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After an exceptionally busy fire season, there’s only one thing left to say: n 1585 incidents n 671 rural fires n 367 vehicle accidents n 48 structure fires Les Pearson reports: VEHICLE-related accidents in the region are on the rise, according to CFS regional statistics released at the conclusion of a hectic local fire danger season.

CFS Region Two commander, John Hutchins, said it had been an extremely busy season for volunteers, with a total of 1585 incidents responded to by the district’s 2600 CFS volunteers.

This included 671 rural fires, 367 vehiclerelated incidents, 48 structure fires, 118 fixed alarm responses, 27 hazardous material call-

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outs and 190 special duties. Mr Hutchins said vehicle incidents were on a gradual climb.

“They are a continuing concern for us,” he said. “A lot of the time, we are the first people

on the scene and sometimes, the accidents that happen in local towns can involve mates of volunteers, who may not be in a good way or are deceased in the vehicle.”

Mr Hutchins said the CFS had a service to cater for volunteers involved in traumatic incidents, called Stress Prevention and Management (SPAM).

“The regional officer will contact volunteers to see they’re tracking ok or need to recommend SPAM to them,” he said.

A psychologists is also on hand post-incident at regional headquarters to provide any support required.

“We certainly make sure there is someone John Hurtchins there to assess how the volunteers are going,” Mr Hutchins confirmed. n fire danger eases, but duty continues for volunteers – MORE reports, pages 6 & 7

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Those were the days, my friends

n FROZEN in time, just like so many pictures from yesteryear, this group of people came together for Brinkworth Museum’s “About Time” event as part of South Australia’s history festival. They gathered over three days last week for “a history of agriculture in Brinkworth” and “farmers working from dawn to dusk.” Pictured (from left) are Roy Martin, Bruce Weckert, Fred Adams, pastor James Leach (back), Heather Hancock, Jill Adams and Helen Weckert listen as Ray Heinjus (third right) and Cyrill “Squid” Adams (right) tell about their lives. Ray is holding an old shearing handpiece. There’s lots more about the region’s History Week displays on pages 8 and 9.

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A SERIES of large infrastructure projects are behind a forecast blowout of District Council of Mallala’s debt levels, expected to rise from $5,555,826 in March this year, to an estimated at $17,588,378 by June 30, 2018.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, moved to address community concern behind the swelling operating deficit, claiming there will be some short-term pain for the community’s long term gain.

He made no secret of proposed council rate increases in coming years, as outlined in DCM’s Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP).

“The LTFP has an assumed five per cent average general rate increase for each of the plan years with additional rates growth from new developments based on extensive modelling of known developments,” Mr Mansueto said. “Council believes a stable approach to rate increases is better than annual fluctuations. n CONTINUED PAGE 6

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Pain injured in boating accident Long recovery after mangrove crash PORT Wakefield man, Richard Pain, was lucky to survive a horrific boat accident near the town wharf on Tuesday last week.

Mr Pain, an elected member for Western ward of Wakefield Regional Council, was fishing with friend, David Unkovich, and was returning to the boat ramp at a slow speed.

Mr Pain’s son, Darryl, said neither of the men could remember what happened next.

“For some reason, the boat took off at full throttle and they hit the bank, clearing 30 feet of mangroves,” Darryl said.

Mr Pain was smashed against the gunwale of the boat, breaking the ribs on the left side of his body.

He also suffered a punc-

tured lung and fractured skull, crushing the bones under his eyes and across his nose.

“David thought dad was dead once everything came to a halt,” Darryl said. “He was very shaken up by it all.”

David escaped with minor injuries but had his glasses smashed in the accident, which meant he could not locate his mobile phone in the carnage.

With no means of phoning for assistance, it was fortunate some local youths at the wharf eventually heard the men calling for help.

They contacted emergency services straight away.

The boat was retrieved with help from the Butsons, who provided a fishing boat to help with the rescue.

“It was lucky we have people like the Butsons around, who there within 10 minutes and helping out,” said Darryl.

Coincidentally, Darryl was one of the first people on the scene, as a volunteer with SA Ambulance.

“We had an intensive care paramedic here in Port Wakefield doing training with the volunteers,” he said.

“That saved about 40 minutes of waiting for initial treatment.”

Darryl said his father was scheduled to have plastic surgery to his facial injuries yesterday (Tuesday). “He didn’t look too bad the last time I saw him but a lot of his face was sunken in,” he said.

Doctors were worried

THE badly damaged boat in the mangoves and, right, Mr Pain. (boat picture supplied by Darryl Pain) about a partial loss of vision in Mr Pain’s left eye but scans confirmed there was no brain damage.

“They are talking about eight weeks in a neck brace to allow a lot of the fractures to heal,” Darryl said.

When retrieving Mr Pain’s boat, Darryl said they had to

dig the outboard engine out of the embankment, indicating the huge force of the accident and the strange angle the boat initially hit the ground.

Mr Pain should be released from hospital by the end of the week.

Darryl believed the men gave the fine line between

life and death “a fair crack of the whip.”

“Dad is very, very lucky it didn’t kill him,” he said.

“By all rights, he probably should have been dead.

“Dave has since decided to give up fishing and taking up motor bike riding because it’s safer.”

Funding available for more low rental homes MORE affordable rental homes will be made available in South Australia under further rounds of the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).

Balaklava already has about 40 homes tenanted under the NRAS. Wakefield Regional Council is considering a proposal for more low rental homes to be built in Balaklava by Unity Housing on a property east of Wattle Ridge.

Premier, Jay Weatherill, announced last week the State government would participate in a further two rounds of the scheme.

“The next round of National Rental Affordability Scheme homes includes properties that are shovel-ready, which means construction will begin soon,” Mr Weatherill said.

“Through this round, 200 properties will be built to be ready for rent by December 2014.

“In the following round, a further 300 properties will be available for rent in 2015-16.

“These 500 properties will be available to assist South Australians who may otherwise find it difficult to enter the private rental market.”

Social Housing Minister, Tony Piccolo,

said there was a possibility more homes in the district could be built under the next rounds of funding under the scheme. “It depends on who applies for the 500 incentives we are going to support,” Mr Piccolo said.

“There is no reason why regions would not apply or be considered as in previous rounds.”

Mr Piccolo said the new properties would be available to a diverse mix of South Australians in need of affordable housing.

“Included in the first round of properties will be 90 properties designed and purpose-built

for people with disability,” Mr Piccolo said.

“The construction of these properties will stimulate the South Australian construction industry, with the shovel-ready projects to begin in the next few months.”

The NRAS is a long-term commitment between the Federal and State governments to invest in affordable rental housing and address housing stress and the cost of rental housing.

Annual incentives are offered to build and rent new homes. About 2000 people in SA have so far been assisted, saving up to $4000 each year.

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Facing ‘primary’ challenge “ Les Pearson reports:

A RAFT of inherent rural issues face newly formed primary industries representative group, Primary Producers SA (PPSA), which replaced the South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) after it was dissolved last week.

Inaugural PPSA chairman, Rob Kerin, will lead the group until it finds its feet.

Mr Kerin, a former state Premier, has had several major roles relating to regional South Australia in recent years, including his work as an independent expert on a recent Viterra grain handling review.

“I tend to get offered various jobs assisting with regional issues as that’s where my heart is and I understand those issues better,” he said.

“I don’t want to be hanging around here (PPSA) for ever, so I

PPSA CHAIRMAN ROB KERIN:

For years, groups in SA haven’t been talking together, so PPSA will need to bring them closer again and start speaking on behalf of growers everywhere with one voice.

will move on after things are up and running and the group is heading in the right direction.

“A big part of it is cementing it all into place, so we’re singing from the same hymn sheet.”

That particular direction will be pivotal to the rural farming community regaining some lost ground with government agencies, disillusioned with the fractured nature of previous primary producer groups.

“For years, groups in SA haven’t been talking together, so PPSA will need to bring them closer again and

start speaking on behalf of growers everywhere with one voice,” Mr Kerin said.

The member organisations include Grain Producers SA, Pork SA, Horticultural Coalition of SA, South Australian Dairy Farmers Association, Livestock Producers SA and Wine Grape Council of SA. The relationship between the State government and SAFF in recent years was less than collaborative, the government having to take drastic steps to address a constant battle of funding between SAFF’s

Grains Council and SAFF itself.

“I think we’ve kept the government and opposition well informed throughout the formation process of PPSA and both parties have been very supportive of us,” Mr Kerin said.

The State government introduced a Primary Industry Funding Scheme (PIFS) for the grains industry, taking control of the funding from SAFF, ending the ongoing dispute between SAFF and its own grains council.

The PIFS scheme was initially met with some opposition.

“It has been amazing how well that has since been accepted by the SA farming community,” Mr Kerin said.

“In the past, when someone mentioned a PIFS scheme, you would turn and run a million miles the other direction.”

He believed growers in the grains industry saw it as a fairer funding

initiative and were keen to raise the compulsory contribution.

“The beauty of it is, you know no one is free-loading, everyone is chipping in,” Mr Kerin said.

Promotion of the state’s primary industries will form a large part of PPSA’s activities in coming months.

“When talking about the future of the state, you hear a lot of people talk about mining and defence,” Mr Kerin said.

“Primary industries are bigger than those two put together, so we do tend to feel a little forgotten when it comes to support.”

Careers in agriculture will also receive a major plug from PPSA. “We don’t just need new farmers coming into the industry, we will need our youngest and brightest doing the research as well,” Mr Kerin said.

“We don’t see it promoted enough.”

Hay there!

IT’S time to share a ‘cuppa’ Louise Michael reports:

The Biggest Morning Tea of them all is back, celebrating its 20th birthday this year!

Lions Biggest Morning Tea will be held at the Balaklava Town Hall on Friday, May 17, from 9am to 12pm.

We all know someone who has, or has had, cancer, and by supporting this morning tea is one way we can help raise money for cancer research.

Why not phone a friend and meet at the hall for morning tea?

Costing just $6, you’ll enjoy a steaming hot cuppa and a plate of delectable treats.

But don’t feel left out if you are stuck at work!

Local businesses can complete an order form and return it by no later than 5pm Thursday, May 16.

If you haven’t received a form but would like to place an order, please phone Kossie on 0408 899 984.

Some out-of-town businesses, (like the workers at Balco’s hay plant at Bowmans, pictured) also

HAVING a special “practice run” for the Biggest Morning tea at Balco Bowmans are Balaklava Lions club members in their blue aprons, Kossie Chegwyn, Terry Corcoran and, front, Jeff Clark (was he going to share that cake?) with Balco Bowmans staff Steve Smith, Ian Biggs and Janne Scholz. – PICTURE: Lisa Redpath. pre-order and organise a worker to come in to collect their order.

Great idea!

If you are a bit of a whizz in the kitchen, Balaklava Lions Club would gratefully appreciate any donations of home made food for the morning tea. If you can help,

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If you could help in any other way, please phone Kossie on the number mentioned earlier.

During the morning tea, there will be the drawing of the giant

raffle, and a presentation by a guest speaker from the Cancer Council SA. Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea has raised more than $110 million nationally over the past 20 years.

• At Mallala, Maxine Symes will hold her annual morning tea fund-

raiser at her home at 20 Redbanks road on May 23, from 9.30am.

There will also be a big raffle draw and a guest speaker from the Cancer Council SA. • Two Wells Uniting Church will hold its big “cuppa” at the Post Office courtyard on Friday, May 31.

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LIFESTYLE v Your Page

KISS - Keep It Simple, Sweetie YOOHOO! It’s me. I’m over here to the left a bit, on Page 4.

Seems my Page 5 spot for Take 5 is so well read, an advertising client decided to take half the page.

Well, okay, but just for this week and next. Then I’m heading back home.

Make sure you get along to suppport the big sale coming to Balaklava Town Hall on May 17 and 18. Should be plenty of bargains.

No excuses

Meanwhile, a HUGE reminder – Sunday is Mother’s Day. Now there’s no excuse to forget!

Keep the day simple, and Mum will love it! Breakfast (whether in bed or not) made by the kids, is a treat for mums, or why not have a picnic or barbecue, with Dad or the kids doing the cooking. And yes, a snag in bread is just fine too!

I wish all mothers – and we’ve seen plenty join our club in recent times – a very happy day on Sunday, and hope they can have a day off from household chores. LOL! Balaklava

Gallery treats mum

If you’re looking for a preMother’s Day treat, pop into the Courthouse Gallery for a “Tea Party” on Friday from 10am to 4pm.

Enjoy delicious plates of savouries and sweets, and a cuppa, for just $5.

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After your cuppa, have a stroll around the latest exhibition, “Always the Bridesmaids.”

‘Cuppa’ coming up

• To continue the trend of eating delicious foods and having a cuppa, don’t forget Balaklava Lions Biggest Morning Tea on Friday, May 17, at Balaklava Town Hall.

Port Parham

Song and dance

Speaking of Mother’s Day, why not take mum to a dinner and entertainment at the Port Parham Sports and Social Club on May 11.

The Parham Singers and Magic Moments Dance Group will be performing, along with guest artists, “Ukebox Stage Show.”

Tickets cost $25 p/h and include a delicious three course meal.

Contact the club on 8529 2211 for bookings.

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A local man decided to get fit, and took up basketball.

(Obviously inspired by our Plains Producer leader, Andrew Manuel.)

He, and his team of “old dogs” surprised themselves, by making the grand final. Our man always saved his energy on match nights, and was only ever put on the “battle” ground, aka the court, just before half time.

At quarter time, our man went to warm up and took off his jumper, only to find he didn’t have his (compulsory) uniform shirt on! Apparently the rules say you must have been on the court prior to half time, or you can’t play in the second half.

Panic set in as the timer was ticking, and our man made a dash home to get his shirt. After he’d tipped the house upside down to find his shirt, he left the place looking like a dump.

Luck was on his side, as he made it back to the court with about a minute to spare, and helped the team to a grand final win!

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For art lovers

rhynie •At Rhynie, a portrait art competition and exhibition titled “The Rhyniebald Art Exhibition,” will be held at Rhynie hotel on the long weekend, June 8-10. It’s open to any amateur artists.

The portrait must be of a Rhynie resident, and can be painted in any medium. Phone Carolyn on 8847 2069 for entry details. clare • Clare Rotary Club Art Exhibition opens with a Charity gala opening on Friday, May, 17 at 7pm in the town hall. This popular exhibition runs daily until May 22.

• Carclew Youth Arts is again offering four scholarships worth $12,500 each, to help young SA artists excel in their chosen art form.

Entries close July 15. Phone 8267 5111 or visit carclew.com.au for details.

Blyth Past and present members of Blyth CWA are invited to attend the 50th birthday of the CWA branch on Tuesday, June 18 at 12 noon.

Phone Effie on 8844 5134 for details.

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After saying it was quiet at Owen last week, it now seems everything is happening there!

A good old-fashioned card night is on at the hall this Friday night from 7.30pm.

You don’t have to know how to play, as someone can show you the tricks!

Entry for adults is by way of a gold coin donation, and children can play for free.

Please bring a plate of supper to share at 9.30pm, and then you can keep playing until the early hours of the morning (if you wish, but bring a candle in case they turn the lights out).

There will be UNO, euchre, 500, crib, snap, fish, sevens and canasta – basically something for everyone!

I remember playing Beatles in the Evanston Gardens hall supper room in my school holidays (with my grandma), as I was too scared to play euchre

with the adults in the hall!

• Owen Women’s Christian Fellowship meeting is on May 14 at 8pm in the church hall.

Locals David and Joy Woodroofe, will share their experience of their recent trip to Kenya, Uganda and India with aid agency, Bright Futures.

Men are also invited to attend this open meeting.

Supper is provided, and proceeds from a trading table will go to Bright Futures. balaklava

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Riverton farmer and shearer, Mick Connell, actually appears to have slimmed down in his older years! It couldn’t be from the pies and chocolate cake he eats at morning smoko, so it must be due to all the sweat he sheds while shearing!

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• The time is almost here for the opening of Time Peace”, the memorial garden at Balaklava Hospital.

The garden has come along in leaps and bounds since I last saw it, and is certainly a credit to the people involved in setting it up.

A gold coin donation is asked and there will be more details soon, but the official opening will be on Sunday, June 2 at 2pm.

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NEWS v District

TIME AND THE LAW CATCH UP:

Police arrest local pair over breaks CARMEL Miels in a file picture in the garden she created, with INSET, the remaining barrow, similar to that taken.

Carmel’s barrow has ‘grown legs’ ThieveS have struck at the “Railway garden” on Railway Terrace, Balaklava, Local, Carmel Miels, who has been the main instigator of the garden, noticed one of the two wheelbarrows missing last Saturday morning.

The very old wheelbarrow, donated by Joyce Fisher, of Mill Court, was painted dark green.

It had recently been replanted with potting mix donated by Foodland Balaklava, and planted with red and dark green succulents.

“It is very disappointing to think our lovely community has an element

Louise Michael reports: who would do such a thing, but I think the good certainly outweigh the few,” said Carmel.

“I hope the community will now be on the lookout for the wheelbarrow, and perhaps the thieves will decide to return it, or leave it where it can be seen to be returned to the railway garden.”

Carmel is not deterred by this setback, as she is determined to keep the area, which was once an eyesore, looking nice.

LOCAL police have made two arrests regarding a series of alleged thefts in Owen and the surrounding district in recent years.

A 16-year-old boy from Pinery and an 18-year-old man from Owen were arrested for serious criminal trespass, theft and attempted serious criminal trespass.

