2019 January Echo

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Civil works on the new Liberty development just north of Two Wells have finally started but wild and windy weather recently is wreaking havoc for neighbours who are struggling with constant dust and dirt issues.

Di Meaney lives on Meaney Drive, Two Wells, and her property backs onto the new development.

What was once an idyllic broadacre paddock has quickly become a dust bowl.

Bec O’Brien reports:

“I can’t even breathe outside, it’s so bad at times,” Di said.

“This new subdivision is currently dusting out the whole town and me too - it’s horrific.”

Di said the dust was especially bad on Saturday, December 1 when strong northerly winds whipped up soil from the development, spreading

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Di wrote to housing developers Hickinbotham Group to voice her concerns.

“I wish to bring to your attention the horrific dust conditions I and my surrounding neighbours and, in fact, most of the Two Wells township, endured for a few hours on Saturday, December 1, the majority of which stemmed from the new sub-division of Liberty, north of the Mallala Road,” she wrote.

“The visibility on a section of the Mallala Road was greatly reduced and quite hazardous, and several motorists reported to me they couldn’t even see the intersection into the main street off Mallala Road.

“The dust was so bad in my adjoining property I was unable to go outside from my house for a few hours as it was actually difficult to breathe.

“Levelling of the site occurred the previous week, removing vegeta-

tion and powdering the topsoil with heavy equipment, and combined with extreme weather conditions of a ferocious north wind, it was a recipe for a huge dust problem.

“I have lived in this area of Two Wells for the past 70+ years, so I am accustomed to the buffeting winds we are constantly exposed to, particularly the north winds.” n Continued page 3

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Bronte and Daye Poulton have lived in Middle Beach for nine Lower Light years and would like to see their little coastal town granted more atWard Belttention from Adelaide Plains Council.

Lewiston Two Wells Gawler Middle The couple believes Beach the seaside town should Gawler River Port Gawler inherit more infrastructure in order to cater for MacDonald the growing number Buckland Port Gawler Park Penfield Virginia Park Conservation Andrews Munno Para Gardens Park Farm of visitors who use the Penfield sparse facilities.

Waterloo RAAF Base “There are a lot of Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth Circulating in little issues that need to Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, be addressed in Middle Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and Beach,” Bronte said.

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“We feel there is a sense of apathy from Contact us council.

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road but there Natalie Centenera is hardly any reports: dirt to be graded Beach already being anymore, within used by visitors from 24 hours the holes are the region for fishing back. and crabbing, Bron“Canoeists like to te said there are not use the creek but it enough bins which needs to be dredged as causes a large amount it has silted up. of rubbish being left “Another issue is around the car park. the samphire being “There are no seats driven through by for families to sit and no hoons.” shaded area,” he said.

The native veg“I’d like to see more etation, which is fed bins, more seating, a upon by nationally little pergola area and and internationally also a barbeque. significant numbers “There is a block of of migratory and resitoilets, however it is 60 dent shorebirds, never years old and getting a recovers when torn up bit run down.” by reckless drivers.

The couple under“It scars the landstands they have cho- scape,” Daye lamented. sen to live in a town “The police at Two with no mains water, Wells are good and will no lights, no mail, and respond when there is one dirt road that is an issue, but we need a in need of continual better solution to keep repair, however they the cars from damaging believe there comes a the samphire.” time when things have Bronte believes the to be improved. boat ramp should be “We pay the same cleaned by council rates as everyone else,” more regularly as it Daye said. makes it difficult for “The road is not trailers to launch their bitumen and is used by boats. both cars and trucks.

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Bronte Poulton said it is often residents like himself who will end up disposing of rubbish left behind by visitors who use the area for crabbing.

“Council will act if you complain, but they should take the time to maintain Middle Beach on a regular basis,” he said.

“The council wants to promote tourism in the area, but it doesn’t

look like they are doing anything about it.

“We feel Middle Beach is left at the bottom of the list.”

Bronte and Daye have been advised to email APC with their concerns and sugges-

tions as well as take the opportunity to approach their local members either personally or by speaking during the open forum section of monthly council meetings.

Plastic sparks power blaze Bec O’Brien reports: Thick, black smoke filled the sky just outside Two Wells on Thursday, December 6 as a grass fire saw the state’s water bomber brought in to contain the large blaze.

Sparked by a power line brought down by tangled sheets of greenhouse plastic, the fire burnt an area of 2.5 hectares on Horseshoe Crescent, Buckland Park, on the western side of Port Wakefield Road.

Two Wells CFS brigade captain, Adam Harris, said the fire ignited debris and dry grass in a nearby market garden property before racing towards the Gawler River where a number of large river red gum trees and scrub were burnt.

A nearby house was saved from the blaze, with warm and windy conditions keeping CFS volunteers busy trying to control the front, however they were unable to directly attack parts of the fire because of the downed power lines.

“The ground crews couldn’t attack the fire along where the power lines were down as it was too dangerous,” Adam explained.

“The CFS fire bomber attended and did six drops, 3000 litres per drop, of water and foam, and it definitely helped us contain the fire.”

The fire began around 12.30pm and was called in by a member of the public.

Ten CFS trucks attended the incident including two from Two Wells and others from Dub-

lin, Dalkeith, Mallala, Virginia and Roseworthy.

“It didn’t take long for it to spark,” Adam said.

“It’s very dry around here at the moment and was quite windy at that stage.

“It was contained in about two hours but crews monitored the area overnight and early morning for any flare-ups.”

Adam said the incident was a pertinent reminder for all market garden properties to clean up rubbish and ensure access to properties for emergency service vehicles was not restricted due to piles of plastic and rubbish.

“It only takes one spark, and this is the second such incident involving a market garden property we’ve had since the end of October.”

With Christmas around the corner, Adam is also advising anyone considering lighting a Weber or charcoal oven for the festive season to contact their local council to ensure it is not

a total fire ban day and to obtain the required permit.

“All charcoal fires and barbecues need to have a fourmetre clearance around the entire area, including above the barbecue,” he said.

For more information and restrictions contact your local council or visit the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au.

In other CFS news, Two Wells volunteers were called to rescue a 54-year-old man from the roof of a Two Wells home on Sunday, December 9 after the man fell and injured his hip.

Two Wells CFS brigade captain Adam Harris said the man had been pressure cleaning his roof when he slipped, twisted and fell, resulting in possible hip injuries.

CFS, SES and SA Ambulance personnel attended the incident and took about an hour to secure and lower the man, who was taken to the Lyell McEwin Hospital for assessment.

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Filling floodpain with words

Natalie Centenera & Louise Michael report:

THE continuing ‘shed approval’ saga for properties on Magnolia Boulevard in the Hickinbotham Eden development, continues, with homeowners still awaiting building approval for their sheds two years on.

Due to the Eden development being built in a flood plain, the building pads on one half of the development were elevated, so homes were built on a seemingly makeshift ‘island.’ Any construction was to be located on the building pad, however, homeowners were extremely limited in their ability to utilise the space afforded on the pad.

Earlier in the year, Eden lodged a broadfill application to Adelaide Plains Council’s (APC) Assessment Panel, to broadfill the front half of 13 blocks on Magnolia Boulevard.

That application was supported, and is now waiting for permission from the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) by March.

However homeowners are unhappy they are going to be charged for the broadfill.

“We are unhappy we have to pay for the broadfill, as it should have been broadfilled from the start, both Council and Hickinbotham should have insisted on this,” Stacey and Andy Gameau said.

The couple brought the matter to head when they contacted their local councillor, Eddie Stubing, to present their frustrations to the council chamber back in January 2018.

“While we are happy about seeing progress after two years of waiting for a shed, Hickinbotham salespeople promised us big sheds on our blocks when we purchased them in 2016,” Stacey said.

“This broadfill will allow a shed next to the house, but a big shed won’t fit, and would look out of place next to our house. We bought this block to fit a big shed, not to have a smaller shed next to the house.

“We are still negotiating with council to approve a big shed out the back of our house, and we are happy to amend this shed in accordance with flood engineer recommendations.”

Another couple on Magnolia Boulevard experiencing the same frustrations as Andy and Stacey, believe the broadfilling of the blocks should have been done from the beginning.

“We bought this big property because we were told by Hickinbotham we could put up a ‘big’ shed at the back of our property,” Sophie Kiosses said, who bought the property with partner Alex Lange, in early 2016.

“Unfortunately we cannot put a shed up on the broadfill as it will block our access to the back of the property.”

Robert Veitch, APC general manager for development and community, said council had encouraged Hickinbotham to broadfill the blocks from the start.

Land Australia, A Hickinbotham Group Company, said it understands some residents have had concerns.

A Land Australia spokesperson said all land is sold subject to the understanding council approval will be required for specific sheds.

“This is a normal legal

requirement, prospective buyers are advised accordingly and marketing material communicates this,” the spokesperson said.

“We recognise this is a very important factor in buying land at Eden and Land Australia has been working with landowners and council to achieve a result that is satisfactory for everyone.

“Land Australia now understands council and landowners have agreed to locate the sheds closer to the rear of the dwellings and we have lodged an application with council to support this outcome.”

This hasn’t appeased the homeowners who are angry, frustrated and just ‘plain fed up.’ Living on a flood plain has its restrictions, and the Floodplain Policy, now more than 20 years old, states clearly all development must go through the proper channels to ensure any development complies with council requirements, something both couples said they were assured would not be a problem at the point of sale.

Dust from the Liberty development blows towards Two Wells.

Dust... at Liberty • From page 1 “I accept there is always dust, but this was beyond all reason and totally unacceptable.”

Di has since been contacted by the developers and will meet this week to discuss control measures.

A spokesperson from Hickinbotham’s subsidiary, Land Australia, said the company took its obligations to adjacent residents seriously.

“Our commitment at Land Australia is to work proactively to prevent these problems from occurring in the first place,” the spokesperson said.

“The civil contractors damp down the area with water to minimise dust and if conditions are too windy, work stops altogether.

“Contractors are exceeding the normal levels of water spraying and control measures

due to the extra dry winter we have had, over and above the approved planning and management standards.

“We understand this kind of work will involve some inconvenience to our neighbours and, by working together, hope to keep it to a minimum for the long-term benefit of everyone.”

“Our supplier has confirmed the clay supplied to the site is virgin excavated natural material, is suitable for residential use and does not present any health hazard.”

The land release of Liberty a few weeks ago has resulted in the project’s first stage now already 35 per cent sold.

Roads in the estate are currently being built, with Stage 1 anticipated to be completed by April 2019.

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Nothing green about waste

Waste from greenhouses on the Northern Adelaide Plains has long been an issue for the region, both aesthetically and environmentally.

Plastic rubbish left on the properties of many small horticultural growers is picked up by wind and carried onto roadsides, other properties, and into the waterways of our coastal areas.

Quite often, instead of the rubbish being disposed of properly, it is illegally burnt on site, emitting dangerous toxins into the atmosphere.

The piling of plastic materials from greenhouses on private properties for extended periods of time can cause numerous issues.

Apart from looking unsightly, it provides a possible breeding ground for unwanted plants, animals and insects, and is also a fire hazard.

The recent fire on Thursday, December 6 on Buckland Park Road/ Horseshoe Crescent near Two Wells, was sparked by a powerline brought down by the greenhouse plastic tangled on the line.

Multiple CFS units from around the region were called into battle the blaze which burned intensely for a number of hours.

Virginia CFS brigade captain, Chris Sheahan, said although this fire was unintentionally lit, the CFS responds to at least two incidents a week related to burning rubbish.

“A significant proportion of our call outs are to rubbish fires where people mostly don’t have appropri-

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Plastic waste from greenhouses collected on properties along Angle Vale Road. ate permits or are burning outside of permit conditions,” he said.

“We have been working closely with Playford Council to have them involved when we do respond, and more fines have been issued.”

Mr Sheahan believes this practise has seen a reduction in the amount of illegal burning in the area.

Virginia CFS has also hosted educational events where representatives from farmer’s organisations are invited to the headquarters and taken through the dos and don’ts of rubbish disposal.

“We have tried to spread information regarding this via social media and public displays in the local shopping centre,” he said.

“People are wising up a bit, it’s a positive thing.”

