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Two Wells prepares for massive population growth

Insert town here LES PEARSON REPORTS: The 2,500 homes proposed for Two Wells by developers Hickinbotham Homes are likely to bring more than population growth to Two Wells. As community consultation sessions near for the Hickinbotham Homes Two Wells development (see page 5) District Council of Mallala mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, is already highlighting the silver lining the expected 9,000 population growth will bring.Mr Strudwicke believes the increase in local residents should flow into a rise in government services to the district. “We’ve suffered as a district through a lack of services, particularly in growing areas of Two Wells and Lewiston,” he said. He highlighted the areas of local education and public transport as two key sectors bound to improve dramatically. “For the last decade there’s been a strong push from the community for a high school,” Mr Strudwicke said. With secondary education available in the area, he believed it could develop into more local students heading into vocational training and in turn, be employed in the district.

The public transport service would also target a current shortfall in access to health treatments, particularly mental health services. “Having that increase in population will certainly make it much easier to argue the need for public transport,” Mr Strudwicke said. “We’re certainly not going to get a new public hospital in the Mallala area but if we can get public transport then those things become accessible to the community.” Mr Strudwicke said the benefits for the community were obvious. “From council’s point of view, an appropriate development that increases that population base and brings growth has some real spin-offs for us in terms of public transport and local education,” he said. He could not put an estimate on how far into the future locals could start to see such services established but believes once the people asrrived, the wheels of motion would automatically start rolling. “I guess it depends on how quickly we see the new developments being populated but I would imagine demand would be pretty high in our area,” Mr Strudwicke said. HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY – Page 5 PICTURE: Lisa Redpath

n District Council of Mallala mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, surveys the site for the proposed housing development with Hickinbotham project manager, Ruth Vagnarelli.

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Bec joins our Echo team

Two Wells mother Rebecca O’Brien is the new Two Wells & Districts Echo reporter. She replaces Bronte Hewett who has left Two Wells following her ambitions to travel and see the world. Ward Belt Bec, who has lived Lewiston in Two Gawler Wells for about seven years, started her Gawler working career as a jourRiver nalist at the Port Lincoln Angle Vale Times until 2001. MacDonald Multi-talented, she is Park Penfield Munno Para Andrews also a qualified school Gardens Farm Penfield teacher and has taught

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at Munno Para and Para Vista Primary Schools, as well as several relief teaching roles at other nearby schools. Bec plays netball for Two Wells and enjoys getting involved in her community. Bec and her husband Kieren have three children, Kaitlyn, 5, Maddison, 3, Chelsea, 1. She said being a local will assist with getting a feel for what locals would like to read about in the district.

New Two Wells Echo reporter, Bec O’Brien.

“I think being a part of it will make that job

easier,” Bec said. “It also means I can see what’s going on or people can come up to me if they’ve got things they want to talk about or think we should know about.” Her friendly, approachable personality is also another positive trait. “I can talk to anybody, as my husband will attest,” she laughed. Overall, Bec was extremely excited to get back into journal-

ism and saw the Echo as a great opportunity to re-enter the profession while still raising a young family. You can contact Bec on the same contacts as Bronte. Email: news@ twowellsecho.com.au or on mobile phone 0419 292 715. If the phone isn’t answered please leave a message. You can also contact our staff at our Balaklava office any weekday on 8862 1977.

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The District Council of Mallala Library Service will be participating in the About Time festival today, the newest on the South Australian calendar. The event is named “New, Old and In Between : Tour Port Gawler and Beyond!” As the name states, the library has organised a tour of the Council region, focusing on a variety of heritage listed sites and local places of significance, happening today. Participants will explore the Adelaide Plans, visit Port Gawler, Mallala, Dublin and places in between. They will also listen and interact with local guest speakers and enjoy an old fashioned picnic lunch in a mystery location. Library Service Coordinator Kimberley Hargrave is excited about todays event, “I believe the bus tour will be great

Mike Walmer and Kimberley Hargrave from Two Wells Library prepare for history week. fun, and will provide from the Two Wells Week program to coma wonderful social and Public Library (phone memorate the 175th learning experience for 8520 2100. Tickets are anniversary of European everyone who attends. $15 including lunch. settlement in SA this Its great value too, and The event is detailed in year, thanks to the aswill give everyone the the About Time program sistance of State Governopportunity to meet new and website. ment funding. people whilst learning About Time: South As the State’s main about our ‘own back- Australia’s History Fes- event to commemorate yard’”. tival has evolved from this important milestone, Tickets are available the former SA History the festival will feature a

diverse array of over 500 history-related activities. These will include open days, guided walks and bus tours, talks, displays, workshops, film screenings and even dances and concerts. As the State’s largest community event, About Time will provide an estimated 90,000 South Australians with the opportunity to engage with their history during the month of May. History SA, Chief Executive Officer said. “We have been overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response to About Time from community groups all over the State. I can promise South Australians that they are in for a wonderful month of history in May”, Margaret Anderson said. For further information contact Library Services Coordinator Kimberley Hargrave, phone 8520 2100.

Frost road special meeting ABOUT 35 residents turned out to discuss road closures at a special meeting with the District Council of Mallala, held in Two Wells last week. Much of the discussion surrounded three roads in the district, Frost road and St Andrews road near Lewiston and Kenner road, Korunye. “Everyone had the opportunity to put forward their views,” DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto said. “Basically, what’s going to happen from there is we’ve

asked the community to put their views in writing and they will be forwarding that to us.” “A report will be going out to council in July considering those submissions before making a final decision.” Not much has changed in residents’ views on Frost road’s suggested reopening. “The general feedback was that most of the community wanted it to remain closed,” Mr Mansueto said. The same went for St Andrews road, an extension of

Frost road. “There was fairly reasonable support to maintain the closure although if council was to open it, the community wanted council to upgrade the road,” Mr Mansueto said. The main reasons for maintaining the closure primarily revolved around safety concerns with increased traffic in the area. Some Korunye locals also opposed Kenner road’s potential closure. “I believe there were some landowners there who weren’t in

support of that so that feedback will go back to council,” Mr Mansueto said. MEANTIME, a recent article suggesting Wasleys Road Bridge may be closed if damage is not repaired was slightly incorrect. Mr Mansueto clarified the bridge’s use may be impacted with weight restrictions and other such measures, although no options have been considered as yet. He added no closure was likely in the foreseeable future.

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Two Wells town centre plan survey shows…

Results from the District Council of Mallala’s Two Wells town centre plan survey.