It is alleged they broke into a business premises in Owen and the surrounding area in July 2011 and May 2012.

Yorke Operations Senior Sergeant, Martin Bazeley, said the Owen Golf Club was one of several buildings to be broken into during the spate of thefts.

“This is an ongoing enquiry and police are speaking to other people in relation to it, in the wake of the second arrest,” he said.

“No property has been recovered to date and given the time that has passed since the thefts, it

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Senior Sergeant Bazeley said both alleged offenders will be diverted through the Youth Court system.

“If you commit a crime as a child, you are dealt with as a child,” he said.

TWO WELLS

• TWO Wells police arrested a man in his mid 40s from Korunye for unlawful possession and cultivating cannabis on May 1.

• A 28-year-old Two Wells man was reported

by Two Wells Police on April 30 for driving while unlicensed and breaching

the prescribed concentration of alcohol, with an alleged reading of 0.088.

He received a further loss of licence and had his vehicle seized.

• AN intruder was interrupted after they had gained entry to a residence on Ellis Road, Two Wells on April 29.

Forklift, mower and more stolen • BETWEEN May 3 and 4, a forklift and a ride on mower were stolen from a property on Port Gawler Road, Two Wells.

A power saw and a spotlight were also stolen from a shed at a residence on Williams Road, Two Wells, while entry was

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FLAB

Charter to give CFS members more say

Dawkins selected

Fab

SERVING parliamentarian John Dawkins will be placed at number two on the Liberal Legislative Council ticket for the March 2014 State election.

Mr Dawkins, of Gawler, an MLC since 1997, was selected last Saturday, with former State Treasurer and current Shadow Minister for Health, Rob Lucas leading the ticket. Current MLC Michelle Lensink takes the third spot. Ticket order for other Liberal Legislative Council candidates is 4 – Andrew McLachlan, 5 – Dr Nicola Centofanti, 6 – Louise Mathwin, 7 – Dr Rod Pearce, 8 – Andrew Stratford.

• Mr Dawkins is pictured after the draw with local State Liberal candidate for Light, Cosie Costa.

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Plains Producer manager, Andrew Manuel, recently shed 10 kilograms in 10 weeks in a personal weight-loss quest. Now he wants to keep leaner and fitter – and his aim to have others join him has succeeded. Email andrew@ plains producer.com.au

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Delaying projects is not a popular option

28.5 kilos lighter!

First, I would like to introduce two new Fabsters … Doug Hall, and David Hamdorf – come on down.

Our new recruits were in on day one, I just didn’t have the paper work sorted.

After week one, the results are in – and what a result!

Collectively Team Fab has lost 28.5 kilograms, or a staggering 1.94 per cent body weight. That 28.5kg is made up from 17 participants, and it’s an average of more than 1.5kg each. Isn’t that amazing?

They say the weight is easier to lose in the first few weeks due to losing fluid first ... plus a little birdy told me some might be banking a kilo or two, saving them up their sleeve in case the weight loss slows down, but it’s okay Ian Michael – I wont’ tell anyone. Regardless, everyone has done a great job.

I have personally been motivated and lost another 1kg to now tip the scales at 99kg, so I’m the lightest I’ve been in seven years.

Week one winner was Ooge Edwards who lost 2.97 per cent body weight, or 3kg. He informs me he’s been “ably supported by some of his bowling mates” but in the same breath mentioned, “pigs might fly”! As Bruce McAvaney would say, “special!”

Eleanor Burford led the ladies home with the greatest loss – and all that with a broken foot. Five stars.

Other than altering diets, exercise has been increased. The group met for the weekly walk on Friday – except me. I forgot all about it because of an early Friday meeting in Adelaide. It took me about three hours to lose the red face that morning!

Jenny Young has a super souped up breakfast plan. She has been having a green smoothie each day which generally consists of grapes, kale, celery, parsley, mint, pear, spinach and ginger (or a combo of any of these) whizzed up in the blender with a bit of water or ice. Sounds delicious. *eyes roll* I haven’t eaten spinach since thinking it was a good idea as a child after watching Popeye the Sailor Man cartoon.

Maybe I better give the green smoothie a go before I let my eyes roll again.

I think Alf Bennett is on the money when he says he expects the challenge to become harder over the next few weeks. To date he has enjoyed the change in diet and sleeping on a full stomach instead of one “bursting at the seams.”

Why is it whenever I am typing up this Fab column all I want to do is eat chocolate?

WITH so many major projects inflicting a huge financial burden on District Council of Mallala (see separate story), the suggestion was made to delay the onset of some of these to ease the pressure on the piggybank.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said not delivering some of these projects would also be met with a negative community perception.

“The option to not invest now is likely to result in council not being able to meet the community’s increasing expectations in service delivery and still have increasing deficits,” he explained.

However, Mr Mansueto did not rule out the possibility of deferring any project.

“This will need to be considered on a case by case basis at each budget consideration,” he said. “At this stage, it is likely the proposed relocation of council’s principal office to Two Wells would be delayed but this will be subject to a detailed business case and prudential review expected to be finalised later this financial year.

“In this assessment, an analysis of the implications of deferring the project will be considered.”

As a $17.5 million operating deficit by mid 2018 looms large in council’s Long

Cost blow out

•From Page 1 “The LTFP also takes into account a number of key projects that are enhancing the existing communities wellbeing through projects like the Community Waste Management Scheme (CWMS) at Mallala and one at Two Wells.

“Unfortunately, these projects require up-front capital investment that impacts negatively on our current LTFP but over the life of the system, provides for a cost neutral outcome.

“In essence, council is investing now for the future benefit of the community and all

Term Financial Plan (LTFP), Mr Mansueto said council would be pulling out all stops to soften the impact on the community as much as possible.

“Government funding is and will continue to be an issue for council,” he said.

“We are making efforts to secure additional funding where possible to minimise the contribution from our community.

“The LTFP has assumed grants to reduce as a percentage of total revenue (15.3 per cent in 2014 through to 11.1 per cent in 2022.

“If council is successful in receiving more grants then this will have a positive impact on the financial position. The LTFP does assume funding support for the two CWMS schemes (in Two Wells and Mallala).”

Mr Mansueto backed the LTFP, endorsed by council last month.

“It provides council with a clear plan that it needs to abide by to achieve a sustainable outcome,” he said.

“Without investing in the future, council is likely to face greater challenges to meet ever increasing demands.

“Council is also actively looking at attracting economic investment into the district that will not only provide local job opportunities but also create additional rate income.” indications are that as long as council adheres to its LTFP, it can return to a surplus by 2020.”

Projects in the pipeline include: Increase in road upgrades across district of $2.85m by 2015/16; Mallala CWMS $1.9m; Two Wells CWMS $2.2m; Two Wells Town Centre Redevelopment contribution $500,000; Two Wells office/community facility $2m and Two Wells Southern Levee $1.4m.

“It is also worth noting costs associated with new developments have been included at the high end of estimated costs (worst case scenarios) and many projects still need to be evaluated independently of the LTFP before council proceeds with them,” Mr Mansueto added.

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EMERGENCY Services Minister, Michael O’Brien, joined the CFS Volunteers Association last week to sign a new Volunteer Charter, which commits to protecting the needs and interests of South Australia’s CFS volunteers.

Mr O’Brien said the CFS Volunteer Charter ensures CFS volunteers are consulted by the State Government, SAFECOM and the CFS on all matters that affect them.

“This new Charter serves to recognise the value and importance of our volunteers and reinforces our commitment to protecting their needs and interests,” Mr O’Brien said.

Volunteers Minister, Tony Piccolo, said the Charter was a tangible way of recognising the invaluable contribution made by CFS volunteers in South Australia.

“CFS volunteers play an integral role in preserving the lives of South Australians in often difficult circumstances,” Mr Piccolo said.

“Without their commitment and service many communities throughout the State would be much worse off in times of crisis.”

The new Charter ensures volunteers are consulted by the State Government, SAFECOM and CFS on matters including training, vehicles, equipment, personal protective clothing, recruitment, retention and volunteer management.

It also ensures volunteers’ views are considered when reviewing or adopting new practices or policies and that a fair, consultative and non-discriminating approach is taken by all.

As well as Mr O’Brien and Mr Piccolo, signatories to the new Charter include the Premier Jay Weatherill, CFS Chief Officer Greg Nettleton, CFS Volunteers Association President, Roger Flavell, and SAFECOM chief executive, Tony Harrison.

CFS Chief Officer, Greg Nettleton, said the new Charter commits to ongoing participation by CFS volunteers in the consultation process.

“It is important CFS volunteers can contribute to the decision-making process about matters that directly affect them,” Mr Nettleton said.

“This enhances their participation within the CFS through leadership, and allows them to maintain a sense of ownership over outcomes.”

CFS Volunteers Association executive director, Sonia St Alban, welcomed the signing.

“CFS volunteers generously donate their time and energy to ensure the provision of a viable and effective emergency service across South Australia,” Ms St Alban said.

Mr O’Brien said the signing comes on the final day of the bushfire season.

“We are thankful that this season passed without any loss of life or serious injury,” he said.

“That it did so is testament to the high calibre of CFS personnel.

OFFER THANKS! OUR volunteer CFS crews are always there when you need them, sacrificing their time to save property and help others. Why not say thanks through the Plains Producer? We’ll publish your comments for FREE. Please keep things brief. Email editor@plainsproducer.com.au, fax 8862 1997 or post to PO Box 63 Balaklava 5461.

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‘Brilliant’ response times

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We have a motto in Region Two; hit it hard, hit it fast and go home early CFS Region Two commander, John Hutchins, explains to Les Pearson how our local town CFS brigade volunteers operate

Incident response times by local brigades have been described as “absolutely brilliant” by CFS Region Two commander, John Hutchins.

“We have a motto in Region Two; hit it hard, hit it fast and go home early,” he said.

“In the past, there had been incidents where we didn’t respond to some incidents with the appropriate amount of people as we didn’t want to disturb too many people at work.

“But we find if you get enough people there, you can quickly reduce the

size of the problem in a shorter amount of time.”

CFS volunteers don’t just commit their time to the local community, a number of members from brigades within Region Two assisting with incidents from across SA and interstate at times.

“I may be a bit biased but I think the volunteers in Region Two are the best in the world,” Mr Hutchins said.

“Whenever the call is put out for a strike team, we always seem to get people putting up their hands very quickly.”

CFS units work to block a blaze with the help of a created fire break in the Hummocks hills in January. – PICTURE supplied by John Nicholls.

Mr Hutchins also praised the people who help with incident management.

“They are absolutely critical to how the region works,” he said.

Basing themselves at

group headquarters, incident managers organise food for the fire fighters, direct strategic instruction and ensure resources are available.

“This all takes planning and our incident

managers also do a lot of pre-planning,” Mr Hutchins said.

While numbers are reasonable at some brigades, the push for more volunteers continues.

“It’s always a big

problem,” Mr Hutchins said.

“We need more volunteers, not just for fire fighters, but also help with radio monitoring and incident management.

“The CFS is not just about blokes either.

“We have a number of females within our ranks and they make just as good fire fighters as the men.

“So, if any ladies want to join their local brigade, they’re more than welcome.”

Despite the end of the fire danger season arriving, Mr Hutchins said it was pivotal people didn’t drop the ball regarding fire safety precautions.

“Our work continues, even when fire danger season is over,” he said.

“Unfortunately, our regional staff are even busier out of fire danger season with the huge amount of administration work to do.

“Our brigades also attend a number of structure fires, vehicle incidents and hazardous material and fixed alarm responses.

“Maintain preparedness, that’s the yearround message.

“That applies to when you’re using wood heaters, candles, electric heaters, the lot.”

Many incidents, CFS chief praises state volunteers This included bushfires at Tulka, Coomunga, Marcollat, Sevenhill, Rockleigh, Minlaton, Currumulka, Robe, Tilley Swamp and Wattle Flat.

CFS Chief Officer, Greg Nettleton, pictured right, praised the efforts of volunteers and the numerous farm fire units that were activated during this period.

“Many CFS volunteers and private landowners gave up their annual leave over the Christmas and New Year period to help bring bushfires under control,” Mr Nettleton said.

“CFS volunteers sacrifice their time with family and friends to ensure their communities are kept safe from fire and other emergencies.”

But the CFS Chief said this commitment would continue beyond

the fire danger season. “The CFS is more than a bushfire service with more than 13,500 volunteers trained to respond to other emergencies such as structure fires, motor vehicle crashes, hazardous material spills and extreme weather incidents,” Mr Nettleton said.

“I extend my gratitude to these men and women who are at the Greg Nettleton frontline of emergency responses day and night, 24/7.

“For all their achievements, we VOLUNTEERS battle a house blaze in John street, Balaklava, last September. say thanks for a job well done.”

some of the worst • Sunday, September 16, 2012 – A deliberately lit fire destroyed a vacant home on John Street, Balaklava, before spreading to a nearby house, which was also unoccupied.

• Sunday, November 11 – Static electricity from a harvester was believed to be the cause of a crop fire at Avon, which burned about 455 hectares across several properties in the area.

• November 27, 2012 – A hot bearing from a harvester was the suspected cause of a crop blaze at Redpath’s Corner, between Hoyleton and Blyth, which burned 400 acres and destroyed a tractor and chaser bin. The fire was followed by a storm cell only days later, which passed through Lochiel, Bowillia and Redpath’s Corner.

• January 1, 2013 – Crews battled a fire in the southern Hummocks, near several wind towers close to Lochiel.

An ongoing blaze at Sevenhill also kept the CFS busy for a number of days, with

a hot spell of weather fuelling the blaze.

• February 14, 2013 – An unfortunate sheep was struck by lightning on a Barunga Gap property, igniting yet another fire in the district, which had been previously plagued by crop fires in recent days.

• March 4, 2013 – A pile of waste material spontaneously combusted at Balco’s Bowmans site, although no damage was done to buildings. Another pile of waste spontaneously combusted at Auburn later the same day.

• March 5, 2013 – A Thompson Beach home went up in flames, causing about $250,000 damage.

• April 18, 2013 – CFS crews battled valiantly to prevent a deliberately lit fire spreading to buildings at Balaklava High School. The fire destroyed a classroom scheduled to be demolished but also condemned a nearby building for demolition, with damage estimates swelling to more than $500,000.

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Between November 1 and April 30, the CFS attended more than 2,100 rural incidents including bushfires and involved more than 9,300 brigade turnouts from all incidents over this period.

Nearly every area of the state experienced large-scale bushfires over the summer including the Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island and the South East.

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NEWS v District BRINKWORTH’S JOURNEY:

‘Magpie Creek’ has come a long way

KoolungA primary school children enjoy their time at Brinkworth museum.

BELOW: All eyes are on Bruce Weckert as he shows how to sew up a bag of barley.

Louise Michael reports: As part of SA’s History Festival, Brinkworth History Group presented, “A History of Agriculture in Brinkworth and surrounding districts� last week.

The History Group gave an historical account of how agriculture was established in the district.

In the days of pastoral leases, Brinkworth was formerly known as “Magpie Creek.�

Land was selected for agriculture after Hundreds of Hart and Boucaut were established.

The township grew, and was centred on both Hundreds, which is why the main street straddles the boundary.

In the 1880s and

1890s, there was a great wheat expansion in the area, and better transport to deliver grain to the ports was needed.

Following a Royal Commission in 1890, recommendations were made to extend the railway line from Blyth to Gladstone, with a branch from Snowtown to Magpie Creek.

The railway opened in 1894, and by December of that year, the town had a hotel, two stores, eating houses and blacksmiths, a bakery, butcher and saddler.

Development continued in the 1900s, including a milling company and stockyards, with the railway presence increasing markets for

what’s on in may?

A large number of diverse community events are being held around the state to celebrate South Australia’s History Festival, “About Time,� from May 1-31.

The festival is now the largest history celebration in Australia and continues to grow each year.

Our district has a wide range of interesting and informative history events planned. •Avon Sunday School 90th reunion will be held on Sunday, May 26, at the district hall from 11am to 3pm.

Then on Tuesday, May 28, Avon Art and Craft Guild will host “About Time at Avon�

farm produce Horse teams were used for farming, with the first tractor introduced in the area in 1920s.

The first tractor was shown on what is now the Brinkworth Bowling green.

The 1920s also saw barley introduced into the area as a second crop.

Stock had always been kept on mixed farms, but the drought of 1944 saw most of the remaining horse teams sold off.

They were replaced by man made equipment, and after WWII, there was even more motorisation.

In 1956, construction of a 600,000 bushel horizontal silo was built

in readiness for bulk handling.

The informative and interesting displays at the museum were enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, with students from Koolunga Primary School (pictured) having a great time on the Britsand Plough No 69 monument, which is in front of the museum.

The now restored plough was used to help bituminise Brinkworth’s main street, and other local roads in 1934.

Plenty happening around the district

from 11am to 3pm. Memorabilia from the farming community of Avon will be on display, including photos, old school records and traditional crafts still being practised today. • Balaklava Museum discovers the origins and colourful history of Balaklava, with “Balaklava - Preserving our Past,â€? on Sundays, May 12 and 26 from 2-4pm. Guided town history tours are available for bus groups, but bookings are essential. A display has also been set up at Wakefield Regional Council.

Museum volunteers are focussing on the Smitham Collection over the next few months and will open that later this year.

•Clare Regional History Group has a number of projects for the History Festival.

As part of its Historic Markers Project, interpretive signs at the six church sites in Clare will be unveiled. One unveiling took place last Sunday, with others on Sundays 12, 19 and 26.

