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Reeves Plains Power Station PROPOSAL

You are invited to a drop in Community Information & Feedback Session at Mallala Oval Grace, style, coordination, strength and timing. These Clubrooms. are just some of the many attributes a free skating Come and find out about the Reeves Plains Power Station Proposal, meet the project team and tell us your thoughts. artistic roller skater needs to make it to the top in a The Information and Feedback Session will provide the opportunity to have your say about the future of the site, raise issues, sport that is perhaps little known to the broader public. make suggestions and ask questions.

For Lewiston teenager,Various Carmen Bryant, this is only the specialists will be in attendance to answer your questions. beginning of a long list of skills she has acquired from Your input at this early stage will inform the preparation of a Development Application for a Power Station proposed to be located at a love affair with the skates. the corner of Redbanks Road and Day Road, Reeves Plains. Your input is essential in developing the final concept design and to identify other project risks or opportunities.

Bec O’Brien reports – see page 4.

Persisting power lines Thursday 27 July 2017 drop in any time between 4pm and 8pm

Mallala Oval Clubrooms Wasleys Road, Mallala SA

We look forward to meeting you there!

Questions continue to come for Alinta

Light refreshments provided and meals available to purchase

For more information on the project, and to have your say, please visit: www.alintaenergy.com.au/about-us/power-generation or contact the project team on 1300 311 040

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POWER giant, Alinta, will face ongoing scrutiny from a vocal critic of the proposed Reeves Plains power station near Mallala, after the company again met with locals last month to discuss its plans.

About 30 people attended a community meeting held in Mallala recently to hear more about Alinta Energy’s Power Station proposal.

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$1m school upgrade starts Bec O’Brien reports:

Work has finally started on Two Wells Primary School’s $1 million STEM project.

The school was one of 139 schools across the state to benefit Ward Belt from a $250 million state govLewiston ernment investment announced Two Wells Gawler Middle last year, with each site set to Beach refurbish and redevelop learnGawler River ing facilities for the delivery Port Gawler of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).

MacDonald Buckland Port Gawler Park Penfield TWPS principal, Lynda Virginia Park Para Conservation Andrews Munno Gardens Park Farm Fitzpatrick-Brown, has welPenfield comed the start of the project, Waterloo RAAF Base saying the school’s already Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth strong science focus will continue to grow as a result of the Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, improvements and other techMiddle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and nology and maths programs will Buckland Park. benefit significantly.

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Work has started on a $1millon redevelopment of TWPS’s hall as part of a state-wide STEM initiative. ment the building.

“Inside, it’s going to be so colourful and funky, unlike any other space we’ve got on site,” Mrs Fitzpatrick-Brown added.

“It will really engage the kids.”

An outside classroom or learning area will also be cre-

ated as part of the project and $75,000 of the funding has been assigned for new fittings, fixtures and equipment.

Portable items such as laptops are on the wish list, as are interactive televisions and new furniture.

More changes to Food Bowl DPA Adelaide Plains Council’s Northern Food Bowl DPA has had a further amendment made to allow an additional portion of primary production land be rezoned to horticulture.

Councillors voted to endorse the amendment at Adelaide Plains Council’s November meeting last week.

The area of land, bound by Hart Road, Middle Beach Rd and Port Wakefield Road, was identified by landholders who provided additional supporting information to deem it suitable for horticultural purposes.

Many horticultural farmers are seeking to build out of the flood zone area and, if

approved, this area would be suitable.

The difference between this late inclusion and other areas in the DPA is subdivision will be allowed to go from 40 hectares down to four, as opposed to eight hectares the other areas have been allocated.

The rezoning of the area to include horticulture is a change from the traditional broadacre farming north of Two Wells, however landowners are not obligated to alter their current farming practices if they do not want to.

“The fact it’s very late in the process, will be up to the minister to decide,” Robert Veitch,

Adelaide Plains Council, general manager of community and development said.

The DPA is on track to be presented to the minister for planning by the council on December 1, and Mr Veitch said council is upbeat about the prospect of the DPA going through.

“It’s finalised in terms of council’s position on it, and now it’s in the hands of state government,” he said.

“It (the DPA) is to align with the NAIS rollout, and 3700 jobs, it goes hand in hand with Two Wells’ residential growth - it’s going to be good for all those things.”

Lewiston motorbike by-laws Adelaide Plains Council (APC) could possibly introduce a future by-law to limit the use of motorbikes and recreational vehicles in the animal husbandry zone of Lewiston, following complaints from disgruntled residents in the area.

Dust and noise created by the use of motorbikes on private land next to residential homes, has increasingly become an issue and has been raised by members of the community at council meetings.

APC’s general manager of development and community, Robert Veitch, acknowledged the matter has been flagged for investigation.

A Lewiston resident, who did

Natalie Centenera reports: not wish to be named, has contacted Adelaide Plains Council with information on how the Greater City of Geelong, that experienced similar issues, has been able to effectively introduce a by-law to limit motorbike use, along with the subsequent matter of policing the new rules.

After the resident moved into the area, being attracted to the semi-rural lifestyle ideal for their sheep, alpacas and chickens, the noise and dust problems became apparent.

However, the resident was forced to erect a taller fence around his property, at a signifi-

cant cost to himself, in order to address the issue.

He said he has spoken to many residents in the area who are also stressed by the issue and would welcome a change to the by-laws.

Mr Veitch explained the process taken to implement by-laws, indicating a number of by-laws will be reviewed early next year.

If this issue is chosen as one of them, APC can then consider City of Greater Geelong’s actions.

“Bearing in mind, it’s been done under different legislation from South Australia,” he said.

Any changes would have to go out to public consultation.

“Anything we get for this space is really going to encourage that collaborative learning aspect we are striving for,” Mrs Fitzpatrick-Brown said.

“Watch this space.”

It is estimated the project will be completed by May 2018.

Hart Road sealing put on hold Natalie Centenera reports: The resealing of Hart Road in Lower Light has been put on hold for the time being, as Federal Government grant funding to Days Eggs under the Building Better Region Fund (BBRF) was unsuccessful.

The 2.53 km section of road, from Port Wakefield Road to Days Eggs Pty Ltd, was earmarked for resealing after APC voted in favour of the project at its February council meeting.

APC’s general manager for infrastructure, Martin Waddington, said council was depending on the grant to be received to go ahead with the sealing.

If successful, APC would have supplemented the cost of the project as part of its 2017/2018 Capital Works Program, estimating the contribution to be $225 000 with Days Eggs contributing $150,000.

The stretch of road had become a major concern for council since increased heavy traffic has negatively impacted on the road.

Days Eggs’ Sales and Technical Manager, Anne Andary, said it was very disappointing to receive the news the grant funding was unsuccessful.

“We will continue to investigate other avenues of funding,” Ms Andary said.

“We are trying to encourage the area around us to become more business friendly.”

Days Eggs is the largest egg producer in SA, supplying supermarkets including Drake Food Markets, IGA, Foodland,Woolworths, Coles, and more than 400 independent retailers.

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Alinta consults but ongoing questions from community • From Page 1 The company has formally submitted its development application to the State Government and held the meeting hoping to inform residents about the project, with specialist consultants in attendance providing details and also answering questions.

Not everyone thought the structure, or even the timing, of the meeting, which started at 5pm, was appropriate.

Fischer resident, Crystal Molloy, attended the meeting and said she came away disappointed.

Mrs Molloy, 32, lives about a kilometre from the proposed plant site with her husband Dean, and three children under the age of 10.

The family has lived in the area for more than a decade and has made the difficult decision to sell their house and move for the health and future well-being of their children.

Mrs Molloy is currently reading her way through Alinta’s 1000-odd page development application and will make “the best submission I could possibly write” against the development.

Mrs Molloy said the meeting left a lot to be desired.

“The timing and structure of the meeting was, in my opinion a tactic,” she said.

“Alinta said, in the Development Application, they approach stakeholders with a ‘no surprise and no stone unturned approach’, yet some of the closest residents yet again did not receive an invite to the second community session until the last minute.

“At the information night, they made us separate as a group to ask questions.

“They should’ve kept us all together so we could all hear each other’s questions in case there was one question someone hadn’t thought of.”

Of particular concern to Mrs Molloy, was data collected with regard to noise emissions.

“The week the baseline noise test was taken was extreme rain and wind - because I knew the dates they were conducting the tests, I documented

“I was told if the weather is bad the data should be disregarded and another baseline test should be done.”

- Crystal Molloy the weather each day,” she said.

“I rang up an Adelaide acoustics company to get some more information on baseline testing.

“I was told if the weather is bad, the data should be disregarded and another baseline test should be done.

“The Resonate Acoustics specialist agreed that is usually what happens, but he said he got enough good data from the readings to make a baseline test report.”

Alinta Energy communications manager, Megan Taylor, said predominantly local residents attended the session, as well as those interested in potential work and supply or contracting opportunities, and it was a good opportunity to present the proposal for the Reeves Plains Power Station.

“We were also able to share with stakeholders, that wherever possible, the project design had incorporated feedback from the earlier consultation session held in July,” Ms Taylor said.

Ms Taylor said the company had utilised questions from residents and other stakeholders to define its specialist impact studies and the results of these specialist studies informed the project design.

“For example we incorporated

additional screening into the project design as part of a detailed landscape plan, in order to address any potential visual impacts,” she said.

Some of the concerns raised by those in attendance had already been addressed by the specialist impact studies, Ms Taylor said, including noise and visual impacts, which were considered as part of the project design.

“We were able to provide detailed information to residents who attended the session,” she said.

“There are no further (information) sessions planned as the development application is now available for review on the state planning commission website.”

For Mrs Molloy and her family, the project is a turning point in their lives, and if it goes ahead, will see them leave the district.

“They (my children) are upset and don’t fully understand why we have to move,” she said.

“But when they get older, I hope they realise I tried to save our home from being a potential health risk.”

Visit http://www.saplanningcommission.sa.gov.au/scap/public_notices to view the Reeves Plains Power Station development application.

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Economic corridor focal point The 340km stretch between Two Wells and Whyalla is South Australia’s first designated Economic Corridor, becoming a focal point for increased employment and investment.

