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Middle Beach crusaders

A RENEWED push for improvements at the coastal township of Middle Beach has seen the formation of a new working party.

The Friends of Middle Beach (FOMB) group will become an incorporated body following a community meeting in Two Wells on April 10, which saw around 30 people attend to discuss issues affecting the seaside community.

Pictured are Friends of Middle Beach members Eddie Stubing, John Drexel, Julie Henderson and Lori Hunt want to see a renewed push for improvements at the coastal town.

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Adelaide Plains ratepayer group moves to split area in two in bid to avoid debt burden

Splitting headachE

A PETITION has been created to dissolve the Adelaide Plains Council, with the northern areas proposed to join Wakefield Regional Council and southern forming part of the neighbouring Playford Council.

The Adelaide Plains Ratepayers and Residents Association (APRRA) is behind the move, which was triggered in response to a motion lodged by councillor, Margherita

Panella, seeking to shift council’s administration to Two Wells.

Following an APRRA meeting last Tuesday night, a petition to ‘split’ the wards of Adelaide Plains Council was successfully passed.

Acting APRRA president, Mel Lawrence, who took over the role after the resignation of Neil Salter, said more than the required 20 signatures were received at the meeting

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to proceed with the move, with about 100 received at time of print.

Mr Lawrence said the petition, open to all residents in the Adelaide Plains Council (APC) area, proposes the northern ward (Mallala/Dublin) moves to Wakefield Regional Council, and the southern ward (Two

Wells/Lewiston) moves to Playford.

“The reason is because Cr Panella is pushing to move the council building to a new site in Two Wells, at a cost of $10-15 million – we would be crippled by debt if that happened,” Mr Lawrence.

“I spent the last four years on council on an audit committee, so I know the financial situation very, very well.”

“We don’t need to build new chambers, and we would save ratepayers millions of dollars.”

Acting APC mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, said a motion regarding office location was placed on the agenda at last Tuesday’s council meeting by an elected member, but was withdrawn. n Continued Page 2

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Intersection at crossroad

The campaign of City of Playford councillor, Clint Marsh, to upgrade the intersection of Curtis Lower Light Road and Heaslip Road in Angle Vale has suffered a setback after being knocked back for funding under the Federal Government’s Ward Belt Black Spot Program.

Lewiston Two Wells In a Gawler letter from the Minister for Middle Beach Transport, Infrastructure and Local Gawler River Government, Stephan Knoll, dated Port Gawler April 20, Cr Marsh was informed the project was not successful for MacDonald Buckland Port Gawler Park Penfield Virginia Park Munno Para Conservation Andrewssecuring funding for the 2019/2020 Gardens Park Farm Penfield Australian Government program.

The intersection has been the Waterloo RAAF Base Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth subject of numerous motor vehicle Circulating in accidents and a number of fatalities Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, in the past decade.

Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and Buckland Park.

Mr Knoll attended the notorious site at Angle Vale in July last year where a Virginia man lost his life Contact us in 2017, pledging support to locals Phone 8862 1977 eager to find a viable solution.

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have been a reduction in speed limit approaching the intersection on Heaslip Road.

The intersection was put forward for funding under the federal program however fell short of the priority system used to determine the allocation of funds.

The letter stated that although the project was unsuccessful in gaining federal funding, it will still be considered by the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) for State Government funding in 2019-2020.

“Notwithstanding, DPTI will continue to monitor the performance of this intersection and review the priority in line with other state-wide projects when funding becomes available,” the letter stated.

Cr Marsh, disappointed with the news, said the campaign to upgrade the intersection will not stop until there is a result.

Signage at the Curtis Road/Heaslip Road intersection.

Ratepayers petition to split council

• From Page 1 He said council is not currently considering any proposal to change its principal office, or construct new facilities.

In regards to APRRA’s petition for boundary realignment, Mr Strudwicke said the subject of boundary changes ‘has not been raised on council’s agenda.’

“A petition to the council is not part of the current boundary adjustment process, however all petitions are ‘received and noted’ in the normal course of a council meeting agenda,” he said.

“Resident initiated proposals for boundary changes are handled

directly by the Commission, and require the support of 10 per cent of eligible electors.

“Council does not play a role in assessing or progressing resident initiated boundary adjustment proposals, and any questions regarding the process should be directed to the Local Government Boundaries Commission.

He said issues of financial consequences of any decision by the Commission would need to be considered at the appropriate time.

Local resident, John Lush, said Mallala/Dublin ward has a lot in common with WRC. “My personal view is there are a

lot of synergies between the WRC area and the Mallala/Dublin ward, both are agricultural, they both mostly have unsealed roads and just generally have more issues in common,” Mr Lush said.

“The council rates in Wakefield Regional Council are much cheaper than APC, and with a rumour that rates may increase by 10 per cent or more, people just can’t afford that sort of increase – it is killing the district,” Mr Lawrence said.

A spokesperson for Wakefield Regional Council, said no information or official communication has been received from either the Adelaide Plains Council or the

residents’ group, and said, as such, it was inappropriate to comment.

Mr Lawrence said the feeling of people he has spoken to in the Two Wells area is also a positive one – basically ‘anything for cheaper rates!’

“With a crippling debt, there wouldn’t be much money left to work in the community,” he said.

Mr Lawrence said the APRRA would be collecting names for the petition until the end of the month, at which time it will be lodged with Stephan Knoll, who is currently conducting an LGA review.

If you’d like more information or wish to sign the petition, please contact Mel on 0432 939 446.

Elected members need to sharpen up COUNCILLORS need to make vast improvements in their meeting preparation, be more direct with their questions, and present, clear, concise motions, if they want to be taken seriously by the community.

For the best part of seven years, give or take some time off, I’ve sat in the gallery once a month for the ordinary Adelaide Plains Council meeting.

I’ve witnessed a change of name, seen the CEO change three times in as many years, watched the number of wards shrink from four to three, and with it the number of councillors in the chamber. There’s a lot you can learn about your local council, councillors, and the services provided to ratepayers by sitting in the gallery.

I take my hat off to those who put themselves out there as councillors, it’s a tough gig with constant pressure, personal attacks and expectations.

Here’s a few things I’ve learnt – remember this is my view, a generalisation, not aimed at any one individual or meant to tarnish everyone with the same brush, and I don’t proclaim to be able to do things better.

• For the most part, council meetings are bogged down in procedure and protocol, which while important, is tedious at times. While there is definitely a lighter feel, a more collaborative, constructive and ‘let’s get on with it’ attitude in the chamber since the 2018 elections, this wasn’t always the case.

You only had to look at the number of questions on notice,motions without

OPINION: Bec O’Brien notice, point of order references and code of conduct reports to see the chamber was disconnected.

• Some councillors were, and still are, ill-prepared for meetings. They haven’t read their agenda fully or ask questions that could be answered by reading the agenda attachments before the meeting. The preparation of councillors is paramount.

It’s not a good look when councillors arrive unprepared asking questions about motions they should generally already be aware of.

With agendas now regularly topping the 300-400 page mark, it is a ridiculous amount of reading, but we, as ratepayers, expect you to read it – so you can make informed decisions on our behalf based on the information provided to you.

• Some councillors make statements and tell stories, others don’t ask a question without a five-minute preamble, and there are constant point of order interruptions. Question time is only for questions, not story time. Yes protocol and procedure are important, but from my seat in the gallery, it’s too time consuming.

• In the past, questions on notice were many and took up too much time.

Perhaps all councillors need to have an annual refresher on meeting procedure and protocol, not just those who are inducted after new elections?

• At times it seems meetings still don’t address issues properly; motions need to be definite, direct and clear. Do not assume things in the motion.

• If councillors have their own personal political agendas they’re in the wrong job. Ratepayers want their councillors to listen and to be proactive in seeking knowledge and understanding before the ordinary council meeting.

Any decision made should be based on what’s best for the community as a whole, not a point-scoring episode where the intent is focused on one councillor’s own patch. All councillors are there because they believe they can make a difference and they want to contribute to the community in a meaningful way.

It has been refreshing to see councillors in more recent months set aside personal differences and share a laugh, even if they don’t agree on the issue at hand.

As a ratepayer, I appreciate council still offers an open forum for residents to air their views, and can see it is working hard to improve communication and openness with the community, as can be seen by its recent introduction of community engagement forums across the district.

But in light of recent inappropriate comments made in the chamber, perhaps council could consider taping the meetings for the public to access like they do in Wakefield?

This way, meeting conduct could not only be used as a training resource, but

any bad behaviour or unprofessional comments, whether made with reckless intent or not, can be scrutinised after the meeting, and any reprimands made if necessary.

An inappropriate comment at the last meeting, which was construed by some as having a threatening tone, is an example.

So while councillors and council staff go along to regular meetings, discussing issues concerning our wards, perhaps every now and then, we could all go along to a meeting, be ‘informed’ and not left in the dark!

Adelaide Plains Council acting mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, provided the following statement in response to comments made at the last council meeting: Every councillor should be aware of and understand the provisions of the Act and the Regulations in relation to the conduct of council and committee meetings and their participation in those meetings.

I understand Mayor Wasley has spoken to Cr Daniele since the meeting, and advised him his comments did not meet the required standard of behaviour, and following this conversation Cr Daniele apologised for his comments.

The mayor and I have also reviewed and discussed the behaviour at the meeting, and will be more closely monitoring councillor conduct during future meetings.

The contentious motion that sparked the debate: see page 7

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Bolton delivers ballot blow as CA finds unlikely ally LABOR Candidate for Grey, Karin Bolton, was the first mini winner of the 2019 Federal Election, claiming out the second spot on the ballot paper behind the Animal Justice Party’s Jacqui Edgecombe.

It gives Ms Bolton, one of three major players the upcoming election, an early advantage over rivals, Rowan Ramsey (Liberal) and Andrea Broadfoot (Centre Alliance), who drew positions six and seven respectively on the eight-candidate ticket.

One Nation candidate, David Stone, claimed third position, Indpendent Richard Carmody was fourth, followed by United Australia Party candidate, Alexander Warren in fifth.

Greens candidate, Candace Champion, lobbed in eight place.

Ms Broadfoot claimed her low position on the ballot paper in 2016 was one of the contributors to her defeat.

However, sitting just one position below Mr Ramsey and given she is also likely to get most of Ms Bolton’s Labor pref-

One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, with Candidate for Grey, David Stone, at a function last month. One Nation will preference Centre Alliance and Labor over the Liberal Party in Grey. erences in the two party preferred stakes, means her low draw may not be the disadvantage it could have been.

Also surprisingly falling in Ms Broadfoot’s favour is the stunning revelation she would be preferenced above Mr Ramsey on the One Nation how to vote cards.

In fact, One Nation’s how to vote cards list preferencing Independent, Richard Carmody in second place, Ms Broadfoot in third, and Labor’s Karin Bolton in fourth.

Mr Ramsey is in the fifth position, ahead of UAP’s Mr Warren and Green Ms Champion.

Conservative candidate calls for action on activists

A STRONG stance against vegan extremists and Chinese ownership of Aussie farmland are main campaign points for Australian Conservatives Senate Candidate, Rikki Lambert.

Mr Lambert was formerly a staff member for the Family First party and has hopes of joining party leader, Corey Bernardi, in Canberra.

He took aim at vegan protesters acting on behalf of activist organisation, Aussie Farms, storming farming properties around the nation.

“We need to revoke the charitable status of Aussie Farms because it is basically advocating for people to commit crime via trespass,” Mr Lambert said.

“We also need to know how the organisation is being financed for transparency.”

Mr Lambert said foreign ownership, particularly Chinese land interests in Australia, has been a regularly raised topic in his travels around regional SA. He said foreign ownership isn’t the issue at heart but more so the non-reciprocal

nature of Chinese investment in Australia.

“The agriculture sector has needed foreign investment to thrive but if you’re going to do it, it needs to be reciprocal,” Mr Lambert explained.

“The Chinese government is building its capacity to effectively export our water, and they’re not using it to grow food for our people.”

Mr Lambert will be after five to six per cent of the vote to crack the Senate but felt the Australian Conservatives could realistically achieve up to eight to 10 per cent.

Hanson brings her J Game ONE Nation’s SA Senate candidate, Jennifer Game, has based her campaign around water and power affordability.

Ms Game was previously a staff member in Ms Hanson’s office.

