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USER PAYS! This is the reason why your rates will jump 10.5 per cent for the next two years

RATEPAYERS are expected to fund a huge revenue boost that would return Wakefield Regional Council back to a surplus budget by the 2015/2016 financial year.

The massive income kick proposed in council’s draft Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) is also expected to support a major increase in service levels, particularly on road construction and maintenance.

The LTFP was endorsed by WRC elected members to go to community consultation at last week’s council meeting.

In its bid to address dwindling road quality in the area, WRC is looking to invest $9.3 million on road construction in the next 10 years, an increase of 40 per cent, while a further $2.35

Les Pearson reports: million (17 per cent increase) will be spent on road maintenance (see separate story inside).

Coupled with a concerted effort to overcome debt levels between $5-$6 million, according to the LTFP ratepayers can expect rate increases of 10.5 per cent in 2013/14 and 2014/15.

This will be followed with a 9.5 per cent rate increase in 2015/16, 6.5 per cent in 2016/17 and 2017/18, with rate increases reducing to 4.8 per cent from 2019/20 onwards.

The rate revenue rise would also fund the building of a $2.2 million works depot in Balaklava, which includes the relocation of the town’s waste transfer station (see separate story

inside). Community buildings and recreational facilities would be more beneficiaries, attracting an additional $643,000 (up 50 per cent) for renewal and maintenance.

Council has budgeted for an operating deficit of $2.25 million this year. This is likely to change after the Federal government’s recent advice that it will retain early payment of the Federal Assistance Grants.

However, the deficit still will be significant, at about $1.15million. Council also took a hit when $235,000 was spent recently on the Rural Property Address signage project.

Councillors had much to say on rates and the financial plan. n Continued Page 8

Roads take 42% of total WRC income ?

Why is it so ceo Cate atkinson explains:

WRC CEO, Cate Atkinson, says council has been trying to meet increased demands without the funds to do it.

“When council reviewed its rating approach, it was clear it had fallen behind other councils in the region and of similar size,” she said.

“Costs have also escalated and a conservative rating approach does not keep up with the cost of doing business.”

Roads consume 74 per cent of rates – or 42 per cent of total income (taking into account grants, statutory charges and user charges).

In response to our question as to why we are at this point, Mrs Atkinson said: “Council has taken a proactive approach to assessing all of its roads over the last couple of years and now has a much more accurate analysis of their condition and what is needed to keep them maintained or improved.

“Council is taking its financial sustainability seriously and is keen to respond to community need.

“In particular, it wants to fund an accelerated program of road maintenance as well as support community infrastructure whilst also achieving a ‘break even’ position.”

Mrs Atkinson said council’s LongTerm Financial Plan (LTFP) was a draft proposal which would be circulated for public comment.

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NEWS v District BUCKLAND PARK, ANGLE VALE, VIRGINIA PLAN:

‘Blueprint’ for growth in north A detailed blueprint for growth in Adelaide’s north over the next 30 years was unveiled yesterday (Tuesday) by the State government.

The Playford Growth Area Structure Plan will be progressively implemented over 30 years to provide for an additional 38,000 houses, 100,000 residents and 43,000 additional local jobs.

Planning Minister, John Rau, said the urban growth areas of Angle Vale, Virginia and Playford North, together with employment land at Edinburgh would play an important role in the future growth of greater Adelaide over the next 30 years.

“It is important that the community helps shape the detail and direction for northern Adelaide into the future,” Mr Rau said.

“The Playford Growth Area Structure Plan being unveiled today incorporates improved provision for road infrastructure, new housing, expansion of schools, sports fields, extended public transport, as well as drainage and sewerage.

“This is the most detailed and comprehensive planning processes ever undertaken in South Australia.

“This process will see an unprecedented level of community engagement.

“More than 30,000 information postcards will be distributed across the northern suburbs and and there will be targeted discussions that will include local Aboriginal people, as well as Vi-

etnamese and Italian speaking people.

“The work builds on extensive public engagement and planning already undertaken with Playford Council alongside landowners in Angle Vale, Virginia and Playford North.”

The plan covers the eastern portion of the City of Playford, extending from the Adelaide-Gawler railway line to the coast as well as part of the Greater Edinburgh Parks area in the City of Salisbury, one of the four specific growth areas targeted in the plan.

Two rezonings centred around key residential growth and employment have also been released for consultation: •Playford Urban Growth Areas (Angle Vale, Playford North Extension and Virginia) and General Section Development Plan Amendment (DPA) •Greater Edinburgh Parks Employment Lands DPA. Land will only be re-zoned when infrastructure agreements can be reached with landowners, the council and state infrastructure providers. Renewal SA will be leading these negotiations.

“The State Government is aware this area also accommodates valuable horticultural land so this Structure Plan is a very important step in ensuring any future growth and development is achieved sustainably,” Mr Rau said.

“The extensive planning already undertaken incorporates existing and planned developments, such as Buckland Park and Playford North.

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Two Wells Melodrama Group wrapped up another successful season on the weekend, with a reprisal of the group’s old classic, “One Hump or Two”.

First performed in 1987, the Les Williams feature took the audience to an Arabian desert where the cast of belly dancers, sheiks, British soldiers and even a snake charmer delighted with bright, colourful costumes, classic singing solos and duets, all sprinkled with a good dose of humour – and the occasional

(one hump or two!), and was capably and efficiently served tatiSticS a team of local volunteers. audience heckler! The original byey All funds raised from the script was tweaked by director produced willinto provide enou event energy are ploughed back Eleisha Arbon, cast member Green 70,000 average Australian households per Jess Renaglia, and life member the community and over the years the Two Wells Melodrama Mark Boon to showcase the Final output is expected to be in exces many talents of the current cast, Group has donated thousands to each year, saving more than 3 local groups. which remarkably included three electricity greenhouse gas emissions annually.

With this year’s performance who performed in the original production all those years ago! done and dusted the cast and Installed capacity: 98.7MW can all take a much-earned For those in the audience the • crew Hub Height: 80 metres before re-grouping three-course menu was a treat, as • breather the much anticipated Maximum Blade Tip Height: 124 metr usual, and included camel (beef) • to stage show later in the year. pie and golden syrup dumplings • comedy Swept area of each WTG: 1.5 acres; total swept area for the wind farm: 70 • Total number of escorted truck journ during construction: 350 • 7 km of high tension cables for rock-a • 27 km of rock trenching for 33kV reti 3 of was period was pretty outstanding,” he said.

Mr Blight said there limited written concrete • 5000 m “There was certainly a shortfall of funding submissions in response to the Budget but • 8000 ton of steel for towers from the Local Government Disaster Fund, other feedback had generally been encouraging.

• 27 km of underground cable there was always going to be.

“The feedback to date from discussions • 18 km overhead 33kV line peak body representatives “We tried to do some jobs to a minimal with community 110 ton weight of 120MVA transforme positive and supportive of the work degree and then rostered it into our mainte- has been • Total weight of cargo to be transport council is• doing, particularly with what we did nance program.

“I think the work done to restore the in the flood recovery tonnes effort,” he said.

(1200km) road network, along with the asAs to • whether theturbines low amount of written Wind convert the energy i sistance from the Local Government Disaster submissions was a sign of community satisfacelectrical energy. The moving air that was a little wary.

Fund and insurance claims, has been great by tion, Mr Blight the 47 S88 wind turbines in one hour, “I would like to think so but I wouldn’t be our guys.” will weigh over 16,000,000 tonnes say that,” he laughed.

The Annual Business Plan has been on pub- so bold as to actually “I think you would be naïve to think evelic consultation since May 6, with that phase Payback of the “embodied energy” of the ryone is going to be happy with it.” finishing at 5pm today (Wednesday). approximately five months.

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‘Modest’ rates rise in Clare and Gilbert valleys RATEPAYERS in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council can expect a 3.5 per cent overall increase in rates on last year, as per council’s draft Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2013/14.

The modest rate rise is in line with inflation under the Consumer Price Index.

CGVC chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said the low rise in rates was made possible by council maximising efficiencies.

“It is the culmination of a lot of work by council to contain cost structures,” Mr Blight said.

“In the 2000s, there was a period of substantial rate increases.

Les Pearson reports: “Feedback from ratepayers indicated they wanted to limit rate rises and this Budget certainly reflects that.

“That said, there is also a number of investments in the community this Budget will deliver.”

Despite the huge lingering financial impost repairing the extensive damage to roads in the district following the floods of December 2010, Mr Blight said CGVC would also deliver a modest surplus under the current draft Budget.

“The discipline from within council to contain the finances through the flood repair

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Fund provides more than play money “Kindergartens are very underfunded and rely heavily on parent and community support,” says the director of the Bute and District Kindergarten, Vicki Reichelt.

“Most of the fundraising we get is hard-earned,” she said.

Which is why a grant of around $4000 from the TrustPower Lend a Hand Foundation to assist with the redevelopment of the kindergarten’s outdoor learning area made, in Ms Reichelt’s words, “such a huge difference.”

The revamped play area, which includes a dry creek bed, bridge, bike track and new play equipment, is now nearly completed and will be opened next school term.

Foundation co-ordinator Alan Large, who is also president of Snowtown Lions Club, will be among those invited to celebrate the opening.

Ms Reichelt, who is also director of Snowtown Kindergarten, said

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n CHILDREN play in the revamped outdoor learning area at Bute and District Kindergarten.

the Foundation has provided $2400 this time to help upgrade an indoor learning environment, replacing ageing furniture and other equipment in its wooden home corner.

That will mean another morning tea for Alan and his team when it is launched later this school term.

As from next year, TrustPower has increased its contribution to the Foundation to $45,000 annually, with Siemens recently joining in as a supporter with a contribution of a further $10,000 a year, bringing the current total funding annually to $55,000.

Over the past five years the foundation has funded projects ranging from providing sun shades and shelving to children’s bicycles, care alert phone diallers, community netball facilities and community hall upgrades.

The increased funding from this year means much more can now be done.

“This support provides us with much needed funds to support the communities of Blyth, Koolunga, Bute and Snowtown,” said Mr Large, who now has his eye on helping to fund one or two major projects such as new clubrooms at the Lochiel Oval using the $10,000 recently contributed by Siemens.

PROJECT UPDATE: Foundations poured

n Good progress has been made at the wind farm construction site, with concrete now poured at 60 turbine foundations, trenching and cabling operations going at full speed, and construction of the new sub-station well under way with continuing excavations and concrete work.

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n Currently there are around 160 contractors and other personnel working on site, the biggest number so far this year. A construction highlight will be the arrival on site in July of the main crane to assist in tower erection.

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NEWS v District

More talks on Mallala budget

A special meeting has been called next week by the District Council of Mallala to deal specifically with the council’s draft 2013/14 budget after more information was sought by councillors at its Monday night monthly meeting on the best model of rating to use.

With community ire rising following news of projected council bor-

Bec O’Brien reports: rowings of $5 million next financial year, the chambers were packed, and many local residents spoke in open forum to voice their concerns about increased debt levels and the impact any rate rise will have on their day-to-day lives. Former councillor and long-term

Residents pack council chamber resident, Margaret Tiller, urged councillors to strive for value for money and said it would be the rate payers who would bear the brunt of their decisions.

“Councillors need to understand that the ratepayers out there aren’t just cash cows,” she said.

“The rates are not just going up five per cent this year but five per cent every year.

“We need to look at how council can reduce spending.”

Dublin resident, Deidre Skeine, reiterated this view, telling councillors it was a struggle to make

Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee members John Drexel and Barb Reid with their crabbing gear at Middle Beach boat ramp. – Picture Lisa Redpath.

Fewer ‘blueys’ in the tub The State Government will introduce changes to commercial and recreational blue swimmer crab fishing limits following the release of a report indicating a decline in the abundance of crabs in the Gulf St Vincent fishery.

Effective from July 1, until June 30 2014, recreational limits will be reduced to a daily individual bag limit of 20 (from 40) and a daily boat limit of 60 (from 120), and apply in Gulf St Vincent only.

Minister for Fisheries, Gail Gago, said it was important to respond appropriately to the findings of the report.

She said the decline in the

about the new quota levels.

“If they are serious about stock sustainability, they need to equally cut both recreational and commercial crab fishing by 50 per cent, not recreational by 50 and commercial by 20 per cent,” Barb said.

“We also need more fisheries officers, as there are still a lot of undersized crabs being taken. And if people phone the department to report someone, you get an answering machine.”

Barb also suggested fishing limit/sizes signs be placed on all boat ramps, as they are on jetties, and should also be written in other languages, to cater for our multi-cultural society.

Louise Michael reports: abundance of juvenile crabs below the acceptable limit set out in the fishery’s management plan, triggered a review of the Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) for the upcoming 2013-14 season.

This has resulted in a 20 per cent reduction from the current TACC quota, to 196 tonnes.

“Due to the status of blue swimmer crab stock in Gulf St Vincent, there was also a need to adjust the recreational bag and boat limits,” Ms Gago said.

However, Port Parham local, Barb Reid, says she is concerned

ends meet.

“Something has got to be done about the expenditure. I’m not happy with it, I can’t sleep at night and I don’t know how you can either,” she said.

“We live from one fortnight to the next. We need to stop spending; we need to think smart with our heads.”

Other speakers, including Lower Light hotelier, Neill Sharer – who has indicated he may stand for council in the 2014 elections - highlighted a need for council to be more proactive in getting information to residents.

Middle Beach resident and Two Wells Regional Action Team president, Eddie Stubing, backed council’s progressive view; saying although progress had been a struggle council was “farsighted” in their vision for the district. “I want to

congratulate the council and staff for the wonderful job they have done in the past few years,” Eddie said.

“It has been a struggle, I know, but a great deal has been achieved.

There there have been great milestones.”

As part of the draft budget for next financial year, which was up for discussion at Monday night’s meeting, a move of council’s chambers from Mallala to Two Wells, and the development of a multimilliondollar civic precinct, was being slated.

Following a special meeting on May 15, further work on this project, aside from completion of consultancy preliminary works, has now been deferred until the next council elections. (in November next year) In other discussions, DCM recently adopted a new differential rating structure for the district, changing from a locality-based system of

allocating rates to one of land use.

Under the system residents’ rates will be assessed by three categories of land use; residential, primary production and, industrial and commercial, with a waste service charge and a fixed charge rate also incorporated.

A rate rise of five per cent is earmarked for the 2013/2014 budget but it was the waste service charge councillors debated at length during Monday night’s meeting, with a comprehensive range of models put forward to consider.

However, despite in depth discussion, and advice and explanation from council’s corporate and community general manger, Peter Sellar, councillors were unable to reach a decision .

A special council meeting has been called for 7pm Monday, June 3.

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NEWS v District

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Valley to map stormwater

NEW stormwater mapping for towns in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council area will be available to provide both current residents and prospective builders with an idea of how their areas will be affected by various flood events.

CGVC chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said idea for updates stormwater mapping was borne from the floods of December 2010.

Council received a presentation from consultants in April on the progression of plans for Saddleworth, Riverton, Tarlee, Stockport, Rhynie, Manoora and Mintaro.

Hydrology studies on all the towns were conducted, taking into account typography of the landscape and water flows.

“The maps of the townships identify areas subject to inundation under different levels of flood events,” Mr Blight explained.

“This base level information gives us a good understanding of where we are at.”

Council’s works supervisor will then canvass the finished plans and compare them with local knowledge to confirm their accuracy.

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Fuel theft warning CLARE

• THERE have been several reports from Clare regarding the theft of petrol from motor vehicles.

Vehicles last week had fuel caps interfered with and the petrol siphoned from tanks. One vehicle had more than 100 litres of diesel stolen.

If anyone has any information which may assist police in the investigation of these offences, they are encouraged to contact their local police station or Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000.

PORT WAKEFIELD

• A 49-year-old Port Wakefield man was reported for driving an unregistered motor vehicle, driving with an expired licence and exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol.

The vehicle the man was driving was defected and then impounded for 28 days.

He will be summoned to appear in the Magistrates Court at a later date.

• A 35-year-old Balaklava man was reported for driving while disqualified at Port Wakefield.

His vehicle was impounded for 28 days and he will be summoned to appear in the Magistrates Court at a later date.

TWO WELLS

• ON May 25, entry was gained at a club in Two Wells, and a room was ransacked.

It is unknown if anything was stolen at this stage.

• BETWEEN May 25 and 26, two sheds entered in rear yard of a premises on Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, and a motor bike was stolen.

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n SEVERAL trucks loaded with large sections of the Wakefield Pipeline arrived in Balaklava on Monday as construction on the pipeline gets well under way.

Markers now show where the 47-kilometre mains water pipeline will stretch from the Upper Wakefield Storage, west of Auburn, through Balaklava and Bowmans to Port Wakefield.

The total cost of the project is $17.1 million.

The pipeline is expected to allow the construction of a raft of new chicken sheds in the district and expansion at the Bowmans intermodal site, both currently held up by the lack of water.

‘Spending for the community’ Mallala CEO explains debt THE huge debt level forecast for District Council of Mallala in its Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP) are due to required community infrastructure projects, according to DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto.

Mr Mansueto explained why the debt levels were so high in the LTFP, following comments made by prospective council candidate, Neill Sharer, who raised concerns about the spending plans last week.

Mr Mansueto explained large portions of that spending would be investments in the community, requested by ratepayers.

“They’re all projects that have been through some sort of community consultation process, and we put in what we believe the community wants in terms of infrastructure, into the LTFP,” he said.

“Council has budgeted $15.2 million in its LTFP to upgrade and construct new roads,” Mr Mansueto said.

About $10.9 million of that is for road sealing, addressing dust issues raised by residents, while $4.3 million was allocated for road upgrades.

“Council get a lot of feedback around the sealing of roads,” Mr Mansueto said.

“A number of people in horticultural areas want their roads sealed, due to general dust issues, mud in winter.

“They are high priority items because many people continue to raise issues around roads needing upgrades, water pooling in car parks, so we’re budgeting to upgrade those, based on the feedback from the community.

“That spending is reflective of trying to ramp up our road sealing program.”

DCM proposes to spend $3.8 million for a Community Wastewater Management

Les Pearson reports: Scheme (CWMS) in Mallala and $4.4 million for a similar system in the existing Two Wells township.

“The current septic systems are predominantly failing, so council would do those projects to enhance the health standards of the community,” Mr Mansueto said.

“If it doesn’t do them, some people would have to upgrade or replace their septic systems.”

About $1.3 million has also been budgeted to spend on flood mitigation at Two Wells.

“That totals 24.7 million to deal with what I would call community infrastructure,” Mr Mansueto said.

The proposed Two Wells civic precinct, totalling $2.6 million, was deferred on Monday night.

“In the end, council has to consider the Budget each year and as they’ve done this year, they’ve deferred the civic precinct project,” Mr Mansueto said.

“I’d expect it would be at least until 2015 before any future direction is given on the civic precinct at Two Wells.

“People indicated they wanted Two Wells to remain as the original town centre and not a new town centre in the new development.

“To assist that, council needs to contribute and facilitate that development.

“The Two Wells town centre redevelopment, which I do think will need to happen eventually, equates to 14.6 per cent of the total council investment.”

Mr Mansueto pointed out the Two Wells

town centre redevelopment was a forecast cost over a number of years.

“The intention wasn’t to build it all at once, it was so council could understand the potential impact of a new facility,” he said.

“The figure will still appear on the Long Term Financial Plan.

“So although it is in the LTFP, there is no guarantee it will be done.

“It just gives council that understanding of what the future financial position looks like.”

The proposed debt levels resulting from the infrastructure spend was part of Mr Sharer’s main criticism, questioning the need of some projects.

