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James a brushstroke away from Archibald Prize win At just 10 years of age, young Angle Vale resident, James Camilleri (above), is letting his artwork speak for itself.

The budding artist was recently named as one of five finalists, and the only South Australian, in the Young Archies Competition.

This is like the little brother

Bec O’Brien reports: version of the prestigious Australian Archibald Prize for portraiture.

James, a Year 4 student at Trinity College Gawler River, has been undertaking private art lessons with Norm Neilson in Gawler for

the past three years.

His parents, Melissa and Mark say he has always loved drawing, and right from an early age, showed remarkable talent and focus in this area.

“His attention to detail was great,” Melissa said.

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RSL’s theft target fears Two Wells RSL members are fearful they are being targeted following a series of break-ins and theft from the premises over the past 12 months.

Two Wells RSL secretary, John Allen, said the club was first hit in April last year, when all the club’s

collected cans and bottles, including the bins they were stored in, were stolen from the back courtyard.

Since then the club has had a break-in every few months or so, the most recent being on Sunday, April 29.

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VIRGINIA FACELIFT Playford Council budgets multi-million dollar main street upgrade

The main street of Virginia is set to receive a makeover to the tune of $2.6 million next year after Playford Council included provisions for upgrades in its 2018/19 draft Annual Business Plan.

To improve the aesthetic and functionality of the growing township the redevelopment will include safer road crossings, upgraded street paving, street furniture, better street lighting, entry statements, tree plant-

Natalie Centenera reports: ing, extensive storm water works to reduce current and future flooding issues, and public Wi-Fi. Investment is already underway in Virginia with new housing developments and an impressive new Wheatsheaf Tavern.

Playford Councillor and Virginia

Resident’s Action Group (VRAG) member, Peter Rentoulis, is excited to see the upgrades budgeted for by council, after much community petitioning and lobbying.

“Virginia is growing at such a rate that an improved township in terms of appearance is vital,” Peter said.

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Adrian Marschall, VRAG chairperson, is hoping the upgrades will make the town more accessible for people of all ages.

“We have aged as well young people moving into the community and we need to cater for the changing needs of the demographic,” Adrian said.

Both Peter and Adrian are pleased

with the allocation of funding to the Virginia main street as well as the works currently taking place on Old Port Wakefield Road, just north of the township, to fix the constant flooding which occurs after a heavy downpour.

“This will get the water off the road as quickly as possible and address the long- standing issue of safety,” Adrian said. n Continued Page 4

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Two Wells RSL members are fearful they are being targeted following a series of break-ins and theft from the premises over the past 12 months.

Ward Belt Two Wells RSL secretary, John Allen, said Lewiston Two Wells the clubGawler was first hit in April last year, when Middle Beach all of the club’s collected cans and bottles, Gawler including the bins they were stored in, were River Port Gawler stolen from the back courtyard.

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Gardens Park Farm In total Mr Allen estimates items to the Penfield value of more than $2500 over the past year Waterloo RAAF Base have been taken, however it is the emotional Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth toll on himself, and the club’s members, that hurts the most.

Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and “I’m feeling pretty bad at the moment,” Buckland Park. he said.

“We’re just another charity in the community and I think if they hit us, are they going to hit everyone else?

Phone 8862 1977 “It’s very saddening, especially as they FACSIMILE 8862 1997 seem to know the layout of the place.

NEWS editor@twowellsecho.com.au “Have they been here before at one of SALES sales@twowellsecho.com.au our community events or Friday night teas? internet www.twowellsecho.com.au “This makes me distrust people.” deadlines Advertising and Editorial close Mr Allen has sought CCTV footage 5 pm on the last Wednesday of the month. from neighbouring businesses, who when reporters Bec O’Brien & Natalie Centenera contacted by the Echo, said they have not news@twowellsecho.com.au been the victims of crime themselves in MOBILE 0419 292 715 recent times. advertising David Newsome Mr Allen said the footage highlights a sales@twowellsecho.com.au white vehicle, towing a 6x4 trailer, in the managing editor Andrew Manuel vicinity at the time the April 29 break-in oceditor@twowellsecho.com.au curred and is appealing to the public for help.

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Two Wells RSL secretary, John Allen and bar manager, John Atherton, are saddened by a spate of recent break-ins at their local RSL hall and fear the club is being targeted by opportunistic thieves. PHOTOS: BEC O’BRIEN

Police issue theft warning at Two Wells A recent spate of thefts in the Two Wells area has prompted local police to remind residents to remain vigilant in keeping their vehicles locked when unattended.

In the majority of offences reported to police, the thefts were from motor vehicles parked in the driveway or outside the victim’s home but were left unlocked.

“These thieves were opportunistic and preyed on people

who were lax with their security”, Brevet Sergeant Grant Devlin, Officer in Charge of Two Wells Police Station said.

“We ask residents to ensure their valuables are not left in plain sight and ideally, are removed when leaving the car unattended.”

Police are urging local residents to report all thefts and incidents to police, no matter how minor in nature they think they might be.

Police believe there may be other incidents in the township that have not been reported during the same period.

Local police would like to thank the community for their assistance and ask that anyone noticing any suspicious behaviour to call police immediately on 131 444 – timely reporting can assist police to apprehend offenders and prevent further crimes.

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a 28-year-old man from no fixed address was charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle after a car was stolen from Kaye Avenue, Two Wells on May 16.

Between April 29 and May 27 An air conditioner and gas heater were taken from a property on First St, Wild Horse Plains.

Between May 13-27 Five alloy wheels and an anvil were stolen from premises on Drew St, Two Wells.

Coastal target for tree planting day In support of National Tree day next month Adelaide Plains Council will hold two community planting days.

This event was rescheduled from earlier in the year due to a lack of rain, and will now be held over two weekends in late July.

Registrations for the planting days on Sunday July 22 at Port Prime and Sunday July 29 at Thompson Beach are available through the popular booking app Eventbrite (see links below).

This link also highlights maps and directions to get to the planting sites.

More information can be sought by contacting APC on 8527 0200 or email info@apc.sa.gov.au.

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Business growth on the breakfast menu PROMOTING growth and investment in local businesses was the focus of the first Adelaide Plains Business Breakfast held at the Mallala Hotel on Wednesday, May 16.

Adelaide Plains Council CEO, James Miller, welcomed more than 40 people who braved the chilly morning, stating council was committed to establishing a dedicated business council for the region.

Attendees were able to hear first hand what a number of different peak bodies and organisations are doing for investment attraction and economic development within the district, as a means of stimulating the local economy.

“I, like all of you, am very excited, to hear what progress has been made in recent times in growing the economic base of the region, connecting business to business and in facilitating employment prospects and growth,” Mr Miller said.

“Adelaide Plains Council is well aware it’s on the cusp of significant growth by virtue of the fact we are soon to become less than a 30-minute drive from both the CBD, for business and commerce, and the port of Adelaide, for export markets and trade once the northern connector is established, and will accelerate growth to this region such as the Heysen tunnels did for the Adelaide Hills.”

Bec O’Brien reports: Mr Miller highlighted the efforts of the Adelaide Plains Ratepayers Association in instigating a push for the establishment of a local business council to promote business networking opportunities as well as investment and growth ideas, stating RDA Barossa Gawler Light and Adelaide Plains advised taking a holistic approach to the idea.

“At the beginning of the year, council resolved to defer the notion of a business council to allow for the business breakfasts to take place, get business leaders to connect and allow the concept to grow organically,” he said.

“Being a small council, with an $8M rateable income base and 4500 rateable assessments, the ability for us to invest in our regions is, for obvious reasons, significantly curtailed.

“Our saviour is of course growth and economic development, and the people with us today are critical.”

Mr Miller reinforced the primary aim of the business council is to connect business with business within the region, develop strategies and initiatives to grow the economic prosperity of the region, and link business leaders with local, state and federal government to assist in facilitating accelerated

growth in development opportunities.

“Universally known throughout South Australia as a growth council with significant investment and economic development activity both well under way now and on the horizon (and) on the cusp of being an outer metropolitan council and grasping and grappling with the pressures of being heavily in demand in a growth sense, we need to keep an eye on the philosophy of roads, rates and rubbish, but still with an eye to grow with the economic base of the region,” Mr Miller said.

Two Wells’ population is set to double by 2040, Mr Miller stated, with the existing employment base in agriculture currently representing 40 per cent of the total population base.

“A raft of development activity is under way across key areas such as agri-business, retail commercial, power and recycling, residential growth, the NAIS scheme, horticulture, intensive farming the bird sanctuary, employment hub and retail,” he said.

“The Hickinbotham development’s going to really transform Two Wells into quite the metropolis going forward.”

Construction of the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) is likely to create upwards of 3000 jobs, leading to estimates of $1.1

ABOVE: RDA executive officer, Sue Merry, Brett Sharman of Long Plains and Rural Business Support financial counsellor Judy Goedecke.

LEFT: PIRSA horticulture manager, Tamara Rohrlach, with Carolyn Cordon of Redbanks and APC CEO James Miller. billion worth of economic investment for the region.

“The phenomenal amount of water will really transform the landscape of the region,” Mr Miller said.

“Horticulture, intensive farming, poultry expansion, composting SA Mushrooms, piggery expansion, expansion of existing cattle feedlots as well; we need to make sure we tap into and capitalise on the recreation and tourism opportunities that come with that.

“We want to make sure we are a destination of choice for those who want to develop within the region.

“We need our planning staff to have systems and pro-

cesses and the wherewithal to ensure we can process applications in a speedy time manner.

“We’re actively seeking to promote business industry and government partnerships.”

RDA Barossa Gawler Light and Adelaide Plains CEO, Anne Moroney, also spoke at the breakfast, and said a business council in the region would support local business owners and help them plan for the future.

“It’s about getting good growth so we’re setting ourselves up for the best future possible,” Ms Moroney said.

“We’ve got to look at

where the jobs are coming from (and) foster population growth so it lives, works and plays in the community.

“People and place; we’ve got to get the conditions right so people want to live here (and) want to work here.

“A business council or business network is a really important part of this.”

Attending the business breakfast was Long Plains manufacturer and rural supplier, Brett Sharman, who said the concept of the breakfast was a good idea and hoped future gatherings would provide more networking opportunities and direction.

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Spot the star in Two Wells Bec O’Brien reports:

Popular Australian television series “Wanted” is set to film in Two Wells this month, which means renowned actress Rebecca Gibney, who created the show, could well be seen around town.

The South Australian Film Corporation lodged a community land and facility use permit with the Adelaide Plains Council last month outlining filming of scenes for the series to occur on private property within the township of Two Wells as well as council roads in Two Wells and Lewiston.

SA Film Corporation has also sought exclusive use of the old Two Wells council chambers on Old Port Wakefield Road, with sources suggesting the building is set to become a police station in the next series of the show, which also stars Geraldine Hakewill, Stephen Peacocke, Ryan Corr and Nicholas Bell.

‘Wanted’ follows characters Lola (Gibney) and Chelsea (Hakewill) who are both prime suspects for murder, as they try to outrun the police.

In a memorandum to council members dated May 9, APC’s development and community general manager, Robert Veitch, stated the corporation plans to film on the following streets within Two Wells: Rowe Crescent, Applebee Road, Old Port Wakefield Road (Lange Auto and old council chambers), and the grounds within and around the Two Wells Motel.

There is also set to be a “crash site” at the intersection of Dawkins and Williams Road.

While confirmation from the South Australian Film Corporation was not received by time of print, The Echo Two Wells Echo, June, 2018

Wanted star, Stephen Peacocke, and co-star, Rebecca Gibney, could be spotted in town over coming weeks. understands filming of the series in the area is common knowledge on social media, with the Adelaide Plains Veterinary Surgery posting on their facebook site “Are you a fan of the television series ‘Wanted’? Please be advised that on the 7th and 8th of June and the 15th and 18th of June, the production team will be filming scenes at several location in and around Two Wells. Traffic and speed restrictions will apply in the main street and also on Gawler Road at certain times while the filming is in progress. The production crew are aware that they will need to let through any clients who are needing to get to the clinic urgently in the event of an emergency”.