It’s back to plan ‘A’ Les Pearson reports:

MORE than 70 per cent of respondents prefer the original Two Wells town centre concept according to results from the recent District Council of Mallala (DCM) survey distributed throughout the area. Of the 278 surveys returned on time (39 were late), 71.2 per cent backed council’s original town centre plan, which depicted an expansion of the current town centre and integration with new retail facilities. A medium-sized secondary retail hub may occur in privately developed land to the north (the Hickinbotham development). DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said the result was a clear indication of the community’s thoughts despite other options bandied about in the months leading into the survey. “There were some different views expressed during that time so it did reinforce the position council was moving towards previously,” he said. “Models B and C were even, there wasn’t much difference between the two but definitely strong support for model A. “I think when you get 70 per cent in favour of a certain model it gives council a strong indication.” Council reviewed the survey results at a committee meeting on Monday night. A full report, with more detail analysis, will be presented at the next full council meeting Monday week. Mr Mansueto said council will be looking at moving at rescinding a motion carried in November to cease negotiations on selling crown land to accommodate the town centre development. A motion to consider rescinding that original motion was carried in February. “The council, if they want to change the position they took in November, would need to rescind that motion or if not, things can not proceed in terms of getting access to the Crown land,” Mr Mansueto said.

Megan Halliday reports: The new Roseworthy Veterinary Health Centre at the University of Adelaide’s Roseworthy Campus is expected to grow even further, providing the area with specialist veterinary care in the Companion Animal Health, Production Animal and Equine Health Centres, while educating students at the school. The Companion Animal Health Centre, opened in November, is being used as a general practice clinic for smaller animals, an observation and learning area for students and as a point of referral from other veterinarians for animals needing specialist treatment. “The Companion Animal Health Centre functions as a general practice and a referral practice for those needing special care,’ said Dean of Animal and Veterinary Sciences school, Professor Gail Anderson. She noted other veterinarians were choosing to refer patients to the Centre because it specialises in areas such as surgery, dermatology and radiology, as well as facilities previously inaccessible in the area. An ambulatory veterinary service will begin operation before June, providing local producers of beef cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, chickens and other production animals with easier access to veterinarians and specialist care. It will also provide students with experience in handling production animals. The final stage of the Veterinary Health Centre, the Equine Health Centre, is expected to be built by 2014 and will provide a specialist horse treatment facility. The Centre is expected to provide world-class facilities accessible by not only veterinarians operating out of the clinic but also private veterinarians wanting to utilise equipment previously unattainable to them. The Equine Health Clinic is being welcomed by Roseworthy racehorse trainer David Halliday who said, “There is a lack of specialist horse clinics and facilities in the state and it is fantastic that one is being built in the area.” Enrolment in the Animal and Veterinary Sciences School has increased with 71 local, interstate and international students enrolled in first year Bachelor of Pre-Veterinary compared to the 55 enrolled two years ago. Fourty-eight students are studying the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine course, and student numbers at the Campus are expected to grow to 700 by 2012, partly due to the state-of-the-art facilities on offer. The Companion Animal Health Centre is contributing to the community by supporting local animal groups such as the RSPCA through Two Wells Echo, May 2011

Roseworthy vets Lisa Treatch and Paul Cocker care for your animals.

Roseworthy Vet Centre prepares for the next step the neutering of animals needing to be re-homed. “Hopefully we are able to help several of the local animal groups and increase the number of dogs being re-homed in the area” said Gail Anderson, Dean of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. The Companion Animal Health Centre is also holding Puppy Uni, aimed at socialising young dogs (614 weeks old), teaching basic obedience and house training. The weekly classes also provide owners with nutrition, dental care, vaccination and parasite prevention information.

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Your Community

Send or amend your free community announcements at news@twowellsecho.com.au alcoholics anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous, Meets every Thursday evening in Two Wells, Commencing at 8pm in the Hall at St. Pauls Anglican Church Old Port Wakefield Road, Anyone who thinks they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend.

basketball

Two Rivers Basketball Association, Angle Vale Primary School, PO Box 455 Two Wells SA 5501. Basketball Coaching Clinic from 5pm, Games commence from 5:30pm, 12 and Under, 15 and Under, Learn basketball in a friendly family atmosphere.Contact Paul on 0414 248 732.

Bowling Club

New bowlers are always welcome to attend and there is always an opportunity for those wanting a game of bowls. Bowls is played all summer on Saturdays and Wednesdays or Tuesday night ‘learn to bowl’ evenings. Phone: 8524 2274, M: 0435 017 719.

CFS

Two Wells CFS, station located at Wells road Two Wells. Training Monday nights, Cadets (11-15 years) 6pm to 7:30pm, Seniors 7:30pm. New volunteers welcome. For more information phone 8520 2500.

Calisthenics

Two Wells Calisthenics. Looking for something new and lots of fun? Come along and give it a go! Classes held at Two Wells Primary School, Tuesday Night practice, Sub Juniors(7-9 years) 5pm to 6.30pm. Juniors(10-12 years) 6pm to 7.45. Inters(13 and older) 6.45pm to 8.30pm. Phone Jodie Simons on 8524 3990 or 0423 928 311, first lesson complementary.

child & youth health Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth Health services are held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at The Two Wells Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9:15am to 10:30am and 1pm to 4pm by appointment only, 10:30am to 12 noon drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments.

Church times

Anglican Services, St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month - 10am, May 1 and June 5. Ph: Heather Konzag 8527 2128. St Paul’s Two Wells 10am - May 8, 15, 22 and 29 10am - June 12, 19 and 26. Ph: Diane Meaney 8520 2308

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Children’s centre

Two Wells Community Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Road, Two Wells. Communitybased, fully accredited. Childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, Monday to Friday 7am-6pm. Full time/ part time/casual care, before and after Kindy care, vacation care for school-aged children. Dept of Education Preschool a nd Pre -Entry. Qu al ifie d, caring staff. Educational, developmental programmes, and Special Needs services available. Nutritious, fresh meals. CHILDREN ARE TOO PRECIOUS FOR PROFIT! Visit www.twowellskgn.sa.edu. au or phone 85202358

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Fa m i l i e s L e a r n i n g a n d Growing, This is a FREE service for anyone with children aged birth to 4 years. Come and join us in some fun, games and activities. 9.15-11.30am every Tuesday in school term, Uniting Church Hall, Gawler Road. For more information please contact Karen 0411 772 333, Helen 0411 180 469 or Tanya on 0438 202 840.

community centre

TWO WELLS COMMUNITY CENTRE, Available for hire for Weddings, special occasions, seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, large kitchen & bar, Contact: Yolanda on 8524 3131 or 0408 835 331 for more information.