“Obviously we increase our debt levels but the plan also indicates by the end of that period, which is still a high level, we would be back to $13 million,” Mr Mansueto said.

“Yes, the total figure is high, there is no disputing that.

“Depending on how the new development is taken up, in terms of demand, some revenue could come in quicker than what we expected, then council would have the ability to fund some of these projects.

“If that take up is slower, council would have to defer some projects further.”

Council is working on growth DISTRICT Council of Mallala chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, defended council’s efforts to attract economic investment and growth to the area, which was criticised by Lower Light resident, Neill Sharer, last week.

In response the Mr Sharer’s comments in the Plains Producer last week about a lack of investment in attracting business to the district, Mr Mansueto said DCM was in a heavy planning phase.

He said council is currently running local investigations into horticulture, Lewiston and open space, while also trying to attract

economic investment.

Such examples included a push to utilise waste water from Bolivar for the local horticulture industry and council’s support of the D’vineRipe expansion.

DCM also has an Economic Development Advisory Committee, Neill Sharer made up of local business leaders.

“They all have input into those key pri-

ority areas for economic investment,” Mr Mansueto said. He welcomed Mr Sharer’s strong interest in council’s affairs.

“We appreciate feedback,” he said.

“It is all considered during the decision making. An example of that was (Monday) night. Based on that feedback, council determined to defer the Two Wells town centre redevelopment project. It is what local government is about.

“The community is a lot closer to local government than any other sphere of government, so we have no problems with receiving feedback.”

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Yes, I know I have been banging on about the weather lately – but this is important!

Farmers will love this snippet, picked up via information from SKY News and its senior meteorologist, Tom Saunders.

Tom’s tipping a very wet winter ahead of us – and it’s all due to a “negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)” which is likely to cause a the Big Wet. Well, of course!

“Following a hot, dry start to 2013, a pattern of warm seas off the west coast of Indonesia and cool seas off the east coast of Africa (otherwise known as a negative IOD) is likely to cause a wet winter for most of the country,” said Tom. “A negative IOD is the Indian Ocean’s version of a La Niña and similarly produces above average rain and an increased chance of flooding.”

The negative IOD already is emerging and has helped fuel rain across most of the country.

“Rainfall last week was the heaviest in decades for this time of year across parts of central and northern Australia,” Tom said.

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After 35 years, Owen CWA is disbanding. Well done to all those ladies who worked so hard to raise funds over the years, but due to lack of numbers and new younger members, a decision had to be made. What a shame.

Just another sign of changing times in the country. Who will hold communities together in five to 10 years?

• Nice to see the cemetery gates have been painted a very nice shade of white.

What do you get when you cross a snowman with a vampire?

Frostbite!

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Balaklava

Tuning up for Eisteddfod

The Eisteddfod committee and convenors of each musical section, have had their “whiteboard” meeting to sort out the starting times for each section in the event, which is on August 2-4.

Numbers are down this year, but there will still be lots of excellent performances to be seen and heard.

• Speaking of gardening elsewhere on this page, don’t forget the “Time Peace” therapeutic garden opening on Sunday, June 2, at 2pm at Balaklava Hospital.

•Playgroup is on at the kindy on Fridays in school terms, from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Everyone is welcome.

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Our ‘green thumbs’ are keeping busy As mentioned in last week’s Plains Producer in the story on the Biodiversity day at the Rocks, there will be further chances to be involved in the NYNRM’s revegetation project in July.

Contact Jennifer Munro on 0429 362 008.

• Trees for Life (TFL) is the only SA finalist in United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day awards.

TFL has been shortlisted for its “Bush for Life” program. Since the inception of the program in 1994, more than 2000 volunteers have been trained in bushland management.

TFL is always looking for volunteers to grow seedlings, collect seeds , conserve bushland and more.

If you’d like to help or find out more, phone TFL on 8406 5000.

• And I received an email about a new website showing maps of “Clean energy” projects around Australia.

These include Waterloo and TrustpowerSnowtown wind farms, and Mid North Grasslands, which supports management of native pastures.

You might like to check

out what’s happening around our area and the state, by visiting www.cleanenergymap. gov.au/share-clean-energymap.

Mallala

Growing kids

Keeping the “greenie” theme, the primary school held a trading table last Wednesday and raised funds to purchase seedlings which will be planted around the school grounds.

First class footy

• One item offered at the recent Relay for Life comedy night, was a “corporate marquee” at the football. Five Long Plains couples bought the marquee for a three figure sum, and were treated to an amazing day at the footy when Mallala played United on May 18.

Nothing was spared by Trish Konzag and her “pink” team, providing a three course meal and all the trimmings including tablecloths and crystal glassware.

In between playing netball and goal umpiring, the guests enjoyed a fantastic meal. The “United” couples were super-impressed. A hard act to follow!

Pizza king

• Mallala footballer, Sam Irish, left, is looking to join “Masterchef – men v women,” after a fine display of his culinary talents at the club after football recently.

Sam and his team mates cooked up a storm, making 170 pizzas in a pizza wood oven.By all reports, they were delicious and kept the hungry hordes happy!

Snowtown

Memorial upgrade

Land adjacent to the RSL Hall is being converted into an RSL memorial garden.

Local, Mike Stone, and his helpers, are in the process of installing sleepers, soil, shrubs, and park benches, around the current memorial, which will enable visitors to sit and reflect on those from the Snowtown area who lost their lives serving our country.

I look forward to seeing the end result.

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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

Kilos tumble away Week four results are in, and the Flab to Fabsters have now lost 65kg between them.

That’s a total of four percent body weight. Not bad, not bad.

I must admit, all I feel like doing in this cold weather, and dark nights is sitting on the couch and eating comfort food. Of course I haven’t been doing that though. *Cough* The general theme from the group’s journals is it’s easier to go out and exercise than say no to a piece of cake. But in reality, it’s a lot easier to not have the short-lived joy of a piece of cake, than the hard slog of the 20 minute walk to burn off the energy. What’s that saying about having your cake and eating it too?

I don’t think Jackie Parker is eating any cake because she is going great guns. Each week she weighs in lighter, chipping away at her goal and making it look easy! Well done, Jackie.

Naomi Purdue is officially done and she is now officially fab (either that or my spreadsheet is out of wack!) Naomi has hit her target weight in just under four weeks. It shows determination pays dividends.

Last weekend I organised a group walk on the Riesling trail. The only problem was, at the eleventh hour it was cancelled due to low numbers. But that didn’t deter Sharon Hill. She went and blazed the walking trail enjoying the crisp Clare Valley air. Sorry for not sending that message to you sooner Sharon.

This week Ooge Edwards has felt the pain of weight gain first hand. Apparently all sharp knives have been removed from the house as a result. That’s the problem with weight loss. I could get way more technical, but I would have only cut and paste it from Wikipedia, so I’ll save you all the techno jargon. It’s not a linear curve to success, but a bit of a bumpy trail. Keep going Ooge.

Anne Read had a birthday recently and her family gave her a lovely gift that’s going to bring Anne to boiling point. Some personal training with Penny Mathews at Mallala will certainly get the blood pumping Anne.

It seems bananas are on special this week.

David Hamdorf from Balaklava Fresh Foods has been going great guns with recording four weeks of weight loss in a row. I haven’t caught up with Dorf for a chat yet because he always seems to be working…there’s no parking bays on Dorf’s road to success.

Ian Michael has also recorded four weeks of heading south on the scales. He’s been doing a bit of running and bike riding at home. Maybe it’s time for a running race Ian? Father versus son? Happy Birthday to the new, improved, Katrina Loy. Remember four next to a zero is just a number.

• Just a thought: “The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.” – Anonymous.

2.8 metres!

Our port is part of national ‘king tide’ coast study

PORT Wakefield caravan park manager, Peter Underwood, shows water lapping the swimming pool bridge last Friday – and BELOW, pointing to the sea level from a much higher tide earlier in the week.

Louise Michael reports: King tides engulfed local beaches around South Australia over the past week, and as part of Green Cross Australia’s, “Witness King Tides” project, coastal residents were encouraged to take photos of the event.

The fun, community project promotes awareness and understanding of the impact of sea level rise, and will help monitor coastal areas vulnerable to inundation.

By monitoring the impact, the project will create a visual database of what our coasts may look like in the future.

“With about 85 percent of Australia’s population living within 50km of the coast, it is important people understand the challenges we face with sea level rise and extreme weather events, so we can adapt,” said Green Cross CEO, Mara Bun. The term “King Tide” describes an especially high tide event which occurs twice a year, when there is an alignment of the gravitational pull between the sun and the moon.

The actual height reached by a king tide will depend on local weather and ocean conditions on the day, but are no higher than the very highest tides that occur at each place.

Tidal ranges vary around the Australian coast. King tides often invoke a sense of fear, as Australians will remember the massive floods in Queensland.

However, the king tides in these cases were exacerbated by storms, winds and heavy rainfall – something that has occurred locally in the past at Port Wakefield and other beaches.

King tides occur naturally and regularly,

BELOW: Peter stands on the old boat ramp at low tide on Saturday morning, showing where the sea level was at 2.8 metres on Friday afternoon.

are predictable and expected, but are not an everyday occurrence.

Port Wakefield Caravan Park manager, Peter Underwood, saw the king tide of 2.8 metres Friday, Saturday and Monday, but said it was made less obvious as it wasn’t windy.

“But about two weeks ago, I noticed we

had six or seven very high tides in a row, which is quite unusual.”

If you took any photos of the king tide, or the effects of it at high tide on the day before or after the peak, visit www.witnesskingtides.org and upload them. Keep an eye out for the next king tide dates, and start snapping!

Push for Clare Valley’s own cycle tour IF you think Tour de Clare Valley has a nice ring to it, you would be thinking along similar lines to a local council, keen to establish its own cycling event in the district.

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council is investigating options for an annual cycling tour event to be held in the area, following the success of the district’s involvement in stages of the Tour Down Under in previous years.

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to keep stages of the Tour Down Under closer to the confines of Adelaide, CGVC has been approached by a number of business leaders to consider starting its own cycling event to be hosted locally.

CGVC chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said council was pursuing the concept with considerable interest.

“We’ve had a lot of feedback from within the community that they

would like to be part of the Tour every year,” he said.

“From a business development point of view, people have said they would love to have it here every year to build it into their annual business models.

“There appears to be more momentum for the event to be held around Adelaide, so while we haven’t discounted possibly being part of future Tour Down Unders, we are

hedging our chances a bit.”

CGVC has contacted Bicycle SA about the potential of hosting its own stand-alone event, possibly linked with the Australian Cycling Circuit.

“I’m confident we can get an event together, but as to what it would look like exactly, I don’t know,” Mr Blight said.

“The community has shown a capacity to be able to host such events in the past and we’ve certainly

• Tour Down Under cyclists. promoted our past Tour Down Under participation as part of that.

“The community seems to love getting involved in cycling events, they get the flavour of it and put on a good party.”

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Why council is asking you to pay more “ Wakefield Regional Council first adopted a Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP)in 2009 following an extensive review of local government financial sustainability.

The Plan identified council needed to establish a financial management approach that would reduce its deficit and ensure its long term sustainability.

The LTFP is reviewed every year by council in order for it to reconsider its finances and confirm its goals.

The current Plan identifies low rate increases together with improved workplace efficiency to achieve a goal of ‘break even’ in 2018/19.

Council currently delivers about 50 different services and has assets worth more than $150 million.

Our road network alone is more than 2000km, of which only 200km is sealed.

These services and assets have an important role in supporting our community whilst meeting their needs and expectations We currently have a population of almost 7,000 residents within eight principle towns.

The majority of council’s income is received from our residents and primary producers.

We raise just over $7million in rates and all of it is spent on delivering services, materials, contracts and legislative requirements to meet community need and demand.

By Cate Atkinson, CEO, Wakefield Regional Council As our principal spending is focussed on our road network, there is little opportunity to improve the many community facilities around the council and provide any improved or additional services.

Over the last three years, there has been an increasing level of concern and complaints expressed to council staff about the road network and the quality of our roads.

Council staff have recently completed an extensive review of its roads with its consulting engineers and have presented this information to the mayor and elected members.

In response to the community concerns and this extensive analysis, council is therefore proposing extra spending on the following assets: •An additional $9.3 million for road construction (a 40 per cent increase on current expenditure) over the term of the plan, •An extra $2.35 million for road maintenance (17 per cent increase) over 10 years,

Cash for sports groups, halls COMMUNITY facilities in the district will receive a boost in the coming financial year from funding allocations announced by Wakefield Regional and Clare and Gilbert Valleys councils this month.

Under WRC’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Program, 14 community organisations shared in more than $68,000 in funding.

At Blyth, the Blyth Football Club will receive $3000 to assist with water supply costs, while Blyth Netball Club ($2858) and Blyth Bowling Club ($2274) will also receive support.

Owen Basketball Club will gain $3210 towards repairing frames and replacing backboards.

A grant of $780 was approved for the Port Wakefield Croquet Club to replace its watering system.

Brinkworth Recreation Ground was allocated $2821 to help pay watering costs, while Snowtown Centenary Park will boost its caravan park with the installation of eight more sites on the back of $4800 support.

In Balaklava, the Lower North Cricket Club received $6086 to help extend the cricket centre, Ralli Pavilion.

Balaklava Golf Club ($7095) and Balaklava Bowling Club ($3698) were also successful funding applicants.

Lochiel Progress Association will use a $23,000 grant to assist with building new clubrooms at the oval.

Hamley Bridge will also see some funding, with the Community and Sports Centre receiving $4696 to build a new community barbecue area.

The Community and Sports Centre also picked up $1416 to replace the clubroom door and $2640 to replace a

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fridge. Two project applications were unsuccessful, the Port Wakefield Community Newsletter’s bid for $14,860 for unisex toilet at its building and to reinstate its doorway denied.

Balaklava Football and Netball Club’s request for $16,650 was also knocked back. Both projects failed to meet pre-determined eligibility criteria.

Under council’s Halls Maintenance Grant Program, Snowtown Memorial Hall will receive $11,030 to help replace a hot water system, with some underpinning work.

Hamley Bridge Institute picked up $342 to fit a yard sink to the outside rear of its kitchen wall.

Owen Hall will be using $6600 to replaster salt damp treated walls, while Port Wakefield Hall received $13,000 for internal painting and some external painting of its rear windows. Blyth Hall received two grants, of $8612 to help upgrade its kitchen, and $8700 for an upgrade of electrical wiring.

Clare and Gilbert Valleys The CGVC also confirmed its Community Asset Grant allocation, projects totalling $20,000 in funding.

Auburn Community Development Committee picked up $1865 to assist with an upgrade of St Vincent Street Park. Auburn CWA will benefit from $1606 to build a new cupboard and work bench.

Riverton Art and Craft Workshop, known as Jingles, will use $1244 to help buy a garden chipper and mulcher, while Saddleworth Bowling Club gained $1000 to purchase a new dishwasher.

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We raise just over $7million in rates an d al of it is spent on deliv l erin services, materials, co g nt and legislative require racts ments to meet community ne ed and demand.

•$1.75 million for renewal of other assets during the second half of the plan, and •An additional $643,000 over 10 years for the renewal/maintenance of community building assets, such as halls, recreation facilities and swimming pools (50 per cent increase).

As part of the plan, council staff have also identified the current works depot and waste transfer station in Balaklava are at the end of life and new facilities are required.

This has been delayed in the current plan by four years (from 2013/14) in order to address the road conditions, but has been planned to start in 2017/18.

Such a works program needs to be funded.

The mayor and elected members considered seven different rating models as well as the current rating model.

When compared to councils around the region and State, Wakefield Regional Council has a low rating level.

Our average residential rates are 15 per cent lower than the average rural council and 9 per cent lower than both the average rates of councils in the Central Local Government Region and the average rates of similar-sized rural councils.

Our rating levels are even lower when comparing primary production rates.

A comparison of rates that would be raised on an equally valued property shows we are charging more than 30

per cent less than the average rural council, 11 per cent less than the average rates of councils in the Central Local Government Region and 18 per cent less than the average rates of similar sized rural councils.

At the same time, our costs have been increasing over and above the average CPI level (not only in water and energy but also in materials).

Whilst the staff has been delivering council operations as best as they can through existing budget allocations, these have not seen an improvement because of the current tight financial situation.

Council is therefore asking the community to fund the program of improvements proposed which will see an increased works program to keep up with the demand together with an improved level of efficiency within the operations.

• This article was provided at the request of the Plains Producer to assist with community understanding.

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Action plan sets goals Council’s strategy for community, business and more Wakefield Regional Council (WRC) has released a draft Economic Statement and Action Plan for 2013-2020.

The plan, compiled by chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson, and revealed in council’s meeting agenda last week, is designed to update council’s strategic approach to developing its region.

It follows council’s endorsement of its Strategic Management Plan and will replace the current Economic Development Strategy which was adopted seven years ago – in August 2006.

In her report to council last week, Mrs Atkinson said the 2006 document had set “some ambitious targets, given the recent downturn in the economy.”

“The plan was very much a council plan and lacked the necessary levels of responsibility and partnerships to foster a more comprehensive approach to economic development and growth within the council area,” the report said.

Mrs Atkinson used information garnered from a WRC economic forum in February and consulted various stakeholders, including businesses, educators, State government and Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North to suggest a variety of goals and actions.

“An important element is its approach to partnering with the community and business in the council area,” Mrs Atkinson said.

“Whilst council can play a supportive strategic and policy role in the economic growth of the region and can facilitate and advocate for development, the overall economic wellbeing will be driven by investment and confidence of the community.

“Council needs to support strong partnerships and assist the business community in its own endeavours to succeed.”

Council will continue to consult with businesses and key community stakeholders on the proposed plan, seeking responses to suggested goals and outcomes.

It is expected a function, possibly a business breakfast, will be held to launch the plan and its consultation process.

the council district AREA: 343,500 hectares.

POPULATION: 6,621.

ASSESSED VALUE: $1,737,827, 240 at March 5, 2012 ROAD LENGTH: 2,695KM

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The report highlights a raft of key objectives, also revealing a desire to “lead, influence and promote opportunities through a wide range of networks and to facilitate development through appropriate zoning and support.”

And in a long list of dot points, the plan suggests WRC needs to ensure it could do this by building positive relationships

between different sectors, collaborate with all levels of government, facilitate infrastructure and support opportunities whilst “addressing any road blocks.”

The plan suggests key issues for communities include: •Infrastructure – the ability to provide and maintain quality sustainable infrastructure assets within available resources and

capabilities.

• Housing – advocacy for sustainable and diverse residential development that meets growing community need.

•Services – attracting, maintaining and supporting business and industry to enhance economic growth that promotes town sustainability. Accessing services such as communications, public utilities and transport.

•Community – attracting families to build strong and resilient communities with meaningful employment, recreation and lifestyle opportunities.

Demographically, the council district is showing population growth, with 6856 people listed from the 2011 census compared to 6621 in 2006.

Most are employed in farming, with 51 per cent of the total. School education makes up 19 per cent, meat manufacturing 11, road freight transport, 10 and residential care services, 9 per cent.

Median age is 42, unemployment sits at 3.2 per cent over the past five years, nearly two points below the State average.

Despite the relatively low unemployment, people in the region on average earn nearly $7,000 less per annum than the rest of the state.

Noting the fact building approvals can provide an indication of confidence in the future prosperity of the region, the report reveals a “marked decline” in the number of buildings approved from 2008-2010. Values also dropped in this period.

On the upside, the plan is positive about the quality of the region’s grain harvest, hay and pulse production and poultry, pig and sheep farming.

