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Street Parade dazzles n The annual Two Wells Street Parade has seen in another year, with the event again well attended and showcasing a variety of stalls, entertainment options and of course colorful floats! n Kylie Hagen-Bucher was in the festive spirit dressed as a Christmas Tree. n More Photos: pages 10&11.
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N-SITE works on the planned residential development at Two Wells is likely to begin in the new year following recent council support. The first stage of the Hickinbotham Group’s Liberty masterplanned estate now has District Council of Mallala’s final tick of approval, paving the way for the Two Wells township expansion to begin next year. Detailed engineering designs are the next step in the planning phase of the new estate, Liberty. This includes designs for civil, traffic, stormwater, lighting and electrical engineering as well as detailed landscaping plans. The Hickinbotham Group expect to break earth in the first half of 2015. Liberty is part of the $1.225 billion Two Wells township expansion, which is claimed will possibly create more than 3000 regional jobs during the next 20 years. Mallala council has granted full development approval to Liberty’s first stage which will comprise 354 residential allotments. This approval follows council’s initial planning consent in August for Liberty’s staged land division. Hickinbotham Group managing director, Michael Hickinbotham, said he welcomed the development approval and was looking forward to beginning work. “We have worked with the Council and the community since 2007 to ensure the Two Wells township expansion is well-planned and delivers local services, jobs and the timely delivery of infrastructure as the community grows,” Mr Hickinbotham said. n Continued Page 13
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INSIDE: Page 2 SPECIAL Christmas Message By Father Bart O’Donovan
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Mallala & Two Wells, Anglican Elizabeth Parishes “Loneliness is one of the most experienced feelings of our time.” I heard this stated at a meeting I attended recently in the State Library of South Australia where Hugh MacKay, the Australian sociologist spoke. MacKay said this in response to a question from the audience. In my work as a priest I would agree with him. He went on to say that nothing really satisfies human beings as meeting other human beings. By this he meant meeting face to face, not Facebook or any other of the ways we can communicate with one another. At this time we are reminded that God acted on this principle when he sent Jesus to be born of the Virgin Mary at that first Christmas. This is God meeting
Father Bart O’Donovan outside St Paul’s Anglican Church in Two Wells with Church Wardens Sue Wilson and Di Meaney. us face to face. The reminder comes when in Christmas carols we sing about Jesus our Emanuel. Emanuel is a word from the Christmas story in the Bible that means God is with us. The one who is our constant friend and companion. It is easy to think of God out there somewhere and of course that is true. Equally true, but not so easy is
to think of God as right alongside us. Yet right alongside each and every one of us God is! God is our one constant and reliable friend who makes sure that we are never alone. God is with us in all our life, even at those times when we feel lonely or alone. God with us does not depend on whether we feel it or not. God’s presence depends solely on
God’s promise to be with each and every one of us at all times and in all places. Sometimes we are tempted to think of ourselves as unworthy of God’s notice or even that there is no God. The truth is none of this is held against us by God. Like a good and constant friend, God is ever at our side and ready for us to call in his love and companionship.
God sent Jesus to consolidate us as secure happy people so that as he is with us so we may pass on that blessing to others. God asks us to be an Emanuel to others who do not know of God. Those who are in need of constant and loving friends in their own lives. This Christmas is an opportunity to strike a blow against loneliness. Start in a simple was by attending one of the Church services that are advertised in our churches where likeminded people can be found. Look for ways of reaching out to others through the many opportunities that come our way through people we meet who are in need or link with charitable organisations that advertise for volunteers. This loneliness can be diminished both in the lives of others and in our own life. The Christmas message in the birth of Jesus as a human baby to a human mother is God’s way of assuring us that we are not alone. Jesus is Emanuel, God with us. It also assures us that human beings are made for each other and we are only truly human and truly fulfilled when we share and care for each other.
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Local doc laments proposed GP tax Sarah McArdle reports: THE scrapping of the first GP co-payment and introduction of Plan B by the Federal Government has rural doctors concerned about the impact it will have on patients. The Plan A $7 co-payment was introduced in the Federal Budget, released in May, but the policy was never passed in the senate. Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, announced the policy changes on December 9, which would see the original proposal of the $7 co-payment abolished and instead giving doctors the option to charge general patients a $5 fee. Mr Abbott said it was a new and improved system and they didn’t think it was unreasonable for adults who are not on concession cards to be charged a copayment as it will encourage doctors to spend more time with patients. The Plan B ‘optional co-payment’ will be left to the doctor’s discretion to either charge the patient extra, as well as the Medicare rebate being cut by $5, potentially putting doctors out of pocket. Virginia Medical Centre GP, Dr Sam Nitchingham, said if the new co-payment was approved, those who need healthcare the most would suffer the consequences. “It is very hard for doctors,” he said. Dr Nitchingham believed the Senate should block the co-payment, however if it were to go through he is hesitant to say how it would influence his practice. “I am not sure about charging it just yet. I have to wait and see what other doctors are going to do,” he said. “It shouldn’t go forward. Most doctors will have no choice but to charge the $5 and any more costs will mean GPs will have problems with the quality of service. “It will be a burden for everyone,” he added. Dr Nitchingham said healthcare should be the last place the government should be looking to take important funds from. “I know we have to pay taxes, but taking it from healthcare is the wrong thing to do, people will suffer,” he said. Federal Member for Wakefield, MP Nick Champion called the latest announcement a ‘back door GP tax’. “Families in Wakefield cannot afford a GP tax,” he said. Mr Champion is worried about the broken promise that will push up the cost of living. “Every Australian should get the healthcare they need, not the healthcare they can afford,” he said. The change to a $5 co-payment has been welcomed by the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA), as a step in the right direction for rural healthcare, but areas of concern remain. RDAA president, Professor Dennis Pashen, said RDAA would be considering the details that could antagonize Plan B, saying it would deter rural people from seeing their doctor. “Many rural families are asset-rich yet cashpoor. The ongoing drought is impacting badly on both property owners and rural businesses. Given the current Medicare underspend in rural areas, we should be encouraging people to see their GP more regularly, and making it easier for them to afford to do so, not harder,” he said. Professor Pashen said the freeze on Medicare indexation would place further financial pressure on rural general practices, many of which are already economically fragile. “General practices and rural doctors are an integral
Coast revegetation and prevention program Local coasts will be undergoing a revegetation process from Parham to Port Gawler over the coming weeks. In consultation with the Aboriginal Learning on Country (ALoC) Program, Aboriginal Lands Trust (ALT) the DCM and District Council of Mallala Estuary and Marine Officer Warrick Barnes, a group will be focusing on natural resources including native seed collection for revegetation, mapping of Western Coastal Wattle, and vertebrate pest mapping and control along the coast environment. Established in Renmark in 2008, the ALoC program endeavours to provide Aboriginal participants knowledge and skills required to obtain future employment in the environmental management workforce. On the completion of the program, participants obtain a certificate in Conservation and Land Management and Indigenous Land Management. The team have begun site assessments and planning with on-ground works commencing early December and continuing into the New Year, and will assist the entire Mallala coast
ABOVE: The team on the job during some recent revegetation work and (right) native seeds. from Parham to Port Gawler, and stretch approximately 38 kilometres to Buckland Park. The ALoC program is a joint initiative between ALT and Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty
Ranges and seeks to create partnerships with various state and local agencies and numerous Aboriginal community members around the state are still employed on current ALoC programs.
The Department of Environment Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR), Zoos SA, and number of Aboriginal Communities and Corporations have since adopted the ALoC program.
part of the rural healthcare system. Rural GP’s work in a range of settings and if a general practice closes, this will also compromise health care at the local hospital and other health facilities where local doctors provide services,” he explained. The new system will come into effect in July 2015 and the changes will contribute $3 billion to the Medical Research Future Fund.
