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He is pictured with his Commonwealth Games silver medal, from Melbourne in 2006 and a bronze, from Delhi, India, in 2010.

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the women’s 25 metre pistol, her event of choice, while David will again take on the world’s best in the men’s 25 metre rapid-fire pistol.

David said he was proud to be competing in the national team with Hayley, who is presently shooting at a junior tournament in Suhl, Germany.

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ARGH, me hearties! ’Tis Cap’n Hook, with a firm grip on Peter Pan. The old foes (with Gib Palmer as the Captain and Brittny Heslop as Peter Pan) are at it again in the Balaklava Community Arts musical production of “Peter Pan … The British Musical,” which opens in Balaklava next week.

Producer/Director, Kelly Bickle, said rehearsals are going smoothly.

“The cast includes many new faces, as well as those regulars you love,” Kelly said.

“This is a show not to miss.

With pirates, Indians, lost boys, a dog and crocodile. It has something for everyone.”

Tickets are selling quickly for the BYO cabaret on Friday, June 22 and the Saturday and Sunday shows.

But Kelly warns: “Don’t get caught out, make sure you book your tickets with TAD’s Embroidery.”

The show features a cast of about 30, of mixed ages, with the youngest aged 9 – to veteran, the ageless Marty Brice.

It’s been all hands on deck for the backstage crew – literally, at times – when constructing the pirate ship!

David Appleby has been constructing sets and his shed has looked like a forest with trees and flowers strewn through it.

“We ‘bumped in’ to the Town Hall on Sunday and had a good turn out of helpers to paint and set up everything,” Kelly said.

Balaklava Community Arts is in its 30th year of production.

Proceeds from this year’s show will benefit the Shamus Liptrot Cycle Trail.

Electorate boundaries may change

HOW WILL THINGS PAN OUT FOR PETER?

BALAKLAVAwill be excluded from the Goyder State electorate and join the electorate of Frome if proposed changes to boundaries are instigated, from recommendations by the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission (EDBC).

Amongst the reshuffle, Goyder loses the township of Balaklava but retains the southern end of the Wakefield Regional Council area, including Owen and Hamley Bridge.

Goyder also picks up the township of Two Wells, which was formerly in the Taylor electorate.

Liberal Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, was disappointed with the proposed change.

He said both he and wife, Donna, were regular visitors to Balaklava.

“Donna and I have loved going there over the last six years or so,” Mr Griffiths said.

“Everyone was always very welcoming, the town has been good to us.”

He also revealed the couple had discussed moving to the town in the future but suggested boundary adjustments may rule out any possible relocation

plans. Despite his opposition to the change, Mr Griffiths admitted his own party suggested the boundary shift.

“The submission was made by the Liberal Party because it increases the number of Liberal voters in Frome,” he said.

“I was concerned when the change was suggested and I’m concerned with it now. To lose the town of Balaklava came as a real shock to me.”

Mr Griffiths has an excellent reputation throughout the Balaklava community and committed to continue visiting the town in future for major events, given the close connection surrounding areas still in the Goyder electorate have with Balaklava as the main regional centre. n To view the proposed electorate boundaries: Frome - http://ecsa.sa.gov.au/apps/ uploadedFiles/news/795/Frome.pdf Goyder – http://ecsa.sa.gov.au/apps/ uploadedFiles/news/797/Goyder.pdf Light - http://ecsa.sa.gov.au/apps/ uploadedFiles/news/804/Light.pdf

Member for Light, Tony Piccolo, believes changes to the Light electorate will strongly impact his margins.

Labor strongholds of Smithfield Plains, Munno Para and Munno Para West will be excised from Light and Angle Vale will be reinstated if recommendations are accepted.

The proposed boundary changes will cut Mr Piccolo’s margin from 5.4 per cent to 4.2 per cent.

Mr Piccolo won the seat in 2006 with a swing to Labor of 4.9 per cent and successfully defended it in 2010 with a further swing of 3.2 per cent despite a state-wide swing of 8.4 per cent against Labor in that election.

The seat was previously a marginally

Liberal electorate with a margin of 2.7 per cent and held by former Education Minister, Malcolm Buckby.

Mr Piccolo also confirmed boundary changes meant his home could now be in Napier, despite him living in the Gawler area since 1963; the new boundaries would place his Kudla home just 900 metres outside Light.

In response to media enquiries Mr Piccolo said the only comment he would like to make about the recommendations was that they are in draft form and were prepared by an independent body.

The proposed changes are open to public consultation until July 18.The EDBC will then make its final decisions, ready for the 2014 election.

Les Pearson reports:

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Councils brace for carbon tax slug

THE impact of the impending rollout of the Carbon Tax on local councils is a big unknown at this stage, despite its arrival being only a few weeks away.

The state’s Local Government Association (LGA) believes the carbon price may have less impact on councils than some predictions, although no one will know until about 2014.

LGA president, Kym McHugh, said it was becoming clear the impact would be significantly different between otherwise similar councils – with the cost of taking domestic rubbish to a landfill being the biggest uncertainty.

Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson, said council was preparing for a rise on general expenses.

“There is no doubt the quantum of the carbon

tax will vary across the whole local government sector dependent upon their operations, plant and equipment, and overall community demand,” she said.

“There are also indirect costs that may be affected including services and materials such as road construction materials, which we will need to be cognisant of as the tax is rolled out.

“Wakefield Regional Council is accounting for an increase in waste disposal, fuel and electricity costs as part of its overall increase in costs of doing business.

“We anticipate this will accommodate the increases as a result of any passed on costs from the carbon tax.”

The likely increase in waste disposal costs further complicates matters.

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officer, Charles Mansueto, said council had not taken any direct action with the Carbon Tax’s anticipated rollout.

“At this stage we are taking a monitoring role in regards to the impact of the Carbon Tax/ Price,” he said.

“As we do not have any operating landfills we are not directly impacted.

“The impact for us will depend on how our waste providers are impacted and (this) will likely occur when contracts are up for renewal.

“I am also on the understanding that the cost does not increase until the 2013/14 financial year for the waste issue.

“There will likely be other impacts, like electricity for example, but we will monitor these and take action as necessary.”

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“The carbon tax costs will be compounded by an increase in the waste levy,” Mrs Atkinson said. “Any increase by the State government on the waste levy will impact directly on communities.

“The government has indicated it will not introduce new taxes but the Budget indicates an increase in the intra-government income associated with the solid waste levy.

“Significant increases in the levy discourages communities from appropriate waste disposal.

“Any increase should be directly linked to programs to minimise illegal dumping and to encourage recycling of difficult to dispose of materials such as e-waste and hazardous waste.”

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would be a real catch. “He’s a terrific, laidback sort of lad,” Andrew said. He loves working with sheep and stock and has a real gift with animals.”

Todd worked on Andrew’s merino stud for a while, back in his younger days, but judging by the reaction to Todd’s nomination for the next series of the show, it might be Todd who will become known as “The Snowtown Stud” from now on.

“I think he had the biggest selection of women ever apply, he had about 150 or 160 to pick from,” Andrew said.

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country charm, it is almost a wonder why he is yet to woo the right woman.

“He is just so relaxed, he wouldn’t put any pressure on anyone,” Andrew said.

Todd still has a number of close relatives in the district, with plenty of family on both the Michael and Stevens side living locally.

He also has a number of mates keen to see him do well.

According to local farmer, Paul McCormack, his sons, Simon and Nick McCormack, who are friends with Todd and recently engaged themselves, will be following the show.

“I think they were expecting an invitation to go to Tasmania and help with the scrutinising of all the female applicants,” Paul laughed.

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FORMER Snowtown local, Todd Michael, is looking for love.

The blond bachelor, 27, will be one of the candidates on the hit Channel Nine series, “The Farmer Wants a Wife”.

Todd grew up and went to school at Snowtown before shifting to Bruny Island, Tasmania, aged 19.

He returned home for a few years to complete a landscaping apprenticeship, playing football for Blyth-Snowtown, which included an A grade premiership in 2007.

Word has been spreading throughout the community about Todd’s upcoming small screen debut with family and friends keen to see him find true love.

His uncle, Andrew Michael, said Todd

THE plains are slowly transforming into fields of green as shoots of this season’s crops burst through the surface following solid rains a few weeks ago.

• Young Josh Hodgetts (pictured above) was making the most of good growing conditions in Andrew Parker’s oaten hay crop at Owen recently.

Before we know it, Josh will have moved on from the toy truck to something bigger, like the tractor in the background! Josh is the son of Will and Sandy Hodgetts, of Owen.

Most farmers in the district are nearing completion of their sowing, while some are already finished.

PIRSA’s most recent crop report stated some growers in the Lower North had completed up to 30 per cent of their program by the end of April.

The report also claimed wheat area sown is likely to be slightly down on last year, along with a reduced area sown to barley with a swing away from malting varieties, due to reduced premiums and tighter specifications.

Because of tighter receival standards, less lentils, peas and beans were planted.

The oaten hay area is likely to fall, due to the high risk of weather damage and reduced market options for lower grade hay.

An increase of between five and 10 per cent in the area sown to canola was anticipated, due to the high price and increased management options.

The next PIRSA Crop and Pasture Report will be released next month.

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What do you know about Bloomsday? I thought it was either a shop or some hippie event from the 1970s. But being of Irish descent, I should’ve known better. Bloomsday is the commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce, during which the events of his novel “Ulysses” are relived.

“Ulysses” tells the story of a day in the life of Leopold Bloom (thus the name Bloomsday), telling of his travels through Dublin on just an ordiJAMES Joyce. nary day, June 16, 1904. Joyce chose the date of June 16 as it was the first outing with his wife-to-be, Nora Barnacle.

The term Bloomsday, was invented in 1954 on the 50th anniversary of the events in the novel. Artist John Ryan and novelist Flann O’Brien, initially organised a day-long pilgrimage along the Ulysses’ story route. They were joined by four other men, and all were assigned roles from the novel.

Since then, the date has been observed annually around the world.

No-one but the Irish would do that, would they? Any excuse for a celebration. There will be celebrations in SA, starting in Adelaide, and ending at our very own town with the Irish name, Dublin.

There will be book readings, music and songs by Adelaide’s Irish and Australian communities, starting at 1pm at The Governor Hindmarsh in Adelaide. Then everyone will board a bus and head to Dublin, where the

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KESAB supremo’s wild ride

After not being on a motorbike for 60 years, Nancy Williams turned into a bikie chick for her 80th birthday on May 27. Nancy was treated to a Harley motorbike ride with Owen’s David Woodroofe, riding from Balaklava to Halbury and back again. festivities will continue.

The group should arrive at the Dublin hotel about 3pm, then, after more singing, readings and the obligatory Guinness, head to the Institute for supper, and probably more Guinness!

The group hopes to head back to the big smoke at 8pm. Everyone is invited to dress up and join in the

celebrations. Prizes will be awarded for best period costumes.

In 1998, the Modern Library publishing company ranked “Ulysses” at number one on its list of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. Balaklava Community Library has it in stock, so pop in and borrow it for a really good read.

A taste of culture at Owen Primary School Owen Primary School recently celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture Week.

Students were visted

by Aunty Greta Wilson, parent Susie Rankine and George Laughton from Clare. The trio spoke about their families, lives and traditions. Students took part in a range of activities, including making damper and bush tucker, and play-

ing Indigenous games.

• Pictured, back from left: Matthew Freebairn, Tom Gameau, Ryan Burman, Katelyn Doolan, Dylan Wood. Front: Jack and Axel Doolan, elder Aunty Greta Wilson, principal Cheryl Glenie, Zali Walsh with mum Susie Rankine and George Laughton of Clare Regional Office Department of Education and Children’s Services.

Balaklava Australia Red Cross Mid North & District Zone held its annual conference on July 4 at the Balaklava Bowling Club at 10am.

Happy birthday to the Plains Producer’s Lisa Redpath (June 9), and to my oldest son, Ben, who turned 18 on Sunday. Oh, so old...

Owen Owen Red Cross branch is holding a trading table in Balaklava on June 22, 8.30am. Donation of stall items gratefully accepted. A great chance for local businesses to buy some delicious homemade morning tea.

Gilbert Valley Mid North Indoor Bowls Association was formed with teams from Auburn, Riverton and Saddleworth.

The bowlers play on Wednesday nights from May to September.

New members are welcome to attend so contact Barb 8849 2242 or John 8847 2128.

Mallala “Winter bowls - Social triples” is on every Wednesday at the bowling club. Contact Shirley on 8527 2232 if you’d like to go along for a roll from 11.30am.

After winning the Naga at a golf ambrose recently, local postie Craig Argent is thinking of taking up bowls.

Although I must say he hit his driver well. Or was that Andrew Farrelly?

A new Art Group is being formed in Mallala, meeting fortnightly for a few hours. If painting, drawing, photography or sculpture is your thing, contact Laura on 0433 820 570.

All ages and art ability welcome.

Tarlee Take your gardening tools to a working bee at the school on June 17.

A barbecue lunch will be provided afterwards for the hungry workers.

Snowtown The kitchen at the Community Club is getting upgraded, with the first step being the purchase of a push-through industrial dishwasher.

Many clubs have joined together to provide financial support to ensure this happens. Great to see clubs working together for common goal.

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Crows star Patrick Dangerfield, has his moment of fame, resembling our own local sporting identities, Port Wakefield’s Big J, Josh Kelly, and Balaklava’s Vinnie Taylor.

WE HEARD! A young local lad who is a bit of a “prat” of a merchandise and insurance agent, recently considered a move into weather forecasting on the eve of our last big rain.

His boss predicted the area would receive at least 20 mm of rain overnight. But our overlyconfident and well-informed lad said there was no way that

would happen. And if it did, he’d do a nude run down the main street.

Arriving at work the next day, our lad was sure someone had fiddled with the rain gauge as it read 27mm. Oops. Our lad has not, as yet, kept to his end of the wager, as apparently he’s a bit shy and it’s a bit cold!

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A B DOUBLE on the Balaklava-Port Wakefield road.

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Drugs and guns seized by police POLICE searched a house at Condowie, between Snowtown and Blyth, on Tuesday, June 5, uncovering two rifles, ammunition and drugs on the premises.

