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Sisters’ heartfelt gift of hair Sara Crutchett in the chair with Two Wells hairdresser, Amie Carbone.

Sara and sister, Erika, donated their locks to Hair With Heart, a division of children’s charity, Variety.

Their hair will be used to make wigs, while they are also raising money for the cause. STORY: Page 2 PHOTO: BEC O’BRIEN

Locals urged to hear concerns their land could become a...

A public meeting to address how landowners along the Gawler River could be affected by a proposed $27 million floodway will be called in the coming weeks.

John Lush, former president of the Adelaide Plains Ratepayers & Residents Association (APRRA), believes the Gawler River Flood Management Authority’s (GRFMA) plans for flood

Natalie Centenera reports: mitigation on the northern side of the Gawler River has neglected the 43 landowners that will be impacted by the floodway which will pass through their properties.

“We believe it is now time to invite affected landowners to a public

floody hell meeting where these issues will be addressed,” Mr Lush said.

“Ian Baldwin, chairperson of the GRFMA, has agreed to attend and address the meeting, and so Adelaide Plains Ratepayers Association will call a meeting as soon as the affected people and the general public can be contacted.” n Continued Page 4

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Saturday July 7 was a day Gawler to remember for these two young Two Wells residents.

Gawler River Sisters Sara and Erika CrutchPort Gawler ett made the brave decision to cut their hair and donate it to MacDonald Buckland Port Gawler Park With Heart, a branch of the Penfield Virginia Park Munno Para Conservation Andrews Hair Gardens Park Farm well-known Variety children’s Penfield charity, who create wigs for kids Waterloo RAAF Base with cancer or serious medical Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth conditions.

Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Wigs cost families up to Virginia, Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port $6,000 each and only last one Gawler, and Buckland Park. to two years, meaning families can spend tens of thousands of dollars on the purchase of wigs throughout a child’s youth.

Phone 8862 1977 The girls, aged 9 and 11, both FACSIMILE 8862 1997 had more than 35 centimetres NEWS editor@twowellsecho.com.au chopped off at Two Wells based SALES sales@twowellsecho.com.au hairdressing salon Ruby Red internet www.twowellsecho.com.au and hope to raise $750 for their deadlines Advertising and Editorial closes efforts.

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POSTAL PO Box 63, Balaklava SA 5461 “I wanted to donate my hair because I saw some kids with cancer and thought it would be a nice thing to do,” Erika said.

The Echo was founded in 1978 and originally Ruby Red hairdresser, Amie printed as an A4 single sheet newsletter. In 2010, Carbone, donated her time to cut Papers & Publications trading as the Plains the girls’ hair and says she was Producer newspaper based in Balaklava started producing the newspaper in a tabloid format. impressed with Sara and Erika’s decision to donate to the Hair With Heart charity.

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Sara and Erika Crutchett holding hair ready to be donated to Hair With Heart. felt amazing once their haircuts were complete.

“I feel great,” Sara said after her long locks were cut into a cute bob.

“Now I can brush my own hair, that’s a plus.

“My hair feels so light I don’t even feel like I have hair.”

All hair donated to the Hair With Heart cause has to be

uncoloured and at least 35.5 centimetres in length.

The girls’ mum, Donna Mercer, says she couldn’t be prouder of her girls.

“I think it’s wonderful that they’d even consider it,” Donna said.

“Especially for Sara, who loves her hair and the attention she gets when people see her

Shed fire claims forklift, tools, solar panels Scout hall Two Wells CFS attended a shed fire at a property on Bethesda Road, Lewiston, in the early hours of Friday July 20.

Brigade captain, Adam Harris, said the shed was well alight by the time crews arrived, with fire responders suggesting the cause was an electrical fault, possibly a battery charger that had been left on.

The shed, approximately 30m x 15m in size housed a forklift as well

as a variety of machinery, tools and equipment, including $20,000 worth of solar panels on the roof, and was destroyed by the fire.

As well as two CFS appliances in attendance from Two Wells, Gawler River CFS sent a crew, Virginia sent two units and one Dalkeith unit also helped out.

An Elizabeth MFS unit, as well as police and ambulance, were also in attendance.

At the time of the fire the occupants of the property were at home and raised the alarm. Noone was hurt in the incident. The CFS advised all local residents that such a fire as this can happen at any time of the year.

“It’s important people be vigilant with electrical items,” Adam said.

“Keep up to date with compliant electrical devices, including nonfrayed cords, and make sure they are in good working order.”

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long hair.

“For her to cut it is amazing.”

Now the locks have been cut off Sara is keen to donate every year and wants to see how long she can grow it in just 12 months.

If you would like to learn more about the Hair With Heart charity visit https://www.variety.org.au/get-involved/hairdonation/ for more information.

Car causes carnage at Virginia

Residents of Virginia were treated to a real life episode of COPS on Sunday July 22 after the shopping centre had the main doors smashed and a car run though the trolley bays in the car park. SAPOL was on the scene to survey the situation but fortunately shoppers were still able to access the centre through the doors from the main street.

break and theft

The Two Wells Scout hall was broken into some time on Saturday July 21, with a number of items stolen.

The group posted on its facebook page for residents to keep an eye out for the items, including the club’s fourman tents, new gazebo, fan heater and popcorn maker, as they could possibly be put up for a quick sale.

The break-in and theft has been reported to police and anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call 131 444.

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Lush signals council candidacy

John Lush of the Adelaide Plains Ratepayers and Residents Association (APRRA), delivered his final comments as president at the association’s AGM on Monday July 25 at the Mallala Primary School gym, Mr Lush revealed that he will be running for council in the upcoming local government elections.

“The tradition is that you don’t hold back when you give your last president’s report, so I’ll probably just tell it how it is,” he began.

Mr Lush said he believed the ratepayers association had moved a long way since it was formed three years ago in response to dissatisfaction with the Adelaide Plains Council (APC).

“Our relationship with council is now better than it was and we are certainly talking to the CEO and other

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staff members on a more equitable basis than we were,” he said.

“Having said that, there are still a lot of issues to deal with.”

Mr Lush spoke about infrastructure within the council area not being sustainably managed, frustrations with the planning department, the budget, and bringing life back to Mallala and the coastal townships.

“There are a lot of things we can do better,” he said.

The main issue however, was money, and to demonstrate the fiscal situation of council, Mr Lush brought out two jugs and some coloured water, in lieu of a chart.

In a clever show, which chan-

nelled the children’s educational TV program, ‘The Curiosity Show’, Mr Lush used the blue water to symbolise how the council was spending revenue, and the red water to symbolise the amount of debt council needed to address.

“It is really obvious that we need to reduce staff costs,” he said.

“I would suggest by about one million dollars, which is a bitter pill for council staff to swallow.

“We are only a small council and we can’t afford to spend half our rate revenue on wages.

“We can’t maintain our assets like bridges, roads and buildings, or contribute to tourism, parks and gardens and infrastructure while we’re spending all that money on staff wages.

“We’ve got to attract businesses

to the area otherwise our local businesses are going to continue to fail, we need to be more innovative and have more vision.”

Mr Lush concluded his final delivery as president pledging to do all he can to help the Adelaide Plains region reach its potential if elected to council.

New roles were then announced, with incoming president of the association being Neil Slater, and vice president being David Groves.

RIGHT: Former president of APRA, John Lush, delivered his final comments by giving a demonstration using coloured water to illustrate the council’s financial position.

Winter the perfect season to get set with cadets Bec O’Brien reports: It’s the middle of winter and you might think a story about the recruitment of volunteers for the country fire service is jumping the gun a bit as summer is months away, but NOW is actually the perfect time to start preparing for the bushfire season.

And what better way to improve your chances of survival in the event of an emergency than by preparing the kids of today; giving them the skills that could very likely save theirs, yours or someone else’s life?

In Two Wells the local CFS brigade has been running a cadet firefighting program for more than 30 years.

According to brigade volunteer and cadet program leader, Chantel Harris, there are almost 20 cadets taking part this year.

The program is aimed at boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 16, and is held fortnightly on Wednesday evenings during school terms from 5.30pm to around 7pm at the station on Wells Road, Two Wells.

“The purpose of cadets is to train young people up to be-

Two Wells CFS cadets (back) Blake Harris, Mitchell Boobyer, Shannon Moyle, Carla Harris, Julian Harris, Bonnie McKay, Despina Kiparoglou, Georgia Dixon, (front) Jack Dixon, Tyler Errington, Taryn Sochacki, Harrison Nichols, Ashlee Filko and Chantel Harris (cadet leader). come senior fire volunteers,” Chantel explained.

“They do all the same training as the adults and it is very good experience for them as they learn life skills, how to work as a team and problem solving.”

Chantel says something else to keep in mind when considering joining cadets, is that all cadet participants have the potential to gain an extra SACE point for school.

Two Wells cadets do a lot of hose drills, working with radios and map reading each fortnight.

They are also taught what to do and expect at a vehicle accident and given specific structure fire training.

“We also go on excursions,” Chantel enthused.

“We’ve been to MFS and SES stations throughout Adelaide and also the Mallala Ambulance station, where

we’ve had a lot of fun and learnt lots of new things.”

The skills learnt at cadets are lifelong skills and give participants the confidence to deal with emergencies.

“A couple of our cadets have been involved with incidents around their home which they were able to sort out in a calm manner,” Chantel explained.

“For instance one of our cadets’ powerpoints caught

fire and burnt the side of his house.

“He knew to turn off the power and then hose down, so his cadet training really helped.

“We can teach them the right way to do things and keep them safe.”

Over the years the Two Wells station has seen many participants make the transition to senior CFS volunteers, with today 10 former cadets

vital to the everyday running of the brigade.

Current cadet, Harrison Nichols, completed his basic firefighters course earlier this year and the 15-year-old says the cadet program is a lot of fun.

His sister, Georgia, 12, is also part of the program and loving it.

“Getting out of homework is a bonus,” she joked.

“I started this year and love everything about cadets.

“We get to meet lots of great people, learn new things and even put out fake fires.

“It’s lots of fun.”

Fellow cadet member, Carla Harris, is looking forward to putting her training into action in a few years time.

“I like going to cadets because it’s fun and some of my friends are there,” she said.

“We can learn and work in groups together.

“I can’t wait to turn 16 so I can go on the truck to call outs.

“It’s also a lot of fun after training when it’s hot as sometimes we have a water fight with the fire trucks.”

For more information about the cadet program at Two Wells CFS contact Chantel Harris on 0422 627 886 or drop into the station on Monday nights from 7.30pm.

BE HEARD. In your household, in your street and in your neighbourhood, you have an opinion and you express ideas.

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Public meeting called for locals to discuss floodway • From Page 1 “The proposed $27 million Northern Floodway Project, a 100-metrewide channel between Baker Road ford and the western side of Port Wakefield Road, recently gained in-principle support from the six constituent councils comprising the GRFMA, if the full cost of construction was funded by State and Federal Governments, however the one area being neglected is the impact on landowners.”