What Plan B will mean if approved: • Concession cardholders, pensioners, people in aged care, retirement settings, veterans paid through DVA, children under the age of 16, are exempt. It will affect all adults that are not concession holders. • Medicare rebate cut by $5 • Doctors can charge general patients optional $5 fee • No changes to scans or medical tests • Pensioners and children under 16 exempt from cuts • Medicare rebates frozen until July 2018 • Doctors must see patients for minimum of ten minutes
The scrapped Plan A: • $7 Pathology, GP and scan and X-ray fees • Pensioners and children pay fee for first ten visits • Medicare rebate cut by $5 • Doctors must see patients for minimum six minutes
Weed out caltrop invasion With summer just around the corner there is one weed you don’t want on your property, it is Caltrop (Tribulus terrestris) Caltrop germinates after rainfall in late spring and summer as soil temperatures increase. Caltrop is a prostrate (low to the ground) spreading plant and can grow up to 4 meters in diameter. Flowers are small, 8–15mm in diameter and bright yellow with 5 petals, usually lasting only one day. Fruit consists of a woody burr with sharp, rigid spines, which splits into segments when ripe. Each segment has four hard spines; two spines are long and two shorter. This plant can cause painful injuries to humans and animals, it is also toxic to stock causing nitrate poisoning if grazed. The seeds of this plant
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can and will contaminate produce such as wool and fodder. Competition is a very effective control method for Caltrop as it is a poor competitor; it only achieves dominance when other vegetation is removed and ground is bare. Caltrop is declared plant under the Natural Resources Management Act 2004. If you have this plant on your property and you need advice on how to eradicate it, or any land management advice visit the Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management Board website www.amlrnrm. sa.gov.au. Or visit their office in Gawler for any land management advice or give the a call on 85 237 7700, its all free except the phone call. If you have seen infestations of this plant on road verges or local
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It’s not that hard to be bushfire ready. reserves within our districts please contact our councils noting plant numbers and locations this will help council to locate and eradicate these infestations. Preventing the spread of caltrop is the best control measure for this plant within our regions but it needs all of us to be involved, if we want to eradicate pest plants from our districts. Please if you have seen this plant let our council know.
Keeping your phone charged to stay in touch this season is one way to have a fighting chance against bushfire. For more information visit cfs.sa.gov.au
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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 & Under, 15 & under, learn basketball in a friendly family atmosphere. Contact Paul on 0414 248 732.
BOWLING CLUB Whether you are new to lawn bowls or are a seasoned player why not consider joining the Two Wells Club? We field Pennant teams on Thursday for women (match times fit in with school drop off and pickup) Wednesday is Men’s day and Saturday is Open Gender. Social bowls start in October, this is all about having fun whilst enjoying good company and getting out in the open air. Why not get a group of friends to come along with you? If you haven’t played lawn bowls before there will be someone available to show you how to play. We will provide the bowls, and for $5 a night you can learn a new skill. Contact Irene Giannikos Phone: 0417 810 029 The Clubrooms at Old Pt Wakefield Road are available for hire and have bar facilities.
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.
CFS Two Wells CFS, station located at Wells road Two Wells. Training Wednesday nights fortnightly, Cadets (11-15 years) 6pm to 7:30pm, Seniors 7:30pm. New volunteers welcome. For more info ph 8520 2500.
Children’s centre
Two Wells Community Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Road, Two Wells. Community-based, 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 and Pre-Entry. Qualified, 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 8520 2358.
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 Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the Month 10am January 4 10am February 1 St Paul’s Two Wells 10am December 14, 28 9am December 21 at the Uniting Church Mallala 7.30pm December 24 - Xmas Eve 10am January 18 at the Catholic Church Mallala Contact: Di Meaney 8520 2308
Two Wells / Virginia Catholic Church invites residents to attend its weekly services. Held at St Josephs, Two Wells 8.30am or Our Lady of the Assumption, Virginia 10am. All are welcome. Parish Priest: Fr Pham Anh Hao (08) 8380 9029. Two Wells Uniting Church, Gawler Road. Services are held every Sunday from 10.30am, including Sunday School for the children. All welcome Two Wells Lutheran Church, services contact Salisbury office 8281 2976 for further info.
Uniting Chapel Virginia, Phineas St, Virginia. Service time: Sundays 10:30am. Simple, welcoming, inspiring. 8522 5269 www. unitingchapel.org.au
Community bus
Community Bus, return trip to Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5 return (kids free), Next bus: January 16, 2015. 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.
Community 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.
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.
craft shop
The Two Wells Craft Shop located
in the old Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, bric-a-brac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area. OPEN Tues. to Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am 1pm CLOSED Sun and Mon. Find us on facebook. Facebook.com/ twowellscraftshop
Equestrian & Pony club
The Adelaide Plains Equestrian
club holds riding and horse-related events on the 4th Sunday of each month. Riders of all ages and abilities welcome. Visit the club’s website at www.freeteams.com/ APEC and check out what’s coming up or for more information contact Sam on 0408 455 677.
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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Families Learning and 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. 9.1511.30am every Friday in begining of school term 2, Uniting Church Hall, Gawler Road. For more information please contact Tanya Wilson 0438 202 840, Narelle Copley 0439 837 099, Colleen Sheedy-Palethorpe 0417 899 968.
Golf club
Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin
Road Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes Scrapes course open April to October. Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, tee-off 9-9.30am. Thursdays, Mixed comp. followed by bbq lunch, 9 am tee-off. Saturdays Mixed Comp. tee-off from 11 am. Membership available Phone Club 85202607 or Secretary Ian Telfer 0413 870270
landcare
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.
Lions Club
the Lions club of Angle Vale holds
their meetings on the 2nd & 4th Wed at the Angle Vale Gardens Retirement Estate Community Centre, Fradd Road, Angle Vale, 6.30pm start. New members always welcome for more info please call 0416 452 925.
Mallala Weight Watches
Mallala Weight Watchers Group has moved to a new venue. Weighins, followed by a group meeting, will now be held at the Mallala Uniting Church every Monday night from 6.30pm. New members welcome.
kennel & obedience club
A DEL A IDE P l a i n s K e n n e l & 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.
Neighbourhood watch
Neighbourhood Watch
meeting held every second Tuesday in the month (except January) at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. For more information contact Dave Body on 8524 2036 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328.
Play group
Two Wells Play Group, every
Tuesday morning except Public Holidays, 9:30am to 11.15am At Two Wells Primary School. 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: Judith Lamont 8380 9140.
Red Cross
Two Wells Red Cross meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Church Hall, Two Wells at 1.30pm. All are welcome. Contact Jasmin Daniele on 8520 2233 for further information.
RSL
Two Wells RSL sub-branch,
Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, phone 8520 2826. Open Wednesdays 9am to noon and Fridays 11am til late. All welcome. Contact president Tony Flaherty on 0412 773 111 or secretary John Allen on 0411 894 245 for further information. Subs are now due.
Two Wells Blue Light
Two Wells Blue Light held 4 times
a year at the Two Wells Community Centre, 7pm to 9.30pm for ages 8 to 17 years. For more information contact Maria Aunger on 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.
Two Wells Cricket Club
Two Wells Cricket Club (TWCC).
Interested in playing Cricket this Season. Senior Men’s Cricket Competitions available in two formats. 2 Day games and 1 Day (40 Over’s) played Saturday’s. Women’s Cricket Competitions played Monday Nights. Currently seeking junior interest. New players welcome, training from 5.30pm Thursday nights. Contact Michael Dimasi 0409 977 191
Two Wells scouts
Two Wells Scout Group. Sessions
for Scouts held Mondays 6.308.30pm; Cubs - Tuesdays 6.30-8pm & Joeys - Thursdays 6-7pm. Contact group leader Vera Vanree on 0417 807 093 for more information or PO Box 427 Two Wells SA 5501.
UCA Op shop
Two Wells Uniting Church treasure
trove op shop, opening times, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 12noon. Open all school holidays, come in and browse, Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan 8520 2764 any time for information.
Uniting church
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. For information contact Mollie Frost 8520 2073 or Alan Howell 8520 3063.
yoga
YOGA, Classes are at the Two
Wells Catholic Church Hall are held on Mondays 7pm to 8:15pm. Enquiries to Diane 8520 2308 or 0427 616 301.
