2019 February Echo

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February 2019

Australia Day 2019 Erin Boobyer of Lewiston keeping cool after Australia Day celebrations at Two Wells oval on Saturday, January 26. INSET: Two Wells CFS members donned Australian onesies for the charity cricket match at Two Wells oval. n More Australia Day photos, P10-11.

rubbish appeal

An online survey regarding the frequency of rubbish bin collection in the Adelaide Plains Council has gained traction via Facebook, showing overwhelming support for weekly pickups instead of the present fortnightly collection.

Two Wells resident, Nicole Petti-

for, started the survey on the website change.org on Monday January 7 garnering 800 signatures in just four days, clearly striking a chord in the community.

“Fortnightly rubbish bin pickup sees the residents of Adelaide Plains Council district arrive at bin day

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with unsanitary, stinky, overflowing rubbish bins,” Nicole wrote in the preamble of the survey.

“Despite sorting through our

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Speaking with the Plains Producer, Ms Pettifor said having a child in nappies has highlighted the issue for her family, having to deal

with unsavoury smells as well as an increase in the number of flies and ants.

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Hitting the beat in Two Wells is new Officer in Charge (OIC) at Two Wells Police Station, Kimberly Bambery.

Kimberly replaces long-serving officer, Ward Belt Grant Devlin, who held the position for 18 Lewiston Two Wells Gawler Middle years, and comes to Two Wells after spending Beach Gawler the last 18 months policing at Port Wakefield.

River Port Gawler Before that she was stationed at Peterborough for two years and began her career in MacDonald Buckland Port Adelaide.

Port Gawler Park Penfield Virginia Park Conservation Andrews Munno Para Gardens Park Farm A “born and bred” beachside city girl, Penfield Kimberly said she is loving spending time in Waterloo RAAF Base country South Australia and is excited about Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth Circulating in getting to know the community of Two Wells Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, and surrounds.

Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and “​Working in Port Wakefield I already have Buckland Park. a fair knowledge of the Plains area,” she said.

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Phone 8862 1977 “I look forward to the country vibe, the FACSIMILE 8862 1997 friendly community and the challenges that NEWS editor@twowellsecho.com.au policing a larger area bring with it.”

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New Officer In Charge (OIC) at Two Wells Police station Kimberly Bambery is looking forward to policing the local area transfering from Port Wakefield. ing years but believes this brings opportunities for everyone.

“The growing population in Two Wells is great for the area but going to obviously bring increased work for us at the police station,” she said. “The greatest challenge I’ve encountered so far is having to battle the long line to get my lunch at the bakery the other day haha.

“I’m really looking forward to this next chapter in my policing career.

“I look forward to bringing my experience and knowledge to the community, along with a few new ideas.

“I plan to be here for a fair while and I can’t wait to meet and get to know as many locals as I can.”

Mallala police station to remain open Mallala Police Station will remain open for the foreseeable future.

Fears of permanent closure surfaced within the community last year after the station was left unmanned after Officer in Charge, Paul Bruggerman, took leave before his impending retirement. Police officers from neighbouring stations, in particular Two Wells, were covering any incidents, a station already busy within its area. Member for Narungga, Fraser Ellis, presented a petition to parliament, signed by 450 members of the Mallala community requesting maintained/increased police resources in their district in late November last year.

Minister for Police, Corey Wingard, visited the Mallala Police Station on January 15 with Mr Ellis, and advised that although the station is still under review (as part of the State Government’s review into regional policing), closure of the station due to the retirement of Officer Bruggerman would not occur. Mallala residents have all breathed a sigh of relief, Fraser Ellis hosts Minister for Police, Corey Wingard, at the Mallala Police Station. for now.

Which road will get seal of approval?

The need for proper council consideration in regard to the prioritisation of roads has been highlighted at Adelaide Plains Council’s December and January general meetings, with various roads brought to the chamber’s attention recently and the subsequent decisionmaking process questioned, ultimately seeing a motion to allocate $102,000 to upgrade Webb Beach Road from October last year, rescinded.

At the December meeting a petition to seal Glover Road in Two Wells, signed by 22 residents, was received by council for consideration, causing Port Parham resident, Alvin Jenkin to address councillors about the need to treat all requests of this nature equally.

“I presented a petition with 465 signatures to council for the sealing of the Esplanade at Port Parham in 2014,” Mr Jenkin said during open forum at January’s meeting, saying he has still not received a response to his request.

“I have no query on the need or otherwise for sealing Glover Road, but I am concerned that requests of this nature

are treated with equal due diligence.

“I urge that consideration be given in the forthcoming budget round to sealing the Esplanades at Port Parham and Thompsons Beach.”

Mr Jenkin also addressed a motion on the agenda for that evening to rescind a previous motion to upgrade Webb Beach Road.

“I urge that councillors not accept the motion to rescind,” he stated, citing safety concerns for the community.

APC moved a motion to borrow $102,000 to upgrade Webb Beach Road in October last year after Webb Beach resident, Andrew Cross, presented evidence of the deteriorating condition of the road, believing it dangerous, with vehicles having lost control at slow speeds.

Councillor Margherita Panella, concerned with council having to borrow funds to complete the upgrade, did not support the motion and brought her concerns to council’s attention again last month with a motion to rescind the October decision.

“This is very important, it’s not about not doing it, it’s about making the right decisions,” Cr Panella said.

“We are currently in the process of having a Webb Beach Community Emergency Management Plan completed.

“With that there will be other recommendations, design structures, in terms of providing emergency access forWebb Beach. I believe it may cost more. So we should be waiting for that report.”

Cr John Lush suggested putting more rigour into the decision-making process when it came to roads.

“I think we actually need a cost benefit analysis on what it’s going to cost and how many people are going to be affected and whether it has an economic impact on individuals,” he said.

“I was really horrified last year when we cut out road funding from the top down and didn’t look at the various methods of each road.”

The rescind motion regarding Webb Beach Road was laid on the table due to the December meeting running over

time, whereby it was favourably carried at the January 29 meeting by a majority of councillors.

Cr Panella then moved a motion to have staff provide a report to council regarding the access upgrade from Port Parham Road to the Webb Beach Boat Ramp.

The report will include the final version of the Webb Beach Community Emergency Management Plan with recommendations on the physical infrastructure and design, the potential for council to access government disaster funding, and include a detailed costing, engineers report, information on the appropriate materials and road base that will be used and recommendations if the project can be completed in stages to assist with budget constraints.

The motion also indicated the road upgrade is to be considered as a priority in the 2019/2020 budget.

This was also favourably carried by councillors who will now await the findings of the report before making a decision on the final aspects of the upgrade.

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Salt Creek suffering silt situation Natalie Centenera reports: John Drexel of the Salt Creek Remediation Working Party (SCRWP) addressed Adelaide Plains Council at the December 17 general meeting on the need to remediate a portion of Salt Creek and provide modifications to the Middle Beach boat ramp, requesting council’s support for the project.

SCRWP wants to return the creek to its original deep-water condition allowing for water sports such as kayaking, swimming and fishing, and to also modify the boat ramp so both lanes can be used at all tidal heights.

The twin-lane boat ramp with central floating pontoon was opened at Middle Beach in September 2010 and has since been plagued with shellgrit and seagrass build-up, hindering boats from being launched or retrieved from the western side of the floating pontoon, with the 300-metre portion of Salt Creek adjacent to the boat ramp being choked up with the same materials.

SCRWP was formed in 2013 and has examined many approaches to providing better community and boating facilities, community grants facilitating studies and discussions on the creek to best address the issue at hand.

“We want to give the people back their beach and allow boaties to launch and retrieve safely,” Mr Drexel said.

“This council is one of the few councils in the state that doesn’t have a local swimming centre.”

“This is it.

“We’re trying to get better access around the boat ramp, because right now it’s almost useless.

LEFT: The 300m portion of Salt Creek requiring remediation to return it to its original deepwater condition.

BELOW: The Middle Beach boat ramp choked up with shellgrit and seagrass, requiring modifications.

“The ramp was inadequately built in the wrong spot and wrong orientation, trapping shellgrit on the incoming tide, with not enough outgoing tide to take it all out.

“Kids have been picking up the rocks- rip rap, and throwing them into the water, so there is no effective buffering on either side of the boat ramp.

“Props and skegs from motors have just snapped off because of rocks being thrown into the creek.

“Cars have been bogged up the ramp, as the sea grass is being pushed up.

“We have got to fix this.

The ramp is cleaned infrequently by council, the shellgrit and seagrass

removed being dumped behind the toilet block in the carpark.

Through a community partnership grant and through the Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT), the working party has raised $7000 and had a detailed topographic survey of the creek environs completed, identifying about 4000 cubic meters of material needing to be removed.

SCRWP has identified the old shellgrit pit at the northern end of the beach to take what is cleaned out of Salt Creek, providing revegetation and rehabilitation to the pit and returning the water to a deeper depth.

However, before the creek can be remediated, a decision and course of action on the boat ramp will need

to be decided, “otherwise there’s no point doing anything else,” Mr Drexel told the chamber.

A hydrological engineer would be required to provide possible options for the boat ramp solution, however computer-based modelling to assess the area is needed and could cost as much as $40,000.

Monies are still being sought to fund the computer modelling and after a preferred option is defined, funding to carry out the cleaning and modifications around the ramp will be sought from a number of community grants and organisations.

Mr Drexel stated council has to make a determination on their

level of support for SCRWP and the project, asking council to consider the future composition and terms of reference for SCRWP, continued clerical support for the project, assistance to source an engineer to carry out digital modelling of the boat ramp environs, and ongoing ramp cleaning and maintenance.

“We’ve invested a lot of time and a lot of money, and we are asking you to help support the working party,” he said.

Councillor Keen moved a motion requesting the CEO bring back a report on the current status of the SCRWP, and for the report to address the discussion items raised

by Mr John Drexel.

Eden’s sales enter stage seven

Sales at residential development, Eden, at Two Wells, continue to outperform, with stage seven now on the market, offering block sizes from 900 square metres and priced from $199,500.

The Hickinbotham Group’s Land Australia development, located on Gawler Road, offers an array of larger allotments ranging up to two hectares, to suit

all buyers.

Eden Two Wells project manager, Ruth Vagnarelli, said the northern Adelaide market is very strong.

“It’s so strong, that since October, we have appointed civil contractors to be continuously on site at Eden,” she said.

“This move is designed to ensure a faster release of allotments at Eden to give

buyers earlier access where possible to their blocks.”

Eden’s larger-than-average size offerings have struck a chord with new home and land package buyers in the north, with customer feedback pointing to a trend of ‘looking for something the size of what our parents had’.

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“It is so exciting to see Eden take shape as families continue to move in,” Ms Vagnarelli said.

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Tenelle’s carpentry a 20/20

The old saying, ‘You’ve made your bed, now you have to lie in it,’ is usually associated with making negative decisions, but for Lewiston teenager, Tenelle Simons, the bed she made is proof she made all the right ones.

Tenelle achieved an impressive ATAR of 93.5 in her SACE studies last year and earned herself a prestigious Merit award in the subject of Furniture Construction (Material Products I).

Tenelle will attend a ceremony at Government House in Adelaide on February 5, where she will officially receive the award, indicating her achievement of sitting in the top 2 per cent of students in the state for that subject.

