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THE celebrations had only just started for the Two Wells A grade APFL Premiers, with co-captain Tallan Leighton already receiving close attention from Hunter Thomson.

Grand day for Roosters – and big crowd A RECORD crowd of about 3,000 people turned out to watch some sensational grand final action at Mallala on Saturday.

Adelaide Plains Football League president, Brad Busch, said it was the ideal way to end the season.

“It was perfect weather, Mallala did a great job of hosting and it was also a great game of footy,” he said.

“From our point of view, there wasn’t much that could have gone better, it was a great turnout.

“SAPOL were also happy. Although there

were a couple of altercations, no-one was escorted out.”

Two Wells broke a 24-year premiership drought in A grade football, defeating Virginia by 20 points.

The Rams reversed the result in the B grade, defeating Balaklava, while Two Wells also won the senior colts over Mallala.

Balaklava managed to complete the perfect season in junior colts, Ian Michael’s team undefeated following its win over Mallala.

Hamley Bridge won a nail biter in A1

netball, ending Hummocks’ reign by the smallest of margins in a thrilling encounter.

A shot after the final whistle by Cass Powell gave Balaklava a dramatic victory over Hummocks in A2, the Peckerettes also claiming the A3 grade flag over Hummocks, and in doing so achieving a perfect, undefeated season.

Balaklava avenged last year’s loss in the A4 grade grand final, defeating Two Wells this year.

Two Wells snared a netball flag in A5, knocking off Hummocks, who had a rough

day courtside, going down in all five of its grand finals.

The Bomberettes collected a well-earned premiership in the B grade over Hummocks and they were backed-up in C1 grade, Two Wells losing to Hamley.

Balaklava rounded out a successful day on the netball court, claiming the C2 trophy over Mallala.

OUR MASSIVE FOOTBALL AND NETBALL GRAND FINAL COVER STARTS PAGE 13

house burns IN BALAKLAVA

SEVEN CFS units rushed to John street in Balaklava on Sunday evening to battle a raging fire in a house, with another next door also suspected of being set alight in an arson attempt. Report & picture, Page 3

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Gilmac set to lift huge new shed Six cranes will be used to lift the “The shed can be built a lot faster massive sheds being built at Gilmac as the majority of the work is done not just south of Balaklava next Monday far above ground level. It’s so much and Tuesday, weather permitting. safer too,” Mark added.

CASHBACK VIA REDEMPTION “The public are welcome to come CASHBACK VIA REDEMPTION The cranes from the Fleurieu Peninsula will all be used in conjunction watch the cranes in action from the to lift the massive pre-constructed roof safety of the public road.” up to help complete the sheds ready The two sheds add 14,400 square for this hay season. metres increasing onsite storage from Once the roof is lifted, the wall 24,000 squ.m to 38,000 squ m. An beams which are currently only at- additional 14,000 tons of hay will fit tached with one bolt will swing into in the new sheds. place and the remaining bolts added.

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THIS year’s crop could translate to a farm-gate value of around $1.6 billion with pulse crops at this stage, unlike further rain, according to the latest Crop other districts, which have been and Pasture Report released by Primary hit by snail and insect damage.

Industries and Regions SA. Stripe rust is widespread and PIRSA’s Grains Industry Development has been found in crops of Mace, Manager, Dave Lewis, said the report anticiGladius and Scout.

CASHBACK VIApated REDEMPTION a crop estimate of about 6.71 million CASHBAC Growers who used fungicide, tonnes for the coming harvest.

Intake-in-furrow, have reduced Mr Lewis said the combination of an infection and kept their crops improved price outlook, but with a near free of rust. average crop estimate, would result in similar Boron toxicity has become returns to last year for grain farmers. obvious in barley crops, due to “The improved price outlook is the rethe dry conditions. Leaf diseases sult of weather issues with some northern in barley crops are at relatively hemisphere crops impacting global supply,” low levels, even in susceptible he said. varieties and resistant ryegrass “September’s wild weather so far has continues to be a problem in some brought with it a highly variable outlook for 540mm Electric Upright Cooker 540mm Gas Upright C crops, mainly related to seed bank South Australia’s croppers.

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CROPS in the Lower North barley crops a week or two behind monitoring for pea weevil.

Bean crops are short, but are district are generally looking in in their development.

Oaten hay is well down on flowering well and setting pods. solid shape according to PIRSA’s The report said canola crops previous season, therefore there latest Crop and Pasture Report.

With temperatures slightly be- will be limited supplies of hay were variable with significant problems early in the available to replenish depleted emergence low average during July and below CASHBACK VIA REDEMPTION CASHBACK VIA REDEMPTION season, due to pest and insect damaverage for August, crops have stocks.

Gilmac site manager, Mark age requiring crops to be re-sown. grown extremely well and gen“These re-sown crops have Heaslip, confirmed the drop in erally have high yield potential.

Rainfall for July and August, hay crop. “I’d say we would be not grown well and are likely and growing season to date, is down about 20 per cent,” he said. to be relatively thin and spindly “We will have enough to keep with low yield potential,” the below average across the district.

Soil moisture levels have the press going but we would report said.

Early sown canola crops are almost been depleted and dense definitely like a lot more.”

Both oaten and wheaten hay are in full flower and have excellent crops were likely to start suffering yield potential with a reasonable moisture stress without significant in high demand from exporters.

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Fire destroys house Police suspect arson as another damaged Les Pearson reports: POLICE believe two unoccupied Balaklava houses were deliberately set alight on Sunday evening.

CFS crews were called to the properties on John Street just before 6pm, the fire in one of the houses quickly escalating into a dangerous blaze.

At least seven CFS appliances attended, including two from Balaklava, two from Port Wakefield, and one each from Owen, Riverton and Nuriootpa, which was returning from an event in the district.

Wakefield Plains CFS group officer, Phil Duffield, said the assistance from the extra units was vital.

“We needed them, that was the thing, especially when the second house had problems,” he said.

“I believe (the second home) was lit inside a room but that was extinguished fairly quickly with minimal damage.”

The house worst affected by the fire was totally engulfed in flames and took crews about four hours to extinguish.

“There were still flare-ups in the roof space until about 10pm,” Mr Duffield said.

Two CFS members were sent in with breathing apparatuses to battle the blaze.

“That’s why we had the other brigades come in, because we needed the extra oxygen cylinders,” Mr Duffield said.

One CFS member was taken to hospital after he was hit in the head by a falling beam but sustained only minor injuries.

The owner of the houses, Mike Sharman, of Long Plains, said the properties had been unoccupied for a few years.

He was disappointed to hear the fires were possibly deliberately lit, on top of regular attempted breakins and thefts on his engineering

n CFS crews battle the blaze in John street and, RIGHT, smoke and flames billow from the rear of the house. n PICTURES: Andrew Manuel and James Manuel. business at Long Plains every few months.

Mr Sharman was still waiting on an insurance assessment to ascertain exactly what the damage bill was.

SAPOL Yorke Operations acting Senior Sergeant Michael Sampson said Local Service Area crime scene investigators had assessed the properties following the fires.

He confirmed police were treating the fires as suspicious.

“Enquiries are continuing in relation to the possible cause but we have no suspects identified at this stage,” Sgt Sampson said.

While arson is strongly suspected, Sgt Sampson made a point to reassure locals there was no need to panic, believing the incident was a one-off.

Mr Duffied praised his crews for their quick response and professionalism in controlling what could

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many,” he said. Police estimate the fires caused at least $50,000 damage and the investigation could take some time.

“Like any investigation, it’s only as good as the evidence obtained,” Sgt Sampson said.

With that in mind, he encouraged anyone with information to contact local police.

• MEANTIME, there was a minor

fire scare at the Terminus Hotel in Balaklava on Saturday evening.

Flames were seen flying out of the chimney after soot and ash caught alight.

CFS crews extinguished the fire with concerns it could spread into the roof.

Hotel owner, Sally Angel, confirmed no damage was caused to the hotel.

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“It was very good. They did a terrific job,” he said.

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Libs push carbon slug at local forum MORE than 30 people attended a community forum on the impact of the Carbon Tax, held in Clare on September 7 but there was no invitation for Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion.

The forum was hosted by the Liberal candidate for Wakefield, Tom Zorich, Senator Sean Edwards with the Liberal shadow Minister for Climate Action & Environment, Greg Hunt.

“I would have been happy to come if they invited me but I didn’t get an invitation,” Mr Champion said.

Senator Edwards said there was considerable interest from farmers as well as families, particularly concerned at high power prices accentuated by the carbon tax.

“The added cost impact will increasingly be felt in such charges as extra electricity costs and higher gas bills,” he said.

“For example, re-gassing for refrigerators will be two to three times higher than they were before June 30.

“Whatever some consumers receive in compensation by the Labor Government, the effects of the tax will cascade right through the economy, and businesses will have no option but to pass the extra tax on.”

Senator Edwards claimed the Central Districts Football Club’s electricity bill increased by nearly $10,000 from June to July, with nine per cent of the rise directly caused by the carbon tax.

Mr Zorich believes the Bulldogs are not alone in their predicament, with no prospect of compensation from the Federal government to help balance their budgets.

Mr Champion confirmed the price of electricity was undoubtedly affected by the carbon tax.

“It would be correct to say the sporting club’s power increases would have increased because of the carbon price,” he said.

“In terms of electricity, we always factored in a price rise, it’s one of the reasons why people got tax cuts and pension increases, which flow through to the whole community.

“I suspect if you looked at their accounts, they would have benefited, indirectly from the tax cuts and pension rises, which means people were getting out there and spending extra money.

“There have been price rises with electricity before. There will be electricity price rises in the future at one point or another.

“We’ve done our level best to compensate consumers for it.

Senator Edwards said Liberal leader, Tony Abbott, had pledged to axe the tax on the first day of a Coalition government if elected.

“Repealing the Carbon Tax will ease cost of living pressures on families, help small business and restore confidence to the economy,” he said.

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EMILY contrasts her “recycled” dress against the natural beauty of a canola crop.

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Now it’s Chinese take-away at Royal B a l a k l ava’ s Royal Hotel new Chinese take-away menu is sizzling.

Chef, Derek Friedrichs, has created a menu to satisfy the taste buds of Chinese food connoisseurs everywhere.

Sizzling Mongolian beef, sweet and sour pork, honey sesame chicken, fried rice, delicious home made mini spring rolls and lemon chicken will be offered on a rotating menu.

The new menu will be available on Sunday and Monday nights from 6-8pm, commencing September 23.

Diners can eat in or order take-away.

With Christmas coming up, Derek urges people not to leave bookings for Christmas dinners until the last minute.

He can whip up a menu for all occasions, from set menus and cocktail finger-foods, to gourmet barbecues in the

With recycling a big issue in our world, and with an interest in clothing fashions, Balaklava’s Emily Taylor decided to put the two together to create a “Recycled material dress” as part of her Year 12 Design course.

Emily, a student and Balaklava High School, attended a South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) art show earlier this year, where the best art, in all forms, by Year 12 students, were on display.

“A dress made of copper caught my eye, and inspired me to create my own dress, made completely from recyclable materials,” said Emily.

But don’t think it’s the nice cotton or velvet type of materials. The dress has taken three school terms to complete, with countless hours of painstaking work, cutting and flattening hundreds of metal drink cans.

Emily first made a wire frame, based on the old style 1800 dresses, and then proceeded to attach the cans to it. The bodice, an old material top which has been dyed, is held up by two chains.

“I also wanted to emphasise the fact fashion is not usually practical or comfortable. This dress exaggerates the extent fashion designers will go to be noticed, whether the outfit is practical or not.

“And this dress certainly isn’t practical, as I can’t walk in it!” said Emily.

Emily has to provide a 30-page portfolio on the dress and its development over the year. The stunning dress is on display tonight (Wednesday) at Balaklava Town Hall for the Balaklava High School’s Showcase event, starting at 7pm.

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Weekends are busy times, almost busier than weekdays.

For many, the last few weekends with winter sport finals, have had people “flat out,” and only too glad to see the end of the season.

Throw in the Adelaide Show and AFL footy finals, just in case you didn’t have enough to do.

After the grand final on Saturday, we will now traipse off to the Balaklava Show this weekend - hopefully not a hot day and blowing a gale!

The good thing about country shows is kids can walk around in a safe environment, and can always find someone they know to help if there’s a problem, that’s if they can’t find their parents - usually for more money!

Balaklava & Dalkey Show is one of 45 country shows around the state in 2012, and one of 12 in September.

But alas, I must be getting old as I’d much rather stay here than go to the Adelaide Show, Where else can you get Lions donuts? You can discover all the other attractions elsewhere in the paper. Hope to see you there.

Balaklava As part of Breast Cancer Month (October), local breast cancer support group, “Friends in Pink,” is selling raffle tickets on September 20 and 21 outside Foodland. The Mini Field of Women will be on October 12 in the triangle. Details later.

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Rumour has it the town hall bar refurbishment is well and truly on track, with the new area now freshly painted, and new lino being laid very shortly.

I’m sure it will look great!

• Primary School SSO, Megan Couley, was nominated for her outstanding contribution to school community and classroom help as part of SA Public Teaching Awards 2012.

Kristie displays beauty talents Lochiel Beauty care apprentice, Kristie Brackstone, attended a three day WorldSkills Australia (WSA) national competition last week.

WSA is a not-for-profit organisation, which since 1981, has actively celebrated and promoted standards and status of vocational education, and training and skills experience.

Kristie won a regional competition in Adelaide in 2011 and then progressed to the nationals.

The event is for apprentices aged between 15-25 years, competing in more than 50 skill categories

Kapunda Community Gallery presents “Desert to Dunes,” as part of Country Arts SA Touring Exhibition.

The exhibition grew from a meet-

ing of West Coast and Far West Coast artists in Ceduna in July 2009. The exhibition opened on September 10 and runs until October 2. Open daily from 10am – 4pm. Free admission .

over three days to win a medal place and a national title.

“It was stressful but I had a great time and gained valuable experience and enjoyed meeting the other people there,” said Kristie.

She came fifth out of 14 in her category, which was a great effort.

Now a fully qualified beauty therapist, Kristie is employed at Brazilian Beauty in North Adelaide.

Gary Sumpton of Lewiston was also nominated but was unable to attend.

Overall, South Australian apprentices scored 11 medals.

Tarlee Mark your diaries for the Country Market on October 1 from 8am to 3pm. Nice food, with lots of bargains to be found.

CORNY CORNER n joke of the week: Why was the hearse horse hoarse?

Because of the coffin!

JUST A THOUGHT: To err is human, to blame it on somebody else shows management potential

Learn to be a life saver Snowtown To know CPR is a valuable and vital skill everyone should know.

Snowtown school community swimming pool is offering CPR instruction on October 2 and 9 at 7.30pm in the ambulance centre.

Numbers are limited so book in early. Enrol at the school during school hours.

• Community Club 40 year Anniversary of Foundation is coming up in October.

Foundation and Life members are invited to the club on October 13 from 6.30pm, while past and present members are invited to attend on October 14 at 1pm.

