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Players from the Angle Vale Foxes soccer club were treated to a training session with Adelaide United players, Lachlan Brook and Ben Warland on Monday March 27.

The A League stars enjoyed a warm welcome from the Angle Vale community, who helped celebrate the official launch of the season with a BBQ and great team spirit.

Will Cutts, the community officer for Adelaide United, spoke

to the enthusiastic crowd.

“Even though the A- League team now train close by in Elizabeth, not many people from the north are able to make their way to games that are played in the city,” he said.

Meet and greets, like the one held on Monday evening, give the players from Adelaide United an opportunity to drum up support as well as the young children benefitting from the advice of

their sporting idols. The two players graciously signed photographs and t-shirts for a lengthy amount of time, having a chat and indulging the children and families of the Foxes with their questions and requests for photographs.

Hopefully any sound advice will pay off and the Foxes with have a cracker of a year!

PICTURED is Harrison Sander with AU player, Ben Warland.

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SOME Lewiston residents are boycotting the playground on Hayman Road, Lewiston, citing safety concerns.

The possibility of soil contamination at the site was raised in January, due to imported soil used for fill from the railway at Long Plains.

Fencing and signage issues are now being discussed.

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Lewiston resident, Charmaine Dos Santos, who lives near the playground on Pederick Road, has stopped using the facility for safety reasons.

“I have rung the council numer-

ous times about a number of issues regarding the playground,” Charmaine said.

“There is no second fence, it is on an 80km/h road and it’s just not safe.

“When the playground was opened, I rang with my concerns and they assured me that there would be children crossing signs and nothing has happened.

“The fence progressively went missing as well.”

Charmaine also acknowledged the amount of people using the park after hours, and the lack of lighting to highlight the playground.

“I’ve gone there and there are profanities drawn all over the soft fall, with soft drink or alcohol spilt all over it,” she said.

“The place is not monitored enough, the speed limit is wrong, there are no double fences and there are also dogs off leads.

“I have given up, I just don’t go there anymore.”

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Two Wells Landcare advocate, Mark Webb, is disappointed by another roadside dumping of rubbish along Gawler River Road.

Push for free waste visits Reports of illegal roadside dumping in the district have increased on social media streams in recent weeks and local residents have had enough.

Lewiston resident and regular Echo Landcare columnist, Mark Webb, is incensed people are destroying the environment by disposing of their rubbish illegally.

Mark suggests free twice-yearly visits for residents to the local dump would help reduce these instances, adding the installation of cameras at rubbish dumping “hot spots” would also help deter would-be dumpers.

“I may be a greenie but there is no excuse for people to dump rubbish on the sides of our roads,” Mark said.

“It is a health hazard and contaminates our environment.

“Our young people are easily influenced (and) if they see adults do it they will do it as well, first at their school and then on the side of our roads, just like their parents.”

Mark admits rubbish dump fees are not cheap for residents and opening times are not always convenient, but says this is no excuse.

He has put forward an idea of letting residents have two free visits to the local waste facility per year, saying such a move could curb/kerb roadside dumping in the district.

“I have been talking to councillors from other councils and they have found that by letting residents have two free visits to the dump per year, that has saved their councils thousands of dollars per year and there is less rubbish on their roadsides to clean up,” he explained.

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the right thing I believe most will.

“It gives people ownership (and) if we want this type of behaviour to stop, we need our community to investigate this option.”

APC general manager of infrastructure, Martin Waddington, said council was currently investigating the option of a hard waste pick up service.

“A kerbside hard waste service, if adopted, would provide assistance to those residents that are unable to transport their hard waste to the transfer stations. “However, it’s not anticipated that any of these services, if introduced, will have any impact

“I may be a greenie but there is no excuse for people to dump rubbish on the sides of our roads.” - Mark Webb on illegal dumping because it has been found that most illegally dumped rubbish originates from areas outside of the Adelaide Plains Council area,” he said.

Some common places for illegal dumping and vandalism in the APC region include Gawler River Road and Port Gawler.

Mark says the secluded fishing spot of Port Gawler, which is off the main highway,

is regularly defaced and he was saddened to see on a recent visit, the hard work of local community groups destroyed.

To get to Port Gawler, there is only one way in and one way out, a fact which could aid authorities and the local council in identifying the culprits, Mark believes.

“It would be a great idea for our councillors (and/or) authorities to investigate the opportunity of setting up some motion sensor cameras to monitor the traffic within this area,” he said.

“I know this will not catch the people involved at that time but it will act as a deterrent and the images could be used by constabulary authorities to determine who is responsible.

“The damage that is done to our property and to our environments costs us all.”

While illegal roadside dumping is often found on isolated, dirt roads within the region, townships within the district are not immune.

Last month volunteers at the Two Wells Op Shop were confronted with a massive pile of old mattresses, furniture and unwanted goods.

Luckily the culprits had left behind a calling card, a receipt with their details on it, police were called and the offenders asked to “please explain”. They were made to remove their rubbish.

Op Shop volunteer, Margaret Gameau, said it was a horrible situation to come across, and the site, while welcoming donations of sound and useable goods and clothing, was definitely not a dumping ground for residents’ rubbish.

McColl puts her hand up for Liberal Light Former Lewiston resident and current Adelaide Plains Council councillor, Karen McColl (pictured) could go head-to-head with Member of Parliament Tony Piccolo at the next state election after nominating for the seat of Light last week.

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“My passion is working with the community and assisting those in need, particularly disadvantaged and at risk youth,” she said.

Ms McColl has coordinated several community engagement programs, such as the

Father’s Farm at-risk youth program for the northern region, and cites this kind of work as the source of her passion - as well as her two schoolaged sons.

More than 18 months ago, when the council was seemingly churning through CEOs, morale was low and the then mayor, Duncan Ken-

nington, took sick leave, Ms McColl was forced to step up.

“I was approached by some members of the Liberal Party, both retired and some still active in parliament,” she said.

“They saw the way that I conducted myself during that quite difficult time that we went through in council and suggested I nominate.”

Ms McColl said the challenge of juggling two young children, her commitments to council as well as possibly statelevel politics was not lost on her, and the decision to nominate was not taken lightly.

“It’s been a huge a decision,” she said.

“They say it takes a village to raise a child (and) I’ve got really supportive family and friends, and I’ve had to engage that network.

“The timing is right, having the boys at school.

“I’m excited but I’m also nervous and there will be many challenges along the way.”

If Ms McColl is successful, she will take on current Member for Light, Labor’s Tony Piccolo.

Ms McColl and Stephen Balch are preselection candidates for Light, while Adam Moss, Fraser Ellis and Amanda Wheeler have nominated for Narungga. Both preselections are expected to be held April 22.

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International Bird Sanctuary plans progress Natalie Centenera reports: Lewiston resident, Charmaine Dos Santos with her daughter Jayana, have stopped using the playground, saying, “it’s just not safe anymore”

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Cr Anne Picard and Cr Karen McColl also questioned why no signs were currently in place, and councillor Ditroia added, “it wouldn’t be a big cost to have some good display signs saying, there are children playing in the playground.”

The fence surrounding the equipment has been stolen and vandalised on several occasions, in-turn costing council and the residents many thousands of dollars, time and resources.

Council prepared a report outlining two options to rectify the lack of fencing, however, with the area residing within a floodplain, options are limited.

Cr Steve Jones questioned why there was even talk about fencing when there is no statutory requirement for a fence to be around that play area.

“What duty of care is placed on parents to look after their kids?” he questioned.

“Why isn’t there a sign to say the duty of care is on the parents to look after their kids?

“I would suggest talk to the parents to make sure they look after their kids, I mean that’s what we used to do in the old days.”

Mayor Tony Flaherty echoed councillor Jones’ sentiment agreeing, “duty of care is with the parents.”

However, Cr Joe Daniele weighed in and offered his opinion.

“I think it’s our responsibility, we provide the venue, we are responsible,” he said.

A PUBLIC consultation session on the direction of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS) was held for local residents at Two Wells on March 17.

Every national park has a management plan, and open-house enquiries and consultations are helping to form the management plan for the AIBS. AIBS Community Involvement and Planning Coordinator, Arkellah Irving, explained the significance of the first new national park for South Australia in 10 years.

It is the main place for 23 species of migratory birds, that come from many parts of the world, including Siberia and Alaska, spending their time here building enough resource and fat, to travel back and breed.

“They cross through a lot of countries that have very different issues than we do, they’ve got land reclamation issues, building right up to the edge of the coast; so the habitat for the birds where a lot of the Asian countries are is declining rapidly,” explained Arkellah.

“So globally there’s an effort to conserve these birds and because they spend six months here, this site is considered internationally significant, because some of the birds are endangered and they are losing their habitats along the way.

“When they come here, they’ve actually got quite a long stretch of coastline to be able to select their

AIBS representative, Andrew Coulson with Steven Griffiths MP. different feeding.

“One year you’ll have more birds down at St Kilda and another year you’ll have them up at Thompson Beach.”

Data is collected on endangered plants and animals, especially migrant shore birds; where they spend most of their time and where the plants actually exist.

From this data the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources are able to identify the areas that need most protection.

“When it comes to townships like Parham and Thompson Beach, we’re not doing any National Park

in the township, so that people can keep doing what they do as normal,” Arkellah said.

However they will go around a particular area and mark it part of the National Park, if it is of importance.

“So we’re just making sure people are given the opportunity to find out about it, what we’re doing,” she added.

Private land holders in the area earmarked for future inclusion in the park, or close proximity, were given an invitation to the consultation, and if contact hasn’t yet been made, they will be individually approached.

For those people who use these

areas recreationally, for example crabbing, the consultation attempted to gather as much information from them as possible.

“We’re asking what people use the area for and then we’re zoning according to that, balanced with the biodiversity areas,” Arkellah said.

“So say for instance people were horse riding in critical habitat areas for migratory birds or for resident birds that lay their eggs on the beach, that’s obviously not compatible.

“So in our mapping, the conversation is we would like that area left to the park and we would like to zone horse riding in a different area.

“If we get a big response from community members saying we hate this idea about proposed use of areas, we need to actually take that on board, so that’s what we’re doing here, balancing the needs of the people and the park.”

The AIBS committee members are working with the locals to try and build the tourism opportunities back into the local communities.

Instead of approaching a new tourism operator to run things they will look to the local economy.

The management plan is still another seven or eight months away from being finalised, and at the end of it, it will be more than two years of listening to people.

If you would like any information on the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, head to their website or facebook page or email DEWNR. AIBS@sa.gov.au.

Ice Taskforce begins community outreach The SA Ice Taskforce hosted the first in a series of community forums designed to engage local stakeholders in the development of a rapid response to the ice epidemic earlier this month.

Held in the Northern Suburbs, the forum kicked off a series of similar events through the state including in Whyalla, Murray Bridge, Mount Gambier and Adelaide’s Southern Suburbs.