A History collection at the town hall is open, with a huge range of Mid North records available. The history collection is open on Thursdays in May, from 10.30am to 4pm.

And in the town hall foyer, a display documenting the history of local government in the community will be on display until May 31.

• “Discover your Ancestorsâ€? at Kapunda Historical Society and Museum, open every day in May from 1-4pm. There will also be displays showing Kapunda’s mining and social history, with walks around the first viable metal mine in Australia available. • Mallala Museum will have professional displays, every Sunday in May, from 2-4.30pm including a relocated schoolroom, showing the rich history of the area. • Mount Horrocks Historical Society welcomed visitors to John Horrocks Cottage, and one of the oldest Anglican churches in the state, St Mark’s, last Sunday.

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After 20 years, credit to Dublin

Dublin History Group will celebrate the completion of its 20 year project to upgrade the Dublin Cemetery, with “At This Point in Time� on Sunday, May 19 at 2pm.

The project started in 1993 and

Kathy Norton, from Canberra, reads the plaque listing names of people buried in Dublin cemetery whose plot locations are unknown.

Congratulations to the Dublin History Group for their hard work and generously donating their time, to complete the Dublin Cemetery Project Opening Times: Wednesday: 6pm - 8pm Friday & Saturday: 6pm - 8pm Sunday: 5.30pm - 7.30pm

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included planting trees, restoration of the main gates, erecting a new fence, identifying and marking previously unmarked graves, and general maintenance of the grounds.

Graves have now been identified and new plaques installed, with the names of those buried without a recorded plot number, now listed on a marble slab (see picture, left).

Following the cemetery upgrade opening, an afternoon tea, complete with displays and historical records, will be held at Dublin Institute from 3pm. n One of the newly-installed plaques. Pictures courtesy of Pat Thompson.

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NEWS v District

Dash of salt with Lochiel’s history

Lochiel and district history display, Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12, 9am-5pm at the heritage listed Lochiel Hall, Augusta Highway Lochiel.

town and region PLAY important ROLE IN SA’S GROWTH Lochiel’s proactive community this weekend will feature a history of the local salt industry and other interesting events of yesteryear.

The photographic, digital and artefact history of Lochiel and districts is another local event as part of “About Time South Australia’s History Festival”.

It features Lake Bumbunga, and the salt industry, early pioneers, and the pastoral stations, wool and wheat, churches, schools, sport, families, armed forces, important buildings, nature, transport, politics, volunteer and businesses.

The land was originally held by Mr John Ellis in 1845.

The north western greater portion was leased by Robert Barr Smith, known as West Hummocks Estate.

This was later purchased by the government in 1918 for Returned Soldiers settlement blocks.

An area south of the town was taken up in 1862 by Richard Kemp and transferred to Mr John Curnow in 1867. The lease was resumed in 1869 when the government sent James W Jones to survey the town of Lochiel.

In the Hundred of Cameron, named after the chief of the clan Cameron.

Family names of the Robert Barr Smiths and John Ellis are the names of the streets of the town. In 1870 the first blocks were sold by public auction.

The town and district boasts a rich history of pioneer scrub farmers, bullock drivers and travellers to the Travellers Rest Inn (travelling to and from the mining towns of the Barrier mines, and Clare, trading with the miners of the Copper Triangle).

Mr Thomas Ninnes and friends had the vision in 1862 to blaze a bush track through the thick Mallee, over the Hummock Ranges taking a direct route to Kadina from Clare.

ABOVE: Loading salt trucks on Lake Bumbunga. Note the light rail line in use.

LEFT: Hard work for man and horse as salt is scooped up.

PICTURES supplied by John Nicholls.

CHECKING many photographs depicting the Lochiel salt industry after a busy time setting up are (from left) Nick Ottens, Leonie Thomas, John Nicholls and Dean Thomas.

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Joseph Lloyd, Harry Cummins, and two (un-named) axe men blazed the Ninnes Way. Longmires Inn became the perfect over night stop-over for water,

refreshments and feed for the teams.

Lochiel’s community invites everyone to discover more of their “secrets of the salt” and Lake Bumbunga.

In keeping with the theme, Lochiel

Hotel is celebrating its 150th year.

The weekend is a free event to celebrate SA History Month.

Organiser are asking anyone with photos, articles, or anything related to Lochiel to join the display.

“We would be delighted to include them in our history room,” said John Nicholls.

“We will have a scanner and camera available during the weekend for making copies.”

Contact John and Kathy Nicholls by post at Box 1 Lochiel, email nichollsjd@hotmail.com or phone 0428 662 273.

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Revegetation & Environmental Education We would like to invite you to discover more about the Wakefield River’s habitat and the species within via a selection of experts and to play a part in restoring Rocks Reserve by planting trees.

When: May 17, 2013 starting at 9:00am Where: Rocks Reserve, SE of Balaklava BBQ lunch provided (prepared by the Balaklava Football Club) & coffee by Jitter Bean Mobile Coffee.

Bring: Hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, gloves and a water bottle.

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NEWSv District n COUNCIL CONSIDERS ‘CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT’

Big bike weekend keeps Tarlee busy TARLEE hosted the first event of the SA Reliability Trials , based at the town oval last Saturday.

Promoted by Gawler Motorcycle Club, it kicks off seven events to be held in 2013.

Named the Philip Haydon Reliability Trial, it is regarded as the benchmark of reliability trials, and receives entrants from a wide area of the state.

A good turn out of150 contestants entered the open class, together with 40 rally riders, who did the same course but just as a social outing.

They were watched by a large crowd of spectators both at Tarlee and various vantage points over the 172 km course, which includes main roads and private property of landowners who willingly allow their properties to be used.

Rowan Pumpa won

the open event, ahead of Nick Throup, Luke Arbon, Brett Haydon and Toby Lewis. In sidecars, Mark Launer/Tyson Rohrlach finished ahead of Shane Beckmann/ Jarred Beckmann.

Catering marquees were staffed by club members and Tarlee tennis club.

Event officials, Simon and Trevor Haydon, of Tarlee, waiting to greet contestants.

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Dine for a Difference is the Animal Welfare League’s (AWL) latest fundraising initiative that will see restaurants and venues across Adelaide fundraising to help unloved and unwanted dogs and cats at the AWL. Ranging from fine dining to family friendly cafes and even local hotels there will be a venue that will offer a great food experience while supporting the AWL. When you dine at a featured restaurant, cafe or hotel, you will be ensuring the unloved and unwanted dogs and cats received by AWL are being fed and cared for.

Through the Dine for a Difference initiative AWL is hoping to raise $5,000 to support its vital services at the most challenging time of year – Christmas. Go to the AWL website – awlsa.com. au – for a list of participating eateries.

Nuclear history link in Balaklava proposal A CULTURAL program regarding the nuclear-related history of South Australia, to be based in Balaklava, received in-principle support from Wakefield Regional Council at its recent meeting Sydney-based production company, Alphaville, is heading the program, which would lead to the development of a theatre play script on the nuclear history subject.

The program would include a series of ‘Artist in Residence’ stints, which could include community engagement events, skills development workshops and public art sessions.

Balaklava was chosen as the base as it is the home of the state’s Australian Nuclear Veterans Association co-ordinator, Avon Hudson.

WRC chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson, said the State Library had also been approached and had provided in-principle support, although the program is subject to receiving grant funding.

“While there might be some

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scepticism in regards to the intent, I think the fact the atomic event did occur in South Australia, it is part of our history and we can’t ignore that,” Mrs Atkinson said.

“I have stressed to the proponents that should council support this in principle, we would be endeavouring to make sure it does not become an emotive event.

“We certainly don’t want to see the community take on a view we are advocating for nuclear energy or otherwise.

“It’s about expressing, in a cultural way, what the nuclear industry has achieved. If the grant funding is not received, the program will not go ahead.”

Central Ward councillor, Owen Chapman, said he had spoken with Balaklava Courthouse Gallery chair, Jo May, who indicated support of the program.

“When I first read about it, I

was a little sceptical myself, but as I studied it a bit more, I realised it could be quite a worthwhile thing for the Balaklava area,” Cr Chapman said.

“If council is supportive of the recommendation, I would like to ask that perhaps a representative of the Balaklava Courthouse Gallery could be included, along with the CEO, to work with the proponents.”

Cr Chapman’s suggestion was added to the motion of council’s in-principle support, which was carried unanimously.

Western Ward councillor, Richard Pain, also spoke in support of the district hosting the program.

“This is one of the very few council areas in the state to be a nuclear free zone and it would be very disappointing to turn around now to say we don’t support this type of promotion,” he said.

“It’s something I think we’ve got to look at closely and seriously consider giving our full support.”

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Thanks to some locals and former councillors, the mystery of the unnamed Blyth/Snowtown Council staff in an old photo (mentioned in Take 5 on April 24) has been solved! Locals Shirley Rohrlach and Malcolm Wandel (former councillor), shed some light, but former councillor Barbara Turner, now of Wallaroo, has provided us with the whole list! So here they are: 1 Cr Barbara Turner 2 Cr Joan Kennett 3 Phil Barry 4 Cr Graeme Chapman (Chairman) 5 Gavin Thomas 6 Peter Strawbridge

7 Graham East 8 Cr Ray Atkinson 9 Lorrain Mills 10 Cr Roly McEwin 11 Steve Semler 12 Mick Hillard 13 Des Schroder

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South Australian olive growers no longer have to pay a State levy, with the implementation last week of a new national levy to support research and development in the industry.

State Minister for Agriculture, Gail Gago, said up until now the local olive industry had been supported by a voluntary contribution to the Olive Industry Fund under the Primary Industry Funding Schemes Act 1998.

“This fund was established in 2009 to provide a mechanism for the olive industry to promote itself, undertake research and development including market development, as well as to participate in national forums of benefit to the industry,” Ms Gago said.

“However, the national olive industry has elected to establish a new levy scheme, under the Commonwealth’s Primary Industries and Energy Research and Development Act 1989, which started on May 1.

“This national levy will support research and development and related purposes, and create a national scheme to support the olive sector.

“The local olive industry organisa-

tion, Olives South Australia, advised me South Australian olive growers supported the national scheme on the basis it would replace the State scheme.

“Olive processors have already been advised of the change, and I congratulate the industry on its new national arrangements and look forward to seeing the results of this coherent approach.”

New drought relief scheme • IN other agricultural news, the State government joined other States in signing a new drought relief agreement with the Commonwealth at a joint meeting of Commonwealth and State Primary Industries Ministers last Friday.

Ms Gago said SA played a key role in deciding the way forward for the provision of in-drought support.

“This new package will help farmers prepare for the difficulties of drought and other challenges and will ensure governments and industry are acting proactively rather than reactively,” Ms Gago said.

The agreement outlines each government’s roles and responsibilities in implementing new programs, which start from July 1 next year.

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KERNEWEK LOWENDER’S 40th ANNIVERSARY SHOULD NOT BE MISSED:

Enjoy a taste of Cornish festival The towns of Moonta, Wallaroo and Kadina are gearing up for the 2013 Kernewek Lowender Copper Coast Cornish Festival, to be held from May 20-26.

Tickets are selling well for the six day program which has been designed to involve the whole Copper Coast community, with a focus on this year being the 40th anniversary of this major South Australian event.

A civic reception is planned for past committee members and dignitaries who have been invited back for the 2013 event to mark the 40 years of festival success since the inaugural event was staged in 1973 to such acclaim.

The 2013 program is again expected to attract tens of thousands of people from around Australia and the world to the Copper Coast region, with its record number of displays and associated activities organised by enthusiastic community groups, well complementing the traditional Kernewek Lowender events on offer.

Local accommodation providers say bookings are filling fast.

Moonta Progress Association and Moonta National Trust are combining forces as organisers of the BankSA

Moonta Parade and Street Party on Friday, May 24. The Maypole and Furry Dances, the Procession, street stalls, Cornish pasty bake-offs, Queen’s Square entertainment, and the official opening will all be features.

The major event on the Saturday (May

25) is the Rotary Village Green Fair in Kadina, where Victoria Square will be filled with stalls amid entertainment, children’s activities, the Cousin Jack and Jenny competitions and more maypole and furry dancing.

On Sunday, May 26, the monster RAA Cavalcade of Cars and Motorcycles is again expected to attract more than 500 entries, starting from the Viterra marshalling yards at Wallaroo, and travelling to Moonta and on to Kadina, culminating at Kadina oval for the Cavalcade Fun Fair.

Traditional Kernewek Lowender events include the coveted Newbery Chemists Art Prize and Soiree.

The Cornish Association of SA again is presenting its impressive “Gathering of the Bards” and “Dressing the Graves” ceremonies as well as its popular Cornish language lessons, Cornish seminar and spiritual retreat, to be held on May 20 and 21 at the old Moonta Mines Methodist church. It will cover the impact of Cornish spirituality on Cornwall, YP and local indigenous presence.

The retreat will be led by Rev Professor Robert Gribben, who is also president of the Cornish Association in Victoria and a keen family historian. Registrations are essential. Phone 03 5988 5257.

There is much on offer for food, written word and music lovers too with more evening concerts, writers events and feasts, and top billing on a long entertainers’ list is Catherine Hancock, the current lead soprano in Little Women the Musical who just happens to be the great great granddaughter of Moonta Mining Company’s most renowned superintendent, Captain Henry Richard Hancock. nVisit www.kernewek.org for more details.Tickets from the Kernewek Lowender office at The Farm Shed Museum Tourism Centre: phone 8821 2333, 50 Moonta road, Kadina

PROMOTING the popular Cornish pasty at the 2011 event – deputy mayor, Dean Rodda with May Queen, Fay Roberts

Popular authors add to ‘Geryow’ gathering Two highly-acclaimed Australian authors, Bronwyn Parry and Liz Harfull, will be special guest speakers at this year’s Kernewek Lowender.

Literary fans will have several opportunities to meet the writers throughout a week of events hosted throughout the Copper Coast from May 20-26 to celebrate the district’s rich Cornish heritage.

Kernewek Lowender Writers’ Group chair, Tricia Stringer, said she was thrilled to have secured two such popular and successful authors to speak at the Geryow – An Evening of Words and Wine on Wednesday, May 22.

“Geryow is a Cornish word meaning a gathering of words,” explained Tricia.

“This year, the Geryow will be a dinner event at Prince Edward Hotel, Wallaroo, with Bronwyn and

Liz Harfull

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Liz speaking candidly about their stories and the writing process.”

Bronwyn Parry, an international award-winning author, has a number of bestselling books to her credit, including As Darkness Falls, Dark Country and Dead Heat. Her romantic thrillers, set in rural Australia, have also been published in the UK, Germany and Czech Republic.

Liz Harfull, an award-winning journalist and public relations consultant from the South East,

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turned her hand to writing in 2007 to produce The Blue Ribbon Cookbook, and then Women of the Land, an insight into the inspiring lives of eight remarkable Australian women who run their own farming enterprises.

Bronwyn and Liz, along with children’s book author, Janeen Brian, will be at a Meet the Writers gathering at Moonta Community Library on Friday May 24.

The writers’ group is hosting other events, including launch of That Boy, Jack, a children’s book written by Janeen Brian, on Thursday, May 23, at Kadina Community Library, followed by the launch of Tipping Point, a book by Moonta author, Roger Norris-Green, at Moonta Uniting Church next day.

For further details visit www. kernewek.org or phone 8821 4500.

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Vine research into ‘winter drought’

Get close to Sandi

Scottish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sandi Thom will perform an intimate stripped back performance at the Auburn Courthouse in May. With a compelling vocal range, reminiscent of other icons like Mavis Staples, Bonnie Raitt, Grace Potter and Shawn Colvin, her songwriting is rich in detail and brutally honest.

The storytelling is emotional and moving, propelling these songs to cross over multiple genres, be it blues, pop or country.

Most people will recall Sandi Thom as the precocious nextgeneration talent that produced one of the defining hits of the internet age – “I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)”, but this

Nan Berrett reports:

Practical ways to maintain grape quality and vine balance in drier winter conditions are being investigated in the Barossa Valley in South Australia.

Funded by the Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation (GWRDC), the “winter drought” research will involve annual assessments of vine growth under drier growing conditions – and watering systems to overcome rainfall deficits.

Based at the Nuriootpa Agricultural Research Centre, South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) and CSIRO Plant

talented artist has come a long way in the years since that recording.

“The strange thing about having the kind of success I had, people think they know you. In fact, people don’t know me at all.”

Behind the hype is a fabulous voice – heartfelt, soulful, sincere – Sandi Thom is not who you think she is.

So take the opportunity to get up close and personal with Sandi at the Courthouse this Saturday, May 11 at 8pm (supported by Queensland singer/songwriter Ange Takats) and call 8849 2420 to secure your seat or email hats at: hatsincsa@hotmail. com. Tickets $25 prebooked (or $28 at the door).

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Industry scientists will look at the impacts of lower winter rainfall as a “window to the future”.

Dr Michael McCarthy, principal scientist of SARDI’s Water Resources, Viticulture and Irrigated Crops research program, said the “winter drought” project will prepare for projected falls in winter rainfall and help to secure the future of SA’s winegrowing regions.

“Future projections for wine-producing regions, particularly in southern Mediterranean Australia, show less winter and spring rainfall,” Dr McCarthy said.

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Owner, Jory Robertson, would like to thank his loyal customers for their patronage over the past year.

To celebrate their first birthday, a new special is available for the month of May, the giant “Mountain Burger” box.