Take a plate of afternoon tea to share. If you have any old photos from the club’s history that could be displayed, please contact Matti Wilson 0428 751 003.

District News Four lads from Prince Alfred College (PAC) are hopping on their bikes to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity and Sunrise Children’s Villages in Cambodia.

The lads will start their seven day trip from Kent Town and ride a 645km round trip, passing through Balaklava on September 21.

They will continue on as far as Port Augusta, before returning to PAC.

WE HEARD: Forget Mama Bear and Baby Bear, it’s Mama Possum and Baby Poss.

In a town where there has been some town hall bar redecorating, some home owners came home from a holiday to find a bit of Possum Magic in their home.

The possums did a “Santa”, coming down the chimney and left the owners with a present, or two! The possums apparently tried to “Reid” a book by the light of a lime scented candle, which they subsequently ate.

Nantawarra Happy 50th birthday to Jilly Taylor, who celebrated with an afternoon tea after golf on Thursday, and was then whisked away for a surprise night in town by husband, Richard.

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Some dark haired beauties this week, who are both young tennis players dating talented young Aussie golfers, Balaklava’s Casey Michael (left) and Serbia’s Ana Ivanovic. I’m sure there are look-a-likes in other towns, not just Balaklava, so don’t be shy and let me know!

Two Wells The final Blue Light disco is on October 26, so write this date in your diaries! It’s for children aged from eight to 17 years.

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Walkers, cyclists passing through Lochiel resident Sarena Dawn is attempting to walk about 200kms from Port Augusta to Lochiel to show support for renewable energy in South Australia.

Sarena will join at least 100 others as they walk from Port Augusta to Adelaide, calling for Port Augusta’s closing coal stations to be replaced with Australia’s first solar thermal plant.

“After hearing Australia’s first solar thermal plant could be built right here in SA, I wanted to add my voice to the Port Augusta residents’ call for renewable energy,” said Sarena.

In July, more than 4000 Port Augusta residents voted in favour of a solar thermal plant, rather than a gas line.

The walkers will pass through

Snowtown on September 22, Lochiel Sept 23, South Hummocks Sept 24, Port Wakefield Sept 25 and Wild Horse Plains Sept 26.

Visit the website for more information www.repowerportaugusta.org Cycling campaigns also are happening around the district. As mentioned in Take 5 today, PAC cyclists will be in Balaklava on Friday.

Cycle4Sam riders are passing through Balaklava on September 30 on their way from Ardrossan to Tanunda.

They are raising funds for a peadriatric palliative care unit at Women’s and Children’s Hospital in honour of Sam Roberts, who died in 2005.

Finally, national ride2work day is on October 17.

Thief again strikes Two Wells tavern THE Two Wells Tavern was again held up on Sunday night, this time by an offender wearing pink rubber gloves and a stocking over his head.

It was the second time in less than a month the tavern has been victim of an armed robbery.

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The offender is described as caucasian, mid to late 20s, about six feet tall, medium build with large eyes and wearing a dark long sleeved jumper and jeans.

He has short dark hair and a trimmed goatee style beard.

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21-year-old, both from Two Wells, for aggravated assault causing harm on September 12.

• Three days later, police arrested a 25-year-old man from Two Wells on two warrants.

• GAWLER Police reported a man from Two Wells for breaching the prescribed concentration of alcohol with an alleged reading of 0.165 on September 12.

The man was issued with a 12-month licence disqualification and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

• TWO Wells Police reported an 18-year-old man from Two Wells for aggravated assault and assault on September 16.

KAPUNDA • GAWLER Police reported a 44-year-old Kapunda woman for driving unlicensed on September 11.

The vehicle was impounded for 28 days and her licence was disqualified.

MALLALA • MALLALA Police reported a 20-year-old man from Redbanks for breaching the prescribed concentration of alcohol with an alleged reading of 0.121 on September 15.

His licence was disqualified.

DUBLIN • BETWEEN September 7 and 16, a toolbox was stolen from storage box of prime mover at Dublin.

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NEWS v District

Fuel tax slug stays THE Coalition has been unsuccessful in its attempt in Federal parliament to overturn a government plan to increase fuel tax on trucking operators.

South Australian Liberal Federal Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey, said he supported a motion yesterday to disallow the slug on the nation’s trucking industry.

“The lift in the road users charge introduced by Julia Gillard’s government is based on an inaccurate formula and will cost the transport industry dearly,” he said.

“Because the formula and the figures used to calculate the new tax rates are essentially faulty, the Coalition felt it had no option but to try to overturn the legislation.

“Unfortunately, despite

earlier proclaiming support for the Coalition, the Independents adopted their usual position of supporting the government and once again turned their back on rural and regional Australia.

“Transport’s contribution to road maintenance is recovered in two parts: by the states and territories through registration charges and by the Commonwealth through the fuel-based Road User Charge “The State has already moved on registration charges, with fees for a road train increasing by almost 22 per cent, from $13,693 in 2011-12 to $16,607 in 2012-13.”

Mr Ramsey said the Commonwealth, through the National Transport Commission, had now supported an increase

in the fuel tax paid by truck operators of 2.4c from 23.1c to 25.5c a litre or 10.4 per cent.

The tax rise is levied on the basis of estimated truck numbers based on an extrapolation the 2008 registration figures.

“However, in reality the national truck fleet is substantially larger than this estimate.

This is leading to an over charging of $700 million,” Mr Ramsey said.

“The Coalition offered its support for a more modest 5.7 per cent increase, in line with the annual adjustment used in previous years pending the outcome of the review that is currently underway.

Unfortunately this reasonable approach has been rejected.”

• Federal spending on truck safety – Page 10

Locals feature in PIRSA awards Six young regional South Australians have been awarded a grant of $1500 each in recognition of their contribution to the agribusiness sector as part PIRSA’s contribution to the Australian Year of the Farmer.

The one-off award, sponsored by Primary Industries and Regions SA (PIRSA), was presented to people between the ages of 18 and 35, involved in farming or support careers or businesses in regional communities.

Recipients were Simon Helbig, Clare Show Society; Emma Spaeth, Mount Remarkable Show Society; Alexandra Milner-Smyth, Clare Valley; Matthew Neumann, Mundulla, Andrew Hall, Clare Valley Show Society and Daniel Roe, Gawler Show Society.

Don’t be scared – go to the show!

BALAKLAVA Show officials Tania Allen (left) and Natasha Grigg, holding son Taylor Harkness, were in no way frightened off by Sam the friendly scarecrow at Balaklava Showgrounds this week – and neither should you! Visit Sam and his mates, who will be on display at the Show on Saturday, along with lots of other attractions. Don’t miss a great family day! – PIcture: Lisa Redpath n READ more about the big event on pages 8 and 9.

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The six were chosen from applicants to the Rural Ambassador Award (2) and Youth Ambassador Award (2), which are run by the Agricultural Societies Council and the Rural Youth Award and Peter Olsen Fellowship, run by the Agricultural Bureau of SA. • Maitland Show Society president, Lachy Mickan, was named SA Rural Ambassador at a ceremony at Royal Adelaide Show last Tuesday.

The Rural Ambassador award is conducted by the Agricultural Societies Council of SA with the assistance of major sponsor, PIRSA. Runners-up were Central Association respresentative Samantha Neumann, 23, from Angaston Show and Michael Siviour, 27, from the Cleve Show and Eyre PeninsulaAssociation.

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SA Power Networks (formerly ETSA Utilities) advises that due to work to improve reliability, power will be interrupted in Watervale, Auburn, Undalya and surrounds overnight on Tuesday 2 October 2012 from about 10pm, with power being restored by 3am Wednesday 3 October.

The following feeders will be affected: CL09 Watervale 11kV Feeder; CL25 Auburn 11kV Feeder; R03 Undalya 11kV Feeder; and SD36201 Waterloo-Auburn 33kV Feeder.

We apologise for any inconvenience. This work may not proceed in extreme weather or due to unforseen circumstances.

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SPECIAL FEATURE v BALAKLAVA SHOW

Something for everyone!

Another big day packed with great entertainment I t’s only three sleeps now until Balaklava’s annual show kicks off.

On Saturday, Ralli Park will be transformed into a colourful showground, packed with thrill rides, side shows, horses in action on the oval, animal nursery, displays in Ralli Pavilion and much more.

It’s a great family day, with something for everyone.

The event will be officially opened at 11.45am by local Olympians, David and Hayley Chapman.

Balaklava and Dalkey Agricultural Society’s show secretary/treasurer, Natasha Grigg, said, “We’re hoping for a big crowd, and fingers crossed, the weather is good too.”

This year will see all the old favourite attractions, along with some new additions.

Old MacDonald’s Travelling Farms will be providing the animal nursery, and St John’s Cas Sim (casualty simulator) can dress you up with some fake injuries, which are sure to scare the parents!

Local lad, Dylan Weerts, will be running his and his grandfather’s, Graham Wood’s, train sets.

Ute enthusiasts are encouraged to enter the ute competition, while a new competition has been included for motorcycle owners.

Show person judging will start at 10.15am and continue throughout

the morning, with winners announced at 1.30pm.

Entries for cattle, sheep and wool, pigeons, poultry and caged birds will be on display.

An entertainment tent will be situated in front of the grandstand and will showcase local talent from 10.30am to 3pm.

Performers from Balaklava Primary and High schools, Horizon Christian School and Balaklava Drama Club, along with other local talent, will keep everyone entertained.

Magician Scott Mangnoson, will also perform in the tent, and then rove around the grounds all day, making free balloon animals for show-goers.

Competitions will be keenly contested, with entries in many section such as farm produce, home brewed beer, vegetables, cooking, cut flowers and floral art, handicraft, photography, just to name a few.

A free scarecrow competition was a hit last year, with more entries expected this year.

For children, and those young at heart, the showbag van will be back with a large variety to suit everyone.

And of course, there’ll be an abundance of delicious food and beverages available to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.

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EVERYONE loves a train set – and Balaklava show-goers will be able to get up close to some great trains and models on display this Saturday. The models have been provided by Graham Wood and grandson Dylan Weerts, who are pictured with some examples of this popular hobby.

Saturday will have horses in action, with show jumping to be held on Sunday.

At the show AGM, as a tribute to former show secretary, the late Nollene Grigg, it was moved to have a Memorial Perpetual shield in her memory.

The shield will be alternated between every category at the show, with the inaugural trophy being awarded to an entrant in horse show jumping.

“It’s the first year of running the show without mum, Nollene Grigg, and I would like to thank

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3 Sideshows 3 Animal Nursery 3 Displays 3 Train set display 3 Local Talent 3 Ute Competitions 3 Show Prince & Princess 3 Show Person 3 Entertainment 10am to 4pm 3 Showbags 3 Face Painting 3 Magician 3 Scarecrow competition 3 Motor bike Display 3 St Johns display – (fake injuries & cuts) 3 Official Show opening by David & Hayley Chapman 3 Memorial Perpetual Shield in memory of Nollene Grigg

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NEWS v District

More spending on truck safety The safety of the trucking industry is being revved up with $40 million funding to be delivered to States and Territories to improve roads used by trucks.

Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Anthony Albanese, said the spending would include more places where truck drivers could pull over to take a break, catch up on sleep and check or re-configure their vehicles.

Mr Albanese invited applications for funding under the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program over 2012‑13 and 2013-14.

Round Three builds on the 236 projects delivered under Rounds One and Two of the Program, which includes 95 new or upgraded rest areas and 45 new or upgraded parking/decoupling bays.

Categories for funding under Round Three had been expanded to include more rest areas, parking/decoupling bays, road network enhancements, technology trials, demonstration projects and live-

NINETEEN BPS choir students in the Festival Theatre dressing room before going on stage.

Music treat for young stars Nineteen students from Balaklava Primary School’s choir performed at Festival of Music at the Festival Theatre in Adelaide last Wednesday night.

The Year 5-7 students were part of a 500 strong choir, which also included students from Mallala and Owen primary schools.

More than 10,000 students performed over the 12 day festival, which included choirs, orchestras and dance troupes.

The choir sang a 17 song repertoire over a two hour performance, singing some well known songs, and others written just for the festival.

The final song was “Spice up your Life”, which was the song sung at the opening ceremony of the Olympics.

It is 121 years since the inception of the festival, which has state icon status.

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Olivia McColl (Year 6) and Tom Lane (Year 7) about to perform.

McColl, played in one of the three orchestras.

Tom played trumpet and Olivia the clarinet.

Both musicians had been rehearsing one night a week in Adelaide since Term one, which

was a huge commitment.

“The standard of all the performances was phenomenal,” said Balaklava Primary School Music teacher and choir conductor, Bronny Cottle.

“The students were fantastic,” she said.

The last musician from Balaklava Primary to have performed in the festival orchestra was Sam Peachey on flute in 2002.

APPLICATIONS for the 2012 National Volunteer Awards are now open.

Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said the awards recognised the contribution of more than six million Australians who volunteered their time in communities across the country.

“Here in Wakefield, it is the contribution of volunteers through groups like the Country Fire Service (CFS), Meals on Wheels and the State Emergency Services (SES) that are the backbone of our community,” he said.

Minister for Ageing and Social Inclusion, Mark Butler, said for the first time, the awards included a seniors category, as recommended by the Advisory Panel on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians.

Mr Champion said the awards would call on Australians to nominate exceptional volunteers in their community who donate their time to assist not-for-profit organisations.

Nominations will be accepted throughout September and October with an award ceremony to be held later in the year.

For information on application

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stock transport industry projects.

Submissions for the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program from industry will remain open until September 30 and from States and Territories until October 31. Successful projects will be announced and set to start in early 2013.

“All up, the Federal Labor government is providing an extra $140 million for the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program,” Mr Albanese said.

“Beyond this program, the trucking industry stands to benefit from other major reforms.”

These included replacement of the existing array of costly and confusing state-based regulations with a national regulator and one-set of nation-wide laws and creation of the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal with the powers to set pay and conditions to make sure drivers get a fair go (this began on July 1).

For more information: www. nationbuildingprogram.gov.au/ funding/Heavyvehicles/Index.aspx

briefly procedures and closing dates, contact Nick Champion’s office on 8284 2422 or visit www.notforprofit.gov. au/volunteering

Search for Gawler CEO

Stephen Kerrigan has resigned as CEO of the Town of Gawler Council after four and a half years in the role. He finished with council on Monday, September 12.

“I have been considering my future over the past few months and have been encouraged to set up my own business,” Mr Kerrigan said.

Mayor Brian Sambell thanked Mr Kerrigan for his service to Gawler and his personal support.

The recruitment process for a new CEO has started. John Coombe has been appointed acting CEO

RDA business survey

Regional Development Australia (RDA) Barossa is conducting a survey on business ownership, staff skill levels and business development opportunities.

Regional Business & Workforce Survey has received about 150 responses from business owners, and while this is encouraging, more responses are needed.

Data gathered will be analysed with results reported back to businesses and local and state governments. Governments can then be informed on much needed educational initiatives, or provision of regional training opportunities for the current workforce.

Business owners are encouraged to complete the survey online at www. barossa.org.au by October 31.

