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Brett and Andrew Sharman, whose family are club sponsors, with the new scoreboard in the background. – PICTURE Lisa Redpath.

Footy goes ‘high tech’ with new scoreboard for grand finals A BRAND new digital scoreboard will be used for the first time at this weekend’s APFL grand final at Long Plains. United Football Club president, Kelvin Gameau, said a digital scoreboard had been on the wish list for some time. “It was something we’ve talked about as a committee for quite a few years,” he said. “We priced a couple and as we’re hosting

Les Pearson reports: the grand final this year, we thought this year was probably the one to grab one.” As there were only two other digital scoreboards in the state, the club sent a handful of members to Adelaide to see one in action and they were suitably impressed.

The 1.9 x 2.35m scoreboard will be operated from the clubhouse side of the oval, using a computer program specifically designed to keep football scores. A time clock could also be displayed, although Kelvin indicated it would probably count up, as opposed to counting down. “The other day, we had it set up with a mock scoreboard and we were adding goals

Crop that! Plains awash after heavy rain HEAVY recent rains could possibly affect the Lower North district, poised to record a superb grain yield in what is being billed as potentially the third largest harvest on record at about 8.7 million tonnes statewide. Waterlogging of crops is the primary concern, which has already been an issue in a number of

areas around the state. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, falls of between 18mm in Brinkworth, to more than 40mm in Balaklava, Hoyleton and Auburn, were recorded in the seven days up to Tuesday morning. Rain has not impacted greatly on hay crops, with only small amounts cut.

The latest Crop and Pasture Report released by Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA), says total production looks to be just shy of previous records from 2001-02 (9.36 million tonnes) and the largest, in 2010-11 (10.34 million tonnes). n Continued Page 2

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with little electronic animations, so you can pretty much put what you like on it,” Kelvin said. “I was extremely impressed by it and it certainly exceeded my expectations. “I think it might be a talking point on grand final day.” Club sponsor, Sharmans, purchased the scoreboard, which the club now leases.

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Deadlines tighten on hay HAY growers are facing tighter deadlines to get their crops cut following the extended rainband impacting the district over the past week. Gilmac site manager, Mark Heaslip, said it was fortunate only a small amount of hay had been cut ahead of the heavy recent rains. “At the moment, very little hay has been cut but it has made it hard to get cutting at the current time with the weather delaying people,” he explained. The small window of opportunity to maximise hay quality is getting smaller with very passing day, although crop maturity does vary between districts. “Our area is tight with people probably looking at cutting very soon, while

the Clare Valley is up to a month away still,” Mr Heaslip said. “The coming week to 10 days will be the only window we’ve got in a lot of areas. “Crops can go through the flowering to dough stage in no time.” Once at the dough stage, the hay quality drops off significantly. Mr Heaslip is watching the radar closely, hoping for a favourable forecast in coming days. He was still confident most of the crops survived the recent deluge. “I would think only between two to five per cent of hay had been cut,” Mr Heaslip said. “We’ll be watching the weather closely every day but it does look good over the next few days.”

Crop that – Plains awash! • From Page 1 PIRSA’s Grains Industry account manager, Dave Lewis, said results were varied across the state, with the local district avoiding a number of issues experienced in other areas of SA. “The high rainfall areas of Lower Eyre Peninsula, Kangaroo Island and the South East are experiencing waterlogging, which has significantly reduced yield potential for some areas and crop types,” Mr Lewis explained. “Also, the frost in midAugust caused severe damage to cereal crops in isolated parts of Upper Eyre Peninsula with estimated grain yield losses of 10 per cent to 25 per cent in affected areas. “In the Mid North, the number of frosts has been well below average, although several severe frosts were recorded in early to mid-August. “That said, despite favourable conditions for disease development, leaf diseases are currently at relatively low levels across the State,

Lisa Robertson with model Brittany Koch. BOM radar image of last week’s rainfall area. due to a combination of use of more resistant varieties and the proactive application of protectant fungicides.”Growers have invested on their crops, pumping them with urea to boost nitrogen levels and maximise yield. The report noted barley crops have grown well, some with thick, heavy canopies are starting to fall over. Bean crops are very tall but have not podded

well yet due to cold conditions and disease levels in beans are at low levels given the weather conditions, with good control being achieved from protectant fungicides. “Canola crops have grown well and most crops have been flowering for two to three weeks with early crops at 50 per cent flower and later crops 20 to 30 per cent flower growth stages,” the report said.

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Lisa’s flair with hair

After kick-starting her hairdressing apprenticeship nine years ago with Cutz n Curlz at Balaklava, Lisa Robertson has raced along in world of hairdressing and makeup. She is not only a “premiere stylist” at Mahiki Hair at Windsor Gardens, but is now part of the L’Oreal ID Artist Team, which has its head office in Melbourne. Lisa’s career started after her parents, Steve and Deb Robertson of Balaklava, bought the hairdressing salon from Cathy Blackwell when she retired, with Nicole Gregory taking over as manager. Lisa was employed as an apprentice under the guidance of Nicole. “Lisa entered into hair competitions early in her apprenticeship, and was also really keen on makeup, doing makeup for weddings,” said Nicole. “Both of us were left handed which made it easier to teach her too,” she laughed. Lisa moved to Adelaide to complete her apprenticeship at a salon at West Lakes, and also

Louise Michael reports: completed an 18 month advanced diploma in makeup. She then moved to Mahiki Hair, where she now is employed. Over the past year, Lisa applied for a position in the two-year L’Oreal ID Artist Team program, which is only for a small group of up-and-coming hairdressers from around Australia. After the interview process, Lisa was thrilled to learn she was one of 10 who had been accepted. “Each year they choose a new group, and being in the group has given me, and Mahiki Hair, a foot in the door to L’Oreal,” Lisa said. Being part of the L’Oreal team, means many trips interstate. Lisa has been to Melbourne, Sydney and Perth for training and fashion festivals. “We had to create a runway show from start to finish – coming up with a theme, sourcing models, music, styling and choreography,” Lisa said. Lisa has also won numerous awards in SA hair and beauty

competitions, held twice a year. “We are judged on haircuts and styling sections done both on the floor, and pre-done,” said Lisa. “The competitions are open to all SA hairdressers, and to the public, and my family are always there to support me. Lisa’s mum, Deb, has spent hours sewing outfits, and providing good old country cooking, for the competitions.” Local girls, Cass Powell and Brittany Koch have been models, with both being transformed completely. “I love all aspects of what I do. It’s great for my career now I experience such a variety – from working in a salon to runway shows,” she said. “In competitions and photo shoots, you have to keep up with, or even ahead of, fashion and hair trends, but in the salon, you have to know the trends and personalise them to the client, as each person is an individual. “It’s great to be able to change someone’s look and make them feel great about themselves.”

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• From Page 1 “We’re focussed on the long term future of the club by investing in its facilities, so doing it like that means you get the full benefit of the scoreboard and it keeps funds free for other projects,” Kelvin explained. The club has also upgraded its entry to the oval and also installed a gatekeeper’s box. “We’ve never really had an entrance gate, which is something the Long Plains Recreation Ground committee has also discussed for quite some time, so it was another project we thought we would get

done for grand final day,” Kelvin said. The scoreboard not only displays football scores but can also be used as a big screen, playing movies, videos and images.

The club intends selling advertising space on the scoreboard, which will be outlined soon. “You’re only limited by your imagination with what you can put on it,” Kelvin said.

ABC ‘Grandstand’ calls footy IN a boost for local sport, ABC Grandstand will broadcast live the APFL grand final on Saturday. Peter Walsh and Matt Clinch will be broadcasting from Long Plains oval from 11am right

throughout the afternoon. Tune in to 891 ABC Adelaide, 639 ABC North and West, Grandstand Digital, or via the internet anywhere in the world at www.abc.net.au/ adelaide

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NEWS v District

‘I’m no shrinking violet’ Champion defends post election comments

Les Pearson reports: NICK Champion’s first week in opposition to the government got off to a somewhat tumultuous start, the Member for Wakefield attracting scrutiny from his own party for his comments regarding a repeal of carbon pricing. Mr Champion suggested on Lateline last week that the Labor party should not oppose the new Liberal government’s move to scrap

the carbon pricing system in place of its Direct Action Plan. “I think we should accept the decision of the Australian people and it is my view the Liberal policy is rubbish, based on wishful thinking but people voted for it,” he explained. “If people vote for something and there is clear dialogue on it, they should get what they voted for.”

Promise to chase Libs on funding FUNDING announcements for local projects in the lead-up to the recent Federal election are potentially threatened by the change of government. Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, pictured, said funding promises made by the previous Labor government to the Kapunda Bowling Club and Weikert Cottage, Sevenhill, will be up to the new government if they are honoured. “They’ve all been budgeted for but it is a question of the new government honouring them,” Mr Champion explained. Mr Champion will be writing to the relevant ministers to ask if they will be honouring the funding commitments. “I think they did have some sort of bi-

partisan support and recognition of their importance,” he said. Despite that, Mr Champion stopped short of being “confident” the new government would honour the funding commitments. “I can’t predict what the new government will do,” he said. “What I will do, is write to them and ascertain their position on those projects.” Many other local government projects across the region could also be stalled, as funding previously announced for Regional Development Australia projects was described pre-election as “Labor election promises” by Warren Truss, now Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development.

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Mr Champion’s comments drew the ire of Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union president, Tony Maher, as well as several other Labor colleagues. Mr Maher was stingingly critical of Mr Champion’s thoughts, labelling the third term MP as a political “amateur”. Several other Labor colleagues also aired their opposition to Mr Champion’s stance,

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NEWS v Farming

Farm ‘code of conduct’ PRIMARY producers will be given greater protection in their business dealings through a new legislated Farming Code of Conduct. The legislation comes as a result of about 10 years of action by local Reeves Plains’ farmers, Malcolm Lucas, and sons Bradley and Andrew. Malcolm, who was sparked into action on the back of machinery manufacturers failing to honour warranties on their products, raised the issue with Member for Light, Tony Piccolo, which sparked a Select Committee inquiry on the issue. Mr Piccolo personally presented the Lucas family with a copy of the draft regulation on Friday, which was released last week for public comment. Mr Piccolo said under the code, primary producers would have direct access to a mandatory dispute resolution process, which will allow disputes to be handled in a timely and effective way, as well as providing the greatest potential for resolution without the need for litigation. “Importantly, the code will be backed by financial penalties, giving it real teeth,” Mr Piccolo said. The inquiry, in part, led to the passing of the Small business Commissioner Act, under which this code is made. In releasing the draft code, Small Business Minister, Tom Kenyon,

Protection for all primary producers started at Reeves Plains Les Pearson reports: said the new code would provide farmers with access to no, or low cost, alternative dispute resolution procedures under the Fair Trading Act 1987. Mr Kenyon said the Farming Code of Conduct – the first of its type in Australia – would provide a template for others to follow with one for the motor vehicle industry next to be developed. “The penalties will range from $500 up to a maximum of $4,000 for failure to attend mediation meetings and in cases involving serious breaches of the code that end up in court, penalties can range from $10,000 for individuals up to $50,000 for corporations,” Mr Kenyon said. Mr Piccolo said this was about

giving greater business protection to our primary producers whether they’re grain and grape growers, livestock producers or involved in the horticulture, aquaculture, fishing and forestry industries. Mr Kenyon said the State government consulted widely with industry groups and individuals who related how they often felt powerless if they became involved in disputes with larger businesses, including

banks, farm machinery suppliers, grain handlers and grocery chains. “Now they’ll have a mandatory process in place where they can go for assistance to resolve those disputes which can sometimes prove costly and take a long time to resolve,” Mr Kenyon said.. Mr Kenyon said the strong support for the Code clearly showed how wide off the mark the Liberal Party was on small business issues, oppos-

ing both the initial farm machinery inquiry and the establishment of the Office of the Small Business Commissioner. Comments or feedback about the Farming Code can be submitted until October 11 to the Office of the Hon Tom Kenyon, GPO Box 11071 Adelaide SA 5001. A copy of the code is available for download at the Commissioner’s website at www.sasbc.sa.gov.au

GRDC finds herbicide resistance ‘growing threat’

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continuing spread of herbicide resistance in weeds and the threat this poses to farming systems in the southern cropping region is the most widely significant issue confronting grain growers. That’s according to the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s Southern Regional Panel which has compiled a detailed report of the constraints to productivity in southern and central South Australia, NSW,

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Victoria and Tasmania. Panel members, including Mallala grower Richard Konzag, recently returned from a week-long tour of parts of the southern cropping region where the development of herbicide resistance in rye, barley and brome grasses and broadleaf weeds such as wild radish were critical issues. Panel chair, Tasmanian Keith Pengilley, said growers and farming systems groups were either grappling with herbicide-resistant

weeds or were concerned about the potential for resistance developing. Snails also were an issue in SA and Victoria. The panel split into three touring parties, visiting low, medium and high rainfall zones. Members visited growers’ properties, research and trial sites and met with growers, farming groups, researchers and advisers. Local areas included Pinery, Balaklava, Hart, Clare, Tarlee, Roseworthy and Turretfield.

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Mallala Ag Bureau ‘tourists’ take in the scenery

A BUSLOAD of 55 local growers toured the district as part of Mallala Ag Bureau’s annual bus trip on Friday. The day started with breakfast at a mushroom farm about four kilometres south of Mallala, before the bus was boarded and

taken to faba bean and barley trial sites on Andy Barr’s farm at Pinery. The group then headed to Gavin Schuster’s property at Freeling for lunch, where discussions were held around hay pressing and oat and wheat hay varieties.

Following that, the group toured the Agpoint Australia site, also at Freeling, before heading back to the mushroom farm. Mallala Ag Bureau president, Geoff Curnow, was pleased with the turnout and the informative items offered.

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Lately, many people have said they have been swooped by magpies. No, not just footy teams! My research suggests swooping starts when magpies lay their eggs, as the birds protect nests from predators (which include people.) Breeding (of the birds that is) usually takes place in spring, between August and early October. Female birds lay three to five eggs in early-mid August, then sit on them for about three weeks. And if you’ve heard magpies warbling in the early hours of the morning, that’s a sure sign swooping season is coming up. If you are walking near trees where magpies are nesting, here are some tips for surviving a big fright from an “ear flapping” or “peck on the head.” o Take a slight detour if you can, as they usually only swoop within 50 metres of their nests; o Wear sunglasses and broadbrimmed hat; o Carry an open umbrella above your head; o If you are on a bike, walk rather than ride in those areas, wear your helmet and have a flag on the back of your bike which is higher than your head; o Don’t act aggressively towards

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the birds as they will think you are a real threat to their nest. Besides the higher UV index, this is another good reason to wear a hat! Speaking of UV, schools require their students to be wearing their hats at school now as the UV index is above three. Balaklava

Show us your best shot

Calling all photography gurus. You have until this Saturday to enter your photos in the Balaklava Show. There are plenty of different sections to enter, including the traditional portrait, landscape and animal shots. Then there’s sunrise/sunset, which sounds like something out of

Fiddler on the Roof. But one which might suit young people of today, is the “selfie” section. I’ve taken one very quick selfie shot, with Jenni Hosking and Tracy Angel, being silly in front of some teens at their formal, just because we could. Surprisingly, it worked out really well – not blurry and no heads cut off, as you can see, above. However, there’s not a “twelvie” section – luckily. (Sorry, that’s a little joke for teenagers). Anyway, make sure you get your show book and check out all

of the other different sections you can enter - cooking, decorated gum boot, craft, plants or produce. • Speaking of photography, an exhibition titled, “Burra in Focus,” is on at Burra Regional Art Gallery from November 21, all the way to February 25 next year. No excuse not to get there! The exhibition is devoted to all things photographic. Work must be delivered to the gallery no later than 5pm Tuesday. November 19. Exhibition opens at 2pm on Sunday, November 24.