Adelaide Plains Council recently rezoned a significant proportion of primary production land to intensive horticulture and is eager to find solutions to waste management moving into the future.

Robert Veitch, APC’s general manager of development and community, said both APC and Playford Council have been working with PIRSA and other industry bodies in order to address the complex issue of waste management.

Earlier this year the informal formation of the Northern Adelaide Plains Resource Recovery Group (NAPRRG), which comprised

about 50 industry and government stakeholders, drafted the Northern Adelaide Plains Resource Recovery Strategy 2018-2023.

The document provides background information regarding the waste management issue within the region and an advised strategy to address it, that being primarily educating the growers.

The main factors identified affecting the proper disposal of waste is the lack of understanding on best practices for rubbish disposal or respect for broader environmental and community outcomes, this being largely due to the diverse multicultural community on the Northern Adelaide Plains.

Problems associated with market failure of resource recovery is another issue, loss of time and costs associated with recycling and removal of rubbish are seen as a hindrance to horticultural businesses.The document identified knowledge and education as key to improved waste management and resource recovery on the Northern Adelaide Plains and states, “the provision of multilingual media, face to face communication and consistent and culturally appropriate messaging could potentially lead to significantly improved outcomes in relation to waste management, aesthetic improvements, sustainable production and community development.”

A funding application to produce multi-lingual brochures by Green Industries SA was recently unsuccessful, however further avenues are being explored to progress the matter.

The frequency of illegal burning of rubbish in the region is cyclical, being significantly lower in the summer period as residents and businesses are wary of the potentially dangerous outcomes, however this will spike again moving into the cooler seasons.

Playford Council was contacted regarding the issue of horticultural rubbish in its region however the Two Wells Echo did not receive a comment by time of print.

For further information on waste management in the region, engage your local council who can put you in contact with relevant government and industry groups to address your query.

Two Wells Echo, January, 2019

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Scouts set for Jamboree The successful TWPS Tactical Wizards robotics team, from left (back) Ruan, Brianna, Jasmine, (front) James, Austin, Cody, Sam and Lockie.

Absent Chris.

Bec O’Brien reports:

Wizards wow at First Lego Championships Two Wells Primary School’s “Tactical Wizards” 10-member robotics team has impressed at this year’s First Lego League Regional Championships on Sunday November 18.

The team competed against nine other primary and high school teams from public and private education settings at Trinity College in Gawler, and was awarded first place in the Research Challenge category and second place in the Robotics Challenge category.

This year’s competition theme was ‘Into Orbit’, with TWPS students exploring the problem of humans spending significant amounts of time in space, where they presented alternatives to freeze dried foods that included insects (apparently they taste like popcorn and are highly nutritious).

TWPS Year ¾ teacher and Lego League coach, James Martin, said the competition was a great way to get students engaged in the world of science,

technology, engineering and mathematics.

“Something like this gets kids interested in STEM,” Mr Martin said.

“The more kids that you can get interested in STEM programs the earlier, the better, and this is a great entry level program.”

COllaboration has been a big part of the Tactical Wizard’s participation in the competition, with students working in small teams to research, test, build and program their robot, hop-

ing to complete as many challenges as possible in two-and-a-half minutes.

“Through the success of the program we are now looking at expanding it to students from Reception to Year 3,” Mr Martin said.

“We’re aiming to have this going right from Reception to Year 7 and it’s about upskilling the students for future years.”

Two Wells Primary School was one of only two public schools to take part in the championships.

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Two Wells Scout Group members have been busily practising their skills in putting up a tent, ready for the upcoming Jamboree in Tailem Bend next month.

The event is the biggest of its kind in the scouting world, with more than 10,000 scouts taking part and representing countries from across the world to create a massive tent city.

The Jamboree has its own newspaper and radio station for the 10-day extravaganza, from January 3-14, which incorporates a range of outdoor activities from orienteering, rock climbing and target practise, to team building workshops and cook-

ing demonstrations.

“I’m looking forward to a lot of experiences,” TWSG member Tyler Simmonds said.

“Especially the shooting activities, that will be a lot of fun.”

“I’m looking forward to learning life skills and social skills,” added fellow scout James Rowe.

TWSG leader Toby “Dingo” Stevens knows first-hand the fun of attending a Jamboree.

“It’s an opportunity for the scouts to make lifelong friends,” he said.

“It’s a once in a lifetime experience and they’re going to have an amazing time.”

The scout group aims to send members to each Jamboree, which is held every three years, the last being in 2016 in Sydney.

Two Wells Scout Group members (back) Tyler Simmonds, Toby Trenwith, James Ford (front) Emma Sharpe and James Rowe are looking forward to the 2019 Jamboree in Tailem Bend.

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APRRA Public Meetings. There will be no riding and horse-related events on the a seasoned player why not consider joining

meeting in the month of January. Please contact 4th Sunday of each month. Riders of all Marg Slater on 0408 087 529 for enquiries. ages and abilities welcome. Visit the club’s website at www.freeteams.com/APEC and alcoholics anonymous check out what’s coming up or for more Alcoholics Anonymous, Meets information contact Sam on 0408 455 677. every Thursday evening in Two Wells, kennel & obedience club Commencing at 8pm in the Hall at St. Pauls Anglican Church Old Port Wakefield ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & Obedience Road. Anyone who thinks they may have a Club, Training Wednesday evenings, problem with alcohol is welcome to attend. Beginners, Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, Conformation 7.40pm.

Children’s centre All breeds & people welcome. If you Two Wells Community Children’s Centre, have a problem come & see us. Contact 27a Gawler Road, Two Wells. CommunityJosie on 8524 3499 for more info. based, fully accredited. Childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, landcare Two Wells Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm. Full time/ part time/casual care, before and after Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Kindy care, vacation care for school-aged Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. children. Dept of Education Preschool Land Care is bigger than your back yard. and Pre-Entry. Qualified, caring staff. Pat. 0419 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852.

Educational, developmental programmes, Lions Club Angle Vale and Special Needs services available.

The Lions club of Angle Vale holds their Nutritious, fresh meals. Children are too precious for profit! Visit www.twowellskgn. meetings on the 2nd & 4th Wed at the sa.edu.au or phone 8520 2358. Clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, 6.30pm start. New members always welcome Church times for more info please call 0416 452 925.

Anglican Church Services Lions Club Two Well St Peter’s Mallala Two Wells Lions Club meets on 1st Sunday of the month the 1st Tuesday of the month at the 10am January 6 Two Wells Catholic Church . Contact 10am February 3 (Harvest Thanksgiving) president Ian Gameau or secretary 10am March 3 0417 801 1178 or twowellslionsinc@ Nita Noble - 8527 2303. gmail.com for more information.

St Paul’s Two Wells 10am Jauary 13 Mallala Foreshore 10am Jauary 20 Advisory Committee 10am Jauary 27 Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee 10am February 10 meets the second Tuesday of every 10am February 17 month except January at 7pm in the Old 10am February 24 Council Chamber in Two Wells. New Di Meaney - 0427 616 301 members welcome. Contact Barb Reid Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan - Ph: 7510 1148 on 0407 798 285 for further information.

Virginia Catholic Parish. Mass times: Mallala Men’s Shed St Joseph’s Two Wells: Mallala & district men’s shed inc. Are

• Thursday 6.30pm, open weds 9 till 12, Sunday 9 till 1pm, other

• Sunday 8.30am times by agreement. Get involved in projects Our Lady of he Assumption Virginia or just a coffee and a talk. Conference

• Sunday 10.00am Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. Ph 8380 9029. room available by request. Contact Norm Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up.

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

Neighbourhood Watch meeting Phone 0427 572 237. is held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of child & youth health the month (except December or January) Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community Health services are held on the 2nd and RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. For 4th Friday of each month at The Two Wells more information contact Anne Porter on Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328.

Wells 9.15am to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm Suicide Prevention by appointment only, 10.30am to 12 noon drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments.

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Community bus

Community Bus, for all bookings ph:

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

Community Library

Public Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd,

The Suicide Prevention Network is established to raise awareness, increase compassionate conversation and break down stigma associated with suicide. The group meet at 6.30pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month in the Mallala Men’s Shed. The meeting commences at 7pm with light refreshments provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Norm Dicks 0428 559 787 for more information

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

Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells.

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

Meet Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am to 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. In recess: January 13 & February 27. Contact Di Meaney 0427 616 301.

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

Two Wells Probus Club

The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells

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

Contact. Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

Two Wells Red Cross

Two Wells Red Cross meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Hall, Two Wells at 1.30pm. All TWO Wells Community Centre, Available Church are welcome. Contact Jasmin Daniele for hire for weddings, special occasions, on 8520 2233 for further information. seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, large kitchen & bar, Contact Jo Spurling Two Wells scouts Cubs & Joeys 0401 356 598 for more information. Two Wells Scout Group. Cubs: 6.30pm - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm Two Wells CWA 8.30pm(Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm - 7.30pm CWA Wells Girls is the newly formed (Monday) Contact the Group Leader, Two Wells branch of the South Australian Roger Ford.

0438 202 445.

Country Women’s Association (SACWA) Two Wells RSL which welcomes women of all ages and backgrounds, and provides an opportunity to The Two Wells RSL has new opening and socialise, form new friendships, share skills office hours until further notice: Tuesdays: and knowledge, and opportunities to support 0930 hrs till 1200 hrs approx. Friday your local community. Meetings are held on evening meals: Served at 1835 hrs. approx. the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells 1st and 3rd of each Month ONLY. Friday Bowling Club at 7pm, new and interested office Hours on these days: 1300 hrs till members are welcome to come along. 1800 hrs ONLY. Office only on, 2nd and Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ 4th Fridays: 1400 hrs till 1700 hrs approx.

CWAWellsGirls/ or email CWA_WellsGirls@ For all further enquiries contact Two Wells hotmail.com for more information. RSL secretary John Allen on ‭0411 894 245‬.

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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 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.

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Two Wells United Kids

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

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.

CFS senior training every Monday night Two Wells United Kids is a fun Christian-

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Two Wells Equestrian & Pony club

Wells Equestrian and Pony Club hold rallies on the first and third Sundays of the month at 9.30am on our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston.

Further details on www.twepc.com.au.

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Two Wells United Youth

Two Wells United Youth is an engaging and interactive Christian social group for children aged 12 years old to Year 12. The group is based at the Two Wells Uniting Church and offers a casual get-together every Wednesday from 5pm - 6.30pm where everything from the bible, football teams, friendship groups and favourite foods is open for discussion. $3 includes tea. More information can be found at facebook.com/TwoWellsUniting or contact Tim Littleford on 0466 330 556.

the old Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, bric-abrac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area. Open Tues. to Fri Uniting Church Australia Op Shop 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm Closed Two Wells Uniting Church treasure Sun and Mon. Find us on facebook. trove op shop, opening times, Monday to 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 . Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Open all school holidays, come Two Wells Golf club in and browse, Uniting Church Hall Drew Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes 8520 2764 any time for information.

Scrapes course open April to October.

UC Australia Adult Fellowship Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, Church Adult Fellowship. tee-off 9 - 9.30am. Saturdays Mixed Uniting Comp. tee-off from 11 am. Membership Meetings held monthly in the Uniting available Phone Club 8520 2607 or Church Hall with the aim to provide Secretary Kath Stubing 0427 803 349. supported friendship and opportunities and to support the ongoing mission of the church. For information contact Mollie Frost 8520 2073 or Alan Howell 8520 3063.

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YOGA, Classes are at the Two Wells Catholic Church Hall are held on Mondays 7pm to 8.15pm. Enquiries to Diane 0427 616 301 or meaney014@gmail.com.

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TWCCC festivities Two Wells Community Children’s Centre celebrated its annual Christmas concert on Friday November 30.

A glorious summer evening saw families and friends gather at the nearbyTwoWells Primary School oval for a few hours of fun and laughter.

There was a jumping castle and face painting for the kids, as well as disco dancing in the gym and a popular cake stall.

The centre’s governing council held a sausage sizzle and the main event, the childcare and kindergarten children singing some of their favourite songs, including the popular “Baby Shark” tune, was a big hit.

Leanne Cox of Lewiston and her daughter, Willow.