She also has experience in the environment department and tax office.

Her policy points surround bringing back affordable energy by reopening a coalfired power plant, in turn making water production with the state’s desalination plan viable.

“The state can’t attract investment,” she said.

“With stifled investment, it’s impacting on manufacturing and crippling the primary production sector too.”

Employment is also a key pillar of their campaign.

“18 per cent of all children in regional and rural South Australia live below the poverty line,” Ms Game said.

“These young people need jobs and to get those jobs, we need regional investment.

“We can’t get that when dealing with the highest power prices and water prices in the nation.”

There are fears amongst irrigators in the Northern Adelaide Plains that the water prices from the new irrigation scheme are fast looking unaffordable as well.

“I’ve been talking to almond and potato growers in the Virginia district and they believe the water cost through the NAIS will make it unviable for them to use,” Ms Game said.

One Nation Senate candidate, Jennifer Game.

Nick firm favourite to claim Spence seat LABOR Candidate for Spence and incumbent Wakefield MP, Nick Champion, will never take elections for granted but there is a certain air of confidence about the political veteran going into May 18.

Mr Champion is contesting his fifth election, seeking a fifth term in Parliament since being elected in 2007.

The term ‘veteran’ doesn’t sit overly comfortably with him but he’ll need to get used to it.

“At 47, you’re not young anymore, I’m nearly and you don’t often think of yourself as young when you’re 50,” he laughed.

The change in electorate boundaries has only strengthened his Parliamentary position, with Spence taking in Port Adelaide and losing the northern rural areas formerly of Wakefield to the seat of Grey.

That said, it also meant relocating from his country home at Greenock given it was outside Spence’s borders.

Mr Champion has always maintained his belief MPs should live in their own electorates.

“I am going to miss the country though,” he said.

Locally, Labor is talking up its planned spend

Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, will be seeking his fifth term in Parliament, contesting the new seat of Spence. in Spence, including a $3 million commitment for a sports precinct in Playford and creating 50 new positions for Centrelink services based at the Northern CBD at Elizabeth.

“Some people I’ve spoken to have been waiting six months for their pension applications to be approved, it’s just not good enough,” Mr Champion said.

He also mentioned voters can visit the party website to

reveal planned investment in their respective schools across the electorate.

Mr Champion also has poll position on the Spence ballot paper, closely followed

by Liberal, Kathleen Bourne, in second.

United Australia Party’s Ron Fielder (third), Greens’ Daniel Jury (fourth), Animal Justice Party’s Rita Kuhlmann (fifth) and Independent Nathan Herbert (sixth) round out the ballot order.

Bourne legacy: Champion challenger back for second crack Liberal Candidate for Spence, Kathleen Bourne.

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FORMER Clare Valley businesswoman, Kathleen Bourne, has been selected as the Liberal candidate for the electorate of Spence in the upcoming Federal Election.

Kathleen, a manager for consultancy firm Enterprise Corpora-

tion and director of wine company Woodvale Vintners, is challenging incumbent, Nick Champion, for the second time.

She was previously the candidate for the electorate of Wakefield – now known as Spence following the boundary

redistribution - which covers the northern suburbs of Adelaide, including the township of Gawler and the Salisbury and Playford local government areas.

“I’m honoured to be selected as the candidate for the seat of Spence and I am looking forward

to talking directly with people, businesses and families in the area about the things that matter most to them,” Kathleen said.

“I am excited about taking on this role and am looking forward to drawing on my experience to connect with the electorate.”

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New coastal crew launched Bec O’Brien reports:

A RENEWED push for improvements at the coastal township of Middle Beach has seen the formation of a new working party.

The Friends of Middle Beach (FOMB) group will become an incorporated body following a community meeting in Two Wells on April 10, which saw around 30 people attend to discuss issues affecting the seaside community.

Leading the meeting was John Drexel, a Middle Beach resident of more than 20 years, who highlighted the importance of working together for the benefit of the broader community.

Mr Drexel acknowledged the work done by previous local groups, including the Middle Beach Boat Owners and Progress Club, the Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee, the Two Wells Regional Action Team and the Salt Creek Remediation Working Party to improve the area for local residents and visitors.

Mr Drexel gave a short summary of the achievements in the area so far and highlighted a range of projects FOMB could become involved with in the future.

These included sealing Middle Beach Road, raising the road height above the salt flats, construction of a levee behind the rear row of shacks and the introduction of mains water to the township.

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Friends of Middle Beach members Lori Hunt, Julie Henderson, John Drexel, and Eddie Stubing are behind a renewed push for improvements at the coastal town.

Walking Trail was also a priority, as was building a shelter and barbecue area near the boat ramp, remediation of 400 meters of Salt Creek and improving access to the boat ramp.

Adelaide Plains Council representatives John Lush, Terry Keen, Kay Boon and mayor, Mark Wasley attended the meeting, while APC CEO James Miller was an apology.

Local Middle Beach resident, FOMB working party member, and former councillor Eddie Stubing, read out a letter on Mr Miller’s behalf.

Mr Miller’s letter stated while no money had been set aside by APC in the 2019/20 budget for the sealing of Middle Beach Road - the

towns’ only road in and out - it was important to recognise the council’s road matrix system.

The state of Middle Beach Road was a big concern to many of those gathered, with much discussion around this one issue alone.

“Council really have to do something about setting up infrastructure to Middle Beach before it (growth) happens, not after,” Bronte Poulton stated.

“I see this as an open letter,” Mr Stubing said about the CEO’s letter.

“It’s not a closed shop.

“What I’m suggesting is that we be patient about the sealing of the road and that we have a conversation with the council about how we can

move forward.”

In response, APC mayor Mark Wasley said he understood the passion in the room for the Middle Beach area.

“I can see that there’s a social connection here,” Mr Wasley said.

“I see there’s a lot of potential there and yes we will try to continue to work on roads and infrastructure.”

With regard to improving access for boats at the current boat ramp, which was installed in 2010, Mr Drexel said there were many steps to be taken.

In its current state the ramp is only able to be used on one side due to a build up of sea grass on the Eastern side, and only at high tide.

“I’ve seen many boats bogged in the seagrass when they’ve tried to use the Eastern side of the ramp,” he said.

Mr Drexel said dredging around 400 meters of Salt Creek and a realignment of the design parameters of the boat ramp was needed to improve this issue.

“It’s a major project,” he said.

Lori Hunt and her husband Jason recently bought a shack in the Middle Beach township.

Lori said it was the perfect place for her family of four young children to relax and enjoy the outdoors but improvements were necessary to attract more visitors to the area.

“This is our local beach,” she said.

“We absolutely love it here, the kids have a ball.”

Julie Henderson of Two Wells attended this year’s Australia Day picnic at Middle Beach and said she’d love to see similar events held at the beach.

“I’d like to see lots of special events being held down there with better facilities,” she said.

“We need something to encourage people and let them know that it’s a nice place to come and visit.”

Mr Drexel acknowledged the efforts of Lori and Jason Hunt, Eddie Stubing, Kellie Holmes, Julie McCabe, Julie Henderson and Kerry Faggotter in driving the FOMB initiative.

For information regarding the Friends of Middle Beach group email fomb@gmail.com.

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ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & Obedience Club.

Training Wednesday evenings, Beginners, APRRA Public Meetings. Contact Marg Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, Conformation 7.40pm. All breeds & people Slater on 0408 087 529 for meeting details. welcome. If you have a problem come & see us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info.

Australian Plants Society

meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM in Gawler East Primary School library, Finch Street, Gawler East.

For information on this group ring Robert on 0400962082 or Bob on 85711172.

alcoholics anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous, Meets every Thursday evening in Two Wells, Starting at 8pm in the Hall at St. Pauls Anglican Church Old Port Wakefield Road.

Anyone who thinks they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend.

APEC

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

Children’s centre

Two Wells Community Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Road, Two Wells. Communitybased, fully accredited. Childcare for children aged six weeks to 12 years, Monday to Friday 7am - 6pm. Full time/ part time/casual care, before and after Kindy care, vacation care for schoolaged children. Visit www.twowellskgn. sa.edu.au or phone 8520 2358.

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

St Paul’s Two Wells 10am May 12 10am May 19 10am May 26 10am June 9 10am June 16 10am June 23 10am June 30 Di Meaney - 0427 616 301 Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan - Ph: 08 7510 1148 Virginia Catholic Parish. Mass times: St Joseph’s Two Wells:

• Thursday 6.30pm,

• Sunday 8.30am Our Lady of he Assumption Virginia

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

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

Phone 0427 572 237.

child & youth health

Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth

Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land Care is bigger than your backyard. Pat. 0419 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852.

Lions Club Angle Vale The Lions Club of Angle Vale holds its meetings on the second and fourth Wed at the clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, 6.30pm start. New members always welcome, for more info please call 0416 452 925.

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Public Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am.

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

Two Wells Community centre

TWO Wells Community Centre, Available for hire for weddings, special occasions, seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, large kitchen & bar. Contact Jo Spurling 0401 356 598 for more information.

Two Wells CWA

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 Lions Club Two Well Hardiman on 0418 781 007 or Jenny Dowling Two Wells Lions Club meets on on 0418 859 875 for more information. the first Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Equestrian Two Wells Catholic Church. Contact president Ian Gameau or secretary & Pony club 0417 801 1178 or twowellslionsinc@ Two Wells Equestrian and Pony gmail.com for more information.

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

Advisory Committee Further details on www.twepc.com.au.

Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee meets the second Tuesday of every Two Wells craft shop month except January at 7pm in the Old The Two Wells Craft Shop located in the old Council Chamber in Two Wells. New Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted members welcome.

Contact Barb Reid items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, on 0407 798 285 for further information. honey, jams and relish, bric-a-brac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area.

Mallala Men’s Shed Mallala & district men’s shed inc. is Open Tues. to Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am open Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other - 1pm, closed Sun and Mon. Find us on times by agreement. Get involved in projects facebook. Facebook.com/twowellscraftshop. or just a coffee and a talk. Conference Two Wells Golf club room available by request. Contact Norm Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up. Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes Neighbourhood watch Scrapes course open April to October.

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

Porter on 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328.

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Suicide Prevention Network

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

Two Wells Playgroup is held during school

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

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The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc.

Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling Club on the fourth Monday of the month Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells. from 10am. Come along and hear our guest Meet Wednesdays fortnightly, from speakers and enjoy some companionship.

10am to 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Contact Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

Two Wells. May 1, 15 & 26. June 12 & 26. Contact Di Meaney 0427 616 301.

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

Contact Irene Giannikos Ph 0417 810 029.

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

8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as Two Wells CFS volunteer bus liason, however all places/ CFS senior training every Monday night enquiries are now through Council. starting at 7.30pm open to anyone over the age of 17 years old. Everyone welcome however day time crews are needed. Cadet training is every 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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Two Wells Red Cross

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

All welcome. Contact Jasmin Daniele on 8520 2233 for further information.

Two Wells scouts Cubs & Joeys

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

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Two Wells RSL

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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 Action Team

Meetings at 7.30 pm on the third Wednesday of each month in Two Wells Catholic Church Hall. Contact Caroline Scutcheon 0417 801 178 for more info.

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.

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

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Motion to move APC chamber mooted A question without notice brought to the chamber at last month’s Adelaide Plains Council’s ordinary meeting saw the long-held debate around whether or not council’s offices should be moved from Mallala to Two Wells raised once again.

And once again, as has happened in the past, the motion, this time by Lewiston councillor Margherita Panella, saw opinions divided, passionate discussion and ultimately the withdrawal of the motion as it was presented.

However in a shift from past discussions, the chamber was almost unanimous in agreeing, that one day in the future, its chamber and primary office would likely be based in Two Wells.

Cr Panella’s motion hoped to engage a “suitably qualified person to provide Council (with) an analysis outlining: design/ costing of incorporating existing Two Wells council office with other council buildings such as the institute/chamber, incorporating new buildings with old, providing details of savings and cost effectiveness and how this will improve the services to the whole of APC area”.

In her preamble to the motion, Cr Panella said over the last few years, there had been a lot of discussion around organisational savings, productivity and being more efficient and effective in the delivery of its services.

“With recent reports and information presented to council members, it would be prudent to consider APC a growing council and consider savings for the future,” she said.