So let us know by contacting The Echo on Facebook or emailing news@ twowellsecho.com.au if you are lucky enough to meet one of the stars of the series or are involved in some way.

Members of the Ageing in Style Working Group (back L-R): Tammy Judd (Country Home Services), Sarah West (Town of Gawler Home Assist), Lorinda Bayley (Light Regional Council), Carolyn Redden (Tanunda Lutheran Home), Tracy Maynard (Country SA Primary Health Network) and front (L-R) Courtney Dswonitzky, The Barossa Council, Deb Anderson, The Barossa Council, Lynette Seccafien, Adelaide Plains Council, Elspeth Morgan, Carers’ & Disability Link.

Regional event wins Public Health Award A collaborative regional event with the aim of delivering improved access to up-to-date information relevant to the ageing community, has being awarded the 2018 Minister for Health and Wellbeing - Excellence in Public Health Award, in the regional category.

The Ageing in Style Expo was recognised as an innovative project delivering positive health, social and wellbeing outcomes to an ageing community.

A collaborative event between the Barossa Council, Light Regional Council, Town of Gawler and Adelaide Plains Council, the Ageing in Style Expo held its first regional roadshow in 2014, as a way to provide increased ac-

cess to information, especially in relation to changes to aged care funding, for a generation of older people who value face-to-face contact in preference to engaging online.

Over the last four years, the success and impact of the Expo has continued to grow through the ability to provide improved access to up-to-date information about services and supports, including negotiating appropriate levels of care based on residents’ individual needs, and supporting them to stay independent, remain in their own home and stay connected with family and community.

The format of the Expo was designed to ensure information was taken to the people, even to

smaller towns across the region, rather than holding one Expo and expecting seniors to travel in from areas where there are limited public transport services.

The key to its success has been the Working Group, a collaboration of staff from the fours councils and service providers who all work together at each Expo event regardless of which council area it is held in.

The next Expo will be held in Kapunda on August 30, followed

by Nuriootpa on October 26.

For more information about the Ageing in Style Expos contact the Collaborative Project Officer, Deb Anderson at The Barossa Council on 8563 8414.

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Virginia main street upgrade budgeted • From Page 1 “It has always flooded there,” Peter said.

“If non-locals go through there at night, accidents can happen easily.

“I have brought the issue up in the chamber many times, so I am really pleased to see it being taken care of.”

Further community consultation regarding the concept design of the main street is yet to take place.

Virginia shop owner, Tim Corrigan, said his main concern is the use of the main street by trucks.

“They move quickly along the road and create a hazard when turning on and off the main street,” Mr Corrigan said.

Council’s proposed budget funding allocation for the Virginia main street project will meet only part of the cost of completing the redevelopment, with an extra $1 million of state or federal government funding required.

“We’re really looking forward to delivering this project and freshening Virginia’s main street,” City of Playford mayor, Glenn Docherty, said.

ABOVE: A concept plan outlining part of the Virginia main street to receive attention.

RIGHT: Playford Councillor Peter Rentoulis and Virginia Resident’s Action Group chair Adrian Marschall, pleased with the allocation of funds to beautify the main street of Virginia.

“The change in amenity will certainly provide a welcoming aspect to Virginia and reflect its place as a key gateway from Playford to the northern areas of South Australia.

“Virginia’s foodbowl is a key contributor to the success of Playford and South Australia.”

RIGHT: Work on Old Port Wakefield Road to address long-standing flooding issues.

Angle Vale steps it up Angle Vale residents have signed a petition requesting stormwater infrastructure and footpaths be delivered to a section of Angle Vale Road notorious for flooding and causing safety issues for pedestrians who use the road, and homeowners whose driveways become flooded.

Angle Vale and Districts Residents Association (AVDRA) president, Shaun Reardon, has been busy garnering awareness of the petition and organised a community meeting on Saturday, May 26.

About 30 local residents attended the meeting at the reserve on Angle Vale Road where representatives from local and state government, both Labor and Liberal parties, pledged support to the cause.

Playford Council insists it is ready to install footpaths, however, this can only take place after the state government has installed drainage and kerbing on the arterial road that accommodates trucks to a

Natalie Centenera reports: size of 60 tonnes.

Labor member for Taylor, Jon Gee, was officially handed the petition to take to parliament, and said, as a ratepayer in the area himself, wants to see the problem fixed, supporting the document with his own signature.

“I am your voice, whatever your political persuasion,” he said.

“Whatever you want me to do, I’m here.”

John Dawkins, Liberal MLC, was also present to lend support to the cause.

“I will take this issue up to the minister next week,” he assured community members.

“I want to get this into the system and say, when are we going to do this?”

City of Playford Mayor, Glenn Docherty, emphasised the benefits of a collective effort between community, council and government,

pointing out the road in question comes under the care of the Department of Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) and the footpaths are council’s responsibility.

“This is an opportunity for us to work together,” Mr Docherty said.

“We hear you, we are listening and we are looking forward to working with government.”

The main concern voiced was a question of ‘when’ will the works take place, as residents said they have been waiting for some time and were in fear of a death occurring due to the danger created after a heavy downpour.

“Nobody cares who pays for it,” Shaun said.

Playford councillor, Dino Mussolino, placated resident’s fears by giving assurance representatives would do their best to initiate momentum.

“Our job is to lobby on all of your behalf and work together to achieve this in a shorter timeline than what is usually expected,” he said.

Handing over the petition to get the job done! (From left) John Dawkins MLC, Jon Gee MP, AVDRA President Shaun Reardon, and City of Playford mayor Glenn Docherty

Space mission nearing for TWPS project

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Students at Two Wells Primary School are inching evercloser to their dream of travelling to outer space, with a physical model of their cosmic radiation experiment nearing completion.

The school was one of seven schools shortlisted late last year to take part in the state’s School Space Mission program.

The program will see three school experiments selected to be attached to the International Space Station (ISS) for 12 months.

High tech sensors and receptors will then be used to stream data back to schools for recording and analysis.

After presenting their initial

Bec O’Brien reports: design at the 68th International Astronautical Congress held in Adelaide last year, the school’s physical prototype of its experiment is getting closer to completion.

TWPS science teacher, Mike Hawkey, said the prototype of their experiment, which involves putting a number of micro-controller boards into space shielded from cosmic radiation in different ways, is limited in size to 300 grams and one litre of ‘payload’ space.

Five classes are now involved in the project in some way, he said,

with the school working hard to make the final cut.

“The enthusiasm and interest in the project is still strong (and) we’re working to be one of the three selected to be on the ISS,” he said.

“Students have been working in small teams to work through a checklist of requirements for the project and we’re thankful for all the input and support from our parent helpers.”

Parents of students at the school have pitched in to help throughout the project, and fortunately, some have engineering backgrounds.

The school will present their prototype at the end of this term.

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Lewiston drivers are horsing around safety Residents in the Lewiston area are concerned about motorists speeding past livestock, particularly horses, saying an ‘accident is bound to happen.’

A resident, who didn’t wish to be named, said drivers, including those in big trucks, are not showing any respect for animals, and their riders (in the case of horses,) when they drive past at full speed.

“It’s a big problem, and someone is going to get killed if something is not done,” the resident said.

“I’ve witnessed many near-misses along the Hayman and Pederick roads, and seen people fall off their horses when a horse has been spooked,” he said.

According to statistics, crashes with horses typically involve high-speed roads, 70km/h and above, in outer suburban or rural areas, resulting either from the horse being spooked and then bolting, or from a vehicle hitting a horse from behind or side-swiping it as the vehicle overtakes.

Humans would be scared if walking or riding along a road and were passed in close proximity by a large, fastmoving vehicle, so they should realise animals will be scared too.

Louise Michael reports: “It doesn’t seem to matter whether the roads are dirt or bitumen, speeding past any livestock is very dangerous,” the resident said.

“Horse riders need to be able to access somewhere off-road, such as Hams Park, where they can ride safely, but it appears some of the entry points to the park are not open on the Hayman/ Pederick road end.”

“I’ve seen people trying to open the gates but they can’t get in.”

The Lewiston resident would also like to see some signs placed by council to remind drivers there are animals in the area that are often using the roads, and has asked police to visit the area to see the drivers in action.

Motorists are urged to watch out for animals, particularly horses and their riders walking or being led on a road, and leave as much space as possible to allow for unexpected movements by the horse.

So drivers, slow down, and don’t sound your horn so you don’t startle the horse, after all, you don’t want to be responsible for killing or injuring someone, do you?

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James up for “Young Archie” • From Page 1 “I thought it would be good to foster this talent (and) last year my sister-inlaw alerted me to the Young Archies Competition, which is a junior version of the Archibald Prize run by the NSW Art Gallery every year.”

Entrants were invited to submit a portrait of someone special to them, with James deciding to enter a charcoal portrait of his art teacher Norm.

“I like the characteristics of his face,” he said.

“All the wrinkles and his beard; it’s an interesting face.”

The portrait took around six hours for him to complete.

James loves drawing and art in all its forms and in different mediums, from pencils and pen to charcoal, pastels and paint.

He regularly creates pieces of work showcasing, dragons, animals, superheroes and music icons, like beloved Australian singer Jimmy Barnes.

“I like shading into other colours and teaching myself by experimenting with what I see,” James said.

This year the Young Archies Competition had 1400 entries and James’ portrait was one of five finalists selected in the 9-12 year old category.

Being a finalist means his portrait is already hanging in the NSWArt Gallery Two Wells Echo, June, 2018

One of the works by Angle Vale’s James Camilleri. and will do so until September.

Winners for each category will be announced at a special event held at the Art Gallery on Saturday July 28th, which James and his mum Melissa will attend.

James has also featured on a recent edition of the South-Australian filmed television show, Behind The News.

To view James’ portrait in the Young Archies competition follow the link https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/ prizes/young-archie/2018/248/.

To view the BTN episode visit ww.abc.net.au/btn/story/s4841038. htm. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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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. Contact Marg Slater on 0408 087 529 for enquiries.

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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, for all bookings ph: 8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as volunteer bus liason, however all places/enquiries are now through Council.

Community Library Public Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells. Open: Tuesday9am to 5pm, Wednesday 12noon to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am. Phone: 8520 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au.

Church times Anglican Church Services

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St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month 10am June 3 10am July 1 (Archbishop’s Visit) Nita Noble - 8527 2303.

St Paul’s Two Wells 10am June 10 10am June 17 10am June 24 10am July 8 10am July 15 10am July 22 10am July 29 Di Meaney - 0427 616 301 Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan Phone: 08 7510 1148 Catholic Church Two Wells / Virginia Catholic Church invites residents to attend weekly services 8.30am or our lady of the assumption 10am. All welcome.

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

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

Equestrian & Pony club

The Adelaide Plains Equestrian club holds riding and horse-related events on the 4th Sunday of each month. Riders of all ages and abilities welcome. Visit the club’s website at www.freeteams.com/ APEC and check out what’s coming up or for more information contact Sam on 0408 455 677.

kennel & obedience club A DEL A IDE P l a i n s K e n n e l & Obedience Club, Training Wednesday evenings, Beginners, Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, Conformation 7.40pm.

All breeds & people welcome. If you have a problem come & see us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info.

landcare Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land Care is bigger than your back yard. Pat. 0419 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852.

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

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

Lions Club Two Well Two Wells Lions Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Catholic Church .

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

Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee

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

Mallala Men’s Shed

Mallala & district men’s shed inc.

Are open weds 9 till 12, Sunday 9 till 1pm, other times by agreement.

Get involved in projects or just a coffee and a talk. Conference room available by request. Contact Norm Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up.