The mountainous burger can feed 8-10 people, and weighs an astounding 4.8kg!

But that’s not all! The burger box also contains a party-size serve of steaming hot chips, and a two litre Coke, all for $65.

Jory also has a variety of other burgers available, along with seafood, hot chicken, lettuce and mayo rolls, and juicy Rosie’s chickens.

And do you remember “Australia’s Biggest Burger Challenge” last year?

It’s on again on July 14, and Jory advises it will be bigger and better than last year!

The day will also be a fundraiser for the Little Heroes Foundation, with not only a burger eating contest, but live music, and guest speakers.

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SOCIAL v PEOPLE GRADUATED n Courtney Nourse, 20, eldest daughter of Adrian and Patsy Nourse, of Saddleworth, graduated from Flinders University on April 17 with a Bachelor of Government and Public Management.

Courtney now works for local Liberal Senator, Sean Edwards, and Federal MP for Boothby, Andrew Southcott, in Adelaide.

Shirley celebrates

All eyes for the new iPad

n BALAKLAVA identity and community supporter Shirley Welke recently celebrated her 80th birthday with 80 family and friends, a luncheon and afternoon tea at the Balaklava Bowling Club. Relatives came from Naracoote and Brisbane. Shirley is pictured with her four children and their partners, 11 grandchildren and their partners, and seven great-grandchildren. Shirley invited her great grandchildren to help her blow out the candles before cutting her cake, made by granddaughter, Melanie Baker.

Balaklava Community Children’s Centre applied for a grant through “Variety, the Children’s Charity,” and was fortunate to receive funds to purchase an iPad and accessories.

They will be used to assist children who have special learning needs.

Wakefield area was recently identified in the 2012 AEDI study as still having a high number of children who are developmentally vulnerable in more than one of the five domains reviewed.

“The iPad is a great way to engage children in language and literacy development, in a fun and educational way,” said manager, Childcare Services, Sandy Hodgetts.

“We can now have one-on-one time with the children to help with literacy skills.”

Variety raised $1.8 million in 2012 for SA children in need, and over 24 years, has raised $28.5 million.

Variety Bash takes off from Two Wells on August 10 and will then head to Wallaroo.

This will be a great chance to see, support and acknowledge the work Variety does for children in need. n Pictured with Early Childhood worker, Sue Nicholson, is youngster, Josiah Hamann.

More to enjoy as you help Courthouse Galley

BalaklavaCourthouse Gallery will celebrate the centenary of its building in October.

However the former corthouse structure on Edith terrace is in urgent need of repairs, so some Friday night fundraising festivities have been organised to coincide with the opening of exhibitions during the year.

The first, of many, will be on Friday, May 17, from 6-8pm.

Why not unwind after a hectic week, relax over a drink, and enjoy the exhibition in the company of friends or work colleagues.

Tickets are $10 per person and include a

DON’T MISS ANOTHER GREAT SHOW! REHEARSING for their roles in “Hampstead Hall” are Megan Couley and Sally Fritz.

complimentary beer, wine or soft drink, and delicious nibbles.

But tickets are limited, so call into Balaklava Shearing Shed on Edith terraceor next to Balco Head Office to get yours.

The latest exhibition is “Always the Bridesmaid” and the Courthouse Gallery committee is thrilled to present a wonderful display of not “27 Dresses,” but 67!

Eisteddfod dates

Dates of Balaklava Eisteddfod, as provided to The Plains Producer in a report on page 8 last week, were incorrect. Dates are actually Friday, August 2 to Sunday August 4.

Owen Community Theatre Group proudly presents…

Hampstead Hall SATURDAY MAY 18 - 8PM

Become that ‘fly on the wall’ at Hampstead Hall It’s the business end of rehearsals for Owen Community Theatre group’s performance of Hampstead Hall.”

The show centres around a group of family and friends who get together at Hampstead House.

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by Ann Sullivan, her ninth in a string of previous hits.

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from many of her previous shows, being a play not a musical – and it is not for children, due to adult themes.

As expected, some outrageous things will happen, as they do in real life when friends and families get together.

Ann’s son, James has joined the cast, and plays the love interest of many of the female cast.

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Ceri Glenie has some great lines, and it will be nice to see Sally Fritz on stage, surely loving every minute of it!

Profits from Owen Community Theatre shows support a different community group for each production.

This year, proceeds will go to Owen CFS, and the theatre group asks everyone to come along and support the show.

The show will be on Saturday, May 18, Sunday May 19 as a matinee at 2pm, Friday May 24 and Saturday, May 25. Apart from the matinee, it’s curtain up at 8pm.

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The event, now in its fifth year, was held at the Balaklava Town Hall and for the first time a fashion parade was held, with fashions from Lesley’s Boutique at Gawler.

There was a large variety of stall holders, with many bargains to be found. BCCC raised about $3000 from the event.

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BELOW: Just part of the big crowd in the town hall.

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‘Night of knights’ for Tom’s Toyota team Toyota Australia’s cific guidelines they deem Central Region (SA/NT) necessary and important in 2012 awards night recently helping the dealer help the was held at theAdelaide Concustomer with their finanvention Centre – resulting in cial needs. a very successful evening for Over the 2012 period Tom Redden’s Clare Valley James Crawford not only Toyota team. met these guidelines, but Sales manager Jacob Kain passed them and in doing was awarded the Toyota so achieved top three status Knight Award for 2012 and in the Central Region (SA/ NT). then followed it up with “We are a small country a Bronze Customer First Toyota dealer and for James Award for Excellence. to make the top three in SA Mr Redden could not be and the Northern Territory is more proud of the success Jacob Kain a wonderful achievement.,” that Jacob achieved during Mr Redden said.

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SPORT v Football/Netball

Under 8 football action RIGHT: Eagle Dylan Williams, who donned the Bombers guernsey to even up numbers, kicks away.

FAR RIGHT: Flynn Young on the run.

GETTING to the ball is clearly the only thing on these Under 8 players’ minds.

Bomber Will McCabe and Jackson Anderson, Hummocks-Watchman Eagles, tussle to get to the ball.

LEFT: India Amos, Hummocks, calls to her teammate as she passes in the Under 13 B APNA match.

BELOW: The ball soars over Hamley Bridge goal keeper, MIchaela Burns, into the hands of Hummocks goalie, Olivia Carslake, in the Under 13 B game.

CHLOE Hean, Hummocks, looks for options during the Under 13 B game against Hamley Bridge on Saturday.

HUMMOCKS keeper, Katrica Price and defender, Sky Wolf, clash with Hamley Bridge goalie, Kelsey Wedding, in the Under 15 game.

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Junior netball action Plains Producer, Wednesday May 8, 2013

SPORT v Football

Bombers still flying high REPORT: Les Pearson HAMLEY Bridge picked up its third consecutive win on the weekend, defeating HummocksWatchman Eagles by 31 points at Port Wakefield.

Following Sam Baker’s late withdrawal, Travis Sharpe rejoined the Eagles’ defence after playing reserves for the first few games, while Luke Norman was a welcome addition for the Bombers after returning from overseas travel.

The Bombers won the match with a final term blitz after a tightly contested battle for three quarters.

Hamley Bridge coach, Ash Barnett, said the small dimensions of Port Wakefield’s oval were an initial barrier.

“I didn’t remember it being that small and it took us a while to adjust,” he said.

The Eagles opened the better team, playing the brand of football coach, David Cluse, has been demanding from his players from day one.

“For those that saw it, that’s the footy we want to be playing all the time,” he said.

“It was better than the way we started the week before.”

Final score hamley bridge 14.10 (94) d hw eagles 9.9 (63) Best: Hamley Bridge - Hamley - V.Thach, K.Heberle, T.Would, R.Darwin, R.Appleton, C.Taylor HW Eagles - C.McKinnon, J.Cicolella, T.Sharpe, N.Greenshields, J.Kelly, S.Tregenza

“They’ve got some good young kids running around out there,” Barnett added.

HWE’s run and spread was outstanding yet again but Hamley Bridge hit back in the second quarter, the two teams going into the main break locked level.

At the final change, the match was up for grabs with the Bombers leading by one point.

“At three quarter time,

we had been doing everything right,” Cluse said.

“Just some decision and skill errors from a few of our young kids led to goals, which cost us.

“Some of the mistakes made you could get away with at under 17 level but with the bigger bodies around, it just doesn’t happen.

“The work rate dropped off, the lads got a little anxious and clammed up a bit.

A GOOD tackle by junior Eagles, Dylan Irrgang and Bailey Aslop, sees Bomber Connor Darwin unable to dispose of the footy.

EAGLE Christopher Harvey offers support as teammate, Blake Guerin, scoops up the footy in the junior colts game, while Bombers Leon Raether and Connor McCann swoop in for a tackle.

“We tried to save the match rather than win it.”

H a m l e y Bridge’s leaders turned it on and grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck.

“I thought they were running out of puff to be honest and our onballers probably got on top of them,” Barnett said.

“It was enough to get the job done.”

It was not one-way traffic though, Justin Cicolella trying to lift his team throughout the last quarter.

“Cicolella is a class act and singlehandedly tried to drag them across the line,” Barnett said.

A seven-goal to two final term helped Hamley Bridge over the line.

“I think we are gelling a lot better and the young lads are starting to see they can mix it with the bigger boys,” Barnett said.

“We’ve got a really good balance at the moment.”

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“How would I describe him?” Barnett posed.

“He’s a modern day Terry Wallace.

“He puts in hard, 100 per cent, in all his games and plays with his heart.

“He’s had a few bad injuries over the years, so he’s starting to get some good luck at last.”

Rookie, Rhys Darwin, was also solid for the Bombers.

“He got flattened before half time and I wasn’t sure he would get back up but his second half was very good,” Barnett said.

“We sort of pinch-hit with him as he can play three or four positions.”

The in-form foursome of Valor Thach, Craig Taylor, Kirk Heberle and Ryan Appleton were again in Hamley’s top six performers on the day,

while Nathan Flynn’s leadership was also mentioned.

“I’m not surprised at the improvement of our lads but the competition

seems to be a whole lot more even, which is good for footy,” Barnett said.

In the Eagles’ camp, Cluse said the good effort did not atone for the loss.

“We were very disappointed we didn’t get the win,” he said.

Cameron McKinnon, with five goals, again showed some solid form and will probably remain an attacking target for a few weeks to come.

“At this stage, we’ll look to keep him forward,” Cluse said.

Coming into the bye, Cluse expects to welcome Joel Wilson, Dylan Cicolella and Ash Lockwood back into the team for their next match.

The improvement shown by his young team has been heartening.

“We pointed out on Saturday that the first quarter was exemplary but it is then about maintaining that effort and sticking to what we’ve taught them,” Cluse said.

“We still have a lot of work to do on our structures but consistent improvement and development when things get tight is another area we need to get right.”

BOMBER Connor McCann races around Eagle opponent, Nathan Studham, during the junior colts game on Saturday.

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SPORT v Football

Rams now in top position REPORT: Les Pearson VIRGINIA claimed top spot on the APFL ladder with a rousing 16-point win over Mallala at Mallala on Saturday.

Both sides had several changes before the match, the Magpies losing Ben Parish, Daniel Feeley and Matthew Saunders, while the Rams were missing Adrian Mark, Devon Oliver and Anthony Johnston, all late withdrawals.

Virginia coach, Joss DenEngelse, said last-minute changes made the win even sweeter.

“It was a real backs against the wall scenario,” he said.

“We’re just not taking anyone into a match that isn’t 100 per cent.”

The two sides traded blows in the first half, coming in at half time locked together on six goals, five behinds apiece.

Mallala coach, Steve Lubcke, said it was a see-sawing affair.

“It was a match with a few ebbs and flows,” he said.

“It was just none of those games where both sides had the ascendency at times.”

A critical lapse from the Magpies started a period of dominance for the Rams, who began to take a grip on

Final score virginia 14.10 (94) d MALLALA 11.12 (78) Best: Virginia - C.Howell, M.Young, A.Seccafien, A.Bascombe, B.Russel, B.Robertson Mallala - J.Earl, D.King, L.Whitwell, C.Rimmer, B.Hardie

RAMS coach, Joss DenEngelse

the match.

They slammed on nine goals to one from the 15-minute mark of the second term to deep into the third, including a run of seven unanswered goals.

“That’s what killed us,” Lubcke said.

“We just couldn’t catch them from there.

“They played superbly, I was impressed with their run.

MALLALA coach, Steve Lubcke “They linked up through the corridor very well.”

The Rams scythed their way through the Mallala midfield and hit full-forward, Brendon Niklaus, time and time again.

“At half time, I said to them we’ve done a lot of work over the preseason,” DenEngelse said.

“I just chucked it back on to the boys in terms of their fitness.

TALLAN Leighton, Two Wells, defends as United’s Adam Mansfield kicks away in a grade.

“They came out full of run in the third term, although we couldn’t quite finish them off.”

As good sides do, Mallala pulled itself back into the match with a fivegoal last time but Virginia was able to consolidate its lead with three of its own.

Niklaus finished with eight goals, taking his season tally to 25 from three matches after missing round one.

“He’s relishing the way the ball is coming in,” DenEngelse said.

“It comes down to fitness, if that’s up, your disposal efficiency is up as well.”

Lubcke heaped credit on Virginia.

“To me, they’ve been the best side against us so far,” he surmised.

“We’ll have to take the positives out of the game.

“It was a good wake up call for our guys about where our intensity is needed to win games against the top sides.”

In his return to the team from a lengthy injured spell, Jason Earl was outstanding on a half forward flank.

Lubcke revealed the coaching staff were keen to protect him from the rigours of being in the midfield.

“He played the same way, regardless,” he laughed.

“He won the hard ball inside and was always able to find a teammate.”

Since crossing from Meningie, Dale King has also enjoyed a good run of form for the Magpies.

“I’m very pleased with the way he has fitted in the side,” Lubcke said.

DenEngelse couldn’t be prouder with his team.

“I was really pleased with the boys work rate on the weekend and their pressure stood out for me,” he said.

“There came perceived pressure from that as well.

“I think when you look at Two Wells last year, they really stepped it up in that area.”

Ben Russell again shut down pivotal playmaker, Joel Montgomerie.

“I’d like to think Joel Montgomerie doesn’t sleep to well on a Friday night before coming up against us,” DenEngelse joked.

Rams captain, Matthew Young, was great as well.

“I thought he was brilliant on the weekend,” DenEngelse said.

Caleb Howell was a match winner on the day.

“I set a focus on him as he’s been building up to it but hasn’t quite been at his best yet,” DenEngelse said.

“I really asked something of him and he stood up.

“The way he attacked the ball and the way he ran out the game is exactly where he should be at.”

BRADLEY Graham handballs away for United, as Rooster James Morrison closes in for a tackle.

Virginia side continues on its winning way Mallala V Virginia

A grade

Virginia continued their impressive recent form, defeating Mallala by 16 points on Saturday. Any thoughts about how the Rams were going to go in 2013 were dispelled with four quarters of quality football. It was a close contest to half time, Virginia turning the game on its head in a stunning third term to set up victory.

Mallala wore black armbands following the recent passing of Leon Marshman, a dual premiership player and former club president.

Mallala were off to a good start thanks to a brilliant goal from Scott Hahn. Virginia replied when Brendon Niklaus outmarked two opponents. Mallala were giving Virginia a bit of space but it was only Niklaus who was doing any damage on the scoreboard. Magpie Jason Earl had a strong opening term along with Brad Hardie, Liam Whitwell, and Christian Rimmer.

Virginia had Ryan Creek playing well early, as was Barry Wanganeen. In an ominous sign for Mallala, Brendon Niklaus held both Rams’ goals, and Caleb Howell created plenty of drive. It was Mallala by five points at the first break.

The close contest continued in term two then when Angus Bruggemann and Brian Montgomery goaled.

Mallala led by 18 points. Virginia lifted, and three-ina-row levelled the scores. There was nothing in it at half time. Rimmer, Earl, Whitwell, Jordan Clements, and Bruggemann were all in top form. Niklaus, Joss DenEngelse, Howell, and Chris James were good for Virginia. The Rams were killing Mallala in the centre clearances and started to make all the right choices.

The third quarter was all Virginia. Brendon Niklaus had bagged seven goals by the end of the term. Caleb Howell was on fire, Rocky Perre chipped in with some quality efforts, and the ever reliable trio of Chris James, Anthony Seccafien, and Anthony Bascombe were good. Mallala were kept goalless. The closest the ‘Pies came to kicking a goal hit the post. Virginia were happy to concede a couple of rushed behinds.

Another big quarter from Jason Earl – one of the few

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shining lights for Mallala.

Things didn’t look like they were getting any better for Mallala when Ram Ryan Creek opened the last with a major. Virginia scored 10 of the last eleven goals in an awesome display. The Rams had the ability to create their own space. Brendon Niklaus was again a tower of strength, quality and skill at full forward, ending the match with eight goals. Caleb Howell was best on ground in a display that was simply all class.

Ben Russell, Bradley Robertson and the entire Virginia defence, it was quality football. Niklaus for Virginia and Bruggemann for Mallala were the games’ only multiple goalkickers. To their credit, Mallala never stopped trying and there was a lot to like about the ‘Pies five goals in the final term, given the way Virginia had played. Mallala bagged the last three goals of the match. Virginia effectively set up the win from the middle of the second quarter to the three quarter time break. Virginia were home by 16 points. The next time these teams meet should be an equally interesting affair.