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Mallala

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The September meeting of the CWA attracted a good attendance. Many beautiful blooms (including the CWA roses) were on display, adding a touch of spring to the display table. The trading table was also embellished with numerous plants and items. Members were pleased to welcome back treasurer, Yvonne Curnow, who had been travelling up north with her husband John. Guest speaker was Christine Howard, from the Commonwealth Bank, who gave members information on safety issues with Internet banking and telephone purchasing, together with warnings on the necessity to check statements frequently and to avoid handing cards to other people. Members took the opportunity to ask many questions about banking. Gwenda Cheek thanked Christine on behalf of the members. CWA meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month at 2.30pm in the CWA rooms, adjoined to Mallala Institute. Phone Doris Helps on 8527 2192 for more details on membership. PENWORTHAM Historical Society’s Pioneer Service will be held this Sunday at 11am in St Mark’s Anglican Church, Penwortham. This year’s service is in remembrance of the tragic deaths of sisters, Ethel and Hope Green at Leasingham in 1913. After the service, there will be a short walk to the sisters’ grave in St Mark’s cemetery. Light lunch served. Book on on 8843 0140.

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NEWS v District

Intermodal planning talks THE Bowmans Intermodal site was the subject of a visit from several Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) executives on Tuesday in a bid to fill them in on the facility’s need for improved road infrastructure. Wakefield Regional Council chief executive officer, Cate Atkinson, invited the department heads to the district for an indepth tour and briefing of the site and its future expansion plans. The site was recently subject to a major rezoning, allowing for an impending significant expansion. DPTI executive director, Mark Elford, Northern and

Western regional manager, Alan Morris, Road Policy and Planning director, Don Hogben, and planning unit manager, Bob Bemmerl, attended the briefing and tour. DPTI chief executive, Rod Hook, was to attend but was a late cancellation due to a Ministerial Briefing. “I wanted the department to have a complete understanding of what’s anticipated at Bowmans and the impact and opportunity that could have on the local road network,” Mrs Atkinson said. WRC mayor, James Maitland, said access to the site off Highway One was another issue.

“At the moment, the intersection to Bowmans at Port Wakefield is not very friendly for large vehicles,” he said. “It still is not accessible for road trains. “The road infrastructure around Port Wakefield has been on the Central Region agenda for 10 years and unfortunately going nowhere.” Mrs Atkinson said a major hold up has been the different levels of government involved. “It is a State and Federal Government road, so that’s the complication really, when you’ve got a local interest trying to get those two to work together,” she explained.

INVOLVED in discussions on the Bowmans Intermodal site are (from left) Balco sales and marketing director, Murray Smith, Balco spokesperson, Roger McQuire, DPTI road policy and planning director, Don Hogben, DPTI planning unit manager, Bob Bemmerl, DPTI regional manager, Alan Morris, RDA Yorke and Mid North CEO, Kelly-Ann Saffin, WRC CEO, Cate Atkinson, DPTI executive director, Mark Elford and WRC mayor, James Maitland.

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BARDRILL director, Elanna Mitchell and and BRC chairman, Wayne Henson, holding the Barton Plate, with the Barton Path behind. IAN Barton’s love of racing, and Balaklava Racing Club (BRC) in particular, continues to live on years after his passing. Mr Barton was the founder of civil earthworks company, Bardrill, which remains a close and generous associate of BRC today. Their work is done in the oil and gas fields in outback Australia, building and maintaining roads for the petroleum resource

Les Pearson reports: industry amongst many other major earthwork jobs needed in the bush. Bardrill director, Elanna Mitchell, was one of three to inherit the company after Mr Barton’s passing in 2005. Bardrill recently funded the extension of the footpath from the Balaklava Racing Club’s betting ring, to the car park.

Ms Mitchell said the path, now named the Barton Path, will be marked with a plaque in recognition of Ian and his contributions to Balaklava and racing in general. “Bardrill have been sponsors up here over many years… but we didn’t have anything in memoriam of him,” she said. “Company directors Brian Purdie, Ian Brooker and I decided we would complete the path, as Ian was always providing practi-

cal solutions for race clubs. “We weren’t doing it for sponsorship reasons but more so to honour the memory of Ian.” Along with the path, the company also sponsored the Ian Barton Plate, raced on Balaklava Cup Day on September 4. “We do that in memory of him too and we know if Ian were still alive, that’s where his sponsorship money would go,” Ms Mitchell said.

Changes have been made to the Clare township’s Dry Zone times to stop confusion and support community safety. Signs are now up at the town entrances and there will be a short amnesty period by local police as residents adjust to the new zones. Following an extensive period of review, including community consultation, all public spaces in the Clare township have been gazetted as an alcohol free zone between the hours of 10pm and 8am daily. The public alcohol free zone will cover residential streets, local parks, gardens and playgrounds, as well as the central business district/main street precinct. The proposal also includes the confirmation of a 24-hour ban on alcohol consumption in and around the Clare Skate Park in Lennon Street. The prohibition does not apply inside public buildings, unless otherwise signed. The whole of township Dry Zone aims to remove the confusion caused by the previously designated individual Dry Zone areas. Research on the use of Dry Zones in various communities Australia-wide has shown them to have a positive impact. Dry Zones help provide the community and visitors with reassurance and help curb “unruly” behaviour in public areas as well as promoting safe places to live, Dry Zone Working Party chair, Cr Nedd Golding said. A map of the proposed new Dry Zone Area is available at the Clare Council offices or on council’s website: www.claregilbertvalleys.sa.gov.au and will be made public at all liquor outlets in Clare. About three years ago the issue of dry zones in parts of Balaklava was raised by local police, with talks held between police, Wakefield Regional Council and community groups – but no action eventuated.

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‘Affordable’ homes for Saddleworth FOUR extra new homes will be built at Saddleworth, on top of the four currently planned for workers’ accommodation utilising Federal funding from Unity Housing. Clare and Gilbert Valleys council chief executive officer, Roy Blight, said the extra homes would be built for aged accommodation as part of a $20 million funding package announced by the State government. The funding will be used to build more than 120 new affordable homes statewide. Social Housing Minister, Tony Piccolo, announced the Saddleworth

project as one of nine community housing providers that would share in the funding. “It supports our construction industry in what are challenging times for the sector by supporting developments that, in some cases, have stalled while delivering new and affordable homes to help support some of our most vulnerable and disadvantaged citizens,” he said. “This stimulus package will increase the supply of affordable rental housing and reduce rental costs for low income households. “In total, 82 homes to be built

under this package are dedicated specifically to people with high support needs, with 29 of these allocated specifically for people living with disability.” Mr Blight was thrilled to hear of the funding announcement. “I’m delighted with it,” he said. “It will definitely help stimulate growth in Saddleworth and it’s a great opportunity to develop some new housing in the town.” With the workers’ houses to be completed by July next year, Mr Blight said work was progressing quickly.

“We’re currently going through the detailed engineer drawings with Unity,” he said. The aged accommodation houses need to be completed by December 2014, with Mr Blight confident further local builders and contractors will benefit from the increased construction work in the district. Mr Piccolo said the stimulus package was another example of the South Australian government working with community housing providers to deliver support to those South Australians who needed it most. “These grants have allowed

community housing providers to combine government funding with their own resources to deliver developments worth more than $31 million in both regional and metropolitan South Australia,” he said. “A total of 40 homes will be built in regional areas such as Murray Bridge, Lyndoch and towns in the state’s mid-north.” “Everyone deserves to have somewhere secure to live and this investment in affordable housing will provide that for some of the most disadvantaged people in our community.”

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Book now for regional awards Tickets are now on sale for this year’s South Australian Regional Awards presentation for the Yorke and Mid North region, to be held at Port Pirie on Wednesday, October 23. Brand South Australia’s CEO, Karen Raffen, encourages regional communities to attend. “This is always an exciting night with great support and attendance. In a year where we’ve seen record nomi-

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n ABOVE: Will I or won’t I? Kathy McFarlane, from Redhill, ponders over a chainsaw at Travis White’s sale.RIGHT: Patsy Weckert proves you never forget how to ride a bike. Brinkworth had its busiest BELOW: Good PR. Nick Hart with his “thank day of the year when motor home you” sign in his driveway. owners’ group The Mount Lofty Bushies joined visitors from around the region for the town’s annual garage sale day. The weather was kind to buyers and sellers who had Main Street and side streets buzzing with activity on Sunday, September 8. As well as holding a bric-a-brac stall, the school community sold breakfasts to maintain everyone’s energy levels and the last sellers didn’t pack up until mid afternoon. At 11.30am the winning ticket in a raffle was drawn at Norma’s Country Café by Brinkworth Progress Association chairperson, Amanda

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Spencer. The prize, a children’s toy box filled with all manner of goods, went to Graham O’Toole, of Saddleworth. This was the third year the “Bushies” had chosen Brinkworth as an overnight stay for their three-day spring get together and once again they were pampered on Saturday with a specially cooked steak-sandwich lunch, with local quandongs for dessert, prepared and served by Progress members. For something new, the Progress Association held a bingo night at the Junction Hotel that evening, called by Rob Holdsworth. The museum was also opened for them on Friday afternoon.

Running as Liberal candidate in the seat of Wakefield this election was an opportunity I am proud to have pursued and an experience from which I learnt a great deal. As a local business owner with no previous political involvement, I was overwhelmed by support for our campaign and the willingness of the people of Wakefield to share their concerns with me. I thank everyone who voted for a change of government and voted to remove the Labor Party from the seat of Wakefield. Whilst we did not quite get there, together we dramatically reduced Labor’s margin and have really increased the pressure on Nick Champion to start properly representing our electorate in Canberra. With the campaign over, now is the time for Mr Champion to start delivering results in our communities as he promised he would. As voters, we need to keep him accountable and make him prove himself deserving of the high office he holds.

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Bushcare success

Thanks to the Plains Producer for its fantastic coverage of Trees For Life’s recent call for volunteers to look after the Halbury parklands. As a direct result, we now have three new volunteer bushcarers helping on our Bush For Life sites. Volunteers maintain the area for bushwalkers, bird watchers and orchid enthusiasts and of particular importance, will be helping to protect the endangered Halbury Greenhood orchid. Thank you to our new volunteers for putting up their hands to help. Erica Rees, Trees For Life Threatened Flora Officer – Northern & Yorke.

Child carers gathering “Our Community, Our Children” committee invites all carers to morning tea today (September 18) at Balaklava Community Library at 10am. The morning tea is for parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles and everyone who cares for children, to go along to discuss ideas, concerns and comments about raising children in our community. The committee aims to promote facilities and services for children in the community. “The committee is looking to see if it can assist caregivers to support growth and development of children in this important developmental period, so we’d love carers to come along and give us their ideas,” said committee member, Jo Michalanney.

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in the middle of the day then decreasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the evening. Thursday: Partly cloudy. The chance of showers in the south during the evening. Light wind becoming northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Friday: The chance of showers in the south early in the morning. Mostly sunny day. Wind westerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the day. MOUNT LOFTY RANGES DISTRICT FORECAST Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers until late afternoon. The chance of morning thunderstorms. Wind north to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning west to southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h in the morning. Thursday: Partly cloudy. The chance of showers about the southern Fleurieu Peninsula during the evening. Wind west to southwesterly and light tending northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Friday: The chance of showers in the south early in the morning. Mostly sunny day. Wind northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending westerly during the morning then becoming light during the afternoon. GULF ST VINCENT Wednesday: Winds: Westerly 20 to 25 knots tending southwesterly 20 to 30 knots in the afternoon then decreasing to 20 to 25 knots in the evening and to 15 to 20 knots late evening. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing below 1.5 metres later in the evening. Swell: South to southwesterly below 0.5 metres. Weather: The chance of morning thunderstorms. Thursday: Winds: West to southwesterly 10 to 15 knots turning northwesterly during the morning. Seas: Up to 1 metre. Swell: South to southwesterly below 1 metre.

Despite the result in Wakefield, I congratulate the wider Coalition team on a successful election result which will deliver a stronger economy and more stable Government for Australia. Tom Zorich, Liberal Candidate for Wakefield at the 2013 Election

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Belinda’s award nomination

PART of the big crowd sets out from Owen golf club, where a sausage sizzle lunch was held. LEFT: Brian Parkers cuts the ribbon to open the walking trail. – PICTURES courtesy Joy Woodroofe.

It’s ‘happy trails’ for Owen community Owen was abuzz on Sunday as the community gathered at the golf club for the official opening of the recently completed walking track. The track is just over 4 km long, and incorporates the wetlands, golf course, oval and scrubland areas in and around Owen Owen Community Centre committee chairperson, Graham Duncan, declared

the track open. Brian Parker, who with many others had contributed countless volunteer hours to get the track ready, had the honour of cutting the ribbon. Most of the crowd of more than 60 people then took to the trail, either by foot or bike, enjoying the 45 minute walk. Owen Golf Club hosted a sausage sizzle lunch and from 1.30pm and

children enjoyed a treasure hunt along the way, organised by Pam Freebairn. The track has been a real community effort, as trees the primary school students planted alongside the track through the golf course a year ago, are progressing well. Owen Golf Club was acknowledged for allowing the track to go through its course, making a very picturesque walk.

Wasleys Primary School SSO, Belinda Pringle, has been selected as a finalist for the Career Award in the 2013 Community Achievement Awards. It’s another accolade for Belinda, pictured with a school support staff award she won last year. The awards aim to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions individuals, businesses and community groups and organisations are making throughout South Australia. Finalists will be presented and winners announced at a presentation dinner in Glenelg on Friday, November 1. Winners will receive $2,000 from the Commonwealth Bank.

Corbin returns from Canada

Freeling’S Corbin Schuster has returned from the Global Youth Ag Summit in Calgary, Canada, which aimed to help identify potential agricultural solutions for feeding a growing population. The summit, from August 19 to 25, involved 118 youths from 22 countries. It was co-hosted by 4-H Canada and Bayer CropScience Canada as an opportunity for youth around the world to develop a vision and strategy for feeding a hungry planet in response to the predicted population growth and food shortage issues in developing nations. “It was a privilege to attend the summit and a great experience to network with different people from around the world who share a similar passion,” said Corbin, pictured in Calgary.

Senator’s final jibe GET MORE FOR LESS after election win IN a final twist of the knife after his party’s election victory, Liberal Senator for South Australia, Clare-based Sean Edwards, claims the result highlights dissent in the electorate. “(Liberal candidiate) Tom Zorich has significantly increased the pressure on Nick Champion after achieving an impressive 6.87 per cent swing against the Labor Party in the seat of Wakefield,” Senator Edwards said. “While a swing of 10.5 per cent would have secured a Liberal victory, Tom can be commended for running the most professional and honest campaign the people of Wakefield have seen in a long time.” Senator Edwards claimed the result showed a large percentage of the electorate was tired of “Tricky Nicky’s all talk, no action reputation”.

“They’re not confident he’s representing them properly in Canberra,” senator Edwards said. “The credibility of Nick Champion and the Labor brand has certainly been doubted. “Polling booths in traditionally safe Labor areas recorded swings of more than10 per cent against them. Internal instability, infighting and no genuine interest in local issues hasn’t gone unnoticed.” “As Nick joins his colleagues in opposition, there hasn’t been any indication he and the Labor Party are ready to stop internal attacks and put the electorate first. The people of Wakefield deserve better than this. “I challenge the Member for Wakefield to deliver for the electorate and urge voters to hold Champion to account. Make him prove he is capable of being their local member and don’t let him fly under the radar for the next three years”.