She said it was time to consider upgrading and housing all non depot staff at one council site, and with the bulk of council’s residents living in the Two Wells/ Lewiston area, it would make sense to have the principal office in Two Wells and to use existing buildings in the town.

“Many would say if council closed the office in Mallala, the town would disappear, but some would say it has already, and that having three council sites is a burden on ratepayers.”

Cr Panella said the move would be ‘common sense’ in regards to the development occurring in the town in the coming years, with council savings in IT resources and improvement of records management.

“I’m not saying a complete new building, I’m saying why can’t we incorporate the old and new together?

During discussion on the matter, Cr Di Trioa asked how much Cr Panella believed the council could save each year by making this move.

“There’s the potential to be $500,000 or more,” she said, noting however this figure was not complete due to confidentiality clauses around APC’s current Two Wells Echo, May, 2019

Bec O’Brien reports: organisational review.

“It’s travel allowance, building, electricity costs, staffing as well.

“I’ve done preliminary costs and I can say more than $500,000 for sure.”

Cr Maiolo spoke to the motion saying he would like to see any new council offices in the Two Wells township incorporated into a possible new shopping centre.

“I understand what you’re (Cr Panella) saying, but it just looks like it’s a jigsaw puzzle gone wrong,” he said.

“I’d rather see it all brand new and get with someone like Drake or Western Farmers who want to come in and spend 10, 15, million dollars in new development and strike some sort of deal where we have x amount of square metres for a new council chamber.”

Cr Strudwicke called a point of order, stating it was not a question and answer session, and then also spoke to the motion.

“I’m a bit confused here- the preamble talks about closing the Mallala office and relocating staff,

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council and a developer is the way council needed to move forward however past costings of relocating all administrative services to Two Wells, including the construction of a new civic centre and council chamber, was upwards of $7 million.

However as the motion didn’t address the preamble, he wouldn’t support the motion.

Cr Parker stated while he was not against what was being suggested by Cr Panella he was concerned about employing a “suitably qualified person” to investigate, saying such a move could cost the council more than $30,000.

Cr Lush weighed in on the debate saying he was “at a loss for words” after reading the motion’s preamble.

“To say Mallala would disappear, 12 months ago I might have taken that on board, but with a new subdivision proposed to double the size of Mallala I don’t think that it is actually going to disappear, I think it might actually grow,” he said.

While Cr Lush agreed a firstclass civic centre at Two Wells could be a good thing, he said he

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and savings that can be made, but the motion is about relocating the Two Wells office into a new building and joining an established building,” he said.

He said there was nothing in the motion about closing offices or how a new chamber would work.

“But in terms of the issue of providing services in Two Wells, I think there’s two parts to that.

“One of them is what are the savings that might be made by having a single office; and we can certainly look at that as an exercise at some point, but the other is about providing services to the community which is probably more important.

“At this stage we can provide those services from the current office we have in Two Wells just as we can provide those services here in Mallala.

He said the issue comes down to the fact there is no council chamber in Two Wells to hold the actual council meetings.

“Our population is growing there, it makes sense to have a chamber, it would be a useful thing to have.”

Cr Strudwicke said a private/public partnership between

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would rather wait until it could be afforded and ‘do it properly.’

“Rather than put some ad-hoc buildings on the back of existing buildings in Two Wells I’d like to see that when we do it we do it properly, first class, so it’s something we can be proud of.

Mr Lush suggested with the proposed construction of a new school for the town, its facilities could be utilised to hold council meetings in the future.

“I certainly won’t be supporting this motion at this stage but I believe that some time in the future this will certainly become a reality,” he said.

Cr Keen also agreed council would one day mostly likely shift its operations to Two Wells, but highlighted it would not be within the next five years.

“Once Hickinbotham’s (development) takes off and we start getting income rather than paying out for it, that’s the time we will have the extra income to be able to go out and do something that’s really good and that will last for this area,” she said.

Cr Daniele said he was not surprised by the discussion, having raised the issue in the chamber

himself many times in the past, and believed council had spent around $100,000 getting plans drawn up for a civic centre in the past.

“These things don’t go down in price, they keep going up, and the more we defer that, the more it’s going to cost and unfortunately we put that cost to the new generation, not to us.

Cr Boon also spoke to the motion, acknowledging Cr Panella for raising the issue.

‘I think it’s important strategically that we actually start looking at this as a council,” Cr Boon said.

“We’re in a chamber here that’s dislocated from the office that’s dislocated from the other office which is dislocated from the depot, so we have to look at it.”

“I think it’s really exciting and I say well done and thank you for bringing this to the fore – let’s look at this strategically, and in terms of what we want to see, and where we can be in five, 10 and 20 years.

“We’re coming up for a strategic review so let’s put it in there and start moving forward, we’ve got to start somewhere, why not now?”

Following discussion Cr Strudwicke raised a question reiterating his view the motion did not reflect the information discussed, with respect to closing the Mallala council office or relocating staff.

CEO James Miller concurred with Cr Strudwicke.

“When you’re looking at the motion in isolation to the preamble there is no correlation,” Mr Miller said.

“There is no correlation with the notion of potentially closing down Mallala and relocating staff to Two Wells.”

Cr Lush asked the chamber if it remembered what happened the last time this issue was raised.

“It split the council right down the middle, and we had demonstrations, police involved, and all sorts of things happening,” he said.

Instead of question time, an animated discussion followed where the mayor had to call councillors to order as questions were not being asked.

The mayor suggested Cr Panella move an amendment to the motion to include a reference to the closing of the Mallala office.

However, as the amendment would be a significant change to the intent of the original motion, Cr Strudwicke said a new motion would need to be submitted.

The CEO helped to clarify the situation, highlighting that although Cr Panella assumed relocation of council staff to Two Wells through cost saving measures, there was no actual reference to this in the motion as it stood.

Cr Panella withdrew the motion and said a more detailed one would be brought to the next meeting.

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April Update On Saturday, 6 April I had the great privilege of laying a wreath and speaking on behalf of Emergency Services Minister Corey Wingard MP at the Annual South Australian Volunteer Fire Fighters Memorial Service at Naracoorte.

The service was held in recognition of the volunteer fire fighters and forestry workers who have lost their lives in the course of their duties, and commemorated the important role that past and present volunteers play in the community.

Pictured with Rex Hall, Chairman of the SA Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum and Nick McBride MP, Member for MacKillop

The launch of the Gawler Civic Centre was held on the morning of Sunday, 7 April.

The new Civic Centre boasts a collection of revitalised public facilities including a Public Library, Reading Room, Heritage Research Centre and Cultural Heritage Gallery that will drive community connection and vitality on Gawler’s Main Street.

I had the privilege of representing Premier Steven Marshall in launching the Gawler Cultural Heritage Gallery and the ‘Into the Light: Gawler’s Place in History’ Exhibition the following evening. ‘Into the Light’ explores Gawler’s complex and shared history as interpreted through Aboriginal occupation and European colonisation.

T h e ex h i b i t i o n i n c l u d e s n ew l y commissioned Kaurna artwork by Aunty Lynette Crocker, Merle Simpson, Rebecca Simpson, Jodie Seiuli and Nikki Fort, and original work by colonial artists James Shaw and Colonel William Light. The exhibition showcases the expertise of historian and cultural consultant, Denise Shumann OAM, who along with her colleague Marg Degotardi, spent countless hours assembling the exhibition.

The official launch of the new Civic Centre continued for six days, with each functional area within the Civic Centre being showcased.

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Coastal towns say, “Show me the money!”

Natalie Centenera reports: Adelaide Plains Council held the first of three Community Engagement Forums at Dublin on Monday, April 15.

APC mayor, Mark Wasley, welcomed the 40 strong crowd made up of ratepayers, councillors and council staff, and said the event was council’s way to better engage with the community.

“We want to get better connected with the people in our area,” he said, after quipping there were more people in attendance than a John Farnham concert!

“This is also a great opportunity to engage with your local councillor,” he explained, noting all but two APC councillors were in attendance.

The format for the evening ran similar to the open forum section of a general council meeting.

“This is not a question and answer session, and it is not a debate,” mayor Wasley stated.

This process later drew criticism for falling short of actual community engagement, however attendees were generally positive in their feedback to council for staging the event and providing a platform for their issues to be aired.

APC Mayor, Mark Wasley, facilitated the forum.

The Dublin Institute was filled with Adelaide Plains Council residents for the first of three community engagement forums. PHOTOS: Natalie Centenera Simmering issues brought to the surface included the belief coastal settlements of the region, that of Port Parham, Webb Beach, Middle Beach and Thompson Beach, were being neglected, the frequency of kerb-side waste collection, and request for the cost of asbestos clean-ups to be made public.

Alvin Jenkin of Port Parham spoke of the need to clean up the main street of Dublin.

“It is a bloody mess,” he

said to a round of applause.

“This is the image Adelaide Plains Council provided to the travelling public - let’s improve the image of the council, right here, right now.”

Residents of Port Parham spoke of the large amounts of dust from the Esplanade impacting on their daily life, suggesting council look into polymer materials to address the issue as well as requesting the Solo Waste driver to slow down when doing his

collection.

APC CEO, James Miller, said council will begin public consultation on the frequency of kerb-side waste collection, with some residents requesting the needs of bigger townships and the size of families to be taken into consideration when arriving at a decision.

Former councillor, Mel Lawrence, questioned council on final costs of the asbestos clean-up.

Mr Miller eagerly replied,

Budget open for comment The City of Playford’s draft 2019/20 Annual Business Plan (ABP) and Budget is open for feedback from May 7 to 28.

The draft ABP was discussed by elected members at the ordinary meeting of council on Tuesday, April 23 and has since drawn criticism from the public over social media, with ratepayers unhappy with a proposed 3.9 per cent increase in rates to provide the projected $236,000 operating surplus and new and enhanced services and infrastructure.

The dissatisfaction over the rate increase comes off

Natalie Centenera reports: the back of the highly publicised legal battle between the council and its former CEO, Mal Hemmerling, and its associated costs.

Add to this the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s (ICAC) decision on April 1 to conduct an evaluation of the council’s practices, policies and procedures, after a number of complaints and reports made to the Office for Public Integrity about COP were considered.

Ratepayers have not held back on community facebook pages voicing their concerns about the rate increase amidst the administration’s current turmoil, saying it was, ‘pretty rich’ for them to increase rates at such a time.

COP mayor, Glenn Docherty, said in a media statement, that as one of the fastest-growing councils in South Australia, it is important to balance spending with the provision of facilities for all residents.

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“We strongly encourage residents to provide us their feedback on the draft Annual Business Plan via the consultation process which kicked off on May 7.”

For more information about the consultation process please call the City of Playford on (08) 8256 0333 or visit www.playford.sa.gov.au

Former councillor, Mel Lawrence, questioned council on asbestos clean-up costs. saying the question will be addressed once confidentiality clauses that apply are investigated.

“The question is one of public interest and will be disclosed,” he said.

“If there is a way we can divulge that figure, we will.”

Feedback forms were distributed to attendees to remark on the format of the evening as well as provide further opportunity to comment on issues raised.

Speaking after the meeting, Lisa Philip-Harbutt, of Thompson Beach, noted the lack of attendance by the younger generation, saying it was mostly white-haired residents like herself, who were involved in the process.

“It’s the stalwarts of the community who are here, not your everyday citizens or ratepayers,” she said.

Ms Philip-Harbutt suggested engaging with local schools through the curriculum to encourage participation from the youth in the area.

Philip and Andrea Brow of Dublin commended the council on the evening, seeing it as a good opportunity to engage with the community.

“The presentation by council showed great development in the area, however, none of it is in Dublin, it’s not flowing this side of the fence,” Philip said.

“We’d like to see the money distributed fairly,” Susan Adams, also from Dublin, added.

“Dublin is the poor cousin of Two Wells and Mallala.”

The second community engagement forum will be held in Two Wells in August, and Mallala later in the year.

For your opportunity to engage with council, email info@apc.sa.gov.au or phone 8527 0200.

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What is your favourite part about the cadet program? The massive water fights we have during the hot months, they are good fun!

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Vandals target Two Wells Golf Club care about other people’s property and the work that has gone into maintaining the golf course,” she said.

“We only have a small team of volunteers who work very hard to get the scrapes in a good condition, so it is very annoying to see the damage done to them.