– By Lindsay Nesbitt

reserves

Mallala remain the only undefeated reserves grade team after accounting for Virginia by 37 points.

A dominant first three quarters set up victory, Virginia adding some respectability to their score with a strong last term.

It was a different look Mallala side with farm duties responsible for some absent players. The ‘Pies looked more skilful early on, Allen Sparks taking a mark of the year contender in the first quarter, and following up with a goal of the year in the second term. The Rams defence were kept busy. Six unanswered goals to Mallala gave them a commanding lead by half time.

Anton Pogas kicked three of Virginia’s four goals to the main break. Mallala had seven goalkickers to half time including coach, Paul Blacket, looking just a touch heavier than in his ‘heyday’.

Dylan Kearns, Chris Hallion and Brett Start kept the goals flowing in the third quarter. The Rams couldn’t take a trick, their only score hitting the post. Daniel Jennings did a good job on leading goalkicker Justin

Platt, DJ keeping the Ram forward goalless.

A couple of quick majors to Virginia early in the last term provided a small ray of hope, but Mallala still had plenty of breathing space. Trent Karutz took a top mark for Virginia, but not enough was happening for the visitors. Mallala ran out comfortable winners Allen Sparks was best for Mallala with some inspirational efforts. Kale Jamieson and Daniel Jennings in defence, Chris Hallion and Jase Morgan in the midfield, Dylan Kearns and Blair Buchanan up forward and Ryan Russell in ruck were all solid performers. An all over the ground team effort. Chris Halkias in defence for Virginia was their best. Jacob Simmonds particularly in the third quarter was good, as were Trent Karutz, Terry Lioulios and Anton Pogas, with his four goals.

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From the first bounce a tenacious battled ensued.

This was not going to be an easy game when four of Mallala’s best players were on the opposition team.

Josh Watson received as many hits from his old team mates as he would normally receive from the opposition. He combined well with Jarred Dunstan to repel many Mallala attacks in the first half.

The Mallala forwards delivered goals by shepherding of the ball carrier, and inspirational goals from Brad Wilson and Kyle Hummel.

The score did not reflect the endeavour of the Virginia team, ably led by ruckman Jai Emmett, who battled with Henry Crossman. The tussle was even, but Henry was sore for his efforts. Donning the Virginia jumper after half time revealed the spirit of the game for all – he rucked just as hard. Virginia lad, Damien Chambers was a constant thorn in the Mallala side, combining well with his new team mates.

The Mallala team had to think of new ways to goal when the opposition knew which way they liked to go. First options were wasted, when the player at the bottom of the scrum looked for an outlet to pass, thus the arm wrestle continued.

The score could have been a massacre. The 12 Virginia boys fought hard, assisted by quality extras.

In the end, three Mallala players sat on the pine

with various ailments. Another hard day at the office, in preparation for a top-of-the-table clash this weekend.

– By Andrew Parsons

under 14

A strong breeze greeted both teams, with Mallala having first use. Virginia exploded out of the blocks with fierce tackling and strong attack on the ball. Jeerasak got the ball moving forward for the rams putting the pies defence under enormous pressure. But ability to Kearns rebound the ball and some good forward line pressure allowed Mallala to score the first goal.

The second quarter had mallala kicking into the strong breeze. Their skills were first class despite the conditions and with Thorne and Baker on top up forward they banged on 3 goals. The rams fought hard pushing forward but couldn’t put the score on the board.

Their small players not afraid to get inside the packs and tackle hard, with Luke Karutz a great example of this, dragging down a much bigger opponent. The umpires seemed to put the whistle as the game was being played in a great competitive spirit, which is a real compliment to both coaches. Some reward did come to Jeerasak but the strong wind and Mallala defence kept the rams from posting a major.

The 3rd quarter started and Norris and Benninson dominating the midfield driving the ball forward for Baker, who is a real live wire and finds space through hard running, to kick a superb goal on the run. Mallala danger man, Dylan Howell, was being well held by Jack Ranaldo, forcing him to be moved into the ruck. This freed up Ranaldo even more and he held the pies at bay for most of the quarter. At times the rams tried to move the ball quickly, catching the pies off guard, but again they lacked that key forward to fully capitalize on their efforts.

Despite the score the up bet Rams set themselves for a big last quarter and didn’t throw in the towel which was pleasing as this game was closer than the score board suggested. Best players for the pies were ‘Aussie’ Kearns, Reilly Thorne, Jacob Baker, and for the Rams Jake Roberts, Jack Ranaldo, and Chairma Jeerasak.

by Chris Hummell

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 8, 2013

SPORT v Football

United knocks off reigning premiers

ABOVE: Tyson Ettridge, United, was pitted against Two Wells ruckman, Simon Feast, in the A grade clash.

LEFT: Tiger David Kaminski is tackled

by Rooster Ned Seccafien.

THINGS get a little heated between Tiger Heath Pym and Rooster Lachlan Franklin, after this incident (below) during the A grade match at Long Plains.

• From back page FINAL SCORE “We wanted to play our own game from the start,” White said.

UNITED TIGERS 10.17 (77) “The build-up to last week was good but we d TWO WELLS 5.7 (37) couldn’t sustain it.

“The disposal was a bit better last week and it BEST: United - M.Brown, R.Sharer, T.Ettridge, K.Ettridge, was pretty good on the weekend, given the condiA.Mills, B.Graham Two Wells - A.Hardiman, A.Pontt, tions.”

N .Seccafien, K.Leighton, B.Hart, S.O`Brien United looked the better side throughout, Koby Ettridge proving a key focal point up forward, finHardiman was his industrious self, while Ned ishing with seven goals.

Seccafien, Anthony Pontt and Khan Leighton were At three-quarter-time, the pressure was on the Two Wells’ main contributors.

Roosters, chasing a 24-point deficit.

Shannon Slattery also played his first A grade White knew the game was still up for grabs and game for the year.

Two Wells was likely to attack White was ecstatic with the match. the win.

“At three-quarter-time, we “We more than doubled were confident but wary as we their scoring shots, so I think hadn’t played four quarters all that tells a good story about year,” he said. our performance,” he said.

“We knew they were going “Aside from the win, the to come out hard and try to lads played the type of footy score. we’ve been wanting to play “Basically, we couldn’t get since day one.” ahead of ourselves.

Mikey Brown is in a purple “We just had to maintain patch of form for the Tiger that commitment, maintain midfield. that pressure right through the TIGERS coach, David White, was “He’s getting better and game.” ecstatic with his side’s win. better,” White said.

The Roosters had no real “Because he plays such a answers though, as the Tigers high crash and bash sort of game, it can take a lot claimed a famous victory. out of him.

Thomson said the performance was simply not “Kirk Kirvan’s inclusion has been good because good enough, the Roosters slumping to two uninhe plays a similar game to Mikey.” spiring defeats in a row.

Rookie, Ross Sharer, was also outstanding.

“We were always going to be the hunted this year “He’s got quite a bit of talent,” White said. but our recent form has nothing to do with that,” he “He does drift in and out of games but his skills said. and decision making were great on the weekend, so “They probably should have won by more to be he should take some confidence out of that.” honest.”

APFL & NEFL ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL SCORES

APFL results from Saturday- Round 5

United Two Wells

A GRADE

2.8 4.12 6.13 10.17 (77) 1.2 2.3 3.7 5.7 (37)

Goals: United - K.Ettridge 7, A.Mills, M.East, R.Sharer Two Wells S.O`Brien 2, J.Morrison, S.Feast, B.Spiteri Best: United - M.Brown, R.Sharer, T.Ettridge, K.Ettridge, A.Mills, B.Graham Two Wells A.Hardiman, A.Pontt, N.Seccafien, K.Leighton, B.Hart, S.O`Brien

Virginia Mallala

2.3 6.5 11.6 14.10 (94) 3.2 6.5 6.10 11.12 (78)

Goals: Virginia - B.Niklaus 8, R.Creek, C.Howell, R.Desmond, S.Peter, J.Denengelse, B.Galic Mallala - A.Bruggemann 3, S.Hahn, J.Earl, J.Montgomerie, B.Montgomery, J.Clements, B.Hardie, R.Montgomery, L.Whitwell Best: Virginia - C.Howell, M.Young, A.Seccafien, A.Bascombe, B.Russel, B.Robertson Mallala - J.Earl, D.King, L.Whitwell, C.Rimmer, B.Hardie

Hamley HW Eagles

1.2 6.5 7.8 14.10 (94) 4.3 6.5 7.7 9.9 (63)

Goals: Hamley - S.Hanson 4, J.Zanandrea 3, C.Taylor 2, M.Armstrong, V.Thach, T.Haseldine, K.Heberle, W.Thach HW Eagles - C.McKinnon 5, B.Noske, N.Greenshields, J.Manners, T.Shepherd Best: Best: Hamley - V.Thach, K.Heberle, T.Would, R.Darwin, R.Appleton, C.Taylor HW Eagles - C.McKinnon, J.Cicolella, T.Sharpe, N.Greenshields, J.Kelly, S.Tregenza

Two Wells United

RESERVES

3.3 3.3 6.4 8.5 (53) 0.1 3.2 3.5 5.8 (38)

Goals: Two Wells - A.Cavallaro 3, J.Becker 2, B.Osborne, H.Ramsay, B.Arnold United - J.Rundle, C.Robertson, N.Curnow, K.Jarman, M.Dickie Best: Two Wells - B.Stubing, D.Lamont, S.Lange, P.Seccafien, A.Cavallaro, D.Hardiman United - S.Moltedo, M.Dickie, M.Warnes, B.Sobey, M.McIntyre, A.Sharman

Mallala Virginia

4.1 8.5 11.9 12.10 (82) 1.1 4.1 4.2 7.3 (45)

Goals: Mallala - C.Hallion 2, B.Buchanan 2, D.Kearns 2, Z.Hallion, P.Blacket, A.Sparks, J.Speck, R.Russell, B.Start Virginia - A.Pogas 4, T.Lioulios 2, D.Marschall Best: Mallala - A.Sparks, K.Jameson, C.Hallion, D.Jennings, J.Morgan, B.Buchanan Virginia - C.Halkias, J.Simmonds, T.Karutz, A.Mason, C.Campbell, T.Lioulios

Hamley HW Eagles

1.8 7.13 14.16 15.20 (110) 0.1 1.2 1.4 4.5 (29)

Goals: Hamley - N.Hatt 3, L.Norman 3, A.Schmidt 2, L.Pratt 2, N.Harvey, W.Bubner, J.Peters, L.Slok, M.Bevis HW Eagles J.Jenkins, D.Smith, J.Zilm, B.Manners Best: Hamley - J.Peters, N.Harvey, L.Slok, A.Martin, N.Hatt, J.Sullivan HW Eagles J.Jenkins, M.Hoepner, T.Forrest, M.Hill, D.Haggerty, S.Van Kleef

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Two Wells United

SENIOR COLTS

5.5 8.7 11.12 19.16 (130) 0.0 1.2 1.3 1.3 (9)

Goals: Two Wells - L.Goss 7, W.Hart 4, J.Borlace 2, D.Heron, J.Brander, A.Seccafien, J.Bradley, D.Kotsano, J.Ludewig United - D.Page Best: Two Wells - T.Mills, D.Heron, L.Goss, S.Stringer, J.Borlace, J.Pellizzari United - R.Curnow, D.Coombe, L.Waters, J.Zeidas, D.Reid

Mallala Virginia

4.1 7.3 10.6 14.8 (92) 0.0 0.0 3.1 4.1 (25)

HW Eagles Hamley

5.3 8.6 14.10 14.10 (94) 0.1 0.1 1.2 1.4 (10)

Goals: Mallala - B.Wilson 3, L.Oleary 3, J.Dunstan 2, Z.Roebuck 2, A.Coe 2, R.Svetec, K.Hummell Virginia - L.Begetis 3, D.ChambersMatos Best: Mallala - J.Watson, L.Oleary, A.Clothier, B.Wilson, H.Crossman, J.Dunstan Virginia - J.Ranaldo, F.Musolino, L.Begetis, D.Chambers-Matos, A.Hansen, T.Meier Goals: HW Eagles - T.Temby 3, T.Nottle 3, B.Taylor 3, J.Appleby 2, N.Studham, C.Veitch, T.Moulds Hamley - T.Darwin Best: HW Eagles - J.Appleby, T.Nottle, B.Taylor, C.Veitch, Q.Mackay Hamley - D.Collings, J.Talbot, S.Frost, A.Poulton

Two Wells United

JUNIOR COLTS

2.4 6.7 8.8 8.8 (56) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (6)

Goals: Two Wells - B.Poynter 4, J.Brewin 3, M.McFarlane United No Goals Kicked Best: Two Wells - B.Poynter, J.Brewin, S.Brander, L.Barnett, R.Cummings, S.Hammond United - H.Green, D.Page, N.McArdle, C.Lane, S.Bennett, M.Waddell

Mallala Virginia

1.2 4.4 7.6 7.6 (48) 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1 (1)

HW Eagles Hamley

0.1 2.1 3.3 3.4 (22) 0.1 0.3 0.3 1.4 (10)

Goals: Mallala - J.Baker 2, R.Thorne 2, H.Bennison, C.Walden, D.Howell Virginia - No Goals Kicked Best: Mallala - A.Kearns, D.Howell, R.Thorne, H.Bennison, J.Baker, C.Norris Virginia J.Roberts, C.Conti, C.Jeerasak, A.Snowden, L.Karutz, T.Ranaldo Goals: HW Eagles - S.Cullen, N.Studham, J.Studham Hamley S.McCabe Best: HW Eagles - D.Irrgang, N.Studham, J.Studham, T.Moulds, S.Cullen, A.Irrgang Hamley - C.Buckby, L.Raether, C.McCann, H.McCabe, B.Congdon, J.Flage

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after round 5 games A GRADE Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Virginia 4 3 1 0 1 0 394 340 53.68 6 Hamley 4 3 1 0 1 0 364 337 51.93 6 Mallala 4 2 2 0 1 0 455 273 62.50 4 Two Wells 4 2 2 0 1 0 275 302 47.66 4 United 4 2 2 0 1 0 314 373 45.71 4 Balaklava 4 1 3 0 1 0 308 369 45.49 2 HW Eagles 4 1 3 0 1 0 268 384 41.10 2 RESERVES Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Mallala 4 4 0 0 1 0 413 120 77.49 8 Virginia 4 3 1 0 1 0 352 166 67.95 6 Two Wells 4 3 1 0 1 0 260 223 53.83 6 Hamley 4 2 2 0 1 0 206 302 40.55 4 United 4 1 3 0 1 0 206 203 50.37 2 Balaklava 4 1 3 0 1 0 174 298 36.86 2 HW Eagles 4 0 4 0 1 0 101 400 20.16 0 SENIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Two Wells 4 4 0 0 1 0 391 116 77.12 8 Mallala 4 4 0 0 1 0 306 142 68.30 8 Balaklava 4 2 2 0 1 0 279 153 64.58 4 HW Eagles 4 2 2 0 1 0 213 188 53.12 4 Hamley 4 1 3 0 1 0 186 360 34.07 2 United 4 1 3 0 1 0 180 364 33.09 2 Virginia 4 0 4 0 1 0 109 341 24.22 0 JUNIOR COLTS Team P W L D B FF F A % Pts Balaklava 4 4 0 0 1 0 230 64 78.23 8 Two Wells 4 3 1 0 1 0 160 83 65.84 6 HW Eagles 4 3 1 0 1 0 131 115 53.25 6 Hamley 4 2 2 0 1 0 107 113 48.64 4 Mallala 4 1 3 0 1 0 134 117 53.39 2 United 4 1 3 0 1 0 115 194 37.22 2 Virginia 4 0 4 0 1 0 35 226 13.41 0

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after round 5 games A GRADE Pos Name ThWk Year 1 Brendon Niklaus - Virginia 8 25 2 Koby Ettridge - United 7 17 3 Brian Montgomery - Mallala 1 16 4 Angus Bruggemann - Mallala 3 14 5 Scott Hahn - Mallala 1 14 6 Shane Hanson - Hamley 4 12 7 Cameron McKinnon - HW Eagles 5 11 8 Caleb Howell - Virginia 1 8 9 Malcolm Greenwood - Hamley 0 8 10 Todd McPharlin - Balaklava 0 8 RESERVES Pos Name 1 Blair Buchanan - Mallala 2 Justin Platt - Virginia 3 Terry Lioulios - Virginia 4 Anton Pogas - Virginia 5 Hayden Ramsay - Two Wells 6 Ryan Creek - Virginia 7 Brett Tucker - Mallala 8 Lachlan Norman - Hamley 9 Benjamin Arnold - Two Wells 10 David Pontt - Mallala 11 Matt Angel - Balaklava 12 Ryan McDonald - Two Wells 13 Neville Hatt - Hamley 14 Dylan Kearns - Mallala 15 Jamie Speck - Mallala 16 Jason Becker - Two Wells

ThWk Year 2 13 0 12 2 11 4 9 1 6 0 6 0 6 3 6 1 6 0 5 0 5 0 5 3 5 2 5 1 5 2 5

SENIOR COLTS Pos Name 1 Lachlan Goss - Two Wells 2 Zac Scholz - Balaklava 3 Tyson Temby - HW Eagles 4 Jared Pratt - United 5 Tyler Darwin - Hamley 6 Brad Wilson - Mallala 7 Daniel Coombe - United 8 Dylan Kotsano - Two Wells 9 Adam Coe - Mallala 10 William Hart - Two Wells

ThWk Year 7 17 0 11 3 9 0 9 1 9 3 8 0 8 1 7 2 7 4 6

JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name 1 Bayley Easlea - Balaklava 2 Joshua Studham - HW Eagles 3 William Dixon - Balaklava 4 Michael McFarlane - Two Wells 5 Riley Thorne - Mallala 6 Nathan Studham - HW Eagles 7 Connor Lane - United 8 Bradley Poynter - Two Wells 9 Dylan Howell - Mallala 10 Henry Bennison - Mallala 11 Samuel Michael - Balaklava 12 Ethan Pepe - United 13 Katelyn Rosenzweig - Hamley 14 Stewart McRostie - Balaklava

ThWk Year 0 10 1 9 0 6 1 5 2 5 1 5 0 4 4 4 1 4 1 4 0 4 0 4 0 4 0 4

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Tigers will turn up the heat United v Balaklava A REJUVENATED Tiger outfit hosts Balaklava coming off the bye and looking to get its season back on track.