A 41-year-old Seaton man was reported for allegedly having an insecure firearm and ammunition, while a 62-year-old Condowie man was also reported for allegedly possessing a firearm without a licence.

The rifles, ammunition, cannabis and cannabis equipment were seized. Both men received on the spot fines for cannabis offences and will face court on firearms offences.

TWO WELLS • A 24-year-old Two Wells man was reported for speeding and driving while disqualified by Gawler Police on June 7.

His vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

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An RSPCA spokesperson says pets feel the change in temperature just like we do, so here are a few things you can do to help them get through the winter.

“It’s most important your pet has somewhere warm and comfortable to sleep, out of the wind and the rain,” the spokesperson said.

“Their bedding should also be raised off the ground so they don’t catch a chill from the cold, damp floor.

“Dog kennels should be lined with old rugs and linen to help keep your pooch comfortable and warm.”

If you don’t have a protected area where your dog can sleep, bring them inside during the wet and windy weather.

Cats also prefer to be snuggled up inside.

A comfortable chair, basket or even a box can make the perfect bed for your feline friend.

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Our feathered friends also need extra care during the winter months.

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Mixed news in changes to trucking fees and rules Les Pearson reports: JUNE has been a tumultuous month of developments within the trucking industry, registration fee hikes and the introduction of B-triples to South Australian roads all making headlines of late.

State Transport Minister, Patrick Conlon, along with his interstate counterparts, agreed on a plan to allow the huge vehicles on some of the state’s main highways.

According to Wikipedia, a B-double consists of a prime mover towing a specialised lead trailer that has a fifth-wheel mounted on the rear towing another semi-trailer, resulting in two articulation points.

The B-triple is the same as a B-double but with an additional lead trailer behind the prime mover.

It features three trailers up to a maximum

B DOUBLE B length of 35 metres with 12 axles with a maximum weight of 82.5 tonnes.

According to Minister Conlon’s office, B-triples will be able to use the double road train routes by end of June or early July.

The recent release of the State budget had mixed news for truck operators, with a registration subsidy welcomed but concerns farmers will be hit hard by registration fee hikes have also been raised The South Australian Road Transport Association claimed fees will rise

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However, the State government will hand back at least $1100 to each road train operator located across regional, rural and remote areas of South Australia.

It was revealed through the State Budget the government would provide a 100 per cent concession on all registration charges for “road train converter dollies”, also as of July 1.

“The rural trucking industry is delighted by this decision,” Australian Livestock and Rural

Transporters Association (ALRTA) president, John Beer said.

“In recent months, we’ve been quite horrified by a national plan to increase registration charges for road trains by a massive 21 per cent in a single year.

“Road train operators provide an essential freight service that supports farmers, cattle producers and rural and regional communities.

“No-one in the bush can possibly afford a 21 per cent increase to the cost of their freight service.

“We were able to show the State government the proposal, from the National Transport Commission, contained substantial economic errors.

“The Government’s responded to our concerns with a very responsible, balanced decision.”

Mr Beer said Minister Conlon was flexible when the matter was raised. “(Mr) Conlon discussed this issue at length with grass-roots operators from regional South Australia and at the national level,” he said.

“We’re particularly impressed the Minister has come up with a solution that doesn’t undermine the agreement of all governments to set up a National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and a national registration scheme.

“Those are important long-term reforms that we strongly support.”

AUSTRALIA has the largest road train operating in the world. Called a “power train” or “body and six” it operates at the Granites gold mine in western Northern Territory. – Source, Wikipedia.

Olympics a golden dream for David and Hayley •From page 1 “It’s certainly quite a privilege to be there with my daughter, having seen her grow with her skills in the past five years or so,” he said.

The selection announcement did throw a spanner in the works to some extent, given David is a farmer with plenty of land and a long jobs list as the middle of winter kicks in.

He said his family would be looking after things while he is away, although this makes it impossible for them to also watch both him and Hayley competing.

Between now and their expected departure date on July 20, David said he will be working to ensure the farm work gets done but also fits in enough training to be completely prepared.

“It’s mainly about finding a balance with the farm work and your commitment to the sport,” he said.

“I will be upping training a bit but I’m not letting one pursuit suffer more than the other as a result.”

As a part-time student, Hayley is basically in full-time training ahead of the games.

Despite sharing a close relationship, David and Hayley are not regular training partners.

“I’d like to shoot with

her more but we don’t get the opportunity very often,” he said.

Hayley’s close friend, Chloe Esposito, was also selected to represent the nation in the pentathlon, which includes a shooting leg.

“That’s how they met,” David explained.

It will be his first visit to the UK’s capital and he suggested there might be some time to see the sights, although doing the touristy things aren’t high on his travel itinerary – though scores are!

Survey on youth issues Mission Australia is calling on all young South Australians to participate in the charity’s 2012 Youth Survey and help highlight important issues in their lives. The survey is the nation’s leading annual stocktake of the views, concerns and values of young people between the ages of 15-19. It can be completed online at www.mayouthsurvey.com.au – by August 17.

“I guess I will be trying to achieve a personal best score and if I can do that, it might not earn me a medal but it would be fantastic,” David said.

As for Hayley, her goals may require some re-jigging.

“Her initial ambition was just to make the Olympics team,” David said.

His previous experiences from Sydney will no doubt help settle some pre-games nerves and competing abroad may take some of the spotlight

off the typically quiet competitor.

He has been readying himself for that media spotlight.

“If you’re not prepared for it, it does affect you to a certain degree,” David revealed.

“I think not competing in your own country means we might not be as focused on by the media as much.

“Although being a father/daughter in the team probably puts some extra focus back on us, I guess.”

CLARIFICATION – A report on page 2 in last week’s Plains Producer regarding the arrival of the Snowtown Community Bus mentioned the possibility of the bus being used for shopping.

The Plains Producer wishes to clarify on behalf of the Snowtown Community Management Committee that under no circumstances would the bus be used to go shopping for items already available from local retailers in the town.

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Harold adds an OAM to his CV achievements

Les Pearson reports:

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Dr Harold Lane ... honoured by OAM.

word rural listed – because rural is a very important word in that context.”

He praised the ongoing work of the doctors in the Wakefield Plains medical clinic.

“Balaklava has a very good group of GPs there at the moment,” Dr Lane said.

“The district has been very fortunate for a number of years.

“Even before my time, the GPs there were quite outstanding.”

Despite now residing in the city with wife, Peg, Dr Lane is a regular visitor to Balaklava, with other son, Andrew and his family, still living in the town.

“I was there last week getting my car dents knocked out by Balaklava Crash Repairs,” he said.

Apparently a driver had backed into his vehicle and not had the courtesy to leave contact or insurance details.

“I wasn’t an OAM back then I guess,” Dr Lane joked.

His passion for the area is still evident.

“I would still love to be back in Balaklava,” Dr Lane said.

“It’s a wonderful district.

“Not just Balaklava but all the people in that Wakefield Plains area.”

• Other Queen’s Birthday award win-

...Exceptional leadership, innovation and outstanding devotion to duty ...

Dr La ne ’s lis t of co services over the ye mm un ity ars include but is not limited to: • Di vis ion al Me dic al Of John Ambulance, 19 fic er, St 64 - 1980; Corps Medical Officer, 1980-1999; • Pr inc ipa l Me dic al Offic er an d Board Member, Balaklav a Hospital, 1965 – 1993; • Pa sto ra l As sis tan t, Diocese of Willochra, An gli ca n 1965-2007; • Club Surgeon, Balak lava Racing Cl ub , sin ce 19 63 ; Co mm itt ee Member, since 1975; Lif e Member, 2001; • Pr es ide nt, Ba lak lav a Club, for over 20 years Cr ick et during the 1980s and 1990s; • President, Lower No rth Association, for four ye Cricket ars during the 1990s; • President, Balaklava Golf Club, 1972-1973; • Fellow, Royal Australi an of Ge ne ra l Pr ac tit ion College er s; Lif e Member; • Fe llo w, Au str ali an Co lle ge of Rural and Remote Me dicine. ners with local connections included Jessica Dames, of Burra and Robert Ashby, of Hallett.

Mrs Dames was recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to arts administration in South Australia through the Independent Arts Association, as a supporter of emerging artists and writers, and to the promotion of cultural events.

Her roles includedAustralian Elizabethan Theatre Trust Governor from 1986-1989, Clare Regional Tourism Committee member in 2005 and South Australian Living Arts Festival chair in 2008 and 2009.

Mr Ashby was announced as an AM for service to the merino sheep breeding and wool growing industry, particularly through executive roles with professional organisations.

The awards will be presented at a ceremony later this year.

’ David’s CSM for RAAF service BALAKLAVA’s David Coles received a Conspicuous Service Medal (CSM) for meritorious achievement as the Maintenance Training Flight Commander at Number 292 Squadron.

The Australian Conspicuous Service Medal is awarded for meritorious achievement or dedication to duty in non-war like situations to members of the Australian Defence Force.

Warrant Officer Coles works at the Edinburgh RAAF base heading a team of 26 instructors, who guide young tradespeople through their respective apprenticeships, in both mechanical and avionic trades, to eventually work on maintaining RAAF aircraft.

His award details said: “Warrant Officer Coles played a critical role in improving technical training at Number 292 Squadron, Number 92 Wing.

“His efforts in improving initial and follow-on technical training will have long-term maintenance efficiency benefits for Number 92 Wing and the AP-3C Orion technical workforce.

“Warrant Officer Coles’ exceptional leadership, innovation and outstanding devotion to duty are of the highest order and in keeping with the finest traditions of the Royal Australian Air Force.”

He lives locally with wife, Tina, and children, Bethany and Imogen, who attend high school in Balaklava.

As an avionics technician by trade, Warrant Officer Coles has spent 28 years in the air force and was humbled to receive the award.

“It’s amazing, I’m more than honoured to receive it – but it was a bit of a surprise as I’m just doing my job,” Warrant Officer Coles said.

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WELL-KNOWN former Balaklava GP, Dr Harold Lane, was revealed as a recipient of an Order of Australia Medal as part of the Queen’s Birthday Awards, announced on Monday.

Dr Lane, who now lives in Beaumont, was honoured by the announcement.

“It’s been pretty humbling and I was overwhelmed,” he said.

“I’m very fortunate to get recognised because there are people out there who do equally as much as us but don’t get the recognition.”

Dr Lane served Balaklava and surrounding districts for 44 years, from 1963 to 2007.

On top of the recent OAM announcement, Dr Lane’s other accolades include SA Citizen of the Year and Wakefield Regional Council Citizen of the Year, both in 2004.

Dr Lane said he now considered himself semi-retired, but he is never far from the operating room.

“I do some surgical assisting from time to time,” he said.

“My son, Stephen, is an obstetrician and gynaecologist and I assist him every now and then.”

On a recent Tuesday morning, he had a phone call requiring his assistance for an emergency caesarean-section as well.

“I also assist a urological gynaecologist on regular sessions,” Dr Lane said.

He finds working with his son quite rewarding.

“I’m fairly critical but it is nice to work together,” Dr Lane chuckled.

“He does all the work and I just hold the things because I’m the assistant.”

In their time working together, the pair have had the pleasure of delivering several babies for Balaklava families over the years.

It continues a long association of medical services to the area.

“Back in the 60s and 70s, we (local GPs) delivered everything,” Dr Lane said.

“Medicine has changed a lot since I first started in Balaklava. We would get road trauma and heart attack victims being driven into the hospital (something) metropolitan GPs would never do.

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Federal grants to assist volunteer groups Not-for-profit organisations in the Wakefield region are being urged to apply for funding under this year’s Volunteer Grants initiative.

The Federal government again is providing volunteer organisations across Australia with $16 million in grants funding to help them continue their great work in the community.

Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, believes this is a way local volunteers can be thanked for their selfless work and commitment to making our communities stronger.

“Organisations will be able to apply for grants between $1,000 and $5,000 to purchase much-needed equipment, contribute to fuel costs, transport costs for volunteers with disabilities who are unable to drive, provide training courses and background checks for volunteers,” Mr Champion said.

There are more than six million volunteers in Australia, working tirelessly to help others, promote active citizenship, build connections and assist in creating stronger communities.

“The Volunteer Grants 2012 initiative will provide practical and tangible support to community organisations across Australia to support volunteers and encourage more people to take up volunteering,” he said.

Applications close at 5pm on July 25. To apply, or for more information, visit www. fahcsia.gov.au or call 1800 183 374.

Store’s opening is a real boost for Wasleys

“ After 18 months of closed doors, Wasleys General Store has reopened in a bid to cater for the needs of the town which is now in recovery mode.

Long term Wasleys resident, Craig Selleck pictured this week, along with his family, bought the Annie Terrace shop to “fill a hole in the town”.

“The town has been missing it ever since it closed, and it’s more accessible for locals to pick up emergency groceries and convenient takeaway,

Sally Crowther reports: which they had to travel to Roseworthy or Gawler to buy.”

“Locals can also pick up their weekend papers without having to travel far,” Craig said.

Member for Light, Tony Piccolo, said the initial closing of the store gave the impression of a community in decline.

“It was a physical blow to the Wasleys community, so the reopening demonstrates, in a practical way, the community is prepared to fight back,” Mr Piccolo said.

With the Wasleys Post Office re-opening last year, the confidence throughout the community is lifting, with the town’s future looking positive.

“It says to the broader community the Wasleys community is resilient

”

The reopening demonstrates, in a practical way, the community is prepared to fight back ... says local MP, Tony Piccolo

and things will only get better from here,” Mr Piccolo said.

The General Store is open seven days a week, and part-owner Craig, hopes to have a new section opening next month dedicated to hardware and fodder.

FARMING

Rains bring crop growth – and pests Recent rainfall throughout parts of South Australia, Victoria and southern New South Wales has been welcomed by grain growers – but there is a downside.

Damp conditions have stimulated activity in a range of invertebrate pest species which can pose a threat to emerging and establishing crops if left unchecked.

Entomology experts, with support from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), are encouraging grain growers and their advisers to maintain a close watch on young crops over the coming weeks.

