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Sea shanties set for stage Eleisha Arbon, Alessandro Renaglia and Sam Batson will star in the upcoming Two Wells Melodrama Group production, The Whole Nine Yarrrs.

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Skate park site secured

A skate park in Two Wells is one step closer following a decision by Adelaide Plains Council to allocate a site for the long-awaited project.

Giving a deputation at council’s March 25 meeting, Two Wells Regional Action Team vice president, Tony Lange, spoke passionately about the need for a skating facility in the township and

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for a parcel of land to be identified to help the group apply for grant funding.

Councillors were given two sites to choose from, Wells Road near the current dog and obedience club and Hart Reserve on Gawler Road.

Mr Lange said the youth of the area first mooted the idea more than 20 years ago and while some positive steps over the years had been made, designs drawn up and fundraising begun, it was time to make a definitive push towards “getting the job done”.

“We need to find a piece of land,” Mr Lange stressed to the chamber.

“We just keep sliding

backwards, we’ve addressed you guys a few times now; you guys can give us any piece of land you like, we’re just treading water at the moment.”

Mr Lange told councillors TWRAT was hoping to “aim high” with the skate park and create a facility people would travel widely from to use.

“We need to aim high with this, we want to get one that

people will come from all over the state to use,” he said.

“We’ve got the goal that it will be the first skate park in the state that has a roof so will able to be used all year round and the kids will come from everywhere.”

Mr Lange said while this was a long-term goal, in the interim, a portable set-up was most likely, which meant it could be moved to other sites

following a review period if necessary.

The decision to vote in favour of Hart Reserve went against the results of the council’s recent public consultation survey on the issue, with 80 per cent of the 116 responses preferring the site on Wells Road, near the current Adelaide Plains Kennel and Dog Obedience Club. n Continued Page 3

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Police news

March 22 A 53-year-old man from Rostrevor was arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving following an investigation into a fatal crash on Port Wakefield Road at Lower Light, Ward Beltin which an 81-year-old man from Adelaide was airlifted to hospital but Gawler later died.

The Rostrevor man was granted Gawler River bail and is expected to appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on April 30.

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March 20 • Entry was gained to a residence on James Rd, Lewiston. Cash was stolen.

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• Damage was caused to a tractor’s fuel cap in an attempt to steal fuel at a property on Cawrse Rd, Mallala.

March 21 A Ford Festiva was found on Gawler Rd, Two Wells completed destroyed by fire.

Between March 19-20 A vehicle was stolen from a driveway in Station St, Wasleys.

March 18 Gawler Police reported a 49-yearold Lewiston man at his home address for cultivating cannabis.

Adelaide Plains Council will hold its first Community Engagement Forum at the Dublin Institute on April 15 in a bid to foster better communication between council and ratepayers.

APC adopted the Community Engagement Strategy at its March 25 general meeting and in doing so began the journey of improving the relationship between council and community.

APC Mayor, Mark Wasley, said the forums were, ‘a bit of an experiment’.

“We hope it works, and if it does it sets the ground for others meetings throughout the year,” Mr Wasley said.

“We’ve got to try something, we’ve got to try a better way of engaging with our community.

“It’s been made less formal, so it lowers the stress for members of the public and councillors, where we can be on level ground, so to speak.”

Councillor John Lush, who brought the idea to council before he was elected to the chamber, agreed with the mayor.

“The more information, and the more talk we have between council and ratepayers, the better it will be, as they will be better informed, and I commend the council for this initiative,” he said.

There will be three forums each year which will generally be scheduled on Monday evenings.

The development abuts the historic Two Wells township.

Its large blocks are designed to comfortably host a five bedroom home, shed, and parking area for boats and caravans.

More than 40 per cent of the Eden estate has already been sold and the estate is fou4 stages ahead

of schedule in its civil program.

Land Australia has multiple contractors working on site for the past 24 months to meet strong demand.

The pace of early construction on the Estate is such that around 100 families will be living at Eden by the end of the year.

Eden displays huge homes A new Village offering SA’s largest display homes is now open at Eden, Two Wells, north of Adelaide.

The Village, on Magnolia Boulevard in the heart of the Eden estate, now offers seven large family homes displayed by five builders - Hickinbotham, Statesman Homes, SA Housing Centre, Fairmont Homes and Format Homes.

All homes in the Village offer choices of four to fiv5 bedroom layouts on huge blocks of 1,500m² each.

The homes also feature substantive landscaping and gardens not seen in more conventional home displays in the Adelaide

metropolitan area.

The Village reflects the ‘beautifully big’ allotments offered by Eden, Land Australia, part of the Hickinbotham Group.

The newly completed display village is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and weekends, between 1pm.

Mrs Ruth Vagnarelli, Two Wells Project Manager, described the Eden display village as “unique in the Adelaide market”.

“It offers a wide choice of layouts that have a refreshing ‘big family’ appeal that can be ‘road tested’ by potential buyers looking for beautifully designed family homes with a wow factor,” Mrs Vagnarelli said.

APC’s emergency review Adelaide Plains Council’s emergency management plans will be reviewed to ensure accuracy and currency, with their contents to be actively disseminated to community members on completion.

Discussions surrounding the review of the emergency management plans by councillors at the February meeting primarily revolved around the community knowing what to do and where to go during an emergency.

The Pinery Fire was given as an example of residents unaware of where to assemble, Cr Terry Keen pointing out horses and dogs were not able to be taken to the Two Wells Oval, and animal owners needed to

Natalie Centenera reports: find refuge further out during the ordeal.

“If you go back to the Pinery fire, everybody involved needed to know exactly where to go for an evacuation plan,” Cr Lush said.

“In an emergency you need to know that, what to do and how to respond.”

Cr Strudwicke said decisions were often made on the run depending on the type of emergency, whether it be flood or fire.

“A flood would be a different location, of course, than a fire,” he said.

“A location for animals would be different in a flood

than a fire as well, and that may be a different location than the location for humans.

“That sort of decision is made on the run during the nature of the emergency that we are facing.

“So we need to know what are the options, in terms of animal evacuation, that we have in our district because if a decision has to be made, having that information at our fingertips would be very useful.

“If our staff are aware of the options available, they can feed that information in so decision makers can make a call.”

The CEO will bring a report back to council once a review has been conducted.

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Award winning smile on Anne’s dial Natalie Centenera reports: Barbara ‘Anne’ Thompson fills her days by putting smiles on the faces of others.

And because she volunteers much of her time to the community she loves, was the joint winner of the Playford Citizen of the Year, 2019.

“I love the Virginia area and the friendliness of the people, it is like living in the country but also being close to everything,” Anne said.

Her official name is Barbara, however since childhood she has been known as Anne, which she prefers.

Anne began volunteering with the City of Playford Community Connections Group after her husband, Eddie, entered Aged Care in 2011.

Having something else to focus on whilst battling with Eddie’s dementia and other health issues, helped her cope with the situation, so on Fridays she would work in the kitchen at the Virginia Community Centre after completing her Strength for Life session.

When Eddie passed away in 2014, Anne said her volunteering took off.

“I needed to be around people as my husband had been my life and suddenly, I seemed not to have a purpose, so I thought I could give back to the community,” she said.

“I joined the Northern Carers Network in 2014, and my great delight is driving for the younger Time Out Groups on their weekly outing and going as a volunteer on the Carers Time Out group for over 65s.”

Volunteering for the City of Playford meant Anne had to undertake a driving test so she was able to drive a 12-seater bus.

This enabled Anne to volunteer

Virginia local, Anne Thompson, was joint winner of Playford Council’s Citizen of the Year.

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as a driver for Playford, as well as the Palms Residential Village, where she lives, for their quarterly rural bus trips.

“At the Palms we have monthly

meetings for our support group with Northern Carers Network, and every second month we have a two-course luncheon for up to 60 people, which I prepare and with the help of friends,

serve to everyone,” Anne explained.

“I do get lots of compliments on these days, but really I just like to be able to make people happy and enjoy themselves.

“I especially look forward to the second Tuesday of the month when I, and friends from the Palms who also volunteer for the council, take our frail, aged, and no longer driving, residents out for the day in two buses provided by the City of Playford Home Assist and Northern Carers Network.

“We started Sights of Playford Buses in 2017, for which we received the Community Incentive Award on Australia Day 2018.

“This is a tremendous day as we find all the places in Elizabeth area where most people have not been.”

Because Anne’s grandchildren are interstate and overseas, she delights in doing the Sat Kidz group at Elizabeth Special School and Tons of Fun at Hewitt Primary School, where she is able to mix with, “the most wonderful special children with disabilities”.

“I absolutely love what I do, especially being with the children, they make me feel young again,” she said.

“By giving back to everyone and helping others makes me feel very humble.

“Being able to make people happy and laugh makes me feel great as I get to laugh along with them.”

Anne’s advice for anyone thinking of volunteering or becoming involved in their community is to just do it.

“Most people would not want to get as involved as I am with my volunteering, but just have a go and find something that interests you or something totally new and run with it, you may find you get great satisfaction from the challenge.

“To me it’s giving back and having fun in the meantime.

“There is nothing to lose just get in a do it.”

APC settles on Hart Reserve for new skate park site • From Page 1 APC community and development general manager, Rob Veitch, said while Hart Reserve was not the most popular site, he believed councillors made a prudent decision is selecting it over other potential sites.

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land on the eastern side of Old Port Wakefield Road in the Two Wells township, and locating a skate park there, even temporarily, and then having to move it later down the track, would be counter-productive.

“There’s still a fair way to go, it’s not final until it’s built,” he said.

“But at least they

(TWRAT) can see there’s some intent from council to move on it now.

“It will play out over time (but) they can go for grant applications now and put down a site.”

TWRAT president Caroline Schutcheon said the decision was welcomed by supporters.

“We are very excited,

and means we can start applying for grants and doing all the groundwork to get it happening,” she said.

Mrs Scutcheon said the proposed Hart Reserve site was a park-like setting and a great place for a skate park.

“There’s many positives because it’s a park-like setting already,” she said.

“We’re working with what’s already there, and if we can work together with other groups to beautify that area then that becomes another park where people can go, relax, have picnics and that sort of thing.

“We’re working to get this project off the paper and onto an actual piece of dirt.”

Working in conjunc-

tion with other community groups and not-for-profit organisations like the local Lions Club is a priority for TWRAT. Mrs Scutcheon said the group was considering launching a GoFundMe page for the project and had already raised about $4000 through other fundraising events.

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Green light for Gracewood BLOCKS of land at a proposed Gracewood residential development at Mallala could be on the market in 12 months, according to developer and local farmer, Richard Konzag.

In a bid to stop the recent decline in their local town, the Konzag family has released concept plans for a new development to Mallala’s north, accommodating more than 350 new blocks.

“We’ve gradually lost businesses and services in the town over the last 20 years and we don’t want to see that happen any more,” Mr Konzag explained.

“So if we can bring more population to the town, there will be more people to shop locally and support the businesses here but also the sporting clubs and community groups around the town too.”

The 40-hectare parcel of land takes its name, Gracewood, from its location in the Hundred of Grace.

Mr Konzag took inspiration from recent growth in neighbouring towns like Freeling and Wasleys.

“There were some nice subdivisions done in Wasleys which went ahead and it has become quite a progressive little town now,” he said.

“There’s not too many blocks

Les Pearson reports: to build new homes on in Mallala.

“This is a 15-20 year project, which will hopefully see steady growth, so you shouldn’t see too much change about the character of the place.”

Project manager, Gerard Coutts, said Gracewood is planned to offer buyers something different with a focus on quality.

“Wide tree-lined streets, orientation to maximise northerly aspect, an adjacent cooperative solar park which will reduce energy costs for residents, a dog park, walking trails for easy pedestrian movement and thoughtful landscaping will all feature in our creative development design,” he said.

“A strong focus has been the inclusion of green space, with approximately 3ha of land for picnic areas and nature play spaces.