Local forums are an opportunity for the Taskforce to learn about local challenges and opportunities, and hear from stakeholders and those who have been impacted by the drug.

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The Northern Suburbs Forum was attended by a range of government and non-government agencies including Uniting Communities, Mission Australia, Life Without Barriers, Salvation Army, Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council, Family Drug Support, Adelaide Primary Health Network, Drug and Alcohol Support SA (DAASA) and SA Police (SAPOL).

Combatting the rise of ice is a key social justice and law and order priority for the Government in 2017.

The taskforce has been charged with developing a response to the issue by early May 2017.

The Taskforce will consider

legislative changes, prevention and treatment pathways, and increased community education before providing a response to the Premier by the beginning of May 2017, to be considered ahead of the State Budget.

Led by Police Minister Pete Malinauskas, members of the taskforce include the Minister for Substance Abuse Leesa Vlahos, SAPOL Assistant Commissioner Linda Fellows and senior representatives from Drug and Alcohol Services SA (DASSA).

Ice use in South Australia has tripled in the past four years, with the latest waste water testing showing 400 doses per week per 1,000

South Australians.

The response will align with the South Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy 2017-2021 and National Ice Taskforce.

Minister for Substance Abuse, Leesa Vlahos, said tackling the issue head on was key.

“In tackling this complex social problem, it is important we work across government to ensure effective prevention, early intervention, law enforcement and treatment responses,” she said.

“Methamphetamine use continues to rise and this is taking a toll on families, our health system and the wider community.”

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Eden is a unique offering of blocks, from 900 square metres to two hectares, and is the first precinct of the $1.2 billion Two Wells township expansion.

Eden and Liberty are the two villages forming part of the expansion.

Hickinbotham Group Managing Director, Michael Hickinbotham, said there is strong demand for “huge blocks that surpass the dream of quarter-acre living.”

“It’s so exciting to see Eden take shape, and sales have really accelerated since the roads and landscaping were completed,” Michael said.

“Eden offers a rural feel with the convenience of modern living.

“The superb landscaping makes it the ideal place to relax while being only 40 minutes from Adelaide.”

Eden, on Gawler Road, is just down the road from the historic Two Wells town centre and will feature natural parks, landscaped play areas, gas, a private sewer, flood protection and is NBN ready.

“Enrolments are strong for the proposed Lutheran birthto-tear 12 school, which will be a focal point of the township expansion,” Michael said.

Eden is conveniently located close to the Northern Expressway and soon to be completed Northern Connector.

House and land packages start from $356,440 and 1000 square metre allotments are priced from $186,000.

The Radford family, who purchased Eden’s first block, said Eden was a “simple choice”.

“We fell in love with the opportunity to build a beautiful house on a huge block, to embrace the country lifestyle and be part of the township community while only being a short drive to the city, beaches and suburbs, and to be able to send our children to the state-of-the-art birth to year 12 Lutheran school,” Paul Radford said.

For more information please phone 1800 689 511, visit edentwowells.com.au or the sales centre on the main street which is open from 1-5pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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APC set to align rates with CPI Adelaide Plains Council made the controversial move of putting the financial wellbeing of ratepayers before profit at the March 20 council meeting, by voting in favour of any future rate rises being aligned to and not exceeding each year’s current South Australian Consumer Price Index.

The motion was put forward by councillor Steve Jones, who stated it was something that had been coming for quite some time and was not actually rate capping.

Natalie Centenera reports: Cr Jones cited ever-increasing financial burdens for rate payers and the possible future inability to afford living within the council area as the reason the council needed to align its rates with the CPI. “We are here to service ratepayers and look after ratepayers and make sure that we don’t put ratepayers in the position where their standard of living is going to deteriorate over time,” he stated.

“We’ve been told for a while now that we are an eight-million-dollar-a-year business.

“Well, if we are a business then like any business you need to go out and increase your market research, you invent a better product or you sell it better, don’t just raise the price and try and hope that someone’s going to buy some more.

“I believe that it is time, it’s also something that is likely to come into effect from the state government level anyway in

the future, so we are just acting as a trailblazer here.”

Cr Eddie Stubing was quick to second the motion, however APC mayor Tony Flaherty ignited a tense exchange between himself and Cr Jones by offering his own understanding of the motion that “a lot of councils have gone broke through rate capping.”

“Oh Mr Mayor, I’m disappointed you’ve said that because unless you can provide some validation, that’s just hearsay and I’m disappointed

you said that, I think that is just erroneous,” Cr Jones replied.

Deputy mayor, Mel Lawrence said he would support the decision as rates have increased by 100 per cent in the last eight years.

“If this keeps going, people won’t be able to live in the area, it’s just going too high, it’s twice what Burnside is now,” he said.

Cr Strudwicke explained his reasons for not supporting the motion stating the difficulty in terms of the budget process when using

an unknown value such as the CPI. Councillors Strudwicke, McColl and Danielle did not support the motion, however it was carried with support from councillors Jones, Picard, Stubing, Lawrence and Di Troia. Councillor Keen was absent.

It was clarified, however, that this motion was “not set in stone,” as questioned by Cr Stubing, so it is hoped APC will be able to make the eightmillion-dollar-a-year business profitable for the sake of the ratepayers it services.

Fighting fire from the inside Two Wells CFS brigade took delivery of a new firefighting truck last month. The truck is a replacement of one of the brigade’s two older model trucks and, according to brigade captain, Adam Harris, has the ability to reduce the number of volunteers needed on call outs and make fire fighting safer.

“There’s not a huge amount of difference in terms of equipment (in the new truck) compared to the old one,” Adam said.

“But one thing this appliance does have is a remote control monitor mounted to the front of the vehicle.

“This will enable crew members to fight grass fires with less crews.”

The remote monitor is operated by a joystick inside the cab of the truck and allows CFS members to directly spray fire outbreaks without leaving the safety of the cabin.

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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: April 21, 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 April 2 10am May 7 10am June 4 Contact: Nita Noble 8527 2303 St Paul’s Two Wells 10am April 9, 16, 23 & 30 10am April 14 - Good Friday 10am April 16 - Easter Day 10am May 14, 21 & 28 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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FLAG - play-based group for families. 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.

Weigh-ins, 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

N e i g h b o u r h o o d Wa t c h 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. April 5 & 19. May 3, 17 & 31.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 Tuesday 9.30am and Fridays 9.30am til 6.00pm. 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.

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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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Shrove Tuesday n Shrove Tuesday was celebrated at Two Wells Primary School on Tuesday February 28 with students across the school tucking into some yummy pancakes. More than 500 pancakes were served throughout the morning, with all proceeds supporting the work of the school’s Christian educator, Tania Cattell. n Pictured left: Volunteering their time to help serve pancakes for Shrove Tuesday were Two Wells Uniting Church members, from left, (back) Pamela Duncan, Amber Misic, Maria Pellizzari, Bethany Cattell, (front) Evelyn Dyer and Dawn Slater.

Council dogs fee increase and cat rego considered Natalie Centenera reports: Hot on the heels of council’s ‘trailblazing’ decision to curtail future council rate rises so as to not exceed South Australia’s Consumer Price Index, Adelaide Plains Council opted against an increase in dog registration fees at its March meeting.

Against the strong recommendation of their CEO, James Miller, most councillors voted against the slight increase in dog registration fees, though not without a tense debate in the chamber, with a passionate speech from Marcus Strudwicke who supported the CEO’s position.

Mr Miller outlined the deficit that the council will incur if their dog and cat management operations were not subsidised by the proposed $5 per dog increase.

Currently, to register a dog in the Adelaide Plains Council area is a maximum of $50 per dog (concessions are available for microchipped and desexed dogs), however General Inspector services in the APC are not being covered and require further funding.

“At present the maximum cap for dog registration fees sits at $85,” Mr Miller explained, “neighbouring councils charge, which is often like for like comparisons, Playford $65, Light $65, Wakefield $70 and Town of Gawler $75.

Less than a dollar a week?

WHAT the heck is going on in the minds of Adelaide Plains councillors when a $5 increase in dog registrations receives not only lengthy debate, but ultimately rejection?

Yes, ratepayers are getting tired of exorbitant rate rises and service fees but the dog registration fee isn’t the bone of contention. At $50 a year, registering a dog amounts to less than $1 per week.

If that’s breaking the house-

“So what’s been suggested here is a moderate increase.

“We know there’s going to be a lot of pressure put on any increase to rates, and indeed the recent resolution adopted this evening is going to put the framework around that, so this is one avenue that we can quite likely make a slight increase to dog registration fees to partially claw back, pardon the pun, some of the expenditure in terms of labour resource.”

Councillor Anne Picard was the first to speak up on the motion.

“I’m not going to support any increase in dog registration fees”, she said.

“Part of the area of Lewiston was set up for dogs and horses.

“There’s quite a few people that have actually moved into the area because they can have more dogs than in the city, and I think we should be seen as a

OPINION: Les Pearson hold budget strings, owning a dog is the least of your worries.

It’s one thing to be frugal with public money but there’s got to be some common sense applied to that approach. The rego increase was to fund the required general inspector role. If seeking savings for ratepayers, councillors’ time is best utilised elsewhere.

dog-friendly council.

“I know you need the extra money but most people that I know object strongly to the dog registration fees that they have to pay.”

Cr Strudwicke then made a point that dog and cat keeping should be a user-pay service, just as it is for waste management and the CWMS scheme.

“We are running at a deficit, as the CEO has said, and we are not covering the costs of the maintenance of that system and there is no reason that all of our ratepayers should be bearing that burden,” he stated.

“I think it’s total hypocrisy.

“We talk about the burden on our ratepayers and here we’ve got some councillors who are in no doubt going to vote that we should increase the burden on ratepayers that aren’t dog keepers because

those that are dog keepers deserve some special treatment.

“I find it hypocritical and that’s why I move the motion,” he finished emphatically.

Cr Jones did not support an increase in dog registration fees, as although he understood Cr Strudwicke’s position, he considers ‘having a dog part of the family’. “Quite often you see when it comes round to dog registration there are more dogs in the pound,” he said.

Cr McColl also did not support an increase in fees and moved to have a report brought back to council investigating the possibility of cat registration to potentially increase lost revenue from the decision.

“We do have a feral cat issue in our area, and I think one way to have more control over cats is to introduce registration of them,” she said.

Cr Picard supported Cr McColl’s motion, as did Cr Jones.

Cr Strudwicke once again voiced his frustration at the philosophy adopted by the majority of councillors in the chamber.

“Given that we are not increasing our fees which means we don’t have money currently available to replace our inspector services, isn’t it a bit foolhardy to be then looking at increasing the number of animals that we have to manage through including cats, which are unlikely to bring much revenue to council?” he said.

