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TWPS science teacher Mike Hawkey has won the 2018 Public Teaching Award for Science Innovation.

the science of hawkey Local teacher wins 2018 SA Public Education Award for Science Innovation

Helping students design, plan and create a science experiment that could possibly end up on the International Space Station is the catalyst behind Two Wells Primary School science teacher Mike Hawkey being awarded the 2018 SA Public Education Award for Science Innovation.

Mr Hawkey was named the winner at a gala event in Adelaide last month, where he was acknowledged for his leadership, drive and enthu-

Bec O’Brien reports: siasm in the field of science and in particular the school’s involvement in the SA Schools Space Mission project.

“Stunned is a good indication of how I was when I won,” Mr Hawkey said when contacted by the Echo.

Teaching at TWPS for the past six years, Mr Hawkey said his $10,000 prize money will go toward pro-

fessional development, including attending a summer school STEM extravaganza in Canberra and the CONASTA National Science Teacher’s Conference in Darwin in 2019.

“Ultimately I’m looking at how the whole school can benefit not just me,” he said.

“I would love to purchase some technology televisions, so as a school we’re not just looking at

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Inviting Public Education Awards Ambassador and Crows footballer, Eddie Betts, to the school to speak is also on the cards.

“When I listened to him talk at the awards I said ‘our students need to hear him speak’,” Mr Hawkey said.

“He was very inspirational and passionate about the value of education but it said more coming from

him because he said what it was like not having that education.

“He was nearly illiterate at the age of 18, and coming from him it will have far more impact for our students than from someone who’s always had it easy.”

Mr Hawkey said the school’s involvement in the SA Space Mission had been a long process but a rewarding one. n Continued Page 3

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Two Wells turns into Tornado Alley

Two Wells was given a rare glimpse into the lives of those who live in ‘Tornado Alley’ in the USA as a destructive ‘mini tornado’ blew through Tangari Estate on Friday, October 19.

Korunye Three roads, Gameau Road, Kay Avenue Lower Light and Jean Avenue, were affected by the freak weather event, known as a ‘downburst’, which lasted less than a minute, with residents on Jean Avenue suffering the brunt of the force.

Ward Belt Local residents were taken by surprise, as Lewiston Two Wells Gawler they headed for cover, unable to see in front Middle Beach of themselves due to the amount of dirt being Gawler River picked up by the wind.

Port Gawler Trampolines took a trip into neighbouring backyards, whole trees were uprooted and MacDonald Buckland Port Gawler Park Penfield Virginia Park Munno Para Conservation Andrewsroof tiles were blown away, as emergency Gardens Park Farm Penfield services quickly got to work repairing damage sustained to homes.

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Future of police in Mallala MALLALA residents are concerned the town’s police station may permanently close following the impending retirement of Officer in Charge, Brevet Sergeant Paul Bruggemann, who is currently on leave until January.

The single person station is closed while Bruggemann takes leave, and police services for the Mallala area are being provided from neighbouring police stations within the Barossa Local Service Area, which is normal practice for stations of this nature.

However, residents fear his retirement will leave the town without its own police officer permanently, stretching the responsibilities of the station in Two Wells beyond its manpower.

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Tech savvy seniors Digital literacy skills are essential for anyone who wants to actively engage with family and friends across the country and around the world.

Adelaide Plains Council’s library service is offering a new program “Tech Savvy Seniors”, where seniors can work in small, friendly training group sessions, supported by local library staff, to learn new skills and take the first step to becoming tech savvy.

The training is designed for participants to safely and confidently get connected and learn at their own pace.

Topics such as email, smartphones and tablets, social media, online shopping, and internet banking are on the cards, with the first small group session about Online

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Wednesday november 14, 2018 7.30pm in meeting room at the Two Wells Community Centre

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Safety taking place at Mallala on Wednesday, November 14 from 10am-11.30am, and in Two Wells on Thursday, November 15 from 1.30pm-3pm.

Other upcoming topics include Apps (November 21 and 22) and online shopping (November 28 and 29).

While the libraries will have some digital devices for use, participants are encouraged to bring their own where possible.

For more information email library@apc.sa.gov.au, visit the APC website at www.apc.sa.gov.au or register for a session by contacting either the Adelaide Plains library in Two Wells or the Mallala library.

Plains Ratepayers and Residents Association (APRRA), Neil Slater, said he has been contacted by locals who fear the rumoured closure will negatively affect the town.

“We have lost the hospital and the bank, and if we lose the station it will be another nail in the coffin for Mallala,” Mr Slater said.

“We have a problem with cars and motorbikes in our coastal areas, houses within the township being broken into, as well as farms on the outskirts.”

Mr Slater will be sending a letter on behalf of the Ratepayer’s Association to the Police Commissioner and the Minister of Police, questioning the future of the station and expressing the wishes of the townspeople to keep the doors open.

Letter to the editor

Mallala police concerns Following your front page article of October 10, 2018, (Plains Producer) concerning the future of the Mallala police station, the Mallala & District Lions Club Inc. supports the action taken by the Adelaide Plains Ratepayers & Residents Association to express the community concern at the rumoured closing of the police station.

There are already signs of increased low level ‘activity’ in the period since our local police officer has taken leave, and there are fears that without an adequate and visible police presence in the Mallala/Dublin/Port Parham/Thompson Beach areas, this will escalate into more serious issues.

It is well known some areas west of Port Wakefield Highway One pose a significant problem for local police, having to rely on the support of police patrols from distant areas, or alternatively from the undermanned Two Wells police which will not provide what we consider to be an essential police presence.

To that end, a partition to the Police Minister and the Commissioner of Police will be strategically placed in the areas of concern, requesting Mallala police station continues to be manned into the future.

Ron Matthews, For and on behalf of the Mallala & District Lions Club

Posing Parhams permanent parking place A permanent horse float parking area in Port Parham is still being investigated as environmental factors have removed previously identified locations since the establishment of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS).

A representative from Natural Resources Management (NRM) met with Adelaide Plains Council staff and Port Parham local, Alvin Jenkin, to discuss suitable locations that would be supported by the community as well as having minimal

Natalie Centenera reports: environmental impact.

Speaking at Adelaide Plains Council’s October general meeting, Robert Veitch, APC’s general manager, development and community, said a site north of the existing short-stay camping area is now being considered.

“The NRM is open to progressing this site but there needs to be more work

done on the actual size of the footprint and how low its environmental value is,” he explained.

Once further advice is obtained from the NRM, there will be a meeting with elected members to discuss the site.

Horse float parking in Port Parham has been a contentious issue for a number of years with residents raising concerns about floats causing congestion within the township, escapee horses being a dangerous hazard, and the smell of horse urine.

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Don’t forget to vote!

Local government elections are upon us with voting packs currently being mailed out.

You must have your completed ballot paper in the post with enough time to be received before Friday, November 9 at 5pm.

If you would like to have an impact on your local community, make sure you get to know the candidates who are running for election in your area, as ultimately, they will be representing your voice on council.

Every single vote counts.

What decisions will your local councillor make on your behalf?

Local councils traditionally concentrated on the three Rs - rates, roads and rubbish.

However, community facilities such as libraries and parks are also taken care of by council as is town planning, development approval,

and local services such as waste collection.

Funding for local council to provide these services comes from rates as well as grants from State and Federal governments.

It is important you vote for an individual who knows your local area, understands the system of local government, and has the ability to communicate and work well with others.

Information on candidates will be provided in your ballot pack but you can also view their information online at www.sa.gov.au/elections Remember, you must number at least three squares in order of your preference.

You can also vote for mayor.

Candidates Adelaide Plains Council Mayoral: Chris Starrs Mel Lawrence Mark Wasley Tony Flaherty Adelaide Plains Council Lewiston Ward: Carmine Di Troia Mark Hayes Brian Parker Margherita Panella Adelaide Plains Council Two Wells Ward Steve Kennedy Kay Boon Peppino (Joe) Daniele Edward Stubing Jessica Wolfendale

Danny Keith Bradley Frank Maiolo

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Adelaide Plains Council Dublin/Mallala Ward Andrew Martin Cross Terry-Anne Keen Steve Jones Marcus Strudwicke John Lush City Of Playford Mayoral Dino Musolino Glenn Docherty Allan Perry

City Of Playford Ward 1 (Angle Vale and Virginia) Cathy-Jo Tame Shaun Reardon Peter Rentoulis Goy Leek Giuliana Ienco Gabby Wissell Clint Marsh Max O’Reilly Liam Goodrich

Catch of the day goes to Zane Bec O’Brien reports: all-day event where everyone taking part received a show bag full of goodies, the local Bunnings held a free sausage sizzle and there was face painting and activities for the younger children.

Zane, 15, competed against 130 other people, with only four fish being caught by the end of the day.

His catch of a Redfin fish weighing 220 grams and 28 centimetres in length, was the biggest of the four caught, and landed him first place and a prize of a top-of-the-range fishing rod and tackle box.

With all the excitement Zane and his family forgot to take any photos of the fish in question but according to Zane’s mum,

Ange, it was the first time he had ever caught a fish and the moment won’t easily be forgotten.

“It was Zane’s first time doing the competition as he normally is on the bus coming home from staying with my parents for the school holidays,” Ange explained.

“I decided he could stay an extra night and miss a day from school so he could go in it.

“But I have started something now because he is going to be competing next year, so he tells me.

“I must say I am so glad I said yes and changed his bus ticket.

“He has made not just, us but all of our friends and family in Victoria, very proud.”

Nice one Zane, no doubt you have caught the fishing bug now!

Zane McKay with the spoils of his recent interstate fishing competition win.

Local teacher strives for the best education • From Page 1 A team of upper primary aged students had been working with parent volunteers since early last year on their cosmic radiation experiment, and the school was now one of seven selected as a finalist in the project.

“What we are doing with the Space Mission is not generally done in primary schools,” he said.

“They’re very difficult things that we’re trying to get primary school students to do (and) we couldn’t have done it without the volunteers.

“I’m getting the award because I came up with the idea, but it wouldn’t have happened without the support of so many volunteers and the broader school community, especially leadership support.

“Without leadership support it would have just been an idea.”

The school has a strong chance of being selected and is eagerly awaiting an announcement, hopefully later this month.

Mr Hawkey said the students are at the manufacturing stage of their experiment, with their design soon to be sent to an industrial machinist.

“We’ve had some teething problems along the way,” he said.

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“But right from the start, this project has been about having a go and learning alongside the kids.

“That’s where the innovation comes in, it’s us (teachers) working alongside the kids trying to learn how to find the answers.”

Mr Hawkey said he would like to personally thank the following for their continued support with the SA Space Mission project; TWPS principal Lynda Fitzpatrick-Brown, parent volunteers Kathy and Stephen Leak, and Kevin Boobyer, Advanced Technology Project Manager (SA School’s Space Mission) Sarah Baker, the State Government STEM Ambassador program and STEM ambassador Brenton Wilson.

“Our parent volunteers have given half a day each week since mid-2017,” he said.

“Their time is invaluable, their support has been invaluable, and they come from engineering and technical backgrounds which has been essential to the success of our project.

“From my perspective it’s the extra activities you get outside the classroom that stimulate kids interest and help them discover what they like and enjoy.

“The kids are having so much fun they don’t realise they’re learning and that’s what’s so great about this. The kids say, ‘When are we going to do some LEFT: Two Wells science work?”, they don’t realise they’re actually teacher,Mike Hawkey. learning while they’re working.”

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He had been fishing in the channels behind his grandparents’ Ky Valley property every day while he was there, with no luck.

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Webb Beach at a cross road

PHOTO: By Jorge Centenera Malcolm Larner of Stockyard Road Two Wells is hopeful council will seal the road as it is muddy in winter and becomes loose in summer, causing a driving hazard.

Forgotten roads need sealing Malcolm Larner has lived on Stockyard Road, Two Wells, for 15 years and wants to know why the road has not been sealed

by Adelaide Plains Council.

Although only a handful of residences are found along the road, Mr Larner said they are still part of the town, and it seems they have been forgotten.

“Winter time is just shocking,” he said.

“The mud from the road goes all through our garage.

“And in summer, gravel makes its way onto the bitumen on Mallala Road causing a driving hazard.”

Heavy vehicles accessing the railway also use the road and cause damage.

Mr Larner’s wife rang the council about five years ago and lost heart when she was told the road would not be sealed anytime in the near future, however, if

Natalie Centenera reports: they were to foot the bill for the cost of the bitumen, council would seal the road down to their driveway.

“I just don’t think that is fair,” Mr Larner said.

“I used to live in Lewiston years ago, and there appears to be a lot of roads being taken care of there.

“Why have we been forgotten?”

Mr Larner emailed APC with his concerns last month and the road was subsequently graded.

“But it is still a dirt road,” Mr Larner quipped.

Tom Jones, APC’s acting general manager, infrastructure and environment, said there is no short to long term plan to upgrade Stockyard Road.

“Two Wells township is ex-

periencing significant residential growth and road upgrades, i.e sealing of unsealed township roads, should be in conjunction with residential developments,” he stated.

“With the limited ability to increase revenue and the requirement to maintain, renew infrastructure, it is essential road upgrades are prioritised in conjunction with residential developments as they will be ultimately be funded by borrowed money.

“Elected members may wish to prioritise any request for road upgrades.

“However, council’s strategic documents indicate a focus on maintaining and renewing councils current asset stock.”

Mr Larner will keep in contact with APC in order for Stockyard Road to be maintained and hopefully sealed in the future.

Roads to be primed Adelaide Plains Council will investigate the cost of constructing a safe all-weather access road for public and emergency services vehicles in Port Prime.

Councillor Jones moved the motion at APC’s October general meeting, following the recent search for a gentleman who went missing after taking an informal road in the area.

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“Right now unless you have a four wheel drive, it’s difficult to get down there,” Cr Jones said.

“It is our responsibility to make sure we have an accessible road there.

“We recently had an issue with emergency services and police trying to locate a gentleman

who had been lost for three days.

“It’s an example of what can happen if you have roads that can’t be traversed.

“It would be prudent to do that road properly to make it safe for people.”

