am. 3/5 Scotland Street, Balaklava. General household items. Compact 3 piece lounge suite. Excellent condition $500 o.n.o.

Garage Sale

Garage Sale - Pinery Saturday April 28 & Sunday April 29, 8.30am. Follow the signs. Queen size bed, three piece suite, fishing gear, household goods, bric-a-brac, plants, books, electrical, shed goods and much more. Come and grab a bargain. Something for everyone. Need your trailer??

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Chihuahua cross dog, black with brown markings, answers to Jack. Beaufort area. Phone 0438 683 108.

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Work Wanted

Hannaford seed grader, now available. Ring Trevor 0438 826 534.

Thank you

MANY thanks to the United Football Club for dedicating the canteen at Long Plains in my name. Thanks to the girls for a lovely afternoon tea, and my friends who were able to join me. Also friends for cards and phone calls. It was a lovely, unexpected surprise. Thank you, Val Daniel.

Balaklava Football Club

Auskick Starts

Thursday April 26 4pm - 5pm at Bal Football Oval

• For Primary School aged Boys & Girls • So come along & have some fun

Phone Simon 0432 758 829

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Any caravans wanted, cash today. Anything considered. Phone 08 8254 2099 anytime. HORSES unwanted, top prices, cash, any types, Ph 8524 3640 or 0414 546 217.

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

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

Fri May 4

7pm Uniting Church Hall, Edith Terrace, Balaklava • Cost $15 • Please BYO nibbles & non-alcoholic drinks RSVP essential for catering by April 30 to edenbalaklava@gmail.com or Caroline 0429 621 834

Closing Down

Community Drop-In Day Two Wells Residential Development Plan Amendment (DPA) The township of Two Wells has been identified as one of the areas that can meet the future housing growth in the State Government’s 30 year Plan for Greater Adelaide. The District Council of Mallala has commenced the formal process of rezoning land owned by the Hickinbotham Group north of the existing township. Come to the Community Drop-In Day to obtain further information on the DPA and speak to representatives from Council and the Hickinbotham Group.

Sunday April 29

12noon to 4pm at Catholic Church Hall, Two Wells

Last Day Sunday April 29

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Tickets: • Concession/Student $8 • Adults $10 • Child $5 • Family tickets $25 (2 + 2) extra child $2.50 BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (between 2pm - 5pm)

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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.

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CLINICAL NURSE Permanent Full Time

If you enjoy a challenge, thrive in a busy environment and are ready to provide leadership, education, and day to day support for the staff in all aspects of care delivery then we have the role for you. You will work closely with the Care Manager to ensure accreditation standards are achieved, resources are managed efficiently and to provide leadership and mentoring to nursing and care staff. You will be responsible for coordinating the quality improvement framework identifying opportunities for improvement. You will have demonstrated experience in a leadership role, well developed communication skills and a demonstrated understanding of care delivery and quality systems. You will hold current registration with AHPRA.

REGISTERED & ENROLLED NURSES Permanent and Casual positions

We require experienced Registered and Enrolled Nurse for our innovative residential aged care settings. A variety of shifts are available including night duty. Medication competencies, good communication and documentation skills are highly desirable. You must hold current registration with AHPRA. Experience in an aged care setting is preferred, however assistance in the transition to aged care can be provided for the right person.

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We can offer you: • Attractive remuneration and employee benefits • Supportive and friendly team environment • Excellent salary sacrifice benefits • Work/life balance For more information, please visit www.helpinghand.org.au/careers or to apply for these positions, please send your application to Sandra Press, 15 Halliday Street, Port Pirie SA 5540 or email spress@helpinghand.org.au Applications close Friday 4th May 2012 Applicants are required to undergo a Police Check

Applications close on Friday 27th April at 5pm. For further information and a position description, please contact Holly Simmons on 8832 2455 or email holly.simmons@parliament.sa.gov.au Written applications with appropriate supporting documentation and the names of three referees should be addressed to: Steven Griffiths MP JP Member for Goyder 51 Robert Street MAITLAND SA 5573

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BALAKLAVA NEW $159,000

• Affordable home in a highly sought after location • Close to all the Balaklava schools, swimming pool, parks & main street • 2 double size bedrooms with carpet & nice window treatments • open plan living with country style kitchen and lounge • Ceiling fan & reverse cycle a/c add to the comfort of this home • Bathroom, toilet & laundry all under the main roof

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Kybunga Church

$330,000

• Fully renovated church in the quaint Mid North town of Kybunga • Handcrafted kitchen with slate bench tops & recycled timber. • Large living area with leadlight windows, soaring ceilings, stone feature walls, combustion heater, front porch and Baltic pine/slate flooring. • 3 bdrm (2 in mezzanine level with a/c) • 1 bdrm selfcontained renovated granny flat • Stunning gardens with substantial shedding.