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Feed me honey, honey! What and where, you might ask, is Rosie’s Farm Apiary? It is a heritage family farm at Moculta in the Barossa Valley and, with their permission, the following is the story of the Rosenzweig old-style German Apiary: The Rosenzweig Family has cherished an association with honey in Australia since 1850 when Gottfried Rosenzweig, a confectioner by trade, arrived in Hahndorf from Posen in Prussia. Honey would have been used extensively in the making of his confectionery, as sugar was scarce in the fledgling rural settlements. Gottfried moved to Moculta in the Barossa Valley, South Australia, in 1858 and it’s his Great Great Grandson who currently operates the apiary which has stood in its

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ing the bees. A plugged hole, in the side of the box, enabled feeding of the bees in times of natural food shortages. If you would like to visit this unique apiary, it is on Keyneton Road, out of Moculta, but you need to make an appointment. Check their website: www.rosiesfarm. com.au or phone 8563 9091. It is a very interesting place – you won’t be disappointed.

destroying the bees. Some of the vertical boxes, known as Berlepsch-Dzierzon hives, were brought to Australia in 1844 by Mr. Nicholas Stanitzki, and later sold to the Rosenzweig family. Frames are suspended vertically and entry to the hive is gained through a rear door, inside which is a glass-windowed frame, which permits inspection of the honey content of the hive without disturb-

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• GEOFF Penna trained six year old gelding, Non Dici, at Balaklava – the horse smashed the Port Augusta 1600 metre track to claim the Calder Cup.

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NEWS v District

Music can be life motivator

Balaklava Primary School (BPS) students had a visit last week from blind guitarist and motivational speaker, Lorin Nicholson. Lorin, who grew up in Wollongong, NSW, was diagnosed at the age of four with a genetic eye condition, retinitis pigmentosa (RP), which causes the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye to degenerate slowly and progressively.

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He didn’t let his blindness stop him from doing anything other children did, and was always encouraged to strive for independence. After school, Lorin trained in Sydney as a remedial massage therapist, then moved back to Tamworth and began his own business. He met and married Lisa, and they now have four children. Several years later, Lorin began a new career as a

professional musician and motivational speaker. He is now based in Brisbane, and travels the country and world presenting his

inspirational story to thousands of school children, and business corporations. He told the students at BPS they could achieve

anything if they kept trying. The students were amazed at Lorin’s guitar playing and enjoyed his amazing concert.

LOVE your Ford Falcon? Then get along to Mallala next Thursday, September 26, to view a collection of some of Australia’s best. The Falcon Car Club of SA will gather in Mallala to visit Clem Smith’s car museum and Mallala Museum. A group of about 100 people is expected, with interstate cars also taking part. The group will enjoy morning tea at Mallala Institute from 10.30am, and then stroll over to the museum. The event is part of many motoring activities based around the annual Bay to Birdwood classic and co-ordinated by the Motorfest Classic Committee.

FORMER STUDENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS GATHER to reminisce:

Jill Leggett with son Philip Leggett and grandson, Toby. ENJOYINg a laugh about their school days are these “belles of Avon” (from left) Chris Madigan, Jean Stewart, Mary Kirkland and Heather Menadue.

Avon school centenary Av o n P r i m a r y School 100 year reunion was held on Sunday, September 8, at the Avon Hall. Almost 100 former students and parents attended, including one lady from Perth, to celebrate, reminisce and recall old memories. Geoff Menzel was MC, and Lloyd Clonan gave a brief history of the school, including how it was moved from Dalkey to its current location. The weatherboard building was transported by dray to land donated by the Wood family. Miss Mary Power was the first teacher at the school, and she later married Lance Wood. Their daughters, Maureen Heath and Enid Wood attended the reunion and cut the anniversary chocolate mud cake, which was made

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If you’ve been thinking about installing solar panels on your roof, you only have until September 30 before the government’s feed-in tariff offer expires. Mark Loy, of Lower North Electrical, said it was not too late to order panels under the current scheme. “As long as customers have received approval from SA Power Networks to connect their solar system before September 30, they are eligible for the (current) tariff of 16 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh),” Mark said. Once approval has been given, customers have 120 days to install their import/export meter and panels. Customers will still be eligible for a rebate from their retailer (eg AGL), the minimum of which is currently 9.8 cents per kWh. All electricity retailers who contract with eligible solar customers are required to provide at least this minimum retailer payment to solar customers, but some may choose to credit a higher amount. Mark, an A class electrician with more than 20 years experience, has been supplying and installing solar power panel kits for almost two years. He is accredited with the Clean Energy Council and uses high quality German-made SMA Inverters and Suntech panels. Both products have extensive warranties, and offer a large range of sizes and voltage ranges, depending on your requirements. When September 30 comes around, if you have solar panels already, your tariff amount won’t be affected. However if you want to upgrade your existing panels or add additional panels after that date, you will be permanently excluded from the solar feed-in scheme and be unable to receive any feed-in tariff. You will only be eligible for the

MARK Loy with solar panels – move quickly to order yours. LEFT, a simple description of how solar power operates. retailer tariff. Likewise, if you wish to install a completely new solar panel system after September 30, you will only be eligible for the retailer tariff. A panel rebate is still available when customers purchase solar panels. “Customers will still receive a panel rebate when they cash in their STCs – Smallscale Technology Certificates, which are issued to qualified suppliers,” said Mark. As a qualified supplier, Mark allows for this rebate when he provides a quote for clients. However this rebate will be reviewed by the government in 2014, as will the minimum retailer rebate amount. If clients are unsure if SA Power Networks has approved their permission to connect, or would like to check their original approved peak capacity and date of approval contract, contact SA Power

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NEWS v Balaklava

THEY’RE IN A HURRY TO LEARN MORE:

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Devised by two Balaklava high school teachers, this fast learning program now has spread to other schools

AMAZING Literacy Race officials and Balaklava High School teachers, Jess Daniel (left) and Sonia Pringle.

PRIMARY school students participating in the Amazing Literacy Race for the first time are year five, Sianna Bond, and year three, Taia Berry.

WORKING through their maths problem are year nine students (from left) Kayla Von-Zieden, Natisha Eastman and Annaliese Nipperess.

Les Pearson reports: AN educational event developed by two Balaklava High School teachers has begun to spread across the region’s schools after its successful debut last year. The Amazing Literacy Race, created by Balaklava High School teachers, Sonia Pringle and Jess Daniel, was picked up by a number of other schools in the district this year. Mrs Daniel and Mrs Pringle developed the race concept, based on the television show, “The Amazing Race”, in 2012. Participating students work in pairs, thinking their way through activities at different stations, located at various corners of the school. There were nine stations, encompassing all teaching faculties within the school, each of those (barring the Library station) featuring two activities students could pick from. To receive their next clue, each team had to complete one of the two activities on offer at the station. Once complete, a teacher stamped their ‘passport’ and they moved on to the next station. Pairs had to complete six of the nine stations on offer, before returning to the finishing line. Mrs Pringle said after introducing the race idea at a Yorke and Mid North Regional Improvement Team for Literacy meeting

ENGAGED in their English task are Jade Murphy and Jackie Zachoryj.

this year, the Ardrossan Area School and a number of sites in Port Pirie were amongst about 30 schools to pick up the concept and run their own literacy races. “The regional office asked for expressions of interest from other sites and we provided all the information for them,” Mrs Pringle said. Last year, the race was aimed at just year eight and nine BHS students but Balaklava Primary and Balaklava Community Children’s Centre were also involved last week. “You just need to target it to whatever your audience is,” Mrs Pringle explained. The race tends to take a lot of work to get up and running but the resulting participation rate is excellent.

BUSY with heads down during the Amazing Literacy Race are Y8s Sean Speissegger (left) and Tyler Moulds. RIGHT: BCCC’S Dominic Davidson (left) and Tayla Dale with BCCC staff member, Sue Nicholson. Plains Producer, Wednesday, September 18, 2013

“We were here half the weekend but that’s OK because you can see the benefits,” Mrs Pringle said. “It takes lots and lots of preparation, making the passports, building the activities and mixing them up from year to year,” Mrs Daniel added. “When you see the kids running around, it’s all worth it.” With students racing between classrooms and flat out trying to work through their various tasks, the race appears to be a hit with most. “In a different learning environment. It’s great to see those kids you wouldn’t often see engaged in a classroom, engage in something like this,” Mrs Daniel said. “I think the students appreciate it,” Mrs Pringle added. “They might just ‘accidentally’ learn something while swept up in the excitement of it all. “In schools, we often try to make everything fair and even but I think the kids have enjoyed the competitive edge. “There are some who aren’t necessarily good in one area but will be stronger in others.” In just its second year, the scope for further growth with other schools embracing the concept is promising. “It’s great to see the kids who participated last year, they’re excited to do it all again,” Mrs Daniel said.

USING their teamwork in the art room during the Amazing Literacy Race are (from left) Jacob Herraman, Owen Vasey and Zion Brookes.

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SPORT v Football Les Pearson previews APFL grand final matches, to be played this Saturday at Long Plains

‘Pies-Roosters clash will delight A DELICIOUSLY poised encounter will decide this year’s premiers, Mallala, the preseason favourite coming in having dropped two matches for the year, while Two Wells has hit ominous form. The wide expanses of the immaculately groomed Long Plains oval sets the scene of a stellar final. Both teams move the ball with fluency and efficiency, Two Wells probably possessing the pace while Mallala is arguably half a level up in class. At least one change is guaranteed for the Roosters, with lanky forward, James Morrison, ruled out to be best man in his brother’s poorly timed wedding. His replacement will come from injured defender, Brad Fitzgerald, or rookies, Nik Seccafien and Harry Gameau. Coach, Mark Thomson, said his team has hit its straps heading into the decider. “Their fitness level is somewhere close to where it should be com-

A GRADE: Mallala v Two Wells ing into finals and we’re confident we can run out games in any weather,” he said. “We’ve lost two of our last nine outings, both of those close defeats, so we’re pretty well right on track for where we want to be.” Andrew Hardiman’s shock inclusion barely a few weeks after hand surgery proved timely on Saturday. “He trained both nights last week and it was probably the best he has trained for two years,” Thomson laughed. “He is a handy inclusion because he can play forward, back, wherever we need him.” Hardiman will probably get the early match up on key Mallala forward, Angus Bruggemann, while other options include Sam O’Brien, Anthony Pontt or Brad

Fitzgerald (if selected). Simon Feast also made a surprise return after badly dislocating his finger two weeks earlier, the ruckman wearing a glove to protect the six stitches he sustained. Thomson believed the defending 2012 title was not a big focus of the week. “That’s history now, this is a new era,” he said. “If you get one (premiership), you want two, if you get two, you want three, that’s the way it works. “This is about playing 120 minutes of footy.” The Roosters match up well on the Magpies and despite not beating them this year, their last encounter was a close call. Mallala coach, Steve Lubcke, has been preparing for this match from his team’s early finals exit in 2012. “We’ve trained as normal this week, it’s all about enjoying the week, taking everything in,” he said. “Two Wells played very well on Saturday and we’ll want to curb

their play this week while avoiding fracturing our own structure.” Matt Saunders is the only likely change from the second semi final team, with Brett Start possibly making way. Mallala have a number of players with ample finals experience, the likes of Jason Earl, Liam Whitwell, Brad Hardie, Dan Feeley and Joel Montgomerie amongst a swag of names in that category. The midfield battle is extremely enticing, Two Wells featuring Ned Seccafien, Khan Leighton and Ben Spiteri, while Mallala’s Montgomerie, Whitwell and Dale King would match that. The importance of the game is not lost on Lubcke. “This is not just another game, there’s no safety net when you’re playing, there is no tomorrow,” Lubke said. “Physically, everyone’s ready to go, so it’s about preparing the players mentally and encouraging them to go out and enjoy it.”

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Rams chasing back-to-back flags VIRGINIAhead into this final against United chasing back to back flags in the reserves competition, the Rams dominant all year. They dropped just one match this season and have a far superior scoring rate than any other team in the competition, fuelled by Justin Platt, who won the Reserves goal kicking trophy. Platt also played several A grade matches, meaning his presence in the Rams’ forward line will be vital. Virginia also dominated the league medal count, captain, Chris Campbell, taking out the best and fairest ahead of teammate and PHOS-Camden recruit, Mark Matheson. Con Mylonopoulos, Chris Halkias, Anton Pogas and Ryan Creek are damaging players, while Stephen Papanotis will be lurking in the forward line. Rams’coach, David Fieldhouse, said the lure of another title is a great motivator. “This week has been more about keeping the boys up and pumped, and I think we’re very keen, if not keener, this year,” he said. “We’ve got a good core of players there who are mates off of the field, which is always good.” Their opponents, United, played a great preliminary final to win through to the decider over Mallala. “We’ve had good tussles with both teams this year,” Fieldhouse said. “United have a good amount of experience in their side as well, which helps in finals. “We’ve got a good mix of experience too, with plenty of pace and fitness, which should help us get over the line.” Tigers’ coach, Richard Crewdson, said his team has been playing finals for up to two months.

RESERVES: Virginia v United “They boys have been going well the last eight weeks and we’ve needed to get up every week just to get here,” he said. “We were second to bottom midway through the season, so we’ve played so many ‘elimination finals’ already.” Nathan Schubert looms as the main key to victory, the giant of the Tiger forward line more than capable of kicking a big bag. “Our midfield has been good to be able to get the ball down to him too,” Crewdson said. James Rundle and Jamie McArdle are

RESERVES goal kicking trophy winner, Ram Justin Platt’s presence will be vital in this Saturday’s clash with United.

other forwards to have playedAgrade this year, who will support Schubert in attack. Ben Sobey, Mark Sammons and Michael Warnes will also be key players on Saturday. “We’re going to have to be very good to beat them,” Crewdson said. “We play our best footy when we’re tackling well and our pressure is going to have to be right up there.”

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Grand RELOAD Hamley Bridge, Hummocks face off again This is exciting stuff. A repeat of last year’s grand final and the two teams that have been top all season. Hamley have the edge having won three of their last four confrontations. However, if the semi final was anything to go by, we are in for a treat. Hamley were lucky to escape with that one, winning by only two goals. Rumour has it that Hummocks might be nursing a few injuries, but knowing Hummocks, this won’t stop them. Known for their grit in finals, Hummocks will enjoy being underdogs and make Hamley prove themselves. “They are the ones who have to defend their title and we are going to be out there hunting and giving it all we’ve got,” said Sam. Hamley are tenacious and perhaps slightly stronger. Do they want it more? Back to back premierships? The forecast for Saturday is fine with a top of 24 C. Perfect! If only I were a member of the Balaklava netball club! That’s right, I am! It is a proud moment in Peckers’ history where six out of nine grand final matches contain a Balaklava team. However, don’t count your chickens before they hatch! Hummocks were in a similar situation only last year

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and had wins snatched from their clutches. Will Balak choke? Goes without saying that there will be a few butterflies hanging around Balak this week. Good luck girls. Of course the one match Balaklava is not in, is the pinnacle of the netball competition. The A1 draw. The Peckers had a chance on Saturday but were easily beaten by Hummocks. I don’t know what Hamley and Hummocks do at training but it does seem they are in a league of their own. An opinion shared by others. The match was close in the first quarter with just a goal difference at the first break. However, the eagles opened it up in the second, ahead by nine by half time. They continued to extend this lead, winning by 21. “Balaklava came out firing in the first quarter, then it was our turn to put the foot down,” explained playing coach Sam Nicholls. “The girls have been

fired up all week and just wanted to get the win to make it to the grand final.” Balaklava coach, Carolyn Michael acknowledged the increased intensity in the second quarter, in particular Sarah Young’s efforts. “Both teams (Hamley and Hummocks) will be hard at it next week, that’s for sure.” Best player on Saturday for Hummocks was GD Bonnie Nicholls. For Balaklava, it was Gaynor Tink. Quarter scores (HWE – Bal): first 12-10, second 24-15, third 39-19, final 50-29. As for the footy…Well, I think I’d like to be a Mallala supporter. I hope Bec and Dylan have grabbed a few extra kegs, ‘cause I think they might be needed! Failing that, the party might be happening in Two Wells if a few netball games go their way, and the footy. Wait and see. All the best to teams, coaches and umpires.