The motion was carried and council will bring back a report to elected members in the coming months.

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Adelaide Plains Council will borrow more than $100,000 to improve Webb Beach road and provide allyear access for locals and emergency services following a decision at its October ordinary meeting.

Last month, The Echo reported concerns raised by local resident, Andrew Cross, regarding the state of the Webb Beach access road.

Mr Cross had raised the issue of the deteriorating condition of the road during the open forum section of Adelaide Plains Council’s August meeting, stating the road had become dangerous, and vehicles had lost control at slow speeds.

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After council investigations, a report was brought back to the chamber for elected members to consider borrowing $102,000 for additional road maintenance to address the issues of the access road, which is the only way in and out of the coastal community.

Councillor Strudwicke said he was happy to move the motion to reinsert some funding back into road maintenance as a substantial amount was cut when the budget for the 2018-2019 financial year was being decided.

Cr Panella spoke out

against the motion, believing council should not be borrowing further money.

Cr Jones requested the materials used to repair the road be independently tested under Australian standards to ensure they are fit for purpose.

“We shouldn’t be putting material there that is only going to wash out,” he said.

The motion to vary the budget and borrow further funds was carried.

The upgrade will see the height of Webb Beach Road raised and will incorporate a floodway ford to the causeway sections of the road.

Outstanding achievements awarded Each year across Australia, thousands of community people and organisations are recognised for outstanding achievements that motivate and inspire others through their vision, leadership, talent, humility and spirit of community service.

The Adelaide Plains Council is currently seeking nominations for its annual Australia Day Awards and seeks to award and recognise the individuals or community groups that residents believe make the APC a great place to live and work.

“Being nominated for an Australia Day Award is a great honour, and is a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to someone who makes you proud to be an Australian,” the council’s website states.

Presented each year at the Australia Day breakfast, the awards are open to individuals and organisations that have made a noteworthy contribution to the community on a voluntary basis or have given an outstanding contribution exceeding their normal employment duties during

the current year, and/or an outstanding service to a local community over a number of years.

The Australia Day Awards are open to all residents of Adelaide Plains Council.

Contributions made to the community from non residents will be considered and persons or groups previously nominated but not having received an award can be renominated.

The Australia Day Council Award Categories now open for nominations are: Young Citizen of the Year Presented to the most outstanding Young Citizen for the Adelaide Plains Council region Citizen of the Year Presented to the most outstanding citizen for the Adelaide Plains Council region Community Event of the Year Presented to the person or group who have staged the most outstanding community event during the year In addition to the above awards, the Adelaide Plains Council presents two ad-

ditional awards to reflect achievements in the community: Community Group of the Year Award: Presented to the group who have made a significant or beneficial contribution to the community during the year Community Project of the Year Award: For projects staged and/ or completed between December 1 and November 30 in the previous year, be held entirely or predominantly in the Adelaide Plains Council area and be organised with the assistance of one or more community groups/ members.

To nominate, contact the Adelaide Plains Council on 8527 0200 or forms can be downloaded from council’s website www.apc. sa.gov.au.

Alternatively nomination forms can be collected from APC’s Mallala office, the Two Wells Service Centre or the Adelaide Plains Library in Two Wells.

Nominations need to be received by 5pm Friday, November 16.

Remembrance Day Services will be held at various venues across the Adelaide Plains Council district on Sunday November 11. Details are as follows: MALLALA – meet at 10.15am for 10.30am service at the Mallala monument (main intersection, Mallala) Followed by light lunch at the mallala RSL sub branch, Mallala oval complex, Wasleys Road, Mallala PT PARHAM – meet at 10.30am for 10.45am service at the Pt Parham Sports & Social Club Remembrance Flagpole Followed by refreshments at the Pt Parham Sports And Social Club (First Street, Pt Parham) TWO WELLS – Meet at 10.45am for 11am service at the War Memorial (Old Pt Wakefield Rd, Two Wells) Followed by refreshments at the Two Wells Rsl Sub Branch (Old Pt Wakefield Rd Two Wells) Two Wells Echo, November, 2018

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Knight wins Mallala block battle Greville Knight celebrated last month after hearing a development application was withdrawn that would have seen the small portion of land next door to his home packed with 13 demountable buildings.

Liam Stewart, of Stewart Property Trust (SPT), sought to provide additional accommodation next door to the old Mallala Hospital, currently being used as hostel type lodgings for seasonal workers servicing the horticultural industry in the region.

Greville and his neighbours were made aware of the possible development 12 months ago, and immediately rallied to provide a detailed and informed objection.

“The council gave the developer virtually 12 months-worth of timing in extensions to develop a response to our objections,” he said.

Greville was quick to clarify he and his neighbours are not against development in the town, but believes development must be sustainable and

Natalie Centenera reports: appropriate to Mallala.

“If Stewart Property Trust wants to put a proposal in for some residential brick buildings for elderly independent care or something, we probably wouldn’t have any objections to that.”

“But putting 13 ATCO huts on a block next door is certainly not what Mallala wants or what I want next door to my house.”

“The application was going to be decided on merit and I do not believe there was any merit to the town of Mallala in that development going ahead.

Greville put in a freedom of information application to the APC to find all the correspondence between the applicant and the council to ensure due diligence was exercised throughout the development application process.

“The reason I put the freedom of information application in is because you wouldn’t believe the hoops I had

to go through to get the verandah on the front of my house.”

“That application next door, went straight through to the public domain, go figure.”

APC’s general manager of Development and Community, Rob Veitch, said prior to the applicant (SPT) withdrawing the development application, the assessment of that application was conducted in accordance with the state government’s Development Act 1993 and Development Regulations 2008.

In regards to Greville’s own development application, Mr Veitch said the process from lodgement to approval took under three months and required additional assessment as the proposal was for a carport (and verandah) in front of his house.

“A basic town planning principle exits where in residential areas, non-dwelling type structures such as carports, should not dominate the Greville Knight celebrates a win for the Mallala township. streetscape, where it consists primarily PHOTO: NATALIE CENTENERA of dwellings,” he said.

Letters to the editor The road to Backwards Let’s celebrate!

Crack open the champagne on the road to the town of “Backwards.”

Enjoy the new 50 km/h sign on Aerodrome Rd, placed by our new resident, the road to the race track since 1961.

Celebrating in the town of “Backwards”.

In the town of backwards, forwards is radical.

What to do?

Hide behind the curtains, watching and peeping, seeing and sensing an increase in activity.

The church with a larger congregation of true christian worshippers.

The church opportunity shop thriving with an increase in patrons buying.

The church coffee shop attracting patrons because of greater activity around the buildings.

A post office busy after 5pm. Heaven forbid!

What will the postmaster general do?

An IGA store with lots of customers, purchasing rice, chicken and many other essentials.

Increase in turnover creates employment and a flow on effect.

A hotel with a slight increase in sales.

A service station selling more.

A bus service generating employment.

A doctor spending more time in the town.

A chemist dispensing and fulfilling doctors prescriptions.

Shall I go on? What does this all add up to?

To the few, who live in the town of “Backwards” always blaming those city jokers in their ivory tower.

An increase in numbers, hence justification for keeping an ambulance, loss of one already, two CFS trucks, a police presence, grants for community infrastructure and sport.

Celebrate!!!

Put the slow down sign out and tell growth, vision and the future, to bugger off and watch another town slowly but surely die.

Are five extra elderly people better than 150 young, working, energetic people wanting to improve their life?

Andrew Parsons Mallala

Road to Backwards response In response to Andrew Parsons – The Road to Backwards - why not celebrate?

This was a development application without merit.

My concerns were personal, but also for the better of Mallala.

More so for the proposed residents of the expanded back-packer residences.

Would you dare cram four-bunks into a single-room your child lives in?

Of course not.

Why then would you want 12 grown adults in three small rooms in a residence no bigger than the size of a half-decent shed?

Who is going to look out for the welfare of these people?

Further,why wouldn’t you be concerned if there were 13 of these atco-hut type residences simply placed on the block next to your house.

Unless you were deaf or completely blind, then I suppose you would not have any concerns at all; but you have a young family.

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I don’t, as I am retired; we came here for peace and harmony.

It is becoming more clear to me that unless you arc up about something in this town that is clearly not warranted, then nothing will happen and poorly considered development applications such as this will just walk through the system.

Please note when Harvest Stay was first proposed, there was but one objection, and it wasn’t mine, and no thought at that time given to expansion of the facility.

As to five extra elderly people better than 150 young, working energetic people wanting to improve their life?

Prior to Harvest Stay, this was a vibrant Mallala Community Hospital that was highly valued by the residents of Mallala and provided some certainty the elderly were able to stay here, close to their friends and relatives.

I would gladly see the return of this facility for this purpose.

Yes,Mallala does need economic improvement and business development and I am not against progress, but not at the expense of losing more than 20 per cent of my home value.

And about my 50 speed sign; I see nothing wrong with reminding our motorists this is a residential area.

I must say though, there is a certain clientele who consider Aerodrome Road from the primary school to the north part of the race-track also! This is not warranted especially when there are children playing,fitness people walking, dog-walkers too.

Yes, 99.999 per cent of the time, nobody will get hurt, but consider the consequences when it goes pear-shaped.

The speed limit is there for a reason, for the protection of the residents and the road-users.

Finally, I must also say I personally won a battle for the residents of Mallala recently with council, to have the maintenance and repair of those forced to have a $10,000 pump installed and then be responsible for the maintenance and repair of that system.

Not any more – maybe you can have a gripe about that too.

As for hiding behind curtains etc.; I am far too busy supporting this town and fighting for what is fair and reasonable.

There are other projects I am working on that will improve the lives of those in Mallala and surrounds; when they are researched enough and presented, no doubt you will probably find something else to gripe about.

In the meantime, I enjoy supporting the Adelaide Plains Ratepayers and Residents Association,attending council meetings and reading the minutes (if you don’t, you wouldn’t know what was going on in this town).

I enjoy serving beers at the RSL, and also volunteer with the Mallala CFS as a fire-fighter.

Trust me,Mallala is high on my priority list for wanting to see it grow and prosper.

Andrew, you obviously know where I live.

Come and see me and I am happy to discuss any concerns you have.

But believe me, my concerns and actions are for the betterment of Mallala.

P.S. City Jokers in their ivory towers often have little regard for the values and needs of others.

Greville Knight Mallala

Northern Floodway affect you? published within the September 26, 2018 edition of the newspaper.

As chair, Gawler River Floodplain Management Authority (GRFMA), I wish to convey concern regarding the incorrect reference i.e., ‘secret’ meeting used within the heading to the article appearing on page 3.

On the evening of Wednesday, September 19, 2018, the GRFMA held a meeting to engage with landowners identified as being directly impacted by the proposed Northern Floodway Project (i.e.,those properties where new levee banks are proposed to be constructed).

The landowners so identified received a personal invitation to attend the meeting to receive information set out within the Northern Floodway Project Prospectus (June 2018,) prepared byTonkin Consulting on behalf of the GRFMA. The meeting was not a public meeting, nor was it a ‘secret’ meeting held in confidence, the subject of discussion had already been released publicly.

A presentation provided by Mr David Hitchcock, executive officer, GRFMA, addressed only matters contained within the prospectus.

Mr Geoff Fisher, general manager and principal hydrologist, Water Technology P/L (formerly Australian Water Environments), was on hand to respond to questions and comments received in relation to the prospectus.

The prospectus is a public document available for viewing on the GRFMA’s website www.gawler. sa.gov.au/grfma The website also contains copies of the supporting documents, including“A Findings Report for the Gawler River Flood Mitigation Scheme - Mitigation Options Finding Final Report” (March 2016) and Gawler River 2016 Flood Review – Project Report” (September 2017).

Adelaide Plains Council (APC) provided correspondence to the GRFMA (August 16, 2018) advising the council resolution (APC 2018/339) to rescind support for the Northern Floodway Project had been withdrawn by council on the basis the GRFMA undertakes, as a matter of urgency, investigations surrounding potential

costs to residents and business, and consultation with potentially affected land owners and businesses the subject of the proposed Northern Floodway.

The August 16, 2018 GRFMA meeting subsequently resolved to accept cost of consultancy services for a Northern Floodway communication strategy and delegated the chairperson and executive officer to finalise the contract and initiate implementation of the communication strategy.

As you may see from the above, the request to proceed with engagement with stakeholders (in this instance – directly affected landowners) was known to all GRFMA constituent councils.

There was not any element of‘secrecy’involved with the meeting held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.

You will note all GRFMA constituent councils have been directly involved in the development of the Northern Floodway Project resulting from the September/October 2016 flood event.

All councils, including APC, have two board members who attend meetings of the GRFMA. At the meeting held on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, attending landowners (non-APC elected members and staff) clearly supported the method of engagement undertaken in preference to the conduct of a public meeting stating“the format allowed them to received information firsthand and provide feedback”.

As mentioned above, it is unfortunate the article heading included the word ‘secret’.

Aside from being deemed incorrect, it is considered damaging to the image of the GRFMA and the potential progression of the proposed Northern Floodway Project.

I.J Baldwin Chair, GRFMA

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Tax cuts for small business

MGA has welcomed the Prime Minister’s decision to bring forward tax cuts for small to medium supermarket, liquor stores and hardware outlets around Australia.

Jos de Bruin, CEO of MGA Independent Retailers (Master Grocers Australia) said its members are facing cost increases at a rate never seen before.

“Bringing forward a reduction in company tax for small businesses will inject more confidence and certainty to invest and grow their businesses, as well as employ more Floodway gates open people,” Mr de Bruin said.

“Small business is often I refer to the articles entitled “Push for public flood forum following ‘secret’ meeting” and “How will described as the ‘engine room’

of the economy.

“It has borne the brunt of an avalanche of cost increases in recent years.

“Every way you turn there is a new cost increase to do business, whether it be increases in Saturday penalty rates for casual employees, increases in local council rates, high payroll tax, land tax and insurances is making it more and more difficult for family enterprises and private business to run profitably, employ people and invest in innovation to further grow in an ever challenging economic environment.”