Mr Lush said he has received phone calls from people in the area who have heard rumours their property may be affected and is eager to obtain the correct information for those affected.

“We will ask council to contact each landowner directly or we will do a letter drop on every property in the area, as well as put advertisements

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in the newspaper.”

The GRFMA’s delivery of the floodway met opposition in May last year after APC sought to withdraw from the Authority, citing unfair cost distribution and a lack of protection for ratepayers.

An unsuccessful application to the minister of local government seeking withdrawal from the Authority did however bring to light to the concerns and frustrations of APC. “The Authority is obviously aware of the initial concerns expressed by council in relation to its potential contribution to the proposed Northern Floodway Project,” Ian Baldwin said in a deputation at the recent APC July meeting.

“The proposed alignment of the

channel and its potential impact on affected landowners and businesses, and finally a lack of benefit to ratepayers, all of which have received considerable discussion and debate at board meetings.”

“The proposed Northern Floodway Project prospectus outlines the next steps of progression including design, alignment and extensive landowner consultation.

“It is this process that will allow closer scrutiny of the project and will ultimately influence implementation outcomes.

“It will also allow the APC to provide constructive advocacy on behalf of potentially affected land and business owners and seek ap-

propriate review.”

Mr Baldwin delivered the deputation on behalf of the GRFMA in response to a motion to rescind a previous motion (giving in principle support to the floodway) that was

ing potential costs to residents and businesses of APC from the proposed floodway, including business disruption, possible relocation and associated compensation, employment effects, and loss of amenities as well as consultation with affected landowners.

“A clever strategy, because if the Authority doesn’t deal with us in a more realistic way, the rescind motion will come back,” Mr Lush said at the APRA’s AGM on Monday night, “Quite frankly, if Adelaide Plains Council withdraws its support, I believe the Gawler River Flood management Authority will cease to exist.”

“We believe it is now time to invite affected landowners to a public meeting where these issues will be addressed.” - John Lush carried last month by APC. Councillor Steve Jones moved the rescind motion, although it was withdrawn on the basis the GRFMA undertakes investigations surround-

Spruce up for bird sanctuary On Sunday July 15 Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) conducted land revegetation activity that saw 750 native plants added to a stretch of coastline at Port Gawler.

The species planted included Ruby, Seaberry and Creeping saltbush, Nitre bush, Knobby club rush, Coast bonefruit, Small-leaf bluebush and a number of others, and were provided by Natural Resources Management, Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges.

The purpose of this revegetation is to provide coastal nesting birds with a broader habitat of shrubland, to improve the overall ecosystem health, and to prevent off-road vehicle use and further erosion of the land.

The brisk Sunday morning began with warm introductions and a welcome to new and long-term members of FAIBS and BirdsSA, followed by avid bird watchers setting up their binoculars and scopes,

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Brendon Carrick reports: and the meticulous scanning of the coastline—by just about everyone present—for recognisable avian faces.

The most abundant bird of the day was the Red-capped plover, frequently spotted looking for food.

Other birds sighted on the day were White-faced Heron, Cormorants, and the Grey Butcherbird, just to name a few.

With most of the migratory birds absent this time of year the only over-wintering migratory birds sighted were Red-necked Stint and a solitary Common Greenshank.

We will have to wait a few months for the arrivals of the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper, Eastern Curlew and Bar-tailed Godwit.

The planting tasks were initiated with a run-down of the day by FAIBS committee

members Mary-Ann and Anna before the official collection of our gardening gloves.

Everybody then made their way to the planting location and were shown the techniques of how to successfully plant the shrubs by the two rangers—Naomi and Tammy—of Adelaide Plains Council and Department for Environment and Water, both of whom shared insightful ecological information with the volunteers throughout the day.

As more volunteers continued to arrive, it was evident that the initial prediction of four hours to get all the shrubs planted was going to be downgraded quite drastically! After about an hour of planting, the majority of the 750 plants were firmly in the ground and it was time for morning tea. Over 40 volunteers happily indulged in coffee, tea and hot chocolate, provided free of charge for the dusty workers, as well as tasty sweets and goodies—

MAIN IMAGE: Willaston resident Emma Sharp held her 13th birthday party as part of the planting efforts at Pt Gawler.

RIGHT: Jarrod Sharp and son Edward, 8, (at far left) with volunteers helping to revegetate dunes at Pt Gawler.

including some very fitting shorebird-shaped cookies.

Not only was this a very successful community ecological restoration effort, but

also a birthday party.

Everyone joined in with the singing of happy birthday after morning tea for environmentally minded thirteen-year-old Emma Sharp of Willaston, who chose this event to have her friends share in celebrating

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which included a random assortment of tyres, a car bumper, a crab spear, an industrial heater and multiple bags of plastic waste.

A big thank-you to all the groups and organisations that were a part of this effort.

Of special mention are the Two Wells Lions Club for providing lunch – a greatly appreciated and tasty sausage sizzle with refreshing drinks.

This was the first time that FAIBS and this club have combined their efforts in a community project, and the outcomes boded well for future connections.

A big thank-you to all the volunteers also! Without you, none of this would have been possible. With your continued help, we can work together to ensure eco-diversity, protection and sustainability for the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.

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national Bird Sanctuary, or FAIBS for short, is a non-profit organisation connected to the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, Friends of Parks SA, Department for Environment and Water, and Adelaide Plains Council.

The goals of the organisation include the protection of shorebirds and maintenance of their habitat; the stewardship and engagement of the community; the gaining of volunteer assistance; and building public awareness about AIBS through social and cultural opportunities.

Events like the one described above are scheduled on the third Sunday of each month. Everyone is welcome to come volunteer with us.

For further information about FAIBS activities, to become a member and to be added to our email contact list, send an email to faibssa@ gmail.com.

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Port Gawler pontoon floated Bec O’Brien reports: PORT Gawler has a newly installed floating pontoon, which is set to make access to the estuary, fishing and other water activities in the area much more attractive.

Initiated by the Two Wells Action Team (TWRAT) the project has been a long time in the making and was backed by a $34,000 Department of Recreational Fishing grant as well as an $11,000 contribution from TWRAT and $15,000 worth of Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) planning and specification efforts.

For TWRAT member and long-time Two Wells resident, Malcolm Frost, seeing the dream become a reality was a big moment.

“DEWNR’s help saved the project really,” Malcolm said.

“We’ve been trying to get something like this installed here for years.

“It’s going to be of great benefit to the community.”

Enhancing the once neglected area even further is the addition and installation of interpretative signage by the Marine Discovery Centre worth $20,000.

“Part of the aim is getting more respect for the area,” Adelaide International Bird

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Two Wells TWRAT member, Malcolm Frost and AIBS operations coordinator, Ian Falkenberg at the newly installed Pt Gawler floating pontoon.

Sanctuary (AIBS) operations coordinator, Ian Falkenberg, said.

“It’s such an out of the way area here that often untoward things happen.

“We’re hoping to change that (and) what’s being done to this area by the local community has really lifted the place to no end.

“In terms of that estuary area you have to have incremental improvements to make

a change in people’s behaviour.

“It’s fantastic stuff.”

Mr Falkenberg said the addition of the pontoon to the waterway would attract more visitors and improve people’s experiences at the site.

He praised the efforts of local community groups in getting the project off the ground and pushing to have it completed.

“It creates a whole new clientele coming here,” he said.

“There’s good access, safe access to explore the mangroves and it’s quite incredible the opportunities people have from here to explore the area.

“This is something tangible and having that vision and connections with the community makes this one of the most significant and important things in the sanctuary so far.

“While DEWNR did have some input, the work that the community put in has

been paramount and this has really been driven by them.”

The pontoon comprises a static gangway of 17 meters in length that leads to a threemetre by seven-metre floating pontoon.

The pontoon has a folding ladder at each end to allow easy access to the water or for kayaks, small boats and canoes who pull up to climb aboard.

On Sunday July 22, more than 20 volunteers met at Port Prime to plant 500 native plants.

This planting included 13 different species of plants and added to previous years’ plantings, which contribute to the restoration and enhancement of the conservation area in addition to repairing old vehicle tracks.

It was a sunny morning with young and old working together, enjoying getting outdoors and connecting with nature.

The group worked efficiently and were able to plant and place tree guards around all 500 seedlings in two hours, which meant everyone could enjoy a well earned morning tea with a cup of tea or hot milo while soaking up the winter sunshine and birdlife.

This event was funded by Natural Resources Adelaide Mt Lofty Ranges and supported by Adelaide Plains Council.

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Public Meetings is on August 28 in the Two Wells Football Clubrooms at 7.30pm. Contact Marg Slater on 0408 087 529 for enquiries.

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

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basketball

Rivers Basketball Association, Angle Vale Primary School, PO Box 455 Two Wells SA 5501. Basketball Coaching Clinic from 5pm, Games commence from 5.30pm, 12 & Under, 15 & under, learn basketball in a friendly family atmosphere. Contact Paul on 0414 248 732.

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Calisthenics

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. Communitybased, 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.

Church times Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month 10am August 5 10am September 2 Nita Noble - 8527 2303.

St Paul’s Two Wells 10am August 12, 19 & 26 10am September 9, 16, 23 & 30 Di Meaney - 0427 616 301 Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan - Ph: 7510 1148 Virginia Catholic Parish. Mass times: St Joseph’s Two Wells:

• Thursday 6.30pm,

• Sunday 8.30am Our Lady of he Assumption Virginia

• Sunday 10.00am Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. Ph 8380 9029.

Windsor Christian Church - Sunday evening 5pm - 7pm, Windsor Institute Hall.

Phone 0427 572 237.

Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 12noon to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am.

Phone: 8520 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au.

Equestrian & Pony club

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

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ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & 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.

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a seasoned player why not consider joining The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells the Two Wells Club? We field Pennant teams on Thursday for women (match times fit in with school drop off and pick-up) Wednesday is Men’s day and Saturday is Open Gender.

Social bowls Tuesday evenings October – December & January /February, this is all about having fun whilst enjoying good company and getting out in the open air. Why not get a group of friends to come along with you? If you haven’t played lawn bowls before there will be someone available to show you how to play. We will provide the bowls, $5 per player. Contact Irene Giannikos P:0417 810 029. The Clubrooms at Old Pt Wakefield Road are available for hire and have bar facilities.

Two Wells, Lewiston & Two Wells Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities.

Community centre Land Care is bigger than your back yard.

Pat. 0419 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852. TWO Wells Community Centre, Available for hire for weddings, special occasions, Lions Club Angle Vale seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, The Lions club of Angle Vale holds their large kitchen & bar, Contact Jo Spurling meetings on the 2nd & 4th Wed at the 0401 356 598 for more information.

Clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, Two Wells CWA 6.30pm start. New members always welcome for more info please call 0416 452 925. CWA Wells Girls is the newly formed Two Wells branch of the South Australian Lions Club Two Well Country Women’s Association (SACWA) Two Wells Lions Club meets on which welcomes women of all ages and the 1st Tuesday of the month at the backgrounds, and provides an opportunity to Two Wells Catholic Church . Contact socialise, form new friendships, share skills president Ian Gameau or secretary and knowledge, and opportunities to support 0417 801 1178 or twowellslionsinc@ your local community. Meetings are held on gmail.com for more information. the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Mallala Foreshore Advisory Bowling Club at 7pm, new and interested members are welcome to come along.

Committee Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ Mallala Foreshore Advisory CWAWellsGirls/ or email CWA_WellsGirls@ Committee meets the second Tuesday hotmail.com for more information. of every month except January at 7pm in Two Wells Blue Light the Old Council Chamber in Two Wells.

New members welcome.

Contact Barb Two Wells Blue Light held 5 times a Reid on 0407 798 285 for further info. year. For ages 8 to 15 years. For more information contact Maria Aunger on Mallala Men’s Shed 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

Mallala & district men’s shed inc. Are Two Wells CFS open weds 9 till 12, Sunday 9 till 1pm, other times by agreement. Get involved in projects CFS senior training every Monday night or just a coffee and a talk. Conference starting at 7.30pm open to anyone over the room available by request. Contact Norm age of 17 years old. Everyone welcome Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up. however day time crews are needed. Cadet training is every 2nd Wednesday starting at Mallala Weight WATCHERS 5.30pm until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 Mallala Weight Watchers Group has and above. Located in Wells Road Two Wells. moved to a new venue. Weigh-ins, followed Two Wells Equestrian by a group meeting, will now be held at the Mallala Uniting Church every Monday night & Pony club from 6.30pm. New members welcome.

Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club hold rallies on the first and third Neighbourhood watch Neighbourhood Watch meeting Sundays of the month at 9.30am on is held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. the month (except December or January) Further details on www.twepc.com.au.

at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. For child & youth health more information contact Anne Porter on Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328.

Health services are held on the 2nd and Suicide Prevention 4th Friday of each month at The Two Wells Network Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm The Suicide Prevention Network is by appointment only, 10.30am to 12 noon established to raise awareness, increase drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments. compassionate conversation and break down stigma associated with suicide. The group Community bus meet at 6.30pm on the 1st Tuesday of each Community Bus, for all bookings ph: month in the Mallala Men’s Shed. The meeting 8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as commences at 7pm with light refreshments volunteer bus liason, however all places/ provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Norm enquiries are now through Council. Dicks 0428 559 787 for more information

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Meet Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am to 12noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. August 8 & 22 also September 5 & 19. Contact Di Meaney 0427 616 301.

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.

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) Contact the Group Leader, Roger Ford.

0409 202 445.

Two Wells RSL

The Two Wells RSL has new opening and

office hours until further notice: Tuesdays: 0930 hrs till 12.00 noon approx. Friday evening meals: Served at 1835 hrs. approx.

1st and 3rd of each Month ONLY. Friday office Hours on these days: 1300 hrs till 1800 hrs ONLY. Office only on, 2nd and 4th Fridays: 1400 hrs till 1700 hrs approx.

For all further enquiries contact Two Wells RSL secretary John Allen on ‭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 Christianbased 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 get-together 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.

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Wells Uniting Church treasure trove op shop, opening times, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to Two Wells craft shop The Two Wells Craft Shop located in the old 12 noon. Open all school holidays, come in and browse, Uniting Church Hall Drew Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, 8520 2764 any time for information. honey, jams and relish, bric-a-brac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area. UC Australia Adult Fellowship Open Tues. to Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am Uniting Church Adult Fellowship.

- 1pm Closed Sun and Mon. Find us on Meetings held monthly in the Uniting facebook. Facebook.com/twowellscraftshop. Church Hall with the aim to provide supported friendship and opportunities Two Wells Golf club and to support the ongoing mission of Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road the church. For information contact Mollie Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes Frost 8520 2073 or Alan Howell 8520 3063.

Scrapes course open April to October. yoga Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, tee-off 9 - 9.30am. Saturdays Mixed YOGA, Classes are at the Two Wells Comp. tee-off from 11 am. Membership Catholic Church Hall are held on Mondays available Phone Club 8520 2607 or 7pm to 8.15pm. Enquiries to Diane 0427 Secretary Kath Stubing 0427 803 349. 616 301 or meaney014@gmail.com.

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Cultivating a community garden for Two Wells “This includes putting in a rainwater tank, installing raised garden beds, and looking at how we’re going to create paths and put in irrigation.

“It’s really a matter of getting all that in place before we start moving dirt around and planting.”

The group hopes the garden will start to take shape before spring and be completed by the end of the financial year.

RIGHT: Eudunda-based permaculturist Tracey Hall discusses plans for the community garden with Craft Shop manager, Judi Frost.

PHOTO: Marie Tapscott

McColl to move on as candidate hunt begins KAren McColl has enjoyed eights years representing her local community as an Adelaide Plains councillor for the Lewiston area.

Having taken up the role of Adviser to the Premier’s Advocate for Suicide Prevention recently, and having moved out of the Lewiston area, Karen will not be standing for re-election at the upcoming local government elections in November.

Local nominees are now being sought to fill positions on council and Karen would like to encourage individuals who have an interest in their local community to consider putting their hand up.

“Representing the local community on council has provided me with the ability to meet and network with lots of people and with that came opportunities that I would never even have thought of,” she said.

“I urge people to consider taking up the opportunity as you never know where it may lead.

“Being a councillor gives women with children, or people that work part time, the ability to contribute to the community and gain valuable skills along the way.”

Natalie Centenera reports: Karen was the mother of a three-month-old baby when she was first elected in 2010, and had another baby 14 months later, “only missing one meeting due to giving birth”.

“Councillors receive a paid allowance and are reimbursed for out-of-pocket-expenses, like travel and babysitting so you are not out of pocket to attend meetings,” Karen said.

“I was able to read my agendas at home, fitting it in around my family’s needs to be organised and prepared for meetings.”

As the former Liberal candidate for Light in the last state election, Karen worked closely with Hon John Dawkins MLC, and is now enjoying her new role working alongside John, who has been appointed Premier’s Advocate for Suicide Prevention, leading the Premier’s Council on Suicide Prevention.

Being a qualified counsellor and having had her own practice, Karen has worked alongside disengaged youth, or those at risk of being disengaged from school from

across the northern region as program coordinator at John’s Place, formerly known as The Father’s Farm program for four years.

Karen was also instrumental in implementing ‘Crossroad Connections’, the Suicide Prevention Network in the Adelaide Plains by moving the motion in council to have the network established.

Karen is relishing her new full-time position and attributes experience she gained in local government in assisting her transition into the role.

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Lewiston councillor for the Adelaide Plains Council, Karen McColl will not be standing for re-election at the November local government elections.

South Australian Premier, the Hon. Steven Marshall, formally opened Adelaide’s largest and first seven-day-a week design studio, developed by the state’s market leading home builder, the Hickinbotham Group, on Thursday June 21.

The Hickinbotham Group is behind the Eden and Liberty developments in Two Wells and believes their new design studio is setting new benchmarks Located at Hickinbotham’s head office in Hackney the new state-of-the-art design studio is the largest of its kind in South Australia and is the only such studio to open seven days a week.

The studio is a comprehensive “one stop shop” servicing the needs of the new home buying public and includes four kitchens, two bathrooms, two laundry options and an outdoor kitchen as well as a large range of fittings and styles from stone to taps to floor coverings.

The Hickinbotham Group says the scope of the Design Studio will ensure new home buyers no longer have to endure demanding and time consuming schedules visiting numerous showrooms, when all their choice options are displayed under one roof.

“We are talking about a selections list that leaves nothing out,” Hickinbotham’s Design Director, Ms Ruth Vagnarelli, said in June.

“Clients can see, feel and compare everything from bricks to roofing to internal tiles, paint, solar options, tapware, air-conditioning, flooring, sky lights and electrical, before they make final decisions about how they want their new home to look when completed.

To ensure the choice process is as simple as possible, the studio also features 22 scheme boards of the most popular internal and external choices being sought in South Australia by new home buyers.

Visitors can also compare their choice of samples against photographs of professionally fitted out display homes to see how their preferences may look.

The Design Studio is located on the first floor of 25 North Terrace, Hackney and also features a purpose built kids play area.

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Plans for a community garden earmarked for the space at the rear of the Two Wells craft shop are taking shape with the organising group securing the services of a permaculture advisor to guide the Fund My Neighbourhood $20,000 project.

Two Wells Craft Shop manager, Di Meaney, says Tracey Hall, who is based in Eudunda, has visited the site at least twice since the end of June to meet with volunteers and nut out the direction, design, and work required for the garden.

“We’re trying to map out the infrastructure we need for the garden,” Di said.

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New citizens welcomed

Adelaide Plains Council deputy mayor, Mel Lawrence (standing at rear) with new Australian citizens in the Adelaide Plains region, from left, Kerry Roy, Kaye Ashley Arevalo, Karl Adrian Arevalo, Jun-Jun Arevalo, Connie Arevalo, Olga Chromik and Jessy Murphy.

Adelaide Plains Council welcomed seven new Australian citizens on National Citizenship Day on Monday July 9 at the old Two Wells council chambers.

The residents, who live in Two Wells and Mallala hail from a variety of countries including England, Poland, Germany and the Philippines.

APC deputy mayor, Mel Lawrence, officiated the ceremony.

“Australia’s strength is in its people,” Mr Lawrence told those gathered to celebrate.

“We all have made our nation what it is today.”

Each new resident was presented with an official certificate and a native seedling to plant to commemorate the occasion.

Young and young at heart bond Bridging the generational gap was well and truly at the forefront at Two Wells Community Children’s Centre last month with residents of an aged care home visiting to interact with the children.

Organised by childcare educational leader, Madeleine Seccafien, the visit saw 10 residents, four volunteers and one carer from Evanston Elder Care attend the centre on Wednesday July 10.

The residents enjoyed a range of activities with the centre’s children including arts and craft, ball games and pretend play.

“It was a very good experience for both generations,” Madeleine said.

“Everyone was very excited and they connected really well.

“It was an enjoyable afternoon.”

Madeleine was inspired to organise the event after seeing how much happier her pop - who is in a nursing home - was when his great-grandson came to visit.

Many families posted on the centre’s Facebook page about the initiative, saying the event was a fantastic experience.

Neralie Wearn posted “This is just the best thing ever!!! Fantastic work to all involved. I am so happy my little one gets to be a part of this having none of my grandparents left for her to meet.”

Jazzy Burns posted “It was such a lovely afternoon, everyone was having so much fun”, while Teegs Magin simply said “oh my goodness my heart”.

The centre hopes to continue the visits on a regular basis and strengthen ties between the generations.

Addilyn shows a resident a craft she made.

Little Luca and a resident at the centre as part of Evanston Elder Care’s visit.

TWCCC children Cohen and Hunter delight one of the residents.

