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Soil investigation at Lewiston’s playground

The site of the playground on Hayman Road in Lewiston is currently being investigated for possible soil contamination.

Adelaide Plains Council discussed the issue at its January meeting after it became known the soil fill used for the area where the playground was built, was taken from the railway at Lower Light.

Historically, railway corridors have issues with contamination of railroad tracks seeping contaminants into the soil.

Councillor Karen McColl spoke about local residents’ concerns regarding the site, and informed the chamber she believed testing of the soil was already underway when previous CEO Katrina Martin was at the helm.

However, there seems to be some confusion as to where the actual results from this testing are but council has pledged to track down the results rather than conduct new tests.

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New Reception students at Two Wells Primary School, Eva Heaslip and Ashlyn Wearn give a thumbs up to all that school life has to bring.

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Five year-old best friends Ashlyn Wearn and Eva Heaslip, have just started the journey of a lifetime together – school.

The girls have been friends since birth and both started in Reception at Two Wells Primary School this week.

The school has nearly

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Bec O’Brien reports:

350 students from Reception to Year 7 this year, and as thousands of school-aged children across the state put on their school uniform, grabbed their bags and headed into the classroom, these two smiley

Chamber revamp improves sound Adelaide Plains Council chambers at Mallala have undergone a major refurbishment over the Christmas holiday break.

In the past the chamber has been plagued by noise and aesthetic constraints and it is hoped the refurbishment will go some way to address these issues.

APC mayor, Tony Flaherty, said the makeover was a big improvement.

“Our elected members, staff and community should be extremely

excited at the prospect of a modernised council chambers,” Mr Flaherty said.

“Having recently viewed the building, it is certainly coming along well and will provide a much more pleasant environment with which to meet.”

The chamber refurbishment will complete the physical aspects of the council’s rebranding exercise and is expected to be completed in readiness for the February ordinary meeting on Monday February

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faces were a whole lot excited about their new venture but also a little bit nervous.

The freedom of kindy has unfortunately been left behind and the girls, along with around 50 other first-time students

at TWPS will soon be opening their books, taking it all in, and learning as much as they can every day.

“I’m excited to learn all about school life but also a little bit nervous,” Eva said. Ashlyn is look-

ing forward to making lots of new friends.

Together these girls will no doubt tackle the challenge of school head on with a big smile on their faces and an appetite to know more. Good luck girls. Have fun.

NAIS enters critical funding stage A representative of the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) gave Adelaide Plains Council an update on the direction of the scheme at January’s council meeting.

Chris Kaufmann of the NAIS informed council that March 16 is the date state government will lodge the grant application to the commonwealth government for funding for the project.

“There is water around the area,” Mr Kaufmann states.

“It is the cost of getting that water through infrastructure to use which is the challenge.

“It’s likely that the commonwealth will put up something in the region of $130 million worth for infrastructure.

“The state looks like putting up something in the region of $100 plus million dollars, upgrading Bolivar and providing water.”

However, a large amount of private capital will also be needed to deliver the system.

The government are currently considering the level of involvement from two major private developers, TLV consortium (which consists of South Australian firms Tonkin Consulting and Leed Engineering and Construction), and two of Spain’s leading water technology and horticultural companies, Valoriza Agua and New Growing Systems, a subsidiary of Primaflor) and

Natalie Centenera reports: TRILITY, current owners and operators of the Virginia Pipeline Scheme (VPS).

Mr Kaufmann urged APC to be prepared going forward into negotiations.

“Given that the commonwealth will want the money to start hitting the ground in the second half of this year, if the council’s not ready for it, it will just roll over the top of it,” he said.

“There will be a lot of application and it will go on for years.

“Because at the end you are looking at something in the region of 10 to 11 billion dollars’ worth of development in your council area, over about 10 to 15 years.

“There will be a high level of activity all the way through.

“It is a lot of money, and if you’re well organised for it, your chances of gaining grant money is not too bad.

“If you’re not organised, you’ll get run over and be left with years of catching up.”

APC chief executive officer, James Miller, offered a final comment for consideration.

“We need to get our development plan policy spot on,” Mr Miller said.

“We’ve got to be ultimately shrewd at the negotiation table, there’s nothing short of it.”

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Gawler River maintenance key to prevent future water woes

Farmers seek flood solution Farmers and local residents of Virginia and Buckland Park are attempting to make it loud and clear that a long-term solution to the flooding of the Gawler River is required.

The recent flood had, and is still having, a significant financial and emotional impact on those affected.

Local residents have long believed the river is not maintained to a standard that would prevent flooding and there is much confusion as to what authority manages the river.

Natalie Centenera reports:

Given the fact that all three levels of government, local, state and federal, admit confusion and renounce accountability of the river, inaction ultimately leads to devastation.

But what can be done to facilitate change and action?

AUSVEG SA along with local Virginia resident Peter Rentoulis, who is also a Playford Council member, have penned a lengthy and detailed letter to various members

of parliament at both the state and federal level, outlining what they identify as two critical issues - short term support, and fixing the problem.

“The community has made it clear that a long term solution on the lower reaches of the Gawler River is required,” Mr Rentoulis said.

“Clearly, it is not sustainable to both the local area or to the South Australian economy, for flooding to occur along the Gawler River every 10 or so years.

“Various individuals and groups, including AUS VEG SA and HortEx

Alliance, and leaders representing the various ethnicities, have made representations on a long term solution.

“We believe that there are solutions that can dramatically minimise the incidence and effect of any future flooding, including a 1 in 100 year flood event.

“Naturally, such a solution requires an allocation of funding.

“We are lobbying politicians for that money now.”

Residents and farmers are asked to email their state and federal

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members with their concerns in a bid to assist AUSVEG SA and Mr Rentoulis in their plight.

Please email your state representative expressing your concerns to Leesa Vlahos, taylor@parliament. sa.gove.au and your federal representative Nick Champion, Nick.

Champion.MP@aph.gov.au The letter succinctly states, “The growers of the Northern Adelaide Plains do not want handouts, only a fair investment in terms of loans and infrastructure consistent with key growing regions in other states”.

ABOVE & LEFT: Lion Dance intended to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck to the audience.

Natalie Centenera reports: The Vietnamese Farmer’s Association hosted a Vietnamese New Year Celebration at the Virginia Community and Sports Complex on Saturday January 21.

State member for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos, joined in the celebrations, along with Tung Ngo MLC, Playford Mayor, Glenn Docherty, and Playford councillor, Peter Rentoulis.

The event was well attended and included traditional elements to bring in 2017, the year of the Fire Rooster, such as the lion dance and fireworks.

The lion dance is intended to scare away evil spirits and bring good luck to the audience.

The noise of the fireworks is also believed to scare away all evil spirits, allowing the New Year to begin without misfortunes.

The year of the Fire Rooster will apparently find people more polite and less stubborn, however, this does not mean that things won’t get complicated!

BELOW LEFT: A fantastic fireworks display at 9pm was enjoyed by all.

LEFT: Member for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos with Tung Ngo MLC. Photos: LEESA VLAHOS via Facebook.

Remember to be water wise this summer USE ANYTIME Dripper systems

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• Washing cars and boats

Sprinklers

Buckets

• Domestic gardens and lawns

Hand-held hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle

• Domestic gardens and lawns • Washing cars and boats

USE SPARINGLY

• Can be used on any day only after 5pm and before 10am

Other watering systems • Domestic gardens and lawns

Watering cans

• Can be used on any day only after 5pm and before 10am

• Domestic gardens and lawns

• Domestic gardens and lawns • Washing cars and boats • Construction sites

For more information and details on measures for swimming pools, construction sites and sports grounds and recreational facilities visit www.sawater.com.au or call the Water Wise Hotline on 1800 130 952.

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Ben drumming up a big career Bec O’Brien reports: Budding drummer, actor and singer, Ben Cattell is about to get his 15 minutes of fame, which could quite possibly launch his dream career.

The 11-year-old Two Wells resident was recently selected to appear alongside popular children’s Christian musician Sean W Smith in his upcoming DVD “Not Ashamed”.

Due for release next month, the DVD will feature around 25, 8-12 year olds in a variety of roles including choreographed dance routines, acting scenes and back-up singing.

Ben, a Year 6 student at Hope Christian College in Craigmore, has been playing the drums for the past six years and is about to begin hip-hop and tap lessons.

Mum, Tania and dad, Andrew, have fostered his love of music with father and son both regularly playing at the Two Wells Anglican Church services they attend each week.

The pair also have jam sessions in the shed out the back of their house, Ben on drums and Andrew on guitar.

Ben is also a talented member of his school band and starred in last year’s annual school play.

It seems Ben has that musical gene many of us wish we did – he also plays the trombone and is dabbling with the unusual instrument the ukulele.

Appearing in Sean W Smith’s upcoming DVD release is a dream come true for quietly spoken Ben, who would one day like to play in a band.

“It will be pretty cool,” he said.

“Especially when I go back to school and tell all my friends I’m in a music video.”

ABOVE: Two Wells resident Ben Cattell with acclaimed Christian singer and songwriter, Sean W Smith, in a break from filming Sean’s new DVD, “Not Ashamed”.

RIGHT: Budding drummer, actor and singer, Ben Cattell at his Two Wells home.