Getting into the spirit was siblings Mason and Ashlee Cronin of Two Wells.

Kirsten McMillan and eight-month-old son Frankie.

Santas Tyler Gibson and Chase Wearn enjoying the festivities at TWCCC Christmas concert.

Michael Priest and his daughter Ava watching the dancers at the disco as part of the celebration.

Super cute in her Christmas outfit was young Lola Hentschke of Two Wells.

All smiles were Isabelle Davenport, Ivy McDonald and Hailey Sewer.

Casey Kriek with son Jax Norris, enjoying the picnic atmosphere.

Taylen and Braylee Good enjoying the sausage sizzle.

Donning a reindeer outfit for the concert was Jacob Cardiff.

Government on the merry go roundabout Newly elected Playford councillor, Clint Marsh, has received some welcome correspondence from the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Local Government, Stephan Knoll, regarding a roundabout for Taking part in the Tech Savvy Seniors Curtis Road and Heaapp session at Mallala on November 21 slip Road inAngle Vale. was Christine Young (left) and Rosemary Mr Marsh was adJenkin (right), with Two Wells Public Livised by a letter from brary assistant Rose Kavanagh (centre). the Minister the intersection was nominated for funding under the Australian Government Black Spot Program in 2019-20, with a roundabout proposed

Seniors get tech savvy

Tech Savvy Seniors are free and fun technology training sessions for senior residents of the Adelaide Plains.

Classes were launched in November 2018 at the Two Wells and Mallala Libraries, with local residents keen to learn new digital literacy skills.

With the help of library staff and a volunteer, the training covered Online Safety, Apps and Online Shopping.

Training sessions will have a short recess over the Christmas and New Year period before recommencing in late February.

Topics on the agenda for next year include iPads and Android tablets, Facebook, mySA GOV and a range of other topics.

The 2019 Tech Savvy Seniors’ training schedule is to be released in the new year and will be available at the Two Wells and Mallala libraries, both Adelaide Plains Council offices and online.

Follow the Adelaide Plains Library on Facebook to keep up-to-date with all the latest news and events in the library.

Tech Savvy Seniors is a partnership between the South Australian Government and Telstra, and is presented by the Adelaide Plains Library.

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for construction.

Prior to being elected to local government in November, Mr Marsh was already well known in the community, having heavily campaigned for a roundabout after the life of a 22-yearold Virginia man was claimed by a motor vehicle accident in September last year.

He set up a facebook page, ‘Upgrade Intersection- Curtis Rd & Heaslip Rd’ in the hope of spreading awareness in the community about not only the need for an upgrade, but the importance of driving safely through the intersection.

“We also had a lot of exposure from the local

newspapers, residents and members,” Mr Marsh said.

“Jon Gee (state member for Taylor) tabled the issue in parliament.

“I hounded the new state government to conduct a community engagement.”

At the request of Mr Marsh, Minister Knoll, attended the notorious intersection in July this year and listened to the concerns of 35 residents and road users eager to gain an understanding of why a planned roundabout at the intersection had not yet been constructed.

Mr Knoll explained the infrastructure deed put into place in 2013

allowed for a roundabout when residential growth in the area hits a certain target, however this had proved too slow and other options to obtain funding to address the dangerous intersection were being explored.

“I was very surprised and grateful the new state government came out to meet the residents,” Mr Marsh said.

The speed limit on Heaslip Road on approach to the intersection was later lowered from 80km/h to 60 km/h by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure in August.

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Two Wells Primary Class of 2018 Bec O’Brien reports:

The class of 2018 at Two Wells Primary School celebrated its Year 7 graduation on Wednesday December 13.

Dressed to impress, the students enjoyed a short official presentation in front

of family and friends before letting their hair down with a dinner, fun photo booth and dance tunes.

Good luck to you all as you begin your high school journey.

TWPS award winners for 2018, from left Alyssa Bailley (Neville Sharpe Community Award), Kirra Robinson (Dean Anderson All Rounder Award), Jack Hankins (Noel Oakley Sport Award) and Lachlan Seed (Carolyn Hart Academic Excellence Award).

Graduating from TWPS were Sarah, Alyssa, Kate and Olivia.

Buddies celebrating the end of primary school, (back) Jack, Connor, Logan, Saxon, Kaleb, (middle) Matthew, Jayden, Mitchell, Jack and (front) Nikko.

Moving to high school next year are Montana, Lara, Ashlee, Carla, Kirra and Tommi.

Maddy, Alycia, Brooke and Kirsten are ready for high school next year.

Cohen, Daniel, Harry and (front) Lockie.

CUT OUT, FILL OUT & STICK ON YOUR FRIDGE

Looking dapper were (back) Jordan, Levi, Riley, (front) Mackenzie, Deegan, Joshua and Lachlan.

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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.

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2. Have an emergency kit ready.

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

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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.

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Adelaide Plains Council’s newly elected members from left, (back) councillor Brian Parker, deputy mayor SM (Marcus) Strudwicke, chief executive officer James Miller, councillor John Lush, councillor Frank Maiolo, councillor Carmine Di Troia (front) councillor Kay Boon, councillor Margherita Panella, Mayor Mark Wasley, councillor Peppino (Joe) Daniele, councillor Terry-Anne Keen. The council met for the first time on Wednesday November 21 after council election votes were finalised in early November.

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Two Wells Public Library invites children of all ages to visit the library during the last week of the school holidays to enjoy a range of free activities.

From Wednesday 23 January to Friday 25 January, the library’s Reading Room will be the place to be for fun out of the sun.

Do a jigsaw, have a game of Trouble or create your own masterpiece to take home using the library’s range of free craft supplies.

These activities are self-directed, so children are encouraged to bring along a parent or carer for that extra bit of help with cutting, tracing and glueing.

Activities will run during library opening hours and no bookings are required.

Space at the activity tables will

be on a first-come first-served basis.

And For the Littlies, don’t forget Toddler Read & Rhyme sessions will kick off for 2019 on Wednesday 6 February at 9.30am, and then run throughout the year on the first Wednesday of each

month (except October).

Come along for stories, craft and a healthy snack. Ideal for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

For more information about the Adelaide Plains Library, phone 8520 2100 or check them out on Facebook.

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Trinity’s treat

Fresh veggies were offered for sale, pictured here are Flynn, Dylan, VPS teacher Katrina and volunteer Eleni.

Trinity College Gawler River School celebrated their traditional Christmas Gathering in the Hewitson Theatre at Starplex in the evening of Thursday November 29..

The Early Years students presented the true meaning of Christmas through the Nativity Story and shared a selection of Christmas songs.

All year levels performed on stage and the costumes and outfits were fantastic.

The evening concluded with all Junior School students singing the French carol ‘Petit Papa Noel’. Angus Kiryk and Mason Bunn.

The parents, family members and friends were thanked for their attendance and donation of a gold coin, supporting the purchase of Wishing Tree presents for children less fortunate at Christmas time.

It truly was a special night.

Dexter Bowey, Massimo Trimboli and Pietro Librandi.

VPS teacher Rachele with students Lily, Chloe and Olivia.

Hunter Morrison, Ethan Edwards, Logan Clifton, Amelia Albanese, Callum Brookes and Brayden Mrozek.

December Update The inaugural Issues Group on Suicide Prevention meeting was held on Monday, 29 October at Parliament House. The across-government Issues Group consists of 22 senior executives from the various government agencies, with Sam Duluk, Member for Waite, presiding as Chair.

The Issues Group has been established as a working group of the Premier’s Council on Suicide Prevention, and will take references from the Council. As an example, the Issues Group will look specifically at what is being delivered within South Australian schools in relation to mental health and suicide prevention programs for students and staff, reporting the findings and recommendations back to the Council. The second meeting took place on Tuesday, 11 December.

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Indiana Webber, Isabella Dean and Amali Davies.

Pictured with Sam Duluk MP and the Issues Group on Suicide Prevention

Nathan Flack and Rocco Fimmano.

APC’s 2019 Australia Day Breakfast at Two Wells oval Australia Day is the day to reflect on what it means to be Australian, to celebrate contemporary Australia and to acknowledge our history.

On Australia Day, we celebrate all the things we love about Australia: land, sense of fair-go, lifestyle, democracy, and the freedoms we enjoy, but particularly our people.

This year, Adelaide Plains Council will celebrate its annual Australia Day Breakfast at theTwo Wells Community Centre, Two Wells Oval Complex, Old Pt Wakefield Road, Two Wells Saturday, January 26, 2019, with a cooked breakfast catered for by the Two Wells Lions Club and sponsored by council.

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Virginia Primary School held its annual Christmas concert this year for the first time under the stars in the school’s quadrangle.

While the event had to be rescheduled due to inclement weather the week before, Monday’s December 10 concert proved lovely conditions with students, teachers, family and friends enjoying a range of performances in the open air.

There was also a sausage sizzle and a variety of stalls to tempt the taste buds selling everything from fresh vegetables to cakes and cards, and a great night was had by everyone.

Starting at 8am, breakfast will be followed by a Citizenship Ceremony where residents will join in with towns and regions across the nation in welcoming our newest citizens as part of the celebrations.

Council will be joined by an Australia Day ambassador,Anthony Fioravanti, SA Police Superintendent of Eastern Adelaide local service area, as special guest presenter.

It is a particularly significant occasion for those residents choosing to become Australian citizens, as they pledge their commitment to Australia and its people and accept the privileges and responsibilities of Australian citizenship. On January 26, 2019, the Australian Government

will mark 70 years since Australian Citizenship was introduced into law, creating for the first time, a legal status of being uniquely Australian.

Following the ceremony, presentations will be made to the various winners of the Australia Day Awards. Council encourages all Australians within our community, whether new or old, by birth or by choice, to join in council’s Australia Day event and celebrate this great nation.Breakfast will be served from 8am, with formal proceedings set to start at 9am with the event anticipated to conclude around 10am.

James Miller Chief Executive Officer Adelaide Plains Council

Saturday 26 January 2019

On Thursday 22, November I was pleased to accept an invitation from my former colleague Ivan Venning, Chair of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains, to attend the annual meeting and regional briefing event held at Chateau Yaldara in the Barossa Valley. The meeting recognised the substantial benefit RDA’s three level approach, which is based on coordinating with the government, has on regional business in South Australia.

On Monday, 26 November I attended the Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). As patron and a life member, I was pleased to chair the club’s annual elections.

Congratulations to Secretary Alison Goss, Vice President Football Adrian Daly, Treasurer Mel Bowman and President Michael Slattery on their well-deserved appointments!

Pictured with Secretary Alison Goss, Vice President Football Adrian Daly, Treasurer Mel Bowman and President Michael Slattery

I also want to express my appreciation for all the feedback I receive on my Two Wells & District Echo columns and, with 2019 fast approaching, want to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year!

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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Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all our valued patients from Dr. Stephen Salagaras, & staff at Two Wells Medical Clinic

Promoting next year’s Two Wells Melodrama performance “The Whole Nine Yarrrrs” were members, from left, Lance Grant, Sarah Williams, Alyssia Ciola, Gabriella Ciola and Melissa Ciola.

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decked out in their favourite festive clothes, big smiles on the faces of their parents as family and friends shared a laugh and a catch up alongside them.

It was forecast to be wild Special guest for the evening and windy with a strong chance was new Adelaide Plains Council of rain for the annual Two Wells mayor, Mark Wasley, who was Christmas Street Parade on Friday December 14 and there were given the honour of judging the fears the popular event could be best decorated business in the street and the best parade entry. cancelled.

Winner of these two catLuck was on the organisers’ egories was R & J Rural Supplies side, however, and the parade and Hickinbotham’s Eden and went ahead full steam with Liberty float respectively. hundreds turning out to enjoy The best community float in the family-friendly atmosphere, indulge in a bit of shopping from the parade was awarded to the Two Wells Melodrama Group for the numerous stalls and enjoy its pirate-themed entry. a treat for the taste buds along Local business owner, Tania the way.

Louise judged the children’s Not even a shower of rain competition entries and was just as the parade started could dampen the spirits of those who struck by the imagination, visual display and heartfelt words of braved the wintry conditions, the entrants. with children lining the street

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Street parade volunteers, Malcolm Frost and Ian Lennon.