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‘It won’t stink’ says dam builder Bec O’Brien reports: The proposed location of wastewater ponds near Two Wells is causing a stink with a nearby resident but the builder claims smell won’t be an issue.

Temby Road resident, Joe Trimboli, whose property faces the Hickinbotham ‘Liberty’ site on the Port Wakefield Road side, has lived in the area his entire life and is concerned the placement of the ponds is creeping ever closer to his home.

Mr Trimboli says established trees, which would have created a natural buffer zone, have been knocked down, which means part of his land has become the buffer zone.

This, Mr Timboli says, could affect land values and property use in the future.

He’s also concerned about the possible smell from such a facility being so close to his property.

“Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for growth,” he said.

“I want to see Two Wells succeed and grow like everyone else.

“But what I can’t understand is the reason why it (the ponds) had to be brought as close to the highway as possible?”

Mr Trimboli, along with Adelaide Plains Council councillors, APC staff, Alano Water and Hickinbotham representatives, met at the site on Thursday March 30 for an update on the project, however, Mr Trimboli was not invited onto the site itself to view the placement of the ponds.

The matter was brought to a head after his concerns were raised at APC’s March 20 meeting by councillor Eddie Stubing, who passionately pleaded with the chamber to value the voice of every ratepayer in the district.

Two Wells Melodrama

A Sweet Tale to tempt your taste buds “What I can’t understand is the reason why it (the ponds) had to be brought as close to the highway as possible?”

- Joe Trimboli

Temby Road resident, Joe Trimboli, at the site of the wastewater treatment facility, which he is concerned has moved closer to his property. PHOTO: BEC O’BRIEN “I’m disappointed this has taken place because I’ve been very supportive of this development over the years and I don’t like to see young people hurt like that,” he said.

“The individual is important to this council.”

At the site meeting, Alano Water representative Tony Catalano, spoke to Mr Trimboli about his concerns.

Alano Water is the company who is responsible for the construction and operation of the wastewater treatment facility.

Mr Catalano said the facility would be state of the art and

would, when completed, hopefully be ‘carbon neutral’.

“We want to make the effluent so good we don’t have to disinfect,” he said.

“I guarantee that there won’t be any odour at all.”

Mr Catalano advised Mr Trimboli the ponds had been slightly reorientated in their position, around 3.5m, as a result of Department of Health requirements.

“The EPA sets out the buffer we are required to have and says we need 200 metres from the nearest dwelling,” he said.

“From the front verandah

of the nearest property to our treatment plant.

“Anything in between is irrelevant.”

Mr Trimboli’s property is 488 metres away from the site, but he is not convinced he will be left adversely affected in years to come.

“That’s alright for the EPA but where does that leave me?” he said. APC general manager development and community, Robert Veitch, said land developers, Hickinbotham, would be asked to submit an amended set of plans to reflect what has been constructed.

This year’s Two Wells Melodrama Group production will surely tempt with an abundance of delights awaiting the audience when the show hits the stage throughout May. Directed by Eleisha Arbon and written

by Sarah Groom, “A Sweet Tale” takes in the fictional land of Lollipop Land, where workers happily go about their days creating wonderful sweets to sell to the world.

The land is ruled by a very creative king who has come up with a clever plan to save the factory and its people from the oncoming effects of global thawing.

However, the evil sisters from the nearby Salty Plains have different ideas and are coming to take over the land.

Will they prevail? Will Lollipop Land and its people be saved or just fall under the rule of two evil sisters?

Come along and watch the show, sing along with the songs and find out if the world ends!

Beneficiary groups from this year’s show include Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club, Lower North Gun Club, Two Wells (TW) CWA, TW Red Cross, TW Uniting Church, TW Catholic Church, TW Lutheran Church, TW Anglican Church, TW Scouts, TW Golf Club, TW Football & Netball Sporting Club, TW Melodrama Group, Two Wells & Lewiston Landcare.

Ticket holders are encouraged to indicate their beneficiary group of choice by naming one or more of those listed above at time of booking.

Tickets can be purchased in person at the Two Wells IGA store or by emailing dramatwo@adam.com.

Performance dates are May 12, May 13, May 20, May 21, May 26, and May 27.

‘You can’t have growth, and not give it services’ A lack of public transport in the district was brought front and centre to the Adelaide Plains Council chamber on Monday March 20 when public transport campaigner, Rina Centofanti, of Virginia gave a deputation.

Ms Centofanti spoke for 10 minutes about her ideas for a bus route, which proposes stops in Mal-

Bec O’Brien reports: lala, Dublin and Two Wells on its way to Adelaide, and presented all her gathered information to date to councillors.

Up until March 28 she had collected 46 surveys and around 1200 signatures in support of her proposal.

Ms Centofanti hopes Member for Goyder, Steven Griffiths, will present the petition to parliament in due course, and has even offered to drive the bus free of charge to get the service up and running.

“I think you need to push this,” she implored the chamber.

“Especially with all the housing going up in the area.

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“I think it’s a fantastic idea,” he said. “I don’t think there’s any reason why we don’t go for a bus service.”

Following her deputation Ms Centofanti said she was disappointed no councillors had made a motion in support of her transport survey or public transport proposal.

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“A lot of people moving to the area think that there’s public transport and there really is none.

“You can’t have growth out here and not give it services, bus or train.”

Councillor Stubing acknowledged Ms Centofanti’s passion and commitment to the cause and whole-heartedly supported her push for a public bus service in the area.

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Community to drive Lewiston focal point Adelaide Plains Council has ceased moving into the final stages of the Lewiston Community Focal Point Study.

The community groups with a vested interest in establishing a community centre located in Lewiston, namely the Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience Club, South Australian Dressage Association, The Two Wells Trotting Owners and Trainers Association and the Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club, are now being encouraged to take over the driving seat of establishing a community facility.

Adelaide Plains Council development and community manager, Robert Veitch, spoke about the report, ‘Lewiston Community Focal Point study – Issues and Opportunities’ at February’s council meeting, saying the original nature of the report was to flag building something brand new.

“This is to say that it’s actually agreed that that’s probably not going to happen,” Mr Veitch said.

The report by URPS

Natalie Centenera reports:

outlined five options for a community focal point in Lewiston ranging in price from $1 million to around $3 million.

Councillors decided a motion was not needed and it is an expectation of council staff to continue working with the community groups.

Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club treasurer, Tracey Smith, says the group has been working with council for the last five years regarding a shared use facility for a number of community groups.

The nature of support envisioned from council would be in-kind, for example, assistance to obtain government grants when they became available, but no “financial outlay is expected”.

Tracey believes the next step for the community groups is to collaborate.

“The potential is there to develop something of significant benefit to the community,” she said.

Burton residents, Lottie, Amy, Billie and Brad Robertson enjoy the free event.

Jani and Koa Brougham of Korunye are seasoned outdoor cinema-goers.

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Tyson, Candice, Caine and Kaidy Pirri.

Two Wells oval was a sea of deck chairs, bean bags, pillows, blankets and picnic food as people from across the district settled in for a fun free showing of the popular kids movie The Secret Life of Pets on Friday March 17.

Adelaide Plains Council put on the outdoor cinema event, now in its second year,

Nathan, Jade and Leanne Perry from Elizabeth Downs.

with the Two Wells Cricket Club opening the canteen and offering popcorn, lollies and glow sticks.

Similar outdoor cinema events have also been held in the townships of Mallala and Long Plains, with some movie-goers relishing the chance to get out and about with their families for free and taking in all three events.

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Heidi Bates, Lara Morton, Ashlee Henneker, Tommi Van de Kamp and Bailee Morton snuggle in ready for the movie.

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Stepping Stone Childcare Centre’s Noelene Kakoschke (left) and Amanda Sandley (right) with hairdresser Lauren Wittwer.

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Locks off, (or curled), for a good cause Bec O’Brien reports:

It seems people on the Adelaide Plains are not afraid to change their appearance in the name of a good cause.

Two local childcare workers have had their heads partly shaved for the World’s Greatest Shave event, while one Virginiabased gentleman permed his hair in support.

Stepping Stone Two Wells Childcare and Early Development Centre director Noelene Kakoschke and qualified educator Amanda Sandley both underwent a part head shave on Thursday March 16 to help raise funds for blood cancer.

Mallala-based hairdresser, Lauren Wittwer, of Mane Hair and Body, had the honour of cutting off Amanda and Noelene’s locks.

The pair raised more than $600, eclipsing their $500 fundraising target, and were very appreciative of donations from families who attend the centre, friends and especially a $150 donation from the Two Wells Primary School’s Student Action Team.

Virginia’s Complete Ag and Seed Supplies team member, Nick Halkias, had been growing his hair in order to get a perm and win a bet with one of his mates.

However, he decided to do this for a good cause and registered for the World’s Greatest Shave raising in excess of $700 in the process.

Well done Noelene, Amanda and Nick.

Stepping Stone Childcare Centre’s Noelene Kakoschke and Amanda Sandley before having their heads shaved, and (left) the results after.

Staff and children at the centre got behind the World’s Greatest Shave event by colouring their hair with special chalk. Pictured here are youngsters, from left, Addyson, Lexi, Mila, Lacey and William.

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Summer reading club More than 260 books was read by 28 keen readers who participated in the summer school holiday reading program “Summer Reading Club – Heroes and Villains” at Two Wells Public Library this year.

Participants attended a special party at the library on Wednesday February 22, where District Council of Mallala councillor, Karen McColl, presented each person with an age-appropriate book for their efforts.

“Reading is one of life’s real pleasures,” Ms McColl said.

“It can be both entertaining and informative and you often have the opportunity to explore new places and life experiences.

“Well done to you all.”

Across the country more than 300,000 books were read over the summer, which is a lot of books!

Congratulations to Grace Highnett, Kayla Potter, Darcie, Chelsea, Maddison and Kaitlyn O’Brien, Jessica and Mitchell Nightingale, Gabriella

Dimasi, Elyse, Eli, Eddison and Ethan Fechner, Kate, Sarah and Brian Wood, Emma and Chloe Sharpe, Alex Potter, Charley and Hamish Wildbore, Zac and Alex Tilley, Flynn Sheedy-Palethorpe, Noah and Dylan Henwood, and Caleb and Aaron MacMillian.

Meanwhile, the library’s popular school holiday program is coming up this month with a Geocaching workshop set to be held on Tuesday April 18 from 1.30pm to 2.30pm at the Two Wells Uniting Church.

This event will involve participants utilising computers and technology outdoors in a treasure hunt-type scenario following GPS coordinates to unearth a special “cache”.

On Wednesday April 26 from 1.30 pm to 3.30pm at the Two Wells Oval children will have a chance to enjoy the world of Bubble Soccer.

These free holiday events are very popular so get in quick and book a place for your child by phoning the library on 8520 2100.

APC councilor, Karen McColl (pictured centre back) with this year’s Summer Reading Club.