YAC school holiday events

Wakefield Regional Council Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is hosting two school holiday events.

An introductory self-defence class for 12-25 year olds will be held at Balaklava Sports Club on Thursday, September 27. Classes run 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Cost is $5 pp.

A free family movie night will be held at Port Wakefield oval on Friday October 5.

Screening of “The Lorax” will start from 6.30/7pm.

• Bookings through Carly at Wakefield Regional Council on 8862 0800.

Plains Producer, Wednesday September 19, 2012

NEWS v Brinkworth and Snowtown

Brinkworth ... as it was Report and pictures: ANNE GREEN Brinkworth branch of the Australian Plants Society has a long history of attracting distinguished guest speakers to its monthly meetings and August was no exception.

The topic was “Fossil rainforests of the Lake Eyre Basin,” a fascinating talk, illustrated with slides and some impressive fossils,

by Dr Neville Alley, an internationally renowned researcher with wide experience in geological mapping and research in Australia and overseas.

Dr Alley has worked with senior levels of government in Canada and as director of minerals of PIRSA. He serves or has served on the boards of numerous mining and energy companies and was awarded the Verco Medal for his contribution and leadership in the earth sciences in 2004.

Dr Alley is a Visiting Research Fellow of Department of Geology and

LEARNING about Snowtown CFS are students, standing (from left): Will Glaetzer, Tyson Waters, Zachary Cocks, Travis Strawbridge, Cameron Thomas, Will Harris, Ben Stirling, Cassie Wakefield, Jacob Biddell, John Hansen and Maurie Nash (both CFS volunteers). Front – Judy Wormwell and Abul Hossain (teachers), Stephanie Fountain, Tatum Greig.

Students out and about

Snowtown Area School students have been learning about the needs of animals and humans. The R/1/2s also learnt about how people’s shelters have changed. The students walked Snowtown recording building materials and noted many shelters were sheds made of corrugated iron.

• Dre Talbot is pictured working on his “house” by gluing popsticks together.

Recently, Year 8-10 students visited both the CFS and ambulance sites in order to gain an understanding of the work done by community volunteers. The school appreciated John Hansen, of the CFS and Jodi Baxter, ambulance attendant, showing and explaining their facilities.

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The start of snake season With the arrival of spring, snakes are posing a greater threat to pets as the warmer weather and dryer conditions put an end to their winter hibernation.

David Neck, president of Australian Veterinarian Association’s small animal special interest group said snakes tend to be most active towards the end of the day.

“Snake bites tend to occur in the late afternoon or early evening. Snakes also tend to be attracted to rodents and rubbish to hide under,” he said.

Dr Neck said it is important for pet owners to be aware of the signs of a snake bite as owners may not actually see their dog or cat being bitten.

“Symptoms can vary with different snakes but sudden onset of seizures, vomiting, weakness in the limbs and inability to move may be observed. Soon after the symptoms occur, the animal may collapse with severely laboured breathing,” Dr Neck said.

Although snake bites can be deadly, rapid treatment with the appropriate anti-venom can be a very effective treatment if done quickly.

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Adelaide Plains, Clare & Gilbert Valleys:

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WARNINGS Information at www.bom.gov.au/weather or 1300 659 215 (Local call cost) STATE Wednesday: Possible early fog in the southeast.

Patchy light rain extending across the agricultural area and south of the pastoral districts, contracting to eastern districts in the evening. Warm northeasterly wind ahead of a milder west to southwesterly wind change over the west and north.

Thursday: Patchy light rain over the South East clearing during the morning. Isolated showers to follow about the southern agricultural area. Patchy light rain possibly developing over the south of the pastoral districts and north of the Flinders district.

Mild, moderate to fresh southwesterly wind extending throughout.

Friday: Isolated showers about the southern agricultural area and far south of the Flinders district contracting to the Lower South East during the morning then clearing by evening. Patchy light rain

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23 18 16 WEATHER FORECAST possible in the south of the pastoral districts and north of the Flinders district during the morning. Cool to mild in the south grading to warm in the north.

Moderate southeast to southwesterly wind.

Outlook: Isolated showers developing over the southern agricultural area during Saturday, extending to remaining coastal areas Sunday morning then contracting to the Lower South East early Monday morning. Moderate southeast to northeasterly wind shifting northeast to northwesterly ahead of a fresh southwesterly change during Saturday then gradually easing during Sunday.

MID NORTH DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Cloudy. Patchy light rain until late afternoon. Wind east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h, increasing to 25 to 30 km/h later in the evening, then easing to 20 to 25 km/h.

Thursday: Sunny day. Isolated showers in the south during the evening. Wind east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h shifting west to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.

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From collecting and studying 117 forms of fossil leaves and dozens of different pollen grain fossils, scientists have learned 15 million years ago most of SA, including Lake Eyre (and Brinkworth!) was hot and wet and supported monsoonal rainforest species now only found in north, coastal Queensland and WA and areas north of Australia.

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Friday: Isolated showers early in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Wind southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning.

YORKE PENINSULA DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Cloudy. Patchy light rain until late afternoon. Wind easterly 15 to 20 km/h.

Thursday: Sunny morning. Isolated showers in the afternoon and evening. Wind east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting westerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then tending southwesterly during the afternoon.

Friday: Isolated showers early in the morning. Sunny afternoon. Light wind.

MOUNT LOFTY RANGES DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Cloudy. Patchy light rain until late afternoon. Wind east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h.

Thursday: Mostly sunny day. Isolated showers during the evening. Wind northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting west to southwesterly during the afternoon.

Friday: Isolated showers early in the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Wind west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning.

GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: East to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots. Seas: Below 1 metre. Swell: Southwesterly 0.5 metres.

Thursday: Winds: Northeasterly 5 to 15 knots tending northeast to northwesterly up to 10 knots during the morning then tending west to southwesterly 10 to 20 knots during the afternoon. Seas: Below 1 metre increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the evening.

Swell: Below 0.5 metres.

To 9am September 18, 2012

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LOCAL v Living

The way We were

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The humble biro – an invention we take for granted

YEARS AGO August 2007

• After 44 years of dedicated service to Balaklava, respected doctor, Harold Lane, hung up his white coat, retiring to Beaumont with wife, Peg.

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YEARS AGO August 2002

• Balco managing director, Malcolm May, was was honoured at Ernst and Young’s prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year awards night at Hyatt Adelaide, winning the Services, Financial, Business and Property category.

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YEARS AGO August 1992

• Sep 22: Balaklava Show.

37 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.53) • Oct 9:Puzzle Staying Healthy after Cancer program, 9 4 2 5Gawler 3 8 Women’s 6 7 1 Health Centre.

3 7 8 1 4 6 9 5 2 • Oct 10:6 Long 1 5 Plains 2 7 Red 9 Cross 3 4 8 Luncheon.

5 6 9 8 2 4 7 1 3 • Oct 12:2 Lutheran 3 1 7 Paper 6 5 Drive, 4 8 9 Blyth. 4 8 7 9 1 3 2 6 5 9 4 3 Paper 5 7 Drive, 8 2 6 • Oct 13:1 Lutheran Balaklava,8 Owen, 5 6 Mallala, 4 9 2 Port 1 3 7 Wakefield.

7 2 3 6 8 1 5 9 4 • Oct 20: Balaklava Golf Club AucPuzzle 40 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.58) tion Night.

2 8 6 5 3 4 9 7 1 • Nov 3 4& 17: Salt of the Earth Coun3 5 7 9 1 2 6 8 try Market, Port Wakefield.

1 9 7 8 6 2 4 3 5 • Nov 16: Mallala Relay for Life Girls 5 4 8 2 7 6 1 9 3 Night In, Mallala Institute.

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I KNOW I’ve been giving it a flogging but The Killers album, “Battle Born”, is now on sale and blow me down if it’s not another ripper.

I find it amusing how every song could feature as background music for a montage of various parts of your life. It’s classic Killers, with insightful, poetic lyrics and wonderfully composed tracks to cater for the ears of so many music fans across a number of genres.

If I was to be picky and be a critic for the sake of it, a few too many songs on “Battle Born” sound quite similar.

Those songs also sound remarkably alike to a previous Killers hit, “Human”, with the echo effect on the vocals and synthesized music backing, creating a trance-like sound.

I was a huge fan of “Human”, don’t get me wrong, so this album is great for me.

What I don’t like about “Battle Born” was the continued

direction away from anything upbeat and rocky, like “Somebody Told Me”, the band’s breakthrough hit single.

Of course, the song which this column is named after, “Mr Brightside”, was a step away from that rock sound as well, but remains the band’s biggest hit to date, so that general direction is probably warranted.

I recently rediscovered a band I used to love as a rookie, bringing memories of my youth flooding back.

The band is rock group, Three Days Grace, two of their bigger songs, “Just Like You” and “I Hate Everything About You” have found their way back into my playlist after a long hiatus.

It’s sad we don’t see many new rock bands coming onto the scene these days, much of the good work out there touring at the moment are acts from years gone by.

We do see pretend “rock”

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a friend, Juan Jorge Meyne, fled Germany and moved to Argentina where they filed another patent and formed Bíró Pens of Argentina, selling pens under the ‘Birome’ brand – they are still known by that name in Argentina today.

László became known in Argentina as Ladislao José Bíró.

The new design was licensed by the British who called it the ‘Biro’ and produced the ballpoint pens for RAF aircrew – they were found to work much better at high altitude than fountain pens.

We were never allowed to use a biro at school – in primary school we started with chalk, then progressed to a lead pencil, then the nibbed pen and inkwell. In high school we had to use a fountain pen (the biro was banned). Today, a “pen (biro) licence” is granted to students in grade three or four.

Mr Brightside

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Baum took out a ballpoint patent in 1910, and yet another device was patented by Van Vechten Riesburg in 1916.

In all these inventions, the ink was placed in a thin tube, the end of which was blocked by a tiny ball, held so it could not slip into the tube or fall out of the pen. The ink was supposed to cling to the ball which spun as the pen was drawn across the paper, but none of these protoballpoints delivered the ink evenly; if the ball socket was too tight, the ink did not even reach the paper.

Conversely, if it was too loose, it would leak or cause smears.

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by Norma Schopp

Then came László Bíró, a Hungarian newspaper editor, who was frustrated by the amount of time wasted filling up fountain pens and cleaning up smudged paper; it also annoyed him that the sharp tip of his fountain pen often tore the paper.

The inks used in newspaper printing dried quickly, leaving the paper dry and smudge free. Bíro tried to create a pen using the same type of ink. With the help of his brother György, a chemist, and having found that the viscous printing ink would not flow into a regular fountain pen nib, Bíró began designing new types of pens, using a tiny ball fitted into a socket. As the pen moved along the paper, the ball rotated, picking up ink from the ink cartridge and leaving it on the paper. Bíró filed a British patent on June 15 1938, and the humble biro was born.

In 1941 the Bíró brothers and Talkin’ tunes with

• Emma Arbon, daughter of Andrew and Debbie Arbon, was the 1992-93 Red Cross Baby Competition entrant.

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Heritage Highlights

ONE thing most of us would simply take for granted is the humble biro, or ballpoint pen. The dictionary describes it as a “writing instrument, with an internal ink reservoir and a sphere for a point.”

Wikipedia tells us that the first patent for a ballpoint pen was issued in October 1888, to John Loud, a leather tanner who wanted something that would write on his leather products. Fountain pens (already in use) couldn’t do what Mr Loud wanted, so he invented his own. It had a small rotating steel ball held in place by a socket but it proved to be too coarse for letter writing and was, therefore, not commercially viable.

Between 1904 and 1946, various alternatives or improvements to the fountain pen were invented.

Slavoljub Eduard Penkala produced a solid-ink fountain pen in 1907, a German inventor named

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bands emerged every now and then, such as Hot Chelle Rae, but nothing worthy of the rock genre has appeared on my radar.

How about Guy Sebastian’s latest single, “Battle Scars”, topping the charts recently?

It’s an impressive release from the same guy who brought us the cringe worthy “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”, which achieved unwarranted and repeated airplay on a number of radio stations.

“Battle Scars”, on the other hand, delivers something a little deeper than a feel-good tune seemingly knocked out while Sebastian was bored in church one day.

The rap contribution from Lupe Fiasco is also a genuine addition to the song, as opposed to a trashy pay-by-word piece often contributed to singles by American rappers for Australian artists.

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

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What happens to good people when bad things happen to them?

They become better people.

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MONTHLY CHURCH TIMES september 23 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava..............9am & 7pm Goyder...................... 5.00pm CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.......Mass 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery...................... 10.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............. 9.30am Hamley Bridge......... 11.00 am Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield.............. 10.30am Lochiel....................... 10.00am Nantawarra........ Comb. Lochiel Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

september 30 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................. 10.30am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery...................... 10.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Balaklava.................... 9.00am Auburn..................... 11.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge..........9.15anm Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava...................... 9.30am Pt Wakefield..............10.30am Nantawarra.. Comb Pt Wakefield Lochiel........Comb Pt Wakefield Tarlee.......................... 9.15am Visit Midlands

october 7 A.O.G./A.C.C. Balaklava.................. 10.00am anglican Balaklava.................... 9.00am Hamley Bridge.......... 11.00am CATHOLIC CHURCH Balaklava.................. 10.30am Pt Wakefield.... Liturgy 9.00am CHURCH OF CHRIST Balaklava.................. 10.00am Community church Pinery...................... 10.00am LIGHTHOUSE Balaklava.................. 10.00am LUTHERAN Auburn...................... 9.00am Balaklava.................... 9.00am UNITING Mallala....................... 9.00am Two Wells.................10.30am Owen Comm............ 11.00am Hamley Bridge...........9.15 am Windsor..................... 9.00am Balaklava......................9.30am Pt Wakefield.............. 10.30am Lochiel..............Comb. Balak or Pt Wakefield Nantawarra.......Comb. Balak or Pt Wakefield Tarlee.......................... 9.15am

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FINALS 2012

n THE ecstasy and the agony – Two Wells players celebrate, with Tim Hines doing a victory jig ... and, below, a tough moment for coach Mark Thomson and emotional Dylan Wise, seconds after the final siren.

Dylan, an A grade regular, played in the senior colts’ premiership win.

Rooster booster Two Wells 15.7 (97) d Virginia 11.11 (77)

2012 apfl grand final

Two Wells too good as Rams again stumble

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24-year drought was broken on Saturday, as red and white streamers rained down over Mallala oval.

Two Wells’ 20-point win over Virwith Les Pearson ginia in the A grade grand final was the crowning moment of a stellar season from the Roosters, the victory also angle sailed through the middle to get marking the team’s tenth win in a row. the Roosters off to the ideal start in the Conversely, Greg Phillips’ men second quarter, his celebration sparkcould not replicate the efforts of the ing a brief wrestle with his opponent.