“Not bad for a girl who was unhappy at the beginning of Year 8 and undertook a massive commitment to travel to

Natalie Centenera reports: a distant school by car, train and bus,” her proud mother Jodie, said.

“I don’t adjust well to change,” Tenelle laughed.

Being accepted into and attending Urrbrae Agricultural High School in Netherby, about 5 km south-east of Adelaide city, Tenelle had to adjust to longer days and not knowing anybody.

“Most of the students were in the same boat,” she said, “but it didn’t take too long to settle in.”

Two of Tenelle’s uncles and her sister attended Urrbrae, so Tenelle herself underwent the rigorous application process and successfully gained entry, flourishing in the special interest school.

“The school gives students

independence, and the kids who attend want to be there,” Tenelle said.

“There is a good support system there, it’s like a big family.”

Tenelle revealed she thrives on doing well and admitted that although Year 12 was stressful, she also enjoyed it, setting herself the task of achieving the best she could possibly achieve and making the decision to strive for a merit in Furniture Construction.

“I enjoyed the subject and I thought it would be good to have a few skills up my sleeve,” she said.

“The fact it is a male-driven subject got under my skin, there is a gender stereotype with it.

“I wanted a merit to prove you don’t have to be a boy to do it and get good grades.”

Tenelle designed herself a queen-sized bed with shoe rack and storage, coming up with the measurements and researching the strength of joints and finishes, the theory component being 50 per cent of her grade.

Along with 15 to 20 hours of study a week, Tenelle worked weekends at the Two Wells Bakery and continued her passion for calisthenics

during the week, having very little down time.

“I did take a break from dancing in term three, you’ve got to be able to balance everything,” she said.

“So I would shut the laptop, put my books away and spend time with my family to maintain mental health.”

Tenelle has been accepted into the University of South Australia to study primary

school teaching, fulfilling her desire to work with young people and have a positive impact on their lives.

“I see it as a job full of rewards, I don’t think I would ever get sick of it,” Tenelle said.

But if she ever does feel like a career change, she has enough skills under her toolbelt to try her hand at another trade.

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Cinema Under the Stars

Talk to friends, family and neighbours

Adelaide Plains Council is once again pleased to present the popular “Cinema Under the Stars”.

Three FREE outdoor movie events are coming to Mallala,

Mallala Oval

Two Wells Oval

Long Plains Oval

Friday 15 February

Friday 1 March

Friday 15 March

Bring your beanbag, swag,

deckchair or pillow

Canteen facilities available

Movie starts when it’s dark

This is a FREE event This event is a drug and alcohol free zone

Sorry, no pets allowed

For further information contact Anne. Phone 8527 0200 or Email: info@apc.sa.gov.au

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Two Wells and Long Plains so mark these dates in your diaries: Friday, February 15, Show Dogs, at Mallala oval; Friday, March 1, Incredibles 2 at Two Wells oval; and

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These films are suitable for the whole family to enjoy, and best of all, they are FREE. The outdoor movie nights were hugely popular last year, and council received very positive feedback from community members, so decided to run it again.

While the Mallala event had to be cancelled last year due to unfavourable weather conditions, council is hoping for much better conditions this year.

Families are encouraged to take your own seats/picnic rugs, but please leave your pets at home!

Canteen facilities will be available at all three venues, and council encourages

patrons to support the sporting and community groups who are running those, although you are welcome to bring along a picnic basket and soft drinks – no BYO alcohol.

Alcohol is only allowed to be bought and consumed within the sporting clubrooms.

Movies start once it gets dark, around 8pm, so make sure you are there and ready to go by then.

The whole family will love a night out, to make the most of the late summer weather and possibly catch up with old friends and make new acquaintances.

Council would like to sincerely thank the Long Plains, Mallala and Two Wells Cricket Clubs for their willing involvement in hosting these events.

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Minister visits local producer but...

What’s that got to do with the price of eggs?

CONSUMERS could face a price rise in eggs - they could become more eggspensive - on the back of soaring production costs.

With little government subsidies available for intensive primary production, Days Eggs managing director, Dion Andary, put their current plight to State Primary Industries Minister, Tim Whetstone, when he visited the Lower Light facility on Thursday.

Mr Whetstone joined Narungga MP, Fraser Ellis, on the visit. Days Eggs employs 90 locals over its eight sites around SA. The two MPs met with Mr Andary, his wife Anne, and livestock technical manager, Jessica Spencer, to discuss the national viability of the egg industry, particularly the flow on effects of the drought

Louise Michael reports: on feed prices.

“We have been enduring a 30 per cent feed increase in feed cost over the past eight months, with no egg price increase,” Mr Andary said.

“Grain makes up to 80 per cent of the feed mix, and overall, feed makes up more than 70 per cent of the cost of production.”

With all of the rising costs due to the drought, a static egg price and no drought relief for intensive industries, he felt it would be easy to see an increase in egg prices on the horizon for consumers.

Like other intensive food producers, the egg industry needs support from both consumers and shops alike, so considering the flow on

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effects from the drought seem to have been forgotten in this type of industry, a small price increase doesn’t seem unreasonable.

“We are proud of what we do and grow a world class and affordable product, so people can have eggs whenever they want them,” Mr Andary said.

The Minister’s visit was part of a fact-finding period for Mr Whetstone.

From dung beetles to vineyards and livestock, Mr Whetstone said he is learning what SA can do every day, and said primary producers should be applauded for their efforts in research and development, and growing and supplying ‘world class products.’

“These visits have given me a great perspective of what industry means to the regions,” he said.

Days Eggs managing director Dion Andary (centre), walks through the egg storage shed with Fraser Ellis, MP Member for Narungga, and state primary industries and regional development minister, Tim Whetstone (right).

LEFT: Grading floor egg packers Emma Richards and Carla Feranato, Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development Tim Whetstone MP, and livestock technical manager Jessica Spencer.

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Send or amend your free community announcements at news@twowellsecho.com.au THE ADELAIDE PLAINS RATEPAYERS TWo wells BOWLING CLUB Community Library & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION INC Public Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Whether you are new to lawn bowls or are

APRRA Public Meetings. The next meeting Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, will be held on Tuesday, February 26, Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & 7:30pm at the Two Wells Cricket Club rooms. Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am.

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

alcoholics anonymous

Alcoholics

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

APEC

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

Children’s centre

Two Wells Community Children’s Centre,

27a Gawler Road, Two Wells. Communitybased, fully accredited. Childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm. Full time/ part time/casual care, before and after Kindy care, vacation care for school-aged children. Dept of Education Preschool and Pre-Entry. Qualified, caring staff.

Educational, developmental programmes, and Special Needs services available.

Nutritious, fresh meals. Children are too precious for profit! Visit www.twowellskgn. sa.edu.au or phone 8520 2358.

Church times Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month 10am February 3 (Harvest Thanksgiving) 10am March 3 10am April 7 Nita Noble - 8527 2303.

St Paul’s Two Wells 10am February 10 10am February 17 10am February 24 7.30pm March 6 10am March 10 10am March 17 10am March 24 10am March 31 Di Meaney - 0427 616 301 Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan - Ph: 7510 1148 Virginia Catholic Parish. Mass times: St Joseph’s Two Wells:

• Thursday 6.30pm,

• Sunday 8.30am Our Lady of he Assumption Virginia

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

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

Phone 0427 572 237.

child & youth health

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

Community bus

Community Bus, for all bookings ph:

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

kennel & obedience club

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

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

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

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

Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Two Wells Community centre Land Care is bigger than your back yard.

Pat. 0419 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852. TWO Wells Community Centre, Available for hire for weddings, special occasions, seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, Lions Club Angle Vale The Lions club of Angle Vale holds their large kitchen & bar, Contact Jo Spurling 0401 356 598 for more information. meetings on the 2nd & 4th Wed at the Clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, Two Wells CWA 6.30pm start. New members always welcome CWA Wells Girls is the newly formed for more info please call 0416 452 925. Two Wells branch of the South Australian Country Women’s Association (SACWA) Lions Club Two Well which welcomes women of all ages and Two Wells Lions Club meets on backgrounds, and provides an opportunity to the 1st Tuesday of the month at the socialise, form new friendships, share skills Two Wells Catholic Church . Contact and knowledge, and opportunities to support president Ian Gameau or secretary your local community. Meetings are held on 0417 801 1178 or twowellslionsinc@ the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells gmail.com for more information. Bowling Club at 7pm, new and interested members are welcome to come along.

Mallala Foreshore Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ Advisory Committee CWAWellsGirls/ or email CWA_WellsGirls@ Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee hotmail.com for more information. meets the second Tuesday of every Two Wells Blue Light month except January at 7pm in the Old Council Chamber in Two Wells. New Two Wells Blue Light held 5 times a members welcome. Contact Barb Reid year. For ages 8 to 15 years. For more on 0407 798 285 for further information. information contact Maria Aunger on 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

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

Two Wells Probus Club

The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells

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

Contact. Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

Two Wells Red Cross

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

Two Wells scouts Cubs & Joeys

Two Wells Scout Group. Cubs: 6.30pm - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm 8.30pm(Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Monday) Contact the Group Leader, Roger Ford.

0438 202 445.

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The Two Wells RSL has new opening and

office hours until further notice: Tuesdays: 0930 hrs till 1200 hrs approx. Friday evening meals: Served at 1835 hrs. approx.

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

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Two Wells Regional Action Team

Meetings are at 7.30 pm on the 3rd

Wednesday of each month - in Two Wells Catholic Church Hall. Contact Caroline Scutcheon 0417 801 178 for more info.

Two Wells United Kids

Two Wells United Kids is a fun Christianopen weds 9 till 12, Sunday 9 till 1pm, other CFS senior training every Monday night based group open to children aged 7 years starting at 7.30pm open to anyone over the times by agreement. Get involved in projects old to Year 7 held every Thursday afternoon or just a coffee and a talk. Conference age of 17 years old. Everyone welcome from 4.30pm - 5.30pm at the Two Wells however day time crews are needed.

Cadet room available by request. Contact Norm Uniting Church Hall. For a gold coin donation, Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up. training is every 2nd Wednesday starting at there’s lots of games, craft, activities and of

5.30pm until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 course discussion. More information can and above. Located in Wells Road Two Wells. be found at facebook.com/TwoWellsUniting Neighbourhood Watch meeting or contact Tim Littleford on 0466 330 556.

Two Wells Equestrian is held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of & Pony club Two Wells United Youth the month (except December or January) Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Two Wells United Youth is an engaging and at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. For Club hold rallies on the first and third interactive Christian social group for children more information contact Anne Porter on Sundays of the month at 9.30am on aged 12 years old to Year 12. The group is 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328. our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. based at the Two Wells Uniting Church and Further details on www.twepc.com.au. offers a casual get-together every Wednesday Suicide Prevention from 5pm - 6.30pm where everything from Two Wells craft shop the bible, football teams, friendship groups Network The Two Wells Craft Shop located in and favourite foods is open for discussion.