“MGA is steadfast in its opinion the incentive to run

your own business has diminished in recent years and bringing this tax cut forward is like releasing a pressure valve and allowing small business owners greater relief and hope they can stay in business a little longer.”

Mr de Bruin said by bringing these tax cuts forward, an estimated three million businesses will reap the benefits much sooner than was anticipated.

“MGA applauds this proposal from Prime Minister Morrison as this announcement will give great encouragement to many struggling small businesses throughout Australia“.

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Send or amend your free community announcements at news@twowellsecho.com.au THE ADELAIDE PLAINS RATEPAYERS Time Out Craft Group Community Library & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION INC Public Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells.

Two Wells Playgroup Meet

APRRA Public Meetings is on Tuesday Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am to

November 27, 7.30pm at Mallala Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells.

School Gymnasium.

Contact Marg Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am. November 14 & 28. In recess: December & Slater on 0408 087 529 for enquiries. Phone: 8520 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au. January. Contact Di Meaney 0427 616 301.

alcoholics anonymous

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

Two

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.

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 November 4 10am December 2 9am Tuesday Dec 25 - Christmas Day Nita Noble - 8527 2303.

St Paul’s Two Wells 10am November 11, 18 & 25 10am December 9, 23 & 30 No Service December 16 at Two Wells, 9.00am Christmas in Song Uniting Church, Mallala 7.30pm Monday December 24 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.

Equestrian & Pony club

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

kennel & obedience club

ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & Obedience

Club, Training Wednesday evenings, Beginners, Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, Conformation 7.40pm.

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

landcare Two Wells

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Whether you are new to lawn bowls or are a seasoned player why not consider joining 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

Two Wells, Lewiston & Community centre Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. TWO Wells Community Centre, Available Land Care is bigger than your back yard. for hire for weddings, special occasions, Pat. 0419 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852. seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, large kitchen & bar, Contact Jo Spurling Lions Club Angle Vale 0401 356 598 for more information.

The Lions club of Angle Vale holds their Two Wells CWA meetings on the 2nd & 4th Wed at the Clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, CWA Wells Girls is the newly formed 6.30pm start. New members always welcome Two Wells branch of the South Australian for more info please call 0416 452 925. Country Women’s Association (SACWA) which welcomes women of all ages and Lions Club Two Well backgrounds, and provides an opportunity to Two Wells Lions Club meets on socialise, form new friendships, share skills the 1st Tuesday of the month at the and knowledge, and opportunities to support Two Wells Catholic Church . Contact your local community. Meetings are held on president Ian Gameau or secretary the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells 0417 801 1178 or twowellslionsinc@ Bowling Club at 7pm, new and interested gmail.com for more information. members are welcome to come along.

Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ Mallala Foreshore CWAWellsGirls/ or email CWA_WellsGirls@ Advisory Committee hotmail.com for more information.

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

Mallala Men’s Shed

Two Wells Blue Light

Two Wells Blue Light held 5 times a year. For ages 8 to 15 years. For more information contact Maria Aunger on 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

Two Wells CFS

CFS senior training every Monday night

Mallala & district men’s shed inc. Are starting at 7.30pm open to anyone over the open weds 9 till 12, Sunday 9 till 1pm, other times by agreement. Get involved in projects or just a coffee and a talk. Conference room available by request. Contact Norm Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up.

Neighbourhood watch

Neighbourhood Watch meeting is held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of the month (except December or January) 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 Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Network 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 Community bus stigma associated with suicide. The group Community Bus, for all bookings ph: meet at 6.30pm on the 1st Tuesday of each 8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as month in the Mallala Men’s Shed. The meeting volunteer bus liason, however all places/ commences at 7pm with light refreshments enquiries are now through Council. provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Norm Dicks 0428 559 787 for more information Windsor Christian Church - Sunday evening 5pm - 7pm, Windsor Institute Hall.

Phone 0427 572 237.

TWo wells BOWLING CLUB

age of 17 years old. Everyone welcome however day time crews are needed. Cadet training is every 2nd Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above. Located in Wells Road Two Wells.

Two Wells Playgroup is held during school terms in the Two Wells Primary School hall from 9.30am until 11.30am for babies and children up to 5 years of age. Contact Clare on 0413 814 047 for more information or drop into the school on a Tuesday morning and see what all the fun is about.

Two Wells Probus Club

The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells

Inc. Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling Club on the 4th Monday of the month from 10am. Come along and hear our guest speakers and enjoy some companionship.

Contact. Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

Two Wells Red Cross

Two Wells Red Cross meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Church Hall, Two Wells at 1.30pm. All are welcome. Contact Jasmin Daniele on 8520 2233 for further information.

Two Wells scouts Cubs & Joeys

Two Wells Scout Group. Cubs: 6.30pm - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm 8.30pm(Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Monday) 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 1200 hrs 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 Christian-

based group open to children aged 7 years old to Year 7 held every Thursday afternoon from 4.30pm - 5.30pm at the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall. For a gold coin donation, there’s lots of games, craft, activities and of course discussion. More information can be found at facebook.com/TwoWellsUniting or contact Tim Littleford on 0466 330 556.

Two Wells United Youth

Two Wells United Youth is an engaging and interactive Christian social group for children aged 12 years old to Year 12. The group is based at the Two Wells Uniting Church and offers a casual get-together every Wednesday from 5pm - 6.30pm where everything from Two Wells Equestrian the bible, football teams, friendship groups & Pony club and favourite foods is open for discussion.

Two Wells Equestrian and Pony $3 includes tea. More information can be Club hold rallies on the first and third found at facebook.com/TwoWellsUniting Sundays of the month at 9.30am on or contact Tim Littleford on 0466 330 556. our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. Uniting Church Australia Op Shop Further details on www.twepc.com.au.

Two Wells Uniting Church treasure Two Wells craft shop trove op shop, opening times, Monday to The Two Wells Craft Shop located in Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to the old Court House is a treasure trove of 12 noon. Open all school holidays, come handcrafted items, gift ware, local produce in and browse, Uniting Church Hall Drew of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, bric-a- Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan brac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants 8520 2764 any time for information. ideal for this area. Open Tues. to Fri UC Australia Adult Fellowship 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm Closed Church Adult Fellowship.

Sun and Mon. Find us on facebook. Uniting F a c e b o o k . c o m / t w o w e l l s c r a f t s h o p . Meetings held monthly in the Uniting Church Hall with the aim to provide Two Wells Golf club supported friendship and opportunities Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road and to support the ongoing mission of Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes the church. For information contact Mollie Scrapes course open April to October. Frost 8520 2073 or Alan Howell 8520 3063.

Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, yoga 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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Mallala’s moment of music for its mates Mallala held an inaugural ‘Music for our Mates’ event on Saturday, October 13, featuring former local, Abbie Ferris, as the headline act, and three other talented young musicians from around the area, Tom Martin, Angus Purvis, and Erin, Jae and Jordy.

Abbie, 19, grew up on a property just out of Mallala and is now one of the freshest new faces in music.

She wanted to return to her hometown of Mallala to perform for her community, but also wanted to give young South Australian artists a

chance to showcase their amazing talents, so came up with the idea of holding a festival in the Mallala institute.

And being from the country, Abbie appreciates the predicament of many of our drought-affected farmers, so decided to donate all profits to Rural Aid and the Buy a Bale scheme.

Abbie has been touring the country since she started playing gigs at age 16 and has already performed at the Tamworth Music Festival.

She has just released her debut single, ‘For A Mo-

ment’, through Social Family Records, already racking up more than 100,000 streams on Spotify, and featuring on Foxtel’s Country Music Channel, reaching number 35 on the CMC charts.

Her single also reached number six on the KIX country radio charts.

After supporting Hayley Jensen’s Australian tour, ‘Turning up The Dial’, Abbie is preparing to record her second single next month.

The event was a huge success and was well supported by the wider community.

Former Mallala girl, Abbie Ferris, headlined the event, ‘Music for our Mates’, held on October 13 at the Former Mallala girl, Abbie Ferris, featured at the ‘Music for our Mates’ event on Sat- Mallala Institute, to raise money for urday night. drought-affected farmers.

Rotunda gets a facelift

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October Update Saturday, 6 October was a great day for the Opening and Dedication of the new Salvation Army Gawler Corps building, to be known as Riverside Gawler, by Territory Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd. It was a privilege to speak about my role as Gawler City Chair of the Red Shield Appeal, which I have held since 2000 and has involved working with an array of dedicated individuals.

On Wednesday, 10 October I was pleased to host the Mental Health Coalition Morning Tea on behalf of the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Stephen Wade MLC. The event acknowledged World Mental Health Day, with a particular emphasis on people with lived experience, and was well supported by parliamentarians from various political parties.

With Norm Dicks (top far left) from the Adelaide Plains Crossroads Connections Suicide Prevention Network, and a group of attendees at the Shedders Mental Health Forum

It was a great celebration of the 60 th Anniversary of the South Para Reservoir at Williamstown on Saturday, 13 October.

I was pleased to join the Minister for Environment and Water, David Speirs MP, in visiting the reservoir, as did many others on bus tours later in the day.

Well done to Martin Johnson, Chair of the South Para Reservoir Anniversary Committee, and other members of the organising committee on a fantastic day!

Caroline Scutcheon reports: The Two Wells Lions Club has given the rotunda at the historic Wells area in Two Wells a spruce up, with club member Allan ReynoldsRowe helping to secure a table at the rotunda. The newly installed table at the rotunda at the historic Wells area in Two Wells.

Also completed is the painting of the toilet in the Two Wells main street, with work continuin on improving the garden area out the front of the bowling club car park.

This is a work in progress so watch this space.

Lions has been holding markets in the Two Wells township for the past few months and would welcome more participants.

If you are crafty, have a product or food We can help with all aspects of business & personal Taxation Returns you would like to promote, Lions is looking and Business Activity Statements. for more stall holders.

Please contact Caroline on 0427 801 178 If you are setting up a business, require taxation and business planning or message the Lions Facebook page. or heading towards retirement, we can advise you on the best options for The next market is on Saturday, November your situation in clear and simple language you’ll understand.

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We can also help with your Self Managed Super Fund and At this stage, there will be craft items, specialise in Agribusiness candles, jewellery, Tupperware, fruit and vegetables, and jams for sale.

Complimentary initial meeting at your place of business The next Lions meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 13 at 6pm at the Catholic Church hall in Two Wells.

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With David Speirs MP and Martin Johnson

Also, thank you to Michael Evans, Chair of the SA Men’s Shed Association, for the invitation to speak at the Shedders Mental Health Forum at the Playford Civic Centre in Elizabeth later that same day.

It was a pleasure to hear about all of the work being done across the state through the SA Men’s Shed Association.

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. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Tricia’s tales to entice at Two Wells Adelaide Plains Library will host bestselling South Australian rural romance author, Tricia Stringer, in Two Wells this month.

In a return visit, Tricia will speak at what is expected to be a full house at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Tuesday, November 27 at 1pm.

Tricia is a bestselling author of novels across three genres: women’s fiction, historical saga and rural romance.

She grew up on a farm in country South Australia and has lived mainly in rural communities.

Tricia has had a very

diverse career and has spent many years in education as a teacher, a librarian and an IT coordinator.

She has owned a post office and even a bookshop.

It was a yearning to write stories to bring local history alive for children that started Tricia on the journey to develop her writing skills and she began to write for younger readers, a path that led her to writing adult stories.

Her first book, Queen of the Road, won the Romantic Book of the Year Award in 2013.

Her latest novel, Table for Eight tells the story of

unlikely dining companions thrown together on a glamorous cruise.

Through her travels, Tricia researches extensively and draws inspiration for her novels and her fascinating characters.

Tricia’s books, including her latest novel released in September, will be available for sale on the day and payment can be made through EFTPOS or cash.

Seats are limited to this free event, so get in early and book your spot now by contacting the Adelaide Plains Library on 8520 2100 or email library@apc.sa.gov.au.

Scouting for a new home

After 30 years at its current location, the Two Wells Scout Group is on the move and looking for a new site for its permanent home, and the local council wants you to have your say.

Formed 86 years ago, Scouts in Two Wells has a long history, and for much of that time, members have been battling worsening conditions with the hall at their Wells Road base.

Membership to the group is growing and following a deputation by young Two Wells Scout, Chloe Sharpe, to Adelaide Plains Council a few months ago, council is now seeking community consultation on relocating the group to two possible sites within the Two Wells township.

APC community and development manager, Rob Veitch, said as the scouting community has expanded, they have outgrown the facility and approached council with a request to upgrade to include toilets and larger, more modern facilities.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION Site selection for Two Wells Scout Group Relocation and Proposed Skate Park The Two Wells Scout Group is seeking a new site to construct a Scout Hall in Two Wells.

A number of sites have been selected for consideration and Council would like to hear your views on the proposed locations.

In addition, the Two Wells Regional Action Team has requested to lease a portion of Council land to enable the organisation to apply for funding to build a skate park in Two Wells. It is proposed that the skate park will be of a relocatable design, providing the opportunity to trial the site for a period before a permanent location is determined.

HAVE YOUR SAY For details of the sites proposed for the new Scout Hall as well as a Skate Park, including location maps, please go to www. apc.sa.gov.au and click on the ‘Have Your Say’ link. An online survey is available via this link for you to provide your comments.

Hard copy surveys will be available at the Mallala and Two Wells Council offices or Council Libraries during normal opening hours.

For further information or enquiries please contact Council on (08) 8527 0200 or email info@apc.sa.gov.au The surveys open on Monday November 5 and close at 5pm on Friday 23 November 23, 2018.

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Bestselling South Australian rural romance author Tricia Stringer will speak in Two “The location of the hall will be an important Wells this month. factor and the site will need to be easily accessible, with the ability to camp safely on site and have suitable terrain for active games,” Mr Veitch said. “The scout group has indicated they would like a site approximately 1500m² in size and has identified a preference for several locations in the township. The current site is no longer an Two Wells police senior constable JoshBec O’Brien option as the Two Wells Main Street guidelines ua Silvy, said the prank calls were worrying reports: outlines the site as a future retail zone.” as it meant resources were stretched, with The scouts have been vigorously fundraising A spike in the number of prank calls to the impact felt not just by first responders for a number of years and have the full backing emergency services in the district last month but by extended families, carers, friends of Scouts SA, who will seek supporting grant has local police warning a real emergency and the broader community. funding to build a new facility. could be jeopardised.