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Kim Edwards of Davoren Park brought her Maremma pup Sebastian to enjoy the parade.

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Two Wells Christmas Street Parade princess Emma Sharpe and prince James Ford travelled in Geoff Bergamin’s 1986 Jaguar XJS V12.

Faith Cleaver, Jaron Speyer and Ryan James found a good spot to watch the parade.

Nick Gray, Aiden Norvill and Tom Norvill.

Catching a ride for Two Wells Landscaping were youngsters Ava Platt, Madison Magro and Mia Platt.

Driving her 1952 FJ Holden Ute in the parade was Yolanda Cannizzaro with John Williams.

Ali Goodman, Amber Platt and Brianna Magro ready to share lollies with all the kids.

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Markets, mains and milestones • Two Wells Uniting Church opened its doors to host a free weekly market.

Charity, Heart and Soul, set up a market-style food give-away service from the venue on Friday mornings and wanted to let residents in the area know about it.

• Two Wells Primary School students took part in the Rotary Junior Community Award with the support of Rotary Club of Gawler. Similar to the highly prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award, which caters for young people between the ages of 14 and 25, the Rotary Junior Community Award is designed for children who are in their final years of primary school.

• Almost 750 metres of water main along Port Wakefield Highway was set to be replaced to reduce the impact of water main breaks on customers and road users in the Korunye area.

The upgrade, between Hart and Richardson Road, was part of an ongoing program that would see $137 million invested to replace around 375 kilometres of water mains across South Australia between 2016 and 2020.

• The Two Wells Craft Shop was successful in its bid to gain funding through the state government’s $40 million Fund My Neighbourhood program.

The group was set to receive $20,000 to create a unique, multipurpose community garden at the rear of the property on Old Port Wakefield Road.

• Lewiston pooch, Harry Oodle, was named Petbarn’s Puppy and Kitten of the Year winner for SA. Owned by Leanne Hall, he is a loving Cavoodle (a hybrid of a cavalier king charles spaniel and a poodle).

More than 5300 puppy and

kitten owners nominated their fur-baby to be the Puppy or Kitten of the Year, and 68,300 pet lovers voted for their favourite entry.

With 101 votes, 11-month-old Harry Oodle was named the cutest puppy in SA and was rewarded with a $200 Petbarn gift voucher.

• Two Wells junior cricketer, Alex Daly, had a solid batting season and was picked for the under 12s Association Team.

• Two Wells Cricket Club bowler, Bec Pool, had a game to remember when she returned figures of five wickets for just three runs in six overs.

Four of these were maiden overs, too.

According to MyCricket online records, only one other player in the Para District Cricket Association had returned better bowling figures – 6/7 off 4.4 overs – but that was 10 years ago.

Two Wells locals Judi Frost and Di Meaney are thrilled the local Craft Shop has received funding for a community garden.

RIGHT: Two Wells bowler, Bec Pool, returned outstanding bowling figures.

TOP RIGHT: Alex Daly was picked for the U12 association team.

FEBRUARY

Dakota’s rodeo crown, Earl honoured, Vida chalks up 50 bowling seasons • Infrastructure works worth hundreds of millions of dollars would be under way soon after a parliamentary committee granted final approvals prior Christmas. These included: the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Dalkeith and Main North Roads; Gawler East Link Road; Stage 1 of the Electrification of the Gawler Rail line; and the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme.

• Lewiston barrel racer, Dakota Michaelis, was crowned 2018 Miss Rodeo Australia after an intense two days of judging in Queensland.

It had been more than 20 years since anyone from South Australia claimed the title, with Dakota taking the honours from a field of five other hopefuls.

• Forty-six-year Country Fire Service volunteer, Phillip Earl, was named the 2018 Adelaide Plains

Council Citizen of the Year as the region celebrated Australia Day with a community breakfast at Dublin on Friday, January 26.

• VIDA Oliver, valued and cherished patron and life member of Two Wells Bowling Club, entered her 50th season of pennant bowls in 2018.

Vida joined Two Wells Bowling Club in 1967, was Women’s president in 1982-83 and then took on the role of Women’s secretary for the next 21 years. On two occasions, Vida also capably filled the role of Women’s president of Wooroora Bowling Association and has also been a patron.

• Fourteen-year-old Kaitlyn Paton and her family, mum Kylie, dad David and nine-year-old brother Joshua,packedupandmovedtoSouth Australia (from Victoria) following Kaitlyn’sacceptanceintoCyclingSouth Australia’s Talent ID program.

New Two Wells resident, Kaitlyn Paton (front) with her family, David, Kylie and Joshua. Kaitlyn has been selected for a state track cycling development program and moved from Victoria to take part.

Lewiston barrel racer, Dakota Michaelis, was crowned Miss Rodeo Australia.

LEFT: Australia Day Ambassador, John Halbert, congratulates APC Citizen of the Year 2018 recipient, Phillip Earl.

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Reeves power station, labour of love for Lions • A 300 megawatt capacity gas and diesel fired power station earmarked for Reeves Plains was given state planning approval and was on track to be built by early next year.

Minister for Planning, John Rau, gave the nod to the development on February 16 following a recommendation from the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP).

The project, and its public consultation process, had a mixed review from local residents, with one family vowing to move if the power station was built.

• The small but dedicated Two Wells Lions Club worked hard to make the Two Wells township look and feel better.

Members of the group spent Sunday February 25 working in the community on some much needed gardening at Harts Reserve.

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Two new picnic tables and bench seats were installed at the Two Wells playground, courtesy of the Lions club and the Johnson family, who donated the table frames.

• The 2018 Junior State Softball Championships were held at Anembo Park in Mount Barker in late February.

Gawler and Districts Softball Association sent three teams – U13 girls, U13 boys and U17 girls - made up of representatives from the five clubs within the association, including Two Wells.

U13 boys finished third for the weekend, U13 girls finished third, in Division 2, and U17 girls brought home the gold medal in Division three.

• Angle vale cricket club Two Wells Lions members working in Hart crowned Ashley Fry, ‘Miss Angle Vale’ Reserve, from left, Caroline Schutceon, Julie at its catwalk event. Ashley was best Hart, Malcolm Frost and Martin Hart. on ground, or catwalk...

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Taking home the gold medal at February’s U17 softball championships.

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Lotto luck, food festival a hit

Celebrating another $1 million winning ticket last month was Rose and Paul Pogas of Virginia Lotteries Kiosk.

• A Virginia resident was more than $1.3 million richer after winning the coveted division one prize in the X Lotto draw on March 10.

The winner was one of three division one winning entries nationally and the only entry from South Australia, who took home a division one prize of $1,326,203.89.

As well as winning division one, the winner’s five-game marked entry won division three 12 times and division four 15 times, bolstering the winner’s total prize to $1,339,796.

The winner chose to remain completely anonymous and celebrate in private.

• The inaugural Bendigo Bank Northern Plains Food Festival at Two Wells on Sunday, March 25, was hailed a success with more than 2300 people passing through the

gates throughout the day. The event had been 18 months in the making.

• Virginia Cricket Club’s A grade team went back-toback, taking honours in the Para Districts Cricket Association grand final match against Salisbury West, at home, on Saturday March 24, against Salisbury West.

• Adelaide Plains Council advised it would consider feedback from the local Pt Parham community, and horse owners who use the area, through a formal consultation regarding the establishment of a permanent horse float parking area in the township.

The issue of horse management had previously been a contentious one between the town’s residents and horse owners who travel into Pt Parham.

After a community meeting was held in March 2015, where local residents and horse owners addressed concerns and grievances with each other, a unanimous agreement was made to establish a permanent horse float parking area on community land at the corner of North Parham Road and the Esplanade, opposite the campground.

A temporary horse float parking area was recommended to be established on Main Street, between the Esplanade and East Terrace, whilst the permanent area was earmarked for preparation.

In the most recent report on the issue, council staff recommended public consultation be undertaken on designating the temporary site- Main Street,between the Esplanade and East Terrace, as the permanent site.

Enjoying the atmosphere at the food festival was Lower Light residents, Tamsyn, Amelia, Erin, Gemma and Karen Harding with Barb Crammond.

MAY

Paul’s AUSVEG award, Mikey’s medal haul • Virginia cauliflower grower, Paul Musolino, took out the Environmental Award at the 2018 AUSVEG SA and William Buck Vegetable Industry Awards for Excellence on Wednesday April 11.

• A warm day greeted Two Wells football and netball players as they kicked off the 2018 season on Saturday April 21 against Mallala at home.

It was an A Grade grand final rematch for the club, with last year’s premiers easily (well on the scoreboard anyway), accounting for Mallala in the match 11.6.72 to 4.5.29.

• Lower Light resident, Anita Trenwith, believed a number of her damara sheep were poached from her property in January, most likely to be enjoyed on a plate for an Australia Day

celebration.

• Lewiston speed skater, Mikey Bryant, returned from his first overseas competition with an impressive six-medal haul.

The teenager competed at the Oceania Speed Skating Championships at Timaru in New Zealand over Easter and for his efforts came home with one gold medal and five silver medals.

• Local off-road racer, Michael Shipton, of Two Wells, took out the Class 5 title at the first Off Road Racing event for the year at Loveday.

Driving a VH Commodore with a VG30 turbo motor, Michael, with Paul Chorlton in the navigator’s seat, tackled the challenging and dusty almost-250-kilometre Lewiston speed skater, Mikey Bryant, on the course held at the Loveday podium at the Easter Oceania Speed Skating 4x4 Adventure Park, Barmera. Championships in New Zealand.

Virginia cauliflower grower, Paul Musolino, with his award at the 2018 AUSVEG SA and William Buck Vegetable Industry Awards for Excellence.

LEFT: Princess Racing Team members, Paul Chorlton (left) and Michael Shipton after their win at the Off Road Racing season-opener at Barmera.

JUNE

Acclaim for young James, Ian’s hole-in-one

10-year-old budding artist, Angle Vale’s James Camilleri, was named as one of five finalists in the Young Archies Competition.

Two Wells Echo, January, 2019

• At just 10 years of age, young Angle Vale resident, James Camilleri, was named as one of five finalists, and the only South Australian, in the Young Archies Competition (like the little brother version of the prestigious Australian Archibald Prize for portraiture).

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Ian Clark of Two Wells Golf Club scored a hole-in-one off the first tee (par 3) at Two Wells Golf Club on Saturday, May 12.

Long-time Two Wells Golf Club member, Ian Clark, scored a hole-in-one off the first tee last month.

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Wanted comes to town and Brewin drives for gold

• Young harness racing driver, Jayden Brewin, took out the Elders Insurance Drivers International, with two wins this year.

The annual event was held at Port Pirie on Friday, June 22, with Lewistonbased Jayden getting the call up to drive alongside fellow south Australians Dani and Wayne Hill, as well as Victorians Michael Bellman, Kate Gath and Anthony Butt, Chris Geary (NSW), Pete McMullen (Qld), and Nathan Turvey and Shannon Suvaljko (WA).

• Australian actors, and the two female leads of the popular Channel 7 series “Wanted”, Rebecca Gibney and Geraldine Hakewell, were in Two Wells, filming episodes for the upcoming third season.

The town’s old council chambers on Old Port Wakefield Road was transformed into “Boulder Ridge Police Station”, while scenes were also filmed at the Two Wells Tavern Hotel, at the dog obedience grounds on Wells Road and Lange Auto.

•Two Wells Community Children’s Centre was a hive of activity in June, with

the centre staging a Very Important Person week.

Children who access the centre through either the childcare or kindergarten service were encouraged to invite a VIP to visit the site.

• Volunteers of Meals on Wheels at Two Wells were treated to a special high tea in June to celebrate the association’s 50,000,000th meal.

Gathering at the Catholic Church Hall on Thursday, June 14, a delicious array of home baked delicacies including petite sandwiches, sweets, slices, cakes, sausage rolls and other baked goods, were all nicely washed down with hot tea and coffee.

•Following on from the success enjoyed in the Adelaide Fringe Festival, Lewiston local, Todd Gray, is taking his one-man show, Kokoda, International.