GRDC Southern Regional Panel chair, David Shannon, says growers

and advisers are being well supported with information and resources during this critical phase of crop growth.

“One of those services is the PestFacts newsletters which are designed to keep grain growers and advisers informed about invertebrate pest-related issues and solutions,” Mr Shannon said.

“Supported by the GRDC’s National Invertebrate Pest Initiative, PestFacts is a free newsletter service that is of particular value when pest issues emerge during the winter growing season.

“Being informed and alerted by signing up to the PestFacts service should be a priority for growers and

advisers who aren’t already subscribers,” Mr Shannon said.

The PestFacts newsletters are sent directly to subscribers via e-mail. This service is produced on an ‘as-needed’ basis during the winter growing season in response to pest observations and reports.

A free crop insect identification service is also available to PestFacts SA and Western Victoria subscribers.

For more information about PestFacts SA and Western Victoria, contact Kym Perry on (08) 8303 9370.

GRDC also provides an extensive integrated pest management information resource at www.grdc.com.au/ pestlinks.

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Weevils threat to emerging canola As canola crops emerge and establish across the southern grain-growing region, growers are advised to keep an eye out for destructive Mandalotus weevils.

The weevils have become an increasingly serious pest of young canola crops on lighter soil types, and early detection is critical in preventing and reducing damage to germinating plants.

According to the SARDI Entomology Unit, adult weevils feed on canola stems, cotyledons and leaves during autumn and early winter, sometimes ringbarking seedlings. This can result in the destruction of large areas of crop.

SARDI entomologist Kym Perry, whose work is supported by growers and the Australian Government through the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) investment in the National Invertebrate Pest Initiative (NIPI), says growers on lighter calcareous soil types should now be regularly checking germinating crops for plant damage or losses and the presence of adult weevils.

“It is important to carefully monitor germinating canola for weevil and other pest activity during the first four to six weeks after emergence,” Mr Perry said.

“A number of growers in low rainfall zones are growing canola for the first time this season and they are encouraged to take extra care in these ‘virgin’ canola paddocks.

Growers who detect Mandalotus weevils in their crops should consult with their local agronomist regarding the need for treatment.

Growers who find weevils can contact Mr Perry on (08) 8303 9370 or kym.perry@ sa.gov.au. Specimens can be sent to NIPI Insect Diagnostic Service, SARDI Entomology Unit, GPO Box 397, Adelaide 5001.

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It’s d’Vine! 100 new jobs at Two Wells Glasshouse grows to huge 27 hectares ... and leads world

THE Adelaide Plains will become the home of the largest high-technology glasshouse development in the southern hemisphere, as Como Glasshouse (widely known and trading as d’VineRipe) moves into the third stage of its expansion of a super-modern tomato glasshouse at Two Wells.

The company manages a 17-hectare glasshouse, producing 10,000 tonnes of hydroponic tomatoes, which are distributed throughout Australia.

Como Glasshouse has previously been granted $1 million from the RDIF to assist with the construction costs of Stages One and Two ($500,000 each).

The RDIF is a $3 million fund administered

by PIRSA to increase the prosperity of regional communities by facilitating infrastructure that supports sustainable economic development.

Applicants can seek up to 50 per cent of the eligible infrastructure costs of the project.

Como Glasshouse project manager, Byron Mason, said the overall expansion was

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AN AERIAL file shot of the exisitng glasshouse. Its current 17 hectare site will be expanded by another 10 hectares alongside it. projected to increase production to more than 15,000 tonnes of tomatoes across 27 hectares by adding an additional state-of-theart 10-hectare glasshouse alongside existing facilities.

“When complete, the new glasshouse will be equal to the most technologically advanced glasshouse in the world, using the latest in computerised climate control technology,” Mr Mason said.

“The RDIF grant is most welcome as it will help us complete the water component of Stage Three of the glasshouse expansion.

“This development will place Como Glass-

house in a leading position as a long-term sustainable mass production supplier of hydroponic truss tomatoes to both supermarkets and other fruit and vegetable markets nationally.”

State Regional Development Minister, Gail Gago, last week announced a $908,500 government grant to assist with the expansion.

Ms Gago said the Regional Development Infrastructure Fund (RDIF) grant had been awarded to Como Glasshouse for the water component of the expansion, which included an evaporation pond and a rainwater pond.

“The company’s $30 million third stage expansion will create 100 new jobs to operate

the glasshouse, providing a vital boost for the Two Wells community,” she said.

“The RDIF funding will go towards water infrastructure at the site, for the collection of rain water from the glasshouse roof for use in production, and for an evaporation pond to settle out saline water from an existing reverse osmosis treatment plant.

“This large project aligns with the State Government’s industry development aims and will bring significant investment into South Australia’s $2.5 billion horticulture industry as well as boost production of fresh, local produce.”

AINSLEY’S BRUSH WITH ARTISTIC FAME

BALCO’S Ainsley Hill takes up the brush and oils to show her budding artistic talents.– PICTURES: Lisa Redpath.

Artists – both established and emerging – are invited to enter Balaklava Courthouse Gallery’s annual art prize exhibition, to be held from Thursday, June 28 until Sunday, August 26.

In its 22nd year and with a major prize of $2000, the 2012 Balco Balaklava Art Prize and associated awards exhibition invites both two and three dimensional entries, in all media, including photography and prints. There’s 11 minor awards include novice, secondary and primary student sections, and a new award for “Still Life”.

But get those brushes stroking – entries close soon, next Wednesday June 20, Award judge, internationally recognised SA artist , Greg O’Leary, will announce the prize winners on Sunday, July 1 at 2pm at the official opening of the exhibition, which is again proud to be part of the annual SALA (South Australian Living Artists) Festival.

Greg has been painting for more than 40 years, working within the classical tradition.

He works mostly in oils but also in charcoal and pencil with his areas of interest being still life, portraiture, landscape and life drawing. Entry forms are available from the curator Jo May, phone 8862 2342. Email jmay@rbe.net.au You are encouraged to enter!

Viterra sale approved

THE Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced it does not intend to oppose Glencore Incorporated’s proposed acquisition of bulk grain handler, Viterra.

“The ACCC has concluded the proposed acquisition would be unlikely to substantially lessen competition as post merger Glencore would continue to face competition from a number of significant competitors in the market for grain trading in South Australia,” ACCC chairman, Rod Sims, said.

In forming its view, the ACCC conducted an extensive public

review process, which included consultation with South Australian grain growers, competitors, and growers’representativegroups.

The ACCC also received and considered a submission from the SA Parliament’s Select Committee on the Grain Handling Industry.

The ACCC recognised a number of concerns raised during its public review process.

In particular, Viterra is in a strong position in SA with a monopoly position in bulk grain port terminal services and significant market share in up-country grain storage and handling.

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“We looked closely at the issues raised by market participants,” Mr Sims said. “However, the investigation revealed these issues related to Viterra’s existing market position in SA and the proposed acquisition was unlikely to have a material impact on those issues.”

A number of interested parties suggested the ACCC should impose conditions on its approval of the proposed acquisition including, for example, commitments on Glencore to divest some of the merged firm’s up-country storage sites and grain port terminals in South Australia.

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The way We were

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• Hoyleton basketballer, Olivia Thompson was selected to represent South Australia in the Under 16 national championships in New South Wales.

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YEARS AGO May 2002

• Former Balaklava High School student, and fisheries extension officer, Cherie Hayes, was one of 15 young rural Australians to be awarded a grant to undertake a rural industry study projects.

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YEARS AGO May 1992

• Balaklava Marc’s Meats apprentice butcher, Mark Hoepner was awarded for being the top first year apprentice in South Australia.

COMMUNITY

Diary& • Jun 16: Salt of the Earth Country Market, Burra St, Port Wakefield.

• Jun 22-24: Balaklava Community Arts production: Peter Pan at Balaklava Town Hall.

• Jul 12: Balaklava Red Cross afternoon.

• Jul 27: Lutheran Paper Drive; Blyth.

• Jul 28: Lutheran Paper Drive; Balaklava, Owen, Mallala, Port Wakefield.

• Jul 27 - 29: Balaklava Eisteddfod.

• Jul 31: Meals on Wheels AGM, Lutheran Hall.

• Aug 18: Balaklava Golf Club Auction Night. * Dec 11: Balaklava Primary School Carols by Candlelight.

Bank of Adelaide...a pioneer institution Heritage Highlights

When South Australia celebrated its centenary in 1936, The Advertiser published a special centenary issue of the paper on September 1. The newspaper’s page size was twice that of The Advertiser today, and page 4 was devoted entirely to the history of The Bank of Adelaide, headlining it as The Pioneer Banking Institution of the State.

The Bank of Adelaide was established in 1865, 29 years after the pioneers first landed at Holdfast Bay. It began when a body of citizens met in Adelaide to discuss the extension of banking facilities in the State. Even in those early days the value of a local institution, sympathetic with local requirements, was recognised. Those men were the founders of The Bank of Adelaide in 1865, a small concern with a Paid-up Capital of £75,000 and a staff of nine.

by Norma Schopp

The promoters of the Bank were the Hon. (afterwards Sir) Henry Ayers, Dr. FC Beyer and Messrs.

John Dunn, GP Harris, IS Henry, Thomas Magarey, William (afterwards Sir William) Morgan, William Peacock, R Barr Smith, RA Tarlton and TG Waterhouse. Trustees were Messrs. Joseph Fisher, James Smith and Anthony Hall. The first directors were Ayers, Waterhouse, Barr Smith, Magarey and Harris.

The Bank promoted three important factors of vital interest to South Australians: 1. Continuous record: The Bank of Adelaide has always remained

THE original Bank of Adelaide logo. given to applications for advances and to other banking business.

By 1936 the Bank’s funds had grown to £3,536,970, and there were 105 Branches and Agencies.

The Balaklava branch was opened in Wallace Street premises in August 1903 and the imposing building on the corner of Edith Terrace and Wallace Street was opened in 1909.

The Bank of Adelaide was acquired by ANZ (Australian & New Zealand Banking Group) in 1979.

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NEXT Friday, Linkin Park’s new album, “Living Things” goes on sale worldwide.

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this year but my tip has been bundled out of the competition in the semi finals last week.

His mentor, Joel Madden, chose scarlet-haired Sarah De Bono to go through to the final week instead.

The final four features the soulful Karise Eden, classy crooner, Darren Percival, Leahcar and De Bono.

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fan of LP, I’m hoping it is a step in the right direction in comparison to last album, “A Thousand Suns”, which could have been entitled “A Thousand Cats Giving Birth”.

Speaking of terrible noises, Matt Corby delivers one of the stranger vocal performances ever recorded in his hit single “Brother”.

I have to respect Corby’s talented voice and his guitar nous is also impressive, but was there a need for the howling and hooting during “Brother”?

Yes Matt, you want to establish yourself as a unique, Indy sort of artist, that’s fine, but vocal gymnastics is about as pretentious as it gets and something you should stay away from, like Dame Edna and the ladies toilets.

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open for business. Even through the financial crisis of 1893, it steered a safe course, and successfully protected the interests of its clients during that critical period.

The Bank is guided today by the same sound financial principles.

2. The Pioneer Bank: Not only did the bank open for business so early in the history of the State, but the years 1905-10 marked a great expansion period when 38 new offices were opened. The Bank of Adelaide blazed the trail by being the first to provide banking facilities in the important country areas comprising the Murray Flats, River Districts, Mallee Lands, Yorke Peninsula, and the West Coast.

3. The South Australian Bank: The Bank of Adelaide is the only private Bank having its head office in Adelaide. This great advantage enables immediate attention to be

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NEWS v District

Police pump out the tunes at Owen Primary

n MEMBERS of the SA Police band visited Owen Primary School last Thursday, much to the delight of students, parents and staff. Band members enjoyed morning tea after their performance. Pictured Back from left: Colin Archibald (french horn), Lance Perryman (piccolo), Josh Gaze, Zion Brookes (SRC vice president), principal Cheryl Glenie, David Gill (tuba), Kaitlyn Lloyd (president), Catelyn Harkness, Balaklava police officer Graham Olds, Steve Todd (drums), Felicia Gross-Chadburn (secretary) and Clare Davies.

BOWMANS

Speed restrictions stay SPEED reductions through the road works near Balco on the Port Wakefield to Auburn road will be in place until at least the end of the month.

Wakefield Regional Council infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, said the newly-built intersection would be subject to continuing internal set up works by Balco following the application of spray-seal and linemarking to complete the junction by the end of June.

Once the junction is officially commissioned and all works completed, the interim speed limits will then be lifted.

• Meanwhile, rural property address signage is set to arrive in the oncoming months with Road Name signage to follow under the Rural Property Addressing Scheme.

Mr Hassett said property identification sign plates would be manufactured in coming weeks.

BALAKLAVA

Youth worship night

One Night, Four Locations – Youth to Live Life Loud! More than 3000 young people will Live Life Loud in four locations across South Australia this week, building a healthy regional network of youth and church.

Balaklava will host its first Live Life Loud event at Horizon Christian School.

This free event supports and attracts young people from across Yorke Peninsula and the Mid North for a massive night of worship, games, food and music.

Doors open at 7pm Friday night, providing an opportunity for young people to get together, have fun, connect and encourage one another to make a difference in their local community, state and world.

Special guest speaker at the YP/Mid North event is popular presenter Reverend Pete Riggs, who is starting up the Uniting Church’s newest congregation, Playford Alive.

The theme for the evening is ‘Roll Away the Stone’. Three other Live Life Loud events will be held on the same night (June 15) on Eyre Peninsula, at Aberfoyle Park and Golden Grove.

For more information visit livelifeloud.org.au or contact the Uniting Church on 8236 4266 or email unitingyouth@sa.uca.org.au.

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Rae’s 90th birthday BALAKLAVA identity Rae Hore celebrated her 90th birthday with family members on Sunday June 3 at the Balaklava home of her granddaughter Kimberley Brownlie and husband Chris.

Pictured Back row L-R: Prue Hallion, Chris Brownlie, Kimberley Brownlie, Nancy Harrington, Gaynor Tink; Middle row: Tenille and Judith Hallion with twins Chloe and Ty, Rae Hore, Robert Hore, Derek Hore with Brock; Front: Jayden Brownlie, Ethan Brownlie and Kaitlin Slater.