“If people continue to treat our golf course in this way the financial strain on the club could eventually force it to close and this would be a shame as it has been going for over 88 years.

“To the people responsible for cutting the fences and driving over the scrapes, please go to the police before they come to you.”

Two Wells Police are liaising with the club.

Bec O’Brien reports:

A SPATE of vandalism attacks at the Two Wells golf course in recent months has left a trail of destruction and repair costs into the thousands for its dedicated members, with the club worried it may be forced to close if it continues.

As well as a break-in on November 1 last year, fences have allegedly been cut, scrapes driven over and damaged, flags stolen, exterior walls damaged and the outside toilet block vandalised with oil.

Two Wells Golf Club course manager Denis Hart said the destruction was taking its toll on volunteers.

Mr Hart said while he believed the culprits were youngsters having what they thought of as a bit of fun with their motorbikes and 4x4 vehicles, the impact on club resources and morale was huge.

“They’re looking for an avenue to enjoy their bikes,” he said.

“But this is just not on.”

Stock have since been found wandering the course, which includes the council owned Lewiston Park reserve.

“We noticed that the fences were cut approximately in November last year,” Mr Hart said.

“To date the fences have been cut in three different places.

“At the same time there have been bike tracks over the putting scrapes, which continues today. “Flags from

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Denis Hart, Kathy Stubing and Bobby Hogg inspect one of the scrapes on the course. the scrapes have been stolen, one scrape rake was found on the roof of the clubhouse.”

Mr Hart said a drum of oil had also been spilt, a mess made in the outside toilets with oil, damage to the club’s green fee mailbox, globes taken from outside lights and a sensor light smashed.

“On the 1st of November 2018 there was a break-in at the clubhouse,” he said.

“There was damage to one wall, a large bar fridge was knocked partially over and the cash register taken.”

While the thieves had little luck with the contents of the till, the cost

to repair and replace it and the damage caused totalled almost $3000.

TWGC life member Kathy Stubing said she was saddened by the spate of destruction and feared the club could be forced to close if it continued.

“We are very disappointed in the attitude of these people who don’t

April 23 Two windows were smashed at the primary school in Two Wells.

Between April 18-12 Approximately $3000 worth of tools were stolen after entry was gained to a shipping container stored at a property on Porter Road, Korunye. Damage was caused to padlocks securing the container.

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Dog registration fees rising

Adelaide Plains Council has raised dog registration fees for the 2019/20 financial year following its ordinary council meeting on April 23.

The fee for a non-standard dog will rise by $10 to $70 per dog, and for a standard dog (desexed and microchipped) the fee will be $35 per dog.

In a report to council by Development Services Coordinator Brendan Schulz it was recommended dog registration fees rise across the board to help fund dog programs and parks within the council district.

“The proposed increase to dog registration fees will in turn increase council’s ability to fund projects such as dog parks, and improve other animal management activities to support

the community,” the report stated.

However Cr Parker questioned councillors on what residents, particularly those in the animal husbandry area of Lewiston, got back from council for their money.

“What does Lewiston get out of it,” he said.

“We get absolutely nothing.”

The proposed rise follows a 12 percent fee increase in 2018/19.

Cr Strudwicke spoke to the motion, saying last year’s fee increase was the first by council since 2012 and the current rise would keep council in line with what neighbouring Wakefield and Light councils charged for dog registration.

“It terms of what we provide with that, I know that we spend more

Bec O’Brien reports:

money than what we get in and we don’t have any money left over at the end of each year,” he said.

“So the areas where there’s a lack of service, like Lewiston, where we don’t have any facilities, is because we don’t have the money coming in.

“If we are going to provide those services we actually have to pay for them, and we pay for them through the registration.

“I think we should provide those services as we are known as a dogkeeping area but to provide those services we need the income and we can only do that if we maintain increases on a regular basis.

“I don’t think these increases are excessive.”

While councillors voted in favour of the changes for single dog registration it was another matter entirely when the recommendation for a fee increase for dog breeders came up.

The initial recommendation for businesses with 1-19 dogs was a rise of $50 to $400 and for 20 or more dogs a $500 fee per year, also up $50 from the previous year.

Cr Keen voted against the motion, saying she was concerned dog breeders who already had to pay fees to a governing industry body like Greyhound Racing SA, as well as the state’s Dog and Cat Management Board and council, were being unfairly hit hard.

Cremation under construction Bec O’Brien reports: Adelaide Plains Council will start constructing a new cremation memorial wall and extend the existing concrete footpath network in the Two Wells cemetery next month.

These works are part of council’s 2018/19 works program and are designed to enhance the use and access of the cemetery while providing a low maintenance and aesthetically appealing facility.

The project has a budget allocation of $45,000.

APC infrastructure and environment general manager Tom Jones said the proposed double-sided cremation memorial wall is a structure that contains niches, which hold a person’s cremated remains in a plastic receptacle and is typically made of masonry such as bricks, stone or pre-formed cement.

News In Brief Justice needed Adelaide Plains Council offers a free volunteer Justice of the Peace service every Saturday from 9am-11am at the Two Wells Library and are looking for another JP to join the service.

If you are a registered JP and have a spare two hours on a Saturday morning about once every six weeks, then council would love to hear from you.

For further information contact APC library and community services coordinator Anne Sawtell on 8527 0200 or email asawtell@apc.sa.gov.au.

Melodrama Magic THE Two Wells Melodrama Group’s annual production kicks off this month on May 18.

Tickets to this year’s show “The Whole Nine Yarrs” can be purchased by emailing dramatwo@adam.com.au, searching Eventbrite or contacting 0438 025 208.

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“Ashes are enclosed in a plastic receptacle and are placed in the niche which is then sealed,” Mr Jones explained.

“A commemorative plaque is secured to the niche.”

Mr Jones said a percentage of the income generated through the cremation wall will help with the management and governance of the structure, as well as annual maintenance requirements, and could improve and fund regular maintenance and improvements across councils cemetery sites.

At APC’s April 23 ordinary council meeting, a motion for further investigations to explore opportunities for cemetery expansions to provide vaults/crypts, in ground burials, in ground and wall columbariums to the community throughout the district was also passed.

For enquiries related to the project contact APC’s depot operations coordinator on (08) 8527 0200.

Consultation for waste transfer stations Bec O’Brien reports:

Horticulture comes to Two Wells Adelaide Plains Council’s library service will host experienced horticulturist Alex Wilson in Two Wells next month.

A qualified horticulturist with more than 15 years experience in the field, Alex will be a special guest speaker at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Thursday May 9 from 1pm.

Alex has a wealth of gardening experience having worked at Newman’s Nursery based at Tea Tree Gully to his current role with Oasis Horticulture, Australia’s largest seedling, vegetable and flower supplier.

Alex resides in the picturesque Adelaide Hills with his young family, where they practice permaculture in their own garden, striving to grow as much fresh produce as possible.

Alex will be speaking about “Planting in Autumn” which is a very appropriate theme and there will be ample opportunities for the audience to ask questions.

To book your seat to this free event, which includes afternoon tea, contact the Two Wells Public Library during opening hours on 8520 2100 or email library@ apc.sa.gov.au as seats are strictly limited.

“They’re being slugged three times,” she said.

“We went up 20 per cent last year so that’s 40 percent in two years, your hitting just a small community.”

Cr Parker agreed with Cr Keen, saying it was getting to a point where business dog registrations were no longer viable.

The motion was put to the vote and was lost.

Cr Parker then suggested a 10 percent fee increase which was also not supported by the chamber.

After more discussion, Cr Boon proposed a five percent increase, making the 2019/20 registration fee for businesses with dogs numbering 1-9 $365 per year and 20 or more dogs $470 per year.

Horticulturist Alex Wilson will share his knowledge and insights to local residents this month in Two Wells.

Adelaide Plains Council is considering closing its waste transfer stations at Two Wells and Mallala following a loss of around $150,000 per annum and will soon seek public consultation on the matter.

Council is also preparing to seek public consultation on the idea of introducing a weekly rubbish collection service.

Following a recommendation from APC’s Infrastructure and Environment committee meeting on March 13, councillors voted at its ordinary meeting on March 25 in favour of “the Chief Executive Officer to commence public consultation to receive feedback from the community on the proposed closure of Mallala and Two Wells Resource Recovery Centres from 30 June 2019”.

APC infrastructure and environment general manager Tom Jones said the proposed closure was one way council could cut its waste recovery costs which totalled $150,000 per annum across the two sites.

“That’s the drive behind the proposal,” Mr Jones said.

“It was $62,000 (loss) at Mallala and $93,000 at Two Wells.”

While Mr Jones said the I&E committee was considering closing the resource recovery centres it was also investigating other waste services including a hard waste rubbish collection service, privatisation of the facilities and a voucher system of some sort.

“We’re considering other options not just closing them,” he said.

“It’s up to council how they want to proceed.

“They’re making a massive loss and if they want to cut their losses so they can still provide a service and there’s not illegal dumping, then that (hard waste collection) is an option too.

“They haven’t been making a profit.

“It’s a big cost of labour, material disposal and other things.”

The I&E committee also recommended council investigate the indicative costs of implementing a weekly waste collection service and undertake public consultation on this issue, with a single mail out to residents or combining it within the rates and communicator the likely distribution method.

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Watch for the symptoms

Chrissie Scott’s alarm bells rang when her 12-year-old son, Josh, said he was feeling a bit sick in the stomach.

As Josh had just come off the basketball court after falling down hard backwards and hitting his head on the timber flooring, working in child care and being first-aid trained, Chrissie knew this was one of the first signs of concussion, “I had heard the thump and became worried,” Chrissie said.

“When his head hit the ground it actually bounced up, and I thought that’s not good,” Josh’s father, Clint, added.

The family jumped into the car and headed home to Lewiston, where Chrissie was going to drop Clint and her other two sons home before taking Josh to the hospital.

“We turned onto Dalkeith road and I told Clint to turn around and go straight to the hospital,” Chrissie explained.

“Josh couldn’t remember his brothers’ names, where he went to school, or where we lived.

“His pupils were dilated, he kept on leaning to his left side, the side he hit, and he tried to close his eyes to go to sleep but I wouldn’t let him.

“It was at this point I knew something was really seriously wrong.”

Josh was taken to emergency at Gawler Health Service where the nurses began observations straight away after being told exactly what had happened.

“There is a four-hour monitoring

Natalie Centenera reports: period with a concussion or any head injury, but the nurses said it was the worst one they had seen,” Chrissie said.

“He didn’t have any egg or bumps on his skull, so his brain actually took the impact.”

When the four-hour mark of monitoring was approaching, the doctor rang the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and told them Josh wasn’t responding the way they wanted.

“He still had dizziness, fatigue, nausea, and slow speech, and his blank stares were so unnerving,” Chrissie said. Clint went with Josh, who doesn’t remember getting into the ambulance, to WCH. “I remember hitting my head and being in hospital, but nothing else,” Josh said.

“We arrived at WCH and were taken straight into a cubicle in emergency and he was checked hourly for general observations,” Clint said.

“They were checking his memory and from the 3am check onwards, he answered all the questions correctly.

“His memory started to return but he was still very slow, but progressively through the morning he got quicker and his recall improved.”

Josh was allowed to return home that morning and for the next 48 hours, had to completely rest his brain.

“There was no screen time al-

Josh Scott with his parents, Chrissie and Clint, after recovering from a scary experience from a head injury while playing basketball.

“The worst part was we did PE lowed, no phones, TV or tablet, nothing that stimulates the brain,” that day and played dodge ball, but I couldn’t play,” Josh said regrettably.

Chrissie said.

“The doctor said he was not too “He slept most of the following day on Tuesday and had an early worried about Josh going back to school holiday, although he did basketball, as they didn’t view basattend school on the last Friday of ketball as being a high-risk sport,” term as he was back to his old form.” Chrissie said. Centrals District’s

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT A CONCUSSION n Signs and symptoms may not show up until 24-48 hours after the head injury. n Take your child to the nearest emergency department if at any time your child develops any of the following symptoms: o Worsening headache o Drowsy or sleepy o Eye problems (blurred/ double vision) o Slurred Speech o Suffers a seizure o Impaired memory (confused, disoriented) o Becomes dizzy, unable to balance o Poor concentration o Persistent vomiting o Becomes unconscious

Premier League head coach, Ricky Simpson, also the head coach of Northern Region Sports Academy, said he hadn’t seen many concussions in his playing and coaching of basketball in 45 years.