A loss to the Peckers could effectively put them out of the finals race with just one win from five games and a lot of ground to make up.

If the Tigers needed any more incentive to win, that would probably do it.

However, with form defender, Matt East, injured on the weekend, it will force some restructuring for United.

Brad Shimmin should play after being dazed following a head knock on the weekend.

“He pulled up ok and it was good we didn’t really need to play him from that point,” United coach, David White said.

The Tigers head into the match with a renewed sense of assurance.

“We’re coming from a fair way back last year, so it can be a hard thing to get the confidence up and the belief inside but they’ve seen how good they can be now,” White added.

Balaklava’s defence will be tested by the form of Koby Ettridge,

DANGER forward: Virginia’s Brendon Niklaus

Les Pearson previews round 6 APFL matches with Simon Nankivell or Brenton Lamond probably best suited as possible match-ups.

Peckers midfielder, Todd McPharlin, will be looking for more help from his fellow onballers, as the leading clearance player at the club has been shouldering much of the midfield work to date.

It’s a must-win match for both sides, so expect some passion and heat,

particularly early.

Two Wells v Mallala THE Roosters have been less than convincing in recent weeks and if Mallala can add some players back into the team that fell to Virginia on the weekend, the Magpies could prove an imposing task for Two Wells.

While Matt Saunders should be away with work, Daniel Feeley and

Ben Parish should return as important forward options for Mallala.

Two Wells could regain Lee Allmond, who continues to struggle with an ongoing niggle.

Josh Osbourne may also be doubtful with a knee problem he sustained playing soccer, while Brad Fitzgerald’s foot injury should be close to right for this game.

Mallala coach, Steve Lubcke, said the Roosters’ form slump does not come into his calculations pre-match.

“We’ll be still approaching this as

NORTH EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE Results from Saturday- Round 3

A Grade

Senior Colts

3.3 9.6 11.7 13.10 (88) 2.5 7.6 9.11 9.15 (69)

Eud/Rtown BBH

6.3 10.7 16.9 22.17 (149) 0.0 0.0 1.2 1.3 (9)

S/Clare Min/Man

2.4 3.8 6.11 10.18 (78) 4.1 7.6 9.8 9.10 (64)

S/Clare Min/Man

6.4 14.6 19.9 25.12 (162) 2.2 3.2 6.4 8.4 (52)

Blyth/Snow BSR

3.2 6.7 12.17 15.17 (107) 0.4 2.5 2.5 4.9 (33)

BSR Blyth/Snow

1.2 3.3 5.4 8.6 (54) 3.1 3.1 4.1 4.2 (26)

RSMU N/Clare

6.3 9.7 15.12 20.17 (137) 1.2 2.3 3.4 4.4 (28)

RSMU N/Clare

0.1 2.4 4.5 9.7 (61) 0.7 1.8 2.9 3.9 (27)

BBH Eud/Rtown

Goals: BBH - G.Thompson 4, D.Schell 4, J.Schuppan 3, C.Hannemann, N.Rees Eud/Rtown - M.Zerner 2, R.Schmidt, J.Mosey, R.Doecke, D.Reese, K.Schulz, T.Sleep, R.Prior Best: BBH - L.Crawford, N.Rees, T.Riggs, M.Hall, J.Schuppan, M.Dalla Eud/Rtown - M.Zerner, T.Sleep, R.Prior, R.Schmidt, D.Reese

Goals: S/Clare - B.Murphy 2, T.Mayfield 2, W.Hutchinson 2, L.Sharpe, A.Barton, R.Boylan, B.Rossi Min/Man - T.Clancy 3, A.Winders, R.McDermid, S.Baraglia, B.Bryksy, B.Sandow, B.Currie Best: S/Clare - M.Leibelt, L.Sharpe, J.Dunstan, D.Kuhndt, W.Hutchinson, M.Reynolds Min/Man - M.Lawrie, R.McDermid, L.McDermid, T.Clancy, T.Friebel, R.Hall Goals: Blyth/Snow - J.Agnew 5, J.Gillings 2, S.Atkinson 2, A.Hentschke 2, S.McCormack, G.Ottens, T.Clark, S.Clifford BSR C.Carey 2, N.Cane, D.Gill Best: Blyth/Snow - R.Darling, G.Ottens, J.Taylor, P.Vlatko, K.Kennett, S.Clifford BSR - C.Carey, N.Cane, K.Solomon, T.Weckert, A.Mackenzie, M.Thomas Goals: RSMU - C.Mullins 5, T.Willmott 3, S.Jordan 3, J.Vandeleur 2, B.Koster 2, D.Busch 2, J.Vater, M.Garrard, W.Nicholls N/Clare - A.Amey 2, T.Huppatz, T.Pawley Best: RSMU - L.Percy, N.Jordan, B.Koster, B.Plueckhahn, R.Rayson, Z.Hier N/Clare - T.Huppatz, H.Cumming, M.Ward, A.Amey, R.Moulds, A.Reidy

Eud/Rtown BBH

B Grade

5.2 7.4 10.8 16.11 (107) 0.1 0.3 2.5 2.5 (17)

Goals: Eud/Rtown - M.Baddack 8, C.Caven 2, M.Mueller, S.Geister, J.Pfitzner, T.Mosey, R.Marshall, K.Hines BBH - J.Edwards, S.O’Bryan Best: Eud/Rtown - M.Baddack, J.Pfitzner, S.Schmidt, D.Button, J.Bugeja, R.Reese BBH - A.Eglinton, S.Connell, S.McCarthy, B.Tiver, J.Handbury, K.Thomas

S/Clare Min/Man

1.1 4.6 6.9 10.11 (71) 5.0 5.0 8.0 9.2 (56)

Goals: S/Clare - B.Seymon 3, D.Stutley 2, M.Stopp 2, D.Day 2, A.Gill Min/Man - L.Milburn 2, R.Dixon 2, J.Curtis, T.Julyan, C.McBride, M.Hogben, C.McBride Best: S/Clare - P.McInerney, B.Seymon, D.Stutley, G.Colbert, M.Stopp, A.Gill Min/Man - M.Hindmarsh, G.Bryksy, J.Curtis, C.McBride, B.Garrard, M.Phillips

BSR Blyth/Snow

1.3 5.3 7.6 9.6 (60) 1.1 2.7 3.8 6.10 (46)

Goals: BSR - B.Weckert 4, T.Stephenson 2, C.Weckert 2, W.Lawry Blyth/Snow - M.Noble 2, D.Altmann 2, A.Dyk, J.Zweck Best: BSR - B.Kitschke, B.Weckert, J.Burgess, W.Lawry, A.Mellow, B.Pilkington Blyth/Snow - A.Dyk, S.Honner, R.Wandel, M.Noble, L.Mugge, J.Zweck

N/Clare RSMU

1.1 2.3 4.5 7.6 (48) 2.2 2.4 3.5 4.7 (31)

Goals: N/Clare - M.Dopson 4, D.Smith 3 RSMU - L.Tassell 2, S.Przibilla, T.Redden Best: N/Clare - D.Smith, T.Cross, M.Dopson, S.Jaeschke, L.Hollitt, C.Price RSMU - J.Rainsford, R.Fuss, M.McInerney B.McInerney, P.Browne, B.Heinrich

Goals: Eud/Rtown - J.Harrison 4, D.Blackley 3, J.Simper 3, M.Alsic 3, B.Coe 3, C.Reese 2, J.Bugeja 2, J.Bilney, J.Leditschke BBH - C.Lindner Best: Eud/Rtown - C.Reese, A.Wiech, J.Simper, M.Alsic, B.Launer BBH - L.Roth, L.Haddow, A.Klinger, S.Sosa, A.Lindner, C.Gove Goals: Min/Man - T.Milburn 4, Z.Sims 2, N.Bruce, L.Squires S/Clare - B.Sandy 6, J.Pearse 5, S.Willmott 4, B.Day 4, B.Pese 3, T.Nield 2, M.Jarvis Best: Min/Man - N.Bruce, E.Laughton, T.Milburn, L.Squires, J.Megson, W.Pearson S/Clare - J.Pearse, B.Day, T.Nield, B.Sandy, S.Willmott, M.Jarvis Goals: BSR - T.Slade 2, A.Morgan 2, B.MacFarlane, J.Andrews, D.Hayes, J.Lee Blyth/Snow - Z.Cocks, J.Andriske, B.Stirling Best: BSR - J.Andrews, J.Weckert, D.Hayes, J.Lee, A.Krieg, M.Burgess Blyth/Snow - Z.Bennett, N.Schultz, J.Andriske, T.Eime, T.Norton

Goals: RSMU - J.Talbot 5, M.Connell, J.Turney, T.Chaplin, X.Redden N/Clare - T.O’Sullivan, B.Laidlaw, D.Brown Best: RSMU - J.Vater, J.Connell, J.Talbot, T.Trowse, A.Wilson, S.Behn N/Clare - D.Brown, A.Noble, D.Garrard, B.Cross, B.Laidlaw, B.Fischer

Junior Colts

Eud/Rtown BBH

5.5 6.5 9.5 14.6 (90) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 (0)

S/Clare Min/Man

4.0 10.2 14.6 15.6 (96) 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.0 (6)

Blyth/Snow BSR

1.2 3.3 4.3 7.5 (47) 1.1 2.1 5.5 5.5 (35)

RSMU N/Clare

3.4 6.7 8.10 11.12 (78) 1.0 1.1 2.3 3.4 (22)

Goals: Eud/Rtown - B.Wegener 4, T.Schulz 3, A.Rule 2, J.Dreckow, S.Michalk, J.Steinborner, H.Mosey, B.Heinrich BBH - No Goals Kicked Best: Eud/Rtown - S.Michalk, B.Wegener, T.Kleinig, A.Nietschke, A.Rule BBH - J.Lines, H.Webster, J.Boston, S.Raines, J.Kleinig, H.Quinn Goals: S/Clare - C.Dinning 5, A.Dare 3, L.Benda 3, B.Dinning, R.Seneca, J.Faulkner, B.Rimmer Min/Man - D.Willmott Best: S/ Clare - A.Dare, B.Pearse, B.Dinning, D.McInnis, M.Walsh, J.Lally Min/Man - T.Roberts, A.Olssen, S.Robinson, T.Couch, D.Willmott, H.Schoenberg Goals: Blyth/Snow - L.Cummins 2, E.Greet 2, N.Barr, J.Salter BSR - J.Slade 2, I.Moller, D.Yianni, J.Slade Best: Blyth/Snow B.Eime, N.Barr, R.Angel, E.Greet, W.Pratt, J.King BSR - I.Moller, J.Slade, J.Slade, N.MacFarlane, J.Weckert, D.Yianni

Goals: RSMU - L.Reichelt 3, D.Redden 3, S.Would 2, C.Behn, B.Molineux, R.Bruce N/Clare - J.Nickolai, T.Kuchel, N.Baum Best: RSMU - C.Dunn, C.Behn, D.Redden, L.Reichelt, B.Molineux, R.Bruce N/Clare - J.Earle, C.Mcinnes, D.Garrard, N.Francis, I.Hooker, C.Helbig

if we’re playing the reigning premiers, that’s how we will look at it,” he said.

The loss on the weekend will need to be rectified this weekend.

“Confidence is a funny thing,” Lubcke said.

“Hopefully the boys learn from it.”

Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, said there will be some changes made at selections on Thursday night.

“There are going to be a few that will be missing out this week,” he said.

The recent drop in form has resulted in more hard work for the Roosters on the track in an effort to regain some form.

“We’ll just approach this like we have every other game,” an unfazed Thomson said.

“Everything else is there, everyone is still keen and interested.”

Hamley Bridge v Virginia WITH top spot on the line, both clubs will have some extra incentive for a win this week.

Virginia coach, Joss DenEngelse, was wary of the in-form Bombers.

“We’re coming into the game knowing we’ll have to work harder on the track this week,” he said.

“The competition in more even than it has ever been, so if you’re not on your game, you will get beaten.

“I think we’re building our consistency but there are still lapses in our game at times.”

Injured pair, Emmanuel Tsimiklis and Domonic Musolino, could be under consideration for the game.

Hamley Bridge coach, Ash Barnett, can sniff the top of the table.

“A win this weekend will put us on top of the ladder, which is a good spot to be after round six,” he said.

Danny Ellis should get the first crack at danger forward, Brendon Niklaus, while Toby Hasledine is another option.

“If you don’t pay him double respect, he will chop you up,” Barnett said.

“He’s the most important player at Virginia and the new coach has got them on track and firing.”

James Sullivan and Luke Slok played reserves on the weekend, Slok available for selection but Sullivan still a week away.

Barnett anticipated a tough contest.

“We will have to be at the top of our game,” he said.

“It will be a good challenge for our lads.”

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SPORT v District

Snowtown wins Gala Day THERE was a great atmosphere at Balaklava’s Croquet Gala Day, held April 24 at the Balaklava courts.

Players from Port Pirie, Salisbury, Corny Point, Port Wakefield and towns in between converged on the pristine looking courts, which received compliments from visitors, as did host club members for their exceptional hospitality.

The day was filled with much camaraderie and fun was had by all attendees.

FIRST Division winners, Gilbert and Pam Schupelius, of Snowtown.

SECOND Division winners, Dean Rodda and John Lydeamore of Kadina.

Owen’s season opener It was business as usual at the ‘Royal’ Owen Golf Club on Saturday, with the season’s first par round underway. A whopping 12 players took to the course in what turned out to be an action-packed competition. The ladies opened their season with Dawn Hean and Kathy Harkness gracing the fairways. Welcome ladies.

Congratulations to young Jake Harkness, who showed the old boys how to do it, finishing +2 to win the day. President, Peter Sullivan was runner up with a +1, while new talent, Mayor of Port Parham, Robert Priest, although struggling early with his short game decided to eliminate it by driving the 14th hole. A neat display of Birdies and Pars finished Priesty square and third overall.

Then came captain, Brett Fitton, -1, Ron Page -2 and Life Member, Les Hean, -3. Mick King and Len Beaty retired after nine holes. Chicken farmer, Greg Gaze, plucked his way through

18 playing for handicap, finishing with a finger-licking-good 107 off the stick.

Junior Indo Leane, also playing for handicap, took a break from Facebook and came in with 135.

Peter Sullivan took a run up at the ball to take out the Happy Gilmore on the first hole. A massive hit gave Ron Page the Longest Veteran’s Drive on the 14th, with a regulation Birdie to follow. Precision, accuracy and pure fluke gave Brett Fitton the pro’s approach on the ninth hole.

Birdies: Robert Priest 14th, Ron Page fifth, Brett Fitton 17th, Tim Harkness 19th. Well done to vice skipper, Glen Ince, who came runner-up in the Kapunda Open C’s.

The club welcomes new members Robert Priest and Merv Hameister to the roster.

Stableford next Saturday, tee-off at 12pm. Monday: tee-off at 12pm New players welcome – call Brett 0414 930 563.

Robert Priest, of Port Parham, putts for an Eagle at Owen Golf Club on Saturday.

Golf Balaklava

Twenty two stalwarts stumbled onto the greensward for last Saturday’s Goldney Welding Trophy Stableford stoush, which was won handsomely by mighty Merv. Hameister who stormed home with an untouchable 40 points (just for starters). Fellow A grader Callum Michael (38) nailed 2nd place while Ron “Hand-Cuffs” Carney (34) made 3rd. spot his own.

Standing in a huddle, with faces like just so many dropped pies, were I. Michael (32), P. Thompson (30), W. Parkin (30), T. Michael (28) and W. Lokan (27).

Bill Goudie (36) made a surprise Saturday appearance and blasted the B graders’ aspirations, leaving John Michael (34) to use the good offices of Count Bach to nudge Wayne “Chin Strap” Nagle into third. Tossed by the turbulence of their combined wake were W.Berry (32), D. Rodgers (27) and G. Sonntag (27).

Austin Henstridge (37) celebrated his return to the C grade by dumping Dean Trickett (36) into second place, while Andrew Manuel (31) claimed a creditable 3rd. Thereafter it was quite a mixed bag, with Tania Matz (25) leading the stragglers in, followed by G. Anderson (22), very welcome new players S. Renshaw and S. Lawless playing for a handicap, then both Joan Anderson and Jake “Shoulder Pain” Michael, each with a DNF. Now, how many of you noticed that Scott Davey had very recently given the 1st. tee block a full Brazilian, eh? You must watch these points… Be that as it may, Merv. “Hammies” Hameister claimed the round’s sole “MId North Electrical” Eagle, on the 2nd., while mere Birdies were struck by Greg Sonntag on the 3rd. and Wayne “All Day” Nagle on the 2nd.