A second celebration of coffee and cake with friends followed on Rae’s birth date, June 7.

Barker wedding –

Balaklava Barker family members recently visited Queensland for Jason Barker’s wedding. Jason was married to Sharon Gleboff on his 40th birthday, at the beautiful Tambourine Mountain, on May 5. While the family was in Queensland, they took the opportunity to visit Brenton Berry (Annette’s brother), on his farm. PICTURED above are Darrin, Kaylah, Annette, newlyweds Jason and Sharon, Graham and Kerry Barker. BELOW: Marty, Jason and Sharon with 92-year-old Marjorie Barker.

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The Plains Producer has a limited supply of FREE passes to next week’s Adelaide Boat Show. n To get your free double pass, write your name and phone number on the back of an envelope and post or deliver to the Plains Producer, 9 Howe street, Balaklava, by first mail or close of business Monday, June18.

Winners will be announced in next Wednesday’s Plains Producer.

This year’s show will be dedicated to enticing more young families into floating enjoyment while exciting more experienced boating enthusiasts and fishers.

The show will be presented by the Boating Industry Association of South Australia (BIASA) in the airconditioned comfort of the Adelaide Showground pavilions at Wayville from June 21-24.

It is the flagship event of the boating industry in South Australia providing a vast showcase of new boats and marine products and services.

BIASA general manager, Glen Jones, said the annual event provided an opportunity for city and country people to discover latest models and equipment in boating, fishing, sailing and water sports.

“We will have a spectacular

presentation of vessels, products and accessories, services and expert advice, seminars and workshops, holiday destinations and entertainment,” Glen explained.

“We are also delighted to announce boat licence tuition and licensing services will be provided at this year’s show. This is sure to attract many people, particularly those who are keen to enter the boating market.”

ABC fishing commentator and writer, Greg James, will manage the presentation stage with a range of interactive sessions for public information and enjoyment.

There’s tips on cooking squid and how to smoke fish.

A highlight of the show this year will be the Australian Travelling Fishing Show and Yamaha Supertank. The 18-metre long tank features live fish with displays of how lures work through the water in different areas and varying conditions.

Gates for the show will be open from 10am to 6pm on Thursday, 10am to 8pm on Friday and Saturday and 10am to 6pm on Sunday. Adults $15. Concession $1. Children under 15 free.

Two for the price of one entry on Thursday and Friday up to noon.

Plains Producer, Thursday June 14, 2012

NEWS v District

Astronomical event captures world’s attention

IF you slept through the transit of Venus on Wednesday last week, the above image sums up what you missed out on.

Basically, Venus passed directly in front of the line of sight from earth to the sun, appearing as a small dot on the sun’s surface.

It happens about once every 105 years, so you will never see it again in your lifetime, unless you look at the photo.

As a newspaper, it was our duty to ensure all our readers were able to view such a spectacle, so no need to thank us.

Actually, thank us.

Despite warnings not to look directly at the sun, I battled through the piercing light to ensure the camera was in focus.

My retina is now completely dissolved but that’s fine, because we have a photo of a black dot in front of the sun, which could easily be Photoshopped and everyone would be none the wiser.

Why couldn’t we be photographing the transit of Miranda Kerr?

Now that would be really astronomical. – Les Pearson

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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Thanks for amazing support

A HUGE thank you to the Balaklava community for your amazing support at the recent “Kiss Goodbye to MS” Cupcake Stall.

Your generosity has helped raise about $3,000 in cupcake sales, raffle tickets, merchandise and donations.

With 19 dozen cupcakes pre-ordered, we sold the remaining eight dozen within half an hour. Who knew 324 cupcakes could sell so fast! I’m sorry so many of you missed out, hopefully you’ll get one next year!

I am incredibly proud to be part of such a caring, supportive community and our family is overwhelmed with your generosity. Thank you for helping ‘Kiss Goodbye to MS’. We are forever grateful.

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Spending to help CFS, SES services

Breathing apparatus for the Country Fire Service, an enhanced mobile phone emergency alert warning system, and frontline training for volunteers form part of an $8.3 million boost over four years to the State’s emergency services.

The funding was announced in the recent State budget by Treasurer, Jack Snelling.

The CFS will receive $1.5 million to replace volunteers’ breathing apparatus.

“CFS has 1200 breathing apparatus sets across the State that will be replaced. They are used by CFS volunteer fire fighters in building fires, vehicle fires and hazardous material incidents,” Mr Snelling said.

“The new cylinders will be lighter with a larger capacity to provide air over a longer duration.”

The Budget also includes $1.7 million over four years for South Australia to access the national Emergency Alert Location Based Solution (LBS) system during emergencies.

The LBS allows an emergency warning message to be sent to mobile phones, based on the phone’s location, rather than just to a customer’s registered address.

“The LBS alert system is part of the National Emergency Warning System Project and will be used in bushfires, floods and other emergencies. The LBS is intended to be implemented in phased stages, with the first national stage expected to be in place in late November,” Mr Snelling said.

Treasurer Jack Snelling said frontline volunteers of the Country Fire Service (CFS) and State Emergency Service (SES) will receive extra training so they are better placed to respond to emergencies.

“The CFS and SES will receive $2.6 million over the next four years for the nationally endorsed training. There will be six frontline training staff to bolster frontline support to volunteers,” he said.

Both the CFS/SES are required to provide training in areas such as fire fighting, road crash rescue and marine search and rescue.

A new coastal and two river vessels for the State Emergency Service have also been funded in the Budget.

Plains Producer, Thursday June 14, 2012

The National Broadband Network makes business in regional areas truly competitive

“The Internet in rural and regional areas has been patchy at best. But the National Broadband Network means it’s now consistent, stable, and really fast.

Before it took ages to back up my files. Now it’s so much quicker...All we have to do is train the NBN to

Facts and benefits: The NBN will deliver access to high-speed, reliable broadband to all of Australia.

The NBN rollout is underway, prioritising regional Australia.

life would be sorted.”

The NBN will include a range of technologies: optic fibre, fixed wireless and next-generation satellite services.

- Seren Trump, Small Home-Based Business Owner

Connecting to the NBN is simple.

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With a limited number of tickets, don’t miss the opportunity to win this amazing trip, and at the same time you will be helping your local community by choosing to shop locally. Competition closes 5pm Friday July 6 and the winner will be contacted by phone and announced in Wednesday July 11, 2012 edition. Happy shopping!

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SPORT v District

Suspended Coach looks to have rule amended THE rule regarding suspending players for not making themselves available for association duties has again attracted scrutiny.

The Adelaide Plains Football League constitution states: “Any player selected to play in any interleague match or matches, who neglects or refuses to train or play in such match or matches, will not be eligible to play their next club match.”

The rule applies whether the player is injured or not, to avoid rorting of the system through feigned injury.

APFL coach, Andy Michael, openly criticises the rule, claiming it is punishing players with genuine interest in playing association football.

For example, Joel Wilson was unavailable to play through injury on the weekend.

WHERE’S WILLY? UNITED big man Will Banton was a no show on the weekend for the Adelaide Plains team at the Landmark Cup. No one knows where he was, so if you can find him, can you let coach, Andy Michael know?

REPORT: Les Pearson He will be suspended for this week’s clash for Hummocks-Watchman Eagles against United.

Mallala’s Jason Earl, if he were selected in the squad, would be in the same boat.

“We can’t be suspending the Joel Wilsons and Jason Earls, who are two of the league’s greatest association football stalwarts in the last 10 years,” Michael said.

He believed players who missed their club game through injury the week before the association match should be exempt from suspension.

Several players were suspended for their upcoming fixtures, including Virginia’s Chris James and Adrian Mark, who pulled out of the selected squad through injury, no doubt causing frustration for clubs and coaches.

“It comes back on the coach and selectors and that’s not right,” Michael said.

Michael was generally critical of suspending players who claim they are injured.

“How do we know they are not injured, or perhaps I’m the only one who thinks like that?” he posed.

“Blokes who want to play will play if they’re fit.”

He said he would be looking to amend the rule through discussions with the league later this year.

n above: Spectators at Balaklava on Saturday (from left) Lisa Dodd, Drew Lamont, Ryan McDonald, Jacob Hart, Clinton McDonald, Bert Lange and Dale Bywaters enjoy the footy, and share a drink for Dale’s birthday.

n boo! Sianna Bond, Kate Heaslip, Rhea Lawless and young Joshua Michael at the Association Football on Saturday.

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n left: Balaklava Football Club’s Jared Cmrlec and Derek Friedrichs cook up some lunch on the barbecue.

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SPORT v Football

Cup

n IT’S OFFICIAL: Central Zone Director Graeme Wandel (centre), SA Football Hall of Fame’s Peter Kitscke (third right) and Landmark Kadina manager Chris Ward (right) with league presidents Brad Haylock (YPFL), Brad Busch (APFL), Ruth Warnock (NEFL) and Graham McKay (NAFA).

n jarred Allmond, APFL runs with the ball, supported by teammate Max Doherty.

APFL misses out on hat trick

n joel Montgomerie, APFL on the run, closely followed by his YPFL opponents in the A grade match.

n Apfl A grade coach, Andy Michael gives his team some words of wisdom.

n APFL ruckman Hayden Walker tries to punch the ball away from YPFL opponent, Andrew Parsons.

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• From back page APFL captain, Hayden Walker, also dominated around the ground as the team’s sole ruckman, with Will Banton a baffling absentee.

With Dawson unable to pull down one of several speccy attempts, which had the crowd in oohs and aahs, the highlight (or lowlight) for the match came from yours truly, with a calamitous goal-line fumble resulting in NEFL’s second goal.

What seemed like a simple mop-up job about two metres out from goal became clanger of the day, when I overran the ball and a NEFL opponent tiptoed over and poked the ball through for a goal.

Coach, Andy Michael, lost the plot on the bench, while Walker went bananas over the error.

It mattered little in the long run, APFL running out winners by 18 points.

“It was one thing I was really proud of, beating NEFL to give ourselves another chance at the grand final,” Michael said.

“When you’re in the third versus fourth playoff, you’re not playing for anything great, even though you still have your pride on the line.”

The final came around andAPFL were again dominant but wasteful in front of goal, putting five behinds to nothing on the board during the first half.

The home team carried on in the second half, peppering the forward 50 and when Lee Allmond bobbed up with a classy finish from 45 metres out, the lead was out to 12 points with only a few minutes left.

The half was highlighted by a huge collision between APFL hard-nut, Craig Taylor, and YPFL’s Adam Pitt.

With the ball in dispute, both players, travelling at full tilt, put their bodies on the line and clashed heavily.

The large crowd gasped at the impact and both players should be commended for their exemplary courage.

“It was probably the biggest hit I have ever seen in association footy,” Michael said.

“To not be in your normal club colours and see two blokes go at the ball like that, it was amazing.”

Following the knock, YPFL continually burnt the ball with unforced errors and looked destined to be blown away with APFL’s next inevitable goal but, as fate would have it, it never came.

Justin Martin marked strongly and converted and Aidan Zwar wobbled one through on the run to level the scores and when extra time came, Harradine, who was extremely well held by Khan Leighton, bobbed up to get the match winner.

It was a loss seemingly delivered to the APFL by the football gods.

“There must be footy gods because that’s almost exactly what happed with NEFL when we beat them a few years ago,” Michael said.

It was the first time the golden point rule had been applied in Landmark Cup competition.

REPORT: Les Pearson “I’ve got no worries with it at all, it’s just one of those things,” Michael said.

“As much as I don’t like losing a game like that, it was cold, everyone had been standing there all day and it added some extra excitement in the last few minutes.”

The loss still stings, though.

“We controlled the ball for almost the whole game and I’ve got more frustrated as time goes on,” Michael laughed.

Lee Allmond was named APFL’s player of the carnival, while Khan Leighton took out the under 21 trophy.

“Lee has been a good player for the past six or seven years, basically since he stepped out of colts,” Michael said.

“Last year, we used Khan on a wing and he struggled a bit so we thought we’d put him in the back lines for some run and carry that you need in these shorter formats.

“He surprised me how well he went, there’s no doubt about that.”

Joel Montgomerie was also outstanding in both matches.

“I think Joel is as good a country footballer, for a small bloke, that I’ve ever seen,” Michael said.

“Every year he plays up at this level and is always in the best players.”

Walker was named best team man for carrying the ruck all day in the absence of Banton.

“It probably was a factor as we didn’t have the flexibility to throw Walker forward,” Michael said.

“But I’m not going to blame big Will for us losing it.”

As for next year, Michael indicated the possibility of a fourth year at the helm.

“I haven’t made that decision yet but I possibly will,” he said.

“I’ve quite enjoyed it and I initially wanted to do the full rotation of four years, so we’ve played in each association so heading to the Northern Areas Football Association next year would be alright.”

n craig Taylor takes a mark for APFL, during the A grade opening match against the North Eastern Football League.

n MANAGER of Landmark in Kadina, Chris Ward presents Lee Allmond with the Best Player for APFL trophy. n inset: Best Under 21 player for APFL, Khan Leighton.

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SPORT v Football

Under 17

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n APFL Under 17 side, back Row: Lachlan Spiessegger, Charlie McIntyre, Nick Seccafien, James Spiessegger, Matthew Musolino, Will Hart, Casey Warden, Ryan Harris. Third Row: Grant Willmer (runner), Reece Sevetec, Brandon Daly, Callum Michael, Shannon Slattery, Brad Calvett, Lachlan Goss, Josh Butterfield, Ryan Konzag.

Second row: Deb Robertson (secretary), Craig Allen (trainer), Ian Michael (selector), Jake Birchmore (co captain), Adrian Daly (coach), Tate Michael (co captain), Peter Butterfield (team manager), Hayden Battle (trainer), Brad Busch (president).

Front: Sam Collings, Dylan Poulton, Rhys Darwin, Tyler Darwin and Roger Logan.

Under 17s just fall short ADELAIDE Plains Under 17s were within grasp of a finals berth at the Landmark Cup at Balaklava on Saturday, but fell just short and were overrun in the following fixture, finishing winless for the competition.