“Various contact sports like American football, Aussie rules and rugby have more concussions, as one would expect,” he said.

“At the amateur sports level there definitely needs to be more education on concussions in sports.

“Professional sports have this covered but amateur sports don’t have the medical resources to give attention to injuries.

“I’m sure there are many more cases of concussions in every sport at the amateur level that aren’t identified because few understand the symptoms and mistake it for another illness.

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Dr Sam - A man of vision Samuel Ranjan Nitchingham was born in Klang, Malaysia on March 14, 1954, the second child and oldest son of Victor and Pakiam.

His early life was a happy one with extended family members living in-house to help support and nurture the young family as Victor headed overseas to London for an extended period to gain a university degree in engineering.

Ranjan (as he was known to family), together with siblings Shanta and Nimal, enjoyed a simple early upbringing, where the church, a tight network of friends mainly from the Ceylon community, sports and music were the backbone of their lives.

Upon Victor’s return from London, the family was completed with the arrival of Anura.

From an early age, Ranjan was observed to have an inquisitive mind, loved reading, had a wiry physique, excelled in sports and took music lessons which would lead to a lifelong love of music.

In high school, Ranjan attended Victoria Institute in KL and forged friendships that have lasted a lifetime.

On completion of high school, Ranjan did exceptionally well but did not pass the necessary Malay exam to gain entry to pre-university in Malaysia.

He moved to Singapore and entered the National Junior College in 1971.

Here he forged some lasting friendships, saying often that he was surrounded by some brilliant minds.

When asked what he would have chosen if he had the chance in university to do anything he wanted, he would often say- “I loved history, music and the sciences and I certainly could have done any of these and been very happy”.

But his was a typical Jaffna Tamil home where medicine and law were the only two careers deemed

= OBITUARY Samuel Ranjan Nitchingham

March 14, 1954 - Jan 28, 2019 suitable for a son, and so in 1973, he began a five-year medical degree at the University of Singapore on an ASEAN scholarship.

While at university, Ranjan did just enough to get by, relying on friends for lecture notes, enjoying boozy nights with friends and a favourite uncle who lived in Singapore and playing in the medical school band.

He would often say they were tough years because the volume of knowledge needed was great and he knew he had to just keep on keeping abreast- there was no other option but to move forwards to a graduation in medicine.

Upon graduation in 1978 at the age of 24, his father gave him a trip to Australia where he travelled from Melbourne to Adelaide and then on to Perth.

He liked what he saw and managed to register with the Medical Board in South Australia thinking it might be an option at some point in his later life to work here.

Late in 1978, he met a nurse named Marina, who was on holiday to Singapore and Malaysia after her first year of nursing at Fremantle Hospital.

After a year-long courtship, and just one visit to Perth for a three-week holiday by Ranjan, they became engaged in December 1979, and the next time they saw each other, in August 1980, was when they were married.

Those were the days before computers and mobile phones so letter writing and the odd phone call were relied on.

In 1980, Ranjan moved to Adelaide, a fresh faced 26-year-old, raring to take on the world!

He got an offer of an anaesthetic rotation at the Flinders Hospital but after a week gave it up despite being warned he’d never get another job in the public system.

He put his name down to do GP locums and for the next two years, worked seven days a week; doing relief work in GP practices by day, and home visits by night, often covering a massive area from north of Grand Junction Road to the Hutchison Road Hospital in Gawler.

On his first day as a GP locum, he was asked over the CB radio what they could call him, and as Ranjan was considered too difficult to pronounce, he said Samuel, which in true Aussie style, soon became Sam, and affectionately Dr Sam. In 1981, Ranjan was asked to help out as a locum for a group who had started a small practice in Virginia.

After a period of six months there, Ranjan was asked to buy them out and so started a long and wonderful relationship with the people of Virginia.

In 1982, Ranjan and Marina welcomed their first child, Usha, quickly followed by Anil and Anita.

Life with three children under four was hectic, and with no family support locally, the couple worked hard together to raise their young family.

Seeing his children do well at school and university, graduate, move into careers, settle down and ultimately grow freely into the vibrant, compassionate, capable individuals gave him enormous pride.

He was thrilled to become a grandfather to Xavier, who brought him endless joy.

In later years, Ranjan became involved in medical politics- sitting on the board of the AMA, Salisbury and Elizabeth Medical Association, being the inaugural president of the Asia Pacific Doctors Association, and more recently the South

Australian Indian Medical Association.

He enjoyed these organisations and saw them as a place for mentorship, fellowship and stewardship, and was one of the first of subcontinental heritage to sit on AMA council and encouraged and paved the way for others to follow suit.

Ranjan gave generously of his time, listened and gently guided the various groups in their decision making.

He also came to know Dr Bruno Rositano and together with other doctors, quickly set up large practices – the Allcare Clinics in Prospect, Parkside, Munno Para and Elizabeth.

At times he worked seven days – his Virginia and Salisbury clinics by day and filling in on weekday nights and weekends at all these other practices.

Ranjan felt strongly about philanthropy and had several charities he regularly supported.

Over the past 15 years, he also loved to travel and spent many hours planning, organising, and booking these annual escapes.

In 2013, soon after the couple opened their branch practice, the Heritage Medical Centre in Two Wells, Ranjan was diagnosed with a Thymoma.

All seemed well after the complete removal of a 10cm tumour from his chest, but he was soon diagnosed with interstitial lung disease.

For the next five years, he managed well with monthly IVIG infu-

sions a n d never slowed down.

His happiest times were with his family.

Late in 2017, Ranjan’s health began to take a slight turn for the worse.

He researched nightly on what could be wrong and poured over medical journals and websites to see if he could find a diagnosis for his symptoms.

In the end, he diagnosed himself with one of the rarest diseases known to medicine - TAMA or Thymoma Associated Multi-organ Autoimmunity.

This did not stop him from working hard and doing the things he loved, but the decline was unrelenting and rapid, and he passed away on January 28, 2019.

A great mentor, teacher and devoted family man, with wisdom beyond his years, Ranjan will be missed greatly by his family, friends, medical fraternity and the communities of Two Wells and Virginia.

Year of change for Scouts

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It could save a life.

Leave it to the pros. It’s illegal and dangerous to do your own electrical and gas work.

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Angle Vale Scout Group group leader Marlene Haese reports January this year unleashed a new logo for Scouting across the nation. Reflecting the pattern of the Southern Cross, contours of our land, and the Scout Section colours, our new branding has, as its centre, the fleur de lis.

This is the symbol of Scouting which connects us to each other and the world.

Graphics depicting the markings of Australian gum trees provide the background to our Scouting.

Our new branding was designed by Queen’s Scout and eminent designer Dr Ken Cato OAM, who reaffirmed his promise in a special ceremony at the recent Jamboree in South Australia.

“Scouts has changed so much, we had to get some of that energy and modernity into the logo,” Ken explained in an interview with Channel 10 Adelaide following the ceremony.

Very soon you will see the new branding on the local Scout Halls at Angle Vale and Two Wells. Please feel free to pop in and tell us what you think of it.

We think it is inviting and invigorating.

Along with the new logo, a ‘New Program’ has been unleashed, to be phased in over the next few years, bringing Scouting into the 21st Century after 25 years of minimal change.

The new program promises at its heart many more adventurous activities, with Scouts of all ages being able to ‘plan’ their own journey through their Scouting life.

‘Youth Lead, Adult Supporting’ is the primary catchphrase of the new program.

Angle Vale Scout Group will be moving into this ‘new’ program during 2019, and looking forward to the new opportunities and challenges that it brings us.

On a local note, at our recent AGM, Angle Vale unveiled its new Group Badge, depicting iconic notability from the local area.

Angle Vale is the home of the oldest surviving laminated timber arch bridge built in 1876, seen across the centre of the badge.

The Paddle Steamer is important as it reminds us of the famous author, Max Fatchen, who lived in the local area and wrote children’s books.

The Paddle Steamer was from his book ‘The River Boat King’.

Grapes have been a key feature of the Angle Vale region for many years.

The orange and white border depict the colours of the Angle Vale Scarf.

The Scout Logo at the top of the badge was the new design rolled out nationally in January 2019.

The Scarf was designed by the Smith and Charlwood families of the Angle Vale Scout Group in 2018.

The Scarf was officially presented to the group at the AGM on March 9 this year.

For more information about Scouting in Angle Vale contact group leader Marlene Haese on 0408 897 407 or email gl.anglevale@sa.scouts.com.au

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Vale Margaret Peterson = OBITUARY Margaret Peterson

August 5, 1954 – March 26, 2019

Margaret Peterson was well known in the Angle Vale community, not the least as a result of her tireless work with the Lions Club of Angle Vale.

She was one of the key founding members of this Lions Club, enabling the club to Charter in August 2014, and was the inaugural treasurer for the club, a role she filled with diligence from 2014 until 2016.

Margaret consistently attended forums and conferences to support Lions generally and the Angle Vale Club.

She was instrumental in a number of projects the club achieved, most notably her commitment to the Lions Hearing Dog project.

Margaret relished this opportunity to assist and was a constant visitor to the owners of the first dog the club supported.

The club is now supporting a second dog for a Northern resident and has been allocated a male labradoodle.

The Lions Club of Angle Vale has recently decided to nominate the name “Peterson” for this puppy in memory

of M a rgaret.

Margaret was a quiet achiever who could always be counted on to participate in whatever the activity the club was embarking upon.

She was liberal with her praise, thoughtful with her comments, had a wonderful sense of humour and enjoyed life to the fullest-with particular passion for dancing, often sharing stories of her lessons with the club.

It is the small things Margaret did every day the club will remember, her sage counsel, quick wit and laughter.

Margaret was fond of saying, “Remember the Good Times”.

The Lions Club of Angle Vale was privileged to have shared some of the good times with Margaret and members will remember her fondly.

As requested by family, the Lions Club of Angle Vale has made a donation to Arthritis SA on her behalf.

ABOVE: With their Lego creations are Taisa and Tommy Campbell-Yates.

RIGHT: Airlie Clothier, Jude Daniel, Javier and Bryce Law. BELOW RIGHT: Madalyn Wandel.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Caitlyn Toholke.

Stars in the making Letting their imagination run wild was the order of the day for 23 children who attended Adelaide Plains Council’s library school holiday workshop on Tuesday, April 16.

Held at the Two Wells Uniting Church hall the Lego animation session was facilitated by Cameron Edser of GooRoo Animation Cameron introduced the group to different types of Stop Animation including a claymation he had made called Animal Instincts (check it out on YouTube).

He then gave a hands on demonstration of Lego animation, where he displayed how to set up a scene, move the lego characters and most importantly how to use

the app – Stop Motion.

There is a free version available for anyone willing to give it a go.

The children then got to go create their own movie magic.

The three-hour session was broken up with breaks to show other animation movies including Lego Ghostbusters.

The children learned how to add music, sound effects, audio and a title screen to their creations.

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Two Wells Anzac Day

A perfect morning for Two Wells service While stars still faintly twinkled and the moon shone brightly above, grandparents held hands with the next generation who would remember.

Bleary-eyed parents gently bundled sleepy children into dew-covered cars, and amidst the waking birdsong, leatherclad motorbike enthusiasts rumbled into town.

Farmers in their utes rattled down the main street and locals rugged up and wandered down.

Couples with dogs on leads strolled in to stand side-byside with beanie-clad teenagers huddled under woolen blankets and service medals tinkled quietly as people shuffled in the early morning chill.

And so it was this clear Au-

Bec O’Brien reports: tumn Anzac Day, as hundreds were drawn to the annual Two Wells Anzac Day service at the town’s memorial gardens.

Estimates put the crowd at well over 600.

As Two Wells RSL president, Tony Flaherty, led proceedings a sense of kinship, thankfulness and Australian mateship settled over those gathered.

People sniffled quietly, others sang the national anthem proudly, while others still, heads bowed, quietly remembered.

Wreaths were laid and rosemary lovingly placed.

Every year attendance at this service is strong and the atmosphere of respect and gratitude for those who have fallen during battle, and for those who are currently serving, is clearly front and centre in the minds of all.

