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It could eventually be expanded to deliver up to 20 gigalitres annually. A range of industry groups and businesses, including the Adelaide Plains Council (APC), who are already in the process of enacting rezoning initiatives to facilitate intensive irrigated horticulture, has welcomed news of the funding commitment by the Federal Government. “Adelaide Plains Council is now a key destination for state significant investment,” APC chief executive officer, James Miller, stated. “With the foresight demonstrated by council and rezoning well underway, our region will become the epi-centre of the ‘food bowl’ for South Australia. “Council is now open for business.” APC is currently preparing a Development Plan Amendment (DPA) to rezone land in the area to support the project, with elected members voting on the DPA at its August 21 meeting. n Continued Page 3

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The Adelaide Plains region is poised to become the ‘epi-centre of the food bowl’ following the announcement of federal funding for the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) to the tune of $46 million. This comes on the back of a State Government contribution of $110 million, which was announced earlier this year. It is estimated the NAIS project has the potential to create upwards of 3,700 jobs, attract $1.1 billion in private investment, add $578 million to the state’s economy and result in over 300 hectares of new export-focused, high-tech horticulture production in the Adelaide Plains region. The project will see recycled water pumped from the Bolivar sewerage treatment works to the northern plains area for use in irrigated agriculture and horticulture. The irrigation scheme is expected to be operational by early 2019 and will initially deliver 12 gigalitres of water each year.

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The devastating result of a break-in in Lewiston last week. The Lewiston area has been the target of numerous breakins in recent weeks, with many posts surfacing on social media urging local residents to be on the look-out for suspicious behaviour and reminding people to lock their houses, garages and garden sheds. A resident on Betty Road in Lewiston posted seeing intruders in her back shed on Monday August 28, and urged residents to keep a look out. The front door of a family home was smashed in on St George Boulevard, Lewiston on Wednesday August 23. One local family, who does not wish to be named, were also the victim of a brazen daylight robbery of their home on Con-

Natalie Centenera reports: stance Court in Lewiston, on the same day. The offenders used a shovel to smash through a sliding door at the rear of the property to gain entry and once inside they went through the entire house searching for valuables. The family returned home that afternoon and found the devastating attack on their home, and were left feeling scared, angry and violated. The offenders went through draws in the bedrooms and bathrooms, taking electronics and jewellery. The police in Two Wells were immediately notified and the residents were informed not to

touch anything until the Barossa crime scene investigators came to search for fingerprints and other evidence. The family have since installed security cameras that can be monitored from their phones at any time throughout the day, as well as a house alarm. Their advice to other residents is to be vigilant in the protection of your homes, look out for neighbours and take notice of people who are not familiar to your neighbourhood. Social media is also a great tool to utilise to make people aware of suspicious activity. Police advise is that if you hear something, or see something, call the police on 000 or 131 444.

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Local Two Wells residents, Bain and Rae Corston, have been inducted into the road transport industry’s prestigious Shell Rimula Wall of Fame at the National Road Transport Hall of Fame in Alice Springs. The industry awards, sponsored by Shell Rimula for the past 17 years, recognises individuals for their enduring service and positive influence on the Australian road transport community. The husband and wife duo were among 82 inductees welcomed into the Shell Rimula Wall of Fame over the weekend and joins almost 1,500 of Australia’s road transport comrades on the coveted Wall. “We’ve been working together in the road transport industry for

the past 35 years so it’s great to be inducted into the Shell Rimula Wall of Fame together!” Said Bain. Bain and Rae were both born into road transport families so it was inevitable that they would both spend their lives dedicated to the industry. In 1982, the husband and wife duo conceived Corston Coaches and at the height of the business, they operated 21 coaches all sporting the signature blue and white colour scheme. Bain and Rae continue to manage the 12-strong fleet with a hands-on approach undertaking school and charter work, despite being in their mid-seventies. Paul Fisher, Lubricants Team Leader for Shell’s Licensee, presented Bain and Rae

with their awards, “It’s an honour welcoming Bain and Rae into the Shell Rimula Wall of Fame and recognising their lifetime of service.” “These awards celebrate Australia’s road transport history and the individuals who keep Australia moving, so together with Shell Rimula, we thank Bain and Rae for their contributions,” added Liz Martin OAM, National Road Transport Hall of Fame CEO. The Shell Rimula Wall of Fame Ceremony was part of a three-day event (25-27 August) held in Alice Springs. For over 100 years, Shell has shown ongoing support to the longevity of the road transport community in Australia, delivering trusted and reliable lubricants to

Two Wells couple, Bain and Rae Corston, have been inducted National Road Transport Hall of Fame. enhance fuel efficiency and offer increased protection to extend equipment life. Shell’s global commitment to research, technology and product development is un-

matched, with 150 patents held for base oils, lubricants and greases, providing the transport, agriculture, and mining industries with innovative solutions to help keep them moving.

Council considers flood group exit plans Adelaide Plains Council are taking a considered approach to whether it withdraws from the Gawler River Floodplain Management Authority (GRFMA), or remain. The controversial motion to withdraw has been the subject of much discussion between local and state government since APC councillors voted to withdraw from the authority in May of this year. GRFMA Chairman, Ian Baldwin and executive officer, David Hitchcock were invited to the APC August meeting to address the chamber and gallery, with CEO James Miller believing it to be advantageous to hear first-hand from the authority to understand the “finer aspects of the authority’s focus at present”. Mr Miller said the current resolution of the APC is that a prudential assessment is undertaken in relation to withdrawing from the GRFMA, and any no-

Natalie Centenera reports: tion to withdraw would need the consent of the Minister (Minster for Water, Ian Hunter MLC). “The minister would never, ever have allowed this council to withdraw, unless there was some underpinning analysis or evidence to support our position of withdrawal,” he said. “As you might recall it was just a motion without notice, there was no underpinning analysis to justify that particular resolution.” To this end, Mr Miller has also engaged the advice of consultant, David Hope, who he described as a highly respected consultant in the field of prudential assessments, to address the audit committee and then present to council at the September ordinary meeting. Mr Hope will investigate

the financial and risk aspects as to what it would mean for the council to either remain part of the authority or, to withdraw. GRFMA chairman, Ian Baldwin said the authority would welcome any further investigation that APC undertook and are happy to work with consultants and provide as much information as they can to help with the process. After a detailed presentation on mitigation options, costs and funding avenues, councillors were then able to direct questions towards the GRFMA representatives. APC councillors remained discerning in regards to the information presented and reiterated how their particular council area required further consideration. Councillor Jones highlighted that the Adelaide Plains region falls victim to flooding from two rivers, both the Gawler River

and the Light River. “There is some information there that is perhaps a bit onesided, I think you need to take into consideration the Light River, as there is a lot of water that comes down there,” Cr Jones said. “There is a lot of work to be done on this before anything happens on ground,” said Mr Baldwin. “Such as consultation with constituent councils and with property owners in the lower Gawler River catchment. “So if you can just put your faith with us and let us work through this and hopefully we can come up with some answers that are going to at least address a number of the major problems that we have with flooding in the Gawler River catchment.” Further discussion regarding APC’s position on the GRFMA will be held at the September ordinary council meeting.

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Food Festival falling into place

The Northern Plains Food Festival organisers gathered in Two Wells last Thursday, undertaking an intense think-tank approach to ensure the event is a success. John Dawkins MLC and councillors from both Adelaide Plains Council and Playford councils attended the meeting where community groups were called upon to contribute to the running of the event. “This is being ticketed as being an occasion to raise awareness and showcase the agriculture of the Adelaide Plains which, “by world standards is the best food that money can buy,” according to local Mallala identity, John Lush. “One person in every five, is employed in agriculture in South Australia, which also generates $18 billion in activity, a lot being in export,” Mr Lush explained. The event will be held in Two Wells, on March 25 next year, and will hopefully bridge the country city gap between those who enjoy the food of the Northern Plains in Adelaide and those who produce it. “This area has so much going for it, but few people know anything about it, so we’re going to change that.” Acknowledging the first step in creating change is always the hard-

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est, Mr Lush is calling upon the local community to become involved, saying “if we make a success of this, then all the community groups on the Adelaide Plains will want to be a part of it.” The group is busily collecting sponsorships, applying for grants and seeking out a celebrity identity to promote the event. Adelaide Plains Council has been supportive, and has given an official nod to the event by writing to various government departments on behalf of organisers. And things are falling into place. However, assistance from community groups is needed to make the event the success envisioned. Those community groups will benefit from their involvement, raising funds and awareness for their own cause. “People who are doing the work, will get some back,” Mr Lush said. The expo organisers will take on the same model of reimbursing community groups as the Two Wells Melodrama does. Mallala and Two Wells Lions, CWA, Two Wells Scouts and Two Wells Football Club are a few already on board, and have of-

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John Lush, Ruth Vagnarelli, and John Dawkins, MLC. fered their assistance to the expo organisers. If you as an individual, or a community group you are part of, or are looking to be part of a new

initiative that would provide future benefit both to the Adelaide Plains and your community group, please call 0413 870 270 or email pinnacle@aussiebb.com.au

Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme fully funded • From Page 1 The document will then go out to public consultation for eight weeks, with APC hopeful it will be presented to minister for planning John Rau in December. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce said the contribution for the NAIS project came from the Coalitions’ $500 million National Water Infrastructure Development Fund (NWIDF), which funds water infrastructure projects to help rural and regional Australia reach its full productive and economic potential. “This project is a real win for South Australia,” Minister Joyce said. “We’re investing in the infrastructure of tomorrow so we can expand our production to meet global food demand that is set to rise by 75 per cent between 2007 and 2050. “This project will be key to developing greater mar-

ket access for South Australian producers to Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia and Singapore. “This project is a great example of the kind of infrastructure we are delivering across the country, to create jobs and stimulate economic growth for the benefit of all Australians, including in rural and regional communities.” South Australian vegetable grower body AUSVEG SA has also welcomed the federal backing, saying the landmark investment is a big win for the state’s horticulture producers. “This is a once-in-ageneration investment that has potential to grow our industry into the future,” AUSVEG state manager, Jordan Brooke-Barnett said. “High value horticulture is already worth over $1 billion to South Australia per annum at the farm gate, and is poised to grow further with these strategic invest-

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Fast facts · Irrigated agriculture contributed $1.8 billion to the total value of South Australia’s $6.2 billion agricultural production in 2014–15. · Vegetables are the most valuable irrigated agricultural commodity in SA, worth $446 million in 2014–15, followed by grapes ($393 million) and other fruits and nuts ($368 million) · The Coalition Government is delivering the most significant investment in water infrastructure in Australia’s history, including through the $2 billion National Water Infrastructure Loan Facility and $500 million NWIDF. ments in water infrastructure and growing export markets in Asia.” Mr Brooke-Barnett said the funds will significantly expand the scale of investment in infrastructure, nearly doubling the $350 million in existing production on the northern Adelaide Plains due to increased investment in areas like high value protected cropping, tree crops and field production. “AUSVEG SA is thankful that South Australian horticulture has leading

advocates in the Australian government who understand the value of our industry to the state economy and are committed to providing our industry with the capacity to grow exponentially into the future,” he said. “Horticulture is poised to grow significantly as a result of this investment and provide significant employment outcomes at a challenging time for our state.” The NAIS project will involve the construction and

operation of a new water treatment plant; five GL Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) bore field; a pump station; and almost 50 kilometres of pipeline including a distribution network to supply a new irrigation area north-west of the current horticulture precinct on the Northern Adelaide Plains. Anyone wishing to find out more about the Adelaide Plains Council’s DPA should contact APC on 8527 0200 or visit the website at www.apc.sa.gov.au.