The solar park won’t be built until some houses are established, along with demand.

All residents in the district can opt to buy in to the solar co-op, which will have a deal developed

with a power provider to offer cheaper electricity rates.

The construction of road and power infrastructure rests with Mr Konzag as the developer.

“We’re hoping to have some display homes on site to draw people up and have a look at the blocks,” he said.

Through Mr Coutts, the development of Gracewood will be overseen by an experienced group of project managers including planners, urban designers, engineers and landscape architects.

“It might seem a bit out there, a farmer working as a developer, but it is something we’ve thought about as a family for a long time,” Mr Konzag said.

Part of the challenging role ahead is juggling both the farming business and the ongoing management of the new development.

“We’ve been refocusing our own roles a bit, Simon (Lutt) and Trish will be on the farm while Ryan and I will be working on the subdivision,” Mr Konzag said.

“Our roles will cross over at times where we’re working in each other’s pockets but we’ve also got a really good team around us.

“The important thing for us is

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Ryan, Anna, Trish and Richard Konzag at the future site of a residential development proposed for Mallala, which they hope will boost the local population and support the town’s businesses. if we can get more sales on the books, the better off everyone in the community will be.

“I’ve received a number of phone calls, texts, Facebook messages, it’s all been positive and supportive, and I think people see the reasons behind why we’re doing it.”

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Uniting Church celebrations The Two Wells Uniting Church will celebrate its 150th birthday this month with a special service and shared lunch.

The Two Wells Primitive Methodist Congregation was formed in 1857.

Remains of the tiny chapel can be seen on the corner of Buckland Park and Bailey Roads.

It was closed in 1874 due to the Two Wells township being built three kilometres away.

The new or second chapel in Drew St (near Kevin Henwood’s home) was built in 1866.

This building was later demolished when the Methodist congregation found a new and present home on 34 Gawler Rd, the former Disciples of Christ building that was built on Gawler Rd and opened in April 1869.

It is said that “on completion of the building, the builder, a Mr Nicholls, took a brick in his hand and was able to throw it over the roof, to the other side,’’ Quite a feat!

Bec O’Brien reports: Later, in 1882, the building was acquired by the Methodist congregation..

Methodism became The Uniting Church in 1977, and this present group continues with family worship in this building with weekly services.

Long-time Uniting Church member, Malcolm Wilson, will lead the birthday service, which will also see Uniting Church SA moderator, Reverend Sue Ellis give a guest sermon.

“The church was the centre of the community for many years, but this is not so much the case these days,” Mr Wilson said.

“However, the church still has a key part in the fabric of society today.”

Mr Wilson said the Uniting Church in Two Wells currently had a very active and strong youth presence with its youth group up to about 25 members during the

school term.

As well as Sunday services, the church also holds funerals, the odd wedding and is currently a place for SA charity, Heart and Soul, to provide much-needed free food and grocery items to residents in the region.

“The facilities are used for a number of community purposes and social justice causes,” member Anne Arbon explained.

“We are very proud of the history of our congregation and the 150-year old building and its upgrades.

“We look forward to celebrating the commitment of worship, and extend a warm welcome to past members, friends and those interested in joining us to celebrate this anniversary of the Uniting Church building.”

The 150th birthday service will be held at the Two Wells Uniting Church on Sunday, April 14 at 10.30am.

Contact Anne Arbon on 0438 854 441 for more information.

Library and Lego fun for the kids Two Wells Public Library is holding a school holiday activity this month for those kids who are tech-minded or just keen to learn about animation.

Supported by the Adelaide Plains Council, the Legothemed animation workshop will be held at the Two Wells Two Wells Echo, April, 2019

Uniting Church on Tuesday, April 16 from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Participants will gain a glimpse of what goes into producing animation at a professional level and will begin to create their own digital animation.

Places are limited so contact the library on 8520 2100 or email library@apc.sa.gov. au for more information.

Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop, which is aimed at children 7-13 years of age.

Two Wells Uniting Church celebrates its 150th birthday this month. Pictured in front of the church are parishioners Malcolm and Rae Wilson, and Anne Arbon.

Adelaide Plains Council discussed the draft 2019/2020 Budget at its March 25 general meeting.

Several workshops had taken place prior to a report on the draft budget being presented to the chamber, including two with elected members and one with council management.

The draft 2019/2020 Budget estimates an operating deficit of $705,000, assuming an increase in rates on existing properties is no more than three per cent.

In order for council to meet the shortfall they will consider a combination of options such as an increase in rates by more than three percent;, continuing to review internal processes to identify productivity improvements, and the borrowing of long-term funds.

Cr Strudwicke said council is certainly in the position to afford new borrowings which will reduce the impact of a rate increase.

“I think it’s a good move and I’m encouraged by that because council has been very reticent to borrow over

Natalie Centenera reports: recent years, finding savings purely on the backlog of maintenance,” he said to the chamber.

“It’s just a road to nowhere.

“I’m encouraged there seems to be a move amongst the chamber and the infrastructure and environment committee to get our house in order.”

APC CEO, James Miller, said he is adamant council undertakes a serious review of some key documentation, mainly the asset management plan and the Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP).

“We need the two documents talking to each other, and that is a real focus for 2019,” Mr Miller said.

APC’s general manager of finance and economic development, Rajith Udampangola, said an update of the LTFP will be presented to the audit committee meeting next month and will then be presented at council’s April general meeting.

TWO WELLS COMMUNITY FUND For community groups/organisations located at Two Wells First Round Opens: 8 April, 2019 First Round Closes: 6 May, 2019 Overview:

As part of the Two Wells Residential Development Deed, Hickinbotham Developments and Adelaide Plains Council have established a Two Wells Community Fund (TWCF) with both parties contributing funds based on the number of settlement of sales in the Eden and Liberty Projects at Two Wells.

The aim of the TWCF is to encourage and support locally based community projects or activities that make a positive contribution to the integration of the existing and incoming community located within the Hickinbotham Development Site, or within the Two Wells Township.

For this first round, up to $25,000 has been allocated to support locally based community groups/organisations deliver services and programs which achieve social and practical outcomes for the community. Applications will be assessed by the TWCF Committee, with equal representation from Council and the Developer.

For a copy of the Two Wells Community Fund Guidelines Booklet and Application Form please visit one of the APC Offices or the Two Wells Library, or download the documents from www.apc.sa.gov.au For further enquiries please contact: Anne Sawtell Library and Community Services Coordinator Adelaide Plains Council 8527 0200 or info@apc.sa.gov.au www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Two Wells Red Cross meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Church Hall, Two Wells at 1.30pm.

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Australian Plants Society TWO Wells Community Centre, Available The Para Districts Group of the APS hold Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts for hire for weddings, special occasions, Two Wells Scout Group. Cubs: 6.30pm

meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land month at 7:30PM in Gawler East Primary Care is bigger than your backyard. Pat. School library, Finch Street, Gawler East. 0419 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852.

For information on this group ring Robert Lions Club Angle Vale on 0400962082 or Bob on 85711172.

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Lions Club Two Well Anyone who thinks they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend. Two Wells Lions Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the APEC Two Wells Catholic Church. Contact The Adelaide Plains Equestrian club holds president Ian Gameau or secretary or twowellslionsinc@ riding and horse-related events on the 0417 801 1178 for more information. fourth Sunday of each month. Riders of all gmail.com Mallala Foreshore ages and abilities welcome. Visit the club’s website at www.freeteams.com/APEC and Advisory Committee check out what’s coming up or for more Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee information contact Sam on 0408 455 677. meets the second Tuesday of every month except January at 7pm in the Old Two Wells Community Children’s Centre, Council Chamber in Two Wells. New members welcome.

Contact Barb Reid 27a Gawler Road, Two Wells. Communityon 0407 798 285 for further information. based, fully accredited. Childcare for children aged six weeks to 12 years, Mallala Men’s Shed Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm. Full time/ Mallala & district men’s shed inc. is part time/casual care, before and after open Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other Kindy care, vacation care for school- times by agreement. Get involved in projects aged children. Visit www.twowellskgn. or just a coffee and a talk. Conference sa.edu.au or phone 8520 2358. room available by request. Contact Norm

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Church times

Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month 10am April 7 10am May 5 10am June 2 Nita Noble - 8527 2303.

St Paul’s Two Wells 10am April 14 10am April 19 - Good Friday 10am April 21 - Easter Day 10am April 28 10am May 12 10am May 19 10am May 26 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.

TWo wells BOWLING CLUB

Whether you are new to lawn bowls or are a seasoned player why not consider joining the Two Wells Club? We field Pennant teams on Thursday for women, Wednesday is Men’s day and Saturday is Open child & youth health Gender. Social bowls Tuesday evenings Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth October – December & January /February.

Health services are held on the second and Contact Irene Giannikos Ph 0417 810 029. fourth Friday of each month at The Two Two Wells Blue Light Wells Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm Two Wells Blue Light held five times by appointment only, 10.30am to 12 noon a year. For ages eight to 15 years. For drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments. more information contact Maria Aunger on 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

Community Bus, for all bookings ph:

Two Wells CFS

8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as CFS senior training every Monday night volunteer bus liason, however all places/ starting at 7.30pm open to anyone over the enquiries are now through Council. age of 17 years old. Everyone welcome however day time crews are needed. Cadet training is every second Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above. Located in Wells Road Two Wells.

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The Two Wells branch of the South Australian

Country Women’s Association meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Bowling Club from 7pm. New and interested members are welcome to come along.

Find us on Facebook or contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 781 007 or Jenny Dowling on 0418 859 875 for more information.

Two Wells Equestrian & Pony club

Two Wells RSL

The Two Wells RSL opening and office

hours until further notice: Tuesdays: 0930 - 1200 hrs approx. Friday evening meals: Served at 1835 hrs. approx. First and third of each month ONLY. Friday office hours on these days: 1300 - 1800 hrs ONLY. Office only on, second and fourth Fridays 1400 1700 hrs approx. For all enquiries contact secretary John Allen on ‭0411 894 245‬.

Two Wells Regional Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Action Team Club hold rallies on the first and third Sundays of the month at 9.30am on Meetings at 7.30 pm on the third our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. Wednesday of each month in Two Wells Further details on www.twepc.com.au. Catholic Church Hall. Contact Caroline Scutcheon 0417 801 178 for more info.

Two Wells craft shop The Two Wells Craft Shop located in the old

Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, bric-a-brac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area.

Open Tues. to Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm, closed Sun and Mon. Find us on facebook. Facebook.com/twowellscraftshop.

Two Wells Golf club

Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up. Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes Scrapes course open April to October.

Neighbourhood watch Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, Neighbourhood Watch meeting is held tee-off 9 - 9.30am. Saturdays Mixed bi-monthly on second Tuesday of the month Comp. tee-off from 11 am. Membership (except December or January) at 7.30pm in available Phone Club 8520 2607 or the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street of Secretary Kath Stubing 0427 803 349.

Two Wells. For more information contact Anne Two Wells Playgroup Porter on 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328.

Two Wells Playgroup is held during school Suicide Prevention Network terms in the Two Wells Primary School hall The Suicide Prevention Network is from 9.30am until 11.30am for babies and established to raise awareness, increase children up to five years of age. Contact compassionate conversation and break down Clare on 0413 814 047 for more information stigma associated with suicide. The group or drop into the school on a Tuesday meet at 6.30pm on the 1st Wednesday of each morning and see what all the fun is about. month in the Mallala Men’s Shed. The meeting Two Wells Probus Club commences at 7pm with light refreshments provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Norm The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc. Dicks 0428 559 787 for more information Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling Club on the fourth Monday of the month Time Out Craft Group from 10am. Come along and hear our guest Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells. Meet speakers and enjoy some companionship.

Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am to 12 noon Contact Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. April 3 & 17. May 1, 15 & 26. Contact Di Meaney 0427 616 301.

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

Phone 0427 572 237.