Primo Smallgoods at Port Wakefield employs more than 380 people, with about 100 from China, Korea and the Philippines.

It processes in excess of 10,000 pigs per week for national and export consumption in 24 countries.

Poultry production is increasing rapidly, with 93 sheds now operated by seven different companies. An additional 47 sheds have been approved for construction and the establishment of an enlarged water main “will be catalyst for their further expansion of this sector.”

The plan also refers to developments at Snowtown wind farm, transport and logistics, including the Bowman intermodal facility, fishing, health, education and the arts.

POULTRY production is increasing, with 93 sheds now operating in the district – and more to come!

Councillors question rate rise proposal •From Page 1 Northern Ward councillor, Greg Stevens, spoke in support of the LTFP, relating it to its effect on his own rates.

“I currently pay $4100 in rates on the farm and by the time 10 years comes up, I’ll be paying around $6300 a year, if we go with this plan,” he said.

“Technically, I’m happy to sell that plan, as long as we do maintain those community payments to sporting bodies and the likes, and we can show that at the end of 10 years, we don’t need to raise our rates above much more than CPI. “My rates over 10 years, will pay for a worker, so am I happy with that? Yes. “I can sell this, as long as the

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Cr Chapman

community knows they are going to get those roads brought up to a standard where they were 10 years ago.

“The question everyone else has to ask is: can they sit happily the same way I am prepared to?

“Looking at these figures, some people aren’t going to like it.”

Central Ward councillor, Owen

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Cr Smith

Chapman, aired his concerns on the plan’s impact on ratepayers across the district, suggesting the rate rises should be reduced but strung out over a longer period.

“We’ve had huge increases of electricity and water costs on household budgets and now, we’re going to hit them with another 10 per cent,” he said.

These costs were something council was not immune to, Southern Ward councillor, Barry Smith, pointed out.

“Council is getting the increases on all those items as well, so somewhere along the line, we’re going to have to pick up those too,” Cr Smith said.

Council had languished in deficit far too long, according to Northern Ward councillor, Darryl Ottens.

“The bottom line is, we’ve spent five years in deficit now, and that’s roughly $4-$5 million, and you (Cr Chapman) want to go another six years in deficit, so in theory, its nearly doubling that, who is going to pay for that money?” Cr Ottens posed.

“It won’t be this generation, it

will be the next. “That means people now are living beyond our means.”

Western Ward councillor, Darryl Pain, said council only had itself to blame for its current financial position, delaying the inevitable pain needed to return itself back to a surplus Budget.

“We’ve actually been doing it, we’ve been voting to have low rate increases,” Cr Pain said.

“So, we’re responsible for what we’ve got ourselves into.” n The community has an opportunity to provide feedback on the Long Term Financial Plan, with submissions closing June 21.

Comment on the Annual Business Plan closes June 28. See advertisements in the Plains Producer.

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Wakefield Regional Council is embarking upon an ambitious long term financial plan to increase service levels, particularly on road construction and maintenance. But this will come at a cost, as council budgets for nearly $12 million to be spent on roads over the next 10 years. To meet these costs, council is proposing rate rises of around 10 per cent each financial year until 2015-16, with rises to fall substantially after that. In this two-page feature, Les Pearson reports on future plans and the outcome of discussions from last week’s council meeting.

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AKEFIELD Regional Council’s ability to deliver on an accelerated road works program, while also maintaining other infrastructure services, was called into question at last week’s council meeting.

During discussion about council’s Long Term Financial Plan, it was revealed significant rate rises would be used to help fund the increased attention to roads in coming years.

Western Ward councillor, Darryl Pain, said the concept was good in theory but questioned its practicality.

“I have no problems with a rate rise but what I do have an issue with is the increase in road expenditure,” he said.

“We haven’t been able to meet our own forecast work this year, we’re projecting now for a six-year term when we can’t hit our targets for one year.

“It’s pretty hard to ask people for more money when from one year to the next, we can’t balance the books.”

Earlier at the meeting, it was pointed out the works budget for the year had already blown out by about $300,000.

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DAVID HASSETT:

We have a fairly extensive sealed road network that needs to be resealed in a timely manner ... It will be a difficult process to get through but the process would be an accelerated reseal program.

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I have no problems with a rate rise but what I do have an issue with is the increase in road expenditure ... It’s pretty hard to ask people for more money when from one year to the next, we can’t balance the books.

Cr Pain also referred to other projects being delayed as a result of council being unable to cope with its current road work demands.

“We’ve had North Street at Port Wakefield, which blew out from $200,000 to $400,000, we’ve got urban master plans that aren’t being done and are being put off, do we have the resources and the capability to do what we say we will?” he asked.

“Can we do the work?

“I see no modelling done on how we are going to supply these extra services.”

WRC infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, explained the roads were in dire need of investment and a concerted effort to upgrade and replace them was needed to stabilise their rapid deterioration.

“On a personal level, I made a commitment to my staff that we would do more rubble out on the roads this year, and that’s what we’ve done,” he said.

With council’s road assets replacement value totalling $164 million and a backlog of works valued about $8 million, the urgency to get back up to speed is warranted.

“Our road reseals are our current highest ranking asset, which is depreciating quicker than we can repair it,” Mr Hassett said.

“We have a fairly extensive sealed road network that needs to be resealed in a timely manner.

“It will be a difficult process to get through but the process would be an accelerated reseal program.”

WRC corporate services manager, Steve Jonas, and chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson, acknowledged Cr Pain’s concerns.

“The points you make are very valid points,” Mrs Atkinson said.

“It is the staff’s belief we will be able to deliver on the additional road works.

“The projects cited as uncompleted, such as the urban development master plans, haven’t been completed because the roads have taken priority, so the resources have been shifted from that.

“We believe by providing an opportunity to bring in contractors, in order to be able to deliver some of the road works program, we will be able deliver on an accelerated roads program.”

Four years before works and waste depots move AMONGST the major investments in Wakefield Regional Council’s draft Long Term Financial Plan is the construction of a new works depot and waste transfer station in Balaklava by 2018/19.

Both are expected to be placed at a facility on Balaklava’s southern outskirts in the newly-created industrial and commercial estate on the Adelaide road.

At an estimated cost of $2.2 million, the new depot was seen as a surplus spend by Central Ward councillor, Owen Chapman.

“I’m not sure we’re a council that’s in a position to take that on, particularly until we repay the loan we’ve got owing on this (council) building,” he said.

“That loan might be repaid in 2018/19.

“I think we should consider deferring the new works depot until after that.”

Cr Chapman had earlier suggested endorsing a different Long Term Financial Plan (seven LTFPs were considered), which included a lower rate increase schedule and cut out spending on a number of other projects.

“It has been mentioned that it will take longer to return the budget to a surplus but it is only one year longer than some plans, and two years longer than others,” “If we could cut out the works depot relocation and some of the shared services mentioned, it could bring this plan into surplus sooner.”

WRC infrastructure services manager, David Hassett, said the new depot was a pressing matter.

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“There have always been a lot of issues with the depot,” he said.

“The current depot doesn’t meet EPA requirements as well, so there is a lot of upgrades we would have to do.

“By delaying the depot shift, we would have to spend money on the current site.”

The shift of the waste transfer station, which was the subject of a recent petition, was also related to a new depot site.

“It was reported in those petitions that there was an expectation that the transfer station would move,” Mr Hassett said.

“The works depot, transfer station and storage facilities that we have, are at four different locations currently.

“We have finalised a report on the depot, which will be coming to council during the budgetary process.”

n COUNCIL’S works depot on the corner of Railway terrace and Phillips street and BELOW, the waste transfer station, which is situated behind houses in Wattle Ridge.

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grain growers will receive more reliable information through a new model provided by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) in its three-month seasonal outlooks.

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) claims this will helps farmers manage climate risk and guide cropping activities.

BoM has switched to a dynamical, or physics-based, climate model known as the Predictive Ocean Atmosphere Model for Australia (POAMA), which replaces the statistical climate model that compared current conditions with historical climate.

The new model, which lays the foundation for further increases in forecast accuracy over the coming decades, has been welcomed by the GRDC and the Managing Climate Variability (MCV) Program, which is administered by the GRDC for a consortium of agricultural industry partners.

MCV Program science manager, Dr Beverley Henry, says the new model will enable the MCV Program to provide grain growers with more reliable intelligence to assist with climate risk management and planning of seasonal activities.

While statistical-based models still

PROBUS committee members(from left) rear: Es Hoepner, Dorothy Hoepner, Coralie Taylor, Verna Hildebrandt, Trenna Williams, Jenny Stewart, Jutta Lorenz. Front Colin Hocking (secretary), Lois Harkness (president), Erika Engelke (treasurer).

Balaklava Probus Club held its AGM on March 27 with the following members elected: President Lois Harkness, secretary Colin Hocking, treasurer Erika Engelke, committee members: Es and Dorothy Hoepner, Coralie Taylor, Verna Hildebrandt, Trenna Williams, Jenny Stewart, Jutta Lorenz.

business people, looking for fun and fellowship.

A short business meeting, often including excellent guest speakers, is followed by a cuppa and chat.

If you wish to see what Probus is all about, phone Jenny on 8862 2082 or email her at coljenstewart@hotmail.com

Probus news The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 9.30am in the St John Centre, Balaklava.

Probus encompasses both male and females who are retired

Blyth cinema clarification

A Plains Producer article on page 2, May 15, regarding Blyth Cinema, named Ian Roberts as sole owner of the cinema.

However, Ian is the manager of the cinema, which is a non-profit community organisation. We apologise for any confusion.

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had a role, they were becoming less reliable because of trends in rainfall and temperature patterns in recent years.

Dr Henry said the new dynamical model combined the physics of the atmosphere, oceans, land and ice to calculate the likely climate conditions across Australia for the next three months.

“Reliability of seasonal forecasts is extremely important for grain growers,” Dr Henry said.

“Advances in data and computing technology are constantly enhancing the accuracy of the seasonal outlooks, and the new POAMA model is another step forward.”

GRDC senior manager of natural resources, Martin Blumenthal, said the development of improved forecasting services was an investment priority for GRDC. “The business of growing grain is subject to so many variables – weather, pests, diseases, and supply and demand – so it is critical risks are reduced wherever possible so growers can sow and harvest their crops and manage their enterprises with greater certainty and confidence,” Dr Blumenthal said.

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NEWS v District WRC IN BRIEF

Councillor on the mend

LYNDAL Redman films (from left) trail cyclists Eliza Cottle, with Isla, Clare Elsworthy and Kristian Whitaker.

RIGHT: Malcolm and Patrica Liptrot in front of the new garden area with production crew (from left) Tony LeMaistre, producer Graham Peach and Lyndal Redman.

Trail video part of referendum campaign BALAKLAVA’S Shamus Liptrot Cycling trail will feature in an online video documenting the achievements of local councils.

Film crews from TAV Productions were in Balaklava on Wednesday interviewing key contributors to the project, including Shamus’ parents, Malcolm and Patricia Liptrot, former Balaklava Area Committee chairman, Terry Wil-

liams, and Wakefield Regional Council chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson.

They also arranged an interview in Adelaide with cycle trail fundraising organiser, Sophie van Kleef.

Crews shot several takes of cyclists using the trail. The movie will be part of an awareness campaign, commissioned by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).

The campaign is aimed at raising levels of understanding about local government regardless of the timing of a proposed referendum to clarify the Commonwealth’s power to fund councils.

As a part of national strategies in preparation for the referendum, ALGA put a proposal to councils to fund both an awareness campaign and a national referendum campaign,

should it be required. This followed High Court decisions, which have cast doubt on multi-million dollar programs supporting communities via councils, such as the Roads to Recovery program.

The awareness campaign is supplemented by $200,000 from ALGA’s retained surplus and $350,000 from the Local Government Research and Development Scheme.

Clare worker awarded $9,400 back pay A pest control worker in Clare is part of a group of people throughout South Australia who have been back-paid a total of $164,900 following recent intervention by the Fair Work Ombudsman.

The Clare employee received $9,400 for unpaid accrued annual leave entitlements upon termination of employment in 2011.

Acting Fair Work Ombudsman, Michael Campbell, said many of the underpayments were a result of employers not being fully aware of minimum pay rates.

Biggest recovery was $29,200 for a cleaner at Tanunda who had been underpaid the minimum hourly rate, as well as penalty rates for overtime, weekend and evening work between 2005 and 2011.

Mr Campbell said if employers took time to get the basics right, they should find everything else starts to fall into place.

“That means knowing what modern award or agreement applies to employees, the correct classifications and minimum pay rates that apply,” he said.

“If small errors in wages and entitlements are left unchecked, they can mount up and result in employers needing to make significant back-payments of thousands of dollars.

“This is why it’s important employers ensure they get it right the first time around.”

•The Fair Work Ombudsman’s website, www.fairwork.gov.au has a range of free tools to assist employers and employees – or call the Infoline on 13 13 94.

A free interpreter service is available on 13 14 50.

BCA rewinds the greats Balaklava Community Arts is celebrating its 30 years in style by taking a trip down memory lane.

Its latest show is appropriately titled, “Spotlight on 30 Years,” featuring a collaboration of the past 30 years of BCA’s quality productions.

Some of the ‘old stars’ will be brought back to re-live their previous performance roles, and with some exciting new talent and rousing chorus numbers, this will be a nostalgic show not to be missed.

Numbers include: “Windy city” - Calamity Jane, “Modern

Major General” - Pirates of Penzance, “Oklahoma,” “Easy Street” - Annie, “Any Dream will do” - Joseph and many more.

Two BYO cabaret nights on June 14 and 15, and a Sunday afternoon matinee on June 16, along with cheap ticket prices, makes this a great option for everyone.

‘This is a wonderful trip down memory lane, and a great show for those who love all types of musical numbers and short scenes,’ said director, Kelly Bickle.

Tickets are available at TAD’s Paul Paulenas and Rosie Bloom, nee Tapscott, appearing in the Mikado.

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AFTER sustaining a number of shocking injuries in a dramatic boating accident at Port Wakefield about four weeks ago, Wakefield Regional Council Western Ward councillor, Richard Pain, claimed his recovery was progressing well.

Mr Pain and friend, David Unkovich, were returning to the boat ramp when the vessel inexplicably accelerated and ploughed into nearby mangroves.

Both men involved in the accident still have no recollection of why the boat suddenly picked up speed and flung them headlong into the mangroves.

“We’ve got absolutely no idea,” said Mr Pain, who underwent extensive surgery on his face, carried out by surgeon, Dr Robert Coren.

“There’s still a bit of numbness because they did a fair bit of repair work there but other than that, I’m doing alright,” Mr Pain said. “I’m making a speedy recovery.”

Having been housebound for a number of weeks since the accident, Mr Pain made the trip to the funeral of well-known Port Augusta Mayor, Joy Baluch, who passed away earlier this month.

“I’ve had a bit to do with Joy over a number of years, when I was a police officer there back in the 70s Cr Pain and again in 2000,” he said.

“We’ve always kept in contact, on and off, over a period of time. She is one of the reasons why I ran for council.”

Mr Pain conveyed his gratitude for the widespread support and well-wishes he had received following the crash.

Mr Pain’s strong interest in council issues has been reinvigorated, after hitting a plateau following the boat crash.

“To be quite honest, I had lost a bit of the fire and it was going to Joy’s funeral that arced me up again,” he said.

“A lot of the things that people spoke about there, I’ve spoken to her about also, regarding reasons to be on council. It brings it all back to you.

“I’m just getting started to be involved on council issues now. I’ll be ready for the next council meeting.”

THAT word again!

A BYPASS at Port Wakefield for heavy freight traffic again bobbed up during discussions at a Heavy Vehicle Transport Forum, held at Wasleys on May 8.

Wakefield Regional Council chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson, said freight industry representatives at the forum raised the subject.

“Attendees’ feedback indicated a significant need for investment in transport infrastructure across regional areas of the state,” Mrs Atkinson said.

“The position coming from some representatives raised the need to do something about freight traffic in the town.

“Essentially, this would mean providing a bypass for that freight traffic but leave the other traffic, particularly travellers heading to the Yorke Peninsula, going through the town.”

Better access to the Bowmans Intermodal facility was another item to be raised at the forum.

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STOCKPORT’S Dick French attempts a Massai traditional dance.

Churches continue Kenyan aid Plains Community Churches (PCC), comprising Owen, Hamley Bridge and Windsor, are hosting an afternoon with the Adelaide West Men’s Choir, on Sunday, June 2 at 2pm in the Owen Town Hall.

The choir, conducted by Meredith Dowdy, will showcase a large repertoire of songs during the afternoon which is sure to delight the audience.

Proceeds from the concert will support the Manji Foundation

in Kenya, which is sponsored

by PCC. Hamley Bridge church members, Joe Tily of Hamley Bridge, and Dick and Lyndal French, of Stockport, toured Kenya last year, and saw, first hand, the work done by the Manji Foundation.

They saw locals in need of many basic things, like beds, as children were sleeping on concrete floors.

The foundation is a welfare organisation, funded by the

proprietor named Minaz, which supports different projects in Kenya.

The concert at Owen is PCC’s second fundraiser for the foundation, the first being an “African night” at Stockport, which raised more than $1000. Tickets are $10 for adults, children free, by phoning Don Bubner on 8528 6121.

If you’d like to enjoy an afternoon of music, and support a worthy cause at the same time, visit Owen Town Hall on Sunday.

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We can only imagine the damage caused by bushfires in Tasmania in January this year.

Owen locals, Gavin and Alison Marshman, have been there, as volunteers with “BlazeAid.” But what is BlazeAid? It’s a volunteer-based organisation which works with farmers and families in rural Australia after natural disasters, such as floods and fires.

Vo l u n t e e r s w o r k alongside farmers and families, lifting morale, by helping to rebuild damaged or destroyed, fences, thus helping communities become productive again.

So how did this come about?

Earlier this year, Owen’s Brian and Diana Parker travelled to Tasmania to visit their daughter Fiona. While there, they visited the town of Copping, devastated by the fires.

Such was the impact, when they returned to Owen they declared an urgent desire to help.

A church minister at Copping was approached. He said they would gratefully accept any donations, especially linen and blankets As Gavin and Alison were heading that way for a holiday, they volunteered to take the donated goods.

Through the “bush telegraph,” Owen Community Churches collected linen, clothes and other goods, and loaded up Marshman’s ute.

“We looked like the Beverly Hillbillies,” laughed Alison.

In early April, they travelled to Copping and dropped off the goods, and then decided they would stay and help with refencing.

“Our basecamp was at Sorrell football oval, sleeping in the back of our ute, with others staying in tents,” said Alison.

Volunteers had to provide their own bedding, but food was supplied.

GAVIN Marshman with a container melted by flames.

“A local man cooked us breakfast every morning, and every night, dinner was cooked by a different community group, such as Lions, with about 25 of their volunteers helping each time.”

“We worked (fencing) in groups of about 25, with some people who

the area refenced was very hilly, and was windy seven out of the 11 days they were there.

Fences were mainly built with droppers, cyclone and plain wire.

“More than 600 volunteers registered to help from January to April 28, when the project finished. We helped clear

ALISON Marshman inspects the remains of a boat and trailer at Dunally. had never really worked outside before, such as a retired forensic policeman and office workers,” said Alison.

“There were also foreign backpackers, itinerants, and “grey nomads,” but we were called the “baby nomads!”

With BlazeAid projects, the landowner provides the fencing materials, and the volunteers erect, or repair, the fences.

The countryside in

122kms, and rebuild 177kms, of fences,” said Alison.