Mallala Weight WATCHERS

Mallala Weight Watchers Group has moved to a new venue. Weighins, followed by a group meeting, will now be held at the Mallala Uniting Church every Monday night from 6.30pm. New members welcome.

Neighbourhood watch

Neighbourhood Watch meeting held every second Tuesday in the month (except January) at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. For more information contact Anne Porter on 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328.

Suicide Prevention Network

The Suicide Prevention Network is established to raise awareness, increase compassionate conversation and break down stigma associated with suicide.

The group meet at 6.30pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month in the Mallala Men’s Shed. The meeting commences at 7pm with light refreshments provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Norm Dicks 0428 559 787 for more information

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

Meet Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am to 12noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. June 13 & 27 also July 11 & 25 . 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.

Two Wells Blue Light

Two Wells Blue Light held 5 times a year. For ages 8 to 15 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 Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club hold rallies on the first and third Sundays of the month at 9.30am on our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. Further details on www.twepc.com.au.

Two Wells craft shop

The Two Wells Craft Shop located in the old Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, bric-a-brac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area. Open Tues. to Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am 1pm Closed Sun and Mon. Find us on facebook. Facebook.com/ twowellscraftshop.

Two Wells Golf club Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes Scrapes course open April to October. Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, tee-off 9 - 9.30am. Thursdays, Mixed comp. followed by bbq lunch, 9 am tee-off. Saturdays Mixed Comp. tee-off from 11 am. Membership available Phone Club 8520 2607 or Secretary Kath Stubing 0427 803 349.

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 scouts Cubs & Joeys Two Wells Scout Group.

Cubs: 6.30pm - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm - 8.30pm(Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Monday) C o n t a c t t h e G r o u p L e a d e r, Roger Ford. 0409 202 445.

Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells. All patrons are to be seated prior 6.30pm. Ode of Remembrance recited by the Vice President at 6.30pm. Friday Night meals commence after the ODE concludes. Cost $10 per person.

Soup, main and sweet, children under 12 free. Raffles, meat trays, family friendly atmosphere.

Serving and ex-service members welcome. You do not have to be an Ex-Service Member to attend the Two Wells RSL.For more information you can either email or contact the Hon. Secretary J.G. Allen. Email: twowellsrsl@ bigpond.com. Mobile: 0411 894 245.

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

Contact 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.

Two Wells RSL Two Wells RSL sub-branch,

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Learning outcomes flow on from STEM Bec O’Brien reports:

Interactive technologies, an outdoor learning space and inspiring aesthetics are what $1 million has helped create at Two Wells Primary School as the site sees the completion of its much-awaited STEM building this term.

While the building makeover itself and the new equipment, spaces and directions it provides have been open-heartedly welcomed by the school community, it is the projected learning outcomes, engagement and increased awareness of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) as a career pathway that has the school even more excited.

The school was one of 139 schools across the state to benefit from a $250 million state government investment with each site refurbishing and redeveloping learning facilities for the delivery of STEM. TWPS principal, Lynda Fitzpatrick-Brown, is eagerly awaiting an official opening in coming weeks of what was the school’s old hall and says the school’s already strong science focus will continue to grow as a result of the improvements.

Other technology and maths programs will benefit significantly as a result of the project also.

Excited by the imminent opening of the school’s new STEM building are TWPS students from left, (back) Ella, Austin, Zoe, Hayley, Erika, (front) Brianna, Keeley and Jasmine, pictured here with some of the school’s new science equipment.

“Refurbishing the hall and creating an open plan space that facilitates collaborative, handson learning opportunities for students is a wonderful addition to our school site,” Mrs Fitzpatrick- Brown said.

“It will be an area that’s used by all of the students and staff and the facility is going to build on our already well-established successful science program.

“It will complement our existing science and maths programs

by providing facilities that embrace a more interactive style of teaching and learning.

“Having a contemporary facility combined with STEM teaching and learning approaches will help prepare our students for STEM engagement in high school and for future jobs.”

The hall’s outdated heating and cooling systems were replaced, outside verandahs added and landscaping done to compliment the building.

“Inside, it’s unlike any other space we’ve got on site,” Mrs Fitzpatrick-Brown added.

“It will really engage the kids and they can’t wait to get in there and use the space.”

A scaled-back outside classroom or learning area has also been created as part of the project, with $75,000 of the funding spent on new fittings, fixtures and equipment including a 3D printer, new laser cutter, virtual reality headsets and a robotic arm.

New bins for Adelaide Plains Council residents Residents in the Adelaide Plains Council area will receive new bins this month.

The region’s new waste contractor, SOLO Resource Recovery, will issue the bins from June 1.

In a statement on APC’s website, council advised that residents in the townships of Two Wells, Dublin and Mallala will receive a new 140L red waste bin, and a 240L yellow recycle bin.

Residents in those townships who have opted for the Green Organics service will also receive a new 240L green bin and kitchen caddy.

Residents in the remaining areas will receive a new 240L red waste bin, and 240L yellow recycling bin.

Each new bin is fitted with a unique

bin identification code to make tracking of misplaced or stolen bins easier.

The identification code also allows the contractor to verify bins that have been serviced and presented for collection.

Anyone in the the townships of Two Wells, Dublin and Mallala who does not currently have green waste collection but wishes to do so, is advised to contact SOLO Resource Recovery on 8295 5077 to arrange a new green organics service.

The new bins are being delivered between Friday, June 1 and Friday, June 8.

“Removal of your old bins will begin on Friday, June 29 and it is anticipated to take a week for all bins to be collected,” the statement reads.

“From Friday, June 29 we ask that your old bins be placed on the kerb

as per your normal weekly/fortnightly collection for retrieval by the contractor.

“This is a significant job and we appreciate your patience throughout this period.

“When you receive your new bin you will notice that it includes an education kit.

“The kit contains a reusable coffee cup, biodegradable pen made from fully recycled material, a tote bag and fact sheets to provide guidance around what goes in what bin and a colouring in competition.

“Please sort your waste correctly and help achieve our goal of wasting less and recycling more. Together we can make a difference.”

For any questions relating to APC’s waste collection service and the delivery of new, or collection of old, bins, contact SOLO Resource Recovery on 8295 5077.

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There are around 3 5 0 , 0 0 0 c h i l d re n across Australia who access preschool each year who rely on this funding.

T h e re i s l i t e r a l l y no funding in the 2018-19 Budget for universal access to preschool and no further provisions for preschools.

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Youngsters at Virginia Preschool had the pleasure of a visit from members of the Gawler MFS last month.

Firefighters, as well as a firetruck, visited the centre on May 14 and 17 and spoke to the children about fire safety.

This included pressing home the need to dial 000 in the event of a fire, and the importance of families having a home fire escape plan and smoke alarms in their homes.

Firefighters also explained how imperative it is to exit a building at the first sign of fire and if you are in a building that is filled with smoke get down low on all fours and go, go, go.

Of course the highlight of the visit for the preschoolers was having a chance to use the fire hose and sit in the fire engine.

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HOUSEHOLD KERBSIDE COLLECTION Adelaide Plains Council has a new waste contractor, SOLO Resource Recovery, who is responsible for kerbside waste collection.

Belinda “Tinkerbell” Wallace (center) is Two Wells Scout Group’s newest scout leader. Belinda is pictured here with, from left, Two Wells Scout group leader Roger Ford, Ridley District Commissioner Darrell Morcom, Ridley Assistant District Commissioner Steve Grundy, and Two Wells Scout group leader Toby “Dingo” Stevens.

As part of the new service, residents in the townships of Two Wells, Dublin and Mallala are being issued with a new 140L red waste bin, and 240L yellow recycle bin. Those residents in the townships of Two Wells, Dublin and Mallala who have opted for the Green Organics service will also receive a new 240L green bin and kitchen caddy.

Residents in the remaining areas will receive a new 240L red waste bin, and 240L yellow recycle bin.

Each new bin is fitted with a unique bin identification code, making it easy to track misplaced or stolen bins, as well as allowing the contractor to verify bins that have been serviced, and presented for collection. If you are a resident in the townships of Two Wells, Dublin and Mallala and you do not currently use the green organics service but wish to do so, then please contact SOLO Resource Recovery on 08 8295 5077 to arrange a new green organics service.

The new bins are being delivered between Friday June 1 and Friday June 8. Removal of your old bins will begin on Friday 29 June and it is anticipated to take a week for all bins to be collected. From Friday 29 June we ask that your old bins be placed on the kerb as per your normal weekly/fortnightly collection for retrieval by the contractor. This is a significant job and we appreciate your patience throughout this period. Please note that as of June 29, 2018 only new bins will be collected.

When you receive your new bin you will notice that it includes an education kit. The kit contains a reusable coffee cup, biodegradable pen made from fully recycled material, a tote bag and fact sheets to provide guidance around what goes in what bin and a colouring in competition.

Please sort your waste correctly and help achieve our goal of wasting less and recycling more.

Together we can make a difference.

If you have any questions relating to Council’s waste service please contact our service provider, SOLO Resource Recovery on 08 8295 5077. For more information on waste and how you can waste less and recycle more visit www.apc.sa.gov.au.

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Walking the link bridge from cubs to scouts was Hayley Walton, who was presented with her patrol badge and certificate last month.

Two Wells Scout cub member Elyse Fechner gets a few sewing tips from parent helper Robyn Ford and Scout group leader Stephen “Akela” Cummins. Cub members have been making dilly bags to store all their camping utensils in by sewing a folded tea towel and adding a drawstring.

Lottery push for Scouts to redevelop local hall Bec O’Brien reports:

A new purpose-built home is on the wish list if the The Two Wells Scout Group wins the lottery.

In the meantime, the group is currently fundraising through the Peoples Choice Credit Union lottery.

Members are also selling entertainment books and running barbeques at Bunnings (the next one is Sunday June 17 at Munno Para West) in a bid to improve the club’s outdated and restrictive club hall space.

The group’s current home

on Wells Road, Two Wells, is not adequate for its growing membership and the broader community.

The rundown facilities are dated, space is limited and heating and cooling the hall is always a struggle.

The group currently has around 30 members, plus leaders, catering for Joeys, Cubs and Scouts and are actively involved in the local community attending Anzac and Remembrance Day services, helping with clean up events and catering at functions.

Ridley District Commissioner, Darrell Morcom, visited the hall last month to present volunteer, Belinda “Tinkerbell” Wallace, with her Gilwell woggle and scarf as well as her wood beads, for completing her advanced training to become a Scout leader.

Mr Morcom said the current facility was limiting the group’s ability to provide more opportunities for its members.

“What a new hall will mean is it will have the capacity to double their numbers,” he said.

“Scouts SA will certainly back their efforts in all they do to fundraise for a new building.

“They are held back with what they can do here at the moment and a more permanent building is desirable.”

To learn more about Scouting in Two Wells check them out on Facebook or contact group leader Roger Ford on 0409 202 445.

To support the group and purchase tickets in the Peoples Choice lottery visit www. peopleschoicecu.com.au/twowells-scout-group.

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A designated area also at the centre

Parham ponies a pretty sight, not a blight Last month’s Two Wells Echo featured a story on disgruntled Port Parham residents unhappy with a multitude of horse floats using a designated temporary horse float parking area, leaving dust, waste, unsavoury odours and causing safety issues.

However one local, Raelene Schwerdt, who lives close-by to the area, doesn’t understand what all the fuss is about.

A photograph was shown on page seven of the Echo showing numerous horse floats parked in the area, with comments from residents stating urine and manure from the horses was causing a health hazard.

“Since that photograph, taken in March, only eight horse floats have used the area,” Raelene said.

“I leave bags by my fence and

Natalie Centenera reports: horse owners will pick up after their own horses, leave the bag on my property, and residents can then use the manure as fertiliser.

“In regards to there being a health issue, I only live 25 to 50 metres away from the area and I can’t smell anything, a horse’s urine will only smell if they are off colour.”