Community Public Library

Community Public Library, Located in the Institute. Hours: Mondays - Closed, Tues & Thurs - 9:30am to 5pm, Wed – 1pm to 7pm, Fri – 9:30am to 3pm, Sat – 9am to 11am, Ph 8520 2100.

Craft Group

Anglican Craft Group at Two Wells - 10am to 12noon Wednesday May 11 & 25 and Wednesday June 8 & 22.

craft shop

The Craft Shop, TWO WELLS C O U RT H O U S E , Q u a l i t y goods sold on consignment, Locally made olive oil and honey, Home made Jams and Sauces, Gift ideas, skin products, bric-a-brac. hand crafted quilts. OPEN Tues to Sat 9:30am to 4pm, Sun 2pm to 4pm, CLOSED Monday.

Equestrian & Pony club

Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club hold rallies on the first and third Sundays of the month at 9.30am on our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. Further details on www.twepc.com.au.

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Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities, Land Care is bigger than your back yard. Pat: 0419 860 981, Sharon: 0412 345 852.

1st Two Wells Scout Group, PO Box 427 Two Wells SA 5501. JOEYS 6-8yrs, Tuesdays 5:30pm, CUBS 8 - 11 y r s , Tu e s d a y s 7 p m , SCOUTS 11-15yrs, Thursday 7pm, VENTURERS 14-18yrs, Thursday 7pm. GROUP LEADER Ian Laughton Phone 0403 976 984.

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UCA Op shop

Two Wells Football Club, meals every Saturday night during the season. Come on down and see your local teams play and enjoy a club style meal after the game! Bar facilities available. TWFC Ph: 8520 2524. New players welcome.

golf club Community Bus, return trip to Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5.00 return (kids free), Next bus: May 20. Bus departs Mallala Post Office 9am, Port Parham Sports and Social Club 9:15am, Two Wells Bakery 9:40am, Dublin, Lower Light & Lewiston by arrangement. Return departs Elizabeth 3pm. All bookings contact Jasmin Daniele 8520 2233.

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Two Wells Golf Club, 18 hole scrapes course open April until October. Competitions: Tuesdays Ladies Day, tee-off 9-9:30am, Wednesdays Mixed Tournament, tee-off 9-9:30am; Saturdays Mixed Comp teeoff 11am onwards. McPharlin Rd (extension of Bethesda Rd) Two Wells ph 8520 2607, membership available. Club secretary: B. Prior 8523 3272 or 0417 842 260. All visitors welcome.

healthy eating club

Two Wells Healthy Eating Club, Fridays 9:30-10:30am, Catholic Church Hall (opp Cemetery) Cost $1 per week. Come in and have a chat about healthy foods and how to select the best products when doing your grocery shopping. We weigh each person each week and keep records so you can keep track of your weight. Make this your year for a healthier you! See you there, Chris Hart (President) 8520 2037.

hockey

Two Wells Hockey Club, Encourage all ages, adults and children to participate. We train in Gawler, All games on Saturday, through the Barossa and Gawler. Come along and join us, All enquiries as soon as possible to Margaret Ph: 0408 933 261.

kennel & obedience club

ADELAIDE PLAINS KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB, Training Wednesday evenings, Beginners, Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7:40pm, Conformation 7:40pm. All breeds & people welcome. If you have a problem come & see us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info.

Two Wells Lutheran Church, Home service with Holy Communion, 4th Sunday of Month @ 7pm, Weekly services @ Salisbury, Contact: 8281 2976, Pastor Wayne Boehm.

Market

Two Wells Scouts Quarterly Market & Sausage Sizzle. Saturday June 4. Buyers 8.30am to 12noon. Sellers $10. Some trestles available. Contact: abbott1969@internode.on.net.

Two Wells Uniting Church Treasure Trove Op Shop, Opening times, Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat 9:00am to 12:00am, Wed & Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm. Open all school holidays, COME IN AND BROWSE, Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, Contact Pam Duncan 8520 2764 any time for information.

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neighbourhood watch

Two Wells Neighbourhood Watch, meet 1st Tuesday of the month as of 2011 at 7:30pm. February meeting will be held at the RSL in the main street of Two Wells, Contact Maria 8520 2328 or Dave 8524 2036.

Play group

Two Wells Play Group, every Monday morning except Public Holidays, 9:15am to 11:15am At Two Wells Children’s Centre, For more information contact the Two Wells Children’s Centre on: 8520 2358.

probus club

The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc. Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling Club on the 4th Monday of the month from 10am. Come along and hear our guest speakers and enjoy some companionship. Contact: Glenys Szarmanski 8520 2675.

Rotary club

Two Wells Rotary Club, Meet every Tuesday night, 6:30pm for 7pm dinner at the Two Wells Tavern, Contact Robin Trevilyan 8520 2788.

RSL

Uniting Church Adult Fellowship. Meetings held monthly in the Uniting Church Hall with the aim to provide supported friendship and opportunities and to support the ongoing mission of the church. Thursday, April 14, Visit Dick at Lyndall French at Stockport. For information contact Mollie Frost 8520 2073 or Alan Howell 8520 3063.

function venue

TWO WELLS BOWLS CLUB, Seminars & Conferences. If you are looking for a venue for your function, why not consider our clubrooms on Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells. Comfortable seating for 100 in both the dining and lounge bar areas. Services available, Bar facilities on request, hot & cold meals on request, public address system with cordless microphone. Prices on application to secretary Steve Bradwell, P.O. Box 127, Two Wells 5501, Ph: 8524 2274, M: 0435 017 719.

Walking Group

Heart foundation walking groups have been established in Two Wells. The group is called Two Wells Wa l k a b o u t s a n d meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8.20am by Two Wells Historical Walk (near toilets). Walking starts at 8.30am for up to one hour. For more info contact Val Mai on 8520 2722.

yoga Two Wells RSL Sub Branch, Main Street, Two Wells, Ph: 8520 2826, Open: Mon & Wed, 9am to 12pm, Fri 4pm to close, Social night every Friday night from 6pm. Contact Tony: 0412 773 111, John: 0411 894 245, Welfare & Pensions Officer Available.

YOGA, Classes are at the Two Wells Catholic Church Hall are held on Mondays 7pm to 8:15pm. Enquiries to Diane 8520 2308. Two Wells Echo, May, 2011

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Have a say at community workshop

TWO Wells and District Council of Mallala (DCM) residents, business owners and community groups are invited to share ideas and priorities for future growth north of the existing town centre at Two Wells at a community placemaking workshop in June. As part of an extensive planning process, the Hickinbotham Group has organised a community workshop for people to consider and discuss the essential elements that will make growth in the area successful and desirable. The Hickinbotham Group has signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with the District Council of Mallala to formalise its commitment to consult the community as it works to achieve sustainable and high quality development.