“The community is very positive there, and is fighting back after the fires, and I would thoroughly recommend BlazeAid to anyone who would like to help out.”

BlazeAid also assists with flood zone areas, and is currently looking for volunteers in Queensland.

Check out the website at www.blazeaid.com.au

Congratlations n Long-time Tarlee residents, John and Val Tayler, recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with the bridal party and family members.

They were married at Colonel Light Methodist church and the minister, Rev. Don Haydon, and his wife Ruth, attended.

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Balaklava KESAB awards

BALAKLAVA’S KESAB Tidy Towns top garden award for the month of April went to the Robinson street home of Jenny and Wayne Dayman.

BELOW: Neil Veitch, representing Peter Harcourt and Co, won the monthly service award.

MALLALA Biggest Morning Tea hostess, Maxine Symes (left), pictured with, from left: Kay Brown, Narelle Hughes, Jill Pearson, Lorna Donlon, Ken Hannarford and Dianne Zanker – who made the quilt, which was the major raffle prize – and Leila Arthur.

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DUBLIN’s Vera Peterson with her Spring Gully prize basket, and LEFT, ladies fill Maxine Symes’ home.

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M A L L A L A’ S M a x i n e Symes hosted a successful Biggest Morning Tea last Thursday morning, raising a total of about $5,000 for cancer.

This total included many fundraising efforts; a street stall before the Biggest Morning Tea event, selling raffle tickets at local football and netball, as well as three different raffles, the prize of one raffle being a donation of Spring Gully produce, courtesy Young Transport, of Lower Light.

Maxine was overwhelmed

by the local support she received. “I’m absolutely over the moon,” she said.

Ken Hannaford and Dianne Zanker, of Elite Long Arm Quilting, Williamstown, donated the main raffle prize, a beautiful quilt won by Diana Parker, of Owen.

This year marked the 20th Anniversary of the Biggest Morning Tea, and Maxine reported a total of 65 people came into her home to help support the cause – she believes this year was her biggest yet.

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HOSTESS Maxine Symes with the youngest morning tea goers, grandson Riley Stewart, 3, and Flossy Young, 2, and the oldest attendee, Edith Weeden, 101.

LEFT: Judith Cawrse proudly shows her auction winnings.

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NEWS v Two Wells

Learning as they ‘graze the plains’

ENJOYING the informative day are Alan Howell (centre) with Lyn and John Beasley.

LEFT: Wirrabank Dairy Farm calf manager, Trudy Earl, chats with Rowland Smith, of Thompson Beach, about the milking process.

Website checks cancer risk A new interactive website that outlines the risk of developing bowel cancer based on family history has been launched to raise awareness of early detection of the disease.

The website, Know Your Risk (www.knowyourrisk.org. au), is a collaborative project between Cancer Council SA, The Jodi Lee Foundation, CSIRO Preventative Health Flagship and Flinders University.

The new online tool guides users through a series of steps to build a family tree of close relatives whose history will impact the user’s bowel cancer risk.

Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 is also available for people to contact for information about cancer.

More than 40 people “grazed” their way around the Adelaide Plains as part of the month-long About Time South Australian History Festival.

Organised and led by the District Council of Mallala’s library service, the tour last Wednesday saw participants – 50 per cent of whom came from Adelaide and the Barossa Valley to attend – visit a range of food producing properties around Two Wells.

The tour took in Wildfox Winery at Lewiston, Trevi Olive Estate, Two Wells, and Wirrabank Dairy Farm at Korunye.

Two Wells Public Library, library services coordinator, Anne Sawtell, said the tour, now in its third year, was once again a success.

“The people who attended really enjoyed it and we were lucky with the weather,” Anne said.

“It was also a really good opportunity to showcase local produce from the Two Wells area.

“The mixture of the dairy farm, the winery and the olives, was terrific.”

Ideas are already being thrown around for next year’s event, Anne added.

Wirrabank Dairy’s Brian Wilson speaks to participants about the running of a dairy.

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n Adelaide Plains Football League’s Nathan Studham tries to push through a tackle attempt by his Northern Areas Football Association opponent, during the Central Zone Under 15 Carnival at Brinkworth on Sunday. n LEFT: Charlie Arbon was awarded Best On Ground for APFL.

Partying in their PJ's!

Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club hosted a PJ party on May 11.

The night was well attended, with everyone taking the opportunity to come dressed down in their pj’s and ugg boots.

The most popular outfit for the night was the onesie, which was worn by the majority of people.

We raised quite a bit of money on the night, which will help to go towards future functions and help with the building of the new clubrooms.

The next event to be held at the sporting club is themed “Heroes and Villains”, which is on

Saturday June 22 at 8pm. So come dressed as your favourite hero or villain and help support the club.

Look out for flyers closer to the event for more details.

Also, due to the success we had last year, we are hosting another Open Mic Night.

It will be held on Saturday July 27 with location and time TBA. If you interested in getting on stage and showing the town what you are made of contact Eamon on 0417 149 062 to find out more details and book a spot.

By TWF&NSC social committee member, Rhiannon Wendland.

n Jake Ludewig, APFL, swoops in to pick up a loose ball. n Sam Barker, Andrew Hardiman, Ben Stubing and Bryce Hart get into the spirit of the night in their pj’s.

n Adelaide Plains Football LeagueUnder 15 Country Eagle representatives (from left): Garth Plackett, Charlie Arbon, Nathan Studham, Jacob Wehr, Bryce Chapman and Daniel Coombe.

Central Zone

n All dressed up for a night in are, from left: Sarah Dinham,

UNDER 15 Carnival - Sunday May 26, Brinkworth

Game 1

North Eastern Northern Areas

8-8 4-2

Yorke Peninsula Adelaide Plains

6-4 1-0

Northern Areas Adelaide Plains

5-9 4-1

(56) (26)

Best: NEFL - W.Harris, I.Moller, L.Wilsdon, X.Redden NAFA K.Saunders, M.Smith, J.Robinson, R.Blackwell Goals: NEFL - I.Moller, D.Garrard 2, A.Clarke, M.Longbottom, A.Morgan, W.Longmire 1 NAFA - J.Head 2, J.Coulthard, T.Crawford 1

Game 2 (40) (6)

Best: YPFL - W.Drummond, I.Mentz, J.Cook, A.Johns APFL - J.Humphrys, C.Arbon, R.Curnow, G.Plackett Goals: YPFL - J.Cook - 3, L.Martin, Z.Butler, I.Mentz 1 APFL - C.Arbon 1

Game 3 (39) (25)

Best: NAFA - S.Cousins, M.Smith, B.Jeffrey, K.Ambjerg-Peterson APFL - C.Arbon, J.Wehr, J.Humphrys, D.Coombe Goals: NAFA - M.Smith 2, P.Cockburn, K.Saunders, T.Crawford 1 APFL T.Scholz, D.Michael, J.Butterfield, N.Studham 1.

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Rhiannon Wendland, Cristie Castle, Rachel Williams and Kirralee Rosewarne.

Game 4

Yorke Peninsula North Eastern

7-3 3-4

Yorke Peninsula Northern Areas

9-5 2-3

North Eastern Adelaide Plains

10-2 0-0

(45) (22)

Best: YPFL - W.Drummond, I.Mentz, J.Cook, Z.Butler NEFL - D.Garrard, I.Moller, M.Longbottom, W.Harris Goals: YPFL L.Martin, Z.Butler 2, L.Rothnagel, C.Platten, W.Drummond 1 NEFL - D.Garrard 2, I.Moller 1

Game 5 (59) (15)

Best: YPFL - A.Johns, I.Mentz, A.Williams, W.Drummond NAFA - K.Saunders, R.Blackwell, D.Amey, T.Crawford Goals: YPFL A.Williams 3, Z.Butler, J.Leighton 2, L.Martin, W.Drummond 1 NAFA - T.Crawford, R.Blackwell 1

Game 6 (62) (0)

Best: NEFL - D.Garrard, A.Tizio, W.Harris, I.Moller APFL C.Arbon, D.Coombe, J.Humphrys, L.O’Leary Goals: NEFL - A.Clarke, A.Morgan 3, J.Lee, D.Giles, J.Slade, Xavier Redden 1 APFL - No Goals Kicked

n Anthony Pontt, Travis Wake and Lachlan Franklin.

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 29, 2013

SPORT v Football

Roosters back in the game TWO Wells is back in town following a 122-point hammering of Hummocks-Watchman Eagles at Port Wakefield Oval on Saturday.

Despite the hefty margin, there were far more positive signs for the vanquished Eagles this week, most of the damage (18 goals to one) done in the second half.

The Rooster brought in star forward, Lee Allmond, after a lengthy absence with an ankle problem, while midfielder, Ben Spiteri, missed the match with a chest issue.

It was a competitive first half, both sides throwing the body in early.

“It was quite a crash and bash affair in the first half, which became too much for the kids,” Eagles coach, David Cluse said.

“The first half was pleasing as we weren’t miles off the pace.

“It was one of the more physical games we’ve played this year.”

Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, agreed.

“It was a good hitout, both teams were hard at it,” he said.

Despite trailing by a goal at the first change, injuries to Joel Wilson, Justin Cicolella and Travis Sharpe before half time were costly for HWE. “With those three down, our rotations went,” Cluse said.

REPORT: Les Pearson “Joel was outstanding, probably best on ground in the first half, just crashing in.”

Two Wells was fairly inaccurate though, Thomson demanding better from his team after the main break.

“We weren’t so much in control of the game, as we didn’t control the scoreboard,” he said.

“We spoke about it at half time and kicked 18.6 in the second half, a lot of those goals coming

n HUMMOCKS-Watchman Eagles’ Joshua Appleby handballs away just as Harry Gameau, Two Wells, closes in for a tackle, during Saturday’s senior colts match at Port Wakefield.

Final score two wells 25.18 (168) d hw eagles 6.10 (46) Best: Two Wells - A.Hardiman, L.Franklin, B.Hart, S.Feast, K.Leighton, L.Allmond HW Eagles - T.Forrest, S.Tregenza, S.Nietschke, L.O’Donohue, T.Williams, N.Greenshields

from 40-50 metres out on the run.”

The flurry of goals buried the Eagles’ chances, who just couldn’t match Two Wells’ run and rebound.

“The second half was disappointing, just be-

cause of all the effort our lads had put in,” Cluse said.

“We came out with a positive mindset, keen to keep it up and go for a win.

“They (Two Wells defenders) seem to be all six foot one and run the 100

PHOTOS: LISA REDPATH

metres in 10 seconds.”

Tom Forrest was a shining light for HWE, battling it out with Simon Feast.

“We were going to ruck Forrest but Feast went forward and we didn’t have an ideal match-up for him, so Tom went back and did well,” Cluse said.

Adam Turrell carried the rucking duties.

“Adam uses his body really well, despite his size,” Cluse added.

“We were undermanned from the start with eight out before the

injuries in the match, but that was good as it gave some of the kids a chance to stand up.”

Of those kids, Sam Nietschke and Nathan Greenshields were again good, both of them enjoying consistent seasons, while Tyler Williams was another rookie to put in a good showing.

“It was probably the best game he’s (Williams) played, particularly his first half,” Cluse said.

Scott Tregenza was also solid on a wing.

Thomson said his team was able to open the

floodgates on the back of HWE’s injuries.

“The difference in the end was when Justin Cicolella and Joel Wilson went off, they lost a lot of experience there,” he said.

Allmond kicked six goals in his welcome return.

“He straightened us up a lot,” Thomson said.

“Our delivery into the forward line is also a lot better when he’s there for some reason.

“He just leads so hard and you know you’ll get a contest out of him.”

Scott Wise booted six goals in a relative blast from the past for the Roosters, having been a regular A grader before 2011.

“The last three years he has been travelling a bit and playing B grade as he was unable to train,” Thomson said.

Centre half forward, Andrew Hardiman, was named best for Two Wells.

“As it’s such a small oval, he spent some time in the midfield as well,” Thomson said.

“He contributed for four quarters and took about 15 marks throughout the day.”

Lachlan Franklin continued his breakout year after spending a lot of 2012 in the reserves.

Franklin’s work rate was exemplified after marking in the defensive goal square before ending up the kicking a goal for the Roosters barely 50 seconds later.

“We’ve given him a wing to take control of and he’s been playing it well, both defensively and offensively,” Thomson said.

APFL Footy Face n ABOVE: Rooster Jordan Shirgwin defends as Eagle Shyleigh Cullen takes possession during the junior colts game. n RIGHT: Eagle Jacob Nipperess tries to spoil as Rooster Luke Barnett kicks away.

Name: Danny Haggerty Nickname: Haggas DOB: 17/07/1987 Relationship status: Single and on the prowl Team: HWE B’s Guernsey No: 15 Position: Centre Favourite AFL/SANFL team: Port Power Who is the most damaging player (on or off field) in your club? Me... on and off Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off field), and why? Todd Twelftree - for a little fella, he is one of the hardest players Highlight of footy career: 2001 junior colts premiership Childhood hero: No one What’s your number one passion outside footy? Getting loose

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? “Stay out of trouble” If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money?

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n DAVID Oakley, Two Wells, handballs away in front of Eagles Bailey Alsop and Adam Irrgang.

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SPORT v Football

McPharlin goal seals victory JASON McPharlin’s cool right foot breathed new life into Balaklava’s season, his goal with seconds remaining in the match giving the Peckers a last-gasp victory over Virginia at Ralli Park on Saturday.

Todd McPharlin had given the Peckers the lead five minutes beforehand, which was then cancelled out when Matt Young foundAnthony Bascombe unchecked to put the Rams back in front.

“I thought we had blown it,” Peckers playing coach, Stuart Lamond said.

“I didn’t know how long was left but I figured we had to take as many risks as we could to win the game.”

It seemed all was lost for Balaklava but after a series of stoppages, the ball was cleared to centre half forward, where Chad Ruiz roved his own contest, found Todd McPharlin with a handball and linked up with Jason McPharlin, who calmly slotted the goal from 30 metres out on a slight angle.

The siren sounded

REPORT: Les Pearson barely seconds after the ball sailed through.

The two sides had battled out an epic contest but the Rams had all the answers for most of the match.

Stuart Lamond came back into the team and slotted into defence.

“We were trying to come up with something Thursday night, as we had to find someone to do it,” Lamond said.

“I’ve probably played

one or two games back there in the last 10 years.

“I was happy to, as our forward line is starting to gel a bit better in recent weeks.”

The teams traded goals but Virginia looked like sneaking away with a break before half time.

“We fought really hard for the last five or six minutes of the second quarter to get ourselves within a goal,” Lamond said.

Virginia again opened up a lead in the third quarter but Balaklava answered the challenge,

GAVIN Wilson marks for Balaklava reserves, while Ram Chris Halkias tries to punch the ball.

Rams coach, Joss DenEngelse, disappointed his team couldn’t kill off the opposition.

“It felt like we were in control,” he said.

“Balaklava is a good side and we continue to have good games against each other.

“Balaklava’s experience, will and want, won them the game in the end.”

DenEngelse felt the Rams went away from the game plan at times.

“My belief is we are mentally weak,” he said.

“We had the opportunity to put the foot down on the throat but we let ourselves down.

“Our focus during the week was using the ball through the corridor.

“Stewie Lamond probably had a field day with us kicking the ball long to him.

“We had to lower our eyes and hit up our targets.”

He was bitterly disappointed to concede the goal with only seconds remaining.

“At the last stoppage, and this is something we need to get better at, both teams set up to their at-

APFL & NEFL Association Football Scores

APFL results from Saturday- Round 8

Balaklava Virginia

A Grade

3.1 9.5 13.10 16.15 (111) 4.5 10.6 14.10 16.12 (108)

Goals: Balaklava - R.McPharlin 3, C.Ruiz 3, L.Michael 2, B.Lamond 2, L.Guy, T.McPharlin, T.Michael, J.McPharlin, A.Cocks, J.Butterfield Virginia - B.Niklaus 7, B.Russel 4, P.Mylonopoulos 2, R.Creek, A.Bascombe, C.James Best: Balaklava - A.Cocks, D.Storic, L.Michael, J.Walker, J.Michael, S.Nankivell Virginia - A.Seccafien, B.Russel, P.Mylonopoulos, A.Johnston, R.Starr, B.Robertson

Hamley United

4.6 9.8 15.15 22.17 (149) 4.3 6.3 8.5 10.10 (70)

Two Wells HW Eagles

4.3 3.3

Goals: Hamley - S.Hanson 5, A.Parsons 4, K.Heberle 3, S.Gregory 3, C.Taylor 2, R.Appleton 2, N.Flynn, T.Haseldine, M.Good United - H.Pym 3, K.Ettridge 2, B.Shimmin 2, A.Mills, M.Brown, B.Sobey Best: Hamley - J.Zanandrea, K.Heberle, D.Ellis, R.Appleton, M.Good, S.Gregory United - C.Faulkner, T.Ettridge, A.Mills, K.Kirvan, A.Mansfield

7.12 15.15 25.18 (168) 5.6 5.10 6.10 (46)

Goals: Two Wells - S.Wise 6, L.Allmond 6, L.Franklin 4, B.Slattery 2, S.Feast 2, A.Hardiman 2, N.Seccafien, E.Fetherstonhaugh, T.Leighton HW Eagles - C.McKinnon 3, J.Wilson, J.Cicolella, A.Turrell Best: Two Wells - A.Hardiman, L.Franklin, B.Hart, S.Feast, K.Leighton, L.Allmond HW Eagles - T.Forrest, S.Tregenza, S.Nietschke, L.O’Donohue, T.Williams, N.Greenshields

Virginia Balaklava

B Grade

6.2 10.5 14.5 19.8 (122) 2.1 3.3 4.6 5.6 (36)

Goals: Virginia - S.Papanotis 5, J.Platt 4, A.Pogas 3, M.Matheson 2, M.Cox 2, B.Wanganeen, S.Lioulios, R.Desmond Balaklava G.Wilson 3, R.Logan, T.Zerk Best: Virginia - M.Cox, A.Mason, B.Wanganeen, C.Mylonopoulos, S.Papanotis, A.Pogas Balaklava - G.Wehr, J.Rentz, B.Harkness, P.Shepherd, C.Marshall, B.Thomas

United Hamley

3.2 3.3 8.6 14.9 (93) 3.0 5.1 9.1 10.2 (62)

Two Wells HW Eagles

4.6 0.3

Goals: United - J.Rundle 6, A.Pratt 4, M.McIntyre, D.McLean, A.Fleming, M.Warnes Hamley - N.Hatt 4, A.Schmidt 3, J.Frencken 2, J.Gregory Best: United - A.Fleming, J.Rundle, M.Sayner, T.Taylor, D.McLean, B.Pym Hamley - J.Frencken, N.Hatt, L.Slok, A.Schmidt, J.Peters, J.Eastwood

11.10 18.13 25.16 (166) 2.3 3.5 4.5 (29)

Goals: Two Wells - R.McDonald 8, D.Lamont 7, S.Slattery 2, J.Dimasi 2, B.Lange 2, B.Osborne, D.Hardiman, J.Becker, J.Hart HW Eagles B.Manners 2, B.Higgs, A.Markopoulos Best: Two Wells - S.Slattery, D.Lamont, J.Hart, J.Becker, D.Hardiman, S.Leibhardt HW Eagles - J.Jenkins, J.Alsop, B.Higgs, D.Haggerty, S.Shaw, A.Nankivell

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Senior Colts

Balaklava Virginia

9.3 17.4 17.4 17.4 (106) 0.0 1.28 1.28 1.28 (34)