Flying out at the end of this month to hit the theatres in Scotland for the annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which runs for the month of August, Todd will be performing 26 shows.

Lewiston local, Todd Gray, was heading overseas with his oneman show, Kokoda.

Aboriginal elder Major Sumner kicked off the celebrations for National Reconciliation Week at TWPS with a ‘back to country’ ceremony.

MOW senior branch support officer, Rosslyn Andrews chats with local client Ken Williams.

Jayden brings CanEllieSparkle home in the second race of the Drivers International at Port Pirie.

August

Pinto ponies, pontoons and plantings • A public meeting to address how landowners along the Gawler River could be affected by a proposed $27 million floodway was called.

John Lush, former president of the Adelaide Plains Ratepayers & Residents Association (APRRA), believed the Gawler River Flood Management Authority’s (GRFMA) plans for flood mitigation on the northern side of the Gawler River has neglected the 43 landowners that will be impacted by the floodway which will pass through their properties.

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

Sisters Sara and Erika Crutchett made the brave decision to cut their hair and donate it to Hair With Heart, a branch of the well-known Variety children’s charity, who create wigs for kids with cancer or serious medical conditions.

•On Sunday, July 15, Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) conducted land revegetation activity that saw 750 native plants added to a stretch

of coastline at Port Gawler.

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

• PORT Gawler had a new floating pontoon installed to make access to the estuary, fishing and other water activities in the area much more attractive.

Initiated by the Two Wells Action Team (TWRAT) the project was a long time in the making.

It was backed by a $34,000 Department of Recreational Fishing grant as well as an $11,000 contribution from TWRAT and $15,000 worth of Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) planning and specification efforts.

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

This planting included 13 different

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

• Horse mad eight-year-old Lower Light resident, Caitlyn Cox, was in her happy place when spending time with her buddy, Victor the 10.1 hand high pinto shetland.

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

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

RIGHT: Two Wells T W R AT m e m b e r , Malcolm Frost and AIBS operations coordinator, Ian Falkenberg at the newly installed Pt Gawler floating pontoon.

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

Sara and Erika Crutchett holding hair ready donated to Hair With Heart..

September

Rate payers put first and Bec and Blue are a winning combo • If you went to the Royal Adelaide Show, you may have seen Rebecca Kuss and her unique cat “Blue”.

Rebecca, of Two Wells, and “Ch Rebuss Inigio Barbara” as he’s known in the show ring, were hoping to go back-to-back at the event with another Supreme Pedigree Cat Exhibit accolade to add to their growing collection of mantle-piece memorabilia after taking out the title in 2017.

After last year’s success, Rebecca wais quietly confident her six-year-old Short Haired Selkirk Rex cat could win the title again, even though it was only Blue’s second year of showing.

• Minister for Local Government, Stephan Knoll, praised Adelaide Plains Council’s (APC) show of support to the State Government’s rate capping legislation, after elected members voted to rescind a previous motion opposing the Liberal party’s Local Government (Rate Oversight) Amendment Bill.

Councillor Steve Jones moved the rescind motion at APC’s general meeting saying there was a lack of community consultation on the matter.

• Two Wells had a new police officer

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in local, Joshua Silvy.

Senior Constable Silvy joined the team at Two Wells Police Station in September but had been a regular relief face in the Barossa area for the past four years.

Senior Constable Silvy said he was pleased to be based in the township and community he calls home.

“I have lived in the community for 25 years and have a great passion for the community,” he said.

• Scouts’ honour, the Two Wells Scout Group needs to be relocated.

After years of selling chocolates, running sausage sizzles and holding stalls at the local street parade to raise funds for a new building, the group pleaded in person with Adelaide Plains Council to help them relocate as conditions at the decades-old hall have become unbearable.

•You may recognise formerTwo Wells resident, Alex Bigg (AKA Bigg Ninja) from the most recent season of Australian Ninja Warrior, which wrapped up on our screens last month.

“Bigg Ninja” didn’t quite make it to the end of the tough stage two grand final

course but the crowd favourite certainly didn’t disappoint with his efforts, finishing third overall.

• There was a visible movement at the station regarding the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS), with pipes being delivered to Meaney Drive in Two Wells.

The first 10 kilometres of NAIS’ 29 kilometre transfer pipeline was installed underground this month.

Once complete, the NAIS will provide an additional 12GL of water to help develop up to 300ha of new export focused horticulture production.

• A petition against the construction of a gas-fired power plant proposed by energy retailer, Alinta, at Reeves Plains, was presented to state parliament.

SA Greens leader, Mark Parnell MLC, presented the petition with 170 signatures to the Legislative Parliament on August 1.

Opposing the power plant construction since the proposal was first mooted was Fischer resident, Crystal Molloy, who hoped raising the issue in parliament would generate more openness about

the planned power station.

• On Thursday August 16, 42 nervous students from years four to seven, jumped on the bus to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre to perform in the 2018 National Wakakirri Story Dance competition.

After months of rehearsals during lunch times and after school, the time came to perform on the big stage in front of thousands of people and judges.

• 180 youngsters celebrated the 10th birthday of Blue Light Discos at Two Wells last month.

• Volunteers from the Two Wells Craft Shop started up a free swap and share fresh produce cart.

• cfs awarded life memberships to two long-serving members, Adam Harris and Simon Johnson last month.

Both had served more than 20 years each.

RIGHT: Officer in charge Two Wells Police Station, Grant Devlin, left welcomed senior constable Joshua Silvy to the local team.

Alex Bigg (AKA Bigg Ninja) holding himself up on the Two Wells War Memorial tank.

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Kai rides for autism, roads put on budget and sporting awards • They say history repeats itself, and for the little old church in Angle Vale this was certainly the case, as it would soon experience its own renaissance, in more ways than one.

Well-known local, Peter Rentoulis, purchased the state heritage listed property and planned to bring back to life the former chapel as the new office of his legal practice.

The former church would have life breathed back into its walls and floors, and another aspect of its history would come full circle by Peter practicing law within.

• Fourteen-year-old Lewiston lad, Kai Pallich-Vega, was on a mission to raise the profile of autism, putting his foot to the pedal in the process and hoping to collect more than $4000 along the way.

As well as raising funds for a cause close to his heart, Kai’s Up North 500 ride

would also help him conclude activities to achieve the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Medal.

• South Australian consumers realised the best way to support a strawberry farmer was to continue buying strawberries.

Strawberry needle contamination incidents that rocked the nation recently saw strawberry growers in Queensland hit hard after needles were found hidden within fruit.

• The deteriorating condition of Webb Beach Access Road had been raised by local resident Andrew Cross during open forum at the Adelaide Plains Council’s August meeting.

Previously lodging a complaint with council earlier in the year, Mr Cross informed elected members and the gallery he wanted to ensure he was listened to and the damaged road become a budget

priority.

•October was Breast Cancer

Awareness month and Christine Smith and her daughter Jackie, of Two Wells, took the opportunity to spread an important message.

“If I hadn’t been in front of the mirror I wouldn’t have seen it,” she said.

“I thought I knocked it and it was just a bruise, so I left it for a week.

“After that time the mark was not going away, so I googled the symptom and the search result said inflammatory breast cancer.”

Immediately making a medical appointment, Christine’s doctor believed the mark to be a rash, however wisely referred her to have a mammogram and ultrasound, which was taken a week later.

After a biopsy confirmed cancer, Christine had to wait another week for an appointment to see a breast surgeon, by

that time three weeks had passed and the cancer had taken over most of her breast and spread into a lymph node.

•Two Wells A1 netballer, Tara Learhinan, took out the season’s Plains Producer Medal. Learhinan took the honours from Hummocks’ Sarah Young, who had won the medal four times in the past six seasons.

• Local off road racing driver Michael Shipton and navigator Paul Chorlton, claimed overall second place in Class 5 in their first full season of the ARB South Australian Off Road Racing Association Multi Club Series.

In August, Princess Racing Team tackled a tough course at Wynarka to finish fourth and their final race at Mannum on September 8 saw them place second.

• Two wells tennis club entered a senior team in the Gawler Barossa competition after an 11 year break.

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Peter Rentoulis out the front of his recently aquired ‘Little red brick Ebenezer’

Fourteen-year-old Lewiston lad Kai Pallich-Vega on his bike.

November

Hawkey goes for gold and a tornado hits Two Wells • Two wells primary school science teacher, Mike Hawkey was awarded the 2018 SA Public Education Award for science innovation.

He was acknowledged for his leadership, drive and enthusiasm in the field of science and in particular, the school’s involvement in the SA Schools Space Mission project.

• Malcolm Larner has lived on Stockyard Road, Two Wells, for 15 years and wanted to know why the road had 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 had been forgotten.

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

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.

• 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.

Local residents were taken by surprise, as they headed for cover, unable to see in front of themselves due to the amount of dirt being picked up by the wind.

Trampolines took a trip into neighbouring backyards, whole trees were uprooted and roof tiles were blown away, as emergency services quickly got to work repairing damage sustained to homes.

• local barrel racer, Candy Michaelis, is somewhat of an anomaly in the rodeo world.

Candy’s an inspiration for any young

girl who dreams of chasing her equestrian dreams, no matter what the discipline.

All this, while battling chronic pain, and a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis, which saw her take time off from work and suffer debilitating days of uncertainty, pain and fatigue.

She’s covered more than 70,000 kilometres in her pursuit and the blood, sweat and tears, the time away from family, the hit to the hip pocket, mechanical breakdowns, injury to horse and body, all the effort, grit and determination, paid off.

• mallala’s Greville Knight was pleased after a development proposal was withdrawn that would have seen a small block next to his home packed with demountable buildings.

• Two Wells lad Zane McKay returned from a holiday in Victoria a fishing champion after winning the Kyabram Anglers competition catching a Redfin.

Greville Knight celebrates a win for the Mallala township.

A mini tornado went through Two Wells wreaking havoc on a TWPS science teacher Mike Hawkey won variety of local back the 2018 Public Teaching Award for Science Innovation. yards.

December

New Mayor and a costume change for Petticoat Lane • Former District Council of Mallala councillor, Mark Wasley, was voted in as mayor of Adelaide Plains Council, sliding into victory with 794 first preference votes, 253 votes in front of Mel Lawrence, in second place.

Mr Wasley, an avid community supporter and keen yachtsman, said he was interested in people and their ideas.

A former STAR group officer, Mr Wasley is no stranger to stressful situations and has learned to keep a calm head when knee-deep in controversial circumstances.

Mr Wasley has always been a staunch advocate for communities and opportunities and having grown up on the Adelaide Plains, knows the issues faced by those who live in the area.

•More than two years in the making, Two Wells Primary School’s $1 million STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) building was officially opened in November.

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and is now a state-of-the-art building complete with new technologies, STEM equipment, furnishings, heating and cooling systems, and a kitchen area.

South Australian Minister for Education, John Gardner, officially opened the building, praising the presentations of all of the students at the ceremony.

“I really do believe that I have the best job in South Australia,” Minister Gardner quipped.

• Year six Mallala Primary School student, Abbey Fagan, was awarded the inaugural Mallala RSL Spirit Award.

The Spirit Award is a scholarship given to a year six student and pays the annual school fees for the winner moving into year seven.

Abbey was chosen as a fitting recipient for the award by the staff at Mallala Primary School, as she embodies the spirit of an individual who always tries her hardest and involves herself in all aspects of school life.

“I’m really proud to have won the award,” Abbey said, who was unaware of her success until it was announced at the school assembly.

•Two local green thumbs have given

one of Two Wells’ popular thoroughfares a new lease on life.

Petticoat Lane links the town’s main street with the busy Gawler-Two Wells Road and is a popular walkway for residents, people going to work and students heading to and from school.

• Two Wells showed its support for farmers in need , raising around $3000 at a trading table and sausage sizzle event.

Organised by locals Mollie Frost and Pam Duncan the trading table was full of home-baked cakes, biscuits and slices, as well as relishes and jam.

There were delicious scones with jam and cream, sausages from the barbecue, and hot tea and coffee.

Well done to everyone involved.

•Students at Angle Vale Primary School were abuzz with creativity and cooperation as they enjoyed two new play areas completed during the last school holidays. AVPS principal, Sharon Rich, said the new nature play area and the musical space were now the most popular areas in the school playground.