Future growth at Two Wells is also recognised in the State government’s 30-Year Plan for Greater Adelaide. The Hickinbotham Group has appointed leading Australian placemaker, Gilbert Rochecouste, of the firm Village Well, to lead the placemaking workshop on June 1. Hickinbotham managing director, Michael Hickinbotham, said the workshop is a fundamental part of the thorough and considered process to design future growth at Two Wells. “Placemaking puts people and communities first and is about making a place great,” he said. “At the workshop, Gilbert and his team will discuss with participants what makes a place great, both now and in the future.

“Placemaking is the first step towards well-managed and sustainable growth.” Mr Hickinbotham expressed his company’s determination to build a genuine asset for the district. “We are committed to working with the community and the District Council of Mallala to achieve wellmanaged, desirable and sustainable growth at Two Wells,” he said. “We want the proposed expansion of Two Wells to be innovative, offer a diverse range of high-quality housing choices and create exciting local opportunities, including jobs and services.” “To realise this goal, we need the community’s help and input.” District Council of Mallala Mayor Marcus Strudwicke said

the workshop was an excellent opportunity for residents to discuss their views and help plan for future growth. “Community is at the heart of every town and it is important to remember this when planning for growth,” he said. “I believe good communication is the key to achieving a good outcome. “This workshop is a valuable opportunity for those who live here now to communicate what they want to see here in the future.” Mr Strudwicke said it was also a great opportunity for local councillors to be involved. “While the process is to help Hickinbotham be informed about the community’s needs and what they would like to see, I think it would

be useful for the elected members to get that feedback,” he said. “We need to be guided by the community as to what their needs are so I’m quite encouraged that Hickinbothams are embarking on quite a detailed consultation process.” The community ‘placemaking’ workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 1 at Two Wells Community Centre, Old Port Wakefield road, Two Wells, from 6.30pm until 8.30pm. Light refreshments will be provided by Red Cross Two Wells. Registrations of interest are requested. To register please telephone (08) 8366 0003, email info@twowells. com.au or visit www.twowells. com.au.

Hickinbotham enters ‘exciting’ planning phase WHILE the Royal Wedding has been a major talking point over the past month, District Council of Mallala (DCM) and Hickinbotham Homes have been keen to maintain their own working relationship in recent weeks. The DCM and Hickinbotham Homes, the developer of a potential major residential expansion at Two Wells, have signed a Heads of Agreement to formalise the company’s commitment to consult the community

as it works to achieve a sustainable and high quality development. DCM mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, and chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, were updated on the project’s progress over lunch with Hickinbotham Homes managing director, Michael Hickinbotham. Councillors also toured a Hickinbotham development in Nuriootpa in recent weeks. “It had been quite a while since we had initially entered into the

agreement with Hickinbothams and looked at the progress of the development,” Mr Strudwicke said. With most of the initial groundwork now behind them, Mr Strudwicke said Hickinbothams were getting to an exciting planning phase. “They need to develop a concept to put forward as part of a development application because they haven’t lodged a development application as yet,” he said.

Mapping details and community consultation are next on the ‘to do list’, with a community workshop planned for June 1 (see separate story). Mr Strudwicke said councillors met with key stakeholders in the Two Wells project and toured Hickinbotham’s development in Nuriootpa. “It was an opportunity to touch base with the elected members, some of them had changed since the original Heads of Agreement was put in place,” he said.

“I think they wanted to show the elected members what they had done at Nuriootpa and give them some idea of what we might expect. “I guess the elected members will all have different views of what they would like to see, so Hickinbothams were pointing out what they’ve done amongst a variety of different developments around the place.” Such other developments include portions of the more densely constructed Playford ex-

pansion in Adelaide’s northern suburbs, while the Nuriootpa development is more spacious and tends to reflect country living. As for any hints for the Two Wells development, Mr Strudwicke said it was all a work in progress. “I gather exactly what they put together in terms of their concept will gradually evolve as soon as they start discussions with the community,” he said It is maintaining the close relationship be-

tween council and the developer, which remains particularly high on Mr Strudwicke’s agenda for DCM councillors. “I think it is fairly critical elected members do maintain a close understanding of what is going on because we need to be guided by the community and the developer needs to maintain a good relationship with council and council needs to certainly maintain a good relationship with the developers, if we are going to see the best outcomes,” he said.

TWO WELLS COMMUNITY WORKSHOP BE PART OF ‘PLACEMAKING’ AND HAVE YOUR SAY WEDNESDAY 1 JUNE, 6:30PM-8:30PM The Hickinbotham Group is committed to working with the community and the District Council of Mallala to achieve well-managed, desirable and sustainable growth north of the existing town centre at Two Wells. We want the proposed expansion of Two Wells to be innovative, offer a diverse range of high quality housing choices and create exciting local opportunities, including jobs and services. To realise this goal, we need the community’s help and input. We have signed a Heads of Agreement with Council to formalise our commitment to consult the community to help us achieve a sustainable and high quality development.

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To that end, the Hickinbotham Group has appointed leading Australian ‘placemaker’ Gilbert Rochecouste, of the firm Village Well, to lead our community engagement. We welcome and invite residents of Two Wells and the District Council of Mallala to come along and share ideas and priorities for the area. We want you to have your say to help shape future growth.

What is ‘placemaking’? ‘Placemaking’ is about making a place great. ‘Placemaking’ puts people and communities first. It’s the first step towards well-managed and sustainable growth and to learn about what’s important to people now and in the future.

When and Where Wednesday June 1 6:30pm to 8:30pm Two Wells Community Centre Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells

Registrations Phone Email Visit

(08) 8366 0003 info@twowells.com.au www.twowells.com.au

If you cannot attend you are still welcome to contact us and provide input. Light refreshments will be provided by Red Cross Two Wells.

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Hopping into the Easter tradition Angus Hall and Flynn Sheedy-Padethorpe enjoying their bunny biscuits at FLAG.

Easter was colourful this year at the Easter party at Two Wells Uniting Church. The event was held on Wednesday April 20 and a fantastic time was had by all. Entertainment was supplied with many Easter craft activities for the kids, including pin the chick on the cross on the giant Easter egg, and a competitive egg and spoon race. The religious aspect was also celebrated with the Easter story read. Children took part in this by opening special eggs to reveal a symbolic piece in the Easter story. And of course in tradition, a supply of hot cross buns and the ever-exciting Easter egg hunt. Many thanks to organiser Rae Wilson and also to those who assisted; Gerald Pederick, Tanya Wilson, Helen Gammon, Val Packer and Margaret Gameau.