“What this (was) doing is tying up a lot APC recently approved a motion to explore From October 2 to 16, police received of resources as we investigate each call,” and consult the community on a number of eight 000 calls that turned out to be false, Senior Constable Silvy stated. proposed sites in the township for relocating with a young sounding person claiming “In one situation, use of the STAR group the group. To explore the proposed sites, visit there was an emergency. forces was required.”

APC’s website at www.apc.sa.gov.au ‘Have The culprit used fake addresses to send Making prank calls to emergency serYour Say’and complete the three-minute survey. police, fire, and ambulance responders to vices is a criminal offence with financial Hard copy surveys will be available at the an alleged emergency, claiming someone penalties likely and jail time a possibility.

Mallala and Two Wells Council offices or was suffering a heart attack, there’s been Following investigations, police concouncil libraries during normal opening hours. a car accident, a person being shot, and in firmed the prank caller has been identified Surveys will open on Monday, November one instance, a possible homicide. and was a school-aged youth.

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Don’t waste our resources

Consultation sought for skate park Bec O’Brien reports: Adelaide Plains Council is seeking community consultation regarding possible sites for a skate park in Two Wells.

While no formal approval has been given to the Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT), that is driving the project, council has indicated it will support the project by providing a site for lease.

This month, APC is seeking community feedback on two possible skate park locations in Hart Reserve on the Two Wells/ Gawler Road, and land across from the Two Wells Tavern near the current dog park.

APC development and community manager, Rob Veitch, said TWRAT has requested to lease a portion of council land, estimated to be approximately 600m² (20 x 30 metres) in size, to enable the community group to apply for funding.

“It is proposed the skate park will be of a relocatable design, providing the opportunity to trial

the site for a period before a permanent location is determined,” Mr Veitch said.

Council recently approved a motion to explore and consult the community on a number of proposed sites in the township.

“Skate parks, like any other designed space meant to attract the public, need to consider key aspects of the space such as location, accessibility and visibility, which will be critical to the longterm success and health of the facility,” Mr Veitch said.

“Proximity to a main road and accessibility at all times is paramount.

“A skate park that is easy to get to will get used more often than one that is difficult to access. “The skate park should be visible from a number of directions; a park that can be easily surveyed from a distance will feel inviting and non-threatening (and) the location should also take crime prevention into consideration.

“A site that is open and visible provides a natural form of surveillance.”

Special usability demands must also be considered, Mr

Veitch added, and said skaters’ needs are different from those who use sporting facilities, as skate parks are often more like public parks that enjoy long periods of activity.

“It is rare to find a well designed and well located skate park empty on any given afternoon,” he said.

“A well designed skate park can provide children and young people with places to go and activities to participate in as healthy options.

“Suitably located facilities will help prevent crime and anti-social behaviour and will help to instill pride in the facility across the whole community.”

TWRAT president, Caroline Scutcheon, has welcomed the community consultation and is urging all residents to take the time to complete the survey.

“If you want to see a skate park in Two Wells, then we need as many people as possible to complete the survey,” she said.

“We need to show the community is behind this proposal.”

TWRAT’s preferred site for a skate park in Two Wells is Hart

Reserve, Mrs Schutcheon said, but “anywhere we can get would be great”.

“If we asked the youth, a lot of them would say there’s not a lot of facilities that cater for those who are interested in that particular sport,” she said.

“This could be another outlet and because we’re so far from other opportunities it’s a chance for them to get together with their friends, it’s a way for people to come together and enjoy a sport that they’re passionate about.”

TWRAT will continue to raise funds for the skate park project and once a preferred site has been identified, will apply for state and federal grants.

To explore the proposed sites, and to tell council your thoughts, visit APC’s website at www.apc. sa.gov.au ‘Have Your Say’ and complete the three-minute survey.

Hard copy surveys will be available at the Mallala and Two Wells Council offices or council libraries during normal opening hours.

Surveys will open on Monday, November 5 and close at 5pm on Friday, November 23.

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Pamela paves the way for lifesaving surgeries Natalie Centenera reports:

WHEN Pamela Prescott, of Two Wells, was told by her doctor that donating one of her kidneys to her 28-year-old son would offer him a better life, she didn’t think twice.

21 years ago, at 50 years of age, Pamela took a leap of faith on Dr Mohan Rao and underwent Australia’s first living donor laparoscopic kidney removal at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

The landmark keyhole surgery proved a success, Pamela recovered well and in considerably less time than traditional transplant surgery, paving the way for hundreds of future live kidney donors.

Pamela’s son, Tony McDonald, was undergoing dialysis at home for five years prior to the 1997 surgery.

“The machines were set up here at home, and I did his dialysis three mornings a week,” Pamela explained.

“He had to be on the machine for five hours, so I would have to get up about 5am every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, put his machine on, wake him up, put him on, do his five hours, clean up and go to work.”

Tony was diagnosed with autoimmune disease, lupus, at 18.

“When he was diagnosed, he was always tired and lethargic, he didn’t want to do anything,” Pamela said.

“He would wake up in the morning sit down for breakfast and fall asleep at the table.”

When his kidneys did fail in 1992, he started dialysis and was put on the transplant waiting list.

Pamela Prescott at her home in Two Wells, was the first Australian to undergo a living donor laparoscopic kidney removal 21 years ago, and is still fit and healthy.

“When you’re on dialysis like that all the time, and you’re still young, you haven’t got any life, you can’t do anything,” Pamela said.

“He had been on the transplant list for a while, but one never came up.

“We were waiting and waiting.

“When the doctor said we were the perfect pair to do a transplant, and he wanted to perform the sur-

gery, we said it’s worth a try and we just did it.”

“I was only in hospital for a couple of days and the first thing I did when I woke up and was able to get out of bed, was go straight down to his room to see he was alright.

“I must have looked absolutely shocking as he and the nurse both said I needed a wheelchair,” she laughed.

Pamela, a mother-of-three, said her health was generally well at the time of the surgery, and living life with one kidney has not impacted on her, apart from having to drink more water.

“They thought I wouldn’t pull through, but I didn’t know that,” she exclaimed.

“Apparently they were nervous to do it, I didn’t know that until we

caught up with Dr Rao not long ago, and he said most of the doctors didn’t want him to do it.”

“I was a bit surprised, being the first in Australia, but I was only thinking of my son, I was going to help him, and if it all worked well, then they would be able to make things better for everybody else.”

Tony took well to the transplant, however required dialysis again 16 years later.

Due to the amount of cortisone his body has taken, causing his bones to soften, Tony has had five hip replacements.

“He had another kidney transplant in August of 2016,” Pamela said.

“They found a great match, but his body wouldn’t take it, they had to take it out as it nearly killed him.”

Tony is now back on dialysis again in Gawler three days a week.

A single father of two teenage children, Pamela said it hasn’t been easy for him.

“But he gets by,” Pamela said with a gentle smile, “I suppose there are other people who suffer much more.”

The keyhole transplant operation Pamela underwent with Dr Mohan Rao has since become the standard way Australia performs the living donor operation, reducing pain experienced by donors and subsequently the length of time spent in hospital, now generally under 48 hours.

Dr Rao, is a 2018 Pride of Australia nominee for his pioneering work in transplant surgery, both in Australia and India.

Australian Scout Medallion awarded to three local Scouts

Two Wells Scout Group volunteers Wendy Sharpe and Robyn Ford after receiving their Scout service medals.

Scouts honour for local ladies Two Wells Scout Group leaders Wendy Sharpe, Robyn Ford and Maxine Cummins have a combined 27 years of scouting experience between them.

All three have volunteered countless hours for the organisation they believe builds happy, resilient, thoughtful, inquisitive, caring, respectful and resourceful young people.

The trio was recognised for their volunteer contribution at a special Scout ceremony at Titanium Stadium in Adelaide on September 23.

Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Scouts Australia Chief Commissioner, Phil Harrison, announced honours for Scout leaders to celebrate World Scout Day on August 1 and the ladies were among tens of recipients.

Wendy’s daughters Chloe, 15,

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and Emma, 13, have been members of the Two Wells Scout Group since they were Joeys as six-yearolds, with Wendy a committee member for the past six years.

Robyn’s sons James and Alan first attended Scouts when they turned six years old and she has been a volunteer for the past seven years.

Maxine has been part of the fabric at Two Wells Scout Group for more than a decade, with 14-and-a-half years of volunteer service under her belt.

All three women were recognised for their contribution to Scouts and to the youth of South Australia, with Maxine receiving a Meritorious Service Award, and Wendy and Robyn a Special Service Award.

Congratulations ladies.

The Australian Scout Medallion is the highest award you can earn if you are a Scout under the age of 15 and recently three Two Wells Scout Group members achieved this feat.

Scouts, Alan Ford, Sarah Walton and Chloe Sharpe were all presented with their medallions at a special ceremony at Titanium Arena in Adelaide on Sunday September 23.

The road to the medallion has been a long one, with skills learnt years before when the trio first enrolled as Joey Scouts, carried with them throughout their progression to Cubs and finally onto Scouts.

To achieve the Australian Scout Medallion (ASC) a Scout needs to complete a range of activities including participating in a Scout Leadership Course while also doing the Explorer or Adventurer Level Badge and obtaining their Adventurer Cord (green cord).

Once this leadership course has been completed and the scout has demonstrated their leadership abilities through a specified leadership activity they can then qualify for the ASC. The leadership activity in most instances is an overnight camp which the scout has to organise; completing all required forms, including devising a budget, shopping for supplies and coordinating the event.

At the conclusion of the camp, the scout has to present a review of the event, including what went well and

Two Wells Scout Group members Alan Ford, Chloe Sharpe and Sarah Walton are pictured with Darryl Morcom, district commissioner of Ridley, after receiving their Australian Scout Medallions.

“It is a great achievement for these what could have been planned better.

“The medallion is considered the three young Scouts and an example pinnacle of Scouting at this age and is for others.”

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Good deed did not go unnoticed!

Natalie Centenera reports:

You don’t often hear good news stories on social medai community pages that warm your heart.

We are often bombarded with passive aggressive, or downright nasty, swipes at other people or businesses, that are further echoed in the loads of comments that follow.

But here is one that will hit you right in the ‘feels.’

Ten-year-old Darcy, of Angle Vale, was sent to Foodland with

a small shopping list and some money by his mum, Briony, who thought he was about the right age to undertake a responsible task.

“It was his first trip by himself with a shopping list and some money,” Briony said.

“He walked to the supermarket with a backpack, and once there, picked up a basket and put all the things on my list inside it, but he got a few extras.

“Then of course he didn’t have enough money and started taking a few things out at the checkout.”

A good Samaritan was standing

behind him in the line and noticed young Darcy being well mannered and behaved, and gave his predicament much thought.

A nice bloke, let’s call him Phil, stepped forward and offered to pay for all of Darcy’s shopping.

Darcy tried to offer Phil the money he had, but Phil would not take it.

Phil then gave Darcy a fist pump, and Darcy headed for home to tell his mum what had just happened.

Briony then took to the Everything Angle Vale facebook page

putting a call out to find, and thank, the gentleman who acted so kindly towards her son.

Phil was outed by his wife, Natalie, who saw the post, and said it was just like him to do that.

Briony has since made contact with Phil and Natalie and thanked them for the kind gesture.

“It’s wonderful to live in such a good community where people look out for each other,” Briony said.

“It’s nice to know people have always got your back, and we’ll do the same, paying it forward.”

Young Darcy of Angle Vale was helped by a good Samaritan at the Foodland checkout when he didn’t have enough money to pay for his extra groceries.

News from Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS)

Port Parham coastal regeneration workshop

By FAIBS secretary Anna Woods methods of bush regeneration.

Participants joined in classwork A group of keen participants and fieldwork and enthusiastically took part in a coastal regeneration agreed at the end of the day that it had workshop at Parham on Sunday, been a most informative and useful October 21. experience which will enable them to The Trees for Life program, con- better contribute to sustainable land ducted by Amelia Hurren and Randall care and biodiversity in the AIBS. Bates, was funded by the Volunteer Early arrivals to the workshop Support Program (Adelaide and spent time scanning the foreshore Mount Lofty Ranges). at Parham for evidence of returning The aim was to train volunteers to migratory birds. become more effective in the care and Along the AIBS coastline, there future development of the Adelaide has already been sightings of new International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS) arrivals, including the critically habitat. endangered Eastern Curlew, the BarTopics specifically tailored to the tailed Godwit, Common Greenshank, Sanctuary included fundamentals of Red-necked Stint, Sharp-tailed and bush care, identifying native plants vs Curlew Sandpipers, the Red Knot pests, weed control techniques, and and the Great Knot.

These birds have flown thousands of kilometres to return to their southern summer habitats in this area after breeding in the northern hemisphere, some laying their eggs as far away as Siberia.

These avian returnees roost and frenetically feed along our local shores, restoring energy and bulk after their incredibly long flight journey.

It’s a great time to grab the binoculars and do some bird watching in the sanctuary, with areas like St Kilda and Thompson Beach being particularly rewarding as high tides recede.

As some of the resident shorebirds are now in their nesting phase, we urge visitors to minimise disturbance, tread carefully and keep dogs on the leash in seaweed and sand areas.

ADELAIDE SHOREBIRD AND DOLPHIN FESTIVAL November is when the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park (Winaityinatyi Pangkara) and the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary jointly become Park of the Month.

Billed as ‘The Adelaide Shorebird and Dolphin Festival’, a range of fun and free events, will be held at various locations on weekdays and weekends.

Whether you are a regular to these sanctuaries or a first time visitor, you’ll be most welcome to come along and join in. There’s something for everyone, including family friendly opportunities.

Scheduled activities include: • Ranger and volunteer guided

walks through mangrove, shore habitats with their unique animal, plant and birdlife species.