The young team lost to North Eastern by just three points in its first match of the day after rallying the second half to close a 15-point deficit.

Coach, Adrian Daly, said it was a great comeback.

“It just got away from us in the end,” he said.

The following match against a Northern Areas team featuring some big bodies was too much to handle for the APFL boys, who battled bravely throughout the match to do down by 34 points.

Daly praised his team’s endeavour.

REPORT: Les Pearson “The height in their side made it a bit hard,” he said.

“We had plenty of the ball but couldn’t quite use it properly and didn’t make use of every opportunity we had.

“It was a good effort by all the players across both games,” he said.

Frizzy-haired ruckman, Shannon Slattery, was awarded the team’s best player for the carnival.

“His efforts were consistent across the two games,” Daly said.

“He was strong in the air and at ground level at both ends of the ground.”

Slattery, also coached by Daly at Two Wells, is the younger brother of Roosters A grade ruckman, Ben Slattery, the youngster

with plenty of size about him for a 16-year-old.

“He’s certainly shot up in the last few years I’ve had him and it’s handy having him back while training with Central District,” Daly said.

Overall, he felt the APFL boys carried out the team-orientated ethos he enforces at Two Wells.

“Definitely, I don’t think there were any players out there with their own agendas and they were all playing for the team,” Daly said.

As for coaching next year, there is the possibility he won’t be coaching senior colts next year but he doesn’t rule himself out of the association role.

“There is a little bit of time before I have to make that decision but if I was asked, I might give it another go,” Daly said.

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0.0 3.3 3.3 3.5 (23) 0.0 1.0 1.0 3.2 (20)

Yorke Peninsula A Grade 0.0 3.1 3.1 7.4 (46) Northern Areas A Grade 0.0 3.4 3.4 4.5 (29)

Yorke Peninsula U/17 Northern Areas U/17

0.0 2.2 2.2 5.5 (35) 0.0 2.2 2.2 2.4 (16)

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0.0 2.4 2.4 7.5 (47) 0.0 1.0 1.0 2.1 (13)

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0.0 5.2 5.2 5.4 (34) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 (1)

Goals: Yorke Peninsula - B.McKeough 2, J.Lawson 1, J.Martin 1, S.Green 1, B.Waller 1, T.Harradine 1 Northern Areas - D.Hill 2, R.Foulis 1, C.Minns 1 Best: Yorke Peninsula - J. Lawson, A.Haughey, B.McKeough, T.Harradine Northern Areas - C.Stacey, J.Palmer, J.Nicholas, A.Noonan

North Eastern A Grade Northern Areas A Grade

0.0 4.4 4.4 7.6 (48) 0.0 4.0 4.0 7.2 (44)

Goals: North Eastern - R.Fitzgerald 1, K.Milde 1, D.Minney 1 Adelaide Plains - C.McIntyre 1, C.Michael 1, T.Michael 1 Best: North Eastern - D.Minney, H.Behn, R.Hocking, M.Neville Adelaide Plains - S.Slattery, J.Birchmore, T.Michael, S.Collings Goals: Yorke Peninsula - J.Scaife 1, B.Edwards 1, J.Dutschke 1, C.Blythe 1, D.Gutsche 1 Northern Areas - K.Sims 1, J.Heinjus 1 Best: Yorke Peninsula - J.Dutschke, S.Lodge, R.Westlake, J.Owen Northern Areas - K.Sims, T.Baker, S.Joyce, D.Woolford

Goals: North Eastern - J.Gillings 4, M.Leibelt 1, R.Darling 1, B.Sandow 1 Northern Areas - D.Hill 2, R.Foulis 2, J.Palmer 1, T.Button 1, L.Ellery 1 Best: North Eastern - Z.Hier, M.Leibelt, M.Lawrie, R.Prior Northern Areas - C.Turner, J.Palmer, B.Arbon, J.Nicholas

Goals: Northern Areas - D.White 2, K.Sims 1, J.Woolford 1, J.Katzorke 1, N.Dawes 1, T.Woolford 1 Adelaide Plains - M.Musolino 1, N.eccafien 1 Best: Northern Areas - K.Sims, T.Baker, K.Head, D.Woolford Adelaide Plains - S.Slattery, J.Butterfield, T.Michael, S.Collings

Goals: Yorke Peninsula - J.Martin 1, A.Zwar 1, T.Harradine 1 Adelaide Plains - L.Allmond 1 Best: Yorke Peninsula - Brad Coles, Josh Lawson, Aidan Zwar, Ricky Mackereth Adelaide Plains - Lee Allmond, Jarred Allmond, Joel Montgomerie, Hayden Walker

Goals: Yorke Peninsula - J.Scaife 1, C.Litster 1, B.Edwards 1, J. Dutschke 1, A.Hayes 1 North Eastern - No Goals Kicked Best: Yorke Peninsula - J.Dutschke, A.Hayes, L.Glazbrook, S.Lodge North Eastern - R.Hocking, M.Rohde, E.Dunstan, H.Ball

Yorke Peninsula A Grade 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.2 (20) Adelaide Plains A Grade 0.0 0.5 0.5 1.8 (14)

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n RIGHT: APFL Under 17 player Rhys Darwin, looks to handball away before NEFL opponent, Bradley Radford can tackle.

under 17

0.0 1.3 1.3 6.4 (40) 0.0 1.3 1.3 3.4 (22)

Goals: Adelaide Plains - L.Allmond 2, G.Dawson 2, J.Montgomerie 1, J.Allmond 1 North Eastern - R.Darling 1, B.Sandow 1, R.Prior 1 Best: Adelaide Plains - J.Montgomerie, K.Leighton, H.Walker, L.Allmond North Eastern - M.Leibelt, R.Prior, N.Hayes, Z.Hier

n ABOVE: Daniel Minney, NEFL ducks under a tackle attempt by Sam Collings, APFL during the Under 17 match.

n LEFT: Roger Logan, APFL gets to the ball just before his NEFL opponent, looking to wriggle off a tackle.

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SPORT v Netball

Country Championships Ankle injuries don’t hold APNA girls back This year marked the 70th anniversary of the Annual Country Championships, the largest netball competition in South Australia.

Played over the June long weekend, Adelaide Plains Netball Association (APNA) entered three of the 95 teams this year - 13 & Under, 15 & Under and B Grade, and celebrated with a bang after taking out the division three 15 & Under competition. Not only was there success on the court, but the girls involved also thoroughly enjoyed the team bonding, sharing many memorable experiences off court such as attending the Thunderbirds game on Sunday of the competition.

It was a team performance all round, with all three teams staying together at the Adelaide Shores Caravan Park.

Volunteer Stacy Dugmore provided fantastic medical support as association trainer and discussed injury management and prevention with the girls.

This was a great prelude to the support she provided over the entire weekend.

Thankfully, Stacy’s services were seldom needed as there were few existing injuries going in to the competition and only a couple of injuries sustained during the course of the weekend.

Alex Wilson (Balaklava GK) and Tegan Nottle (Hummocks GA) both suffered minor ankle injuries which saw them precluded from the remainder of the competition.

Despite the dramatic exit to hospital for Tegan, it is expected that neither injuries will have much impact on the remainder of the minor round.

n LEFT: Tegan Nottle, APNA chases after a loose ball in B Grade.

APNA give top teams a run for their money B grade

It was a weekend of great netball with an eager spirited team, uniting from six different clubs to make up what was to be the youngest B Grade side of the Country Championships.

The team took to the court with the intention of stepping up to the competition and playing skilful, clean and enjoyable netball, which was demonstrated consistently throughout the three day carnival.

Playing coach Bonnie Nicholls was assisted by Kelly Buckby as team manager. Bonnie’s natural leading style and talent on court was appreciated by all the girls, making the experience enjoyable for all. Kelly’s experience at Country Champs was a great asset and she immediately bonded with the girls and provided them with good organisation.

Defeating Port Augusta in the first game (20-13), the girls were off to a booming start. Mia Darling (Two Wells) was exceptional in this game, demonstrating how destructive she can be under the ring at GK, snatching balls from the air and rebounding at net height. Mia was a very welcomed late

recruit to the team following a knee injury to Hannah McArdle, forcing her to withdraw from competing.

The girls were faced with a greater challenge in the second game, going down to Great Southern 24-27. A stand-out player for this game was Tegan Nottle (Hummocks), whose clever movements, speed and shooting accuracy at GAthreatened other teams throughout the carnival.

The next game was played against perhaps the side’s biggest rivals for the carnival, North Eastern, who were a much more experienced team. The APNA girls fought back from being 7 goals down to lose by 1 (25-26). The defensive line played a vital part in this late come back, with Alex Wilson making it extremely difficult for her opponent to see or pass over, often resulting in APNA turnovers. Alex played with great defensive strength at WD and GK throughout the carnival, and played some inspiring attacking work driving the ball out of defence.

The last game for day one was played against a grand finalist team, Barossa, Light and Gawler (1), who were too strong and won 19-29. Poor passing and drive, together with

70th ANNUAL COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 15 & Under Green

SATURDAY JUNE 9 Round 1 - 11.10am Green Western Border 30 d Green Adelaide Plains 13 Round 2 - 12.30pm Green Adelaide Plains 22 drew with Green Whyalla 22 Round 3 - 1.50pm Green Adelaide Plains 23 lost to Green Mallee 31 Round 4 - 3.10pm Green Roxby Downs 18 lost to Green Adelaide Plains 34 Round 5 - 4.30pm Green Adelaide Plains 13 lost to Green Eastern Eyre

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BL&G goalies converting at high percentages resulted in APNA’s biggest loss for the carnival.

Sunday was a new day, but the girls’ first game against River Murray proved frustrating as the team lacked focus, ultimately resulting in a loss (20-24). Ella Heyne (Mallala) played a strong game in the mid court (WA, C), driving and positioning well down the court and feeding timely into the goalies.

The APNA girls needed to lift considerably from their previous game, and were able to do exactly that to claim their second win against Mid South East (23-15).Again, the defence line was exceptional for the entire game, and Jess Angel (Hummocks) proved her abilities extended to all defensive positions – GD, GK and WD. Her strength and reading of the ball meant she was able to pick off and intercept many balls, which were sent to the other end of the court for an APNA score. Holly Cowan (Hummocks) also shone in this game, and was one of the leaders of the team, the other girls looking up to her for being a smart defensive player with a natural instinct to hunt in the backlines.

The next game was to be against the B Grade premiership team, Port Lincoln (18-23). To go down by only five goals was a credit to the girls and went to prove how capable they were at competing against the top teams. At just 16 years of age, the youngest team member, Kate Cmrlec (Balaklava), was often relied upon by the team to control the pace of the game and settle the team with her steady hands and control, making her an extremely significant player throughout the carnival.Another force not to be reckoned with was Brianna Wedding (Hamley Bridge), who constantly proved too strong for her opponents. With her height, strength, reach and leap at GS, she ‘held’ superbly to ensure the pop-shot was an effective means of delivery into the goal ring.

The last game on Sunday was against Barossa, Light and Gawler (2), who were submitted as the only Masters team for the carnival. The more youthfulAPNAteam proved that experience didn’t necessarily outplay pace and fitness, and were able to win

32-15. This was an enjoyable game, with all girls winning their positions and the Nicholls’sisters finally getting the opportunity to run the defence line together from the half time break.

Bonnie proved to be one of the most consistent players over the weekend, and this game was no exception as she glided through the air and got touches to balls that provided impressive turnover’s for the team. Her ability to grab the ball with two hands was impressive and left many cheering from the sidelines.

On Monday the girls faced the undefeated Mallee team. The APNA girls brought their ‘A-game’ and

der, the girls can all be proud of the manner in which they played, and can be congratulated on the quality of netball displayed.

Kelly Buckby was superb in the demanding role of team manager, as was Holly Cowan in the coordination of the APNA Country Champs; a role which requires many hours of behind the scenes work.

Country Champs coordinator, Holly Cowan, thanked all involved in the weekend.

“Thank you to all coaches and team managers for the countless hours of work they put in to developing the teams, the group of umpires who

n little Claudia Cowan might not be on the court yet, but she was snapped rubbing shoulders with Thunderbirds netballer Carla Borrego and Thunderbirds mascot, Tori. proved to be one of Mallee’s biggest challenges, 25-29. APNA got off to an excellent start, keeping with Mallee on the scoreboard up until half time.

With some shuffling around following an ankle injury to Tegan Nottle, the girls stuck to their game plan with a straight seven team. Tori Doherty (Long Plains) dominated at WA, where she outsmarted her opponents with her pace and skill. This was perhaps the best game the team played at the carnival and was a pleasing way to end the weekend.

The APNA B Grade were extremely competitive throughout the weekend, demonstrating exceptional plays of netball to step up to the top teams. Finishing seventh on the lad-

tirelessly gave their time to volunteer at the event, the trainer for being so versatile and interested in the health of our players, the spectators and officials and of course all of the girls who came out to trial and made themselves available for the teams.

“Your commitment to the process and helping represent APNA to such a high standard is commended and appreciated.

“Next year it would be great to bring some more depth and experience in to the senior teams and I encourage all top grade players to get involved.”

Holly added.

“We also seek 17 & under players and it would be great to submit a team next year.”

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Teamwork is awarded with grand final glory 15 & under

Samantha Nicholls (current Hummocks A1 playing coach) brought a wealth of experience and knowledge to this team as the coach, and was assisted by her sister Kirsty Williams as team manager. Together they helped the team over the line and to win the division three grand final! For someone with a lot of experience in grand finals (including last year’s Hummocks A1 premiership), Sam explains that this one was pretty special ‘it is up there as one of the best grand finals that I have ever been a part of’. And it took four hours for the hype to wear off and her heartbeat to return to normal rhythm after skipping a few beats, particularly after full time of the grand final resulted in a draw and it took time on to win by a narrow margin of just one goal.

Sam explained that once the girls adjusted to her style of coaching and she learned more about them, then they started functioning as a team and really gelled together. Part of Sam’s focus for the team over the duration of the weekend and the lead up was switching the girl’s on mentally, and getting them thinking about set plays and then implementing them. From all accounts, the girls looked unstoppable when they put this in to practice.