Nearest The Pins were held by mighty Merv. for his third shot onto the second green, Tate Michael on the 3rd., Callum Michael the 8th., Merv. again on the 10th and “Head Still Bill” Bill Berry on the 15th.

This was also the first round of our Split Sixes comp. which was scooped

by Merv. Hameister’s “The Casual Clan”

team with 129 points. Then came Wayne Nagle’s “The Odd Angry Bunch” (115), Austin Henstridge’s “Single & Dangerous” mob with 113, Ian Michael’s “The President’s Men” (103). Bill Lokan’s “Town And Country” (102) and perhaps Dave Rodgers’ “Builders and Labourers” with 87. MIghty Merv. Hameister recorded the best individual score of the day, a massive 50 points!

Golfer of the Winter points were earned by Merv. Hameister (6), Callum Michael (5), Austin Henstridge (4), Bill Goudie (3), Dean Trickett (2) and the udders, one each. This Saturday we’ll host yet another Stableford round in search of a winner for the Balaklava Newsagency Trophy. Also, we’ll see Round One of both the President’s and Captain’s Trophies (the draw for these is posted on the notice board folks). Geoff Leo will personally escort each and every playing group to its assigned tee block, while that gregarious generator of gallons of gargle fluid, Geoff Spence, will manfully man the 19th or, if you simply can’t abide split infinitives, man the 19th. manfully.

Balaklava Ladies

Results from Thursday May 2 – first Stroke competition.

A Grade: L Michael 73nett, S Menz 75nett, C Redpath 76nett, J Anderson 78nett, J Taylor 78nett, P Anderson 78nett, L Graetz 79nett.

B Grade: S Friedrichs 76nett, M Hayes 86nett, P Smith 89nett.

C Grade: J Vietch 76nett, C Taylor 81nett, G Edwards 82nett, J Hoskin 82nett, F Williams 85nett, M Williams & C Mutton playing for handicap.

Producer points: 5 L Michael, 4 C Redpath, 3 S Friedrichs, 2 P Anderson, 1 J Anderson.

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Mens results Sunday 5th May, Stableford, Sponsored by Clare Hotel, I Zweck 43, D Smith 41, D Richards 40, T Eime 38, M Williams 38, M Eime 35, P Agnew 34, C Eime 34, K Lloyd 33, B Spinks 32, N Zweck 32, A Hentschke, G Mugge 27, M Finn 20. Skins no17- Jackpot. No6 NTP-no-one.

This Week 12th May, Stroke, Sponsored by Club Tee Off 12 midday names prior

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Next week 19th May, Stableford, Sponsored by Mitre 10 Ladies results Wednesday 1st May, Stableford, Sponsored by Club, D Wandel 45, K Mugge 41, J Zweck 39, J Wandel 36.

9 hole players- L Randolph 20, A Harrison 11. Skins no 3- Jackpot. Raffle- Denby This Week 8th May, Stableford, Sponsored by Effigy Hair Studio Next Week 15th May, Secret Holes, Handicap Match Play- 1st Round Winter Cup- Stroke, Sponsored by Patron/Life Member Lois Pratt

Hamley Bridge

Twenty-six players competed in a Par competition on Saturday April 27, with Veteran Kieth Kluske winning the day with +5 from Vince Zito +2 and Ian Ferguson +1.

Best of the Grade scores A grade: Vince Zito +2, Ian Ferguson +1, John Bell square Roger Hahn, Bradley Zerner -1, Leigh durdin -2, B Grade Kieth Kluske +5, Dennis Nation +2, Wim Van Pelt -1, Bob Hinderwell and Ron Smith -2, C Grade Ross Hienze -2, Max Grasby -3, Brian Cooper -3.

Nearest to The Pins: John Bell 7th, Roger Hahn 17th. Birdies: Roger hahn 2nd and 17th, Bob Charman 3rd and 6th, Vince Zito 11th, Bradley Zerna 2nd, John Bell 9th, Ross Hienze 3rd.

In a field of 24 players, Barry Schwartz won last Thursday’s Stableford event easily with 39 points. The nearest anyone could get to him was WimVan Pelt, second on countback with 34 from Mick Nicholls (3rd c/b) and John Bell 34.

Overall, the scores were pretty poor with only eight players scoring 30 or better. The others were Errol branson and Kieth Kluske 33, Ian Ferguson and Colin Doudle 32 and 16 players in the 20’s.

Nearest to The Pin: Barry Schwartz 9th. Birdies: Barry Schwartz 1st and 9th.

Last Saturday’s Stroke competition hosted 29 players and was the qualifying round for the match cup, with the first eight players with the best net scores going to the quarter finals and competing in match play rounds. The competition was won by Roger Hahn 82/66 on a countback from Wim Van Pelt 85/66 and Sam Wedding 93/68.

Leading grade scores A GRADE: Roger Hahn 66, Mick

RON Carney scored the Golfer of the Summer Trophy for Balaklava Golf Club.

He is pictured here with trophy donor, Merv Hameister.

Nicholls 68, Thomas Smith and Leigh Durdin 69, Barrie Zerna 71, John Mitchell and Bradley Zerna 72.

B GRADE: Wim Van Pelt 66, Roland Pawlak 68, Bob Hinderwell and Kieth Kluske 71, Errol Branson 76 .

C GRADE: Sam Wedding 68, Bob Charman 72, Max Grasby 74, Wayne White 77. Nearest to The Pins: Mick Nicholls 4th, Kieth Kluske 9th, Wim Van Pelt 14th, Leigh Durdin 17th. Birdies: Tom Smith 1st, 3rd and 16th, Wim Van pelt 7th and 14th, Barry Schwartz 9th, John Mitchell 18th.

Next Saturday we host the Riverton Golf Club and we need a good attendance by our members to welcome thier visit.

TWO WELLS

Results from Saturday May 4 – Stableford competition (President’s Trophy 1), sponsored by Wheatsheaf Hotel, Virginia.

There were only 18 players this week, with four players attending Kapunda’s Open Day to fly the flag for the Red Army, plus a few absentees due to illness. It was good to see Chris Girling, Ray Prior and Rabbit out for their first hit of the season.

Adam Bail decided he would keep up his average of a placing every other week, with a 36 to win A Grade from Andrew Baker 34 and Chris Girling 33. Adam also won his matchplay against Jim Weir 5/3. John Boon continued his fine form with 43 to take out B Grade from Hans Linford 40 and Jeff Spackman 37. Boony was last seen heading home to update his Facebook and let the Bowdens know all about his fine form.

The course was starting to look quite green after two good recent rains, and should start to look really good over the next couple of weeks. Next week sees another stroke round, Monthly Medal and handicap matchplay first round to be completed.

Results A Grade: A.Bail 36, A.Baker 34, C.Girling, Y.Frencken 33, M.Davies 27, G.Payne 25.

B & C Grade: J.Boon 43, H.Linford 40, J.Spackman 37, Rabbit 35, I.Clark 34, R.Prior 31, J.Weir 31, I.Smith 27, T.Clifton 25.

Ladies: 70 E.Grigg 35, J.Holland 28, K.Stubing 20.

Long Drives: A – Y.Frencken; B

– J.Spackman; C – J.Boon. Ladies – J.Holland.

NTP’s: 1 – A.Bail, 2 – R.Prior, 11 – G.Payne, 12 – I.Clark, 15 – E.Grigg.

NAGA in the Clubrooms: Tim Clifton.

Meat trays: A.Bail, I.Clark.

Next week: Stroke, Monthly Medal.

– Russell Grigg, TWGC Handicapper

Hockey clare & districts

Results of the first games of the 2013 season, played at Clare.

Under 14 Springstown 3 goals defeated Donnybrook 1 Goals: Spr – James Forrest 2, Peter Cornwell; Don – Thomas Lymburn. Best: Spr – Peter Cornwell, James Forrest, William Price; Don – Fletcher Thomas, Sophie Haines, Thomas Lymburn.

Balaklava 3 defeated Burra 0 Goals: Mitchell Lawrie, Sarah Goldney, Tim Goldney. Best: Bal – Tim Goldney, William Zweck, Sarah Goldney; Bur – Sebastian Pullin, Sacha Weatherstone, Lucas Williams.

Under 18 Springstown 3 goals drew with Burra 3 Goals: Spr – Etabez Donato, William Price, James Forrest; Bur – Jake Dolphin 2, Sacha Weatherstone. Best: Spr – Peter Cornwell, Etabez Donato, William Price; Bur – Neil Maxted, Jake Dolphin, Nick Haddow.

Balaklava 4 defeated Donnybrook 0 Goals: Timothy Goldney 2, Giaan Haasbroek 2.Best: Bal – Jordan Hamann, Jesse Shepherd, William Zweck.

Men Balaklava 3 defeated Riverton 2 Goals: Bal – Lee Cunningham 2, Ben Hall; Riv – Aaron Desmet 2. Best: Bal – Samuel Tiller, Lee Cunningham, Jesse Shepherd; Riv – Josh Nourse, Neil Maxted, Aaron Desmet.

Springstown 5 defeated Donnybrook 2 Goals: Spr – Luke Burge 4, James Burge; Don – Toff Wray, Mark Telfer.

Best: Spr: James Burge, Luke Burge, Steve Sanders; Don – Mark Telfer, John Squires, Sam Megson.

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SPORT v Netball

Hummocks in grand final rematch HUMMOCKS revisited its grand final clash with Hamley Bridge on Saturday.

The Hummocks girls won comfortably, 53-41. At Two Wells, the home side led from the start, beating Long Plains by 17. It was an interesting match at Mallala, with Virginia stealing the win in the last quarter, 47-44.

RACHEL Williams in action for Two Wells in Saturday’s A5 match.

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Virginia 47 (Emma C Flanagan) def Mallala 44 (Stacey Hardie). Two Wells 58 (Karen Penhall) def Long Plains 41 (Tori Doherty). Hummocks 53 (Sarah Young) def Hamley Bridge 41 (Lee Barnett).

A2: Two Wells 62 (Stephanie Walker) def Long Plains 26 (Ashyka Curnow). Hummocks 48 (Emily Zanker) def Hamley Bridge 37 (Tania Knott).

A3: Virginia 41 (Kaitlyn Vigor) def Mallala 40 (Lisa Curnow). Two Wells 65 (Amanda McHugh) def Long Plains 30 (Tracey Wedding). Hummocks 43 (Adriana Deer) def Hamley Bridge 32 (Denika Koch).

A4: Virginia 45 (Rebeka Scott-Weetra) def Mallala 33 (Kate Bubner). Two Wells 52 (Tamara Eves) def Long Plains 30 (Kimberley Ellis). Hummocks 50 (Hannah Hoepner) def Hamley Bridge 18 (Kristel Rentz).

A5: Mallala 29 (Danielle Jones) def Virginia 28 (Alison King). Two Wells 40 (Chloe Brohan) def Long Plains 17 (Stephanie McArdle).

U/17: Long Plains 22 (Jessica Daniel) drew with Two Wells 22 (Tayla Oakley). Hamley Bridge 28 (Madeline Rose) def Balaklava Away 20 (Blessing Nyoni).

U/15: Mallala 40 (Lilliana Mathew) def Virginia 7 (Melissa Glavas). Long Plains 29 (Georgia McArdle) def Two Wells 15 (Grace Slattery). Hummocks 28 (Katrina Price) def Hamley Bridge 21 (Amy Humphrys).

U/13A: Two Wells 47 (Brook Humphrys) def Long Plains 5 (Chelsey King). Hummocks 33 (Jessica Davey) def Hamley Bridge 15 (Debra Lambert).

U/13B: Long Plains 16 (Tamika Gregory) def Two Wells 5 (Jessica Romeo). Hamley Bridge 12 (Jesikah Coles) def Hummocks 8 (Chloe Hean).

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Hummocks continued its winning streak, conquering reigning premiers Hamley Bridge. Hamley won the 2012 grand final against Hummocks who had been top of the ladder for most of the season. Interestingly, best players on Saturday were the 2012 A1 Plains Producer medallists Sarah Young from Hummocks and Lee Barnett from Hamley.

Hamley’s team is different to last year’s winning combination, having an all new mid-court. “With players out, this is only the second time we have played with this team this season’” explained coach Lee Barnett. “We did come back in the last quarter, but needed to do it earlier!”

Despite the win, Hummocks coach Sam Nicholls was bitterly disappointed with the last quarter. “I pride us as a team on being able to run out games and we were way off the mark in that last quarter. Hamley are a damaging side and can score quickly so I must give them credit.

Amber Rogers, Hamley GS, is such a damaging target in the Hamley goal circle.”

Quarter scores (Hummocks – Hamley Bridge): first 13-8, second 29-16, third 43-27, final 41-53.

Two Wells surges ahead for the win Over at Long Plains, Two Wells started their victory early,

Courtside

A1 APNA review with Merridy Manuel

TWO Wells wing attack, Leah Clifton, looks for options in the A3 match, as Long Plains defender, Ruth East moves in to defend. winning the first quarter by seven goals. Longies pegged back the lead in the second quarter, but Two Wells surged ahead in the third and final quarters, to win by 17 overall.

Two Wells coach, Stacey Gameau, was very impressed with her team’s performance.

“We scored off our opportunities, valued the ball and played with confidence, which had been lacking over the past

couple of weeks.”

GS Sharnie Kent shot well for her team, despite the wind, and GK Karen Penhall won best player.

Two Wells were missing Stephanie Agnello, who is in the USA for a few weeks and Phoebe Schmidt, who is still injured but should be back this weekend. Stephanie was capably replaced by Cheryl Herman at WD.

Shooter Jane McBride did exceptionally well for Long Plains, but it wasn’t enough to chase down the early Two Wells lead. C Leah Tynan also performed well.

Long Plains coach, Michelle Doherty, said the girls were really disappointed after the match.

“We know we are better than that but we were definitely outgunned and didn’t get back into the game as we would have liked,” Michelle commented.

“It was a tough physical encounter but one we have learned from.”

Final score: Two Wells 58 Long Plains 41.

Virginia steals victory in dying minutes Virginia started poorly scoring only six goals compared to Mallala’s 15. However, positional adjustments at quarter time, saw them recover, scoring 19 goals to Mallala’s 13.

Coach, Sherilee Matheson gave credit to her defence. “Our defence started to break up their play led by Cassandra Glenn.

Kristine Weetra shot accurately and we took advantage of our opportunities. It was a hard fought win, Mallala never threw in the towel and it was a hotly contested game.”

In the third quarter GA Kristine Weetra left the court injured. She returned in the final quarter where Virginia’s defence kept Mallala to just four goals.

Quarter scores (Virginia - Mallala): first 6-15, second 25-28, third 35-40, final 47-44 This weekend…

Round six matches are to be played at Two Wells, Hamley and Long Plains. Two Wells face Mallala, Hamley Bridge take on Virginia and Long Plains meet Balaklava. Games are at 12.30pm.

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Mallala Cleaning Service Phone: 8527 2161 A1 GRADE Hummocks......... 8..... 63.66 Virginia................ 6..... 48.72 Hamley Bridge.... 5..... 51.23 Balaklava............ 4..... 48.78 Mallala................ 3..... 47.75 Two Wells............ 2..... 48.96 Long Plains......... 0..... 42.01 A2 GRADE Balaklava............ 8..... 63.14 Two Wells............ 6..... 56.49 Mallala................ 6..... 48.74 Hummocks......... 4..... 46.44 Hamley Bridge.... 2..... 46.77 Long Plains......... 2..... 38.37 A3 GRADE Balaklava............ 8..... 57.52 Two Wells............ 6..... 59.12 Mallala................ 4..... 53.67 Hummocks......... 4..... 49.06 Virginia................ 4..... 48.62 Hamley Bridge.... 2..... 39.73 Long Plains......... 0..... 39.58 A4 GRADE Virginia................ 8..... 58.11 Two Wells............ 6..... 58.19 Hummocks......... 6..... 56.25 Balaklava............ 4..... 53.73 Mallala................ 2..... 48.10 Long Plains......... 2..... 44.55 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 26.62 A5 GRADE Balaklava............ 8..... 65.31 Two Wells............ 4..... 50.00 Hummocks......... 4..... 47.78 Virginia................ 4..... 45.62 Mallala................ 4..... 44.97 Long Plains......... 4..... 44.10

Supporting Local Netball Under 17 Balaklava............ 6..... 56.72 Balak Away......... 6..... 53.33 Long Plains......... 5..... 47.93 Mallala................ 4..... 50.35 Hamley Bridge.... 3..... 46.62 Two Wells............ 2..... 41.84 Under 15 Hummocks......... 8..... 72.13 Long Plains......... 6..... 53.48 Mallala................ 4..... 56.98 Hamley Bridge.... 4..... 55.32 Two Wells............ 4..... 51.91 Balaklava............ 2..... 31.21 Virginia................ 0..... 18.31 Under 13A Two Wells............ 8..... 79.58 Hummocks......... 6..... 68.52 Mallala................ 6..... 54.21 Hamley Bridge.... 4..... 53.45 Long Plains......... 2..... 19.31 Balaklava............ 0..... 15.82

MEAGAN Wandel and daughter Madalyn, watch Meagan’s sister, Lauren Bywaters (pictured below at left) play in the A5 match at Long Plains.

RHIANNON Morrison, Two Wells A5.