• Binocular and scope viewing of the amazing migratory birds visiting at this time of the year, feeding and wading alongside the resident shorebirds.

Guides will include experts and members from BirdsSA and Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.

• Kayaking, snorkelling • Torrens Island Tour • Shorebird ID and count training • Educational talks Those wishing to join in will need to register for the various activities.

Further information and registration can be accessed at www.parks. sa.gov.au/asdf.

ABOVE: Trees for Life trainer Amelia Hurren preparing participants for weed control field experience.

ABOVE RIGHT: Trees for Life trainer Randall Bates and participant Pauline Frost demonstrating box thorn bush control techniques.

FAR RIGHT: Amelia Hurren explains weed selection and pulling techniques to participants Mary-Ann van Trigt and Maree Merchant.

RIGHT: Participant Maree Merchant in action during weed control trailing.

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A Day in the Life of…

Hotelier, Loretta Wilmshurst What is your name and what is your occupation?

My name is Loretta Wilmshurst and I work in the hospitality industry. I am the current proprietor of the Two Wells Hotel Tavern in Two Wells.

How long have you been in this industry/role?

My husband Rodney and I, bought our first hotel at Moonta on the Yorke Peninsula in January 1980 when our boys were young.

When owning a hotel, you expect to work hard, long hours and give good service. I was shown by one of the original staff members of that hotel how to pour a good beer and have always prided myself on doing so ever since.

breakfast, get the grandkids off to school, then head off to work from 8am. I unlock the safe and bring out the bookwork and till readings from the night before. Then I set out the spreadsheets of the takings from the day before. I fill up change machines. Respond to any correspondence. At lunchtime I help serve behind the bar, load the glasswasher, deal with any deliveries and sort out weekly rosters.

Around 4pm, more staff start work, ice needs to be topped and bagged up, fridges need to be stocked up from sales during the day. I normally finish the day around late afternoon. When we first started in the business, we just didn’t stop, we did everything ourselves and it was very full on. As well as all of the above, in the earlier days, we would start preparing tea service, make salads and prepare food for the dinner service. After the dinner service, we would have to clean up and it would be well past midnight before my head hit the pillow. Of course Friday and Saturday nights were usually our busiest nights.

Amongst all of this we often cater to large group bookings which require a set menu as well as provide special luncheons for particular occasions.

What studies/requirements do you need to be able to do this type of work?

In the past, you had to use your common sense and use your initiative, you had to have a bit of a business brain and backing behind you to start off. Today if you want to enter the hospitality industry, there are a range of courses you have to do. It’s really important to learn how to run a business, bookkeeping and being computer-literate are big parts of everyday life in a hotel.

There are also a range of hospitality What do you enjoy about this and gaming courses available. occupation?

This is my way of life. I have Describe your typical work travelled a lot and met a lot of difday: ferent people from all walks of life.

I usually get up at 6.30am have This is a challenging industry, which

has gotten harder as more regulations have been introduced and the amount of work has increased as a result. I enjoy the atmosphere created from customers being happy as they enjoy down-time, with music in the background, in a comfortable environment.

Have you any particular highlights throughout your experiences?

My work consisted of everything that involves running a hotel, starting off with duties in the kitchen and dining room to bar wok, cleaning and balancing tills.

The work was full on. In the early days we had lots of entertainment and late nights. We were busy and it was fun. Eight ball has always been enjoyable with many ongoing competitions. Darts is another pub sport enjoyed by many. We played golf and our boys played football, tennis, golf and motorbike racing.

In 1987 we returned to Pt Augusta where we bought the Commonwealth Hotel with Di and Roger Donhardt.As this was back in our old stomping ground, we soon settled in. We had a good pub and this was before the pokies.

Our next venture took us to the outback where we bought Spuds Roadhouse Hotel Motel. This was a real challenge as the place was very run down. But none of us were scared of work so we set about fixing the place. Rodney had the petrol station shifted to the front of the

roadhouse, put in cool rooms, upgraded sheds and the kitchen and generally cleaned up. Customers were surprised to see me sweeping the front verandah everyday as it was neglected before. Our first winter when it rained, the whole back yard lit up like Christmas as sparks were going everywhere. The previous owner had electric cabling in the ditches, which came from the generator to the roadhouse for power!The cables were not covered and were dangerous. We hired an electrician and after some time rectified this situation. We bought our water from the railways as the pipeline went straight past us to Woomera. It took us many years to be allowed to get connected.

You can imagine when the buses pulled up to use the restrooms how much water was used, and the cost. We were open 24 hours, Craig worked all the night shifts and our Shepherd dog wasn’t too far from him, ever a watchful eye when sleeping in front of the open wood fireplace. Many people travelled for a feed he cooked through the night, and Claire was there to cook breakfast. On a scorching hot day we weren’t surprised to have a slithering snake appear behind the bar, looking for water, or just lost. We even had a large centipede or two turn up indicating rain was coming. People travelled for our schnitzels, pepper sauce, and garlic noodle salad. When the Japanese visited Woomera, the Americans would bring them out for a feed of the popular seafood bugs in garlic and rice.

We welcomed our four grand-

daughters during our time in Pimba, which was one of the highlights of our life in the outback. In October 1999, we bought the Two Wells Tavern and at one stage had nine family members working for us.

We have made a few changes to the tavern in the years since. The old bar is now a dining room and we extended into the carpark with a beer garden.

What type of changes have you seen in this occupation/industry?

The main changes since we started in this industry are government regulations. There are also many mandatory courses which are required to operate a hotel. There were no pokies, Keno or TAB when I entered the industry and there was no GST. The GST was introduced in the early 2000’s creating a lot of work collecting money for the

government and passing it on. We have since built and made available a smoking area as inside smoking is now banned.

What advice would you give to anyone who is looking at entering this occupation/industry?

I am fortunate to have family and longtime staff working for me that are the backbone of the business. Having good staff around to back you up is vital. Also, working as a team or couple, with your partner, is important to share the workload, the good times and the challenges.

Anyone considering hospitality as a living should be willing to work hard.

It’s a job that entails long hours and shift work.You need to be a “people person”, always obliging and pleasant. To keep on top of business is an every-day job. It is demanding but at the same time rewarding.

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They want your vote before you know their plans.

Friday night TGIF! 4 – 10 Saturday $10 schnitzel night, music until late. 10 -10 Sunday all afternoon $2 sausage, music. 10 – 10 Children’s meals at $5. $1 soft drinks. $3 house wine. $5 pints. $6 premix. Camping fees $2 pn. Motel rooms $35 pn. Backpacker bunks $5 pn. Fully selfcontained rigs $2 pn. Tent camping including hot showers $5 pn. Caravan sites with power and shower $20 pn Enquiries and bookings to 0400225411. Proceeds from the Middle Beach Inn go to the Middle Beach Education and Recreation Centre Incorporated for Environmental Education, and Conservation. Mention this ad for these prices.

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Kids get up close and personal with animals

Holding a carpet python, petting a bettong and stroking a crocodile, was all part of the fun at Adelaide Plains Council’s recent school holiday workshop.

Organised by the council’s library services program and held at the Two Wells Uniting Church on Thursday, October 4, the event was led by Animals Anonymous Wildlife, with eight animals, including a tawny frogmouth, gecko, bettong, spotted python, goanna, freshwater crocodile, gliding possum, and carpet python, bringing much enjoyment to those in attendance.

Every child (and adult) had the opportunity to touch every animal, and to hold some of them in what was a very visual and sensory experience.

ABOVE: The smile says is all for Zac Tilley, Jackson and Alex Tilley.

RIGHT: Madalyn Wandel relishes holding a snake during the school holidays.

LEFT: Young Kypton Price is braver than many holding this python!

Christobel Crabb with her grandchildren, Elliott and Kate and husband Mack Crabb enjoying the handson animal experience.

PUBLIC NOTICE

TO ALL LANDOWNERS AND OCCUPIERS IN THE FOLLOWING COUNCIL AREAS • Adelaide Plains Council Pursuant to the Fire & Emergency Services Act 2005, the owner of private land in the country must take reasonable steps to protect property on the land from fire and to prevent or inhibit the outbreak of fire on the land, or the spread of fire through the land and minimise the threat to human life from a fire on the land. Maximum Penalty $5000.

Council officers will be inspecting properties from early October onwards, to assess compliance with CFS requirements. Property owners issued with a Bushfire Hazard Reduction Compliance Notice are required to comply with the requirements of that notice within the required time indicated or Council may organise a contractor to perform the work required, at the owners expense and may take further legal action against them.

PLEASE NOTE, Council is able to issue an Expiation Notice for the offence of not complying with the requirements of Bushfire Hazard Reduction Compliance Notice. Fee for non compliance $315.

CFS Requirements: • Vacant town blocks are required to have all dry flammable material reduced to a maximum height of 10cm by means of slashing or mowing or removing, and to be maintained throughout the Fire Danger Season.

• House blocks are required to have all dry flammable grass material reduced to a maximum height of 10cm by means of slashing or mowing or removing, and to be maintained throughout the Fire Danger Season.

• Larger blocks (more than 1 hectare) will require having a firebreak, slashed or mowed to maximum height of 10cm to a minimum width of 5 metres around property boundary, and with a minimum width of 20 metres around any building or asset on the property. This must also be maintained throughout the Fire Danger Season.

• All flammable material must be stored in a safe manner.

Please have an ongoing maintenance program to keep your property fire safe. Council thanks property owners and occupiers for the attention they put towards fire safety.

Who knows, it may be your own home you save.

FIRE PREVENTION OFFICERS Adelaide Plains Council: JENNY IRELAND 8527 0200 If you live in one of these council areas and have a fire prevention concern, then contact your local Fire Prevention Officer.

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CUT OUT, FILL OUT & STICK ON YOUR FRIDGE

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Nine simple steps to Surviving a bushfire.

If you live in the city-fringe, foothills, Adelaide Hills or regional South Australia, you’re at risk of a bushfire.

Tick each box, and you’ll be one step closer to surviving a bushfire.

1. Clear around your property.

6. Have flexibility in your plan.

2. Have an emergency kit ready.

7. Listen to the weather and know your total fire bans.

3. Know when to leave and where to go.

8. Subscribe to the CFS warning email.

4. Do your 5 minute bushfire plan.

9. Check radio, website, social media and news updates.

5. Talk about your plan to family, neighbours & friends.

For further information and to download your Bushfire Plan visit cfs.sa.gov.au

Bushfire Information Hotline – 1800 362 361 (TTY 133 677)

Why risk it?

ACT NOW

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CFS

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Fire ban season brought forward for Mid North district Bec O’Brien reports: Prepare. Act. Survive.

This is the constant message of the Country Fire Service (CFS).

As the hottest months of the year loom, Two Wells brigade captain, Adam Harris, said the start of this year’s fire danger season for the Mid North district has been brought forward to November 1.

Fire ban dates for The Mount Lofty Ranges district are yet to be advised, according to the CFS website at time of print.

While there has not been a lot of rain in recent months, Adam advised it is important all residents are prepared in case of an emergency and are aware what to do if there is a bushfire.

“It’s pretty dry around here at the moment,” he said.

“The grasses have dried off quickly as we haven’t had a lot of rain.

Two Wells CFS volunteer, Emmanuele Bombardieri.

Name: Emmanuele Bombardieri Nickname: Manny or Boma Age: 32 Occupation: Night shift truck driver Marital Status: Married to Rachael, father to Teresa, 3, and Valentino, 1 Resides: Two Wells Joined: December 2017 Training: Basic Firefighting

course How did you get involved in CFS? I’d been thinking about joining the CFS for a while but didn’t know how I could make it work with family and work commitments.

One night, I decided to call into the brigade and introduce myself and it went from there.

You make things work.

If anyone has been putting it off, just come in and give it a go.

It soon becomes part of your daily life - you can make it work around your family and work, it’s up to you when you’re available to volunteer.

Some of the positives of my involvement include new friendships, new skills learnt, and a sense of community.

Plan for pets & livestock

and be one step closer to surviving a bushfire.

“Compared with previous years, the fuel load is lower but what is there, is very dry.

“Clear all gutters of leaves and litter, especially those around the house, cut back branches and overhanging tree limbs on driveways and roads to allow access to properties by emergency services and have a Bushfire Survival Plan in place.”

Last financial year, Two Wells CFS volunteers attended 167 call outs, the year before that, 203, so far this year, 54 (at time of print).

Not all of these are fire related, but Adam would like to see this number fall and suggested local residents “Prepare. Act. Survive”.

Know your daily fire risk by visiting www. cfs.sa.gov.au, checking local weather reports, or by contacting the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1300 362 361.

If you are thinking about volunteering with the CFS, ring 1300 364 587 for more information, or drop into the Two Wells CFS base on Wells Road, Two Wells, Monday evenings from 7.30pm.

Fire seasoN Adelaide Plains Council

The 2018 – 2019 Fire Danger Season for the Mid North which includes Adelaide Plains Council opens on

Thursday November 1, 2018 & will close oN Tuesday april 30, 2019 (iNc) Unless changed by Government declaration During that time no fires may be lit in the open unless a permit for that purpose has been obtained from Council. Permits will not be issued prior to March 1, 2019. Contact Council for details of the rules relating to fires in the open for cooking and comfort purposes.

HEAVY PENALTIES APPLY FOR LIGHTING OR MAINTAINING AN UNAUTHORISED FIRE. Additional fire prevention and permit information is available at www.cfs.sa.gov.au

In an EMErgEnCy or to rEPOrT a fire

emergeNcy coNTacT Numbers

call 000

Country Fire Services FIrE BAn information 1300 362 361

Bushfire Information Hotline – 1800 362 361 (TTY 133 677)

Why risk it?

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Touring Italy When Kathy asked me to join her on an overseas trip to Italy and Croatia I did not hesitate to say “yes”.

Our husbands were not invited. For some reason, some of our fellow travelling companions thought this a little odd. Go tell.

The trip comprised two separate packages.

First, an 11-day organised bus tour of Italy, and then a nine-day cruise around Croatia, which had only been in service for one year.