The first day of the competition was tough and the girls beat Roxby Downs, drew with Whyalla, but lost to Western Border, Mallee and Eastern Eyre. Saturday’s recovery session started as soon as the girls were back to their accommodation and consisted of ice baths to soothe the toll that the day had on their body.

For many of the girls, this was their first ice bath…. ever! One may think that the temperature of just a couple of degrees might have been a deterrent, but these determined girls then proceeded to request one on subsequent nights.

On Saturday night the girls talked about ownership of their performance during the day and made promises as to how they would perform for the remainder of the competition. The girls stayed true to their word from that moment on.

Sunday wasn’t such a hard day on court which saw the girls beat Roxby Downs (again), Gawler & Districts, Port Augusta, but draw with Barossa Light & Gawler and lose to Northern Areas. From the efforts over the past two days, the girls cemented

second spot on the ladder and earned a position in the semi final on the final day of the competition.

Monday’s first game was a semi final, and one that all the girls were eagerly anticipating. They were well warmed up and the camaraderie between all of the players was evident from the outsetit was obvious that these girls were there for the win! The girls took on Port Augusta who they had just played in the last game on Sunday and beat by 3 goals. Port Augusta played a very physical game but credit to the girls, when they played smart netball and didn’t let Port Augusta fluster them, they played extremely well. We won this game 27-19 (a greater margin than Sunday).

The grand final was

n THE successful APNA 15 & Under team, back from left: Ashleigh Williams, Ciara Guy, Jessica Sellars, Carly Williams, Stephanie McArdle, Stacey Faehrmann, Sophie Martin, Jessica Daniel, Sam Nicholls. Front: Kirsty Williams, Tenneal White, Aleisha Michael and Merridy Nicholls. the icing on the cake for this team, and the hard work was about to pay off! Adelaide Plains faced Northern Areas in the showdown, a repeat from only a couple of weeks earlier when they played in a round robin competition at Snowtown as well as the game on Sunday.

Adelaide Plains had lost

all 3 games against Northern Areas but the team knew they could beat them with the right style of play.

It seemed the game went goal for goal, and many turnovers were replicated by the other team.

The APNA defensive end worked tirelessly and GD Steph McArdle and GK Stacey (aka Laura Geitz)

n main image: Aleisha Michael, APNA intercepts on her opponent in the 15 & Under match. n above inset: Kelsey Wedding passes in 13 & Under.

PHOTOS: KYM GREGORY PHOTOGRAPHY

Faehrmann really gelled together and complimented each other’s game in the goal ring. Stacey’s height and Steph’s agility and fighting spirit resulted in a key combination to the team’s win. They were ably supported by Carly Williams at WD – a position Sam thinks Carly has made her own.

Team captain and centre, Aleisha Michael saw a lot of the ball and worked consistently throughout the game providing pivotal leads down court. At the attacking end Aleisha and WA Ash Williams fed the ball in well to the goalies – GS Jess Sellars and GA Ciara Guy. The pressure was evident, but the goalies gradually eased their way in to the game and were able to rebound missed shots.

The attacking end was unstoppable when they cut and drove hard onto the circle. Jess and Ciara have superb height and as soon as they started ripping the ball in, their confidence grew.

At half time, the girls were down by 2 goals but they really wanted the win. At full time it was 20 goals each. With spectator numbers increasing and cheering growing louder and louder, the Plains girls began to rise to the occa-

sion. After all the netball over the weekend they had another 10 minutes to prove to each other how much they wanted the win.

At times their legs looked like they were moving in cement but the sprints at training really paid off and they did what was required and when the final whistle blew, the scores were 2726. The girls had won by one goal.

The support by Sophie Martin, Merridy Nicholls, Jess Daniel, and Tenneal White on the sidelines was outstanding. It really showed how much they cherished being a part of this great team. Country carnival is all about the team as the same 7 players cannot play all weekend.

All girls got great court time and this allowed the team to be as fresh as possible and become the eventual winners.

Sam concurs that the weekend provided a great bonding opportunity and chance to meet and get to know people from different netball clubs across the association.

Kirsty and Sam thank the association for the opportunity, the supporters for their cheering, and the mums and dads for help with scoring and timing.

Girls finish up in thriller semi-final 13 & Under

n 13 & Under Apna side, back from left: Sophie Wehr, Georgia McArdle, Thunderbirds’ Carla Borrego, Tayla Williams, Brooke Humphrys, Tiffany Graham, Laura Oakley. Front: Kirrily White, Kelsey Wedding, Sarah Heaslip, Madison Bond.

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The 13 and under team was picked from a large array of talented girls, a credit to the junior development occurring at a club levels throughout the association.

Sheralyn Bond provided the guiding wisdom as coach and was duly assisted by Marie Heaslip. Both provided a great depth of experience and were well respected by the players and parents alike.

The girls were initially pencilled in to the division three competition and started the first day against the strong suited Riverland and lost by 8 goals (20-12).

They then came up against Roxby Downs and had a great win by 18 goals (29-11).Aclose encounter against Port Lincoln saw a lucky

win by the narrow margin of 1 goal (14-13). The score was replicated but unfortunately reversed when the girls lost to North Eastern by 1 goal (14-13).

As a result of Saturday’s efforts, the team was moved up to Division 2 and came up against The Hills losing 17-13, then Northern Areas a loss by 1 goal (17-16).

Next was Barossa and the girls fought hard but lost 21-17. It was a great end to the day with a win against Yorke Peninsula 19-11.

The efforts of the girls was rewarded by being upgraded to division two and on day three they had earned themselves fourth position and a spot in the finals!

Ten very excited girls gave their all against the top position holders and snuck in a win against Great

Flinders with a remarkable 28-23 win which set up the girls well and progressed them to the semi final.

Despite the enthusiasm and determination, the girls couldn’t quite win the semi and lost to the Mallee by two goals (21-23) in a hard fought and competitive game.

Coach Sheralyn Bond would like to congratulate all the girls on their efforts -Kelsey Wedding, Tayla Williams, Sarah Heaslip, Sophie Wehr, Georgia McArdle, Brooke Humphrys, Laura Oakley, Madison Bond, Kirrily White and Tiffani Graham- and a special thanks to Marie (Rhonda) Heaslip (team manager), all the great parents, Stacy (Trainer) & supporters –Thanks –What a terrific achievement on reaching the semi final. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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SPORT v District

Balaklava Ambrose

Bob returns for Past Players Day HAMLEY Bridge Football Club held its Past Players Day on June 2, hosting Balaklava, with many players turning up to reunite with old teammates.

Pictured just prior to the A grade game are Balaklava A Grade goal umpire Brenton Read (left), Hamley Bridge A Grade goal umpire Greg Lowe and Bob Currie, who tossed the coin for the A Grade match.

Bob, who played full forward for the Bombers in the 1960s, was employed as the local pharmacist. He was well known for booting a bag of goals each week! Bob is also a former North Adelaide player.

Photo: Rashelle Caddies

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Balaklava Golf Club hosted an Ambrose on Sunday, with 36 players competing for the Mid North Tyres trophy.

Winners were Merv Hameister, Rick Campbell, Rob Priest and Greg Robinson with a nett score of 54 3/4.

Runners-up were

Golf Balaklava men

Lots to get through this week, so “Brevity rules” - Last Saturday we met for the P.B.Thompson Plumbing Trophy, a Stableford round enriched by a “split sixes” sub-comp. Peter Thompson, the lad himself, aced the A Grade with 37 points, actively pursued by Doug Taylor (33) and Merv. Hameister (27) who topped our President Bill Lokan on a count back. A “mystery player” played, but in vain.

Bill Goudie battered the B Graders, on his way to grabbing the P.B.Thompson Plumbing Trophy, with 39 points, jumping John MIchael’s 36 points and leaving it to the dear Count to put Dean Trickett (33) ahead of Greg Sonntag. Then followed W. Nagle (32), J. Curnow (29), visitor Paul Polotnianka (27), W. Berry (23), A. Henstridge (23), R. Hahn (21), Ben Michael (20) and G. Spence (19).

Malcolm Liptrop leapt over the C Grade strugglers with 37 points, chased by Chris Hahesy (35) and a rampaging Rick Campbell (31).

In their wake trailed Tania Matz (31), M. Hahesy (29), B. Stewart (28), visitor Lynette Clunies Ross (22), Moya Hayes (22) and visitor Tony Stewart (18). Trevor Gilmore clubbed 112 off the stick to hand in his 2nd. handicap card.

Birdies were claimed by John Curnow at the 3rd., Doug Taylor (8th), Bill Goudie (10th) and Wayne Nagle, also at the 10th.. Nearest The Pins were held by Peter Thompson (2nd), John Curnow (3rd), Doug Taylor (8th) and Bill Goudie (10th).

The sole souls to claim more than a single Golfer of the Winter point were Bill Goudie (6), Malcolm Liptrop (5), Peter Thompson (4), John Michael (3) and Dean Trickett (2).

On Sunday we staged the Mid North Tyres Trophy, a 4-person mixed Ambrose which attracted 36 players. The winning team was that of Rick Campbell, Rob Priest, Greg Robinson and Merv. Hameister with the best net score of 54.75.

The 2nd. best such, 59, came from James Rundle, Mark Pym, Heath Pym and Jamie McArdle, while the third, 59.5, was achieved by Dillon, Callum, Ben and John MIchael. Mark Loy smashed the day’s longest drive (for men), while Josie Thompson claimed that for the Ladies. The Men’s NTP went unclaimed, but Jill Taylor held that for the Ladies’ on No. 3. The Men’s & Ladies’ on the 10th. was claimed by Rob Priest. A special NAGA award was gratefully accepted by the flushed foursome of Tanya Allen, Josie Thompson, Carol Parkin and Joan Anderson who smote a net 70.25. This weekend we’ll meet again for the Ross Veitch Memorial Trophy, a Par round and the first for this year’s Moody Cup. The mob will be mustered by Graham Ackland, then tears will be dried by Tanya Matz personning the 19th.

balaklava mid week

Results from June 6.

Greg Sonntag 50 points, John Michael 45 C/B, Rick Campbell 45, Brian Stewart 42, Chris Hahesy 41 C/B, Doug Taylor 41, Moya Hayes 39, Dean Trickett 38, John Curnow 37, Joan Anderson 36, Mike Hahesy 31 C/B, Jerry Toms 31, Merv Hameister 30, Rod Phillips 29, Bill Goudie 28 C/B, Bill Berry 28, Austin Henstridge 26, Trevor Gilmour 15.

Birdies: Greg Sonntag 16 & 17, Bill Goudie 2.

NTPs: Doug Taylor on 3; Moya Hayes on 8.

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Men- 10th June, Stableford Competition, Sponsored by Club- M Eime 46pts, M Williams 44pts, H Wandel

41pts, G Smart 39pts, D Pratt 38pts, P Agnew 37pts, G Walkley 36pts, J Hogan 35pts, B Spinks 34pts, C Walkley 34pts, D Paynter 33pts, D Smith 28pts, T Eime 26pts, L Eime 24pts, T Beaton 18pts. D VanRuth and M Kimberly also played 9holes.

Skins- Jackpot, NTP No17- M Eime.

This Week 17th June, Par Competition , Sponsored by Clare Hotel Next Week 24th June, Stableford, Sponsored by Page’s Deli Ladies- 6th June, Least Putts/ Stroke, Sponsored by Clare Auto Centre- J Zweck 26/97, D Wandel 27/96, J Wandel 35/116, K Mugge DNF. 9 Holes- H Williams 17/55, L Randolph 19/68, A Harrison 20/68.

Skins- Jackpot. Raffle- J Wandel This Week 13th June, Stroke, 1st Qualifying Round Club Championship, Heartbeat Donation, Sponsored by B Victor Next Week 20th June, Par Competition, Sponsored by Clare Hotel

Hamley Bridge

In a field of 36 players the winner of the stableford event played on Thursday 31/5/12 was new member Fred Hewitt with with 43 points. Second place went to Club Secretary John Bell 41 from Craig

the day with 40 pts, Ross Heinze came in a close 2nd with 39 from John Gardner c/b, Errol Branson 36.

Others to make the cut were Colin Doudle, Lance Hatcher, Warren Isgar 34, John Bell, George Dahlitz, Len Usher 33, Wim Van Pelt, Ian Telfer, Len Usher, Rex Mortimer, Ed Manning, Dave Russell 32. Birdies Anton Noack 3rd, Len Usher 9th. Nearest to the pins: Len Usher 9th, Colin Doudle 12th, John Gardner 14th.

Noel Stringer certainly came to play last Saturday’s Stableford event scoring a magnificent 46 points to win the day from Ross Hienze who managed a credible 43 & Craig Doudle 40. Leading Grade scores A GRADE: Craig Doudle 40, Neville Durdin 39, Barry Schwartz 38, Ian Ferguson, Thomas Smith, John Mitchell 37, Vince Zito 33.

B GRADE: Errol Branson 37, Colin Doudle, Roen Cameron 36, John Riley 35, Anton Noack 34, Bob Hinderwell 33, Barrie Zerna, Ian Rohde, Dennis Nation 31.

C GRADE: Noel Stinger 46, Ross Hienze 43, John Gardner 36, Helen Bell 33.

Birdies: Barry Schwartz 12th, Craig Doudle 5th, Thomas Smith 8th,

Ladies successful at Wallaroo golf open Six Balaklava golf ladies travelled to Wallaroo last Friday to compete in a Ladies Golf Open. Tanya Greenshields won Division 2 with gross 101. Division 2 Nett runner-up was Chris Hahesy with 76. Louise Michael won Division 1 Nett with 71.

Doudle C/B Barry Schwartz, Len Usher 38 .

Others to do well were Ed Manning, Colin Doudle 37, Max Grasby, Anton Noack 36.

Along with Fred Hewitt’s magnificent 43 points the other highlight of the day was Colin Doudles Eagle on the 9th.

Birdies: Craig Doudle 5th, 12th & 17th, John Bell 13th & 17th, Fred Hewitt 14th, Len Usher 6th. Nearest to the pin: Colin Doudle 9th (eagle).