The Suicide Prevention Network is the old Court House is a treasure trove of $3 includes tea. More information can be established to raise awareness, increase handcrafted items, gift ware, local produce found at facebook.com/TwoWellsUniting compassionate conversation and break down of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, bric-a- or contact Tim Littleford on 0466 330 556. stigma associated with suicide. The group brac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants meet at 6.30pm on the 1st Wednesday of each ideal for this area. Open Tues. to Fri Uniting Church Australia Op Shop month in the Mallala Men’s Shed. The meeting 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm Closed Two Wells Uniting Church treasure commences at 7pm with light refreshments Sun and Mon. Find us on facebook. trove op shop, opening times, Monday to provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Norm 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 Dicks 0428 559 787 for more information Two Wells Golf club in and browse, Uniting Church Hall Drew Time Out Craft Group Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells. Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes 8520 2764 any time for information.

Meet Wednesdays fortnightly, from Scrapes course open April to October. UC Australia Adult Fellowship Tuesdays Ladies day, 10am to 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Competitions; Church Adult Fellowship.

Two Wells. February 6 & 20. March 6 & tee-off 9 - 9.30am. Saturdays Mixed Uniting 20. Contact Di Meaney 0427 616 301. 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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Middle of the road for notorious thoroughfare Bec O’Brien reports: Middle Beach locals are urging Adelaide Plains Council to seal the main road into its community to capitalise on eco-tourism opportunities, reduce accidents and encourage visitors to the area.

A petition to council requesting the sealing of two kilometres of Middle Beach Road from Road Train Drive is currently being circulated, and has been backed by The Two Wells Regional Action Team.

TWRAT committee member Eddie Stubing has lived on his farm on the outskirts of Middle Beach for more than 25 years, and travels the unsealed road at least once a day.

Mr Stubing says the road is in urgent need of an upgrade.

He claims it has become worn out, hard to navigate and just plain dangerous.

“The state of the road is that it’s worn out,” he said.

“The surface of the road is worn out, it’s pot-holed, dusty, dangerous, and it’s the arterial road to Middle Beach, plus it’s a school bus route.

“It’s very dangerous.”

About 10 kilometres in length, Middle Beach Road is the only road leading to the seaside township.

Mr Stubing said the beachside community is missing out because the road is unsealed and the time for stop-gap measures to fix it has ended.

With the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS) encompassing the Middle Beach area, Mr Stubing said it was imperative the opportunities this provided be capitalised on.

“People don’t realise the treasure that we’ve got, and it’s right on our doorstep,” he said.

“It’s our only beach for Two Wells, and because Two Wells is growing, and will grow, there’s a raft of opportunities that would come if the road is sealed.

“I know it’s expensive but it would be such an advantage to the community as a whole.

“Things are happening now, like the bird sanctuary, ecotourism, and there’s thousands of cars that go past every week, that could turn in and find Middle Beach.

“These visitors would return to the town to shop or stay at the hotel, there’s endless possibilities if we can get the road sealed.

Middle Beach resident and former councillor, Eddie Stubing, and his dog Toby, assess Middle Beach Road, which he claims is worn out and dangerous and should be sealed.

“It’s a no-brainer, it’s something that is pretty simple to understand, it’s been a long-time coming and we’ve got to make an effort.

“It’s a road that’s well used and the money spent on it will return to the community an enormous amount of benefit, there’s a raft of opportunities that will come from that road being sealed.”

Despite APC grading and rolling the road in early January - work which Mr Stubing said was carried out well

by council - last month alone there were four accidents along the route, two of which required police attendance and occured within three days of each other.

Those in support of the petition say it will bring tourists to the area and open up many business opportunities, especially in the area of eco-tourism.

For Mr Stubing, the condition of the road, especially over these dry, summer months, has come to a head.

“Our family has lived on that road

for the last 26 years and nothing has ever been addressed,” he said.

“The road was on the matrix for many years and got pushed to one side and was never dealt with.

“I’m sure the council will be able to look for grants to do at least a section of the road.”

Mr Stubing hopes to present the petition at APC’s February meeting.

Adelaide Plains Council was contacted by The Echo for comment but did not respond by time of print.

Stinky situation for Woodbridge Estate residents Natalie Centenera reports: S ha n n o n To o m e y moved into Woodbridge Estate, Angle Vale, five months ago and has found himself in a bit of a stink.

Most days a community waste collection tank that services approximately 40 houses in the estate, is opened and emptied, the foul smell emitted entering nearby homes.

Mr Toomey’s brand-new home is located only five metres from the outlet and he says when the tank is opened, sometimes twice a day, the smell is ‘unbearable’.

The tank servicing the area was always meant to be temporary, a larger tank to be installed further south along Heaslip Road away from properties, with the development to be connected to mains sewerage by 2021.

“If we had have known this we wouldn’t have built on this block,” Mr Toomey said.

“We come home from work and we know the tank has been opened as the smell has settled in our house.

“Our toilets make a gurgling sound when the tank is nearing capacity.”

Mr Toomey contacted his local councillor, Clint Marsh, who brought the issue to City of Playford Council.

“Council staff have been proactive and conducted a site visit to inspect the complaint and provide information to residents,” Cr Marsh said.

Mr Toomey was instructed to put his concerns in writing

and forward to SAWater, council staff informing him they have approached the developer, Actium Land Developments, questioning when the larger tank will be installed.

Mr Toomey, however, is concerned the relocation of the waste outlet will not occur within the designated time frame given to him of three to six months.

“Council have been very helpful with input and what direction to take,” said Mr Toomey.

“We’re at our wits end at how to get this problem solved.”

Cr Marsh has committed to continue to lobby the City of Playford to liaise with SA Water to seek an appropriate solution to this issue.

“Ultimately, I want to see the developer, SA Water and City of Playford engage with one another ASAP and relocate the waste outlet much sooner,” he said.

A City of Playford spokesman said council understands the sewer system’s capacity is causing some discomfort for residents of Woodbridge Estate.

“SA Water, which manages the infrastructure, has been informed of those concerns and has advised that a larger system with more capacity will ultimately be installed,” the spokesperson stated.

“The timing of this upgrade is in the hands of SA Water.”

An SA Water spokesperson said the organisation is working to connect properties in the new residential development area in

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Angle Vale to their sewer network, which will occur when a minimum amount of flow into the network is reached.

At present there are not enough occupied properties in the area which is required for it to operate efficiently, maintaining environmental standards.

“Based on forecast population growth, we expect to be able to begin construction next year,” the company said.

“Until this time, we are tankering sewage around four times a week between the area’s sewerage outlet and our Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant.

“We temporarily increased this frequency over the recent holiday period, due to increased flows.

“We will shortly begin construction of a new tankering facility, which will cater for up to 250 customers.

“This will become operational in the coming months.

“We will continue to update the local community and relevant stakeholders, including the City of Playford, as works progress.

“We are also working with the tankering operator on available options to reduce odour.”

Greg White of Actium Land Developments said the current waste system has been built according to engineering plans approved by SAWater and City of Playford Council, receiving a Section 51 Clearance, meaning it has been constructed correctly.

“We held numerous conversations with SA Water last year who advised that an

upgrade would be required by mid-March, 2019.”

Mr White said Cr Marsh had been in contact with their project manager relaying the concerns of Mr Toomey, and Actium Land Developments are now working to speed up the process of installation of the new system which requires approval from both SA Water and council.

The engineering plans for the new, larger system has been submitted to SA Water and council for approval.

“Once all the approvals are received from council, work will then be given to contractors to commence working on the new tank,” Mr White said.

“We will try to bring the Woodbridge Estate resident, Shannon Toomey with Cr Clint Marsh outside his home next to the waste outlet. installation closer.”

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Emma’s Australian Jamboree experience December & January Update On Tuesday, 4 December I had the pleasure of attending a General Awareness Training session and breakfast, hosted by MATES in Construction, on the Walkercorp site behind Parliament House. I was joined by a number of parliamentary colleagues, members of the Premier’s Council on Suicide Prevention, and representatives of the Mental Health Commission. It was great to see so many people supporting the key initiative to raise awareness of suicide in the construction industry.

On Wednesday, 23 January I accepted an invitation from Lan Mong Nguyen, Managing Director of Community Access and Services SA (CASSA), to learn about the mental health and suicide prevention services the CASSA team provide. The service is based at the facilities of the Vietnamese Community in Australia / SA Chapter at Athol Park and offers social and community support to the wider community.

Visitors day saw the 12,000-strong makeshift Jamboree city swell to more than 15,000. Pictured here is Emma’s sister Chloe (at rear on right) with the Two Two Wells Scout Emma Sharpe with Wells Scout Group members, Emma some of the badges she obtained at the Sharpe, James Rowe, Alan Ford and 25th Australian Jamboree last month. Ethan Fechner.

Ready for an adventure at the 2019 Jamboree are Two Wells Scout Group members, from left, Tyler Simmonds, Toby Trenwith, Alan Ford, James Ford, James Rowe, Ethan Fechner and Emma Sharpe.

By Two Wells Scout member, Emma Sharpe From January 3 to 14, five friends and I attended the 25th Australian Jamboree held at The Bend Motorsport Park.

Within our troop, six Scouts were lucky enough to embark on this journey of a lifetime.

There were more than 10,000 Scouts and at least 2000 leaders attending, many of these visiting interstate and overseas, and from the moment we arrived, there were so many things to do.

We had to set up our tents, campsite and of course, explore the site that was to be our home for the next 10 days!

We were all sorted into patrols, small groups of six required to eat and complete activities together.

Two staple events of the camp, the opening (at which the brand new logo for Scouts Australia was unveiled by the Chief Commissioner) and closing ceremonies, both proved to be fun and exciting, setting the tone for the large gathering.

Each night we were treated to a different performance, including Justice Crew, Ricky Lee, and Chunky Custard.

Every day, each patrol experienced different activities both on and off of the camping ground, including an overnight adventure to Woodhouse, a day in Wellington, dragon boating and swimming on the river and the opportunity to meander around Adelaide, answering quizzes about various locations.

Some onsite activities included watching a movie, completing an escape room, learning about radios, photography and soldering, and constructing park picnic tables.

Through each of these activities, I learnt many new skills and also found I could do more than what I thought!

Each member of my patrol sewed a dilly bag and on the same day I tried abseiling!

The last day was Visitor’s Day, with thousands of families and future Scouts flooding in to visit us and experience just a few of the great things at Jamboree.

When I arrived home,I appreciated the comforts of my own bed and a clean shower but I only wanted to go back.

I instantly missed my new friends and the dust!

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Pictured with Lan, My-Phuong, Hayman and Pippa from CASSA

Australia Day was a very enjoyable and worthwhile day. Australia Day is a day of national unity and festivity, where people from different backgrounds can unite under the common identity of being Australian. I was proud to attend the Gawler Apex Club’s Australia Day Breakfast and Citizenship Ceremony, and later in the morning, had the honour of participating in the City of Salisbury’s Citizenship Ceremony.

Pictured with Tom Benney – Town Crier for the City of Salisbury

As someone who was involved at the outset of the Two Wells community newsletter in 1978, I am very pleased to have witnessed the publication’s development into the Two Wells and District Echo we have the pleasure of reading today. David Newsome has played a key role in the growth of the newspaper and I wish David all the best for the future!

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“Often hoping someone in the street has some spare bin space to get rid of a bin bag before the truck comes, but no-one ever does.

“Quite often this leads to overflowing bins, or having to put that bin bag aside, and having to wait another two weeks for the bin pickup.”

Ms Pettifor also believes the wider community would be deterred from building or buying in the APC district due to the issue.