LEFT: Riding instructions for the egg and spoon race. Rae Wilson has the attention of (from left) Nathan Wilson, Liam Stewart, Caitlin Stewart, Brooke Walton, Emma Sharpe, Kai-Leigh Wilson, Sarah Walton, Amy Cattell, Tayla Simons and Hayley Walton.

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Have you got a boot load of stuff you want to sell? Or perhaps there’s a second hand item you’ve been searching for? Visit the Two Wells Scouts quarterly market and sausage sizzle on Saturday, June 4, at the Scout Hall, Old Port Wakefield road, Two Wells. If you’re looking to sell any unwanted second hand goods, there’s no need to register, simply turn up and pay the $10 fee. Or if you’re looking to pick up a hot purchase, come along from 8.30am until noon to pick up a bargain or two. Don’t forget to join in on the sausage sizzle while you’re there, all proceeds going towards funding for the Two Wells Scout Group. AGM on the way Two Wells Scout Group AGM is also coming up later this month on Tuesday May 17, from 7 to 8pm. The AGM will involve general business discussions along with the planning of future camps and outings for the scout group. The night is combined with a campfire for Joeys, Cubs and also Scouts, to which everyone is invited. The night will include fun activities like learning campfire skills. For more information on both these events, contact Lesley JenkinsWhite by emailing abbott1969@ internode.on.net. • Two Wells Scouts also deliver your monthly Echo newspaper.

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wo Wells locals Roy Hunt and Bill Milton share a great love for their local community. They also share the experience of war. Mr Hunt and Mr Milton met “a few years ago now”, while attending the local Anzac Day dawn service. Both served in the armed forces during World War II, with Mr Hunt joining the air force as a flight mechanic and Mr Milton serving in the Army as part of the 2nd Ninth Armoured Regiment. Both have lived in the district for the best part of 25 years and are two of a few WWII veterans who still live in Two Wells. Mr Milton grew up in the Tea Tree Gully area, where he worked with his father in the building trade. “I’ve been a master builder all my life,” he said. He joined the army at 18 and after completing training was sent to Borneo. “I was in the heavy transport department where I helped shift camp, pick up requirements and supplies for the unit,” Mr Milton said. Mr Hunt grew up on a mixed farm of sheep, cattle and cereal crops in the Kimba district, on the

posters depicting the invasion of Australia. “What frightened me was these great big placards that I saw,” he said. “There was a picture of the rising sun and this photo of a Jap (Japanese) coming over it. “It looked like it was going to be a real job defending Australia (and) I thought I didn’t want to be here when they came so I joined.” While Mr Milton said he was not in the direct line of fire during the war, Mr Hunt remembers clearly the aeroplanes flying overhead and the sound of gunfire nearby. “I always slept with a rifle under my mattress and a bayonet under my pillow,” he said. However, it is with a sense of jest that Mr Hunt recalls his fondest memory of the war. “The biggest memory I have of the war is when victory was declared,” he said. “There were great celebrations on the island where we drank from old milk cans that were filled with soft drink and a dash of alcohol.” While it was war that brought the two veterans together, it is friendship and the community that

n World War II veterans Bill Milton and Roy Hunt in front of the Leopard tank in Two Wells with his wife Lettie.

“I was brought home early because I was in the building trade,” he said. “There was a shortage of houses so people in that occupation were let out early.” As well as building numerous residences in the district, Mr Milton also had a hobby farm with sheep, horses “and the odd cow or two”. Although he is now legally blind with macular degeneration in both eyes, Mr Milton relishes being a part of the Two Wells community and thoroughly enjoyed the recent Anzac Day dawn service. He said the realisation of years of hard work by the Retired Services League (RSL) in obtaining the Army tank was a great way to

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NEXT TWO PAGES: How Two Wells and district residents showed their respect Eyre Peninsula. He also joined the army at 18 years of age but went about it in a less than conventional way. “Before the war I was building gas producers you see,” Mr Hunt said. “My boss joined the air force and left me without a job so I went to Whyalla to work in the shipyard. “But I was in an essential industry and they refused my entry. “So I went on a one-man strike. “I sat on a box and said I was not going to work. I was threatened with hindering the war effort but I didn’t move.” Mr Hunt said he needed to get a clearance to join the war effort but it proved very difficult. “They weren’t going to let me go so I had to do it my way,” he said. When Mr Hunt eventually secured his clearance, like Mr Milton, he was sent to Borneo in the South Pacific, where his priority was keeping the aeroplanes in the air. “I was a flight mechanic working on wooden aircraft, mosquitoes they were called,” he said. “It was my job to service the aeroplanes and keep them flying. “We never lost an aircraft.” Mr Hunt said he felt compelled to join the war effort after viewing Two Wells Echo, May, 2011

keeps them going. Mr Milton says he prefers to block out most of his war experiences, instead focusing on better memories. “I think of the highlights (of the war),” he said. “You know, your different mates. “Mates and friendship is the thing.” Mr Hunt agrees the trials of war make some aspects of it hard to talk about. “If you haven’t had the experience of war, it’s hard to explain,” he said. “To explain the feelings we have, the bravery we tried to hold up, it’s just hard to explain.” When Mr Hunt returned from the war he was sent to a base in Narramine in New South Wales before finally being discharged from the air force. He settled in Adelaide where he ran service stations and did mechanical repairs. It wasn’t until he met his second wife Lettie in the 1980s, that he moved to Two Wells. When the war ended in 1945 Mr Milton was initially kept busy transferring other army units around Borneo’s countryside, helping to re-establish order but he was soon transferred home.

get the public thinking about the sacrifices past generations have made. “I think it’s a different attitude these days,” he said. “It (the tank) is not glorifying war. It was a means of saving lives (and) it makes people think about that.” While Mr Milton played down his role during the war, Mr Hunt said the Tank division, of which Mr Milton was a part, were integral in keeping the country out of Japanese hands. “The tanks were used for protection a lot,” he said. Mr Hunt loves the people and the open space of the Two Wells district. He loves the fact there’s space to move about, people who care about each other and community groups to keep you busy. “You have to be involved in the community to make it work,” he said. “This Anzac Day there were a lot of people who came up to me who had seen my medals and said thank you for what you’ve done. “I have never been thanked like that before, it was lovely.” After all that these men have done and given us, it’s the least we can say.

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OUR DAWN SERVICE MARKS A They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Scott McBain and daughter Lily. RIGHT: Two Wells Scout members Sarah Henneker, Jackie Zjachory and Sophie Zjachory place a wreath of remembrance at the monument. breakfast cooks were Jessica Flaherty, Di Henwood, Kerrie Flaherty, Karyn Atherton and front, Becci Kuss.