Roger Hahn won Saturdays (2/6/12) Par competition in a field of 33 players with +5 from Craig Doudle & Neville Durdin both with +4.

Leading Grade scores A GRADE Roger Hahn +5, Craig Doudle,Neville Durdin +4, John Bell, Bert Pearce +3, Len Usher +1.

B GRADE: John Riley square, George Dahlitz, Roen Cameron, Kieth Kluske -1.

C GRADE: Wally Jackson Square, Ross Hienze, Noel Stringer, John Gardner -1. Birdies Craig Doudle 5th & 18th, John Mitchell 18th, John Bell 9th, Roger Hahn 4th & 12th, Colin Doudle 9th, Len Usher 5th & 16th, Bert Pearce 1st & 5th, Bradley Zerna 9th, Shirley Noble 7th.

Nearest to the Pins: Roger Hahn 4th, Leigh Durdin 9th, John Mitchell 12th.

27 players competed in last Thursday’s Stableford round with Club President Anton Noack winning

Wim Van Pelt 12, John Bell 3rd, John Riley 1st, Colin Doudle 3rd, Noel Stringer 4th, Dennis Nation 12th.

Nearest to the pins: Noel Stringer 4th, Barry Schwartz 9th & 12th, Neville Durdin 14th.

Owen

Men’s Saturday June 2, 10 players went out to play a Par Competition.

Winner of the day was Brett Freebairn +8, 2nd place Glen Ince +6.

Other scores were Tim Harkness +5, Len Beaty +4, Dominic Trimboli +4, Andrew Ince +1, Peter Sullivan -1, Jake Harkness -2 and Ron Page -5. Les Hean played 9 holes.

Saturday June 9, eight players played in the 1st Round of the Freebairn Putter.

Winner of the day was Peter Sullivan with net 66, 2nd place Tim Harkness with net 70. Winner of the putting competition was Tim Harkness with 23 putts.

Other scores were Len Beaty net 71, Les Hean net 71, Ron Page net 74, Glen Ince net 78, Dominic Trimboli net 91 and Jake Harkness net 102.

Next week’s competition is Mid North Tyres Trophy. New members welcome, tee off 12.30pm. Don’t forget the Owen Open Ambrose on Sunday June 24.

James Rundle, Jamie McArdle, and Mark and Heath Pym. Third place went to John Michael with grandsons Ben, Callum and Dillon Michael.

• PICTURED are winners, from left: Merv Hameister, Rick Campbell, Rob Priest and Greg Robinson.

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Results from June 9.

A GRADE: J Rankine 36 points, J Yard 35, M Norman 34.

B GRADE: A Leaver 42, T Day 42, C Sonntag 41.

C GRADE: R Harvie, A Gooden 35, D Murphy 35.

Longest drive – A grade: J Yard; B grade: P Buckley; C grade R Allen.

Next week: Stroke competition, second qualifying round of Club Championships.

Two Wells

Saturday, June 9 Competition: Applebee and Belcher Trophy - Pinehurst Sponsor: Michael Belcher Garden Design No of Players: 28.

Conditions: Cold and Fine.

Fine and chilly conditions along with a well presented course contributed to some fine scoring shots for the Applebee & Belcher Trophy on Saturday. Sponsor for the day was Michael Belcher’s Garden Designs.

The club thank the ongoing sponsorship of Michael and Steve Kelly and the donation of the days prizes along with all our sponsors for the year ensuring that the club enjoys their support each week. The long weekend kept a few away but the attendance was on par with previous years and all enjoyed the day. Ray Prior and Tim Clifton easily the best for the day and were overall winners of the major Trophy from John Ball and Bobby Hogg who by all accounts played well to be two under on the first nine. A worthy mention to Les Grafton who landed his tee shot on the first very close as with the Captain both balls birdied. In fact 8 birdies all day was a surprise with the conditions. It was also great to see Malcolm Frost out for his first hit for a while and we hope he enjoyed the day playing the greened up course.

Many warming to the slow pace and conditions leading up to the Club Championships next month.

Results: R. Prior & T. Clifton 54, J. Ball & R. Hogg 57, I. Telfer & G. Payne 57.5, M. Damasi & A. Christou 59, P. Shields & B. Barns 59.5, J. Harrison & S. Kelly 60.5, I Smith & I Clark 61, J. Weir & J. Boon 63.5, J. Frost & M. Frost 64.5, A. Baker & H. Linford 66, L. Grafton & C.Hogg 66, M. Davies & D. Smith 66.5, D. Hart & K. Stubing 67.5 and S. Grigg and G. Wilson 70.

Long Drives: A: S. Grigg.

B: M. Davies.

C: M. Frost.

Ladies: K. Stubing.

NTP’s :) 1) L. Grafton, 2) I. Clark, 6) R. Hogg, 11) -, 12) -, 15) T. Clifton.

NAGA: S. Grigg and G.Wilson 70.

Meat Trays: M. Davies, C. Hogg and P Shields.

NEXT WEEK: Presidents Trophy - Stableford.

A Reminder to all that the Match play second round needs to be completed by the 16 Jun and that Annual Membership Subs are now due.

See you on the course next week and bring a friend to join our weekly adventures the more the merrier. If you have any stories, which need to be told, pass then on.

– Paul Shields, TWGC captain

Two wells ladies

The first round of Championships was held on June 5.

Helen Johnson won the day with 70 nett, and Elaine Grigg runner-up with 71.

It was also the first round of the Jenny Rowe Putting competition; winner was Elaine Grigg with 25 putts.

Helen Johnson also won the Long Drive on 16.

NTPs: H Johnson 15, K Stubing 11.

Gobblers: T Perry on 5.

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Aged 91 years.

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Sharman Max 19/06/1972.

Dad, where has the time gone. It’s hard to believe it’s been 40 years since we had our last running race up the street. You taught me to swim and to love sport. I think of all the moments you have missedfrom meeting Andrew and our wedding, never seeing your grand kids and enjoying their sport and your great grand kids. Mum has always been strong and you would be proud.

I treasure the memories I have of you. Love Judy, Andrew and family.

Sharman - Lindsay Maxwell. 40 years living in Heaven, you were so excited to be a grandpa, but sadly you never saw Ty and Tasha, you would be proud of the adults they have become, and your four beautiful great grand daughters. You have missed some wonderful years of our lives growing up. You have Sandra with you now. All our love Maxine, Kevin, Ty, Tasha and families.

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Local Weather Adelaide Plains, Clare & Gilbert Valleys:

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strong and gusty in the south, possibly reaching gale force about southern coasts and ranges during the early morning.

Friday: Isolated showers over the agricultural areas, scattered with possible thunderstorms about southern coasts. Cloudy with patchy rain developing over the Northeast Pastoral. Cool to mild with moderate to fresh northwest to westerly wind.

Outlook: Patchy rain clearing from the Northeast Pastoral late on Saturday. Isolated showers over the agricultural area, scattered at times about the southern agricultural area on Saturday and Sunday.

Cool to mild with moderate to fresh northwest to southwest wind.

MID NORTH DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Partly cloudy. The chance of showers, clearing around dawn, then the chance of showers late in the evening. Wind north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h, reaching 35 km/h at times, tending north to northeasterly 30 to 45 km/h later.

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE Wednesday: Isolated morning showers about southern districts, increasing to scattered about southern coasts and the southeast, clearing during the day then redeveloping from the west during the evening. Showers tending scattered with possible thunderstorms near the West Coast and Lower Eyre Peninsula. Cool in the southeast grading to mild to warm in the north and west with moderate northeast to northwest wind freshening during the day and becoming strong and gusty near southern and western coasts later.

Thursday: Isolated showers over the agricultural area and southern parts of the pastoral districts, increasing to scattered about southern coasts with possible thunderstorms about Kangaroo Island and the southern tips of Eyre and Yorke Peninsulas.

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Wednesday, Jun 13 0343 0.7m 1319 1.4m

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Monday, Jun 18 0.6m 1613

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Thursday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers contracting to the south during the afternoon. Wind north to northwesterly 35 to 45 km/h, reaching 55 km/h at times, tending west to northwesterly up to 35 km/h during the afternoon.

Friday: Mostly sunny morning. Patches of morning frost in the north. Isolated showers in the south.

Wind north to northwesterly 15 to 30 km/h.

YORKE PENINSULA DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h tending north to northeasterly 35 to 55 km/h during the day.

Thursday: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. The chance of thunderstorms in the south. Wind northwesterly 40 to 55 km/h tending west to northwesterly up to 45 km/h by early evening.

Friday: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Wind northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h.

GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: North to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots increasing to 20 to 25 knots in the evening then strengthening further to 25 to 30 knots later in the evening. Seas: 1 to 2 metres increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres later in the evening. Swell: Southwesterly about 1 metre.

Thursday: Winds: North to northwesterly 20 to 30 knots becoming northwesterly 15 to 25 knots north of Port Vincent to Port Noarlunga during the morning and throughout during the evening. Seas: 2 to 3 metres decreasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres during the evening. Swell: Southwesterly about 1 metre.

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INFORMATION

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

Auburn 16.6 Balaklava 0.8 Blyth 6.8 Clare 0.2 12.6 Hamley Bridge 15.0 Hoyleton 18.6 Mallala 13.0 Marrabel 18.6 Owen Port Wakefield 16.2 Riverton 15.0 Roseworthy 0 15.6 Saddleworth 16.2 Snowtown 0 5.0 Two Wells 20.6

71.9 45.1 51.7 65.6 51.4 55.0 48.9 63.2 46.8 38.3 63.8 47.6 58.6 46.1 52.1

190.8 112.8 153.0 176.0 210.4 161.6 134.6 188.2 136.4 160.4 113.4 174.8

213.1 na 194.0 242.8 185.6 181.6 na 210.4 185.1 159.8 212.6 184.8 189.8 168.2 233.2

You Belong! You Fit! You Count!

TERM 2: THURSDAY JUNE 14

Proud Great Nanna of Taylah, Amber, Casey, Ella and Jake.

Thank you to the wonderful, caring staff of the Mallala Hospital for the last 14 years.

day forecast – Balaklava

Thursday

Loving Nanna of Andrew and Tarnia, Amanda and Jock.

“Keep crocheting & knitting”

Hilda’s Funeral Service will be conducted entirely in the Taylor & Forgie Funeral Chapel, 15 Cowan Street, Gawler - today Thursday June 14, 2012 at 2pm.

at Balaklava Uniting Church Hall (Edith Terrace, Balaklava)

★5.30 pm - 7pm fortnightly ★Small groups ★Worship time Youth United is a venture of the Balaklava Christian Churches

Melanie Evans 0427 796 970 Lee Cunningham 0429 621 143

MarKet day Sat JUne 16

In lieu of floral tributes a donation in memory of Hilda to Butlers View, Mallala Hospital would be appreciated. Donation envelopes will be available at the Service.

Taylor & Forgie Accredited Member A.F.D.A Gawler Phone: 8522 1734

9am - 1pm

3 Stall holders $10

Cafe & Market

12 Burra Street, Port Wakefield

Bookings lyn 0417 863 701 saltoftheearth@hotmail.com.au find us on facebook: salt of the earth cafe

ROSEWORTHY RAILWAY CLUB INC

LET US TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE SUNDAY JUNE 17

Roseworthy Campus Mudla Wirra Rd (Wasleys Rd) Cove footwea red rm be worn ust on train

3 Drinks 3 Ice Cream 3 Cooked BBQ 3 Trains running from 12.30pm to 4.30pm

BIRTHDAY PARTY & SPECIAL EVENTS ARE WELCOME, CONTACT BOB 8264 0449 ANYTIME (Regional Revival is an initiative of Balaklava Church of Christ)

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Contact Shayn 8862 1222

REGIONAL REVIVAL RALLY AT PORT WAKEFIELD

SUNDAY JUNE 17

6.00pm at Eagles Sports & Community Centre ✤ Speaker Errol Meaney ✤ Music with Mariske Van Der Merwe and band ✤ Pooled supper to follow

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Bingo players. Please note there will not be any bingo held at the Balaklava Bowling Club June 15.

Next Bingo night June 29, 7.30pm.

DIRECTOR LEVEL 6.4 KADINA CHILD CARE CENTRE

CASH for cans & bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen.

Wednesday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 1pm or by appointment. Ph 0428 890 107.

Coffee Morning. Lutheran Church Hall. Short Terrace, Balaklava. 10am on June 19, 2012. Welcome to all men & women for fellowship.

Wanted to Buy

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

Located on the Yorke Peninsula, Kadina Child Care Centre is a community not for profit child care centre. The full time position will require the director to work various shifts across the 7:30-6:00pm opening times.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Balaklava Community Library will hold its Annual General Meeting

Required Qualifications: • National Police Check or equivalent • First Aid • Diploma or Degree relevant to early childhood requirements is essential • Mandated Notification

WEDNESDAY JUNE 20

The Best Country Tribute Show in Australia

HONKY TONK ANGELS

4pm in the Library

• Interested members of the community are invited to attend

Amber Joy Poulton as Loretta Lynn First Queen Of Country Music

Preferred Qualifications/experience: • Experience at Director Level preferred • Ability to relate well with children, families and staff • Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and the EYLF • Understanding of the Child Care Benefit System, Awards and the NES requirements • Sound leadership, operational and financial management skills

Saturday July 7

7.30pm at Clare Town Hall - Supper available Tribute Show with songs by: • Tammy Wynette • Linda Ronstadt • Dolly Parton • Patsy Cline & More • Plus the touching story of Loretta

Admission Adults $20 Conc $18

May Terrace Balaklava Ph/Fax: 8862 1336 admin.bcl@balakhs.sa.edu.au

Bookings 0411 230 822

Now available Wednesday at the following 46 great locations…

Situations Vacant

Adrossan - Adrossan Newsagency

ANGLE VALE - Angle Vale Newsagency - Virgara Fruit & Veg Auburn - Auburn Welcome Mart - Auburn Roadhouse and Deli Balaklava - Balaklava Newsagency - Free Choice, Balaklava - The Plains Producer Blyth - Page's Deli

Monday 25 June 2012

Clare - Clare Newsagency

at the Northern & Yorke NRM Board office, 41-49 Eyre Road, Crystal Brook

Gawler - Gawler Newsagency - Adelaide Road Newsagency

1.00 pm

Board meeting

For more information, please contact the Board on 8636 2361 or DENR.NYNRMBoard@sa.gov.au

www.nynrm.sa.gov.au

3132275

Hamley Bridge - Hamley Bridge Newsagency Kadina - Kadina Newsagency Kapunda - Kapunda Newsagency Kulpara - Kulpara Laser Lec Lochiel - Simmonds Garage Lower Light - Lower Light Service Station Owen - Owen Post Office Mallala - Mallala IGA - Mallala Trading Co - M&G’s Takeaway Manoora - Manoora Takeaway Moonta - Moonta Newsagency Port Clinton - Port Clinton Store Port Wakefield - Pt Wakefield Newsagency Price - Price General Store Roseworthy - Roseworthy Roadhouse Riverton - Riverton Newsagency

DEFENCE PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT PORT WAKEFIELD: LIVE FIRING RANGE WARNING NOTICE Test and evaluation activities involving static firings and/or firings of naval and artillery weapons are conducted at the Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield throughout the year. The Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield is a vital Defence test and evaluation capability that has supported Defence since 1929.