“There are wall to wall children in the sandpit each play time, and we have not

had any problems among the students,” Ms Rich said.

The musical space, which includes percussion instruments and a new decked area, was completed with funds won in the ‘Fund my Neighbourhood’ campaign.

• At just 16 years of age Lewiston’s Carmen Bryant, has travelled a fair distance around the globe competing in international Artistic Roller-Skating competitions and hopes to compete in the World Championships in Barcelona next year.

Carmen competed in the last three National Championships, placing first in 2016 and 2018, as well as winning both Oceania Championships, Brisbane in 2017 and Rotorua in 2018. She trains six days a week, each session lasting two to three hours.

“I always have bruises, and right now I have strained external ligaments in my ankles,” she explained. “Although it keeps me very fit.” For a sport that is little-known in Australia, Carmen travelled to Europe where she said it has much more of a following.

Toasting a job well done in Petticoat Lane, was locals Ann Stoddart and Maria Aunger.

New APC Mayor, Mark Wasley.

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Bec O’Brien reports: South Australian author Tricia Stringer was in Two Wells last month promoting her new book “Table for Eight”.

The down-to-earth writer of numerous women’s fiction, rural romance and historical saga novels was last in town four years ago spruiking her third book and has spent the years in between travelling and researching for her writing.

Stringer’s latest book offering diverts from her normal genre, with Table for Eight set on a cruise ship and focussing on the relationships and stories of the people who gather each night to dine together.

A teacher and librarian in another life, Stringer grew up on the Yorke Peninsula and also at one stage owned and ran a post office.

Her first novel Queen of the Road was released in 2013 and this new release is her 10th book.

A mum with three grown children and Nana to two young boys, Stringer shares her passion for books with her family.

“I count my family as my greatest gift,” she said.

“They all play a big part in my writing.”

Now writing full-time, Stringer aims to get 2000 words a day five days a week onto paper, or more technically, her computer.

“That sometimes takes me a couple of hours and sometimes it’s a couple of days,” she laughed.

“I just never know.

“But if you’re a writer you’ve got to get words on a page because you can’t edit a blank page.”

Following a reading of an excerpt of her new book, Stringer held a short question and answer session.

Her advice to anyone with a love of writing is to keep at it and to write down ideas as you think of them.

“Writing is like any other thing you do,” she said.

Each month the Two Wells Book Club will bring you a review of the book that had been read by the group the previous month. The book club meets once a month at the Two Wells Library. We hope you enjoy the segment and are provided with an opportunity to engage with some books that you might never have thought to pick up and read.

This month’s book is ‘The Story of Edgar Sawtelle’ by David Wroblewki.

Brisbane visitor Sue Betzold (left) won a copy of Tricia’s new release book “Table for Eight” and is pictured here with Ria De-Blaauw of Elizabeth.

“You get better at it, you improve, you learn new things (and) I definitely feel as if there are things that I do now that I perhaps didn’t do when I started writing.”

An avid and broad reader, Stringer said she often found herself editing other people’s books but quipped it was all part of the process, which often helped her own writing.

After signing books with keen book lovers, Stringer shared a delicious afternoon tea with those in attendance.

The event was hosted by Adelaide Plains Council’s library services program.

Rosemary Hill, Paulene Evans and Judy Frost attended the author event.

Getting her book signed by Tricia Stringer was Lynette Urwin of Balaklava.

Summer Reading Club The Adelaide Plains Council’s popular Summer Reading Club is back once again, with kids encouraged to read 10 books during the school holiday period.

This years Summer Reading Club theme is “Discover a New World” and runs through December and January.

Kids have to read 10 books of their choosing during this period to complete the challenge.

They can pick up a pack from Two Wells or Mallala libraries – Primary, Secondary, Pre-School.

Packs include the registration page, reading log, stickers and puzzles.

At the conclusion of the challenge the council supports a celebration afternoon tea in February where each child will receive a certificate and a book prize.

For more information drop into one of the council’s libraries, check them out on Facebook or email library@apc.sa.gov.au.

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This month’s book club read received mixed reviews, some members appreciating the prose and persevering until the final chapter, and others who were unable to continue past the prologue, simply closing the book as they wished to avoid the anxiety already felt.

The book is the first novel by the American author, becoming a New York Times Best Seller in 2008, with Oprah Winfrey choosing it for her book club later that year.

Everyone agreed “The Story of Edgar Sawtelle” was somewhat of a segmented read; slow and heavy-going at the beginning, with some tedious passages, that picked up and became, for some, impossible to put down again.

Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin.

For generations, the Sawtelles raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose thoughtful companionship is epito-

mized by Almondine, Edgar's lifelong friend and ally.

But the unexpected return of Claude, Edgar's paternal uncle, sees turmoil consume the Sawtelles' once peaceful home.

Following the sudden death of Edgar's father, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farm— and into Edgar's mother's affections.

Similar to the story of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Edgar tries to prove Claude played a role in his father's death, but his plan backfires and he is forced to flee into the wilderness lying beyond the farm.

Edgar comes of age in the wild, fighting for his survival and that of the three yearling dogs who follow him.

But his need to face his father's murderer and his devotion to the Sawtelle dogs turn Edgar ever homeward.

Although a difficult book to read, members enjoyed descriptions of events and experiences of the characters.

In one instance the

author describes a whirlwind over a lake, and the writing of the weather event conjured an amazing and believable image for the readers.

All book club members agreed they learnt a lot about dog breeding and dog training, and after learning the book is a retelling of Hamlet, it explained the many identified plot inconsistencies.

If you decide to tackle the “Story of Edgar Sawtelle” this holiday period, drop us a line at the Echo and tell us what you think news@twowellsecho. com.au February’s book club novel is ‘Rebecca’ by Daphne du Maurier.

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Welcome to the world!

Congratulations to Adam Coster and Alison Copley of Two Wells who welcomed little Lachlan John Coster (pictured far right) into the world on November 21.

Weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces Lachlan was born at the Lyell McEwin Hospital and is a little brother for proud big sisters Keeley and Mia. Also celebrating the arrival of a new bub are Erin and Shane Hankins, also of Two Wells.

Baby Fergus Shane Hankins (pictured right) arrived at 3.29pm on Thursday September 13 weighing 8 pound 11 ounces and measuring 52 centimetres in length.

Fergus is a little brother for older siblings Jack, Vanessa and Harry. Congratulations to both families. What a special time for you all.

Loving Lewiston Adelaide Plains Councillor for the Lewiston ward, Carmine Di Troia (pictured bottom right) has got himself a new shirt which he looks tickled pink with.

He posted a shot of himself to the local community facebook page with the following caption, “Just like to say I’m proud of my area Lewiston it’s the best area to live in the whole world.”

Good on you Carmine!

Petition Power Member for Narungga, Fraser Ellis (picture right) presented a petition to Parliament on November 29 carrying 450 signatures compiled by the Mallala community, advocating for maintained/ increased police resources in their community.

Mr Ellis said on his facebook page, “I have impressed upon the Minister the importance of replacing the officer retiring at the end of the year at Mallala Station, and he assures me this will happen.”

Fergus Hankins arrived on September 13.

Sleeping beauty, Lachlan Coster.

Member for Narungga, Fraser Ellis, advocating for maintained/increased police resources in Mallala.

Carmine Di Troia with his impressive t shirt!

Days of January January 1 - New Year’s Day, or National Hangover Day, depends how you welcomed in the New Year! The ECHO team would like to wish all our readers a wonderful 2019, full of positivity, health and happiness.

January 19 - International Flower Day (IFD) is held annually on the 19th January.

The day is about spreading happiness to others by means of a simple flower!

The day is about encouraging us to enrich the lives of others, be they family, friends or strangers.

By reminding us of the benefits of connecting with one another, appreciating, respecting and accepting each other, the world will hopefully be a better place.

January 26 - Australia Day is the official National Day of Australia.

Celebrated annually on 26 January,it marks the anniversary of the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet of British ships to New South Wales under the command of Governor Arthur Phillip.

In present-day Australia, celebrations reflect the diverse society and landscape of the nation and are marked by community and family events, reflections on Australian history, official community awards and citizenship ceremonies welcoming new members of the Australian community.

Amnesty International hold the belief that the date needs to change in order to address the painful sentiments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, that see Australia Day mark the start of colonisation and hundreds of years of suffering and inequality.

A hashtag used on social media #changethedate has been used for a number of years in a bid to raise awareness of the movement.

How will you be spending Australia Day in 2019?

January 24 - International Day of Education. This Day was only recently added to the International Calendar on 3 December 2018 by the United Nations General Assembly, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development.

By doing so, it recognises education playing a key role in building sustainable and resilient societies,and contributing to the achievement of all other Sustainable Development Goals.

January 27 - International Day of Commemoration in Memory of theVictims of the Holocaust, which occurred during the Second World War. It commemorates the genocide that resulted in the death of an estimated 6 million Jewish people.

LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT

Let’s chat about New Year’s resolutions In February last year, Bec and I started this monthly column.

We hoped people would pick up each issue of the Echo and connect with whatever took space in our hearts and minds that month.

We’d like to thank all those who gave us feedback and we hope you continue to turn to our little chat each month in the paper and join in.

Drop us a line at news@twowellsecho.com.au if there are any particular topics you would like us to tackle!

Anyways, let’s chat about New Year’s Resolutions!

This was our first topic last year and we thought we’d revisit it to confess how well we did.

I’ll go first.

I basically failed.

But I did learn a few things along the way.

Not happy with the normalising of excessive alcohol consumption by notable identities in the media, I decided I would not drink during the week in an effort to set a good example to my three children.

And also, just quietly, to save some coin and calories.

This lasted all of term one.

I found I was drinking more on the weekend and generally feeling worse.

So I returned to my usual vice of weekday wine.

Although I was drinking less than I usually did, I was spending more on each bottle and enjoying a better drop, so no coin saved.

But I feel better.

This year I have another set of goals; to get more out of my day by rising early, as well as exercising outdoors.

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I am planning on waking when everyone else is asleep, just so I can enjoy me time and knock over a few household chores before daily chaos ensues.

I also plan on getting more fresh air.

When I have made time to do this in the past, I feel much better for it.

And so, there it is, publicly stated, my New Year’s Resolutions for 2019!

Wish me luck.

How about you Bec? How did you go with sticking to your resolutions for 2018? And what do you have in mind for 2019?

account and join the Snapchat crowd.

I’d hoped to become more tech savvy, be better able to teach my kids about navigating an increasingly online world and I’d be more confident when interacting in that online world.

I even went to a couple of online safety presentations to better equip myself with the skills to make sense of this digital world.

Big ambitions for someone who’s not that big on social media.

Of course I understand and appreciate the world today revolves around the digital, the unseen, the online.

There’s no getting around it, I think I failed too Nat! technology increases at a frenetic I had planned to improve my rate; the jobs of the future haven’t social media footprint, to get myself even been created yet according an Instagram account, a Linkedin to what schools and government

are telling our kids, and the way we communicate is more and more online based.

But despite my good intentions none of my new year’s resolutions became reality - and I can’t even really say why.

A friend of mine assures me online social media forums don’t take that long to set up and once you know your way around them, they’re easy to navigate.

She hints I’m in the minority by not having a strong social media presence.

It’s just not something I’m that fussed about….yet.

It must be said there’s a whole forum which suggests making New Year’s resolutions is pointless, increases anxiety and stress, brings about feelings of failure and inadequacy, and generally doesn’t

have a positive impact...but I don’t really believe that.

I think a new year is a good time to reflect on the year that has been, the person you have been, and look forward positively.

Setting goals, resolutions, is just one way to do this and I like your idea of getting more fresh air so much Nat I’m going to steal it!

Not sure how that will work with my goal of being more digitally aware? (maybe I can be Snapchatting while I’m out for a walk?!)

So wish me luck too and bring on 2019, I may just get my head around this whole Snapchat, Instagram thing before another year is over!

And don’t forget, we love to hear from you guys, so share your thoughts with us at news@ twowellsecho.com.au or find us on Facebook.

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Controlling caltrop The Christmas Rush is here and the new year is almost upon us but don’t forget to take a short while to think about a few tips for the gardener.