Over the last few weeks of the school holidays Ben spent up to five hours a day filming with Sean and his crew at a variety of venues across the city, including Lewiston, and will feature in three of the musician’s seven tracks, including the

title track “Not Ashamed”.

His parents couldn’t be prouder.

“I think this is such a great opportunity for him,” Tania said.

“The experience in the music industry will be fantastic because unless you’re in it already its pretty

hard to break into. “ I think it’s great for Ben to showcase himself like this,” added Andrew.

As well as his love for music Ben also plays cricket for Two Wells U13 and is a member of United Youth in

the town.

It pays to dream big and take the opportunity to chase those dreams when you can.

Best of luck for the musical road ahead Ben.

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The grant, to run for the first six months of this year, is aimed at after hours preventative health activities, particularly for people in rural areas and those who find it difficult to attend programs during working hours.

A short synopsis of the four projects: 1. Eight week Healthy Eating and Active Lifestyle Program (HEAL): To carry out this project, the Primary Health Care nurses will undergo training to deliver the accredited course. The program is scheduled to start in April and run for eight weeks on Monday nights from 6-8pm To assist with the course, nurses will also collaborate with Exercise Physiologist, Steven Schmidt, and dietitian, Amy Teasdale from Starplex. Up to 20 patients will be carefully selected who are willing and able to commit to attending all of the sessions, and are keen to make some lifestyle changes. Each two hour session will be divided into a light exercise component and discussion and motivation on how to make healthy choices.

2. Monthly lung screening /Stop smoking sessions This will be targeting people who currently smoke cigarettes and have not yet been diagnosed with lung disease, and patients who are interested in finding out what may be involved with quitting smoking. The sessions will be run once a month starting on February 20. Most sessions will be on a Monday with two later sessions on Wednesdays.

Sessions will run from 5.45 to 8pm.

Patients will see the nurse for a brief lung screen test (15 min) then see a qualified Quitline counsellor (15 min) who will be present to discuss options and assistance to give up smoking.

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Primary Health Care nurses Carolyn Lally and Sandi Glanville are on hand to assist with the programs. sions from 4 - 8pm to undertake overdue Pap smears for women who can’t get to the clinic in normal work hours. Dates to be advised.

4. After hours 45-49 year old health assessments The health assessment for people in the 45 -49 year old age group has been available for some years through Medicare, to assess their risk of developing chronic disease, particular diabetes and heart disease.

Heritage Medical Centre will be offering health assessments for people in this age group who are at risk of chronic disease either overweight, smoking or strong family history of diabetes or heart disease.

The assessment with the nurse takes up to an hour, followed by a visit to the GP. However many people in this age group can’t attend the clinic during normal work hours when the nurse in available.

Patients will be now able to attend the bulk of their appointment after hours with the nurse, then return to the clinic at another time to complete the assessment with the GP.

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Stormy summer

On the morning of December 28, Adelaide woke to the aftermath of furious storms that had been unleashed over northern parts of the state.

Many suburbs were without electricity after power lines were destroyed by winds that reached up to 120 km/h, uprooting well established trees and raising the roof of many properties.

Customers at the local service station may have well pulled out their fishing poles whilst filling their tanks, as up to 70mm of rain fell in Two Wells.

The picturesque war memorial in Two Wells lost its largest tree which lay fallen among the plaques of honoured servicemen; luckily no damage was sustained, apart from a loss of shade to those that picnic on the lawns.

John Allen, Secretary of the Two Wells RSL, believes that somebody was looking after them.

“Although the gum tree

Natalie Centenera reports:

looked healthy, it was actually eaten out with white ants.”

“We’re lucky it didn’t come down during the Remembrance Day ceremony.”

The storm, in this respect, was a blessing in disguise.

Although this may have been the case for the War Memorial, many residents from the region were still counting the cost of the damage, with new dams popping up on properties, as well as involuntary tree felling destroying sheds and fences.

Power outages affected many suburbs over the Adelaide metropolitan region as well as northern parts of the State.

After the major floods in October, it was hoped that the region was purged of all natural disaster damage.

Let’s hope 2017 is kinder to the Adelaide Plains, and South Australia in general.

On the 7th of February, Federal Parliament will recommence sitting.

BP Service Station under water, photos by Chloe Mildred.

TOP: Fallen tree at the Two Wells War Memorial.

A Sweet Tale coming to Two Wells Two Wells Melodrama Group is gearing up for its 2017 production in May, marking 35 years since the group’s first show in April 1982.

Over the ensuing years, approximately $600,000 has been raised for the Two Wells district through the annual melodrama in a unique community collaboration.

This year’s melodrama, called “A Sweet Tale” was written by Sarah Groom, and will open on Friday May 12 and close on Saturday May 27, with four other performances in between, including a matinee on Sunday

Kay Milton reports: May 21. All evening performances include a three-course meal, and the matinee includes a two-course meal.

Community organisations in the Two Wells area can share in proceeds of the melodrama by encouraging members to help with catering and other ‘front of house’ activities, as well as attending the show.

In recognition of their contributions, community groups receive a share of proceeds from tickets sold in their name.

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In recent years, audience numbers have averaged around 800 people over the six performances, requiring weeks of preparing food to ensure it is ready for each show, as well as long hours on performance days.

Local organisations are invited to apply to be listed as a beneficiary group for 2017, by email to dramatwo@adam.com. au, or by letter to Two Wells Melodrama Group, PO Box 209, Two Wells. For information, phone 0438 025 208 (leave a message) or email as above.

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More than 100 people are needed each year to help cater, assist in the bar during shows and wait on tables, the latter geared towards engaging younger people to become involved in a large community event.

A further 40 or so people are involved in the actual production onstage and backstage. Catering is a significant factor in the melodrama’s success, with catering run by Two Wells Community Centre in close collaboration with the Melodrama Group.

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The Turnbull Government had a disastrous 2016 and 2017 isn’t shaping up much better for them and Australia already.

2017 is going to be a tough year for jobs especially here in Wakefield and the Turnbull Government needs to step up and deliver.

Current figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, confirms unemployment rates have risen to 5.8 per cent, with 741,100 unemployed Australians, what’s worse, here in SA the unemployment rate is the worst in the nation at 6.8 per cent.

19,800 more people are u n e m p l o y e d s i n c e Tu r n b u l l rebuked Abbott and instilled his own slogan “jobs and growth”.

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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 & Under, 15 & under, learn basketball in a friendly family atmosphere.

Contact Paul on 0414 248 732.

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.

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.

Community bus

Community Bus, return trip to Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5 return (kids free), Next bus: February 17, 2017. 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 centre TWO Wells Community Centre, Available for hire for weddings, special occasions, seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, large kitchen & bar, Contact: Lance Morgan 0407 796 195 for more information.

Community Library

CommuniTY Public Library, Located in the Institute. Hours: MondaysClosed, Tuesday & Thursday - 9:30am to 5pm, Wednesday – 1pm to 7pm, Friday – 9:30am to 3pm, Sat – 9am to 11am, Phone 8520 2100.

Church times

Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month 10am February 5 10am March 5 Contact: Nita Noble 8527 2303 St Paul’s Two Wells 10am February 12 & 19 7.30pm March 1 - Ash Wed 10am March 12, 19 & 26 Contact: Di Meaney 8520 2308.

Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan (08) 7510 1148.

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.

Windsor Christian Church - Sunday evening 5pm - 7pm, Windsor Institute Hall. Ph 0427 572 237.

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.

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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.

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.

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 Angle Vale

The Lions club of Angle Vale holds their meetings on the 2nd & 4th Wed at the Clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, 6.30pm start.

New members always welcome for more info please call 0416 452 925.

Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee

Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee meets the second Tuesday of every month except January at 7pm in the Old Council Chamber in Two Wells. New members welcome. Contact Barb Reid on 0407 798 285 for further info.

Mallala Weight WatcheRs

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.

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.

Time Out Craft Group Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells.

Meet Wednesday’s fortnightly, from 10am to 12noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. February 8 & 22.

March 8 & 22. Contact Di Meaney 8520 2308.

TWo wells BOWLING CLUB

Whether you are new to lawn bowls, and inexperienced or seasoned player, you will always be welcome at the Two Wells Bowling Club.

Pennant teams play on Wednesday (Men), Thursday (Women), Saturday (Open gender). Contact Bev Molloy Phone: 0427 970 865.

The clubrooms at Old Pt Wakefield Rd are available for hire and bar facilities may be provided.

Contact Margaret Gameau P: 85 202257

Two Wells Blue Light

Two Wells Blue Light held 5 times a year. For ages 8 to 17 years. For more information contact Maria Aunger on 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

Two Wells CFS

CFS senior training every Monday night starting at 7.30pm open to anyone over the age of 17 years old. Everyone welcome however day time crews are needed. Cadet training is every 2nd Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above.

Located in Wells Rd Two Wells.

Two Wells 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.

Two Wells CWA

CWA Wells Girls is the newly formed Two Wells branch of the South Australian Country Women’s Association (SACWA) which welcomes women of all ages and backgrounds, and provides an opportunity to socialise, form new friendships, share skills and knowledge, and opportunities to support your local community.

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Bowling Club at 7pm, new and interested members are welcome to come along. Find us on Facebook www.facebook. com/CWAWellsGirls/ or email CWA_WellsGirls@hotmail.com for more information.

Two Wells 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.