Peyton showing her good manners by holding the gate as residents from Evanston Elder Care leave.

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Local volunteers doing their Lions’ share Actively participating in and helping to strengthen and improve the local community is the ethos behind much of the work members of the Two Wells Lions Club (TWLC) do.

Recently members staged a market in the carpark of the local bowling club, where a variety of handmade, baked and grown items including produce, gifts, clothing, cards, toys and plants were on offer.

Stallholders set up early on the morning of Saturday July 21 and were blessed with a little sunshine to encourage local residents as well as visitors from the football and netball, to wander over.

Also last month, the club catered for volunteers who helped to plant 750 native

seedlings in the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.

TWLC secretary, Caroline Scutcheon said the group is always looking for ways to contribute to the local community and would like to thank the Two Wells Regional Action Team for its donation of paint and other items to help with projects around the township.

“Lions members have been participating in gardening projects on the wells area as well as Hart’s Reserve (and) we are also in the process of supplying a baby change table to be placed into the public toilets,” she said.

“New members are always welcome.”

For more information about Two Wells Lions Club look them up on Facebook.

ABOVE: Janice Gower bought some fresh, organically home grown broccoli from Two Wells Lions Club secretary, Caroline Scutcheon.

LEFT: Lorraine Goss and Kerrie Harris man one of the stalls.

Renowned chef showcases local seafood at Parham Colleen Palmer reports:

Located in the upper Gulf St Vincent, The Samphire Coast stretches from Light Beach to Port Wakefield and brims with natural wildlife, migratory birds, mangroves and blue swimmer crabs.

Along this stretch of coastline is the premier crabbing beach and small fishing community of Port Parham.

The Port Parham Sports and Social Club (PSSC) is well known in the area, serving dinner on Friday and Saturday nights from a full menu.

Bruce Beer, a long-time identity of Parham, raised the idea of showcasing the blue swimmer crabs on the club’s menu.

“It’s a special way to promote the very thing that is unique to the area” he said.

And Bruce’s idea transformed into something much bigger.

The Port Parham Sports and Social Club staged its inaugural Seafood Dinner on Saturday, July 14 – a gala event designed to highlight and celebrate the local produce of the region.

Renowned chef and owner of the Saskia Beer Farm Produce Shop in the Barossa Valley, Saskia Beer, spent her childhood days exploring the waters of Parham.

With her connection to the area, she was an obvious choice to prepare the meal for the 65 dinner guests, an invitation she gladly accepted.

“It’s a home away from home” Saskia said on the night, adding that she thought celebrating the local produce was ‘an excellent initiative’.

After being welcomed with a fine glass of sparkling white on arrival, guests donned their disposable aprons and headed straight to the Parham Squid and Crab Bar. A feast of magnificent (and very fresh) local blue swimmer crabs was prepared and guests Two Wells Echo, August, 2018

As the Premier’s Suicide Prevention Advocate, I had the privilege of speaking at the annual National Suicide Prevention Conference, held at the Adelaide Convention Centre between July 2326, 2018. The conference hosted an array of international and national guest speakers, and provided a rare opportunity for relevant persons to collaborate and challenge one another on what is and isn’t working in suicide prevention.

Attracting 600 delegates, the conference is recognised by governments, sector leaders and people with lived experience as an important vehicle for ensuring that those in responsibility provide the highest quality support.

The conference was centred around quality in research, practice and speaking about lived experience. The four days were filled with informative workshops and forums, a LiFE Awards ceremony, and many networking opportunities.

I was also pleased to announce the members of the Premier’s Council on Suicide Prevention: Ms Jill Chapman, Ms Chez Curnow, Dr Kate Fennell, Dr Seema Jain, Ms Janet Kuys, Ms Lee Martinez, Mr Peter May, Mr Chad McLaren, Rev Peter Sandeman, Mr Simon Schrapel, Dr Peter Tyllis, Ms Kelly Vincent, and Ms Tracey Wanganeen.

Community engagement is an important focus for this council, and will be encouraged by raising the profile of shared perspectives and engaging with the community in the design and coordinating of suicide prevention programs across South Australia.

My own conversations about suicide prevention are on-going and have recently included two interviews on community radio.

Acclaimed Barossa chef, Saskia Beer (left), helped assemble and serve a locally-inspired menu at the Port Parham Sports and Social Club’s inaugural Seafood Dinner. chose between a variety of condiments and dressings including rose sauce, lemon mayonnaise or the simplicity of lemon or lime.

Within the beautifully decorated hall, themed with carefully selected finishing paraphernalia, the feast continued, and diners were served a fine crab bisque with rouille while listening to the sounds of local singer and guitarist-Nathan Braun.

A beautifully presented fish known locally as Tommy Ruff, formed the entrée.

Served slightly smoked with dill, crème fraiche and micro herbs, the fish was among good company on offer including a ceviche of King George Whiting with baby fennel, shallot and verjuice.

Not to be outdone was the delectable carpaccio of Kingfish accented with coriander and chili.

Making its debut on the night was a delicious Port Parham fish pie in sumptuous butter puff pastry and verjuice and beurre blanc.

Judging by the reaction of the happy diners, the dish is sure to become a local culinary drawcard.

Port Parham fisherman, Brett Southam of Samphire Coast Fresh Fillets provided Saskia with the freshly caught seafood for the entree and main meal to showcase her culinary skills.

To meet all tastes, a range of alternative dishes was also offered along with a selection of resident cheeses accompanied with Barossa Bark to finish off the evening’s meal.

And of course, it wouldn’t have been a South Australian feast without our famed wines.

Shiraz and Rieslings from noted Barossa wineries in Beer Bros Wines, Teusner Wines of Nuriootpa and Reislingfreak, Tanunda flowed on the night.

PSSC committee president, Maxine Symes, said it was one of the best events in a long time.

“Everyone is enjoying themselves, trying out new seafood and bringing together a spirit of community” she said.

Maxine thanked everyone who worked tirelessly on the night.

It was well into the night when the final guests left for the evening, taking with them a real taste of the Samphire Coast and the warm hospitality that is Parham.

I joined Karen McColl in being interviewed

by Margaret Williams on BBB FM at Tanunda on 16 July. It was also Karen’s first day as advisor to me as the Premier’s Advocate for Suicide Prevention.

Being interviewed by Clementina Maione on Radio Italiana July 13

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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10 years of Blue Light Disco fun Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells Blue Light Disco is celebrating 10 years of service to the community this month with more than 8000 children passing through the doors to dance the night away over the decade.

The organising committee, which has been at the helm at every Blue Light disco held at the Two Wells Community Centre since the initial one on Friday 29 August, 2008, is excited by the celebrations it has planned for the upcoming disco on Friday August 17.

As well as the usual array of fantastic door prizes, there will be

a fun sticky fly wall and velcro suits for the kids to dress in and attach themselves to the wall.

Organisers will also set up a photo booth complete with dress up items for a bit more fun. Each activity will be fully supervised.

Over the past decade, money raised by the Blue Light discos has been returned back into the community.

The Two Wells Blue Light Disco 10th birthday celebrations will be held on Friday August 17 at the Two Wells Community Centre, from 7pm until 9pm.

Tickets for the lock-in event are $5 at the door for students aged 8 to 16 years old.

Pictured right: Two Wells Blue Light Disco committee members and volunteers (back from left) Sylvia Nieuwenhuizen, Anne Porter, Patrick Porter, Lisa Silvy, Robyn Ford, Maria Aunger, (front) Mark Wasley, Jennifer Nichol, Josh Silvy and Brenda Scarfe, are looking forward to the 10th birthday celebrations for the group. Absent: Mandy Gevers and Kerry Head.

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Economy driven success at Two Wells Adelaide’s recovering economy is driving what has been described as “a positive seismic shift” in consumer demand at one of the city’s largest and newest residential land and housing developments.

So much so that developers of the new subdivision are already six months ahead of schedule in their land releases, sales, marketing and on-site earthworks scheduling.

The scheduling outperformance is unprecedented in South Australia’s residential development market where historically, sales in new subdivisions can at times lag behind expectations.

The market favour has seen a resounding 30 per cent of the planned 267 allotments at the Eden project, abutting the historic Two Wells township, already sold.

The first three stages are sold out, and the fourth is 85 per cent sold with all other allotments on hold for purchasers.

A fifth stage is to be released shortly.

Surprisingly, the take-up trend for the Eden offering on Gawler Road – where the minimum block size starts at 900² metres and ranges as large as 2.1 hectares – defies current industry downsizing of allotments on new subdivision land releases in Adelaide.

Eden - part of the expansion of the Two Wells township - is the initial stage of a proposed $1.2 billion residential estate master planned by Land Australia, part of the Hickinbotham Group.

A Lutheran birth-to-Year 12 school is also planned as part of the total project to develop Two Wells to its northeast, north and west.

“The fact such large allotments have found favour bucks the trend for smaller land packages and has emerged as a positive seismic shift in new home buyer sentiment in the outer northern rim suburbs particularly,” Hickinbotham managing director, Mr Michael Hickinbotham, said.

“We are witnessing a very specific, consumer-driven demand.

“This market segment is keen to secure a large enough footprint able to accommodate a four to five bedroom home, a large garage, shed or workshop and plenty of storage room for caravans, boats and trailers,” he said.

“Our sales data shows the Eden uptake is generally coming from homeowners in the

Market favour has led to the first three stages of Eden - on the outskirts of Two Wells – being sold out, while the fourth stage is 85 per cent sold. local area, northern and western suburbs, Barossa Valley and even some from interstate.”

“The Northern Connector now under construction will cut a further 10 minutes off the travel time from Two Wells to the city, making Adelaide an easily accessible destination just 35 minutes away.

“That means new home owners at Eden can continue to visit the city easily while enjoying a country lifestyle with ready access to Gawler, the Barossa Valley tourism and wine region, and the fishing and beachside appeal of the eastern shores of St Vincent’s Gulf.

“Eden abuts the charm, character and amenities of the existing historic Two Wells town, with its prominent retail strip, sporting and community facilities.

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Kay’s Vietnam adventure “If you want to cross the road, walk slowly.”

This was the first piece of advice given to our tour group after arriving in Hanoi on June 9, day one of a nine-day, seven night package holiday to Vietnam.

Walking slowly allows time for the thousands of motorcycles, scooters and other vehicles that clog the city’s streets to avoid you.

I’d said “Yes” as soon as Anne Arbon showed me the budget holiday ad last summer.

“I’ll go if you go,” I’d replied.

And so it was we found ourselves in Vietnam, amid traffic which was perversely orderly and respectful, chaotic electrical wiring, and endless shops that line the roadways, family homes hidden behind.

Hanoi, in Vietnam’s north, was our first stop. Our tour group comprised 19 Aussies, with 23 in another group doing the same holiday package.

On our first evening, Anne and I ventured out for tea. Along with a couple from Geelong, we followed a shop owner into the depths of his eating place, trying to not notice the grubby-looking floor and the colour of the dishcloth.