BALAKLAVA

NEW PRICE $26,000

All Offers considered

• Zank’s Place is a modern, upbeat eatery • Welcoming interior invites diners in, to sit down to a relaxing meal • Currently trading 5 days a wk, gives scope to increase income • To be sold as a plant & equipment + sav.

PT WAKEFIELD NEW PRICE$189,000

• Good Investment Opportunity • Approx 2,070m2 allotment • 4 bedroom home • Sub division potential (STCC)

Rental Properties

• 3brm brick home on large block, large family room, walk in pantry $300per week • Also looking for more properties to rent

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

• Low maintenance • Secure property • Roomy lounge • Landscaped gardens

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac street with no homes across the road or behind. This tremendous 3 bedroom home was built in 2002 with an enormous amount of consideration and attention to detail. The north-facing living areas are full of light and spill out onto the large paved pergola entertaining area. Storage is ample, with built in linen cupboards and each of the bedrooms include built in or walk in robes.The master bedroom has a walk in robe and en suite and enjoys beautiful views over the Moody Estate reserve. A light and airy living area at the rear of the home has a large kitchen and casual dining/living space with sliding glass doors that provide access to the outdoor entertaining area. The kitchen is highly functional and roomy, complete with a walk in pantry, ample bench space and new dishwasher. Features include ducted evaporative air cond, combustion heater, split system r/c a/c, double carport, paved pergola area, shed with power 20’ x 30’ & manicured gardens. Great home and it’s value packed. Get in NOW it wont last.

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• Solid 3 bedroom renovated home • Renovated kitchen & bathroom • Outside there’s plenty of parking space, double carport, • Established gardens

New listings required urgently to replace the properties sold recently $169,900 Balaklava $385,000 Balaklava Unit 7, 1 Charles Street 19 Bruce Drive NEW

Sensational Location - Superbly presented

$159,000

• This delightful stone cottage is in the centre of Balaklava • Side entrance hallway, 3 big bedrooms, pressed tin ceilings and a spacious country kitchen. • The main bedroom has an ornate mantel and French doors • There is minimal upkeep required • This cottage is cosy, but deceptively spacious.

SOLD! Phone: 8842 2998 Rob Stephens 0407 715 862

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655.99ha “River Valley” 1621.28acs • Located in some of the richest soil structures in the Mid North • Sited only 100km from Adelaide and centrally located to major silo terminals at Balaklava and Dublin stock markets • Permanent Wakefield river frontage, springs, mains water connected and enjoying a reliable 425mm rainfall • Fertile elevated red/brown earth over clay soils to self-mulching river flats • Substantial structural improvements including circa 1925 sandstone homestead, 4 stand shearing shed and yards, large improvement shed, cattle yards and impressive sheep feed lot

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Balaklava $149,500 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.

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Vacant Land

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

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Balaklava Red $146,000 15 Short Terrace

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

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Balaklava $230,000 29 Walsh Street

3 Bedroom Double Brick Home • 3 Bedrooms • Large dine in kitchen • Reverse cycle air conditioner • Roomy laundry • Roller shutter main bedroom • Pergola

• 2 bedroom home • Great little workshop with power • Large lounge adjoining the eating area

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• Three bedroom house • 717m2 {approx.} block • Main bedroom has full length built in robe

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Bombers blown out of the sky

n BOMBERS captain, Craig Young can only watch on as Lachlan Franklin takes a mark for the Roosters, during Saturday’s A grade clash.