Two Wells 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 Adam Bail 0407 711 793.

Two Wells Playgroup

Two Wells Playgroup is held during school terms in the Two Wells Primary School hall from 9.30am until 11.30am for babies and children up to 5 years of age.

Contact Clare on 0413 814 047 for more information or drop into the school on a Tuesday morning and see what all the fun is about.

Two Wells 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.

Two Well Lions Club

Two Wells Lions Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at the Two Wells Tavern.

Contact Rodney Mildred on 0418 856 883 for more information. All are welcome.

Two Wells 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.

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Two Wells 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. Subscriptions are now due. Cash or cheque

Two Wells scouts Cubs & Joeys

Two Wells Scout Group.

Cubs - 6.30PM - 8PM (Tuesdays) Scouts - 6.30PM - 8.30PM(Thursday) Joeys - 6PM - 7PM (Friday) Contact the Group Leader, Roger Ford: 0409 202 445.

Two Wells Regional Action Team

Meetings are at 7.30 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month - in Two Wells Catholic Church Hall. Contact 0418 811 315 for more info.

Two Wells United Kids

Two Wells United Kids is a fun Christian-based group open to children aged 7y.o to Year 7 held every Thursday afternoon from 4.30pm-5.30pm at the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall. For a gold coin donation, there’s lots of games, craft, activities and of course discussion. More information can be found at facebook.com/ TwoWellsUniting or contact Tim Littleford on 0466 330 556.

Two Wells United Youth

Two Wells United Youth is an engaging and interactive Christian social group for children aged 12 years old to Year 12. The group is based at the Two Wells Uniting Church and offers a casual gettogether every Wednesday from 5pm-6.30pm where everything from the bible, football teams, friendship groups and favourite foods is open for discussion. $3 includes tea. More information can be found at facebook.com/ TwoWellsUniting or contact Tim Littleford on 0466 330 556.

Uniting Church Australia 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 Australia Adult Fellowship

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.

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Wasley’s Bridge fate investigated Natalie Centenera reports:

Thirteen-year-old Two Wells driver Dakota Cummins with her trusty ponies Jimmy and Riley.

Dakota is driving success

Thirteen-year-old Two Wells teenager Dakota Cummins is forging a name for herself in the competitive horse industry.

The Year 8 Urrbrae Agricultural High School student is “horse mad”, loving anything to do with the popular world of equines, and is currently competing in the South Australian Harness Racing Pony Association’s events on Saturday nights.

Dakota’s dad, Ross, is a long-time breeder and owner of trotters, and she is the fifth generation to get in the buggy and hold the reins.

While the ponies may be small (little Jimmy here is just 9.3 hands high), the racing is

Bec O’Brien reports: fast and hard. Dakota has been seated in the buggy for the past two years and is currently top of the driving leader board in the competitive Pony Trots Shetland division, with seven wins under her belt already this season.

Her ponies, Riley (7 years old) and Jimmy (39 years old) are quickly becoming known as the ones to beat at the track.

Come race day (or night), which sees Dakota follow the harness racing circuit to venues such as Globe Derby Park, Kapunda, Victor Harbor and Pt Pirie, she puts on the family

racing silks and lines up against four or five other young drivers from across the state for a 400500 metre sprint.

“I think my first word was ‘ponies’,” Dakota laughed.

“I grew up around horses and I’ve always loved them.

“I saw ponies racing one day and thought ‘I’d love to give that a try’.

“It’s really exciting.”

A few times each week Dakota and her dad load up the ponies and take them to the local Two Wells trotting track for training.

When she turns 16 Dakota hopes to make the big step to competing in open harness racing events.

She’s also working toward her dream of becoming a vet by attending one of the state’s top agricultural high schools - a feat in itself seeing as the school is a car, train and bus trip away from her home town.

While horses are her first love, Dakota is also a talented netballer, playing for the Two Wells Netball Club in her first season last year.

She won the club’s best and fairest player for the Under 13A competition and also won runner up best and fairest for the association.

Whatever she sets her mind to it seems Dakota’s persistence and natural ability shine through.

Adelaide Plains Council has decided to engage in community consultation regarding the fate of state heritage listed Wasley’s Bridge.

Mace Engineering Services extensively investigated the condition of the bridge in 2011 and again in 2016.

A report prepared

by Mace, which was presented to council at the end of last year, provides critical defect maintenance recommendations required over the next five years in a staged approach.

It is hoped this staged approach will ensure the bridge is safely maintained, ensuring public safety and reducing the risk of having to close the bridge until major expensive works are required.

The report found accelerated deterioration of the bridge structure is inevitable if maintenance is not carried out and closure of the bridge in the longer term is plausible for public safety.

The bridge, which

was not long ago the subject of a custodial battle that neither Light Regional or Adelaide Plains Council were eager to win, resides within the Adelaide Plains Council.

A number of options were put forward by Mace Engineering with councillor Karen McColl moving at the December council meeting to allocate $25,000 for stage one of maintenance repairs on the bridge to satisfy one of the options.

The proposed shortterm works were considered a high priority due to the Light River flooding in November 2016 and the bridge sustaining damage.

However, councillor Marcus Strudwicke voiced opposition to this motion on January 16, and moved to undertake consultation in relation to either closure, reduced load, or limited use of the bridge to local traffic only.

This motion was carried and a subsequent report will be compiled for council to consider.

Kate Swaffer to visit Two Wells Bec O’Brien reports: South Australia’s 2017 Australian of the Year, dementia advocate Kate Swaffer, will visit Two Wells next month.

Hosted by the Adelaide Plains Council Library service Ms Swaffer will speak at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Tuesday March 21 from 1pm.

Ms Swaffer is a poet, author of four books, a sought after public speaker and daily blogger for an audience of thousands across the world.

She was diagnosed with dementia in 2008 before her 50th birthday and since then has attended university and is currently undertaking her PhD, as well as being a vocal advocator for better services and outcomes for the 354,000 Australians currently diagnosed with the condition.

In 2014, Ms Swaffer co-founded Dementia Alliance International whose initial membership was seven people from four different countries and has now grown to thousands of members from over 38 countries.

This organisation is committed to improving human rights and quality of life for the almost 50 million people worldwide who have been diagnosed with dementia.

Ms Swaffer has also written books about dementia including, “What happened to my brain – living beyond dementia”, “Diagnosed with AlzheiTwo Wells Echo, February, 2017

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2017 South Australian of the Year, Kate Swaffer, will speak about her dementia journey and books in Two Wells next month. mer’s or another dementia” and “Love, life, loss: a roller coaster of poetry “: Volumes 1 and 2”.

This event is free to attend however seats are limited so get in early and book your spot (which includes complimentary afternoon tea) by contacting the Two Wells Public Library during opening hours on 8520 2100 or email library@apc.sa.gov.au.

During the summer months, we respond to an increased number of bursts as the soils dry up and the pipes in our network shift.

If your home or business is affected by a burst, our Community Support Team will take care of you.

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Life’s a beach as local kids enjoy fun in the sun

Hoping to catch a glimpse of the shorebirds famous to the area are Nick Yacoumis and Charlotte Stomaci of Gawler.

Adelaide Plains Council coastal, estuary and marine officer, Warrick Barnes, was one of the experts on hand to pass on tips on how to best enjoy their local beach at Thompson Beach.

A day of fun in the sun was ordered and that’s exactly what participants in Two Wells Public Library’s holiday event got when they visited Thompson Beach on Thursday, January 19.

About 25 young people, and their adult supervisors, boarded a bus and headed to the popular crabbing beach as part of the library’s school holiday program.

A range of experts were on hand to share their knowledge of the beach environment and its many inhabitants, including the internationally recognised shorebirds.

There was much to see and learn, with a number of stations set up for participants, including a bird watching area complete with bird identification information, telescopes and binoculars.

Jean Turner and Kasun Ekangyake from Birdlife Australia were on hand to answer any questions and gave an informative talk about bird life unique to the area.

The pair also spoke about the recently announced Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, of which Thompson beach is included.

The sanctuary stretches along the coast all the way from Port Adelaide to Pt Parham and is home to birds who have flown more than 10,000 kilometers from the northern hemisphere to breed and feed.

Sisters Chelsea, Maddison and Kaitlyn O’Brien with the skull of a seal.

Bec O’Brien reports: At another station, participants were shown how to cast a fishing rod, catch a pretend fish, identify and measure it and work out if it was a keeper or had to be returned to the ocean.

Kristy Watson, seascape liaison officer with the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources brought along a variety of sealife specimens, including the skull of a seal, squid tentacles and sea snails.

Kristy spoke about the difficulties marine birds and mammals have differentiating between food and human waste such as plastics, rope and other materials, and offered advice on how everyday people can help the environment in small but important ways.

As the weather warmed up everyone was looking forward to heading back to “The Shed” for morning tea, and later a barbeque.

In the cool of the shed the kids had fun creating colourful fish kites, which they took home with them.

The fun in the sun event was made possible through the South Australian Recreational Fishing Grants Program, Fishwatch, Birdlife Australia and the Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges board.

Proudly displaying the fish kites they made are (back) Alex Tilley, Emma Sharpe, Zamirah Battye (front) Zac Tilley and Grace Hignett.

LEFT: Enjoying the shallows at Thompson Beach was Elyse, Edison, Eli and Ethan Fechner.