Raelene said there is hardly any pedestrian traffic in the area and most horse owners will pick up waste from their animals, however, on the odd occasion they don’t, she simply does it herself.

Unfortunately for Parham residents, it has been a dry year, and there has been dust brought up from

First APC dog rego rise in six years

Dog registration fees have risen in the Adelaide Plains Council district for the first time since 2012.

At APC’s May meeting on Monday May 21 the chamber voted to raise registration fees for a non-standard dog from $50 to $60 and for a standard dog (desexed and microchipped) from $25 to $30.

Council offers discretionary dog registration fee rebates for desexed only dogs, working livestock dogs, racing greyhounds and for those holding a concession card, while no fee will be charged for assistance dogs.

APC development and community manager, Robert Veitch, said it was the first time council had increased its dog registration fees in more than five years and the rise was linked to new laws which come into effect from July 1 this year that require all dogs and cats born in South Australia to be microchipped.

Mr Veitch said councillors also voted to increase the fee to surrender a dog from $94 to $150 and endorsed a tiered fee system for registered dog breeders and business of $350 for 1-19 business dogs (no additional rebates) and $450 for 20 or more business dogs (no additional rebates).

Mr Veitch said all dog and cat owners should be aware of a new registration system coming into effect from July 1, Dogs and Cats Online (DACO), which will be the central database for microchipped and registered dogs and cats, and registration payments.

DACO will also be the register of breeders.

The system is set to allow pet owners to better manage their own details and aims to streamline dog and cat management in the state, saving councils and ratepayers time and money.

DACO has replaced the 68 individual council dog and cat registers and serves as a single online database that is accessible 24/7, including on mobile devices.

The system has been developed to allow pet owners to instantly update registration or microchip details if they move house or change phone numbers, and pay annual council registration fees.

DACO will also assist councils, shelters and the general public in reuniting lost pets with their owners.

For more information about DACO visit http://www.dogandcatboard.com.au/ dogs-and-cats-online/ Two Wells Echo, June, 2018

the horses.

“But no more dust than what cars create when they are going along the road,” Raelene said.

“I just don’t understand what all the fuss is about.

“The horses aren’t harming anyone.

“They usually come on a Saturday or Sunday morning, and stay for about an hour and a half to exercise, I enjoy seeing them out there.

“The big groups come only occasionally.”

It has also been stated about every six weeks, a horse will break free and gallop along the Esplanade.

“I’ve lived here 10 years and I can count on one hand how many horses have got away,” Raelene said.

Public consultation by Adelaide Plains Council will take place re-

Whatever you want to do in later life, start thinking about it now.

Residents of Parham are wondering where Adelaide Plains Council is with its community consultation surrounding the issue of horses parked in the town and roaming the streets.

Horses for courses, or streets?

HORSES may be majestic animals, but should they be traipsing around residential streets en masse?

Many residents of Port Parham are unhappy about the ongoing issue of horse management in an area designated to be a ‘temporary horse float parking’ area.

An article on this issue was in the April edition of the Two Wells Echo newspaper, stating after an ordinary meeting of Adelaide Plains Council (APC) on March 19, 2018, ‘APC will consider feedback from the local Pt Parham community and horse owners who use the area through a formal consultation.’

While six weeks have passed since this meeting, according to Parham residents, there doesn’t appear to have been much ‘consultation seeking.’

However, as quoted in the Echo, Parham resident, Alvin Jenkin, is at a loss as to why previous consultation that took place in 2015 has not been acted upon.

“I fail to see in view of the large amount of consultation in 2015, why there should be further consultation on this,” he said.

“The temporary area was always identified that it would be temporary.”

So if the result of a public meeting held in March 2015, convened by the then District Council of Mallala, was a unanimous decision to recommend to council an area be established for horse float parking on community land at the corner of North Parham Road and the Esplanade, with a temporary area on Main Street between the Esplanade and East Terrace pending the establishment of the permanent area, why hasn’t it happened, and why is the issue dragging on?

And a resolution from a June 2016 ordinary meeting, stated council endorsed the continued use of the ‘temporary area’ until the end of 2016, ‘prior to a further report being brought back to council on establishing a more permanent horse float parking option.’

Louise Michael reports: So almost two years later, where is the ‘further report,” and why does APC require another formal consultation?

Like Alvin Jenkin, another local resident, Chris Dewhirst, is also querying the lack of action on this issue, and is fed up, and said APC appears to be ‘hell bent on destroying the land in front of people’s properties.’

“In 2015, the reserve in the main street was covered in grass, now thanks to council’s decision, and against ratepayers wishes, it’s nothing but a dustbowl drenched in horse urine and covered with the remnants of horse manure and rubbish that cannot be completely swept up,” Chris said.

“I understand the area was initially designated for a Barossa horse club’s events on one or two days a year, but word has spread and it appears more horse owners in the northern region are aware of it.”

“Almost all weekends of the year and through the week, horse floats are using the area, and during the school holidays, there’s not a day that goes by without a horse float/s there morning and night.”

But it’s not only the inconvenience of vehicles and horse floats parked everywhere along the whole length of the road, but the mess some horses leave behind.

“From my observations over the past three years, there have been people who clean up their mess, however there are a lot who don’t.”

It appears most of the users of the ‘temporary area’ are from outside the Adelaide Plains Council areas, with many coming from the Barossa Valley, Mannum, Blanchetown, and regular visitors from One Tree Hill and Concordia.

“We, the residents and ratepayers, appear to be wearing the brunt of people who make no contribution to the community –

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“I’m okay wherever they put the permanent area,” Raelene commented.

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Not everyone is a responsible horse owner, leaving Parham streets littered with...equine litter. similar problems are now arising near Lorne in Victoria, where high horse activity at the seaside may result in the complete ban of horses in the area,” Alvin said.

“I am developing a strong view that unless there are suitable and safe areas for parking of horse floats, no horses should be permitted in the area.”

According to residents, in recent weeks, horse owners have complained of broken glass in the temporary area.

“This glass is there as a result of more than 100 years of uncontrolled camping and indiscriminate dumping, and is being brought to the surface by the action of horses hooves stirring up the fragile ground,” Alvin said.

“And as reported in recent articles, APC inspectors have discovered asbestos in this disturbed area and also where the horses access the foreshore from the parking area.” The latter has

horses’ signs, which have been removed by council staff.

“The safety issue arises from the fact about every six weeks, a horse is spooked and escapes and gallops along the Esplanade creating a dangerous situation for pedestrians, and especially children who may be in the area, particularly near the playground.”

While residents understand staff change and there is always red tape when it comes to government departments, this issue appears ridiculous.

Ongoing consultation only prolongs angst for the ratepayers who just love the smell of horse poo and urine in the mornings!

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Perfection Fresh outlines future at APC breakfast Natalie Centenera reports: Odds are if you have ever eaten a tomato, you have eaten one from Perfection Fresh in Two Wells.

“Eighty per cent of people who have eaten tomatoes, would have eaten tomatoes from our facility at some point,” Troy Topp, general manager at Perfection Fresh said.

Troy gave an in-depth presentation on the glasshouse facility, found on Germantown Road, at the Adelaide Plains Business Breakfast last Wednesday morning.

Previously known as D’Vine Ripe, the company founded by Tony Siomnetta, is fulfilling the original vision of growing great tasting produce to sell here in Australia.

“We’re trying to promote, and get more people eating, healthy products in Australia - our products are not only great tasting but they are also healthy for you,” Troy said.

The company also has a number of other businesses besides the glasshouse facility, growing blueberries and raspberries, mini cucumbers, calypso mangoes and broccolini.

Focus is now moving away from the truss tomatoes and into specialities, and next year the entire site will be all specialty tomatoes.

ABOVE: An aerial view of the Perfection Fresh site, formerly known as D’Vine Ripe.

General manager, Troy Topp, was a guest speaker at the Adelaide Plains Council’s Business Breakfast.

Fresh Facts Perfection Fresh is the largest glasshouse in the southern hemisphere.

19 different varieties of tomatoes are grown on site.

Tomatoes from Perfection Fresh are distributed right across the country- to Townsville and Perth.

The facility is about a $145 million-dollar investment.

Currently, 35 hectares is under glass (about 21 Adelaide Ovals).

There are: • Between 500- 700 employees, depending on the season.

• 130 000 panes of strengthened glass on the roof and about 35 000 panels on the wall.

• 250 kms of drippers and piping for irrigation.

• 800 kms of heating pipes (equal to the distance between Adelaide and Melbourne).

Everything is painted white to reflect the light.

The glass houses are storm protected and can withstand hailstorms.

The facility is independent from the grid and produces all its own power on-site.

All water comes from the Virginia Irrigation Scheme and is treated on-site by reverse osmosis.

The quality of water used on the plants is better than drinking water.

LEFT: Kaye and Niel Grantham of Mallala Cleaning Service found the morning very interesting.

LEFT: Catching up at the APC Business Breakfast are (from left) Tanya Louise, Deb Hopper and John Lush.

RIGHT: Mallala’s United Garage Doors’ Brad Burns, Ruth Jones of Main North Conveyancing, Dermot Cussen and RDA’s Anne Moroney.

Perfection Fresh has full rights to Quke cucumbers, identifying them as a fastgrowing section of the company.

Its main products, how-

ever, are tomatoes, and it possesses all the rights for Romatherapy tomatoes (baby Roma tomatoes).

It grows Solanato exclusively for Woolworths, as

Deputy Mayor, Councillor Mel Lawrence and Ian O’Loan.

RIGHT: Perfect Fresh general manager, Troy Topp, and Hickinbotham design director, Ruth Vagnarelli.

well as the Tomato Medley, which is a mixture of varieties.

The glasshouse itself was built over four stages with further expansion already on the horizon.

“We’re looking to increase and grow our facility and have had great help and support from the council on that,” Troy explained.

“We have approval for stage five and stage six, which is another 12 hectares and would take us up to just under 50 hectares on site.”

The glasshouse is located strategically in a good light belt, perfect for the horticulture industry.

“It’s a really good area to grow, we can produce anywhere from about 10,500 tonnes of speciality varieties on site,” Troy said.

The plants grow to around 14 to 17 metres in length and

RIGHT: Adrian and Brian Riddle of Adelaide Plains Pest Service based in Riverton and Balaklava.

workers need to follow strict hygiene practices to ward off disease and produce consistent yield and quality.

To help with labour during the peak of the season, travellers are used to fill the gaps in the workforce.

The company engaged in the seasonal worker program and deliberately chose Vanuatu for two very important reasons.

“Firstly, in the last 10 years, Vanuatu has been in the top four of the happiest countries in the world, and secondly, we knew they were very strongly community minded,” Troy said.

The majority of the work is completed in-house, with the company sporting its own crew of engineers who focus on electricity, gas and water.

“We have boiler making and electrical apprentice-

ships, and traineeships in irrigation,” Troy explained.

“We have great jobs for the region, offering career paths for employees, with progressional plans put in place for them.

“We want people to have a career path so they have a purpose and passion for what they do.”

Giving back to the local community is also a priority for the company and its workers, who sponsor up to 12 community and sporting groups, and support local businesses whenever possible.

And the reason why the company is enjoying so much success?

Troy puts it down to emphasis placed on the values of the people and pride in being good citizens.

“Pride is our catch cry in terms of our values.”

APC/Lions near common ground on camp site Adelaide Plains Council will seek legal advice to negotiate a lease agreement with the Mallala Lions regarding the Mallala Camping Ground, councillors voting to contribute to part of the operational costs associated with the running of the grounds.

Mallala Lions representative Neil Slater spoke at APC’s May 21 meeting urging council to move forward with the negotiations between itself and the Lions Club so the community club can begin transforming the area into an inviting space.

On April 27 the Lions Club provided council with a proposed Agreement of Understanding outlining suggested terms and conditions in relation to the lease of the ablution block at the football oval and the designated camping site, which has so far been left undeveloped.