Hamley United

3.1 4.3 8.8 12.10 (82) 4.3 6.6 6.7 7.8 (50)

Two Wells HW Eagles

4.2 2.4

Goals: Balaklava - J.Speissegger 4, B.Krieg 2, C.Arbon, R.Wandel, S.Tannock, L.Speissegger, J.Wehr, Z.Scholz Virginia - J.Roberts Best: Balaklava - J.Speissegger, C.Arbon, B.Krieg, L.Speissegger, J.Wehr, Z.Scholz Virginia - F.Musolino, A.Hansen, H.Ploumidis, J.Trask, J.Roberts, J.Patrick Goals: Hamley - T.Darwin 6, J.Rosenzweig 2, S.Rosenzweig 2, L.Karpany, J.Talbot United - R.Curnow 3, B.Robinson 2, J.Zeidas, L.Waters Best: Hamley - D.Collings, J.Talbot, T.Darwin, J.Rosenzweig, L.Karpany, S.Frost United - R.Curnow, D.Coombe, C.Lane, B.Haley, H.Hosking

5.3 9.7

11.4 10.8

16.10 (106) 12.10 (82)

Goals: Two Wells - J.Henneker 6, J.Pellizzari 2, A.Hart 2, J.Humphrys 2, D.Kotsano 2, B.Catanzariti, N.Seccafien HW Eagles - T.Nottle 3, T.Temby 2, N.Studham 2, J.Appleby 2, D.Williams Best: Two Wells - J.Pellizzari, H.Gameau, J.Henneker, D.Heron, L.Billington, B.Catanzariti HW Eagles - J.Appleby, T.Nottle, J.Alsop, C.Veitch, N.Studham

Junior Colts

Balaklava Virginia

2.2 5.8 8.8 9.8 (62) 0.0 1.1 2.1 2.3 (15)

Hamley United

5.1 6.1 9.2 12.5 (77) 0.0 3.2 4.5 5.5 (35)

HW Eagles Two Wells

4.4 1.1

Goals: Balaklava - S.Speissegger 3, W.Dixon 2, Z.Scott, B.Easlea, S.Michael, K.Pelicano Virginia - None Supplied Best: Balaklava W.Dixon, S.Speissegger, K.Slater, K.Toumaras, S.Webb, B.Easlea Virginia - None Supplied Goals: Hamley - C.Buckby 4, L.Rose 2, H.McCabe 2, K.Rosenzweig 2, T.Damiani, S.McCabe United - D.Page 3, E.Pepe, C.Lane Best: Hamley - H.McCabe, C.Buckby, L.Rose, S.McCabe, T.Damiani, J.Flage United - H.Green, D.Page, M.Waddell, R.Michalanney, B.Robinson, B.Brown

5.7 2.2

5.11 2.4

7.11 2.6

(53) (18)

Goals: HW Eagles - D.Irrgang 4, A.Deer 2, J.Studham Two Wells J.Stankevicius, D.Oakley Best: HW Eagles - D.Irrgang, N.Studham, J.Studham, J.Nipperess, T.Moulds, S.Cullen Two Wells - L.Barnett, M.McFarlane, R.Cummings, J.Stankevicius, B.Mason, J.Brewin

RAM Mark Matheson disposes of the footy as Peckers Peter Shepherd, Brayden Harkness and Gary Wehr put the pressure on, during Saturday’s reserves match at Balaklava.

Final score balaklava 16.15 (111 d virginia 16.12 (108) Best: Balaklava - A.Cocks, D.Storic, L.Michael, J.Walker, J.Michael, S.Nankivell Virginia - A.Seccafien, B.Russel, P.Mylonopoulos, A.Johnston, R.Starr, B.Robertson

tacking side,” DenEngelse said.

“It was inexcusable for us to be lazy at that time of a match.

“At three quarter time, I thought a few guys weren’t playing well but it was at the stage where just one kick could be the most pivotal.

“Bascombe could have been an example of that.”

Regardless of the result, Virginia had some outstanding contributors on the day, Ben Russell collecting a swag of touches and booting four goals, adding that attacking facet to his game this season.

“This year it was been one of my focuses to help him go to the next level,” DenEngelse said.

“Some players can plateau but good ones go to another level and I think he’s done that.”

Two players seemingly rescued off the football scrapheap also stood up, flanker, Ryan Star, and defender, Anthony Sec-

cafien, proving they are quality A graders.

“Seccafien has been pretty important for us after playing a lot of B grade last year, which I thought was disappointing,” DenEngelse said.

“I went out of my way to do things differently with Secca and since he’s been back, he’s taken some big scalps.”

Starr has also dropped well over 10 kilograms in the preseason and looks a changed player.

“He’s always naturally found the ball,” DenEngelse said.

“I’ve always thought a player that can find the footy is worth putting time into.

“His overhead marking has become another string to his bow, which came as a surprise to me.”

Lamond rated the win as one of the best he has been involved with at the club.

“Our season was on the line and finals aside, it was probably one of

the most important wins the club has had in a long time,” he said.

“We know it’s a minor round game though and we’ve still got a lot of work ahead of us.”

Justin Walker’s ruck work was a feature.

“I thought it was his best game he’s played for a long time,” Lamond said.

“He needed to step up and he did that, winning a lot of taps and worked pretty hard around the ground.”

Simon Nankivell’s critical defensive grabs in the final term were also highlights.

“He missed 12 months of footy in 2010 and it has taken some time for him to cement his spot,” Lamond said.

“He played some good footy late in the season last year and now, he’s seen as an integral part of our back six.”

Midfielders, Lachy Michael and Dean Storic, were influential, while Aaron Cocks played his best game at the club.

Stuart Lamond was outstanding in defence and Ryan McPharlin added another three goals as a dangerous small forward.

“Everyone contributed one way or another,” Lamond said.

Young Peckers prevail under 14

Balaklava were away to a good start, with two goals and two points to no score, with good play by Zeke Scott and Bailey Easlea.

With the second quarter under way, Sam Michael passed to Will Dixon and then on to Sam Webb but Sam was off line for a point.

Virginia pushed forward and a well earnt goal to Steven Tosic. Pecker Brad Davey showed some form laying a great tackle for the Peckers. Sean Speissegger marked and goaled.

Balaklava’s Josh Tiller had his debut in Under 14s with his first kick of many to come. Earl Deroma rucked well and Johnny O’Mahoney got the accolade from coach, Andy, telling him at half time that it was his best game for the year.

Kon Toumaras took a diving mark,

and not to be out done, Emma Johnson from the Rams mixed it with the boys with some good bumps and contests.

The Rams pushed again with Vince Ienco kicking to Steven Tosic and then to Luke Karutz for a goal.

The Rams were on a roll with a free to Zac Snowden, who passed off to Chaima Jeerasak and then to Ashston Snowden.

Kirk Foord delivered a good kick to Karl Pelicano for a Peckers goal and Gooden, Gray and Angus Tiller were all strong contributors.

The last quarter was very competitive from both sides, Ayden Lawless taking a strong mark. Best for the Peckers were Dixon, Spiessegger, Slater, Toumaras, Webb, Easlea and all the Mini’s who played up were great.

Best for the Rams were Roberts, J Ranaldo, Karutz, Ienco and Jeerasak.

Plains Producer, Wednesday May 29, 2013

SPORT v Football KIRK Kirvan, United Tigers, is tackled by Hamley Bridge’s Shane Hanson in the A grade game on Saturday.

Bombers at best • From back page “They all run hard forward and that’s hard to stop when they’re able to hit up their targets all the time.”

Hamley Bridge broke the game open in the third term, kicking a six goals to two, before adding a further seven goals in the last quarter to blow out the final margin.

Shane Hanson again led the goal kicking, booting five, while Ash Parsons also managed four goals for the Bombers.

“I was impressed with Ash Parsons, more so with his effort than the three or four goals he put on the scoreboard,” Hamley Bridge coach, Ash Barnett said.

Barnett was also pleased with Henneker’s efforts backing up Heberle in the ruck.

“He played his role, which was a good find for us,” he said.

Justin Zanandrea continued to build his good form in defence.

“He gave us a bit of grunt in defence and plenty of run,” Barnett said.

“Danny Ellis did a good job on Ettridge and he’s probably a good match up for a lot of full forwards in this league.”

Matt Good also pushed into the midfield a bit more and matched it well with the United lads.

“His enthusiasm is really good,” Barnett said.

“He’s just a bouncing lad who loves to get into it.”

Final score hamley bridge 22.17 (149) d united tigers 10.10 (70) Best: Hamley Bridge - J.Zanandrea, K.Heberle, D.Ellis, R.Appleton, M.Good, S.Gregory United Tigers - C.Faulkner, T.Ettridge, A.Mills, K.Kirvan, A.Mansfield

For the Tigers, defender Todd Payne looks like a good find, while Faulkner was again outstanding.

“Cameron still has a bit of an aggravated ankle injury but he’s getting better every week,” White said.

“He uses the ball really well and over a good distance.

“His tackling pressure and intent to impose himself on the game was also great.”

Ruckman, Tyson Ettridge, is beginning to show signs of what he is capable of.

“His effort has picked up as he’s getting fitter after a limited preseason,” White said.

“I’m looking forward to a good second half of the year from him.”

Barnett said the win was an outstanding team performance.

“It was a really good win, a four quarter effort,” he said.

“I still believe they have some talented players at United and the day they gel, they’ll be a hard side to beat.

“Saturday was our best four-quarter effort and our biggest winning margin of the season.

“We started to gel better and that can take time.

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THE Bombers walk prouldy off the ground after their 79-point win over the Tigers on Saturday. Lachlan Norman and Thomas Would carry former captain, Craig Young, who played his 300th game of senior football.

‘Pies now on Hamley’s radar Hamley Br v Mallala

FORGET previous records, forget history, forget the 112-point hiding Mallala handed out to Hamley Bridge in round two.

The Bombers have wiped their slate clean of that blight on their season with six convincing consecutive wins and the Magpies are next on their radar.

A clear premiership favourite will emerge at the end of this encounter.

Mallala should be full-strength on Saturday, coming off the bye.

The Magpies will have no excuses at Hamley Bridge this weekend but they continue to be the Bombers’ bogey team and will no doubt come into the match laden with confidence.

Bombers coach, Ash Barnett, said the match had been something his team had been craving since the decimation in April.

“We are looking forward to the challenge,” he said.

“We showed them no respect last time and we also played guys who were injured, so we’ve learned from that.

“They’re a class side “Our attitude will be different, that will be the main thing.”

Malcolm Greenwood will miss again, likely to return after the association break, while James Frencken, James Sullivan and Matt Armstrong are up for selection.

Both sides have excellent form lines and should present good sides on paper.

The Bombers have the desire but Mallala’s track record and

Les Pearson previews round 9 APFL matches ability to lift for crunch matches is a key factor.

The Magpies midfield boasts so many options, the likes of Joel Montgomerie, Christian Rimmer, Dale King, Jason Earl, Daniel Griffiths and Liam Whitwell forming a formidable combination.

Given it is on the Hamley home deck, the Bombers will be keen to get a big crowd along and support them in what no doubt will be match of the round, with huge season implications on the line.

HWE v Balaklava

DESPITE a big loss at the hands of Two Wells, HummocksWatchman Eagles will take some confidence and heart out of the game and into this week’s clash with Balaklava at Port Wakefield.

HWE coach, David Cluse, said there were some positive signs from his team on the weekend.

“I was very happy, even when we were undermanned, to see when we’re at our best, we’re up and about and matching it with good teams,” he said.

“Against Virginia, we were insipid but on the weekend, we had a point to prove, although it did get away from us in the end.

“If every week was like the Virginia game, we would

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be downhearted and less than enthusiastic but aspects of our game have been good and that’s something to build on there.

“We’re looking forward to another challenge.”

Most of the Eagles’ outs are long term injuries, although rover, Andrew Turrell, is a chance to play his first game of the year.

Given the long injury list, there is a chance of another playing coach stepping out onto the ground on Saturday, while some more youth will also be introduced.

“Some of them will get a chance they might not have gotten otherwise,” Cluse said.

Justin Cicolella should play, despite an ongoing niggle.

Derek Friedrichs should return for the Peckers, while Mitch Daniel is also a chance.

Balaklava coach, Stuart Lamond, said his team needed to atone for the loss to HWE earlier this year.

“They outplayed us last time and it was a real reality check,” he said.

“We know on their day, they’re a dangerous team.

“For us, it’s a super crucial game again.”

Two Wells v United

UNITED caused a huge upset over Two Wells barely a month

ago, although the Roosters really hit their straps once again on Saturday.

Tigers coach, David White, said despite being tested for depth, his team needed to go in with a similar attitude.

“We’ve got to try to take the game on and get some scoreboard pressure on the opposition,” he said.

“The guys have to hang in there for four quarters, which can be hard, but we did that against them last time.

“We’ll take some confidence from that and that was the blueprint of how we want to play, so it was good to see we could apply it against good opposition.”

Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, said he should have a full senior squad to pick from in a match the Roosters will be seeking revenge.

“I think when you look at the results, Hamley Bridge and Mallala have gone on to be top two teams, while our really poor performance came against United, so there’s the chance to redeem ourselves there,” he said.

Ben Spiteri will return to the team, after being rested with precautionary concerns.

He will boost the midfield rotations, an area which cost the Roosters last time against United.

“We talked about it after the game and they smashed us around the stoppages last time,” Thomson said.

“That’s what we will be focusing on and I’m confident we have the leg speed to beat them.”

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NEWS FROM:

Adelaide Football Club

Indigenous guernsey Last Sunday against North Melbourne, Adelaide wore a special guernsey to celebrate Indigenous Round and acknowledge the role of Indigenous players, past and present, who have pulled on the Crows guernsey.

The one-off guernsey incorporates the Indigenous colours and the club’s traditional home strip, and is available for purchase at CROWmania online, or at the West Lakes and Regent Arcade stores in Adelaide. Adult size $120, youth size $100. Puma will donate part proceeds from the sales of the limited-edition guernseys to the Club’s Indigenous programs.

In partnership with Crows and Indigenous Games record holder Andrew McLeod, the club has developed three key Indigenous programs to allow Indigenous youth access to similar opportunities McLeod experienced during his career. The programs use sport and mentoring to engage and educate Aboriginals youths, providing them with the experience, skills and knowledge required to seek independence, self-determination and the individual capacity to achieve their goals. The Andrew McLeod Challenge,Aboriginal Youth Leadership and Governance Program, and the Future Leaders Program are unique in that they focus on continued mentoring of participants from remote and regional areas of South Australia. The McLeod Challenge is a nine- a- side competition for year eight and nine Aboriginal youth across regional South Australia.

In July there will be a McLeod Challenge carnival held on July 31 in Whyalla, and on August 7 at Max Basheer Oval. The winning school teams will play the curtain raiser at AAMI stadium prior to the Adelaide v Melbourne AFL match on August 24.

Golf tour

If you are interested in playing golf at some great clubs, remember to book in early for this year’s Adelaide Crows golf trip. The group will depart on Thursday June 27 to the Gold Coast, where you will see the Gold Coast Suns game and enjoy a full weekend of golf. Please contact Andrea on (08) 8440 6666 for more information.

Pre-match hospitality

THE next pre match function for 2013 in Melbourne is scheduled for the Crows vs Collingwood match on Friday 12 July at the MCG. Bookings have commenced and numbers are limited, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy an evening of gourmet dining, beverages, corporate seating, half time refreshments and guests speakers including Crows coach, Brenton Sanderson.

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after round 8 games A GRADE Pos Name 1 Brendon Niklaus - Virginia 2 Koby Ettridge - United 3 Shane Hanson - Hamley 4 Brian Montgomery - Mallala 5 Angus Bruggemann - Mallala 6 Scott Hahn - Mallala 7 Cameron McKinnon - HW Eagles 8 Caleb Howell - Virginia 9 Todd McPharlin - Balaklava 10 Malcolm Greenwood - Hamley

ThWk Year 7 48 2 32 5 27 0 20 0 20 0 17 3 17 0 13 1 12 0 12

Reserves Pos Name 1 Justin Platt - Virginia 2 Anton Pogas - Virginia 3 Blair Buchanan - Mallala 4 Ryan McDonald - Two Wells 5 Terry Lioulios - Virginia 6 James Rundle - United 7 Neville Hatt - Hamley 8 Adam Schmidt - Hamley 9 Drew Lamont - Two Wells 10 David Pontt - Mallala 11 Matt Angel - Balaklava

ThWk Year 4 27 3 22 0 18 8 13 0 12 6 12 4 11 3 9 7 8 0 8 0 8

SENIOR COLTS Pos Name 1 Tyler Darwin - Hamley 2 Tyson Temby - HW Eagles 3 Lachlan Goss - Two Wells 4 Sam Rosenzweig - Hamley 5 Tait Nottle - HW Eagles 6 Daniel Coombe - United 7 James Speissegger - Balaklava 8 Zac Scholz - Balaklava 9 Brad Wilson - Mallala 10 Bradey Krieg - Balaklava 11 Dylan Kotsano - Two Wells 12 Jared Pratt - United 13 Jack Henneker - Two Wells

ThWk Year 6 22 2 18 0 17 2 14 3 13 0 13 4 12 1 12 0 9 2 9 2 9 0 9 6 9

JUNIOR COLTS Pos Name 1 Bayley Easlea - Balaklava 2 Joshua Studham - HW Eagles 3 Riley Thorne - Mallala 4 Sean Speissegger - Balaklava 5 William Dixon - Balaklava 6 Connor Lane - United 7 Katelyn Rosenzweig - Hamley 8 Nathan Studham - HW Eagles 9 Dawson Page - United 10 Samuel Michael - Balaklava 11 Connor Buckby - Hamley 12 Brett Robinson - United 13 Dylan Howell - Mallala 14 Michael McFarlane - Two Wells

ThWk Year 1 13 1 11 0 10 3 8 2 8 1 7 2 7 0 7 3 7 1 6 4 6 0 6 0 6 0 6

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MID North SAPSASA team (not in order): Matthew Walsh, Nick Longmire, Christopher Dodd, Harry Mills (Clare High School), Will Stockman, Tom Sumner, Ben Hook (Burra Community School), Ryan Bruce, Samuel McCabe, Henry McCabe (Riverton Primary), Samuel Michael, Will Dixon, Tyson Lamond (Balaklava Primary), Charlie Dinning, Charlie McInnis, Charlie Helbig, George Pretlove, Josh Slade (St Josephs Clare), Josh Studham (Port Wakefield Primary), Harry Schoenberg (Saddleworth Primary), Lachie McNeil, Nathan Francis (Clare Primary) and Jake Tiller (Horizon Christian School). RIGHT: Samuel McCabe gets a kick away.

Six from nine for Mid North boys THE Mid North SAPSASA football team competed in the State SAPSASA Football Carnival at Barrett Reserve, West Beach, last week.

The boys had a successful week, playing nine games and winning six of them.

The team played in division three, moving up a division due to the successful Mid North team last year.

Mid North quickly adapted to playing with each other and shared the ball well.

The team was co-captained

by Ryan Bruce, Harry Schoenberg and Josh Studham.

Ryan Bruce and George Pretlove were both standout players throughout the carnival and were selected in the representative team.

Harry Schoenberg won the golden boot, kicking 11 goals for the carnival, Charlie Dinning was second with nine goals and Will Stockman kicked eight goals.

Josh Studham, Will Dixon, Samuel Michael, Jake Tiller and Nick Longmire were all solid contributors throughout the carnival.

Chris Slattery reports: The Mid North boys played Northern Yorke Peninsula on Monday and won by eight goals.