We left Adelaide airport on September 16 at 2pm and after an arduous 22 hours flying, with stops in Perth and Abu Dhabi to change flights, we arrived in Rome early in the morning of September 17.

SA is seven and a half hours ahead of Italy.

From the airport, we were taken to our hotel to meet our tour director, Anna.

We hit the jackpot with her, as she was outstanding with her knowledge, easy rapport and clear speaking voice.

That evening, we met our fellow travellers, a total of 40, over dinner at a local restaurant within walking distance of the hotel.

Day 2: After 15,000 steps, we had visited the Vatican Museums, culminating beneath Michelangelo’s famous ceiling in the Sistine Chapel.

As we were with an organised tour, we had fast tracked entry to museums and a behind the scenes look at the Bramante Staircase, a part of the Vatican closed to the general public.

In preference to a free afternoon, we chose an extra guided tour to the Colosseum where we heard tales of deadly gladiatorial combat and the Roman Forum once the centre of political, religious and social life.

Before returning to our hotel, we had to see the Trevi Fountain and take part in the ritual coin toss.

The legend is one coin tossed means return to Rome, two a happy marriage, three a quick divorce.

Here we also had the first of many of the delicious Italian gelato.

Day 3: Journey to Pompeii, a town frozen in time when it was engulfed by an

Dear Diary with Judi Frost & Kathy Stubing

eruption of Vesuvius in 79AD. Another 15,000 odd steps were taken today over uneven, cobbled streets.

So much history was given by our local guide, interesting at the time but too much to retain.

A haven for photographs, so much so, that towards the end of the tour, Kathy and I become separated from our group and had to find our own way back to thankfully our end predetermined meeting place.

After a leisurely alfresco lunch, it was back on the bus and onwards to the Bay of Naples to board a hydrofoil to the Isle of Capri.

From the port, we piled into sixperson open top taxis for a hair-raising ride to our accommodation.

I equated it to the land equivalent of the shot-over boat ride in NZ. Day 4: We woke on the Isle of dreams amongst the rich and famous who seemed to have nothing better to do than to stroll around in beautiful flowing white garments, shop in the fashionable boutiques, craft stores and artisan studios or sit and partake of glasses of wine. This was an awesomely beautiful place with whitewashed houses, winding alleyways and small cafes.

Beautifully manicured gardens and potted plants in every available nook and cranny.

In the afternoon, we joined the optional excursion to the Amalfi Coast and the artist’s paradise of Positano.

Judi and Kathy at the River Tiber in Italy.

Judi and Kathy ready for a swim in the Adriatic Sea.

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Judi Frost and Kathy Stubing sipping cool drinks on the Isle of Capri on their recent vacation.

We took a cable car down to the ferry.

During the relaxing ride of 45 mins we enjoyed one of many free “flourishes” during our tour, which this time was a delicious lemon-cello liqueur.

Free time once again to explore, shop or eat and drink in paradise.

Returned the same way for our last night on Capri.

Day 5: Back to Naples to join our bus and “Massimo”, our Italian Numero Uno Italian stallion bus driver.

He was an ace driver, again so lucky.

We followed the Autostrada del Sole or Motorway of the Sun and on bus for six hours, with two breaks to refresh, which was quite a welcome break from what seemed to have been days jam packed.

After journeying through idyllic Tuscan landscapes we arrived in Florence, centre of art and culture.

Day 6: Walking shoes on again as we joined another local guide to visit Florence’s historic centre.

Firstly the Accademia Gallery full of priceless art treasures and of course Michelangelo’s famous “David”, the multi coloured marble Cathedral, Giotto’s bell tower and the baptistery, adorned by Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise.

We also visited Piazza della Signoria an open-air museum and still the political heart of Florence. The afternoon was free for our own personal exploration.

Florence is renowned for its quality luxury goods especially gold jewellery and leather goods.

It was only looking for me here.

Day 7: We travelled to The Cinque Terre and Portofino (remember The Love Boat), to Santa Margherita.

The famous Italian Riviera and the Cinque Terre are UNESCO World Heritage sites and one of Italy’s most beautiful landscapes.

It was by rail rather than the originally planned private boat, due to rough seas, that we arrived. It was every man for himself as 40 of us were told to board the train, be aware of pickpockets and count three stops before alighting.

After a none too relaxing short ride, we alighted to spend quality time here.

Day 8: The morning was spent travelling north to the beautiful Italian Lake district of Lake Maggiore, another favourite retreat for the rich and famous, where alpine scenery combines with lush subtropical vegetation.

Along the way we passed kilometres of neatly set out open air Tree Nurseries and the Marble mountains where their copious use of marble is mined.

The afternoon was taken up by a short private boat trip to Isola Bella the largest of the lovely Borromean Islands.

Here we toured an incredible palace with its stunning Botanical Gardens.

The palace and gardens take up the whole island.

While on the island, the wind whipped up considerably and made for an interesting ride back. Luckily no one in our group was ever motion sick.

Day 9: Onto our last destination of Venice. Following the southern fringes

of the European Alps we entered a grape growing area close to the shores of Lake Iseo.

Wine making traditions run deep here and we got to taste the delicious vintages produced, with a master vintner at a family owned estate.

Another stop on the way at Verona, was the setting for one of history’s most romantic love stories. We walked to view Juliet’s balcony although only a modern mockup/tourist attraction.

Sadly we bid goodbye to our wonderful bus driver once we reached Venice as it was all on water from there.

Took a water taxi over to the Hilton Hotel where we rested our heads for two nights before our tour ends.

Day 10: We cruised to Giudecca Island to admire the skilful art of glass blowing.

We strolled through the gallery viewing mind-blowing glass creations and prices.

My budget ran to three pairs of Mirano glass earrings and because I paid in cash, received two lovely mini glass bonbons gratis.

After this, a private water taxi whisked us to the centre of it all, Piazza San Marco where we had seats reserved outside a famous Venetian Cafe, in front of a live orchestra and in view of St. Mark’s squares illuminated sights.

We travelled the length of the Grand Canal, passing under the Rialto Bridge.

Another notable spot visited was Doges’ Palace with its adjoining Bridge of Sighs.

The mandatory gondola ride was enjoyed and a couple on their honeymoon, with our group, were aptly serenaded the entire way.

That evening, a cruise to Burano with its candy coloured houses.

Here we sat down to a sumptuous celebration and final dinner.

Cruising Croatia

By Kathy Stubing After the hectic pace of Italy, it was a welcome relief to have two days to ourselves in Split, Croatia.

Being accommodated in the centre of Split, we had easy access to enjoy the sights of the town. The Diocletian’s Palace built in the fourth century AD was an impressive building.

Originally a military fortress then later a residence for the Roman Emperor Diocletian.

Today it is home to 3000 people, cafes and shops at every turn and a maze of narrow streets and passageways, easy to get lost in.

We were then ready to enjoy eight relaxing days aboard our cruiser with only 33 passengers. There we were pampered with delicious four-course meals with wine every time we dined on board.

Sitting on a comfy lounge chair with the sun on your face, the fresh sea wind and chatting to fellow passengers while looking at the deep blue water of the Adriatic drift by, it was easy to get used to this life of luxury.

Our tour leader who had experienced the loss of four family members during the war in the early 1990s, was a wealth of information on all aspects of the tour.

At our first swim stop, one of many, everyone was a bit hesitant to test the water as the temperature had dropped to about 20 degrees.

Although a bit refreshing it was very clear, clean and inviting.

Croatia has hundreds of small islands along the Dalmatian Coast so we were never far from land.

Most of the islands were covered in natural pine trees but nearer the towns, the steep banks were cultivated with grape vines.

Korcula was a pretty island where we sampled the local beer and tapas.

Another day, we toured Mljet National Park where we took a small boat to the Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary.

A good evening was had at Kuna where the locals gave us a typical village feast of Croatian produce in a very rustic restaurant.

On the island of Hvar we found everything lavender for sale.

This crop was introduced when the vineyards were not going well and still remains as an important island pastime.

Also on Hvar, the nuns spend many hours making lace using agave leaves.

It was hard not to resist their market stalls which were so artistically prepared.

Along the way, we had wine and olive oil tastings before coming ashore to pretty towns, each with their own charm.

Dubrovnik was for some the highlight with its impressive stone walls.

Walking through the cobbled streets and alleyways of the old towns, learning their history and sampling their food, made this such an enjoyable trip.

We found the Croatians very kind and helpful.

It also struck us, they seemed to be on the whole, a very tall race of people.

Unfortunately it was a long, arduous plane journey home but that’s the price you have to pay to travel to some of these destinations!

Kathy and Judi in front of the Spanish Steps in Rome.

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Think before you drift spray Get your Farmers are being reminded to think before they spray and not underestimate the potential distance of impact before spraying weeds this spring.

PIRSA Biosecurity SA rural chemical operations manager, Michael McManus, said actively growing grapevines were highly susceptible to off-target herbicides.

“Earlier this year, we saw off-target damage reported in both the Clare Valley and Riverland which have been the subject of investigations by PIRSA, however consideration before planning any spraying operation, we believe, is a key to avoiding such issues,” he said.

“It is vitally important to be aware of sensitive crops in your surrounding area and check weather conditions are suitable for spraying before you start.

“Being careless when spraying can not only result in unnecessary damage to someone else’s crops, but can also hit the hip pocket.

“Biosecurity SA will pursue all reports of anyone who has either deliberately or negligently caused damage to others by not following regulatory requirements.

“If caught offences can carry a maximum penalty of $35,000.

“We therefore urge farmers not to spray in inversion conditions, keep their booms no higher than 50 cm above the target, and to slow down.”

The reminder follows the issuing of new label instructions on 2,4-D products by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), which came into effect earlier this month.

Mr McManus said the new instructions were a direct result of spray drift damage from 2,4-D prod-

ucts in the past.

PIRSA Biosecurity SA, along with the Riverland/ Northern Mallee Spray Drift Group, provided feedback to APVMA during their development.

The instructions aim to address the risk of spray drift damage to non-target crops and will include new mandatory label requirements to produce very coarse (VC) droplets for all 2,4-D products.

There are also advisory instructions specifically for 2,4-D use in cereals, fallow and pasture between October 1 and April 15 for summer weed control aimed at producing extremely

coarse(EC) to ultra-coarse (UC) droplet sizes.

“They also include instructions for mandatory no spray zones, more clearly defined mandatory instructions for suitable weather conditions and application techniques, and detailed mandatory record keeping for all users,” Mr McManus said.

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) director Peter Cousins, who was also instrumental in establishing GPSA’s Hit Your Target campaign in 2017, welcomed the implementation of the new label requirements and believed they would assist grain

producers in minimising spray drift.

“The use of Group I herbicides such as 2,4-D is sometimes the difference between profit and loss for growers,” he said.

“So they are an important part of our tool kit as they are effective and cheap compared with other herbicides.

“However unless the right steps are taken to minimise and reduce off-target damage, there is a risk access to such chemicals will not be there in the future, or they will be become restricted herbicides that will require more training before purchase and use.

“Therefore it is vitally important all growers are aware of the various steps they need to put in place.

“Following these new label instructions will help them to stay on top of any potential issue before they spray.”

For information on avoiding spray drift and best practice chemical use visit www.pir.sa.gov.au/biosecurity/rural_chemicals/ chemical_use_best_practice.

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Voting for WoolPoll 2018 closes soon and woolgrowers who haven’t cast their vote are strongly encouraged to have their say before polls close on Friday, November 2.

WoolPoll panel chair, Sydney Lawrie, said the vote puts woolgrowers in the driving seat to determine what percentage of their wool income is invested in R&D and marketing through Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) over the next three years.

“The Australian wool industry is the only agricultural industry that can have its say every three years on the levy rate,” Mr Lawrie said.

“Voting has never been easier or quicker, and can be done in one of three ways: online at www. woolpoll.com.au, via reply paid mail or toll-free fax (1800 211 736).

“There are five levy rates for growers to consider in 2018, which are 3, 2.5, 2, 1.5 and 0 per cent.”

Mr Lawrie said all Australian woolgrowers who have paid wool levies totalling $100 in the past three financial years, are eligible to vote in WoolPoll 2018.

“I urge all growers to review their voter information kits, which include voting instructions and ballot papers, to make an informed decision on their levy preferences,” he said.

“WoolPoll is both an opportunity and a responsibility for growers to influence the direction of their levy investment.

“Don’t leave it to others to decide what levy you pay or make the mistake of thinking your vote doesn’t count.

“It’s your wool and your levy, so take a minute and vote,” he said.

Results will be announced at the AWI AGM in Sydney on November 23.

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Wedding Bells Congratulations to Two Wells lad, Peter Seccafien, and Virginia lass, Andrea Musolino on their recent wedding.

The pair were married at Carrick Hill on Saturday October 6 with a little over 200 people attending the Spring nuptials. The couple’s reception was held in Hickinbotham Hall at the National Wine Centre not far from the Adelaide Botanical Gardens.

The bridal party consisted of the bride’s sister Natalie Farren (Maid of Honor), the groom’s brother Ned Seccafien (Best Man), bridesmaids

Stephanie Panos, Julia Penn and Lauren Mom, Alexia Sarris (Flower Girl); Aaron Dart, Kerwin Penn and Peter Mylonopolous as groomsmen and Peter’s nephew, Noah Seccafien, as page boy. Andrea is the daughter of Rocco and Anna Musolino of Virginia, and Peter is the son of Neville and Lynette Seccafien of Two Wells.

The latest Mr and Mrs Seccafien enjoyed a week-long “minimoon” in Bali after their wedding and will embark on a six-week tour of Europe in April next year before settling in Virginia. Congratulations!

Peter and Andrea’s bridal party, from left Lauren Mom, Ned Seccafien, Natalie Farren, Aaron Dart, Stephanie Panos, Andrea Seccafien, Peter Seccafien, Kerwin Penn, Peter Mylonopolous and Julia Penn.

Newlyweds Peter and Andrea Seccafien will make their home in Virginia. photos: Evan Bailey Photography A Possum Tale Young animal lover, Erin Boobyer, of Two Wells, pictured below, rescued a baby ringtail possum (below right) last month after the animal was found fallen from a tree and with a bleeding ear.