We passed the kitchen and I was reassured to see the steak, covered by plastic wrap, was a good colour.

Our meal was thin-sliced steak on rice noodles, with an onion dressing.

The steak melted in our mouths, and could not have been a better introduction to Vietnamese food.

The price – 50,000 Vietnamese dong – sounded a lot until we calculated it was less than $A3.

Humidity hit us the following morning when we toured centuries old One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature. Crowds of visitors paid homage to the peace and beauty of the buildings, nestled among midrise buildings and surrounded by ever-present traffic.

We were scheduled to visit the tomb of Ho Chi Minh, the founder of modern Vietnam, and had a choice of lining up for three hours in long queue, or going elsewhere.

More than 7.5 million people live in Hanoi and I thought half of them were queuing up to see their departed leader’s tomb that day.

We all chose the “elsewhere” option and toured the vibrant city by bus.

After a five-course luncheon we were driven two hours for an overnight stay at Ha Long Bay, with a boat tour of the World Heritage listed site the following day.

Nothing could hide the grandeur of these limestone wonders, shrouded as they were by oppressive humidity and smog.

We disembarked from the boat to make our way through an extraordinary limestone cave system.

The cave was a moving river of people, mostly three deep along a barricaded path, with barely any breathing room.

You had to ignore the crowds to take in the wonders of millennia old stalactites and stalagmites, many conjoined into columns.

Back on board our boat, we continued further into the limestone

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rivers we traversed are tidal.

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Kay enjoying a refreshing coconut beverage. islands – more than 700 in the heritage protected area – and moored in quiet surroundings to enjoy another banquet luncheon before returning by bus to Hanoi.

Anne and I had decided to take every optional tour possible. That evening we took a Street Food Tour of Hanoi. We travelled by crazy rickshaw and Anne’s driver (cyclist) headed off at a rapid pace, avoiding vehicles and pedestrians with ease.

We sampled various foods and drinks at different locations throughout the old town and paused to enjoy the performances at a regular Sunday evening festival. A thunderstorm hit and we were issued with raincoats only seconds before rain started flooding the streets.

The Vietnamese are not daunted by these downpours. Our next course was prepared under a vast umbrella while rain ran from its sides and sizzled onto the edge of the stove, the cook enjoying our appreciative utterances as we savoured her food.

We were happy and satisfied when we returned to the hotel after our three-hour tour. I would go back for the egg coffee.

An early morning flight took us to Da Nang, in the centre of Vietnam, and we spent the next two nights at Hoi An, near the coast.

We enjoyed a tour of the old city of Hoi An, with its ancient buildings and spectacular Japanese Bridge.

While most of our group opted to scour the markets at Hoi An the next day, Anne and I joined the other group to visit My Son Sanctuary, some 40kms inland. The My Son temples had been built and occupied between the 4th and 14th centuries before being abandoned until the late 19th century.

The French rebuilt some temples between 1937 and 1943, but much of the work was undone in 1969 during bombing by the US in the Vietnam (or American) War. The temples, identified as a stronghold of the Viet Cong, were strafed.

There was little left after a week of continuous bombing.

In some places, the original brickwork remains, startling in its durability.

Modern technology has not been able to replicate the precision of the brickwork, nor its resistance to mould, nor the compound used to cement the bricks.

With all our so-called advances, we still cannot achieve the same quality as the ancients.

Kay Boon shootin an AK47 rifle at the Cu Chi Tunnels

Anne Arbon in front of a Vietnamese temple.

A scenic photo from Kay’s travels.

hotel’s swimming pool, our only real afternoon “off” in the week away.

Yet another fine multi-course dinner brought our Hoi An days to an end; the following morning we flew to our final destination – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

We visited the Cu Chi tunnels, close to the Cambodian border, where the Viet Cong lived underground, remaining well hidden during the American (Vietnam) War. Even smoke from their underground kitchens was cleverly dispersed so the US enemy could not see it from the air.

Only a handful of us decided to tackle one of the tunnels.

For once, my lack of height was an advantage, as I did not have to crouch very much to negotiate its 50-cm height.

Even so, I was pleased that the tunnel was only 20m long. I am in awe of people who lived in these tunnels for weeks, driven by their passion for their cause.

Anne also negotiated the tunnel and was also relieved to see daylight at the end.

Various man-traps on display were evocative of the brutality of man vs man and culture vs culture.

I could not resist the opportunity to fire an AK47 rifle at a shooting range at the tunnels.

The attendant laughed heartily when I asked if I had hit the target.

On our last day, we took a day trip to the Mekong Delta, a vast, productive floodplain.

Although some 40km inland, the

Travelling in a small boat, we stopped at a coconut processing shed, a family-run concern where nothing is left to waste. Their coconut caramel was delicious.

Rice is still a major, but dwindling, crop.

Our guide said they can grow only two crops of rice each year, instead of three, due to the drought and the loss of water supply from the Mekong River, which has been dammed upstream by the Chinese, and through neighbouring Cambodia.

Looking around at the lush landscape, I wondered afresh as the wisdom – or lack thereof – of growing rice in outback Australia, when it is struggling in the more amenable Vietnamese climate.

Next was a brick factory, with tall kilns and use of rice husks for fuel.

Further along, straw mats were being made by hand under a broad roofed shelter.

Weeks of work go into making these mats.

From the boat we transferred to tuk-tuks for an hilarious trip to our lunch stop, a sheltered table surrounded by palms and semi-jungle, where we enjoyed yet another delicious meal.

We later walked between fields, under sheltering trees and palms past the occasional huge home to our next mode of transport, a large canoe.

A sudden downpour of rain brought out multi coloured raincoats and traditional Vietnamese conical hats, comfortable and waterproof.

Eventually the canal widened

with a moveable roof so they can be lowered to go under bridges when the tide rose. Clever thinking.

We returned to Ho Chi Minh City, satisfied and happy with our day out.

On our final evening Anne and I, with six others, opted for a Saigon River Dinner Cruise.

In only a few days, I had developed great appreciation for the delicious Vietnamese dishes.

We could have taken a Vietnamese Cooking Class option, but Anne had said “NO!” with some force.

For our final touristy item, we visited Bitexco Financial Tower in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City for spectacular vistas over the Saigon River and its city of contrasts.

All too soon, we were back at our hotel, on the bus, at the airport, and airborne homeward, leaving behind 36 degrees and 50% humidity.

We loved the country, the people, the culture, the food. What wasn’t there to like about Vietnam?

Crossing the road slowly is a metaphor for their whole way of life.

It is about tolerance, of getting on with each other, of being peaceful.

It is about knowing what is around you. It is about abundance and companionship.

With a population of 95 million people Vietnam, and 200 million motorcycles in Hanoi (or so it seemed) everyone has to be tolerant in a country not much bigger than Victoria.

Travel far, travel often and cross your roads safely.

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Local students put STEM careers under the microscope LEFT: Two Wells Primary School students, Lockie Green and Kirra Robinson, enjoying an activity as part of a National Youth Science Forum at Mylor last month.

Food and film; Red Cross hosts luncheon with a difference new people who are interested in science and it’s been a very fun experience,” Kirra said.

Classmate Lockie said a highlight of the camp was the opportunity to visit the desalination plant.

“It’s been really interesting seeing what goes on behind the scenes,” Lockie said.

Highlights of the program included hearing from leading scientists, technologists and engineers from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia, the University of Adelaide, Flinders University, the

University of South Australia and other STEM related organisations.

Education Minister John Gardner said STEM studies offer terrific life and career opportunities.

“It has been predicted that by 2025, one in every seven workers in SA will be in a STEM related job,” Mr Gardner said.

“The Government is committed to supporting young South Australians to develop high level STEM skills so they are well equipped for careers in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics industries.”

Defibrillator a lifesaver for Virginia Bec O’Brien reports: Last month the Virginia Community Centre received a lifesaving piece of equipment in the form of a defibrillator.

Donated by Bendigo Bank at Virginia, members of the Virginia Sporting Bodies group, including members of the town’s cricket, netball, football and tennis clubs, as well as the Virginia Residents Action Group (VRAG) were given a demonstration on

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from the camp, but who would work as STEM ambassadors.

“We were also keen to ensure students in the regions were well represented.”

Two Wells Primary School Year 7 students, Kirra Robinson and Lockie Green, were amongst the 107 students selected to attend the program.

Kirra said she was passionate about STEM and did not hesitate to apply when her teacher suggested the NYSF STEM Explorer camp would be worthwhile.

“I’ve loved the chance to meet

Two Wells Red Cross will hold a unique luncheon experience on Tuesday August 7 from 12 noon at the Catholic Church hall.

A $10 entry will cover a delicious lunch as well as the opportunity to watch the films of avid travellers Pam and Max Yan of Gawler, who have travelled extensively and visited many countries around the world.

There’s a lucky door prize and the popular Red Cross trading table will be set up, as visitors are invited to sit back, relax and enjoy a trip around the world without leaving the comfort of their chair.

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Two local students were among more than 100 budding South Australian scientists who discovered the exciting potential of STEM-related careers as part of a National Youth Science Forum program last month at Mylor.

The five-day residential program involved a mix of handson STEM experiences, visits to leading South Australian research centres, science games, talks and workshops, as well as social activities.

Student places at NYSF STEM Explorer are funded by the South Australian Department for Education.

NYSF Chief Executive Officer Dr Damien Pearce says the program uses engaging learning principles and real-world experiences to inspire and motivate students to consider STEM careers and return to their schools and communities as STEM Ambassadors.

“The program encourages students from years 6-9 to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics and expand their understanding of employment opportunities in these sectors,” Dr Pearce said.

“We also show them that ‘science’ doesn’t just happen in the lab or classroom, it’s part of our lives”.

Brenton Willson, Project Leader for the South Australian Department for Education STEM Ambassadors program, worked with NYSF to launch the program and attract high quality students.

“Students underwent a rigorous selection progress within their local education regions,” Mr Willon said.

“We selected students that would not only gain great value

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HARDI launches H-SELECT flow control for wide spray booms HARDI Australia has launched a new turn compensation technology for wide spray booms, called H-SELECT, and it could save farmers five to seven per cent in chemical usage.

Having introduced Australian broadacre growers to the benefits of low-weight aluminium booms and the country’s largest self-propelled sprayer, the 9000 litre RUBICON, HARDI said H-SELECT offers some unique advantages.

H-SELECT uses four-head nozzle bodies arrayed in individual or selected boom sections.

An autonomous controller manages each section’s speed against the set spray rate, then switches the nozzle heads on and off rapidly and precisely in order to achieve consistent spray delivery across the turning boom.

Unlike pressure adjusted turn compensation, which affects fluid velocity and therefore nozzle performance, switching between nozzle heads means the flow rate can be continually adjusted without ever compromising the size or speed of the droplets produced.

Along with accurate rate delivery, that consistency is critical to effective crop penetration and drift control.