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All caught up is young Cohen Wildbore, pictured here with mum Sharna.

Inspecting some of the sea life specimens were Hamish and Cohen Wildbore of Mallala.

Chloe Sharpe gets a casting lesson from APC coastal, estuary and marine officer Warrick Barnes.

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Food covers are everyone’s beeswax

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Wells Girls member Carole Bywaters, reports: Past, present and future members of the Two Wells Country Women’s Association, we would like to give you an overview of what’s coming up at our meetings this year.

Unfortunately we seem to have lost a few of our original members due to the possibility of our meetings getting bogged down in formalities, so we have tried to address this by streamlining proceedings and spending more time on activities.

At our January meeting we learnt about making beeswax food container covers.

It was quick and easy and enjoyed by those present.

For the February meeting we will be having a demonstration of tomato/fruit preserving, while our March meeting will incorporate a session on digital photography.

For the April meeting the group will be baking Anzac biscuits in preparation for Anzac Day. Also this year one of our accomplished cooks, Christabel Crabb, will give us a demonstration on sponge making. Yummy.

The Wells Girls will again be holding regular Bingo Nights this year, which were very popular in 2016.

The dates to mark down are March 17, June 23, August 18, and October 27, which you may know coincide with the Blue Light Disco nights.

We hope you will come and join in the fun.

If any of these activities appeal to you we hope you will come and join us, we would be very pleased to see you and welcome you to our group, or visit our facebook page for more information.

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Glasses SA A new program, Glasses SA, has been launched to help vulnerable and disadvantaged South Australians with vision problems to access good quality, affordable glasses.

People who receive a full Centrelink pension such as an age pension or disability pension, or receive a full Newstart Allowance are eligible for glasses through Glasses SA.

CWA Wells Girls member, Shirley Thompson, with the finished beeswax cover.

Equestrian members kick of year with beach ride Bec O’Brien reports:

Cheekily labeled the APEC Shetland Club, pictured here are members, from left, Mel Boyce, Carli Sharp, Maddy Levison, Jess Rechner and Dean Palu with their Shetland ponies at Pt Parham beach.

Maddy Levison, 5 and Dean Palu, 5, enjoying the water with their ponies Mr McGregor and Hally.

Two Wells rider Tayla Sharp.

APEC members Felicity and Mel Boyce walk their ponies through the calm waters at Pt Parham.

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About 20 riders took advantage of a lovely warm summer morning on Sunday January 22 to ride along Pt Parham beach in Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club’s first event of the year.

APEC president Sam Dragon said the event attracted quite a few new members and was a great opportunity for people to get out and about with their horses in the new year.

“It was a lovely morning, although the sun did have a bit of a bite to it as we neared the end of the ride,” Sam said.

“There was quite a few people walking their horses, which was great, and lots were enjoying splashing in the shallows.

“It was quite refreshing actually.”

At the conclusion of the beach ride many people opted to take their horses into deeper water for a swim.

Capping off a great morning was a delicious morning tea of scones with jam and cream, muffins and sweet slices, which was served up by APEC committee members following the ride.

The club’s next event will be a twilight trail ride on Sunday February 26th at a private property in Port Gawler.

Contact president Sam Dragon on 0408 455 677 for more information or check out the club’s facebook page or website for more details.

Those eligible will pay a maximum of $25 for glasses with single vision lenses, $50 for those with bi-focal lenses and $100 for multi-focal lenses and they can get a new pair of glasses every three years.

Children who are dependants of people who qualify for the Glasses SA Scheme will also be eligible for glasses.

Participating optometrists will have a Glasses SA sticker displayed in their window.

I encourage people who are eligible to contact Glasses SA or visit a participating optometrist to take advantage of this program.

For more information go to www.sa.gov.au/concessions/Glasses SA or call Glasses SA on 1300 762 577

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Summer rain means more summer weeds

Summer of uncertainty: What will weather bring next?

The summer so far of 2016/2017 has been one full of surprises and uncertainty, so what will February 2017 bring?

Remember to keep up the good gardening housekeeping.

Remove all fallen fruit and keep the weeds under control.

Not only have the rains been good for the garden and lawns but the weeds are thriving with it. Watch out for black spot on the rose; prune and dispose of all affected leaves.

Remember the milk antifungal sprays for roses, pumpkins and cucumbers - one part milk AMATEUR to approximately 10 parts water, and sprayGARDENER covering all the leaves, however, this is only a preventative measure.

If wanting a spectacular display of roses in the autumn, count back 60 days and do a good prune, then fertilise with a rose fertiliser, watering both before and after the application.

The roses should spring into life giving several blooms in 60 days.

If some of your plants were affected and burnt by the sun, hold AMATEUR GARDENER

G off the pruning until the cooler weather comes, as the burnt leaves help to shade and protect the plant T from further sun damage.

Give them good deep waterings, plus an application of a seaweed compound.

February is the month the citrus trees need some extra TLC. As well as keeping up the regime of a good deep, weekly watering- at the end of the month an application of a good citrus fertiliser is needed.

Like the roses, water both before and after the fertiliser is applied.

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Adding colour and interest for the garden in February are the Mandevilla and Dipladenia plants.

The plants are extremely similar in looks but the Dipladenia, having smaller leaves and flowers, and growing into a small bush, differs to Mandevilla, which likes to climb and scramble like a vine.

They need bright, but not direct, sunlight with a gentle pruning to keep them in good shape, and a feed in spring to promote the flowers.

G The flowers range in colour from red through to pink and white, flowering consistently in summer.

Joe’s Connected Garden, 5 Argent St Elizabeth Grove, will again be open on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th February.

This year two more gardens are included, making a total of five.

Interesting speakers and demonstrations on how to make your home garden productive on a small scale will ensure you have an enjoyable visit Until next month happy gardening for the month of February from The Amateur Gardener.

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We have had some great summer Two Wells, rains.

About six weeks ago I received 72 Lewiston & mm in three days it’s been a long time Districts since that has happened and we are still getting the odd sprinkle.

Landcare But like anything good there is Group always a dark side and that is if you have this plant, Caltrop (Tribulus terrestris), on

By Mark Webb your property or near where you live.

This plant may not have legs but it has long thorns and a great way of moving about.

It comes at the expense of your comfort and safety and that of your animals.

I believe caltrop is a plant that can give you nightmares if you don’t control it or even best eradicate from our region.

Recently I have been around my friends’ homes and have seen this plant moving in, especially along their driveways and paths.

You may not have it but I bet some- Caltrop (Tribulus terrestris) is a nasty one who visits you properly does. weed in the region and recent sumThey don’t mean to share, but this mer rains have boosted its presence. plant doesn’t take long to flower and set pleasantly surprise you. seed.

Furthermore, if have you seen large If you have this plant pull it out and infestations of this weed around the put them into a plastic bag and put it district contact the council. in the bin. If it has seeds don’t spray beEven better, if you are able to identify cause when the plants die the seeds just the location of this plant, it would save a fall off, and if they do I have found that lot of time and resources for our council. if you get some old underfelt you can Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges Natural place this over the area and walk over Resources Management Board it, the seeds will dig into the material Gawler office, 8 Adelaide Road, and you can pull it up and put it in the Gawler South SA 5118 bin, seeds and all. One more suggestion T: (08) 8523 7700 F: (08) 8523 7701 mark the area with rocks or gardens On a more serious note, I may be a stakes, so next year after a summer rain you know where to go to see if any of the greeny but there is no excuse for people to dump rubbish on the sides of our seeds have germinated. roads.

Sometimes weeds get away because It is a health hazard and contamiwe are unaware that the seeds are there. nates our environment.

Unfortunately these seeds can stay Would you dump rubbish in the front dormant in your soil for the next 10 plus of your house? Probably not. years.

Our young people are easily influSo do your best to get them early. enced and if they see adults do it they Caltrop is a declared plant under the will do it as well, first at their school and Natural Resources Management ACT then on the side of the roads, just like 2004, and is one of the last weeds you their parents. want within your property or within our I understand that dump fees are not district. cheap.

Burrs injure feet of humans and That said I have been talking to stock, damage tyres, and contaminate councillors from other councils and they wool, and can cause nitrate poisoning if have found that by letting residents grazed by sheep. have two free visits to the dump per year, If you have this plant on your has saved their councils thousands of property or you need advice on how dollars per year and there is less rubbish to eradicate this weed, or require any dumped to clean up. land management advice contact the When people have an opportunity to Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges Natural do the right thing I believe most will.

Resources Management Board (AMLR If we want this type of behaviour to NRM Board) or visit their office, it’s free. stop we need our councillors to investiI believe the information and regate this option. sources that they can help you with will

Korunye is going green Korunye is going green, thanks to a new green waste facility which opened last weekend.

“North Waste”, situated on Germantown Road, has been three and a half years in the making, and is now accepting green waste for free, yes for FREE, until Wednesday, February 15, 2017.

Director of North Waste, Jack Siciliano, who is running the enterprise with other family members and some close friends, invites you to go and check out the new facility which covers about 10 acres of the 140 acre property.

Jack and his wife, Roxane, have had more than 10 years experience in the industry, as they run a liquid waste company in Parafield Gardens, “Transliquid Services.”