Six-year-old Erin was taking part in a Scout organised Jamboree of the Air (JOTA) camp at Woodhouse in the Adelaide Hills and cared for the pos-

Ski for Life Caudos to Lower Light resident, Alison Goss, who combined her love of the River Murray and kayaking, and her passion for helping others,by taking part in a three-day kayaking trip last month from Cobdogla to Cadell (C2C), a distance of 112km. While Ali, pictured above, joined later in the trek, completing 33 kilometres on Sunday October 21 from Lock 2 at Taylorville to Cadell, the aim of the cause was never far from her mind, with more than $3000 raised by organisers Ski For Life, who seek to raise awareness and funds to support

sum by keeping it warm in a beanie.

On finding the local animal hospital closed due to it being a Sunday, luck was on the possums’ side as fortunately a Wildlife Rescue volunteer was located nearby and was able to take the creature in.

The young possum will be lovingly cared for until it is old enough to be released.

Top effort Erin.

male suicide and depression through Menswatch programs.

The team at Murray River Kayak Treks also supported the trip, with the kayaking group battling a variety of weather conditions throughout the three days, before being greeted with fanfare by supporters in Cadell at its conclusion. Ali says it was a weird feeling trying to find her land legs after sitting for such a long time and while there was a break after 12 kilometres at Caudo Winery, unfortunately there was no time for tasting wine!

Well done Ali!

Days of November November is full of promise where we look forward to end of year gatherings in the warming weather, and enjoy the lead up to the Christmas break before full blown holiday craziness is upon us. Here are a few dates November has up its sleeve.

-------------------------------------------------------November 1 - All Saints Say and November 2- All Souls Day. The Christian celebration of these two days stems from a belief that there is a powerful spiritual bond between those in heaven and the living. All Saints Day celebrates all the saints in the church, known and unknown and All Souls Day is set aside for honouring the dead.

-------------------------------------------------------November 6 - The race that stops a nation, the Melbourne Cup. Make sure you carefully choose your horse or take pot luck in an office sweep. The only day where ladies can wear a fascinator while grocery shopping and no one will bat an eyelid.

-------------------------------------------------------November 11 - Remembrance Day. At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns of the Western Front ceased firing after more than four years of warfare.

Australians use this day as a time to remember all those who died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts.

One minute’s silence at 11 am is observed each year at Remembrance Day services all over the country.

-------------------------------------------------------November 11 is also the date Ned Kelly was hanged in 1880 at Melbourne Gaol. Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was sacked by the Governor General Sir John Kerr in 1975 on the same date.

-------------------------------------------------------November 14 - World Diabetes Day, a day to give voice to people living with diabetes. WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries keeping diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight.

-------------------------------------------------------November 18 - World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This day takes place on the third Sunday in November every year as the appropriate acknowledgment of victims of road traffic crashes and their families, making it a major advocacy day for road traffic injury prevention.

-------------------------------------------------------November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women aims to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence. This day seeks to educate people about the scale and true nature of this often-hidden issue.

LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT

A product of your environment Let’s chat about our kids and the standards we set for them.

So many times, as parents, we brush aside our negative behaviours and tell ourselves the kids won’t take it to heart, they know we’re not always like that.

Maybe not, but we have to be careful it doesn’t become habit when we do.

Like yelling.

I can stand at one end of the house and yell for the kids to get out of bed and ready for school when they are neatly tucked up in bed at the other end.

Not every morning - mostly I go in and gently rouse them, but sometimes I’m pressed for time.

Or if I am preparing dinner and I want them in the shower and rooms cleaned, but I don’t want to leave the risotto on the stove top to go soggy, so I yell over the top of the exhaust fan.

And then I am in complete wonder why I will have a child yell a question at me from another room instead of coming in to speak to me face to face!

Our ‘sometimes’ behaviour can often turn into learned behaviours by our

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children.

And the older my children get,the more apparent it becomes.

My impatience rears its ugly head when I am behind the wheel.

And I know I have not demonstrated patience with others when I hear my kids say, “You’ve got to be kidding me,” when waiting for a car in front of us to move.

When my eldest starts to tell me a long-winded story, I find myself moving him along, asking him to get more quickly to the point, and when I hear him do this to his younger brother, I cringe and it breaks my heart.

That came from me.

We put on our best behaviours and ‘telephone voice’ for those who don’t see what happens behind closed doors, but our children see everything, and they take it on board, sometimes consciously, sometimes unconsciously, and that becomes their normal; their normal reaction for when they are angry, frustrated, or upset.

Our family has front row seats to the very best and very worst of us.

The behaviours of my children are a

meter, or measure, of the type of behaviours I model.

And every now and then, they are a stark reminder I need to try harder.

Even though I’m under stress, even though I’m tired and emotional; for them, I need to try harder.

Our attitudes to education, employment, government and each other, are all reflected in our children.

None of us are perfect by any stretch of the imagination.

But we need to take stock of who we are, the good and the bad, and constantly remind ourselves we can’t take our family’s ability to brush things aside for granted.

How about you Bec? How do you keep calm when all around you chaos ensues and our less than perfect alter ego takes over and causes us to act regrettably?

Nat, this is a very sensitive topic for me as I fear at times I AM that parent who is always yelling.

At home anyway.

I totally agree with your “telephone

voice” comment and how what is done and said at home is reflected in the actions and voices of my children.

They certainly are a meter for the standards we, as parents, set, and I take heart that friends and family say I have beautiful, funny, kind kids.

However, I constantly worry if I’m setting a good example - did I handle that situation well for all involved, and if I’ve spent enough time with each individual child.

Sometimes I feel there is a pack mentality amongst my children - a them against us game, when all I really want is for them to see we are a team, the most important team they’ll ever be a part of.

How do I encourage my children to make the voice they use at school, sport, outings, etcetera, their innate voice, their go-to voice?

How do I instill in them a sense of resilience and mindfulness?

Of gratefulness and kindness?

I’ve read a lot about this topic in recent months, about passive aggressive behaviour, about setting boundaries, having realistic consequences and setting

achievable expectations, and that’s just for the parents!

It’s a minefield.

There is a lot of advice out there, both online and through books, from family, friends and peers.

Sifting through it all, taking on board suggestions and then practically applying it, can be tricky.

Just the other day my four-year-old quipped, “Take five deep breaths, mum”, so I must be doing something right, right?

To use words you said to me only recently, Nat, ‘It’s about us as parents setting a standard and trying to keep to it.’

Because we normalise whatever behaviour we display and the kids then take that on!!!!

We have to keep ourselves in check.

We can give ourselves a free pass every now and again, because we are human, but we can’t stay that way!

So, I’ll take my five deep breaths whenever I can and keep striving for standards that don’t involve yelling. Or talking back.

Or teasing. Or stirring. Or…

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It’s time to plant your vegetables!

The Echo’s AMATEUR GARDENER has some great advice for your garden this month. Have a read!

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It is already November and the time is right to plant out your summer vegetables.

T is Good soil preparation recommended a couple of weeks beforehand, and on the day, if planting seedlings, soak the punnet in a solution of a seaweed extract for two hours and then gently place in the prepared bed, being careful not to harm the tiny roots.

Plant in the cool of the morning to prevent stressing the plant unduly.

Water in using a seaweed E to solution and check daily make sure the plants are not overwatered or left to dry.

Treating the seedlings with TLC in the beginning will pay dividends in the long run.

A week solution of fertiliser applied fortnightly will bounce them along rewarding you with tasty summer vegetables.

Always place stakes in at the time of planting, if staking is needed, to prevent harming the roots, which can happen if done at a later time.

Watch out for the harmful insects that want their share of your offering.

The introduced European Earwig enjoys a meal of linseed oil.

Place a small container at ground level in the bed, fill with three quarters water, and then top with linseed oil and the earwigs will be queuing up for a drink.

There are many native earwigs that are beneficial to your garden so only use the linseed oil traps when you find your seedlings are being eaten.

If you are experiencing an increase in the number of slaters in the garden, spread coffee grounds or place small containers of fruit juice in the

garden beds.

Slaters in small numbers are beneficial to the garden but with the extended use of mulches the balance can be upset and the traps may be necessary.

Aphids seem to be on the march this year and they can be found on peach trees, hibiscus plants and roses.

They can be removed by spraying with a jet of water; resist the use of chemicals as we here in South Australia are lucky as the Waite Agriculture Institute released a small parasitic wasp several years ago called Aphidus rosae.

It should now be appearing in your garden- if your use of chemical sprays has been kept

to a minimum.

Ladybirds, Hoverflies and small birds also enjoy a meal of aphids and do an excellent job of keeping the aphids at bay.

If you find the ants are marching through your garden wrap the trunks of the trees with sticky ant traps and or apply ant gel.

These products are available at your local nursery or hardware store.

Hollyhocks are native to Asia and Europe but do well here.

They grow from one metre to two-and-a-half metres tall and flower in many colours and hues.

Blue, purple, red, white and yellow, being a single or double bloom.

As they are biennials for the first year just enjoy the foliage and then the next year watch as the flowers start to open seemingly to climb up the stem of the hollyhock.

With the taller hollyhocks it is advisable to stake to prevent them toppling over with the strong winds.

Rust is the bane of hollyhocks so remove all affected leaves and place in the green waste disposal bin or plastic bagged for the rubbish- not on your compost heap or left on the ground.

They prefer light shade to full sun and are best grown by strewing the seeds on the ground as they develop such a long tap root they are not suitable to plant as a seedling.

After flowering, cut back to ground level to promote the plant to regrow.

As it is coming towards the end of Spring look around your garden and see what needs to be ‘Spring cleaned’.

Happy gardening from the Amateur Gardener for November 2017.

ABOVE: A stunning addition to the garden, Hollyhocks are native to Asia and Europe but will do well here.

LEFT INSET: The European Earwig enjoys a meal of linseed oil.

Calling all green thumbs: Community Garden Day

Robin’s Open Garden The combined Rotary clubs of Playford and Elizabeth are holding a high tea and garden party on Sunday, November 4, 1pm to 4 pm, at the house of the club’s president, Robin Trevilyan, 3 Fantasia Drive, Angle Vale.

Entry is $10 and all proceeds go to the Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS).

For more information, contact Robin Trevilyan on 8284 8799.

Help is needed to get more than 350 native seedlings into the ground to officially kick start the Two Wells Craft Shop’s community garden.

While there has been much behind the scenes work by volunteers and local businesses to get the site at the rear of the craft shop ready, including earthworks, painting, tank installation and laying irrigation, these tubestock plants will be the first to go into the ground and will feature native grasses and shrubs.

The planting will take place on Thursday, November 8 from 9am, with all participants being treated to a free Devonshire tea of scones with jam and cream, and tea and coffee.

Help is also needed to secure pallet planks to the outside of potential wicking beds.

If you have a couple hours to spare and would like to help out the community garden team, contact Judi Frost on 0427 417 905 or Di Meaney on 0427 616 301 for more information.

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Loving and kind, Audrey had a ‘Hart’ of pure gold = OBITUARY Audrey May Hart Audrey May Hart (nee Humphries) April 7, 1925 – October 4, 2018

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udrey May Humphries was born at Wayville on April 7, 1925, the oldest child of William and Marjorie Humphries.

The family lived at Plympton, where Audrey’s father worked in the railways.

Audrey had two younger siblings, brother Lloyd and sister Phyllis.

She attended Plympton Public School and completed her secondary schooling at Goodwood Central School, with her favourite subjects being needlework, art, singing and rhythm.

Audrey was involved in the Methodist Church and played sport, where she made many friends.

After she finished her schooling, Audrey worked at Economic Pleating Co. in Gawler Place, where dinner gowns with beading were made.

It was at the time the war started, and with social life declining and men away at war, work wasn’t plentiful, so Audrey looked eslewhere.

She got a job at Nancarrow and Royans, a small tailoring

firm, where she worked until she married.

In 1942, she met Clair Hart at a friend’s 21st birthday party.

Clair was in the army and was camped at Plympton.

Although he walked Audrey home after the party and they had a couple of dates afterwards, he was soon posted to Alice Springs as a transport driver, not to return until two and a half years later when he came home on leave.

Upon his return, Clair took Audrey to his family’s farm, Glen Devon, near Two Wells, to meet his family, and then went shopping afterwards – for an engagement ring!

They got engaged shortly afterwards, and then Clair headed back to Alice Springs.

A year later, in February 1945, they were married, and honeymooned at Port Elliott.

Once again, Clair was posted up north, and then midyear, was transferred to NSW. When the war ended, Clair returned home and the couple went to live near his family along the River Light.

Audrey enjoyed farm life, helping with various chores, and especially cooking!

She was well known as a great cook, with her specialities being rock buns, sponges, jubilee cake and lemon tarts.

The couple had four children, Denis, Ashley, Kathleen and Martin.

Audrey and Clair both loved playing bowls and golf, and won the first husband and

wife golf trophy together at Two Wells golf club in 1952.

Audrey later became president of the Two Wells ladies golf and also taught her children how to play.

In 1969, Audrey joined the church guild, and held various executive positions from that time until 2009.

Audrey was also bowls president for eight years and was later awarded life membership.

She was also president of the Meals of Wheels in its inception year in 1988.

In 1989, Audrey and Clair left the family farm and shifted to Middle Beach where they both spent many happy years together, fishing and enjoying the fresh sea air.

Being very passionate about living there, they joined the Two Wells Foreshore Committee for many years before it became the Foreshore Advisory Committee, with Audrey still attending meetings until early this year.

Clair died in 1992, and Audrey found solace in the Uniting Church where she was an active member for the rest of her life.

She also kept busy as a member of Probus, and joined the Two Wells Red Cross, continuing as a member for 26 years.

In the 1990s, she was an original member of the Two Wells Community Advancement Association, and along with Clair, received a merit certificate on behalf of the

association for the KESAB award.

Audrey also enjoyed helping organise the Two Wells Christmas Street Party in its early years, and made many cakes and sausage rolls for this and the Tidy Towns presentation night.