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Braving a chilly autumn morning hundreds of Two Wells locals, visitors and ex-residents gathered at the Retired Services League monument on April 25 to pay tribute to those lost to war. The Anzac Day dawn service attracted about 300 people, many of whom were families and children. Wreaths were placed at the monument by Local Member of Parliament Nick Champion, members of the community and representatives of the local Scout group. The crowd stood stoically while the last post was played before Two Wells RSL president Tony Flaherty invited everyone to share in the spirit of the Anzacs with a “gunfire” breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausages, baked beans, toast and coffee – with a shot of rum

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for those old enough. The annual dawn service is a family affair for Mr Flaherty with his wife, sisters, nieces and great-nephews all showing their support. “We had replicas of my medals made for each of the great-nephews and nieces,” he said. “It was just something special for them.” Although numbers were down a little from last year because of the Easter long weekend, Mr Flaherty said it was great to see so many people attend. The event was growing each year he said and the local community, as well as many visitors, were really getting behind it. One such visitor was Adelaide commercial radio identity Scott McBain, who has been attending the Two Wells dawn service with his 11-year-old daughter Lily for the past four years. Originally from Naracoorte and a great mate of Mr Flaherty, Mr McBain said he associated with the sense of community in the town. “I just love the community

here and it’s a very special place,” he said. “I just have an affinity with this community, I almost feel like a local out here.” Mr McBain said the impact war had on small communities such as Two Wells, was very significant and it was important that the next generation remembered the sacrifices made by those lost to war. “When I was a kid we weren’t taught about it in the same way kids are today,” he said. “It’s a great education for them. “The kids get to meet veterans one-on-one out here and they need to understand the respect for their elders.” Mr McBain said the local RSL was doing great things for the town and praised the efforts of the group in obtaining the Army tank. Former Salisbury RSL president Paul Serella also attended the service and was excited by the tank. Mr Serella served in the army during the Vietnam War and agreed the monster vehicle was a great asset for the town. “We didn’t know it was here,” he said. “It got me by surprise but it’s a draw card that’s for sure.”

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Two Wells RSL president Tony Flaherty, niece Sarah Blight and (wearing replica miniature war medals) 18-monthold great-nephew Leo Blight. RIGHT: The Two Wells war memorial and its wreaths.

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1. The best way of protecting your child near traffic is to hold their hand. 2. Your children learn about road safety by watching and copying you. If you always wear a seatbelt they will copy you and always wear theirs. If you cross the road at a crossing rather than from between parked cars, you will be setting an excellent example. Nearly one-third of children pedestrians are killed trying to cross a road from between parked cars. Another good example to set is to only cross when it says ‘walk’ at crossings with Walk/Don’t Walk signs. 3. We were taught ‘green means go’, but as adults we need to still take care when crossing at lights. This will help to keep your children safe; teach them that a green light means ‘stop at the kerb; look all around; make sure the traffic is stopped – then walk’. 4. One way of keeping marked crossings safer for children is to park well back from the crossing. Parking too close blocks the view of oncoming drivers. A small child using the crossing may not be seen until it is too late. Advance notice is given that June’s meeting will be combined with Mallala Neighbourhood Watch to be held on Tuesday, June 7 at 7.30pm in the Mallala Museum Schoolroom. For directions contact Mallala Secretary Margaret Nation on 8527 2548. Guest speaker will be solicitor Lynn Olds. Everyone is welcome. n BLUE LIGHT DISCO: The next Two Wells Blue Light Disco will be held on Friday, June 4 at the Two Wells Community Centre from 7pm to 9.30pm for ages 8 to 17. Admission is $5. The theme will be “B” so come dressed in something beginning with “B”. There will be lots of giveaways and prizes with a major door prize of a 34cm LCD TV with built in HD Tuner.

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local police, the watch was returned to the Post Office, in the hope the owner would come forward. But now, after 11 years, still no one has come forward to claim the watch. If anyone recognises it, contact Two Wells Post Office on 8520 2249 or visit 43 Old Port Wakefield Road.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

‘Allowances’ not salaries

Some members of the public may not be aware local councillors do not receive a salary, as was incorrectly asserted in the March Echo in a letter to the editor (page 2). I support myself with my day job as a public school teacher at the local Gawler High School. I perform my councillor duties, on a voluntary basis, out of a passion for the area and people I represent, in the remaining hours of the day. However councillors do receive an allowance “for performing and discharging official functions and duties.” Previously the allowance was decided by the council within certain limits. Our council set the annual allowance at about $6,000. Recently the system has changed so the allowance is arbitrated by a government body, which has resulted in an increase to $8,000 per annum. The mayor receives an allowance of $32,000 per annum. While I applaud residents taking an interest in the local affairs of council and councillors, I would continue to encourage people to communicate with councillors. If nothing else it might prevent criticism, based on incorrect assertions, pervading a normally positive community. Duncan Kennington, Lewiston ward councillor

You have heard the expression “From little things big things grow” It’s happening all around but we don’t always notice it. Since European settlement, native vegetation has been subjected to broad scale clearing, resulting in only 14 per cent of pre European vegetation cover remaining within the Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges region. Mallala is within this region with only one per cent of the original vegetation remaining – and much of this on roadsides. In July 2002 National Planet Ark Schools Day, Two Wells Primary, Gawler Primary, Trinity Angle Vale, Pulteney Grammar School, and students from the Conservation and Land Management Program at TAFE SA Roseworthy campus, were involved in a planting day at the Lewiston wetlands, with more than a thousand people involved and more than 4000 plants being planted. Since then, about 24,000 plants (grasses, shrubs, aquatic plants and a few trees) have been planted with plants indigenous to the area. The many volunteers involved in this project demonstrates just how important it is the community works together and their combined effort has resulted in an award for ‘integrated project’ in the 2009 Premier’s Natural Resources Management (NRM) awards. n Connecting: In 2010 a Community Connections project at Two Wells Primary School was established to offer an informal structured learning program that would engage and enable groups of students to be effective citizens and change agents with a focus on environmentally sustainable outcomes. Recently I have been fortunate to be involved with this project where they have established a garden crew and several aboveground vegetable garden beds where students are able to propagate vegetables for use within the school. It is planned to create a native habitat corridor and a bush tucker garden so students will have access to an outdoor learning area, whilst increasing biodiversity into the school grounds. These are examples of how we can make difference within our region; these students are our future custodians, and as the present custodians we must ensure we lead by example. Volunteers are always appreciated within these projects and to acknowledge their contribution there are numerous activites happening during the “We must consider our planet to be on loan from our children, Rather than being a gift from our ancestors” – G.H. Brundtland former Prime Minister of Norway