He had four goals to that stage of Virginia B grade side earlier in the day, the game but surpristhe Rams slumping to their third consecutive WHAT THE COACHES ingly failed to add to his tally from that point, a grand final defeat. hamstring niggle taking The match started SAID – PAGE 14 its toll. brightly for Two Wells, It didn’t matter, restgun forward Lee Alling ruckman, Ben Slatmond getting the first tery, bobbing up with of the match from tight two handy goals, one a in the forward pocket. mongrel from 30 metres He finished with out, the other a dolly three for quarter, while from the goal square Andrew Hardiman chipped in with one, following a good following a 50 metre penalty.

Eamon Fetherstonaugh also found contested grab.

Virginia hit back, through Stephen himself free inside 50 to score a good Papanotis, who kicked two for the running goal and ruckman, Simon quarter, as did full forward, Brendon Feast, caught Virginia on the hop afNiklaus, whose goal on the quarter time ter a turnover on the wing resulted in siren brought the Rams back within two Feast being left unaccounted for in the forward line. points at the first change. n Continued Page 26 Lee Allmond’s set shot from a tough

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2012 GRAND FINAL v FOOTBALL GREG PHILLIPS

I was really pleased with the guys. They really stuck at it

EVEN the best set plans can become worthless in grand finals and this proved the case in the wake of Two Wells’ victory over Virginia on Saturday.

Understandably deflated, Virginia coach, Greg Phillips, revealed there were several instances in the lead up to, and during the match, which compromised his plans.

Marek Sajewicz injured his hamstring early in the match, while Joss Denengelse also pinged a calf, both forcing reshuffles outside of the planned rotations.

Defender, Daniel Kerr, also broke a bone in his foot.

“All our plans and strategies went out the window,” Phillips said.

Caleb Howell’s clearance to the team was knocked on the head at the eleventh hour by the QAFL, despite having received approval from the Adelaide Plains Football League and the SANFL. “It was a distraction for us and it just didn’t work out,” Phillips added.

He knew Two Wells’ speed was going to be an issue for the Rams.

“We needed to battle hard and try to slow them down,” he said.

“Too many mistakes

If they had kicked a bit straighter, I would have become pretty nervous

Another loss, but Rams on the right track

and bad decision-making at times really cost us.”

Phillips also touched on Two Wells getting under the guard of his players, drawing frees from undisciplined retaliation.

At the same time, the competitiveness of his side must be noted.

“I was really pleased with the guys, they really stuck at it,” he said.

“It was a game where I was happy with some parts of it, so it wasn’t all doom and gloom.”

Being competitive doesn’t bring the same satisfaction winning does, Phillips pointed out.

“I tasted success at SANFL level, winning eight of nine grand finals, so I know it’s all about winning,” he said.

“Some players might have a different attitude towards finals but once

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MARK THOMSON

FEW moments are sweeter than the realisation of a grand final victory before the final siren.

For Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, the 25-minute mark of the last quarter was probably one of those moments, where they all knew the game was won.

“I just waited until the final siren had gone and then let the boys enjoy themselves,” Thomson said.

Things were a bit sketchy earlier in the term, when Virginia mounted a charge but some steadying goals ensured the flag would be in red and white hands this year.

“I think if they had kicked a bit straighter, I would have become pretty nervous,” Thomson said.

It was the club’s first A grade premiership since 1987 but it was scarcely mentioned in the build-up to the decider.

“I did speak about it in the huddle at three quarter time but it was the first time we did speak about it at any stage,” Thomson revealed.

There were a few surprises for the Roosters coaching staff, Rigney starting forward, Papanotis coming off of the bench and Adrian Mark going to Anthony Pontt instead of Lee Allmond all unexpected moves from the Virginia camp.

Thomson also revealed Simon Feast’s hamstring was heavily taped as a precaution only, the veteran ruckman coming into the

game fully fit and led by example, taking several important marks around the ground.

“He stretched their defence when he went forward as well,” Thomson said.

Feast’s leadership was compounded by the efforts of cocaptains, Ned Seccafien and Tallan Leighton.

“Tallan’s always doing something out there, when he’s not getting the footy, he’s at least making sure his opponent is not getting it either.”

The selection dilemma of bringing in Sam O’Brien for youngster Dylan Wise was another surprise, the coach sympathising with the rookie, who played in the senior colts flag earlier in the day, despite playing much of the year with the A grade.

Thomson said a knee injury halted Wise’s season to some extent but if Balaklava made it to the grand final, Wise would have played for the extra leg speed.

The coach also mentioned Daniel Hines’ performance, his efforts to negate the dangerous Cameron Felstead, while also picking up plenty of touches, a big winner on the day.

Overall, the reality of the win is yet to dawn on Thomson.

“It probably hasn’t sunk in yet, it’s all about celebrating at the moment,” he said.

Two Wells steadied by vital last term goals

Daniel Hines marks for the Roosters after some close attention from Virginia’s Chris James. you win one, you seem to learn how to get even more out of yourself in games like that.”

As for the third defeat in a row, it’s not a note Phillips wants to leave on.

“Each year, we’ve come up against three good sides,” he said.

“I have to take some of the blame and I still want to be at the club but I will have to talk with the club first.

“I believe we’re on the right track, we’ve got good sponsors here, good people, the reserves won the flag, so things are turning for us.”

He believed the top three for the club’s best and fairest award, would be Brendon Niklaus, Troy Wilkey and Ben Russell.

It will be awarded at the club’s presentation evening this week.

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A2 PREMIERS – Balaklava, back from left: Tenayah Renshaw, Cassie Powell, A5 PREMIERS – Two Wells, back from left: Michelle Dimasi, Sarah Dinham, Sophie Cocks, Jane Harding, coach Carly Friedrichs. Front: Casey Michael, Kellie Michael, Elyce Pollard and Sam Gregor.

Hannah Bamford, Zoe Grant, Lauren Bywaters, Jemma Wilmshurst, coach Juanita Hamilton. Front: Krystal Wilmshurst, Madison Sayner, Liana Juvan and Emily Stringer.

A3 PREMIERS – Balaklava, back from left: coach Marie Heaslip, Sharayah B Grade PREMIERS – Hamley Bridge, back from left: Sarah Charman, Hall, Ciara Guy, Alex Simon, Shannon Fuss, Alana Pollard. Front: Renee McPharlin, Terissa Smart, Merridy Manuel and Rebecca Dixon holding the Undefeated Trophy.

Jessica Sellars, Amy Humphrys, Hannah Langtry, Kiraleigh Hewitt, coach Alison Schahinger. Front: Sally Loughlin, Sophie Martin, Sheyenn Smith and Madelin Rose.

A4 PREMIERS – Balaklava, back from left: Shannon Hunt, Eleisa Hancock, C1 PREMIERS – Hamley Bridge, back from left: coach Corrine Ammerlaan, Ellie Reusch, Michelle Veitch, coach Sarah Reusch, Pauline Florance. Front: Sam Florance, Aleisha Michael, Clare Haynes, Maddison Veitch and Carly Williams.

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Brooke Carson, Nadia Langtry, Kelsey Wedding, Carly Durdin, Tyler Powell, Jaden Burns. Front: Madeleine Lamont and Amy McCabe.

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2012 GRAND FINAL v NETBALL PREMIERS

ABOVE: Hummocks GK Tammy Nicholls grabs the rebound before Balaklava’s Ciara Guy during the A3 match.

LEFT: Sophie Martin, Hamley Bridge clashes with Hummocks C Tayla Williams as she receives the ball in B grade.

C2 PREMIERS – Balaklava, back from left: team manager Peta Smith, Teisha Harkness, Bianca Smith, Claudia Tiller, Rhianna Cunningham, Maddison Bond, coach Kerrie Bell. Front: Sophie Wehr, Amy Langdon, Mikaela Tiller and Brooke Purdue.

ASSOCIATION best and fairest for B grade – Tayla Williams, Hummocks.

ASSOCIATION best and fairest for C1 – Amy McCabe, Hamley Bridge.

Junior association B&F votes B Grade

28 votes T.Williams Hummocks, 18 votes S.Faerhmann Balaklava, 16 votes H.Squires Two Wells, 15 votes G.McArdle Long Plains, 11 votes J.Daniel Long Plains, 11 votes J.Sellars Hamley Bridge, 9 votes C.McPharlin Balaklava, 8 votes A.Humphrys Hamley Bridge, 8 votes R.Cameron Two Wells, 7 votes S.Wolf Hummocks.

C1 Grade

32 votes A.McCabe Hamley, 18 votes B.Humphrys Two Wells, 12 votes K.Wedding Hamley, 9 votes G.Farrelly Mallala, 9 votes L.Oakley Two Wells, 9 votes E.Schupelius Mallala, 9 votes C.Harkness Long Plains, 8 votes K.Wilson Mallala, 8 votes S.Heaslip Balaklava, 7 votes H.Studham Hummocks.

C2 Grade

26 votes L.Mathew Mallala, 13 votes R.Dunstan Mallala, 13 votes M.Bond Balaklava, 13 votes S.Fuller Hamley, 12 votes K.Hamblen Virginia, 11 votes T.Harkness Balaklava, 8 votes D.Lambert Hamley, 7 votes A.Langdon Balaklava, 7 votes Z.May Mallala, 7 votes T.Gregory L.Plains, 7 votes A.Williams Two Wells.

ASSOCIATION B&F for C2 – Lilliana Mathew, Mallala (centre), with runners-up Maddison Bond (Balaklava) and teammate Rachel Dunstan (Mallala). ABOVE FAR: C2 runner-up, Shakira Fuller, Hamley Bridge.

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ADELAIDE Plains Netball Association’s newest Life Member, Judy A Taylor, is congratulated by good friend and APNA Life Member, Judy Tucker. Judy T was awarded Life Membership at the Plains Producer Medal Count on September 8.

APNA honours Judy

HUMMOCKS stalwart and former netballer, Judy Taylor, was honoured with Life Membership to the Adelaide Plains Netball Association on Saturday at Mallala, announced by APNA secretary, Holly Cowan, after the A3 and A5 grand finals.

Judy began playing netball when the Wooroora Netball Association introduced junior grade netball in 1971.

She played for Port Wakefield and was a brilliant defence player primarily in GD, though by today’s standards, she would have been deemed too short for this position!

Judy played in the first Port Wakefield A1 Premiership team, 1974, and captained the defending premiership team in 1975.

Judy later became a member of the Hummocks Netball Club in 1978 and continued playing until 1997.

Coaching senior and junior netball until 2003 and umpiring at various levels until 2005 – during which time her two daughters played for Hummocks – Judy now

returns to watch her granddaughter play.

During her career, Judy held the position of president of Hummocks Netball Club, 1983-1984, and then again from 1994-1998. She was the APNA vice president in 1998/99 and then took on the president’s role in 2000/2001.

Judy’s time with the APNA has also included roles as umpires’ secretary in 2003 and 2004, and she was involved in the Country Championships as both coordinator and as a coach and umpire.

During her netball career she was a SANA delegate, CNNA delegate and State 13 and Under Regional Country Selector – somehow she also found time to umpire SAPSASA in Adelaide while the girls were at school!

Judy was awarded life membership to Hummocks Netball Club in 1998.

Holly Cowan congratulated Judy on her commitment and dedication over the years, before recently awarded life member and good friend, Judy Tucker, presented Judy with her Life Membership pin. www.plainsproducer.com.au

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2012 GRAND FINAL v NETBALL A1 netball grand final Saturday September 15 at Balaklava

Hamley topples minor premiers as Hamley Bridge celebrated at the conclusion of Saturday’s A1 match, Hummocks watched their dreams disappear. The polished Hummocks A1 side were beaten by a tall resilliant Hamley Bridge team in a great spectacle.

Hamley and Balaklava took wins in every game they played.

Hamley won the A1, B and C1 grades.

Balaklava collected medals in A2, A3, A4 and C2.

Two Wells won the A5 competition but lost the A4 and C1 matches.

Mallala had a chance in C2 but were consumed by a strong Balaklava side.

Hummocks unforunately had no wins from their five grand final opportunities.

APNA Life Membership The APNA acknowledges the efforts of netballer and office bearer, Judy A Taylor, of the Hummocks Netball Club.

Judy was awarded Life Membership to the Adelaide Plains Netball Association for her contributions to the Hummocks Netball Club and APNA over the years.

Judy thanked her brother who used to drive them to and from netball matches and paid tribute to the Hummocks Netball Club.

Courtside with Merridy Manuel

HAMLEY’S Ella Mickan tries to intercept on Tegan Nottle, Hummocks.

From Bottom to Top Probably the biggest upset of the day was the A1 match, with Hamley taking the glory from minor round and reigning premiers, Hummocks.

Hamley, who finished last in 2011 with only one draw to their name, now top the chart.

The team is slightly different to last year, with three new players, Ella Mickan, Lee Barnett

and Chelsea Modra. I am eating humble pie after predicting an easy win for the Hummocks team.

Hamley coach and GD Lee Barnett was pleased to tell me my words had inspired her girls to give it their all.

Hamley were threatening from the start and led by five at the first break.

As to be expected, the fighting Hummocks spirit enabled them to regain ground in the second and

APNA netty star Name: Bianca Smith Nickname: Anks Date of birth: 12/02/2000 Height: Tall Team: Balaklava C2’s Position: GS, GA Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Teisha Harkness Who is your club’s hardest worker? Julie White Highlight of netball career: Winning the 2012 premiership!

What’s your number one passion outside netball? Horse riding, basketball If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or not, real or fictional, with whom would it be?

Megan Jones What’s the last movie you went to see?

The Sapphires If you won $20 million in the lotto,

what would you do with the money?

Split with my family and give some to charity If you were a car, what kind would you be? A fast one If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “C2’s take out premiership 2012” If you could take any person on your next netball trip, who would it be?

Mikaela Tiller What’s the best, weirdest, grossest item in your fridge? Vegemite

Hamley’s lead was reduced to two by half time.

Hummocks continued their attack and were ahead by three at the final change of ends. It looked like Hummocks had it.

Hamley coach Lee admits her team were “dropping in and out” during that third quarter.

But, half way through the last term things began to change with more turnovers going Hamley’s way.

Suddenly, the Hamley sidelines were roaring as scores levelled and hope grew.

In the last four minutes, Hamley couldn’t go wrong. GS Amber Rogers sunk goals quickly.

The whistle sounded and Hamley had pulled ahead by three goals.

Hummocks coach and GS Sam Nicholls is still not sure what happened in those last four minutes.

“I was very positive on Saturday, even when we were down by five at the first break,” said Sam. “I was confident we could come back and we did.

“The girls showed true heart.”

Hummocks GD Rochelle Smith won best on court. No changes were made to either team throughout the match.

Hamley coach Lee Barnett said she was confident for the whole game.

“We were down by as much as five at one stage,” said Lee. “We have gone from bottom last year to premiers this year!”

Underdogs win by penalty goal Probably the most exciting game was the A2 match between Hummocks and Balaklava.

The game went to

HUMMOCKS WD Sarah Young gets tangled up with Hamley Bridge’s Sarah Koch during the A1 thriller. the wire with a winning penalty shot by Balak GS Cassie Powell on the buzzer, to give them the win over Hummocks.

Balaklava entered the finals as definite underdogs. They had only one win to their name by round 11. Word has it, coach and player Carly Gregor, had a talk to her team about their passion for netball and since then they have not looked back.