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Natalie Centenera reports:

The unattractive piece of land was earmarked by council as camping grounds in May last year, after travellers were directed away from more hospitable conditions on the football oval.

Mallala Lions, who were responsible for building the ablution block in 2013, have been eager to obtain a lease for the camping site in order to beautify the land and bring campers back into the township.

Unable to come to an agreement on the conditions of the lease, council moved a motion in January to cease negotiating exclusively with the Lions and offered other community groups the opportunity to put forward a lease agreement.

This was rescinded the following

month and the camping grounds were left in limbo until recently when Mallala Lions once again presented their Agreement of Understanding to council.

APC CEO, James Miller, asked the chamber for direction in relation to council’s position on the Agreement.

“The purpose of putting this on the agenda this evening was to get a direction, a policy position from the chamber, so I can go away and now instruct legal counsel to assist us in putting this is in a more legal friendly format,” Mr Miller said.

“I guess my concern is I want to have staff acting with that direction from the chamber.

“Are we going to be partly subsiding elements, or would it be based on a complete cost recovery philosophy?”

Cr Keene was eager to support the Lion’s Agreement, saying it was a good thing for the town, despite council having to contribute financially towards the costs.

“Look we’ve got to lose something to gain something,” she said.

“They’re (Mallala Lions) ready to spend a substantial amount of money in this community to bring business and people here so they can spend in the community.

“At the moment we’re losing money on it anyway.”

Cr Daniele was left unimpressed at the notion of council being required to contribute financially and believed the Lions should pay for all costs associated if they were going to collect money from the venture.

“This report here is no different to what it was before,” Cr Daniele said.

“If they want to take a lease over

the ablution block and everything else, they collect their money, they pay for everything, and that comes away from our council cost.”

However, Cr Daniele’s view was in the minority in the chamber, with Mr Miller reiterating feedback from councillors.

“What I’m hearing from the chamber is that there will be part subsidies in relation to what’s put forward, CWMS amongst other aspects,” he said.

“Council will be looking to come to the party and part subsidise elements of the operations, that’s what I needed in the executive summary, we need the direction from the chamber, then legal can go and close the deal.”

A report will be brought back to this month’s ordinary council meeting.

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Identifying and learning with FAIBS Those who attended the FAIBS (Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary) activity at Parham Red Dunes on May 20 were treated to a most informative and interesting time.

Ecologist Joan Gibbs’ interpretations of this very special area were linked to 13 sustainability projects, designed and headed for implementation by students at Uni SA (Mawson Lakes), with FAIBS support.

After acknowledging past and present guardians of the land, Joan guided us around these very ancient and unique dunes covering an area east of Parham and adjacent to shorebird habitat along the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary coast.

She helped us identify a range of plants, and highlighted threatened species, including the bitterbush, noting its fragile co-dependence with the bitterbush blue butterfly.

We also learned about unusual geological processes in the development of the red sand dunes. Moving further inland, goanna burrows were identified, along with those of the ferals; mice, rabbits and foxes.

Extremely old and artfully gnarled callitris and melaleuca trees, so important in anchoring the dunes, were also pointed out.

With Ranger Tammy Leggett’s help, and using GPS locators, we also listed a wide variety of plant species as a way of contributing to future monitoring of plant distribution.

In addition, three wildlife cameras were installed to record activity in the area.

Needless to say, our birders took along their binoculars and were happy to record 14 different sightings; singing honeyeater, spiny-cheeked honeyeater, blue bonnet, brown quail, crested pigeon, willie wagtail, grey butcherbird, nankeen kestrel, Eurasian skylark, starling, white-winged fairy wren, welcome swallow, white-backed swallow, and galahs.

Special thanks to Joan and Tammy for their invaluable contributions during our Red Dunes visit.

FAIBS’ next event in the Sanctuary will be on June 17, focussing on an exploration of the Webb Beach area.

Also, keep July 15 free and come along to our monster planting day at Port Gawler.

Plenty of helpers will be needed to achieve our goal of putting in 750 plants.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page (Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary) or email faibssa@gmail.com for further details of both events.

By FAIBS secretary Anna Woods

Two Wells CFS News

Ecologist, Joan Gibbs, talking about the bitterbush blue butterfly.

FAIBS volunteers identifying vegetation in the AIBS near Parham.

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With Karlee Mutch

A few useful winter tips Two Wells CFS has been pretty quiet over the last month attending 18 callouts, which is good – it’s given our volunteers a bit of a rest.

Our members continue to train every Monday night, even throughout the winter period.

We are always looking for new members to join our brigade and to help out the community.

Anyone over the age of 16 is able to join, just come down to the station on a Monday night and have a chat to one of the officers in charge, or call 0417 874 604.

Now the weather has cooled down, it is the time to start cutting down old trees/branches and tidy up your property.

Some of the vegetation is still dry so just be mindful when lighting up.

Make sure you have a cleared area and a hose on hand.

The nights are starting to get a bit chilly so before you stoke up the wood fire, get your flue cleaned out.

This is an easy step so your house doesn’t catch fire.

Be careful when driving on the road as we start to head into winter, as with the rain the roads will become wet and slippery. So please drive to the conditions.

Two Wells CFS would like to give a big thank you to the Main Street Café, Two Wells IGA, Empire Café and the Two Wells Butchers for helping us throughout the 2017/ 2018 fire season.

Without you guys our job would have been made a lot harder, so thank you very much.

By Chantell Harris

Two Wells Echo, June, 2018

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Wild West Show a hit at the Wells

Pictured with Major Darren Cox

As Gawler City Chairman for the Red Shield Appeal, it was good to go door knocking for the Salvos at Willaston recently to raise money to help those who need it most. I look forward to the opening of the new Salvation Army building in Gawler in July/August this year.

The new Church and facilities will be great for the community of Gawler and beyond.

The Salvos do great work to help and serve the community’s vulnerable.

Another successful Two Wells Melodrama Group performance has wrapped, with organisers pleased with the number of bums on seats and money raised for local community groups.

The annual event sees upwards of 850 people attend the six May performance dates.

This year’s show “West of the Wells” was written by cast member Janene Lynn, who, according to the program, has been “hankering after a good cowboy story since previous shows ‘Ol Cactus and “Come Again Cactus”.

Directed by cast member and first-time director Sam Batson (who plays Leo), the story was set in the not-so-wild West town of Dry Wells around the 1900s and follows the heart-warming love story of Little Joe (Alessandro Renaglia) and Becky (Alex Chapman), and their fellow Dry

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Wellians including Annabel (Sarah Groom), Sheriff Amos (Nick Algar) and saloon girls (Kerry Heym, Theresa Moore, Janene Lynn and Bethany Cattell), as well as interesting town newcomers Elijah (Rick Bailey) and Lucinda (Anne Arbon).

A scene-stealing addition to this year’s show was the incorporation of a short, silent, black and white film produced

by Letecia Wood, complete with “captions” and showcasing great locations around Two Wells and the talents of Hayden Arbon, Matt Kay, Denis Pellizzari, David McInerney and Anne Arbon.

Great costumes, a terrific set and modern-day songs given a cowboy twist made for a great show.

Kay Boon and Sarah Groom in conversation.

RIGHT: Sam Batson, director, in full character.

Coupled with a complimentary menu following the Western theme, (think tortillas, Texas salsa, fried chicken bites, steak and veg, and golden syrup dumplings) and an in-house talented orchestra, it’s no wonder so many people come back year after year,

Ticket sales from this year’s performances raised an impressive $31,200 for local community groups, whose members volunteered in a variety of roles each night, while the nightly raffle raised almost $2500 for the Jodie Lee Foundation in support of bowel cancer research.

Pictured with Michael Slattery, President TWFNSC & Wayne Stauwer at the recent football game between the Roosters and Hummocks Watchman Eagles

I am pleased that the South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) is seeking feedback from the community as part of a comprehensive review of the state’s surrogacy laws.

The independent law reform body, which is based at the University of Adelaide Law School, had been asked to consider an appropriate regulatory framework for surrogacy arrangements in South Australia.

SALRI encouraged South Australians to have their say, and looks forward to hearing the views and comments of all with an interest in this area.

Having spent more than a decade as the sole sponsor of legislation to legalise and enhance altruistic surrogacy in SA, I am delighted that this highly respected Institute will play an important role in ensuring that further legislation is brought before State Parliament before the end of the year.

I have always had great support in this work from Middle Beach residents, Clive and Kerry Faggotter, who originally brought the issue to my attention.

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.

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

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ABOVE: Lance Grant in full voice.

RIGHT: Jessica Romeo, Ben Cattell and Tenelle Simons.

Lance Morgan and Jess Renaglia.

Kids and carers walk safely to school T wo Wells Primar y School took part in the National Walk Safely To School Day for the first time this year.

Around 40 students and parents, grandparents and carers met at the Two Wells Memorial playground on the main street on Friday May 18 and walked together to the school on Gawler Road.

The national event was a community initiative that aimed to raise awareness of health, road safety, transport and the environmental benefits that regular walking can provide for the long term well-being of children and their families.

The event also aimed to encourage families to walk to school more regularly to reduce dangerous traffic congestion around schools and reduce the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes through healthy exercise.

Amanda Farr with her children Gemma and Lucy, and niece, Lily Gameau (second from left).

Bobby Hogg and grandson Blayte Hogg.

LEFT: Cheryl Glancey with her grandchildren Chloe, Karlia and Lola.

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Red Cross garden party Two Wells Red Cross members attended a special garden party on Sunday May 6.

Excellent late spring weather showed the garden of Robin and Lesley Trevilyan - former Twowellians who now live in Angle Vale - to its best, with both the front and back garden “spectacular” according to those who attended.

Robin gave a tour around the gardens and explained what plants, trees etc were in each and also explained

how the gardens were watered and fed.

The event was a fundraiser for Two Wells Red Cross baby entrant, William Shipton, with a popular trading table a huge success on the day.

Most of the cakes, slices, jams, sauces and pickles on offer were sold, along with some craft items.

There was also a plant sale, with Robin potting a lot of plants and flowers for the Red Cross group to sell.

Money raised on the day totalled a fabulous $443.50.

Robin Trevilyan (second from right) shows a group of keen garden enthusiasts through his Angle Vale garden

Book Review: The Finkler Question Two Wells Red Cross member Pam Duncan (centre) presents garden owners Lesley and Robin Trevilyan of Angle Vale with some baked goods as a thank you for holding the garden party.

Jim Pederick, Gloria Pederick, Pam Duncan, Kay Boon, Robin Trevilyan Heather Patrick and Peter Patrick.

Entice butterflies into your backyard

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In mid to late Summer, and into Autumn, some gardens seem to come T alive with dancing butterflies that flutter and dart about, often giving a mesmerising show.

Probably the one the majority of people will recall is the Monarch, or Wanderer Butterfly (Danaus plexippus).

The Wanderer is a very apt name as this butterfly did not become established E in Australia until 1871.

The butterfly may have been here before flying in from New Caledonia or maybe even from North America as these butterflies are able to fly long distances.

However, it was unable to survive in Australia until European settlement as there were no milk weeds for the butterflies to eat for food.

The milkweed -Asclepias – is as its name suggests, a weed.

Do make sure it does not escape from the home garden if indeed it is in your garden.

The Swan Bush is in itself a curiosity having seed pods that resemble swans.

The Wanderer Butterfly is

LEFT AND BELOW INSET: A Monarch butterfly feeding on milkweed.

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brightly coloured orange and brown with stripes of black and white dots on its wings.

The caterpillar is most distinctive with the colours black, white and yellow with the pupal stage being a beautiful green with amazing gold spots.

They generally live from four to six weeks but they are able to overwinter in our gardens.

These butterflies are able to fly long distances showing great endurance for such delicate creatures.