Thumbs up for Rosie Project The Rosie Project was enjoyed by most members of the book club.

Admittedly, it did take a few chapters to become familiar with the main character, Don Tillman, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, the novel being written in the first person by him.

However, once the reader became fluent with the nuances of Don, the story and indeed his own character, was quite humorous.

Don, a professor of genetics, is looking for a wife, and sets out to meet his future partner via a detailed survey, coining this activity – The Wife Project.

Along the way he encounters, Rosie, who finds his quirkiness bearable, attractive even.

However, Rosie is on her own per-

Each month the Two Wells Book Club will bring you a review of the book that has been read by the group the previous month.

The Book Club meets once a month at the Two Wells Library.

We hope you enjoy the segment and are provided with an opportunity to engage with some books that you might never have though to pick up and read n This month’s book is The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion

mystery of her parentage, which he calls The Father Project.

Don and Rosie, although inexplicably attracted to each other, deny any possibility of a suitable match with one another, which is what makes their friendship, and the course of the narrative, comfortable and awkward at the same time.

An easy read that provides many little laughs, whilst at the same time offers an insight into the world of Aspergers.

If you are a fan of Sheldon Cooper of the Big Bang Theory, you are sure to enjoy Don Tillman. The story is set for adaptation to the big screen, so if you’re not keen on reading the novel, keep an eye out for the movie.

sonal quest, to find the identity of her biological father.

Don takes it upon himself, interrupting his meticulous routines, to assist Rosie in the plight of solving the

FLAG coordinators, Narelle Copley and Tanya Wilson enjoy some water and sand fun with four-year-old Isabel Copley.

Busy flying the flag It has been a busy term so far for the Families Learning and Growing (FLAG) playgroup at Two Wells.

The weekly Friday morning sessions at the Two Wells Uniting Church incorporate a variety of fun, engaging and interactive activities for children aged birth to school age.

So far the group has made pancakes for Shrove Tuesday, built an obstacle course, and created 3D animals in craft.

FLAG coordinator Tanya Wilson says the group has also had a focus

this term on venturing out and about, with a fun-filled trip to a play café in the Barossa Valley.

“We’re very laidback and we’re here as much for the parents as we are for the kids,” she said.

Next term the group hopes to immerse themselves in all things colourful, adopting the theme across the foods they eat, what they make and do, and how they play, create and interact.

For more information contact Tanya Wilson on 0438 202 840.

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STEVEN GRIFFITHS MP Member for Goyder

HEALTH AND POWER I continue to be kept busy with local issues, the two main topics this month being health and power.

A Labor habit of removing services to cut costs at small rural hospitals is back in the spotlight after a decision (without public consultation) to cease surgery services at Yorketown Hospital from 1 April.

Thankfully there has been a stay placed on this transfer date (and I’ve called a public meeting for 20 April) but there is evidence of “white-anting” at multiple country hospitals across SA which cannot be allowed to happen. Dollars should never get in the way of good health service provision in the regions.

I welcomed the release (on 17 February) of the Marshall Liberal Government key health policy with its decentralization message and emphasis on local input into decision-making – including legislating for “more teeth” for local Health Advisory Councils.

Re power, the community was stunned to this week hear revelations the Weatherill Government knocked back an offer from Alinta to keep the Northern Power Station open for a further three years at a cost of just $25 million. A different decision would have avoided grid chaos, saved 440 regional jobs, and not see Premier Weatherill now planning to spend $550 million on alternative action.

The State Liberals advocate for orderly transition to a lower-carbon future, and keenly await the release of findings of the Independent Review into the Future Security of the National Electricity Market (the Finkel Report) which is due mid-year.

In already announced State Liberal policy, Leader Steven Marshall has pledged to: push for a single national Renewable Energy Target; accelerate development of storage and other technologies; focus on home solar batteries availability; improve competition in the retail electricity market; require all new wind farm development applications to include an electricity market impact statement; support the application of 12 prominent SA businesses to form a joint-buying group currently being considered by the ACCC; and support $450,000 in Federal Funding through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency to examine a pumped hydro power station in the upper Spencer Gulf.

In other news, on 17 March I was pleased to again be involved in management plans to forward the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary which is an important development for the Adelaide Plains region. I commend the effort made by so many people in putting forward the issues that they believe need to be considered to ensure successful transition for this new national park.

With a multitude of 2017 grant programs now open, I encourage a visit to www.stevengriffiths. com.au for guidelines and application forms, and contact with my office to arrange a letter of support from me to accompany any applications. Funds open include Community Heritage Grants, Active Club, Anzac Day Commemoration Fund, and the Regional Capability Community Fund.

As an example, I was pleased recently to support a worthy application for grants assistance to develop the Northern Plains Food Festival in the Virginia and Two Wells district, an innovative concept which aims to showcase the food production and business potential in the Adelaide Plains. I commend all working behind the scenes on this valuable project.

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Program planned to recycle coastal litter Adelaide Plains Council it causes significant damage to has joined a growing number of the fragile ecology of the aquatic South Australian local govern- environment. ment gettingare taking Itemsthe that can be safely disManyorganisations community by groups involved with to theapply Hook Line and posed of include fishing plastics, opportunity for grants for various Thinker fishing recycling such as old projects, and line I have been pleased to line and netting, program. sinkers, hooks and lures. provide letters of support to supplement Fishing line and related litter Other items such as bait and applications. is harmful in coastal environ- packaging still need to be deposCurrent programs include theited Office for or recycling bins. ments. in general Recreation and Sport’s Club (tothe initial intention It takes hundreds of yearsActive to “While assist clubs purchase equipment) and the degrade, its light colour makes is the removal of recreational Community Recreation and Facilities it difficult for wildlife to seeSport fishing related litter from the enProgram (for facility improvements); and it is known to strangle, vironment, implementation of the ANZAC Daymutilate Commemoration Fund not only promotes starve, entangle, and/ this program (great for community looking to practices but also or be eaten by wildlifegroups that good fishing do projects to mark live both in and out ofthetheCentenary enables aof better understanding ANZAC (2014-2018 being 100 years water. of thesince types and amounts of theAdelaide First World War); Council Community Heritage Plains debris entering local coastal and Grants (for preserving cultural heritage General Manager Infrastrucmarine systems over time,” Mr collections); the Regional ture Martin Waddington said Capability Waddington said.

Community Fund (of Thinker interest to local the Hook, Line and “TheCFS material collected will groups); and program aimsthe to Federal increaseGovernment’s be sorted and assessed so that fuStronger Communities Program.ture All programs details can be initiated.” public awareness about marine litter provides www.stevengriffiths.net a method Hook, Line and Thinker bins are onand my website, of at popular be hard located at Parham, Webb APC marine and estuary officer, Warrick Barnes, with or disposal phone the Goyderfishing office towill have spots, theto litter ends up Beach, Thompson Beach and a Hook, Line and Thinker sign recently installed at copiesbefore posted you. in metropolitan waters, where Middle Beach. beachside locations in the district. PHOTO: BEC O’BRIEN 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 steps of Parliament House on 23 March.

On Shadow Ministry matters, I continue to be kept busy with the Planning Development and Infrastructure Bill and VPS students Ashlee and its many (evolving) amendments. Of Sovanhi made the Playford particular concern (among many) has District Swimming team been Minister Rau’s push to have local following success at last councillors removed from Development month’s SAPSASA carnival.

Assessment Panels.

Virginia Primary School’s first The Liberal Party believes in the importance foray at the Playford District SAPSAof local input in planning decisions that SA swimming carnival recently saw affect local6communities andAlicia-Le thus weand are James in the classroom.

VPS Year students Ricky, two students selected to compete at fighting to legislate for allowance of at the state championships on March 16. least one Elected Member on five-member Sovanhi Thach was chosen for the Development Assessment Panels.

10-year-old girls 50M breastroke and I have also this week introduced into butterfly events while fellow student, Parliament council rate capping legislation, Ashlee McSeveney, was selected for following the release of the Liberals’ 2036 the 11-year-old girls 50M freestyle, manifesto which commits to reducing cost backstroke and butterfly events. of living pressures for South Australians.

While both girls did not place in Whilst many councils set their rates at any of their events at the championships, which was held at the Marion pace with CPI rises, others do not (some Aquatic Centre, Sovanhi and Ashlee increasing by up to triple the rate of both said they had a fantastic day and For the second running Virginia inflation in the lastyear year).

Bec O’Brien tried their best.

Primary School has improved its NAPLAN reports: The Local Government (Rate Increases) The pair was very happy and proud results and been recognised by the AustralAmendment Bill 2016 will protect South tracking this progress. of their efforts to make it that far and ian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Australians from unnecessary council rate “We use a range of data sets to find out for the experience.

Authority (ACAPA), this time for gains in hikes by allowing independent regulatorwhere children are at (and) we’ve been foVPS physical education teacher reading for Years 3-5.

ESCOSA to set allowable rate rises, basedcused on intentional teaching, getting feedJames Yates said the school took 13 The ACAPA recently named 30 schools on the cost of provided services. We willback to each child outlining their needs.” students to compete at the Playford across the state, including VPS, as having be seeking feedback thisofbill over the Mr Tsoutouras said teaching children to District SAPSASA swimming carnigreat improvement in theon areas reading, next two be “effective and quality learners” was a key val on Tuesday February 28 and was writing andmonths. numeracy. pleased by their effort, sportspersonVPS principal, Ilia Tsoutouras, said to the school’s improving NAPLAN results.

“We’re also really tuned in to teaching ship and participation. while the results were warmly welcomed, Students competed in a variety they were just one aspect of the school’s children habits of mind,” he said.

“As a school we’re really intentional of events including, freestyle, backcommitment to improving not only reading stroke, breastroke and butterfly. and writing skills across the grades, but also about understanding the ‘why’ and going “We had a lot of success and came student’s life skills, empathy and attitude deep.”

Students at VPS are encouraged to strive first for the Playford district small to learning. schools category,” James said.

“We know from placing our own data that for accuracy and apply past knowledge Congratulations to all who took the same thing happens in maths and also when learning, Mr Tsoutouras said, and are part. reading for Years 5-7,” Mr Tsoutouras said. also supported to be persistent, empathetic “Over the last four years we have been and good listeners.

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Habits of mind support improved NAPLAN results at Virginia Primary School

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Johanna honoured for her dedication to deaf sport PARHAM’S very own Johanna Plante, has been named as the Deaf Sports Australia Volunteer of the Year.

This prestigious prize was awarded to Johanna for her selfless dedication to help further deaf sport, which sees her volunteer for roles with Deaf Community and Sports South Australia, the TAFE SA Deaf education/training program and the Australian Communications and Consumer Action Network, all of which culminated in her volunteering, almost full time, to organise and deliver the 2016 Australian Deaf Games.