“We have had some friends who were looking at moving into the area, but when they found out about our bin situation, they changed their mind.”

The most talked about factor regarding the survey is whether residents would be happy with an increase in council rates to provide a weekly service, the answer clearly being no.

“People don’t want to pay more for a weekly service,” Ms Pettifor said.

“Our rates are on par with other

APC’s waste collection service is a user pay system- only properties receiving a waste collection service are charged the annual fee.

Council has recently outsourced this service to Solo Waste which provides the collection of one 240 litre general waste bin collection per fortnight and one 240 litre recycle bin collection per fortnight in the rural areas of the district.

The townships of Two Wells, Mallala and Dublin receive a three bin system – with a smaller 170 litre general waste bin collected one week, and a 240 litre recycle bin and 240 litre green waste bin the alternate week.

metropolitan council districts, and more expensive than some other regional council districts, all of which have weekly bin collection, so why should we have to pay more?”

“Some people have mentioned this petition is asking for a ‘city service’ in the country.

Nicole Pettifor.

“I have conducted quite a bit of research and found the Adelaide Plains Council is the only council in the Northern Regional council districts to offer fortnightly waste collection.”

Smaller sized bins within the township compared with those who live on the outskirts was also raised on the online discussion as was the increase in population due to the Eden and Liberty developments.

“Some of the blocks in the new

Two Wells subdivision, Liberty, are going to be as small as 372 square metres with a 12.5m frontage,” Ms Pettifor stated.

“I couldn’t imagine having to manage fortnightly pickup with so little area to ‘escape’ the smell and pests created by bins that are overflowing, unsanitary and stinky for two weeks.”

Nicole (pictured left) said she is looking forward to raising the matter with APC, and will emphasise the changing demographic of the area.

“With many more families and young couples moving into the council district, waste management needs have changed.”

APC CEO, James Miller said depending on the community interest, council may consider the possibility of having the services changed to weekly collection as part of the 2019-2020 budget deliberations.

However, changes to weekly collection may result in an increase in the waste collection service fee which is yet to be determined.

Scouts waiting for survey results Adelaide Plains Council received more than 150 submissions to its online survey conducted late last year which sought feedback on possible new locations for the Two Wells Scout Group and a skate park for the Two Wells township.

The surveys were conducted as part of community consultation and followed a deputation by young scout member Chloe Sharpe in 2018, who pleaded with councillors to find a more suitable permanent home for the group so it could access state and national funding streams to relocate and upgrade its ageing and substandard hall.

Bec O’Brien report: A skate park for Two Wells has been on the cards for some years, with the Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT) actively raising funds and drawing up preliminary designs.

Both groups are seeking a commitment from council of space, not finance, and hope to apply for grants once a location has been locked in.

The surveys identified Hart Reserve on the Two Wells/Gawler Road as a possible location for either activity, with the

Scout group also keen on an area near the current CFS base as a possible site.

A section of the reserve across from the Two Wells Tavern was also highlighted as a potential site for a skate park.

APC development and community general manager, Robert Veitch, said the response from residents was positive and council would now collate all of the submissions before presenting a report to council.

“In response to both the proposed skate park and scout hall relocation surveys last year,Adelaide Plains Council received well over 150 submissions,” Mr

Veitch said.

“This level of community engagement was very encouraging and APC would like to thank community members who took the time to complete a survey.

“With the large number of submissions received, assessment by APC management will continue over the coming weeks.

“When this review is completed, the survey results will be presented to council for their consideration regarding possible APC support for proposed location(s).”

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Fradd Road upgrade petition Natalie Centenera reports:

A petition with 85 signatures from Angle Vale residents, was presented to City of Playford Council, by councillor Clint Marsh, on January 15, calling for the urgent upgrade of Fradd Road.

Cr Marsh had been working closely with Fradd Road resident, Karen Baker, to bring the community’s frustrations to council, urging them to provide better infrastructure to address a number of issues including poor drainage and the unfinished installation of footpaths.

The petition requests the City of Playford and the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) release allocated funding under the relevant deeds as a matter of urgency for the upgrade.

Having lived on Fradd Road for 29 years, Mrs Baker said she has grown tired and frustrated of seeing newer developments obtaining infrastructure that Fradd Road desperately needs.

“When we have heavy rains, the storm water just sits there, our driveway becomes a lake,” she said. “Culverts near the sports centre are three feet deep, they fill up all the time and become a drowning hazard.”

Mrs Baker said the unfinished footpaths are very uneven, which is a hazard to the elderly walkers from the retirement village that resides on the same road.

“Every year I complain (and) I am told that upgrades to the infrastructure is in the 10-year plan,” she said.

“This is the third round of the 10-year plan, and we’ve gotten jack. No footpaths, no drains, no kerbs, mud pools and weeds. Where do our rates go?

“There are new plants and footpaths in at Elizabeth, and it’s not really required.

“We want our rate money put into our area.”

At the January 15 ordinary council meeting, Cr Peter Rentoulis questioned which land deed in Angle Vale is meant to trigger the eventual release of funding to provide satisfactory storm water provision along Fradd Road.

Cr Rentoulis was advised there are two deeds that relate to the area, the Angle Vale Interim Stormwater Deed, and the Angle Vale Road Infrastructure Deed.

The Angle Vale Interim Stormwater Deed requires council and land owners to work together to manage the flooding of private land so it can be developed and, in respect to Fradd Road and the Burgundy Estate, a 550-metre stormwater culvert is being constructed by the developer to convey regional stormwater from north to south as part of their contribution to the regional Stormwater Management Plan.

The Angle Vale Road Infrastructure Deed specifically identifies this section of Fradd Road as requiring upgrade due in part to development pressures from new land division and housing in the Angle Vale Growth Area.

The Minister for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure administers the road deed and is responsible for collecting contributions and funding works, with DPTI also responsible for the timing of works.

The petition was tabled by council who advised councillors that staff had already requested DPTI to ensure Fradd Road East is upgraded in accordance with the deed in the 2020/2021 financial year.

City of Playford Mayor, Glenn Docherty said the section of Fradd Road in question is projected to be upgraded in that time.

“We understand the residents’ frustration around this issue, but a short-term fix ahead of the housing development’s completion would be financially irresponsible and disruptive to the community as works would need to be redone in two years’ time,” Mr Docherty said.

The Fradd Road works will be funded by the Angle Vale Growth Area contributions (75 per cent) and by Playford Council (25 per cent).

The projected upgrade will include street lighting, kerbing and footpaths to a local-street standard, with bicycle lanes.

“Let’s hope something happens,” Mrs Baker said. “Because we’ve been promised and promised and promised.”

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Flooding on Fradd Road is a common occurrence during winter, and Cr Clint Marsh and Karen Baker with their petition.

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The Harris Family! Carla, mum Chantel, John and Joy Stewart of Korunye.

Blake and dad Adam.

Members of the Mallala Choir who received the Community Event of the Year AwardBack Row L-R: Mary O’Loan, Colin Roennfeldt, Jennifer Manning, Kurtis Madigan, Diane Stanley, Marjori Lush, David Arthur, Ros Franks, Chris Madigan. Seated L-R: Roy Packer, Alison Madigan, Anne Arbon, Jenny Davies, Rose Jenkin, Jim Franks.

PHOTOS: Bec O’Brien and Natalie Centenera RIGHT: APC councillors Carol Billing and Maxine Bell of Webb John and Lynn Williams sit down to break- Kay Boon, Margherita Panella and Joe Danielle. fast with Yolanda Cannizzaro.

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LEFT: Joan Post of Two wells with Friendship Force friends, Janette Rich and Vineeta Dogra both from Mawson Lakes, who came to the breakfast to see their friend, Glenys Middleton receive her APC Australian Citizen of the Year.

RIGHT: Nichel Maestrado Howard (left) of Andrews farm came to see her friend, Anna Lyn Dela Cruz Hogan, become an Australian citizen. Nichel herself is looking forward to becoming an Australian citizen.

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Australia Day breakfast celebrated at Two Wells The red, blue and white, as well as the green and gold, was out in force at the Adelaide Plains Council Australia Day breakfast held in Two Wells on Saturday.

More than 220 people crammed into the community centre to enjoy a delicious meal of bacon and eggs, toast, beans and sausages cooked by members of the Two Wells Lions Club and Two Wells Red Cross, all washed down with hot tea and coffee or cold juice.

While the weather warmed up outside, recognition was given to citizens and community groups across the district who had been named as this year’s Australia Day award winners.

Long-time Two Wells resident and accomplished pianist and seamstress, Glenys Middleton, was named Citizen of the Year, with Korunye teenager and cattle breeder Phoebe Eckermann, junior citizen of the year.

“We can all contribute in some way, no matter how small you may think it may be, to make a difference to our community and make it a better place to be,” Glenys said on accepting her award.

The Community Event of the Year winner was Christ-

Bec O’Brien reports: mas in Song, for its Christmas carol event at Mallala, while the Community Group of the Year award went to the Dublin Project Group for its efforts in preserving the history of the Windsor Hall interior.

Four new citizens were also conferred during the ceremony, with APC mayor Mark Wasley saying it was an honour to officially welcome the residents as new Australian citizens, despite some of them having lived in Australia for many years.

South Australian Australia Day Ambassador Anthony Fioravanti was also in attendance.

The current South Australian Police Superintendent of the Western District has a career spanning almost 38 years and an Italian heritage, with his grandfather migrating from Italy as a young man to start a market garden.

“I believe Australia is the land of opportunity, the land where dreams come true, the land where you can make a difference,” Mr Fioravanti said “You only have to set your mind to it.

“The award recipients here

today are a magnificent role model for people now and all those to come.

“It is through events such as Australia Day that our true sense of community is achieved.”

After official formalities had concluded many people stayed to watch the inaugural CFS Foundation Cup cricket match being played at the Two Wells Oval.

Rivalry was fierce, costumes and team colours a must, and fun the ultimate goal, as well as raising much needed funds for the CFS Foundation. Members of the Two Wells, Dublin and Mallala brigades took part in the match, with many traditional rules thrown out the window in favour of tongue-in-cheek sledging, ball tampering and on-field interference.

Later, others gathered at Middle Beach for a fun picnic and lazy afternoon by the water.

There was a sausage sizzle, sandcastle competition, egg and spoon race and plenty of water activities for kids young and old.

Across the district it looks like the essence of being Australian was well and truly celebrated. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi!

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Having a great time at the Middle Beach Australia Day picnic was the Robinson family of Two Wells, from left, Kirra, An- Daniel Forbes, Jade Hunt, Kim Abdilla and Nat Abdilla take a kayak along Salt Creek drew, Jo and Harry. at Middle Beach.

Daniel and Leo Baker show their Aussie pride.

Enjoying a game of volleyball in Salt Creek were Daniel Forbes, Kim Abdilla, Jade Hunt, Nat Abdilla, Blake O’Riley, Kirra Rob- Lori and Jason Hunt cooked a sausage inson and Bailey Hunt. sizzle at the Middle Beach picnic.

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Colin Roenfeldt from Magdala, Rosemary Jenkin with granddaughter Shauna Madigan and daughter Alison Madigan, from Mallala.

Mayor Mark Wasley and Abdalla Abdelrah- Mayor Mark Wasley and Raman Kaushal. man Mohamed Ali.