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Hummocks too good A1: Balaklava vs Hummocks Hummocks won the toss taking the centre pass and converting. Error in judgement by Hummocks in passing lead Balak to take the first turnover to gain a one up advantage. Consistent shooting by Balak GS and tight Balak defence. Hummocks found form in the last half of the quarter and the goalies. Bal 11 – Hum 12. Hummocks WD Emily Wandel quickly turned Balak’s centre pass. Scoring goal for goal, Hummocks GD Bonnie Nicholls took ownership of Balak’s goal circle to extend Hummocks’ lead. Balak was tight in both attack and defence and due to an injury, changed WA and C. Nearly 100 per cent accuracy from Hummocks GS Sam for the quarter, helping extend their lead by nine. Bal 15 – Hum. Hummocks converted three passes settling well and proving damaging, although Balak’s defence in the goal circle made both goalies use their ring, however this was no deterrent with Hum GA Tegan Nottle shooting 100 per cent. Balak were persisted but constant pressure in the goal circle by Hum GK kept scoring for Balak to a minimum. Standout players: Hum GK Mel Moulds, Alex Wilson (Bal). Bal 19 – Hum 39. Balak’s game strengthened in the first six minutes of the game, going one for one. Precision team work from Hummocks from one end of the court to the other. Balak continued to be a threat with pressure being applied down the court. Standouts: Bal GD Sophie Kupke. Bal 29 – Hum 50. A2: Mallala vs Two Wells Mallala won the centre pass. A few collisions but both teams played well. A fairly even quarter with both teams scoring from their own centre passes. Mallala had a few late turnovers to secure a small lead. Steph walker TW was a standout, as was Mal GD Louise Faulkner. Mal 13 –TW 11. TW had a few early intercepts to even out the score, lifting the pressure down the court with a crucial intercept by Cristie Castle. Mallala had a few late turnovers due to defensive pressure to score the last few goals of the quarter. Mallala maintained their lead going into half time. Standout: Carissa buckley GS Mal. Mal 26 –TW 23. The start of the final quarter was fairly even. Injury time called by Mallala seemed to swing the momentum towards TW, having most of the late quarter action. Standour: Steph Walker TW GS. Mal 37 –TW 40. A close quarter with both sides playing well. Mal WD Ashlee Angus turned over a few crucial balls. The last part of the quarter was all Mallala’s way. Mallala won by a goal in a hard game. Mal WD Ashlee Angus was a stellar performer. Final score: Mal 49 – TW 48. An up and down game with the lead swapping many

A3: Kendall Wanganeen, Virginia, receives the ball in front of Merridy Manuel, Balaklava. times. Mallala were too good in the end. A3: Virginia vs Balaklava Balak scored first goal, and displayed strong defence. Virginia and Balak were even in their shooting. Good shooting from Balak GS. Virginia GAwas accurate. Good intercept by Balak GD. Very even first quarter. Bal GS Terissa Smart and Vir GA Kaitlin Vigor played well. Bal 10 – Vir 6. Balaklava had the first centre pass. Both teams were a bit unsettled but Balak scrored first. Balak capitalised with a run on off goals – lovely shooting from any position. Good defence by Balak GK. Virginia’s GA moved well in goal circle. Terrissa’s accuracy in goals terrifc. GA for Balak with penalty goal on time. Standouts: Aleisha Michael (Bal), Jodie Dadleh (Vir). Bal 23 – Vir 13. Balak brought on Renee McPharlin. Virginia made a few changes. Virginia were up at the start of the quarter. Virginia GS very accurate. An even quarter. Good intercepting by both teams. Bal 36 – Vir 24. Balak scored the first goal, Virginia soon evening the score. Balak GD with another lovely intercept. Strong defence from Balak. GS and GA for balak moving well in circle. Lovely grab from Virginia GS, scoring a goal. Balak finished with a strong win. Bal 47 – Vir 31. A4: Balaklava vs Virginia Balak got out to a five-goal lead but Virginia worked hard in defence to pull it back. Vir 10 – Bal 11. Balak continued with all over pressure which saw them get out to a comfortable lead. Hard running by Bal GA Ciara Guy created space for the Balak’sattack line. Virg 24 – Bal 28. Balak controlled the third with some well drilled play. An injury to Chloe Winning forced Virginia to make changes half way through the quarter. Vir 34 –Bal 28. Balak’s attack line got on top of the Virginia defence. Rebekah Scott-Weetra shot accurately for Virginia. Vir 47 – Bal 60. The game was well con-

tested by both sides. Balak shot accurately and their overall game was well executed. Virginia worked hard all day but it wasn’t to be. A5: Two wells v Virginia It was goal for goal, very accurate shooting from both teams. Zoe Grant GD, Kelly Healey GS. Virg 13 – TW 11. TW let Virginia get away with it but slowly came back in the end. Vir GA Rebecca Desmond, TW WA Rachel Pitt. Vir 26 – TW 20. Both teams shot accurately as ever, making the game a quick one and a hard one for the defence. TW GA Sarah Dinham and Vir GA Rebecca desmond played well. Vir 32 – TW 30. TW fouugh hard and

came back twice but Virginia were too strong, winning by two. Final score: Vir 41 – TW 39. 17&U: Mallala v Balaklava A strong and nervous start by both teams. Accurate shooting by Mal GS Tiffani Graham, and goal attack, Brooke Wilson. Excellent defence from Balak GK, Emma Mahony, and GD, Sarah Heaslip. Balak WD, Amy Langdon, and WA, Lexie Tiller, worked hard in the mid court. Bal 7 – Mal 10. Scrappy start from both teams in the second and both teams were feeling the pressure. Balak goal attack, Teisha Harkness, worked hard inside and outside the ring adding a much needed intensity. Mallala C, Elli Schupelius, and WA, Kayla Charles, worked hard and fed balls into Mallala’s goalies well. Both teams wasted some passes by inaccurate throwing. Balak GK, Vicki Logan, worked well in shutting Mallala’s goalies down. Bal 16 – Mal 15 Unsettled play from both teams to start the quarter. Mallala settled first with goal shooter, Eveline Jones, GA, Tiffani Graham, and WA, Elli Schupelius, all combining well. Bal GK Emma Mahony worked hard in ring. Mallala took the lead by one after the whistle by penalty. Bal 21 –Mal 22. Both teams came out firing with tight defence by all. All players on the court worked

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super hard and can be super proud of their efforts. Tahlia Beech worked hard in GK for Mallala and is a credit to her team. Final score: Bal 30 – Mal 28. 15&U: Hamley Bridge v Long Plains Hamley Bridge started well. Good turnovers by Hamley GD and GK. LP came back with good shooting, however Hamley were too strong down court winning the quarter. HB GD Amy Humphrys and GK Celeste Biddle played well together for Hamley. HB 9 – LP 5. The second quarter started off even, both teams getting rid of nerves. LP defenders were doing well. LP C Georgia McArdle fed well into the circle. LP GS Kaitlyn Lloyd capitalised on turnovers. HB 16 – LP 14. LP came out strong to even scores up with HB making some silly mistakes to lose procession. LP pulled away to a seven goal lead with good direction by LP C. Hamley came back to slightly bridge the gap in final few minutes. HB 21 – LP 23. An even start, both teams stepping up play, goal for goal. Hamley bridged the gap with GA Kelsey Wedding shooting well to get even with only minutes to go. HB C Carly Durdin had a key intercept to win the game by one goal. Final score: HB 30 – LP 29. A very even game with LP pulling away half way through for a quarter but Hamley fought back for a win.

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13&U(A): Hamley Bridge v Mallala Mallala won the toss, but Hamley scored first. Mallala responded with their first goal. Mallala goal shooter Georgia Furst shot well using her height advantage. Hamley had great pressure down the court but couldn’t find the ring. HB 3 – Mal 6. Mallala came out firing and had six goals before Hamley scored their first. Great defensive pressure from Mallala all down the court prevented Hamley from gaining possession. HB goal keeper Michaela Burns had a few good intercepts, which resulted in Hamley’s three goals. HB 6 – Mal 15. Hamley Bridge started strongly in the second half with great pressure and intercepts but Mallala applied strong defence and forced errors. Capitalising on unanswered goals, Mallala

17&U(B): Kayla Goudie, Mallala receives the ball in front of Amy Langdon, Balaklava.

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Netball SA Umpires: Daniel Roe & Peter Boyle Balaklava Virginia

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increased their lead to 13 at the three quarter break. HB 10 – Mal 23. HB gave everything in the last quarter, but it wasn’t enough to stop Mallala’s dominance. Great shooting by both Mallala goalies, Georgia Furst and Georgia Thorne, gave Mallala a 17 goal win at the final siren. Final score: HB 16 Mal 34. 13&U(B): Long Plains vs Hummocks The game began with good defence from both sides with Hummocks scoring first. The opening few minutes were very tense as both teams battled it out. Hum GA Brittany Berry was playing well. Hum 7 LP 4. Both teams worked hard attacking and defending in the second quarter. LP evened the score with good play and their accuracy put them in the lead. Hummocks continued to fight with even scores at half time. LP Tamika Gregory was standout this quarter. Hum 10 – LP 10. Longies were first to score in third quarter. Intense defending on both sides was a feature. LP shooters were not missing the goals, which helped gain ground against Hummocks. Hum GS, Olivia Carslake, and LP Jade Graham were playing well. Hum 15 – LP 19. Hummocks’ defenders worked hard to stop Longies shooters in the last quarter. Longies shooters and attackers were working just as hard. Hummocks and Longies were putting every essence of effort to stay ahead. Kelsie Rowland did well for Hummocks in GD. Final score: Hum 22 LP 23. It was a fantastic effort by all, they fought hard and both deserved to be where they are on the ladder and to lose/win by one.

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Results of Preliminary Finals matches played on Saturday A1: Hummocks 50 (Bonnie Nicholls) def Balaklava 29 (Gaynor Tink). A2: Mallala 49 (Amy Martin) def Two Wells 48 (Stephanie Walker). A3: Balaklava 47 (Casey Michael) def Virginia 31 (Kaitlyn Vigor). A4: Balaklava 60 (Ciara Guy) def Virginia 47 (Cheyenne Krejzlik). A5: Virginia 41 (Alison King) def Two Wells 39 (Zoe Grant). U/17: Balaklava Away 30 (Sarah Heaslip) def Mallala 28 (Tiffani Graham). U/15: Hamley Bridge 30 (Amy Humphrys) def Long Plains 29 (Georgia McArdle). U/13A: Mallala 34 (Ella Thorne) def Hamley Bridge 16 (Kimberley Sellars). U/13B: Long Plains 23 (Jade Graham) def Hummocks 22 (Kelsie Rowland).

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Two Wells dominates Preliminary final review • From back page Big Ben Slattery started to get busy in the third quarter and hit the scoreboard with a great running goal, while Tallan Leighton continued his brilliant form up forward with clean leading and superb delivery from brother, Khan, and midfielders, Lee Allmond and Ben Spiteri. Simon Feast was dominating the ruck contest and dropping behind the play to take countless marks from Hamley Bridge’s forward thrusts. Matt Good’s attack on the footy all game was a rare highlight for the Bombers, his example followed by few others in the Hamley Bridge ranks. Zanandrea had worked tirelessly in a seemingly helpless effort, Ashley Natt had his moments, while Taylor emptied the contents of his stomach at the final change on the back of his superior work rate. Those players had few helpers though, Barnett pointing out his team would need to lift more than it had all year to win the match from a 42-point deficit with one quarter remaining. A six-goal final term exemplified Two Wells’ dominance as Hamley Bridge really threw in the towel, some players more interested in trying to ruffle tagger Jacob Hart’s feathers than earning some respect on the scoreboard.

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A GRADE: Hamley Bridge v Two Wells ROOSTER Lee Allmond marks in front of Craig Young, Hamley Bridge.

Khan Leighton was doing as he pleased with great tap work from Feast and when Ben Spiteri’s classy goal sailed through the middle, the fat lady was belting out her infamous match-ending tune. “They wanted it more and it showed,” Barnett surmised. “A lot of blokes didn’t rock up to play. “We were made to look slow and a few of their experienced guys came to the fore. “We tried a few things but we were beaten before

the start of the game to be honest. “It comes down to character in those situations, there weren’t many guys who wanted to put their heart, soul and body on the line and we got shown up.” It was a disappointing end to the careers of Ellis and veteran star defender, Craig Young, while McCabe’s playing days are also likely to have finished on Saturday. It also ended Barnett’s tenure as coach, his replacement likely to come

APFL Footy Face Name: Ryan Appleton Nickname: Apples DOB: 11/03/1991 Relationship status: Under the thumb Team: Hamley Bridge A grade Guernsey No: 16 Position: Centre man Favourite AFL/SANFL team: Crows/ CDFC Who is the most damaging player (on or off field) in your club? TH (Toby Haseldine) Who is your club’s hardest worker (on or off field), and why? Thachy off field - puts in a lot of effort for the ladies. Flynnie on field. Highlight of footy career: Playing with this group of lads this year Childhood hero: Newtron Lines, “RIGHT” What’s your number one passion outside footy? Amanda, beer What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given? “Never eat anything bigger than your head” If you could trade places with any other person for a week, with whom

would it be? Bradley Cooper If you won $20 million in the lottery, what would you do with the money? Buy a yacht, give some away, buy Hebbs a toupee/wig If you were on the front page of the newspaper, what would the headline say? “WANTED - Reward $20,000,000” If you could take any person on your next footy trip, who would it be? Matt McArdle What’s the grossest item in your fridge? Eggplant

from within the ranks of the club’s assistants. “One game was a dampener on an otherwise good season,” he said. “We’ve got a good core of players at the club and blooded a lot of kids this year. “They’re the kids to help the club take the next step and fill the void by those retiring.” Barnett also mentioned the support of team manager, Craig Schahinger and club president, Newton Lines. “I’ve been involved with a lot of footy clubs and he’s up there with the best of them,” he said. Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, praised his team’s resilience. With an open forward line, both Slattery (three goals) and Tallan Leighton (five goals) were able to capitalise time and time again. “It’s good to have those two options up there and our players have been great at either hitting up a lead or just kicking to space, where they can run onto it,” Thomson said. “We knew they were going to come at us at some stage, so to be able to keep that lead at half time was pleasing.” Overall, the win was extremely impressive, with up to 10 players more than worthy of being named in the Roosters’ best six, while conversely, Hamley Bridge only named four best players, epitomising the disappointing end to a season of such promise.

ROOSTER Jacob Hart comes in to tackle Bomber Nathan Flynn during Saturday’s A grade preliminary final at Virginia. PHOTOS: LISA REDPATH

ANTHONY Pontt, Two Wells, in pursuit of the footy, closely followed by Malcolm Greenwood, Hamley Bridge.

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TIM Wandel and Dylan Wood check out the footy action at Virginia on Saturday.