The new venture, North Waste, will accept green waste including lawn cuttings, market garden waste, landscaping materials, all animal manures, winery

John, Tony, Jack, Adrian, Alby and Alex Siciliano at the new North Waste site on Germantown Road, Korunye. waste and grape marc, along with dry timbers and pallets, which will all be utilised in the compost making process.

Composting, comprising green waste mixed with organics and fat from waste water, takes place on concrete pads which have been poured specially for this process, with waste water from this process stored in a dam.

The business has im-

proved its infrastructure and tidied the property in the past few years, planting hundreds of trees along the driveway, cropping the majority of the property, erecting a new shed, and of course, pouring lots of concrete!

A new weighbridge will soon be up and running, enabling commercial loads of green or liquid waste to be accepted.

The business hopes to create six new jobs within the next 12 months and is certain to be a big asset to the community.

While the facility is open seven days, please give North Waste a call prior to delivering on 0477 246 361 or email admin@northwaste.com.au For further details, please check out the website northwaste.com.au or the Facebook page.

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Youth unite in Two Wells Bec O’Brien reports: It was fun, friendship and games all round at the United Youth Network’s first two-day camp at Two Wells last month.

Two Wells Uniting Church pastor, Tim Littleford, said the inaugural event, which saw 26 children aged from 12-18 from Two Wells, Mallala and Gawler, participate in a two-day, one night camp at the church hall on January 23-24, was a fantastic way of bringing young people together.

UYC17, as the event was promoted, incorporated a variety of activities including motivational speakers, singing, outdoor games, computer games, table tennis, board games, lots of eating and a movie night.

Reverend Andrew Hogarth, from The Journey Uniting Church based in Golden Grove, spoke at UYC17, and reinforced the network’s theme for this year, which is ‘all things new’.

“We’re a community for Jesus to the World,” Pastor Littleford explained.

“We come together to seek God, grow in our faith, and go out into the world to build relationships and love people.

“This is the first time this event has ever been held (and) I think the kids are having a great time.

“A big to thanks to Wendy Sharpe who has been a champion behind the scenes cooking all the food and doing all and everything.”

For more information about United Youth in Two Wells search for them on Facebook or visit www.twowellsuniting.org.au.

MAIN: Emily Dorrestyn, Bethany Houston, PJ Kallika, Beth Cattell enjoy playing popular board games.

FAR LEFT: Alec McClymont and Jordan Gauci helping Cooper Binns stay upright in the sumo wrestling activity.

LEFT: Reverend Andrew Hogarth speaking at the camp.

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Newly confirmed Australian citizens, from left Barry Flitter, Mostafa Faramarzi (holding six-monthold Elena), Homeira Tavakoli, Sylvette Manners and Barbara Rone-Clarke with Peter Goers.

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Blake Heading (left) of Salisbury, with Jon, Lexie and Kerri Bastiaens, of Two Wells, and sister Olivia Heading.

Bec O’Brien and Natalie Centenera report:

A warm and appreciative crowd gathered in the shade of the gums at the Mallala Oval to ring in another Australia Day last month.

This year’s ceremony on Thursday January 26 saw Australia Day ambassador and ABC radio personality Peter Goers, presenting certificates to Citizen of the Year, Karen Simmons, Young Citizen of the Year Amy Paech, and Community Event of the Year winners the Two Wells District Tennis Club.

Mr Goers, who is an avid opportunity clothes shopper, embraced the crowd with his funny jokes and easy speaking manner.

He reinforced the ideals of being Australian, saying our peoples were many and varied and that was what made being an “Aussie” great.

“We really are the lucky country,” he said.

“We have more sense of volunteerism than anywhere else in the world.

“It’s something that

defines us as Australian (and) I think that is wonderful.

“We also don’t take ourselves too seriously.

“We can take the mickey.”

Mr Goers praised the local community for rebuilding after the devastation of the 2015 Pinery bushfire, which claimed two lives.

“It was a dreadful, dreadful time in the history of this community and one that we hope is never experienced again,” he said.

“The whole of Australia praises you for your resilience, fortitude and courage throughout the community.”

Concluding the official proceedings was a citizenship ceremony for five local residents, led by Adelaide Plains Council mayor, Tony Flaherty.

After living in Australia for less than five years, Mostafa Faramarzi and Homeira Tavakoli originally of Iran, along with Barry Flitter,

ABOVE: Mallala Lions volunteers on the barbeque, John Lush and Graeme Cordon.

RIGHT: Young lad, Ezra Lachlan from Balaklava gathers breakfast.

Five-year-old Ethan Smith with his Dad Daniel. who has been an Aus- including Trevi Olive tralia resident for the Estate oil, tickets to the past 48 years, former Royal Adelaide Show New Zealand native Bar- and a 2017-minted coin. bara Rone-Clarke, and A big thumbs up to Sylvette Manners, who the volunteers of the hails from Mauritius, Mallala Lions group who were invited to make cooked up a delicious the pledge to become an Australia Day breakfast official “Aussie”. of sausages, bacon, eggs, The newly confirmed tomatoes and toast, all citizens received a good- washed down with tea, ie-bag of local products coffee and juice.

ABOVE: Sophie Zachoryj, Christine Smith, Barbara Rone-Clarke, Peter Zachory and Christina Zachory.

LEFT: Adelaide Plains Citizen of the Year, Karen Simmons with daughter Ryder, and Mum and Dad James and Edna Simmons.

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RIGHT: Leyla and Mia Fidock enjoying their barbeque breakfasts.

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Two Wells District Tennis Club won the APC’s Community Event of the Year award. Pictured here, from left, are committee members, Tania Esposito, Marie Tapscott, Airlie Tapscott, Di Meaney and Trudy Van Osch with ABC radio personality, Peter Goers.

Adelaide Plains Council Citizen of the Year for 2017 Karen Simmons.

Adelaide Plains mayor Tony Flaherty.

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Join us at the I Choose SA Farmers’ Market Weekend to celebrate our delicious local produce. Plus enjoy a Sprout

cooking demonstration with Callum Hann and Themis Chryssidis, and family entertainment from Lolly Jar Circus!

Enjoying the Australia Day breakfast at Mallala was Jackie Meldrum, Stuart Meldrum and Pedro Pan of Brazil.

Holly and Karan Franks of Owen, with Tanya Heslop of Balaklava.

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Help is out tHere Whilst we cannot solve everyone’s problems, when constituents contact the Goyder office for advice many are surprised to hear of services available to them that they had not known existed. As we now embark on a new year, I thought it timely to share a list of these lesser known services geared to assist in times of need.

A lot of this information is available in a great booklet published by the Legal Services Commission, entitled “Knowing Your Rights – a Guide of the Rights of Older South Australians”.

Anyone who would like a copy is invited to call into the Goyder office to pick one up or alternatively phone to have one posted to you.

The Goyder office is also a distribution point for the “2017 Seniors Card Discount Directory” booklets. The Seniors Card is a State Government scheme which offers a multitude of discounts and benefits to people aged over 60 who are permanent residents of SA and work less than 20 hours a week, so please also make contact if you are interested in receiving one of these booklets.

Below is a small sample of the many lesser known services which exist to assist: •My Aged Care: 1800 200 422 – for information about different types of aged care services, including entering an aged care home, home support services, respite care for carers, available nursing services, home maintenance and transport •seniors information service: 1800 636 368 – for housing options •tenants information and Advisory service: 1800 060 462 - for help with tenancy and landlord disputes, including Housing SA and SA Civil and Administrative Tribunal matters •office for the Ageing: 8204 2420 – for retirement village matters •Legal Services Commission: 1300 366 424 – provides free legal advice to any person on most legal matters inc. with court matters, Legal Aid, challenging Centrelink decisions, car accident claims, consumer disputes, fencing disputes, divorce, intervention orders and family property settlements, and information about Aged Care Directives, Enduring Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney and Wills.

•Consumer and Business Services: 13 18 82 – for concerns about traders and retailers •Fair Work Commission: 13 13 94 or 1300 799 675 – for help with work entitlements and pay disputes •Relationships Australia SA: 1800 182 325 – family issues (inc. for grandparents) •Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner 8226 8666: – deals with complaints about any hospital, individual doctors and dentists, health providers •Ombudsman SA: 1800 182 150 - for complaints about State Government authorities, Councils, and lodging Freedom of Information documents •Mediation sA: 1300 850 650 – to assist with disputes with neighbours •SA Elder Abuse Prevention Phone Line: 1800 372 310 –if you feel unsafe or have concerns about the way you are being treated (including finances and property) Space does not allow for a full list of services, including the multiple agencies and charities which offer emergency assistance with food and clothing.

Please don’t hesitate to call the Goyder office for more details. Staff there are always happy to help.

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Nat’s Filipino family favourite Natalie Centenera has put together this fantastic recipe for a Filipino favourite.

“Adobo is a popular dish in the Philippines and has sometimes been considered as the unofficial national dish.

It is really simple to make and can be varied according to taste and creativity.

Many My community groups mother-in-law gaveare taking the opportunity torecipe applytofor grants for various me a loose follow projects, andbeen I have been and I have able to makepleased to provide letters of support to supplement my own version that satisfies applications. my family and friends. I hope you will enjoy it too!”