Time Out Group
Time Out Group at Two Wells. Meet
Wednesday’s fortnightly, from 10am to 12noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. In recess in January 2015. Contact Di Meaney 8520 2308.
Do you or someone you know have a problem with drugs or alcohol? Help IS available
TREATMENT CAN HELP. Find out more at ancd.org.au AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DRUGS
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New $50 Sports Vouchers Some good news for parents as we head into the holiday season.
Blue Light Disco Donation
The Two Wells Blue Light Disco group has continued giving back to the community, with a donation of $500 to the local CFS cadets. Pictured, from left, are Betty Body, Jack Harris, Patrick Porter, Anne Porter, Josh Silvy, and Jennifer Nichol.
During weeks 2-4 of Term 1 2015, primary schools will receive letters from the Office of Recreation and Sport about the new $50 Sports Vouchers Program.
Sam Sands, Julie Holland, Bec Gaskin, Sian Klar and Fil Lloyd.
Kath Belcher, Angela Walker and Fil Lloyd.
Doing some passing drills with the Virginia Netball Club.
Children who are in Reception to Year 7 will soon be eligible for a $50 discount on their sports/membership fees.
Schools will be sending out letters explaining further information about this program in the coming weeks. The program covers a wide range of recognised sports and helps keep our children active and
Julie Holland and Sam Sands.
Our Angels raise funds for Cancer Council A local group of ladies will be fundraising for the Cancer Council with their Relay for Life Group, ‘Smiling Angels’, aiming to raise $50,000 for cancer research. The group have raised $30,000 in the past four years, and will be holding a barbeque at Bunning’s Munno Para on Sunday 8th February and a movie night, on Monday 16th February with the latest ’50 Shades of Grey’ to be screened especially for the group, days after the national release. The Gawler Relay for Life team have been together for 4 years and fundraise year-round to make a difference in our community, and by donating you can help support research, prevention and support services for the Cancer Council. Smiling Angels Calendar of events Sunday 8th February, Bunning’s, Munno Para from 10am Monday 16th February, Gawler Cinema, special screening of 50 Shades of Grey from 6.30pm Two Wells Echo, January, 2015
Monika Blacker, Bec Gaskin, Kath Belcher, Julie Holland, Zoe Agnew, Fil Lloyd and Sian Klar.
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Debate over youth smoking stats A SPIKE in smoking rates in young people two years after the plain packaging was introduced has been labeled a ‘failing policy’ by a tobacco company. Recently released statistics showed a 32 per cent jump in the number of 12 to 17 year olds smoking nationally. British American Tobacco Australia spokesman Scott McIntyre said the figures highlight the policy as counterproductive.
Sarah McArdle reports: “One of the key objectives of plain packaging outlined by the Australian Government was to reduce the attractiveness and appeal of tobacco products to young people.” “There’s a third more young people between the ages of 12 to 17 across the country who smoke now that weren’t previously following
the introduction of plain packs,” Mr. McIntyre explained. The growth in these national and state based figures bucks a long term trend which has seen a gradual decline in smoking rates for well over a decade.” However, others beg to differ. The Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Media and Policy Advisor of Nick Champion MP, Richard Brooks, said the statistics are misleading and that the plain
packaging has made a difference to teen smoking. “More people are quitting smoking, there has been a sustained increase in the use of the Quitline,” he said. The Authoritative information and statistics to promote better health and wellbeing (AIHW) outlines that the proportion of both males and females aged 14 or older who smoked daily declined between 2010 and 2013.
The change is not statistically significant and should be interpreted with caution due to the high relative standard error. Balaklava High School Principal, Mark Healy, said the smoking on school grounds have certainly reduced over recent years. “This could be due to a broad range of factors, better education and knowledge of the harmful impacts of smoking, media regulations, price and or the plain packaging,” he said.
Scouts’ new scarf worn with pride Bec O’Brien reports: It has taken more than 30 years but the Two Wells Scout Group finally has its own unique scarf. The brainchild of the group’s first group leader, Alan Howell - who originally approached Scouts SA headquarters in 1982 with a design but was knocked back because it was considered too contemporary – the scarf now distinguishes the Two Wells group and makes its members clearly identifiable. The scarf reflects Alan’s original design and features a corn yellow stripe, which represents the district of Barossa Light (now Ridley) the group is in, a blue stripe for the northern area and a tan stripe for Two Wells, as well as a unique badge depicting an image of the two wells for which the town is named. Current Scout leader, Andrew Ashton, 22, who has been involved with the group since he was six years old, and organised the creation of the scarves this year, said he always believed the group should have its own unique scarf to set it apart from other Scout groups. “I love it,” Andrew enthused. “I’ve always wanted a scarf for Two Wells and I’m really over the moon about this.” The first scarf was presented to a delighted Mr Howell at the groups’ end of year Christmas gathering on Tuesday December 9, with all scouts also awarded a new scarf. Also recognised on the same night was newly accredited scout leader Brad Norris, who was officially inducted into the group as a leader after completing a range of theory and practical components to satisfy the requirements for basic scout leader training. Andrew was also acknowledged for his success in recently completing advanced leadership training, with Scout leader Toby Stevens also completing basic training in the past few months. The Two Wells Scout Group is always keen for new members and is currently seeking assistant leaders for joeys and scouts. If you are interested in learning more about these roles or about Scouts in general contact Andrew Ashton on 0427 449 180.
ABOVE: Two Wells Scout Group’s leaders Brad (Kaa) Norris, Andrew (Jackal) Ashton and Toby (Dingo) Stevens. RIGHT: Faye Pirri (left) with Kay Carpenter, the magic seamstress behind the creation of the Two Wells Scout Group’s new scarf.
LEFT: Two Wells Scouts Joeys Lachlan Bates, Cameron Hoppo, Charlene Boyles, Hayley Walton, Amelia Paul and Cassandra Knevitt proudly show off their new scarves with leaders Toby (Dingo) Stevens and Amanda (Gecko) Van Ree.
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Two Wells Country Fire Service cadets, Jack Harris and Blake Fuller, have been named joint winners for the brigade’s 2014 cadet of the year. The teenagers were presented with their awards in early December, with brigade captain, Adam Harris, saying the duo had worked hard all year. Training every fortnight, CFS cadets follow a program very similar to their senior counterparts, training in hose and grass fire procedures, road crash rescue training, search and rescue, first aid and much more. Each fortnight the cadets are awarded points for attending training, being cadet of the day and for specific performance exercises. At the end of the year the points are tallied and the cadet with the highest score is announced as cadet of the year. Adam says the awards have been going for around 15 years and are a great way to recognise the efforts of the brigade’s younger members while at the same time encourage them to keep on training and striving to improve. CFS cadets is for any young person aged 11-16 years old. If you are interested or would like to know more contact Chantel Harris on 0422 627 886.
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n The Two Wells Probus Club held its Christmas break-up dinner at the St Kilda Hotel on Monday December 1 attended by 19 members with their Christmas good cheer and best smiles. n Turkey, salmon or steak was served as the mains with pavlova or plum pudding for desert. n All members thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the company. Christmas cheer was continued
by taking home a miniature plum pudding with the compliments of Bev Thomas. Anyone interested in joining Probus please contact the Secretary on 8380 9140. n The next meeting will be on Monday 19th January at the Two Wells Bowling club from 10 am – 12 noon. All welcome. n Pictured above are Del Applebee, Marlene Burford and Bev Thomas.
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A LEVEL of fire risk South Australia is currently experiencing is normally seen at the end of summer. The Southern Australia Seasonal Bushfire Outlook has been re-written for the first time in history after data showed that South Australia’s averages are at an all time high. CFS Chief Officer, Greg Nettleton, said the indications are a cause for concern as the above normal fire conditions this summer are normally seen in February.