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t is clear what Paul Shields’ passions are when you hear the message, after he fails to answer his mobile phone. “You’ve caught me in the middle of my backswing or pulling in a snapper,” it explains. Paul’s passion for this special northern course permeates from his late father Dennis. “Dad first introduced me to the course, while I was in the RAAF,” Paul explained. “I became a member in 1982 and have been involved in the club ever since. “In a way, I’ve followed my father in a lot of areas and he was actually club champion at Two Wells back in 1975.” Both Paul and his father Dennis’s work and sporting career have followed parallel paths. The current TWGC captain was born in Singleton, a town in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, but because of his father’s military life, time was spent inAlice Springs, Sydney, Lord Howe Island, Papua

New Guinea, Wagga Wagga and Ceduna. “I grew up around golf courses and remember caddying for dad in New Guinea, then going out to have a hit myself,” Paul said. “Back in 1958 mum (Elizabeth – but known as Betty) and dad were both captains of Alice Springs Golf Club. “They both were club champions that year and dad won the Alice Springs centenary cup in 1960. ‘I’ve actually still got the trophy and will be presenting it back to the club later this year. “The annual Eclectic stroke round trophy at the TWGC is named after dad these days, called the ‘Dennis Shields Eclectic Trophy’.” Paul’s work life has been with the RAAF primarily in supply and logistics, being a part if the 492nd RAAF squadron with the Orions which he described as “the pride of the Air Force”. In his second year as captain, he was previously handicapper for 11 years and was a key member of the

By Bronte Hewett Two Wells could be host to a higher rated golf course, with the Two Wells Golf Club applying to make changes to the landscape of the current course. Currently an 18 hole, par 70, 4,987 metre long course with sand scrapes and an Australian course rating of 63.9, the club hopes to improve the amenity and rating of the course. Club secretary Brian Prior said due to pending population growth in the area, the club hoped to expand to meet demands. “We’d like to make it more challenging and attract more people,” Mr Prior said. The course is set on a ﬂora and fauna reserve with native trees and shrubs and can be shared with goannas and snakes at the appropriate seasons. The club is seeking to extend some of their current holes and greens, which requires some vegetation clearance. But Mr Prior said the club was a member of Trees for Life and would continue to re-vegetate the land as they had done for the past six years. “We’ve planted 600 trees in the past six years,” he said. “And we’ve got another 400 to plant this year.” The golf course land is leased Brian Prior inspects the Two Wells Golf Club extensio ns. from District Council of Mallala, having explained what they want to who have supported an application The Saturday competition kicked 9am do and ﬁlled in an application. and 9.30am and ladies play on off on April 10, with tee off times made by the Two Wells Golf Club to Tuesdays with tee off at the same This process usually takes up to between the Native Vegetation Council. 11am and 1pm and every- time. six months, with Mr Prior predictone welcome. The club is now awaiting ap- ing Bar at least a year wait before action proval from Native Vegetation, A Wednesday competition is ar- snacks facilities are available with can be taken. on Wednesdays and Saturranged with tee off times between days.

Two Wells Golf Club members John Boon, former captain Andre w Kelly, on the scarep as Steve AusV eg Paul Shields points to captain where award s they extended the ninth hole. finalist Two Wells businessm LEFT: an, An- A tearsheet from June drew De Dezsery was selected as a ﬁnalist in four categories of 2010 edition of the Echo. the National Vegetable Industry Awards. Andrew is an aquacPaul explained. ulture expert andSaturday,” is director of Aquaculture

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“I suggested we have monthly medals in the mid ‘80s and won the first of them. I’ve also been lucky enough to have two holes-in-one. “The first was on the Edinburgh course in December 2007 and the second at TWGC in October 2009, both on the first hole.” Along with his love for hitting a “little while sphere” around about 6000 metres on cultivated land, he is a keen fisherman, travelling back to Ceduna each year, to catch up with family and friends, along with spending time dropping a line. Shields is also an avid 10-pin 2009 Yaris 3 Door Manual 2010 Corolla Ascent Hatch “The Clever Car” 2010 Camry Touring SEbowler, competing at state level and “Hottest Corolla Ever” CAMRY EVER! in being selected in the Arafura Games committee that created the club’s in the club championship,BESTback 1983, when he was second to Phil side held bi-annually in Darwin. revegetation document in 2001. Currently playing off a 19 Smith and then 14 years later, beHis best performance in this handicap, (his was 12 back ing bridesmaid to Mark Sparnon. sport was 257 from a possible 300 $14,30 DRIVE AWAY 0 best $21 1,99 990 0 “Even DRIVE AWAY 0 DRIVin when I $30 was ,99 stationed in the mid 1980s) he has parred in a game. E AWAY Melbourne in 1987, I’d fly back the Two2010 Wells course, shooting an Paul Shields epitomises the Aurion Touring SE HiLux Work Singleafternoon DRIVE off onmate Friday on aLWB Hercules, amazing 69 theInc. Metal stick Cab AWAY TODAY HiLux Metallic Paint on June Petrol Manualcomradeship and competitiveness Australia s No1 Work Utility “TRADES MAN TOUGH” stay with my parents and go out that is the backbone of country 22, 1985. He has twice been runner-up with father and have a round on sporting clubs. #4424880 #4540162

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WATCHING the A grade footy action, back from left: David Oakley, Ben Cannizzaro, James Gameau, Josh Pellizzari, front: Lachlan Brown, Hunter Thomson and Hamish Goss.

Faces at the footy n Two Wells Echo photographer Lisa Redpath goes snap happy at the recent football and netball

home game at Two Wells on Saturday April 30, when they took on Mallala.

GREG Spurling takes a break from kicking the footy with daughter Elvie, son Angus (back middle), Jacob Pellizzari and Harrison Devlin.

SISTERS Leah and Jaime-Lee Stringer practise their shooting skills on the netball courts.

LEFT: Laura Oakley and Jess Weir. RIGHT: Local identity Bernie Pellizzari watches the A grade football match.

JENNY Humphrys and Pam Duncan warm a customer up with a nice hot cup of tea.

ENJOYING a beer and some friendly rivalry are Mallala supporter Peter O’Leary, and Two Wells supporters Ian Allmond and Gary McDonald.

PETER Becker and Andrew Goss, better known around the club as ‘Pedro’ and ‘Gossy’, serve Pat Wake up a snag in bread.

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STEVE Cummins mans the footy scoreboard during the A grade match.

DENIS Pellizzari and Cos Kakoschke keeping good time. Two Wells Echo, May 2011

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TWO WELLS NEWS

Where were you?