Organising the event was no small feat as it involved coordinating 1,000 athletes, officials and spectators.

Her work included producing valuable documents that will be used as templates for future Australian Deaf Games.

She worked hard to lift the Games’ Organising Committee and appointed and managed a large team of volunteers to assist with the planning, organising and delivery of the Games.

“Though there were times over the two years that were certainly challenging, I feel privileged to have been embraced by this wonderful community and given the unique opportunity to be integrally involved in such an iconic Deaf community sporting event,” Johanna said.

DSA is Australia’s

peak body for deaf sport, providing and advocating participation and elite pathways for deaf and hard of hearing athletes.

It runs a number of vital programs, including the widely respected Active Deaf Kids Program.

“The DSA awards

After a long career in the telecommunications industry, she spent the latter 15 years of her career consulting with consumer groups, including the disability and deaf sectors, and it was here she was exposed to and “fell in love with

“ …I feel privileged to have been embraced by this wonderful community and given the opportunity to be integrally involved in such an iconic deaf community sporting event.”

- Johanna Plante are a celebration of the amazing achievements of deaf and hard of hearing athletes, as well as an opportunity to recognise the contributions of those involved in the community,” Irene Farinacci, sports development manager at Deaf Sorts Australia, said.

When looking at Johanna’s impressive education, career, and volunteering roles, it is little wonder she became an integral, and well-appreciated, driving force behind the organisation of the Australian Deaf Games.

After graduating with first class honours in a Communications Engineering degree from the University of Western Australia in 1973, she became the first female engineer in the ‘Post Master General’s Department’ (Telstra).

AUSLAN,” Australian Sign Language.

She stresses that although she is not fluent in sign language, she is able to interact and relate with deaf people pleasantly and effectively, being accepted into the deaf community.

“I’m sure my bright red lipstick helps the lipreading,” she laughed.

Her husband, Rick Campbell, grew up near Balaklava, so after both retiring early from their careers in Sydney, made a huge sea change, relocating to Parham.

Johanna became involved in the Port Parham Sports and Social Club, immersing herself in the local community while building their new home, but once that was finished, said she needed a new project.

“With great trepidation and very little con-

fidence, notwithstanding my recently acquired AUSLAN ‘skills’, I made my entrance in to the SA community initially as a volunteer classroom tutor with the TAFE SA Deaf Education/Training Course.

“I also took on the role of coordinating the Volunteer Program associated with that course and more than 10 years later, am still doing so.”

And so her involvement with the SA Deaf community increased and she was approached to contribute to the organising of the Games.

“The communication, liaison and facilitation roles that characterised that last 15 years of my full-time working life, served me well in both the planning and implementation stages of the Games.

“And I’ve no doubt my inherent ‘perfec-

tionist’ tendencies, and undeniable obsessive compulsiveness, would have played a big part in ensuring everything came together at the end,” she confessed.

Johanna’s skills are now being directed towards international events.

“I’m currently the event coordinator for the inaugural World Deaf Rugby Sevens tournament being staged in

Sydney in April, 2018.

“This promises to be the biggest Deaf rugby event the world has seen - the first ever international/national Deaf Rugby Sevens competition anywhere in the world.”

It is difficult to imagine this accomplished individual being anything but productive in her professional and personal life, however, she does divulge her

Friday and Saturday nights sees her socialise with Parham locals at the social club’s bar, as well as ferrying her husband and one of his mates to their beloved Mallala footy games during the football season.

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Locals get hands dirty for Clean Up Australia Day The township of Two Wells was practically sparkling after the efforts of local volunteers following the annual Clean Up Australia Day event last month.

Members of the Two Wells Scout Group, as well as the Two Wells Regional Action Team, scoured the streets of Two Wells on Sunday March 4, filling up bags of rubbish and picking up unwanted goods, even old tyres and a bike.

Two Wells Joey Scout Leader Ashleigh Mellor said the turnout for the cleanup from their members was amazing, with 24 joeys, cubs, scouts, leaders and parent helpers taking part.

The clean up covered quite a large part of the town, with the scout members splitting up into three groups to tackle the historic wells walking trial, the area around the vet centre, school and towards the railway tracks, as well as the area around the oval and the cemetery.

TWRAT members focused primarily on the cemetery, main street and historic wells walk area.

“Throughout the clean up everyone did such a great job and picked up about 12 large garbage bags full of rubbish,” Ashleigh said.

“Clean Up Australia Day wasn't an annual event for the Two Wells Scouts as far as I know, but from now on I think it will be.

“Everyone involved had such a good time and enjoyed the feeling of making our environment a

cleaner and healthier place.”

The Clean Up Australia Day efforts will go towards a few badges for all scouts involved including the Environment Badge for joeys, Branch Challenge badge for cubs, and Land Care Badge for scouts.

TWRAT would like to thank volunteers Martin Hart, Caroline Scutcheon, Nathan Scutcheon, Judi Frost, Malcolm Frost, Nicole Cleaver, Shae Cleaver, Zack Cleaver, Jade Hunt, Karen Mildred, John SmithTrim and Bev Smith-Trim for their much-appreciated efforts.

Left: A bike found discarded

by TWRAT volunteers.

Young volunteers help clean up the streets.

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Infrastructure & Asset Management Plan -

PUBLIC CONSULTATION The Adelaide Plains Council has developed an Infrastructure & Asset Management Plan which documents Council’s infrastructure information and strategies behind renewal and maintenance.

The Infrastructure & Asset Management Plan for consultation includes: • Transport (e.g. roads, kerbs, footpaths) • Buildings • Open Space (e.g. structures, site improvements, bridges, levees) • Stormwater (e.g. pipes, box culverts, pits, pump stations) • Community Wastewater Management System Originally prepared in 2014, the plan was recently updated and simplified into a more understandable format. Data contained in the plan now includes current construction unit rates and revised quantities, to reflect assets created or renewed.

Council is undertaking consultation on the plan and welcomes community input. Responses are due by close of business on Friday 7 April 2017. Further enquiries may be directed to Thomas Jones, on (08) 8527 0200 between the hours of 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday.

A hardcopy of the plan is available from Council’s customer service centres for viewing: • Mallala Principal Office – 2a Wasleys Road Mallala, or • Two Wells Service Centre – 69 Old Port Wakefield Road Two Wells, Alternatively follow the link on Council’s website at www.apc.sa.gov.au for downloadable versions.

Martin Waddington General Manager, Infrastructure

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Two Wells Scout Group members (back) Kevin Boyles, group leader Roger Ford, Scout Leader Toby Stevens, cub leader Maxine Cummins, cub leader Steve Cummins, joey leader Ashleigh Mellor, Christine Smith, Ian Sinclair, May Sinclair, (3rd Row) Karen Howell, Alan Ford, Alex, Chloe Sharpe, Emma Sharpe, James Ford, (2nd Row) Belinda Wallace, Charlene Boyles, Cameron Hoppo, Sophie Zachoryj, (front row) Nicholas Sinclair, Aiden Sinclair, and Ethan Fechner.

Cool relief on the way April will bring the cooler nights and days giving relief from the Indian summer we just experienced.

Asalways,forgardeners, there are some exciting events planned- some close and some more further afield, but all worth a visit if time permits.

On Easter Saturday, the annual Murray River Giant AMATEUR PumpkinGARDENER Competition is being held with several categories to enter your pumpkin in, for example: the largest, best dressed or the ugliest pumpkin, to name just a few.

It is being held in the township of Cadell and the entryAMATEUR is four dollars, with children under 15 free.

GARDENER On Saturday April 8, the biannual ABC Gardeners market is being held again, and is a great place to source rare plants or buy your winter vegetables and bulbs.

The address is the ABC Car Park at 85 North East Road, Collinswood.

The gates are open from 8am to 1pm.

A donation of a gold coin admission goes to help support the Minda Charity.

Another local garden well worth a visit, in the Open Gardens SA, is the beautiful productive garden DAKU on Davies Road, Sandy Creek.

The Claret Ash trees, although only relatively young, are making a strong statement as they sweep up the driveway towards the roses that edge the front of the house.

Several paths wind around the garden leading to the sheds and other structures that are being

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built and restored by the owners.

T The keen gardeners are also taking part in a research project called Edible Gardens, which is a PhD research Project for Georgia Pollard.

Go on line to learn more and also visit this inspiring garden on April 22 and 23.

Entry is eight dollars, E or six for commonwealth card holders with children under 18 free.

April this year means Easter and a few plants that Easter brings to mind are the Crucifix Orchid and The Passion Fruit Flower.

Scarlet Passion Flower (Passiflora coccinea) has many symbols of Easter such as the representation of the Crown of Thorns worn by Jesus; a search on the internet gives to interesting reading.

The Scarlet Passion Flower is grown for its beautiful large red flowers, but the edible passion fruit also has magnificent blooms and does well in our climate, with the bonus of bearing fruit to eat.

The Crucifix Orchid (Epidendrum ibaguense) flowers in colours ranging from red, purple, though to yellow.

The lip of the orchid looks like a gold cross, hence the association with Easter.

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The Crucifix Orchid also is a tough plant suitable for growing in a pot or the ground.

Without the religious significance, but also kindling thoughts of Easter, are Chocolate Mint and Chocolate Cosmos.

C o s m o s a t ro s a n guineus grows in sun to shade with heights from 3/4 to 1 metre, with the chocolate coloured blooms smelling like chocolate contrasting well with the silver leaves. Chocolate Mint, or Mentha piperita, also has the fragrance of chocolate and mint grown easily in sun or part shade and best kept confined in a pot.

Chocolate mint may be substituted for the more common mint for cooking and garnishing.

Rhubarb enjoys a feed of animal manure at this time of the year, but if spreading fowl manure make sure it has been well composted.

To serve with your next lamb roast, a hint learnt the other day, is to stew or roast

seasonal quinces with the common mint.

A good way to celebrate Easter Sunday- roast lamb with a side serving of quinces and mint.

All the best for Easter and may there be time to potter in the garden!

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Learning about a wheelie good cause Two Wells Primary School Room 2 students went on an excursion to the Treasure Trove Op Shop (Uniting Church Op Shop) last month. Year 1 teacher Julia Liebich said the young students asked questions about the Op Shop and the Meals On Wheels program and were learning about the kinds of services volunteers provide to the community.

“They studied the floor plan and will use their ideas to design and make shops in Technology” she said.

“The students were all very excited because they were all able to choose a gift to take home.

Thank you for taking time with our students, we are very grateful.”

Pictured below is a very happy Tyson with the teddy he took home.

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Do you know how many metres there are in a mile or what year Ned Kelly was hanged?