Community bus

seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm large kitchen & bar. Contact Jo Spurling 8.30pm (Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm 0401 356 598 for more information. 7.30pm (Monday). Contact Group Leader, Roger Ford.

0438 202 445.

Two Wells CWA

Two Wells United Youth

Two Wells United Youth is an engaging and interactive Christian social group for children aged 12 years to Year 12. Based at the Two Wells Uniting Church the group meets on Fridays during school terms from 5.30pm7.3-pm. $3 includes tea. Contact Robyn Lewis on 0413 097 013 for more information

Uniting Church Australia Op Shop

Two Wells Uniting Church treasure trove op shop, opening times, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Open all school holidays, come in and browse. Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan 8520 2764 anytime for information.

UC Australia Adult Fellowship

Uniting Church Adult Fellowship.

Meetings held monthly in the Uniting Church Hall with the aim to provide supported friendship and opportunities and to support the ongoing mission of the church. For information contact Mollie Frost 8520 2073 or Alan Howell 8520 3063.

yoga

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

Feel at Home with The Echo

For over 9 years the Two Wells Scouts have helped us bring the ECHO to homes in Two Wells and Lewiston. Well, now homes in Virginia and Angle Vale will be able to enjoy the same benefit of home delivery.

So, If you own a business in Two Wells, Lewiston, Virginia, Angle Vale or surrounding districts call Leeanne or Clancy on 8862 1977 or email sales@twowellsecho.com.au to advertise and put your message in front of 9,000 people in your area Two Wells Echo, April, 2019

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New friends of Mallala connection waived Middle Beach Friends of Middle Beach is a newly formed community group hoping to work together with local residents, council, and government agencies to enhance the seaside township, improve boating access and restore recreational activities to the area.

Members of the new group, which has already established a Facebook page and online support group, are inviting interested people to attend a community meeting in Two Wells this month.

To be held at the Catholic Church hall on Wednesday April 10 from 7.30pm, the meeting will focus on gauging community interest to lobby for improved facilities for the popular area as well as workshopping ideas for future projects.

In the past few decades there have been a number of similar groups formed, namely the former Middle Beach Boat Owners and Progress Club and council’s own Salt Creek Remediation Working Party, which have both had some success in attracting funding and improvements to the township.

FOMB spokesperson, Eddie Stubing, said members of the group are people who use and love Middle Beach and want to see its associated creek returned to its original deep water condition as well as boat access at all times regardless of tidal heights.

“We want to encourage all people who want to support Middle Beach to attend, whether they are shack owners, or recreational users of the beach,” Mr Stubing said.

“The meeting will provide further information on how people can become involved, future project possibilities for Middle Beach and an opportunity to voice your thoughts, ideas and opinions.

“We would also like to gain some new passionate members to join the group and help make things happen.”

Contact Eddie Stubing on 0428 824 712 for more information.

Adelaide Plains Council will continue to waive the $228 connection fee to the Mallala CWMS in a bid to attract more residents to connect to the system.

About 60 per cent of the town is now connected to the scheme that, since its inception,

has been plagued with issues.

Problems associated with infrastructure and the treatment plant are now considered resolved and the connection rate to the scheme so far has been constant and encouraging.

In a report to council tabled

at last month’s meeting, staff recommended to continue to waive the administration fee until January next year to encourage and build confidence within the community, and allow residents to obtain approvals and subsequently connect to the scheme.

volunteer profiles CFS

Thinking of volunteering? Call 1300 364 587

Name: Danielle Fattori Nickname: Dani Age: 34 Marital status: Married Lives: Two Wells Brigade: Two Wells Training & Achievements: Basic Fire Fighting Course & Heavy Rigid Truck Licence Why I joined: Spending most of my life in Two Wells, I could understand and value the importance of local community organisations, specifically the CFS. By joining the brigade, it has allowed me to lead by example and encourage younger generations to actively volunteer within their community.

Why would you recommend volunteering in the CFS to a friend: The Two Wells Brigade has broad range of members from across different age groups and cultures.

You will get the opportunity to develop a diverse range of skills that are transferable across many areas of your life. Volunteering for the CFS is not just about attending callouts and putting out fires as there are a range of ways in which you can contribute.

They include administrational duties, helping with fundraising, supporting the cadets and assisting with local community events.

When more people volunteer, the skills and capacity of a brigade will expand and will always achieve more than any individual.

You can find out further information on your eligibility to receive funding via Adelaide Plains Council website (www.apc.sa.gov.au) or alternatively, visit one of the Council offices or Two Wells Library.

Ruth Vagnarelli, Robert Veitch and Anne Sawtell

CFS reminds you to travel safely

Two Wells CFS has attended 19 callouts in the month of March, taking it up to a total of 172 since June 2018, 45 calls busier than this time last year.

Vehicle accidents have been a large part of that, so we ask you to please drive safely on the roads.

Don’t drive if you are feeling drowsy, stay off your phone and pay attention to what is happening around you and hopefully this will reduce car accidents.

We have been a little disappointed with some locals burning rubbish during the fire season, which has made our jobs harder.

During fire ban season you are not allowed to burn

Two Wells CFS News With Chantel Harris

piles, drums, pits, etc.

If you do this and we are called to put it out, the result will be a fine from the local council and/or the police.

We have still not received any significant rain and everything is so dry, so just keep in mind while mowing or working outside with tools, it only takes one spark to start a fire.

Make sure breaks are cleared and you have water

on hand.

At the moment, the fire season is set to finish on April 30, but keep in mind it may be extended due to dryness.

Please check the CFS website to see if there are any changes closer to the date.

Please remember the Two Wells CFS is a trained volunteer emergency service.

If life or property is in imminent danger, you can call for our help by dialling 000.

For example, for a car accident, grass fire, house fire, car fire, river flood etc you can call on us to be there and we will gladly help.

We don’t need to respond to a tree down on the side of a road (ring your local council), a water pipe floods your house (use a mop), or if there is a cat stuck in a tree (call the RSPCA).

We are a highly trained brigade and will be happy to respond to you in any emergency situation, but not to incidents that don’t require us to be there.

If we get called to jobs

that don’t require our help, you are potentially taking us away from attending a real emergency.

If you are interested in joining Two Wells or Gawler River CFS or just want to ask some questions, please give Adam a call on 0413 237 036, Simon 0422 941 804 or Chantel 0422 627 886.

Seniors (16 years old and onwards) train Monday nights from 7pm if you wish to pop in and have a look at what we do, you’re more than welcome.

Two Wells CFS Station – Wells RD Two Wells Gawler River CFS Station- Wilkinson RD Gawler River Hope to see you there.

Get cracking and support egg producers The drought has affected feed prices for many producers, with plenty of media coverage on the milk and vegetable crisis, along with chicken-meat crisis, but nothing much about an egg crisis.

Egg producers have faced the same challenges as other producers in regards to skyrocketing feed prices along with other production costs, to continue to provide a fresh, Australian-grown product, Two Wells Echo, April, 2019

without a price increase from the retailers.

Many consumers may be unaware of the plight of our South Australian, and Australian, egg producers, who urgently need a rise in egg prices just to survive.

Retailers appear to be pushing the sentiment that consumers all want to eat free range eggs, not caged, and are forcing producers to change their state-of-the-art multi-million dollar production

systems accordingly – all at the producers’ own expense and in an unrealistic time frame.

This interference by retailers is resulting in a critical shortage of production capacity, with prices gouged at the expense of both farmers and consumers.

Different types of eggs have a place and are available to suit different budgets – many consumers just look at prices and buy what they can afford.

March Update

On Tuesday, 26 March I was pleased to chair the first meeting of the Two Wells Community Fund (TWCF) committee at Parliament House to discuss the TWCF guidelines. The committee is responsible for providing financial assistance to community groups and organisations located within the Hickinbotham Development Site or the Two Wells Township, and is made up of three members: Ruth Vagnarelli, Project Manager at Hickinbotham, Robert Veitch, General Manager Development and Community in the Adelaide Plains Council, and myself as independent chair. Anne Sawtell offers her expertise as administrative support for the committee.

However consumers have proven to be sympathetic to farmers who are struggling, as pressure and lobbying for a recent price increase in milk has proven, so could quite possibly be happy to pay extra for their carton of South Aussie or Aussie eggs.

With strict bio-security procedures in place for Australian egg producers to ensure consumers’ fresh produce, who will guarantee that if the industry cracks?

Adelaide Plains Council held its third consecutive business breakfast alongside Regional Development Australia Barossa, Gawler, Light, Adelaide Plains (RDA BGLAP) on Thursday, 7 March at Dublin Clean Grain in the Carslake Road precinct at Dublin.

Local business owners came together to network and listen to key speakers discuss how to promote investment attraction and economic development in the region.

I was pleased to be joined by Mr Rowan Ramsey, Member for Grey and Mr Fraser Ellis, Member for Narungga.

These breakfasts are fantastic initiatives that help facilitate conversation about business opportunities in the region between Council, developers and small businesses.

Fraser Ellis MP presenting at the business breakfast

Adelaide Plains Cross Roads Connect Suicide Prevention Network are looking to recruit new members!

Their next meeting will be held at 7pm on Wednesday, April 17 at Two Wells Uniting Church. If you would like any further information on what is involved in joining a Network, please get in contact with my office or the Chair of the Cross Roads Connect Network, Mr Paul Schmelzkopf on 0414 248 732.

If you have any issues or questions you think I can assist with, don’t hesitate to contact me at 8237 9118 or via my website: www.johndawkins.com.au. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Community Fund cash up for grabs Local community groups and organisations in Two Wells are set to benefit with the first round of the “Two Wells Community Fund” now seeking applications.

A joint initiative between Adelaide Plains Council and Hickinbotham Developments as part of their Two Wells Residential Development Deed, the fund aims to encourage and support locally based community projects.

Both parties have been contributing to the fund following the sale of each

block of land in the Eden and Liberty developments and in this inaugural round, there is $25,000 up for grabs.

Local groups and organisations are invited to submit an application for an activity that makes a positive contribution to the integration of the existing and incoming community located within the Hickinbotham Development site, or within the Two Wells township itself.

A Two Wells Community Fund committee has been established to

manage the funds, with MLC John Dawkins elected as chairman.

Applications to support locally based community groups and organisations deliver services and programs which achieve social and practical outcomes for the community will be assessed by the TWCF committee with the first round opening on Monday, April 8 and closing on Monday, May 6.

Successful applications will be announced in June.

“The Two Wells Community Fund is a great initiative and example of Hickinbotham and council working solidly together for the benefit of the local community,” APC chief executive officer, James Miller said.

Hickinbotham Group managing director, Michael Hickinbotham, said the company was more than just building new homes and the fund was a positive way of helping to strengthen local communities.

“We are about building strong

communities as well as quality family homes,” Mr Hickinbotham said.

“Part of that is giving back to the local district and we are proud to be part of the Two Wells Community Fund.”

For a copy of the Two Wells Community Fund guidelines and an application form visit one of the APC offices, the Two Wells Library, or download the documents from www.apc.sa.gov.au For further enquiries contact Anne Sawtell on 8527 0200 or email info@ apc.sa.gov.au

Coastal Ambassadors introduced to local shores LEFT: Joe Dafoe (right) points out shorebird features to Natalie Lewis and Alia AliHumaidhi.

By FAIBS secretary Anna Woods

Members of Friends of the Adelaide International Birds Sanctuary (FAIBS) recently teamed with aspiring Coastal Ambassadors in an early morning session for shorebird viewing and mangrove education at St Kilda.

Dr Mike Bossley is currently delivering a free Coastal Ambassador training program linked to Natural Resources Management in SA and Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges.

Twenty people are attending the 12-week program designed to give them skills and knowledge vital to the care and sustainability of our unique coastal habitats and wildlife.

Ultimately this program is aimed at the trainees becoming actively involved in community volunteer groups and other organisations engaged in or needing guidance in marine and coastal conservation.