A $475,000 grant to Playford Council will see brand new female friendly change rooms built to cater for the growing number of women soccer, netball, cricket and football players at the council’s Angle Vale Community Sports Centre. The grant comes in round two of the state government’s Office of Recreation and Sport Female Facilities Program, which has pledged $3 million this financial year to projects across the state. The program aims to help organisations develop sustainable, functional, inclusive and fit-for-purpose female change room facilities for now and into the future. Angle Vale Football Club president, Trevor Spong, was ecstatic at the news of the funding, saying the new change rooms were part of a bigger plan for the sporting complex. “This is really great for the club and for all the sports played here,” Mr Spong said. “What it will bring for the association is a new facility consisting of four brand new change rooms. “There’ll be two for the netball courts and two facing the next area of development, which is a second football/cricket oval, and it will also be able to service soccer.” Mr Spong said Playford Council had been very supportive of the Angle Vale Sporting and Community Association, which manages the sporting complex in conjunction with council, and noted future plans included funding from the council to possibly help construct a meeting room, storage facility and public toilets. “It’s fantastic, it’s great news because the sporting clubs have been working pretty close with council for a number of years now,” he said. “This is a multi-stage development, including new car-parking which is going in behind soccer at the moment. “We’re getting closer to realising the overall plan for the facility (and) the council have been really good working with the association and the sporting clubs, slowly doing small bits at a time.” The sporting complex on Fradd Road currently has a variety of sports catering specifically for women, including two senior and two junior football teams, which equates to just over 100 female footballers; a senior cricket side and a senior soccer team.

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Business council on the cards

Ratepayers in the Adelaide Plains region hope to establish a business council following a deputation to Adelaide Plains Council by Adelaide Plains Ratepayer’s Association (APRPA) chairman, John Lush last week. Mr Lush spoke to councillors at the APC August ordinary council meeting and began by explaining why he believed the Adelaide Plains needed a business council and what he envisioned it would achieve. “If you look at the Business Council of Australia they’ve got a membership of executives from the top 100 companies,” he said. “They discuss the strengths and

weaknesses of doing business in Australia and seek to improve on the business environment of which they operate. “So I think we in the Adelaide Plains could, and should, do something similar by bringing some of the top company managers on the Adelaide Plains businesses together.” Mr Lush would like to see a discussion of strategies to improve opportunities to grow existing businesses and to attract new ones to the area, thereby creating employment and brining new money to the region. “This business council would need to develop its own charter and control its own agenda but involve

local government,” he said. “If we got all those people together I believe we could find a pathway to develop a business model that would help to take Adelaide Plains to the next level of business activity.” As chair of the ratepayer’s association he has received enquiries from businesses requesting information on how to approach council on certain business matters. A business council could help establish new businesses with a great amount of expertise. Mr Lush is also working hard at establishing an annual Northern Plains Food Festival to showcase the agriculture produced in the area

and generate cultural and economic activity. A successful Food Festival and the possible future establishment of a business council could see the Adelaide Plains develop as a worldrenowned region possibly opening up future export markets. “Given that we’ve got this new irrigation proposal coming, there’s probably going to be a lot of new businesses come into the area and so a business council would be a good place for them to make some enquiries about some of the parameters of doing business on the Adelaide Plains,” he said. Mr Lush himself has sat on numer-

ous boards over 29 years, and can see the benefits of such a council, hoping to draw from the business experience and acumen that exists in the area. “From here I suggest we form a steering committee of invited strategic people with a mix of backgrounds to formalise the Adelaide Plains Business Council,” he concluded. Speaking after the meeting, CEO James Miller said, “the elected body certainly expressed positive sentiments in relation to this initiative”. “Further liaison with council will occur in the coming months as a means of identifying precisely what and how this may move forward,” Mr Miller said.

Limited feedback for online waste survey Adelaide Plains Council (APC) received just 11 responses to its recent online waste survey. While APC would not go into details at this stage as to whether the responses supported a hard waste pick up or any changes to its current waste services practices, a report will likely be presented to elected members at its October meeting. APC had been seeking ratepayers’ thoughts on a number of waste-related issues, including whether or not to introduce a user-pays hard waste collection service and expanding its green waste kerbside service.

APC infrastructure general manager, Martin Waddington, has said in the past that if council was to introduce a hard waste pick up service, it would come at a cost to residents. Mr Waddington said council was currently exploring several options to introduce a hard waste service, including designated dates once or twice a year, if people can afford it, or hiring a contactor. Council’s current waste pick-up method offers kerbside waste, recyclables and organic pick-up services utilising its own staff and two garbage trucks.

Do you have free time to spend on the beach? Are you interested in joining a group working to protect coastal wildlife? With the recent creation of SA’s newest park in our region, the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, this is the perfect opportunity to get involved. BirdLife Australia’s fifth monitoring season is about to begin and they are inviting all interested people to join in and learn about the lives of the Red-capped Plovers in the process. Little is known about the Redcapped Plovers, who are a beachnesting shorebird on the Samphire Coast and Fleurieu Peninsula.

Monitoring programs aim to improve knowledge of the local populations, their breeding success and the threats facing these tiny, but tenacious birds. Two training sessions are being run for new volunteers, those interested in learning more about the birds or those wanting a refresher. The training session and will be held Wednesday, September 20 and Monday, September 25 at the BirdLife Australia Office above the Port Adelaide Visitor Information Centre in Port Adelaide from 6.30 – 7.30pm. RSVP by September 11 to Aleisa at aleisa.lamanna@birdlife.org.au

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Adelaide Plains Council deputy mayor, Mel Lawrence (back row, second from right), with some of the participants in this year’s SALA festival display at the Two Wells Public Library, (back) Tony Lear, Owen Jones, Peter Thompson, (front) Michelle Baumann, Christine Malone and Tineta Ellis.

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SALA Festival making art accessible for all The South Australian Living Arts Festival (SALA) is once again showcasing the work of many talented local artists this month. Adelaide Plains Council deputy mayor, Mel Lawrence, officially opened the local event at the Two Wells Public Library on Wednesday August 9, with the venue coming alive with a wonderful display of paintings, photos, drums, quilts and craft items around every corner.

Mr Lawrence said this year’s theme of “A new beginning: embracing our future prosperity as Adelaide Plains Council”, was certainly apt as less than 12 months ago the council changed its name from District Council of Mallala. This year 12 artists have entered their artwork for display with more than 50 pieces of colourful artwork exhibited in our library. During the month of August thousands of artists across the state

are taking part in the long-running festival, which began in 1988 to promote, support and encourage aspiring visual artists. Many of the venues are libraries and council offices, even hotels and cafes, which means the creative and colourful world of art is more accessible to the general public. Visit the website www.salafestival.com for participating locations for more information.

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RIGHT: TWCCC kindy staff, Hayley Braidwood, Beth Karuga and Faye Pirri dressed for Book Week celebrations at the centre.

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Two Wells Community Children’s Centre has held some fun and colourful events over the past few weeks. During Week 5 children dressed up as their favourite book character, with the staff also getting into the act and donning a costume. On Monday August 20 the centre was open for Grandparents Day, with lots of grandparents attending to see what the children like to do at Kindy/ Childcare, have a look around the service and chat with the staff. The centre also took part in Footy Colours Day to raise money for cancer on September 1 and September 4.

Lions like you when you’re 23 Nick steps into leadership role of community group

Meet Nick Charles, Angle Vale Lions Club’s newest president. At only 23 years of age, he is one of the youngest Lions presidents on record. And he brings with him, not only his youth, but also some great ideas to garner more support for the club, ultimately translating to support for the community. So how does someone so young end up as a branch president of one of the most respected volunteer service organisations in Australia and abroad? “I had a friend from university who initially joined the Lions Club of Paralowie, and I invited myself,” Nick explains. “I went to a few of their meetings and enjoyed it, but as their meetings conflicted with when I worked, I was unable to commit to joining.” Now living in Virginia, Nick hails all the way from Bundaberg, Queensland. He moved to South Australia after finishing high school to study architecture at the University of Adelaide. After finishing a Bachelor of Architectural Design last year, he is now studying a Master of Teaching (Design and Technology) and hopes to have it completed by next year. His family’s connection to the area spans three generations. “Funnily enough, my grandfather moved from Queensland to SA (Fulham Gardens then Virginia) when he was young,” he explained. “Then my father moved from Virginia to Bundaberg when he

Natalie Centenera reports: was young, and I’ve moved from Bundaberg to Virginia. “So my family can’t make up their mind between South Australia and Queensland!”. Hopefully Nick has found a place to call home in Virginia, as this young man has a lot to offer his community. His affiliation with the Angle Vale Lions Club began after being introduced to the new club when it was starting up and was able to attend their meetings when he was free. “After volunteering for a few BBQs at Bunnings I decided to join, because although the club was small there was (and still is) a great bunch of committed and energetic people,” he said. “And because of this we have done a great deal of things, such as raise money for a playground shelter, sponsoring a Lions hearing dog, collecting spectacles for reuse in third world countries, and various other projects. “Interestingly, I found out after joining that my grandfather had been a member of the now defunct Lions Club of Virginia.” In his spare time, when he is not in Adelaide enjoying the plentiful small bars and festivals that are on, he also stays busy volunteering for political causes and fundraising for charitable causes. “Even so, Lions continues to amaze me with the work they do around the world,” he said. “Lions clubs give excellent opportunities for members to

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South Australia’s premier food processing precinct is being developed in Edinburgh Parks. The Northern Adelaide Food Park aims to grow the food industry in South Australia and maximise the advantages of South Australia’s reputation for premium food and wine. It will encourage innovation in the food industry by forging collaborative partnerships, economies of scale and knowledge sharing.