These firings may require specific tidal or weather conditions, and are critical for the safety of current and new Defence capabilities. Members of the public may notice noise, vibration, flashes and/or smoke during the testing. There is no risk to the public outside of the gazetted Defence Practice Areas.

For reasons of public safety, there is a permanent exclusion zone covering land, sea and air around the Port Wakefield Establishment. Specific details on the Port Wakefield Prohibited Area can be obtained from Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No GN 26, 4 July 1990, and is shown on the diagram below.

Trespassing in this Area is strictly prohibited and very dangerous due to the presence of unexploded bombs. Any person found within the Prohibited Area or on Defence land will be subject to prosecution.

Specific test and evaluation activities may also require restricting public access to the Port Wakefield Defence Practice Areas over specific periods with these areas articulated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 40, 7 October 1992, and also identified on the diagram below. This may affect access to the Gulf of St Vincent at Port Wakefield and Port Parham.

If any member of the public has inquiries in relation to these activities please contact Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Range Control, on (08) 8867 0270 between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays or the Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Security Office, on (08) 8867 0299 outside these hours.

Macdonald Dunlop Pty Ltd is a medium sized Accountancy Practice with offices in Riverton and Gawler.

A Full time or possible Job Share opportunity exists in our Riverton office for a Senior Office Person.

The successful applicant will; have good computer skills, organisational skills and enjoy working in a small office environment.

A sound knowledge of the following software packages, whilst not essential, would be an advantage Microsoft Office Suite, MYOB, Quickbooks and Phoenix.

Duties would include, but are not limited to, general office and administration, Secretarial duties to the Principal of the Practice and Tax and BAS data entry.

Written or email applications by June 22.

Contact: Elizabeth Wigney

Macdonald Dunlop PL

PO Box 50

RIVERTON SA 5412

Ph: 88472009

Email: admin@macdunlop.com.au

Salary will be based on level of experience and qualifications.

Watervale - Watervale General Store

Application will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Wallaroo - Wallaroo Newsagency

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Wasleys - Wasleys Post Office

Gilmac Pty Ltd, Balaklava is looking for someone to join our team for a minimum of three days a week.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities • Divide hay samples for ARGT & feed testing • Grind hay samples • Feed test hay samples using a NIR machine • Assist with office duties • Moisture testing hay bales • Hay and container movements over a registered weighbridge Education and Experience • High School Diploma or equivalent • Previous agricultural and office experience would be an advantage • Competent computer skills • Numerical and literacy skills • Administration & phone skills

We have an opportunity available for a bookkeeper or Accountant, experienced in tax accounting, to join our well respected accounting practice on a part time basis.

Virginia - Virginia Classic Cafe - Virginia Nursery - Liberty Service Station

Tarlee - Tarlee Post Office

SAMPLER/OFFICE ASSISTANT

Established firm of Public Accountants specialising in Rural Business.

Two Wells - Lange Auto - Two Wells IGA - Two Wells Snack Bar

SNowtown - Snowtown General Store

Applications to be received by Wednesday June 27, 2012.

Book Keeper / Accountant Public Practice

Applicants must be able to work in a team environment and be competent in the following: • GST and BAS preparation • Data entry using various accounting packages (MYOB, QuickBooks, CFM) • Band and account reconciliation • Preparation of income tax return from start to finish and preparation of financial statements.

Saddleworth - Saddleworth IGA

Three copies of applications with two professional referees to be addressed to: 'Director's Position' PO Box 107 Kadina 5554.

Senior Office Person / Secretary

Members of the community are invited to attend the next meeting of the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management Board on: 12.00 noon Lunch

DUblin - Dublin General Store - Dublin Fuel Station

Position Vacant:

Invitation to attend the NRM Board meeting

Brinkworth - Brinkworth General Store

For a copy of the Job and Person Specification please ring 0413 485 162.

Please email your application and resume to genese@fordmccarthy.com Or post to:

The Manager

6 Masters Street

Riverton SA 5412 Applications close June 29, 2012

Interested persons are encouraged to apply before June 22, 2012 Applications to: Site Manager PO Box 25, Balaklava, SA 5461 Email : mark.heaslip@gilmac.com.au

RESTORE SIGHT FOR JUST $25 Photo:michaelamendolia.com

Adelaide - Rundle Mall Plaza Newsagency

DONATE NOW 1800 352 352

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PHONE: 8862 1977 EMAIL: sales@plainsproducer.com.au A man wakes upFAX: 8862 1997

after sleeping

Trades & Services Directory

MONUMENTAL WORKS

• Quality Marble & Granite Monuments • Additional Inscriptions • Renovations Equal to New • Kitchen & Vanity Benchtops • Factory Direct Prices • Country & Metropolitan

Fast, friendly service Windows

Grant McDonald

Shower Screens

Fast, friendly Mob. 0409 248 234service Fax. (08) 8523 3227 mcdonaldsclan@bigpond.com Splashbacks

Dr Daryl R Brown Consulting Fridays Mirrors 9am to 1pm Splashbacks at Balaklava & More Ambulance Station

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Real estate

NEED A PLUMBER ?

P.B THOMPSON “Real Plumbing at Realstic Prices”

HOME: 8862 1285 MOBILE 0418 896 808

• Three bedrooms • 15m x 12m powered shed ADVERTISES it for• 2. sale!

• 67,500 Litre water storage 3 acres • Combustion heater / split system The vendor's statement relating to matters affectauction: Friday June 29, 11am ing the advertised properties in this publication open inspection: Sat June 16, 9.30am - 10am may be inspected at the agent's office three Kelly leach 0417 146 451

PUBLIC NOTICE - SECTION 7

WHY IS NOTICE ITPUBLIC SO??

SECTION 7

business days prior to auction or at the place of auction 30 minutesClare beforeValley sale.

RLA205501 & ardrossan www.raywhite.com

The vendor's statement relating to matters affecting the advertised properties in this publication may be inspected at the agent's office three business days prior to auction or at the place of auction 30 minutes before sale.

SOLD! New listings required urgently to replace the properties sold recently

3 Bedroom prefabricated home with 100% rural surrounds so come & look & enjoy the peace & quiet.

This home consists of 3 bedrooms & a very functional wooden kitchen with gas stove & tile splash back.

Other rooms include a large lounge that adjoins the eating area & kitchen, tiled bathroom, toilet & a laundry. The home features security shutters on the windows, ducted evaporative air conditioning, slow combustion heating, built in robes & magical rural views.

Outbuildings include a full length 4 car carport that is semi enclosed & a garden shed come workshop. The home is situated on approximately 4069m2 with native trees & rural l& surrounding the property. You will have a lovely home in a great position & just imagine the serenity. Arrange an inspection at your convenience.

Balaklava $199,500 Unit 3, 5 Scotland Street

Low maintenance plus it’s in a magical location This as new 2 bedroom unit is situated only seconds to the main street & most other services & is part of a secure 6 unit complex. The open plan modern kitchen has heaps of bench & cupboard space & has easy care lino floor coverings. The large lounge has carpet & the convenience of a split system air conditioner to keep you comfortable all year round. The bedrooms are also carpeted along with built in robes & a ceiling fan in the main bedroom. The wet areas are fully tiled & have safety rails for your added safety when showering etc.

You will feel very secure with the roller door to the garage which has direct access to the main living area & is located under the main roof. A very private rear courtyard is ideal for a morning coffee & a read of the paper on those lovely sunny mornings. This is a tremendous opportunity to acquire a property in an excellent location close to the main shopping in Balaklava. Opportunities like this are very rare.

Balaklava’s Number 1 name in Real Estate Plains Producer, Thursday June 14, 2012

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0428 419 133 Later, • Close to schools and is shops if business poor he

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

Whitwarta $157,500 Lot 301 Farmlet .4069Ha

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PUBLICREFUSES NOTICE - SECTION AND THEN TO 7 The vendor's statement relating to matters affecting the URGENT SALE ADVERTISE BELIEVING IT advertised properties in this publication may be inspected Balaklava at the agent's office three business days prior to auclot 86 edith terrace, Balaklava PAY Phone Roger: tion orDOESN’T at the place of auction 30 minutes before sale.

DARREN 0419 842 228

Balaklava $249,500 46 Edith Terrace

This stunning home consists of 3 or 4 bedrooms tastefully decorated reflecting old world charm. It also has modernized kitchen with an electric stove, dishwasher, ample cupboard & bench space. The bedrooms are of a generous size with some open fires & ornate fire surrounds. Other rooms include a large lounge adjoining the central hallway leading to the front door that features a tremendous leadlight display. The tiled bathroom, toilet & laundry are situated at the rear of the home. Features of the home include 2 split system refrigerated air conditioners, pot belly heater, ornate pressed metal ceilings, quality carpets, security screens, deadlocks & a new roof. Outbuildings include a petite entertaining area as well as a free st&ing pergola in a large entertaining area at the back, full length 3 car carport, workshop or storage shed & a small garden shed. Nothing to do Just move in.

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

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PLUMBING CONTRACTOR

Main North Road, Clare

Call Jason on 0408 599 923

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Sale enquiries: Kellie-Lee Cook & David Cook Ph: 8862 2047 Fax: 8862 1014 Lot 94 Dunns Road, Balaklava

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The vendor's ADVERTISED soap

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properties in this drinks a cup of publication may becoffee inspected ADVERTISED at the agent's office drives in an days three business ADVERTISED car prior to auction or at the place of auction AND THEN RE- 30 minutes before sale.

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WHY IS The vendor's statement relating to IT SO?? matters affecting the

advertised properties in this Vacant Land publication may be inspected at the agent's office three • 9 lots remaining • Sizes: 527m2 to 1,057m2 • Wide frontages • Price range $68,950 tobusiness $92,950days prior to auction or at the The vendor's statement relating to matplace of auction 30 ters affecting advertised properties in For the Rent minutes before sale. this publication be inspected at the • Cottage at may Port Wakefield, $150 /week

PUBLIC NOTICE Wattle Ridge Estate Stage 2 - SECTION 7

agent's ce three days prior • 3 offi bedroom housebusiness Hoyleton $165/week to auction or at the place of auction 30 minutes before sale.

Sold • 10 Ralli Street, Balaklava • 34 Roberts Ave, Balaklava • 19 Bruce Drive, Balaklava

Balaklava

2 Virgo Terrace

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• 3 Bedrooms • Large Lounge • Close to schools • Semi Modern Kitchen • Workshop • Established gardens • Semi Automatic watering system

Balaklava $210,000 29 Walsh Street Red uce d

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

Balaklava $139,500 15 Short Terrace Red uce d

The right price, in the right position & it’s priced for a quick sale.

• 3 bedroom • All price offers considered • Car garage • Good sized block • Basic bathroom & laundry areas

Balaklava 8 John Street

$169,000

3 Bedroom Stone Cottage Home

• Excellent position • Semi modern kitchen • Separate dining area and lounge room • 2 Garages • Short walk to main shopping area

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n APFL A Grade side, back from left: Khan Leighton, Ben Catford, Lachlan Michael, Les Pearson, Lee Allmond, Troy Wilkey, Ned Seccafien, Ben Russell, James Wildbore. Third row: Grant Willmer (runner), Heath Pym, Glenn Dawson, Jason Henderson, Matthew Higgs, Andrew Hardiman, Craig Taylor, Dylan Wise, Jarred Allmond, Martyn Bell (team manager).

Second row: Deb Robertson (secretary), Neville Seccafien (selector), Craig Allen (trainer), Hayden Walker (captain), Andrew Michael (coach), Christian Rimmer (vice captain), Hayden Battle (trainer), Joel Wilson (selector), Brad Busch (president). Front: Joel Montgomerie, Todd McPharlin and Max Doherty. PHOTO: KYM GREGORY PHOTOGRAPHY

APFL loses cup thriller

ADELAIDE Plains missed out on a record third consecutive Landmark Cup title in the A grade association competition at Balaklava on Saturday, going down to Yorke Peninsula in an extra time “golden point” scenario.

With the teams level on the scoreboard at the end of the second half, the first team to score in the extra time period was to be declared the winner.

Unfortunately for the APFL, YPFL were fortunate enough to put that score on the board following a mark and goal to Trevor Harradine, who slotted the set shot through from about 30 metres out

the Final Siren

with Les Pearson on the slightest of angles. Earlier in the day, APFL had dealt with a persistent North Eastern Football League team, shaking the northern neighbours off in the second half.

Late changes to the squad included the withdrawal of Adrian Mark and Chris James through injury, replaced by

James Wildbore and Todd McPharlin.

With scores level at half time, APFL kicked away in the second half with five goals to two and registered a comfortable win in the end. Joel Montgomerie starred through the midfield, as did Jarred Allmond, while Max Doherty found plenty of space on his wing.

Khan Leighton lit up the backline with some strong marking and rebounding runs, and in the forward lines, Glenn Dawson, Lee Allmond (two goals each) and Craig Taylor were presentable targets. n Continued page 20

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