Balaklava A2 have now won nine games in a row. They won the next six minor round wins and then the three finals.

Carly said she knew the grand final would be close, but also knew they were in with good chance.

Best on court was Balaklava WD Sophie Cocks, who was instrumental in several turnovers.

Undefeated premiers InA3, Balaklava had to prove themselves coming in as undefeated minor round premiers.

Balaklava looked unconquerable in the first quarter, comfortably taking the lead by eight.

They stretched it by

another three, to lead by 11 at half time. However, the wheels got a little shaky in the third and fourth with Hummocks bringing on Kirsty Williams at GS who shot with precision.

Balaklava steadied and clung on to win by six.

Ciara Guy positioned and shot superbly throughout to win best on court for the match.

The final wrap At our house, Saturday began with my son insisting on wearing clothes that contained all the Hummocks colours and none of Balaklava’s!

He told me, after I explained he was barracking for the opposition, that he liked Hummocks and would like to play for them one day!And does it really matter?! People marry

people from other clubs, people move, and really we are all in it together.

I’ve lost my share of grand finals. Saturday’s was my second grand final win ever and my first with Balaklava.

Sure, the post-match shannigans are fun, the memories are sweet but what is it really all about?

Netball is a wonderful game that brings joy and grief, but more importantly it pulls us together.

It enables us to share the same experiences, spend time together and build relationships within clubs and between clubs.

So, as we move on from this year’s season, let’s learn from it, grow together and make APNA even stronger in the years to come.

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A1: Hamley Bridge 47 def Hummocks 44 (Rochelle Smith). A2: Balaklava 44 def Hummocks 39 (Sophie Cocks). A3: Balaklava 51 def Hummocks 45 (Ciara Guy). A4: Balaklava 42 def Two Wells 35 (Eleisa Hancock). A5: Two Wells 39 def Hummocks 28 (Liana Juvan). B: Hamley Bridge 33 def Hummocks 26 (Hannah Langtry). C1: Hamley Bridge 30 def Two Wells 25 (Amy McCabe). C2: Balaklava 33 def Mallala 16 (Teisha Harkness).

HUMMOCKS playing coach, Sam Nicholls about to receive the ball in the goal circle.

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2012 GRAND FINAL v NETBALL

Grand finals produce tight matches worked hard in defence, giving her side a slight lead at half time break. Standout players: Two Wells GS Michelle Demasi and Kimberly Hoepner GK Hummocks.

Score: TW 16, Hum 15.

Changes for both teams to start the last half. Two Wells kept their nose just in front with great work from Krystal Wilmshurst. A run of goals from Two Wells stretched their lead, with Hummocks struggling to find the goals. A great team effort from Two Wells gave them a healthy lead to end the quarter.

Zoe Grant, Two Wells and Jenny Young, Hummocks played well this quarter.

Score: TW 33, Hum 23.

Two Wells’ Juanita Hamilton was playing a great game in defence, making it hard for Hummocks to score. Kimberly Hoepner worked hard in defence for Hummocks. The Hummocks didn’t give up but Two wells were just too good on the day. Score: TW 39, Hum 28.

A1: Hummocks v Hamley Bridge

Hummocks won the centre pass and followed through with their first goal within four seconds. Hamley followed suit. Young guns Tegan Nottle and Alison Schahinger were the perfect match up, both determined to have possession.

Standout Players: Hamley GA Chelsea Modra, Hummocks WA Kelli Blakely.

Score: HB 13, Hum 8.

Hamley continued their drive and control of the ball and were determined to keep their momentum. Hummocks worked the ball hard with Sarah Young’s quick hands. Ashleigh Hornsey dominated the centre for Hamley showing her pace, securing every pass into Amber Rogers’ safe hands. Hummocks’ Sam Nicholls never stood still, on her toes under the ring also capitilising with her goals.

Standout players: Alison Schahinger for Hamley, Sam Nicholls for Hummocks.

Score: HB 23, Hum 21.

Both teams came out firing in the second, determined to take control. This was the quarter for turnovers, frustration, rebounds and outstanding team work. Their skills proved why they were all playing the grand final. This quarter seems to be the most evenly matched in hunger for the win. Standout players: Hamley Bridge’s GS Amber Rogers and Hummocks GA Tegan Nottle. Score: HB 33, Hum 36.

Hummocks started the final quarter in the lead for the first time this game. Their defensive pressure on Hamley shooters was top class. It was all out, everyone putting in 120 per cent. What a nail-biting quarter! Hummocks took control and had the confidence but Hamley wouldn’t give up. Score: HB 47, Hum 41.

All in all a fantastic, fast paced game and a delight for spectators.

A2: Hummocks v Balaklava

Balaklava had the first pass. The game was even from both ends. Jane Harding GK Balak was great in defence.

Strong work from Holly Cowan GD Hummocks. Nice movement from both teams, playing a strong, fast game. Standout players: Jane Harding GK Balaklava, Holly Cowan GD Hummocks. Score: Hum 12, Bal 12.

Big changes for Balak, bringing on Elyce Pollard into WA, Sophie Cocks as GD and moving multiple positions. Hummocks with a good start. Great turnover from Holly Cowan then picked off by Sophie Cocks. Hummocks worked ball in goal circle well. Hummocks certainly had the run. Hummocks GAAshleigh Williams had an accurate goal scoring quarter.

Standout players: Ashleigh Williams GA Hummocks, Sam Gregor C Balaklava.

Score: Hum 21, Bal 19.

Both sides made changes. Balaklava with a three goal start. A very even quarter, the Balak girls just down. Hummocks getting a run on. Balak weren’t quite as steady this quarter. This was an evenly contested quarter. Score: Hum 32, Bal 28.

Balaklava scored two goals, but Hummocks were still in front. Intensity was

B grade: Hamley bridge v hummocks

SKY Wolf, Hummocks knocks a rebound away from Hamley Bridge GA Jessica Sellars during the B grade game. high with both teams giving their all. An even game going into the last quarter.

The teams were matching goal for goal.

A penalty shot at the end of the match enabled Balaklava to win the game by just one goal. Final score: Hum 39, Bal 40.

This was an amazing game to watch.

Supporters cheered loudly for both teams on the sidelines.

A3: Balaklava v Hummocks

It was goal-for-goal to start the game, with both teams taking time to settle their passes and find their feet. Hummocks didn’t make the most of Balaklava’s missed goals and vice versa. Strong positioning by Hummocks goalies in the circle, however not without Balaklava’s persistence and block at every playing field position. Score: Bal 14, Hum 6 Hummocks defences came out firing with great pressure, resulting in turnovers however not maximised by goalies.

Both teams picked up and were back to goal-for-goal. Hummocks GA positioned herself excellently. Balaklava GA also positioning well with 100 per cent accuracy in the end. GA Caitlin Mackay played well for Hummocks. Score: Bal 29, Hum 18.

Great start from Hummocks with a

turnover and goal scored. A slight charge in Hummocks’ circle and mid defence brought them out with all guns blazing.

Injury time was called after Hummocks’ WD fell. Balaklava GS was a standout with good accuracy this quarter. Strong defensive hands by Hummocks through the mid court. Balaklava circle defence struggle to shut down Hummocks goalies.

Score: Bal 40, Hum 31.

Fresh legs bought on by Balaklava’s mid defence put pressure on Hummocks, but Hummocks fought back bringing the margin in and making Balaklava work hard for the win. Final score: Bal 51, Hum 45.

A ripper game with Balaklava the deserving winner. Bad luck to Hummocks, who put up a great fight until the end.

A4: Two Wells v Balaklava

Two Wells defence was strong early, causing a few turn overs (Jamie Dinham GD, Carli Warmington GK and Melinda Juvan WD). Balaklava settled and caught up a few goals. Great shooting by both goal shooters, Nicole Cocks TW and Ellie Reusch Balak. Balak C Aleisha Michael displayed great defensive work and backed up players all game. Score: TW 14, Bal 10.

Balak came out strong and determined. Tight defence throughout the whole court. Two Wells continued their pressure. Both teams made changes that helped the teams but Balak’s early run on gave them a successful quarter.

Score: TW 22, Bal 23.

Two Wells intensified their pressure making any offensive play very difficult for Balak. Both teams were getting more physical. Balak dominated the last half of the quarter resulting in the side being up by six at the break. Score: TW 28, B 34.

Both teams made some mistakes and were getting sloppy. The physical contact increased. Crowd support and barracking got louder creating a panicked atmosphere. Two Wells’ pressure created many successful turnovers. Balak settled eventually to end up winners by seven goals. Final score: TW 35, B 42.

Hummocks got off to a good start, scoring the first two goals and putting pressure on Hamley. Nerves from both teams were evident in the first few minutes with some unforced errors occurring on both sides. Sarah Rapko GS from Hummocks shot well, bagging four goals.

Hamley GS Sally Loughlin also provided good movement in the goal circle, also shooting four goals. Standout players: Sarah Rapko, Hummocks and Sally Loughlin, Hamley. Score: HB 7, Hum 7.

Tayla Williams provided great drive and was excellent feeding into the Hummocks circle, and some superb shooting from teammates Michaela Lane-Watson and Sarah Rapko. Hummocks also laid on some great pressure in defence in the first half of the quarter. Hamley Bridge bounced back with some great hands over the ball and touches from GK Amy Humphrys. Standout players: Hamley GK Amy Humphrys and Michaela LaneWatson GA Hummocks. Score: Hum 14, HB 14.

Hummocks GK Katrina Price overturned Hamley’s first two centre passes in the circle, giving Hummocks a two-goal lead in the first two minutes. Sophie Martin C for Hamley got an excellent intercept that resulted in a goal for Hamley. A good tussle between centres Sophie Martin HB and Tayla Williams Hum. Both created good leads and touches for their teams.

Excellent rebounding from Hummocks’ defence, Katrina Price and Skye Wolf.

Hamley GA Jessica Sellars got a well need intercept in the last minutes of the quarter, resulting in a gaol. Standout players: Hummocks GK Katrina Price and Hamley Bridge C Sophie Martin.

Score: HB 21, Hum 22.

Hamley started off strong with some lovely shooting from GS Hannah Langtry and GA Jessica Sellars. The desperation was evident from both teams with great pressure from both sides. The crowd support was huge. Hamley had some great play in the last few minutes of the game with a few goals scored in a row.

Hummocks kept fighting to hold their

lead but Hamley’s streak come at the right moment, allowing them to win the game. Standout players: Hamley GS Hannah Langtry and Hummocks GS Sarah Rapko. Score: HB 33, Hum 26.

A tight game level for the first half, with Hummocks leading by one at three quarter time. Both teams showed great desperation but Hamley outran Hummocks in the last half of the last quarter.

C1: Hamley Bridge v Two Wells

Hamley started extremely well scoring four straight goals. Great passing into the ring by Amy McCabe for Hamley. Great shooting by Kelsey wedding for Hamley also. Score: HB 7, TW 1.

Both put on their interchanges.

Hamley brought on Jayden Burns and Two Wells’ Jade Murphy was set into action. Two Wells had a better start.

Brooke Humphrys went into C for Two Wells and the results showed. Great contest between both centres. Score: HB 13, TW 8.

Great accuracy from both Hamley shooters. Even turnovers for the quarter. Two Wells’ defenders played well.

Brooke Humphrys and Laura Oakley for TW defended extremely well to keep the scores even for this quarter. Two Wells shooters did well in Jade Murphy and Caitlin Musolino. Great passing into the ring by Two Wells WA Jess Weir. Score: HB 23, TW 17.

The final quarter was a great fight by both teams. Hamley held on to win by five goals. Two Wells put up a great fight. Hamley’s shooters were extremely accurate. Two Wells defenders Laura Oakley and Brooke Humphrys held their own with great rebounds. Final score: HB 30, TW 25.

Hamley started strong in the first quarter, and Two Wells had a good come back.

Hamley were just too strong on the day.

C2 : Balaklava v Mallala

Tight defence from both teams to begin the first quarter. Balaklava was able to capitalise on a few turn over’s which finished the quarter with Balaklava in the lead. Standout players: Rachel Verner for Mallala and Maddison Bond for Balaklava. Score: Bal 11, Mal 3.

Mallala were off to a good start catching up three goals early in the quarter.

Both teams fought for the ball. Standout players: Sophie Weir, Balaklava and Zoe May for Mallala. Score: Bal 13, Mal 8.

A well contested third quarter with both teams working hard to move the ball through the centre. Good pick-offs

by Balaklava’s GA and accurate shooting

by Mallala GA. Standout players: Teisha Harkness, Balaklava and Rachel Dunstan for Mallala. Score: Bal 25, and Mal 14.

Mallala GK Lilliana Matthew and GD Rachel Verner worked well in defence to make Balaklava work hard for goals.

Balaklava C Claudia Tiller had great drive down the court. Score: Bal 33, Mal 16.

A well contested game by both teams, with Balaklava finding it easier to capitalise on turnovers.

A5: Two Wells v hummocks

HAMLEY Bridge GA Kelsey Wedding grabs the ball as Brooke Humphrys, Two Wells attempts an intercept, in the C1 game.

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A great start to the game for Two Wells with three quick goals. Two wells applied pressure in defence making it hard for Hummocks to score. Maddison Sayner worked hard in C for Two Wells. A couple of quick goals from Tess Lawson, Hummocks settled her team and helped them to grab the lead to end the quarter.

Zoe Grant for Two Wells and Jenny Young for Hummocks performed well. Score: TW 7, Hum 9.

Both teams applied a lot of pressure this quarter. Hard work by Two Wells shooters gave them the momentum and the lead heading into the halfway mark of the quarter. Players from both teams worked hard and made it a very even quarter. Juanita Hamilton for Two Wells

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2012 GRAND FINAL v RESERVES

Virginia comes out on top

VIRGINIA Reserves proudly display their 2012 premiership shield and flag.

Rams conquer in see-saw match VIRGINIA came from third on the ladder at the end of the minor round to claim the reserves premiership by 28 points against Balaklava at Mallala on Saturday.

The match opened with a goal to Balaklava before Virginia bit back with two majors.

It was a see-sawing opening term, the Peckers regaining the lead after Simon Nankivell finished off some good lead-up play by Oren Hearnden.

The Rams took the lead into quarter time though, Anthony Sec-

RESERVES GRAND FINAL

n By Jonathon Brice VIRGINIA 13.11 (89) defeated balaklava 9.7 (61) cafien missing an opportunity before a free kick resulted in an easy goal and a two-point ascendency at the first change.

Jake Simmonds was collecting plenty of touches across half back for the Rams, along with

James Versari, while for Balaklava, Jared Cmrlec was tackling like a Spartan and Aaron Williams had battled hard in the centre.

It was an intense encounter, Daniel Butterfield taking on three

APFL Footy Face Name: Riley McDonald Nickname: Reefer DOB: 15/04/1994 Height: Massive Team: Balaklava Guernsey No: 14 Position: Middle/forward Favourite AFL/SANFL team: Crows/Eagles Who is the most damaging player (on or off field) in your club?