FAIBS birding enthusiasts Mary-Ann van Trigt and Joe Dafoe facilitated the St Kilda foreshore sessions,

guiding attendees in identifying resident and migratory shorebirds using scopes and binoculars.

With hundreds of resident shorebirds present, and a variety of migratory shorebirds beginning to show off their breeding plumage before heading to the northern hemisphere, this was an ideal time for wader education.

FAIBS ecologist Joan Gibbs also led the way through the mangroves, explaining distinctive and unique features of this intertidal environment while sharing reasons why this area is so critical to coastal health.

Coastal Ambassador training is an annual program of field trips, workshops and events for selected participants over 18 years of age who are keenly interested in marine ecology.

Their mounting interest to learn and advocate was clearly evident during the time spent at St Kilda, reinforcing once again how important this unique area of coastline is to bird and shoreline education.

A self-dependent business council will be established on the Adelaide Plains after Adelaide Plains Council decided at its March 25 general meeting to adopt an independent industry led group over a model which would have essentially been a committee of council.

In a report to council at last month’s general meeting, it was recommended a self-dependent business council as an industry led group, with membership independent of council, be implemented as a result of feedback received from attendees from the business sector at the third APC business breakfast held on March 7 at Carslake Road, Dublin.

Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the recommended model, and instructed the CEO to progress the development of a draft charter and membership composition for the establishment of the independent business council on theAdelaide Plains.

ABOVE: Natalie Lewis and Jordan Scott participate in the St Kilda Coastal Ambassadors training program.

RIGHT: Trainee Coastal Ambassaor Fiona McQueen engrossed in the St Kilda bird viewing.

Gawler’s Caravan, CampinG & OutdOOr and trash & treasure

SWAP MEET

sunday may 5, 2019

Princes Park – Nixon Tce, Gawler

(Adjacent to the Gawler Sports & Community Centre)

• Outdoor Sites • Site Fees: Open $20, Covered $30 - $40 • Adults over 15 years $5 • Sellers open 7am, Buyers 8am site registrations & enquiries to: p 0418 401 921 e gawlercaravanswapmeet@adam.com.au www.twowellsecho.com.au

Two Wells RSL members Penney and Bill Verco (pictured above) are organising a display of art by RSL Art Society Group members.

The display will be offered at the Two Wells RSL hall from Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10 and Monday, May 13 to Thursday, May 16 inclusive from 9.30am until 4pm.

Entry is free to this alcohol-free event, with tea, coffee and soft drinks available for purchase from the bar. For more information contact Bill on 0403 578 560.

Business council to be industry led

ROTARY CLUB OF GAWLER PRESENTS…

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Swapmeet with a difference!

The Gawler Caravan, Camping and Outdoor Swapmeet is an event unlike most other swapmeets, attracting interest from all over the country.

An entity of the Rotary Club of Gawler, the Gawler and District Special Events Inc held the inaugural event in April 2014 and this year’s swapmeet is already creating a buzz.

Held at Princes Park, Gawler on Sunday, May 5, the event gives people the opportunity to dispose of, or swap some, or all of their caravan, camping or outdoor equipment, while giving prospective buyers the chance to purchase them.

There have been plenty of sites already booked for the event, with more than 1000 people expected to attend.

Pre-registrations would be

This impressive van will be at the event ready to hire for that special getaway. appreciated by the committee so please book by phoning 0418 401 921 or emailing gawlercaravanswapmeet@adam.com.au The swapmeet aims to raise

funds for the Rotary Club of Gawler, assisting local, national and international projects assisting youth, community and health facilities.

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Plains’ positive developments Natalie Centenera Reports: Adelaide Plains Council (APC) held its third business breakfast last Thursday morning at Dublin Clean Grain on Carslake Road, with about 50 people attending eager to hear what the next stage in the development of a business council on the Plains will be.

Rowan Ramsey, Federal Member for Grey, Fraser Ellis, State Member for Narungga, Jon Gee, State Member for Taylor, John Dawkins MLC, and John Chapman Small Business Commissioner, along with guest speaker, Belinda Cay, were welcomed by APC CEO, James Miller, who spoke about the possible structure of the business council and current and future development occurring on the Adelaide Plains.

Dublin Clean Grain, a privately owned and independent family business run by Andrew and Julie Koch, is the leading grain cleaning industry in South Australia.

Their new facility on Carslake Road was built off the success of the family’s facility in Maitland and is capable of cleaning and dressing all varieties of seeds and pulses.

Their site is considered a great example of the positive develop-

ment occurring in the Adelaide Plains Council area.

The business breakfasts are jointly hosted by APC and Regional Development Australia (RDA) Barossa, Gawler, Light and Adelaide Plains, to organically grow the concept of a business council on the Adelaide Plains.

The notion to establish a business council in the region was born at the beginning of last year by local farmer, and recently elected councillor, John Lush.

The structure of the business council, whether it be a committee of council or an industry led group, was discussed with attendees signalling their preference for the latter.

APC General Manager Development and Community, Rob Veitch, said a local industry led group would have much less red tape than a section 41 committee of council.

Councillor Lush said he is quite excited about the concept of having a business council.

“I’m glad council has risen to the occasion to support it,” he said.

“I think it has come at the right time as there is a lot of proposed development in the area.”

Fraser Ellis, State Member for Narungga, has offered his services with the council and said he is keen to be involved in whatever capacity.

“I support the idea of a business council and it is pleasing to see so many people here,” Mr Ellis said.

"Success of the state is underpinned by the success of small business owners.”

Photos: Bec O’Brien & Natalie Centenera

Dublin Clean Grain proprietors Andrew and Julie Koch (front) with Fraser Ellis, Belinda Cay, John Chapman, Anne Moroney, Rowan Ramsey, Mark Wasley, Jon Gee and James Miller.

LEFT: Ann Gordon with Nives Gazzola attended the business breakfast.

FAR LEFT: Three generations of Gordons; John, Andre and Tom from Lower Light.

BELOW: Dublin Clean Grain employees Alan Joll, Matt Koch and Sunny Naiker.

Dublin Clean Grain proprietor Julie Koch (centre) with Marcus Richardson and Janine Atkinson.

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echo 10 Two Wells Melodrama Group’s 2019 producation, “The Whole Nine Yarrrs”

Ahoy there, me hearties…

By TWMG director, Eleisha Arbon

Are you looking for a fun and entertaining night out in your local community?

Then look no further than the annual Two Wells Melodrama Group’s 2019 production, The Whole Nine Yarrrs.

Here’s the story: Welcome the Frothy Mermaid - a pirate ship on the high seas.

The pirate crew travel from island to island pillaging and scavenging gold and booty.

Their captain is the most successful pirate on the seven seas and her daughter is next in line for the wheel if she can prove herself worthy.

They have to keep their wits about them as they travel as the navy has been chasing them down to stop their reign of terror.

There’s also trouble in the ranks with the captain very “walk the plank” happy.

Meanwhile, there’s a band of stowaways who are trying to keep their presence unknown on the ship and a castaway on an island who is about to have his tranquillity interrupted by a pair of love sick newlyweds who have washed up to join him.

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Alessandro Reneglia, Eleisha Arbon and Sam Batson star in Two Wells Melodrama Group’s production, “The Whole Nine Yarrrs”.

– PICTURE: Bec O’Brien

Someone on board is sabotaging the ship and things start to fall apart…who is responsible?

Will the captain become the Pirate Queen?

Will the stowaways keep themselves hidden?

And will the castaways finally be saved?

Come along to Two Wells Melodrama Group’s 2019 production, “The Whole Nine Yarrrs” to find out!

This production was locally written by Stacey Murray and Sarah Williams and directed and produced by Eleisha Arbon with the as-

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sistance of Sam Batson.

Three-course meal dinner performances are on Saturday May 18 and May 25, and Saturday June 1 at 7.30pm for $40 per person, and two-course meal matinee performances on Sunday, May 19 and May 26 at 1pm for $35 per person, so there’s plenty of chances to catch the show!

The event will be held at the Two Wells Community Centre (behind the Two Wells Oval) and bar facilities are available.

These events are put together entirely by volunteers, with volunteers working onstage, backstage, in the

kitchen, behind the bar and waiting on tables all in an effort to raise money for the local community.

Since its beginning in 1982, Two Wells Melodrama Group has raised close to $700,000 for the local community with locally produced and written annual shows most years since then.

Bring your friends along, have some laughs, enjoy the meal and be part of this great Two Wells tradition!

Tickets are available by emailing dramatwo@adam. com.au, Eventbrite or calling 0438 025 208.

Two Wells Scout group members, from left, (back) Belinda Wallace, Toby Stevens, Alan Ford, Sarah Walton, (front) Cameron Hoppo and Shopie Zachoryj.

Scouts leg it!

Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells Scout Group (TWSG) like to keep things interesting and challenging at its weekly meetings.

Last month saw Scout members tied together for most of the evening but it was all in the name of a good cause - the 3-Legged Challenge.

Raising funds to support carers around the state, members took part in a range of activities including races in the grounds outside and a trip to the playground in the main street and back, all while tied together.

“This is about caring for others,” TWSG treasurer Robyn

Ford explained.

“It’s part of the Scout promise to help others and this is a fun way to do it.”

TWSG leader Toby Stevens said participation in the event would mean the Scouts earned recognition for their citizenship and messages of peace badges, as well as improved their teamwork skills, strengthened friendships and increased awareness and understanding of the important role carers play in the community.

The group raised more than $130 from the activity, with donations for the event being accepted until the end of April.

Visit 3leggedchallenge.com. au for more information.

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Enjoying the colour purple with these Autumn delights Once again, we seem to be having an Indian summer, but perhaps we can use it to our advantage in our gardens as the soil is still warm, so it is still ideal to be planting.

March 17th, St Patrick’s Day, is the day designated to plant Sweet Peas. Although that date has passed, there is still time!

Gawler is noted for being the place to buy Sweet Peas so pop along to your local nursery, buy a packet and plant now to get those heady perfumed flowers in spring.

AMATEUR The instructions are on the back GARDENER of the package.

Sweet peas can be difficult to sprout so a couple of hints are to soak the seeds overnight and then scarify, or abrade, the outer covering with some fine sandpaper before planting.

Be careful not to scratch the thin white line down the side of the seed as that is where the growth will start from.

Plant the seedsAMATEUR out and do not GARDENER water until the shoots appear out of the soil.

April 13th is the biannual ABC Gardener’s Market at Collinswood in the carpark of the ABC, 85 North East Road, with entry being by a gold coin donation.

It is well worth going to find plants, manure, bulbs and maybe some spare lawn mower parts.

There are also guided tours

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through the ABC studios.

Easter Sunday, April 21, is a diary date as Robin and Lesley T Trevilyan are opening their garden ‘Alba Hame’, through the Open Gardens South Australia Scheme.

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Plectranthus ecklonii.

Their nominated charity is the Rotary ‘End Polio Now’.

This garden is a fine example of how in less than four years, with thorough soil preparation, good plant selection, a design plan plus

hard work and a dream, a garden can evolve.

There are several hedges plus a front garden full of carpet roses giving a great splash of colour with vegetables, natives and climbing roses in the back.

There will be musical entertainment throughout the day with ferns, plants and produce for sale, plus a Devonshire tea.

Entry isG $8, $6 for commonwealth concession card holders, and children under 18 are free.

A plant that is often mistaken for a salvia is the Plectranthus which alone has over 350 species but here are just three Plectranthus plants that are fine examples for us to grow on the Adelaide Plains.

Plectranthus caninus has the common name of Dogbane and it is reported to repel dogs and cats as they find the smell offensive.

It certainly has a distinctive odour but is a hardy weed suppressing creeper that can tolerate full sun to part shade, and likes lime soils with the flowers being a shade of lavender.

It is native to East Africa and Southern Asia.

Plectranthus argentus, ‘Silver Plectranthus’, is native to Australia and comes from the border of Queensland and New South Wales.

This plant is fairly hardy like the Dogbane but they both do appreciate

Sweet Peas. some extra water in summer.