The system also allows the operator to set and change the nozzle droplet size on the go, using H-SELECT’s in-cab Run Screen.

It means a farmer can adjust their target droplet size to suit the day’s crop, coverage rate and spraying conditions.

While similar switching technologies have appeared with two or three-nozzle heads, HARDI said the four-nozzle solution is essential for covering the full range of delivery rates needed while turning wide booms around obstacles or in headland.

“If you’re making a 50 m radius turn at 20 km/h, the inner end of a 48.5 m boom will slow down to just 10.3 km/h while the outer tip will accelerate to 29.7 km/h,” HARDI product manager for self-propelled

sprayers, Steven Lancaster, said.

H-SELECT technology integrates seamlessly with the existing systems on its largest RUBICON sprayers with their 48.5m booms.

The controller operates on the same electronics platform as the Rubicon’s existing ISOBUS, which neatly avoids potential compatibility issues or conflicts.

“For the farmer with paddocks to prepare and a season’s valuable crop to protect, that’s a big advantage over simply offloading technology from a ship and hoping you don’t need to call a support team on the other side of the world.”

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Two Wells library brings the magic to school holidays Bec O’Brien reports:

School kids and their families were kept entertained throughout the recent school holidays with a range of free activities put on by Adelaide Plains Council’s library services.

Held at the Two Wells Uniting Church hall, children took part in a circus skills workshop on Tuesday July 10, where Scott Griffin from Circus Elements covered basic circus skills such as juggling, flower stick play and plate spinning, giving those in attendance different activities to try and tailoring these to the different age groups in the room.

Adults who were game, gave it a go too.

Later in the week on Thursday July 12, Mary, Nanette and Renae from Marra Dreaming led Dreaming activities as part of NAIDOC week celebrations, Christina, 10, looks the part for her role in the magic show. including placemat dot painting, a group dot painting on canvas and basket weaving.

Capping off the last of the free holiday activities was a magic show on Thursday July 19.

Magician George Stas of Adelaide Magic Show delighted those in attendance with a variety of magic tricks that left many questioning “but how did he…?”.

To celebrate National Science Week this month the Adelaide Plains Library will stage a guided Virtual Reality (VR) session on Wednesday August 15 from 4.15pm until 5pm.

Numbers are limited so get in early and book your free spot by contacting 8520 2100 or email library@ apc.sa.gov.au.

Charleyne Boyles and Elyse Fechner take part in the NAIDOC activities.

Brian, 8, was an eager volunteer at the magic show.

Helping George the magician with one of his tricks was Meghan Wandel.

Seven-year-old Bailey taking part in the magic show with magician George Stas Cohen Jones and Kaylee Jones practicing circus tricks. of Adelaide Magic Show.

Ethan, 11 taking part in the magic show.

Angle Vale Lions gain new president On Saturday July 7 Angle Vale Lions celebrated with fellow Lions and friends as president Nick Charles officially handed over the reins to incoming president Robert (Bob) Bacon.

At our 4th Handover, new DG Phil Bowman, (at his first official engagement as DG after only arriving back from Las Vegas on Friday, where he was inducted) along with the Mayor of Playford Glen Docherty, local MP Jon Gee, Gawler Lions president, Dean Noll and his wife Dorothy, as well as Mallala Lions members Mick and Peter were in attendance.

Incoming members of the new board are Sandra Bacon (secretary), Kennedy Mavungandize (treasurer), Nick Charles (1st vice president), Frank O’Riley (2nd vice president) and new membership chairperson Susanne Brougham. Congratulations to everyone.

Also present to help us celebrate was the three CFS units in our area, Dalkeith, Virginia and Gawler River, with each receiving donations from Angle Vale Lions for the valuable work they do for the community.

A great night with plenty of laughs and raffle prizes was had by all who attended.

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Double Take

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TV series looking for the next young songwriter Reality TV series XVenture Family Challenge, airing in early 2019, is giving one young songwriter the opportunity to have an original song featured in the internationally broadcast series. Open to all budding musicians and aspiring songwriters aged 11-18 in Australia and New Zealand, songwriters are being challenged to remix the XVenture Family Challenge theme song with entries closing 1 September.

Entrants are being asked to download the stems for the XVenture Family Challenge theme song ‘Treasure’ by Edens March and create their own version, with no limit on style. The winning song will be chosen by Edens March and the XVenture team.

The lucky winner will win a trip to Auckland, New Zealand to record their very own track. In its second season (the first piloted in New Zealand) the XVenture Family Challenge TV series will put the strength of 16 Aussie and Kiwi family units to the ultimate test in a series of mental and physical challenges.

The show is designed to educate, demonstrate the importance of family and challenge intertwining parent-tochild, parent-to-parent and child-to-child relationships. For full terms and conditions visit https://www.xventurefamilychallenge.com/songwritercomp.

18 years young

More major milestones in the wind, with Lewiston lad and gun harness racing driver Jayden Brewin (pictured above) cracking the big 18 last month. Jayden celebrated his 18th birthday at home on Saturday July 8 with family and friends enjoying the dance tunes in the “night club” shed on their property. The outside fire was a hit too and kept everyone warm on a chilly winter’s night. Jayden’s cake was made by local cake maker Nichole Spargo and featured photos of Jayden’s Engagement Celebrations harness racing achievements. CongratulaA big congratulations to locals Sonia tions Jayden.

Post and Alby Grech (pictured top right), Days of August who celebrated their engagement recently. The pair held a special afternoon August 4 is National Aboriginal and tea at the Hewett Community Centre in Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, a time Gawler on Saturday July 14, with Sonia also for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander celebrating her 50th birthday. families to celebrate the strengths and While no wedding date has been set culture of their children. as yet, Sonia says many family and friends The day is an opportunity for all were suspicious the event may turn into Australians to show their support for a surprise wedding and had filled out Aboriginal children, as well as learn about cards just in case! “We had a thoroughly the crucial impact that community, culwonderful day and enjoyed catching up ture and family play in the life of every with friends and family,” Sonia said.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.

Congratulations again guys, a special August 5 is Jeans for Genes Day. This time for you both.

day is the major fundraising event for the Children’s Medical Research Institute, who is on a mission to reduce the number of children born with genetic illnesses.

For information on how to fundraise or donate to this cause head to www. jeansforgenes.org.au August 12 is International Youth Day, a day to remind us that investment in the world’s youth will provide a better future for all.

August 13 is Left-Handers day. An annual event when left-handers everywhere can celebrate their sinistrality and increase public awareness of the advantages and disadvantages of being left-handed.

August 18 is Vietnam Veterans Day (Long Tan Day), held on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. In acknowledging Vietnam Veterans’ Day, communities throughout Australia remember the sacrifices made by our young men and women in a conflict that spanned a ten-year period, thus making it the longest war in which Australians participated.

August 20 is World Mosquito Day, held on the anniversary of British doctor Sir Ronald Ross making the historic link that female mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans in 1897.

August 24 is Daffodil Day, Cancer Council’s most loved fundraising event.

Every daffodil and every donation grows hope - hope for more survivors, hope for better treatments and hope for greater support.

This event is the largest merchandise based event in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s a day to support all Australians affected by cancer.

August 29 is National Meals on Wheels Day, a day to celebrate the 78,700 volunteers that contribute to their community.

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. This day is organised by The Salvation Army Crisis Services and is a commemorative day which acknowledges individual

loss and family grief when loved ones have suffered an overdose and are either permanently injured or have lost their life.

The day also aims to raise awareness about overdoses from the use of both licit and illicit drugs.

New Arrival Huge congratulations to Two Wells residents Ned and Stephanie Seccafien on the safe arrival of their second son, Freddie Thomas. Freddie was born at Gawler Health Service on July 6 and weighed in at 7 pounds 11 ounces, 52.5 centimetres in length.

Freddie is a little brother for Noah (pictured right) and a second

grandson for Neville and Lynette Seccafien of Two Wells, and Linda Rushton and Butch Carbone also of Two Wells. Welcome to the world little one.

LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT

Let’s chat about…friendships There are many different kinds of friends we meet along the way in life.

We may meet like-minded people at primary, high school, sporting groups, craft groups, university, work, travel, through our partners, children, through grief, or even online.

Some we collect and store in a pocket close to our hearts, some drift away through the passage of time for various reasons, whether we are in control of that or not.

Close friendships often develop over time, or experiences shared, and generally have a positive impact on our lives.

There is no real rule book when it comes to making and developing friendships, the world is full of individuals from all walks of life and no one person requires the same attention as the next, but you work that out along the way, hopefully.

I have a handful of really close friends who I have managed to not scare off over the years.

Even before social media entered the

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universe, we would have stayed in contact, probably via snail mail, email, or the old STD phone call.

There are the friendships I made in adulthood, through work and the parents of my children’s friends, and I see them daily.

They have accepted my quirky nature, competitive trivia streak, love of wine, and apathy for all things I’m not interested in.

They each deserve a medal (especially if they have endured me on a wine tour).

There are also friends that have left my inner circle, ones that I miss and ones that I do not, and I ponder the reason for their absence; what can I learn from those relationships?

What can I learn about people in general and about myself?

To have a good friend and to be a good friend makes our lives richer and makes us better people.

If we could all take the good with the bad, spread kindness instead of nastiness, com-

municate instead of shutting down, move on when needed, and look back to reflect rather than lay blame, we might find we are more at peace with others, and ourselves.

How about you Bec? You are probably the nicest person I know, have you mastered the art of friendship?

Awww shucks Nat, thanks. I believe, as you’ve suggested that some friends come and go.

I also believe we really only have a few friendships that survive the tribulations of time, distance, travel, family, work and other commitments.

These friendships last the test of time, they are friendships that are supportive, nurturing, challenging, loving, trusting, guiding, amusing, and fun.

I know with certainty that I have made a lifelong friend in you Nat. Throughout my almost four decades of life there have been a range of friendships, from those that began in the school yard,

to those of my youth and sporting club involvement, to high school and on to new friendships I formed out of my comfort zone in the totally alien environment of university, and then through the world of employment.

Friendships take time, effort, energy.

You have to work at a friendship if you want to keep it.

I’ve lost friends along the way; we’ve drifted apart, contact has dropped off and as much as I try, the finger of blame can’t really be pointed at any one party.

A good friend once told me some people come into your life for a reason, to help you through a particular rough patch or to teach you something, while others will be there for the long haul.

Sadly one close friend, who was in my bridal party 16 years ago, I no longer keep in touch with.

On the other hand though, I am lucky enough to still have a friend or two from my primary school days who are very special to

me (and yes one of them is my husband).

I have also formed new friendships with people I least expected and who are totally different to me.

And that, my friends, is what makes life interesting.

Now, with children of my own, I’m making even more friendships - through their friendships.

I’m not sure how things have turned around so much but my parents for certain never taxied me around so I could spend time with my friends, attend birthday parties, go to the movies and have sleepovers - lucky buggers!

• A best friend is like a four leaf clover, hard to find, lucky to have. ...