It could be seen in the wide-eyed look of young children who were asked to stand quietly but were not quite sure why; in the sweet faces of babies who were cuddled and quietened.

It was reflected in the sombre faces of service personnelle and those who proudly wear military badges.

It was palpable, and as we vowed to remember them, we meant it.

Cooking up a few hundred or so eggs for breakfast after the service was Stuart Tearle, Lest we forget.

Mark Aldridge and Tony Flaherty.

State Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey (centre) and his wife Teresa, met Lewiston serviceman, Andrew Scully at the service.

Two Wells residents Judy and Rob Heaslip.

Danny Flaherty and Cecelia Pascale placed a wreath.

LEFT: Two Wells Scout Group formed a guard of honor at the service.

Pictured here from left are members (back) Alan Ford, Roger Ford, James Ford, Skye McDonald, Brooke Walton, Lance Morgan.

Front: Hayley Walton, Flun Sheedy-Palethorpe and Ryan Boobyer.

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Two Wells Anzac Day

Members of the Virginia CFS brigade, from left (back) Peter Inkster, David Williams, The Hunt family of Two Wells Jason, Jake, Jade, Lori, Chelsea and (front) Bailey Shaun Atkinson, James Mulholland, Tony Caruso, Mark Higgins, Craig Errington, Mark Taylor, Casey Higgins, (front) Alan Toohey, Chris Mullins and Steve Baxter. after the service.

Christopher and Chantelle Bolzon of Angle Vale attended with their daughters Lilly Paying their respects at the service was the Lithgow family of Two Wells; Adam, Jaime, Olive and Norah. and Daisy.

Ten-year-old friends Cody Moritz and Flynn Sheedy-Palethorpe after the service.

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Mick Spargo with his eight-yearold daughter Karlie.

Layla Pratt and her Dad Darren, travelled from Gawler for the service.

New Two Wells resident Emma Woodroofe and her dog Ace.

Two Wells local and Adelaide Plains Council councillor Kay Boon, placed a wreath.

Thirteen-year-old Felicity Pitt of Lewiston read Psalm 23 at the service.

Mathew Werfel and his daughter Mya placed a wreath on behalf of Federal MP Nick Champion.

History can repeat itself!

South Australia’s History Festival kicked off on April 27 and runs until May 31, with many events being held around the district.

Here is something close to home: Mallala Museum

“Gateway to the Mid North” officially opened on Sunday, and will be open every Sunday in May from 2-4.30pm.

The title has interpreted Mallala as the ‘gateway’ to the Mid North, and features a comparison of how things were and how they are now in Mallala.

Displays include special occasion dress including Port Parham beauties competition, picnic days, and a DVD of old times will play.

Entry is $4, children $1.

Pictured left are volunteers Gwenda Griffiths, Margaret Tiller, Marcus Strudwicke and Christine Young around the picnic display at Mallala Musuem.

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Virginia - Heart of the Foodbowl Natalie Centenera reports: City of Playford councillors, Clint Marsh, Peter Rentoulis and Cathy-Jo Tame, are eager to stimulate and promote Virginia as the ‘Heart of the Foodbowl’, with the hope of ultimately achieving a branded image of the area, similar to what other famous regions, like the Barossa and McLaren Vale, enjoy.

At the beginning of last month, councillors organised a meeting with members of the Virginia Farmer’s Association (VFA), Jon Gee MP, and Dermot Cussen, Director of the Stretton Centre.

Cr Marsh said it has proven difficult in the past to meet with members of the VFA due to the long hours they work, however this meeting provided an opportunity for Mr Cussen, on behalf of the Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster, to form a face to face network with them.

Discussions between the parties present concentrated on the importance of different growing groups working together to achieve a common goal and strengthening ties within the farming community.

The importance of a presentable aesthetic of the area was touched upon, and in particular the need

City of Playford councillors are eager to promote Virginia as the ‘Heart of the Foodbowl’. for the main street of Virginia to be upgraded.

“If, and when, that is funded (main street upgrade) and supported, we want to continue to lift the profile of Virginia in becoming the gem of the Northern Foodbowl,” Cr Marsh said.

“There’s room to improve the practices in farming and the materi-

als used.

“We are liaising with NAWMA (Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority) to research into the disposal of plastics and the use of improved plastics farmers could use, and how to address additional costings.”

Mr Gee said it would be a good

outcome if the VFA is coordinated into the Northern Foodbowl Cluster, create some targets, and could help create a brand recognisable for everybody.

“The common thread between the different farming groups in the area is to create a recognisable brand,” he said.

FAIBS helps to maintain Middle Beach boardwalk

Snake snuggling kindy kids

By Ian Forsyth The Middle Beach boardwalk is one of the last remaining bastions where you can see the threatened Samphire Thornbill.

The tidal creeks, mudflats, mangroves and Samphire provide an ideal habitat for these tiny birds and the boardwalk allows the public to get up close to them without disturbing their environment or getting their feet wet and muddy.

With this in mind, Sunday, April 14 saw a small but passionate group of members from the Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) out at that setting enjoying the autumn sunshine for some boardwalk and trail maintenance.

The members in attendance made the most of the ideal outside weather, trimming back some of the overgrown sections of the trail, fixing the loose boards of the boardwalk and Anna Woods and Kathy Stubing repair clearing up some of the debris brought in by the walking trail. recent storms, although the old TV probably required some human intervention to get here.

GAWLER ROTARY CLUB They also took the opportunity to discuss presents the plans for the future of this vital part of the sanctuary.

ADELAIDE PLAINS This, perhaps little-known, trail and boardwalk are not one of those that provides access MALE VOICE CHOIR to the spectacular shorebirds and international and Guest Artists migrant birds our sanctuary is well known for. in a concert of Music and Song It does however provide easy access to all members of the public to an uninterrupted Celebrating panoramic view of the mangroves, Samphire flats and tidal creeks.

THE 160TH Anniversary of It allows visitors to just wander leisurely THE SONG OF AUSTRALIA along on the elevated and dry flat trail and marvel at their environment and the wildlife including birds, crabs and fish that live there.

Gawler Civic Centre FAIBS meets on a regular basis with the Sunday May 19th 2 pm. group’s next few activities including plantAdmission $15 ing of seedlings at Parham on Sunday, May 19 and a mega planting day of 1000 plants at Port Gawler on Sunday, June 16.

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“There needs to be a consistent approach with farming groups to create a consistent message- and eventually end up with a brand to represent the Virginia area.

“A clear objective needs to be in place for the VFA and for the Virginia horticultural industry and for the larger Virginia area over all.

Mr Gee also recognised the importance of communication to achieve set goals, and the limited resources the VFA have to do the activities required.

“They are all working their guts out now, the meeting took time away from their work,” he said. “It’s very difficult to organise farmers.”

Cr Cathy-Jo Tame said the meeting was a great opportunity to show the VFA the different types of support available when doing applications.

“Some members are non-English speaking and would benefit from extra support provided by the Street Centre,” she said.

“There are so many growers around the area, there is an opportunity to have them working together, to develop a great farming area, and to develop a brand."

For further information on the Northern Adelaide Plains Food Cluster contact the Stretton Centre on (08) 8254 4666.

Nicole helps one of the snakes onto Xen’s shoulder.

IN any other circumstance the children at Two Wells Kindergarten would run in the opposite direction when faced with a snake.

This was not the case last month however, when young Ryder brought his pet python and Murray Darling snake for a visit.

Snuggles and Cuddles as they are named, were a big hit with the kids.

Many of the children were brave and showed strength and courage to touch, feel and even hold the snakes, with Ryder’s step-mum Nicole, offering her support and knowledge, and answering the many questions.

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Light lands sports day honours

By Bec O’Brien

Virigina Primary School held its annual sports day on the last day of Term 1, Friday April 12.

Sunny conditions made for a pleasant day for the students, staff and the broader school community, with team Light taking overall winners’ points.

Some of the activities students took part in throughout the day included relays, hurdles, high jump, discus and the sack race.

House Captains for Light, Chloe, Amelia, Charlie and Kosta with the overall winners’ shield.

Gawler captain, Jayla, and Light vice captain, Amelia.

The Adelaide Plains Council would like to acknowledge andthethank our(back) Chloe, Alexia, Alicia, Ashlee, (front) Enjoying day were Lilly, Charlie, Kathleen many volunteers who support ourand Anthony. community by inviting you to a

Charlie in the star relay.

Year 6 students Sophie and Olivia enjoy a break.

Year 6/7 student Milanne in the hurdles event.

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New home for Movies shown at Gawler Cinema, Playgroup 11 Murray Street, Gawler (with light refreshments) 6 student Azareea at the discus event for team Para.

Charlie taking part in the sack race.

Two Wells Playgroup has started the new term with a new venue and a new timeslot.

The well-supported group has crossed the road from the local primary school to the Uniting Church hall, and will now hold weekly sessions from 9am-11am Enquiries - Anne - Tel: 8527 0200 every Tuesday during school terms.

Playgroup coordinator Tegan Magin said the new Email - info@apc.sa.gov.au space was amazing.

“It offers a large indoor area to set up activities, a fully functional kitchen for coffees and food preparation, toilets and nappy change facilities and a gated undercover area for outdoor play,” she said.

“I could not be more excited.

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National Volunteer Week is running from May 20 to 26, and Adelaide Plains Council is once again joining in the national celebrations with a special event to thank all of its volunteers.

Adelaide Plains Council is holding free movie screenings, with light refreshments, at the Gawler Cinema on Tuesday, May 21, as a way to acknowledge and thank the many valued local volunteers who provide a variety of essential community, environmental, sporting and cultural services to the community.

Council’s invitation to the volunteer celebrations is not restricted just to its own registered volunteers, but is also extended to the many residents who work extremely hard for our numerous local community groups.

At 10am, the British comedy, “Swimming with Men” will screen, with stars including Robert Brydon, Jane Horrocks, Rupert Graves among others.

The movie features a group of middle-aged men facing a mid-life crisis who find a new meaning in life by forming an amateur synchronised swim-

ming team.

Showing at 6.30pm that night is “Poms”, starring Diane Keaton, Pam Grier and Jacki Weaver.

This American comedy tells the story of a group of women who form a cheer leading squad at their retirement village, proving it is never too late follow your dreams.

Numbers are strictly limited and an RSVP is essential.

To reserve your tickets, please ring the Two Wells Library during opening hours on 8520 2100 or alternatively email – library@apc.sa.gov.au

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In front of the Two Wells Post Office is the place to be on Friday June 14, from 8.30am, if you’re looking for some yummy morning tea. You’ll also be supporting a good cause at the same time. A trading table selling cakes, biscuits, jams, sauces, pickles, relish and much more will be set up as well as a sausage sizzle, pancakes and scones with jam and cream all available. All money raised goes towards cancer research.

lived in South Australia. The rest as they say is history. Congratulations and best wishes John and Sheila.

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Open Garden The Open Gardens SA event at ‘Alba Hame’, the home of Robin and Lesley Trevilyan of Angle Vale, on Easter Sunday went very well with 197 visitors passing through their gates. Rotary volunteers baked 250 scones, and the weather cleared to a sunny 20-degree day with music provided by the owner’s daughter, Katherine and her friend Kassandra. Two plant and produce stalls proved very popular. Young children were rewarded with Easter eggs for participating in finding the pigs in the garden event.

The charity was Rotary’s International, ‘End Polio Now’.

Home Grown Beauty Two Wells local,Tony Lange, received a welcome surprise in his garden when he went to pick a spring onion and a massive tomato lay waiting for him. Tony said on his facebook page, “couldn’t believe my tomato pick, that big boy weighs 667 grams.” The massive tomato is pictured below, along with a photo of Tony’s daughter, Kate Dimasi, with some of her father’s bounty. If there’s a trick-of-thetrade to growing one this big, please share Tony! Our green thumbs are itching!

May Meet and Greet Playford Councillor, Clint Marsh, will be holding a Coffee’N’Chat session at Indulge at Vale café in Angle Vale on Saturday May 11, from 9.30 till 10.30am.

Cr Marsh is eager to meet and hear from residents in Ward One which includes Virginia and Angle Vale.

Wedding Bells for MLC The honourable John Dawkins MLC, and Sheila Butterworth celebrated their wedding day last month with family and friends on April 14 at Port Elliot. John and Sheila (pictured bottom, middle) met at Manchester University when John was visiting the leading Suicide Prevention Professor in the United Kingdom in 2014.