How about the square root of 289 or how many pairs of ribs an average person has? Well the “Two What? Two Wells” team of Kylie and Francis Pellizzari, Tricia, Greg and Evie Spurling, Michelle Dimasi, Belinda Cumming and the Echo’s own Natalie Centenera and Bec O’Brien (pictured right) showed they know a thing or two by combining their knowledge to take home the trivia gong at a recent Willaston Netball Club fundraising event. It was a tight win, just one point separated first and second place but that folks is all you need – one point. Two What?

Two Wells!!

Two Wells – 6.20am service at the war memorial followed by gunfire breakfast at the Two Wells Community Centre Two Wells Oval Precinct Old Pt Wakefield Rd, Two Wells

Anzac Day services

Don’t forget this month annual Anzac Day dawn services will be held across the district on Tuesday April 25 to commemorate current and fallen soldiers. Here’s where you can pay your respects and appreciation: To show their appreciation Room 2 students made some beautiful painted placemats to give to the Meals On Wheels program volunteers.

Sounds like everyone all round had a good time.

Mallala – 6.15am - Service at the Mallala Monument followed by hot breakfast at the RSL. Mallala RSL sub branch Mallala Oval Complex, Wasleys Road, Mallala

The Mallala Museum will be open directly after the dawn service on anzac day for those who would like to view the ‘time of conflict’ exhibition. Entry $4.

Pt Parham – 6.10am - Service at the remembrance flagpole – Pt Parham Sports and Social Club followed by hearty breakfast at the club Pt Parham Sports and Social Club 12 First Street Pt Parham Thompsons Beach – 6am - Service at ‘the shed’ followed by breakfast at the shed

Missy bats with the best of them

For Angle Vale teenager, Maddison “Missy” Thomson, getting to meet former Australian women’s cricketing great, Lauren Ebsary, (pictured together above) was a highlight of her involvement in the Open Girls Twenty20 Knockout Cricket Championships last month.

The 13-year-old represented her school, Trinity College Gawler River, at the championships and relished the chance to learn from the best of then in Lauren, who is currently employed by the South Australian Cricket Association.

Missy’s team made it through to the finals. Congratulations girls.

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April 1 is April Fool’s Day, but just remember only until noon!

Until then, practical jokes and the spreading of hoaxes are all deemed acceptable.

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day. It’s also the start of Autism Awareness Month in Australia.

April 14 is Good Friday, traditionally a day to steer clear of animal meat in commemoration of the death of Jesus Christ, crucified on the cross. A day for fish n’ chips at the beach, or at home.

April 16- Easter Sunday is marked as the day that Jesus rose from death and ascended into heaven to sit at the right hand of his father, God. Get to mass early as this is the busiest day of the year for churchgoers, and your parish priest’s homily is longer than all four gospels combined.

Whatever your beliefs, enjoy the long weekend, and make sure you have plenty of groceries and grog as shops won’t re-open until Tuesday!!

April 17 is Easter Monday, you’re still on holidays!

April 22 is Earth Day. Various events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This year’s campaign is all about environmental and climate literacy.

An enchanting experience with Adele

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ife could be summed up as a series of experiences - good, bad, ones we’d like to remember and ones we wouldn’t.

However, there are some moments captured in time that we are simply blessed to have been a part of, for no other reason than to feel good about it, to revel in it.

I experienced the amazing Adele at her Adelaide concert last month.

I’ve never really won anything, apart from the raffle at the K-Mart Christmas party way back when I was studying at uni. That was a buzz.

I had already vicariously been to her concert through interstate friends posting on Facebook.

I had won two tickets to see Adele through the Advertiser.

Immediately I pictured myself in a corporate box, nibbling on Peking duck whilst sipping a craft beer.

Sweet!

Reality quickly checked in and I was made aware that the tickets were standing only, no corporate box, I would have to line up for beer and drink it - standing.

I took a breath, graciously accepted my win and asked the in-laws to babysit the three kids.

My husband Jorge was pleasantly surprised, although he too had old person reservations about not having a seat. We pushed through.

Our tickets had GA (general admission) on one side, and so we were directed to the ‘hill’, but after approaching another attendant, I showed him the other side of the winning tickets, which read ‘Golden Circle Standing’!

I was Charlie after he unwrapped his chocolate bar to reveal a golden ticket to Wonka heaven, ‘we’ve got a golden ticket.’

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Natalie Centenera reports: Off we were ushered straight to the middle of the venue.

With a spring in our step we strode past rows of numbered garden chairs, past another set of security and issued with VIP wrist bands.

Before I left home that afternoon, I put on my mother’s necklace, a pendant of her star sign on a gold chain, she was a Capricorn, as am I. I thought that I would take her with me tonight, as even though she passed before Adele released her first hit, she would have sung those tunes loudly, albeit incorrectly as she usually did.

The stage lowered, the screens lifted, and the lights zoned in on an angelic creature resplendent in a sparkling maroon ball gown, who opened her mouth and sent goosebumps through the suburbs.

A perfect rendition of “Hello” strong, powerful, captivating.

Being so close to the stage, the piano invaded through the soles of my feet and beat out of my heart. I held back tears.

The audience embraced one another.

I was relieved I held onto those tickets, because that moment in time is something I will try to impress in my memory for as long as possible.

At the end of her first number she welcomed the crowd with her incredibly incongruent accent, allowing individuals to take a deep breath, and prepare for the ride of the next two hours.

She was chatty and funny, and if you didn’t already feel like she had reached into your soul and articulated in song something that you could never

Natalie Centenera and husband, Jorge, at the concert. RIGHT: Adele. express yourself, she made you want to get to know her and become her bestie.

I think my husband has a new crush.

When she wasn’t talking and making the crowd fall even more in love with her, she sang to us, on behalf of us, and for us, with lyrics and passion that say, I hear you, I’ve been there, we’ll make it through.

A heavenly conduit providing nourishment for the soul.

An incredible, flawless performance. No description could be superfluous.

Being so close to her, and the musicians, gave the evening and experience such a personal sensation. I

was grateful to be there.

I could quite possibly have been mistaken for a Pentecostal happy clapper on a Sunday morning.

And after the night had reached its climax and we walked from the stadium under a clear sky, lit by a full moon, I habitually reached for the Capricorn sitting on my heart and had a moment of realisation.

This night - my part in it, was orchestrated by mum.

I could hear her sentiment clearly - that if you’re too busy to create memories, then make sure you catch the moments that are given to you, and kid…..Hello from the other side. XX

Green Thumbs Up

They say chivalry isn’t dead and neither it seems is good oldfashioned selflessness and sharing with your neighbours.

Angle Vale resident Lily Ormsby recently pruned her yuccas and seeing the potential for others in the area to give their green thumb a bit of a workout, placed the excess cuttings by the roadside for any and all to take as they please.

Her Facebook post was well liked by many, with residents loving the chance to grow the popular plant in their gardens also. Green thumbs up Lily, what a gem.

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Keeping busy is Swaffer’s secret Natalie Centenera reports:

Kate has since penned several books on the subject of dementia and started writing poetry, “Poetry for me has been a gift from dementia, I never wrote it beforehand,” she explained.

Isolation can be detrimental for those suffering from the disease, but Kate also believes it could be better to live alone so as to force people to look after themselves and not deteriorate in a care facility.

“We have to work really hard to keep people with dementia as functional and independent as possible,” she said.

Kate gave the analogy of watching a duck swimming gracefully on a body of water- what you can’t see is the manic paddling underneath.

“When I stop working, I stop paddling, my symptoms reappear, and I sink,” she said.

This is why she is no longer an ‘advocate’ to gain better support for those with dementia, she is an ‘activist’.

“People don’t get visitors in aged care, and suddenly someone’s doing everything for them and they disintegrate,” she told the audience.

“You need to keep people engaged in what they want to do.”

Her final words of advice: “be really positive about life, we were all born with a death sentence, so live everyday as if it’s your last.”

Judy and Rob Heaslip with Kate Swaffer, “we thoroughly enjoyed it, her talk was relevant to us as we both had family members with dementia.”

Chris Andrews, Gudrun Hanke and Kay Boon, enjoying a cup of tea and a chat after the event.

Two poets with mutual admiration for each other, Kate Swaffer and Mallala’s Carolyn Cordon.

Anne Stodart with mother and daughter, Jean Evans and Di Henwood.

Janet Malthouse and Barrie Bravington found the talk very informative.

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She has since become a staunch advocate for better services and outcomes for people with dementia, believing it to be a human rights issue, especially the placing of young people diagnosed with dementia in aged care facilities.

“Dementia can affect anyone and any age,” Kate said.

After initially being told to give up her studies and visit an aged care facility once a month to get used to it, she “decided I would rather live with dementia rather than go home and die in aged care with the disease.”

With the help of her doctors and neuro physio, she began a self-prescribed brain injury style rehabilitation program, and has slowed down the progression of the disease.

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Students build better relationships through positive playing

A new lunchtime initiative at Virginia Primary School is having a positive impact on school-yard relationships and student engagement while facing bullying issues head on.

VPS PE teacher, James Yates, who is coordinating the new Proactive Play program, says the activities provided gave more opportunities for children to be part of engaging and structured activities during play breaks.

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ties students have participated in include tennis games, sports day activities, dance, photography, cricket, soccer tournaments and Ogobuild.

Students can book in to participate in activities they are interested in.

“So far Ogobuild has been very, very popular with the kids,” Mr Yates said.

“Ogobuild involves a high level of teamwork, oral language and problem solving skills in order to successfully build a structure.”

VPS student, Catrina, gives a thumbs up to the Ogobuild activity.

VPS principal Ilia Tsoutouras agreed the program had been widely welcomed by the students, saying it was “really pleasing” to see

their engagement and teamwork as well as their vocabulary skills improve throughout the range of activities on offer.

ABOVE: Angle Vale Lions ‘christening’ the BBQ and shelter they donated at the new Angle Vale playground with mayor Glen Docherty and project manager Tony Mills. Back: President Dorothy Lewtas, Nick Charles, Chris O’Dea. Middle: Deanne Olston, Tony Mills, Dave Brindley, Glenn Docherty, Kaye Ranson, Kennedy Mavunganidze, Frank O’Riley.

Front: Ruby Olston, Sarina Case, Kelly O’Riley.

LEFT: Three year old Aurelia Centenera, enjoying the new playground equipment.

Angle Vale Playground opens The long-awaited playground at the Angle Vale Community Sports Centre is now open to the public.

The City of Playford Council provided the facility for the complex on Fradd Road after a community consultation was held 18 months ago.

The complex is utilised by the Angle Vale Football Club, the Foxes Soccer Club, as well as the Angle Vale Cricket Club. This is the first of three stages and includes play areas suitable for different age groups.

There is a smaller playground suitable for younger children, and a taller structure being an adventure playground for older children.

The gates are opened by council at sunrise and closed at sunset so the whole community are able to enjoy the space.