The milk weed sap is poisonous and after ingesting the plant the caterpillar and butterfly are unpalatable to predators so that their bright vibrant colours sends a message out to all in the wildlife world.

However, there are other

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BOTTOM LEFT: asclepiastuberosa, milkweed.

species of butterflies that are able to inhabit our backyards.

To entice butterflies into your backyard there are a few tips which are easy to implement.

They enjoy a sunny aspect to warm them as they are unable to generate their own warmth.

A garden that has a couple of rocks to sun upon, a dish of water, plants of differing heights and a bit of wilderness will help to encourage them to visit.

Several plants that can entice butterflies and ones that give beauty as well as being easy to grow in our environment, plus being easy to source, is what you need.

A few suggestions are firstly the butterfly bush – Buddleia davidii which is so easy to grow and comes with flower shades of pink, purple, white yellow and red.

Remember to prune this in late winter to prevent it from becoming straggly.

Plus there are the grevilleas, lavenders, tea trees, crepe myrtles goodenias, daisies, verbenas and kangaroo paws to name a few.

On the web there are several more suggestions and the Natural Resource Centre, 8 Adelaide Road Gawler has a good publication.

In South Australia there is even a butterfly society ‘The Butterfly Conservation Society of South Australia’ which has a website.

There are a few publications, notably ‘Attracting butterflies to your garden’ with a few places to buy.

Try the SA Museum, Digger Seeds in the botanic Gardens or Dymocks Book Sellers in Rundle Mall.

Think now about bringing back some butterflies into your backyard and choose some plants for some dainty butterflies to visit and enjoy.

Happy Gardening for the month of June form the Amateur Gardener

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 ‘The Finkler Question’

by Howard Jacobson Well it appears the Two Wells Book Club was divided on this month’s read.

You either loved the Finkler Question, or you thought Finkler was a stinker!

Winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize and lauded by critics as ‘hilarious’, many book club members agree they did learn something around what it is to be Jewish in today’s world, locally and globally (and with the weight of the past also hanging heavily).

The structure of the book was felt to be stodgy and unappealing, many unable to persevere until the end because they felt there wasn’t much of a story, and it was also seen to be very misogynistic.

However, a small number of members bucked the trend and divulged a love for the book, reading it in two days and delighting in the many instances of wit and dry humour, some passages causing them to laugh out loud.

They found it to be an intelligent examination of the division of opinions about Jews and ‘Jewishness’ both inside and outside the Jewish community; and how divided opinion, the problem of

Israel, and misconceptions about differing opinions can lead to extremism.

Supporters also felt it covered a number of other themes, highlighting the absurdity of the things we do, and the nature and importance of relationships- in particular how long-standing relationships survive by transcending (or carrying on regardless of) the mess we are as human beings.

Are you brave enough to see which side of the fence you fall on?

If you do pick up a copy of the Finkler Question, we’d love to hear your opinions!

Drop us an email at news@twowellsecho. com.au Next month’s book is ‘Piano Lessons’ by Anna Goldsworthy.

Take electrical and gas safety seriously. It could save a life.

Regularly check & service appliances every 2 years.

Using a faulty appliance is an unnecessary risk.

For more information, visit www.sa.gov.au/safety/appliances

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EC: The extra curriculars Let’s chat about kids and extracurricular activities!

How much is too much?

We all want to give our kids experiences and opportunities that we ourselves weren’t afforded.

We want to make sure we expose them to their interests and whims and see what they take to, what they excel at, what they can brush aside.

Who knows…..they may be a future black belt at karate and go onto compete at international level, or thrive at tap, jazz, ballet, cheerleading, choir, chess, dressage, AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, soccer, netball, hockey, swimming, tennis, the list is endless.

But how much is too much before we offer them access to all their interests and they burn out from exhaustion, or the family is short on quality time to sit back and simply enjoy each other’s company, free from organised routine and outside influences?

Both my parents worked full time and I was usually given a flat out ‘no’ when I asked to start a new extracurricular activity.

We were given a straight forward reason as to why,“we don’t want to spend all our spare time running around after you kids!”

And with that I knew the world did not revolve around me.

My sister and I had one activity at a time, we both had organ lessons, switched to netball, then dancing, and that was the extent of it.

So most weeknights and the majority of the weekend my parents had time to clean the house, car, boat and take off to enjoy other activities.

As much as I do feel as though I missed out on trying different sports and activities, and believe perhaps my time as a teenager could have been better spent in an organised activity rather than enjoying a little mischief, I was happy, and the family was happy, and life

LET’S CHAT WITH BEC & NAT turned out well.

My own children, on the other hand, keep me busy every day of the week and all weekend.

It is a lot to keep up with and I wonder if it is too much.

But I will persevere for as long as they are happy, and hope that being busy will keep them on the straight and narrow when they reach such times as a little mischief could turn into a little trouble.

What about you Bec? I know your four girls keep you on the hop.

Do you sometimes feel it is too much, or do you revel in the practice of keeping busy?

Well Nat, like any parent, I certainly am busy.

With four young children, ranging in age from an almost-preschooler to primary school aged (x2) to an almost-teenager, the activities they are involved in are varied and invariably time consuming.

Kaitlyn O’Brien pictured at a recent riding event.

There’s a lot to deal with every week and finding that happy balance between providing opportunities and letting kids just be kids and make their own fun, is challenging.

Things are not just hectic for the kids either.

It’s not just the activity itself I’m talking about, it’s the practise, the trainings, the washing of uniforms, keeping up with notes, the travelling to and from competitions, registrations, fees, the list is almost endless.

With so much going on

are we as parents running the risk of burning out too?

As a kid growing up in a rural community sport was the main thing that brought everyone together, so my childhood and adolescence was all about sport.

And I never really considered the extent my parents, particularly my mum, went to each and every week to support my involvement in such a broad range of activities.

There was horse riding all year round (I was lucky enough to have my own horse), as well as showing, hunting, eventing and pony club.

In the summer there was basketball, tennis and swimming.

In the winter, table tennis and netball.

There was music lessons for piano and guitar and extra curricular activities like the Rock Eisteddfod (think Wakakirri!) plus association commitments and SAPSASA involvement.

I really was fortunate, g i ve n m y ge o g ra p h i cally distanced upbringing, to be exposed to so much.

Now with my own family, I find myself wanting to give my girls the same, if not more, opportunities but at times I do find myself wondering if they are doing too much or do they just have too much choice?

While I was lucky enough to do so much I could only really get involved in the sports and activities the community provided.

Living here on the Adelaide Plains, within close proximity to the city and other large townships, we are spoilt for choice in what our kids can be exposed to and involved in.

Finding that balance between opening doors to opportunity, freedom to relax and running around like a chook with its head cut off is what I guess we all strive to do - let me know if you have any tips.

Two Wells Snack Bar goes retro RIGHT: New owners of the Two Wells Snack Bar, Lena and Dean, in the recently renovated shop featuring a fresh, new look.

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The Two Wells Snack Bar has gone retro, with new owners, Dean and Lena, renovating the shop giving it a fresh new look.

There’s a new menu too, featuring an all-day breakfast, coffee and cake deals, daily specials, tasty dishes such as hamburgers, fish, spring rolls and more, certain to tempt even the most fussy eater!

Lena’s burgers are home made, and crumbs the chicken schnitzels, fish and chicken wings herself.

Her signature dish is delicious spiced chicken wings, with another favourite being home made spring rolls and fried rice.

A very popular dish at Two Wells Snack Bar is pankocrumbed flathead – delicious!

Try the steak sandwiches, schnitzel burgers, traditional Italian Bolognese with meatballs, chips and more.

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dine in or take away, and the snack bar can cater for small groups too, so contact Lena if you’d like to book in.

There is a $7 coffee and cake deal available all day, every day, so arrange to meet some friends for morning tea after the kids have gone to school!

Two Wells Snack Bar also makes fresh rolls, wraps and sandwiches filled with an assortment of delicious fillings.

Check out the fresh cakes, cream puffs, continental buns on offer each day, along with flavoured milkshakes, tea and coffee too.

Lena has daily specials too, so check the board to see what’s on offer.

The snack bar is open Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 5pm, and closed on Sundays and public holidays.

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Lions seeking funds for medical supplies container shipment Angle Vale Lions have set up a GoFundMe website in order to raise $20,000 to send a shipping container full of medical supplies to the poverty-stricken nation of Zimbabwe.

Medical equipment and supplies from the old Royal Adelaide Hospital and the Repatriation hospital have been stored at the RAAF base at Edinburgh in the hope of having it transported internationally to countries who are in dire need of basic health equipment, both in referral hospitals and rural clinics.

The project is organised by South Australian International Hospital Aid (SAIHA) and Angle Vale Lions have applied to Rotary for access to the medical equipment, however, they need to raise the money before they are allocated any of the medical equipment.

Community groups like Lions are busily sourcing donations, both monetary and physical, to get those supplies where it is desperately needed.

A member of the Angle Vale Lions, Kennedy Mavunganidze, originates from Zimbabwe, and after returning from a visit to the district of Buhera with a DVD of the living and medical conditions, compelled

members to make a difference.

“The economic and social challenges the Buhera district face has resulted in a failure to deliver world class health services,” Nick Charles, Angle Vale Lions president said.

“The current x-ray machine at the referral hospital has become so obsolete, all manufacturers have stopped producing spare parts for such machines as they are now outdated.”

When the money is raised, club members will go to the airbase with a wish list of the items they want to send and they will have to pack the container themselves.

“They have absolutely nothing so we’d like to be able to send that container over,” Lions member, Dot Lewtas said.

The container needs to be packed tightly to avoid equipment moving about, so donations of personal and household items, as well as school supplies are being sourced as well.

If you are looking to lend a hand and would like to donate financially or through offering items, please contact the Angle Vale Lions Club on 0416 452 925, or head to the GoFundMe website www.gofundme.com/ lionsclubofanglevale?utm_sou.

Wells Girls to visit CWA headquarters TheTwo Wells CWA group, Wells Girls, will visit the Kent Town state office of the Country Women’s Association in Adelaide for its June meeting.

Members will be given a tour of the facility, including the popular handicraft store,

and enjoy a tea on Tuesday June 19.

The group’s July meeting will see a scone making demonstration following the annual general meeting at 7pm.

Any members wishing to volunteer at this year’s Royal

Adelaide Show are invited to email cwa_wellsgirls@ hotmail.com and advise of their availability.

For more information look them up on Facebook or contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 781 007.

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St Columba: Fostering a love of learning St Columba College is grounded in the values of both our Anglican and Catholic traditions. The values of respect, inclusion, compassion and academic excellence guide our culture, relationships, teaching and learning programs and practices.

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of each girl and boy from the early years, through adolescence, to young adulthood. Our education model across three schools (Junior, Middle and Senior) is personalised and is aimed at fostering thinking skills, enquiry and a love of learning.

Our focus on STEM, along with outstanding facilities, including specialised science laboratories, art and music suites, commercial kitchens and design technology workshops provides students with hands-on learning to problem solve, create and work with others.

Our strength lies in extra-curricular opportunities from performing arts, music, sport, languages, student leadership and various outreach programs.

Our staff care about each student and know the importance of providing a safe and welcoming environment.The

school’s wellbeing programs focuses on developing students to be happy, confident and resilient with a positive attitude about learning and life.

We are proud that our graduates complete the SACE and find their post-school pathway to university, TAFE or work.

A St Columba College education is one that prepares each student with the knowledge, skills and values needed for an exciting, positive and challenging future.

Find out more about enrolling your child at St Columba College by contacting the College Registrar. You are also invited to join the Principal, Ms Leanne Carr, with a tour of the College.

Placements for Middle School Year 7 and 8 in 2019 are currently available and we invite families and students transitioning into Middle School to take the opportunity to see first-hand what St Columba College has to offer.

To register for a tour, vsit the College website www. stcolumba.sa.edu.au or call 8254 0600.