They met up again a year later when Sheila visited her two grandsons, who

It seems the Two Wells Bakery is at it again, being nice and all that. The bakery, popular with both locals and travellers, Robin and Lesley Trevilyan opened their beautiful garden for their wares and their friendliness, to the public for the Open Gardens SA event. has always been supportive of the local community. Over Easter their community spirit and general awesomeness was again at work when they held a competition over Facebook. Due to the large number of people taking the time to leave a comment in their ‘Win an Easter Bunny with Chocolate eggs and One dozen Hot Cross Buns’ competition, the staff decided to give everyone who commented on the post a 10 pack (170gm) of red tulip eggs and a six pack of hot cross buns! Their generosity is well and truly noted.

Master of Camouflage When putting your shoes on don’t forget to check the inside before slipping your foot into them.

This trapdoor spider was spotted on a property in Lewiston and sent into ABC Adelaide who posted it on their facebook page. It is scarily camouflaged into its surroundings!

Jo Spurling with Mum, Rae Wilson and her husband, Malcolm.

Playford Councillor, Clint Marsh, will hold a Coffee’N’Chat session at Indulge at Vale café in Angle Vale on Saturday May 11.

May the 4th be with you! Yes, yes, you’ve all heard it before and you’ve probably seen the memes circulating on facebook. It never gets old though, and Star Wars fans relish the play on words and look forward to the annual date with gusto. So on May 4tthis year, may the force/fourth be with you.

May 11 is World Migratory Bird Day, especially significant in our region which is home to the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.

This day aims to reinforce education and awareness-raising about the need to protect migratory birds and their habitats, at all different levels, in all parts of the world.

May 12 is Mother’s Day, a day to show appreciation for mothers or mother figures, which can include stepmothers, relatives, guardians (eg. foster mothers), and close family friends.

Flowers, chocolates, and cards are popular gifts to symbolize one’s love and appreciation with the carnation and chrysanthemum being particularly symbolic of Mother’s Day. So pick up a bunch of flowers, make a sweet card, take mum out for a nice meal, or better still, just pick up after yourselves…she might gain a couple of hours for her to have to herself!

May 15 is the International Day of Families.

This day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1993 and provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families around the world. In Australia we recognise National Families Week at a time to coincide with the United Nations International Day of Families. Hundreds of thousands of people around Australia participate in hundreds of community level National Families Week events annually.

May 18 is Federal Election Day. Sorry if you had already made plans folks, your country needs your vote. But whatever your vote, make it count. This great democratic country of ours affords us certain rights, and one of them is a right to say who governs us. So make sure you do…or you will be fined. Your democratic right does not afford you to abstain from voting! That aside, don’t forget your election day sausage sizzle, the best part about the whole shebang.

Support your local school or community group and grab yourself some snags on bread, and just remember to put the onions on first…

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. Tobacco use is an important risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. The international day focuses on the impact tobacco has on the cardiovascular health of people worldwide. If you are thinking of quitting but need some support, call Quitline on 137 848. Or simply look at your bank balance, those coffin nails don’t come cheap these days.

Thirsty Trees As with most things at the moment, the trees in the main street of Two Wells are looking rather thirsty. The Echo noticed these signs (pictured bottom right) taped to each tree along the western side of the street last month.

If you know who is responsible for this good idea please drop us an email at news@twowellsecho.com.au. And if you happen to be walking in the vicinity, why not upend your water bottle onto one of these trees?

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Katherine Trevilyan and her friend Kassandra provided sweet tunes at Robin and Lesley Trevilyan’s open garden event.

RIGHT: Tony Lange’s massive home grown tomato, weighing in at 667 grams.

BELOW: Tony’s daughter, Kate Dimasi, with some of her father’s home grown bounty!

ABOVE: The honourable John Dawkins MLC, and Sheila Butterworth celebrated their wedding day with family and friends on April 14 at Port Elliot.

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“It also means that you get feedback on what the judges are looking for and where you can improve.

“Ultimately it was a great learning experience, and there’s plenty to improve on.”

Alison also rode another stallion that is owned by ‘Arreton Arabians’ called Malleegrove Mundalla in the sidesaddle class and achieved a Reserve Champion.

When you live and work in a bubble of horses, Alison said sometimes the last thing you want to do is to ride your own horses, but after having achieved success with ‘Arreton Majnoun’ she is more inspired to ride and achieve with her own horses.

“Hopefully he’s turning into a confident and versatile sport horse that will be an ambassador for the Arabian breed,” she said.

Alison Gray has had big success at Arabian breed shows across the country in recent months. Photo: Dana Russo Photography

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Surrounded by many friends that are amazing riders and always reading equestrian theory, Alison has achieved remarkable results in the riding world.

She has been riding Arreton Majnoun (pronounced ‘Mahnoon’-the name means ‘Spunky & Lively’) for 12 months now, recently travelling interstate with him.

“My first competition with Arreton Majnoun was interstate,” Alison said.

“As I’ve been doing a lot of pony club eventing and low level dressage I felt quite out of my depth at an interstate Arabian Breed show, in the ring with professional riders, and I have since had more practise.

“But I still find the most terrifying part the crammed warm up areas – lucky he’s got good manners.”

Since November 2018 Alison has attended five interstate events including the Victorian Arabian Championships, South Australian Championships in Mt Pleasant, the East Coast Arabian Championships in Sydney, the Australian National Arabian Championships in Victoria and the Autumn Royal at Wayville Showground in South Australia this March.

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Residents warned to beware of fraudsters Adelaide Plains Council is warning residents to be cautious following concerning posts recently made on the community Facebook page, ‘Two Wells Buy, Swap & Sell’.

It was stated a man had recently attended properties in the Adelaide Plains Council area, claiming to be a council representative carrying out checks of horse numbers.

The Facebook post reports the man was driving an ‘older style Holden wagon’.

Council confirmed no general inspections in relation to checking horse numbers had been conducted recently, or are currently being undertaken.

“We also confirm a vehicle meeting the above description is not within council’s current operational vehicle fleet,” the statement read.

“Any council staff involved in inspections of this nature will be clearly identified by way of uniform (with council’s logo) and appropriate authorised officer identification.

“We urge any resident who is concerned about unauthorised access to their property to contact both South Australia Police, and council where appropriate.”

Enjoying the relaxed trail ride through Mt Crawford forest on Sunday April 28 was Sarah Jervis and Frank Collard.

INSET: Maddy O’Brien takes in the scenery.

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By APEC vice president, Sonia Van De Kamp Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club (APEC) members enjoyed a nice leisurely trail ride through the Mt Crawford forest for their event on Sunday April 28.

Even though we were all wishing for rain, the weather was absolutely perfect for a Sunday plod along.

After the ride everyone got to gather around soaking up the sun for a shared lunch.

This was a great opportunity to

chat to old friends and build some new ones.

The club’s next event will be an overnight camp at the Owen oval to be held on the weekend of May 25 and 26.

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CFS keeping busy Two Wells CFS News With Chantel Harris Two Wells CFS hopes you all had an enjoyable Easter, school holiday break and we pay our respects to the Anzacs.

We have been kept busy with plenty of call outs, 19 in the month of April, taking that up to 199 this financial year.

Two Wells CFS doesn’t only look after our own area but we also help others.

We sent a truck and crew to the Boconnoc Park Fire just outside of Clare, which burnt more than 300 hectares.

The crew spent the afternoon until midnight fighting this fire, so well done boys and girls.

As of May 1, the fire ban season in the Mid North District finished.

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and there that have been cooler so before you crank up the wood fire, clean your flu or get someone in to do the job.

This will make your home a lot safer.

Two Wells CFS will once again be running a barbecue at the election in the Two Wells Primary School under the verandah between the new and old hall.

Please come and say hello and buy some yummy bacon and egg sandwiches, sausage on bread or a steak sandwich.

We will have the coffee machine running and soft drinks chilling.

Support from the locals would really help us to buy tools and equipment for our trucks and station.

If you are interested in joining Two Wells CFS, please come down to the fire station on a Monday night from 7pm or call Adam 0413 237 036 or Chantel 0422 627 886 and we can answer any of your questions.

ABOVE: Robyn Warren on Spinner, Kathy Baldock on Ophelia and Sam Palu on Jesse enjoyed the day.

RIGHT: Teresa Bryant found the joker card on the day and won herself a $60 Horse Shoes R Us voucher.

Poker fun for Pinto riders Bec O’Brien reports:

Jake Brechin was the solo led rider for the day on Victor, led by mum Amanda Pratt.

THE Pinto Association held a unique “Poker Ride” at Lower Light on Saturday April 13.

Riders completed a five, 10 or 15 kilometre course and competed for the best

hand of poker on the day.

The trail consisted of sensational scenery through the “Camberwarra” property of Mac and Christobel Crabb, where mallee scrub and samphire flats were present with great shellgrit footing for the horses on all the tracks.

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Family and fun a must for Mother’s Day WITH Mother’s Day just around the corner, on Sunday May 12, the question of how the day started in the first place is an interesting one.

The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908, when a woman named Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at StAndrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West

Virginia.Anna Jarvis was a peace activist who cared for wounded soldiers on both sides of the American Civil War, and began a campaign to get Mother’s Day recognised.

She wanted to honour her mother by continuing the work she started and to set aside a day to honour all mothers as she believed a mother is

‘the person who has done more for you than anyone in the world’.

In 1914, a proclamation was signed that the second Sunday in May be forever proclaimed ‘Mother’s Day’ to honour all mothers, and it wasn’t long before this spread over the world.

While Anna was successful in her

mission to found Mother’s Day, once Hallmark cards and commercialisation of the day began, she became resentful people had misinterpreted the idea of Mother’s Day. She believed people should instead express their love and gratitude through handwritten letters instead of buying gifts and cards.

Fast forward to today and Mother’s Day has certainly been commercialised, but still holds great importance for all.

Local mums were asked what they would REALLY like for Mother’s Day, and while there were a couple of material things, the overall answer was simply...family.

What would Mothers really like for Mother’s Day? The Echo asked Mother’s from around the region, “What would be your ultimate Mother’s Day?” Here’s how they’d like to spend the day:

Sophie Thomson - garden guru As a mother of five, Sophie would love her children to help her tackle a big project in the garden.

“Something I can’t do by myself,’’ she said.

Penny Slattery – Lewiston Penny Slattery of Lewiston is a mother of nine. Yes, you read that right, nine children! Penny would enjoy “the whole family hanging out” together for the day and no cooking.

Having the bathrooms clean would also be lovely.

Briony Gilmore-Rankine – Angle Vale Briony Gilmore-Rankine of Angle Vale is happy to be spending her Mother’s Day just the way she has done in the past, by taking part in the Mother’s Day Classic for her friend who has breast cancer. “This year,however,I plan on running the 4.3 km,not walking it,” she said. Good luck Briony!

Stacey Gameau - Two Wells “I would love to have an undisturbed sleep-in and for my two girls to be nice to each other.

A great family day is what I am hoping for.”

Maria Pellizzari – Two Wells Maria Pellizzari of Two Wells loves spending time with her children and grandchildren. “I don’t need presents,” she said. “I just need them and their love.”

Nish Ahrens - Virginia Nish Ahrens, Virginia Primary School’s OSHC Director, would ultimately love to be spending her Mother’s Day receiving a full-body massage, watching Netflix and just plain relaxing.

Brooke Sapio – Angle Vale Brooke Sapio of Angle Vale would like to spend her Mother’s Day with family and enjoy a nice glass of wine.

Rachel Halls – Angle Vale Rachel Halls of Angle Vale is hoping to relax on Mother’s Day with a glass of wine, “doesn’t mean it will happen though,” she laughed.

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LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT

Let’s chat about Mother’s Day! Let’s chat about the second Sunday in May. Mother’s Day. Growing up it meant an hourlong trip to see my Nana in Narrabeen.

On the way we would stop off at a tin shed on the side of the road that sold flowers.

Dad would allow my sister and I to choose them.

Usually carnations as they were her favourite.

We would usually argue as to who would run in and gift them to her. Nana would have prepared lunch.

I remember salads with slices of oranges carefully placed as garnishes.