Regional Development Minister, Geoff Brock, launched the Two Wells to Whyalla (2W2W) compendium at the 2017 Sustainable Economic Growth for Regional Australia (SEGRA) conference in Port Augusta late last month.

2W2W is one of the state’s proven economic performers, with enormous potential for investment and growth.

The corridor is poised to become one of the nation’s most vibrant

Author/ actor on his way Well-known Australian actor and now author, Edmund Pegge, will visit Two Wells this month.

Adelaide Plains Council Library Service will host one of Australia’s most prolific supporting actors and now a published writer, next month.

Edmund Pegge will be a special guest speaker at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Friday December 8 at 11am, where he will share some stories of his travels and autobiography, “Forever Horatio: an actor’s life”.

Travelling between England and Australia and working on stage, film and television for over fifty years, Edmund Pegge knows all the tricks and trials of a working actor’s life.

In his book, the actor whose extensive acting credits include well known television shows including “Matlock Police”, ”Doctor Who”, “Return of the Saint” and ”Rosemary and Thyme”, Edmund regales the reader with tales of the good times that intersperse with the actor’s lean spells.

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Bec O’Brien reports: He has worked with many famous actors and directors and the book’s foreword is written by his life–long friend Dame Judy Dench.

“Forever Horatio” is a celebration of the unexpected joys of being – as Edmund Pegge puts it – forever Horatio never the lead, Hamlet.

Also an avid cricket aficionado, he divides his time between England and his second home, Australia.

Edmund will certainly be keeping the audience entertained with his many hilarious and charming accounts of his acting career and the numerous actors he has had the privilege or working with.

Seats are limited so get in quick and book your spot early by contacting the Two Wells Public Library during opening hours on 8520 2100 or email library@apc.sa.gov.au

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Carmen’s our artistic speed-roller Bec O’Brien reports: Grace, style, coordination, strength and timing.

These are just some of the many attributes a free skating artistic roller skater needs to make it to the top in a sport that is perhaps little known to the broader public.

For Lewiston teenager, Carmen Bryant, this is only the beginning of a long list of skills she has acquired from a love affair with the skates.

A 15-year-old Year 9 Gawler and District College student, Carmen is making a name for herself in the sport she first competitively entered just two short years ago.

While she was just a two-year-old toddler when her parents, Carly and Ricky, introduced her to roller skating, she quickly developed a passion for the four wheels.

Both her mum and dad have represented Australia for in-line speed skating, so it was a given she would learn how to skate at any rate.

However, roller skating is not the only sport this young lady has turned her hand to.

“I’ve played many other sports, I’ve literally being playing sport my whole life,” she said.

Rattling off activities the likes of calisthenics, horse riding, grass hockey, netball, and in-line hockey, it’s clear Carmen loves to give anything a go.

In fact, it was a unique roller skating jump taught to her by her aunty that sealed the deal for artistic roller skating.

“When I was playing (in-line) hockey, the last sport I did before I did artistic, my aunty taught me how to do a waltz jump,” she said.

“I was hooked.”

This aunty was none other than threetime world champion artistic skater, Tammy Bryant.

It would be fair to say skating is in the Bryant genes, and very much a family affair.

Carmen’s brother Michael, 13, has

years before transferring to artistic skating, now skating for Team Skate FX, based at the Parks Community Centre in Angle Park.

Training up to seven days a week, with four-hourly training sessions, is a pretty heavy schedule, but Carmen assures me she loves it and it’s necessary to perfect the spins, jumps and turns required for competition.

“It’s not a one-time-a-week thing,” she said.

“It has to be your passion if you want to be good at it.”

Carmen attended the 2017 Oceania

Championships held in Brisbane in September and placed first in her individual event, which was the cadet girls short program and cadet girls long program.

The scores are combined like gymnastics or ice skating to find the overall event winner.

It has been a big jump for Carmen having been the flower girl at the medal presentations at the 2015 Artistic National Championships in Adelaide, to winning gold at the National Championships in the preliminary division held in Melbourne last year.

Her next challenge will be the Asian

Pacific skating symposium in Perth from November 29 to December 4.

This five-day event will see world champion skaters compete in front of international judges, and Carmen hopes to once again be on the podium.

“I really love it (but) I want to be somebody,” she enthused.

“I don’t want to be someone who just makes up the numbers.”

Currently competing in grade Cadets (13&14 y.o), Carmen will move up to Youths (15&16 y.o) next year.

She is working on mastering the double axel.

“The toughest jump to learn would have to be the axel,” she said.

“When you do all your single jumps, it’s one revolution in the air, but in the axel, it’s one and a half revolutions.

“It’s your first really big jump, you have to build up to it, and you really become a true skater when you can land this jump.

“You fall over more times than you land them unfortunately, but when you land them, you are just so relieved.”

As if this isn’t challenging enough, once the double axel is mastered, skaters go on to learn double jumps where they show they can jump higher and rotate more in the air.

Skating to music is a fun component of the sport for Carmen, who says judges like to see a skater who can skate to a variety of music genres.

Routines are often choreographed to movie soundtracks.

“You really just decide what music you are good at skating to,” Carmen said.

“Some people are really good at skating to slow music, others are really good at fast, strong music “Right now I’m skating to “Find Me” by Sigma, it’s a slow and expressive piece.”

At competitions held across the country, five judges score skaters on technical merit, adherence to routine, and artistic impression or presentation during the routine.

It’s a tough and demanding sport but one in which Carmen has her sights set on becoming and achieving all she can.

Best of luck in your endeavours Carmen, you have already achieved so much.

what is already there.

Ms McColl highlighted the need to address safety concerns at the playground due to its isolation.

“If we are talking about our townships, we actually need to talk to the business owners for a start and establish what is already out there,” she said.

“This playground is an isolated playground, and in the past, we’ve had fires in the toilets and have a history of other issues.

“I can tell you that it’s probably cost us nearly that ($10,000) in repairs already.

“This particular playground is not in a township, so you haven’t got people coming and going from hotels and accessing and egressing at different times of the day.

“We’re not saying we’re going

to do it but I think we should have it listed there to consider.”

Councillor Daniele weighed into the debate, saying for the amount of rates collected from the Lewiston region, the cost of installing the cameras was minimal.

“We raise $2 million from the people in Lewiston and we argue the point of $10,000 being the safety of those kids,” he said.

“For the welfare of those people around there, it’s a disgrace not to consider it.”

APC’s infrastructure general manager, Martin Waddington, said the possible installation of cameras at the site was not a new initiative of council, with the idea originally mooted at the end of the budget for this financial year.

It was, however, not supported

in the chamber due to a desire to present a fiscal budget.

“There was some renewed interest in pursuing CCTV at the site, the report (to councillors) was based on the back of that,” he said.

“Technology is improving all the time and as far as whether it could be expanded into a network and include other areas in the future, who knows, it’s possible.

“Council is also interested in exploring portable cameras that could be used at locations where illegal dumping occurs.

“This is an enormous problem, not only in our area, but others as well.”

Councillors agreed vandalism and destruction of property at the Lewiston playground site has lessened in the past six months.

Lewiston teenager, Carmen Bryant, shows her skill in artistic roller skating. been national champion eight times for speed skating, while her younger sister, Rhiannon, 12, along with a variety of aunties and uncles, are also national-level skaters or cyclers.

Another Bryant aunty makes all of her impressive costumes.

“We just really connect through skating,” Carmen explained.

Carmen first started skating at the Gawler Recreational Centre one school holidays and before long, along with her brother and sister, had joined the North Vikings Inline Hockey Club.

She played with the club for three

CCTV for Lewiston playground Adelaide Plains Council will consider installing a closed circuit television (CCTV) system for the Lewiston playground site to the tune of $10,000 in next year’s budget.

The system would consist of two separate cameras mounted on existing poles, which could be monitored by a mobile phone, and would have a monthly operating cost of around $25.

The council discussed the matter at length at its November 20 ordinary meeting.

Councillor Marcus Strudwicke, raised the point of APC investigating other CCTV possibilities for the region, and ensuring the appropriate policies were in place for its operation.

“There are other areas around

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the townships where a CCTV could be of benefit,” Mr Strudwicke said.

“I’m just wondering if what we’re planning on putting in place here, is something that could be expanded and applicable in those other areas?

“If we want to go down the path for CCTV we actually need to develop a policy for CCTV and look at a system that is actually applicable across the district, rather than just pick one spot.”

Councillor Karen McColl entered the debate and suggested utilising CCTV cameras already in place in main street precincts, like Two Wells, and building on

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Knights in Mallala block battle

Greville Knight pictured next to the block.

Greville Knight and his wife Trudy moved into Mallala 12 months ago and are happy with the country town they chose to spend retirement in.

Little did they know, however, that within a year of settling in they would have a fight on their hands to retain their scenic views and quiet lifestyle, as a developer is seeking permission to build accommodation for seasonal workers right next door to their home.

The couple live adjacent to the old Mallala hospital on Aerodrome Road, which late last year, was turned into hostel style accommodation, housing workers from Vanuatu who service the horticultural industry in the area.

They often share a cup of tea with their Vanuatuan friends on weekends.

“They are the loveliest people,” Greville said.

However, since late August of this year, Greville and his neighbours have found themselves in a tussle with Adelaide Plains Council over a proposed development that would see the small portion of land between his home and the workers’ accommodation, designated by council to be retained as ‘open space’, packed with 13 demountable buildings housing a potential 156 people.

Some residents received a brief

notification from APC outlining a proposed development application

by Stewart Property Trust dated August 23, giving them until September 6 to examine the development documents at council offices and respond.

Greville and his neighbour attended the council office to obtain a copy of the application, however were refused, council staff informing them they were permitted only to view the documents, restricting them from taking any photocopies or photographs, citing copyright.

“I was forced to go down to the office several times to take notes and end up with my own plan.”

It wasn’t until APC councillor, Mel Lawrence, heard about his issue on morning radio with Leon Byner, that Greville was contacted by Cr Lawrence and made aware he was, in fact, able to secure copies.