Mr Nettleton said some areas are already indicating that we are actually months ahead which means fuels are dry and ready to be consumed if ignition occurs. “This dryness means that fires will be very difficult to suppress, not only in forest and scrub areas, but in grassland too.” “As the summer season progresses we can only anticipate that dryness conditions will continue to deteriorate,” he said. District Council of
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Mallala Fire Prevention Officer, Peter Buttery, said the risk for the Two Wells area is above average. “I am expecting more total fire bans. As the temperature goes up the risk increases.” Mr Buttery said the current combination of soil dryness due to the lack of rain could be a cause for disaster. “If a fire starts, it will be harder to put out,” he said. “We have to be on higher alert throughout summer.”
Christmas is approaching and with it the hot weather. It is already very dry and due to a fairly wet winter there is plenty of dry grass and vegetation. It is also thunderstorm season and so far in December we have had some fairly spectacular lightening displays. Whilst they are stunning to look at they can mean disaster and start fires. We all need to remain vigilant this fire season, but at the same time take the time to check before you call to report. It is fire ban time, so no one should be burning anything out in the open, whether it be rubbish or bonfires. Check the CFS web site for restrictions on lighting BBQ’s etc on total fire ban days. Although it is only the beginning of the season our Two Wells Brigade has been busy attending various call-outs for November, these include: two road crash rescues, three structure fires, seven rubbish fires (three of which were unauthorised) and two call-outs to assist the Ambulance Service. Our brigade also attended the Nantawarra fire in which a member of the CFS lost his life. We would all like to express our deepest sympathy to his family for their loss. Members of Two Wells CFS recently attended a bush fire prevention meeting held at the local primary school, which was well attended. The local Scout Group visited our CFS station on Monday night and was given a tour of the station and fire trucks. We have recently had some new members join our ranks, but still are in desperate need for daytime crew. If you are at all interested we train Monday nights from 7:30pm so come and see us. Cadets are now training on Wednesday nights from 5:30pm till 7:00pm fortnightly, but have now broken up for the holiday period. Training for cadets will resume on the first week back at school. All enquiries for cadets directed to Chantel on 0422627886. The CFS Station is situated in Wells Rd opposite the Hotel. We would like to wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.
Merry Christmas
I hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas and a relaxing break over the Christmas and New Year holidays. I will be spending time with family and am aiming to get to the beach a few times. If you do the same or are just out and about in the hot South Australian sun I encourage you to be Sun Smart. In the New Year I look forward to continuing representing the people of Wakefield in Canberra. I will also be working hard in my role as Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Health to stand up for Medicare and universal health care for all Australians. I’m expecting 2015 will be a busy year. If there is any way I can be of assistance next year please contact my office. Or please sign up at www.nickchampion.com.au or on Facebook or Twitter to stay updated on how I am representing you.
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Ride on the Peace Train
Local snake catcher, David Pick, helps bring calm to Ghanaian district through music Sarah McArdle reports:
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kiligi-Warau (meaning ‘Chief of Progress’), better known in the Two Wells area as David Pick, has recently returned from a six-week stint in Ghana, in Africa’s north west. Mr Pick, who is also the Adelaide Plains snake catcher, made the 20hour trek via Perth and South Africa to Bole, Ghana, in West Africa. Calling his journey “life changing”, David’s mission for ‘A One World Tribe’ in April was to assist with the opening of a new library and a music studio at the local school. “The studio was only a shell as there were no funds to finish the project. Having a fully functional studio at the school not only would give the students the opportunity to create and learn but also provide an income for ongoing future costs involved with the running of the school,” he said. Mr Pick went on to spend a further three weeks in Techiman, central Ghana, with a Ghanaian reggae musician, and they produced a song together with a hidden message for peace. “Redfyah is a very talented, popuThe Peace, Love and Unity lar singer who over the last 10 years contacted Redfyah regularly, and felt has worked in his screen printing the conflict between Redfyah’s fam- Concert was scheduled for business to make money so that he ily could be fixed after he previously Playing For Change Day and can produce music to create peace, wrote a song called Free Bird, that attracted local radio stations and other artists. love and unity amongst his people,” ended a tribal war. A concert was then scheduled in “This in turn attracted the he explained. “He is the youngest of 12 brothers. Bole for September 20 and David attention of Gonjaland Youth His two eldest brothers had been in felt that he needed to be present, so Association who got on board as well as local radio stadispute as they both believed tions and many other local they were contenders for the David is seeking sponsorship to continue his artists,” he said. Skin of Tinga. Their conflict mission. To help, visit the ‘A One World Tribe’ David said the concert bought pain not only to the Facebook page or email aoneworldtribe@gmail.com was a huge success, bringfamily but also the people for anyone that is interested in helping the cause. ing in a crowd of about of Bole and surrounding re- David’s music video: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=IVkawFvJItc 3000 people. gions,” Mr Pick explained. He said the concert “I wrote my part for the song stopped the fighting and peace and we set about making it happen, he headed back. “It was a mammoth job of healing was established. this project was a huge task and we the conflict between his brothers. In “After, people put down their had limited time and funds.” David completed the music video the end, they put their differences guns and asked for peace in Bole. and returned home to Australia and aside and agreed to peace,” he said. This made us very happy and we felt our message was getting through to the people,” he said. Unbeknownst to David, his efforts had been recognised and he would be made ‘Chief of Progress’ for the area. “They wanted to acknowledge the efforts made and show their appreciation. It was decided that they would enskin (swearing in ceremony) me and make me the ‘Chief of Progress, NkiligiWura’,” he said. He was deeply moved and honoured, and believed it would assist positive change in West Africa. “There were many discussions and due to the fact that I was soon to depart arrangements based at Calvin Grove Airport, Virginia were made for the enskinment to be performed before my return Providing aerial spraying to horticultural clients growing potatoes, to Australia,” David said. onions, almonds, roses etc and Greenhouse chalking. Mr Pick said it was only the second time in history that the title has been given to a person www.countyhelicopters.com.au not born in West Africa. “I take this title with great
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ABOVE: David Pick with Ghanaian reggae musician, Redfyah. LEFT: David getting dressed in a traditional Ghanaian outfit. FAR LEFT: Map indicating Ghana’s location in West Africa.
DAVID visiting the Bole Hospital.
DAVID performing at the Playing for Change Concert in Bole. pride, respect and importance. I will do everything in my power to fulfill my duties and to support and assist wherever possible, I strongly feel that I can help make positive change and would love to see this occur across the entire Gonjaland.” David also visited the Bole District Hospital and saw firsthand how he could best serve the community.
“About 160 care packages were made containing items for the maternity and pediatrics ward patients, including nappies, soap and baby lotion. These packages were distributed throughout the hospital to the women and children,” he said. David plans to head back to Ghana in early 2015, and bring the Tribe to Adelaide for the WOMAD Festival in 2016.
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STEVEN GRIFFITHS MP JP Member for Goyder Shadow Minister for Regional Development Shadow Minister for Local Government Shadow Minister for Planning
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A challenging year that was As I pen this final newsletter for 2014, I reflect on a year which has presented many challenges. They range from Labor winning the March state election with a minority vote; extra pressure on household budgets with rising utility bills; the huge hikes in the Emergency Services Levy which have created justified community anger, particularly from our CFS and farmer firefighters; another mouse plague; the approvals for CERES Wind Farm and the Rex Minerals mining development; and the Marine Park Sanctuary Zones which came into
effect on October 1. We are yet to see the full impact of the Marine Park legislation and I keenly felt the loss by one vote (from Minister Brock) for an Amendment Bill I presented in the House of Assembly which would have softened the blow for local fishermen. Regional unemployment peaked in June at 8.5%, the highest in 14 years and, with an everescalating state budget blow out, it has also been the year for highlighting inadequacies in our state health system and hospital service delivery overall, which affects us all. With the council elec-
tions now complete I commend all who bravely stood as candidates, whether successful or not. For democracy to work it demands that people are provided with the opportunity to make choices. Well done to you all. It is pleasing, too, to hear from farmers that 2014 has generally been a good harvest, despite a dry finish. Finally, I congratulate everyone in Goyder who continues to work hard in local organisations, businesses and clubs, sharing a love of our region and striving to make our community a vibrant – and better – place to live.