Current programs include the Office for Recreation and Sport’s Active Club (to INGREDIENTS assist clubs purchase equipment) and the 1kg ofRecreation chicken wings Community and Sport Facilities 1kg (or close to) of pork Program (for facility improvements); grocery, or simply use white for 2 hours. If not, simply juice to the ingredients chopped into 2cm the rasher, ANZAC Day Commemoration Fund vinegar) put on the stove top and for sweetness, even a little pieces (great for community groups looking to ½ cup of soy sauce (I use slowly simmer for two hours. honey!

6-8 fresh garlic bulbs do projects to mark the Centenary of Fountain brand as it works The meat should be lovely Once you have the basic black pepper ANZACWhole (2014-2018 beingcorns 100 years since well with this recipe) and tender. Serve on top of version, you can personalise (about 8) the First World War); Community Heritage White rice to serve with. white rice. the dish to suit you!

1 tablespoon of powered Grants (for preserving cultural heritage For a more cost effective Vinegar is a natural chicken stock collections); the Regional METHOD version, just use chicken preservative, so the dish will 2 tablespoons of sugar Capability Community CFS all ingredients wings. last a long time and will not 1-2 bayFund leaves(of interest to localCombine groups); andofthe Federal Government’s into a big pot. If you are Other Centenera family need to be refrigerated if the ½ cup coconut vinegar Stronger Communities Program. All details allow to marinade members add pineapple organised, weather is mild. (can purchase from Asian are on my website, www.stevengriffiths.net or phone the Goyder office to have hard copies posted to you.

Many people are also taking the time to have their say on current issues; topics including nuclear waste storage, euthanasia, the recreational fishing review (submission deadline is 29 April), Transforming Health, surgery waiting lists, boat ramps, mobile phone coverage, the Safe Schools program, the draft Environment Protection (Air Quality) Policy 2016, and proposed changes to the Contractor Driver Minimum Payments Road Safety Remuneration Order 2016. Of the latter, local trucking companies and owner-drivers face significant business imposts if common sense does not prevail, and I was pleased to be able to support their cause at a protest rally on the Monday - Friday 6am to 4pm steps of Parliament House on 23 March.

Saturday 6.30am - 2pm On Shadow Ministry matters, I continue to be kept busy with the Planning 76 Old Pt Wakefield Rd (opposite oval) - Ph: 8520 2367 Development and Infrastructure Bill and its many (evolving) amendments. Of particular concern (among many) has Tucker been Minister Rau’s push to have local Menu councillors removed from Development Monday: Steak Night Assessment Panels.

Wednesday: Pizza The Liberal Party believes in the importance Thursday: Snitty Nite Friday: Happy Hour of local input in planning decisions that Sunday: All Day Roast affect local communities and thus we are • All take away or dine in fighting to legislate for allowance of at • Menu items least one Elected Member on five-member available each night Development Assessment Panels.

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A La Carte cue, supreme, meatlovers and Patchi’s Patchi’s can cater for large groups Menu with famous chicken pizza! too, so for your next party or work lunch, FREE Check out the regular $10 lunch give the friendly staff a call to organise Salad/Vegie Bar specials, plus the Sunday roast special a menu for your group.

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Ben Johnson, of the Adelaide Plains Pistol and Shooting Club, located in Korunye, is passionate about guns.

Having lived in Australia for the last 30 years, his American accent betrays his origins, and does little to stop people from labelling him “a gun-toting redneck,” he laughs.

Originally from Minnesota in the U.S. he explains that guns “are actually precision instruments, tools for a purpose”.

“Where I am from in the States we have a huge hunting culture, however, a strict hunting code,” he said.

“I started shooting when I was about four years old.

“As (like) most American homes, we had firearms around us from a very young age.

“Safety was always a high priority from our parents.”

Ben’s interest in firearms piqued again after his eldest brother returned to the States to join the U.S. Marine Corp.

“After he served in several combat areas like Iraq in Desert Storm and Somalia, I started taking a greater interest in Long Range Snipers,” he explained.

“It is a great interest area and has brought me a long way to continue with Long Range Target and hunting.

“Precision shooting has driven me to find out all I can about the dynamics and principles of all aspects of shooting.”

Being a member of Conservation and Wildlife Management, which sees branch members use their shooting skills to assist in the conservation of native animals and the management or eradication of feral species, Ben takes pride in ensuring “everything stays in balance”.

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ABOVE: Ben Johnson inside the clubrooms at the Adelaide Pistol and Shooting Club in Korunye.

LEFT: Ready for a day of hunting at the APSC in Korunye.

Natalie Centenera reports: the state are a massive issue,” he said.

“Recreational shooters are the only ones that take care of these.”

When you reconcile the American, gun-loving stereotype with reality, Ben is perhaps a walking, talking oxymoron.

After finishing high school, he studied Marine Biology at University.

He took a six-month sojourn from tertiary studies to do missionary work in Africa in 1997.

He calls these “brilliant times”, and apart from accidentally eating a meal consisting of raw dog meat and contracting salmonella poisoning, he believes he “learnt a lot about myself, the importance of people and the value of life”.

Back home in Australia, after shedding 12 kilos from a dodgy dinner, Ben became a pastor and worship leader with the Vineyard Church in Adelaide’s South.

As the worship leader, he directed the music for the church.

Easy for him considering he is accomplished in a myriad of musical instruments, being classically trained in piano for 14 years and contemporary for seven years, took lessons in saxophone, is self-taught with guitar, along with drums, and Irish flute.

After completing his university degree, Ben soon realised there wasn’t much of a career in marine biology and decided to pursue one of his other passions, carpentry.

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Two Wells Bowling Club back in action Twilight bowls has recommenced, disappointingly with decreased numbers.

Hopefully with people back at work and the weather being more kind, we will see the numbers climb up again.

Tuesday evenings 6.30pm start, flat soled shoes, $7 per player includes a snack. You can enter a team or just come along and play with friends.

The Prior Family Men’s Championship pairs was played just before Christmas, and Richard Magiera and Des Jones were the victors over Paul Candlish and Mark Bain. The Men’s Championship singles will be played on Sunday February 5 and 12.

Bailey Rafferty (who represented SA in the under 18’s State team) was too good for Bev Molloy, making her the Women’s Singles Champion second year in a row. Well done Bailey.

In January the TWBC hosted an Open Fours Tournament, with 128 players taking part. Paul Candlish managed the tournament and is the envy of many other clubs which struggle to fill their tournaments.

“I have been a builder ever since and have enjoyed a wide variety of projects including building shopping centres, architectural homes and businesses, even a Grand Design Australia house,” he said.

There’s an element to his personality that loves to impart knowledge.

Being a builder he has been able to offer his expertise through a work for the dole program with his tennis club in Gawler.

Two days a week for six months, Ben donated his time to assisting a group of people learn carpentry and handyman skills they wouldn’t otherwise have gained.

“I really get something from the teaching aspect, almost like life coaching,” he said.

“To help people get better than what they were before.”

Although he is no longer a Pastor, he is involved with the Hope Chapel at the Gawler Rec Centre, and has been progressing with his spiritual journey.

“I always love to converse,” he said.

“I love talking to new people about the sporting side of hunting.”

Having been a member of the Adelaide Pistol and Shooting Club for six years he has an appreciation for the Adelaide Plains, saying people think it is stark and bare, but really there is so much life.

He has since opened a small dealership in the clubrooms.

If you have any interest or questions about firearms, accessories, hunting or on becoming a member of the pistol club in Korunye, Ben is happy to have a chat, either in person or by emailing thearmoury300@ gmail.com.

Des Jones and Eddie Holland made sure they did not go thirsty and Margaret Gameau and a happy crew of ladies catered for the event.

Winner of the day was the Clearview Team with Mallala being runner up.

Pennant matches have recommenced after the Christmas break.

The second Saturday side is the star performer, sitting second on the ladder, with a chance of promotion next season.

The top Saturday side, having been promoted after winning the premiership last year, is struggling in the higher division. If the team puts in some solid games over the last six rounds, it will avoid relegation.

The Third side, with a rotation of players each week, is only two points out of the four after being promoted last season.

Wednesday (Mens) Pennant teams are holding their own in their relevant divisions.

The Ladies Pennant team has had some good wins in the last few weeks and is only just outside of the four.

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Meals on Wheels are a not-for-profit organisation that has been serving the local community for decades. And one long-time Two Wells resident has been there since the service first began in our town. Helen Gameau pictured above was recently recognised by the organisation for her 30 years of service and received an elegant clock in appreciation of her services.

Congratulations Helen, no doubt you’ve “clocked” up a few miles delivering those much-needed meals.

Good on you!

Day of the…

February 4 is World Cancer Day, an international day marked to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.

February 11 is The World Day of the Sick, a feast day of the Roman Catholic Church which seeks to be a special time of prayer and sharing.

February 14 is Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine so don’t forget to show your love for the special people in your life. Geoffrey Chaucer linked the day to romantic love in the 14th century, and by the 18th century in England, it evolved into an occasion in which lovers expressed their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards, known as ‘Valentines’.

February 20 is World Day of Social Justice, a day recognising the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment.

Twilight Cinema Last year Adelaide Plains Council held two successful free twilight cinemas in the district and they’re doing it again next month. At this stage what movies will be shown is still being sorted but the dates and venues (weather permitting) are as follows: March 3 – Mallala Oval March 10 – Long Plains March 17 – Two Wells Oval So mark these dates in your diary for a fun, free night out with the family and watch this space for more details.