APC’s general manager of development and community, Robert Veitch, explained copyright is standard for any development application and understands the frustration of individuals who would like to examine the documents in detail.

Luckily for Greville, on this occasion the developer had made a small note that copies could be provided to interested parties.

“So I sent that comment to the mayor,” Greville said.

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Natalie Centenera reports: He then requested an extra week to make a submission outlining his opposition to the development highlighting the concern the local primary school is close by on the same road.

“It was a very formal submission, six pages worth,” he explained.

“A major concern is safety on the street in regards to speed, cars and children, the interface doesn’t work.

“Each three-bedroom demountable is designed to accommodate between three and 12 workers, with a small combined meals/living area and one split system air conditioner for the whole unit, which won’t help in summer and the CWMS (community waste management system) won’t be able to cope.”

Being a CFS firefighter, Greville has identified major safety concerns with the proposed development.

“In the plans there is no individual heating in the bedrooms or IXL tactics in the bathroom, only one single split system,” he said.

“If somebody brings in a personal bar heater into a crowded bedroom it can become a real fire safety hazard, additionally if there was a fire in one of the central units it would be quite a technical and difficult situation, as the fire trucks would have to be

parked on the street.”

Greville’s biggest objection to the current proposal is the use of the block of land behind the caretaker’s residence as council originally stipulated it be maintained as open space when the developer, Liam Stewart, requested a change of land use for the hospital in order to house the seasonal workers in 2016.

“We had plans of offering to buy the block of land to turn into an orchard, but were told there was an open space requirement from council and nothing was going to happen there,” he said.

Greville has since been in contact with the developer, Liam Stewart, and questioned the legality of the area being built upon when there is an open space requirement from council.

“He said to me, because the units are transportable/demountable they can be pulled down and moved at reasonably short notice, therefore the open space is still there. Go Figure? Greville said with wide eyes.

Since submitting his lengthy objection, Greville has sought legal advice and will be represented if the need arises.

He has put an extraordinary amount of time and effort into an awareness campaign in the town.

“I certainly rallied support and got lots more people raise their ob-

jections to council,” he said.

“I’m a retired engineer, I love paperwork.”

Since receiving the representations from adjoining landowners, the developer has requested to put the application on hold for three months.

Mr Veitch explained that in the case of the developer making an amendment to the application, it will then have to go back out to public consultation once more, after which council’s development assessment panel will make a decision on the application, to either approve, refuse or defer.

“This process could possibly take us up to March or April of next year,” Mr Veitch said.

“What it means, I don’t know yet, so it is just a matter of wait and see,” Greville said.

In the meantime he is seriously considering running for council next year to, “help straighten things out a bit.”

“The only way to get on top and beat the big boys is to be on top of it, rally your resources and communicate with people,” he said.

“The biggest thing is communication.”

Developer, Liam Stewart, was contacted in relation to the development application and Greville Knight’s objection, but declined to comment.

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Your Community Send or amend your free community announcements at news@twowellsecho.com.au THE ADELAIDE PLAINS RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION INC APRRA Public Meetings are

scheduled for the fourth Monday of the calendar month - excluding December and January (TBA).

Next Meeting, 7:30pm, October 23 at Mallala.

alcoholics anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous, Meets

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

basketball

Two Rivers Basketball Association, Angle Vale Primary School, PO Box 455 Two Wells SA 5501. Basketball Coaching Clinic from 5pm, Games commence from 5.30pm, 12 & Under, 15 & under, learn basketball in a friendly family atmosphere.

Contact Paul on 0414 248 732.

Calisthenics

Two Wells Calisthenics. Looking

for something new and lots of fun? Come along and give it a go!

Classes held at Two Wells Primary School, Tuesday Night practice, Sub Juniors(7-9 years) 5pm to 6.30pm. Juniors(10-12 years) 6pm to 7.45. Inters(13 and older) 6.45pm to 8.30pm. Phone Jodie Simons on 8524 3990 or 0423 928 311, first lesson complementary.

Children’s centre

Two Wells Community Children’s

Centre, 27a Gawler Road, Two Wells. Community-based, fully accredited. Childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm. Full time/ part time/casual care, before and after Kindy care, vacation care for school-aged children.

Dept of Education Preschool and Pre-Entry. Qualified, caring staff. Educational, developmental programmes, and Special Needs services available. Nutritious, fresh meals. Children are too precious for profit! Visit www.twowellskgn. sa.edu.au or phone 8520 2358.

child & youth health

Child and Youth Health, Child and

Youth Health services are held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at The Two Wells Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm by appointment only, 10.30am to 12 noon drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments.

Community bus

Community Bus, return trip to

Community Library CommuniTY Public Library, Located in the Institute. Hours. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5pm & Saturday 9am to 11.30am Phone 8520 2100.

Church times

Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month 10am Dec 3 10am Jan 7 10am Feb 4 Christmas Day (Monday 9:00am) Nita Noble - 8527 2303.

St Paul’s Two Wells 10am December 10 9am December 17 - no service at St Pauls Christmas in song - Uniting Church Mallala.

7.30 pm December 24 - Christmas Eve (no 10am service on Christmas Eve) 10am December 31 10am January 14 10am January 21 10am January 28 Di Meaney - 0427 616 301 Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan Phone: 08 75 101 148 Catholic Church Two Wells / Virginia Catholic Church invites residents to attend weekly services 8.30am or our lady of+ the assumption 10.00am. All welcome.

Parishioner: Phan Ahn How - (08) 8380 9029.

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 ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & Obedience C l u b , Tr a i n i n g We d n e s d a y 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.

Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5 return (kids free), Next bus. December 15, 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.

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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

Two Wells Blue Light

Two Wells Blue Light held 5 times

a year. For ages 8 to 17 years. For more information contact Maria Aunger on 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

Two Wells CFS

CFS senior training every Monday

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

Located in Wells Road Two Wells.

Two Wells Equestrian & Pony club

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.

Two Wells Equestrian and Pony

Neighbourhood Watch

Two Wells craft shop

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. November 1, 15 & 29. In recess December and January. 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 Community centre TWO Wells Community Centre, Available for hire for weddings, special occasions, seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, large kitchen & bar, Contact Jo Spurling 0401 356 598 for more information.

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.

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

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 6pm. All welcome. Contact president Tony Flaherty on 0412 773 111 or secretary John Allen on 0411 894 245 for further information. Subscriptions are now due. Cash or cheque

Two Wells scouts Cubs & Joeys Two Wells Scout Group.

Cubs: 6.30pm - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm - 8.30pm(Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Monday) Contact the Group Leader, Roger Ford. 0409 202 445.

Two Wells Regional Action Team

M Meetings are at 7.30 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month - in Two Wells Catholic Church Hall.

Contact Caroline Scutcheon 0417 801 178 for more info.

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.

UC Australia Adult Fellowship Uniting Church Adult Fellowship.

Meetings held monthly in the Uniting Church Hall with the aim to provide supported friendship and opportunities and to support the ongoing mission of the church.

For information contact Mollie Frost 8520 2073 or Alan Howell 8520 3063.

yoga YOGA, Classes are at the Two Wells Catholic Church Hall are held on Mondays 7pm to 8.15pm.

Enquiries to Diane 8520 2308 or 0427 616 301.

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Pontoon close to float Work on the much-anticipated Port Gawler gangway and pontoon is progressing, but the project hasn’t been without its setbacks.

Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT) is behind the idea, which was first mooted late last year, with Malcolm Frost coordinating the project.

Mr Frost said site preparations have now been completed in readiness for the installation of the pontoon, with the piles capped and surface finished along with their fittings.

“The concrete entrance block to the first of the two gangways has been installed,” he said.

“The contractor is basically ready to complete the whole installation, which should only take about one or two days work.”

However, Mr Frost said completion of the project was being delayed

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due to a lack of approval from the Adelaide Plains Council.

“It is requiring engineering justification for all of the design criteria,” he explained.

“A generic pack, which was accepted and approved by another council for a similar installation was supplied to APC planning section, but was not accepted.”

Mr Frost said a quote from a marine engineering firm was sought to get the extra information the council required, but it was rejected

by TWRAT as too costly, having no timeline, and an open ended commitment for any extra work that may be needed on signing approval of its quote.

To try to satisfy APC’s planning requirements, TWRAT has chosen

to be the guarantor of the structural integrity and to gain insurance for the structural integrity until the planned hand over to DEWNR in July 2018 as set out by the group’s Crown Lands Licence to Construct.

Mr Frost said the state government’s department of environment, water and natural resources (DEWNR) was helping with the process.

Adelaide Plains Council development and community general manager, Robert Veitch, agreed the project was waiting on planning approval from council.

“It’s purely regulatory at the moment,” Mr Veitch said.

“The pontoon was built without any engineering documentation that we could assess it on.”

Mr Veitch explained council was concerned about the structural stability of the pontoon, especially

during a major storm.

“What the hope is, is that they will be able to supply council with a design certification, which will then allow council to issue full development approval,” he said.

Mr Veitch said the pontoon project already had planning approval.

DEWNR’s Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary operations manager, Ian Falkenberg, who is supporting TWRAT on its application, said the department was trying to facilitate a resolution but it was a lengthy process.

“We’re talking to a number of engineers who might be able to provide advice on this issue,” Mr Falkenberg said.

“We all want to see this structure put in place out there, and it’s fairly important the community group get that development approval.”

Mallala Receives War Memorial Upgrade Local councils unite

Adelaide Plains Council was one of 60 councils across the state attending the Local Government Association’s annual general meeting and conference on Wednesday November 15.

APC mayor, Tony Flaherty (pictured above far right with neighbouring council mayors, (L-R) Bob

Sloan - Barossa Council, Karen Redman - Town of Gawler Council, and Bill O’Brien - Light Regional Council), took the opportunity to discuss issues relevant to the region amongst his peers.

It was also a timely opportunity to highlight regional solidarity amongst the four councils.

Memorial heads local RSL update Members of the Two Wells RSL spoke at the Dublin History Group’s gathering on Sunday, November 12 and thoroughly enjoyed the exchange and sharing of information.

The RSL held a memorial service at the Two Wells War Memorial Gardens on November 25 which was followed by a sit-down meal and concert at the Two Wells Community Centre for those in attendance.