Citizenship Ceremony Adelaide Plains Council held a small citizenship ceremony in Two Wells late last year.

Two local residents, Ra-

man Kaushal, who hails from India, and Egyptian Abdalla Abdelrahman Mohamed Ali (Alex), took up the pledge to become an Australian citizen.

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The ceremony was led by APC mayor, Mark Wasley, with the pair receiving a native plant and goody bag to commemorate the moment.

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Council to trial trash cams Natalie Centenera reports:

Adelaide Plains Council will trial the use of portable cameras to tackle the issue of illegal rubbish dumping in the council area.

The dumping of rubbish on the side of quiet roads has been an issue for both Playford and APC for many years.

Photos of rubbish freshly discarded often emerge on community social media pages, residents angry their roads and their region are targeted by this nuisance, and indeed, criminal behaviour.

A considerable amount of rubbish on Dawkins and Boundary Roads in Lewiston recently drew attention from major news outlets to the enormity of the problem.

Some members of the public believe the illegal dumping occurs due to the high cost of proper disposal, with some dumpers traveling from neighbouring regions, contributing to waste dumped by local horticultural growers.

Unfortunately, the entire community ends up paying as the council incurs the cost of removing and properly disposing of the rubbish using rates collected from residents.

APC Mayor, Mark Wasley, said council is burdened between $50 000 and $80 000 annually for the cost of cleaning up illegally dumped rubbish and over the last four years collected over 320 tonnes of this rubbish through the council area.

“Illegally dumped rubbish is

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a community concern as it is unsightly and presents a danger to public safety through hazardous/ deleterious materials being dumped in public spaces,” he said.

Illegal dumping is a criminal offence, and if caught hefty fees are issued, responsibility resting with councils to police this activity The use of portable cameras in other council areas has helped reduce illegally dumped rubbish to certain hot spots and APC will trial the use of portable cameras this year.

“The cost to purchase two portable cameras was in the order of $1,500, however, the trial and set up costs are unknown at this stage;

with this to occur in early 2019,” Mr Wasley explained.

City of Playford Mayor, Glenn Docherty, said Playford Council has been using portable cameras in dumping hotspots for the past 18 months and, along with an ongoing educational process via council communications, social media and door knocking, has proved a successful deterrent to illegal dumping.

By implementing a new data program council staff are able to record, via GPS, dumping locations which allows them to predict where future dumping may occur.

“Cost savings from our illegal dumping campaign have resulted

in Council providing increased services, meaning residents can now access two at-call hard-waste pickups per year, or they can dispose of the rubbish at NAWMA themselves - using one of two vouchers available to them per year,” said Mr Docherty.

“As we close this year, we expect to record 600 less incidents of illegal dumping.”

“This will see a reduction of 1800 dumping incidents in our community in the past two years.

“It is a myth that people dump because it is too expensive, as most of the rubbish we find illegally dumped can be disposed of for free at NAWMA.”

Court date to be set The Supreme Court of South Australia will decide if the employment of former City of Playford CEO, Dr Mal Hemmerling, was allegedly unlawfully terminated by the organisation at the end of last year.

City of Playford Council sacked Dr Hemmerling on December 7 citing workplace safety concerns associated with bullying and mismanagement, that had been identified by an independent investigation.

Council had previously suspended their CEO on full pay a month prior while investigations into the allegations could be made.

Dr Hemmerling is contesting the legality of the suspension, as this occurred during the caretaker period of local government, leading up to the November council elections.

Dr Hemmerling’s lawyer, Greg Griffins, has also indicated separate Supreme Court proceedings will be brought against the City of Playford for defamation due to statements made in its December 7 media statement, which said the CEO declined to meet with investigators or respond to the allegations.

Playford’s Deputy Mayor, Marilyn Baker, said council’s decision to dismiss the CEO followed the consideration of a report on an independent investigation that was generated following concerns associated with workplace safety.

A date for the court proceedings has not yet been set.

Dr Hemmerling’s lawyer, Mr Griffin, was contacted for comment and although he indicated a willingness to speak to the Echo, he did not respond by time of print.

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Shorebird identification morning kickstarts 2019

Find everything ‘fishing’ in new app Do you enjoy fishing or crabbing along our region’s coastline but are unsure of all the rules, regulations, area closures and size and bag limits?

All the latest information on South Australian recreational fishing is now easier to access with a new free app.

The ‘SARecreational Fishing Guide’ app can be downloaded on iPhone or Android and is a one stop shop of information on smartphones or tablets.

Fishers are able to report suspicious or illegal fishing activity to Fishwatch, as well as shark sightings and catch

reports on specific species through the app. Subscribers will also be able to receive direct alerts on immediate rule changes, or timely reminders such as seasonal closures or opening dates.

Other features include up to date rules for fishing in South Australia from PIRSA, full colour fish illustrations, fishing gear illustrations and descriptions, aquatic reserves and area restrictions, latest marine weather and warnings, and a personalAngler Diary that enables people to photo record catches and list their favourite fishing spots.

Friends Of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary February Event Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) will kick start its activity program for 2019 with a free Shorebird Identification morning at the St Kilda foreshore, being held on Sunday February 24, 8am until 10.30am.

All participants will gather in front of the St Kilda Community Hall.

Community members are invited to join in as local and migratory shorebirds are viewed with the opportunity to improve identification skills.

The migratory birds are currently fattening up in preparation for their return journey to the northern hemisphere in autumn.

Some will be starting to display their breeding plumage.

Scopes, binoculars and ID brochures will all be provided by FAIBS.

By FAIBS secretary Anna Woods

Anyone planning to come along will need to bring water bottles, sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, snacks and cameras.

Any queries can be directed to faibssa@ gmail.com About Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (Faibs) Affectionately known as FAIBS, this group has been operating for just over two years.

It was established by a group of enthusiastic people who wanted to make a difference to our environment and specifically within the 60 kilometres of coastline running from Barker Inlet to Parham – which makes up the

Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.

The Sanctuary coastline and inland habitat is a terminal feeding and roosting ground.

It is utilised by over 20,000 migratory shorebirds each year as they return over 12,000 km from their northern breeding grounds in Alaska and the Russian Tundra.

Within the sanctuary is theAdelaide International Bird Sanctuary National Park – Winaityinaityi Pangkara (Kaurna language meaning ‘Country belonging to all birds’) covering 50km of coastline and 14,633 hectares.

FA I B S h o l d s a n activity day once a month within the sanctuary,

generally on the third or fourth Sunday.

Activities have included rubbish removal, trail maintenance, revegetation, plant and bird identification and monitoring.

Going forward this group is keen to undertake project work within the Sanctuary to protect the habitat of resident and migratory shorebirds and the various flora and fauna of the region some of which are of international and national significance.

We a r e a c t i v e l y applying for grants to assist us in our future endeavours.

FAIBS members look forward to welcoming new participants of any age to our free activities.

For those wishing to financially support the group’s programs and resource development, membership for individuals or families is $10 per annum.

Enquiries can be made by emailing faibssa@ gmail.com

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Keen gardener, Robin Trevilyan, often takes early morning walks in Angle Vale where he now lives with wife Lesley, keeping note of all the developments occurring.

Robin was most impressed with the Angle Vale BP station revamp, pictured right, including their new gardens.

“I must admit I have never seen gardens this good at a petrol station!” Robin said.

Lawn, Lovely Lawn Speaking of greening things up, well done to Adelaide Plains Council who has added some much needed lawn to theTwo Wells Memorial Playground area. And it’s irrigated too, so no more having to sit on burning hot pavers or metal tables during summer. The grass will hopefully be green all year round and not look like someone who’s come in second best compared to the lovely, lush grass over the stone wall.

Some upgraded bench seats provide welcome seating too. All we need now is for a public toilet closer than a couple hundred metres and we’ll be set. However, we’ll settle for soap in those toilets at this stage….it’s the little things!

Paying It Forward We here at the ECHO love a feel-good story! Community facebook pages are an opportunity to spread the good deeds of others in our community and hopefully the practise of paying it forward will spread like an unwelcome gastro virus on a luxury cruise liner, by that we mean quickly and unavoidably. Jade Williams braved January’s heat to pay a visit to the doctors in

Virginia with her two children. Upon arrival at the chemist to pick up her medication she was informed her card on file was no longer valid, meaning she would have to go home to sort out the trouble before returning to pay for the $20 medication.

An older lady behind her offered to pay the cost of the medication to save Jade the extra trip in the heat with her baby and five-year-old child. Jade took to the ‘Everything Virginia and Surrounds’ facebook page to thank the lady she called a beautiful soul. “I truly have no words,” she wrote. “You have warmed my heart more than you know. “I hope one day I can do the same for you or if I can’t I will pay it forward to someone else.” Nice going ladies.

Lunch at the V The annual lunch for volunteers of the Two Wells Craft Shop was held at the "V" hotel in Virginia last month. After a break of five weeks the Craft Shop will resume normal hours from Tuesday January 29.

Opening hours are 9.30-4pm Tuesday to Friday and 9.30am-1pm Sat. The shop is closed Sunday and Monday. Pictured below enjoying the lunch are, clockwise from left Valmai Quinlan, Anne McInerney, Kerrie Harris, Kathy Stubing, Maria Aunger (partly obscured), Mollie Frost, Di Meaney, Charmaine Bryant, Evelyn Dyer, Jeanette Muller, Judi Frost, Christobel Crabb and Lorraine Goss. Absent was Tine Perry and Sue Rollings. There’s lots on offer at the shop, from gifts, local produce and artwork to plants, knitted babywear, cards,

Two Wells Craft Shop volunteers enjoy their annual lunch.

Green thumbs up: Robin Trevilyan snapped this photo of the new garden at the Angle Vale BP station. candles and much more. Pop in if you get cost of $15 (total cost $40) you can take the chance and be pleasantly surprised. six months ownership of the wicking bed you have constructed to grow your hAPPy Seniors own produce within the new community If you are in your senior years and garden. This is a special half price incentive want to learn a bit more about the digital for people to become part of the project. world, then head along to the Two Wells On-going wicking bed rental will be $30 Public Library and enquire about the per six months or $60 for 12 months. For council’s Tech Savvy sessions. The first for more details and how to enrol for this 2019 will focus on apps. What is an app? workshop head to the facebook page Why are there so many? What can you do ‘TWO WELLS COMMUNITY GARDEN & with them? Etc, etc. This session hopes to GROW FREE CART’, call in to the Craft Shop inspire seniors and show them how apps or phone Di Meaney 0427 616 301 or Judi can enhance their life. Two sessions will be Frost 0427 417 905. held on Thursday February 21 at Mallala Your Time to Shine Library from 10am to 11.30am and then at Have you ever wanted to be an extra the Two Wells Public Library the same day, from 1pm to 2.30pm. For more information in movies or appear on television in comcontact the Adelaide Plains Council or visit mercials or shows? Then mark this date in your diary, Sunday March 24. The Two the library’s Facebook page.

Wells Melodrama Group will host a well Wicking Bed Workshop known casting agency who are keen to Are you interested in learning how unearth the next new talent. Sessions to construct a wicking bed? A Workshop are open to individual and families of all will be conducted by permaculturist and ages from 10am and cost $15 per booking. garden designer, Tracey Hall, on Sunday There’s no need to dress up, the day is all February 24 from 1-4 pm (weather permit- about fun and maybe trying something ting) at the Two Wells Community Garden new. To book or for more information (behind the Craft Shop). For a cost of $25 contact Anne Arbon on 0438 854 441. Part you will learn how to build and manage proceeds support the activities of the your own wicking bed. Or for an additional Melodrama Group.