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Beneficiary groups receive a donation from the Melodrama Group at the end of the season based on the number of tickets sold in that group’s name as well as volunteer helpers they supply.

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Above: Sienna Hooper, Ashlee Lessue and Taylah Lessue on the jumping castle from Angle Vale’s Jump Aroundz.

Left: Virginia Cricket Club and Angle Vale Cricket Club, with organiser of the fundraiser, Milly Hoffman.

Angle Vale’s Pink Stumps Day Natalie Centenera reports: Angle Vale Cricket Club held a Pink Stumps Day on January 14, raising funds to support the McGrath Foundation.

The A grade side took on Virginia, who not only got into the spirit of the day but also won the match.

Milly Hoffman, who is on the committee of both Angle Vale Cricket Club and Virginia Cricket Club, chose the day; saying “as these two clubs are physically closer

and we thought it would be nice to hold the fundraising occasion together”.

A jumping castle kept the kids busy, as well as a colouring-in competition and face painting.

Inside the club rooms, small stalls were set up and profits donated from sales went to the McGrath foundation.

A spit dinner and live music was enjoyed for those that took the day into the evening.

The club was able to raise just over $1000 for the Foundation.

Jacquie Cook and Harrison Walsh, enjoying the cricket and the day’s activities.

Tom Schlicker and Saleese Darvill of Odore Fragrances, who usually donate profits to Dog Rescue, however today was all about the McGrath foundation.

Racheal Stevenson, Milly Hoffman and Marlene Starkey of Gawler relaxation and Healing Heaven, offered massages during the day.

LNGC Christmas shoot

Winner of the 25t Xmas Handicap Greg Tapscott 28/30.

Overall High Gun winner Tom Damin

Club Champion for 2016 Angus Tapscott with John & Sue Byrnes who sponsored the perpetual and individual trophy.

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi, Oi, Oi! Bec O’Brien reports: With the Australian Tennis Open fresh in everyone’s mind, there’s bound to be a few kids keen to pick up a racquet and give the popular sport a go, so why not try Hot Shots junior coaching at Two Wells Tennis Club? The club has been running the program for a few years now and is currently taking online registrations.

The six-week program starts on February 7 and runs until March 14, and is open to ages 4 to 16.

Children are grouped by their age and experience into red, orange, green and yellow ball levels, with coaching provided by Haydn Leo every Tuesday afternoon at the Two Wells tennis courts.

Group times will be advised shortly and racquets are available to use if needed.

The club also participates in Saturday morning team competition in the Gawler and Barossa Combined Tennis Association.

Matches begin at 8.30am and finish around 10.30am.

Visit the club’s facebook page for more details or contact junior coordinator Marie Tapscott on 0419 838 929 for more information.

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Above: Two Wells District Tennis Club coach, Haydn Leo, with Hot Shot participants, from left, Stefan Trimboli, Thomas Meaney, Jayde Williams, and Blake Reynolds-Rowe, and coaches assistant, Airlie Tapscott.

Right: Two Wells District Tennis Club coach’s assistant, Airlie Tapscott (back left) with Hot Shot participants, Amelia Higgins, Eva Heaslip, Lily Feltus, Ashlyn Wearn, and coach Haydn Leo (back right).

Christmas Shoot winners – (back) Ben Holmes, Barry Duncan, Ki Shaddock, Michael Schuman, Tom Damin, Angus Tapscott, Darren Inge, Adrian Mattschoss and Jack Tapscott (front) Bernie Greenshields, Trevor Shaddock, Bob Cook and Ziggy Drewing.

Lower North Gun Club celebrated a fantastic year of shooting on Sunday December 18 with a fun and festive Christmas shoot. Competitors travelled from clubs across SA including Mallala, Southern, Barmera, Mt Gambier and South Australian Gun Club (SAGC).

Competitors shot a fun program of three events. The first event was the 25 target Xmas Handicap. Greg Tapscott won 1st place 28/30, 2nd Ben Holmes 27/30, 3rd Barry Duncan 23/25, 4th Trevor Shaddock 23/25 and 5th Angus Tapscott 22/25.

The second event proved to be quite a challenge – the 50 target Reverse Point Score. The aim of this game is to hit the target with your second barrel! Shooters get 2 points if they hit the target with the first barrel BUT get 3 points if they hit it with their second barrel and if they clean miss they lose 3 points!

Darren Inge won first place with 103.

In second place was Tom Damin on 102 and Bob Cook took third place on 100.

Shooters took a break at midday to enjoy a free Christmas lunch feast. A few shooters needed a short nap after eating too much for lunch!

The final event for the day was the 25 target mixed metre where 5 targets are shot at 11, 15, 18, 22 and 25 metres to make it increasingly more difficult.

First in AA Grade was Angus Tapscott 25/25 who just pipped Adrian Mattschoss in 2nd 24/25 and 3rd was Ziggy Drewing 23/25.

First in A Grade was won by Greg Tapscott after a shoot-off 29/31, 2nd Darren Inge 28/31 and 3rd Tom Damin 23/25.

First in B Grade was won by Bernie Greenshields 22/25, 2nd R. Leake 21/25 and 3rd Barry Duncan 20/25.

First in C Grade was won by a new promising junior shooter from Barmera, Ki Shaddock, who tried to show up his

grandfather with a score of 27/33, 2nd Ben Holmes 26/33 and 3rd Michael Schuman 20/25.

Junior High Gun was won by new junior, Ki Shaddock with a score of 138.

Veterans High Gun was won by Bob Cook with a score of 140 and Overall High Gun was won by Tom Damin with an unbeatable score of 145.

To wrap up the end of another great year of shooting, the Junior Club Champion Award went to Jack Tapscott with a score of 7/11.

The Aggregate Club Champion award went to Angus Tapscott with a score of 120 points for outstanding shooting over 2016.

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all shooters who have supported Lower North Gun Club in 2016 and to all club members for their continued commitment to run a successful club. See you all around the traps in 2017!

By Marie Tapscott

Junior Club Champion for 2016 Jack Tapscott with John Byrnes.

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Netball and football registrations open

We hope you all enjoyed the festive season and are looking forward to the upcoming netball and football season!

This year the registrations for netball will be managed online (see details below) with some important dates to mark in your diaries as follows: Senior Football Pre-season training: Mon and Wed nights, 6pm from 11 January

your MyNetball ID visit the webpage below and search for your account, this will allow you to reset your password and log in to your account.

Once you are able to do this you can access the registration form via the link above or through your profile.

To sign up visit this webpage: https://netball.resultsvault.com/common/pag-

netball@gmail.com in the first instance.

The Two Wells Football Netball Sporting Club Committee for 2017 is as follows: President – Francis Pellizzari Vice President (Football) – Michael Slattery Vice President (Netball) – (vacant) Secretary – Alison Goss

Junior Football U17 Pre-season training: 7 February onwards, 5:15pm - 6:15pm Registration night: 16 March at 5.30pm.

If you have any queries about football, please contact twowellsfc@sanflcfl. com.au in the first instance.

Senior Netball Online registration: 4 January to 9 February 2017 (ideal deadline but may be dependent on numbers) Pre-season training: 2 and 9 February, 6:45pm - 8:00pm Trials: 16 February, 23 February, 2 March (trials may continue if required), 6:45pm - 8:00pm Training in teams: Approximately 9 March onwards - this will be 6 weeks as squads/teams First game: 22 April

Melanie Sochacki and Kate Lange have both taken on management roles at TWF&NSC this season and are looking forward to another successful year for the club.

es/noauth/olregstart.aspx ?type=1&entityid=44363 &fl=1&id=29524 If you have any queries or need further support please contact Melanie Junior Netball Online registration: 4 Sochacki, 0437 241 115.

Pre-season training will January to 16 March 2017 To access the registra- commence on 16 March, tion form visit this web- 5:30pm - 6:30pm. There page: https://netball.re- will also be support at sultsvault.com/common/ the clubrooms for online pages/noauth/olregstart.as registration on this night.

First game: 22 April px?type=1&entityid=443 For further information 63&fl=1&id=29524 If you do not know please contact twfnsc.

Treasurer – Tanya Kent Sponsorship Coordinator – Eddie Stubing, Rachel Lange Football Manager – Adrian Daly Senior Netball Manager – Kate Lange Junior Netball Manager – Melanie Sochacki General Committee – Stephanie Walker, Lynette Seccafien, Greg Spurling, Devon Hardiman – Michelle Barnett, Alicia Stirling, Sammy

Stevenson, Mel Bowman The Vice-President (Netball) position has been vacated by Stephanie Walker, who is taking up the position of Treasurer for APNA alongside her role on the netball subcommittee.

The club is currently recruiting for this position should you be interested.

Michael Slattery has stepped up into the role of Vice-President (Football), with Kate Lange taking on the role of Senior Netball Manager and Melanie Sochacki as Junior Netball Manager.

There are also a couple of fresh faces on the general committee.

Senior and junior netball coaching positions are now open for applications.

If you would like to coach a team in 2017 please email twfnsc.netball@gmail.com in the first instance.

Please “like” the TWFNSC facebook page to stay up to date with all club information, including 2017 season dates. https://www.facebook. com/twowells.fc/.

Sponsorship is a great way for your business to become a part of the Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club.