After the concert, everyone was invited back to view the Memorial lit up brightly.

The RSL would like to inform residents meals will be available at the RSL hall on Fridays until December 8 and will then close until February 2, 2018.

The group will once again participate in the Two Wells Christmas street parade, with a sausage sizzle and drinks stall.

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The Mallala War Memorial will receive a muchneeded facelift in the coming months.

The 95-year-old structure, which commemorates World War One, will be repaired and repainted.

Heritage approval has been sought, as well as advice on the original colours.

“Although there have been several repaints over the years, the upcoming work will hopefully restore it to its former glory,” Adelaide Plains Council’s development and community general manager, Robert Veitch, said.

Built in 1922 at a cost of $1325 pounds, the upgrade is financed by a $2500 grant from the State

Natalie Centenera reports: Government’s Heritage Department.

The original granite and marble will be cleaned, and the loose pieces of plaster around the bottom repaired, and then painted the appropriate colours.

Local councillor and chairman of the Mallala historical committee, Marcus Strudwicke, is pleased the memorial will finally receive the care it deserves.

“The museum has been trying for some years to receive funding for the upgrade,” Cr Strudwicke said.

“It is quite a lengthy process as it is a heritage structure and needed a

heritage study done,” he expanded.

“After approval was granted, an expert came out to take paint samples.”

Cr Strudwicke said the museum committee was appreciative of council’s efforts to obtain advice from experts to ensure the work was completed appropriately.

“The timing of the upgrade is quite significant for the museum as we have been commemorating the centenary of World War One, so as this draws to an end the memorial will be completed,” he said.

“Then we have the 100-year celebration of the actual memorial to look forward to.”

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National Geographic fame Bec O’Brien reports: Let’s face it, getting your name in print is a buzz.

And for a group of students at Two Wells Primary School, that buzz became a reality on the national stage when their works were chosen to feature in the popular National Geographic Kids magazine.

The monthly magazine has been a regular read for Year 2/3 teacher, Mel Warren, and her class, with the students loving to look at the interesting photos, and pore over the stories and factual information within its glossy pages.

As part of their narrative writing block, the students decided to enter the magazine’s regular Global Story Club.

This section of the magazine features a story written by a child seven years or older, however, there is some criteria that must be met.

The story has to be a narrative and include an element of truth or factual information.

“We spent weeks in class writing stories, researching topics,” Mrs Warren said.

“The experience of having to write with a purpose has been really great.

“Now they’re making their own individual magazines.”

John Dawkins MLC December Update I was very pleased that my Family Relationships (Surrogacy) Amendment Bill passed the Upper House on 1 November.

I am hoping to see it pass the House of Assembly soon with the assistance of Attorney-General, John Rau. Mothers and surrogates have been waiting long enough for this legislation to be implemented.

I have been fighting to implement and enhance altruistic surrogacy laws in South Australia for well over a decade, since Kerry and Clive Faggotter, who live at Middle Beach first approached me with the difficulties they were facing in this state.

I am very thankful to all who have shown me support in getting this surrogacy legislation through the Parliament.

Beyond Parliament, it was excellent to attend the Gawler Gold Cup meeting at the beginning of November at the invitation of Gawler Greyhound Racing Club President, Mike Wittholz. Mike and I have known each other for many years having first met during our involvement with the Two Wells Football Club many years ago. Mike is a long-term Lewiston resident.

Getting their names in print in the kids version of National Geographic magazine recently are TWPS students, from left (back) Siena, Kira, (front) Chloe, Dexter, Paul and Aiden.

Year 2 student, Chloe, had her story, ‘Alex the Brave’, feature in the September issue.

The story is about a tiger that escapes a bully.

Appearing in the October issue was the work of fellow Year 2 students, Siena and Kira, whose tale, ‘The Weird Journey’, features a trip to Africa and meeting the Maasai Tribe.

Paul and Aiden, Year 2, had their story, ‘A Trip to Coober

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Pedy’, printed in the recent December issue.

Their work tells of finding opals in a cave.

Also appearing in an edition of the magazine was a uncanny photo sent in by reception student, Dexter, of a puddle shaped like Australia.

His photo was printed in the junior reports segment of the magazine and for his efforts, received a book prize.

The students have thoroughly enjoyed the writing and being involved with the magazine, with Siena saying, “It was fun because you got to choose what you wanted to write about”.

Aiden said it was “jawdropping” when he found out his story would be published.

What a fantastic effort from the whole class.

Well done.

The Echo visited Trinity College, Gawler River and asked six smiling students what they loved most about Christmas. Here’s what they had to say!

With Cr Karen McColl and Mike Wittholz

As Patron and Life Member I was pleased to chair the election of office-bearers at the Two Wells Football Netball Sporting Club AGM on 20 November. It was great to see Greg Spurling presented with Life Membership.

Dakota Schwab, 7 “I like driving around to see the Christmas lights and going to church with my cousins on Christmas Eve.”

Grace McKellar, 7 “I love putting up the Christmas tree and spending time with our family. We catch up with friends and play games.”

Ethan Ansell, 6 “I love that we get to see all of our family, and putting up the Christmas tree is fun.”

Elliana D’Alfonso, 7 “I like gathering around the Christmas lights and singing carols.”

Allen Copley, 7 “I like to watch the carols on Christmas Eve, and then get up really early on Christmas morning!”

Leon Blasche, 7 “I like celebrating German and Australian Christmas. My nana cooks German food and we put our boots out for Nikolaus.”

Pictured with the new President Michael Slattery, retiring President Francis Pellizzari, Secretary Alison Goss, and retiring Treasurer and New Netball Vice President Tanya Kent.

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On a more sombre note, I was privileged to attend the celebration of the life of the late Domenic Trimboli at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Two Wells on November 9. Domenic was an icon of the Virginia community, well known and highly regarded throughout the Adelaide Plains and beyond.

If you have any issues or questions you think I may be able to assist with, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 8237 9312 or via my website: www.johndawkins. com.au.

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Visit Angle Vale Retirement Estate Monday to Friday, 11am to 3pm, or contact Phil Hoogenhout on 8284 8801 to book an appointment.

TW Carols Two Wells Uniting Church will hold not one but two special Christmas carol events.

Carols will be held at the Gawler Road church in Two Wells on Sunday December 24 at 10.30am and again at 5pm. All are invited to share in a joyous time of celebration, carols and coffee.

The busiest night of the year is fast approaching for Santa and his little helpers, and Australia Post is urging children to post their letters to Santa early to ensure the jolly man in red has plenty of time to reply.

Santa will soon be gearing up his sleigh and coming to town, but not before he has replied to tens of thousands of Santa Mail letters from children across Australia.

And for the first time, children can track the progress of their letters online via the Australia Post interactive Santa Mail tracker.

To ensure Santa and his little helpers receive your letter, send your letters and wish lists to Santa, North Pole, 9999 with a 65c Christmas stamp on the front of the envelope.

Don’t forget to write your name and return address on the back of the envelope so Santa knows where to send his reply.

Letters received nice and early with names and return addresses clearly marked on the back will receive a postcard reply from Santa.

Santa Mail letters can be placed in either a dedicated Santa Mail box found at most post offices or any red street post box.

Children can pick up free Christmas postcards and write to Santa on the spot at selected post offices.

To access the Santa Mail tracker, and a range of fun Christmas and educational resources for the holidays such as tips on letter writing, letter writing templates, and how to address an envelope, visit Australia Post’s Santa Mail website at www. auspost.com.au/santa-mail.

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Remembrance Day 2017 Fitting backdrop for Two Wells Remembrance Day Amongst a symphony of bird chatter, the annual Two Wells Remembrance Day service was held against the fitting backdrop of the peaceful Two Wells War Memorial Gardens on Saturday, November 11.

With roses in full bloom and bathed in warm spring sunshine, around 70 people gathered for the service to pay tribute to those soldiers lost serving our country.

Local RSL president, Tony Flaherty, led the brief but poignant service.

Poppies were handed out as wreaths were laid in honour of fallen Australians and in appreciation for those who are currently still serving.

Members of the Two Wells Scout Group formed a guard of honour near the WW1 memorial monument as a minute silence was held followed by the Aus-

Bec O’Brien reports: tralian national anthem.

Mr Flaherty read the wellknown and moving prayer of remembrance and thanked those in attendance for honouring, respecting and remembering Australian service men and women.

“We’re really proud of your attendance, of you all and for the fact you’ve all come to support Remembrance Day and honour those who fought for Australia, are still, and have died since,” he said.

After the service refreshments were served back at the RSL clubrooms, with people taking the opportunity to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and have a chat about their links to the armed forces and war history.

Zoe, Mitchell, Erin and Ryan Boobyer show their respect.

Monika and Graham Worden of Waterloo Corner attended the service.

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Two Wells RSL member, Bill Verco (left) with his brother, David Oliver and sister-in-law, Maureen, visiting from London, were impressed by the memorial gardens and the number of people in attendance.

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Remembrance Day 2017

Garry Tancock pays his respects after placing a wreath.

“I’M not worried about bushfires, we’ll be right.”

Adelaide Plains Council deputy mayor, Mel Lawrence, with Vietnam veteran and Two Wells RSL member, Robin Bruce.

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Showing their respect to service dogs as well as men and women service personell, was Two Wells resident, Nick Pettifor and his faithful friend, Patch.

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NEW OFFENCE RE DOG ATTACKS Pet owners who leave the scene of a dog attack without assisting the injured person or animal and fail to provide contact details will face a penalty of up to $5,000 under new legislation to be introduced by the State Government.

The new offence under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 addresses an increase in dog attacks in recent years and is aimed at giving victims greater rights.

The owner or person responsible for the dog that causes physical injury to a person or another animal must: 

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Exchange contact details, including registration details of their dog and Give reasonable assistance to an injured person or animal.

This amendment to the Act complements recent dog and cat management reforms, including mandatory microchipping and desexing.

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Promotion for next year’s Northern Adelaide Plains Food Festival is gearing up with organisers hiring a consultancy firm to further the event.