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Virginia v United A Grade - 2.30pm

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Mighty Tigers triumph RESERVES: Mallala v United REPORT: Lindsay Nesbitt United 13.8 def Mallala 8.9 After a slow start, United overcame Mallala to score a resounding 29 point win in the preliminary final - the Tigers continuing their late season charge towards the flag. Aside from the first 15 minutes United always looked in control, their second and third quarters setting the stage for a win. Mallala, top two all season, looked the goods early on with the first three goals of the game, two to Nathan Griffiths and one from Lewis Helps. Mallala looking more polished. But then the Tigers lifted. Unselfish team play by Nathan Schubert saw United goal through Jamie McArdle. Schubert then followed up with his first. Mallala with a 7-point quarter time lead. Nathan

Griffiths, Allen Sparks, and Jase Morgan among the better Mallala players. United had good opening terms from Michael Warnes, Mark Sammons, and Matthew Dickie. The Tigers turned the game on its head with a powerhouse second quarter. Ten scoring shots to none told the tale of the scoreboard pressure United were applying. Mallala let off with a couple of United misses. Michael Warnes continued to haunt Mallala. A Warnes goal followed by two to Nathan Schubert, then one from Travis Opitz blew Mallala away. Ben Edwards left the ground with what appeared to be a jaw injury. His absence for the rest of the game a big blow for the Pies. United’s Schubert and Opitz were the Tigers key forwards, and they didn’t disappoint, both producing miraculous goals from impossible angles. Schu-

HUNGRY for the ball: Tiger Marcus Sayner pounces on Mallala opponent, Brett Tucker, in the reserves preliminary final on Saturday. bert in particular was United increase their al- did Zac Hallion, Brett becoming unstoppable ready large half time lead. Jenkin and Allen Sparks. with four goals to half United double Mallala’s Ryan Russell did well in time. Michael Warnes, score with a quarter to go. ruck. Matthew Dickie Matthew Dickie, Nathan Adding insult to injury best for United Schubert, Ben Sobey, United got the first two Ben Sobey saw plenty and Andy Sharman all goals in the final quarter. of the football with good winning their positions Nathan Schubert with his supporting efforts from for United. fifth in a dominant dis- Tom Gordon and Ben Mallala had Leigh play, and Jamie McArdle Starr. Nathan Schubert Gray, Brayden Tucker, with his second. and Travis Opitz ending Lewis Helps, and Jase The Tigers with an the contest resting on the Morgan battling hard, unassailable 55 point lead. bench, this game won a but the tide was definitely To their credit Mallala long way from the final going United’s way. A kept plugging away. siren. scoreless second term by Goals to Allen Sparks, United triumphed with Mallala, the Tigers well Zac Hallion, and Brett some bigger bodies, overon top with a half time Start gave some respecta- all greater skill and a nice lead of 28 points. bility to the Mallala score. blend of experience and Nathan Griffiths got Five last quarter points to pressure. his third for a desper- Mallala didn’t help. The Tigers, with a ately needed Mallala goal. Jack Dixon took some fair representation of Blair Buchanan made two good marks for the Pies former A grade quality in a row for Mallala and it but had his hands full players, are chasing their looked like the comeback with the dangerous Schu- first reserves premiership was on. It wasn’t. Ben bert. Reece Kerr another since 2007. Sobey bagged a major Mallala defender picking They are right in the from a long way out. up touches in an improved hunt for the flag. Minor It was a huge effort. team effort. premiers Virginia will Goals from James RunBrett Start showed know they have their dle and Matt Starr saw good form in patches as work cut out.

APFL & NEFL Association Football Scores TAHJIN Krieg, Mallala, picks up a loose ball during the junior colts game. APFL results from Saturday- Preliminary Final

Mallala Hamley

A Grade

2.4 7.9 8.14 13.18 (96) 1.3 2.6 7.7 8.9 (57)

Goals: Mallala - D.King 4, B.Griffiths 3, J.Clements 2, A.Bruggemann, B.Hardie, D.Feeley, B.Montgomery Hamley - S.Hanson 2, L.McCabe 2, K.Heberle, C.Taylor, M.Good, T.Haseldine Best: Mallala - J.Earl, D.King, J.Montgomerie, W.Farrelly, B.Parish Hamley - J.Zanandrea, C.Taylor, M.Good, T.Haseldine, J.Sullivan, J.Frencken

Virginia Mallala

B Grade

1.1 2.4 7.7 8.10 (58) 1.2 4.6 5.7 5.12 (42)

Goals: Mallala - B.Buchanan 2, B.Tucker 2, D.Tiller Virginia - Not Supplied Bests: Mallala - A.Sparks, J.Dixon, B.Jenkin, L.Gray, J.Morgan, B.Tucker Virginia - Not Supplied

Senior Colts

Two Wells Balaklava

4.1 6.6 7.10 10.13 (73) 3.4 3.6- 4.9 6.10 (46)

Goals: Two Wells - J.Wilson 4, T.Mills 3, L.Goss, D.Kotsano, J.Pellizzari Balaklava - B.Heaslip 2, S.Tannock, L.Speissegger, J.Wehr, C.Arbon Bests: Two Wells - J.Wilson, J.Henneker, D.Heron, H.Gameau, T.Mills, W.Hart Balaklava - J.Harkness, L.Speissegger, J.Wehr, C.Arbon, J.Speissegger, H.Veitch

Junior Colts

HW Eagles Balaklava

0.3 0.6 1.8 3.9 (27) 0.1 0.3 3.4 3.5 (23)

Goals: HW Eagles - A.Deer, S.Carslake, D.Irrgang Balaklava S.McRostie, S.Michael, T.Lamond Bests: HW Eagles - D.Irrgang, N.Studham, T.Moulds, A.Irrgang, T.Robertson, C.Harvey Balaklava - A.Lawless, W.Dixon, S.Speissegger, S.Michael, T.Lamond, B.Davey

NEFL results from Saturday- Grand Finals

RSMU Min/Man

A Grade

1.2 4.4 6.4 11.6 (72) 2.5 5.6 7.8 14.9 (93)

Goals: RSMU - C.Mullins 3, B.Koster 2, S.Jordan, J.Vandeleur, B.Plueckhahn, Z.Hier, T.Willmott, D.Flavel Min/Man - M.Young 3, S.Baraglia 3, B.Sandow 2, S.Gibson 2, A.Winders, B.Currie, C.Gerhardy, L.Davey Bests: RSMU - K.Hart, N.Jordan, Z.Hier, D.Flavel, B.Koster, S.Noack Min/Man - J.Sandow, R.McDermid, B.Sandow, L.Sandow, L.Davey, S.Baraglia

Min/Man RSMU

B Grade

2.3 5.3 7.3 8.3 (51) 5.1 6.6 12.7 13.9 (87)

Goals: Min/Man - N.Scott 3, C.McBride 2, L.Broadbent, T.Clancy, R.Dixon RSMU - D.Busch 2, T.Redden 2, R.Rayson 2, D.Griffiths, S.Goodfellow, D.Vater, J.Schmaal, B.Mitchell, M.Rohde, F.McInerney Bests: Min/Man - L.Broadbent, M.Phillips, G.Bryksy, T.Clancy, B.Garrard, N.Scott RSMU - C.Percy, R.Rayson, M.McInerney, B.McInerney, D.Griffiths, J.Schmaal

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RSMU BSR

Senior Colts

4.2 9.3 11.4 13.5 (83) 4.6 8.10 8.15 13.18 (96)

Goals: RSMU - T.Griffiths 4, B.Heffernan 3, J.Connell 2, L.Michalanney 2, A.Clarke, J.Talbot BSR - R.Fitzgerald 4, L.Wilsdon 2, D.Hayes, W.Longmire, L.Hayes, J.Weckert, I.Moller, J.Lee, T.Wilsdon Bests: RSMU - L.Michalanney, T.Griffiths, J.Connell, X.Redden, J.Vater, J.Bowden BSR - D.Hayes, I.Moller, M.Longbottom, L.Hayes, J.Weckert, J.Lee

Junior Colts

RSMU Eud/Rtown

0.3 1.3 1.5 2.8 (20) 0.0 2.1 4.1 5.1 (31)

Goals: RSMU - C.Dunn, R.Bruce Eud/Rtown - B.Wegener 2, H.Kleinig 2, T.Schulz (VC) Bests: RSMU - C.Dunn, L.Kernich, C.Behn, L.Trowse, L.Reichelt, S.Would Eud/Rtown - B.Launer, A.Nietschke, C.Flanagan, J.Steinborner, T.Kleinig

‘Pies earn spot in grand final JUNIOR COLTS: Balaklava v Mallala REPORT: Peter Butterfield Mallala 7-7 def Balaklava 5-5 All players started well with Balaklava’s Ayden Lawless on top and Samuel Michael doing well in the ruck. Austin Kearns and Henry Bennison both kicked majors for the Magpies. Bayley Easlea booted a goal for the Peckers. The second quarter saw some gutsy work from Bradley Davey to get the head down in the pack and get the ball out to Tyson Lamond, on to Will Dixon who had a bounce and then a well earned goal to Stewart McRostie. Dylan Howell, Mallala copped one high, getting it out to Mark Jenkin and a great kick to Kearns, who had trouble steering it through. Mallala had their chances to put the Peckers away but indirect kicking left the door open with Mallala 3-5 to Balaklava 2-1. The Peckers cranked up with a classy handball from Karl Binka to Michael,

who let rip with a big bomb and a lucky bounce for a goal. Cononor Walden was putting in well as the ‘Pies pushed forward through Riley Thorn’s handball to Andrew Smith, but the pressure was on and accuracy was a problem again. Hard work from Earl De Roma to McRostie but the yips had gone from the ‘Pies to the Peckers for a point, and it was two points the difference. Magpie Tahjin Krieg got some good touches and solid defence from Jenkin proved he wanted the be in the grand final. Jacob Baker, Krieg and Kearns pushed forward but Kade Slater resisted, sending it the Peckers’ way. Sean Speissegger, Zeke Scott, Kirk Foord and Karl Pelicano were all solid for Balak. An undisciplined act by Kearns saw a 25 metre penalty against him but luck for the ‘Pies, Thorne took a great catch on the goal line. Final quarter goals to Dylan Howell and Bennison sealed the game and Mallala won the privilege to play in the grand final. www.plainsproducer.com.au

SPORT v Football Preliminary final review

Played Saturday at Virginia

Young Magpies outrun Balaklava REPORT: Nicholas Mathew

Senior colts:

Mallala 9.13 def Balaklava 7.7 Pressure and nerves plagued both teams early, strong tackling and around the ground pressure by both sides forcing players to miss targets. The ball spent a lot of time being rebounded between the respective half back lines. Although Mallala were kicking to the scoring end and had most of the play, all they could initially manage were two points for their efforts. A good passage of kicking to teammates by Mallala resulted in Ryan Konzag posting the first goal of the game. Pecker Dillon Michael snapped from the pocket, bagging their first for the day. With only one goal apiece at the quarter time break, both defences were well on top. For the Magpies, Josh Watson, Kyle Hummell and Jamie Good read the ball well, as did Peckers Ryan Harris and Josh Harkness. The pressure of finals football continued on in the second quarter, with turnovers for both sides. A strong mark by Steven Tannock and accurate kick resulted in Balaklava kicking the first goal for the quarter. Great crumbing by Ben O’Leary saw the ‘Pies bring up their first major. Mallala had the majority of play but were not able to kick goals. It was Balaklava’s Ben Heaslip who kicked the next goal to see the lead change again in a tight low-scoring game. The Magpies’ next major came through persistence, forcing the ball forward from half forward with second efforts and back-up resulting in Ryan Konzag getting his second. Just on the siren, Balaklava’s persistence was rewarded by Josh Harkness, slot-

Mallala v Balaklava ting through a goal and the Peckers took a four-point lead into the main break. Balaklava’s midfield won more of the ball, their better players being Josh Harkness, Jacob Wehr and James Speissegger. Mallala’s Jamie Good took numerous marks and Angus Clothier used this blistering pace to run the ball out of defence. The premiership quarter saw Mallala not being able to capitalise on its opportunities early, bringing up four points before it could slot its first goal. Lachlan O’Leary intercepted a Balaklava kick in and then passing accurately to Adam Coe broke the run of points for the ‘Pies. Although looking dangerous, it wasn’t until the third quarter that Brad Wilson slotted through his only goal for the day (a great effort by Balaklava’s Zac Scholz holding the gun forward to only one major for the day). Liam Mathew found space several times deep in the forward line, but wasn’t able to capitalise. Teammate Henry Crossman gathered it at half forward and kicked accurately, the Magpies’ third major. Jacob Wehr, Charlie Arbon and Bradley King were playing well for Balaklava and helping to contribute to their side winning more of the ball out of the centre. For Mallala, Josh Watson, Lachlan O’Leary, Adam Coe and Ryan Konzag had good quarters. Mallala 4-6 to Balaklava 2 points cracked the game wide open and gave Mallala a handy 24-point lead going into the final term. Mallala pushed forward early

registering only a minor score. The important first goal for the quarter went to the Pecker Ryan Harris, his good work at ground level and accurate kick bringing up a major. Mallala’s Brad Wilson presented well and provided opportunities for his team. Brad’s handball over the top to Kyle Hummell resulted in a steadier for the ‘Pies.Afree kick to Steven Tannock in front of goals brought up Balaklava’s second major for the term. A strong lead by Ryan Harris and subsequent long straight kick brought the margin back to just over two goals. Balaklava was unable to capitalise on its opportunities in the forward line to lessen the margin. Mallala’s backline was holding strong, Jarrad Dunstan was playing well, he and Jamie Good proving plenty of rebound. Angus Clothier continued to run the ball out of defence and Josh Watson was setting himself up well behind the play. The O’Leary boys were crumbing well and Garth Plackett was giving his all. Balaklava’s Ryan Harris and Ben Heaslip, Josh Harkness and James Speissegger gave it their all in the last quarter. Mallala’s Kyle Hummell showed his smooth skills by passing to Adam Coe who kicked truly after the siren, seeing Mallala 18-point winners. A great last quarter of finals football. Like previous encounters, there was not much in it at the end. Best for Mallala were Angus Clothier, Jamie Good, Josh Watson, Lachlan O’Leary and Ryan Konzag, for Balaklava Josh Harkness, Jacob Wehr, James Speissegger, Charlie Arbon and Bradey Krieg. Mallala now has the challenge of getting their minds right to beat the undefeated Two Wells.

Les Pearson previews APFL grand final matches, to be played this Saturday at Long Plains

Roosters go in favourites Two Wells v Mallala TWO Wells come into this game undefeated for the year, although the match against Balaklava in the second semi final was a close escape. That narrow victory would have hopefully shocked Adrian Daly’s team into some sense of reality that finals footy is never a forgone conclusion. The young Roosters are looking for a hat-trick of flags, the team featuring a number of promising players including Nik Seccafien, Doc Heron, Josh Pellizzari, Will Hart and Jarrett Wilson. Both Hart and Seccafien have played A grade this year, along with Harry Gameau, the big youngster likely to trouble Mallala’s talls. Jamie Humphrys and Lachlan Goss will be vital in attack for the Roosters, although they have a

Senior colts: number of scoring options in both their forward line and midfield. Mallala held on to a fantastic win in the preliminary final, the Magpies’ third term proving the match winner.

Jamie Good and Angus Clothier will be future stars of the competition, while Josh Watson’s season has been remarkable. Brad Wilson will be the main target in the Mallala forward line, the big fella a genuine presence inside 50. Coach, Liam Whitwell, will have the luxury of

swinging captain, Ryan Konzag, to either end of the field, depending on matchups, while first year senior colts, Ben and Lachlan O’Leary, are eye-catching playmakers with wonderful skills and plenty of pace. Two Wells should win but the Maggies showed some heart on Saturday.

Eagles, ‘Pies will be close Junior colts: HWE v Mallala HUMMOCKS-Watchman Eagles go into this contest as favourites but Mallala will undoubtedly back themselves in this weekend. The Eagles have a number of junior stars in the making, including league medallist, Dylan Irrgang, and runner up, Nathan Studham. Both Irrgang and Studham also booted

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20 and 18 goals each this year, while Josh Studham has more than one string in his sporting bow, the star lawn bowler leading the club’s goal kicking with 28 majors. Jacob Nipperess is an impressive youngster, while Tyler Moulds has also had a superbly consistent season. For Mallala, Riley Thorne, Dylan Howell and Austin Kearns are key players, while Harley Bennison is more than handy. One to watch is Anastacia Kearns, who was brilliant in last week’s preliminary final, her attack on the football more than matching it with the boys.

ALLEN Sparks, Mallala, disposes of the footy as he is tackled by Balaklava’s Ryan Wandel in the senior colts preliminary final.

ABOVE: Magpie Ryan Konzag outruns Balaklava opponent, Lachlan Speissegger, in senior colts. RIGHT: Mallala supporters, Jess Collinson and Anna Konzag.