It can grow to nearly one metre and may self-strike by layering or be propagated by cuttings.

Every couple of years a good cut back is recommended to keep the plant from becoming straggly.

The flowers are bluish to white but the main reason for growing is the silver foliage.

The prettiest one is Plectranthus ecklonii which grows to 1.25m by approximately 1.25m, and in late summer and early autumn will flower in shades of pink, white or light purple.

It is a native of South Africa and is fairly drought tolerant and may be grown under shade trees being

able to cope with root competition.

Cut back fairly heavily after flowering and use these pruning’s to take cuttings eight cm long, and place in a free draining mixture with some vermiculite.

Be wary as they can dampen off whilst striking.

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2019 DRAW football Starting Times A Grade 2.45pm Reserves 1pm Senior Colts 11.25am Junior Colts 10.20am Minis 9.30am

Round 2, May 4

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June 8

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Round 3, May 11 Virginia v Two Wells Hamley Bridge v HW Eagles United v Angle vale Mallala v Balaklava

Round 7, June 15 HW Eagles (pw) v Two Wells Balaklava v Angle Vale United v Virginia Hamley Bridge v Mallala

Round 11, July 20 Hamley Bridge v Two Wells United v HW Eagles Mallala v Angle Vale Virginia v Balaklava

Round 4, May 18 Two Wells v Hamley Bridge HW Eagles (PW) v United Angle Vale v Mallala Balaklava v Virginia

United v Two Wells Angle Vale v Hw Eagles Mallala v Virginia Hamley Bridge V Balaklava

ROUND 8, June 22 Two Wells v Mallala HW Eagles (pw) v Balaklava Angle Vale v Virginia United v Hamley Bridge

Round 12, July 27 Angle Vale v Two Wells HW Eagles (L) v Mallala United v Balaklava Hamley Bridge V Virginia

Round 9, June 29 Balaklava v Two Wells Virginia v HW Eagles Hamley Bridge v Angle vale Mallala v United

Round 13, 3 August Two Wells v United HW Eagles (l) v ANgle Vale Virginia v Mallala Balaklava v Hamley Bridge

Round 16, August 24 Two Wells V Balaklava HW Eagles (L) V Virginia Angle Vale v Hamley Bridge United v Mallala

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Attention: Girls who love footy

By TWF&NSC president Michael Slattery Are you a girl that would love to have a go at footy in an all-girl competition?

The Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club is pleased to offer you the opportunity to be part of history and the future in our inaugural female football teams.

The Adelaide Plains League and the North Eastern Football League have come together to offer an exciting new all-girls football competition known as the Northern Plains Female Football Competition.

The competition will involve teams from Two Wells, Balaklava, Mallala (APFL) and Blyth/Snowtown, MinMan, North Clare (NEFL).

Below are the conditions of the competition: Under 13 (born in 2006, 2007, 2008) & Under 16 (born in 2003, 2004, 2005) divisions Nine-a-side on the field teams Matches played on modified ovals with modified rules Played on Sunday mornings with the U13 games at 10am and the U16 games at 11am 6-week season starting April 28 until June 2 All games at one Venue each week that will rotate between the clubs involved Two Wells will host the competition on Sunday, May 12.

This competition is especially aimed at girls new to football and seeks to develop skills, game sense and a love of the game.

The modified ovals and rules are aimed to reduce injury and encourage girls to play as a team.

Girls currently part of the APFL U14 and U11 Saturday competitions are also welcome.

Please register your interest (or any questions) with, Alison Goss - 0438 785 416 twowellsfc@sanflcfl. com.au Trainings are Tuesdays

New players for Two Wells girls team, Natalie Abdilla, team manager Alison Goss, and Grace Williams. from 5pm to 6pm, meet at the coaches boxes.

Training started on March 26 but new players are still welcome to join.

Subs are $30 per player with free entry to grounds on match day.

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Community garden workshop Bec O’Brien reports: Building a wicking bed was the focus of a wellattended community gardening workshop held in Two Wells last month.

The workshop on Sunday March 3 had been scheduled for the week prior but extreme heat saw the event moved to a, thankfully, much cooler day.

Eight participants took part in the workshop, which was led by permaculturalist Tracey Hall, and centered around constructing a wicking bed.

Wicking beds are becoming a common feature in waterwise gardens but have most likely been around in some shape and form for many years.

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 Di Meaney said the workshop was a great opportunity for local residents to learn something new while at the same time contribute to the community garden project, with five new wicking beds set up and planted with a variety of herbs, flowers and vegetable seedlings.

“It was very successful and informative,” Di said following the workshop.

“Everybody got stuck into the task at hand, asked lots of questions and enjoyed themselves.”

Garden volunteer and workshop participant Rob

Small recently got involved with the project following his retirement and enjoyed learning something new.

“I’d had a go at something similar in my backyard in a different way (to what was demonstrated at the workshop),” Rob said.

“I used plastic to line my bed but it wasn’t very successful.

“I’ve got an old horse bath at home and I’m going to try this method.

“I’m learning lots of things and this is a great way to get involved in the community.”

The garden is on track for completion by June.

For more information about the community garden or how you can help contact Di Meaney on 0427 616 301 or Judi Frost on 0427 417 905, or drop into the Craft Shop during opening hours.

Peraculturaist Tracey Hall (far right at front) led a community workshop for interested locals on how to create a wicking bed. Pictured with Tracey are, from left (back) Rob Small, (middle) Carol Billing, Judi Frost, Angie Eckermann, Jenny Agnew, Di Meaney, (front) Peter Eckermann, Caroline Scutcheon, Kath Stubing, and Maxine Bell.

Bingo bullseye for CWA Two Wells CWA raised $550 from its bingo night held on Friday March 22.

The group’s social secretary, Jenny Dowling, said all funds donated would support the SA Country Womens Association Emergency Aid Fund, which aimed to provide assistance to

South Australian farmers through the Rural Relief Fund.

“Forty plus people attended for a fun-filled, noisy night,” Jenny said.

“There was great food for supper, all made by CWA members, the bar open for drinks and all for a good cause.”

Christobel Crabb, Lorraine Applebee and Evelyn Dyer making beetroot relish.

Rachel Lange and Kate Dimasi ably called the numbers throughout the evening in the absence of regular host Shirley Thompson, with a great range of prizes won by a lucky few.

Donations to the Emergency Aid Fund can still be made by visiting www.sacwa.org.au

Care, craft, conserve at CWA Report: Caroline Hardiman Two Wells CWA President

Clockwise from top left: Sisters Rachel Lange and Kate Dimasi called the numbers at the CWA bingo night last month; Enjoying the bingo night was Ange Saunders, Cindy Barber and Bonnie McKay; Young bingo enthusiast Erin Boobyer with some of her prizes; Trish Bassett, Karen Koch, Vanessa Koch and (back) Fiona Mars.

In February the Two Wells SACWA branch celebrated its third birthday.

Following on from this, April is the birthday month for the South Australian Country Women’s Association, which is celebrating its 90th year.

At the recent state council meeting held at Port Vincent, discussion was made about the Rural Relief Fund and the huge amount of money donated by various companies and entrusted to CWA by many organisations to assist South Australian farmers.

It is with great pride that so far around $900,000 has been given out to our farmers primarily to assist with household expenses.

At our March branch meeting we learnt to make beetroot chutney, marinated mushrooms and pickled cucumbers.

These can be purchased from the Two Wells Craft shop.

On Friday March 22, a bingo night was held in conjunction with the Blue Light Disco, allowing parents to relax and have a bit of fun while waiting for their children at the disco.

On the first Saturday of the month, we hold a crafty afternoon at the old council chambers in Two Wells. This is an opportunity to catch up over a cuppa.

Our monthly meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Bowling Club from 7-9pm.

Our April meeting will be a formal meeting to discuss events and general business.

In May, we will be learning how to use fondant to ice cakes.

In June meeting we plan to have a guest speaker (at this stage it is TBA), followed in July with our annual general meeting.

Our branch meetings are a casual format, where women can meet, share and learn new skills. For more information contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 781 007 or Jennifer Dowling on 0418 859 875.

Lions encourage recycling and regeneration Report: Caroline Schutcheon Two Wells Lions Club Secretary

The Two Wells Lions Club has successfully placed a bottle and can recycle bin out the front of the bakery in Two Wells and is happy to say people are using it for recyclables.

So far we have collected $5 from the cans and bottles, which is greatly appreciated.

Lions is also seeking quotes to

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erect a shade area in the playground that matches the existing one to provide much needed shade over the tables.

We are also in the midst of organising a quiz night in May/June so watch this space.

Money raised from this event will go towards the playground shade sail.

We are still waiting on approval from council for the setup of the Drummuster container and will hopefully have a result soon.

Lions has recently received

grant funding through the Natural Resources Board (NRM) Adelaide Mount Lofty Ranges, for the setup of a community plant nursery that will enable us to propagate seedlings for local and regional projects.

We envisage this will be run by Lions as a volunteer group and local volunteers, and will be looking at engaging anyone interested in coming to help with set up as well as propagation once the nursery gets going.

An "open day" will be held soon

where we can gauge interest from locals on setup and also propagation.

This nursery will be housed at the back of the council depot, which backs onto the council building in the Two Wells main street.

At present we are looking at the prices for various items set up this project and will be contacting local contractors to provide quotes for this.

It is hoped the nursery will provide plants for council projects as well as local householders who want to set up sustainable and water-wise gardens

that save water, attract native insects and butterflies.

Lions is also hoping to tag-team with the town’s Community Garden and use its area to provide workshops for those wanting to learn more about native gardens.

If you are interested in meeting up with local Lions members, our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month.

Our next meeting is on April 2 at 7.30pm at the Two Wells Catholic Church Hall, all welcome.

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Education & Training StPatsTech’s unique links Adelaide’s north boasts one of the country’s most unique senior secondary colleges, which in the 12 years since opening its doors, has seen almost 950 students move directly from school to work, via apprenticeship pathways. St Patrick’s Technical College (StPatsTech) located in Edinburgh North, provides specialised education, training and employment pathways for Year 11 and 12 students from around the Adelaide, Gawler, Barossa and Adelaide Plains regions.

The college provides students the opportunity to gain their SACE qualification while also undertaking specialised pre-vocational training in areas of food and hospitality, hair and beauty, building, plumbing, automotive, metals and engineering, electrotechnology and information technology.

Principal, Danny Deptula, said the college provides a different style of education from mainstream schools with a strong focus on work ready skills and employability.

“We think every student who comes to StPatsTech is amazingly gifted and talented, something perhaps they have not heard before. It is really important for us to reinvigorate students and give them a sense of hope and value,” he said.

Adelaide Training and Employment Centre – changing lives Year 11 construction student, Caitlin Cotter, in StPatsTech College’s Building and Construction workshop.

Mr Deptula said the college exposed students to the world of work through an extensive work experience program. Students are required to undertake six weeks’ work experience in Year 11 and a further five weeks in Year 12.

“Many of our students will secure their apprenticeship/ traineeship as a result of work experience undertaken through the college.’’

Mr Deptula said the college excelled in helping students secure an apprenticeship or traineeship through strong and close bonds to industry and employers.

“We want to be as responsive

as we can to what industry requires from its workforce. A core business is working with industry to prepare our students, and the outstanding links we have with industry provides a great opportunity for students to set themselves up for life,” Mr Deptula said.

StPatsTech’s courses are delivered in its state-of-the-art workshops by TAFE SA accredited teachers. Students undertake a Certificate II or III in conjunction with their SACE subjects. The college is hosting Principal Tours on May 15 and 16. To register visit www.stpatstech.sa.edu.au

Celebrating 30 years in May, Adelaide Training and Employment Centre (ATEC) has been in operation since 1989.

From fledgling beginnings in a small building in Largs Bay, ATEC has grown to have three training facilities across Adelaide in Port Adelaide, Ottoway and Lonsdale.