Caltrop “Tribulus terrestris” is once again growing in gardens and public spaces in South Australia and it is now a declared weed so vigilance is needed.

Caltrop germinates after spring and summer rains with each thorn containing up to 20 seed which are able to stay viable for many years so- all plants and thorns must be removed and destroyed.

The plants are great survivors thriving on footpaths, roads, gravel driveways AMATEUR and hot dry areas as well as in the home GARDENER garden.

Soles of shoes, car and and bike tyres are where the thorns likely to hitch a ride to find a new place to inhabit.

Once established it is extremely difficult to eradicate so be on the alert and be proactive.

Take time to clean your gutters, tidy around your house, garden and sheds for fire safety and weed control.

Pull up all weeds especially the milk or sow thistle as it is a host to white flies.

AMATEURherbs and Feed your vegetables, GARDENER annuals fortnightly if needed with a soluble fertiliser.

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able with lettuces and cucumbers as well as the bonus of theT produce staying fresher longer.

The plants rest overnight from the stress of the day and replenish the water that has been soaked up during the daylight hours plus during the night hours they make the plant sugars giving for a tastier vegetable.

Provide afternoon shade for tomatoes,dust fortnightly and provide regular watering.

Do not to let tomatoes dry out to help prevent Blossom End Rot occurring- the black spot you see on the E bottom of the tomato.

Think about adding crushed eggshells to the garden where next year you are planning to grow tomatoes.

A good way to add calcium to your soil which is an aid to the strong cell

structure of the plants.

Encourage the smaller birds into your garden like Willie wagtails and Honey eaters by placing bowls of water out.

Make sure the bowls are topped up with clean fresh water and give the bowls a good clean at least once a week.

Maybe think about planting some small native shrubs to provide shelter and habitat for the smaller native birds as you only need to see the Willie Wagtails G foraging for insects to see what great natural insect vacuum cleaners they are!

If you fancy some hanging bells on a dainty weeping bush for the garden in January then think of the Abutilon.

The Chinese Lantern is a distant relative of the hibiscus and the plant flowers for a long season but the month of January is an especially good time for these little lanterns to brighten up the garden.

There are a wide range of colours from red, white, orange and yellow through to pink and mauve. The bush can grow to one and a half metres and to keep the blooms coming, tip prune.

And as they can become leggy and straggly a good haircut is often needed.

They are not frost tolerant and grow in part shade to full sun and dislike drying out but as well they are not tolerant of wet feet but are really generally hardy.

A pretty dainty bush to lighten up the summer garden.

All the best for the year of 2019 from The Amateur Gardener.

ABOVE: Chinese-lanternabutilon; LEFT: caltrop.

Permaculture designer Tracey Hall, Elouise Hall, Airlie Tapscott and Marie Tapscott in the newly planted butterfly garden.

Community garden sprouts Bec O’Brien reports: After weeks of delays more than 400 native plants, shrubs and grasses are finally in the ground atTwoWells’community garden.

Situated behind the Craft Shop on the main street, the garden is slowly taking shape, with permaculture designer Tracey Hall providing direction, planning,support and hands on help to keep the project on track.

“All the plants we’ve put in today have been selected so

that they can survive and grow in this area,” Tracey explained when taking a break from plantingonWednesdayDecember13.

“This is a minimal water garden that will be colourful throughout the year and encourage native bees and butterflies to the area.

“It’s really starting to look good and a lot of work has been done since I was here last.”

As well as the installation of a new rainwater tank and associated plumbing, the Fund My Neighbourhood project has seen repainting of the old jail cells at the rear of the prop-

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Try delicious home made original, cheese and bacon, cheese and spinach or Cornish pasties, with vegetarian and vegan options also available.

Plus there are delicious Kransky’s, available in regular or cocktail size.

Any food made at Two Wells Bakery can be made in cocktail (party) food size, making them ideal for parties or business lunches.

Why not make your Christmas and Australia Day celebrations easier by ordering some party food?

Owners Haydn and Pauline Routley can cater for any sized event, and if you need a special occasion cake, Haydn can make and decorate one just for you.

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You can buy food to take away or sit in the enclosed side eating area and catch up for a coffee or lunch with some friends.

The shop will be closed from December 23 to January 2 (inclusive), so make sure you place any orders now or you will miss out!

Contact the bakery on 8522 5379 if you’d like to place an order or have a query about catering.

erty,significant,earthworks,the placement of cement troughs for planting and a sandpit area created.

There’s also been the repositioning of a garden shed and cement work around the toilet block.

In the new year volunteers hope to begin creating a row of wicking beds and establishing wheelchair-accessible pathways.

For more information about the project or to learn how you can get involved contact Di Meaney on 0427 616 301 or Judi Frost on 0427 417 905.

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Heartless thieves target tennis club Two Wells District Tennis Club are counting the cost of heartless thieves this month after more than $1000 damage was discovered at the town courts.

Senior club players arriving for their afternoon matches on Saturday December 1 found a large hole in the exterior mesh fencing on the southern boundary and sadly the destruction of one of the club’s new tennis nets and theft of its posts.

TWDTC junior coordinator MarieTapscott was shocked at the incident, saying committee members were devastated at the brazen theft and disappointed at the impact it would have on the club.

“When you take from little clubs in little towns it creates a lot more work for people who are already giving above and beyond,” Marie said.

“It is a low act to a small club and a

Bec O’Brien reports: team of volunteers who are trying to keep tennis alive in this community.”

A $16,000 state government grant a few years ago enabled the club to purchase new nets and importantly, secure posts.

The net posts have an internal winding system to prevent theft, however in this instance the tension wire of the net itself was cut, freeing the net, which was left behind and the posts lifted from the court.

“I’ve gone through a range of emotions,” Marie said.

“I was pretty devastated that a little club had been targeted when we had trustedtheequipmenttothecommunity

so they can enjoy tennis.

“It’s disheartening to feel that someone thinks they can just come and take our hard earned equipment.

“We’re short a court now and that means the money that we were going to put towards facility upgrades is now going to go toward replacing stolen equipment.”

The club is also expecting a hefty electricity bill for the next quarter as the lights at the courts had been left on all night.

As a result of the incident the club is taking action to prevent the lights being turned on at all and will remove all nets after play each week.

Marie has hinted the club may look at establishing a “book a court” system where users book and pay to play on the courts via an online process but said this was a costly exercise.

“The committee will get together and discuss this and decide where we’re going to go and what we’re going to do,”she said.

“The main issue is where the courts are, it’s isolated and people just cut the fence, we’re fixing fences all the time.”

The tennis group has put a plea out on its Facebook page asking residents to be on the look out for net posts going cheaply and is seeking information about the incident, which they have also reported to Police.

After hearing about the club’s misfortune long time Two Wells residents, Robert and Helen Hart, donated $200 to the club.

Marie said the club was humbled by the donation and the money would go towards junior development.

Racing in young Dexter’s DNA • From back page “He will go in blind, but he’ll be alright, he’s got the talent to do alright in it.”

Racing is in Dexter’s DNA. His late grandfather,Rob’s father, used to race when he was a kid, and Rob also dabbled in the sport when he was growing up.

“We weren’t a rich family, so I missed out on some motorsports, so I sort of know how it feels when you want to do something, and you can’t,” Rob lamented.

The family’s affinity for all things motorsport has seen the gene passed on to Dexter, whose unique

name was taken from the back of a 4x4 magazine.

When asked how he feels when out on the track racing, Dexter answered with a smile and a simple, “Happy.”

“Dexter has always been this really shy little kid, and that held him back,” Rob explained.

“But when he gets out on the race track, he is a confident racer, he’s not scared to rub a bit of paint that’s for sure.

Rob isn’t worried about the safety of Dexter racing at greater speeds and a for a longer period of time over in the US.

“He won’t have driven that fast before, but the safety precautions taken in America are awesome,” Rob said.

“I wouldn’t put him in if it wasn’t safe,they have proper confined race seats and five-point harnesses.

“They are literally locked in with arm restraints, the whole lot, they can only see forward, they can’t turn their heads.

“We have intercoms in their helmet and spotters on top of the stadiums to tell them when to turn, so they get a lot of assistance, as opposed to the go kart where there are no safety features at all, no seatbelt

or roll cages.

“He literally landed on his head with the go kart on top of him last year, but he wasn’t injured, just scratched his brand spanking new helmet, and he got a ride in the St John Ambulance so he had a bit of a story to tell the other Midgets when he got out.”

Rob explained the UTVs raced in the states have an aftermarket roll cage put on, beefed up suspension and has a bit of engine work completed so they go faster.

“The machines they build in America are built to crash, they roll over, are pushed back on their wheels and away they go again.”

The family has been doing a lot of fundraising in order to meet the associated costs with the trip.

Dexter’s 10-year-old brother Cody and four-year-old sister Keira will also enjoy a trip to the USA to cheer on their brother.

They have been holding sausage sizzles, running a raffle and selling chocolates, and will hold a stall at this Friday’s Christmas parade in Two Wells.

“It’s a massive opportunity to get to America that’s for sure,” Rob said.

“We’ve got hold of some people

Six-year-old racing prodigy, Dexter Warren, at home in Two Wells with his mum, Melissa, and dad, Rob. in America, who are helping Dexter out and have a vehicle for him already race prepared for when we get over there so we don’t have to take ours over.

“Hopefully we’re going to get some parts soon to beef this one up at home to get it fast here so hopefully we’ll be up to speed when we go over.

“But we also want to take it to race meets and show off what other forms of racing are out there in the world because there’s nothing for kids apart from go-karts.

“Go karts are fun but some kids are looking for more.”

If you would like to help with Dexter’s fundraising, phone Rob on 0458 022 559.

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Guest speaker, Paul ‘Yuandamarra’ Keily with his didgeridoo.

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With FAIBS Secretary, Anna Woods Gourmet bush tucker and bird calls on a didgeridoo came close to upstaging the good news in the chairperson’s report at the AGM of the Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) held recently at the St Kilda Community Hall.

Over 30 people attended the gathering where the achievements of FAIBS over the past 12 months were celebrated and a new committee nominated for the coming year.

Following a Welcome to Country by Kaurna Elder Jeffrey Newchurch, continuing FAIBS chairperson Mary-Ann van Trigt highlighted the increase in Friends’ membership and event participation in the AIBS area.

Two-hundred-and-forty-two volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds contributed over 648 hours of their time to assist with rubbish removal, revegetation plantings, trail and site maintenance, plant ID, and coastal regeneration projects, as well as joining in bird ID sessions and species monitoring.

Red Centre Enterprises provided artistically presented and delicious refreshments using local bush tucker products.

Guest speaker was co-founder Paul ‘Yuandamarra’ Keily. Paul emphasised the importance of preserving the AIBS natural environment and explained some traditions, customs, stories and tucker sources which still guide the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains today.

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into future engagement in this unique area with its heritage of the oldest culture in Australia.

While sharing his stories, Paul’s didgeridoo bird calls became an apt, moving and entertaining illustration of long held traditional beliefs along this coastline.

FAIBS have many contributors to thank for their positive outcomes over the past year, including local Ranger Tammy Leggett, Natural Resources Officer Tony Flaherty, Adelaide Plains Coastal Officers Naomi Prunckun and Warrick Barnes, Liz Ninnes and Ian Falkenberg from the Department of Environment and Water, Kaurna Elders, the Two Wells Lions Club, and the Thompson Beach Progress Progress Association.

FAIBS looks forward to building more partnerships with these and other local organisations in the coming year.

A key driver is to actively promote long term stewardship of the wide ranging and unique natural and cultural elements of this precious Sanctuary, home to an amazing array of resident and migratory bird life.

Anyone wishing to join in FAIBS’ activities in the coming year is welcome to contact us at faibssa@ gmail.com

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Women’s football comes to the Adelaide Plains Bec O’Brien reports: Women’s football is set to feature on the Adelaide Plains next year in some form after two successful come and try sessions were held in the region earlier this month.

SANFL Game Development Coordinator for Barossa and Lower North, Todd Thorne, said more than 20 participants ranging in age from 10 years, took part in the sessions at Two Wells and Balaklava.