Sam’s swag of medals SAM Branson with his medals won at the recent Swimming SA Short Course State Championships. Stockport swimmer, Sam Branson recently competed at the Swimming SA Short Course State Championships, collecting 10 medals; six gold and four silver. He swam initially in the Open Championships, where his best placing was overall fourth in the Men’s 200 Backstroke. At the Age Group Championships, Sam swam in the 14 year old age group, and won gold in all backstroke events (50m, 100m 200m), 200m Individual Medley, and 100m and 200m Freestyle. He won silver in 50m and 100m Butterfly, 50m Freestyle,

and 100m Individual Medley. It was a time of celebration for Sam, who spent most of the summer Long Course season recovering from bursitis in his shoulders. Sam travels to Canberra on September 19, having been selected to swim for SA in the State Short Course Teams event at the Australian Institute of Sport. He will swim the 200m Backstroke. Sam is a member of the STARplex Swim Club based at Trinity College, Gawler, and is excited to be representing his state. Good luck Sam!

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SPORT v District

Bowls up! The season is almost here… Wooroora Men’s bowls will commence its Pennant competition on Saturday October 12 with a number of changes in place for the upcoming season. This season’s executive is Allan Chivell (president), with Cris Donohue (senior vice president), Brad McDougall (junior vice president), Peter Furst (past president) and John Glistak (Section secretary). Division One will continue to have a bye in its competition with nominated sides having been received from Balaklava, Hamley Bridge, Mallala, Owen, Port Wakefield, Riverton and Wasleys. The opening round of Division One matches on October 12 will see; Hamley

John Glistak WMBA secretary

Bridge v Riverton, Owen v Port Wakefield, Wasleys v Balaklava, Mallala bye. Wooroora Championships are scheduled for Sunday February 15, 2014 with Singles and Pairs Championships to be played at Hamley Bridge, Triples Championships at Wasleys, and Fours at Port Wakefield. In a new format, the winners of the Singles, Pairs and Fours Championships

will go on to represent WMBS in the Region 8 Championships towards the end of the season against the other Section Champions within Region 8. Division Two will feature 16 sides this season, as we welcome a new side – Mallala Gold – to the competition. One complete round will be played before the Division Two competition splits into Division Two and Division Three at the conclusion of matches on February 1, 2014. The first round of Division Two matches will see: Tarlee White v Tarlee Red, Port Wakefield Blue v Mallala Black, Riverton Black v Balaklava Blue, Hamley White v Wasleys, Port Wakefield Gold v Hamley

tunnel ball and bucket race, and championship sprints, were abandoned, so there was no result for “team games.” Results were Owen first, followed by Manoora, Saddleworth, Tarlee and Hamley Bridge . The perpetual “tabloid events” shield was presented to Owen PS SRC president, Year 7 student, Michael Donselaar, who made a very impressive acceptance speech. The event was well organised by staff under the guidance of Vicki Sparks and with the support of families. Principal Cheryl Glenie, said she was very proud of her staff and students and their strong commitment to success. “We are all very proud of our students for the effort they put into practising, and on the day,” she said. Next year the combined school’s sports day will be held at Hamley Bridge.

Golf Balaklava

Last Saturday’s Stableford round, sponsored by the letter B, attracted 17 players, the best of whom proved to be Peter Thompson, who thumped the field, plus the A Grade mob with his 38 points. Wild Bill Lokan (35) claimed 2nd spot, while mighty Merv Hameister (31) clobbered Ron Carney on a count back. Then came Bill Parkin with a post-holiday score of 26. Murray “Smudger” Smith had a big day out, belting the B Grade into submission with his 32 points. Wayne Nagle (29) did OK, as did the agricultural Geoff McKenzie (27) who dumped David “Screw Loose” Rodgers on a count back. Then came a somewhat jaundiced Geoff Leo with his carefully crafted 16 points. Great big fat Les Masson murdered the C Grade with his 33 points, while the people’s publican, Peter Friedrichs, felt the full wrath of the good Count Bach. John Michael slipped quietly into 3rd place with 32 points, then came Ian Bastian with 31 points trailed by Dean Trickett, Tania Matz and Austin Henstridge, all with 30. In the absence of any kosher Birdies, we can record legit Nearest The Pins being held by John Michael on the 3rd, Peter Friedrichs (8th), Peter Thompson (10th) and Ron Carney for his majestic 3rd shot onto the 2nd green. Golfer of the Winter points therefore went to Peter Thompson (6), Bill Lokan (5), Les. Masson (4), Peter Friedrichs (3), Murray Smith (2) and the dregs, one each. We also partook of this year’s ultimate “Split Sixes” round, wherein the “Odd Angry Bunch” scored 86 points, “The President’s Men” 105, “The Casual Clan” 109, “Builders and Labourers” 118 then “Single and Dangerous” 122. The best individual score was recorded by Austin Henstridge (45 points), while his “Single and Danger-

NATASHA Brooks runs hard in a racing event.

CHAMPIONSHIP winners and runners-up (from left) Raymond Lamond, Janet Zweck, Grant Mugge, Ben Pratt, Kerryn Mugge and Ashley Hentschke. Championship results Men: Div 1 – Grant Mugge def Ray Lamond 28th hole, Div 2 – Ben Pratt def Ashley Hentschke 4/2. Ladies – Janet Zweck def Kerryn Mugge 6/5. Stableford results – September 8 – sponsored by Cox Rural: I Zweck 45pts, C Walkley 40, J Olsen 39, M Williams 38, Andrew Hentschke 39,B Spinks, M Finn

31. Skins: jackpot. NTP No14: J Olsen. Ladies: J Wandel and D Wandel played 9 holes. Ladies results September 4 – Bogey Bisque Par, sponsored by club: K Mugge +9, D Wandel +8, H Williams +5. 9 hole- A Harrison +6, L Randolph +4, J Wandel +3, C Virgin +2, C Agnew +1, B Victor all square. Skins: jackpot.

BALAKLAVA Primary School hosted the SAPSASA Athletics Day recently, the winners of which were to compete in Adelaide. Pictured at left are Blyth Primary School students, back from left: Blake Burtelsmeier, Chloe Nicholls, Kasey Bigg, Emilee Pyrke, Caitlin McElroy. Front: EJ Evangelista and Julique Stanton.

ABOVE: Burra students, Nevie Piart and Kate Edwards support their teammates at long jump.

balaklava MID WEEK

Wednesday’s fiery field of 10 pumpedup players was bounced by Brian Stewart (41), near-dominated by Dean Trickett (41 on a count back) and dogged by Doug Taylor (40). The remainder comprised G. Sonntag (39), W. Goudie (38), Moya Hayes (38), A. Henstridge (38), R. Phillips (35), B. Thompson (32) and J. Curnow (30). Birdies were struck, but no golf balls issued, unlike the lot of those who held Nearest The Pins to wit: Doug Taylor (8th) and Rod Phillips (10th). Mens results September 15 – Stableford, sponsored by club: G Mugge 37pts, K Hayes 35, M Williams 32, D Paynter 26, P Agnew 24. Skins: No1 D Paynter, No NTP No17. September 22: Stableford, sponsored by Northern Windscreens. September 29: Club Closing Day, Mixed Ambrose tee-off 11am, pooled afternoon tea, sponsored by Raelene Lamond. Ladies results September 11: Tri Day at Snowtown – thank you to Snowtown for hosting this Ambrose over 9 holes. September 18: Captain’s Trophy/ competition, sponsored by Janet Zweck, hostess C Agnew. September 25: Ladies last day. September 29: Club Closing day, Mixed Ambrose, tee-off 11am, pooled afternoon tea, sponsored by Raelene Lamond.

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Byth Golf Club Championships were played on Sunday September 8, over 27 holes. In the Division 1 Men’s Championship, Grant Mugge defeated Raymond Lamond on the 28th sudden death hole when he chipped in from 30 plus metres to clinch the title. Ben Pratt won the Division 2 Men’s Championship when he was 4 up on the 25th hole against Ashley Hentschke. The Ladies Championship was won by Janet Zweck over Kerryn Mugge on the 22nd hole.

Primary school sports stars

ous” team (with Peter Thompson and Bill Goudie) won the 2013 round on 444 points. Then came Dave Rodger’s “Builders and Labourers” with 437, Merv’s “Casual Clan” with 435, Ian Michael’s “The President’s Men” with 426, Wayne Nagle’s “The Odd Angry Bunch” with 408 and Bill Lokan’s “Town and Country” team, which fell at the last hurdle. This Saturday’s sensationally un-sponsored Stroke round will be started by, perhaps, sheep-farming legend Robert Hart, while Tania Matz will “person” the 19th.

BLYTH

the off-season. While some changes are known, through clearances already approved, others will not come to light until clubs’ registration paperwork has been lodged with WMBS. Payers are advised that all entries for State events and Country Carnival must now be sent directly to Bowls SA. Please check with your club secretary for further details regarding the new arrangement and possible implications if insufficient entries for specific State events are received from within Region 8 by the stated closing dates. So, enjoy your last few weeks of leisure as the new bowls season is almost upon us once again.

Blyth’s champs

Owen Primary breaks drought!

OWEN Primary school won its first sports day for 28 years when Gilbert Valley Small Schools Sports Day was held on its “home turf”and at Owen golf course last Thursday, September 12. Students from Reception to Year 7 from Hamley Bridge, Tarlee, Saddleworth, Manoora and Owen primary schools participated. The day was officially opened by Wakefield Regional Council CEO, Cate Atkinson,. Owen PS teacher, Kate Perrin taught everyone a “health hustle”, which got them into the spirit of the event. Due to the impending wet weather forecast, all “tabloid events” were held in the morning. Tabloid events include long jump, discus, shot put, sprints and pitchback (throwing a ball against a tight net game). True to the forecast, rain set in by lunchtime, so the afternoon team games, such as

Red, Balaklava White v Riverton White, Mallala White v Owen, Mallala Gold v Balaklava Red. The finals series for all three divisions will commence on March 22, 2014 (semi finals), followed by preliminary finals on March 29, 2014 and grand finals on April 5. No Pennant matches will be played in the Wooroora Men’s Section on December 28 and January 4, though Wooroora Men will be involved in the annual InterAssociation match on Sunday January 5 against Barossa & Light, Broughton and Mid-North at Balaklava. All clubs are likely to have had significant changes to player personnel during

Hamley Bridge

Thomas Smith has won his second Hamley Bridge Golf Club Championship since he retired from football two years ago, defeating Bradley Zerner 7/6 and there could be more to come the way the three handicapper plays the game. In the B GRADE a match hardened Barrie Zerna defeated a rapidly improving Sam Wedding 2/1, Sam who has lost a dozen strokes off his handicap since he started last year shows a lot of promise and will certainly benefit from the experience. While in the C GRADE Ross Heinze defeated Wally Jackson 7/6. A Par competition was also played on 7/9/13 with Max Grasby winning with a +3 from John Mitchell +1 & Wim Van Pelt square (c/b) Leading grade scores A GRADE: John Mitchell +1 & Mick Nicholls square (c/b), Len Usher square, Ian Ferguson -1. B GRADE: Wim Van Pelt square, Dennis Nation -2. C GRADE: Max Grasby +3. Birdies: Dennis Nation 9th. Nearest to the Pin: John Mitchell 9th. In a field of 20 players, last Thursday’s Stableford competition was won by Mick Nicholls who is starting to regain his early season form with 42 points. Warren Isgar managed second on a countback from Bob Hillier and Wim Van Pelt with 38. Others to do well were Fred Hewitt 37, Bob Charman, Dennis Nation 36, Kieth Kluske, Max Grasby, Germano Baiguini 35, Geoff Ralph, Roland Pawlak 34. Birdies Dennis Nation 5th. We have all heard the saying “He doesn’t give much away” so what can you say about a Captain who goes “all out” to win his own trophy “ The Captains Trophy”? Well, Bob Charman did just that in last Saturday’s Stableford with an incredible 49pts! Well done Bob. Overall scores will be reported next week.

riverton

Results from Saturday September 14 – Stableford. A GRADE: D Hannaford 42 pts, R Brandsma 39, M Norman 39. B GRADE: A Hartwell 42, S Saunders 42, J Rankine 40. C GRADE: B Murray 36, P Russell 36, D Murphy 36. NTP 3 & 12: S Saunders. NTP 6 & 15 in 2: P Buckley. NTP 9 & 18 in 3: D Hannaford. Next week: Stroke/final of Handicap match play.

two wells

Results from Saturday, September 14 – Stableford, 19 men + 1 lady + 1 visitor. The welcome warm weather proved to challenge golfers despite Bobby Hogg’s efforts in cutting the grass, which looked to be growing faster than he could cut. Julie Holland and John Boon joined the captain to hit off early, with the group displaying some awesome putting leaving John’s mouth wide open. The score of the day went to Jeoff Spackman, who’s 46 blew the other C Graders away with Danny Smith second on 34 and early starter, Chris Barker third on 30 points. B Grade was a close affair with winner, Hans Linford whistling all the way down the 18th fairway to hold off Neil Bowden on a count back, also on 39, and Michael Davies sneaking in to finish 3rd with 37. A Grade proved to be close with Bobby Hogg winning with 44, to which some of the lads commented they couldn’t help noticing that everywhere Bobby’s ball landed it was manicured. Jake Bowden second with a great 39 and Stuart Grigg on 35. Congratulations to Jake and Gemma on their recent engagement. We look forward to seeing you both playing on the course together in the years to come. Welcome back to Russell and Elaine Grigg, who returned safely from their trip around the

top end and down the West Coast. I hear they are both itching to get back out on the course next week. Our thoughts go out to Clive and his family…Clive is still in hospital. Ex-TWGC member, Colin Smith made a surprised return to have a hit with Ian, Clarky and Spacky, taking out the Long Drive along with the NAGA from the old man. Results A Grade: R. Hogg 44, J. Bowden 39, S. Grigg 35, A. Bail 35. B Grade: H. Linford 39, N. Bowden 39, M. Davies 37, G. Payne 37, I. Clark 36, J. Weir 36, P. Shields 32, J. Ball 29, I. Smith 25. C Grade: J. Spackman 46, D. Smith 34, C. Barker 30, J. Boon 28, I. Telfer 28, D. Thompson 24. Ladies: J. Holland 32. Long Drives: A – J. Bowden; B – P. Shields; C – C. Smith. Ladies: J. Holland. NTP’s: 1 – I. Telfer, 2 – I. Clark, 6 – J. Bowden, 11 – G. Payne, 12 – M. Davies, 15) -. Birdies: 3 – L. Grafton, M. Davies, C. Barker. 16 – S. Grigg. Birdies Nest: 3 – L. Grafton, M. Davies and C. Barker. 16 – S. Grigg. Pro’s Approach: C. Barker. NAGA: C. Smith. Meat trays: I. Smith, N. Bowden, P. Shields. Next week: Stroke – Medal of Medals – Eclectic – Putting. See you on the course next week – bring a friend to join our weekly adventures. If you have any stories, pass then on. – Paul Shields, TWGC handicapper

two wells ladies

The third round of PAR was played September 10, Julie Holland winning with -5 on a count back from Kath Stubing. Julie Holland also had a Birdie and Gobbler on 15. Monthly voucher winner was Kath Stubing.

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For rent

Balaklava 3 bedroom house, air conditioning, large backyard, carport, pet’s ok, available immediately, $175 p/ week. Phone Kelly 0418 800 643.

Hamley Bridge - Single bedroom unit with lounge, kitchen, laundry, garage, S/S air conditioner. Rent $90 per week. Equity scheme available. Bond and references required. Close to facilities. Seniors only. No dogs. Phone 8528 2229 or Mobile 0429 954 221. PORT WAKEFIELD Three bedrooms; air con; carport; shed; close to all facilities; $250 pw; References required. Phone: 0428 890 107.

For Sale

Caravan - 16’ Roadstar Explorer Poptop 2000 model including awning annex, air conditioning, microwave, 3 way fridge + extras, $19,500. Enquiries 0408 828 913. Chainsaws - all floor stock 20% off September only. Thrifty Link Hardware, Balaklava.