The College is currently accepting enrolment applications for 2020 and beyond. Enquire today.

RIGHT: Biar enjoying his school work.

LEFT: St Columba students (from left) Liana, Marissa, Makayla amd Lena.

Grow, live and learn at Where We Grow Where We Grow early learning centre has recently opened in Virginia and provides early childhood development and care to children aged 0 - 6 years.

The centre is open Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.30pm and its qualified, passionate educators are focused on delivering the mantra Being, Belonging and Becoming for all who use, visit and work at the centre.

Staff offer a daily program in each inspiring classroom where every child has a voice and feels heard, incorporating family beliefs, children’s interest, community involvement, and health and fitness.

The centre’s large, inviting outdoor area includes space for vegetable gardens and a broad range of outdoor activities, including a weekly hour-long karate lesson with a local instructor.

The centre’s state-of-the-art facilities also offer a dedicated art space, yoga area and learning hub that is tailored for all age groups, learning styles and stages of development.

Providing a holistic approach to growing, living and learning, Where We Grow offers fresh, nutritionally balanced meals daily and respects educational theories such as Montessori and Reggio Emilia.

The centre follows the Early

Samaritan Sports Centre and Mackillop Art Theatre at St. Brigid’s.

Learn and love at St. Brigid’s Where We Grow early learning centre seeks to provide an environment that is always enriched and engaging, with a holistic approach to growing, living and learning.

Learning Years Framework and believes a diverse curriculum that caters to children’s individuality is highly important.

Where We Grow believes all children have a natural curiosity and love for knowledge and seeks to provide an environment that is always enriched and engaging.

Communication with families is regular, up-to-date and integral, with online progress and developmental reports available.

The centre welcomes the input and involvement of parents, friends and caregivers and invites tours of its facilities.

Contact Where We Grow today on 8380 9089.

St. Brigid’s Catholic School is one of the oldest schools in Gawler, and has maintained a strong focus on three areas – relationships, relevance and responsibility.

The school, likewise, has upheld several core expectations of care for self, care for other and care for our environment.

These three expectations provide St. Brigid’s students with a framework that encourages them to ‘be their best’.

St Brigid’s prides itself on establishing and sustaining close connections with our children,

families, staff and the wider Gawler community.

The school’s Catholic grounding is inspired by the love of Jesus and a desire to make the world a more just, compassionate and peaceful society.

The learning program offers children the opportunity to experience and express their creativity in collaboration with their peers, teachers and families.

St Brigid’s believes every student is capable and competent, and enjoys witnessing their love of God, love of others, love of learning and most importantly

their love of self.

The school offers experience in the use of extensive information technologies, Science, the Performing Arts, which really comes alive though the core curriculum.

The curriculum is a contemporary learning program that involves a partnership between the child and their teacher.

In the spirit of St Brigid, the staff trusts that any perspective family will find our school to be a place of hospitality, and welcomes you to visit and explore what can be offered to you and your child.

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‘Big HARDI’ wins on big country Few growers know HARDI’s RUBICON 9000 better than Matt Davies, who farms north of Pooncarie on the lower Darling River, and who just clocked up a full year with his “Big HARDI”.

Matt was one of HARDI’s very first customers for the big self-propelled sprayer following its Australian release in July 2016.

“When we were looking to buy a new sprayer, we seriously looked into purchasing a Goldacres G8, but it just didn’t stack up in terms of the specs,” Matt says.

Matt was specifically seeking width, tank capacity and reliability in his new purchase, so when he learned about the RUBICON 9000, he knew it was right for their requirements.

“We have always been HARDI customers and the RUBICON 9000 was just a far better machine! It ticked all the boxes and HARDI was willing to work with us to put on a sprayer we wanted.”

The RUBICON 9000 is the largest self-propelled sprayer on the Australian market. Its huge capacity – 9000-litre spray tank, 1000-litre fuel tank and 630-litre rinse tank – is matched in scale by an ultra-wide front-mounted HARDI Aluminium boom (available from 36.5m to 48.5 m), on-the-go adjustable axles of 3 to 4m and a huge underframe clearance of 1.85m.

The rear-mounted 276kW Cummins engine has fully in-

tegrated electronic controls and supplies the power to a Danfoss four-wheel-drive hydrostatic transmission, which Matt says delivers plenty of power with good fuel efficiency.

The front-mounted HARDI Aluminium boom is a bonus for Matt in the dry conditions frequently experienced in far western New South Wales.

“We have very dusty country here and having the frontmounted boom is really helping us,” he says. “I thought we may have issues with chemicals going onto the machine but we have had no problems whatsoever.

That surprised me.”

When conditions are right, it’s not uncommon for Matt to put in 12-16 hour days, so ride comfort is critical. HARDI’s OverRide suspension, combined with the RUBICON’s unique boom ride ensures optimal operator comfort.

“The ride comfort – and the view – is fantastic,” Matt says.

“I don’t have a sore neck at the end of the day looking forward, that’s for sure!”

When asked the most important factors a grower needs to make when considering a new machine purchase, Matt says, “Reliability and support – they both have to be right up there.

HARDI has always produced a reliable machine. And as far as support with the RUBICON, I could not have wished for better.

They have really looked after us.”

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Fox on the run FOX ON THE RUN Julie Cane of Virginia Grove had a sneaky fox break and enter into her home through the cat flap!

The daring creature then began chasing the cat around the house.

Luckily the family dog was ready to defend the cat’s honour and his home from the intruder, and was able to chase it back out through the cat flap.

Other local residents have also complained of foxes sneaking into chook sheds and causing carnage.

Keep an eye on your chooks… and your cats!

KONZAG GRAINS Konzag Grains in Mallala recently entertained a group of Japanese customers of Coopers Malt.

The friendly group were keen to learn how Konzag looked after their crops and stored grain post-harvest.

Employees of Konzag were kindly gifted some Coopers Ale from the visitors.

SNAP, SEND, SOLVE Is a new app that allows individuals to report incidents or damage to local councils instantly without having to wait in phone queues or pass on any personal information they don’t wish to.

All you have to do is download the free app from either itunes or the Google Play store, snap a picture on your phone and send it off.

The app works out where you are, who manages incidents within that particular area and then, using a user’s own email address, sends through relevant information such as location, incident type and any

related image to the correct contact.

Snap Send Solve allows users to report incidents to every single council in Australia as well as a growing list of new organisations.

The app was recently redeveloped so that it could similarly work in conjunction with Water, Gas and Electricity companies, Asset Management bodies and a number of other organisations who want to be a part of Australia’s most used incident reporting app.

DAYS EGGS TOUR BY ELLIS Fraser Ellis MP was in the region recently, visiting Days Eggs at Lower Light to see first-hand how they pack 126,000 eggs per hour with their new grading plant recently. On his facebook page Mr Ellis said, “A great SA business success story, not without some industry challenges.

Thanks to Dion and Anne for the tour.” Mr Ellis is pictured bottom right with proprietors, Anne and Dion Andary at Days Egg. Garden Club take a “Seaview” Recently a group of friends from Two Wells, who loosely call themselves “The Garden Club”, but are known cheekily by some as “The Dried Arrangements”; took a road trip to “Seaview” farm.

This property belongs to Leigh and Alison Rogers and is situated near Alford. Alison is the daughter of Two Wells locals, Judi and Malcolm Frost. The group enjoyed morning tea and lunch followed by a tour of the farm. The tour was conducted by Daniel (21) who is the son of Alison and Leigh and works with his dad on the farm. (Pictured below) Days of June June 5 is World Environment Day, the UN’s most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our environment. The theme for 2018 is beating plastic pollution.

Every World Environment Day has a different global host country, where the official celebrations take place and this year’s host is India.

June 8 is World Oceans Day – a day to celebrate and honour the ocean. The action focus for this year is also about preventing plastic pollution and encouraging solutions for a healthy ocean.

June 14 is World Blood Donor

Richard Konzag (third from left) and Damon Humphris (second from right), of Konzag Grains, Mallala, entertained a group of Japanese customers of Coopers Malt on May 16. Below: Checking out the structure of one of the silos.

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June 20 is World Refugee Day commemorating the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees. This year, World Refugee Day also marks a key moment for the public to show support for families forced to flee. Every minute 20 people leave everything behind to escape war, persecution or terror.

June 29 is Red Nose Day. Annually, 3,200 Australian families experience the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child.

The purpose of Red Nose Day is to save the lives of babies and children and supporting people impacted by the death of a child.

You can support Red Nose Day by purchasing merchandise at most pharmacies, Spotlight and Big W, or you can donate online at www. rednose.com.au/donation.

Two Wells Garden Club members recently toured Seaview farm, near Alford – clockwise from left are Pam Prescott, Bev Thomas, Sue Wendland, Ali Rogers, Lorraine Goss, Sue Holland, Maria Pellizzari, Ann Stodart, Kay Gameau, and Di Meaney.

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Minions party the night away Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club held a fun junior disco last month.

Sporting a Minion theme many of the club’s future footballers and netballers got into the spirit of the event and pulled out

their best minion costumes.

With music provided by junior footballers and a drink, chips and glow sticks on entry, a fantastic night of tunes and dancing was had by all who attended.

Minions, from left, Taryn Sochacki, Lachlan Sochacki, Hudson Barnett and Connor Barnett.

LEFT: The next generation of netballers, Lily Gameau, Erin Boobyer and Heidi Goodson.

Junior netballers Amity Moritz and Elyse Cluse.

Blake Reynolds-Rowe and James Walker.

Jayde Williams and Chelsea O’Brien.

Good friends Gabriella Dimasi, Maddison O’Brien, Savannah Zilm and Grace Williams.

William Knuckey, Henry Knuckey, Lachlan Bates, Jack Maddern, Cooper Russell and Tommy Russell.

Junior netballers Katie Harris, Acacia Newchurch and Brianna Barber.

Junior footballers Noah Henwood, Hartley Bailley, Alex Daly, Michael Daly and Deakin Filko.

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Dressed as Gru and Dru was Michelle Barnett and Mel Sochacki.

Leah Stringer and Victoria Gray.

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Local girls picked to play at Country Championships Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells junior netballers, Maddison Matthews-Gowley, Carla Harris and Jazlyn Southwell (reserve), have been

selected to represent the Adelaide Plains Netball Association (APNA) at this month’s country netball championships.

The annual June long weekend event held at Priceline Stadium in Adelaide is the largest competition held in the state for junior players

13-17 years old, and is the pinnacle event for regional netballers, officials, coaches, umpires and volunteers involved in the sport.

Virginia’s U13A player, Mia Marrone, was also selected to represent the association at the event.

Best of luck girls.

Right:Two Wells junior netballers, Maddison Matthews-Gowley, Carla Harris and Jazlyn Southwell (reserve), have been selected to represent the APNA at this month’s country netball championships. PHOTO: BEC O’BRIEN

TWO WELLS BOWLING CLUB NEWS

ABOVE: Two Wells Bowling Club invites you to give indoor bowls a go, Thursdays from 2pm.

LEFT: New Two Wells Bowling Club life member Margaret Maylin.

ABOVE: From left, Sammy Stevenson, Samara Mahoney, Madeleine Seccafien and Taylah Oxenham at TWF&NSC’s Mexican Fiesta.

LEFT: Stephanie Seccafien and oneyear-old son, Noah went in matching costumes.

A Mexican Fiesta at TWF&NC Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club’s Mexican Fiesta night on Saturday May 26 was a great success, with players showcasing a range of Mexican inspired costumes. Mexican food, including burritos and nachos, went down pretty well too. For all the goss on what’s happening at TWF&NSC follow the club on Facebook.

The club has enjoyed a range of social activities this year including an ugly sweater party and Mexican fiesta night.

Coming up the social committee is planning a Miss Two Wells event on June 16 and a Frat party on June 30 for the seniors, while for the juniors they can pull on their pj’s and stay in for a popcorn and movie night on August 11.