George Pretlove was mopping up everything at half back and Will Dixon was marking everything.

Up forward, Charlie Dinning was snagging goals and creating havoc and Nick Longmire was crashing packs.

Game two was against the giants of division three, Western.

Our boys had a real dip but the size, running power and marking ability of Western was hard to beat.

Jake Tiller was on fire and laid a massive team lifting tackle.

George Pretlove and Ryan Bruce were having cracking games in the backline and Josh Studham was getting plenty of ball.

The margin was eight goals at the end of the game.

On Tuesday, Mid North played Playford and had a good 10-point win.

Josh Slade had a great game

across halfback, George Pretlove went into the midfield and had an immediate impact and Josh Studham continued to get plenty of the ball.

Game four was against the undefeated Barker. Mid North got out of the blocks early playing excellent team footy and moving the ball quickly over the field.

Samuel Michael dominated in ruck taking huge pack marks.

Josh Studham continued his good form and Will Stockman was starting to be a real focal point up forward.

With 30 seconds to go in the game, Barker kicked a goal and took the points in a close hardfought game.

Wednesday was a very successful day for the Mid North team winning game five by 14 goals against the Southern Yorke Peninsula and beating Gawler by eight goals in game six.

On Thursday, Mid North came up against Torrens River, which was the team Mid North beat to win division four last year.

After an encouraging boost by coach Slattery at quarter

time, Mid North started to play the better football and kick six of the next nine goals.

But it was too late, the damage had been done early and Mid North lost by two goals.

Samuel (Glo) Michael did really well in the ruck, especially because he was rucking against a 6 foot 5 giant.

Game eight against Southern Valley was the most physical of the carnival.

This game turned into the McCabe show with both of them finding heaps of the ball.

Henry played mostly on the ball and used it well and Samuel played well as a creative forward.

Mid North ran out winners by 12 points.

Friday saw Mid North play their final game, a fierce game against Northern where Josh (Stud) Studham and Lachie McNeil ran amok in the midfield and Ryan (Brucey) Bruce was as reliable as ever at half back.

Josh Studham also snuck forward, snagging two goals.

It was a great six-goal win and a great way to finish the carnival.

State SAPSASA Football Carnival results Game 1

Mid North 10.4 (64) Northern Yorke 2.1 (13) Best: George Pretlove, Matthew Walsh, Nick Longmire, Charlie Dinning. Goals: Charlie Dinning 3, Will Dixon, Harry Schoenberg 2, Charlie Helbig, Harry Mills, Matthew Walsh 1.

Game 2

Mid North 1.1 (7) Western

8.10 (58) Best: Jake Tiller, Ryan Bruce, George Pretlove.

Goals: Henry McCabe 1.

Game 3

Mid North 7.5 (47) Playford 6.1 (37) Best: Josh Slade, Josh Studham, Samuel Michael. Goals: Josh Studham 2, Harry Mills, Lachie McNeil, Charlie Dinning, Samuel Michael, Henry McCabe 1.

Game 4

Game 7

Mid North 5.4 (34) Barker 6.3 (39) Best: Samuel Michael, Will Stockman, Josh Studham. Goals: Harry Schoenberg 2, Matthew Walsh, Will Stockman, Charlie McInnis 1.

Mid North 6.2 (38) Torrens River 8.2 (50) Best: George Pretlove, Nick Longmire, Samuel Michael. Goals: Matthew Walsh 2, Charlie Dinning, Will Stockman, Josh Studham, Josh Slade 1.

Mid North 14.9 (93) Southern Yorke Pen 1.4 (10) Best: Will Dixon, Harry Schoenberg, Charlie McInnis, Ben Hook, Harry Mills. Goals: Will Stockman 3, Charlie Helbig, Harry Schoenberg, Ben Hook 2, Nathan Francis, Charlie Dinning, Josh Slade, Josh Studham, Lachie McNeil 1.

Mid North 5.5 (35) Southern Valley 3.3 (21) Best: Lachie McNeil, Henry McCabe, Samuel McCabe, Ryan Bruce. Goals: Josh Slade, Harry Schoenberg 2, Samuel McCabe 1.

Game 5

Game 6

Mid North 9.9 (63) Gawler 2.1 (13) Best: Tom Sumner, George Pretlove, Will Dixon.

Goals: Harry Schoenberg 2, Matthew Walsh, Charlie Dinning, Nathan Francis, Josh Studham, Lachie McNeil, Will Stockman, Will Dixon 1.

Game 8

Game 9

Mid North 7.4 (46) Northern 1.3 (9) Best: Josh Studham, Lachie McNeil, Ryan Bruce, Charlie Dinning, Tom Sumner. Goals: Josh Studham, Charlie Dinning, Will Stockman 2, Harry Schoenberg 1.

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SPORT v District

Ladies Open Day at Balaklava

A Grade winners, from left: Gross runner-up, Prue Skinner of Clare, Champion, Celie Douglas of Penfield, Nett winner, Jill Taylor of Balaklava and Nett runner-up, Reva Cullen of Waikerie.

B Grade winners, from left: Gross runner-up, Tania Matz of Balaklava, Champion, Bronwyn Paneros of Tea Tree Gully, Nett winner, Joan Anderson of Balaklava and Nett runner-up, Lucy Bashford of Kapunda.

Balaklava Golf Club hosted its Ladies Open Day on Friday May 24, with 83 ladies from 23 different clubs competing. A large contingent of ladies came from Tea Tree Gully, with others coming from as far as Waikerie, West Lakes, North Lakes, Jamestown, Tarcowie, Mount Pleasant, and most other mid-north clubs. The course was in magnificent condition, thanks to the efforts of volunteer groundstaff.

Aand B Graders played a stroke competition, while C Graders played a stableford competition.

A Grade Champion was Celia Douglas of Penfield, with 89 off the stick, with Prue Skinner of Clare runner-up on 92. Jill Taylor of Balaklava won the Nett competition with 77 nett, on a countback from Reva Cullen of Waikerie.

B Grade Champion was Bronwyn Paneros of TTG with 96 of the stick, with Tania Matz of Balaklava runner up on 97. Nett winner was Joan Anderson Balaklava on 77, with Lucy

C grade Stableford winners, from left: Veterans winner, Ann Rorhsheim of Tea Tree Gully, Best front nine, Genni Edwards of Balaklava, Stableford runner-up, Chris Hahesy of Balaklava, Stableford Champion, Denby Wandel of Blyth and Best back nine, Sue Friedrichs Balak.

Golf BAlaklava

This deadline-driven report will be very dull, but still contain amazing results related to phenomenal sporting achievements, like mighty Merv Hameister having a blinder, winning the Lower North Electrical Trophy (thanks Mark) and the A Grade Stableford competition, with 41 points, heading off Bill Parkin (37) and Bill Lokan (34). Reduced to being mere marginalia to these proceedings were R. Carney (33), I. Michael (30), D. Taylor (30) and R. Lawson (24). The B Grade bunch was wiped out by Wayne Nagle (39), ahead of Bill Berry (32) and Dave Rodgers (28). John Michael claimed 4th. spot with 24 points.

From the C Grade field emerged Peter Friedrichs with 40 points, with Trevor Gilmour trailing him on 39 and Dean Trickett in third. with 34. Then came G. Anderson (32), K. McPharlin (31), Tania Matz (31), and M. Liptrot (25). A birdie was struck by Bill Parkin on 2. Nearest The Pins were held by Ron Carney on the third, Bill Parkin on both the eighth and second plus Wayne Nagle (10th). Golfer of the Winter points were awarded to Merv Hameister (6), Peter Friedrichs (5), Wayne Nagle (4), Trevor Gilmour (3), Bill Parkin (2) and the rest, one each.

Merv Hameister won the President’s Trophy, defeating Wayne Nagle 5/3, while Bill Parkin cruised past Bill Berry 5/4 to claim the Captain’s Trophy. This weekend we have the Finlayson Trophy, another Stableford round, with Trevor Gilmour our starter and Greg Anderson appropriately presiding at the bar.

Balaklava mid week

Results for Wednesday May 22.

D Trickett won the day with 44, B Stewart 43 CB, W Goudie 43, A Henstridge 36, J Anderson 36, S Davey 41, M Hayes 26, M Hahesy 26, D Goudie 38, D Newton 37, R Campbell 39, J Toms DNF, J Michael 33, J Bastian 38. Birdies: J bastian on 17 and B Stewart on 17. NTP: D Trickett on 3, J Michael on 8 and J Michael on 10.

Riverton Golf Club

Results from Saturday May 25, Stableford.Agrade: B Howarth 42pts; J Tucker 42pts; D Hannaford 42pts. B Grade: P Buckley 42pts; J Pengilly 39pts; A Hartwell 38pts. C Grade: T Buttery 44pts; A Gooden 42pts; M Goold 42pts.

NTP 8/ 17 in 2: S Ball. NTP 9/18 in 3: P Buckley. Next Week: Stroke.

Saddleworth

The Legacy Trophy was played in fine conditions on Saturday. Roger Coupar and Leigh Victor have won the right to represent Saddleworth at the Governor’s Cup at Glenelg, in August.

Results: Roger Coupar 40 points, Leigh Victor 39, Mark Ross Naylor 38, Clint Parker 38, Matt Butler 38, Rob Benger 36, Bill Driver 36, Ben Abley 34, Len Venning 33,

OWEN Golf Club’s Tim ‘Bazz’ Harkness at the 19th hole on Saturday.

Mick Aworth 32, Ryan Longmire 29, Des Kelly 29, Steve Hadley 29, Kevin Parish 28, Richard Davidson 25, Mick Ryan 24.

Nearest the Pin No.16: Ben Abley.

Next week, June 1: third round N Heinrich Trophy.

June 2: Open Mixed Ambrose.

two wells

Results from Saturday May 25 – Stableford/Hamley Challenge, sponsored by Dublin Fruit & Veg, 20 players.

Two Wells Golf Club ventured up to Hamley Bridge to take on the locals for pride and bragging rights in the first leg of the annual stableford challenge.

The Hamley course was in beautiful condition and looked a treat.

Twenty players fronted from Two Wells which was very pleasing. After club president, Chris Girling, rang from Two Wells to find out why no-one was out there to play golf, to be told we were all at Hamley. It certainly didn’t affect his play, because he scored 41 points and five Birdies to easily be best TWGC player.

After all players had finished and scores tallied, it was established that Two Wells had won the day with an average of 33.7 to Hamley 31.8, the first time we have beaten them on their turf.

Winners on the day were, A Grade: Chris Girling 41 from Adam Bail 37 and Les Grafton 36, with B Grade being taken out by Steven Kelly 39 from Ian Clark 38, and Paul Shields 38. A great day was had by all and Hamley were thanked for their hospitality. We have no doubt they will be trying their hardest to knock us off in the return match at Two Wells on August 10.

All scores can be seen at: http://www. twowellsgolfclub.com.au/ Results

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A Grade: C.Girling 41, A.Bail 37, L.Grafton 36, Y.Frencken 36, A.Baker 35, R.Thompson 35, J.Ball 33, S.Grigg 31, R.Hogg 30, G.Payne 29, I.Smith 28.

B & C Grade: S.Kelly 39, I.Clark 38, P.Shields 38, J.Spackman 34, J.Weir 34, I.Telfer 33, N.Bowden 32, C.Weller 30, J.Boon 25.

Next week: Par. – Russell Grigg, Handicapper

Two Wells Ladies

Results from May 21. The first round of Handicap Match Play, Julie Holland defeated Debra Lamont 1 up by a forfeit on the 19th hole. Aileen Oliver defeated Elaine Grigg 4/3 and Leanne Brooks defeated Kath Stubing 8/6. Aileen Oliver also won best nett with 68. Runner up Julie Holland with 71. Long Drive: Leanne Brooks on 8.

NTP: Elaine Grigg on 12. Gobblers: Julie Holland on 11.

Owen

Bashford of Kapunda on 78.

C Grade Stableford Champion was Denby Wandel of Blyth with 31 points, on a countback from Chris Hahesy of Balaklava. Best front and back nine points winners were Balaklava girls, Genni Edwards and Sue Freidrichs respectively.

Veterans winner wasAnn Rohrsheim of TTG. Novelty awards for long drives and nearest the pins were awarded. Ladies captain, Tania Matz, thanked the grounds staff, ladies who worked in the kitchen, and the men who attended the scoreboard and helped on the course, for making the day such a success.

It was announced Balaklava Golf Club has won the state wide Golf SALadies Country Week event, the 2014 Ladies Bronze Salver. This event regularly attracts over 120 ladies from around the state in the handicap range of 19-24, who compete in various events over three days. The next year will be an exciting time for the club.

It was Legacy day at the Saint Owen Golf Club last Saturday with ten hopefuls battling it out for the chance to play at Glenelg. The mild conditions brought out the big guns for the Stableford competition and in true Owen tradition, onlookers were treated to yet another close event.

Players saw a much improved course with recent scrape refurbishments making playing conditions excellent. Course manager, Les Hean along with president, Peter Sullivan, treasurer, Ian Freebairn and local, Graham Duncan have worked hard to bring the course up to spec. There are still a few minor tweaks in progress but overall members are delighted with how the course is presenting.

Tim (Bazz) Harkness finally got off the John Deere to start his season off with a

bang. The former captain and former ‘A’ Grade Champion didn’t waste any time, showing early form and coming home four over on the back nine for 34 points. Even the ladies weren’t safe as Bazz tried to claim the women’s Longest Drive on the third.

Veteran and former Club Champion, Les Hean, with an effortless 38 points and 91 off the stick, came in third for the day.

Vice captain, Super Chook with an 86 off the stick and 43 points had his wings clipped to come in second, but it was captain, Brett Fitton with a 75 off the stick and 45 points, that won the day.

The gallery erupted as the captain dropped a 20 footer on the 17th to secure the lead and victory. Then came Bazz ‘Light-Year’ Harkness to infinity and beyond with 34 points, Jake Harkness 31 then president Peter Sullivan, kicking and screaming, with 20 points. Mick King 16 after nine, Ian Freebairn 14 after 9 and Len Beaty 10 after 9.

Owen is always happy to see new and former members. Welcome back to big hitting Darryl Barkla, who is playing for handicap. After a long break from golf, Darryl showed he still has what it takes.

Longest Drive on the first went to captain, Brett Fitton for the second time in as many weeks. Life Member, Les Hean, lost his crown on Saturday to King Michael the first (Mick King), claiming victory for the vets longest drive on the fifth.

King Michael also took out NTP on the second. The Pro’s approach on the fourth went to skipper, Brett Fitton. NTP on the 16th went to Bazz Harkness with a great throw. Pro’s Approach on the ninth was Bazz Harkness. Ladies Long Drive went to Bazz Harkness, along with worst dressed!

Birdies: Brett Fitton first, 10th and 14th.

Mondays with Merv was cancelled last week as the scrapes were being refurbished.

Owen is holding its open day on Sunday June 23. Back to the traditional 27 holes.

For all enquiries and bookings please call secretary, Pam Freebairn, on 8528 6074.

Next Saturday is a Stroke round, teeoff 12pm, Mondays with Merv, Stableford round tee-off 12pm – all welcome.

BLYTH

Mens results May 26 – Par Competition, Harold Stopp Memorial: M Eime +6, M Williams +5, T Eime +4, D Smith +1, B Spinks +1, H Wandel -1, G Mugge -2, E Harrison -5, C Walkley -5, M Finn -10, D Richards third card +6.

June 2: first qualifying round Club Championship, Stroke, sponsored by Taminga Hotel.

June 9: Par competition, sponsored by Caltex, Clare.

Ladies results May 22 – Stroke, sponsored by Kelvin Grove Olives: Mugge 87/68, J Wandel 109/73, J Zweck 94/76, D Wandel 103/77, 9 hole- L Randolph 50/34.

Skins no10 J Zweck, Raffle K Mugge.

May 29: Least Putts, Handicap match play final Winter Cup, Stroke, sponsored

by Life Member Yvonne Carling.

June 5: Par competition, Heartbeat donation, sponsored by Beryl Victor.

Hamley Bridge

Twenty-eight Hamley Bridge players hosted 17 visitors from Two Wells on Saturday, for a leg of the annual “grudge match”and again Two Wells “cleaned us up” with a 33.7 point average to 31.8, this time on our own course!

Please refer to Two Wells golf report for Two Wells results The top three scores for Hamley Bridge were Bradley Zerna 42 points, Mick Nicholls 40, Sam Wedding 37.

A GRADE: Bradley Zerna 42, Mick Nicholls 40, Vince Zito 36, John Bell, Barry Schwartz 35.

B GRADE: Sam Wedding 37, Anton Noack 36, Roen Cameron 35, Dennis Nation 34, John Riley, Kieth Kluske 33.

C GRADE: Dean Branson 34, Wally Jackson 29, Ian Rohde 28. Nearest to the pins: Errol Branson fourth, Bradley Zerna ninth, Bob Hinderwell 12th, John Bell 17th. Birdies: Vince Zito third, Errol Branson ninth.

A Stableford competition was held last Thursday in aid of the Flying Doctor Service. The big hitting Balaklava former captain, Merv Hamiester, won the day with 37 from D Davies 36.

A GRADE: M Hamiester 37, J Bell 33.

B GRADE: D Davies 36, C Doudle 35.

C GRADE: E Manning 33, N Stringer 31. Ladies Nancy Bubner 36, Helen Bell 24. Nearest to the pins: Ron Smith ninth, Long drive: M Hamiester.

Hockey clare & districts

Under 14 Balaklava 1 goal defeated Burra 0 Goal: Mitchell Lawrie. Best: Bal – Mitchell Lawrie, Sarah Goldney, Isaac Hamann; Bur – Jasper Weatherstone, Lucas Williams, Harrison Williams.

Donnybrook 1 drew with Springstown 1 Goals: Don – Owen Jenner; Spr – Will Price. Best: Don – Owen Jenner, Fletcher Thomas, Sophie Haines; Spr – Will Price, Peter Cornwell, James Forrest.

Under 18 Donnybrook 4 defeated Balaklava 1 Goals: Don – Fletcher Thomas 2, Riley Mullan 2; Bal – Tim Goldney. Best: Don: Josh Nourse, Fletcher Thomas, Sophie Haines; Bal – Tim Heslop, Jesse Shepherd, Mitchell Lawrie.

Burra 2 defeated Springstown 0 Goals: Jake Dolphin 2. Best: Bur – Neil Maxted, Chris Scutcheon, Sebastian Pullin; Spr – Peter Cornwell, Etabez Donato, Austin Duncan-Reid.

Men Springstown 3 defeated Donnubrook 1 Goals: Spr – Luke Burge 3; Don – Josef Roberts. Best: Spr – Derek Upton, Luke Burge, Henk Venter; Don – Josef Roberts, Mark Telfer, Jason Fischer.

Balaklava 3 defeated Riverton 0 Goals: Ben Hall 2, Samuel Tiller. Best: Bal – Samuel Tiller, Lee Cunningham, Matthew Gates; Riv – Neil Maxted, Josh Nourse, Andrew Chapman.

Next week’s matches are at Clare.

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Balaklava wins tight battle with Virginia It was big wins for both Hummocks and Hamley Bridge, who beat Two Wells and Long Plains respectively. The closest match was between Balaklava and Virginia with Balak winning by nine goals.

Balaklava v Virginia A tough match was fought out at Balaklava between the home side and Virginia. Balaklava were quick off the blocks, leaving Virginia to catch up.

Balaklava coach, Carolyn Michael, commented on the great work achieved

by WA,Ashleigh Heinrich and C, Gaynor Tink.