The Food Park will create opportunities for businesses to co-locate and will enable both new and existing food and beverage processors, manufacturers, food packaging specialists, coldchain suppliers and logistic and transport companies to expand and grow. A $7 million Food Park Business Attraction Fund has been opened to provide assistance to businesses looking to locate to the Northern Adelaide Food Park.

Angle Vale Lions Club president, Nick Charles, has taken over leadership of the group at just 23 years old. serve their community, fundraise, and, especially for young people, gain a great deal of experience learning to work with others, how an organisation works, gaining confidence, meeting new people, and building character. “My ultimate goal would be to start a Leo Club, which is a Lions club for youth, either at a high school or in the community, for young people. “But other priorities include further advertising ourselves in the community, recruiting new members, developing more fun-

draising activities, and engaging the wider community. “Our previous president (now secretary) Dot Lewtas has done a fantastic job and I will aim to continue her great work, and build upon it. “Most Lions presidents are not as young as myself, I hope to set a high standard for young presidents.” If you would like more information on the Angle Vale Lions, please call 0416 452 925 or 0412 691 721 or check out their facebook page.

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Your Community Send or amend your free community announcements at news@twowellsecho.com.au alcoholics anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous, Meets every Thursday evening in Two Wells, Commencing at 8pm in the Hall at St. Pauls Anglican Church Old Port Wakefield Road, Anyone who thinks they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend.

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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. August 18, 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.

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Church times

Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month 10am Sept 3 10am Oct 1 10am Nov 5 Nita Noble - 8527 2303. St Paul’s Two Wells 10am September 10 10am September 17 10am September 24 10am October 8 10am October 15 10am October 22 10am October 19 Di Meaney - 0427 616 301 Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan Phone: 08 75 101 148 Windsor Christian Church. Non denominational. Sunday’s at the Windsor Institute. 5pm Sunday September 3 5pm Sunday September 10 5pm Sunday September 17 5pm Sunday September 24

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.

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.

Lions Club Two Well Two Wells Lions Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Catholic Church . Contact Rodney Mildred on 0418 856 883 for more information. All are welcome.

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 Men’s Shed Mallala & district men’s shed inc. Are open weds 9 till 12, Sunday 9 till 1pm, other times by agreement. Get involved in projects or just a coffee and a talk. Conference room available by request. Contact Norm Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up.

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

Neighbourhood Watch meeting held every second Tuesday in the month (except January) at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. For more information contact Dave Body on 8524 2036 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328.

Time Out Craft Group Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells. Meet Wednesday’s fortnightly, from 10am to 12noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. September 6 & 20. October 4 & 18. 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 Phone 8520 2257.

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 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 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 8520 2607 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 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.

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 LEAVE A GIFT IN Tony Flaherty on 0412 president Two Wells WILL 773 TO 111 or secretary John Allen Blue LightYOUR on 0411 894 245 for further ASSISTANCE Two Wells Blue Light held 5 timesAUSTRALIA information. Subscriptions are now DOGS a year. For ages 8 to 17 years. For due. Cash or cheque more information contact Maria Two Wells scouts Aunger on 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382. Cubs & Joeys

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Two Wells United Kids

Two Wells United Kids is a fun Christian-based group open to children aged 7 years old 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 12 noon. 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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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.

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 Two Wells starting at 5.30pm until 7pm. ANDOpen YOU CAN HELP Regional Action to anyone aged 11 and above. THE LIVES IMPROVE OF Wells. PEOPLE LIVING Located in Wells Road Two Team WITH DISABILITIES Meetings are at 7.30 pm on the Two Wells 3rd Wednesday of each month - in more information Equestrian & For Pony Wells Catholic Church Hall. about leaving aTwo gift in club your Will please Contact contact:Caroline Scutcheon 0417 Two Wells Equestrian Free and call: Pony1800 801 688 178 364for more info. Club hold rallies on thewww.assistancedogs.org.au first and third Sundays of the month at 9.30am on our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. Further details on www.twepc.com.au.

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TWPS year 6/7 students, from left, Kiara, Ben, Tayla and Connor did their bit for National Tree Day.

Students get green thumbs More than 40 trees were planted at Two Wells Primary School’s entranceway last month in support of National Tree Day. Year 2/3 students from Rooms 10 and 11 took part in the day, with the school’s groundsman, Allan Green, lending a hand to keep everything running smoothly. National Tree Day Manager, Debbie Agnew, says this year’s theme, “Be Inspired — It’s in Our Nature”, invited everyone to branch out and be inspired by our unique natural environment. “Spending time in nature elevates the human spirit, and ignites our passion, inspiration, and creativity,” Ms Agnew said. “Australia has some of the most unique and beautiful natu-

Bec O’Brien reports: ral environments in the world, and participating in National Tree Day in your community, school, workplace or backyard is a great way to connect with nature and do something really positive to support our environment,” “National Tree Day is also an opportunity to help our children develop a lifelong connection to nature, so that they may become the caretakers of the future.” Last year nearly 310,000 people took part at over 3,500 sites across the country, planting more than 1.1 million native trees, shrubs and grasses and helping to green their communities.

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which they pay tribute to at significant services throughout the year. A special service will be held at the gardens at around 12.30pm followed by a light luncheon at the RSL hall. Also this month, the Two Wells RSL will host RUOK

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Milton Vadoulis shares gardening secrets Natalie Centenera reports: Popular Gawler gardening guru, Milton Vadoulis, brought some of his plants, advice and effervescent energy to a capacity audience at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Tuesday August 22. The Two Wells Library event was another hit, with Milton recognising lots of return audience members from the last time he visited two years ago. Milton is best known for his iconic garden nursery in Gawler, Vadoulis Garden Centre, and his television show, ‘Get Dirty with Milton’, which is shown on channel 44. He has been recognised for his contribution to the state’s nursery and garden industry by being made a life member of its peak body, the Nursery and Garden Industry South Australia (NGISA) in late 2016, as well as his garden centre being named as the most innovative retail business at the same prestigious ceremony. Milton was happy to impart his invaluable garden knowledge and provide numerous tips for the most dedicated gardeners and also the novices. “One of the biggest trends in gardening at the moment is indoor plants,” he began. “They look good and they help filter the toxins in the air.” He explained however, that we kill our plants with too much kindness, i.e. overwatering! “97% of plants are killed by too much love,” he said. Winter is the time that you can let plants go dry for a very long time. We should only be watering indoor plants every two to three weeks. “Give them a soak by dunking them in a bucket for an hour, then drain for another hour or two,” Milton advised. “Then get some liquid fertiliser and apply to every plant, but only feed after watering or you’ll damage them.” The golden rule to growing any plant is the same rule that is applied to real estate - location, location, location. “Always find the right plant for the right location,” he emphasised. And when choosing plants for either indoor or outdoors, consider newer varieties, as they are far superior to older ones. Newer varieties can flower all year round, and

Milton Vadoulis with local writing identity, Carolyn Cordon.

ABOVE: Audrey Stace and Margaret Cook who travelled from Gawler to see their favourite gardener speak. RIGHT: Pam Duncan with her grandson who both enjoyed the afternoon. Janine and Ian Lennon with a magazine prize from the day. are worth the little bit more extra money that you spend on them. Afternoon tea was enjoyed after a Q and A session, where many a laugh was enjoyed. Pam Duncan of Two Wells was eager to attend, bringing her grandson, “I love these sessions,” she said, “I would like to become a better gardener.”

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Spring is just around the corner The Blossom is telling us that Spring is here but the last week of August has been very cold. The fruit trees that need winter chilling should this year do well with all the cold weather we have experienced. So if you thought it was too cold spare a thought for the fruit trees that need all those extra cold daysAMATEUR and nights! For your citrus trees, an idea that was GARDENER mentioned on the radio that may help to snare the dreaded citrus gall wasp is to hang yellow sticky insect traps in your trees. They can be bought commercially but if you want to make your own take a yellow lid such as those found on some ice-cream containers, smear with Vaseline and hang in your tree. These yellow sticky traps are useful also AMATEUR GARDENER to snare white flies without the need of insecticides. As the spring flowering bulbs start to finish, make sure the foliage is left to die down completely to build up the reserves in the bulb to be able flower again next year. For the soursobs, try to remove the plant with the bulbs either by hand or spray just before they are to flower which is when they are setting new bulbs. Soursobs have bulbs and bulbils making them fairly determined to stay in your garden for years. Persistence is the only way to eradicate them working at it year after year. In your lawn just keep on mowing to prevent the soursobs from coming into flower. Soursobs are a native of South Africa. Another native of South Africa, that is not considered a pest, is the Diosma Bush (Coleonma pulchellum, a compact attractive bush that may be hedged into shape very easily. To keep the compact shape and to

Viburnum T Suspensum. promote blooms for the next flowering season clip after flowering. Diosmas will grow to about two metres and they do appreciate a sunny position and are quite hardy. The flowers are small, pink, star shaped and the bush can be smothered in flowers from late winter into spring. An extra bonus being the foliage is quite E aromatic. There is a golden diosma in the Coleonma pulchellum family that is readily available. From Japan comes the Viburnum suspensum, which is a perennial bush having dark glossy leaves and growing up to 3.5 metres. Like the Diosma it is fairly drought tolerant and may be clipped into a hedge or shaped. The flowers are pinkish white, small, fragrant and are clustered together like a miniature posy, appearing from late winter into spring. Prune or clip after flowering to retain the desired shape. Some people dislike the aroma of both the Diosma foliage and the Viburnum flowers so make sure you smell before you buy and plant. Enjoy your garden in the month of September, From the Amateur Gardener

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Hunter Peterson, 10, Year 5 AVPS “My dad is special because he is funny and he is an electrician and works very hard on an oil rig to get us money. Without my dad I wouldn’t be here. He is really cool, creative, nice, stubborn and is really good with cars. When he comes home he usually goes to bed at 9. My dad is the best dad in the world.”