She was a keen gardener and loved roses, and planted some outside the Two Wells cemetery fence and looked after them for many years.

Audrey was honoured to receive the District Council of Mallala’s Citizen of the Year in 1998 at the age of 73.

Co-authors Audrey, and Mary Freeman, with help from Trevor Higgins, had their book, The History of Middle Beach, published in 2004.

Audrey was also instrumental in the placement of a granite boulder at Middle Beach to commemorate the

people who have lived and died there.

Audrey moved into the Hawksbury Gardens Aged Care at Salisbury North in June, to receive full time care,

but passed away on October 4.

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RIGHT: Taking part in the Adelaide Plains Council Library Services’ school holiday art workshop with local artist Tony Lear (centre) was: standing back left Kate Wood, Bailey Wood, Sarah Wood, Kaleb Macmillan, Alex Tilley, Henry Knuckey, Brian Wood, (front) Charlene Boyles, Kypton Price, Zac Tilley and Chelsea O’Brien.

Appreciating art Bec O’Brien reports: Spreading an appreciation of art was a nice side result following a successful school holiday workshop organised by the Adelaide Plains Council’s Library Services program last month.

Held at the old Two Wells council chambers on Tuesday, October 9, Mallalabased artist, Tony Lear, volunteered his time to share his self-taught knowledge about the industry.

Tony gave the 10 or so eager school-aged participants tips and advice on how to draw pictures by first dividing them into a grid.

Each participant was given a large canvas, paints and brushes and encouraged to outline an image they had brought with them onto the canvas using the grid strategy.

Painting since he was a child aged eight or nine, Tony has a passion for painting with acrylics and loves creating images of hot rods, motorcycles and the darker

side of life.

“Many of my images follow a theme,” Tony explained.

“I paint for personal pleasure and now I’m passing that onto my grandchildren.”

The Adelaide Plains Library at Two Wells holds regular workshops for school-aged children in the holidays.

Visit the website www. apc.sa.gov.au for more information and to keep up to date with library events or check them out on Facebook.

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Les’ Backyard

Lawn season’s back What’s in

Les’ Backyard YES, the warmer days herald the start of another lawn season.

In late February this year, some readers sent in photos of their patches.

Late summer, your lawn should be at its absolute peak.

So, with that in mind, let these examples inspire all out there to put some time and effort into your respective green areas.

Todd Bennett is known for his nous with engines at Clare but he’s no slouch when it comes to lawn either.

Pictured is his winter green at Kadina, along with restored cylinder mower.

He rolled it out back in early November 2017 and three months of lots of water, a few doses of Seasol and a hit of Munn’s Golf Course Green fertiliser, it was looking pretty good.

That’s a pretty sure-fire way to get some good results, although I’m a big supporter of Balaklava’s Agfert Ultimate Lawn Food, which has a slower release for longer lasting vibrancy.

Jarrad Steele of Clare sent in this ripper of his kikuyu.

“I only started with the

cylinder mower this past year, scalped down to dirt in spring 2017, dethatched again in mid January 2018,” he said.

While Jarrad openly dreams of having a santa ana or wintergreen lawn, he was pretty happy with kikuyu’s low water requirements.

To get good results, sometimes the company you keep can help bring your lawn up a level or two.

That’s because lawnies love sharing their knowledge.

Todd Bennett’s mate, Graham Knuckey, of Two Wells, grew this great lawn.

Little wonder why Todd’s also looks pretty decent.

Send in your great lawn photos to editor@plainproducer.com.au Graham Knuckey from Two Wells grew this great lawn.

above, right, below, bottom: Todd’s yard throughout various stages.

Jarred Steele’s ripper patch of Kikuyu.

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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 ‘Cutting For Stone’ by Abraham Verghese.

Twin brothers, Marion and Shiva Stone, were born at a mission hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, their parents, a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon, having shared a secret union.

The boys were orphaned, with their mother dying in childbirth and their father disappearing.

Growing up in the upheaval of 1960s Ethiopia, the boys share a fascination for medicine as they are brought up in the missionary hospital where their parents were both healthcare providers.

The twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution.

Their love for the same woman will eventually tear them apart and force Marion to flee his homeland when he finishes medical school, making his way to America and working as an intern in an underfunded and overcrowded New York City hospital.

Marion’s past eventually catches up with him, and he is forced to connect with, and entrust his life to, the two men he thought he least trusted in the world: the surgeon father who abandoned him and his brother Shiva who betrayed him.

All book club members agreed it was an excellent read, albeit a little slow to start off with.

The novel is detailed, poetic and an historically interesting read.

The characters, being so well presented, were almost as if they were alive on the page, whether you liked them, admired them, or found them annoying and shallow.

However the plot, first and foremost, is what kept readers turning the page wanting to know what happened next in an unforgettable journey into one man’s remarkable life, and an epic story about the power, intimacy, and curious beauty of the work of healing others.

A lot of the time it felt like the novel was recounting true events, or at least was peppered with a significant dose of autobiography.

Fine points are painstakingly researched and packed full of medical jargon and situations, along with vivid descriptions of Ethiopian culture and history.

All book club members agreed the detail around surgical procedures was fascinating leaving everyone feeling they had learned a great deal.

Some members liked the emphasis on treating the patient first rather than the condition, with compassion being a major theme of the book.

One passage was noted which highlights honesty and self-compassion, “The key to your happiness is to own your slippers, own who you are, own how you look, own your family, own the talents you have, and own the ones you don’t. If you keep saying your slippers aren’t yours, then you’ll die searching.”

Next month’s book is ‘A Man called Ove’ by Frederik Backman.

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Linda Rushton with her grandchildren Joey Perre, Noah Seccafien and Sophia Fazzalari..

Tennis SA representative Troy McNeil, TWDTC president Trudy van Osch and club coach Hadyn Leo.

TWDTC Tennis club hits off More than 65 people attended the Two Wells District Tennis Club’s open day on Monday, October 8.

TWDTC president, Trudy van Osch, said the afternoon was a huge success and it was great to see so many people out enjoying tennis.

“It was a great day, a lot of fun, and it was terrific to see so many people come out and have a hit,” she said.

The open day featured a fun exhibition match between one of the club’s coaches in Hadyn Leo and Tennis SA representative, Troy McNeil, and later between club youngsters and Foundation Cup members, Airlie Tapscott and

Bec O’Brien reports:

Lexi Bastiaens.

Keen tennis enthusiasts were free to try the ‘hit the target’ activity, play a fun game of tennis or for the younger participants, take part in free Hot Shots coaching by club coach Rebecca Leo. A sausage sizzle kept everyone fed and the canteen was a popular stopping point for a drink or sugar fix.

The club is taking part in the Gawler and District Tennis Association’s Saturday competition once again and has this year entered a senior side as well as junior teams.

Trudy sait the club’s first senior team in more than a decade was a positive for the club.

“It’s exciting, it makes all our hard work worth it,” she said.

“This is a pathway for our up and coming juniors for the future (and) it’s a new lease of life for the club.

“It’s a tribute to all the effort, dedication and hard work Enjoying the tennis open day at Two Wells last month was, from left, Ryan Boobyer, of our committee.”

For more information Zoe Boobyer, Thomas Meaney, Gemma Farr and Lucy Farr. about tennis in Two Wells contact Two Wells District Tennis Club’s junior coordinator, Marie Tapscott, on 0408 816 852.

Nick Mellow, Will Mellow and Charlize Leo attended the tennis club’s open day.

Erin Boobyer, Ashlyn Wearn and Olivia Gunn having a go at Hot Shots tennis.

Lachlan and Amelia Higgins from Two Wells at the hit the target activity.

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TWDTC junior members Airlie Tapscott and Lexi Bastiaens.

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Para Districts comp kicks off Ashley Nicholas reports:

Round one of the Para Districts Cricket Association on Saturday, October 6 saw a rematch of last year’s grand final between Virginia and Salisbury West.

Salisbury West won the toss and elected to bat.

After a short period of time, Salisbury West found themselves in a lot of trouble losing the first six wickets for just 16 runs.

A middle order partnership saved the visitors some embarrassment, eventually being dismissed for 90 runs.

The best with the ball for Virginia was Nathan Warren, who picked up 6/39, Emmanuel Tsimiklis also picked up two wickets.

An opening wicket partnership of 69 between Anthony Bascombe (44) and Shaun Lay (25) gave Virginia the perfect start to their innings.

Some superb striking from John Natsias (81) gave Virginia a first innings lead of 108 runs.

Virginia all out for 198 runs.

Salisbury West’s second innings was far more impressive, finishing at 8/179.

LNGC president Barry Duncan with yumyai overall winner Robert Cook and Greg Tapscott.

LNGC president Barry Duncan with high gun winner Craig Bentley and Greg Tapscott

Lower North gun club results Sue Byrnes reports:

The Lower North Gun Club held a well attended shoot on Sunday, October 20, with 30 competitors taking part.

Event one - 50 target Central Zone Continental Championship Overall and AA grade winner was R Cook 148/150, and second was R Smith 146/150.

Results: A grade: 1st J West 144/150, 2nd Z Drewing 144/150.

B grade: 1st P Baldock 142/150, 2nd B Greenshields.

C grade: 1st M Williamson 138/150, 2nd R Thompson 126/150.

Event two - 50 target Double Barrel AA grade: 1st G Lymn 97/97, 2nd J Tapscott 96/97.

A grade: 1st G Tapscott 51/52, 2nd J West 50/52.

B grade: 1st B Greenshields 49/50, 2nd S Byrnes 46/50.

C grade: 1st M Williamson 46/51, 2nd P Roney 45/51.

Event three - 10 pair of Double Rise A grade: 1st C Bentley 18/20; B grade 1st P Baldock 15/20; C grade 1st P Roney 14/20.

Veteran High Gun winner was R Cook 213/220, and overall High Gun winner was C Bentley 213/220.

Contact Barry Duncan 8520 2764 for any information about the club, with the next shoot on November 25.

Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea available.

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Night bowls off to a wet start Night bowls is a great way to have some gentle exercise, good fun and make new friends.

Whether you have never played before, have some experience or a seasoned bowler, all are welcome.

Unfortunately, the weather was not kind to us on the first two nights of nightbowls last month, but looks to be on the improve.

Tony Zarko and his band of helpers will be at the club on Tuesday evenings with registrations from 6.30pm for 7pm start – flat soled shoes or bare feet are Two Wells Bowling Club member, Tony a must - $5 per player - Tony can be Zarko, is coordinating the club’s popular contacted on 0415 371 777.

If you don’t have enough to Tuesday Night Bowls competition.

TWBC secretary Irene Giannikos reports:

make up your own team, it is not a problem, Tony will ensure you get a game.

The Pennant season has started with all Saturday teams having had a win.

Due to numerous players being unavailable for health reasons, the third Saturday side has been undermanned, however they have still managed a win, to date.

The Wednesday division two side has had a win and a loss.

Both the division three side

and the Thursday team are yet to get over the line at time of print.

It has been heavy going for most matches with the rain making it hard to prepare the greens for play and the wind playing havoc.

The club has lodged it’s 14th application for grant funding, this time with the Federal Government, to lay a synthetic surface that will enable bowls to be played all year round and at times that fit in with busy work schedules.

With a synthetic surface, local schools would be able to utilise the greens and take the opportunity to enter the Bowls SA State Primary School Championships.

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Brewin off to greener pastures RIGHT: Jayden Brewin is now chasing his harness racing dreams interstate.

Cricket club recap

By TWCC secretary Leanne Pool

This year the Two Wells Cricket Club is fielding an Under 12, Under 14, womens, and a one-day men’s side.

The under 12 team had their first game on Friday, October 19 and had their first win for the season, but the women lost their first game.

The men have lost all of their games so far, but it doesn’t help when numbers are short and the club is ringing around for players when we start at 12 noon.

We are still looking for more players, even if only as a fill in, as we have struggled to field a men’s side most weeks.

The under 14 side had a bye

Phase one complete, now to prepare for “phase two” of his life plan.

At a still ‘wet behind the ears’ 18 years, South Australian reinsman, Jayden Brewin, continues to show maturity that belies his age.

Focused on forging a career as a professional driver, Brewin is about to embark on a major step towards reaching his dream.

Having just completed his year 12 exams - phase one - Brewin will move to Victoria at the end of the month in search of better opportunities.

“It’s something I’ve put a lot of thought into,” Brewin explained.

“I’ve wanted to do it for the past year, but I also wanted to finish high

Harness Racing SA Limited editor Paul Courts reports

school.

“Now that I have finished year 12, I will head over to Victoria to focus on my career.

“I leave in a fortnight and will be staying with, and working for, Greg Sugars, and hopefully I will be able to go on with it from there.

“I want to give it a real go, and while I’ve still got my claim, I felt it was a good time to have a crack .

“And hopefully it will be the beginning of a full-time career in harness racing.”

South Australia’s premier concession driver during the past two seasons, Brewin’s talent came

to the fore at Port Pirie on October 20 when he partnered The Octagon to a minor upset win.

Starting quickly to find the position behind the leader, Glacier Heights, The Octagon finished stoutly along the sprint lane to score from the pacemaker and Midnite Delight in 1:57:5 over a mile.

“He has been racing well, and after getting a good run like he did, won quite easily,” Brewin said.

“He won a couple of starts ago and Francesca (Carbone, trainer) was reasonably confident with him.”

for their first game and we are still looking for one or two players for the team and someone to help coach.

The women’s side needs a couple of players as fill in when people are unavailable.

It doesn’t matter if you have played or not, if you are interested in the game of cricket and would love to give it a go, contact Leanne Pool on 0402 423 493.

The under 12 competition is played Friday nights, under 14s on Saturday mornings, women’s on Monday nights, and men on Saturday afternoons.

Training is held at the Two Wells Playing for Two Wells Cricket Club this year in the senior men’s side are, from left (back) Cooper oval on Thursday nights from about Henwood, Chad Davis, Brenton Davis, Tim Henwood, Leanne Pool (filling in), Braidon Osborne, Steve Lynch, Angus Walks, David McInerney and Blake Hamilton (filling in from the Under 14 team).

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