The response to the Bushfire Prevention and Awareness Day held in November was under whelming. A lot of time and expense went into planning the day, so the lack of response was very disappointing. A mere handful of people attended, which can only mean one of two things; either you all have your bushfire plans in place and your home and surrounds have been made as safe as possible (in which case, well done), or you are apathetic to the risks posed by fire within the community. I know we all lead busy lives, but surely a couple of hours out of one weekend to ensure you’re as safe and ready as you can be is not much to ask? We will probably hold another of these days in the future. I urge you to attend. It will take only an hour or two of your time, and could save you lots of heartache and expense in the future. •As always, call-out numbers remain high. The floods in December stretched our brigade (and indeed many others) to the limits, with work going on for three straight days to protect local houses and businesses. Those are the times when it highlights the need for more members, as the work is very physical and quite draining. Some of our volunteers were getting only a couple of hours rest after many hours of intense physical labour before hitting the field again. • If you have a few hours to spare every week, consider becoming a CFS volunteer.

By Lorraine Sullivan It’s rewarding work, and you’ll meet some really fantastic people, possibly making new lifelong friendships on the way. • I would like to thank the community for its co-operation and patience when we’re forced to close roads, thus putting you out of your way. A recent accident required the closure of several roads, and everyone who was turned back was gracious about it, which makes our jobs just that much easier. • Our illustrious leader, the lovely Adam Harris, was awarded the Mallala Council Citizen of the Year Award. Adam works tirelessly for and with the brigade, and is very deserving of his award. • Please continue to keep your eyes and ears open to the risk of fire and other dangers around you, and call 000 if you require emergency assistance. And take care on the roads – we don’t want to see you at the scene of an accident unless it’s as a volunteer helping out. • Training is being undertaken in a number of areas, with yet more of our volunteers gaining their Senior First Aid Certificates in recent months. As always, new members are more than welcome, so please come join us at 1930 on a Monday evening and give something back to your community by becoming a Country Fire Service volunteer. Hope to see YOU here one night.

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The District Council of Mallala is pleased to announce that it is providing FREE and unlimited access to an exciting new product that will assist food handlers in gaining valuable skills and knowledge in food safety and hygiene which will help to ensure only safe and suitable food is produced in food premises within the District.

Tue May 17

This program is presented in an interactive, easy to follow, and entertaining format and includes the ability for the user to print off an acknowledgement form and a certificate upon completion of the program that can be kept as a part of staff records.

AGM 7pm - 8pm

This training program will assist Food Business Managers in ensuring all staff are trained in this important area and thereby reducing any risk of food borne illness resulting from poor food handling practices.

Combined Campfire Night for Joeys, Cubs & Scouts while meeting held

It is recommended that all food handlers within food businesses take part in this training. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to ensure that all staff are provided with training that would otherwise cost your business money and a great deal more in time. The training program can be easily accessed from your home computer or alternatively both Mallala and Two Wells Libraries offer internet access. The program can be accessed through the DCM website (Services and Facilities/ Public & Environmental Health/I’m Alert) or by typing the following link and following the simple on screen instructions www.mallala.imalert.com.au For further information on the Food Safety Topics within this training program, and your responsibilities under the Food Act, please contact Ken Savage, Councils Environmental Health Officer, on 8527 0258 or email ken.savage@mallala.sa.gov.au

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Jarrod

Peter Argent reports:

arrod Allmond has achieved a huge amount for a person still regarded in the embryonic stages of his football career. Still just 20-years-old he’s expecting to play his 50th league game over the next month of the Eagles 2011 SANFL campaign Now in his third year of senior football for Woodville-West Torrens, Allmond hails from the Two Wells Roosters, where his older brother Lee still plays and is regarded as one of the leading players in Adelaide Plains football currently. “I played all my junior footy at the Roosters – under 11s, under 14s and under 17s - before going down to the Eagles,” Allmond, a concreter by trade with Freeway Concrete, explained. “Neville “Cheeky” Secaffien, the father of Ned and Peter, was an important mentor in my junior days. “He taught me a fair bit about the game.” The youngest of the three Allmond siblings, first went down to Oval Avenue, Woodville in 2008, playing predominantly under 18s, but did get a taste of senior football with a couple of reserves games. He debuted at league level against the Bulldogs at Elizabeth in round one of the 2009 season, at just 18, under the tutelage of the amalgamated clubs, longest serving coach Ron Fuller. It was an auspicious start for the young talent, as he collected the 2009 SANFL Star search award for the best rookie at league level. “It was pretty proud moment winning the Star Search award,” Allmond said. “I was stoked when I got an invite to the Magarey Medal count. “My heart was beating pretty hard when they told me I won the award.” Allmond was in esteemed company as other weekly nominations for this award in ‘09 included current AFL footballers Brodie Martin (Adelaide Crows), Jack Trengove (Melbourne Demons) and Jared Polec

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(Brisbane Lions). Current coach Michael Godden has a high opinion of the young talent, who will turn 21 in late June. “Jarrod gives our group run and drive either off half back or on a wing,” senior coach Michael Godden said. “He’s got speed and from the last half of 2010, he’s proved he can play accountable football. “From a SANFL perspective, he’s a young man on the way up. “Noted as a player that works hard on the field and at training, he’s a pretty disciplined person. Jarrod has already shown he’s got a pretty durable body, and injury notwithstanding, he is capable to be a 10-year 200-game footballer at the Eagles.

n JARROD Allmond in action for the Eagles. Picture: Peter Argent. “While he is a committed footballer, who is not afraid to put his body on the line, Jarrod is rarely injured.” The youngest of the Allmond boys said there is a fair bit of sibling rivalry with Lee. “I give him (Lee) a bit of grief about who is the better football and I do lay it on him a bit,” the lean 182cm, 75 kg Eagles number 11 said. “I really did look up to him when I was younger. “As to where our talent comes from, dad (Ian) was actually a rugby

player, but Mum (Carole) was a good basketballer. “Owen, the middle one of us, doesn’t play any footy now, as he works in the mines up north, but he was also a left footer as well.” Allmond believes the Eagles, who lost the penultimate match of the 2010 season in a thrilling, but ultimately frustrating game to Norwood, have the chance to take the next steps this year. “We’ve picked up a few players and they just may be the difference that helps us win a flag,” he said.

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“There is a good game structure. “And Godds (coach Michael Gooden) tells you how it is, and is a good communicator.” While looking for premiership glory is at the front of his mind, Allmond still has the dream of being drafted by an AFL club. If a club was looking with a player with a huge heart, a fierce commitment to get the most out of themself and drive to all do perform to the highest standards, this Two Wells export is your man.

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