Taylie Phillips, 11, Year 5 AVPS “My dad is special because he helps me with my homework and he helps me with the horses. He is the world’s best father because he lets me play the X-box.”

James Stirling, 11, Year 5 Trinity College Lachlan Giorgett, 5, Reception AVPS “My dad is special because he can fix everything.”

“My dad is special to me because he practices soccer in the backyard with me and lets me help him feed and train his greyhounds.”

Local kids doting on their dads Dads, grandparents, and father-figures around the world were celebrated on September 3. Here some of the Echo’s youngest readers pay tribute to their dads. By Natalie Centenera & Bec O’Brien

Brianna, 10 and Madison Magro, 5, Virginia “My dad is great because he surprises me with presents,” Madison. “I like when we go in the truck together. He’s pretty funny too,”

Jayde Williams, 7, Two Wells “Dad helps us and fixes things. He makes us laugh a lot and is very funny.”

Oho Wade, 8, Year 2 AVPS “My dad is special because he loves me with all his heart, all his soul, all his body and all his mind. He’s never missed one of my footy games. He complains, but he is the best.”

Neve Crew, 9, Year 4 “My dad is special because he does lots of fun things with me like wrestling and pushing me on the swing so I go super high! He loves and cares for me and is always trying to cheer me up by making funny faces when I’m sad. He’s also very silly.”

Jonah Hite, 8, Virginia “I think my dad is funny because he plays silly jokes on us. I like to play marbles with dad.”

Luca Morone, 8, Virginia “I like to watch football with my dad.”

Chase Adams, 5, Reception, Trinity College “I like it when my dad plays with me. He is special to me because he helps me balance on my dirt bike.”

Paige Maiolo, 13, Angle Vale “I love my dad because he takes us out to tea every Sunday.”

Lilly Haggie, 8, Year 3 Trinity College “My dad is special to me because he lets me paint his nails and do his makeup and hair, I love him.”

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“My dad is special because he is funny. Whenever dad and I watch football together he always complains about the football. He is the best dad I have ever had.”

Alana Skewes, 10, Year 4 Trinity College

Jessie Centenera, 6, Trinity College “My dad is special to me because he lets me help him look after the chickens. He also makes me yummy milkshakes. I love my dad.”

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James Richardson, 8, Year 2 Trinity College “I love my dad because he rides motorbikes with us.”

“My dad is the best dad because he takes me camping and fishing, and he drove 1784km for my sister and I to see snow for the first time.”

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Hayley slips into Grease show John Dawkins MLC September Update I am always impressed with the innovation and resilience displayed by members of country communities. I recently met with the Northern Plains Compass group organising the inaugural Northern Plains Food Festival on the Two Wells oval, which has been moved to March 25 next year.

Pictured with Cr Eddie Stubing and John Lush, two of the main instigators of the festival at the recent meeting of the group.

Two Wells teenager, Hayley Duthie, will appear on stage in the upcoming musical production “Grease”.

It’s these sorts of initiatives that really help local communities come together to support businesses, charities and community groups. They would love to have local community groups and individuals participating in the organisation & running of the event. Our regional communities need fresh ideas, new investment and more jobs in order to grow and flourish into the future. The government must realise how important these areas are to the overall health of South Australia as a whole. Recently, I had the great pleasure of uniting with fellow past players at the premiership reunions organised by the Two Wells Football & Netball Sporting Club. Country sport is the lifeblood of many regional communities. The footy clubs and netballs clubs have long been places where residents have socialised, made new friends, shared stories and experiences, and generally had a great time over a beverage or two of choice.

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with Hayley, and around 200 other young hopefuls, taking to the stage after learning a set choreography to “Grease Lightning”. In total she says there were more than 900 people who tried out for the ensemble dancing positions. “I’m really excited about this actually as Grease is my favourite movie of all time,” she said. “I know all the songs and I’ve always wanted to do something in a musical. “I love the idea of Broadway (and) I’d love to have a career in dance.” Hayley has her sights set firmly on a dancing future but is also studying childcare subjects. “I’ve always loved performing and always thought that one day I’ll be standing in New York on Broadway,” she said. “Dancing is a big part of my life.” Hayley will be on stage at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre as part of Grease the musical in early October.

Bec O’Brien reports: In what has been hailed a “true community event”, Virginia Primary School took to the stage last month for their first ever Wakakirri performance. Wakakirri promotes the sharing of stories, through dance and theatre, while developing creative thinking, school and self-pride, and life skills for all participants, with schools across the state taking part at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre from August 16-18. Using a combination of dance, creative movement and acting to pre-recorded music, VPS chose to tell the story of its popular Vietnamese teacher, Thi-Hien Danh, who travelled as a refugee by boat to Australia from Vietnam, via Thailand, when she was eight years old. Thi-Hien’s story had all the makings of a Hollywood movie, with suspense, fear courage, and love. There was even a heart-stopping encounter with pirates. VPS upper primary teacher, Sue Graham, said the school’s involvement in Wakakirri

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Unfortunately, reunions such as this could be a thing of the past in many country towns. Football and netball clubs – tennis, hockey, soccer and other sports included – are under pressure due to the lack of participants. A steady exodus of people from our regional areas is leading to their slow decline. This is particularly true for our younger generations - only last year, over 7,000 moved to the eastern states to pursue their careers. In many ways, country clubs are health barometers of our local communities. Under the current government, our regions have continued to lose residents due to lack of investment in the industries that provide long-term employment and growth. We can do much better, and must do much better.

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Virginia Primary students superb on stage

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The bright lights of Broadway are calling and Two Wells teenager Hayley Duthie is answering. Hayley, 17, and a Year 11 student at Gawler and Districts College, will appear on stage as an ensemble dancer for the upcoming stage production of Grease. Hayley just loves to dance and hopes this is the first step that will one day see her reach her dream of making it to the stage in Broadway. For as long as she can remember singing and dancing has been a part of Hayley’s life. She took part in calisthenics as a toddler and pulled on the dancing shoes a few years later. Jazz, tap, hip-hop, musical theatre, Hayley has tried them all, and excelled. “I love the discipline of dance,” she explained. “I like learning new things, being able to dance and express myself, and I’ve made a lot of new friends through dance.” The audition process for Grease the musical started in November last year,

Students from Virginia Primary on stage at the recent Wakakirri performance. had been a big learning curve but a wonderful experience for everyone who took part. “This was our first Wakakirri performance and we didn’t know what to expect,” Ms Graham said. “It really did however live up to the high expectations of our students. “They were so excited on the day of the performance and transferred this positive

energy into a spirited performance. “It was such a fitting tribute to the true-life story of how Vietnamese language teacher Thi-Hien Danh journeyed to Australia. “Wakakirri brought together students, parents, teachers and many people who had a past association with our school. “It was a true community event and definitely a worthwhile experience.”

AVPS: The Beauty of Mindfulness

On Thursday, August 17, 34 excited students from Years 4-7 jumped on the bus to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre to perform in the 2017 National Wakakirri Story Dance competition. After months of rehearsals during lunch times and after school, the time had come to don the costumes and glitter and give their all on the BIG stage in front of the judges. With 11 other schools performing on our night alone it was

By AVPS Italian teacher Tammy Bryant: sure to be a loooong day. When we arrived at the centre many of the kids were gobsmacked with how big the place is and what a special experience they were about to have. We arrived at our dressing area and it was time to get ready for our afternoon rehearsal, which didn’t exactly go to plan! Some students experienced a bit of ‘stage fright’ and then

a few hiccups were thrown into the mix with our sets and props, so a few nervous moments were had. However, with a bit of a pep talk from the ever-supportive Mr J, the kids rallied together and pulled out all the stops to present an amazing performance that could not have gone better, especially considering the fact that we were the LAST school on the night to perform! Our story was titled ‘The

beauty of mindfulness’ and had a modern twist on the well-known fairy tale ‘Sleeping Beauty’. The end of the story shows how the princess taught the witch to ditch the phone and open her mind to the beauty around her to make better choices. As a result of all their hard work, the AVPS Wakakirri team received awards for; Best individual hair and make-up, Best ensemble, and also a coveted state award for, The Best Adapted Story!

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wo former nominees have put their hand up again to nominate for the upcoming supplementary election for the ward of Lewiston in the Adelaide Plains Council region. Mark Wasley, a former councilor and deputy mayor, is hoping to re-enter local government following a few years break, while Margherita Panella, although unsuccessful at last year’s supplementary election for the same ward, is willing to have another go to represent her community and is passionate about boosting women representatives in the chamber. Frank Maiolo, a third nominee in last year’s supplementary election, has not made a decision yet as to whether or not he will re-nominate at this year’s supplementary election. Here both Margherita Panella and Mark Wasley give an outline as to why they have nominated and what they hope to achieve if elected. Lewiston residents will be sent ballot material from Tuesday September 19, with voting closing on Monday October 9 at 12 noon.

Margherita Panella

“I decided to nominate again because I believe in helping and supporting the Adelaide Plains community. I know being a councillor is not going to be easy, it will be far from easy but I’m a determined young woman that wants to see this community prosper and achieve the best outcomes for the whole council area. I feel strongly about being on council and helping the community to achieve the best. If elected my priorities will be firstly for the Lewiston area and then the rest of the Adelaide Plains council area. It is about representing the community and trying to work with council to make it happen. I have a great understanding of processes and knowledge of polices and regulations and laws. I have completed two university degrees in business and government and public management and now have one year left of a law and legal practice degree, so I think I will be able to offer a great deal. The people make the Adelaide Plains region special and without the people and the community spirit we are nothing. In crisis we pull together and that is what I love about our region. Also the food bowl that is growing and there is so much potential for our area and its future. I hope all of the Lewiston residents take the time to vote and I’m hopeful for

Mark Wasley

change on council and its future. Its up to the residents to vote for whom they believe would represent the area and I am a person that doesn’t hold back, I will ask the difficult questions and do the research to make sure its best for our community. I will make the time to listen to residents concerns and I will try my best always.