Steven with Michelle Lensink MLC and fishermen Bart Butson and Simon Rowe on September 18 after the one-vote loss of the Marine Parks Bill. The Bill sought to amend 12 of 84 Sanctuary Zones into Habitat Protection Zones to reduce projected serious economic impacts on regional SA.
Port Wakefield traffic congestion Traffic congestion at Port Wakefield during peak holiday times featured in my maiden speech to Parliament back in 2006. It is incredible that, eight years on, this issue still makes media headlines at long weekends, with the two-hour journey from Yorke Peninsula to Adelaide continuing to take motorists up to six hours. Whilst time appears to have stood still on this problem, it is apparent the levels of driver frustration have not, with many behind the wheel in the bumper-to- bumper crawling traffic on the recent October holiday Monday vowing to never again return to YP. I believe continued inaction will result in economic loss for local business owners and tourism operators. I have contacted the
Special remembrance Attending community functions continues to offer personal highlights for Donna and I. The above photo was taken at the Remembrance Service at Dublin on November 9 when 22 trees were planted for 22 World War I fallen soldiers from Dublin, Long Plains, Lower Light, Wild Horse Plains and Windsor. Next year is the centenary of the Gallipoli landings and throughout 2014 I have been pleased to support local groups in their planning of activities to mark this significant milestone in our nation’s history. I commend all involved who are ensuring this occasion will be suitably marked.
Minister for Transport (the Hon Stephen Mullighan), the Minister for Road Safety (the Hon Tony Piccolo) and the Minister for Tourism (the Hon Leon Bignell), seeking support for road upgrades to address this issue that has gone on for far too long. Costings for road upgrade options have long been done by this government but no funding has ever been allocated. I have even now resorted to suggesting signage be placed to educate motorists on lesser known alternative routes home to Adelaide which get away from intersection bottlenecks altogether and take in places such as Ninnes and Mallala. We need a commitment of dollars to ensure Yorke Peninsula and Copper Coast remain the major state tourism drawcards they deservedly are.
Future funding update • ACTIVE CLUB PROGRAM – Opens February 16, 2015 • COMMUNITY RECREATION & SPORTS FACILITIES PROGRAM – Opens February 16, 2015 • Programs under the Regional Development Fund will open throughout the year • For updates on state government funding programs visit my website www.stevengriffiths.net or contact the Goyder Electorate Office
STEVEN’S GOYDER DIARY: Out and about Oct-Dec 2014 Oct 5 Port Clinton Community Club, redevelopment opening Oct 8 SA Mushrooms development at Lower Light Oct 18 RDA Yorke and Mid North, Yorke Peninsula Celebration of Employment Awards, at Bute Oct 24 Wakefield Regional Council Mayor James Maitland retirement function, Balaklava Oct 25 Owen Swimming Pool 50-year celebration Oct 26 The Farm Shed, Kadina; new National Trust exhibition Nov 9 Remembrance Service, Dublin Nov 11 Remembrance Day, Two Wells Nov 16 Mallala Museum – opening of new exhibition Nov 24 Inkerman Landfill site visit Dec 9 – 11 School visits: Horizon Christian School, Harvest Christian School, Wallaroo Mines Primary School, Maitland Lutheran School and Edithburgh Primary School Dec 13… Warooka Ambulance opening of new station
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Happy ho ho Holidays The annual Two Wells Street Parade has seen in another year, with the event again well attended and showcasing a variety of stalls, entertainment options and of course colourful floats! A warm afternoon provided the perfect backdrop for local families, and many friends and visitors, to soak up the carnival atmosphere while strolling the street and taking in the large variety of stalls. The parade itself was full of colour, laughter and fun, with Santa announcing his arriving with the ringing of a bell. As well as the popular marching bands, local singing talent from Music Sessions with Expression, entertained throughout the night. Two Wells Regional Action Team
president, Bev Smith-Trim, said the night was a great family-friendly event and a terrific way to celebrate the end of the year. “It was extremely good,” Bev enthused. “Everybody seemed pretty happy and some people are saying it was the biggest crowd ever, or if not the biggest, then very close to it.” Bev estimates around 3000 people attended the street parade event, with special guest, Andrew Reimer, from 5AA, a popular draw card for many. “Andrew is so excited he has asked to come back again next year,” she said. Andrew was given the honour of judging all categories of the handicraft and colouring in competitions, as
well as the many floats of the parade. A first for the event this year was the inclusion of a petting zoo, which was a hit with big and little kids alike. Getting into the spirit of the night were also a number of businesses along the street who decorated their premises in a variety of Christmas themes. The trophy for best-decorated business went for the third year running to the Commercial Hotel. Families Learning and Growing (FLAG) won the best parade entry, in the community category, for their Santa’s Workshop float. The Two Wells Pet and Fodder float won the best business entrant in the parade. Merry Christmas everyone! Stay safe, catch you in 2015.
Annie Wittup with her daughter, Tiffany, were excited to meet 5AA radio presenter, Andrew Reimer at the Two Wells Street parade.
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2014 Grand finale celebrated at Children’s Centre Children and their families gathered at the Two Wells Community Children’s Centre for its end of year concert on Friday November 28. The site was a wash of colour and activity as those in attendance got their face painted, danced at the disco, jumped on the jumping castle or just enjoyed the lovely facilities and outdoor activities. The silent auc-
tion was a big attraction and the cake stall was also popular, with the night being capped off by a variety of songs, which the centre’s children sang with great enthusiasm. Site director, Sarah Wormald, said she was thrilled with the attendance and atmosphere on the night and would like to thank all of the many businesses and individuals for their support and donations.
Miriam Slattery turns young Bayleigh McColl into a fierce tiger at the TWCCC end of year concert.
Helping out at the popular cake stall were Jenny Davies and Neralie Wearn. Owen Davies, Lachlan Bates and Matthew Bates.
Penny and Michael Slattery with their newborn son Ronan and daughter Jessica. Giving mum Sarah Molloy a hug was young Jasmine. Enjoying the TWCCC concert were Victoria, Emilie and Graham Gates.
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Looking super cute relaxing with a toy at the TWCCC end of year concert is young Chase Wearn.
n The Angle Vale Primary School held a Family Fun Night on November 20. Classes had their own stalls selling various items, with the choir and other performances taking place throughout the evening. Many local businesses and community groups also set up stalls. $3450 was raised and will be used to improve the school environment and play areas for students.
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VIRGINIA Primary School (VPS) held their End of Year School Concert on Friday December 5. A BBQ was held from 4.30pm, followed by performances by classes in a sea of green and red. The new stylish dark blue and yellow uniform was also modelled by students and will be introduced from next year. Virginia Primary donates to Victor Harbor School fire Several weeks ago you may have seen on the news the devastating school fire at Victor Harbor,
where eight classrooms were destroyed. Students from room 14 at VPS were shocked that the students and teachers from those eight classes in Victor Harbor lost everything. As a gesture of kindness to show Victor Harbor Primary School that students from VPS are thinking of them, the students from Room 14 Mrs Lewis’ class held a money line to collect donations to send. As a result the school raised a total of $325! Well done students of Virginia Primary for your generosity. Two Wells Echo, January, 2015
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DISTRICT Council of Mallala acting CEO, Peter Sellar, and Hickinbotham design director, Ruth Vagnarelli, peruse plans at the future development site. PICTURE: Lisa Redpath
LAST week’s approval for the Liberty development to begin onsite works marked a significant milestone for the project, after about seven or eight years of talks between the developer and District Council of Mallala. DCM acting CEO, Peter Sellar, acknowledged the years of work done behind the scenes for the development to at last get the green light. “It’s great news from council’s perspective, to give it the go ahead,” he said.