Dogs are welcome, although they must be on a leash, and must be picked

Happy with their Ogobuild structure are from left, Binh, Tuan, Kim and Flynn.

up after, with ‘doggy’ bags provided on the bin under the shelter.

The water fountain even has a spill over for the dogs to drink from.

The Lions Club of Angle Vale donated the shelter as a gift to the Angle Vale community, which includes BBQ facilities and a shelter for families.

“Council is excited with the opening of the new Angle Vale Playground,” Playford mayor Glen Docherty said.

“I am proud of the help and support of the Angle Vale Lions Club for supplying the shelter adjunct to the playground.

“The Lions Club has a strong community spirit and works hard for the community of Angle Vale.”

Dorothy Lewtas, president of the AV Lions was “happy to be included in this venture with the City of Playford in providing this much needed community facility at the busy sporting complex”.

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For the past 15 years we have been excavating calcrete (a naturally occurring mineral) and soil and using it for construction within the site. We would now like to remove the calcrete and soil from our site and we are in the process of preparing an application to the Department of State Development.

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Blue Light fun on the dance floor The next disco will be held at the Two Wells Community Centre on FRIDAY JUNE 23.

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1: Having a ball at the disco were friends Bethany Taylor, Cassandra Knevitt, Ella Jeffers, Charlotte Palmer and Chelsea Mason. 2: Beautiful butterflies, Acacia Newchurch and Brianna Barber. 3: Peace Dude! Jace Van de Kamp, Nathan Ruijschop and Jack Seed. 4: All smiles – Brooke Walton, Chloe Van Groen and Cameron Macpherson. 5: Montana Wallace, Carla Harris, Ally Grant, Kirra Robinson and Mikayla Schutz. 6: Hayley Walton, Victoria Gray and Julie James. 7: Snapped on the dance floor were, from left, Faith Cleaver, Amber Fabian, Harrison Fishlock, Jade Hunt and Isaac O’Shea. 8: Daniel Daly and Jed Buckley with Balloon Boy. – PICTURES: Bec O’Brien

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To be sure, to be sure, it was supposed to be a St Patrick’s Day Blue Light Disco celebration but a clash of dates meant the planned March 17 event was brought forward a week early to Friday March 10.

Despite the date change more than 140 youngsters aged between 8 and 17 hit the dance floor, some still decking themselves out in all things green while others wore light-up fairy and butterfly masks or decorative hats.

The enthusiastic crowd relished the chance to take home a range of goodies, including a Razor scooter and helmet, a skateboard package, headphones, a $40 voucher and speakers. As usual SA Police officers, ambulance volunteers and Blue Light Disco committee members were on hand to keep things running smoothly.

The next Two Wells Blue Light disco is set for Friday June 23.

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Two Wells cricket wraps up for another season The Two Wells Cricket Club’s annual presentation night was held on March 24 at the clubrooms.

Award winners as follows: Under 11s Alex Daly: Most runs, making 100 runs and averaging 20 per innings was an excellent effort from this youngster who also fills in for the under 13s weekly.

Angus Spurling: Runner up most runs with 90 runs averaging 15 per match.

Angus Spurling: Most wickets, 7 wickets averaging a wicket every 15 runs Jack Hankins: Runner up most wickets, 6 wickets averaging a wicket every 14 runs Jacob Pellizzari: Coaches Trophy. 75 runs, 3 wickets and 5 catches, not bad for his first season Under 13s Ryan Dimasi: Most runs, 268 runs averaging 35 Cooper Henwood: Runner up most runs. 213 runs at averaging 41 Ryan Dimasi: Most Wickets, 14 wickets averaging 8 runs per wicket Alex Daly: Runner up most wicket, 11 wickets averaging 6

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Men’s A grade: Will Hart (batting) and Lachlan Goss (bowling and 2x5 for balls).

Absent Jason Harris.

Dylan Henwood: Fielding trophy 7 catches Womens Leanne Pool: Most Runs, 183 averaging 45 runs Rebecca Pool: Most Wickets, 7 wickets averaging 25 runs Monica Keyes: Most catches,

5 catches most in the association Mens Will Hart: Most runs, 471 runs averaging 39 Lachlan Goss: Most wickets, 30 wickets averaging 13 runs per wicket Jason Harris: most catches, 9 with six at the wicket keeper I would like to thank everyone for all the support that has been shown to the club this season.

The volunteers, scorers, umpires, coaches, parents helping set up and pack up, Spurls for cooking the BBQ every under 11 home game.

The future looks very bright with a lot of promising juniors playing only their first or second season of cricket.

I would very much like to see more volunteers on the committee so we can keep moving forward with fresh ideas and build on this season. Thank you again everyone for your efforts. n See this week’s Plains Producer for more!

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Two Wells A Grade football coach, Neville Seccafien, with the Roosters’ new recruit, Matt Camplin, from Salisbury North.

The start of the APFL season is just around the corner, with round one scheduled for the first Saturday after Easter, April 22.

Pre-season started on January 9, with the oval looking fantastic after good summer rains.

This season sees TWFC only loosing a couple of last years squad, being Nathan Rose to Port Districts and Andrew Ladhams to retirement.

The squad will also see the inclusion of new recruit Matt Camplin from Salisbury North and welcome back Khan Leighton and Bradley Calvett after a year off due to work commitments.

We expect to see further development of young players out of our under 17's over the last couple of years, in Noah Bartlett, Jamie Humphrys, Harry Gameau, Josh Pellizzari and William Hart.

We also look forward to the potential return from overseas of Lachy Franklin and Eamon Fetherstonhaugh.

As a group we need to start this season as we finished off last season, where our two finals appearances were our best performances of the year.

The leadership group is unchanged with Ned Seccafien as captain and Andrew Hardiman as vice captain.

The coaching staff is also unchanged with Neville Seccafien the A grade coach, with Alan Briscoe as assistant coach, and Matt Gameau in charge of the B grade once again.

Best of luck to all football and netball players for the upcoming season, may it be a successful year for the club.

By Two Wells A Grade Football coach, Neville “Cheeky” Seccafien

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Two Wells Under 15 team members (back) Alicia Duthie, Jaudyn Hansen, Ruth Slattery, Bonnie McKay, (front) Mackenzie Cummins, Carla Harris and Dakota Cummins.

Under 13 Two Wells White (back) Hayley Duthie and Alicia Duthie (coaches), (middle) Alyssa Gurney, Zoe Williams, Montana Panella, Brianna Slattery (front) Shae Martin, Grace Williams and Maddison O’Brien.

Summer grand final for Two Wells netball the new president.

Junior coaches for this season are Jamie Stringer and Amy Spoolder (Under 10), Alicia Stirling (13A), Tayla Southwell and Tamara Eves (13B), (Under 15) Rachel Wendland and Sheree Morrison (Under 17).

Senior netballers have been hard at it on the court taking part in netball trials over a four-week period, with Kiri Briscoe putting her hand up to coach the A1s, Stephanie Seccafien the A3s, and Rachel Wendland the A4s.

Coaches for the A2 and A5 grades are still being sought, contact Mel Sockacki on 0437 241 115 if you are interested.

It was certainly hot on the court for the girls who played netball in the Gawler and District Netball Association this summer.

Two Wells fielded five teams two Under 13 teams, Under 15s, B Grade and C Grade - in the 2016/17 season and all of them saw finals action.

The C grade and Under 15 teams played gallantly in the grand final on Tuesday March 14 but both teams unfortunately lost.

The club is now looking forward to the start of the winter season next month and is happy to announce Melanie Sochacki as

Under 13 Two Wells Red (back) Tarsha Briscoe (coach), Dakota Cummins, Kaitlyn O’Brien, Alyssa Bailley, Alicia Presland, (front) Ella Goodson, Jazlyn Southwell, Ashlee Filko and Tayla Southwell (coach).

Two Wells C Grade team members (back) Amelia EllabyHall, Jaudyn Hansen, Chelsea Ellaby-Hall, (front) Amy Spoolder, Jess Ellaby-Hall and Heather Humphries. Absent was Jordan EllabyHall. Photo: Jack Harris.

Two Wells B Grade team members (back) Tarsha Briscoe, Grace Slattery, Tayla Southwell, Tamara Eves, (front) Chantel Harris, Cheryl Herman, Abby Playfair and Lily Playfair.

Photo: Jack Harris.

Junior netball bolstered this season A couple of weeks out from the start of the 2017 season and we are really excited for what is in store for Two Wells netball.

We have five junior coaches who we know will help our junior girls with their skills development, confidence and game play in Jamie Stringer and Amy Spoolder (Under 10), Alicia Stirling (13A), Tayla Southwell and Tamara Eves (13B), (Under 15) Rachel Wendland and Sheree Morrison (Under 17).

We are lower in numbers in our U13, U15 and U17 grades but

overflowing in our U10 grade,which bodes well for the future.

The club will again offer Net Set Go for those aged 5-10 as an introduction to the skills of netball.

Online registration for Net Set Go is now open, with the 10-week program set to start on May 4.

Our senior squads are looking really strong.

We have a number of new players who we are sure will add a lot of value to the club.

We have some new coaches in Kiri Briscoe (A1) and Stephanie Sec-

cafien (A3); Rachel Wendland will coach both the A4 and U15 teams.

We are still on the lookout for an A2 and A5 coach.

The A5 team is coming off a premiershipin2016butisgoingintothe season with a very different team.

The club didn't have great success across the other senior grades in the 2016 finals series but teams are looking strong for this season and we are confident we will be competitiveoutthereonSaturdays.

With a number of our umpires successfully completing and being

awarded their umpires C badge in 2016 we are now able to run the coloured shirt program.

This will allow us to train up, mentor and support younger umpires as they learn.

The green shirt will signify that they are in training and so will be less intimidating to commence umpiring games.

All of the girls are excited to get the season underway and hopefully make a successful 2017 season across our grades!

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a test run, including the popular water jump.

Other pony clubs were also invited to attend the rally, with riders from Barossa Valley Pony Club pleased to join in.

“This event is our biggest event that we hold by far,” Pentti said.

“We run five different grades (and) are one of the few clubs in the state that runs five grades.”

Pentti is course builder for the day and has, with the support of many club members and volunteers, been working hard to improve the cross country and showjumping courses to make them challenging and safe.

“We have altered the cross country track slightly

this year to make it a bit different,” he said.

“We’ve done a bit of work on the water jump, which is always a popular one and we’ve moved some of the jumps around.

“We have some new show jumps this year, new wings and new modern safety cups, which is great.

“They’re a breakaway cup, which means if a horse hits the rails they can fall down easily.”

The club is already receiving entries for the ODE and would welcome support in any form.

If you are able to help the club with sponsorship or on the ground support, contact twepc@twepc.com.au in the first instance.

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April 22 and 23 is growing in stature and is a muchanticipated event by many in the eventing circle.