“The Adelaide Plains is a special and unique area. In my travels overseas I have not found a similar place that offers the diversity of land use with the harmony of the beaches and rivers we have here. I am the 5th generation of my family to be living on the Adelaide Plains and I know the place well. Our council has the interesting challenge of managing the future of the area and I am concerned enough to want to be involved again. My previous full term as a councillor and predominately the deputy mayor within this council gave me the experience of how local government operates, the amount of work that goes on behind the scenes and how important it is to sometimes make the tough decisions. Local government comes with its restrictions and policies but it also has vision, direction and opportunities to enhance our living now and into the future. It is important to me that information is gathered, effective communication is conducted and responsible decision making is carried out. If successful I look forward to joining the team of councillors and staff of the Adelaide Plains Council and I urge all Lewiston ratepayers to please vote for me when ballot material is sent to you in early September.

Students’ space project really ramping up

exciting one, with much to do and much more to learn along the way. TWPS Space Mission project manager and Year 7 student, Sophie, says it has been fun to be involved. “We get to work with lots of different people and parental advisers,” she said. “It’s a lot of fun.” Assistant project manager, Desmina, also in Year 7, said the experiment was challenging but as the students became more organised things were falling into place. “This is something different to do,” she said. “You learn a lot; teamwork is a big part of it, science in general, technology. “There’s a lot of things that go into it (the experiment).” Students from Year 3 to Year 7 are involved in the project, with the remaining classes having a connection by constructing a module of the International Space Station to put together, which when all completed will create a scaled-down model of the ISS. Five students from the school will present a five-minute multimedia presentation to delegates at the 68th International Astronautical Congress in Adelaide in Week 10 of this term. Good luck!

Bec O’Brien reports:

Two Wells Primary School’s involvement in the first ever South Australian Schools Space Mission is ramping up with more than 75 students across the school involved in the project. The school is submitting a bid to be a part of a unique program, which will see three Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) experiments created by school students sent into space to spend a year attached to the International Space Station (ISS). High-tech sensors will stream data back to the schools allowing them to analyse the results. The school’s experiment involves putting a number of micro controller boards into space shielded from cosmic radiation in different ways, which can then be monitored from earth to determine their failure rate. The experiment is limited in size to 300 grams and one litre of ‘payload’ space. TWPS principal Lynda Fitzpatrick-Brown said the school’s involvement in the mission was a fantastic opportunity for its students and wider school community to take an active role in both STEM

TWPS Space Mission Team Leaders, from left (back) Jack T, Tyler, Scott, Victoria, Yazmin, Ella, (front) Ally, Sophie, Ashlee and Desmina. Absent Lockie. activities and the state’s aerospace industry. “I was very impressed when I wandered into the library to ‘spy’ on the work of the students participating in the SA Schools Space Mission project,” Mrs FitzpatrickBrown said. “Students are now working with (science teacher) Mr Hawkey and a

team of volunteers to investigate the shielding of electronics from cosmic radiation in space. “By the end of this term, students will be presenting our ideas at the 68th International Astronautical Congress being hosted in Adelaide. “After this presentation, six schools will be selected for the next

stage; three of these experiments will be sent into space. “We are hoping to be one of the three. “Even if we don’t make it to this point, the knowledge and skills developed by our students over the term will make it a worthwhile experience.” For the students, the project is an

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Blue Light fun on the dance floor The NEXT Two Wells Blue Light Disco will be held on Friday October 27 at the Two Wells Community Centre from 7.30pm with a Halloween theme.

Two Wells Blue Light Disco turns nine It was Two Wells Blue Light Disco’s 9th birthday last month and the event celebrated in style. More than 170 kids hit the dance floor on August 18, with many captivated by the huge screen playing music videos on the stage – a new addition to the popular disco.

A few lucky youngsters went home with some cool prizes, including a 15-inch TV and DVD player, a remote control Monster Truck, a set of smart headphones, gift vouchers, a skateboard and helmet, and board games. All those in attendance were also gifted a

celebratory birthday cupcake as they left the hall. The next Two Wells Blue Light disco will be held on Friday October 27 and follow a Halloween theme. So get your thinking caps on, there’s bound to be prizes for the best dressed!

Liam Denby strikes a pose.

Ben Belchambers and Noah Williams.

Tamzin Reynolds-Seaman and Matilda German.

Cody Harrison, Garry James and Kaleb Harris.

Ally Grant, Carla Harris, Tayla Hansen, Kiara Griffiths, Ben McFarlane and (front) Tommi Van de Kamp.

Kiara Hansen, Kaitlyn O’Brien, Dakota Cummins and Jazlyn Southwell hit the dance floor.

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Mates Aidan Williams, Beau Plummer and Joshua Stewart.

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Enjoying the disco was Brianna Barber, Nessy Hankins, Christina Sideris and Alli Goodwin.

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More than holding their own in the arena at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show will be Two Wells sisters Bianca and Deana Musolino, pictured here with Estrela Mountain Dogs Braxton and Kiki.

Local girls show new Australian dog breed

If you are heading to the Royal Adelaide Show this month make sure you keep an eye out for these gorgeous dogs and their local young handlers. The Estrela Mountain Dog, or Cao Da Serra Da Estrela as the breed is known in its native Portugal, is a relatively new breed of dog in Australia, and sisters Bianca and Deana Musolino of Two Wells, despite their young age, are skilled in showing these big dogs. At 14, Xavier College student Bianca is considered a veteran in the dog showing world having been on the show circuit since she was seven years old. Her Nan and Pop, Pat and John Buckley, are long-time dog enthusiasts and breeders, and have been showing dogs across a range of breeds for many years throughout the state, interstate and even overseas. In fact, it was at the 2012 world renowned Crufts dog show in Birmingham, England that the pair first set eyes on the Estrela Mountain Dog breed and fell in love with them. And so began the long process to bring them to Australia. This was no mean feat, with the couple having to establish national standards and gain approval for the breed from the Australian National Kennel Club – a process that took 18 months. And let’s not talk about the cost involved, with more than $40,000 spent getting their two dogs into the country. In 2014, Braxton, a male who is now four years old, arrived in the country and following acceptance of the breed in Australia, right off the bat was winning at dog shows across the state. Earlier this year, Kiki, a 17-month old female, joined the family after

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Two Wells Red Cross volunteer Mollie Frost.

Bec O’Brien reports: competing at the infamous Crufts dog show in England, where 11-year-old Deana handled her. The pair won both classes they were entered in. Bianca and Deana will show both dogs at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show, where they are primed to step into the winner’s circle yet again. For Bianca, Deana and their extended family, dog handling and showing is a passion. The girls are regulars on the show scene and are often asked to “handle” other breeders’ dogs at various shows. Deana, a Year 6 student at Two Wells Primary School, loves nothing more than showing dogs. Despite their young age, both Bianca and Deana have travelled overseas to follow their passion and show dogs. “I love experiencing the different breeds and all the travel involved,” Bianca explained. “It’s so much fun, you make lots of friends, and I just love the dogs.” “Dog shows are my life,” added Deana. If the girls had to name their favourite breed of dog, at a pinch they could keep the list to five or six. For the record, Briards, American Cocker Spaniels, Estrela Mountain Dogs, Shetland Sheep Dogs, and Clumber Spaniels make the list. These girls certainly know their dogs; so if you get the chance to catch them in action at the show, grab it with both hands. Best of luck in all your endeavours girls.

Having a catch-up was, from left, Glenys Middleton, Joy and John Stewart, and Rae Corston.

Ageing Expo In Style

The annual Ageing In Style Expo is becoming a popular drawcard for the elderly, their families and anyone looking to learn more about support services and equipment to enable people to live comfortably in their own home. This year’s event attracted a large contingent of stallholders, with everything from blood pressure readings, craft, and mobility scooters up to transport options,

Bec O’Brien reports: hearing and sight support and advocacy services. Held at the Two Wells Community Centre on Thursday August 17 the event was organised by the Adelaide Plains Council through the Seniors Collaborative Action Project (SCAP). The SCAP group is made up of

community service representatives from the Gawler, Light, Barossa and Adelaide Plains Councils with the aim to provide information to enhance independence and enrich quality of life for people as they get older. A free Devonshire tea area was a popular spot to sit and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, while the many people who wandered throughout the stalls also enjoyed the yellow-brick-road raffle.

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Roy and Lettie Hunt of Two Wells with Catalyst Foundation volunteer Keith Adamas (centre).

Craft enthusiasts Kerry Harris, Lorraine Goss and Judi Frost.

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Madelene Rivett has her blood pressure checked by Heritage Medical Centre’s practice nurse Sandi Glanville, with Marina Nitchingham watching on.

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Dear Diary…Four long-time friends took the ultimate girls trip a few months ago, taking in America, Canada and Alaska in around 30 days. Here Sue Holland gives a summary of their amazing trip.

The ultimate girls trip On May 25 Maria Pellizzari, Sue Wendland, Sue Holland and Lyn Brenton left Australia for six exciting days in New York. The plan was to do some sightseeing, shopping and take in a few Broadway shows. Going to the 9/11 memorial was very moving as it was Memorial Day in America where we watched the marines display their rifle skills. Maria and Sue W did a day trip to Niagara Falls and were having a great day until bad

weather cancelled their flight and the pair had to bus it back to New York - a horrendous eight-hour trip but all part of the adventure. We then travelled to beautiful Vancouver where a visit to Granville island markets was a delight. We started our 19-day tour of Canada and Alaska by boarding the Rocky Mountaineer for a two-day trip to Banff. There were great hosts, food and of course scenery.

From Banff we visited Jasper, Lake Louise, Whistler and Victoria. Highlights of the bus trip were the beautiful snow capped Rockies and seeing bears in the wild but the ultimate highlight was going to Lake Malign and seeing unseasonal snow falling. Every one loved getting off the bus to take lots of photos and throw a snowball or two. Arriving back in Vancouver we boarded the ship The Vo-

Sue H, Maria, Sue W and Lyn chatting up the marines at the 9/11 Memorial in New York.

lendam for a lovely seven-day cruise to the inside passage of Alaska where we called into “wild west “ towns of Juneau Skagway and Ketchikan and spectacular Glacier Bay. Returning to Vancouver, from here it was home to Australia via Hong Kong. We all had a fantastic time, with so many new experiences and new friends made, it certainly was the trip of a lifetime but after 31 days we were happy to be heading home.