Now employing more than 100 staff and providing high quality training and group training services in both metropolitan and regional communities throughout South Australia, ATEC is one of South Australia’s quiet success stories.

All of ATEC’s staff are passionate about the provision of the highest level of training and asso-

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ATEC trainers are all highly skilled in their field of delivery, are industry experienced and strongly focused on “Changing People’s Lives” as each student begins their journey of study.

ATEC offers flexible, quality, nationally recognised training in the traditional trade areas of engineering fabrication and mechanical, electrical, construction and civil construction as well as offering a wide range of short courses such as whitecard,

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The community services unit offers flexible and blended learning in aged care and disability as well as first aid and manual handling.

Additionally, ATEC Group Training provides a ‘one stop shop’ for employers where flexibility in the recruitment and training of the right person for your business takes away the risks and administration associated with employing an apprentice.

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Pupils polish off pancakes

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Shrove Tuesday is typically held the day before Ash Wednesday, when the ChrisShrove Tuesday was tian period Lent begins. celebrated at Two Wells PriVolunteers from the Admary School not on Tuesday elaide Plains Interchurch Bec O’Brien reports:

Daniel, Jett, Cruz and Blake tuck into some delicious pancakes.

Council and the Two Wells Uniting Church served more than 350 students at the school.

Students were treated to hot pancakes straight from the barbeque and a range of toppings including jam,

honey and lemon; all going down well on a chilly autumn morning.

Funds raised by the event will support the school’s pastoral care worker and associated programs.

Enjoying their pancakes was Room 12 students Jasmine, Maddison, Lily and Charlene.

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

This month’s book is ‘Into Africa With a Smile’ by Linda BootherstoneMaurier.

Author Linda Bootherstone has travelled the world, exploring many continents and countries by motorcycle for more than 50 years.

She has documented her adventures in three travel journals.

Bootherstone immigrated to Australia from England as a ‘Ten Pound Pom’ in the late 1960s at the age of 23.

Before arriving in Australia, she made a pact with two other English ladies to explore this continent.

For two and a half years they travelled, state by state, on motorcycle.

They had never been on a motorcycle before, and this provided hilarious content for her first book, ‘Three Wandering Poms’.

After her adventures in Australia, Bootherstone returned to England to be with her ill father.

‘Into Africa With a Smile’ follows his death, as she plans to ride through Africa.

She begins this journey in 1974, a time when few people ventured into this continent, let alone by motorcycle.

Her 500cc BMW is already 17 years old and suffers many breakdowns during the trip.

Sahara sand, Congo mud and an attack of malaria in Kenya all add to the thrill of her 15-month journey and, despite

the many setbacks, Linda still keeps a smile on her face.

The events and people met are described with honesty and humour and the rich tapestry of the political history of Africa, at that time, is woven into the story.

Book club members enjoyed Bootherstone’s account of her journey, finding her experiences in Africa fascinating.

Most felt they were wading through information provided on motorcycles, however, were glad to get to the other side where the book was enjoyable, fun, and interesting.

Although reading the book, it is apparent it is not a literary masterpiece, and would have benefitted from a serious edit, all enjoyed the author’s courage and optimistic outlook to her whole trip, even when faced with enormous setbacks.

Next month’s book is ‘I’m not Scared’, by Niccolo` Ammaniti.

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Two Wells Bakery has a huge range of freshly baked sweet and savoury items.

Easter is coming up so drop in and grab some fresh hot cross buns - traditional or chocolate.

Kransky’s are all the rage, with a new cheese and chill flavour proving very popular, available in regular or cocktail size.

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

Owners Haydn and Pauline Routley can cater for any sized event, providing food to suit your tastes and budget, and can also supply standard occasion cakes. Give them a ring on 8522 5379 to discuss your catering requirements.

Check out the flavoured pies including chunky beef, chicken and vegetable, curry, mushroom, potato, steak and onion, the very popular lamb shank and delicious Two Wells pie – with pizza sauce, cheese and bacon!

Try delicious home made original, cheese and bacon, cheese and spinach or Cornish pasties, with vegetarian and vegan options also available. Haydn uses a soy milk wash on his pasties making them 100 per cent vegan friendly.

He doesn’t use any animal fat and uses trans free oils to make the food much healthier for you.

Haydn completed his four year chef’s apprenticeship at the Royal

Two Wells Bakery manager, Ben Rutgers, with a selection of Easter goodies.

– PICTURE: Bec O’Brien Adelaide Hospital, spending two years in the special diet kitchen, so he is very aware of special dietary needs and healthy eating options.

His bread range has no sugar or

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Call in and buy fresh buns, cakes, Next time you are driving through slices and tarts, and wash them down Two Wells, make sure you drop in and

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Double Take Mel marks the big 4-0 with a bogan bash

with Bec O’Brien & Natalie Centenera

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Back From The Deep Here’s a feel-good tech story for you all.

In today’s day and age we hold much of our lives in our phones; contacts, diary dates, photos, music.

We rely on them constantly.

So imagine if you lost that phone, say at the bottom of the ocean, you’d be devastated right?

Well, that’s exactly what happened to one of our Echo reporters last month.

Thinking her life was about to get a little complicated for a bit, she headed home after a day on the water resigned to getting a new phone and begging friends to send through their contact details, all the while lamenting the loss of treasured photos.

Unbeknown to her though, her clever husband donned his scuba

April is a busy month this year.

Unfortunately for students, and teachers, Easter- and its two public holidays, fall in the middle of the school holidays!

April 1 was April Fool’s Day. Traditionally you can only prank until midday, otherwise the joke is on you!

Mel Sochacki (blue crown) celebrated her 40th birthday recently with a bogan bash.

Welcome to the 40s club Melanie Sochacki!

Mel celebrated her 40th birthday last month with a Bogan-themed bash at her home in Two Wells on Saturday March 23.

Mel is pictured above right (centre) with (back) Ian Paxton, Tayha Baillie, Karyn Baillie, Jack Kemp, Shauna Paxton, Dwayne Kemp, Darren Sochacki, (front) Taryn Sochacki, Ethan Baillie, Damon Baillie, Sharon Paxton, Lachlan Sochacki and Emily Kemp. Happy birthday Mel, hope it was a good one.

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gear, headed the eight or so metres to the bottom of the marina (in the dark mind you!!) and plucked said phone from the sea floor.

And wouldn’t you know it, the phone was perfectly fine?

It even showed a missed call while it had been laying down there in the dark!

After a night resting in a bed of rice and a quick dry with the hairdryer the next morning, just to be on the safe side, the phone has been working good as new.

And there’s something to be said for choosing a phone bright red in colour - hubby says he thought it was a squid jig as all he could see was a sliver of red sticking out of the muck, so he reached out to pocket it and voila, one phone found! Winning!

Technology definitely has its limits but in this case it certainly proved the doubters wrong!

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day, this year is the twelfth annual awareness day and hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world, will light up in blue in recognition of people living with autism.

Autism-friendly events and educational activities take place all month to increase understanding and acceptance and foster worldwide support.

April 7 is World Health Day, an annual global health awareness day sponsored by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The day draws worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year.

April 19 is Good Friday.

For Christians it is a solemn day, marking the crucifiction of Christ on the cross. For others it is a public holiday and a reminder to hit the shops the following day to stockpile for the Easter long weekend.

Off The Verge In a bid to give his newly seeded lawn a fighting chance of growing, one Two Wells local has come up with a polite and helpful way to remind people to keep off; he erected a sign as shown at right!

The Tangarri resident advised residents his lawn would be “free to walk on when grown” and points them in the direction of the footpath across the road.

Nice one, let’s hope it works.

April 21 is Easter Sunday, an important occasion on the Christian calendar. Jesus Christ rose from death and in doing so ensured eternal life for all who believed in him.

For youngsters, it generally means chocolate for

breakfast after the Easter Bunny has visited.

April 22 is Earth Day. Each year, this day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. It is a celebration of the environment we all share and also acts as a day of conservation awareness.

April 25 is Anzac Day, the anniversary of the ANZACs arrival on the shores of Gallipoli in 1915 during WW1. This day of remembrance was originally devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in the Gallipoli Campaign.

However, it is now a day of remembrance that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

April 30 is International Jazz Day, a day declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2011 to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe. At the Festival Theatre in Adelaide, Musical director and saxophonist Adam Page will lead an array of local, national and international performers in a global celebration recognising the incredible art form of jazz. Head to the Festival Centre’s website for more details and to purchase tickets.

LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT

Let’s chat about having an opinion Not long ago, Bec and I dedicated this monthly column to political correctness and whether the world was going crazy or not.

Cut to the chase, we both agreed that people have different ways of looking at the world, and it was important to consider someone else’s perspective, to try and understand or empathise.

You may or may not agree with what is being communicated, but it is important you, at least, consider understanding there are other points of view.

And so this month, in the wake of the Talya Harris facebook trolling incident, we thought we would air our perspective on voicing an opinion that you may have, whether that be on social media, or in your everyday life.

I’m not talking about a simple banter you may have with people who know you well, I’m referring to open public forums and encounters with others that may touch on a sensitive issue.

Firstly, consider if your input is to help or to wound.

Is your need to call something out an inner desire to sling arrows

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at an adversary, or a genuine attempt to address an issue from a considered perspective?

We all have an opinion, but how we express that opinion speaks volumes about the quality of our character.

You read opinions and counter opinions every day on facebook community pages.

Individuals who remark negatively on the service of local businesses or community sporting groups, think little of the potential fiscal or personal damage that may result from their ‘feedback’.

If you have negative feedback, especially for a local business or community group, and you are game enough to post your opinion on social media, I would suggest you first be game enough to approach the business or group personally, and offer your grievance face to face, or in an email.

Like in the good old days.

But alas, these modern times can bring out the worst in us.

Angle Vale Cricket Club recently had to make changes to the security and privacy settings of their Facebook page due to

inappropriate comments and profanities towards officials, the association and their club.

In a statement on their facebook page they indicated that if such abuse continues, membership of the facebook group may need to be restricted to club members only.

It really is disappointing.

Moderators of local community pages are kept on their toes sifting through threads of comments where off the cuff remarks are made towards individuals, businesses, events, and personal opinions are thrown around, often in a derogatory manner towards others.

It also now seems a common occurrence for people to make vindictive comments on-line regarding the personal life or physical appearance of public figures, whether they are politicians, sports people or celebrities.

I’m often left wide-eyed after reading a nasty comment written from a ‘keyboard warrior’ who gains personal satisfaction from shooting their opinions into the public sphere for all to see.

Not necessary, waste of time.

And so, I simply stop reading and move onto something else.

Easy for me, as I am not the subject of the vitriol.

The old dance track ‘Broken Bones’ by Love Inc sums it up well“I’ve got broken bones, not from the sticks and stones, but from the names that you’ve called me.”

We’ve seen a number of times how trolling on social media, on-line bullying, has resulted in individuals taking their own life.

So, before you post anything online, or offer your opinion on a sensitive issue face to face, consider your purpose, and your delivery.

Are you looking to help, or to wound?

How about you Bec? What’s your take on individuals expressing unfiltered opinions online and in real life? Have you any anecdotes you can recall or relate to?

Because of the speed, accessibility and popularity of this form of communication, accountability has gone out the window.

I’m afraid some people just don’t care.

They rant “it’s a free country” and “I can have an opinion” but it all flies in the face of common decency and courtesy.

I totally agree with your sentiment that if you wouldn’t say it to the person/body/group face to face don’t post it, and have seen on an almost daily basis how people just disregard this.

In an age where our children prefer to connect and “talk” with others in this form it really is scary how manners, respect, empathy and tolerance are being modelled and what is becoming “the norm”.

When can it ever be ok for someone to call another person, who they most likely haven’t met, a “trollop” or to state “go back to the hole you crawled out of”?

Attack the issue by all means, Nat, the “facelessness” of social say how it makes you feel, but media makes it easy for people to leave the personal attacks out of it. say what they think, no matter the There’s just no need. consequences.