The March 24 event has been billed as a great opportunity for local food growers and associated businesses, as well as community groups, to showcase what the region has to offer.

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Bec O’Brien reports: dents Association president, John Lush, said the group behind the festival, Northern Plains Compass Inc, had opted to hand the promotional reins over to consultancy company, AgCommunicators.

“They’re going to run the whole project from a profes-

sional attitude,” Mr Lush said.

“They’re developing all the promotional material for the event and now they’re involved it will all happen pretty quick.”

AgCommunicators director, Belinda Cay, said the company specialised in communications, education and events consultancy, and was working to present the festival in the best way possible.

“The company is currently seeking potential exhibitors and new sponsorship opportunities that will enable us to deliver a highly professional event, which showcases local food businesses as well as community organisations,” Ms Cay said.

For more information contact Belinda Cay by emailing belinda.cay@agcommunicators. com.au.

“Our Journey”

Two years on, Council does some navel gazing Two years ago, what was then known as the District Council of Mallala, was in turmoil.

The organisation was bleeding staff, morale was low, and respect amongst its constituents was even lower.

Councillors were in-fighting, organisational structures lacking and there was a mayoral resignation.

A number of chief executive officers tried to fix the problems but with little effect and even more cost to council.

Fast forward to 2017 and current CEO, James Miller, is beaming with the progress the council has made.

In a report titled “Our Journey – 2 Years On” presented to councillors at its November ordinary meeting, Mr Miller, heaped praise on the hard work, dedication and efforts of all staff.

He lauded the council’s strength of character in standing firm in the face of intense media and peer pressure, and touted the re-branding process as a lynch-pin in the shift towards a better future.

“It is precisely two years ago the then-named District Council of Mallala was perhaps at its lowest ebb,” he asserted.

“November 2015: Mayor’s pending resignation; CEO tenure in doubt; office relocation furore; Pinery fire imminent; relationships fractured at all levels; high staff turnover; poor governance frameworks; administration intervention touted.

“The council was in crisis.”

Mr Miller said against that backdrop, and noting two years has elapsed since these events, it was timely to reflect on the journey and to acknowledge the achievements APC has delivered for its community.

“What we’ve achieved since then has been quite extraordinary,” he said.

“We’ve seen the stabilisation of this organisation.

“It’s been a big rebuild.”

Some of the achievements noted by the CEO in his report was the organisational rebranding and council name change; delivery of the Strategic Plan 2017-2020; advancement of the Northern Food Bowl Protection Areas DPA; ongoing development and assistance of the NAIS project; successfully remedying a failed Mallala CWMS scheme; adoption of the Two Wells Stormwater Management Plan; reviewed and updated the long term financial plan; and debt reduction.

“Total debt reduction over two years is $4.2m,” Mr Miller

FILE: Adelaide Plains Ratepayers and Residents Association president, John Lush (left) with APC chief executive officer, James Miller, before the association’s AGM last year.

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noted.

“We’ve achieved some fantastic things in regards to debt reduction.”

Other noteworthy achievements outlined in the report include delivering a conservative annual business plan and budget; improved engagement with council members and community; adoption of a revised asset management plan; proclamation of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary; and a successful organisational restructure with a focus on governance, finance, development and infrastructure.

Mr Miller pointed out, that during the past two years, council has also secured a new executive leadership team and had run three supplementary elections for new council members.

“As head of the administration I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the tremendous support provided by my executive leadership team and all staff in advancing so many pivotal platforms in such a short period of time,” he said.

“Adelaide Plains Council has perhaps delivered more in a two-year period than what many councils would forward plan over one or possibly two terms.

“It is important to acknowledge Adelaide Plains Council is indeed a growth council being administered by a small number of dedicated staff by comparison to our neighbouring councils.

“The achievements this council has delivered since No-

vember 2015 have been remarkable and I congratulate council members and administration alike for their collective efforts over this challenging period.

“Adelaide Plains Council exists to serve its community and remains committed to providing the best level of service to its ratepayers.

“We’ve got some exciting things ahead of us.”

APC mayor, Tony Flaherty, welcomed the CEO’s report and agreed the council’s standing in the community had grown significantly in the past two years.

Mr Flaherty said this was reflected in conversations he recently had with his peers while attending the LGA annual conference and AGM. “Our council staff got so much praise and our CEO, he’s a bit of a rock star amongst CEOs,” he said.

“I think our staff are really good.”

But despite all the advancements Mr Miller attests to, APC is being held accountable by the close scrutiny of the Adelaide Plains Ratepayers and Residents Association (APRRA).

Members of this group regularly attend council meetings to voice their concerns, or those of local residents, as was the case on Monday November 20 when APRRA public officer, Neil Slater, spoke on behalf of one ratepayer who was struggling to pay her rates.

APRRA president, John Lush, believes the report glosses over a lot of the problems prevalent in the area.

“I think there was a fair bit

of spin in that report,” Mr Lush stated when contacted by the Echo.

“Whilst there were some points in there I would concede are valid, there were a lot of things in there he didn’t talk about on the negative side.

“This is not a two-year journey for us, it’s a lifetime journey.

“We’re keeping in mind what has happened in the last three, four years, and what’s going to happen in the next three or four years when he’s long gone.”

Mr Lush cited the closing of the Mallala hospital, the failed Mallala CWMS scheme and the closing of the town’s caravan park as just some of the failures of the APC, and this was just looking at his home community of Mallala.

“The CWMS was a total failure with effluent flowing down the street,” he said.

“We’ve lost our caravan park and the tourism aspect of the town is gone, that was a major blow to the town really.

“Now there’s nowhere for them to stay really except for on what I would call a quarry site.”

Mr Lush said APC had a responsibility to plan for and deliver health, tourism, economic and social outcomes for the area.

“In my mind they’re not addressing those things properly,” he said.

“I’m starting to wonder if there is any hope.”

The APRRA has engaged the services of a lawyer to explore whether the council is complying with its obligations under the act, and if not, how it can be held accountable.

Councillor Jones spoke to the report and was disappointed at parts of it, saying it was a great synopsis and he had “enjoyed the ride”. “(But) singling out one community group, this is the sort of thing that disconnects us from the community,” he told the chamber.

However, Cr Strudwicke disagreed with Cr Jones’ assertion, saying instead the report highlighted its willingness to converse with the community and in fact addressed community concerns with council by acknowledging them in the report.

“It addresses the progress we’ve made,” Cr Strudwicke said.

“There’s no negative comments from council to the community.”

The report is available to read online at council’s website, look under agendas for November.

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Blue Light fun on the dance floor

The final Blue Light disco for the year will be held on the night of the Two Wells Christmas Street Parade on Friday December 15, starting at the later time of 7.30pm.

Another Halloween, another tribe of vampires, w i tc h e s , s ke l e to n s , zombies, ghosts and scary masks descended upon Two Wells at the annual Blue Light Disco on Friday October 27.

Almost 200 young people gathered at the spookily decked out Two Wells Community Centre to hit the dance floor to the top tunes hitting our airwaves this year.

Many took great care and

Bec O’Brien reports: effort to create wonderful Halloween-inspired costumes, with clever and over-the-top makeup included.

Winners took home a swag of great prizes including a variety of board games, a 7-inch tablet, headphones, speaker set, skateboard and helmet and $40 gift card.

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4 - Cameron MacPherson and Ella Jeffers.

5 - Hitting the dance floor were Cody Plummer, Aidan Williams, Beau Plummer, Alana Healy, Jordy Willemsen, Eli Williams and Alexis Healy.

6 - Bailee Morton, Nessy Hankins, Alli Goodwin and Vashty Streeter.

7 - Jasmin Rogers, Sarah Walton, Emma Sharpe, Imogen Nickel, Kai-Leigh Wilson and Indiana Perry.

8 - Hanging out were Kiana Seegers, Rebecca Pomfrett, Shannon Moyle and Carla Harris.

9 - Ben McFarlane, Ashlee Filko, Sofie Scarfe, Despina Kiparoglou, Ella Goodson and Emilee MacPherson.

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Members of the current Two Wells CFS brigade, from left (back) Ian Belchambers (Senior Fire Fighter), Simon Johnson (Lt 1), Shaun Obrian, Scott Turner, Adam Harris (Captain), Zac Kyriacou, Kym Barrowcliff (Lt 4) Chantel Harris (Lt 2), Nigel Zilys (senior Fire Fighter), (front) Matt Dragon, Paige Scott, Ellese Moore, Karlee Mutch, Peter Mutch, Paul Nichols, and John Kiparoglou.

Two Wells CFS captain Adam Harris with CFS chief officer Greg Nettleton.

Two Wells CFS celebrates 60 years service

Two Wells Country Fire Service brigade celebrated its 60th anniversary last month with a special dinner for past and present personnel and volunteers.

Held at the Empire Cafe in Two Wells on November 5 the event was a chance for old and current members to catch up, share stories and chat about the brigade.

CFS chief officer, Greg Nettleton, attended and presented the brigade with a special 60th anniversary plaque, which will be mounted on the station’s memorabilia wall.

Below is a brief edited history of the brigade written by long-time local residents, Brian Wilson and Phillip Earl, which was published in the book “Two Wells: Then and Now” second edition, compiled by Bet Williams.

December 20, 1957, was a memorable day, when the Two Wells Volunteer Emergency Fire Service Unit was commissioned and the fire station opened by the EFF, Mr FL Kerr.

The first truck commissioned was a 1942 Lend Lease Chevrolet, with a cabchassis and the body was built by the council mechanic.

The truck carried 650 gallons of water

Bec O’Brien reports: and the pump was a R6X 10M powered by a single Wisconsin motor.

August 1960 saw the first management committee formed, and Mr ES Goode was elected station officer.

A major recruiting drive followed and was successful.

Two Wells entered its first competition in Region 2.

The competitions were held in Two Wells, and the crew started what finally became a state-wide reputation for winning the competition over a long period.

In 1969,Two Wells won the BP Achievement Award for the ‘most successful competition crew’.

The money was matched by council to enable the purchase of the International truck that was built into a fire truck by the members.

In 1981, a Mark 2 fire siren was installed, and further extensions carried out on the station providing a control room.