The 2017 Sponsorship Package will be available in February. Please contact Eddie Stubing on 0428 824 712 to discuss.

We look forward to another successful year at Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club and welcome past and new players.

– By Rachel Lange

Two Wells Football Club’s senior players, Harrison Gameau, Brandon Daly and Shannon Slattery at preseason training last month.

Ins and outs in A Grade footy Another season of football and netball is just around the corner.

The Two Wells A Grade side finished third last year in the Adelaide Plains Football League, losing the preliminary final to Virginia.

The club started optional preseason on December 5 with six sessions before Christmas, then started preseason properly on January 11.

Pre-season so far has been predominantly running and recovery work, with some sessions conducted at the snake pit at Largs.

Training as of January 31 is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.15pm.

Unfortunately our club did sustain long term injuries to senior players Sam O’Brien & and Braidon Osborne last year, both resulting in knee reconstructions, which will see them most likely miss the entire 2017 season.

Fortunately we have former Two Wells player, Khan Leighton, returning this season after a one-year absence due to work commitments.

There is also the possibility of mid-year returns of strong players Lachlan Franklin and Eamon Fetherstonhaugh from Canada.

During the off-season the club has

also recruited new players, including Matt Camplin from Salisbury North, who has also had playing stints in the past with Renmark and Freeling football clubs.

We are optimistic about 2017 given our performance in the final series last year where we beat third placed Balaklava in the semi final, and matched it with Virginia for three quarters of the preliminary final.

This year our defensive game needs to improve to prevent teams from kicking three or four unanswered goals in a row.

The club’s senior coaching team for the 2017 season has remained the same as last year, with myself as A Grade coach, Alan Briscoe as A grade assistant coach, and Matt Gameau coaching the B grade.

The Under 17s sees the return of Ned Seccafien as coach, while the club is still looking for applications for U14s and U8s coaches.

If you can help out in any way please get in touch with the club by emailing twfnsc.netball@gmail. com in the first instance or look us up on Facebook.

By Neville “Cheeky” Seccafien

Our Leanne Volunteer of the Year finalist Two Wells had two representatives, Ryan Dimasi and Dylan Henwood, in the Association Under 13 side, which played during the school holidays.

The club is proud of these two young players.

Speaking of proud our secretary, Leanne Pool, was invited to Adelaide Oval on New Year’s Eve as a finalist for the Volunteer of the Year. Congratulations Leanne.

Under 11s The boys haven’t had a game since the last report.

They had to forfeit the last game of the year, as many of the children were participating in the local street parade and the first game of 2017 was cancelled due to heat.

On the 20th of January, Salisbury North hosted a round robin competition for the team. I’m sure the boys will be keen as to play the Friday after Australia Day.

Under 13 17 Dec: Cooper Henwood batted almost all day against Angle Vale, coming out to bat in the early morning with Ryan Dimasi (26) and retired once he made his 50, only to return to the crease with brother Dylan (26 not out) to remain not out on 58 at the end of the day’s play. However, Two Wells couldn’t reach the massive total Angle Vale made the previous week.

14 Jan: Two Wells were in control all

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Report: Devon Hardiman TWCC President day when they hosted Dublin, bowling them out for 80 runs. Harry Robinson was the pick of the bowlers taking 2 for 4 off 4 overs with Cooper Henwood also taking 2 for 5 off 3 overs. Dylan Henwood was outstanding in the field with 2 run outs and a catch. Nathan Elliot and Ryan Dimasi both took 2 catches and a wicket a piece.

Two Wells blasted the 81 runs in 14 overs without losing a wicket, Ryan Dimasi (37) and Cooper Henwood (19) to collect their second win for the year.

21 Jan: Two Wells bowled out North Pines in 21 overs for 86 runs and have already passed the home teams total, leaving them with a 38 run lead at stumps and 4 wickets in hand.

Women 19 Dec: Chasing a total of 112 the women had an uphill battle on their hands when they lost the first two wickets for three runs.

A short fight back from Leanne Pool, who made 18, was on the cards until she defended the ball and watched it roll back into the stumps.

Two Wells bowled out for 50.

Angle Vale then decided to bat for three overs for reasons unknown then put us back into bat, things started the same as the first innings, which saw Two

Wells 3 for 6 then Heidi Bergen/Applebee and Leanne Pool saved an outright loss.

9 Jan: Conditions were not the best at Williamstown against Sandy Creek.

The oval was lush and green which made any fielding team look like gazelle pouncing through the tall grass.

Monica Keyes, Rebecca Pool and Heidi Bergen/Appleby all made it into double digits but none went past 20 in the limited batting time of 20 overs.

Sandy Creek made the total within 14 overs after their opener got her eye in and powered them to victory.

Monica Keyes took the only wicket for Two Wells.

16 Jan: The game against North Pines must have been half a degree off from being called off but still went ahead under extreme heat.

Due to several injuries and work commitments, Two Wells played with three debutants to make some sort of history at the club, if not the association where they had three mothers play with their daughters.

We are all aware of Leanne, Bec and Jess Pool but this week Mel Sochacki had Taryn play with long time friend and wife of under 11 coach Chantel Harris and her daughter Carla.

Two Wells lost Megan Curry to an achilles injury in the first over and Leanne Pool almost fainted under the heat of the game, so Jess Pool and Renae Smoult

put on a handy partnership until Leanne was better and came back on once Renae lost her wicket.

Two Wells made 3 for 105 however had no joy in the field not picking up a wicket at all, North Pines finished none for 109.

23 Jan: Game abandoned due to wet weather.

Mens 17 Dec: Two Wells hosted Angle Vale in the last game for 2016.

Seems the boys went on holidays a week early as Angle Vale set a total on 8 for 269 off 40 overs, with Travis Wake taking 3 wickets for 41 and run machine Will Hart picking up a pair too.

Captain Dylan Wise and youngster Jakob Thompson put together a 54-run partnership in the middle of the innings however needing more than a run a ball from the start of the innings took its toll in the end and Two Wells only managed 9 for 178 off 40 overs. Dylan Wise batted well for his 68 not out even after his company work show the night before.

7 Jan: Match abandoned due to weather.

14 Jan: There was plenty of hype about this game against Adelaide Warriors after they refused to play Two Wells for a one dayer back during the “October Wedding” which forced Two Wells to forfeit.

Two Wells welcomed back their leading wicket taker Lachlan Goss who didn’t

disappoint taking his second 5-wicket haul for the season.

Will Hart (28) and Dylan Wise (27) lead the way with the bat easing their side to a modest 115 from 32 overs, by all accounts the Warriors should have cruised to victory with plenty of time to bat but they fell 15 runs short after Aaron Dart took 2 screamers in the slips helping Goss take that 5-wicket haul.

Dylan Wise took 3 for 21 to bowl them out in the 23rd over.

21st Jan: Riverside took the points easily against Two Wells when they travelled down the road to play.

Batting first they set Two Wells 225 for victory on a slowish outfield due to heavy rain. Lachlan Goss was the only multiple wicket taker with 3 for 29.

Will Hart increased his lead as the leading run scorer for the association with 39 runs and Corey Carter made 17.

Two Wells denied Riverside the final wicket when Travis Wake and Lee Henderson batted for the 14 overs straight making minimal runs due to Henderson straining his side while fielding, to see Two Wells finish on 9 for 129.

At the time of print, Will Hart is the leading run scorer for the association and Lachlan Goss is the third leading wicket taker.

Leanne Pool is the runner up leading run scorer for the women and Monica Keyes is leading the most catches.

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Ryan’s batting above average

Young Ryan Dimasi of Two Wells could just be South Australia’s next rising cricket star.

The 11-year-old lad can’t get enough of the country’s arguably favourite sport.

“He started Milo cricket when he was three years old,” Mum, Michelle Dimasi, explained.

“And after two years of this he was eager to start playing.”

Two Wells Cricket Club didn’t have a side to cater for his age so he played for Angle Vale for four seasons, playing in the Under 12 premiership side for 2015/2016.

Last year he was selected to play for the Para Districts in the SAMCA Cup. Two Wells put forward an Under 13’s team this season and Ryan is pleased to be playing

Natalie Centenera reports: for his home town on Saturdays, however, his insatiable appetite for the game still sees him play for Para Hills on Sundays!

His parents, Michael and Michelle, have succumbed to the constant driving to and from games and training sessions and are happy to see Ryan succeed in his chosen sport.

He trains three to four times a week, relishing every opportunity to play cricket.

He was once again selected to play at a higher level representing Northern Districts in the Under 12’s Statewide cup at the end of 2016.

This was a four-day carnival

Above: Ryan Dimasi and Two Wells team mate, Dylan Henwood, representing Para Districts Cricket Association, Under 13’s. These two have been best friends practically since birth.

involving 20/20 matches and also some 40 over matches.

In the first week of January this year, Ryan again represented Para Districts Association.

“I love all aspects of the game”, Ryan said.

“Batting, bowling or being wickie.”

Even when his game is over for the morning, he’s happy to fill in for the next game, whether that is the Under 15s or seniors.

And when he is not padded up for batting or delivering spin bowls down the pitch of country and metropolitan ovals he is organising backyard cricket with his mates.

A mad-keen cricketer, Ryan Dimasi is definitely one to keep an eye on in years to come.

Left: Ryan Dimasi, rising star of cricket in Adelaide’s North.

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