Chubb B-Class 4 draw security filing cabinets, good for valuables, pistols, ammo ect... Adelaide price $1,500 my price from $350. 2 door steel cabinets and file cabinets. Not many left, also sliding door cabinets only 4 left. Phone 8862 1769 or 0409 693 626. Flash - Sony HVL-F42AM. In great condition, $130. Phone 0431 681 524.

Furniture and plant sale Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22. 89 Edith Terrace, Balaklava. Phone 0428 172 310 or 8862 1131. Globes shapes and sizes for all situations. Vacuum cleaner replacement bags. Balaklava Electronics 8862 1552.

Paint - 4 litres Solver Easy Wash $39 September only. Thrifty Link Hardware Balaklava.

Under $100

Airofit strider with calorie counter and speed, good condition, $30. Phone 0431 681 524.

DeLonghi Nespresso Coffee Machine EN 90, milk frother, box coffee pods $65. Phone: 0417 824 314

Nikon 50mm f/1.8 lens. Near new condition $80. Phone 0431 681 524.

Sony filter kit, 55mm, 23 pieces, colour, close-up, softone etc. Good condition, $20. Phone: 0431 681 524.

Firewood

F ire w ood f o r s a l e . Cut weighed and delivered. Kindling available. Phone (m) 0407 896 159 Snowtown.

Firewood - Quality split red gum, $330 p/tonne. All loads weighed, free delivery Owen and surrounding areas, 1/2 tonne loads available. Conditions apply. Phone 0412 887 040.

Public Notice

Balaklava Courthouse Gallery is seeking photographs of Balaklava circa 1913, including places, people and pastimes, for a 5 week exhibition during October. If you have photographs you are willing to lend, please contact Jo May 0409 698 798 by Tuesday September 24.

Professional

Physio Prime - Balaklava, Two Wells and Mallala. (W) physioprime.com.au (F) facebook/physioprime (P) 8862 2200 or Darren on 0419 842 228 for an appointment.

Situations Vacant

Chef/Cook - New Dublin Hotel is seeking an experienced Chef/Cook. 30 hours plus available per week (negotiable), immediate start. Phone 0412 057 754.

Wanted to Buy

VALIANTS wanted AP5 to CL sedans, wagon, utes, parts, anything considered. Ph Joe 0439 339 634. Wanted to buy, old wooden ladder. Ph Lyn 0438 374 869.

Death Cunningham (nee Johnson) Caroline Beth.

Born Yorketown 26.9.1975 passed away at Balaklava Hospital 15.9.2013.

Dearly loved wife of Shane. Cherished mother of Amy, Kasey and Jade. 13 precious years of marriage. So many memories, will be sadly missed. Beloved daughter of Neil and Leonie Johnson. Loved sister of Paul and Delvene, Malcolm and Katie. Loved auntie of Tahlia, Lydon, Baden, Lachie, Eliza and Cadence; Patrick and Adelaide. At home with her Lord

Precious daughter-in-law of Ken and Heather Cunningham. Loved sister –in-law of Kirsti and Pete, and Lee. Treasured auntie of Caleb, Chelsea, Lacee and Hosea. We are so thankful that God brought her into our family. She lived her life loving people, loving God and teaching others the joy of knowing him.

Cunningham Caroline Beth.

The relatives and friends of the late Mrs Caroline Cunningham are respectfully informed that a funeral service to Celebrate and Give Thanks for her life will be held in the Horizon Centre, 21 Gwy Terrace, Balaklava, on Monday September 23 2013 commencing at 1.30pm.

At the conclusion of Caroline’s service the cortege will proceed to the Balaklava cemetery. In Lieu of floral tributes envelopes will be available for donations to the Leukaemia Foundation, GPO Box 9954, Adelaide SA 5001

McQUEEN FUNERAL SERVICES Minlaton 8853 2236 Accredited Member A.F.D.A. Cunningham - Caroline. Caroline, our beautiful friend and second Mum to our precious Madeleine, we love you and always will. What a privilege it has been to have you as a friend and to raise our girls together. You have left us with so many treasured memories. Our love and thoughts are with Shane, Amy, Kasey and Jade and the Johnson and Cunningham families. Love Catherine, Jeff and Madeleine Karklins.

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Death

Henderson - Geoff. Passed away peacefully on September 14, 2013. Aged 68 years. Special and much loved husband of Sandra. Loved and loving father and father-inlaw of Sharon and Glenn, Mathew, Linda and Ryan. Much loved Grandad of Alicia, Shayla, Shannon and Jorja. Forever in our hearts Geoff’s funeral service will be conducted entirely in the Taylor & Forgie Funeral Chapel, Tomorrow, Thursday at 12.30pm. In lieu of floral tributes, a dontation in memory of Geoff to the Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia, Torrens Parade Ground, Adelaide would be appreciated. TAYLOR & FORGIE Accredited Member AFDA Gawler 8522 1734

Henderson - Geoff. Passed away September 14. Rest in peace. Dearly loved father-in-law of Ryan and adored grandfather of Shannon and Jorja, forever loved.

Engagement

GREGOR - WRIGHT. Diane & Murray of Halbury along with Vicki & Jim of Pt Wakefield are delighted to announce the engagement of Sam and Leigh on 10/9/2013. Love and Best Wishes from both families. PEYTON - ANGEL is happy to announce that Mum and Dad, Alicia Maxwell and Matt Angel, were engaged on July 27 at the River Torrens in Adelaide.

In Memoriam

TILLER Christopher Scott. 10/02/1972 – 20/09/2008. Another year goes by and our hearts are still broken. Your baby girls miss their daddy so much, and so does your big girl. Oh what we would give to have you still here with us, for one more kiss, or one more cuddle. Forever in our hearts and minds. Love always your 3 girls, Sash, Nic & Lil xoxoxo

Tiller - Christopher Scott. 10/02/1972 to 20/09/2008. Today marks 5 years since we lost you. Not a day goes by we don’t think of you, missing you and loving you always. Our love and thoughts are with Sascha, Nicola and Lily. Dad, Mum, Shane, Matthew, Jamie and families. Tiller Chris (Snowy). 10/02/1972 to 20/09/2008. You left behind great memories we will all cherish forever. Our love always to dear Sascha, Nicola and Lily. Sadly missed and remembered with love by Jenny, Kirsty, Ashleigh, Tayla and Dylan, Tammy, Sam & Barbara xx

Tiller Chris (Snowy). We miss your smile, your joking ways, we miss the things you used to say. And when old times we do recall, it’s when we miss you most of all. A great friend and neighbour, who is sadly missed. Scott, Michele, Alicia, Bradley and Charlotte xxx.

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In Memoriam

DUNCAN Bevan Kirk. We thought of you today but that is nothing new. We thought of you yesterday and we’ll think of you tomorrow. Remembering you is easy we do it every day. It’s the heartache of loosing you that will never go away. Love you always, your wife Gwen and extended family. Saint - Mathew James27/10/79 - 20/9/08 28 Years young

5 Years seems such a long while to most people, but to us, it’s as if time has stood still.

What we would not give to see your smile, hear your voice, feel your crushing bear hugs one more time. How you would love to see our country now. You are forever in our hearts and on our minds. Our boy, our mate.

Mum and dad and your loving sister Casey. Our love and thoughts are always with Sascha and girls, Joy, Maurice and boys and their families. Saint - Mathew

Tiller - Chris (Snowy)

‘Cause I’ve got friends in low places where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases my blues away and I’ll be okay, I’m not big on social graces, think I’ll slip on down to the oasis Oh, I’ve got friends in low places.... ‘ 5 years; this still plays; 5 years we still listen, reflect, smile and cry; 5 years you’ve not been forgotten... Uncle Rob, Auntie Paula, Chels and Demi xxxx

Our, love and eternal thoughts are always with Sascha, Nicola and Lily; Maurice and Joy; Shane, Matt, Jamie and Their families xxxxx.

Let Me Help Arrange Your Ceremony With T.L.C • Weddings • Renewal of Vows • Naming Ceremonies • Commitment Ceremonies

Tarlee Life Celebrations

60th Birthday

Happy 60th Birthday Glenda for Tuesday September 17. Love from all your family.

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BALAKLAVA COURTHOUSE GALLERY

60th Wedding

where heritage & art combine. 6 Edith Terrace, Balaklava Enquiries: Jo May 8862 2342 or 8862 1173

WANDEL - Iris and Bert. Congratulations on your 60th wedding anniversary. Married on September 17, 1953 at Blyth. With love from Merilyn & Ashley, Leanne and your grandchildren Purdie & Anthony, Dillon & Claire, Keanan & Kylie, Elliot, Ethan and your great grandchildren, Mitchell, Kaiden, Tia, Harley, Beau and Bill x x x x

Approaching Marriage

THOMPSON - SENIOR. Alisha, eldest daughter of Paul & Josie Thompson of Hoyleton, and Tyson, only son of Allen & Anne Senior of Greenock, will be married at Clare Uniting Church September 21 at 2.30 pm. Two fantastic people becoming an even better couple.

Public Notice

BPS Election Day Raffle winners: 1st - Christine Rohde. 2nd - Kyeasha Robertson. 3rd -Archer Rundle. 4th - Jenny Dayman. 5th - G. Lawson. 6th - Matt Hoepner. 7th - Ellie Hewitt. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets CASH for cans & bottles, Owen Recycling - 18 Railway Terrace, Owen. Wednesday 10am - 5pm; Saturday 10am - 1pm or by appointment. Ph 0428 890 107.

Ph: 0421 649 738 or 8528 5257

CLARE & GILBERT VALLEYS COUNCIL T04/213

SALE OF “RIVERTON SHEEP SALE YARDS” Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council offers the Elders Sheep Sale Yards at Riverton for sale by Tender as follows: Lot 1 Drafting Race and approx 30 panels Lot 2 Loading ramp and 8 panels Lots 3-15 13 Lots of between approximately 25-30 panels each Tender prices (inclusive of GST) for any or all of the lots are to be submitted via the tender form available from the Clare & Gilbert Valleys Council Office, 4 Gleeson Street, Clare or by emailing admin@cgvc. sa.gov.au. The lots can be inspected on site at the old sale yards on Bruce Road, Riverton, between 12noon and 2pm on Friday September 27, 2013. Closing date for tenders is 5pm on Thursday October 3, 2013. Any enquiries should be directed to the undersigned at the Clare Office on 88426400. Grant McKenzie - Manager, DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Currently Showing … Only two weeks left to enjoy the delightful “Patterns & Pictures” exhibition, on show at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery, with its season extended until Sunday September 29. Beautiful blue and white geometrically patterned porcelain by Clare artist Val de Vries and paintings, pastels and drawings by members of the Auburn Art Group combine - and all are for sale at very reasonable prices. If you haven’t visited the Gallery before, do call in it’s friendly and it’s free! 2013 Balco Balaklava Art Prize Hanger’s Prize & People’s Choice Award The Inaugural “Hangers’ Prize”, generously sponsored by Balaklava artist and Gallery stalwart Alick Barr, was awarded to “Treeline,” a colourful impasto painting by Mawson Lakes artist Katie Wyatt, which was voted by Gallery committee members as their favourite of the exhibition. And the big bold closeup of a horse’s face, entitled “Trojan”, a painting by “Harri” Harrison, of Gawler, was the clear winner of the Gallery’s People’s Choice Award, gaining the highest number of votes from visitors to the Gallery during the Balco Balaklava Art Prize exhibition. Overall, 172 votes were submitted for the award, which is sponsored by Mrs Joyce Ross, founding president and longtime Gallery supporter. Balaklava Courthouse Centenary celebrations The Balaklava Courthouse was officially opened on October 29th 1913 - and the milestone of this beautiful historical landmark building is being celebrated at Balaklava Courthouse Gallery with special events during the month of October 2013. An exhibition showcasing Balaklava of 1913 - the town and district, and its people, places, practices and pastimes - will run from Thursday October 3 until Sunday October 27, featuring photographs and artefacts on loan from Balaklava Museum and private collections. An intimate dinner on the evening of Friday October 11 will re-enact the official 1913 opening, with an historic three- course meal, fine wines, and live music from the SA Police Band Clarinet Quartet. And a Gala Cocktail Party on Saturday October 26, with live music by Balaklava’s own Lisa Redpath, fabulous finger food and drinks, will round off the centenary celebrations for this unique and much loved landmark. Help us celebrate the centenary of Balaklava Courthouse in October - it’s the perfect time to call in and enjoy this beautiful building and learn a little of its history. Gallery Gift Shop And if you’re looking for a unique or handcrafted gift or memento, the Gallery Gift Shop may have just the thing. And we’re open on Sundays. Come in and enjoy your community Gallery. It’s a charming but often overlooked local attraction that is well worth a visit. And admission is free! Open Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays between 2 and 4pm, and at any other time by appointment.

Public Notice

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Help IS available

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MALLALA NETBALL CLUB DEVELOPMENT ACT 1993 DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MALLALA NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to Section 38 (5) of the Development Act, 1993 Notice is hereby given that an application comprising a CATEGORY 3 DEVELOPMENT has been lodged with the Council for development assessment. Details of the a p p l i c a t i o n a re a s follows:DEVELOPMENT NO: 312 / 171 / 2013 APPLICANT’S NAME: Peter Glasson

DEFENCE PROOF & EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT PORT WAKEFIELD: LIVE FIRING RANGE WARNING NOTICE Test and evaluation activities involving static firings and/or firings of naval and artillery weapons are conducted at the Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield throughout the year. The Proof and Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield is a vital Defence test and evaluation capability that has supported Defence since 1929. These firings may require specific tidal or weather conditions, and are critical for the safety of current and new Defence capabilities. Members of the public may notice noise, vibration, flashes and/or smoke during the testing. There is no risk to the public outside of the gazetted Defence Practice Areas. For reasons of public safety, there is a permanent exclusion zone covering land, sea and air around the Port Wakefield Establishment. Specific details on the Port Wakefield Prohibited Area can be obtained from Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No GN 26, 4 July 1990, and is shown on the diagram below. Trespassing in this Area is strictly prohibited and very dangerous due to the presence of unexploded bombs. Any person found within the Prohibited Area or on Defence land will be subject to prosecution. Specific test and evaluation activities may also require restricting public access to the Port Wakefield Defence Practice Areas over specific periods with these areas articulated in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 40, 7 October 1992, and also identified on the diagram below. This may affect access to the Gulf of St Vincent at Port Wakefield and Port Parham. If any member of the public has inquiries in relation to these activities please contact Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Range Control, on (08) 8867 0270 between 8.00am and 4.30pm weekdays or the Proof & Experimental Establishment Port Wakefield – Security Office, on (08) 8867 0299 outside these hours.

Each person making a submission should indicate whether that person wishes to appear personally or be represented by another par ty before the Council Development A s s e s s m e n t Pa n e l in suppor t of that submission. Please note that, pursuant to Section 38 (8) of the Development Act, a copy of each representation received will be forwarded to the applicant for a written response. Signed: Ralph Semrau Planning Officer Date: Sep 18, 2013 THIS IS THE FIRST AND ONLY PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE.