The years have brought changes, not only in equipment but also in the needs of the district.

In 1972 there were two fires and no damage. 1982 saw 28 fires and $108,000 damage.

The organisation had a name change in 1980 to ‘Country Fire Service’ but the

Attending the 60th anniversary celebration was, from left, (front) Chantel Harris, Trudy Earl, Jeanette Sharpe, Evelyn Dyer, (back) Light Group officer Phillip Earl, life members Neville Sharpe and Rob Dyer, and Two Wells captain Adam Harris. aims remain.

Big changes came in 1989 with the Country Fires Act. The emphasis for council is on prevention, and for the CFS, suppression.

In fact, CFS is now responsible for all types of incidents such as fire, flood and indeed, any incident where there is a threat to life or property.

In 1986, the brigade was on stand-by at the making of films at Port Gawler and Lower Light, at which buildings were burnt as part of a scene.

The same year saw train fires start numerous grass fires.

In 1992, a train derailment at Mallala involved several rolled-over carriages.

Each contained 17,000 litres of fuel.

The Two Wells brigade was involved for more than 14 hours while the carriages were decanted and lifted upright with a crane.

In 1992, seven separate floods of the Gawler River caused severe damage to numerous houses in the Two Wells and Lewiston areas.

At the height of the flooding in October, up to 20 appliances and 220 volunteers were involved at any one time.

Up to 630 meals were provided by the local community.

At the same time, the brigade had to help with flooding of the Light River, as well as sandbagging homes in the Korunye and Lower Light areas.

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In March 1991, a new Hino 2000 litre 4WD was received.

In 1998, a new Hino 3000 litre 4WD was commissioned.

The proposal to build a new bigger brigade station started in 1992 in Wells Road.

The station was opened in 1994.

There have been many unusual calls for brigade attendance over the years, including to marijuana crops burning – one of which had a street value of more than one million dollars.

Animal rescues of cows, cats, horses etc are not uncommon.

One rescue involved the use of highpressure water jet to dislodge the animal from a high flimsy tree.

The result was the cat launched and landed on all fours – no worse for wear – taking off into the unknown.

Strike teams which involve several brigades within our group, have been sent to assist in bushfires in NSW, Kangaroo Island, Port Lincoln, Adelaide Hills and many other areas of the state where bad fires have occurred and require assistance.

Nowadays vehicle accidents account for more than 30 per cent of our call outs.

These can be very stressful when locals are involved.

Due to the increased number of vehicular accidents attended, and the subsequent danger to personnel

Fire season starts

It has only been a couple of weeks since this year’s fire season started and we have already attended three large grass fires that were out of control.

One was very close to home being in Mallala and the other two were at Worlds End and Kudla.

At all of these incidents, water bombers were called in, and multiple CFS and MFS appliances were sent to contain the large fires.

We would like to thank the farm units for their assistance in the Mallala fire on Monday November 13.

We ask that although fire season has already started, you should still

involved on the roadways, the brigade felt something had to be done about the speed of vehicles passing the site of an accident.

This was first raised with the Volunteer Fire Brigades Association in 1990.

After much communication to ministers, members of parliament and the electronic and print media, legislation limiting speeds to 40 kph was finally gazetted in August 2000.

The fire station was locked for the first time in 1989 following the theft of equipment.

This seems to be an unfortunate sign of the times.

Our brigade could not function without the fundraising and generous donations from organisations and the community.

Call outs have grown from 37 in 1986 to 150 in 2005, and damages from $124,000 to $956,000.

The brigade’s workload has increased enormously over the years and the expectation of the community has also increased.

Members are constantly upgrading their training and skills to meet the increasing demand put on them by CFS headquarters, but unfortunately we are not seeing any more personnel joining.

This is the same throughout the state and it is increasing the workload on those dedicated few.

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continue to tidy up your properties and ensure your bushfire survival plans are in place and up to date.

It is becoming very dry out there with this 30 degree weather and it will continue to so, so please keep updated via radio stations, the news, text messages, and the CFS website, with incidents and warnings in your area and surroundings.

If there is a fire near you, ensure you remain calm and act on your survival plans.

Being out on the road during a bushfire is EXTREMELY dangerous.

Last minute evacuations are clearly not an option.

If you’re unable to get out safely and/or need help, dial 000 and ask for assistance.

Please keep in mind we are all volunteer fire fighters and spare our time to come and help the community in emergency situations.

We look forward to meeting you all at the Two Wells Christmas Parade.

Come and say hello and/or get a photo in our new ‘34’ fire truck.

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Stay safe out there this fire season and keep hydrated.

Thank you.

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Middle Beach - a Further History

Middle Beach History book authors Win Hatherly and John Drexel with the new edition. Copies of the book are available at the Two Wells Craft Shop.

RIGHT: John Drexel’s Middle Beach shack is isolated by a storm surge in July 1995.

In late October 2017 a second book was released on the history of Middle Beach. The original History of Middle Beach was officially launched on March 21, 2004, and the initial print run of around 120 copies sold out quickly.

As demand grew, a decision was made by several Middle Beach residents to print further copies.

However, a new approach was required because some of those involved in the preparation and release of the first publication had passed away.

The original electronic files were obtained and the text eventually recovered, but the photos were in a format unreadable using current software.

To add to the problem, the whereabouts of most of the original photos was unknown. With this in mind, an updated edition was proposed that would assimilate information contained in the original edition with new material, and add commentary on the many things that have happened at the beach since 2004.

The 2017 updated edition was researched and compiled by Winton (Win) Hatherly and John Drexel, both long-time shack owners at the beach, with additional information provided by Audrey Hart, Alan Glen and Roz Short.

By Win Hatherly and John Drexel The authors are grateful for the tireless efforts of Syd Bentley and Trevor Higgins in recording much of the early Middle Beach history, because without their efforts many of the stories of those times would certainly have been lost.

This updated edition is

dedicated to the memory of Syd and Trevor and the early pioneers of Middle Beach, whose names appear on a cairn located in the Middle Beach Memorial Garden.

The revised History of Middle Beach book is available at the Two Wells Craft Shop for $17.50 or contact the authors on 0419 471 019 (Win) or (08) 8264 7964 (John).

Mr Coombes’ delivery wagon at Middle Beach with the Folland family (early 1920s).

Jack Verner’s first shack under construction by he and his brothers (1930s).

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However, lately her grandchildren have started to bring their friends over to sample her delicious meals.

One particular recipe is often asked of her, as even the fussiest of eaters has been known to polish off a full plate.

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INGREDIENTS 500g chicken mince 1 egg 4 slices of bread, crust removedfinely blended in a processor 1 onion- finely blended in a processor 1-2 tablespoons of milk ½ teaspoon Vegeta gourmet stock Salt and pepper Oil for shallow frying METHOD Add the milk to the bread, enough to make it just soft.

Combine the rest of the ingredients in a big bowl and mix well.

Heat oil in frypan, put a tablespoon of mixture into frypan and flatten out to make a thin patty.

Fry each side until golden.

When removing from frypan put on a plate layered with paper towels to soak up excess oil. Serve with rice or salad.

Makes approximately lots.

Neighbourhood Watch report by Lisa Silvy NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Two Wells Police are focusing on traffic at the moment.

Ensure to belt up and watch your speed particularly around school zones.

Sporting club breaks-ins are being targeted and police urge members of the public to report any suspicious behaviour to 131 444 or 000 in emergencies.

If the Two Wells Police station is unattended please call 131 444 not the Two Wells on duty mobile.

Our next Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be held on Tuesday the 13th of February 2018.

BLUE LIGHT The next, and final for the year 2017, Blue Light Disco will be held on Friday December 15 in the Two Wells Community Centre (behind the football club), from 7:30pm-9:30pm.

Entry is $5, drinks and souvenir accessories are available for purchase from the canteen.

Please note this is a lock in event for children aged between 8 and 17 to keep and build rapport between youth and the local police. Ensure to keep your entry ticket as we have some fantastic door prizes to give away. This disco is Christmas themed.

A few things to note in the new year, the discos will finish at 9:00pm instead of 9:30pm and we will not have a cloakroom, so all children will be responsible for their own possessions.

Above: Chicken burgers with salad and corn Right: Chicken burgers served with garlic rice, tortilla and pineapple for sweetness.

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Andrea Brow reports: was held on November 5 at the Dublin Institute and the plaque was engraved

by Gemma Dickins at Timber Art, Signs and Engraving.

The Dublin History Group planted a French Lavender above the plaque to commemorate the opening of the first Animal War Memorial on the Western Front at Pozieres on July 21st this year.

Dublin History Group president, Ian Telfer, officiated the ceremony, with Two Wells RSL president Tony Flaherty OAM JP in attendance.

by Father Bart O’Donovan blessed the plaque while Philip Brow recited the Ode and Sue Adams placed a beautiful

wreath made by Pat Thompson.

There were also two very special guests, our animal friends Chloe and Buster. They reminded us how special the bond is between our animals and humans.

Following the ceremony, guests retired to the Dublin Institute for a presentation by Garry Tancock and John Allen about the Ex-Military Service Personnel 1895 – 2016 Project.

This is a Two Wells RSL initiative for the Adelaide Plains Council district and surrounding areas, to record and remember all those who have served and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in all conflicts.

It was very interesting and something the Dublin History Group will be assisting with.

Animal friends Buster and Chloe attended the ceremony.

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Dublin History Group held a little ceremony on Sunday November 12 where members laid and blessed a plaque in the Dublin Institute Remembrance Avenue and Garden.

The ceremony was a dedication to the animals that serve and continue to serve in our Armed Forces.

This was inspired by the purple poppy, which commemorates all the animal deeds and sacrifices in war issued by the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO).

The Dublin History Group was in contact with Nigel Allsopp, the Director of the organisation for assistance and permission to use the beautiful logo on the plaque.

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Attending the Two Wells Red Cross Melbourne Cup luncheon last month was from left, (back) Jasmin Daniele, Mollie Frost, Betty Franklin, Pam Duncan, Fiona Duncan (holding 12-month-old Amelia), (front) Del Applebee and Kay Boon.