Days of February February 4 is World Cancer Day, an occasion to unite the world in the fight against the disease through raising awareness, educating the public, and lobbying for change.

February 5 is Chinese New Year which falls on the first day of the Chinese calendar, and continues for 15 days. During celebrations, people clean their houses to drive away the bad luck of the previous year. 2019 is the year of the Pig. • Also on February 5 is Safer Internet Day, a day that encourages families, libraries and schools to learn and connect together, taking positive actions and teaching each other about staying safe online.

February 13 is the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. A momentous turning point that demonstrates the importance of historical acceptance in paving the road to reconciliation.

This day is a reminder to the broader public and the country’s politicians and policy makers, that sorry is more than a word and that all must continue to work together to achieve key outcomes for the Stolen Generations.

February 14 is all about the birds and the bees! We have Valentine’s Day and National Condom Day (what a coincidence!). Whether you have met the love of your life or not, expressing warmth and appreciation for those who mean the most in our lives can only be a good thing. So shake off the sentiment that it is only a money spinning day and give those you love a special hug, a kind word, or buy those flowers (in fact you’re helping the local economy).

National Condom Day aims to raise awareness about sexual health and family planning.

February 18 is International Asperger’s Day, a day aimed at highlighting the significance of Asperger syndrome for both society and individuals.

It’s a day to celebrate difference, and educate yourself about an oftenmisunderstood syndrome.

February 27 is Teal Ribbon Day. On this day all Australians are invited to purchase and wear a teal ribbon from Ovarian Cancer Australia to help raise awareness of ovarian cancer.

Teal Ribbons can be purchased directly from Ovarian Cancer Australia or from Chemmart Pharmacies and Spotlight.

LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT

Let’s chat about our favourite love songs In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, let’s take the opportunity to talk about our favourite love songs!

If you were from my generation you may have spent hours sitting in front of a stereo, recording songs off the radio onto a cassette and compiling a ‘mixed tape’.

There are some amazing love songs from all genres and generations. Some attach themselves to your consciousness, like a leechdifficult to shake away when pulsating away with memories……

Hearing them transports you to a certain time, moment, person.

Please don’t mention Eternal Flame by the Bangles. That song was crucified by the girls on the back of the bus. I have since come to learn Eternal Flame was crucified on the back of most school buses, not just mine.

I had a gorgeous friend at school called Kylie. Notoriously late, Kylie.

I will always remember with affection her chronic tardiness, and her choreographed hand move-

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ments to Bryan Adams’, Please Forgive Me. It was her song. We all have our own.

Not long ago I was taken aback by a new one. The lyrics of Dean Lewis’ ‘It’ll be alright’ carrying the freshness of his open cut wound, his broken heart.

Each line carried me back to a time when I was attempting to permanently jump off the carousel of a failed, on again, off again, relationship.

My five-year-old daughter asked me what the song was about as we were driving to school.

It was amusing as well as a tad annoying, because she asks this about every song.

My older boys sometimes help me out, but not this time! I looked at them in the rear view mirror, my daughter and my two pre-teen sons, and I said, “One day, you are going to have your heart broken and you feel like you won’t get over it”.

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feel, you will get over it.”

The middle boy said he would find another girlfriend straight away. I told him it doesn’t work like that, it makes it worse. He didn’t understand, but will one day.

When he hears a particular love song on the radio, it will sink into his consciousness and he will be reminded of a time, moment, person, whenever it plays.

My kids will also experience unrequited love, untainted by reality, but bitter sweet, in never being realised, and songs will remind them of that experience too.

And hopefully they will experience The Love. The one who accepts them for who they are, the good, the bad, the one captured so articulately by Ed Sheeran and flogged incessantly on commercial radio.

It’s a good love song, one that can hit you right in the feels, and we all have that one song! Or more….

How about you Bec? We’re from the same era. Did you make a mixed tape of love songs? Do you

have that one song?

Nat, I think you forget, although we are from the same era, I grew up in what you’d call ‘the bush’. Six hours drive from the big smoke, where Dolly Parton, Slim Dusty and Creedence Clearwater Revival reigned supreme. As such, I’m pretty sure my favourite love songs and yours are not exactly going to align.

My car trips consisted of hours of listening to the albums of the above mentioned artists, yes artists.

There was also The Highwaymen, John Williamson and Anne Murray, and I’ll forever know all the words to all the songs on their albums. My wedding song was in fact a country ballad, “Amazed” by Lonestar!!

And how could I forget Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler”. No, this is not a love song but it’s the first song I danced to with my husband - it’s important to me.

I love country music; you can FEEL the music, the lyrics have

meaning and you can understand them. The pace is often slower, the songs strike a chord and you remember them.

I’ve recently started listening to Queensland-based country music station Kix. It’s a tricky frequency to get in our area and often cuts out altogether nearer the city, but many of the current pop singers who have made or are making a name for themselves on the charts, like Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and Morgan Evans, began their careers singing country tunes. That being said, this almost 40-year-old girl enjoys more modern music too, across a range of genres.

My kids are constantly surprised when one of the radio stations does a ‘time warp’ from my era and I singing along, albeit out of tune!

My high school years featured Bryan Adams (didn’t everyone’s from the 80s and 90s?) More heavier music in Def Leppard ran its course, as did all of Bon Jovi and U2’s hits.

I think “Two Steps Behind” was often the end song at our local Blue Light discos, where my musical tastes began to grow and broaden.

Many relationships I’m sure had their beginnings with Boyz II Men’s “End of the Road” or Guns ‘N’ Roses’ “November Rain” as their backdrop soundtrack. Whether they lasted or not is too long ago to remember!

And then there were the songs in movies that left their mark.

Olivia Newton John’s “You’re The One That I Want” from Grease is a no-brainer, Dirty Dancing’s “Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, and Ghost’s “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers.

The list is endless. The point is, songs touch us, break down barriers and are often al-igned with pivotal moments in our lives.

So this Valentine’s Day, whether you’re spending it with someone special or not, crack out your favourite song or ballad and kick up your heels, as this moment in time will soon be gone.

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Sizzling summer reads at Two Wells The Two Wells Book Club usually reviews a book each month for the readers of the Echo.

This month however, Suzanne and Rose from the Adelaide Plains Library take readers through the most widely borrowed titles in South Australia over summer.

If any of these books strike an interest, you better move quickly if you would like to read them anytime soon.

ADULT NON-FICTION • ABC’s ‘7.30’ host, Leigh Sales’ book ‘Any Ordinary Day’ is turning out to be quite the ultimate read- if you can get your hands on it!

Her book has accumulated over 500 holds at libraries across the state.

Described as a wise and layered book, the author talks intimately with people who’ve faced the unimaginable, from terrorism to natural disaster to simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Expecting broken lives, she the list of holds for her latinstead finds strength, hope, est ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’, even humour. with 1000 South Australians putting their name down to • Michelle Obama’s ‘Be- borrow the title. coming’ is also high on the I (Nat) personally couldn’t holds list. wait for a copy from the library This autobiographical so I went out and purchased it. memoir of the former First An easy read that takes Lady of the United States a dramatic turn halfway is described by the author through. herself as a deeply personal The ultimate page turner experience. without being too serious.

The book talks about her roots and how she found her • Tricia Stringer’s ‘Table voice, as well as her time in for Eight’ is also quite popular, the White House, her public with over 800 holds. health campaign, and her role Tricia is a South Australian as a mother. author who currently lives on the Yorke Peninsula.

• ‘The Barefoot Investor for She recently visited Two Families’, the latest bestseller Wells for an Adelaide Plains from Scott Pape is touted as the Library author event which only kids’ money guide you was booked out with eager will ever need, and proved to local fans delighted to hear her be a hit in Christmas stockings speak of this latest book and last year. her writing processes.

to be very popular.

YOUNG ADULT FICTION • Young adult (YA) fiction has also had an injection of great reads brought forth by inspiring authors. Hot on the heels of her successful first novel, ‘Nevermoor’, Jessica Townsend’s eagerly awaited sequel ‘Wundersmith’, hit the New York Times bestseller list early after its release.

Not bad for a young Australian author.

• Jeff Kinley’s latest Diary of a Wimpy Kid instalment, ‘The Meltdown’ has proved popular amongst the series’ already established fan base.

Popular YA titles also include, ‘The Hate You Give’

by Angie Thomas (recently made into a movie), ‘Navigating The Stars’, a science fiction novel for teens by Maria V. Snyder, and ‘The • ‘The Lost Man’ the third ADULT FICTION Suzanne Verallis and Rose Cavanagh from the Adnovel by Australian author, Fork, the Witch and the elaide Plains Council Library ready to point you in the • Australian blockbuster Worm’ (fantasy) by ChrisJane Harper has also proved direction of some great reads. author, Liane Moriarty, tops topher Paolini.

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Fish and chips, juicy steaks, seafood, chicken or beef schnitzels with a variety of toppings, tasty salads and vegetables, roasts and pasta are just some of the choices available, with lunch from 12 noon to 2pm and dinner 6-8.30pm.

From Sunday to Friday, check out the different daily specials, while Saturday night will see something special - the Chef’s Choice!

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Jenny’s world famous cakes

Retire in style at Angle Vale Gardens retirement estate - and it is not something builders can build in.

A sensational community of like-minded people who respect each other, love to share a laugh, value their privacy and that of others describes the atmosphere of the Estate.

Residents are immensely proud of their community and openly welcome and show newcomers the ropes.

They are only too happy to take time out of their surprisingly busy lives to have a chat to anyone thinking about a move from their family home to a community-centric estate like Angle Vale Gardens.

It makes sense to take time

before buying your new home to understand the community and people within it because they may become some of your new best friends in the years to come.

As Gannon Lifestyle Communities say about Angle Vale Gardens (and all their successful communities around Australia), it’s the people who make it perfect.

If you love this area but are looking to downsize your home and upsize your circle of friends, why not have a chat to the team at Angle Vale Gardens Retirement Estate. Drop by during opening hours from 11am to 3pm Monday to Friday or give them a call on 8284 8801.

But that’s not all!

Nigella held one show only at the Festival Centre on Sunday night, and in front of 1700 adoring cooking fans, said how she had enjoyed two cakes, made by Jenny, with a cuppa during interval!

She had eaten one with lunch and given another one to the manager of the restaurant at lunch!

Nigella and Maggie both want the recipe, but Jenny is staying tight lipped, and said even her children don’t have it.

Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson sampling some of Jenny McArdle’s famous jelly cakes.

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There is one very special factor that makes every estate unique and that is the people.

People provide the spirit and style and it’s important to understand your potential new neighbours and how you will fit together.

A retirement estate, in many ways, is a team thing with everyone contributing to the character of the estate.

That’s not to say you have to do everything together and have no time for yourselves.

Far from it, but it’s that friendly face, the “wanna cuppa?”, the kind of get-togethers everyone enjoys that define the estate.

Take Angle Vale Gardens for example.

It’s in a peaceful yet convenient location with natural walks, closeness to amenities and brilliant architect-designed villas in an estate layout.