• Friends come and go, like the waves of the ocean, but the true ones stay like an octopus on your face. ...

• As your best friend I'll always pick you up when you fall, after I finish laughing.

I could go on but my friend is calling…. oh look it’s Nat xx.

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August is here but where’s the rain?

August has arrived but we are still awaiting the winter rains.

The top soil is dry, as is the subsoil, so a good drink may be needed for the garden to keep the plants happy and productive.

August is one of the months that the citrus trees need some fertiliser.

Where the canopy of a tree finishes straight below is called the drip-line and this is where the fertiliser should be spread.

Choose a balanced fertiliser, e.g. a special citrus or rose fertiliser, and AMATEUR water in well after applying.

GARDENER This month is also a good time to give the lawns a feed and to sow bare patches with lawn seed plus; give a good drink to give the lawn a head start for the coming months.

As well as the trouble that feral animals give us we also must be aware and vigilant of feral plants in the garden.

The article on Declared Plants of South Australia is well worth reading AMATEUR and is available online for all to access.

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colourful show and are extremely hardy flowering for nearly all the year but they are now a declared weed in T South Australia.

Gazanias are native to South Africa and unfortunately the common varieties are not suitable for our state but if you wish to grow them the varieties Double Gold, Sunset Jane and Montezuma are all sterile and may be bought from a nursery.

Instead of Gazanias plant instead some Osteospermums or African Daisies as they are commonly called.

E thrive in our Osteospermums also hot summers with little attention and

come with single or double flowers in many different colours and are better suited to our state.

Another plant to beware of is the Prickly Pear, Pear cactus or Opuntia which comes from Mexico and is certainly prickly!

The cactus pads drop easily and wherever they drop they grow- and to a large size, making the prickly Pear difficult to eradicate.

G The flowers come in hues of redyellow and the fruits have a red flesh.

Foxes and birds also spread this plant so make sure all the fruit is removed and preferably the whole plant.

The common Nasturtium tropaeolum majus, which is native to Peru, can also become feral so be vigilant with this plant to keep it under control.

It comes in shades of yellow, orange, through to red.

The waxy leaves, flowers and seed pods are all edible being reputed to be very high in Vitamin C as well as having other healthy attributes, so that Nasturtiums are widely used in

Herbal medicines.

The Latin name Nasturtium means “nose twist” and the peppery flavour can certainly cause a person to twist their nose.

Sprinkled in a salad the leaves and flowers give colour and flavour.

They are apt to spread too easily so when growing them be a responsible gardener.

A good use for nasturtiums is to plant it in the vegetable garden to help repel white fly and cabbage moths.

Plant Rosemary, Thyme and Tagetes, or marigolds as well, as the strong smells help to deter white flies and cabbage moths.

Make white moths or buy them from such places as The Diggers Club which has a shop in the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.

Cabbage Moths are territorial and the imitation white flies send out the signal that this area has already been colonised; some simple ways to keep the pests at bay.

Enjoy your garden this August from the Amateur Gardener.

Two Wells CFS News With Karlee Mutch

Two Wells CFS has been fairly quiet lately with a few minor incidents and two major incidents, which included a MVA (motor vehicle accident) and a structure fire.

Two wells responded to an incident involving a freight train vs car in Korunye recently.

Unfortunately there are no boom gates within the Mallala/Korunye areas so it is the public’s responsibility to be aware when approaching train lines to stop, check both ways and then proceed to avoid any incidences. Excellent work by Two Wells, Virginia, Dalkeith and SAAS/Med-star to safely gain access to the car to free the driver and set up a helicopter landing site.

We ask that you please be aware of ‘give way’ and ‘stop’ signs for not only your safety but others around you.

On the 20/07/18 Two Wells CFS, Gawler River CFS, Virginia CFS, Elizabeth MFS and Dalkeith CFS responded to a structure fire in Lewiston.

Crew worked quickly to extinguish the fire before the fire spread to vehicles and machinery outside of the shed.

It is estimated the fire caused $150,000.00 damage.

We would like to thank our neighbouring brigades for their assistance when responding to incidents in the Two Wells region.

You may have noticed CFS recruiting signs around the Two Wells area, Two Wells CFS are recruiting now for day time crew.

If you are interested in joining or would like some more information please come down on a Monday night from 7pm or call 0417 874 604.

Christobel Crabb (centre) shares her tried and true scone recipe with Karen Koch (left) and Jenne Drew.

OPEN 7 DAYS Members of the Two Wells CWA Wells Girls group, from left, (back) Vanessa Henley, Karen Koch, Jenne Dew, Di Newton, Sue Mahoney, (front) Shirley Thompson, Sue Lange, Caroline Hardiman, Christobel Crabb, and Evelyn Dyer.

CWA heads back to basics with scones It was scones all round last month as the CWA Wells Girls branch held its annual general meeting on Tuesday July 17.

Re-elected unopposed to the role of president was Caroline Hardiman, with Karen Koch voted vice president, Evelyn Dyer treasurer and Vanessa Henley secretary.

Following the meeting members were delighted to watch as Christobel Crabb shared her tried and true scone recipe.

A batch was quickly whipped up and by all accounts, topped with jam and whipped cream, just as quickly devoured.

If you’d like to learn more about

Book Review 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 Other Hand’ by Chris Cleave.

This month’s book brought the current and ongoing plight of refugees and asylum seekers to light.

The story is about a Nigerian asylum seeker and a British magazine editor who meet during the oil conflict in the Niger Delta and are reunited in England several years later.

Although the book speaks to the treatment of refugees by the asylum system in Britain, the issues raised can be transposed to Australia and other countries in Europe.

Most book club members enjoyed the author’s writing, Cleave having studied the language

‘hooks’ of his subjects to make the characters come alive.

Cleave, male, wrote the book from a female perspective, also drawing further admiration.

The character of Little Bee was loved by all, witty and wise beyond her years.

Her sagacity was at times confronting to those of Western culture, and the shallowness of our values were portrayed as quite meaningless in the course of the long term of our lives.

The statement Little Bee says of Ray Ban sunglasses portrays this succinctly- on seeing a corpse in a jeep she wondered why anyone would wear something that had

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someone else’s name on it.

A thought provoking book that was viewed, at times, as a little too unbelievable to some members who found some incidents unrealistic.

The ending left some readers feeling the author had taken the easy way out.

If you are interested in reading ‘The Other Hand’, head into your local library and pick up a copy.

You can drop us an email with your own reflections, news@twowellsecho.com.au Next month’s book is ‘Behind the Beautiful Forevers’ by Katherine Boo.

the Wells Girls and what sorts of things they get up to each month look them up on Facebook or drop into one of their Saturday crafty mornings held at the old council chambers in Two Wells from 2pm on the first Saturday of the month.

The group’s next meeting will be held on Tuesday August 21 at 7pm.

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Kayla Healey, Pentti Puro, Morgan Petty and Alix Bell with Taddy McLean.

Former Australian showjumping champion Taddy McLean with TWE&PC junior members, from left, Amelia Paul, James Richardson and Lily Paul.

Riders get some tips from Taddy Members of the Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club were privileged to have the advice, skills and support of six-time Australian showjumping champion Taddy McLean last month.

On a day when more than 25 riders attended the club’s bi-monthly rally, Taddy took small groups through a range of jumping obstacles from poles on the ground to small cross jumps, right up to jumps over 80

centimetres in height.

Taddy spoke to younger riders about the importance of timing, pace and preparing for a jump before you jump it, even if it is only a pole on the ground.

He designed some useful pole on the ground exercises to help riders improve their overall partnership with their horse in the showjumping ring and his advice was greatly received by all in attendance.

FAR RIGHT: Jacob Paul and his pony are put through their paces.

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Baker Club Champion

By Russell Grigg

Our thoughts are with you.

Saturday July 21 This week was the final round of the club championships with Andrew Baker taking out the 2018 A grade championship with a gross 330 nett 270.

Steven Kelly came in second with a gross 347 nett 273.

The B grade championship went to Hans Linford with a gross 363 nett 276 with Ian Clarke coming in second with a gross 383 nett 295.

The veterans championship for 2018 was taken out by Steven Kelly with a nett 255 and the putting championship was won

by Paul Shields with 106 putts over the four rounds.

Congratulations to all of these guys, well played.

In the weekly competition the old silver fox, Bobby Hogg, took out the A grade and also the monthly medal with a nett 64, followed by Andrew Baker 67 and Steven Kelly 68.

Smiffy found a bit of his old form taking out the B grade streets ahead of the field with a nett 64, followed by Hans 75 and Ian Clark 77 on a countback from Jimmy Weir.

The long drives went to Steve Kelly in the A grade and Hans in the B grade, and nearest to the pins went to Gary Payne on 1 and Andrew Baker on 6.

This week’s competition was generously sponsored by Bendigo Bank Virginia and their continued support is greatly appreciated.

Members of the Two Wells Golf Club would like to pass on their condolences to club member Danny Smith and his family on the passing of his wife, Mary.

Saturday July 14 Fifteen players competed in the stroke competition and round three of the Club Championships.

It was great to see Rick Wendland out having a round with the boys.

Adam Bail won the A Grade with a nett 65 followed by Andrew Baker 69 and third, Paul Shields 71 on a countback from Gary Payne.

The round of the day went to Ian Gameau coming in with an impressive 80 (off the stick), nett 59 to take out the B Grade by seven shots.

Hans Linford was second with a nett 66, followed by Tim Clifton 68.

After three rounds of the club championships Andrew Baker is leading the A grade on 248 followed by Steven Kelly 261 and third Paul Shields on 266.

Hans Linford is leading the B grade on 267, Ian Clark 284 and James Weir 287.

The long drives were won by Rabbit in the A grade and Hans Linford in the B grade.

Nearest to the pins went to James Weir on 6, Ian Gameau on 11 and Bobby Hogg on 15.

Adding to his ball collection for the day, Ian Gameau won the pros approach on 18.

The round also included a putting competition which was won by guess who? Ian Gameau with 24 putts!

Thanks to Gary and his helpers the course is looking great, so get out there and enjoy a round of golf, we are always looking for new members.

Steven Kelly, Andrew Baker (2018 Club Champion) and Paul Shields.

Arthur “Rabbit” Christou.

Ian Clarke swings.

Ian Smith lines up.

Ian Gameau watches the ball.

2018 Club Champion, Andrew Baker, in action.

A great drive by Steven Kelly.

THINK ABOUT WHO YOU’LL LEAVE BEHIND. Slow down.

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Ben Cannizzaro and Luke Barnett were selected to com- Michael McFarlane and Alistair Walling made their A grade debut in pete in the WWT U17 SANFL State Championships. the match against Hamley Bridge in June.

Tyrell Hocking was awarded the MAC Game Changer Medal in June.

Rooster young guns stepping up

By TWF&NSC president, Michael Slattery Young A grade recruit for 2018, Tyrell Hocking (son of former Adelaide crow Eddie Hocking) has shown good form that resulted in his selection in the Central Zone Team.