AGM AGM

THURSDAY OCTOBER 17 7pm at Mallala Football Clubrooms

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30 7pm at Balaklava Sports Club

Port Parham Sports & Social Club

(ABN 52 582 673 807)

NOTICE OF AGM Wednesday October 30, 2013 At 11 am in the Members’ Bar

Nominations of candidates for the Committee close with the Secretary on Thursday October 3, 2013 at 4pm. All nominations must be in writing and signed by two ﬁnancial members of the Club and the candidate. D C R Hall- Secretary PO Box 273 Balaklava SA 5461

OCTOBER LONG WEEKEND

HUMMOCKS WATCHMAN EAGLES

FRIDAY OCTOBER 4

Grand Final Night

• Bar open 4pm to close • Meals: 6pm - 8pm

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21

SATURDAY OCTOBER 5

at Rising Sun Hotel from 6pm

• Band: Chucky T • Meals: 6pm - 8pm • Come and enjoy music from the 70’s

Wind-Up

SUNDAY OCTOBER 6

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22

• Bar open 4pm to 8pm • Fish & Chips 5pm - 7pm PHONE: 8529 2211

• Juniors 11am • Lunch 12.30pm • Seniors 2pm

Football AGM

TUESDAY OCTOBER 22 - 7PM

AT BALAKLAVA

Netball AGM

SUNDAY SEPT 22, 2013

MONDAY OCTOBER 14 - 7PM • Enquiries Bonnie Nicholls 0429 662 273

6.30pm at Horizon Centre, Gwy Tce, Balaklava

SUBJECT LAND: L o t 1 2 , 3 5 8 3 Po r t Wakefield Road, Lower Light, Hundred of Port Gawler, CT: 5407/206

The application may be examined at the Offices of the Council located at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala, or 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, during normal business hours and any person or body affected may make relevant rep re s e n t a t i o n s i n writing concerning this application to reach the Development & Compliance C o o rd i n a t o r a t 2 a Wasleys Road, Mallala not later than October 3, 2013.

BALAKLAVA NETBALL CLUB

REGIONAL REVIVAL RALLY

N AT U R E O F T H E DEVELOPMENT: Truck parking (5 trucks & 1 associated semi trailer & 4 tanker trailers), 1 shipping container for domestic storage, landscaping and ancillary site works.

ZONE: Primary Production

BALAKLAVA RACING CLUB INC

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Coming Events BALAKLAVA SHOW

WORKING BEE MON SEPTEMBER 23

Two Wells Business Networking Forum

FOR TRIALS & UNIFORM NIGHT

Now Tuesday September 24 - 5pm

Balaklava Football & Netball Club

SENIOR & JUNIOR PRESENTATION DAY Sunday September 22 at Balaklava Sports Club

Juniors: 10.00am start • Lunch provided $5 p/person, $20 family Seniors: 2.00pm start • Tea provided $5 p/person

Enquiries to BNC Secretary Marie Heaslip 0427 607 442

100 YEARS of Secondary Schooling

• Light refreshments • Pleasant surroundings • Good company • A great opportunity Creativity and Collaboration

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19 5PM - 6.30PM AT EMPIRE CAFE TWO WELLS

RSVP by phoning (08) 8563 3603 September 13

Come and help celebrate our Centenary to be held on the weekend of:

OCTOBER 4 - 6, 2013 ✓ Registration details are available on the website or by phoning the school ✓ Principal: Ms Glenys Munro

RIVERTON & DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

Supported by Regional Development Australia Barossa, the District Council of Mallala and the Two Wells Weekly

OXFORD TERRACE, RIVERTON SA 5412 Phone: 08 8847 2202 Fax: 08 8847 2016 Website: www.rdhs.sa.edu.au Email: dl.0795_info@schools.sa.edu.au

Movie Times

★Blyth

135th Annual

Cinema

BALAKLAVA

15 Moore Street, Blyth SA (opp. Medika Gallery)

• Song For Marion (M) ★ ★ ★ - Fri Sept 20, 8pm - Wed Oct 2, 10am - Vanessa Redgrave, Terence Stamp • Star Trek-Into Darkness (M) ★ ★ ★ ★ - Sat Sept 21, 8pm - Sat Sept 28, 8pm • The Great Gatsby (M) ★ ★ ★ - Fri Sept 27, 8pm - Relay For Life Fundraiser -Bookings Kerry Jones 0419 002 462 • AFL Grand Final - Sat Sept 28, from 1.00pm - $2 entry • Adventures in Zambezia (PG) ★ ★ ★ - Tues Oct 1, 10.30am - Animated - Tickets $5 • A Monster In Paris (G) ★ ★ ★ - Wed Oct 2, 2pm - Animated - Tickets $5 Tickets: • Concession/Student $8 • Adults $10 • Child $5 • Family tickets $25 (2 + 2) extra child $2.50

★ ★

BOOKINGS 8844 5175 - (BETWEEN 2PM - 5PM)

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CELEBRATING

Promote your small business

Bring brooms & cleaning equipment

CHANGE OF DATE

Enquiries phone Tim Moulds 0418 850 169

EVERYONE WELCOME

from 8.30am

BALAKLAVA BASKETBALL CLUB

• All functions held at HW Eagles Sports Community Centre apart from grand ﬁnal night

✤ Lively Worship ✤ Speaker: Steve McCracken Steve returns after leadership training here Sept 2012 & July Youth Camp speaker 2013 ✤ Pooled Supper to Follow

SHOW SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28

• • • • • • • • •

Sideshows Animal Nursery Displays Train set display Local Talent Ute Competitions Show Prince & Princess Show Person Entertainment 10am to 4pm • Showbags • Face Painting

• Scarecrow competition • Motor bike Display • St Johns display – (fake injuries and cuts) • Oﬃcial Show opening by Grant Waterman president, Fed Council of Ag Societies Inc • Memorial Perpetual Shield in memory of Nollene Grigg

Show Jumping on Sunday September 29 Admission: Adults $8, Students/Pensioners $4, Children under 5 FREE, Membership $20

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• Social Night • Senior Saturday • Junior Saturday • Junior Practices Only Please contact Louise Michael 0438 286 275 or Tania Allen 0419 034 096 by September 25

AGM

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30 7.30pm at Balaklava Town Hall Green Room

ALL WELCOME

ADELAIDE PLAINS NETBALL ASSOCIATION

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MONDAY OCTOBER 28 7pm at the Owen Hotel

Snowtown’s having a birthday!

To celebrate we’re having a family fun day! So if you want to join in by adding your stall to the many others we’ll have on the day, you’ll be very welcome.

Come & help us celebrate Snowtown’s 135th birthday on Saturday October 12 (10am – 4pm) • Stall holders! • Local Businesses!

For more information & rates please contact

Milton Good 0438 415 533

MULTI-SKILLED VACANCY

For an experienced LL LE LZ & Dump truck operator at our northern landﬁll site DUBLIN - Integrated Waste Services, Leaders in SA Waste Management Casual role with opportunity to move to full time iws@iwsgroup.com.au 8243 2644 9:30-16:30 Mon-Fri

I can develop the therapeutic environment my clients and colleagues need to thrive. Being able to really listen to and understand my clients’ circumstances, I can make a genuine difference to their lives. At SA Health, I can ﬁnd the perfect career through rewarding interactions with both clients and colleagues.

Truck Required Truck Driver Driver Required Saddleworth SA 5413 5413 Saddleworth SA

• •For interstate Forlocal local and and occasional occasional interstate Tipper work with late model Tipper work with late model Freightliner Class. Freightliner Century Century Class. • •Minimum Minimum HC HC Licence. Licence. • •To role, you youneed needtoto Tosucceed succeed in in this role, be highly motivated, have the be highly motivated, have the ability teamwith withothers, others, abilityto to work work as a team exhibit excellent communication exhibit excellent communication skills, andorganized, organized, skills,well well presented presented and and ethic. andaakeen keen work work ethic. Address applicationsto: to: Addressyour your written written applications Manager Trading Division Division Manager Grain Grain Trading AW & Co., Co., AW Vater Vater & Marrabel Road SA 5413 Marrabel Road SA 5413 Saddleworth Saddleworth Email Email:: kim.vater@vater.com.au kim.vater@vater.com.au Fax: 4068 Fax: (08) (08) 8847 8847 4068

Occupational Therapist Yorke & Northern Rural Region Clare Job Ref: 521646 www.health.sa.gov.au/careers 1300 882 992

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FINAL CALL for intending players

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BALAKLAVA TENNIS CLUB INC

Situation Vacant

BROILER FARM ASSISTANT MANAGER

...really connect with my clients

ML Jaeschke and Co, at Clare, is seeking a full time broiler farm assistant manager. The successful applicant must be able to complete all tasks associated with the day to day running of the broiler farm and report directly to the manager. The applicant must have a positive attitude and a clear level of respect towards livestock. Past experience with poultry would be highly favourable. The applicant must have their own transport and be ﬂexible to working weekends and nights during diﬀerent stages of the batch. Duties to include: bird management, general maintenance and data entry including ordering supplies.

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Viterra, a subsidiary of Glencore International plc, has extensive operations across Australia and New Zealand, servicing domestic and international grain markets. Internationally, Glencore is a leading integrated commodities producer and marketer involved in the production, sourcing, processing, refinement, transportation, storage, finance and supply of commodities needed by industries around the world.

Viterra is currently seeking applications from enthusiastic individuals for the 2013/14 grain harvest period in the Northern Area of Regional South Australia.

Duties may include (with all training and uniforms provided): • General Hand / Bunker Operator positions available • Loader Drivers required • Supervisory Experience desirable The successful applicants must be able to provide their own transport, accommodation and be able to work hours including overtime and weekends. Overtime and penalty rates apply.

Groups within the Northern Area include: • • • •

Balaklava / Bowmans Group Snowtown Group Gladstone Group Saddleworth Group

To apply, please visit www.viterra.com.au/careers and select the Northern Area position. For more information regarding Northern Area Harvest Casual employment, please contact the Business Centre on 08 8862 0200 or email harvestrecruitment_northernarea@viterra.com

Agri-Products . Grain Handling & Marketing . Processing

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Suitable persons are invited to apply for the above part-time position of two days per week. The principal objectives of the role are to provide reception services, assist in the maintenance of Council’s records management system and carry out general clerical duties. The position is classified at level 2, General Officers Stream of the Municipal Officers (SA) Award, with a starting pay rate under Council’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement of $27.87 per hour. An information kit comprising a job description statement detailing position objectives, key responsibilities, etc, and a conditions of employment document is available upon request, either by telephone on 8862 0800 or by email at admin@wakefieldrc.sa.gov.au. These documents may also be viewed on Council’s website at www.wakefieldrc. sa.gov.au under Job Vacancies. Further information may be obtained by contacting Council’s Corporate Services Manager, Steve Jonas. Applications, in writing, should be addressed to PO Box 167, Balaklava 5461 and will be received until 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 2nd October 2013. Cate Atkinson Chief Executive Officer

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MT BOOTHBY NORTHERN PIGGERY AGGREGATION Owen, Snowtown and Balaklava areas APIQ CERTIFIED, 1200 SOW FARROW TO FINISH PORK PRODUCTION UNIT 4 sites with option to purchase Total enterprise as a whole going concern or individual sites as standalone enterprises “Snowtown” – Farrowing and weaner site “Target Hill” – Grower site “Bangalee” – Farrowing site “Rocks” – Grower sit • Very profitable business with 5 years of proven history • Significant capital expenditure over last 5 years • Loyal management and staff, currently absentee owners • More than 20 pigs sold per sow per year, proven in profitability • Plant and equipment included in sale as a “going concern” • Piggery fully set up for batch farrowing with all progeny grown “All In All Out” • Ability to take advantage of future high production, with all conception rates exceeding targets • Piggery has been set up with good flow and labour efficiency Other improvements include; homesteads at each site, office blocks, workshops, implement shedding, flushing systems & effluent ponds For copy of information memorandum please contact sole agents Geoff Schell or Daniel Schell. Expression of Interest closing 4pm 1st November 2013 Geoff Schell 0418 842 421 Daniel Schell 0415 436 379

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Roosters through In-form Tigers United claims famous victory over Roosters

TWO WELLS have made it through to the APFL grand final after an impressive win over Hamley Bridge in Saturday’s preliminary final at Virginia, while the Bombers (pictured below exiting the field) are left wondering what might have been.

blustery out there,” he said. “A couple of shots the wind grabbed Les Pearson reviews and dragged them away fairly late.” round 5 APFL Two Wells coach, Mark Thomson, A grade matches 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 Andrew Hardiman came back into the into the wind as well. Two Wells team, which was still missing Ruckman, Tyson Ettridge, lined up on Lee Allmond, Josh Osbourne and Brad Two Wells danger man, Simon Feast, in n apfl and apna grand final Fitzgerald. an epic head-to-head battle. The Tigers came special out the better feature team, - pageS 14-18 “Tyson was charged 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 early wake-up call and United continued niggles the past couple of weeks.” Tigers in their goal third, ahead on where they left off, seizing a 21-point Ettridge did a pretty good job, while of Rooster, Ryan Hooper, in the buffer at the main break. his Tiger teammates enjoyed a freeA grade match on Saturday. United coach, David White, said scor- flowing game style. ing was tough at times. n Continued page 19 “It was a tricky wind, it was fairly THE Roosters soared into this weekend’s APFL Les Pearson reviews the APFL grand final with a 77-point A grade preliminary final match belting of the Bombers, who hardly looked like getting off the ground at Virginia on forward line. tive second term, the shift of Saturday. Danny Ellis toforward the forwardpotential players. Shane Hanson was able ASH Barnett has been “I’m looking Pace was always going to to add the Bombers’ sole line appointed as the coach to it, forgiving sure.” his team some “At this early stage, be Two Wells’ greatest ally spark, although their threeI’m working on apgoal for the term with a for the Adelaide Plains Barnett was a selector and Football it showedLeague’s straight assoaway, close range snap. were cancelled andmajors assistant coach of the outproaching a few guys Anthony on by Two at the Tallan Leighton was ciationPontt teamgetting to compete APFL teamWells in 2004 andotherwho can help with selecthe end ofLandmark a pass from Ned end. looking ominous deep in at- 2005. at the Cup at tion,” Barnett said. Seccafien to geton hisJune team8.off tack, the match-up on Justin The quarterhas was relaJamestown “The concept “I’ll be picking guys to a perfect start. tivelyaeven but the Bombers Zanandrea quickly altered to changed APFL president, bit over who want to play, that The kept up the didtomaintain possession for free up the zippy defender years BradRoosters Busch, confirmed the round robin will be my personal pressure, Bomber captain,on for the Bombers. a large chunk of the Barnett’s appointment style, whereas it used to latterapproach, we want guys Craig Taylor, and defender stages, Luke McCabe demanded be just Tuesday. onefailing game,”toheconvert who want to play.” Toby Hasledine with good defence from more from his teammates said. “He’s veryconstantly enthusiAt least five players under the keen pumpand in the HUMMOCKS Roosters, asto Andrewunder 21 must at quarter time and Hamley astic, positive He will besuch trying be selected flew through Saturday’s APNA preliminary final against Hamley Bridge defence. Balaklava, defeating the green and gold girls by 21 goals and securing Hardiman, Ryan Hooper and BridgeASH coach, Ash Barnett, involve about it, and I like his as many people in the final squad. Barnett Seccafien was prova spot in this weekend’s A1 grand final. Bonnie Nicholls is pictured Bryce Hart. style myself,” Busch said. put particular emphasis on from different clubs “I would imagine ing a handful across halfhe about for Hummocks, while Balaklava’s Sally Arbon defends. leadasat the with association footystars aroundThe some of the Bomber “I’m very happy the five-goal competition there would be upto to pass 25 forward with Tim Hines and lifting. main to break to around the nation when has taken it on.” possible helplooked in sometough under 21s in the competiScott Wise as Two Wells overcome. playing but Bridge I hadn’tdid lift to capacity. Hamley Barnett, the current tion that could make then results, reports and Previews – pages 18-19 continued toBridge penetrate their considered it,” put togethercoaching a more competiHamley A grade With the Landmark Barnett said. n Continued page squad,” 20 YOUNG Bomber, Matthew Couley, charges down he said. coach, said he was more Cup only a month away, “It’s a big chance for the ground in the Under 8 game at Port Wakefield on “It came as a little bit than happy to take on the the coach has already a lot of those guys, as Saturday. of a surprise but when role. begun to canvass the scouts often attend these n More pictures, page 16 the opportunity came, I “I’ve been involved league’s other coaches for carnivals.” jumped at it.

Pace-setters take flight, Bombers throw in the towel

Barnett will lead APFL team

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