“Goal attack Sally Arbon and goal shooter Emily Shepherd also found space in the ring, and are combining better each week,” Carolyn said.

“Goal keeper Alex Wilson took some spectacular intercepts.”

Best player was awarded to Gaynor Tink, who played four solid quarters.

Virginia coach, Sherilee Matheson, said “We had a slow start, but came back into it in the second half through some changes in the mid court.

Balaklava played a consistent game.”

Best for Virginia was GS, Emma K Flanagan.

Courtside

A1 APNA review with Merridy Manuel

Quarter scores (Balaklava-Virginia): first 14-7, second 27-15, third 40-27, final 42-51.

Hummocks v Two Wells Hummocks crushed Two Wells on Saturday.

Coach, Sam Nicholls, was delighted her girls had stuck to the specific tasks she had set for each one.

“As a coach you can ask girls to do something but they have to want to and Saturday everyone was super focused to get it done,” said Sam.

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Results of Adelaide Plains Netball Association matches played on Saturday A1: Hummocks 64 (Tegan Nottle) def Two Wells 31 (Nicole Darling). Hamley Bridge 57 (Lee Barnett) def Long Plains 36 (Mary-Jane McArdle). Balaklava 51 (Gaynor Tink) def Virginia 42 (Emma K Flanagan).

A2: Two Wells 60 (Jessica Walker-Smith) def Hummocks 38 (Emma Ward). Hamley Bridge 41 (Tania Knott) def Long Plains 34 (Kirsty McArdle).

A3: Two Wells 65 (Amanda McHugh) def Hummocks 29 (Jessica Hoepner). Long Plains 43 (Rebekah Walker) def Hamley Bridge 32 (Denika Koch).

Balaklava 67 (Kayla Arbon) def Virginia 28 (Selina Altanura).

A4: Two Wells 54 (Hayley Squires) def Hummocks 36 (Hannah Hoepner). Long Plains 37 (Taylor Neighbour) def Hamley Bridge 25 (Kristy Coles).

Virginia 48 (Cheyenne Krejzlik) def Balaklava 37 (Ellie Reusch).

A5: Mallala 40 (Kate Marschall) def Long Plains 36 (Elizabeth McLean). Two Wells 38 (None Supplied) def Hummocks 23 (Kathy Nicholls). Virginia 33 (Kelly Healey) def Balaklava 30 (Nicole Moir).

U/17: Hamley Bridge 30 (Kiraleigh Hewitt) def Long Plains 25 (Stephanie McArdle). Balaklava Away 38 (Teisha Harkness) def Two Wells 25 (Renee Cameron).

U/15: Hummocks 51 (Kirrily White) def Two Wells 11 (Laura Oakley). Hamley Bridge 29 (Amy Humphries) def Long Plains 26 (Caitlyn Harkness). Balaklava 24 (Amy Langdon) def Virginia 17 (Alice Cox).

U/13A: Two Wells 44 (Brooke Humphrys) def Hummocks 6 (Haylee Studham). Hamley Bridge 23 (Debra Lambert) def Long Plains 22 (Matika Hilliard-Faulkner).

U/13B: Hummocks 24 (Ashlen White) def Two Wells 2 (Jessica Romeo). Long Plains 8 (Tamika Gregory) drew with Hamley Bridge 8 (Anastasia Brock).

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“Beth Reid has been really growing in centre and had a five minute patch rampage in the third quarter where she intercepted everything in sight.

“It was great to watch.”

CherylAppleby finally hit the court on Saturday after warming the bench in previous rounds. She played a full game at WD and provided a “steady head” for the team.

Umpires’ pick for Hummocks was Tegan Nottle at GA. Sam noted the efforts

KRISTINE Weetra in action for Virginia, as Balaklava’s Ashleigh Heinrich tries to intercept.

of Two Wells GA, Nicole Darling, who shot accurately and worked hard out front, earning her best player.

Two Wells coach, Stacey Gameau, complimented the great match Hummocks played.

“We tried hard and created opportunities with our defensive pressure, but we made too many errors as a team,” she said.

Two Wells also tried positional changes but the polished Hummocks side was unaffected.

Two Wells GK, Karen Penhall and Hummocks GS, Sam Nicholls were also noted as playing well and it was great to see Phoebe Schmidt return from injury, playing WD for Two Wells.

Quarter scores (Hummocks – Two Wells): first 17-7, second 34-14, third 51-22, final 64-31.

Long Plains v Hamley Bridge Hamley Bridge easily accounted for Long Plains, 57-36 .

An interesting line up for Long Plains with Jane McBride starting off in the first quarter.

Hamley capitalised and doubled Longies’ score. More positional changes for Long Plains in both second and third quarters saw them rebound, outscoring Hamley in the third to be within 10 goals at the last break.

However, Longies couldn’t maintain their attack and Hamley surged back scoring 17 goals in

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A1 GRADE Hummocks........ 12.... 63.64 Hamley Bridge... 11.... 54.87 Balaklava............ 8..... 49.92 Mallala................ 7..... 50.96 Virginia................ 6..... 45.26 Two Wells............ 2..... 44.89 Long Plains......... 0..... 42.27

Under 17 Balak Away........ 10.... 55.14 Balaklava............ 9..... 53.11 Mallala................ 8..... 54.79 Hamley Bridge.... 8..... 49.01 Long Plains......... 7..... 45.88 Two Wells............ 2..... 41.36

A3 GRADE Balaklava........... 14.... 62.28 Two Wells........... 10.... 62.75 Virginia................ 8..... 47.16 Mallala................ 4..... 47.55 Hummocks......... 4..... 44.03 Long Plains......... 4..... 43.85 Hamley Bridge.... 2..... 40.40

Under 13A Two Wells........... 12.... 81.22 Hamley Bridge... 10.... 53.39 Hummocks......... 8..... 55.19 Mallala................ 8..... 53.04 Long Plains......... 4..... 27.95 Balaklava............ 2..... 23.96 Under 13B Balaklava........... 14.... 85.91 Hamley Bridge.... 9..... 51.88 Long Plains......... 9..... 46.81 Hummocks......... 8..... 54.21 Mallala................ 4..... 31.03 Two Wells............ 2..... 16.24

A2 GRADE Balaklava........... 14.... 64.41 Two Wells........... 10.... 56.63 Mallala................ 8..... 51.84 Hamley Bridge.... 6..... 45.51 Hummocks......... 6..... 44.66 Long Plains......... 2..... 38.36

A4 GRADE Virginia............... 14.... 60.45 Two Wells........... 10.... 58.22 Balaklava............ 8..... 55.54 Hummocks......... 6..... 51.25 Long Plains......... 6..... 45.09 Mallala................ 2..... 47.51 Hamley Bridge.... 0..... 28.97

A5 GRADE Balaklava........... 12.... 62.97 Virginia............... 10.... 51.99 Two Wells............ 8..... 52.72 Mallala................ 8..... 48.23 Long Plains......... 4..... 43.28 Hummocks......... 4..... 40.73

Under 15 Hummocks........ 12.... 77.38 Hamley Bridge... 10.... 59.14 Mallala................ 8..... 59.40 Long Plains......... 8..... 53.94 Two Wells............ 4..... 37.93 Balaklava............ 4..... 35.74 Virginia................ 0..... 20.56

JAMIELEE Healey, Virginia, intercepts a pass to Balaklava’s Emily Shepherd in the ring.

the last quarter, compared to Longies’ six.

Hamley Bridge coach, Lee Barnett, said the team has a plan to help prevent their recurring third quarter problem.

“Amber Rogers at goal shooter once again shot really well with the help of our whole attack line feeding the ball into the circle,” commented Lee. “We applied better whole court defence and pressure over every pass.”

Quarter scores (Hamley-Long Plains): first 16-7, second 31-17, third 40-30, final 57-42.

This week…

Games are at 12.30pm.

Two Wells play Long Plains at Two Wells, Hummocks play Balaklava at Port Wakefield and Hamley play Mallala at Hamley Bridge. Virginia have the bye.

SHERILEE Matheson, Virginia A1 coach, receives the ball mid-air.

APNA netty star Name: Eleisa Hancock Nickname: Leisy DOB: 28/05/1991 Relationship status: Single Team: Balaklava A4’s Position: GD Favourite netball team: Thunderbirds Who is the most damaging player (on or off court) in your club? Jane Harding Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off court)? Sally Arbon Childhood hero: Superman Highlight of netball career: A4 premiership in 2012 What’s your number one passion outside netball? University If you could trade places with any other person for a week, with whom would it be? The Prime Minster perhaps I could fix the country?

If you won $20 million in the lotto,

what would you do with the money?

Put it in a term deposit to make more If you could take any person on your next netball trip, who would it be?

Shannon Hunt What’s the grossest item in your fridge? Eggplant

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Explosive start sets up Hamley win Long Plains v Hamley Bridge

A1: Great shooting from Hamley Bridge saw them more than double the score of Long Plains in the first quarter.

There was consistency in Long Plains mid court and the defence had to work hard but nothing could compete with the accurate feeding and shooting of the Hamley Bridge attacking team. Tori Doherty at WA was a standout for Long Plains. LP 7 - HB 16.

The second quarter saw Hamley maintain its strong lead. Some positional changes for long plains with the addition of Jane McBride back on the court gave them more height and confidence in the goal circle. But silly errors all the way down the court saw Longies lose the ball and Hamley to get possession.

LP GS Jane McBride was a standout in this quarter. LP 17 - HB 31.

Third quarter saw Longies fight back. A swap in the goal circle, putting Jane McBride into GA and Ali Sharman into GS seemed to settle the team and gave them more height through the mid court. LP defenders were able to keep Hamley’s GS at bay a little more this quarter, shooting less than 10 goals. LP were able to peg back to make the difference only 10 at three quarter time. Standouts were Sarah Koch Hamley GA), Jane McBride and Alicia Sharman LP. LP 30 - HB 40.

Hamley got a sudden rush of adrenalin and fought back with vengeance. Some silly errors by the LP girls and lack of confidence saw Hamley take away a convincing win A2: Top shooting by both teams. Excellent feeding from Longies WA. Hamley’s attacking end was fast and efficient. Longies’ Sarah McArdle (WD), Taryn Hall (GD) and Amy Daniel (GS) performed well. LP 7 - HB 14.

Excellent play by LP C Stephanie McArdle, defence and attack. Great moving and shooting by LP GA, Ashyka Curnow. Good moving and

shooting also by Hamley GS. Great defence from Hamley’s GD and WD. LP 15 - HB 27 Longies C showed great drive and feed. Good feeding again from Longies WA, Kirsty McArdle. Tight defence from Longies in the ring and great rebounding. LP 25 - HB 34.

Another great quarter from both teams, with excellent feeding by both attacking sides. Great defence from Longies GD, Sarah McArdle, saw some turnovers which were capitalised on by the LP shooters. Longies were able to bring the margin closer but Hamley still walked away with the win. A great, fair and competitive game by both teams.

Final scores: LP 34 - HB 41.

A3: Excellent quarter in defence for LP. Standouts with passes into goals by WA, Ruth East and GA, Kirstyn Rundle by Long Plains. Hamley’s mid court stayed strong this quarter.

Standout players included LP GS Rebekah Walker and GA Kirstyn Rundle. LP 13 - HB 7.

An evenly skilled game between both sides. Excellent passes by Hamley, precise and direct. Defence was strong but LP attack was stronger. Pippa was outstanding in this quarter!

LP 24 - HB 14.

Hamley came out strongly in this quarter. Accuracy in their shot for goals pushed LP to find more strength. Some incorrect passes by LP gave Hamley a slight edge in this quarter, and they were able to close the gap by two. LP 32 - HB 25.

Great back up by Long Plains GK, Belinda Raymond which gave some strength to the side. A competitive quarter, both sides very strong but LP couldn’t be stopped, taking home the win. Final scores: LP 43 - HB-32.

A4: Long Plains took the first goal from the centre pass.

Good pressure from defence on both sides. Good shooting from Amanda Charleson and Lyndsee Wyatt (LP). Hamley led well and fed the ball into the goal circle well. Hamley’s GS came off in the first five

VIRGINIA’s Abbylee Barry passes during the A1 APNA match against Balaklava on Saturday.

minutes with a knee injury. HB GK, Kristel Rents made many intercepts and played well this quarter. Standout players for this quarter included Lyndsee Wyatt, Taylor Neighbour WD, Kimberley Ellis GD (all Long Plains). LP 10 - HB 7.

The LP mid court worked well together attacking and defence. Renae Baker lead and drove well. Fantastic pressure defensively from LP Pearl Chapman (GD) and Kimberley Ellis (GK). Both sides showed signs of tiring, but Hamley’s GA and GS pairing, Pheobe Girdham and Corrine Martin, worked well together under the constant LP pressure. LP 19 - HB 14.

Helzah Somerville played a stunning quarter at C for LP, defending well and feeding brilliantly into the goal circle.

LP attack read the play well and got some good long passes into the goal circle.

Good mid court play by LP Taylor Neighbour (WD).

Pheobe Girdham played well GA for HB in this quarter. LP

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South’s shooters too good A1: RSMU 47 v South Clare 60 An evenly contested first quarter with great shooting by all four goalies. South managed to get the first advantage and took a three goal lead into the first break. Much the same in the second with South making the most of their turnovers and extending their lead to eight at half time. Tammi worked hard in the centre for RSMU and fed her goalies well. Zoe combined well with Jess to have great shooting stats. South stepped it up in the second half and ran away with it a bit, but the game remained a great spectacle for all watching. Katie stood up for the special occasion playing in her 200th senior game for South and controlled their forward line, shooting beautifully. RSMU defenders Ellen and Rachel who worked tirelessly all game.

A2: RSMU 37 v South Clare 44 A highly contested game from the first whistle. Both teams applied great pressure making any attacking difficult. Both shooting circles demonstrated their ability to score with Katie Woodrow for South and Paige Rowett for RSMU leading the way. Changes by both teams throughout the game kept players involved in the contest, with a five minute burst by South early in the third quarter the difference in the end. Rebecca Allchurch playing her first senior season at age 14 was outstanding.

B1: RSMU 45 v South Clare 45 A fast and physical game. A high scoring first quarter by both teams with South up by two at the first break. RSMU had an ordinary second quarter, allowing South to increase their lead to 13 goals, with both Julia Mander and Danielle Johns shooting accurately. RSMU came out firing in the third, with RSMU’s Lucy Connell working the circle and shooting well. The last quarter saw all players battle hard with the game ending in a draw. A great comeback by the Hawks.

B2: RSMU 39 v South Clare 61 A hard fought first half by both teams.

Great shooting by South goalies, Sarah and Elyce, earnt them the right to run away with

the game. Not enough court pressure by RSMU in the second half.

C1: RSMU 30 v South Clare 41 A strong start by both teams with scores even at the first break. South stepped up the intensity in the second with great defensive pressure by Kimberly Young and Sally Jack. With changes made in the second half, RSMU worked hard and never gave up. South was just too good on the day.

C2: RSMU 21 v South Clare 47 RSMU had a good start against South.

With the experience of Mandy Knight, South Clare quickly turned the game around and had a convincing lead going in to the last half.

Samara Gosling had a great game as both a goalie and a defender, however RSMU were unable to match South’s experience and skill and lost by 26 goals.

15&U: RSMU 14 v South Clare 77 A strong and fast moving game from South Clare. The RSMU girls played their hardest and tried to keep up, a good effort by the whole team.

J1: RSMU 24 v South Clare 30 South Clare had a fierce start to the game scoring the first four goals with a seven goal lead at quarter time. Bree Nield shot well scoring all of South’s goals in the first quarter. RSMU defences stepped up in the second quarter, Alice Mckenzie taking many intercepts and the RSMU goalies took advantage to outscore South. RSMU were unable to close that gap for the remainder of the second half and played catch up netball with South winning by six goals.

J2: RSMU 14 v South Clare 27 South, led by GA Lydia Sanders, was far too strong for an inexperienced RSMU side. Superior skills saw them consistently take control of the court. RSMU fought hard and contested well in the second half, applying pressure, intercepting and improving communication and team play. Well done.

J4: A well played game by both teams.

South defences were too tall in the goal ring and RSMU struggled to capitalise on their opportunities. A great game by Faith Ainuu and Sophie Bocock for RSMU.

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29 - HB 18.

Pearl Chapman and Kimberley Ellis from LP continued to work well together in the defence circle and were well backed up by Helzah Somerville in C and Taylor Neighbour in WD. Helzah rolled her ankle and came off leaving LP having to make several swaps.

Rosemary McDonnell came in GS. HB attack and mid court continued to play well.

LP came out victors in the end but was a well matched game between them. Final scores – LP 37 HB-25 U17: With strong defence from both sides it was goal for goal. Stephanie McArdle and Cecily Gameau worked hard for Longies, with Kymba Zanker through the centre until injury struck. LP had to change its side around, putting Steph McArdle into goals and Jess Daniel into defence, which turned the game. Hamley’s GD, Tiffany Buckby and GK, Sarah Char-

man had a hard time with LP Jess Tregeagle shooting well, but wasn’t quite enough to keep them in front. LP 7 - HB 9.

HB came out in the second quarter driving well. LP pulled out their famous defensive zone which HB struggled to get through, but when they did the goalies made use of the shot. LP 14 - HB 18.

HB coach, Ashleigh Hornsey made a few changes which paid off. Frustration set in for LP coaches, Stephens and McIntyre who demanded their team not give up. Once again HB goalies weren’t missing. LP 27 - HB 16.

LP girls came out with wonderful defence from Stephanie McArdle. Kymba Zanker came back on from injury to into goals. With the game all but over, Longies found a second wind and looked much more tidy and direct in their play. A great game to watch till the end.

Final Scores: LP 30 - HB 25.

U15: Georgia McArdle from LP and Kelsey Wedding from HB were standouts for the quarter in their respective teams. LP 6 - HB 5.

A much better quarter by both teams with LP goalies now settled and shooting well. GA from HB Tyler Powell shot well also. Another strong quarter from Georgia McArdle from LP, and Amy Humphrys from HB was a standout for her team. LP 11 - HB 9.

Tight even play down the court from both sides. Catelyn Harkness from LP had a great quarter for her team. LP 18 - HB 16.

Hamley came out on top of their game and the end result was they outscored Longies by four goals. Sloppy passing and leading behind by the LP girls was why HB ran over their opposition in this quarter. Final score: LP 30 - HB 25.

Longies lead all game, but poor passing and not backing their teammates resulted in HB turning over four centre passes to take out the win. Standout players for the match were LP Georgia McArdle and Catelyn Harkness, and HB Kelsey Wedding and Amy Humphrys.

U13A: LP started strongly, turning over some centre passes and getting their goals in. Both teams fought hard and played a strong quarter.

Standout players for the first quarter were LP GA, Chelsey King and HB C, Shakira Fuller.

LP 6 - HB 4.

A strong second quarter with many balls turned over for both sides and strong defence all round. HB came in front by two goals at the end of this quarter, again Chelsey King LP GA was a standout as well as HB GD Debra Lambert. LP 10 - HB 12.

HB were solid all over the court to turn over in defence and take it down for the shots with both shooters getting their goals in easily.

HB GS Nadia Langtry was a standout, and LP GD Teagan Bigg fought hard defensively for her team. LP 14 - HB 20.

LP fought back hard to turn the play around to their advantage. A fantastic game by all players involved. LP GS, Melody Bennet had a great last quarter, as did Shakira Fuller from HB. Hamley were able to just hold the lead in the end, thanks to their fantastic third quarter, winning the game by one point only. LP 22 - HB-23 U13B: Hamley started well with strength through height at both ends, With GA Jesikah Coles scoring their first three goals for the first quarter against consistently good defence from Gracie Paech (LP GK). LP were unable to match Hamley’s good defending down the court leaving LP scoreless at the end of the 1st. LP 0 - HB 3.