Les Pearson reports: DCM general manager of infrastructure and planning services, Gary Mavrinac, met with senior management from developers, Hickinbothams, last week. “This approval will represent a significant milestone for the development,” he said. Mr Mavrinac said the approval was dependent on technical drawings meeting required service
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standards. Those standards basically relate to the provision of appropriate general infrastructure, such as roads, footpaths, open spaces, gardens and drainage provisions. “Just to make sure the infrastructure we will eventually inherit is manageable for council,” Mr Mavrinac explained. He said the estate would be managed by Hickinbothams for a fixed period of time before handing over its maintenance to council. Site preparations for 300 resi-
dential allotments, roads and a wastewater treatment plant are likely to be the first physical on-site works to begin next year. “In a best case scenario, construction on some dwellings might begin in the mid to latter parts of next year,” Mr Mavrinac said. Mallala council mayor, Duncan Kennington, said he hoped the new development would bring wideranging benefits. “It’s a very exciting time for the district and hopefully it can bring further prosperity with it,” he said.
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• From Page 1 “Council’s comprehensive assessment ensures we’ve ticked the boxes ahead of development.” Mr Hickinbotham said Liberty would be a master-planned estate with quality homes to suit a range of lifestyles. “Liberty will include recreational trails, sporting facilities and the historic township of Two Wells is just a short stroll down the road,” he said. “The proposed Lutheran Birth-toYear 12 school will be a focal point of Liberty and will meet the needs of the growing community and district. “Liberty will also include essential community infrastructure such as a wastewater treatment plant.” Registrations of interest for Liberty are now open. Allotment sizes are expected to range from 375m2 to around 1000m2 to suit low maintenance living to larger family homes. “The estate has been designed with a focus on family living with the majority of allotments being larger and there is plenty of open-space for kids to kick a ball or fly a kite,” Mr Hickinbotham said. “Already, there has been an overwhelming interest in Liberty from the local and wider community.” The township expansion also includes the proposed ‘Eden’ village, which will have larger, rural living lots up to one hectare. Council is currently assessing the application for Eden.
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Christmas and New Year are upon us, and throw in school holidays, and it’s a very busy time. So give yourself a treat and book into the Two Wells Tavern for lunch or dinner. The Tavern is open every day except Christmas Day, however the Commercial hotel will be open for drinks on Christmas Day from 9-11am. The bottleshop at the Commercial will also be open from 9-11am Christmas Day. The hotel offers a popular a-la-carte menu, available for lunch and
dinner, with a wide range of delicious dishes available. Choose from traditional beef or chicken schnitzels with a range of toppings, tender steaks, fish and chips, or pasta and seafood dishes. Check out the specials board, which changes regularly. The healthy salad bar is available every day for lunch, while the salad and hot vegetable bar will complement your dinner. Dine in or takeaway options are available for both lunch and dinner, seven days a week. With this glorious
summer weather upon us, the enclosed beer garden is ideal to enjoy a gathering or party with family or friends. Enjoy “Happy Hour” on Saturdays 1-5pm where West End schooners are available for just $4.
The Tavern can cater for individual or group bookings, so give the friendly staff a call to discuss your requirements. Accommodation is also available at the tavern, with airconditioned rooms available, in single
units, double rooms and flats. Phone the Tavern on 8520 2210 for any queries. Check out the website www.twowellstavern.com.au
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Feedback flows for cemetery proposal THE proposed Islamic Cemetery to be based at Korunye, about five kilometres north of the Two Wells township, has attracted a raft of responses to its development proposal. Following the call for public responses closing on Wednesday last week, District Council of Mallala general manager of infrastructure and planning services, Gary Mavrinac, confirmed the huge response. “Speaking to one of the senior officers here last week, he said it was one of the largest (number of responses) he’s seen,” Mr Mavrinac said. The Plains Producer broke the news of the proposed cemetery in its November 26 edition, following DCM’s public notice calling for submissions responding to the development proposal. As reported, Hamra Design lodged the application with council on behalf of the Imam Ali Mosque And Islamic Centre Of South Australia. The proposal is non-
complying due to being in a primary production zone. The Amam Ali group is purchasing the land subject to council granting planning approval for the cemetery. Hamra Design manager Aref El Hamra explained the cemetery would only serve the one group, as the various Islamic groups in South Australia each typically have their own mosques and cemeteries. “About 20 bodies will be buried in this place per year, and that may increase over five years to 22 or 23,” Mr Hamra said. “In the next 100 years the cemetery won’t occupy 11 per cent of the land, so farming will continue to exist, and the cemetery will be all fenced. “With this project there is nothing to be concerned about because it’s a very small area of land and won’t be affecting anyone.” The cemetery will be specifically for use by the Imam Ali Mosque And Islamic Centre SA, and will feature a storeroom,
office, shade area and car park. The proposal also includes a Ghasol Khana, where the deceased will be washed, and a shrouding area, where the bodies will be wrapped in white cotton cloth before being buried. The responses to the proposal were collated and have been sent to the applicant to respond to the concerns raised. Mr Mavrinac said council was also seeking feedback from government agencies on the application. Once the applicant has responded to the concerns raised, a report is compiled and sent to council’s Development Assessment Panel for consideration. The proposed site of the cemetery is near the northern end of the Hickinbotham residential development. While Hickinbothams would not comment on the matter, Mr Mavirnac believed the company had lodged a submission in a response to the application. Following the DAP report, the full report will be present in the ensuing council agenda.
KERBSIDE WASTE COLLECTIONS
Two Wells & Lewiston Wed Dec 24 & Wed Dec 31, 2014
Commendation recipients Mark Western (University of South Australia), Carol Muzyk (DC Mallala) and Melissa Bailey (URS Australia) with Mayor Duncan Kennington.
Councils win planning awards The District Council of Mallala were in the spotlight this month with two completed projects winning awards at the Planning Institute Australia (PIA) ceremony in Adelaide. The awards, held at the Crowne Plaza, recognise and promote good planning practices and achievements in South Australia. The Coastal Settlement Adaptation Study received the Resilient Australia Awards and was State Highly Commended and also received a Commendation in the 2014 Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) Awards for Plan-
ning Excellence. DCM Project Coordinator Carol Muzyk and General Manager Gary Mavrinac received the awards along with project consultants from the University of South Australia and URS Australia. “It is fantastic that the project has received award recognition,” Ms Muzyk said. “This project is a first of its kind in South Australia and the awards recognise the efforts of all who were involved in the project, including the coastal residents who played a significant role.” Adding to the excitement, the
Virginia and Northern Adelaide Plains Horticulture Study won the Best Planning Ideas – Large category at the PIA awards. Representatives from the City of Playford, the NRM Board, and consultants from Jensen Planning and Design joined DC Mallala at the ceremony to receive the award. The recently completed Barossa, Light and Lower Northern Region Public Health and Wellbeing Plan commissioned by Mallala, Light, Barossa and Gawler councils were among a number of other projects nominated for a PIA Award.
Due to Christmas and New Years day and the subsequent Public holidays, Waste and Recyclables collections will occur one day earlier for residents in the Two Wells and Lewiston areas that regularly present bins for collection on a Thursday. Bins will not be collected Thursday December 25 or Thursday January 1, 2015, and affected residents will be required to have bins out on Tuesday evenings for collection on Wednesday December 24 (General Waste) and Wednesday December 31 (Recyclables). Collections will return to normal week beginning January 5, 2015. Any questions regarding the temporary change to waste collections should be directed to (08) 8527 0200 Puzzle 35 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.51)
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Celebrate New Years at Parham o On Friday I attended the Two Wells Christmas Parade. As usual the most important part of the parade was the hundreds of friendly people. The Animal Petting Zoo was a favourite with the children; with of course the numerous food stalls. Two bands, the Tea Tree Gully Redbacks and the City of Elizabeth Pipe Band provided entertainment. The special guest, apart from the hundreds of friendly people, was Andrew Reimer. Jode’s Music Sessions students put on another show at this year’s Street Parade. Performers included the following soloists: Sharni Carter, Amy Barwick, Jorja Schutt, Charli Calvett, Azareea Lomman, Laura Oakley, Daniella Mills, Courtney Fuller and April Schupelius.