Rooster haul leaves Hamley grounded A HUGE second half effort from Two Wells blew the Hamley Bridge Bombers out of the sky in their A grade game at Two Wells on Saturday. The Bombers led by seven points at the major break in an entertaining match but dropped off severely, haemorrhaging 12 goals in the second half to one, the Roosters posting a 67-point final margin. Hamley Bridge coach, Ash Barnett, was left lamenting the loss after being reasonably happy with the first half. “We handled the conditions and matched up well, so it was a good contest early,” he said. “We just sort of left it there and didn’t come out to play after three quarter time.” Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, said his team had 14 clearances to one in the second half and believed a swag of players could have made the best for his team. New recruit, Sam O’Brien, lined up at centre half back on Nathan Flynn, while an early change from Anthony Pontt to Brad Fitzgerald on Ham-

REPORT: Les Pearson

ley’s star forward, Shane Hanson, paid off after the dangerous goal-kicker had some majors on the board not long into the game. Thomson credited the late blow-out to his side’s stamina. “It was wet all day but it was a pretty good skill level in close,” Thomson said. “I thought our midfield ended up beating theirs and we had more fitness towards the end of the day. “We just started to beat them to the ball in the last quarter. “It sort of came through and even spectators were saying how fit the lads were after the match.” It was an interesting observation, considering Hamley Bridge endured a tough pre-season itself. n Continued page 16

ANZAC honour for outstanding players

RIGHT: The James P Woods Medal

IT’S great the Adelaide Plains Football League and Netball Association are presenting ANZAC Day medals this weekend. To honour and remember those who sacrificed themselves for our freedom is a great privilege for all footballers and netballers taking part in their respective clashes. There is one way to make this privilege more significant, to hold the matches on ANZAC Day. The mid-week ANZAC Day clashes always attract big spectator numbers in other leagues around the state and the pure excitement around the occasion pumps the players up to a new level. It almost creates an atmosphere that would rival most finals. It’s high time the league took a good hard look at getting on board this growing tradition other leagues have embarked on with great success. Now, the prestigious ANZAC Day medals are a unique award and should be received with great pride. Few sporting awards can rival their significance. So, let’s see who would be a good shot at taking home one of these honours on Saturday.

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AT ODDS with

Ricky Punter Football Liam Whitwell (M) $2.80 Jason Earl (M) $3.50 Hayden Walker (B) $4 Lachlan Michael (B) $4 Joel Montgomerie (M) $5 Ben Catford (B) $5 Christian Rimmer (M) $5.50 Glenn Dawson (B) $5.50 Derek Friedrichs (B) $6 Brenton Lamond (B) $7 Daniel Feeley (M) $7 Todd McPharlin (B) $7 Brad Hardie (M) $7.50 Jonathon Brice (B) $10 Tim Cawrse (M) $11 Any other player $3 Netball Emma Tiller (M) $2 Nadene Wehr (B) $2 Tegan Pollard (B) $4 Tracy Kennett (M) $4 Kerryn Obst (M) $7.50 Alex Wilson (B) $8 Any other player $3.50

TWO special ANZAC Day medals will be presented at the conclusion of the Balaklava versus Mallala A grade football and netball matches this weekend. The James P Woods Medal (football) and Sister F R Casson Medal (netball) will be awarded to the player deemed most courageous in the respective contests. Balaklava RSL president, Peter Shaughnessy, will present the medals. James P Woods, born at Two Wells in January 1886, was a private in the 48th Battalion (S.A.) Australian Imperial Force during the First World War. He was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to soldiers from Commonwealth countries and previous British Empire territories. On September 18, 1918, near Le Verguier, north-west of St. Quentin, France, Private Woods, 27, with a weak patrol,

REPORT: Les Pearson attacked and captured a formidable enemy post consisting of four heavy and two light machineguns.

THE Sister FR Casson Medal With two comrades, he held against heavy counterattacks. Jumping on to the parapet he fired, and kept on firing and throwing bombs, inflicting severe casualties and holding up the enemy until help arrived. Sister Florence Rebecca Casson, was nurse in the 2/13th Australian General Hospital, Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) in WWII. She was one of 65 Australian nurses and over 250 civil-

ian men, women and children evacuated on the ship, Vyner Brooke from Singapore, three days before the fall of Malaya. The Vyner Brooke was bombed by Japanese aircraft and sunk in Banka Strait in February 1942. Of the 65 nurses on board, twelve were lost as sea and 32 survived the sinking and were captured as Prisoners of War (POWs) of which eight later died during captivity. Sister Casson, aged 34, was one of the remaining 22 nurses who also survived the sinking and were washed ashore on Radji Beach, Banka Island, where they surrendered to the Japanese, along with 25 British soldiers. On 16 February 1942 the group was massacred, the soldiers were bayoneted and the nurses were ordered to march into the sea where they were shot. Only Sister Vivian Bullwinkel and a British soldier survived the massacre. Sister Casson was the daughter of Henry and Mary Casson of Glenelg, SA.

Plains Producer, Wednesday April 25, 2012


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