And this stuff follows you

around like a bad smell.

Going for that dream job?

You’ll have a google search done on you first up.

Your social media presence will be examined and you’ll be judged before, or even if, you get to the interview stage.

We as a community need to pull people up on this.

I applaud those groups who are taking a positive step in addressing online trolling, bullying and abuse but they really shouldn’t have to.

When there is so much good that could be done, so many positive outcomes achieved using social media platforms, its seems such a waste of time, effort and energy to keep tearing people down.

Like the Macklemore song “Glorious” asks “So when I leave here on this earth, did I take more than I gave?

Did I look out for the people or did I do it all for fame?”

While “fame” is probably not the right word here in this context, you get my meaning - time to step up people, what does your social media profile say about you?

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Blue Light fun on the dance floor The next disco will be held at the Two Wells Community Centre on friday june 14

Shenanigans at St Patrick’s Day disco Arrrhhh to be sure, to be sure, it was everything Irish at last month’s Two Wells Blue Light Disco.

In honor of St Patrick’s Day, the March 22 event followed a green theme, with more than 200 young revellers getting into the spirit of

the night and enjoying songs and video clips from across the charts.

As in previous disco events, a few lucky kids won some great door prizes.

The next Blue Light Disco will be held at the Two Wells Community Centre on Friday June 14.

Friends Ella Cavallaro, Georgia Gevers, Amelia Gevers and Siena Cavallaro.

Acacia Newchurch, Siarra Sands and Scarlett Dohnt.

Cameron Hoppo, Seth Greig, Michael Daly and Brock Karalllis hit the dance floor.

Olivia Campbell, Azareea Lomman, Shayla Nygren, April Hembury and Hannah Mercer.

Mia Fidoch, Anastasia Tzevelkos and Matilda Smans.

Matthew Koch, Mikayla Koch and Jasmine Reid.

Brianna Barber and Taliesha Booth struck a pose on the dance floor.

ABOVE: Having fun at the disco was friends Mia Bradley and Bethany Taylor.

Montana Wallace, Kirra Robinson, Amelia Steen, Jayla Slack and Maddison Gort enjoyed the disco.

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Carla takes the next step Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells junior netballer, Carla Harris, has been selected in the Northern Regional Netball Academy following an intense two-day selection and trial process.

Thirteen-year-old Carla was one of only three girls from the Adelaide Plains Netball League chosen for the elite academy, which aims to identify talented players, coaches and umpires and provide pathways to develop their netball skills.

Currently playing in the Under 17 team at Two Wells Netball Club as a goalie, Carla was thrilled to gain selection

into the academy.

“I’m really excited,” the softly spoken Year 8 Horizon Christian College student said following the squad announcement on March 26.

“I’m looking forward to going to the games and camps and developing my netball skills.”

Academy representatives must commit to monthly trainings, guided by high performance coaches, along with a camp, before playing in the Mellor Olsen Academy Games in October.

Carla is keen to learn as much as she can and is a talented sportsperson in general.

She has represented her school in rugby, played football

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Two Wells junior netballer, Carla Harris, has been selected in the Northern Regional Netball Academy. for Two Wells when she was younger, and was a member of the APNA U13 association team in 2018.

“Netball is my passion, I love everything about the game,” she said.

“The teamwork, the matchplay, the skills I learn and the challenge of it all.

“I would love to play at state-level one day.”

Congratulations Carla, keep on aiming high.

Tennis club tops off a great year Two Wells District Tennis Club celebrated another great year with its annual season presentation on Saturday March 23.

This year saw the club’s first senior team in more than a decade surpass their own expectations, making it to the grand final of the Gawler and District Tennis Association competition.

While the team didn’t come away with the silverware, it was a fantastic effort all round particularly as four members are still junior players.

This season also saw the club expand to create a complete tennis pathway from Blue Ball level to senior level, with the introduction of internal match play for Red and Orange Ball players.

To cap off the season, the club was recently awarded a $10,000 ANZ Hotshots community grant, which it hopes to put towards clubroom improvements.

“It’s super exciting to get this for our club after all the work we have put in,” TWDTC junior coordinator Marie Tapscott said.

“This is years of fundraising for us and it makes what we want to do at the club a reality now.”

The club is also seeking a hat-trick at the Tennis SA Awards night on April 27, hoping to secure a third win in the Tennis Club of the Year (Rural) category.

For more information about tennis in Two Wells look them up on Facebook or contact Marie Tapscott on 0419 838 929.

ABOVE: The TWDTC committee for 2018/19 season (back) life member Diane Meaney, Andrea Williams, president Trudy van Osch, vice president Kerri Bastiaens, Sarah Kent, (front) junior coordinator/secretary/treasurer Marie Tapscott and Jon Bastiaens.

LEFT: Winner of the Diane Meaney Award – Lexie Bastiaens.

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The APBV veterans played at Highercombe on March 18, and scores showed the dry conditions were the cause of many a low score - a 12, two 14s and a 16 held up the bottom of the table.

A grade was won by Alan Penn (Sandy Creek) 37, John Thornhill 35, Steve Sullivan 34.

Balls were awarded to B Sankey 34, R Grigg 33, V Zito (Hamley Bridge) 32, P Orders 30, G Penn 30, S Porter 29.

B grade was won Colin Paech (High-

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ercombe) 38, Jane Hayes 37, Trevor Dowling 36.

Ball winners were J Middleton 33, M Sulser (Kapunda) 31, K Poulton 30, D Davies (Kapunda), D Wyer (Kapunda) 29.

C grade was won by Peter Jones (Kapunda) 34, Lucy Bashford (Kapunda), Denise Knight 31.

Ball winners in C grade were B Sims 30, J Longford, P Williams, D Stride Tanunda, E Grigg 29, C Sims 27.

NTPs on 10: A Grade: Brian Sankey; B Grade Don Wyer (Kapunda), C Grade no-one.

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“This is years of fundraising for us and it makes what we want to do at the club a reality now.”

The club is also seeking a hat-trick at the Tennis SA Awards night on April 27,

Anita Trenwith explained.

“There was a lot of nostalgia for the family seeing the girls out there on Victor, and the girls each won a reserve champion in the beginner classes.

“The pinto shows are so encouraging for junior riders, you couldn’t ask for a more supportive club for introducing junior riders to the world of horse shows.”

The Pinto Association of South Australia is holding a unique and fun “Pintos Poker” ride, which is essentially a card game on horseback,on April 13 at Camberwarra,Lower Light.

Details of the event can be found at myAushorse http://www.myaushorse.com/ calendar/advert_calendar.php or by contacting Anita Trenwith on 0422 125 501.

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Two Wells senior tennis players took on Lyndoch in the Gawler and District Tennis Association grand final on Saturday March 30.

Pictured here are team members (back) Angie Eckermann, Nick Mellow, Joshua Dowell, Damon Baillie, Kelly Smith, Dale McDonald, (front) Jake Foubister, Ben Mellow, Airlie Tapscott and Issy Delucia.

Charli Atkinson on Otway View Viking II with fellow junior rider, Caitlyn Cox.

ABOVE: Local riders taking part in the Pinto Association’s Colour Your World show were, from left, Anita Trenwith on Millie, Abigail Atkinson on Yaratina Archimedes (Archie) with Archie’s other riders on the day, Airlie Tapscott and Ella Brechin standing.

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Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells District Tennis Club celebrated another great year with its annual season presentation on Saturday March 23.

This year saw the club’s first senior team in more than a decade surpass their own expectations, making it to the grand final of the Gawler and District Tennis Association competition.

While the team didn’t come away with the silverware, it was a fantastic effort all round particularly as four members are still junior players.

This season also saw the club expand to create a complete tennis pathway from Blue Ball level to senior level, with the introduction of internal match play for Red and Orange Ball players.

To cap off the season, the club was recently awarded a $10,000 ANZ Hotshots community grant, which it hopes to put towards clubroom improvements.

“It’s super exciting to get this for our club after all the work we have put in,” TWDTC junior coordinator Marie Tapscott said.

Local riders featured strongly in the winner’s circle at the Pinto Association of South Australia’s “Colour Your World Show” held at Adelaide University’s Roseworthy Campus oval on Sunday, March 24.

The annual event was rescheduled from February when it was postponed due to hot weather, and attracted a large turn-out, including five young riders from the Adelaide Plains area and their mentor, Anita Trenwith.

Junior competitor, Airlie Tapscott of Lower Light, was at her first ever show and won reserve champion in the ridden walk trot Galloway event.

Fellow junior riders, Ella Brechin and Caitlyn Cox, both competed successfully in the open and pinto rings on the day, winning many broad sashes, while sisters, Abigail Atkinson and Charli Atkinson, rode at their first show on much-loved Victor.

This little pony has been around the show circuit for many years, with the girls’ mum, Jesse, having also ridden Victor when she was younger.

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T-Birds too good for Trinity in U17s Sally Green reports: Two teams from the Two Wells “T-Birds” Softball Club saw finals action as part of the Gawler and Districts Softball Association final series last month. Here GDSA secretary Sally Green recaps the matches.

U17s Two Wells defeated Trinity 13-11 Two Wells started well as a team, taking two walks to start the game and with a great bunt and sacrifice hit from Jack Ruediger and Nat Wik, Two Wells started the game with two runs.

Trinity fought back with a nice hit from Caitlin Holt to right field and some unfortunate wild pitches.

Trinity came through with three runs for their first innings after Two Wells pitcher Nat Wik fought back strongly, taking three K2s to finish the dig.

Two Wells’ batting has always been strong and proved to be its strength in this match with a huge home run to left from Brodie Smith and a strong three-bagger to right from Isabella Mecurio, again scoring another two runs. Keeping with their hard work Trinity was not giving up and came back with their own three-run innings finishing the second innings 4-6 up against Two Wells.

However, Two Wells was still in the game and with some great team batting and speedy base running by Jaye Carson, Jack Ruediger, Kai Carson and again Isabella Mecurio, overtook Trinity.

Not wanting to give up, Trinity batter Zoe Doudle batted in her runners, evening up the game to eight-all at the end of the third.

Two Wells wanted the game and showed that in the last innings with some strong base running from Kai Carson and Nat Wik and strong batting again from Isabella Mecurio.

Two Wells finished their bat with a further five runs.

Unfortunately Trinity just couldn’t finish the game strong enough, only grabbing another three runs for the game until Nat Wik shut it down with a K2.

Best on ground for the match was awarded to Isabella Mecurio from Two Wells.

Division 1 Kangas v Two Wells Division 1 grand final Two Wells won the toss and decided to bat.

Kangas started with a clean slate in first innings getting Wells three up three down.

In the return bat, Kangas scored one run after a Kyla Whiting double followed by a single from Jenny Freeman.

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Wells came out swinging with a solid double from Sally Green and Heather Baldock.

Good batting and fielding from both teams kept the game close and tight.

At the bottom of the fourth innings, Two Wells had a onerun advantage thanks to a great pitcher-catcher combination of Sally Green and Nikki Ruediger as well as some solid catches by the field.

The fifth innings is where Kangas took the game, with a ground ball hit to Kyla Whiting at short making the play at first to Carlijn Hill, who then, through a perfect tag throw to catcher Jenny Freeman, made the out at home.

This really changed the game, lifting Kangas.

The fifth batting innings saw Kangas score 10 runs, a big home run from Kim Storton, Amanda Stuart, triple singles from Mon Roach and Carlijn Hill.

Two Wells scored three more runs in the sixth from some hard hits from Amelia Benn and Linda Rushton.

Kangas scored four runs in the sixth innings.

With Two Wells needing 10 runs in the seventh to stay alive, they unfortunately came up short.

The final score was Kangas 19 defeated Two Wells 14.

Winning pitcher Kim Storton pitched all seven innings, with best on ground awarded to Carlijn Hill from Kangas.