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Of course, being warm weather it was thirsty weather. I refreshed myself at the two watering holes at either end of the street and the local RSL in the middle. o The RSL is a community club that serves meals from 6 p.m. on Fridays. Volunteers, who do the cooking, give their time to help raise funds to be used for projects in the community. o Plus, don’t forget the Port Parham Sports + social club Gala Day on Wednesday 1st January. The fun commences at 11am. There is an Open Rolling Pin Toss
and Wool Pack Race; also Gnome throwing and a beauty pageant. There are races for all ages and the 100m open. I did expect to start as the favourite for the 100m sprint but unfortunately I have an injured calf. However this should open up the race for all-comers.
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Two Wells school 150-year celebrations NEXT year, Two Wells Primary School will celebrate its 150th birthday. A committee of staff, parents and community members are working together to plan and prepare a series of events beginning with a Cabaret Night in March and Family Fun Day in October. School events like Grandparents Day, Sports Day etc. will take on the 150th theme. As well, a group of community volunteers are working on an event to be held during South Australia’s History Festival 1-31 May 2015.
More details will be advertised early next year. As part of the 150th Celebrations we are also planning a display of photographs depicting the first school to its current location. If anyone has photographs to add to the display please contact the school. Two Wells Primary School - Final Awards Assembly 2014 Friday 12th December the school celebrated its final day for the school year with an awards assembly. Mrs. Woodland, Acting School
Counsellor, presented The Minister for Education and Child Development Volunteering Award for Outstanding Service. This award recognizes those in our school who make a significant contribution to enhancing and uplifting the lives of others by volunteering. Congratulations to Mr Steve Cummins, a very worthy recipient, who has been volunteering for over ten years. His commitment and generosity to the school is greatly appreciated and respected by all. Year 5 Rotary Club Literacy
PERFORMING the Gingerbread Girl play are (from left) Ally G, Despina K, Kelly B and Jade H.
Students star on Christmas concert stage
TWO Wells Primary School held its annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 2. It was a lovely summer evening that saw the Primary School Community celebrate the end of another year. The audience was treated to a performance that saw the stage glitter with all things red, white and green.
There was a variety of group, individual and class performances to kick of festive season and the audience saw some singing to Shake it Off, Pump it, a Christmas Medley and Debbie Doo Jingle Bells, as well as I can make my tummy go, Timmy Trumpet, live louder and performance of The Gingerbread Girl play.
Award - presented by Principal Lynda Fitzpatrick-Brown. Before the Rotary Club of Two Wells ceased, funds were provided to the school that will see this award remain for many years to come. We are very appreciative of the Rotary generosity. Congratulations to Siobhan Wellings and Max Royals, winners of the Year 5 Rotary Literacy Award. Both students received a certificate as well as a $50 voucher. Leesa Vlahos attended the assembly despite Two Wells no longer being in her electorate to continue
her support of the Student Encouragement Award. Leesa funds the award for four students each year who positively demonstrate the values of the school (Respect, responsibility and Honesty) and are good role models /leaders. We would like to acknowledge the support and generosity of Leesa Vlahos . Congratulations to Ethan Lepley, Bianca Musolino, Jayden Majetic and Ella Goodson for winning the Leesa Vlahos Student Encouragement Award. Each student was presented with a certificate and $25 gift voucher.
ROOM Six really pump it during their performance. Pictured are (from left) Josh S, Cameron H, Thomas C, Riley B, Blake H and Hudson B.
ROOM 11 singing the Timmy Trumpet song (from left): Makayla C, Jayke H, Jayden H, Rory H and Luke M.
Room Five’s Ashley W, Riley H, Connor M and Beau S singing “I Can Make My Tummy Go... ROOM 19’s Christmas song (from left) Ella F-D, Kalecia A, Danielle R, Madison H, Tayla S, Nicole C, Tiana H and Noah M-L.
Top achievers recognised at graduation Graduation Night was held on Tuesday, December 10 at the Two Wells Community Centre. A formal presentation - opening address from the principal, Lynda FitzpatrickBrown, followed by each of the Year 7 teachers (Mrs Sharyn Binyon, Mr Tony Luyten and Ms Sarah Kosandiak), in turn presenting their year seven students with a graduation photo, certificate and commemorative glass. Four deserving honour board recipients for 2014: Selina Wells (Dean Anderson All Rounder for Contributions to sport, academics and the community), Jenna van Haas-
teren (Noel Oakey Award for Outstanding Achievements in Sport), Alicia Duthie (Neville Sharpe Community Award For Outstanding Contributions to the School Community) and Madison Hoppo (Carolyn Hart Award For Academic Excellence). After the official ceremony students had tea and were entertained with a disco. Students displayed real camaraderie, enjoying each other›s company, celebrating eight years of primary school, learning and friendship. The school wished all the year 7 students the very best for the future.
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Kayla Pope and Joel Pope.
Amy Poole and Charlie Poole.
Madison Hoppo and Kalecia Applebee enjoying the disco.
More than 160 keen discoers took to the dance floor for the final Two Wells Blue Light Disco for 2014 on Friday December 12. As well as the funky tunes and chart-topping songs, youngsters were once again treated to a range of cool prizes, with many having come along after enjoying the annual Two Wells Christmas Street Parade. The dates for next year’s Blue Light discos have been set so mark them in your diary for a fun night out if you’re aged 8-17 years old: March 13, June 12, August 28, October 30, December 11.
All smiles at the Two Wells Blue Light Disco were Tayla Simons, Jordan Starr and Karli Slattery.
Having fun at the disco were John Rice and Hayden Gillich.
Emma Barwick, Jenna Van Haasteren and Jorgia Carter.
Ready to hit the dance floor were Jessica Suttleworth, Erin Taylor and Amy Poole.
Taking to the dance floor were friends Sampson Rawle, Noah Munro-Lynch and Jack Robery.
Not even a broken ankle could keep young Kirra Robinson (second from right) from the Two Wells Blue Light. Kirra is pictured with friends Olivia McDonald, Deana Musolino, Yazmin Cailes and Bonny Charles.
Jade Hunt, Ally Grant, Ashlee Filko and Taia Wallace.
Adam Lueewig and Joel Pope enjoying the disco.
Micaylee Sweetman, Jessica Romeo, Shakira Fuller and Tenelle Simons.
Cool boys on the floor. Harry Robinson, Jayden Majetic, Cohen Fil-Dowding, Alex Daly, Baylee Carter, Daniel Daly and (front) Lockie Green.
Hot Shots program is an ace for Two Wells
Red Ball Hot Shots Players, from left: Evie Spurling, Maddison O’Brien, Isabella Minicozzi, Marcus Minicozzi and Erika Crutchett.
Orange Ball Hot Shots group 3 – L to R: Coach Brooke Schuit, Amber Day, Kaitlyn O’Brien, Jacob Pellizzari, Angus Spurling and Antony Cavallaro.
Red Ball Tennis Hot Shots group 2 – L to R: Samuel Centenera, Maddison O’Brien, Evie Spurling, Thomas Meaney, Erika Crutchett and coach Brooke Schuit.
Green ball & Yellow ball Hot Shots groups 4 & 5- L to R: Huan Nguyen, Han Nguyen, Amelia Esposito, Jonathon Pellizzari, Jack Tapscott, Airlie Tapscott, Tanika Wearne and Brooke.
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The Two Wells Tennis Club has drawn an ace this season after joining the Gawler Tennis Association. Affiliation with Tennis SA has enabled the club to provide the ANZ Hot Shots Community Play program to local children aged 4-12 years with huge success. The club has run 5 groups with 30 children participating every Wednesday night from 4pm to 7.45pm. Local qualified tennis coach, Brooke Schuit, has kept the children laughing with fun games while gaining simple tennis skills. Use of lighter racquets and different low compression balls that don’t bounce too high means learning to play tennis is more achievable no matter what age they are. Two Wells has run the ANZ Hot Shots coaching for Term 4 this year and hopes to run it again in term 1 in 2015 due to popular demand. The junior players all received a free ANZ Hot Shots T-shirt and a participation certificate at the end of term. Anyone interested in joining in the fun of learning to play tennis, can contact Marie Tapscott on 0419 838 929.