Aaron Williams Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off field)? Grant Willmer - loves it!

Highlight of footy career: Five premierships in a row What’s your number one passion outside footy? Netball...ha ha ha, jokes!

If you could trade places with any other person for a week, famous or

not, living or dead,real or finctional, with whom would it be? Pete Williams What’s the last movie you went to see?

Batman If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would you do? Buy Balaklava’s ‘naughty’ shop If your were a car, what kind would you be?

Everyone was thinking it...a mini If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “Riley McDonald hits the jackpot - free doll Mondays” If you could take any person on your next footy trip, who would it be? Dave Cunningham What is the grossest item in your fridge? Salad!

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opponents to win a vital ball-up before Cmrlec marked and with some quick hands, passed off to Nathan Yates, who converted.

Virginia’s pressure managed to force a few errors on Balaklava’s backline, the Rams pushing forward to jam two quick goals on the board.

When Versari put through a classy major, the Rams were back in touch after the Peckers looked in control, only taking a four point lead into the main break.

Virginia’s defence held up well at the start of the third term, Simmonds earning a 50 metre penalty after an indiscretion from Yates.

He goaled and the Rams were up and about.

Cmrlec made an opponent look like a witches hat as he jogged around him to score a handy goal but it was one of few highlights for the Peckers in a scrappy quarter.

The Rams had added three goals to one and were kicking with the breeze in the final term.

Riley McDonald, Williams and Cmrlec were working to lift Balaklava but too many errors were costing the team too often and Virginia were using the ball well.

A good goal to Hearnden gave the Peckers hope but two answering goals to Virginia, including a good mark and goal to Alex Leo, slowed any possible momentum surge.

Balaklava had chances to get back in the game,

JAMES BoothElliott punches over the top of Peckers Leigh Michalanney and Daniel Butterfield.

Paul McLean missing a set shot, followed by a reverse drop punt by Nankivell, which also failed.

James Versari was named best on ground and deservedly so, picking up plenty of touches and grabs across half back and Jacob Simmonds had a ripping game.

Anthony Seccafien also stood up when the game was there to be won.

For Balaklava, Riley McDonald worked himself into bad cramp, while Williams and Nankivell contributed in a disappointing loss overall.

GRANT Willmer, Balaklava, attempts to run through Rams Chris Halkias and Trent Karutz.

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2012 GRAND FINAL v SENIOR COLTS

BACK-TO-BACK PREMIERSHIPS FOR TWO WELLS YOUNG GUNS

SENIOR Colts premiers for 2012, Two Wells.

Roosters reign supreme! n Louise Michael’s match review senior colts GRAND FINAL Two Wells 10.13 (73) defeated Mallala 7.8 (50) after Henneker delivered cleanly to Tyler Mills.

Mallala got on the scoreboard after Birchmore snared a loose ball and kicked a huge goal Birchmore was rucking well against both Gameau and eventual BOG, Shannon Slattery.

Mills kicked another for the Roosters.

Birchmore popped up yet again, delivering to Allen Sparks, who lived up to his name, sparking up his team with a big run down the ground, but resulted in yet another minor score.

Magpie Joseph Hooper was defending well against a Rooster onslaught. Henneker set up Dylan Wise for another major.

Birchmore matched that with a goal for the Pies. Gameau received a knock in the ruck which put Slattery back into the contest.Mallala kept attacking but the Roosters’ last line of defence held up. Mallala’s back line was doing a great job and coach Sam Dunstan was pleased with their efforts.

But the slick Two Wells team was 40 points up at the main break.

Heading into the wind, Mallala got the first goal of the third

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quarter when Coe sold the dummy and kicked a great checkside goal.

Good was playing well and followed up with strong tackling.

Both teams attacked and the defenders were under the pump, but Mallala was still having trouble getting the ball to forward Jarrad Dunstan.

Calvett, Seccafien and Pellizzari were defending well.

Henneker set up another goal, this time to Lachlan Goss. Birchmore was put into Mallala’s defence and helped Jason Gibson, Hooper and Clothier keep Two Wells to only two majors for the term.

Wise kicked a late goal, but Mallala responded through a good display of team work from Kearns to Watson, to Ryan Konzag to Coe, who didn’t let them down with a good goal.

The Roosters were outscored in this quarter and appeared to drop their heads a bit. Coach Daly asked them to tighten their defending, and Calvett was dropped back as a loose man in defence.

The final quarter saw the Roosters again outscored, and the Pies

might well rue some of their misses. Coe opened with a goal, which was the only major for either team this term. Although Birchmore was winning most of the ruck, both he and Slattery were having to work very hard in every ruck contest.

Sparks had a few runs forward, and Myles Bennison presented well.

Points were coming thick and fast for both teams, as the pressure was intense.

The Mallala defence was more attacking and put the Roosters forwards under huge pressure, forcing Mills to hit the post with what appeared a set goal. While the Pies outscored Wells after half time, the damage was already done, and they couldn’t make up the early deficit.

ROOSTER Brandon Daly snares the ball ahead of Magpie Josh Watson.

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Two Wells continued their dominance of the senior colts competition with a back-to-back premiership win on Saturday, defeating a gallant Mallala by 23 points.

Hot favourites, the Roosters, got off to a flying start, with two quick goals to tall streak, Harry Gameau.

Mallala regrouped and went into attack but only managed minor scores with RoosterBrad Calvett defending well.

M a l l a l a ’s A n g u s Clothier took a great mark, and Josh Watson had a great run up the wing.

Dylan Kearns kicked forward to ruckman, dangerous Jake Birchmore, who appeared to be double-tagged, but again another minor score resulted.

Despite good defending by Jamie Good, Two Wells went forward again and eventually goaled through Jack Henneker.

Two Wells Nick Seccafien showed great balance running up the wing but it only resulted in another minor score.

Rooster Josh Pellizzari defended well, resulting in a turnover which gave team mate Hayden Ramsay a goal.

Gameau completed the quarter with a great snap for another goal.

Coach Adrian Daly was pleased with the team’s mid-field pressure, but wanted more talking in the forward lines.

The second term saw Mallala’s Zac Hallion push the ball forward to Brad Wilson, and again to Adam Coe, but both resulted only in minor scores.

The Roosters goaled

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Two Wells Virginia

A Grade 4.3 4.1

9.6 6.3

13.7 8.5

S.Henderson, S.Nankivell, L.Simon, N.Yates

15.7 11.11

(97) (77)

Goals: Two Wells - L.Allmond 4, N.Seccafien 2, B.Slattery 2, Two Wells J.Allmond 2, J.Morrison 1, S.Feast 1, E.Fetherstonhaugh 1, Mallala

A.Hardiman 1, T.Leighton 1 Virginia - B.Niklaus 6, S.Papanotis 3, L.Bannear 1, B.Galic 1 Best: Two Wells - J.Allmond, S.Feast, N.Seccafien, D.Hines, L.Allmond, B.Fitzgerald Virginia - A.Johnston, B.Niklaus, B.Russel, B.Galic, N.Warren, C.James

Virginia Balaklava

Reserves

4.3 6.4 9.9 13.11 (89) 4.1 7.2 8.4 9.7 (61)

Senior Colts

5.5 8.7 10.9 10.13 (73) 0.0 2.5 6.5 7.8 (50)

Goals: Two Wells - H.Ramsay 2, H.Gameau 2, L.Goss 2, J.Henneker 2, M.Wylie 1, T.Mills 1 Mallala - A.Coe 3, J.Birchmore 2, M.Bennison 1, J.Dunstan 1 Best: Two Wells - B.Calvett, N.Seccafien, J.Henneker, S.Slattery, A.Pounendis, H.Gameau Mallala - A.Sparks, D.Kearns, J.Watson, J.Gibson, J.Birchmore, J.Hooper

Junior Colts

Balaklava Goals: Virginia - J.Versari 2, J.Platt 2, C.Mylonopoulos 1, Mallala C.Campbell 1, J.Booth-Elliott 1, A.Leo 1, S.Peter 1, S.Lioulios 1, C.Halkias 1, R.Starr 1, S.Boitcheff 1 Balaklava - N.Yates 2, S.Nankivell 2, O.Hearnden 2, J.Cmrlec 1, C.Marshall 1, T.Zerk 1 Best: Virginia - J.Simmonds, C.Halkias, A.Seccafien, J.Versari, C.Mylonopoulos, R.Desmond Balaklava - R.McDonald, A.Williams,

2.3 4.6 7.7 10.11 (71) 0.0 1.2 1.2 3.2 (20)

Goals: Balaklava - C.Arbon 3, J.Michael 2, J.Butterfield 2, S.Michael 1, T.Lamond 1, A.Clifford 1 Mallala - B.O’Leary 2, L.O’Leary 1 Best: Balaklava - J.Michael, C.Arbon, J.Wehr, B.Chapman, J.Butterfield, D.Michael Mallala - B.O’Leary, L.O’Leary, A.Kearns, J.Tiller, J.Kowald, L.Mathew

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2012 GRAND FINAL v JUNior colts

premiership PECKERS

JUNIOR colts premiership glory this year belongs to Balaklava.

Final reward for undefeated season Balaklava junior colts retained their undefeated record for 2012 with a convincing premiership win over Mallala by 51 points.

First goal of the day came fairly quickly with Sam Michael kicking to cousin Jake Michael. He passed cleanly to Charlie Arbon who goaled.

Mallala tightened their defence, with Lachlan O’Leary clearing the ball well each time Balaklava went into attack. Balaklava pushed forward again with Jacob Butterfield, Arbon and Dillon Michael making a charge, and then again with Jacob Wehr, but only managing to score points.

Wayne Miller for Mallala battled hard against Pecker ruckman, Jake, with both lads rucking well.

Peckers pushed forward again and first year player Aaron Clifford snapped a sharp goal. Magpie Garth Plackett was marking well for his team.

Second quarter saw Jake continue his association-best rucking form, clearing the ball out of centre. Bryce Chapman moved into ruck after Jake had a heavy collision and went off with the blood rule, coming back on bandaged up and looking like Harry Potter’s Voldemort.

Mallala’s Jake Tiller and Jack Kowald were excellent in defence, as was Lachlan O’Leary, who were all under the pump for most of the day.

They kept their heads and cleared well, sending Mallala forward, and Ben O’Leary opened the scoreboard for the Pies with a quick goal.

Dillon Michael had a great run down the wing, kicking to Stewart McRostie, who gave it back to him, on to Jake Michael andArbon who put up a high kick, which was looking a certain point. Up bobbed Buttsy who took a “specky” and goaled.

Wehr and Arbon provided good run through the middle with a burst in front of the grandstand by Arbon a highlight.

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n Louise Michael’s match review JUNIOR colts GRAND FINAL Balaklava 10.11 (71) defeated Mallala 3.2 (20) post and spray a couple, but Sam Michael kicked truly to put the Peckers up by 22 points at half time, 4.6 to 1.2.

Both quarters had been hard fought with good attack on the football and the defences holding up for both teams. Chapman was notable at centre half back for Peckers.

Mallala still had a sniff, so it was all or nothing in what’s known as the premiership third quarter. Balaklava sensed this, and it was a scrambly start. Peckers, Kon Toumaras and Johnny O’Mahony, defended well and kept the ball in the middle enabling Balaklava to finally push forward. Arbon kicked a goal after a free for a high tackle.

Plackett for Mallala continued to give his team a strong marking option.

Some of the smaller players started to come into the action for Balaklava, with Kade Slater, Sean Speissegger and Ayden Lawless getting touches.

Dillon Michael passed to young Tyson Lamond who slotted a good goal.

Mallala didn’t give up, with Zac Roebuck, Ben O’Leary and Riley Thorne clearing well in defence.

Mallala tried to send the ball forward only to have Pecker full back, Todd Scholz, clear it back through Will Dixon and Wehr.

Dillon Michael sent the ball forward to Arbon who kicked a huge goal. Credit to the Mallala defence, with their small lads playing very well and not afraid to take on the

opposition. But this proved to be the premiership quarter as the Peckers managed to keep the Magpies scoreless.

Final quarter saw Jake Michael goal through Dillon Michael and Butterfield. It was a Michael run down the clubhouse wing, with Dillon kicking to Sam, to Toby, to Jake, who took a true captain’s mark, coming in from the side and subsequently goaled.

Even though the fat lady had sung, Mallala persisted, and again pushed forward, with Thorne passing to Ben O’Leary who goaled.

Balaklava’s Tom Lane, Bradley Davey and Lachlan Kane got a few important touches, as did Mallala’s Doug Mayne, Tom Jones and Austin Kearns.

Magpie Mark Jenkin played well all game and after intercepting a pass, sent the ball back to Lachlan O’Leary who kicked a late goal.

All up, it was a fiercely competitive but clean game with Balaklava talls, Jake Michael and Bryce Chapman, proving the difference amongst a field of mostly small players. Regardless of the score, football was the winner in this match.

Coach Ian Michael was relieved with the win after losing to Mallala in 2011. A well deserved win for Balaklava, who were arguably the best team in 2012. Best on ground awarded to Balaklava’s Jake Michael.

ABOVE: Charlie Arbon grabs a strong mark ahead of Mallala’s Garth Plackett.

TOP: Magpie Benjamin O’Leary marks as Ayden Lawless goes for the spoil.

ABOVE: Jacob Wehr paddles the ball forward for Balaklava, as Dillon Michael shepherds.

LEFT: Magpie Lachlan O’Leary about to swoop on an evasive Sam Michael.

Plains Producer, Wednesday September 19, 2012

2012 GRAND FINALS v BEST PLAYERS

Stars of the day THE MEDALLISTS

A GRADE Best on Ground, Jarred Allmond, Two Wells.

RESERVES Best on Ground, James Versari, Virginia.

SENIOR COLTS Best on Ground, Shannon Slattery, Two Wells.

JUNIOR COLTS Best on Ground, Jake Michael, Balaklava.

A1 Best on Court, Rochelle Smith, Hummocks.

A2 Best on Court, Sophie Cocks, Balaklava.

A3 Best on Court, Ciara Guy, Balaklava.

A4 Best on Court, Eleisa Hancock, Balaklava.

A5 Best on Court, Liana Juvan, Two Wells.

B GRADE Best on Court, Hannah Langtry, Hamley Bridge.

C1 Best on Court, Amy McCabe, Hamley Bridge.

C2 Best on Court, Teisha Harkness, Balaklava.

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2012 GRAND FINAL v ALL THE ACTION

TALLAN Leighton, Two Wells tries to handball away while being tackled by Rams Anthony Johnston and Devon Oliver in A grade.

ABOVE: Rooster Khan Leighton (left) and Virginia’s Matthew Young and Anthony Johnston.

NED Seccafien takes a leap for a Two Wells mark in the A grade game.

ROOSTERS A grader Daniel Hines ready to kick away, as Virginia’s Cameron Felstead closes in.

JACOB Goss and James Gameau celebrate with Two Wells A grade after their win.

MALLALA’S Dylan Kearns marks in front of Rooster Will Hart in the senior colts.

TAYLOR Fabry sings the national anthem before the A grade game.