It’s a safe, secure community with space and quiet streets, where the only traffic is the residents, guests and maintenance team.

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Local lady, Jenny McArdle (nee Beer), is famous for her pink jelly cakes, and last weekend, with a family gathering taking place, received a request to make them.

Her guests included sister-inlaw, Maggie Beer, who was having a lunch date with yet another chef, Nigella Lawson.

Jenny suggested (tongue in cheek) that Maggie should take Nigella some of the jelly cakes.

“Oh I think I will,” Maggie replied!

Jenny packed four cakes up and sent them off, but asked Maggie to ensure she took a photo of Nigella eating the cakes.

Maggie didn’t disappoint, and sent the photo – as shown here!

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They are keen to learn more about wicking beds at an upcoming workshop.

Locals shape community garden Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells residents, John Howell and Joe Piscioneri, are lending their skills to help shape the Two Wells Community Garden situated behind the craft shop in the main street.

They are “jack of all trades” and invaluable to a community project such as this.

John and Joe have been working hard to create paths, cement trough ends, mulch, build structures and do just about anything else the organising committee ask of them.

“This is a good project,” John said.

“Hopefully it will encourage people to come in and visit the area.”

The pair is keen to learn more about wicking beds at an upcoming workshop at the garden site.

Wicking beds are all the rage in gardening.

Wicking what?! you might ask.

Essentially a wicking bed is a garden bed that

has its own reservoir of water from which plants can “wick” or draw from.

They can be made out of any sturdy garden bed material that is then lined with plastic, or more, commonly now, out of IBC’s (intermediate bulk containers).

Craft Shop manager Judi Frost said the garden is taking shape and there have been many positive steps forward.

“Now most of the groundwork and structure of the garden has been laid out I can see the next steps,” Judi said.

“The Zen garden will get started and we will soon place the wicking beds throughout the garden.

“It’s looking good.”

The garden is on track for completion by June.

For information about the wicking bed workshop or the community garden in general, contact Di Meaney on 0427 616 301 or Judi Frost on 0427 417 905, or drop into the Craft Shop during opening hours.

Partial road closure in Angle Vale A temporary partial road closure in Angle Vale will be in effect on Fradd Road (between Frisby Road and Palomino Drive) from Monday February 25 to Friday March 1.

The road will be closed to the general public during these dates, with access only being granted to local traffic.

The detour will be in effect between the hours of 7am and 4.30pm with the road reopened each day thereafter.

These closures do not impact the western end of Fradd Road

Call out to all mural artists SA Power Networks, in partnership with Country Arts SA, is pleased to announce a new public art opportunity for artists living in regional or remote South Australia.

The selected artist will have the opportunity to create a new artwork on an interior wall at SA Power Networks’ Adelaide office in Keswick.

SA Power Networks has been a major supporter of regional arts and artists through Country Arts SA for 22 years.

In celebration of this on-going relationship, SA Power Networks, through Country Arts SA, will com-

Dear David, David Newsome has been part of the Plains Producer’s sales team for 15 years, as well as the Two Wells Echo for the past nine years. Here are some lovely farewell messages from his Producer and Echo customers.

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The final selected artist will have a total budget of $8000 to cover all costs associated with fabrication, delivery and installation of the work, the artist’s fee, travel and living expenses, and the preparation and presentation of

the final selected work.

Artworks can be 2D or 3D but must not protrude from the wall any more than 150mm.

The artwork must be suitable for public display in a corporate environment and for a range of audiences.

Deadline for EOIs is 5pm Friday February 22.

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The first day of school for many youngsters late last month was undoubtedly a big moment - and we’re not just talking about the parents! The Echo spoke to a few new Reception students about what they were looking forward to about starting school. We wished them all the best as they started their school years. To their parents...hang in there! All schools are invited to send photos of new students and staff at their schools (with names) to editor@plainsproducer.com.au

Charli Atkinson is a new face at Virginia Primary School this year.

Charli was excited to be joining her sister Abigail at the school and was looking forward to “doing homework and learning how to read”.

Claudia D’Alfonso headed off to Trinity College Gawler River to begin her schooling career.

Claudia was looking forward to “learning new things and making friends.”

Aurelia Centenera made her mark at St Brigid’s Catholic School, and couldn’t wait, “to do homework.” (Wonder how long the novelty will last with that?).

Councillor’s Playford tree plea Concerned about the lack of trees in City of Playford’s new housing developments, councillor Clint Marsh has requested council to investigate the impacts of establishing an Urban Tree Fund.

He would like to see future developers mandatorily required to pay council a certain amount of money if trees are removed when building and not replanted, providing funds to re-establish a suitable number of trees in the council area.

City of Playford Council, at present, does not have a specific Tree Policy, although there

is an internally focused Vegetation Management Policy which guides decisions on retention and removal of vegetation including trees on council land, streetscapes, road reserves, open space and other lands.

In addition to the Tree Policy, council established a Tree Team which manages the on-going street tree program as well as tree health across council lands.

“Prior to being elected to council and now as an elected councillor, I have been lobbying the City of Playford to address and improve the tree planting within the area,” Cr Marsh said.

“I have asked the City of Playford to provide the chamber with a report of the pros and cons of establishing a local tree fund.

“The purpose of the local tree fund would be for developer’s contribution to be paid into.

“The amount of funds would be dependent on the number of trees a developer removes and then does not replant.

“Lining our main streets and footpaths with trees in the City of Playford is needed.

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Two Wells CFS has attended 137 call outs to date for this financial year, quite busier than at the same time last year.

The last week has seen the brigade attend five structure fires and a handful of grass fires as well as a couple of assist SAAS. As we have had no relief of rain, everything is very dry, so if you are mowing, slashing or working in the open with tools, please remember to carry your firefighting equipment and have your firebreaks in place.

If you haven’t got a bush fire plan in place, please get it done to keep you, your family and pets safe.

Two Wells CFS members were kept busy on Australia Day with a game of cricket (The Adelaide Plains Standby Cup).

Played at the Two Wells oval against Mallala and Dublin Brigades, the game involved playing 12 overs each with all money raised going to the CFS Foundation.

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Two Wells managed to take the win with a score of 110, followed by Mallala on 77 and Dublin 27.5.

The day was a great success and will be played again next year in Mallala.

The brigade is always looking for new members, if you are interested to join or want to ask questions,please come down to the fire station Monday nights from 7pm or phone Adam Harris 0413 237 036, Simon Johnson 0422 941 804 or Chantel Harris 0422 627 886.

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Chase couldn’t wait to play with his friends from kindy and make new ones.

Nickname: Age: 43 Marital Status: Married to Andrew, children Kiralee, 10 & Zach 18 Occupation: Resides: Windsor Brigade: Dublin Joined: September 2003 Training: BA (Breathing Apparatus), Road Crash, Rescue, First Aid, IMT (Incident Management Team) Level 2 How did you get involved in the CFS? What do you enjoy about it?

“I was new to the community and I wanted to get to know people. I also wanted to help people. I wanted to “pay it back” for all the help I’d received in the past.

I get a massive sense of accomplishment from being involved in the CFS. I love helping people and using my skills has been great. I’ve also gained a lot of new skills. I’ve realised I’m braver than I thought.”

Two Wells Echo, February, 2019

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Looking good for summer February 2019 will see many gardens that seemed to have survived the extreme heat of January rather unscathed, so once again take a stroll around your garden, and your neighbours, and look around the local towns to see what you could plant to help your garden look good right through the summer months.

Look again to see if you need shade for the summer and where you need to position the tree or trees.

Do some research to find out the height and growth habits- are they going to drop unwanted seed pods or be unfriendly to hayAMATEUR fever sufferers?

GARDENER There are so many wonderful trees and shrubs to choose from to help make our hot relentless summer days more bearable, so be inspired, take the plunge and plant a tree.

To help drought proof your plants and give them resilience in the extreme hot the seaweed extracts available from the local garden centres and hardware stores are a good start.

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The seaweed solution is only needed in small quantities so as always read the label and apply as stated.

A seaweed solution may be given as a foliar spray or applied to the soil.

The common eggshell may be used to provide calcium to the soil.

Finely crush the shells and either strew on the top of the soil, or when planting, place in the bottom of the hole then place the plant, fillEand water in.

The statice plants are a good choice of plants for the summer months and

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the one statice that most people probably think of is the Limonium plant.

The common names are statice and Sea Lavender although they are not related to lavenders at all.

The plants are perennial with tough green leaves, easy care and water wise plants with purple, cream and white flowers that are ideal for cutting for indoors.

Another less common plant that is also commonly called statice or German G Statice is Goniolimon tataricum - really it is much easier to use the common name!

It also has green leathery leaves but the flowers are much smaller appearing like tiny massed miniature stars coming in shades of pink, white and light purple often appearing grey as they age.

With both the Limonium and The German Statice the flowers appear on long straight strong stems making them ideal for use inside in a vase drying as they age.

It is the papery bracts one can see that gives these plants their distinctive fairy-like appearance.

The German statice is often used in wreaths and bouquets by florists and, like the Limonium, is extremely hardy

once established.

Being February, Joe’s Five Connected Gardens are again open at 6 Argent Street Elizabeth Vale for the Open Gardens Scheme of South Australia.

The dates are Saturday February 16 and Sunday February 17, from 10am until 4.30pm.

There will be activities for children and adults which include pruning, composting, planting, and also feature guest speakers.

Fruit and vegetable plants are also Golden Robinia is a good tree for on sale.

The garden showcases over 400 growing for shade. varieties of fruit, as well as vegetables and herbs.

Good gardening for the month of February from the Amateur Gardener.

German Statice. LEFT: Dried German Satitice as a bouqet.

School’s in, we’re back at work and summer has only a few short weeks left but before we get back to the grindstone, The Echo encouraged local readers to share their favourite summer snaps with us.

We hope you enjoy them as much as we did, it appears everyone’s holidays have been well spent.

The Boobyer family of Lewiston were not the only ones to feel the summer heat. Their dog ‘Chester’ relished being sprayed with the hose on those hot days.

Mitchell Boobyer, 13, was able to capture this photo of Chester dancing under the refreshing spray.

Revelling in the atmosphere of the Australian Open in Melbourne in January was, from left, Robert Polito, Kylie Pellizzari, Jacob Pellizzari, Francis Pellizzari, Jonathon Pellizzari, Jayne Polito, Irene Giannikos, Greg Giannikos and (front) Harry Polito.

Enjoying the pristine waters of Port Hughes on the Yorke Peninsula over the summer was Larni, Chase and Ashlyn Wearn of Two Wells.

Thirteen-year-old Julius Centenera enjoyed his summer break in the Philippines with his grandparents. The trip centred around a wedding, however Julius was able to enjoy ATV’ing throughout the countryside, swimming in pristine coastline, and the food!

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Angle Vale girls Chloe and Jenna showed their entrepreneurial skills these holidays by setting up a small shop in the driveway of their Bressington Drive home. The girls dressed up, made signs and handed out ice blocks to those who braved the heat to purchase lovingly decorated rocks and other pieces.

Beating the heat with a weekend away kayaking at Rapid Bay on the Fleurieu Peninsula was Kate Dimasi (right) and friends Sammy Stevenson, Rachel Lange, Bryce Hart, James Dimasi and Patrick Binyon. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Work begins on Owls’ female-friendly facilities Natalie Centenera reports: The construction of new femalefriendly change rooms has begun at the Angle Vale Community Sports Centre.