Each session ran for about 75 minutes and involved skill drills including kicking, handballing, marking, and tackling/bumping, followed by a 20-minute modified match.

The girls’ level of experience ranged from those who had never played to some who had taken part in football carnivals.

“At this stage the plan is to look at starting up a modified female football competition in some form in the APFL in 2019,” Todd stated.

“The structure is yet to be determined but it would be positioned at a time when the participants can play both football and netball.

“I think it will have modified team numbers, on a smaller oval, for a shorter season than the traditional 18-20 week football season (and) I think there will be a lot of excitement around starting a female football competition in the APFL.” One local who is keen to be involved is teenager Nicole Cleaver.

Two Wells teenager Nicole Cleaver is keen to take part in women’s football on the Plains next year.

Two Wells Tennis Club wind up Two Wells District Tennis Club celebrated its last ANZ Hot Shots session on Tuesday December 11 with a sausage sizzle and burger slider tea.

Juicy watermelon went down a treat during the warm afternoon, with each player presented with a participation certificate and a small Christmas gift.

The club will break over summer before restarting when school goes back.

Shaking hands after their match was, clockwise from left, Lily Gameau, Ashlyn Wearne, Katie Harris and Jayde Williams.

Along with her sister Shae, Nicole attended both come and try sessions and has played a little football through school carnivals.

“I like to run around and have fun,” the 15-year-old Horizon Christian School student said.

“Team sports are fun and you get to be involved in something that’s bigger than just you.”

Judging by the interest, Todd says it looks likely a women’s football competition will be held on the Adelaide Plains next year, with the structure, including team numbers, field size, day, times, rules, etc, to be nutted out early in 2019.

After being heavily involved in starting the Barossa Light Gawler

Women(BLGW) a couple of years ago, Todd says he is looking forward to seeing women’s football introduced to the region.

“If the excitement that this (BLGW) competition created is an indication it will be very exciting,” he said.

“A female competition will add to the football clubs in the APFL. The BLGFA clubs who have embraced female football have seen increased members, increased volunteers and increased revenue through having female football teams.”

For more information about women’s football in the APFL contact Todd Thorne by emailing todd.thorne@sanfl.com.au

Ashlyn Wearne was busy picking up Blue Ball group (ages 3-4). Coach Rered balls. becca Leo, Ethan Hardie, Taite van Piere, Henry Meaney, Kiera Warren, Loulu Irish and junior coordinator Marie Tapscott.

Red Ball group 1 (ages 5-7) members, coach Rebecca Leo, Annabel van Piere, Kiera Warren and Milla Leo eating Corby Gameau, Erin Boobyer, Isabelle watermelon under the shade of the table. Gunn and junior coordinator Marie Tapscott.

Di Meaney (left) presented Orange Ball match play participants with medallions.

Pictured here are Lily Gameau, Katie Harris, Jayde Williams, Michaela Foubister, Cody Warren, Thomas Meaney and junior coordinator Marie Tapscott.

Red Ball group 2 players Olivia Gunn, Ashlyn Wearne, Chase Wearne and Dexter Warren with coach Rebecca Leo (left) and junior coordinator Marie Tapscott (right).

Seccafien sticks around for another season Two Wells Cricket Club women’s team members, from left, Bonnie McKay, Juanita Webster, Ashleigh Davenport, Rebecca Pool, Mel Sochacki, Megan Miller (front) Angela Saunders, Leanne Pool and Michelle Taylor.

Two Wells Cricket Club women’s team goes down by three runs.

Two Wells Cricket Club’s women’s team had a close match against Sandy Creek earlier this month, losing by just three runs.

Juanita Webster made 28 not out which is her highest score this season and Leanne Pool made 32 not out.

Each week the girls have been competitive, winning against Para Hills recently where bowler

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Ashleigh Davenport took an impressive three wickets for just seven runs.

Rebecca Pool bowled six overs, four of which were maidens, and took one wicket for seven runs.

Ashleigh is currently leading the association for wickets taken with seven wickets, closely followed by teammate Rebecca Pool, who has taken six wickets.

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Club stalwart, Leanne Pool has made 131 runs for the year so far and as the team heads into the Christmas break they are sitting 5th on the ladder.

Work commitments have seen the team play short in some games but a recent recruitment drive has snared a couple of fill-ins for upcoming games.

Following a successful season this year with an Agrade premiership the Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting club is pleased to announce the reappointment of two-time premiership coach Neville “Cheeky” Seccafien for the upcoming 2019 season.

We look forward to Cheeky continuing to work with and develop our senior squad and with most players continuing, the team should again be around the mark next year.

We are also pleased to announce that Jacob Hart will continue as the reserves coach after a good year in 2018, where the reserves made the grand final under his guidance.

Senior footy preseason got under way on Tuesday November 27 and has been on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 6pm and will continue until December 20 before breaking for Christmas and kicking off again on January 15.

There have been good numbers out looking to prepare well for another good season in 2019.

By TWF&NSC president Michael Slattery The club is currently seeking coaches for all the junior football teams Auskick, U8, U11, U14 and U17 competing in the APFL for the upcoming 2019 season.

Anyone interested in these coaching positions should contact Adrian Daly 0435 167 131 or email xr674@yahoo.com.au.

We are also looking for coaches for all the senior netball teams A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 that will compete in the APNA 2019 season.

Applications should be made to Tanya Kent 0438 874 811 or email anyakent48@gmail.com.

Applications for coaching positions close on December 19.

On Sunday December 2 the club hosted the first APFL female football come and try session.

The session was well run by Todd Thorne (SANFL Game Development Coordinator for Barossa and Lower North) which included drills covering basic football skills fol-

lowed by a game between those that attended.

There were 11 keen participants ranging from 10-year olds to teenagers with a range of skill levels and coming from across the APFL region.

Most participants were also keen to attend the second session that was held at Balaklava the following Sunday.

Thanks to Alison, Adrian and Michael from Two Wells who helped out with the session.

The club is also seeking applications for a cook for meals on Thursday and Saturday nights and a bar manager also for Thursday and Saturdays during the 2019 season.

Anyone interested in these positions should contact club secretary Alison Goss on 0438 785 416 or email twowellsfc@sanflcfl. com.au To keep up to date with club trainings, registrations and what’s happening at the club follow us on Facebook.

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Bowlers raise money for Ky ra Kyra Williams, a 14-year bowler from the Goolwa Bowling Club and a member of the under 18 State Squad has competed in the Australian under 18 Lawn Bowls Championships recently.

Kyra has a very promising future in the sport but that has been put on hold as Kyra was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin Lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy treatment.

Kyra is now undertaking chemotherapy treatment, however this process and her declining physical condition has unfortunately forced her to take a break from the sport and community she holds dear.

Her family hopes that with ongoing support Kyra will be able to make a speedy recovery and return to the bowling green when the time is right.

Bowls SA asked bowls club to support Kyra and her family in their time of need.

Members and friends enjoyed a Christmas breakup roast chicken dinner and then donated gold coins in a “hit the spider” competition. A ham raffle also raised funds.

TWBC secretary Irene Giannikos reports: Wednesday Pennant sides: Division 2 – 6 wins, 4 losses – 3rd on the ladder Division 3 – 2 wins, 8 losses – 9th on the ladder

Thursday Pennant side: Division 3 – 5 wins, 3 losses and a draw – 3rd on the ladder The Division 6 Saturday side and the Division 3 Wednesday side have struggled mainly due to a changing of teams within the sides.

With players being unavailable in the higher divisions or sometimes having a few extra Keeping it in the family while enjoying the players, the teams accommodate day’s play on December 13 were brothers and everyone to ensure all players have teammates, Lyndon, Brian and Ray Prior. a game during the week.

Ian Telfer for Two Wells sends one down the green.

Two Wells Bowling Club Pennant teams The Pennant sides have a break over the Christmas period and at the Christmas break, their positions on the ladder, at time of printing, are as follows:

Saturday Pennant sides: Division 3– 4 wins and 6 losses - 7th on the ladder Division 5– 5 wins and 5 losses - 5th on the ladder Division 6 - 3 wins, 6 losses and a draw - 10th on the ladder

Neil Brown bowls against Salis- Ian Stuart on the green for Two Wells bowlers Joe Piscioneri and bury on December 13.

Two Wells against Salisbury. David Thompson.

Christmas tee off Veterans

*Adelaide Plains and Barossa Veteran Golfers Xmas Match at Tanunda Pines* An 8am start for the 78 players fronting for a hit of golf and a Christmas lunch at Tanunda Pines.

The course was in good condition and had a lot of run but the greens were again quite fast downhill and slow uphill and hard to read, as usual, resulting in only 3 scores of 40 or better.

A grade was won by Richard Searl from TPI & Vets with 41 points ahead of second placegetter John Fowler Sandy Creek) 40 and 3rd place Colin McKenzie (Sandy Creek) 38.

Balls were awarded in A grade to B.Sankey (Sandy Creek) 37, Alan Penn (Sandy Creek) 36, Churchy (Sandy Creek) 35, G.Ashby (Eudunda) 35, R.Grigg (Highercombe) 35, K.Reichstein (Mt Pleasant) 35, T.Davies (Kapunda) 33 T.Knight (Eudunda) 33 and D.Butler (Kapunda) 32.

B grade was won by Gary Penn (Penfield) with 39 points from T.Dowling (Sandy Creek) 36 and Malcolm Marcus (Penfield) with 35 points.

Ball winners in B grade were : D.Giglio (Penfield), K.Adams (Kapunda) 34, D.Davies (Kapunda) 32, J.Riley (Hamley Bridge) 32, I.Gameau (Two Wells) 31, S.DeMaria (Penfield) 31, C.Paech (Highercombe) 31, G.Laing (North Lakes) 31, P.Von der Borch (Barossa) 31 and J.Menzel (Kapunda (30).

C grade was won by Dennis Stride (Tanunda Pines) 42, from F.Trimboli (Penfield) 38 and Peter Jones (Kapunda) 37. Ball winners in C grade were E.Filmer (Barossa) 35, C.Sims (Penfield) 34, W.Sanders (Tanunda Pines) 34, B.Sims (Tanunda Pines) 34, G.Johnson (Barossa) 33, J.Raynor (Barossa) 33, J.Spackman (Two Wells) 33 and T.Bateman (Kapunda (33).

Grade prizes were donated by Rockford Wines of Tanunda, long term sponsors of our vets when at Tanunda Pines, and the Tanunda Pines Golf Club donated the nearest the pin prizes.

The Golf Club put on a good spread for Christmas lunch, much appreciated by all the golfers there.

Alan Penn from Sandy Creek won the player of the year award for the most points over the year; reward for a very consistent year always in or close to contention for major prizes each month.

The next competition will be held at Penfield Golf Course on Monday January 14, 2019 with an 8am start.

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Dexter races to set records Natalie Centenera reports: At only six years-of-age, Dexter Warren is on track to set some records in the racing world.

He and his family are madly fundraising and seeking sponsorship in order for Dexter to compete in the UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) World Championship in Nevada, USA in April next year.

“This will be a huge first for an Aussie youth to participate on the international scene where UTV racing has become an extremely popular motorsport event,” his dad, Rob, said.

“At the moment there is nothing for kids in Australia who are young and have a bit of talent, that’s why we’re going to take him over there to race and open him up to different forms of racing, the more racing he can do at a younger age, the better his skill set is moving forward.”

Dexter currently races his gokart within the South Australian Dirt Kart scene in the Midget class.

He started driving go-karts at the age of three around the back of the Two Wells Football Club, and entered his first race on his fifth birthday.

However, in a short period of time he has mastered this motorsport and is now looking to quench his thirst for further challenges.

“The day we bought the Polaris we took it to a friend’s place and he was flat out instantly doing about 45 to 50 km/h, and he was asking for more,” Rob said.

“Dexter wouldn’t have been in a race with the Polaris until he lines up at the start of the world championships.

“At the moment, he races a go-kart at the maximum of about three minutes, but the UTV world championship race goes for about 33 minutes which is a long time. n Continued page 21

Dexter with his go-kart which he races here in Australia, and his new Polaris 170 (the same type of vehicle he will be racing in the USA).

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