STEWART McRostie, Balaklava kicks away in front of his Mallala opponent during the senior colts match.

Rooster booster – it’s a Two Wells premiership

CATCHING up on the skate ramp on Saturday are, from left: Tahlia Kelly, Hamish Goss, Nicholas Kelly, Alex Ramsey, Chad Jones and Georgina Ramsey.

NEFL preliminary final Football Scores NEFL results from Preliminary Finals

RSMU Blyth/Snow

A Grade

7.1 10.3 16.5 23.7 (145) 2.7 8.10 10.12 13.17 (95)

Goals: RSMU - T.Willmott 6, C.Mullins 6, T.Hart 4, J.Vandeleur 2, L.Percy, B.Koster, B.Geddes, S.Noack, B.Mitchell Blyth/Snow J.Gillings 3, R.Darling 3, J.Agnew 3, S.Atkinson, A.Wood, L.Hewett, S.Clifford Best: RSMU - T.Willmott, Z.Hier, B.Geddes, C.Mullins, K.Hart, B.Mitchell Blyth/Snow - K.Kennett, J.Cook, G.Ottens, N.Zweck, J.Agnew, S.Clifford

Blyth/Snow RSMU

Reserves

4.1 7.4 11.5 14.11 (95) 1.4 1.6 3.8 3.9 (27)

Goals: Blyth/Snow - M.Thomas 4, S.Dohnt 3, J.Zweck 3, B.Pratt 2, M.Noble, C.Kennett RSMU - D.Busch, T.Redden, M.McInerney Best: Blyth/Snow - R.Ottens, T.Michael, T.Webb, R.Wandel, B.Pratt, J.Pratt RSMU - R.Duguid, B.Heinrich, C.Percy, T.Redden, B.Mcinerney, M.McInerney

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North Clare RSMU

Senior Colts

3.2 4.5 6.6 8.7 (55) 2.3 5.3 8.6 10.10 (70)

Goals: North Clare - J.Alberts 2, J.Smith 2, L.Jaeschke, J.Brown, A.Norton, T.O’Sullivan RSMU - L.Michalanney 5, J.Bowden 2, M.Rohde, J.Talbot, B.Heffernan Best: North Clare - I.Hooker, R.Hocking, B.Laidlaw, R.Laidlaw, J.Brown, D.Brown RSMU M.Rohde, L.Michalanney, P.Callery, B.Sutton, T.Trowse, J.Michalak

BSR North Clare

Junior Colts

2.2 7.4 8.3 13.6 (84) 1.3 6.3 9.8 9.9 (63)

Goals: BSR - A.Morgan 4, W.Longmire 4, I.Moller, M.Longbottom, J.Slade, J.Lee, L.Wilsdon North Clare - J.King 2, D.Garrard 2, L.Gill, J.Nickolai, S.Channon, B.Cross, S.Haydon Best: BSR - J.Lee, M.Longbottom, J.Slade, L.Wilsdon, I.Moller, W.Longmire North Clare - J.King, B.Cross, A.Noble, T.Smith, D.Garrard, S.Channon

•From page 13 The uncontested mark resulted in a goal, the Roosters’ fifth for the quarter.

At the other end, Niklaus was marking too well for Two Wells, the big forward having the better of Sam O’Brien, adding two more goals to have a bag of four at half time.

Roosters coach, Mark Thomson, shifted gangly defender, Brad Fitzgerald, to Niklaus as a result.

The lead had grown to 21-points at that stage, Jarred Allmond (named best on ground) starting to become influential for the Roosters, picking up plenty of touches across half back.

His third term took the game away from the Rams in the end, cutting off several attacks from Virginia, setting up play from defence and jagging two important goals.

One of those came after Papanotis challenged slightly late in a marking contest, which left Allmond out of breath for a while.

The resulting 50-metre penalty put him within range and he made no mistake.

A debatable free kick and subsequent penalty also gifted Jim Morrison a goal for the Roosters, while captain Ned Seccafien added a vital major as well.

Niklaus continued to be Virginia’s main avenue to goal, although he had to battle a bit harder for his grabs against Fitzgerald.

The margin was a seemingly comfortable 32 points at the final change but when Lewis Bannear sparked the Rams with a

great running goal, and then Ben Galic drew a free kick and converted, Virginia were coming with a rush.

Gutsy running from Seccafien, particularly in the second half, helped set up the steadier, the midfielder pushing hard to the flank, running to 35 metres out and kicking a captain’s goal.

Co-captain, Tallan Leighton, who also had an exceptional second half, klutzed a grab near the goal square but buttered up quick enough to get a toe on the ball, right on the goal line, effectively killing off the game.

Rams defenders argued the ball had crossed the line but the decision stood.

Virginia continued to battle away, Matthew Young his regular bustling self, Anthony Johnstone industrious across half forward, while Ben Russell collected a swag of touches in the centre.

Russell was clean with his hands all day and barely missed a target.

The Rams squandered several forward thrusts late in the game, which resulted in frustrating minor scores.

The final siren sparked trademark acrobatics from Two Wells’ Khan Leighton, who showed signs of his spark throughout the day but drifted in and out of the game.

Feast’s role, particularly with strong marking around the ground, was another pivotal role for the Roosters.

Overall, it was a great contest, Two Wells’ ability to run to space – as it had done all year – stood out in the end and was a telling factor in the wash up.

Plains Producer, Wednesday September 19, 2012

SPORT v District

Action from Saturday’s grand finals

JADE Murphy, Two Wells tries not to let the defence of Hamley’s Nadia Langtry put her off, as she aims in the C1 match.

BALAKLAVA’S Alex Simon passes over Hummocks’ Deb Davey in A3.

HUMMOCKS shooter Caitlin Mackay about to grab a rebound in A3, as Balaklava’s Shannon Hun tries for an intercept.

JENNY Young, Hummocks just misses an intercept on Maddison Sayner, Two Wells during the A5 game.

Burra Under 17 premiers

SELLING goodies on the netball courts on Saturday are Jayne Brown and Anna Konzag.

BRITTANY Pritchard, Mallala C2.

Golf Balaklava Ladies

Results from Thursday September 13, last official round for the winter season. Par round.

A Grade: L Michael Square, J Taylor -3, C Redpath -5.

B Grade S Friedrichs +2, D Wandel -2.

C Grade F Williams +2, J Veitch -7.

Thursday September 20: Ladies AGM 10am, followed by lunch at the Royal Hotel.

Balaklava

Forgetting football finals, a suitably “dirty dozen” golfing gladiators gathered last Saturday for a stimulating Stableford stoush, a tight team of maladjusted miscreants hell-bent on fighting each other to the fearsome finish, twelve combatants, one grade, Rafferty’s rules, no holds barred.

Refreshed from a few weeks of cruising the Pacific, Brian “Blood ‘n Guts” Stewart slew all before him, storming home with a dominant 38 points, leaving Peter “Tear Out Their Toenails” Thompson (37) charged into second place, while Austin “Hell Hound” Henstridge (36) lurched bloodied, but unbowed into third.

From the howling pack charging behind them came Bill “Leg ˆIrons” Lokan (35), Merv “Hang

Two Wells supporters Blake Hamilton and Jessica Weir.

CLAUDIA Tiller catches the ball in front of Rachel Verner, Mallala in C2.

‘em High” Hameister (35), Wayne “Knee-cap ‘em” Nagle (35), John “Clap ‘em in Irons” Curnow (34), Geoff “Make ‘em Pay” McKenzie (34), Bill “Gleichschaltung” Goudie (34), Dean “The Toenail Tweaker” Trickett and David “Rip into ‘em” Rodgers (29).

Having slated their inherent blood-lust, the dirty dozen then sat back and noted, while cleaning their Lee Enfields and bayonets, that both Brian Stewart and Peter Thompson bagged Birdies at the 8th, plus the inescapable reality that brother Thompson also held his Nearest The Pin on the second, along with John Curnow at the eighth, Doug Taylor the 10th and Wild Bill Goudie at the15th.

Golfer of the Winter points were pinned to the lapels of Brian Stewart (6), Peter Thompson (5), Austin Henstridge (4), Wayne Nagle (3) on a count back from Merv Hameister (2) and the rest of this rag-tag bunch, one lousy point apiece.

This Saturday we expect the field to swell back to near-normal numbers for a serious Stroke round, including a Split Sixes side bar, with the Start to be supervised by the world’s greatest haymaker Geoff Spence, while the sincere Scott Michael will utter calming condolences at the 19th while dispensing soothing bladder balms.

On the very next day, we’ll hold our world famous “Club Presentation Day Two-person Ambrose” galah

Plains Producer, Wednesday September 19, 2012

BURRA took out the 2012 Under 17 Clare & Districts Hockey Association premiership last Saturday, defeating Balaklava 2-0. In last Wednesday’s edition, the Balaklava Under 17 team was published with the Burra team caption. The Plains Producer apologises for any inconvenience.

• Pictured are CDHA U17 Premiers - Burra - standing: Neil Maxted, Cody Habour, Alex Catt, Lachlan Haddow (Best on Gound), Mitch Davy, Morgan Clark-Dollman. Kneeling: Jasper Weatherstone, Nick Haddow, Sam Haddow, Jake Dolphin, Sasha Weatherstone.

event, just two sleeps before the annual AGM general meeting.

to play, members please bring a plate of afternoon tea to be pooled.

Men - Sunday September 16, Par competition, sponsored by LJ Hooker Clare: G Mugge +6, K Lloyd +6, D Smith +5, M Williams +4, R Lamond +3, P Agnew +2, K Hayes -1, H Wandel -1, C Walkley -2, B Reichstein -3.

Well done to R Lamond, D Smith, M Videon, M Williams on winning combined team score 166 pts at Wirrabara September 23: Stroke, sponsored by club.

September 30: Ambrose for Club Closing Day, sponsored by Raelene Lamond, all players welcome, members please bring a plate of afternoon tea to be pooled Ladies: Wednesday, September 12, Flag Competition/ Stroke, sponsored by Kelvin Grove Olives: J Zweck 84/66, K Mugge 86/66, D Wandel 99/71, J Wandel 115/76. 9 Holes- L Randolph 50/33, H williams 65/42, B Victor 68/45, A Harrison69/46.

Skins no9- J Zweck, Raffle- L Randolph.

September 19: Nine Hole competition at Kadina.

September 26: Ladies Closing Day: 9-12 holes to be played then pooled lunch with presentations.

Blyth Golf Club Closing Day: Sunday September 30, 11am tee off, Ambrose, sponsored by Raelene Lamond. All welcome

In a field of 25 players, Fred Hewitt won Thursday’s par competition with 41 points from Gary Woods 40 and Kieth Kluske 38.

Others to do well were John Riley, Ian Rohde, Barry Schwartz, John Bell 36, Bob Hillier 35, Leigh Durdin, Roger Hahn 34, Ian Ferguson 33, (may have been 34 if not challenged by a Kangaroo!)

Ed Manning,Wally Jackson, Wim Van Pelt, Roen Cameron 32.

Birdies: Fred Hewett first and 12th, Roger Hahn 17th, John Bell 7th. Nearest to the Pins: Leigh Durdin 12th, Ian Ferguson fourth.

In a Field of 33 players, Bert Pearce could do no wrong scoring 43 points to win Saturday’s Stableford competition, while Doug Cooper released the handbrake to come in a close second with 42 points from an in form Ian Ferguson on 41.

A GRADE: Bert Pearce 43, Ian Ferguson 41, Roger Hahn, John Bell 36.

B GRADE: Barrie Zerna cb, Rex Mortimer 39, Barry Schwartz 38, Steve Howe, Bob Hinderwell 37, Ron Smith 35.

C GRADE Doug Cooper 42, Wally Jackson 40, Brian Cooper 39, Ian Rohde, Roen Cameron 38, Dean Branson 36.

Nearest to The Pin: Leigh Durdin 14th. Birdies: Bert Pearce 17,

BLYTH

Hamley Bridge

Leigh Durdin 9th, Rex Mortimer second and 17th, John Mitchell 15th, Bob Hinderwell 7th, John Riley 15th, Bradley Zerna third.

Owen

Men – Saturday, September 15: Eight players went out for a Stroke round.

Winner of the day was Tim Harkness net 63, second place went to Glen Ince net 64.

Other scores were: Brett Fitton net 66, Les Hean net 69, Peter Sullivan net 71 and Ron Page net 76.

Playing for handicap: Gavin Branson 100 and Ron Carney 89.

Next week is the windup with presentation of trophies and a BBQ Tea.

Two Wells

Results from Saturday September 15, Stableford, sponsored

by JJ Gibson, painter/decorator – 16 players.

The local football grand final between Two Wells and Virginia meant numbers were down, but still fairly good. Yogi Frencken did his Julius Caesar impression; he came, he saw, he conquered, winning A Grade with an impressive 43 points, then took both meat trays and was seen leaving the clubrooms with his arms full.

Andrew Baker continued his great form with 41 points to edge out Paul Shields for second.

John Boon lead home the B

Grade with 40 points from Ian Telfer and Jeff Spackman with 39, all three players losing a stroke off their handicaps.

Next week is the last week for Club Trophy Points and there is an interesting tussle between Andrew Baker (42), Robert Hogg (41) and Michael Davies (39) as the contenders.

Also, the Handicap Matchplay final between Stuart Grigg and Les Grafton as well as the Medal of Medals between Jake Bowden, Tim Clifton, Russell Grigg, Paul Shields and Garry Payne. A busy day in store with plenty of action.

Results: A Grade:Y Frencken 43, A Baker 41, P Shields 41, R Hogg 37, R Grigg 36, R Thompson 36, J Ball 34, I Smith 34, S Grigg 33, G Payne 22.

B & C Grade: J Boon 40, I Telfer 39, J Spackman 39, D Smith 38, I Clark 34, H Linford 34.

Ladies: E Grigg 24.

Long Drives: A - A Baker; C - J Spackman.

Meat trays: Yogi Frencken x 2.

Next week: Stroke.

– Russell Grigg, Handicapper

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Phone Fax Answering Machine Brother 1030e 2008, New fax roll, excellent condition. $15 Phone 0417 824 314.

WELDER SAFARC brand 200 amp long power lead $95 Phone 0429 642 221.

White child care brand cot. Excellent condition, 4 years old. Meets Australian standards, $100. Phone: 0419 039 433.

Garage Sale

GENUINE Garage Sale, Saturday September 22 9am2pm. Edith Tce, Balaklava.

Furniture, household items & sundries.

Garage Sale

Garage sale outside the Port Wakefield Uniting Church, Saturday October 6, 2012 from 10 - 3pm.

Bric-a-brac, clothing, food, sausage sizzle. Supporting the Ladies Fellowship in their outreach to serve the community through mission. No early birds please!

Public Notice

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

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

SAILPLANE flights. The Balaklava Gliding Club has $90 gift vouchers available for passenger flights any weekend from their airfield 10km north west of Balaklava on main Snowtown road. Bookings 8864 5062.

Wanted to Buy

ABCO caravan’s want your unused caravan or relocatable. Cash today, ring 8254 2099. We also do repairs and modifications, ring for a free quote.

VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered.

Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

25th Wedding

Marriott - Victor and Carolyn with the blessing of our heavenly Father, families and friends are celebrating their silver wedding anniversary today 19/09/2012. With lots of love Kevin and Samuel.

Birth

HORE-TINK. Derek, Gaynor & big brother Brock are thrilled to announce the arrival of Jed Robert Hore on 3/9/12 weighing 6lb10oz. A huge thank you to Roxanne and the staff at Gawler Health Service.

In Memoriam

Dale - Don. Monday had been 5 years since your passing. Can’t believe how time has gone bye so quickly, as it only feels like yesterday that you were only here. We love you Don, and your always and will be in our hearts forever. Love James, Enola, Mackensey, Korey and Ryen. xxxx DUNCAN, Bevan Kirk.

We thought of you today but that is nothing new.

We thought of you yesterday and we’ll think of you tomorrow.

We thought of you in silence and make no outward show.

For what it meant to lose you, only those who love you know.

Remembering you is easy, we do it every day.

It’s the heartache of losing you that will never go away.

Love you always, your wife Gwen and extended families.

G’Day mate. Got my truck licence, going for gold. You taught me to be stronger braver and a better person, give everything a go in life and don’t hold back.

Yellow flowers blooming for you now. Love forever and always your mate Kristy Hass. Matthew Saint 27/10/1979 to 20/09/2008.

TILLER - Christopher Scott (Snowy). 10/02/1972 20/09/2008. It’s been 4 long years since we kissed your beautiful face. We miss you terribly & wish so badly that you were still here with us. You are constantly in our hearts & minds. We will never stop loving you. Love your 3 girls, Sash, Nic & Lil xoxoxo Tiller - Christopher Scott 10/02/1972 to 20/09/2008.

Four years have passed but you are never far from our thoughts. We miss you and wish you were still here with us.

Forever in our hearts. Our thoughts are with Sascha, Nicola and Lily. Dad, Mum, Shane, Matthew, Jamie and families.

Death

Tiller Chris (Snowy).

10/2/72 - 20/9/08. “The best treasures are the ones we carry in our hearts”.

We see so much of you shine through in dear little Nic and Lil. Our love and thoughts are always with Sascha, Nicola and Lily.

Love and sadly missed

by Jenny, Kirsty, Ashleigh, Tayla and Dylan, Tammy, Sam and Barbara.

Engagement

TARLEE COUNTRY MARKET

Swearse - Margaret Ann (Maggi). Dearly loved friend of Terry & Julie Corcoran, Melissa, Shaun & families. We will fondly remember happy times and lots of fun moments spent together.

Baker - SCHULZ. Rod & Colleen together with Lyall & Cynthia are proud and happy to announce the engagement of Jacki & Tim. Congratulations and lots of love from both families.

Coming Events

MONDAY OCTOBER 1 8am – 3pm

• Huge variety of stalls • BBQ • Cheesecakes

Enquiries Michelle 0427 184 474

BALAKLAVA TENNIS CLUB INC

FINAL CALL to players for: • Senior/Junior Comps •Night tennis • Junior practices Please contact Louise Michael 8528 6275 or Tania Allen 8862 2212

by September 28

You Belong! You Fit! You Count!

TERM 3: THURSDAY SEPT 20 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

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Balaklava Football & Netball Club

Adult Services

Coming Events ADELAIDE PLAINS NETBALL ASSOCIATION

AGM

MONDAY OCTOBER 22 6.30pm for tea 7pm meeting

• Tea at Owen Hotel followed by a special meeting • All delegates to attend • Please note change of date

MONDAY OCTOBER 15 All encouraged and welcomed

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21 at Balaklava Sports Club

• From 7pm • Hot supper included • Tickets $10 available from Angela Battle & Mark Heaslip Angela Battle 0458 621 750 Mark Heaslip 0427 444 284

WANTED • Buskers • Stall Holders • Face Painters

AGM

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 24 7.30pm at Balaklava Town Hall Green Room

Gallery Guide

BALAKLAVA COURTHOUSE GALLERY

where heritage & art combine.

6 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Enquiries: Jo May 8862 2342 or 8862 1173 Currently Showing …

“Mostly Pastels”, a bold and eclectic exhibition of paintings and pastel works by emerging Yorke Peninsula artist, Alastair Love, is now showing at the Gallery. Mid North residents will remember Alastair from his time in Balaklava as the local physiotherapist. Now resident at Kadina and practising there and in Adelaide, Alastair says that his biggest influence towards art came from an unlikely and little known physicist, engineer and movement educator, Moshe Feldenkrais, who saw artistic selfexpression and creativity as fundamental to personal growth.

November 17

PROGRAM 7.00am 8.00am 9.00am 9.30am 10.15am 11.30am 11.40am 11.45am 12 noon 1.00pm 1.30pm

HUMMOCKS NETBALL CLUB

7pm at Port Wakefield Community Centre

BALAKLAVA CHRISTMAS FAIR

Balaklava Town Hall Committee

Situations Vacant

AGM

SENIOR PRESENTATION DINNER

134th Annual

Telephone: 1300 655224 or email: admin@bth.org.au

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

Coming Events

Globes shapes and sizes for all situations. Vacuum cleaner replacement bags.

Balaklava Electronics 8862 1552.

Erection and premature problems. Help for $30, money back guarantee.

Phone 0424 452 329. Free sample.

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Gates Open Horses in Action begin Stalls Open Judging begins in Pavilions Mini Balaklava Show Person Judging Junior Balaklava Show Person Judging National Anthem performed by Horizon Christian School Official Opening by Hayley & David Chapman Pavilions reopen after Judging Ute Competition Judging Commences Show Person winners announced

ENTERTAINMENT - 10AM TO 4PM Admission: Adults $8, Students/Pensioners $4, Children under 5 FREE, Membership $20

ALL WELCOME

Alastair’s subject choice and style is various and numerous.

Life events, chance meetings and interesting people all inspire him, and presently the style of French Impressionist Edgar Dégas and some rediscovered prints from Japanese 18th and 19th-century artists have provoked a new approach. This, his first solo exhibition, runs until Sunday October 21.

You are invited to the official opening of “Mostly Pastels”, by recognised YP artist and art tutor Janette Ireland, at the Gallery on Sunday September 23 from 2 to 4pm, when Alastair will speak about his work. Do call in to meet Alastair, enjoy the exhibition and share afternoon tea. If you haven’t visited the Gallery before, do call in to enjoy this interesting, colourful and occasionally quirky exhibition!

Artists and Craftspeople …

We are very proud of our beautiful community gallery! It is a wonderful small exhibition space and a perfect venue for solo or shared exhibitions which require an intimate space. Whether an emerging or established artist or craftsperson, we would be delighted to have you exhibit at the Balaklava Courthouse Gallery. Please telephone 8862 2342 or 8862 1173 for further info.

Gallery Gift Shop If you’re looking for a unique or handcrafted gift or memento, the Gallery Gift Shop may have just the thing And remember, we’re open on Sundays.

BALAKLAVA COURTHOUSE GALLERY

6 Edith Tce, Balaklava

AGM MONDAY OCTOBER 8

7.30pm in the Gallery

• All Welcome For enquiries phone Lenice 8862 1173

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.

Come in and enjoy your community Gallery. It’s a charming but often overlooked local attraction that is well worth a visit. And admission is free! Open Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays between 2 and 4pm, and at any other time by appointment.

Want to sell something for

free see page 28

MANAGER BROILER FARM An exciting role has become available for a Broiler Farm Manager. This live in/on site position is located at Beaufort, 10 kms north of Port Wakefield on Highway One. The farm currently runs 270,000 broilers in 6 modern chicken sheds.

Your duties include, • Day to day management of farm • Animal husbandry • Alarm monitoring • Shed maintenance and repairs • Feed ordering • Data entry • Rosters Please send you confidential resume with 2 referees to: dawnr@twpo.com.au Dawn Buckby 0411 248 215

GILBERT VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS HOMES (RIVERTON)

ENROLLED NURSE Casual Position(s) Available

About the Duties: Responsible for the delivery of high quality comprehensive nursing care to residents under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of all aspects of nursing care within the aged care setting. Work within a friendly multi-disciplinary team environment.

Qualifications: Registered as an Enrolled Nurse by the Nurses Board of South Australia and holding a current practicing certificate.

Special Conditions: All shifts including night shift and weekend work will be required as per roster. Salary packaging & flexible rostering arrangements are available. Competitive Enterprise Agreement in place.

For Enquiries & Information Package contact: Lesley Smith Clinical Nurse Manager Wk: (08)88472307 or gvsch@bigpond.com Applications to: Lesley Smith, Executive Officer/Director of Nursing, Gilbert Valley Senior Citizens Homes 20 Masters St, Riverton, SA 5412.

Applications close 5/10/2012

Join Our Carers Link Team

Country North Community Services (CNCS) is a non-profit, community-based organisation which provides services through our Carers Support and Respite programs in the Lower North of South Australia. We have an exciting employment opportunity due to an expansion of services: The position is remunerated at level two of the Modern Federal SCHC&D Services Industry Award and the CNCS Enterprise Agreement 2012 and is included in the Fair Work community sector wage claim and will receive substantial annual increases over the next nine years. There is also a generous salary packaging scheme available.

Carer Support Worker – Level 2 (30hrs per week)

Reporting to the Manager Carers Link the Carer Support Worker will work with Carers one to one, in a group and over the telephone, assisting Carers with their caring roles. You will need an understanding of the particular needs of Carers in their everyday role of caring. Competency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite is essential. The position can be based at either the Balaklava or Clare office.

For copy of the Position Description and the CNCS job application guide, contact us at 8842 1118, admin@cncs.org.au or go to www.cncs.org.au For further information, please contact Sandra Watson, Manager Carers Link, on 8842 1988 or sandra.w@ cncs.org.au

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Typed application, addressing the selection criteria and with a current CV setting out qualifications, skills and experience, close at 5pm on Wednesday October 3, 2012. They should be addressed to Ms Sandra Watson at: Country North Community Services PO Box 692 Clare SA 5453

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3 Roberts Avenue this publication may be inspected at the WANTED TO BUY agent's office three business days prior to auction or at the place of auction 30 minutes before sale.

BALAKLAVA

$165,000

BALAKLAVA

$149,000

Unit 5 4 War Memorial Dv

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BALAKLAVA

$199,500

Unit 3, 5 Scotland Street

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• 2 bedroom • In secure 6 unit complex • Open plan modern kitchen • Large Lounge • Kitchen has sasy care lino floor coverings

BALAKLAVA

29 Walsh Street

$210,000

BALAKLAVA

17 Kelly Street

$149,500

Location & Great Investment

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

BEAUFORT VIA BALAKLAVA $260,000

PT WAKEFIELD $285,000 21 Company Street

Superbly renovated & set on 1021m2 • Stone home • Huge block • New Kitchen • Luxurious spa bath • Updated bathroom • Three bedroom • Shed

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21 First Street

$179,000

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• 3 Bedrooms • Well presented • Timber floating floors • Entertaining area • 2 garages & carport • Property priced to sell

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

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$189,500

It’s the little farmlet containing approx.

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3 Bedroom Double Brick Home

• Large dine in kitchen • Roomy laundry • Reverse cycle air conditioner • Shady pergola • Low maintenance garden • Large corner block

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• 3 bedroom • Large kitchen & family lounge • Very well presented • Refrigerated air cond • Slow combustion heater • Rainwater tanks

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• 3 bedroom prefabricated home • Ample sheds and storage area • Kitchen has plenty of cupboards • Open plan lounge • Solar systems • Built in robes in bedrooms • Bathroom has a separate bath & shower alcove • Split systems air conditioning • Rainwater storage • Bitumen road frontage • Easy travel to the main shopping centre • Gardens & Orchard areas • Top value for money and wont last long

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• 3 bedroom home Hoyleton $165 per week

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

• 2 bedroom unit Balaklava $195 per week

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Plan ahead to avoid going potty QUICK TIPS

cleanly cut any that won’t fit back into the pot.

Place the plant in the centre of its new pot. The top of the root ball should sit 2-3cm from the rim and where the stem won’t be buried.

Fill under and around the root ball with the potting mix; gently pressing it in as you go to remove large air pockets but without compacting the mix or damaging roots. Flood the top of the pot to near the rim without disturbing the soil. Let the water

infiltrate, then repeat. Keep the plant well-watered in the first week or two while it will have more difficulty drinking. If it’s intended for a sunny spot, let it recover in shade for that time.

Treat roots right and they’ll reward you with a healthy plan • SOURCE: www.plantthis. com.au

n Watering pot plants

Incorrectly watering indoor plants accounts for a large percentage of house plant losses.

Forgetfulness is a common watering problem. When you forget to water, the soil dries out and the roots are damaged from dehydration and fertiliser burn.

Never allow the plant to wilt. A lack of water can result in dwarfing, leaf spotting, and leaf drop. When a potting soil containing peat moss gets dry, it may be difficult to remoisten.

The water may run down the side of the pot instead of wetting the soil. Develop a habit of checking the plant regularly.

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Want a lawn like this? Here’s how: WITH many lawns like couch now starting to awaken from their winter hibernation, here’s some advice on mowing.

Choose the right time to mow. Mower blades must be set so only the top third of the leaf is cut.

Fine-leafed turf like couch can be mown down to 15-30mm high; so if you want it to be 20mm high, mow when the lawn reaches 30mm. Coarser grasses like buffalo can be mown down to 30-50mm.

If you’ve left the job too long, stick to the “onethird” rule and bring the grass height down in two separate cuts.

Catch and remove clippings from lawns with a disease or thatch problem. Leaving clippings as mulch – especially when wet – can leave sticky clumps on the lawn and further encourage disease.

But otherwise, dry clippings will quickly decompose and can be safely left on the lawn to help retain moisture and nutrient in the soil – and save you the trouble of emptying catchers.

This fine organic matter is great for the compost bin but don’t pile clippings as a thick mulch straight onto garden beds as they soon pack into a waterresistant barrier.

• SOURCE: www.plantthis.com.au

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4 Water the plant an hour ahead 4 Use fresh, premium potting mix 4 Don’t pull the plant’s stem 4 Tease roots outwards 4 Don’t bury the plant’s stem or root ball 4 Backfill firmly but gently

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There’s no need to fear the mysterious underground world of roots that confronts you when the time comes to re-pot.

That might be when a plant gets too big for its pot, it dries out too quickly or you’ve just bought a better pot.

Re-potting in late winter or early spring will let the plant adjust before the growing season begins. Start by preparing your plant with a good drink at least an hour before the operation.

Have ready a pot with drainage holes and enough fresh, premium potting mix which – unlike garden soil – will optimise nutrients, minimise soil-borne pests and disease, and balance moisture retention with good drainage.

Specialised mixes are available for particular plants like citrus or for large and terracotta containers. When you’re ready, slip the plant out of its old pot without pulling on the stem or damaging the canopy.

Scuff the outside of the root ball to encourage roots to grow outwards. Untangle any roots circling the outside of the ball. Avoid damage but

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