Two Wells Echo, June, 2018

By TWBC secretary Irene Giannik

LIFE MEMBERSHIP Long-time player and member, Margaret Maylin, was voted a Life Member of the Two Wells Bowling Club at the Annual General Meeting in May. Margaret has been a member of the Bowling Club since 1992 and over those 26 years Margaret has been a very active

volunteer within the club, taking on official and non-official roles. Margaret is a very worthy recipient of this honour.

INDOOR BOWLS The Two Wells Bowling Club invites you to join the band of happy indoor bowlers at the TWBC clubhouse on Thursday afternoons – 2 pm start, free to play, age no barrier.

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Two Wells hosts pony club championships Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club (TWE&PC) hosted the Pony Club State Championships and its annual one day event on the same weekend recently.

The popular event on the weekend of April 27 and 28 saw competitors travel from across the state to compete, with around 140 riders taking part in pony club graded and Equestrian Australia (EA) classes covering dressage, cross-country and showjumping phases.

There was also provision for combined training and showjumping only classes, with three separate showjumping courses, four dressage arenas and a three-kilometre?? cross country course.

TWE&PC president, Pentti Puro, said the event was well supported and a great success.

“For the first time we ran an Under 12 Grade 5 event, which aimed to support younger riders as they start on their eventing journey,” he said.

“The feedback has been really good, especially the Under 12 event, with many facebook posts from older, more experienced riders saying how good it was to see an event catering for the younger riders.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend really.

“The weather was great and it all ran really well.

“This is the club’s biggest event for the year and it takes months of preparation and lots of support on the day to run it.”

The club had a strong showing of riders take part in the event (19 riders), and was in fact the club with the most riders of any within the state

Bec O’Brien reports: taking part.

The club’s Grade 4 team took home the PCASA Grade 4 team trophy, while three members took part in the Lower North Zone Championships and won the Grade three Zone Team trophy.

The following riders from TWE&PC placed in their respective classes: State Championships Shelley Henderson - 3rd Senior Grade 3 Alix Bell - 1st Senior Grade 4 Alison Gray - 3rd Senior Grade 4 Jade Noyes - 1st Senior Grade 5 Amelia Paul- 2nd Sub Junior Grade 5 James Richardson - 3rd Sub Junior Grade 5 Combined Training Shelley Henderson - 1st Senior Grade 3 Alix Bell - 1st Senior Grade 4 Kristy Pearn - 3rd Senior Grade 4 Taylor Urand - 4th Senior Grade 4 Kayla Healey - 2nd PC Grade 4 Bronwyn Waters - 3rd Senior Grade 5 Kate Halliwell - 4th Senior Grade 5 Shaniyah Roadley - 2nd Sub Junior Grade 5 James Richardson - 3rd Sub Junior Grade 5 Amelia Paul - 4th Sub Junior Grade 5

Alix Bell shows her style in the showjump ring.

Amelia Paul prepares for her cross country phase.

Other results: Jennifer Thompson of Lewiston 2nd EVA 105 Ashleigh Westcott of Lewiston - 1st and 2nd EVA 80

Photos by Bec O’Brien, Kaitlyn O’Brien, Maddison O’Brien, Alix Bell, Kayla Healey and Andrew Healey

Veronica Betts competes in the senior grade four showjump.

James Richardson in the sub-junior grade five showjump.

Alison Gray takes a jump in the cross country.

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Taylor Urand clears the jump with ease.

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Under 15 carnival representatives

Tyrell Hocking looks inboard for the Roosters, during the clash with the Peckers on May 5.

Michael McFarlane handballs away for the Roosters, during the reserves match on May 5.

Two Wells Football Club Senior Football Report:

A grade Roosters still undefeated Devon Hardiman reports: The season so far for Two Wells Football Club‌ April 21 v Mallala Having bolstered the side with Tyrell Hocking, Patrick Binyon and former B&F winner Khan Leighton, the A Grade hasn't lost a game yet, even with missing a few players from week to week due to work or injury.

The opening game saw a grand final rematch with the same result.

Two Wells dominated the replay with Mallala missing a few key players and only managing four goals for the day.

A solid game by all players resulting in a seven-goal win. Two Wells 11-6 to Mallala 4-5.

Best: Harry Gameau, Bryce Hart, Khan Leighton, Aaron Dart, Jamie Humphrys and Shannon Slattery

April 28 v Virginia They journeyed across the river for the local rivalry against Virginia.

The Roosters took a 10-goal lead into half time to shock a depleted Rams unit.

The forwards had an even spread of goals amongst themselves with Andrew Hardiman (6) Matt Camplin (5) Joshua Pellizzari (3) and Lee Henderson (3). Virginia 6-6 to Two Wells 20-15.

Best: Shannon Slattery, Ned Seccafien, Jamie Humphrys, Matt Camplin, Brandon Daly and Tyrell Hocking.

May 5 v Balaklava The club travelled to Balaklava

where the game was played in two halves.

The first half was where Two Wells took a 44-point lead into the major break due to three goals to Joshua Pellazzari in the second quarter.

Balaklava played catch up football in the second half and the Hon. John Dawkins said it took him back to last year's prelim final where Two Wells got up by a few points too. Balaklava 11 -8 to Two Wells 13-7.

TW best Shannon Slattery, Joshua Pellizzari, Jamie Humphrys, Bryce Hart, Anthony Pontt, Tallan Leighton.

May 12 v Hamley Bridge Hamley Bridge travelled to the chook pen and this game didn't hit any major heights but it was pleasing to see an improvement with how the boys finished with their goal kicking.

Two Wells 40-21 to Hamley Bridge 1-1.

Best: Tyrell Hocking, Matt Camplin, Lee Henderson, Khan Leighton, Ned Seccafien and Bryce Hart.

May 19 v Angle Vale The Owls jumped the gates early winning eight clearances in a row which spooked the reigning premiers, who seemed on the back step the entire quarter. The Roosters went back to basics and with a seven-goal third term and a bit of a scuffle the feathers were flying. Angle Vale 11-5 to Two Wells 20-14.

Best: Shannon Slattery, Brandon Daly, Anthony Pontt, Tyrell Hocking, Ben Spiteri, Andrew Hardiman

May 26 v Hummocks Two Wells missed a few easy goals in the first quarter which could have made it harder for the Eagles to come back from but in the end, even kicking six

straight in the final quarter, the eagles went down by 11 points. Two Wells 10-18 to Hummocks Watchmen 10-7.

Best: Harry Gameau, Aaron Dart, Ned Seccafien, Anthony Pontt, Ben Spiteri and Khan Leighton.

Two Wells Reserves The reserves have only dropped one game from six starts going down to last year's premiers by 14 points.

Due to the strength of the A grade several players have gone down and helped boost the side with their experience.

Newly appointed coach Jacob Hart has enjoyed the issue of having too many players to pick from, which is a welcome relief after last season hunting for players on a Thursday night.

Two Wells 10-10 to Mallala 7-9.

Best: Lachlan Franklin, Jake Hummel, Joe Azzurro, Lee Henderson, Cameron Franklin, Will Hart Virginia 8-6 to Two Wells 6-4.

Best: Joshua Colobourne, Will Hart, Riley Cummings, Mick McFarlane, Joe Azzurro, Stephen Lange Balaklava 8-5 to Two Wells 9-7.

Best: Aaron Harrison, Tom Julyan, Mark Hamlyn, Stephen Lange, Devon Hardiman, Riley Cummings Two Wells 31-23 to Hamley Bridge 1-1.

Best: Mick McFarlane, Luke Tryfopolous, Brad Calvett, Josh Lanzon, Corey Van Piere, Joe Azzurro Angle Vale 6-1 to Two Wells 16-18.

Best: Will Hart, Devon Hardiman, Corey Van Piere, Brad Calvett, Stephen Lange, Travis Wake Two Wells 12-11 to Hummocks Watchmen 3-4.

Best: Will Hart, Stephen Lange, James Gameau, Michael Abdilla, Lachlan Roberts, Riley Cummings

Two Wells representatives, from left, Kane Mason, Declan Morrison and Caleb Hagenbucher (Declan Slattery was picked but unfortunately was ill and could not play at the carnival. Kane came into team to replace him).

RIGHT: Jake Platt of the Virginia Football Club.

photos: Michael Slattery

Angle Vale Football Club representatives, from left, Ryan Johnson, Jarron Stott, and Beau Semmler.

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Ian’s hole in one Bec O’Brien reports: After more than three decades towing a buggy around and holding a golf club in one had, you wouldn’t be wrong in thinking Ian Clark of Two Wells Golf Club knows his way around a golf course.

And while Ian has landed the odd hole-in-one here and there throughout his 30-odd years of playing, he’s never actually scored one in a competition.

Well, Ian, 76, can now tick that off his bucket list after he scored a hole-in-one off the first tee (par 3) at Two Wells Golf Club on Saturday May 12.

While it may be the shortest hole on the course at 112m (that’s a fair dis-

tance to many), and it may have taken a few years to achieve, Ian is pretty chuffed with his endeavours.

He says, however, that scoring a hole-in-one really comes down to luck.

“I was going to pack up after that (shot),” he laughed.

“I said to the guys (playing partners Steven Kelly and Ian Smith) ‘I can’t get any better than this’.

“A hole-in-one is all about luck.

“It’s a very lucky shot.

“Everyone is trying for it but really it’s a fluke.”

Fluke aside, a hole-inone is a hole-in-one and not many golfers can attest to ever scoring one.

So, congratulations Ian, the luck was definitely on Long-time Two Wells Golf Club member, Ian Clark, scored a hole-in-one off the first tee last month. your side that day.

Back row - Jayden Hendry (Bal), Korey Michalanney (Bal), Declan Morrison (TW), Jake Platt (V), Lachlan Hendry (Bal), Liam Bigg (HWE), Jack Gibbons (Utd), Zac Eckermann (Mal), Jarron Stott (AV). Middle row - Richard Arthur (Assistant coach), Bailey Arthur (Bal), Nick Sumner (HWE), Caleb Hagenbucher (TW), Cody Redpath (HWE), Simon Purdue (Coach), Tom Michael (Bal), Matt May (Mal), Jacob Pratt (Mal), Ryan Johnson (AV), Dwayne Pratt (Assistant Coach). Front row - Kane Mason (TW), Beau Semmler .(AV), Kirk Davis (Mal), Lachlan Wright (Mal), Jack McLean (Bal), Harrison Taylor (Mal), Tom Tiller (Mal) and Tyler Sobey (Utd). PHOTO: MICHAEL SLATTERY. n More photos page 23.

Roosters host Under 15 Central Zone carnival Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club hosted the Central Zone Under 15 Football Carnival for the first time on Sunday May 27.

Five associations attended the carnival, including the Adelaide Plains Football League, Barossa Light and

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Gawler Football Association, Northern Areas Football Association, North Eastern Football League and Yorke Peninsula Football League.

The carnival is designed to enable representatives from SANFL football clubs Central Districts, North Adelaide and Woodville West Torrens, to scope out players for their junior develop-

ment programs.

The round-robin style event comprised 10 half-hour matches and was well received by those watching from the sidelines.

Following the carnival, Two Wells young rising star, Caleb Hagenbucher, and Virginia’s Jake Platt, were selected for Woodville West Torrens Eagles’ country

squad, and both will hopefully make the final team to play at a country carnival in July. TWF&NSC president, Michael Slattery, said a big crowd attended the carnival which kept club volunteers busy throughout the day.

“Feedback from our association was that we ran the day well with everyone pleased with the carnival,” Michael said.

“I would like to thank all those from our club that helped to make the day successful, from those that helped set up, clean up, donated fruit and marquees, the boys that boundary umpired all day, people who worked in the bar and especially the volunteers in the canteen that worked tirelessly and efficiently all day to feed the large crowd.”

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