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Our karate kids
Local karate students, Brodie Marshall, Connor Murray, Ethan Phiondya, Tayla Warren and Airlie Tapscott are members of the J.K.F Goju-Kai SA Karate Club in Virginia, run by instructor Sensei Matt Johnson, who is nationally and internationally recognised for his coaching qualifications and experience. The students recently undertook their last grading for the year, with Brodie and Connor achieving their green belt with a brown stripe, Tayla achieving her 6th kyu belt and Airlie achieving her 7th kyu belt. The presentation and awards night was on Friday December 12, where in the senior group, Brodie received the student of the year award for excellence in training, Connor for spirit in training and Ethan the overall student of the year award. In the intermediate Samu-
rai group, Airlie received a student of the year award for spirit in training and Tayla won the overall student of the year award. Another highlight for all karate students this year was a visit from the Japanese karate masters Fushimi Sensei 8th dan and Endo Sensei 6th dan that were complimentary of ‘the etiquette of our family club’. Classes will commence again in term 1 of 2015 and offers age appropriate classes from age 5 up to adults. All enquiries to Matt Johnson on 0404125845.
TWO Rivers Basketball Association Junior premiers, Lightning Bolt defeated Lions 47-25.
Two Rivers finals • From back page In seniors, the preliminary final was a tight affair with no more than six points separating the teams for the whole game, which went into double overtime, with the Wildcats eventually seeing off Slammers 68-65 in the game of the season. In the grand final, Wildcats took it up to the favourite, Kaos, leading through
RIGHT: Airlie Tapscott and Tayla Warren with their Student of the Year awards and new belts and certificates
n Students of the Year for the Senior group, from left: Brodie Marshall, Connor Murray, Jayden Vincent and Ethan Pihondya with Sensei Matt Johnson.
n Students of the Year for the intermediate samurai group, from left: Bradley Teague, Airlie Tapscott, Tyson Hillen and Tayla Warren with Sensei Matt Johnson.
the first half. Kaos slowly managed to bring their game together and ran out winners 66-42. Congratulations to Kelsey Wedding, named Hoops4Life senior player for the season. Basketball resumes on Monday February 2, 2015. If anyone wishes to play, contact Paul on 0414 248 732.
TWO Rivers Basketball Association junior team, Lions.
Top side sits in fifth spot Report: Phillip Devlin Two Wells Bowling Club president
Welcome to our December news. Seems like only yesterday when the last one hit the wave links with all the goss…and even more has happened since then. Our ladies now have their uniforms and don’t we all look resplendent as a club in the new design and bright colour. Our Saturday teams are acquitting themselves admirably. The top side is currently fifth, Metro 1 bottom but improving as we gain some players back from leave, and metro 4 are top and playing extremely well. Wednesdays two sides are middle of the road and playing well. Thursday ladies are doing the same in fifth place. So whilst it’s only early in the season, we need to continue to work hard to ensure we all at least stay in the same divisions and perhaps even another pennant. The “Come-n-Try” night bowls has been successful this year with between 40-50 bowlers coming to the club to spend some of their hard earned cash, as well as learning to bowl and have some fun. It’s been great to see some young people at the club and hopefully we can get them here when we start again in February. Thanks go out to the bowlers who have joined in, also to Ian Campbell who has been there to assist those who were struggling to understand exactly what they are doing. Great to see the young Halls bowling and we can tell the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree as they are very good (or is it those unmistakable bowls of his?!). Two Wells Echo, January, 2015
Many others are helping behind the scenes with Margaret, Irene, Yolly and Dianne all doing it with a smile. We recently had a quiz night at the club, run by yours truly. The people of Two Wells are definitely competitive and they all let you know when you make a mistake (I’ll always know the number 2 ball in 8 ball is Blue). With all events there can only be one winner, because at the end two teams were tied on 80 points. Two Wells Terrors won in a sudden death playoff against the Scarlett O’Hara’s. Well done to all teams. Congratulations to Darryl Hall for his win against “his Dad” Colin in the handicap singles. I am told it was a high-class game. Speaking of high-class games, congratulations to Paul Candlish and Mark Bain who recently won the championship pairs in an extremely hard fought match, winning on the last end. Thanks to David Fletcher for filling in for Grant on the day. A special mention to Vida Oliver who has received her “Super Veterans” certificate. Please put your names on the board either for tournaments and/or the Christmas breakup on December 13. We are catering for it this year again and at only $5 pp (under 12 free) should be a great night, so bring your family and friends. There are always the usual volunteers around the club and we thank you very much. If you can help in any way please let us know. Good Bowling and Merry Christmas to you and your families – may it bring you much happiness. Please stay safe and we’ll see you in the New Year. • Club email: twbowls@bigpond.com Secretary Irene Giannikos P: 041781002
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Junior players shine at Mildura Two Wells Tennis Club player, Airlie Tapscott recently qualified for the Barossa Gawler Interassociation junior team to play in Mildura for the girls 10 years and under. Airlie attended try-outs on Sunday December 7 and excitedly travelled to Mildura on Saturday December 13. It was her first time playing on lawn courts and she enjoyed the whole experience. Airlie played two mixed doubles
twilight matches on Saturday afternoon with Bryan Dickson from Tod Street, then on Sunday a singles match, followed by a girls doubles with Olivia Wuttke from Kapunda, which the girls were ecstatic to win 9-5! Mildura boasts 32 beautifully manicured lawn tennis courts on the banks of the River Murray. The junior players had a great time together making new friends and improving their tennis game. Although Barossa Gawler didn’t
win overall, junior player, Riley Thorne won the sportsman award and everyone went home with a positive experience. In the New Year there will be the last junior inter-association match with the Riverland, held at Gawler in late January or early February. There is also the Gawler Tournament on the March long weekend. For more information please contact juniors@gawlertennis.com. au.
n TWO Wells Tennis Club’s Airlie Tapscott (right) with mixed doubles partner, Bryan Dickson and doubles partner, Olivia Wuttke.
Cricket back on track n TWO Rivers Basketball Association senior premiers, Kaos.
Wildcats take premiership The 2014 Spring finals have come to a close with exciting Two Rivers Basketball Association finals, held at Angle Vale Primary School gym recently. The finals series started on December 1, with the semi finals. The preliminary final for the juniors was a good game between Hawks and Lions, with the Lions winning 33-20 and moving into the grand final, against Lightning Bolt. Lightning Bolt got off to a fast
start against the Lions. As the Lions settled they managed to match their opponents and even outscored them. Unfortunately the early scoring was too big to get over, with Lightning Bolt running out winners 47 to 25. Congratulations to Hayley Young, who was named Junior Hoops4Life player for the season.
After a rough start to the season trying to find players and being forced to submit one men's and women's team and no junior sides, things are getting back on track. The men's side is currently in the top four in grade 4. Having two wins, one draw (due to rain) at the end of November, the men have played some great cricket with two of the losses (one by two runs and the other by single wicket) to the ladder leading Para teachers, playing short in some of these games. Two wells opener, Eamon Fetherstonhaugh is the league's leading
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run scorer with 254 runs and with fellow teammates, Joshua Osborne, Steve Lynch, Devon Hardiman, Sam Zanker, Lachlan Goss and Dylan Wise make up the top 21 for the entire grade 4. Three players also are in the top 10 for leading wicket takers, Joshua Osborne (10), Travis wake and Lachlan Goss both with 9. It’s not just the men who are leading the league with stats; Rebecca Pool having taken six wickets, taking two wickets each innings.
Her sister, Jessica Pool and Renae Smoult find themselves in the top 10 too with three wickets each. Jessica is in the top 10 for batting, also making her a handy all-rounder for the club. The women's side sits fifth on the ladder, leading Smithfield by points only with each team on one win. With the second week being played as this is written, they could jump into fourth spot. The TWCC will hold its annual Triple J hottest 100 party on Australia Day, where a Twenty20 will be played during the day – so come out and support the club.
n Rebecca Pool has taken six wickets so far this season.
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