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Local ladies’ lavish Cup luncheon It was more of a lazy walk than a sprint for those attending the Two Wells Red Cross Melbourne Cup lunch on the first Tuesday in November, but with glorious spring weather bathing the venue in sunshine, no-one really cared.

Two Wells local, Pam Duncan, opened up her home and hosted the event.

Pam cooked a delicious threecourse meal (well, perhaps it was more like five courses as there was a variety of yummy sweets

on hand!) and with just moments before the horses jumped from the starting gates, a sweep was quickly organised.

Lucky to pick number 22 and eventual Cup winner, Rekindling, was Pam’s daughter-in-law, Fiona

Duncan, with Betty Franklin placing second with Johannes Vermeer, and Jasmin Daniele 3rd with Max Dynamite.

Everyone enjoyed a relaxed and fun afternoon with all funds raised going to Red Cross.

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Fifth place for TWPS robotics team Bec O’Brien reports: A team of students from Two Wells Primary School competed in the State Regional Championships of the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Robotics Competition on Sunday November 12 and secured fifth place with their design.

This competition is released to students at the same time world wide and involves students using engineering processes to design, build and program a robot to solve challenges made from Lego on a large table.

The FLL Robotics competition continues to get bigger each year and this year included three regional championships in South Australia.

In addition to the robot challenge, students also have to identify and come up with a solution to a real world problem related to the theme of the competition.

This year’s theme was related to water and how humans use it.

“The students identified rubbish and plastics making their way into the worlds oceans as a significant problem for future generations,” TWPS science teacher, Mike Hawkey, explained.

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“This was leading to loss of wildlife, as well as micro-plastics entering the food chain through the consumption of fish.

“Their solution to this problem, which the judges indicated was highly innovative, was to have solar powered octopus-like robots roaming around the oceans collecting the plastics for recycling.”

Students worked in their own time, as well as some class time, and were supported by teachers James Martin and Mike Hawkey, to complete their robot and project presentation.

“The students scored very highly on the robot design and programming, and came a commendable 5th place out of 30 teams for the robot competition,” Mr Hawkey said.

“The students all enjoyed the day and look forward to competing again next year.”

Mr Hawkey has offered to advise other schools or organisations that are keen to get involved with the Lego League competition.

Contact him, or colleague James Martin, during school hours at Two Wells Primary school on 8520 2277 or visit https://firstaustralia. org/programs/first-legoleague/.

Presenting their project idea are TWPS students, from left, Ben Royals, James Pastuch, Lockie Green, Cameron MacPherson and Cody Warren.

Right: Lockie Green and Cody Warren during the competition.

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Poinsettia plants, perennials, peas and potatoes...

December means summer, but summer seems to have arrived early in November with the hot days we have experienced.

December also brings out the ubiquitous displays of the poinsettia flowers – Euphorbia pulcherrima, which are indigenous to the country of Mexico where they are called the Christmas Eve flower.

To bring on the flowers for a Christmas display in Australia, they are kept in complete darkness for 12 hours per day early in the year and then carefully AMATEUR brought outGARDENER and engineered to flower now.

The normal season for flowering in Australia is winter but as poinsettia plants are sensitive to cold, if planting out in the garden, keep where they can be sheltered from the extreme cold.

The Euphorbia family - or as they are more commonly referred to as, spurges - consists of many varied plants but one of AMATEUR the showiest and hardiest GARDENER is the Crown of Thorns Euphorbia millii.

This plant has an extremely thorny stem and when handling it is recommended to wear strong sturdy gardening gloves.

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G The latex, or white milky sap, of the Euphorbia plants can cause an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals, and if the sap accidentally touches the eye, it may cause temporary blindness.

But it is beneficial to the plant as the latex consists of antibacterial and antifungal properties making the plants easier to grow and propagate.

Euphorbias are a varied group of plants which can be used in a variety of ways and worthy of a place in a garden.

In the very hot weather it may be necessary to water your vegetables daily.

To prevent powdery mildew use the milk spray of one part of milk to 10 parts of water.

A general hint to remember is to only use sprays and fertilisers when the day temperature is going to be between 18 and

28 degrees.

If needing help with chemical sprays, seek advice T the good nurseries from and hardware shops that we are fortunate to have in our area.

Summer is the season for tasty salad vegetables and there is still time to plant.

A perennial favourite is sweet corn which prefers a friable soil and away from strong winds.

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Pictured here is a poinsettia plant. Poinsettias are indigenous to Mexico and are also known there as the “Christmas Eve Flower”. The normal flowering season in Australia is winter, but as poinsettias plants are sensitive to cold they must be kept sheltered from extreme cold conditions if planting out in the garden.

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marigolds, basil, parsley, marjoram and nasturtiums.

French Marigolds deter nematodes as well as repelling white flies, whilst basil also acts as a natural deterrent for white flies, aphids, mosquitoes and the dreaded house flies.

Tomatoes must never be planted near apricot trees, sweet corn or potatoes.

The Verticillium Wilt disease affects apricots and to a lesser extent other G fruit trees. deciduous stone It also affects tomatoes, melons, strawberries and potatoes- so for good gardening practice keep them well separated.

A good place to visit is the Two Wells Craft Shop which sells a good selection of healthy plants that are well suited to this area.

Another year in the garden has passed.

Wishing you all the best for a safe and blessed Christmas and enjoy your garden with all the summer delights it may bring.

Now that summer is here, please be mindful of snakes and lizards within your property.

According to statistics, 97 per cent of human snakebite cases are due to people trying to interfere with the snake.

So if you happen to see one, don’t try and catch it, because you may end up being one of those 97 per cent.

Do your family a favour and get a professional.

Think of it this way…if you are successful in catching a snake, the people around you, especially children, will believe, they can catch a snake just like you, but they may not be so lucky.

Our young people learn from the adults around them, don’t teach them to catch snakes.

Snakes play a vital link within the natural ecology of our region, which means they are here for a reason.

That said, there are a number reasons why a snake will be on your property, the main reasons being food or shelter.

Limit these resources and the chances of a snake being on your property are greatly reduced.

Areas of shelter that come to

Caltrop (Tribulus terrestris) is a declared weed and summer rains are just what this plant thrives on. mind are piles of materials such as old tyres, building materials, wood piles etc.

These areas attract a number of animal species that make up the snakes’ diet including mice and rats, both of which can spread diseases.

On another note, have you got the caltrop weed on your property, or have you seen infestations around the region?

Caltrop is a declared plant under the Natural Resources Management ACT 2004, and is one of the last weeds you want on your property or even within our regions.

Burrs injure feet of humans and stock, cause internal injuries if eaten,

damage tyres, and contaminate wool and can cause nitrate poisoning if grazed by sheep.

Summer rains are just what this plant needs to germinate and the seed can stay dormant within the soil for years.

If you have this plant on your property or you need advice on how to eradicate this weed, contact the Natural Resources Management Board.

If have you seen large infestations of this weed around the region contact our council, and if you are able to identify the location of this plant, it would save a lot of time and resources for our council.

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30 years of wedded bliss Long-time Two Wellians, Sue and Tony Lange (pictured right), celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary in November. The popular duo were married on November 7, 1987, in Kadina on the Yorke Peninsula and initially made their home at Corny Point before moving to Two Wells in 1991. Sue and Tony ran the local BP service station for many, many years before establishing Lange Auto and then taking on the Sprint franchise. They have four children, Rachel, Kate, Matthew and Jack and commemorated their anniversary with a six-night trip to Fiji. While on holidays, Tony fulfilled a dream of catching a Mahi Mahi (dolphinfish) on a deep-sea fishing charter. Congratulations guys, certainly a great example for us all.

Clowning Around Look who was spotted as part of the annual Adelaide Credit Union Christmas Pageant on November 18 (pictured below, centre).

None other than Two Wells

Two Wells locals, Sue and Tony Lange, celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. They are pictured below on their wedding day; November 7, 1987.

Congratulations guys!

resident Mel Sims, who travelled the route dressed as a clown on board the float Professor Fizz and her Kaotic Kontraptions. This year the pageant celebrated it’s 85th birthday. Mel works at Beyond Bank and has been involved for the past five years, saying the pageant is so much fun and seeing all the happy children’s faces makes the very early morning start worth it. It was made even more special this year as participants on the popular TV show, Family Food Fight, served breakfast before the event. Good on ya Mel.

Playful art Does anyone know who the creator of this playful art (pictured bottom left), on the train siding building is? It’s located at the railway crossing on Hayman Road, Two Wells. The local Neighbourhood Watch group would love to get in contact with the artist as it is hoping to create a lovely mural on the building and is seeking some input from interested

artists. If you know who the culprit is, get in contact with Maria Aunger on 0414 230 634 or drop us an email at news@twowellsecho. com.au

40th birthday Two Wells resident Jo Robinson (pictured left) celebrated her 40th birthday this month with a gathering at home on November 11.

Guests enjoyed a range of delicious foods, including a scrumptious and decadent lolly buffet bar and an impressive cake. Sounds like our kind of party. Happy birthday Jo.

Heart & Soul Jo Robinson celebrated her 40th birthday on November 11.

Two Wells resident, Mel Sims, was spotted at the Adelaide Credit Union Chistmas Pageant.

Two Wells Uniting Church is partnering with Heart & Soul Community Group to provide free food assistance to those in need in the local community.

Heart & Soul Community Group Inc proudly coordinates food assistance to North, West, South and Mid North areas of Adelaide, and is a safe community that works together with local businesses to provide food which would usually go to waste, to those who are in need.

This service will be held every Friday from 11am to about 12noon, depending on supply and demand.

Two Wells Uniting Church and Heart & Soul invite anyone who is finding it a bit tough to come along to collect some food.

If you know someone, or a family, who could do with this help, let them know or come along and get some produce for them. Check out http://www.heartandsoulinc.org.au/ for more information.

therefore the bringing in of soil is prohibited under the Flood Plain Policy.

To make any alterations to property, landowners must first lodge a development application to council to assess how the changes will impact the surrounding land. If council is made aware of any alterations to land on the flood plain, a notice of non-complying development could be issued. So cross your ‘T’s and dot your ‘I’s, and check with council, before bringing in any landfill.