The Central Zone side played in the SA Country Football Championship at Renmark recently.

The Central side won its first two games to make it through to the grand final which they lost to the Western Zone.

Tyrell was also the winner of the MAC Game Changer Medal in the recent Two Wells v Hamley Bridge A grade game.

Congratulations to young club player, Caleb Hagenbucher, who was selected for and has played in the Woodville West Torrens U15 country side, which played in a State Championships carnival in the July school

holidays against other similar SANFL sides.

The club would also like to congratulate Luke Barnett and Ben Cannizzarro who were selected and have played in the Woodville West Torrens U17 SANFL State Championships that has also taken place against other SANFL sides in recent weeks.

Both lads have featured among the best players for WWT. First year senior player Michael McFarlane played his first A grade game for Two Wells against Hamley Bridge last month.

Michael has come through our juniors competition with great commitment to the club, stepping up this year to take on the U14s coaching with Lance Grant.

The U14s have done well with just two losses for the year.

Young U17 player Alistair Walling in his first year at the club has showed his skill, strength and footy smarts to also get the call up to play

his first A grade game for the club against Hamley Bridge.

Another debutant for the Hamley Bridge A grade game was Jackson Harnas who stepped up to umpire his first A grade game.

In the two seasons before this year, Jackson had been honing his umpiring craft as a central umpire in junior and reserve games.

This year Jackson decided he would like to play in our U17s side and has been a big contributor in most games.

However, with a bit of a shortage of senior central umpires he has keenly taken the opportunity to umpire in recent weeks after also playing a full game of U17s footy.

Well done to all players, the club is looking forward to the final few weeks of the season and hopes to see many of our football and netball teams compete in finals competition come September.

Caleb Hagenbucher played in the WWT U15 country side, which played in a State Championships carnival in the school holidays.

Jackson Harnas umpired his first A grade game at Hamley Bridge in June.

Two Wells A grade coach, Neville Seccafien, gives his boys a half time chat, during Dylan Wise high fives teammate Michael Abdilla after bagging a goal in the June the clash with the Peckers at Two Wells on June 30.

30 match against Balaklava. PHOTOS: ETHAN ALLEN

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Victor and Caitlyn Terrific Terrena’s vital aid take out the top prize n From back page Anita also had success in the show ring with Victor this year, taking home the Senior Horse Person of the Year award.

Earlier in the year Anita and Caitlyn attended the Pinto State Championships held at Mount Pleasant in February, where both Victor and his paddock buddy Archie (Yaratina Archimedes) successfully competed.

Later they stood out at the Adelaide Autumn Royal Show at the Wayville Showgrounds, where Caitlyn and Victor won Champion Ridden Miniature Pinto.

Victor is currently entered in the Australian Pony Stud Book Highpoints and will find out his results of this competition on August 4.

Caitlyn’s mum, Sam, says her daughter is an avid animal lover and has been showing horses since she was a toddler.

“Her first word was fish,” Sam laughed.

“Since she was three years old she’s wanted to be a zoo keeper.

“She’s animal mad not just horse mad.

“Victor is just the best pony.

“He has taught her so much.”

A Year 2 student at Virginia Primary School, Caitlyn is also a member of the South Australian Dressage Association (SADA), which now has home grounds based at Trinity Colleges’ equestrian facility on Bentley Rd, Evanston South.

Caitlyn recently took part in her first dressage competition there with Victor and loved it.

There’s a lot for an eight-yearold to wrap their head around in the equestrian world, but Caitlyn is not put off by the hard work,

this

Young horse rider Caitlyn Cox and her friend Victor the pinto shetland have taken out the Pinto Association of South Australia’s high point trophy for 2017/18. PHOTO - Ponting Imagery practise and effort required to get both Victor and herself ready for events.

“Victor is a good boy,” Caitlyn says.

“He listens to me and he’s taught me to ride.

“I learnt to trot on him, and now I’m cantering.

“I love cantering.”

The new show season starts

month and the pair will once again be out and about attending events, however after the success of last season, and the miles travelled to take part, Anita says Victor has earnt the right to slow down and semi-retire.

No matter where they are, Caitlyn is happy just to be in the saddle.

ANGLE Vale footballer, Craig Wilson, was back at work on office duties less than 48 hours after suffering a suspected spinal injury at Two Wells on Saturday, July 21.

The 22-year-old was in good spirits and held a hopeful outlook ahead of follow up scans this week but spared some time on Tuesday for a coffee and catch-up with club trainer, Terrena Guest.

Terrena took charge of the serious situation which developed late in the reserves contest against Two Wells, where Craig tackled an opponent and landed awkwardly, leaving him without feeling in his arms and legs.

Craig’s mother, Kathryn, is the side’s team manager, while brother, Dylan, is assistant coach.

Angle Vale vice president, Renae Mitchell, said the trainer’s presence was a key calming influence in a hectic scenario.

“Terrena was brilliant,” she said.

“She was a rugby league trainer before joining the footy club but she was just so calm, took charge and was extremely supportive, so professional.

“Terrena spent about two hours on the cold ground as Craig went in and out of consciousness, she kept reassuring him the whole time.

“We’re so grateful she was there.”

Two Wells nurse, Kylie Pellizzari, also provided valuable assistance.

A helicopter was called to take Craig to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

The emergency delayed the start of the A grade match until about 4pm.

“No one really knew what to do so I called (APFL president) Michael Vigor, who was in China but he answered his phone,” Renae said.

ABOVE: The MEDSTAR helicopter at Two Wells assisting Angle Vale footballer, Craig Wilson (pictured left), who was left with no feeling in his arms and legs after laying a tackle on Saturday during the Reserves game.

PHOTOS: PAT WAKE & AMANDA NISBET

“He was brilliant, he got onto it straight away.”

Ultimately it was the two coaches who had to decide whether to proceed with the A grade contest or abandon the match all together.

“It was a difficult decision, half the Angle Vale players wanted to play, the other half didn’t,” Renae explained.

“A lot of guys here are close with Craig, I can’t remember when their family wasn’t part of the club.

“Many of them would have also been there when he had his first serious back injury four years ago too.”

Ultimately the sides agreed to contest four shortened quarters with small breaks, meaning the A grade match went about an hour.

Renae said the Angle Vale committee was already planning a fundraiser to assist Craig’s

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Roll up for lawn bowls!

By TWBC secretary Irene Giannikos

Winter bowls The off season has seen many Two Wells players competing successfully in winter tournaments on synthetic turf greens.

Frank Van den Heuval together with the Bain family, Shelly, Mark and their son James, won money for the best second game winners at Murray Bridge Bowling Club recently. A true family sport.

Eddie Holland, Greg Giannikos, Colin Hall and Tony Ialeggio were runners up at Mallala Bowling Club losing on a count back.

Richard Magiera, Trevor Egan, Neville Ray and George Kielpinski have been rewarded for their efforts at Clearview Bowling Club, as have Irene Giannikos, Greg Giannikos and Colin Glazbrook.

Players have also competed at Gawler, Salisbury, Playford and Port Broughton.

Dinner & Quiz night Friday August 10 a winter dinner and quiz night will be held at the clubrooms – bookings essential – ring Irene Giannikos on 0417 810 029.

New Greenkeeper The club says a big “thank you” to Ben Smith who has maintained the greens for the past two years but due to ill health has relinquished the role.

Bob Hogg has volunteered to take over the greenkeeper role for the coming season.

The TWBC is awaiting the outcome of its 12th application for grant funding to install synthetic greens. The successful applicants will be advised in August.

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family over coming months ahead of the family’s second child due in January.

“We’ll try to hold it at our last home game of the season, so we’ll be looking for donations to auction and hold raffles to give them some support if he needs more time off work.”

Craig said he would have follow up scans this week once the swelling subsides to determine the extent of his injuries.

“I’m actually not going too bad,” he said.

Following the ordeal, Terrena’s calm exterior finally gave in.

“She said she had never seen anything like it as a trainer,” Renae said.

“I gave her a big hug and told her how proud we were of her.

“Her professionalism in taking charge was what got us by.”

Details of the fundraiser for Craig will be confirmed in coming weeks.

Bobby Hogg has taken up the role of greenkeeper at Two Wells Bowls Club

Two Wells Bowling Club thanks Ben Smith for his service as greenkeeper at the club for the past two years.

Two Wells Cricket Club has completed its final stage of a Stronger Communities grant it received two years ago, with the installation of a 14kw Telsa Powerwall Battery in April.

The club had been successful, with the help of Federal Member for Spence, Nick Champion, in obtaining a $19,000 federal grant to go towards its own contribution of $19,000.

Previously the club installed a 18.72kw system, which has been operational since June 2016.

Two Wells Cricket Club treasurer, Peter Seccafien, is pleased with the initial results of the panels, with quarterly bills decreasing from around $3300 to $850.

“We have seen on sunny days our daily power consumption met and over the three-month period have returned power to the grid, resulting in credits to our bill of around $650,” he said.

“We are hoping with the installation of the battery that we will be able to further reduce our dependence to the grid.

“Since the installation of the battery we are able, through the Telsa phone app, to observe the daily performance of our system.

“The battery begins to be charged when the panels start generating at about 8am and is usually fully charged by 1pm.

“From 1 to 5pm the extra power generated goes back into the grid and once the sun goes down the battery usually lasts us until 8 or 9pm.

“What these facilities do is cut down the cost of running the show and ultimately gives the club more funds back into the clubs and its members.

Nick Champion attended the clubrooms on July 17 to view the new battery and congratulate the club on the savings it has made.

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VICTORy is my name!

Pint-sized pony takes out state high point award for pintos Bec O’Brien reports: Horse mad eight-year-old Lower Light resident, Caitlyn Cox, is in her happy place when she’s spending time with her buddy, Victor the 10.1 hand high pinto shetland.

The pair have been a strong team on the showing circuit for a few years now, with Caitlyn regularly coming home with a swag of ribbons and sashes.

Last month she received the Pinto Association of South Australia’s Junior Sportsperson of the Year perpetual trophy for her efforts and attitude throughout the season.

Victor himself is much loved around the horse showing community and is a regular in the winners circle.

Caitlyn and Victor with the spoils of their success at the Pinto State Championships earlier in the year at Mount Pleasant. photo: Ponting Imagery

This year he has taken out the overall high point award for the 2017/18 season for the Pinto Association of South Australia, winning highpoint versatile pinto, led gelding highpoint and was runner up in the ridden pinto, with Caitlyn in the saddle.

Proud owner Anita Trenwith, also of Lower Light, says Victor, or Otway View Viking II as he’s known in the show ring, is a one in a million pony.

“We are just absolutely wrapped with Victor,” Anita said.

“He’s worth his weight in gold.”

Caitlyn and Anita attended an awards lunch for the pinto association at Balhannah on Sunday July 29 where Caitlin received the Junior Sportsperson of the Year perpetual trophy. n Continued page 23

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