Under 13B Balaklava............ 8..... 93.24 Hamley Bridge.... 6..... 63.64 Long Plains......... 6..... 54.41 Hummocks......... 4..... 41.98 Mallala................ 2..... 26.32 Two Wells............ 2..... 12.50

AMANDA Charleson aims for Long Plains in the A5 match, in front of Two Wells’ Lauren Bywaters and Chloe Brohan.

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Sport v Netball

SHANNEN Weir throws the centre pass for Two Wells in the A3 match at Long Plains on Saturday.

NORTH EASTERN NETBALL ASSOCIATION REPORTS

Blyth/Snowtown a class above the opposition Blyth/Snowtn v bsr

A1: Blyth/Snowtown 67 def BSR 21.

Blyth/Snowtown played a class above the Tigers for all four quarters. Their goalies were great targets in the circle and shot accurately. BSR didn’t stop fighting or trying to break through their tight defence.

The centre was evenly contested between Simone Lawry and Katie Williams.

Claire Longbottom tried hard to fluster Maggie in the goals but she had too many opportunities to push the Cats further in front. Brittany Daly worked tirelessly to keep the Tigers scoring with talk and accurate shooting all game.

The Cats are going to be difficult to beat as they are looking like a premiership team already. Too good!

A2: Blyth/Snowtown 46 def BSR 13 Blyth/Snowtown started strongly and won every quarter convincingly. The Tigers kept fighting and their defence was very competitive, giving them plenty of opportunities. Unfortunately the goals wouldn’t fall. The Cats A2 girls were too experienced throughout.

B1: Blyth/Snowtown 50 def BSR 32 An evenly contested first quarter by both teams saw Blyth/Snowtown lead by only four goals. Accurate shooting by Blyth/Snowtown’s Alycia Walker and Sheena Elliot saw Blyth/Snowtown extend its lead at half time.

BSR continued to turn over the ball but strong defensive efforts by Blyth/Snowtown saw them run out winners.

B2: BSR 30 def Blyth/ Snowtown 24 A very tight first quarter, with lots of turn overs in the second quarter. BSR played a strong last half with great shooting from both teams.

C1: Blyth/Snowtown 47 def BSR 14 A great game from BSR’s younger players, Hayley and Courtney Jackson, in defence and good work from Claudia Kitschke at both attack and defence. Great persistence from BSR, though there was not much stoping the incredible shooting from Blyth/Snowtown’s goalies, especially Elise Maroney.

Blyth/Snowtown played a very steady and consistent

game to finish off with a win.

C2: Blyth/Snowtown 29 def BSR 19 It was a close three quarters with Blyth/Snowtown making the most of their opportunities. Strong defence by Emma Smart and Courtney Jackson kept BSR in the game but Blyth/ Snowtown’s accuracy was the winner!

J1: Blyth/Snowtown 29 def BSR 17 The Cats came out the stronger and better team with them taking away a convincing victory. Georgia Devine and Lucy Wilsdon worked hard for BSR creating many opportunities for the Tigers. Emma Yianni never rested and the Cats goalies won the game for them with strong movements and accurate shooting. Well done girls!

J3: BSR v Blyth/Snowtown 6 This was a good battle with Blyth/Snowtown fighting for the ball until the end, with brilliant defence from Luciene Ruddenklau.

Kasey Bigg also played and contributed continuously with consistent persistence for her team in GS and GA. But BSR were too strong with their desire to win evident, no matter what was thrown at them. A brilliant game by Chloe Jackson and a tough and determined display by Emma Goss, who picked herself off the court injured but continued playing.

J5: BSR v Blyth/Snowtown A great game by both sides. BSR defended well down the court. Blyth/Snowtown worked hard through the centre. Ruby Stringer worked well in the ring with accurate shooting. Great team spirit from both sides.

RSMU v North Clare

A1: RSMU 54 def North Clare 40 Both teams jumped out of the blocks scoring goalfor-goal, with only one goal missed apiece for the quarter. RSMU were able to capitalise on North’s errors and were up by four at quarter time. Superb shooting by Jess, Nicole and Elyce. The second saw RSMU step up a gear with all seven players controlling their area and extending their lead to seven.

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Elyce Huppatz continued to shoot well under intense defensive pressure from Tammi and Zoe. In the third term, RSMU continued to give scoring opportunities to their goalies with Megan Ball superb in WD. The mid court combination of Brooke and Cath worked well together and the transition from defence to attack was seamless. It was RSMU by 16 at the third break. An even last quarter was a good one for North as RSMU appeared to take their foot off the pedal. Diesy worked hard for North all night, however RSMU were too good on this occasion.

A2: RSMU 31 lost to North Clare 44 North Clare got off to a great start, jumping RSMU and scoring the first five goals. The pressure and accurate shooting by North goalies gave them a clear advantage. Both teams had the luxury of using their benches and both introduced new players into the game at the half time break.

RSMU lifted and were able to go with North throughout the second half wining the final quarter. In the end, North were too big and strong and made the most of their opportunities.

B1: RSMU 31 lost to North Clare 46 North got off to a good start with goalies Renee Scott and Steph Coles shooting well. It was a more even second quarter with RSMU applying great pressure. North made the most of the many mistakes made

by RSMU to come away with a good win.

B2: RSMU 33 lost to North Clare 43 North Clare’s goalies were very accurate for the whole match. A great game

by Annie Vater in GD. RSMU need to improve court pressure and passing. North Clare were just too strong all over the court.

C1: RSMU 46 def North Clare 30 Both teams started off strongly with North Clare taking the lead into the first break. RSMU then stepped up the intensity in the second quarter with great defensive work by RSMU’s Megan McKeough, who provided plenty of opportunities for our goalies. RSMU then extended their lead until

the final whistle, with great teamwork down the court.

North Clare’s Megan Peters played a great game in GA, but credit to North Clare, they never gave up.

C2: RSMU 5 lost to North Clare 55 A strong start by North Clare left RSMU with a bit of work to do going into the second half. Even with a fantastic game played by Cassandra Lockyer in defence, RSMU were unable to close the gap. The Rooster’s goalies shot beautifully and ran away with the game in the last half and had a convincing win by the final siren.

15&U: RSMU 10 lost to North Clare 57 North Clare got off to a great start, with Chloe Cook and Megan Lewcock in goals. Their game set at a quick pace. RSMU built up their intensity after the second half, with Rebecca Allchurch offering great feeding into the circle.

Though RSMU were unable to close the gap, leaving North Clare with a good win, they worked hard till the end.

J1: RSMU 26 def North Clare 19 North controlled the start of the game with Kristin Coles dominating, taking intercepts down the court and then scoring. RSMU came back in the second quarter to be down by two at half time. An injury to Callie Laidlaw in the last quarter saw a change of tempo with RSMU picking up the pace and controlling the game from then on and restricting North Clare for the rest of the game.

J2: RSMU 20 drew with North Clare 20 This was a great game with excellent competitive sportsmanship. RSMU broke out to an early lead, but South Clare made some changes and fought back.

Casey O’Toole (GD), Abby Nourse (GA) and Jessica Sidwell (GS) were the best for RSMU and Kate Lewcock (GA) and Jess Hawker were very strong for North Clare.

Excellent game, girls!

J4: North Clare were powerful all over the court with great shooting by Molly and Elizabeth. RSMU’s defence tried hard all match.

A great game by Sophie Bocock. Kelsey Noll played well all match. Well done to all girls.

STEPHANIE McArdle, Long Plains, intercepts a pass to Two Wells C, Renee Cameron, in A5.

APNA netty star Name: Mary Hosking Nickname: Mares DOB: 20/1/1999 Relationship status: Single Team: Long Plains U15 Position: GD, GK Favourite netball team: Thunderbirds Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off court)? Alison Pym Childhood hero: My mum Highlight of netball career: Having fun every year and enjoying netty What’s your number one passion outside netball? Friends If you could trade places with any other person for a week, with whom would it be? Ryan Lloyd What’s the best piece of advice you’ve even been given? “If you get a chance don’t give it away”

If you won $20 million in the lotto, what would you do with the money?

Buy a house for my parents and a place for me and a big farm for Harry If you could take any person on your next netball trip, who would it be? Hannah Bamford and Natasha Greenshields

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MARSHMAN - Leon Henry.

Passed away on May 3, 2013. Aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for 51 years.

Loved father of Kym and almost father-in-law of Kerry. Loving Poppa of Emma (deceased) and Sarah. Those we laugh with, learn from, lean on and love most, leave us the best memories.

Loved father of Anne-Marie (deceased) and now reunited

Loving father of Christine and father-in-law of Adam.

Caring Poppa of Brett and Caitlin.

With tears we saw you suffer, we watched you fade away.

WANteD to buY Our hearts were breaking, as you fought so hard to HORSES unwanted, top stay. You were not ready to prices, cash, any types, Ph leave us, or your farm your 8524 3640 or 0414 546 217. home. For part of us has VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL gone with you, to ensure sedans, wagon, utes, parts, you are not alone. anything considered. Ph Brother of Joan Davis and Joe 0439 339 634.

Josie Curnow.

Balaklava Stitch Joint

CLOSED

Balaklava Stitch Joint will be closed Friday May 10 and Saturday May 11.

Apologies for any inconvenience

BALAKLAVA STITCH JOINT

2-6 Howe Street, Balaklava - Ph: 8862 1074

80tH biRtHDAY

GRADuAtioN

Resting Peacefully

Leon’s Funeral Service will be conducted in the Mallala Football Clubrooms, Mallala Oval, Mallala on Thursday May 9, 2013 at 1pm.

Following the Funeral Service the Cortege will proceed to the Mallala Cemetery for the Committal.

TAYLOR & FORGIE Accredited Member A.F.D.A Gawler 8522 1734.

TURNER, Megan - Congratulations for graduating from Flinders University with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry. We are very proud. Mum and Stuart.

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MITCHELL - Valerie Dawn.

12/12/1938 ot 12/05/2011.

Two years have passed since you left us but it only seems like yesterday. Not a day goes by that we don’t think or talk about you. We miss you and love you so very much. Forever in our hearts. Bob, Sonia, Darren, Kylie, David, Jodi, Shane, Daniel, Kaitlyn, Horatio, Skye, Charli, Joel and Matilda.

SCHUMACHER Yvonne (nee Dunstan). 20/7/1936 to 11/5/1963. Mother of Rosalie (Tiller), Kerry (Waldhuter), Judy (Shepherd), we’ve been without you for 50 years, we don’t remember a goodbye, you were gone before we had a chance to know you. A million times we needed you, a million times we’ve cried.

We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will always remain.

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PENNA - Herbert (Bert).

Aged 89. Passed away peacefully at Mill Court, Balaklava May 7, 2013.

Dearly loved husband of the late Aileen, loving father and father-in-law of Barry and Trish; Lynette and Roger; Geoff and Margaret. Loved Puppa to all grand and great grandchildren.

Loved always. Rest in peace.

Private funeral.

TAYLOR & FORGIE Accredited Member A.F.D.A Gawler 8522 1734.

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WAUGH - Dianne Patricia.

Passed away at home surrounded by her family on May 3, 2013. Aged 56 years.

CLARE & GILBERT VALLEYS COUNCIL

LOAD LIMIT WASLEYS ROAD BRIDGE (LIGHT RIVER) NOTICE is hereby given in that the Council at its meeting held on Monday, 22 April 2013, resolved that in accordance with the provisions of Section 32 of the Road Traffic Act 1961 a load limit of 12 tonnes, emergency vehicles, Council vehicles and service vehicles excepted, be applied to Wasleys Road Bridge (Light River), Barabba, effective 2 May 2013.

Charles Mansueto Chief Executive Officer

Treasured twin sister of Helen, sister-in-law of John and aunty of Hayden, Justin and Koby. Friend to Suzie.

To lose someone we love is to alter our lives forever, but the memory of her will inspire us forever. “The tears in our eyes we can wipe away, but the ache in our hearts will always stay.’

Cherished sister of Lorraine, sister-in-law of Colin and aunty of Christie and Jack.

A caring, generous person with such enthusiasm for life. Our times at Port Julia will never be the same.

Our lives will never be the same.

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.

Council Office – 21 Torrens Road, Riverton

Saddleworth Community Centre – 19 Belvidere Road, Saddleworth

Clare Library – Old North Road, Clare Council Library Branch – Auburn Riverton Community Library – Riverton High School

Local Post Offices – Auburn, Mintaro, Manoora, Riverton, Saddleworth, Stockport, Tarlee, Watervale Alternatively you can obtain a copy f ro m C o u n c i l ’s w e b s i t e a t w w w. claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au. A hard copy is available for purchase from the Council Offices for $20.00.

Comments in writing will be received until Friday 29 May 2013 addressed to “4 Gleeson Street CLARE SA 5453” or Fax to 88423624 and can also be submitted by email to admin@cgvc.sa.gov.au At the Council meeting to be held on 20 May 2013 in the Council Chambers, 4 Gleeson Street, Clare commencing at 7-00pm, time will be set aside for community members to ask questions or make verbal submissions in relation to the draft Annual Business Plan and Budget.

FuNeRAl Notice

ELLIOTT FUNERAL SERVICES 76 Anzac Highway, Everard Pk 8297 1544

Council is in the process of determining its budget program for the 2013/2014 financial year. As part of this process Council has prepared a Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget to enable members of the community to provide feedback prior to formal consideration by Council and subsequent adoption of the final program for 2013/2014.

Council Office – 4 Gleeson Street, Clare

Now with Dad

WAUGH - The relatives and friends of Dianne Waugh are advised that her Funeral Liturgy will be conducted in it’s entirety at The Monastery, 15 Cross Road Glen Osmond on Friday May 10, 2013 commencing at 1pm.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION

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See you at the beach.

Dearly loved daughter of Una and the late Jack.

So precious.

Our time was all too short.

‘Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.’

DRAFT ANNUAL BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET FOR 2013/14

You are therefore invited to consider and comment on the Draft Annual Business Plan and Budget.

Dearly loved wife of Gerard.

Cherished mother of Lucy, Hannah and Mitchell.

WAUGH - Dianne Patricia (nee Clark). Left us peacefully on May 3, 2013 aged 56 years.

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ROHRLACH - Colin, of Balaklava. Congratulations and God’s blessings on your special Birthday May 9. Love form Shirley, David, Robyn, Joanna; Joshua and Nicole.

IF YOU LOVE CANDLES

Please contact Ms Karen Pfitzner on 88426400 to register your place at this meeting.

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

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PORT WAKEFIELD $205,000 42 Edward Street

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In-form Tigers United claims famous victory over Roosters Les Pearson reviews round 5 APFL A grade matches UNITED became the second team to roll the reigning premier, Two Wells, with a comprehensive 40-point win in gusty conditions at Long Plains on Saturday.

Andrew Hardiman came back into the Two Wells team, which was still missing Lee Allmond, Josh Osbourne and Brad Fitzgerald.

The Tigers came out the better team, slamming on 10 scoring shots to three but only registering two goals from all their hard work.

Two Wells failed to respond to the early wake-up call and United continued on where they left off, seizing a 21-point buffer at the main break.

United coach, David White, said scoring was tough at times.

“It was a tricky wind, it was fairly

blustery out there,” he said.

“A couple of shots the wind grabbed and dragged them away fairly late.”

Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, could not believe the drop in standard of his team’s disposal.

“We were burning the footy from half back, so it was barely getting to the centre line,” he said.

“They could have been five goals up at quarter time, they played really well into the wind as well.

Ruckman, Tyson Ettridge, lined up on Two Wells danger man, Simon Feast, in an epic head-to-head battle.

“Tyson was charged with keeping a close eye on Feast, as we knew what he was capable of,” White said.

“This was the first week he was able to fully train after playing with a few niggles the past couple of weeks.”

Ettridge did a pretty good job, while his Tiger teammates enjoyed a freeflowing game style.

KOBY Ettridge marks for the Tigers in their goal third, ahead of Rooster, Ryan Hooper, in the A grade match on Saturday.

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Barnett will lead APFL team ASH Barnett has been appointed as the coach for the Adelaide Plains Football League’s association team to compete at the Landmark Cup at Jamestown on June 8.

APFL president, Brad Busch, confirmed Barnett’s appointment on Tuesday.

“He’s very enthusiastic, keen and positive about it, and I like his style myself,” Busch said.

“I’m very happy he has taken it on.”

Barnett, the current Hamley Bridge A grade coach, said he was more than happy to take on the role.

“I’ve been involved

ASH Barnett

with association footy around the nation when playing but I hadn’t considered coaching it,” he said.

“It came as a little bit of a surprise but when the opportunity came, I jumped at it.

“I’m looking forward to it, for sure.”

Barnett was a selector and assistant coach of the APFL team in 2004 and 2005.

“The concept has changed a bit over the years to the round robin style, whereas it used to be just one game,” he said.

He will be trying to involve as many people from different clubs around the competition as possible to help in some capacity.

With the Landmark Cup only a month away, the coach has already begun to canvass the league’s other coaches for

potential players.

“At this early stage, I’m working on approaching a few guys who can help with selection,” Barnett said.

“I’ll be picking guys who want to play, that will be my personal approach, we want guys who want to play.”

At least five players under 21 must be selected in the final squad.

“I would imagine there would be up to 25 under 21s in the competition that could make the squad,” Barnett said.

“It’s a big chance for a lot of those guys, as scouts often attend these carnivals.”

YOUNG Bomber, Matthew Couley, charges down the ground in the Under 8 game at Port Wakefield on Saturday. n More pictures, page 16

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