Two Wells Softball Club’s U17 team members, from left (back) Sally Green (scorer), Jack Ruediger, Brodie Smith, Isabella Mecurio, Krystal Doudle (coach), Nikki Ruediger (assistant coach), (middle) Kai Carson, Bob the dog, Natalie Wik, Bridgett Smith, (front) Molly Ruediger and Jaye Carson.

In other softball news, Two Wells’ Sally Green was awarded Division 1 Association Best and Fairest.

The Two Wells Softball club will have a real focus on recruitment for the 19/20 season that will run

from October 2019 - March 2020, with preseason and come and try days throughout August and September.

The club is looking for male or female players for ages 4-7 for teeball, juniors aged 8-17 and female

players from 18 years old for the senior competition.

Accredited coaches for all grades are also being sought.

If you are interested in softball in any way or are keen to play, contact Sally on 0400 943 249.

Great season for women’s teams ABOVE: Two Wells Cricket Club’s U14 team members, from left, (back) coach Craig Hansen, Daniel Daly, Aden MacPherson, Alex Daly, Julian Harris, Luke Harris, (middle) Logan Bennier, Mitchell Boobyer, Blake Hamilton, Matt Evers, Alycia Presland, (front) Jack Hankins and Harrison Devlin. LEFT: Two Wells junior cricketers Alex Daly, Harrison Devlin and Blake Hamilton with ex-state cricketer Wayne Phillips.

Crickets winds up

By U12 coach Craig Hansen Both Two Wells junior cricket teams made the finals in their respective grades this season.

The U12s and U14s took part in the Para Districts Cricket Association competition.

Unfortunately for the U12s, their game was cancelled due to the association’s heat policy of 36 degrees or more for the following day.

As Two Wells finished fourth on the ladder, and North Pines finished first, the higher team automatically went straight through to the final.

It was disappointing for the team but they'll be back stronger next year.

The U14s played Salisbury West in their semi-final.

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bowled out for 67.

Salisbury West then went in and surpassed the total without losing a wicket, winning the match on the first day.

We have had some of our young cricketers represent our club and obtain some extremely good results within the Para Districts Cricket Association this year, and should be very proud of themselves.

Well done to everyone; a positive year making both finals series, here’s hoping we can go one better next year.

Alex Daly took 17 wickets and was named player of the series for the Under 12 competition while teammate Harrison Devlin was awarded the Spirit of Cricket award for the Under 14 competition and Blake Hamilton took 15 wickets in the Under 14’s season.

By Leanne Pool The 2018/2019 cricket season has come to an end.

There were 17 women’s teams this year competing in three grades.

Two Wells cricket club had a reasonable season, with the women’s team finishing fourth, winning four, drawing one and losing five games.

The women’s team made the finals but got knocked out in the semi-final.

We had about 12 players play this year because of work commitments and more people interested in playing.

Ashleigh Devenport won the bowling trophy with nine wickets ahead of Rebecca Pool, seven wickets, and Megan Miller won the fielding trophy with four catches.

Leanne Pool won the batting trophy with 226 runs and Megan

Miller with 76 runs was runner up.

Leanne also won the association batting trophy, and along with Ashleigh Devenport, has been nominated for Cricketer of the Year in the Grade 2 women’s competition.

All the girls had a good time and at this stage will be playing again next year.

The men’s team struggled to get a consistent team this year, using 37 men in 20 matches.

The highest run scorer was Jason Harris with 353 runs and Tim Henwood notched 246 runs.

The bowling trophy was won by Cooper Henwood with 21 wickets for the season and runner up was Dylan Wise with 19 wickets.

Jason Harris had seven dismissals and Corey Carter and Tim Henwood took five catches each.

Two Wells women’s cricketer, Leanne Pool was awarded the club’s batting trophy with a run tally of 226 for the season. Leanne was nominated for the state’s Cricketer of the Year award for Grade 2.

Girls runners up in summer final Bec O’Brien reports: A tough game saw Two Wells narrowly defeated in the Gawler Netball Association U13 Division 1 summer netball grand final last month.

Playing rivals Gumnuts on Tuesday, March 5, the Two Wells girls went down 11-15 at the final whistle.

Throughout the season, these two teams had been the teams to beat, with Gumnuts going into the match undefeated at the end of the minor round. Two Wells was the only team to beat them, that being in the first semi-final which saw Two Wells progress straight to the grand final.

Mistakes were plenty from both sides in the grand final, particularly in the first quarter when nerves seemed to get the better of the girls in red and white, however despite drawing close in the final quarter, Two Wells was unable to bridge the gap on the scoreboard.

Two Wells U13 Division 1 summer netball runners-up (back) Maddison O’Brien, Savannah Zilm, Gabriella Dimasi, Zoe Williams, Grace Williams, (front) Tayla Southwell (coach), Brianna Slattery, Ella Goodson, Kaitlyn O’Brien and Jazlyn Southwell.

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Hand in hand for Harmony Day Angle Vale On Thursday, March 21, Angle Vale Primary School celebrated Harmony Day. The four classes in the Melaleuca building had a lesson with Jian Ali who talked to the students about the culture of Iran and Afghanistan.

She talked about their New Year’s celebration, called Nowruz.

The artefacts she shared with the students were interesting and informative.

Mirsada Fenn and her assistant, worked with Ms Elland and Ms Lauren’s classes, where they were involved in a Bosnia cooking experience- making Bosnian Pitta bread the traditional way.

The expertise used to make the pastry was fascinating.

Mirsada also shared artefacts of the Year 6/7 students Brianna, Erica and Bosnian culture which the students enjoyed, Keeley dressed in orange to celebrate with some of the students able to try on the Harmony Day at Two Wells. costumes in between the cooking activity.

At lunchtime on Harmony Day, Lisa Francis and Maxine Barnet also supervised a variety of popular activities.

TWPS Year 1 student ,Connor L, with the kite he made for Harmony Day celebrations.

Room 5 students, Annabel, Willow and Braxtyn, with the lunchboxes ready for the Harmony Day picnic at TWPS.

Two Wells Harmony Day was celebrated in style at Two Wells Primary School on March 21, this year with a whole school picnic.

Held in conjunction with Bully! No Way Day students and staff took their lunch boxes, bags and lunch orders and gathered on the school oval and under shady trees to eat.

TWPS wellbeing coordinator Zoe Evans said the picnic was a great way for the students to acknowledge the message behind Harmony Day. The whole school celebrated with a picnic on the oval, and classes were involved in multicultural cooking, kite making for a mini junior primary kite festival and worked within buddy groups.

“On Tuesday March 19, we took our year 6/7s to the Carly Ryan seminar to discuss cyber bullying and safety,” Mrs Evans said.

Enjoying the Harmony Day picnic at TWPS last month was Year 5 students Makayla, Kaylee, Tahlia and Kaylee W.

Scrolls of pitta bread before they were baked, at Angle Vale Primary School’s Harmony Day celebrations.

SAPSASA swim stars

By James Yates On Friday February 22, seven students from Virginia Primary School participated in the Playford District SAPSASA Swimming Carnival at the Aquadome in Elizabeth.

Students swam in a number of events including freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly.

VPS had a lot of success and many students achieved some outstanding results!

Two students, Ashlee McSeveney and Chloe Rowe, were selected to represent the Playford District Swimming team that participated at the State (Metro) Championships on Friday, March 29.

Port Parham’s #S6 Peter Ziedas Classis Sprint car with #V9 formerly a Mildura Speedway Pace car of David Moore from Two Wells.

60-60-60 Murray Bridge Speedway turned 60 years old and celebrated on the March long weekend.

In 1958, the Riverview Speedway was established by a group of local men, and the first race meeting held, and by 1977,the track size had increased by 300m.

In 1999, the track had its second size increase - clay was added to the surface which saw the introduction of World Series Sprint cars the following year.

Present day, after a major facelift and upgrades,the venue

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is known as Murray Machining and Sheds MMS Speedway, and attracts many drivers and spectators to the area.

So 60 years on, 60 laps and $60,000 prize money, saw sprint cars from around Australia and New Zealand competed for the prize money over two nights.

Current USC South Australian point leader Robbie Farr and newly crowned World Series Sprintcar champion Steven Lines and other former national champions were there to battle.

SA’s Joel Heinrich had the pedal to the metal but unfortunately

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was the first to hit the wall and took the car out of the running for the $60k.

Brendan Quinn was the second to hit the wall, his heart broken too.

Robbie Farr’s clear epic 60 lap victory saw him bring home the historic win, local hero Brad Keller second,and Western Australia’s James McFadden third.

Formula 500s had two huge nights of awesome racing, with a huge 50 lapper.

Warrnambool speedster Jack Bell was just brilliant in his victory in the 50-lapper.

Back from left, teacher James Yates, Ashlee, Jayla, Chloe, Anthony (front) Dexter, Ethan, Flynn.

Poles, grid work at APEC

By Karen Wilson Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club (APEC) held a come and try poles and grid work day on Sunday, March 24 at Clara Harniman Reserve in Lewiston.

The day was fun and relaxed, and an informative event for all who attended.

It was great to see so many people come and try or retouch on things they have already worked on.

A big thank you to everyone who helped out on the day, especially our members Christina and Jess Balacco, who did a fantastic job guiding everyone through the activities.

We hope to see you all at our next event, which is a trail ride through Mount Crawford Forest on Sunday, April 28, kicking off from Starkey’s Campground at 11am.

For all the details and more information about what’s happening at APEC visit www. freeteams.com/APEC or check us out on Facebook.

Mandy Green on Destiny at the APEC event in March. Photo: Nigel Wehr Photography www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Madelyn aims high Natalie Centenera reports: If you have ever wandered around the courts at Starplex in Gawler, you have most likely laid eyes upon Madelyn Curry.

She would have either had a basketball in her hand, a whistle around her neck, or a group of youngsters hanging on her every word as she teaches them basic ball handling skills.

The 15-year-old from Angle Vale lives and breathes the sport, which has opened up many opportunities and given her a direction in life that can only be achieved with passion and dedication, something Maddy has in spades.

She was recently named in the preliminary selections for the 2019 U16 Metropolitan South Australian state squad which would see her training intensify and an opportunity to play in Darwin at a national

level.

Introduced to the game at five years old, Maddy began playing social basketball at Starplex where she was spotted by a Central Districts Basketball Club member who invited her to play for the Lions.

Starting in the U10s squad at six-and-a-half, Maddy is still a district player eight years on, proudly wearing the red, white and blue colours of the club.

She has taken every opportunity to improve her game, playing representative basketball for her school, Trinity College, and SA district basketball.

“Maddy prides herself in being an all-rounder player but she specialises in being the best shooter,” her mum Cori said.

“She is a positive role model for the junior girls of our club, they really look up to her and love her teaching them the skills of basketball.”

Most of Maddy’s time re-

volves around a basketball court. She coaches under 10 girls at a district level, umpires junior social basketball games, and coaches Aussie Hoops, all of which she manages to fit around school and her own training.

“Maddy is internally driven, and will self-train or seek professional training as she strives to be the best basketballer she can be,” Cori said.

“My husband Shane and I are very proud of her and her determination to achieve her goals and continually set new goals in life.”

Cori believes the sporting world can be a positive environment for individuals and families.

“The journey for us as a family is a great adventure as we have made many valuable friends, and we enjoy volunteering our time and hanging out with fellow team mates and

club members,” she said.

“We have had some great family holidays while following Maddy with her state achievements.”

Cori said Maddy’s brothers, Blake 13 and Cruz 8, also play basketball, but are drawn more to the love of the game and friendships made, whereas Maddy loves the competitive side.

Maddy has her sights set on a career associated in the sporting world,perhaps a sports and paediatric physiotherapist, or owning her own business one day.

“I’d love to travel the world playing basketball and have made so many good friends, and continue to learn from good coaches.

“My ambition is to play Premier League, American College, Adelaide Lightning and to represent Australia.”

Maddy Curry in her Central Districts Basketball Club uniform.

Best of luck Maddy.

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