On the way to Lake Malign, Canada, the girls stopped to for a snowball fight. Pictured here are Lyn, Sue H and Maria. RIGHT: Lake Malign all covered in snow.

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Confirmation service Four young Two Wells youths celebrated a special religious occasion last month. Jessica Slattery, Grace and Jayde Williams, and Samuel Centenera received the sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday the 19th August at Saint Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church in Gawler, confirmed by Archbishop Philip Wilson. On Sunday August 20 all four candidates received the Eucharist (holy communion) for the first time. Their families then gathered afterwards to celebrate this milestone by breaking bread and drinking wine!

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Plover Appreciation Day Did you know Saturday September 16th is Plover Appreciation Day? Time to appreciate and celebrate the ‘Little Aussie Battler’ shorebirds – the Redcapped Plovers. These endearing and tenacious little shorebirds live yearround on beaches and coastal wetlands in the region. They breed and raise chicks over spring and summer – right when people want to be on the beach too! Find out more about the secret lives of Red-capped Plovers and how you can help protect them. Telescopes will be set up to view birds up-close on Saturday September 16th, Semaphore beach @ Bower Road entrance, 9:0011:00am. Drop by at any time!

Diary Dates Speaking of things coming up, there are quite a few “Days of September” to mark in the diary. Sunday 3rd- Father’s Day. A day for new socks, jocks and power tools. We hope you celebrated Father’s Day the only way your unique family can! 5th- International Day of Charity. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness and provide a platform for charity related activities all over the world. This date was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa , who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. 8th September- R U OK? Day, is an

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Long-time Meals on Wheels volunteers Pam Duncan and Judi Frost pictured left have served thousands of meals since they first began delivering meals to families across the district. Last month the ladies were honoured for 25 years service each with the presentation of a special service badge at a luncheon held at a popular Barossa winery with some of their fellow MOW volunteers. Pictured top enjoying lunch, clockwise from left, are Pamela Duncan, Christobel Crabb, Pauline Bastiaan, Maria Pellizzari, Lorraine Goss, Anne Stoddart and Judi Frost. Congratulations girls, very well deserved.

BACK-Archbishop Philip Wilson, Father Germano Baiguini MIDDLE- Jessica Slattery, Grace Williams, Samuel Centenera FRONT- Jayde Williams. annual day in September dedicated to remind people to ask family, friends and colleagues the question, “R U OK?”, in a meaningful way, because connecting regularly and meaningfully is one thing everyone can do to make a difference to anyone who might be struggling. 10th September - World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world. 19th- International Talk Like a Pirate Day (ITLAPD) is a periodic holiday created in 1995 by two American chaps, who proclaimed the date for a day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate. 21st- International Day of Peace. The General Assembly of the United Nations has declared this date as a day

devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. 29th - National Police Remembrance Day, held annually on the feast day of Saint Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of police. National Police Remembrance Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the dangers of the policing profession, reflect upon the sacrifices made by dedicated officers and focus on the challenges that lie ahead.

Wolf Creek Word on the street is the makers behind the hit film Wolf Creek have been back in the region filming recently. One local sent in this pic right on the road leading into Thompson Beach, with traffic restricted due to filming. Got any other goss? Send us your news or photos to news@twowellsecho.com.au.

Wolf Creek Film crew trucks line up on Thompson Beach road recently.

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Tracy Seres (far left) with her children Michael, Stephanie and Tina, and husband Nicky.

Two Wells resident Tracy Seres celebrated her 50th birthday with a Vegasthemed shin-ding at home on Saturday July 29. Tracy’s family and friends all got into the spirit of the night dressing up and taking part in Vegas-related games. Congratulations Tracey, looks like it was a fun night.

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Striking a pose at the Vegasthemed party was Andrea Post.

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VPS teacher Shaun Hughes and SSO Lia Jurkovic followed the staff theme of Where’s Wally to a ‘t’.

All That I Am is Australian novelist Anna Funder’s first fictional work, which won her the Miles Franklin Award in 2012. The story is set primarily in Ger-

Parent Sue Hembry joined in the dress-up fun.

many during the interwar period, and essentially tells the story of four real-life individuals who actively opposed the rise of Hitler and the Nazis. Funder took literary license and reconstructed aspects of the characters’ personal experiences in order to recreate a little-known side chapter of a major historical event. Although this novel is wellresearched, informative, and sheds light on a society of political activists that showed enormous courage in the face of evil adversity, many book club members found the read somewhat tedious and were unable to finish. The story is narrated by two

The app was designed by Australian speech pathologist Diana Rigg and is a user friendly phonic based game at four levels. It is engaging and fun while developing and extending spelling and reading skills. Each Spellstar app is themed, for example, dinosaurs, garden, ocean or space. Children navigate their selected character on a hunt for letters to build words. They need to avoid incorrect letters and ob-

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characters, Ruth Becker, who is living in Bondi in 2001, flashing back from the past to the present, and Ernst Toller, the German revolutionary playwright who is narrating his experience from New York before his suicide in 1939. Exiled from Germany when the Nazis came to power, this small group of refugees struggled to find a way to continue their revolutionary work whilst adapting to a new country. Friendship, romance and espionage are explored through historical events and available accounts from the real-life individuals; Ruth Becker, Hans Wesemann, Ernst Toller, and Dora Fabian. Momentum built towards the

last third of the book, and the story grew to become quite intriguing, unfortunately however, some readers had already given up and left the life and events of this period in time on the bed side table. The characters, although complicated and interesting, were not relatable, or endearing. All agreed though, for those interested in the historical period, this novel provided an insight into something that is much less written about or well-known. Worth a read if only to familiarise yourself with a perspective on the past you may not be aware of. Next month’s book is the ‘The Lake of Dreams’ by Kim Edwards.

App review: Kids road test learning tool Year two students (class A2) at Angle Vale Primary School have reviewed an educational app for Echo readers. The name of the app is PLD – Spellstar & Reading Race (8 apps that increase in difficulty) The entire bundle costs $29.99, but each level can be purchased individually for $5.99 when one has been achieved. The app is suitable for both Apple and android devices and is targeted towards junior primary.

ing as their favorite book character. Staff followed a theme of “Where’s Wally” while the adjoining preschool dressed to the theme of “Escape to the jungle”.

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Book review: Funder’s historical read Each month the Two Wells Book Club will bring you a review of the book that had 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. This month’s book is ‘All that I am’ by Anna Funder.

Virginia Primary School held its popular annual Book Week parade on Wednesday August 23. Students and staff, even some parents, got into the spirit of the event dress-

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All smiles are Sophie, Jayla and Chloe (Where’s Wally).

Where’s Wally costumes – check! VPS deputy principal Voula Pounendis and SSO Leonie Watts take part in this year’s book week event.

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All smiles: Grace Williams, Maddison O’Brien and Gabriella Dimasi.

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Nate Bowman and Aidan Goodson as you’ve never seen them before!

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Huge year of coastal improvement By Adelaide Plains Council Coastal Conservation officer: Warrick Barnes

The 2016/17 year has again seen considerable effort to improve our coastline. Funded by the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board through the NRM levy and hosted by the Adelaide Plains Council, the Coastal Conservation Officer has continued to coordinate coastal environmental works between Port Adelaide to Parham and in the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary. Over the past 12 months, a total 19,600 seedlings have been planted using locally collected seed for propagation. A total of 58 volunteers contributed a combined total of 230 hours to help achieve this alongside contractors, so a big thank you to all those involved. Revegetation is more than just planting a shrub for planting a shrub’s sake. They are part of a larger effort in protecting and restoring the coasts natural environment. This year revegetation aimed to: Improve habitat of the Bitter Bush Blue Butterfly Protect populations of the rare Bead Samphire - Tecticornia flabelliformis Restore the Light River Estuary Improve habitat for future Yellowish Sedge Skipper butterflies Provide a buffer to inland shorebird roosting areas Discourage dumped rubbish in coastal areas Infill old motor bike and four wheel

drive tracks, improving coastal dune vegetation and habitat for coastal fauna A total of 1157ha of weed control has been undertaken. Target species include African Boxthorn, Spiny Rush, Calomba Daisy, and Bridal Creeper. Considerable effort has gone into the Light River Estuary boxthorn issue and a big thank you to the DEWNR fire crew who helped burn piled boxthorns in preparation for revegetation works undertaken at the site. As reported previously, successful

A revegetated track at Light Beach.

elieve it or not spring is here. You don’t have to look far to see that our landscapes are slowly changing as the daylight hours increase, soils become warmer many of our trees, shrubs are beginning to flower, and unfortunately so are the weeds. This may sound strange but get to know the weeds on your property or take a photo and send to council to identify. Knowing your plants can make it easier to control them into the future. This climatic change also means more food is available for our wildlife and if you are fortunate to have a variety of trees and shrubs within your garden, you may be lucky enough to have some birds call your garden home for the next couple of months and build their nest. If you don’t, start planting because one day you will have birds nesting. Due to land clearance methods our natural landscapes are be destroyed at an alarming rate. Our wildlife is in desperate need

grants were also obtained enabling a Green Army team to work along our coast for six months between July and December 2016 providing much needed leg work to help map and clean up different sites along the coast. The group also planted 10,000 seedlings in wetlands and dunes in the Port Adelaide area. A recreational fishing grant was also obtained to run the ‘Fun in the Sun’ day at Thompson Beach and install the Tangler Bins as part of the ‘Hook Line and Thinker’ fishing line recycling project.Working with the Adelaide Plains Council, the ‘Fun in the Sun’ day provided an opportunity for local school-aged kids to learn and explore what the coast has to offer. It is sad to see the end of the NRM’s federally funded Samphire Coast Icon Project, which has helped to fund many of the works undertaken, over the past five years. This project has not only enabled a lot of on-ground works to be undertaken it has also improved our knowledge of the local area through many studies, and bought like-minded people together. These works have been vital and the projects legacy will be felt for many years to come. There is still a lot to do along our coast and the future is bright as the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary slowly develops with more people wanting to be involved and active along the wonderful samphire coast.