The $1 million facility is being built to cater for the growing number of women soccer, netball, cricket and football players in the suburb.

When completed the building will service the six existing netball courts and a future junior oval/pitch to be shared by Angle Vale’s soccer, football and cricket clubs.

All four clubs currently share a single club-room building that also features two sets of home and away change rooms.

Playford Council allocated $500,000 to the project and also received a grant of $475,000 from the state government’s Office of Recreation and Sport Female Facilities program.

City of Playford Mayor, Glenn Docherty

said works on the new Angle Vale change rooms are progressing well adding to the $7.75 million invested in this regional sporting hub over the past six years.

“The building is taking shape nicely, with the frame and walls being erected and underground works completed,” Mr Docherty said.

“We’re on target for our scheduled June completion and excited to see this continued investment in the Angle Vale and surrounds community growing to its full potential.”

The facility is part of the Angle Vale Community Sports Centre masterplan, consisting of the new junior oval and senior soccer pitch, along with lighting and storm-water collection to complete the facility.

A further $4.5m is required to complete the project, for which the City of Playford will seek State and Federal funding.

Para Districts’ lads competitive at cricket carnival

By Adrian Daly Local young cricketers from the Para Districts Cricket Association took part in the Under 12 South Australian Metropolitan Cricket Association (SAMCA) Cup competition last month.

The team participated in the carnival from Monday January 7 to Friday January 11 at various venues, including Two Wells, and was coached by Two Wells’ Adrian Daly.

Despite not managing to win a game the team were very competi-

tive and all players improved over the week.

The boys tried their best and showed some great teamwork and spirit each and every time they went out to play.

Alex Baumgurtel, Jaxson Dent from Angle Vale and Lachlan Sochacki from Two Wells were consistent performers all week.

Co-captain Flynn Brabyn from Angle Vale led the way with the bat making 50 runs for the carnival and also with the ball, taking four wickets.

LEFT: Local cricketers taking part in last month’s U12 SAMCA Cup competition were Flynn Brabyn, Jaxson Dent, Lachlan Sochacki, Alex Baumgurtel and Alex Daly.

Golf Two Wells

By Russell Grigg

Adelaide Plains and Barossa Veteran Golfers Day at Penfield January 14

Because of the forecast it was a 7 am start for the 51 players fronting for a hit of golf and a walk in the heat.

The greens were in good condition, the fairways a bit rough here and there, but a lot of run available and plenty of shade in the trees for the sprayers.

Not a bad day and it was only the last two to three holes that the heat was really noticeable.

A grade was won by Jim Cooper (Penfield) with 45 points (not bad off 14), from Alan Penn (Sandy Creek) 41 and John Fowler (Sandy Creek) 38. Balls were awarded in A grade to G.Schultz (Sandy Creek) 36, D.Wilson (Highercombe) 36, T.Wilson (North Adelaide) 34, M.O’Neill (North Adelaide) 34 and G.Hewitson (Highercombe) 34. .

B grade was won by Gary Penn (Penfield) with 39 points from John Boomer (Penfield) 39 and Kym Bubner (Islington Works) 36.

Ball winners in B grade were : R.Grigg (Highercombe) 35, J.Hayes (Highercombe) 34, N.Heinrich (Hamley Bridge) 34, M.Marcus (Penfield) 34 and S.Demaria (Penfield) 33.

C grade was won by Jeff Spackman (Two Wells) 37, from T.Bateman (Kapunda) 36 and Ed Manning (Hamley Bridge) 35.

Ball winners in C grade were J.Longford (Penfield) 34, F.Trimboli (Penfield) 34, B.Sims (Tanunda Pines) 33 and V.Cozzitorto (Kapunda) 33.

NTPs on 7 and 16 won by Chas Decelis A grade, Russell Grigg B grade and Vince Cozzitorto C grade.

Grade and NTP prizes were donated by Celia Douglas of Penfield Golf Club, as she and her late husband Kevin have done for a long time for the AP & B vets when visiting Penfield, and were presented by Celia.

The next competition will be held at Sandy Creek Golf Course on Monday February 11, with an 8am start, unless forecast for Elizabeth, as shown on ABC News, is 38 or above, when it will start at 7am, for those who can’t read their programs.

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Two Wells Bowling Club patron and one of the state’s oldest competitors, Vida Oliver, in action.

2019 marks Vida’s 51st year of playing bowls for Two Wells.

Two Wells Bowling Club Report

By TWBC Secretary Irene Giannikos Despite the heat and some matches being cancelled in January, it has been good bowling weather of late.

Saturday Pennant sides (mixed gender) are up to round 12 after a week off for Australia Day. The first side is sitting seventh on the ladder and have had some very close games, winning by a few shots and losing by a few shots.

So, the team is definitely competitive in their division.

The second side with seven wins is fourth on the ladder.

The third side has had four wins and given the side is constantly changing, due to people being unavailable in Div 1 and 2 sides and ensuring that every player has at least one match a week, they are doing okay.

Wednesday Pennant sides (Men’s comp) are up to round 13 with some matches cancelled due to extreme weather conditions.

The first side are sitting in fifth position (one point out of the four) on the ladder.

The second side are struggling and face relegation next season as a real possibility.

Thursday Pennant side is up to round 12 with the last two matches in January cancelled due to extreme weather conditions.

The team is third on the ladder and only five points from top spot.

Thankfully the weather has improved and we have had some balmy nights where it has been better outside than inside.

We have a very enthusiastic group of “Social Bowlers” who play with a great attitude and vie for the chocolates.

Some of them could play Pennants and not be outclassed!

It is a great way to get to know people from your community.

It’s 6.30pm registration for a 7pm start. $5 per player and a snack supper is provided after the game.

For more information contact Tony Zarko Phone 0415 371 777.

Everyone is invited to join in and have a game, regardless of age or ability, invite your family and friends to join you, or come on your own.

You may have a budding bowler at home and not know it!

Bowling for Two Wells was Joyce Dunne.

Night Social Bowls Every Tuesday evening Tony Zarko and Joyce Dunne run the social night bowls.

Taking a seat in the shade while they wait for their turn to bowl was Marilyn Nichols, Bev Molloy and Sue Dansie.

Two Wells bowlers Yolanda Cannizzaro and Lily Konicek.

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Twilight jumping events To kickstart the year after a few weeks off, Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club (TWE&PC) held a number of summer twilight freshman’s showjumping sessions.

Over three weeks in January and early February the club opened its grounds to Equestrian Australia and Pony Club members to tackle a range of showjumping courses which catered from beginners to more experienced horse and rider combinations.

By the number of entries each week, the sessions have been hailed a success.

For more information and upcoming events at TWE&PC visit www.twepc. com.au

Adelaide Plains Veterinary Surgery took part in the Ride For A Reason event as part of this year’s Tour Down Under. Pictured here are participants Brendon Ebert, Alison Ebert, Nerrissa Jessup, Dan Jessup, John Katakasi and Karen Bearpark.

Adelaide Plains vet staff ride for a very personal reason Bec O’Brien reports: Adelaide Plains Veterinary Surgery (APVS) in Two Wells has raised more than $5000 for cancer research after participating in the annual BUPA Ride For A Reason event last month as part of the renowned Tour Down Under cycling race.

Riding in honour of former staff member, Cheryl Waters, who passed away from cancer in March 2018, the six-member team of Brendon Ebert, Alison Ebert, Karen Bearpark, Dan Jessup, John Katakasi and Nerrissa Jessup com-

Senior TWE&PC rider Bronwyn Waters shows her style in the showjump ring.

pleted the challenge of cycling 102 kilometres from Myponga to Strathalbyn on January 18.

APVS veterinary nurse, Alison Ebert, said the experience was amazing and the group was hoping to make it an annual event.

“The weather ended up being beautiful, there was barely any wind, it was actually perfect riding weather,” Alison said.

“When we finished we were all so elated, and we did it in fairly good time too, finishing in a bit over four hours.”

Taking to the bike regularly for months leading up to the event, Alison said

none of the team members were “standout cyclists” but all enjoyed regular bike riding for recreation.

“We’ll definitely compete again,” she said.

“It was a lot of fun and a great way to raise funds for a great cause.”

The group had hoped to raise $4000 and is thrilled to note their tally is already more than $5200.

Donations are still being accepted until February 10, visit the Ride For A Reason website at www. rideforareason.com.au and search for Adelaide Plains Vet or look them up via the Cancer Council SA website at www.cancersa.org.au.

Change of times for greyhound racing With a new track opened at Murray Bridge, the new racing schedule for Gawler will be Tuesday and Friday lunch times, and the racing committee hopes to see both familiar and new faces with the new schedule.

The change was brought about to broadly benefit the industry.

By going to the Tuesday and Friday timeslots, the key zones of Lewiston and TwoWells have made it possible to hold onto a weekly allocation of two race meetings.

“While Sundays have previously been successful for the club, we are confident similar success can be repeated at Murray Bridge in that timeslot,” GGRC manager, Shawn Noack said.

“Having a later start on Friday afternoons for six months of the year should attract a new demographic of patron into the venue and one we are confident will

make the club capable of succeeding with this change.”

The last Sunday meeting at Gawler Greyhound Racing Club (GGRC) was on Sunday, December 16, with many families enjoying the opportunity to have a night out together.

The final of the 2018 Maiden Sprint over 531metres was held in race two with the first place being worth $3500, $1000 for second and $500 for third place, with plenty of quality greyhounds nominated.

Eventual winner and short favourite, Querencia, trained by Kirin Corby, was slow away but ran a very smart race to catch the two leaders heading into the final turn.

The three greyhounds ran neck to neck heading into the home straight with Querencia shooting ahead to win ahead of Yappy Allen and Quaria’s Yoshi in a time of 31.39.

Women’s footy on the Plains TWE&PC chief instructor Rebecca Puro supports young Tommy Richardson around the 30cm course.

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Jumping strongly at the event was TWE&PC rider, Alix Bell.

While cricket and tennis are still in full swing, and it certainly is hot, it won’t be long before football season hits us.

Late last year the Adelaide Plains Football League held a couple of come and try football days for women aged 10 and up.

The league, in conjunction with SANFL, is currently working through a range of

proposals for a women’s competition in the district and hopes to have more details soon, so watch this space.

SANFL Game Development Coordinator for Barossa and Lower North, Todd Thorne is the point of contact for anyone interested in getting involved.

Contact Todd by emailing todd. thorne@sanfl.com.au.

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Sara queen of the revs Two Wells’ very own ‘Princess of Power’ has once again come up trumps at a regional ‘skid’ competition.

Sara Tremain, one half of the husband and wife team, Off Tap Racing, took home top spot at the inaugural Riverland Revs held in Renmark on January 19.

She can now add ‘Queen of the Revs’ to her swag of nicknames, earning the title in front of over 600 spectators.

Husband Aaron also enjoyed success at the meet, placing second in the eightcylinder class.

Well done to you both.

Sara Tremain in her signature pink 83 Gemini, performing award winning ‘skids’ at the Renmark Revs in January.

PHOTO: Grant Schwartzkopff

Aaron and Sara Tremain proudly showing off their burnout awards.

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