The event, which is actually run over two days, encompasses the three disciplines of dressage, crosscountry and showjumping and each year attracts more than 160 competitors.

T WE&PC president, Pentti Puro, says the club is currently working hard to prepare for the event, with the cross-country course, which is staged on private property in Lewiston, starting to take shape.

Club members were given the chance to have a sneak peak at part of the cross country course at its rally on Monday March 13 and gave some of the jumps

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“ There’s movement at the station for the word has passed around…” Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club has had a lot going on in recent weeks…..and the main event is yet to come.

The club has held a number of successful events over the past month or so including the Lower North Zone Showjumping Championships for Pony Club and EA classes on Sunday February 26, its popular gymkhana on Sunday March 5, a clinic with acclaimed riding and showjumping instructor Di Keach on March 12 and 13, and its annual dressage day on April 2.

However, the club’s main event for the year is still to come.

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Giving the club’s water jump a test run before next month’s ODE are, from left, Cheryl (from Barossa Valley Pony Club), Amelia Puro, Kaitlyn O’Brien, James and Marcus Richardson, Tommy Richardson, Rebecca Puro, Jacob Paul, Evelyn (from Barossa Valley Pony Club), Pentti Puro (obscured), Maddison O’Brien and Lily Paul. Above left: It was a successful day in the ring for young TWE&PC rider, Tommy Richardson, pictured here with dad Marcus. Above right: A proud Lily Puro with a ribbon she won at the gymkhana.

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First Junior Pennant Flag for Two Wells at Gawler The Two Wells District Tennis Club held its end of season presentation day on Saturday March 18 after the final junior matches were played.

The highlight of the day was the Division 4 team bringing home the pennant flag for winning the grand final against Trinity College 4 sets 29 games to 2 sets 20 games.

This is our first premiership in the Gawler Association.

Seventy-five parents and children attended the BBQ, AGM and trophy presentation following the last match of the season.

Everyone enjoyed a free BBQ with salads and a hit of tennis.

The Hot Shots juniors were presented with participation certificates and

an ANZ Hot Shots gift from coach Haydn Leo. The juniors who played in a Saturday team all received a participation medallion with each team awarded a best average in team.

Best Averages were: Div 3- Jack Tapscott, Div 4 – Harrison Polito, Green Ball Red – Zac Dawson, Green Ball White – Mia Robinson.

The recipient of the Diane Meaney Award went to Jonathon Pellizzari for all-round participation in the tennis club.

Thank you to all who helped in any way to make this one of the best and most successful seasons the club has seen in many years.

We look forward to seeing you all at the tennis courts next season.

Two Wells Div 3 – Johnny Lapic, Tanika Wearne, Caitlin Stewart and Jack Tapscott ( absent Airlie Tapscott). Best Average for Div 3 was Jack Tapscott.

Two Wells Green Ball Red – Angus Spurling, Zac Dawson and Antony Cavallaro. Best Average in team was Zac Dawson.

Two Wells Div 4 pennant flag winners, Jacob Pellizzari, Jonathan Pellizzari, Harrison Polito and Jamie Damiani.

Jonathon Pellizzari won the Diane Meaney Award.

Two Wells Orange Ball Team – Joseph and Stefan Trimboli, Thomas Meaney and Jayde Williams.

Two Wells Green Ball White – Caitlin Stewart and Lexie Bastiaens (absent Mia Robinson).

Best Average in team was Mia Robinson.

Help us protect our natural environment Recently I attended the public consultation for the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS) at Two Wells.

It was great to see representatives from some of our community groups within our region, which also included members from our council.

I believe we (you and me) have an opportunity to support real change within our region and protect one of our great environmental landscapes and feeding grounds for up to 25,000 migratory shorebirds that travel from

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By Mark Webb the Northern hemisphere each year.

If you weren’t able to attend one of these public consultations, you can learn more about (AIBS) by searching the web for Adelaide International Bird

Sanctuary National Park - Winaityinaityi Pangkara or download the interim management statement.

One of the great things about living where we do is the diversity of our landscapes from the coastal environments, rivers and your own backyards.

Having lived within our region for over 30 years and having the opportunity to work with community groups in that time has been one of the great things of living where we do.

I have seen some great things

happening on our doorstep and have been lucky to experience these with family and friends.

Since I started writing our landcare articles, numerous people have asked me who they can contact when they observe environmental issues within our region, such as proclaimed pest plants, rubbish and pest animals such as foxes.

As a landcare group we encourage and support people in their endeavours to protect our natural environments within our region when we can.

Top score for Diono Ryan receiving the highly prestigious Presidents Medal, the State Champion Trophy and 1st A Grade in Classic Division from Phil.

Kim receiving the highly prestigious President’s Medal and 1st C Grade in Standard Division.

AP&SC hosts 2017 IPSC State Titles Over the Australia Day long weekend, the Adelaide Pistol and Shooting Club hosted the 2017 IPSC State Titles.

This match is the biggest IPSC match held in the state each year.

The match preparation started back in August with a group designing stages to submit to IPSC Australia for approval. the club started to build the many stage props that were going to be needed to hold this match.

There were 14 stages and the covered ranges needed to be used for a match of this size. Using the covered ranges posed a unique challenge that we had to protect the ISSF target frames. It was decided to unbolt them and move them to one side.

This worked well.

To put a match this size together required a lot of dedicated people putting a lot of work in.

Match day finally arrived and the range officers shot their pre-match on the Thursday and Friday, along with a few club members who were helping with the running of the event.

The pre-match was a good chance for

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members to have a rest, having to only cater for 30 people and a chance to see how the kitchen was going to function, with 150 plus people to feed over the weekend with close to 60 from interstate.

And what a match it was!

All volunteers did an amazing job.

To put on a match like this is a great show of team effort amongst the club members. The exposure to interstate shooters was excellent. There were many positive comments about the AP&SC facility.

Well done to the club on an amazing team effort. The icing on the cake was winning the best STICS match for 2016 season.

The AP&SC welcomes new members – club members are passionate about the sport and provide on-site Firearms Safety Awareness Training to SAPOL approved people who join the club.

Please be aware that we DO NOT cater to un-licenced people wanting to pay to shoot. Only genuine people who are interested in the sport of shooting may send enquiries to the secretary by emailing secretary@apsc.org.au.

Lower North Gun Club held its monthly club shoot on Sunday February 26, with a 100 target program.

Twenty-eight competitors travelled from clubs across SA including Monarto, Mallala, Southern, Barmera, International, Wilkawatt and SAGC. The first event was the 50 target Lower North Continental Double Barrel Championship.

First in AA Grade was Dino Oliviero with a score of 57/58.

Second in AA Grade was Wally Clarke with 56/58.

A Grade winner was Stan Keen with a score of 48/50 followed by Max Pontifex on 53/56.

B Grade was won by Bernie Greenshields with a 48/50 and second was Neil Marsh with 49/54.

Ki Shaddock won C Grade with a score of 43/50 and Brian August took second with 34/50.

The second event was the 50 target Lower North Point Score.

First in AA Grade was Dino Oliviero with a score of 154/156.

Very close behind, after a shoot-off, was Jack Tapscott with a score of 152/156.

Sue Byrnes won a Grade with a 136/150, with Max Pontifex in second on 134/150.

Neil Marsh won B Grade with a score of 142/150, with Bernie Greenshields second on 135/153.

C Grade was again won by Ki Shaddock with a 122/150, and second was won

by Brian August with 108/150.

Ki Shaddock won Junior High Gun with a score of 165/200.

Ron Smith won veterans High Gun with a score of 189/200 and Jack Tapscott won Overall High Gun after an epic shoot-off with Dino to finish with 224/226.

The next monthly club shoot is on Sunday April 23.

Any enquiries please contact the president on 0411 238 391.

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That said within our council we have councillors who were voted in by the community to be the conduit between the community and council.

If you have an environmental issue be it rubbish, pest animals or pest plants please contact your councillors so they can raise these issues at monthly council meetings. Meetings are scheduled for the third Monday of each calendar month at the council chambers in Mallala starting at 6.30pm.

For more information visit the Adelaide Plains Council website.

Jim Weir and Michael Dimasi spreading sand on the number 3 scrape.

Golf season tees off Saturday March 25 saw me rise early to head out at 0700 to the Royal TWGC to prepare for the working bee.

With most helpers arriving at 0930 it was an opportunity to spread the 18th scrape by hand and get a feel for the day ahead.

Martin Hart arrived just after 0810 with the bobcat and we went over to the 4th scrape to show him what was needed.

Martin when through the course and levelled the two tons of sand placed on each.

Ray Prior and I followed behind raking and levelling the scrapes with the gator.

All around the course was a gathering of both club members and members of the local Two Wells Lions Club who where coincidentally past as present members of the TWGC. Picking up tree limbs, rubbish, painting furnishings, levelling roads and tracks with rubble, and covering limestone with clean fill and whipping mounds was some of the things achieved.

A big BRAVO ZULU to all those members who attended to achieve a great many tasks last weekend and this weekend.

A great effort by all.

The course is looking good despite major issues with the toro and tractor to

ensure it being cut ready it time for the 2017 season opening.

Hopefully with rain coming the course will green up as we have a good coverage at the moment.

The new scrapes will challenge the best of us each week until we become used to them.

It will help against our annual quest with Hamley Bridge Golf Club as the same sand and preparation they suggested was used by Two Wells.

Low scores and good golfing to all for the season.

By TWGC captain Paul Shields

As Frank Spencer would say to Betty “Ah Betty I think I’ve had a whoopsie”. One slightly damaged tyre after all the hard work done at the Two Wells Golf Course recently.

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Virginia takes home the flag Bec O’Brien reports:

The victorious Virginia Cricket Club A Grade premiers, (back) Peter Economou (club president), Anthony Seccafien, John Natsias, Steven Peter, Ashley Nicholas, Alex Leo, Pat Perre, (front) Anthony Bascombe, Shaun Lay (captain), Nick O’Reilly, Nathan Warren, and Emmanuel Tsimiklis.

Virginia Cricket Club has taken season honours in the A grade men’s division 1 competition, bowling out last year’s grand final winners with the aid of an impressive hat-trick by John Natsias. Virginia 10/220 defeated Salisbury West, who were all out for 99, on the weekend of March 25 and 26.

The match was held at Salisbury West with Virginia batting first.

Ashley Nicholas 64 not out and Anthony Bascombe 39, top scored, while Justin

Top: John Natsias (who took a hattrick) and Ashley Nicholas (who made 64 not out) with the premiership trophy.

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In response, Salisbury West took to the pitch and batted strongly.

Virginia started to sweat but an impressive hat-trick by gun bowler John Natsias when the opposition was at 2/61 helped sway the tide.

Anthony Seccafien was also handy with the ball and finished with figures of 4/48.

The club last won an A grade premiership in 2013/14 and played in the grand final last year against Salisbury West.

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