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to find somewhere to live and feed or they will find somewhere else and we will slowly start to lose wildlife from our region. As a kid I have fond memories of watching birds build their nests. I reckon I knew where all the bird nests where within my area. My Rosellas are back again this year using the same nest box that a friend of mine built for me. On Sunday 20th August I met a group of 16 volunteers from the Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) at Thompson Beach Shed (The Shed). This is a relatively new com-

munity group but one that I believe will help drive future growth within the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS). We walked along some of the many planned walking trails within the Thompson beach area. One of the advantages of being involved with the (FAIBS) is that there is a wealth of knowledge within the group about the wildlife within the Sanctuary and of our coastlines. Wildlife Sightings included Western Grey Kangaroo, Euro, Masked Lapwings, White-browed Babbler, Pied Cormorant, Black Cormorant, White-fronted Chats, White-faced Heron, Whiskered

Tern, Fairy Tern, Grey Teal, Great Egret, Blackshouldered Kite, Tree Martin, Pelicans, Pacific Gull, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater and a mass of approximately 450 Pink-eared Ducks. To find more information about the Friends of the Adelaide Bird Sanctuary contact Anna on faibssa@ gmail.com or visit their Facebook site Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.

Bec O’Brien reports: Port Gawler Conservation Park within the International Bird Sanctuary National Park will build on the area’s reputation as an important site in the worldwide conservation of migratory shore birds, thousands of which make the journey from the northern hemisphere every year to feed and roost in South Australia,” Minister Hunter said. “The former Port Gawler Conservation Park protected mangroves, samphire and coastal dune systems and the species they support. “Its continued protection within the national park is consistent with the characteristics and values of the bird sanctuary.” Through national park status, the mangrove forests, samphire

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Two Wells CFS News With Sharone Mutch

We are at the end of another long wet winter, that means lots of rain and rain means long grass, over growth and weeds galore. Spring starts and that provides the best opportunity to get your homes and yards ready for summer. We never want to see another fire like the devastating Pinery fire so let’s all make an effort to support COMING EVENTS your local CFS and get your properties ready for Sunday 17th September: Workfire season. ing bee Since the July 1 we have attended numerous car Saturday 7th October: FAIBS in accidents and we urge you to slow down, and don’t conjunction with Natural Resource drive if you are tired, drunk or under the influence Management Board, Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges will be holding a of drugs. Avoid being distracted by phones, people, Nature Play event for children at music etc. Drive to the conditions and stay safe. St Kilda with scopes set up for bird It is with great pleasure that we would like to identification as well as painting, inform our community that in August this year, Two colouring in and bird related craft Wells CFS held their annual AGM and the current activities from 9 to 1pm. captain Adam Harris was reinstated as Captain again Sunday 15th October: Plant for another two years, making his term as captain an identification workshop Puzzle 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.43) astonishing nine years. Well done.

Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary changes The Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary has spread its wings with the inclusion of a park at Port Gawler last month into the fold. The former Port Gawler Conservation Park had its status changed on August 8 to become part of the newest national park in South Australia for 10 years. The Port Gawler Conservation Park was originally formed in 1971 to protect 418 hectares of mangroves, samphire and coastal dune systems, and its associated flora and fauna. Minister for Environment, Ian Hunter, said the addition of the park into the AIBS will bring its coverage to more than 2800 hectares and also further enhance the area’s nature-based tourism potential and opportunities for South Australian jobs. “The inclusion of the former

ABOVE: Currawong Environmental Contractors’ Mathew Moar next to a pile of Columba Daisy. BELOW: Green Army team members, APC councillor Steve Jones and local resident Lionel Miller.

wetlands and dune habitats of the area will continue to be fully protected. The State Government has committed $1.7 million over four years for the establishment and ongoing maintenance of the AIBS, which in its entirety spans over 60km of coastline north of Adelaide on the eastern shores of the Gulf St Vincent. Minister Hunter said as well as creating a safe haven for shorebirds, the bird sanctuary’s extensive and natural wetlands would filter and improve the quality of water entering the Gulf and provide opportunities for local and international tourism. In other AIBS news, new permanent signage has been erected giving visitors and locals alike a broader range of information about the state’s newest park.

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Graeme back on target! Marie Tapscott reports:

Lower Nor th Gun Club launched their new Canterbury Trap Master at the Sunday 20th August shoot, with club founder Ron Smith shooting the first official target – and he smoked it!! The 95-target program attracted 19 competitors from clubs across SA including SAGC, Barmera and International Gun Club who braved the wind to try to hit the targets. The first event was the 45-target Continental Champions of Champions sponsored by Campbell Plumbing & Maintenance.

1st AA Grade- Graeme Gilbert 69/75 2nd AA Grade- Richard Winckel 66/75 1st A Grade- John Byrnes 60/75 1st B Grade- Bernie

Greenshields 76/100 2nd B Grade- Barry Duncan 65/100 1st C Grade- Layne Pontifex 48/75 The second event was the 50-target Adelaide Plains Point Score Championship sponsored M & C Pontifex. Overall- Barry Duncan 145/150 1st AA- Graeme Gilbert 144/150 2nd AA Grade- Darren Inge 161/168 1st A Grade- John Byrnes 126/150 1st B Grade- Bernie Greenshields 136/150 2nd B Grade- Bruce Morris 126/162 1st C Grade- Layne Pontifex 119/150 Bob Cook won veterans High Gun with a score of 199/225 and Overall High Gun was won by Graeme Gilbert with a score of 213/225.

Barnes instructs local riders

Riders Sam Attema and Nicole Kopp with EA dressage instructor Helen Barnes.

Two Wells rider Bethany Cattell works with her horse in the indoor arena.

The Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club held a successful indoor dressage day last month. Equestrian Australia dressage instructor Helen Barnes took small groups of riders and their horses under her watchful eye, giving out

new horse and rider combinations to work in a quiet, relaxed environment. For others it was all about exposing their horses to a new experience, that of the indoor area. There are still a few APEC events left for the remainder of this year,

instructions, advice and encouragement to help both horse and rider improve and gain confidence to work together as a unit. The event on Sunday August 27 at the indoor arena in Reeves Plains was a great opportunity for many

LEFT: John Byrnes, Bruce Morris, Graeme Gilbert, Darren Inge, Barry Duncan, Layne Pontifex, (sitting) Bob Cook and Bernie Greenshields.

LEFT: Barry Duncan being presented the sash for the 50t Adelaide Plains Point Score Championship by Max Pontifex.

including the popular two-day camp at Mount Crawford Forest, a Slack Hack event and a come ’n’ try crosscountry clinic in November. For details or more information head to the club’s Facebook page or visit www.freeteams.com/apec

Wake breaks club record

Bayly claims A grade Open By TWGC captain Paul Shields:

TWO WELL OPEN DAY The 2017 Two Wells Open Day on Sunday the 27th August was well represented by a great attendance of 47 players from the following 12 Clubs; Two Wells, Kapunda, Hamley Bridge, Owen, Maitland, Stirling, North Adelaide, West Lakes Westward Ho, Flagstaff Hill, Port Vincent and Highercombe. Thank you to all the players for attending and making the day the success it was. We look forward to seeing you all back again next year with your friends to enjoy the hospitality of the Two Wells Golf Club. The day was a great success and everybody commented on the course, the food and the support given by the Host club. I would like to acknowledge the efforts and support of the various Sponsors including Noahs Crossing Vet Clinic, Coopers, Drummond Golf, Lower Light Hotel, Two Wells Tavern, Bendigo Bank, Russell Grigg, Paul & Deb Shields, Hans Linford and Neil (Blue) Bowden who provide prizes and support the Two Wells Golf Club on the day. The local Two Wells members Denis Hart, John Mills, Ray Prior, Jeoff Spackman, Michael Dimasi, John Ball who assisted our course manager and Vice-Captain Gary Payne in preparing the course for our visitors to play the Open. Chris, Glenda running the bar thank you and of course the ladies (Kathy, Judy, Leanne and Shirley)who controlled the food in the kitchen ensuring that everybody received the BBQ meal with the trimmings then followed up with an awesome display of sweets. Thank You to Darrell Thompson for his photos in the clubrooms which will be in the TWGC Facebook Page. The 2017 TWGC Open Champion was Declan Bayly from Westward Ho who shot a solid 78 winning the count back from Jamie Clarbill from North Adelaide also with a 78. B Grade winner was John Daulby from Port Vincent with 83 also winning the count back from local Adam Bail. C Grade winner was local legend Tim Clifton who reversed his recent form slump with a very solid 83. Congratulations to all the winners on the day. Two Wells Open Day Results 18 Hole Championship A Grade Winner: Declan Bayly (Westward Ho) 78 18 Hole Championship A Grade R/Up: Jamie Clarbill (North Adelaide) 78 18 Hole Championship B Grade Winner: John Daulby (Port Vincent) 83

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Two Wells footballer Travis Wake is chaired off the field after his record-breaking 250th game for the club. TWCG captain Paul Shields (centre) with good friends Keith Alexander and Jamie Lindeblad (right) on the green.

TWGC captain Paul Shields (left) accepts the interclub trophy from Win Van Pelt after Two Wells defeated Hamely Bridge in the interclub challenge last month.

Leanne Brooks, Kathy Stubing, Shirley Thompson, Judi Frost and Steve Kelly.

A Grade playoff between Gary Payne and Andrew Baker with B Grade playoff between Ian Clark and Steve Kelly.

Jack Kelly, Ray Prior, Steve Kelly, Rick Wendland and Arthur (Rabbit) Christou.

18 Hole Championship B Grade R/Up: Adam Bail (Two Wells) 83 18 Hole Championship C Grade Winner: Tim Clifton (Two Wells) 83 18 Hole Championship C Grade R/Up: Jake Harkness (Owen) 88 18 Hole Handicap A Grade Winner: Craig Smith (North Adelaide) 70 18 Hole Handicap A Grade R/Up: Stuart

Teams Event was won by Local Lads Andrew Baker, Hans Linford & John Ball with 216. A Grade NTP Hole 2: Brett Bayly. B Grade NTP Hole 1: Barry Zerna. C Grade NTP Hole 6 Ray Prior and Hole 15 Wayne White. Long Drives A Grade: Andrew Baker, B Grade Denis Hart, C Grade Ray Prior. Eagle on the 17th by Declan Bayly.