Longies kept up a strong work rate throughout the quarter. Hamley had made two changes, bringing on Emily Heathfield (GD) and Libby Cleary to GS. Good defending down the court from LP kept Hamley to scoring two goals.

LP Jade Graham shot their first goal. LP 1 - HB 5.

Both teams started with changes, LP bringing on Tamika Gregory to GS. Hamley also made changes. Good defensive pressure from Hamley saw Longies with a held ball. Good defence in the circle from Michaela Burns (HB GK) as well as Emily Heathfield (HB WD).

Jada Leane (LP WD) lifted her defence in the third quarter to add pressure to the centre third. Tamika Gregory (GA) gave Longies a skilled target in goals. LP 4 - HB 5.

Great rebounding from Tamika Gregory (LP GA) and also great positioning from LP gave a few more chances to score. Good shooting from Jesikah Coles (HB GS). This quarter started to feel like a final with the scores tight and lots of sideline cheering.

Several goal opportunities for LP resulted in a draw, but it was great to see the girls fight back so well after being down at the beginning of the match.

Final scores: LP 8 - HB 8.

NORTH EASTERN FOOTBALL LEAGUE – Results from round 8 Blyth/Snow Eud/Rtown

A Grade

4.6 10.8 13.15 19.21 (135) 3.0 5.0 9.2 9.4 (58)

Goals: Blyth/Snow - J.Gillings 5, S.Atkinson 5, A.Hentschke 2, R.Darling 2, N.McCormack 2, G.Hayes 2, J.Agnew Eud/Rtown - M.Baddack 6, J.Mosey, D.Reese, J.Schutz Best: Blyth/Snow G.Hayes, J.Taylor, N.McCormack, R.Darling, S.Atkinson, J.Gillings Eud/Rtown - M.Baddack, G.Laucke, J.Mosey, R.Prior, T.Sleep, A.Prior

Min/Man BSR

1.4 6.7 9.12 15.16 (106) 2.1 2.5 2.5 3.6 (24)

Goals: Min/Man - S.Gibson 6, N.Forrest 3, A.Winders, R.McDermid, S.Baraglia, B.Sandow, L.McDermid, L.Davey BSR - D.Gill 2, B.Whiting Best: Min/Man - M.Lawrie, B.Currie, L.Sandow, R.McDermid, B.Barton, L.Davey BSR - K.Solomon, B.Whiting, C.Carey, N.Cane, L.Fuller, D.Gill

BBH North Clare

0.1 3.7 7.12 13.14 (92) 4.3 4.7 7.8 8.9 (57)

Goals: BBH - D.Schell 6, G.Thompson 5, J.Schuppan, M.Kellock North Clare - A.Amey 2, M.Fox, M.Dopson, J.Brown, C.Jaeschke, N.Rowe, M.Ward Best: BBH - M.Hall, C.Hannemann, D.Schell, N.Rees, T.Riggs, H.Sullivan North Clare - R.Moulds, M.Fox, A.Amey, T.Huppatz, A.Reidy, J.Brown

RSMU South Clare

4.1 7.2 14.2 20.3 (123) 1.3 3.4 4.8 5.11 (41)

Goals: RSMU - T.Willmott 6, C.Mullins 5, J.Vandeleur 3, S.Jordan 3, L.Percy, B.Plueckhahn, W.Nicholls South Clare - M.Sumner 3, H.Ward 2 Best: RSMU - T.Willmott, M.Garrard, W.Nicholls, Z.Hier, L.Percy, D.Flavel South Clare - B.Rossi, M.Sumner, J.Howcroft, D.Pope, T.Mayfield

Blyth/Snow Eud/Rtown

B Grade

4.4 5.6 6.7 10.9 (69) 2.1 5.2 6.5 7.7 (49)

Goals: Blyth/Snow - C.Kennett 4, M.Noble 2, J.Zweck 2, M.Wilkinson, L.Hewett Eud/Rtown - S.Geister 2, S.Schmidt, C.Voigt, T.Baker, C.Caven, K.Hines Best: Blyth/Snow - C.Kennett, T.Michael, R.Ottens, G.Wilkinson, M.Noble, M.Thomas Eud/Rtown - C.Hoffmann, S.Geister, J.Bugeja, S.Schmidt, R.Reese, T.Mosey

J.Schmaal, D.Schulz, C.Percy South Clare - K.Pilkington, J.Wong, P.Chapman, M.Sims, W.Weetra, G.Colbert

Senior Colts

Blyth/Snow Eud/Rtown

8.2 10.7 14.10 19.15 (129) 0.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 (18)

BSR Min/Man

9.2 11.7 18.8 23.14 (152) 1.1 2.3 3.4 5.5 (35)

North Clare BBH

5.5 12.13 17.16 23.17 (155) 0.1 0.1 0.1 1.5 (11)

RSMU South Clare

3.2 6.3 10.6 13.11 (89) 0.0 1.2 3.2 4.3 (27)

Goals: Blyth/Snow - D.Giles 6, J.Hunter 3, J.Ciardiello 2, J.Andriske 2, Z.Bennett, N.Schultz Eud/Rtown - J.Harrison 3 Best: Blyth/ Snow - R.Smart, T.Salter, J.Andriske, D.Giles, W.Harris Eud/ Rtown - J.Leditschke, J.Bugeja, B.Launer, A.Wiech, D.Blackley Goals: BSR - R.Fitzgerald 10, M.Longbottom 2, T.Slade 2, D.Hayes 2, J.Lee 2, A.Morgan 2, M.Burgess 2, L.Wilsdon Min/ Man - T.Milburn 2, N.Bruce, L.Squires, D.Willmott Best: BSR T.Slade, D.Hayes, L.Wilsdon, R.Fitzgerald, M.Longbottom Min/ Man - T.Milburn, J.Megson, A.Nixon, B.Jenner, A.Richards, N.Bruce Goals: North Clare - T.O’Sullivan 14, Z.Maynard 4, B.Laidlaw 2, B.Cross, G.Armfield, L.Schumacher BBH - C.Lindner Best: North Clare - B.Laidlaw, T.O’Sullivan, J.Gogoll, I.Hooker, L.Gill, B.Cross BBH - L.Roth, L.Haddow, C.Gove, C.Noakes Goals: RSMU - A.Clarke 5, J.Talbot 2, X.Redden 2, T.Adams, J.Bowden, N.Busch, B.Heffernan South Clare - J.Pearse 2, B.Day, B.Sandy Best: RSMU - J.Connell, T.Trowse, J.Schulz, X.Redden, H.Griffiths, J.Bowden South Clare - J.Wallent, J.Pearse, T.Forrest, M.Jarvis, B.Pese, T.Nield

Junior Colts

Eud/Rtown Blyth/Snow

1.1 1.2 3.4 3.6 (24) 1.1 2.2 3.3 3.5 (23)

Goals: Eud/Rtown - T.Schulz (VC), K.Hayter, A.Rule Blyth/Snow L.Cummins 2, E.Greet Best: Eud/Rtown - Z.Green, J.Steinborner, J.Dreckow, T.Kleinig, B.Riley Blyth/Snow - W.Pratt, S.Toholke, J.Calvert, L.Cummins, E.Greet, J.King

Min/Man BSR

2.1 4.2 5.4 6.7 (43) 0.3 2.3 4.4 4.4 (28)

BSR Min/Man

4.0 8.3 10.5 12.7 (79) 0.1 0.1 2.2 2.5 (17)

North Clare BBH

3.1 8.2 12.4 15.4 (94) 3.1 4.1 6.1 9.2 (56)

North Clare BBH

2.0 5.1 6.6 9.7 (61) 2.2 3.2 3.2 4.3 (27)

RSMU South Clare

2.1 5.2 6.3 8.4 (52) 2.1 3.3 3.6 4.7 (31)

Goals: Min/Man - L.Milburn 2, K.Allen 2, L.Clancy, M.Hindmarsh BSR - D.Hayes, T.Stephenson, C.Weckert, K.Burgess Best: Min/Man T.Bishop, M.Phillips, M.Nayda, M.Hindmarsh, J.Curtis, T.Nicholls BSR - A.Culbertson, C.Burford, K.Burgess, S.Roberts, C.Weckert, D.Hentschke

Goals: BSR - J.Slade 4, I.Moller 3, J.Moller 2, C.Hayes, N.MacFarlane, J.Slade Min/Man - O.Barret, D.McInerney Best: BSR - J.Slade, I.Moller, J.Slade, N.Longmire, S.Wilsdon, J.Moller Min/Man D.Willmott, T.Couch, O.Barret, D.Emery, T.Jujyan, A.Faulkner

Goals: North Clare - S.Pink 6, S.Jennings 2, L.Hollitt 2, N.Jones, N.Edwards, T.Siv, D.Smith, D.Ellis BBH - J.Rowe 2, W.Piggott 2, S.Rayson, K.Harvey, S.Tohl, T.Hill, J.Webster Best: North Clare T.Siv, S.Jaeschke, S.Pink, B.Coles, L.Hollitt, G.Lane BBH - S.Tohl, S.Connell, B.Tiver, J.Webster, W.Piggott, J.Rowe

Goals: North Clare - D.Garrard 4, G.Armfield 3, T.Francis, C.Helbig BBH - Not Supplied Best: North Clare - D.Garrard, G.Pretlove, J.Nickolai, G.Armfield, T.Francis, C.Mcinnes BBH - Not Supplied

RSMU South Clare

2.3 4.6 8.6 11.10 (76) 1.0 1.0 2.4 3.6 (24)

Goals: RSMU - T.Redden 3, D.Griffiths 2, S.Goodfellow 2, S.Przibilla, L.Tassell, J.Schmaal, P.Allchurch South Clare - W.Weetra 2, G.Colbert Best: RSMU - S.Goodfellow, T.Redden, D.Griffiths,

Goals: RSMU - R.Bruce 3, D.Redden 2, C.Behn, L.Reichelt, S.Would South Clare - B.Dinning, M.Walsh, J.Brown, L.Benda Best: RSMU C.Behn, C.Dunn, D.Redden, R.Bruce, L.Reichelt, B.Molineux South Clare - A.Dare, J.Lally, D.McInnis, N.Owen, A.Smith, J.Saunders

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YEARS AGO May 2008

• HORIZON Christian School student, Courtney O’Leary, performed well at the State finals of the Interschool Equestrian Carnival, bringing home three first places, two seconds and two reserve champions.

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YEARS AGO May 2003

• BALAKLAVA High School student, Karen Hardy, was awarded an elite scholarship, travelling to Sydney for the 2003 Professor Harry Messel International Science School.

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by Mr Broster to his family, who were holidaying at Port Vincent.

The Producer, dated January 29 1948, carried a front page story about recent devastating local bushfires. The headline read “Black Thursday Worst in Local History” and

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• Jun 2: Adelaide West Men’s Chior, Owen Town Hall; Balaklava Hospital “Time Peace” Garden opening.

• Jun 13: Balaklava Senior Citizens Club Annual Card Day, Balaklava Bowling Club.

• Jul 7: Balaklava High School reunion - years 1954-57; 2013 Balco Balaklava Art Prize - official opening, Balaklava Courthouse Gallery.

• Jul 30: Balaklava Meals on Wheels AGM, Lutheran Church Hall.

• Aug 2, 3, 4: Balaklava Eisteddfod.

• Jun 11: Mother’s Group meeting, Balaklava Uniting Church Hall.

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winner, Karise Eden, has not been spotted since.

Coach Joel Madden told Michael Stangel on Monday night he’s made it as a recording artist.

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Gibson can look forward to a similar fate thanks to Seal this week with the terrible song choice certain to cost the young musician.

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Hella driving light “4000” Hella bull light both new $100 each. Electric fitness walker excellent condition, records time, calories, distance, speed $400.

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SOUTHERN Skies Soap Supplies of Balaklava.

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S663AOY, $10,500 o.n.o.

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Windows - 2 second hand wooden sash windows with fly screens. To fit window space 1850mm high x 940mm wide, $30 each.

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Firewood $195 per tonne.

Free delivery or pick-up Balaklava as arranged. Mix gum. Phone 0447 079 388 or 0428 811 874.

F i r ewood f o r s a l e .

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Firewood - mixed gum, cut & split $180 per tonne, free local delivery. Phone 0458 799 577.

Firewood - Quality split red gum, $330 p/tonne. All loads weighed, free delivery Owen and surrounding areas. Conditions apply.

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

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

May - Richard “Dick May. 90 years on June 12, 2013!

Family and friends are invited to join him in celebrating this special birthday, with an “Open House” at the Balaklava Bowling Club on Sunday June 16 at 2pm. All very welcome, but no presents please, just the pleasure of your company.

50th Wedding Anniversary

Barbaro - Jo and Barbara (nee Johnson) hoteliers of the Port Wakefield hotel are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 1, at the Port Wakefield Hotel. Love and best wishes from all your children and their families.

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

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

Ph Joe 0439 339 634.

Modra Ray “Pompey”. The Members of the Wasleys Bowling Club regrets the passing of their Esteemed Member and Past President Ray “Pompey” Modra.

Deepest Sympathy to Colleen and Family.

Return Thanks

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FULL OR PART TIME WORKPLACE TRAINEESHIP IN IT • Commencing Term 3, 2013

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SATURDAY JUNE 8

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The Regional Awards celebrate and showcase the achievements of individuals, groups and businesses that have made significant contributions to regional South Australia.

2013/14 – 2022/23 Council is reviewing its Long Term Financial Plan and has prepared a draft plan for the next 10 years. We are seeking community feedback on what is being proposed in the plan and therefore invite you to comment. Copies of the document are available on our website at www. wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au, from the Council office or we can forward a copy to you upon request. Enquiries regarding the draft Long Term Financial Plan may be made in person at the Council office or by phone on 8862 0800.

This is your opportunity, as a member of the community, to provide us with feedback on what Council is proposing in its Long Term Financial Plan. Comments, in writing, will be received until Friday June 21 and can be submitted by post to PO Box 167, Balaklava SA 5461, by fax on 8862 1115 or by email to admin@ wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au.

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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.

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‘Plains boys in Under 15 carnival

United claims famous victory over Roosters 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 UNITED became the second team to half back, so it was barely getting to the roll the reigning premier, Two Wells, with centre line,” he said. a comprehensive 40-point win in gusty “They could have been five goals up conditions at Long Plains on Saturday. at quarter time, they played really well ADELAIDE Plains’ Under 15into team, left: Riley Curnow, Jamie Humphries, Liam Mathew, Jacob Wehr, Dillon Michael, Riley Andrew Hardiman came back the back intofrom the wind as well.

Thorne, Damien Kearns, Jacob Butterfield. trainer John Good, Jake Ludewig, Liam Billington, Two Wells team, whichChambers-Matos, was still missing Austin Ruckman, Tyson Ettridge, lined up Middle: on Mayne, Stankevicius, Plackett, Todd BryceinChapman, Dylan Howell. Front: Nathan Studham, runner LeeDoug Allmond, JoshJonas Osbourne and Brad Garth Two Wells danger man,Scholz, Simon Feast, Gary Wehr, Ben O’Leary, Daniel Coombe coach Liam Whitwell, Charlie Arbon (captain), Dylan Irrgang, Connor Buckby, Fitzgerald. an epic(captain), head-to-head battle. manager and Lachlan“Tyson O’Leary.

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The TigersPeter came Butterfield out the better team, wasAbsent; chargedHenry with keeping a slamming on 10 scoring shots to three close eye on Feast, as we knew what he but only registering two goals from all was capable of,” White said. their hard work.

“This was the first week he was able KOBY Ettridge marks for the Two Wells failed to respond to the to fully train after playing with a few FORMER Bombers early wake-up call and United continued niggles the past couple of weeks.”

Tigers in their goal third, ahead captain, Craig on where they left off, seizing a 21-point Ettridge did a pretty good job, while of Rooster, Ryan Young, Hooper,isincarried the buffer at the main break. his Tiger teammates enjoyed a freeA grade match onoff Saturday. the ground United coach, David White, said scor- flowing game style. by teammates, ing was tough at times.

Lachlan Norman n Continued page 19 “It was a tricky wind, it was fairly and Thomas Would.

Les Pearson reviews round 5 APFL A grade matches

The Central Zone Under 15 Carnival was held at Brinkworth Oval on Sunday.

The carnival involved teams from the Adelaide Plains, North Eastern and Yorke Peninsula football leagues, along with the Northern Areas Football Association.

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HAMLEY Bridge’s but was lacking support dominant winning run at times.

Les Pearson reviews round 8 continued, stretching to Koby Ettridge was six games with a convincalso having an off day in APFL A grade matches ing 79-point win over front ofpotential goal, able to find ASH Barnett has been “I’m looking forward players.

United at LongasPlains on the footy but appointed the coach to it, for sure.”

“At conversion this early stage, last half ofathe Saturday. was a problem for theon first for the Adelaide Plains Danny Ellis, to replace play in the Barnett was selector I’m working apquarter but didn’t ItFootball was a fitting wayassoto ruckmen Matt Armstrong second time this year. a few guys League’s and assistant coach of the proaching capitalise onteam it. in 2004 and “Wewho celebrate relied Koby a selecciationformer team tocaptain compete and James Sullivan.

APFL canon help with It was a relatively “They were cleaner and atdefensive Bomber bit too much and he hit the the Landmark Cup at 2005. tion,” Barnett said. footyconcept than us, stalwart Craig on Young’s times, and we guys Jamestown June 8. even start to the game, with the “The has post three“I’ll be picking the Bombers doing most whichchanged again has been anthe can’t really 300th match. afford APFL president, a bit over who want to that,” play, that ourstoall The sides of the early scoring before issue of White will said.be my personal Bradrespective Busch, confirmed years theyear.” round robin The Bomber midfield had Barnett’s a number appointment of changes, onUnited hit back in typical sets up lot guys style, whereas it used to “Taylor approach, weawant style to trail by just three of Craig Taylor, Ryan ApUnited missing Mark for them across the half Tuesday. be just one game,” he who want to play.” and Valor Thach back line,Atwhile Pym, Matt East and Jack points at the first change. pletonsaid.

“He’s very enthusileast (Toby) five players “We were looking for began to get topbeastrying they toHasledine Chapman fromand thepositive week and astic, keen Heon will under 21 (Nathan) must be selected start, kickedinvolve away toasa 23-point before, stretching forward hard, aboutagain it, and I like his a more competitive many peopleFlynn run in the final squad.

ASH Barnett which we got, so that was bufferfrom at thedifferent main break. the Tigers’ depth. Busch said. style myself,” clubs which we“Iwere wouldexpectimagine coach, Cameron Faulkner The“I’m Bombers withUnited association footy very recalled happy he good,” around the competitioning. as there would be up to 25 David White said. worked hard to influence rookie, Liam Henneker, around the nation when has taken it on.” possible to help in some under 21s in the competiContinued “We had but a lotI hadn’t of the the contest for the Tigers along Barnett, with full-back playing the current capacity. tionnthat could make the page 19 considered coaching it,” Hamley Bridge A grade With the Landmark squad,” Barnett said. he said. coach, said he was more Cup only a month away, “It’s a big chance for “It came as a little bit than happy to take on the the coach has already a lot of those guys, as of a surprise but when role. begun to canvass the scouts often attend these the opportunity came, I “I’ve been involved league’s other coaches for carnivals.” jumped at it.

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