Time to smell the roses Long-time Two Wells Community Children’s Center’s much-loved teacher, friend and confidante, Mrs Brechin, was bid a big fond farewell in November. Mrs Brechin retired after more than 25 years service at the centre, where she held a variety of roles including director, teacher and most recently, support worker

focusing on working with children who have speech needs. Mrs Brechin is pictured top right, with fellow TWCCC employees (from left) Narelle Palmer, Faye Pirri, Chrissie Scott and Beth Karuga, and was given a lovely birdbath and pots as a farewell gift. Enjoy the serenity, Mrs Brechin!

Days of December December 1 - World AIDS Day is held on the first day of December each year. It raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. Approximately 20 Australians are diagnosed with HIV each week. The wearing of a red ribbon typically supports the day.

December 3 - United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

This day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities inLSC4309 every aspect

Some playful art has mysteriously appeared on the railway siding on Hayman Road, Two Wells.

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and consumers. So while you are enjoying your daily sip, spare a thought for those workers from tea producing states, including Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malawi, Kenya, India, Uganda, Malaysia and Tanzania.

December 25 - Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Let’s face it, whether you’re Christian or not, Christmas day is an opportunity for families to gather and share gifts, food and good times.

December 26 - Boxing Day. The origin of Boxing Day is not entirely clear. Some historical explanations go as far back as the middle ages where donations were put in boxes around the Christmas period to give to the less fortunate, or servants being given boxes with goods inside (sometimes leftover food) the day after Christmas from their employers.

But for us in Australia, we acknowledge the day with another public holiday, woot woot!

ROAD CLOSURE Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells Friday December 15, 2017 Pursuant to Section 33 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, the Adelaide Plains Council authorises the closure of; Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells between Gawler-Two Wells Road and Drew Street from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Friday 15 December 2017 for the Two Wells Christmas Street Party and Parade.

All vehicles exceeding 5 tonne will be required to detour the township via Mallala Road, Gawler-Two Wells Road, Brooks Road or Hayman Road as Drew Street has a 5 tonne load limit (emergency vehicles, buses, council vehicles and service vehicles exempt).

Participants of the Christmas Street Parade are exempt of all road rules relating to pedestrian behavior, carriage of persons on vehicles or trailers and wearing of seatbelts during the time frames of the road closure.

No Fill for Flood Plain This photo (right) was sent into the Echo and is a Facebook post of a Lewiston resident asking for clean fill. The reader would like to remind residents that Lewiston is on the flood plain, and

of political, social, economic and cultural life.

December 5 - International Volunteer Day is celebrated worldwide on this date, in recognition of the positive solidarity of volunteers around the world who answer calls in times of crisis, helping save lives today and supporting those who want to continue living their lives with dignity tomorrow.

December 13 - First day of Hanukkah. Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration often called the Festival of Lights. The holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts. Hanukkah celebrates the triumph of Jewish people over religious persecution.

December 15 - International Tea Day. This day wasn't created as a reason to enjoy an extra cup of tea.

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Book Review: Five Bells 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 thought to pick up and read.

This month’s book is ‘Five Bells’ by Gail Jones.

The blurb on the back of Gail Jone’s novel reads like a modern masterpiece, set in Circular Quay, Sydney, site of the iconic Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, four adult characters converge, where their complicated histories are told over the course of a single day.

“Each is haunted by past intimacies, secrets and guilt: Ellie is preoccupied by her sexual experiences as a girl, James by a tragedy for which he feels responsible, Catherine by the loss of her beloved brother in Dublin and Pei Xing by her imprisonment during China’s Cultural Revolution.

Five Bells describes four lives, which chime and resonate, sharing mysterious patterns and symbols but it is a fifth person, a child, whose presence at the Quay haunts the day and who will overshadow everything that unfolds.

By nighttime, when Sydney is drenched in a rainstorm, each life is transformed.

Kay Boon clowns around with some happy youngsters in a past Two Wells Christmas pageant.

Unfortunately, the story did not resonate loudly enough for book club members.

All agreed the prose was lovely, however the story lacked a proper denouement and left them feeling largely unmoved by the characters wondering what the point of the story was, and how the characters were connected.

A quick summary of plot would reveal that each character is dealing with a loss, the author illustrating through her characters how individuals experience grief differently.

The physical setting of Sydney was beautifully translated onto the page, much enjoyed by those who have visited the city.

Preparations for Christmas parade on the march The countdown is on!

Christmas is just weeks away and that means the popular Two Wells Christmas Street Parade is not far away.

We have the City of Elizabeth Pipe Band attending again as well as two others, being the Port Adelaide City Band and the Mitcham City Brass Band.

Stall holder forms and parade participation registration forms are available from the Two Wells Craft Shop or email twrat@big-

pond.com.

A prominent part of the parade is the honour of being named “Parade prince or princess”.

The parade prince or princess is a young person who assists in the community and who you would like to honour with a nomination.

The cut off date for stalls, parade participation and prince and princess nominations is December 1st.

Please be aware the Two Wells main street (Old Port

Wakefield Road) will be closed to all traffic except stall and parade participants by 4.00pm from which time stallholders can begin setting up.

The parade will commence at 7pm sharp and participants are required to report to the marshal on Wells Road by 6.30pm.

As in the past, there are competitions residents can enter, including this year’s challenge of creating and decorating a Christmas

Wreath, so please get busy and start gathering your supplies now.

Entries must be lodged at the Craft Shop (with your name and age on them) by 4pm on the day of the parade, or of course any time before.

For any further information about the street parade please contact Caroline Scutcheon on 0417 801 178, Evelyn Dyer on 0419 811 983 or Judi Frost on 0427 417 905.

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Three times the charm for Lewiston trainer Bec O’Brien reports: Lewiston greyhound trainer, Ken Gill, won the Gawler Gold Cup last month with his dog Windmill Haze beating high-earning favourite, Worm Burner, who didn’t place.

The cup win on Sunday, November 5, was one of three wins for the Gill kennel and takes Windmill Haze’s winnings to $52,000 at time of print.

Ken’s other dogs, Stitch ‘em Up, won the Gawler Cup Consolation Race, while Ruff State, won his 33rd graded race that day also.

Taking home the cup was a quiet surprise for Ken, who says two-and-a-half-year-old “Raven” as he’s known around the kennel, was

only fourth favourite going into the event.

“I got him as a puppy, broke him in and right from the start, he’s been a nice dog.

“He has a good temperament, he’s a solid dog.

“I was quietly confident going into the race.

“He led all the way, they pressured him a little bit but he kicked home on the final turn and won by a length.”

With 15 wins from 39 starts, the cup was Windmill Haze’s first Group 3 win.

He covered the 531-metre track in 30.97 seconds, slightly slower than his winning heat time, but Ken was happy all the same.

This is the second time Ken has won the Gawler Gold Cup, with White Admiral taking race honours in 2008.

Above: Gawler Gold Cup winner, Windmill Haze with Lewiston trainer, Ken Gill, Robyn McKellar and Brian Kent.

Left: Windmill Haze crosses the finish line in first position. photos by Wally Bulyga, Arclight Photography

Hotshots pumped for tennis season Two Wells District Tennis Club has kicked off the summer season with a record number of children participating in ANZ Hot Shot coaching.

The club has 45 children taking part in weekly coaching sessions run by Haydn and Rebecca Leo. This year, in a new initiative, the club is holding weekly themed nights.

Some of the themes of nights already held include Halloween, hot dogs, board games and dress as your favourite tennis player.

This is just one of a few new initiatives

Bec O’Brien reports: creating a positive and vibrant atmosphere at the club.

“The vibe at the club is awesome,” junior coordinator, Marie Tapscott, enthused.

“We’ve created a more welcoming environment, and introduced a little canteen which is very popular.

“It is so good to see so many children in the community participating in tennis.”

The club also has five Saturday teams entered in the Gawler and Dis-

Left: Two Wells’ Division 1 Red team members, Jake Foubister, Jack Tapscott and Josh Dowell.

Enjoying one of the club’s themed nights, board game night, was William Knuckey, Thomas Meaney, Henry Knuckey.

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Hot Shots coach, Rebecca Leo, with Henry Meaney showing his style.

tricts Tennis Association.

The season started on October 21 and will break for Christmas on December 16, before restarting in the new year on February 3.

Finals will be held on March 24.

Last year, the club’s Division 4 team took home its first premiership trophy and will hope to emulate that success again this season.

In other tennis news, the club recently received $3000 from the state government’s sport and recreational division, which it used to purchase an automatic ball machine.

If you would like to be involved in tennis at Two Wells, contact Marie Tapscott on 0419 838 929.

Taking part in Hot Shots coaching are Henry Knuckey and Jayde Williams. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Greg granted club honour Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club presented long-time member and volunteer, Greg Spurling, with life membership at its AGM on Monday November 20.

Greg has been a familiar face around the club since 1991, where he started playing as a junior before moving to the senior ranks in 1992.

Over the years Greg has been involved in a broad range of roles including boundary umpire, team manager, goal umpire, committee member, cook, junior association delegate, club

secretary, junior football manager, junior coach and Auskick coordinator.

He is always willing to lend a hand and has helped out at numerous club events including the twice-yearly club auctions and behind the bar at the end-ofseason presentation, the Redlow.

In other TWF&NSC news, a new president was elected at the AGM, with Michael Slattery taking over the reins from Francis Pellizzari in 2018.

Supporting him will be vice president (football) Adrian Daly and vice president (netball) Tanya Kent.

Alison Goss is continuing as secretary while Mel Bowman is treasurer.

Others to take up roles on the committee include Toby Bowman, Samantha Stevenson, Dylan Wise and Alicia Stirling.

General committee members include Brandon Daly, Michelle Barnett, Julia Durdin, Chelsea Daly, Devon Hardiman, Stephanie Walker, Eddie Stubing, Damon Baillie and Sarah Dinham.

The club is looking forward to another successful season in 2018.

Right: New TWF&NSC life member, Greg Spurling (right) with outgoing president, Francis Pellizzari.

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