Grigg (Highercombe) 72 18 Hole Handicap B Grade Winner: Russell Grigg (Highercombe) 67 18 Hole Handicap B Grade R/Up: Paul Shields (Two Wells) 69 18 Hole Handicap C Grade Winner: Ian Smith (Two Wells) 67 18 Hole Handicap C Grade R/Up: Jason Treloar (Hamley Bridge) 68

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Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells Football Club celebrated a milestone last month, when one of its players reached the 250-game mark. Travis Wake, 34, played his 250th game against Long Plains and was lucky enough to celebrate it with a win?? Travis, currently playing in the B grade side, has played his entire football career at the one club, a rarity amongst footballers these days. He started in the juniors when he was 11 years old, playing all over the field, and now generally takes up a position in the forward lines. Luckier than some in that he hasn’t had a career plagued by injury, Travis says a highlight of his time at the club was being part of the B Grade team that triumphed over rival Virginia in the grand final a few years ago. “The club is friendly and family orientated,” he said. Current club A grade coach, Neville “Cheeky” Seccafien, holds the record for most games played, with an impressive 328-game career, and says Travis’ accomplishment is no mean feat. “Travis Wake is the longest serving current player on TWFC list having played his 250th game,” he said. “This is a feat not accomplished by many footballers in country footy as we only play 16 minor round games per year. “Travis has shown great commitment and loyalty to achieve this as a one club player, made even greater by the fact that over that time he has had a couple of knee reconstructions. “Travis has been an active member of the Two Wells Football Club off the field as well over those years, and has been in the senior group of the “B” grade for some years.” Congratulations Travis.

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TWO WELLS BOWLING CLUB 2017-18 SEASON PREPARATIONS UNDER WAY

The Metropolitan Bowls Association has taken over management of the Pennant competition in the metro area. The TWBC Board of Management has nominated three Saturday, two Wednesday and one Thursday team for the coming season. Trial games will be played in September with Pennant matches commencing the first week of October.

By TWBC Secretary Irene Giannikos

If the weather is kind to our greenkeeper (and the grass), we hope to commence practice sessions in late August. Bowls SA continues to manage the registration process of players and receive the funds for capitation and clearance fees.

All enquiries in relation to Pennant competition are to be directed to the Club Secretary and not to Bowls SA. We are always looking for new players. Age is no barrier, if you are anywhere between 8 to 80 plus all are welcome. For those who say “I am not old enough to play bowls”, did you know the average age of the Australian

Lawn Bowls team was younger than the Australian Cricket Team. Nathan Pedersen, at age 22, won the Australian Men’s Open Championship for the third time. Nathan is a South Aussie and plays at Modbury. Lawn bowls is a great family sport with parents, kids and grandparents all able to play. If you are new to the club a uniform shirt is provided and the club

can supply the bowls if required. Fees are reasonable. A basics coaching and information session will be held at the TWBC on Sunday 24th September at 10am. All Welcome. If you know of anyone (who didn’t play last season) and are interested in playing this season, contact Irene on 0417 810 029 or Grant on 0427 181 632.

Summer sport just around the corner Bec O’Brien reports

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Winter is behind us and many local clubs will be starting their summer season of sports next month. It’s time to hang up your soccer boots, put away the hockey sticks and delegate the footy and netball to the bottom of the sports box. It’s that time of year where the softball bat, tennis racquet, bowls and cricket balls make an appearance in households across the district, and clubs throughout the area are looking for new members, coaches and support. Here is a snapshot of what is happening in our local summer sports clubs:

Softball

The Two Wells “T-Birds” Softball Club commenced training in mid-August, with their season in the Gawler and Districts Softball Association set to start mid-October. Games are played on Saturdays at Karbeethan Reserve, Angle Vale, from 1pm and the club is keen to hear from any senior players interested in giving softball a go. Training is held at the Two Wells oval on Sundays at 10am. The club is fielding a t-ball team as well as a junior U15 team this year, which is aimed at 3-8 year olds. These competitions are also held at Karbeethan Reserve on Saturday mornings from 9am for T-ball and from 11am for U15. Contact club president, Sally Green, on 0400 943 249 for further information.

Cricket

Two Wells cricket club is again fielding men, women’s and hopefully two junior teams in the Para District Association. The senior men’s competition begins on Saturday early October, with matches starting at 1pm. The women’s competition also starts in October and matches are held on Monday nights from 6pm till 8pm. An Under 12 junior competition has been penciled in to run on Friday

Angie Eckermann, Jarrod Kent and Mason Willsdon are looking forward to playing senior tennis for Two Wells. nights, starting when school goes back in October. An Under 14 side is also hoped to be established, with their games hopefully on Saturday mornings, with competition starting in October. Training is on Thursday nights from 5pm at Two Wells oval. At time of print the club had not confirmed these teams but any interested players should contact club president Devon Hardiman on 0402 775 952 or Leanne Pool on 0402 423 493 for more information.

Tennis

Two Wells Tennis Club will start the season with their annual open day on Wednesday 11th October in the second week of the school holidays from 11am to 1.30pm. There will be free coaching avail-

able plus giveaways and door prizes. BBQ lunch and the chance to have fun just hitting a ball around. For the first time in 14 years, the club will be entering a senior team into the Gawler & Barossa competition, but more are still needed players to fill the team. Matches start on Saturday 14th October to 16th December then break for Christmas, returning to play on 12th January until finals on 24th March. Junior competitive and non-competitive teams will start on Saturday 21st October and matches follow the school terms. Matches are played at various venues around Gawler and northern districts. Hot Shots will be available to new junior players this season with qualified coach Rebecca Leo providing a

fun filled session for beginner Red and Orange ball children, while coach Haydn Leo will be running a squad training session for the older juniors with previous experience in tennis. Cardio Tennis is coming to Two Wells on Tuesday nights run by qualified personal trainer Rebecca Leo, so if you are keen get in touch and let us know. For all interest in tennis contact Marie Tapscott on 0419 838 929 or contact us on Face book.

Bowls

Two Wells Bowling Club’s 201718 season kicks off on Wednesday 4 October, with the Open Gender Saturday competition beginning on Saturday 7 October. New players are always welcome and the club will again stage

Diing sets his sights on MCG lights • From Page 24 “I often trained once a day when I was playing in primary school (Paralowie),” Diing said. “The training was often held on the soccer pitch, as they didn’t have an oval, but when I started playing for a club it made the difference.” Diing currently trains once a week with Central Districts Football Club (U15), twice a week with

local clubs Salisbury (U15) and Angle Vale (U17) and once a month with the Crows’ Next Generation Academy for players aged 16-19. His impressive height shows his promise as a ruckman and he is involved in football carnivals and knockout competitions alongside his St Columba College teammates. To be considered for

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the scholarship Diing had to show that he regularly attends, and positively engages in school, at the same time remaining committed to football. “St Columba College has helped me build my character and helped me find who I am and what it is that I want in life,” Diing said. “The College has taught me the right values to uphold myself as a

respectable young man.” Mr Blake says Diing’s commitment to achieve on the football field also transfers into the classroom. “Based on some of the knocks he’s shown up to school on Monday with,” he said. “He is always polite and strives to do his best.” As Diing navigates his way through the football talent pathway program, it is anticipated

For the first time in more than a decade, Two Wells District Tennis Club will enter a senior team in the summer tennis competition. Playing in the Gawler and Barossa competition, the team is still short on numbers but the club is hopeful the remaining spots will be filled quickly once word gets out. “Dust off those racquets and come and join the fun,” enthused TWDTC junior coordinator Marie Tapscott. Confirmed as definite are Angie Eckermann, of Korunye, Jarrod Kent and Mason Willsdon, both from the Elizabeth area. Angie hasn’t picked up a racquet for “quite a while” but she’s keen to get out, meet new people and have some fun. The club is still in need of one male member and two females to make up the senior team requirements. Matches start on Saturday October 14 until December 16, then break for Christmas, returning to play on January 12 until finals on March 24. Contact Marie Tapscott on 0419 838 929 if you are interested in joining the senior team, or just want more information about local tennis in general.

that one day he may make it to the AFL. “My ultimate dream is to play alongside my football idol Nic Naitanui [West Coast Eagles] at the MCG,” Diing said. “He is very inspirational and an entertaining guy to watch. “It’s a milestone in my footy career so far to get this scholarship. “The Academy has been great because it

twilight social bowls on Tuesday nights starting October 25 6pm for a 6.30pm start. Young and old and in between, beginner or experienced, all are welcome. Flat-soled shoes are a must, $7 per person includes snacks at the Two Wells Bowling Club. The club’s traditional open day will be held on Sunday September 10 starting at 1pm. A basics coaching and information session will be held at the TWBC on Sunday 24th September at 10am. All Welcome. Contact Irene Giannikos on 0417 810 029, email twbowls@bigpond. com or check out www.facebook. com/twowellsbowls. Contact club president Phillip Devlin on 0407 256 860.

has exposed me to great coaches and different types of training.” Diing is a worthy recipient of the scholar-

ship, and his College and local community look forward to following his success.

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Big Diing’s footy fling

Diing Akur is a Year 10 student at St Columba College in Andrews Farm who loves playing football. He is 15 years old, measures 194cm, and has earned himself a scholarship that gives him the opportunity to be involved in an elite football program and increase his opportunities to learn about, and play, Australian Rules football. Diing was awarded the inaugural Crows Children’s Foundation Next Generation Academy Scholarship which provides him with a financial grant to assist with progressing education and football opportunities and has been developed in partnership with the Crows Children’s Foundation. He will continue to access in-

fluential coaches, various training programs and top-of-the-range training facilities having spent the last six months training with the Crows’ Next Generation Academy Talent Squad at Football Park, West Lakes. He was nominated by Jarrod Meers, a Player Educator and Next Generation Academy Coordinator at Adelaide Football Club, as a young person from a diverse background who exhibits high levels of positive behaviour and leadership. Diing’s PE teacher at St Columba, Thomas Blake, says Diing displays this leadership among his peers. “He actively seeks out opportunities to help his classmates when

they need it, and wants to share his knowledge,” Mr Blake said. Having arrived in Australia at age five from South Sudan, it didn’t take long for Diing to find his passion for the sport. “Prior to playing footy, lots of my mates at school were playing footy and that was the only thing I was watching at home [on TV],” Diing said. So it was only right that I start playing it.” Diing’s skills and abilities developed when he joined a local football club and increased his training outside of school hours. His aspiration to one day play at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), became the start of something great. n Continued Page 22

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