They would be the first thing I would eat and, significantly, the thing I remember most about Mother’s Day. That and the sherry shandies my Pa would make me.

Mum would relax reading the newspaper.

Earlier on in the morning I would have given her the gifts carefully chosen at the school Mother’s Day

stall.

Maybe it was a bar of soap, a tea cup and saucer, or something else paisley and perfumed.

They are my lovely memories of Mother’s Day as a child.

Later on in life when I grew older, Mum would buy her own Mother’s Day gifts that she liked and I would simply pay her back.

Sounds terrible but she was happy with that.

I have my own children now and I relish the small gifts that they have carefully purchased at their school Mother’s Day stall, or the craft they created in class and hid in their bags until the big reveal early on Sunday morning, I also love heading towards my Mother-in-law’s for an amazing meal that she usually prepares for her grown children and grandkids, just as my Nana did for us.

My own mother passed 17 years ago and I do miss her every second Sunday in May, however it is no different than any other day.

Mother’s Day isn’t a massive occasion, but it is nice to stop and

recognise, to gather as a family, to offer a small gift that symbolises our love and affection.

Time moves forward and so does our experience of being a child on Mother’s Day, being a daughter-in-law, being a mother, being a mother-in-law.

There are good days and bad days, as all of these roles are not always easy.

But on Mother’s Day we focus on the good. We focus on the love.

This month, Bec and I asked some mums in our local area what their ultimate Mother’s Day would be.

In the back of my mind, my ‘ultimate day’ would be to have some time alone.

I would enjoy tea, scones and reading in the a.m. and Netflix and wine in the p.m.

But my ‘ultimate Mother’s Day’ would be how our family already celebrates it, low-key, but together.

What about you Bec? What does Mother’s Day mean to you? And what is your ultimate Mother’s Day? Now you’ve got me thinking Nat,

Book Review Each month the Two Wells Book Club will bring you a review of the book 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 ‘I’m not scared’ by Niccolo Ammaniti.

and when I sat down to write this, what I first thought of was what did I, and by association, my brother and sister, do (or didn’t do) for her on Mother’s Day? Now I’ve hit the big 4.0. my memory isn’t as good as it used to be, so I rang my dear mum and asked her about that second Sunday in May. We both had a chuckle as we ummed and ahhed over what us three kids did on the one day that was meant to be totally about her.

Of course it never was totally about her.

There was always something one of us three kids needed, or somewhere we had to be.

Mum remembers toast and tea in bed and lovingly hand-made school crafts but that’s about it.

Mother’s day was just another day according to my mum.We never celebrated it, or her, to the extent the generation of today does and for that I’m regretful.

There was no Mother’s Day stall at school where little gifts could be bought, taken home and secretly

I’m not Scared Niccolo Ammaniti is an Italian writer, ‘I’m not Scared’ is his third book, and since its publication in 2001, has been translated into 20 languages Receiving worldwide acclaim it was later adapted into a film in 2003.

Set in southern Italy in the late 1970’s, during the hottest summer of the twentieth century, six children venture out on their bikes across the scorched, deserted countryside whilst the adults take shelter indoors.

One of the six, nine-year-old Michele Amitrano, discovers a secret so momentous, so terrible, that he dare not tell anyone about it.

This is a poignant coming of age story about the loss of innocence of a

wrapped.

There was no traditional lunch or planned outing. I guess it was all pretty low-key and as we got older we’d attempt to help out more and just generally try to make mum’s day easier.

I definitely have a better appreciation and respect for my mother after having children of my own.

My mum was a force to be reckoned with.

She was forever driving my sister and me across the countryside in the early hours of the morning to shows and events with our horses.

There was netball, tennis and basketball activities as well as swimming and little athletics competition to get us to and from.

She was always volunteering and putting her hand up for local community and sporting organisations on our behalf, cooking and baking for trading tables, for the canteen and providing meals for mornay nights at netball training.

My mum sat on the local school council board, cheered us from the sidelines and mended our injuries,

rural Italian boy.

The tale is told from the point-ofview of the young protagonist who finds himself initially ‘outside’ the events that eventually rob him of his innocence and introduce him into the harsh world of adult reality.

The novel is apparently partly based on real-life historical events that took place in 1970’s Italy as the abduction of children from wealthy families was a frequent occurrence in Italy at the time.

Michele comes to the realisation that the sanctity his family provides him may be in stark contrast to the way they treat those who are not of the same blood.

The reaction of book club members to ‘I’m not scared’ was varied.

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of both the body and heart, when we needed her to.

And she did all this while working full time and keeping our house running.

I am thankful for the lessons and skills my mum took the time to share with me, for the example she has set and for the strength she has given me to make my own path as a mother.

My ultimate Mother’s Day would look something like this: an undisturbed sleep in, food not cooked by me with the dishes and kitchen tidied after, followed by an outing together as a family that was not planned by me but is something I’d like to do or am interested in, followed by more food not cooked by me and ending with some time alone to relax with a good book.

But no matter how we spend the day I already know I’m unconditionally loved by four of the most inspiring young women I know. And for that I am most thankful.

Cheers to all you mums out there, you are all unique and doing amazing things.

Some found the book a page-turning read, whilst others were unable to identify with the characters, who found the dialogue between the adolescents less than believable.

Italy was captured particularly well for some members, while others felt the setting could have been set anywhere hot, including Australia.

Although somewhat of a depressing subject matter, the almost lyrical prose was praised by all members, which made the chilling and ironic conclusion of the novel resonate even more so.

How about you pick up a copy of ‘I’m not scared’ and drop us a line at the Echo to tell us what you think!

Next month’s book is ‘A Passage to India’ by E.M. Forster.

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Treat mum at the Tavern If you’d like a delicious meal out, drop into the Two Wells Tavern-Motel any day of the week for lunch or dinner.

Sit down, relax with family or friends, and enjoy a delicious meal from a wide range of menu choices or just enjoy a cool drink at the spacious bar.

Coming up this month is Mother’s Day, so why not make lunch or dinner plans to surprise your mum?

With an A La Carte Menu to choose from on Mothers day you can be sure she will love being

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You can enjoy your meal in the dining room or out in the beer garden, which has shady umbrellas to keep out the summer sun and gas heaters to keep you warm during the cooler months.

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

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while Saturday night will see something special - the Chef’s Choice!

The tavern can cater for special functions and parties, either in the beer garden or dining room, and can organise a menu to suit your taste and budget!

With its ideal location between the north and city, you could arrange to meet family and friends for a meal, and then stay the night in the comfy air conditioned motel accommodation, with single or double rooms, or a flat available.

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Stay in control. Leave before you lose it. Gamble responsibly.

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Jamie clocks up 150 games for Owls Angle Vale Football Club’s Jamie Copperstone, played his 150th junior game for the club during round one of the APFL on Saturday April 27.

Described as one of AVFC’s most loyal and courageous players, Jamie, currently a Senior Colt, joined the club in 2011 and stuck by the club when teams drew only the bare minimum of players, to eventually winning a premiership.

AVFC thanked Jamie on their Facebook page for his incredible loyalty to the club, and congratulated him on his wonderful commitment to football.

Awesome effort Jamie!

Players from Two Wells and Balaklava football clubs held a minute silence in recognition of Anzac Day before their grandfinal replay on Saturday April 27.

Pictured is A grade Anzac medalist, Caleb Edmead (TW), holding son, George, with Two Wells life member, former president, player and Vietnam Veteran Strath Wendland.

Two Wells won the match by 28 points 15-10 to Balaklava 10-12.

Angle Vale Owls hit the court with APNA Angle Vale has returned to the Adelaide Plains Netball Association in 2019, impressively submitting teams in all senior grades to maximum capacity.

After joining the APNA in 2016, following the Owls football team when they entered the Adelaide Plains Football League, the club left the following year due to a lack in numbers.

AVNC President, Jo Roberts, said numbers were looking amazing at training, with nearly 60 girls attending each Tuesday evening, and some names still on waiting lists.

“The season is looking great with massive support from our sponsors SAJE Exports and the Cheesecake Shop Munno Para, who have helped subsidise the uniform and fees for players,” Jo said.

“We have always worked hard on uniting with the football, and with a committee who has been very supportive and encouraged the WAGS of the football players to also come on board, this has helped us achieve good numbers on the netball front.

“The APNA committee and majority of the

opposing clubs have been very supportive towards Angle Vale which has given us the confidence to push on.”

Although the netball club was unable to secure a win in its inaugural season in the APNA, it will be interesting to see how the club fares in 2019 with the increase in numbers and support.

“We hope to be competitive,however given we have had a break from APNA, we will see how it goes,” Jo said.

It was Jo herself who helped establish the Angle Vale Netball Club in 2009, commencing their first season at Gawler and Districts Netball Association, and then moving to the Elizabeth Netball Association the following season.

From there the club grew from strength to strength.

“We have always tried to get into the country league, however without the football, we were unable to,” Jo said.

“I was also president of the Angle Vale Football Club in 2014 and was able to get the women’s football on board and in conjunction

with the vice president,Paul Healey,we worked hard to try to join the Adelaide Plains league for our senior men, which eventually happened.

“Unfortunately, we didn't have enough interest on the netball side as it was new, people were reluctant to travel and we didn't have a lot of support or appropriate facilities to do so.

“We joined APNA in 2016 with two senior teams and two junior teams, however due to a lack of clubrooms to call our own, no toilet facilities, no way to make money etc, we ran at a loss.

“We have tried to get people on board since, however it was only this year we had to try to get people to join with an incentive, hence the need for sponsors.

“With this as well, Playford Council are in the process of building our new clubrooms which has been great and hopefully we get to use these in the next month or so.

“It’s an exciting time for Angle Vale.”

Good luck Owls! We look forward to seeing you go from strength to strength in the Angle Vale centre, Allana Piscioneri, passes in the A2 coming years. home match against Hamley Bridge on Saturday April 27.

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Things are happening at Angle Vale Netball Club, with a new car park area and new clubrooms (pictured above) with toilet and changeroom facilities being built.

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Girls footy kicks off at Snowtown

By TW girls U13 coach Michael Slattery The Northern Plains Female Football League kicked off their very first round on Sunday the 28th April with three U13 and three U16 games held on the Snowtown Football oval.

The weather was ideal, mild and sunny as many young girls got their first taste of competition football.

The oval is divided up such that three games can be played at the same time with rules modified to encourage teamwork and help the girls learn the game.

Well done to the hosts Snowtown on successfully running the first round.

The seven Two Wells U13 girls came up against Mallala girls who seemed to have a bit more fitness and accurate kicking and ran away with a solid 9-4 to 3-2 win.

All the girls had fun and showed signs of Two Wells player, Zoe Boobyer, runs from improvement and understanding of the game Mallala opponent, Bella Pratt, in U13. as the game went on and are looking forward to the following weeks.

The U16 girls also played against Mallala, however they were able to field 10 girls and this helped with less ground to be covered by each player.

Mallala were also victors in this game kicking 8-0 to 1-8, with Mallala again more accurate with their kicking across the field and shooting for goals.

It was exciting to see in both games the girls grow in confidence as the games progressed with all girls showing a lot of potential.

Two Wells will host the competition on Sunday May 12.

This is a great opportunity to come down and cheer on the newest Two Wells footballers.

1 2 U13 games at 10am and U16 at 11am.

Alicia Presland, Two Wells, kicks away in front of Emily Curnow, Mallala, in U13.

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ABOVE: Hailey Walton, Two Wells, in U13.

Pictured left are: 1 – Chelsea Warren, U13; 2 – Montana Panella dodges during the U16 game; 3 – Natalie Abdilla in U16. photos: michael slattery

TWE&PC One Day Event

Photos courtesy of Bec O’Brien, Andrew Healey and Amy Puro

James Richardson clears the final jump on the cross-country course.

Kristy Pearn riding Benny in the dressage phase of the Off The Track series.

Bronwyn Waters on Trigger clears a jump in the showjumping phase of the ODE.

Manning the canteen was Diane Harvey, Debbie Burns, Shania Shipton-Burns and Robin Smith.

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Candice Prior in action at the TWE&PC One Day Event last month.

Making good time on the cross-country course Amelia Paul in action on the was Jade Noyes. showjumping course.

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Cub Club with Angle Vale Foxes The Angle Vale ‘Foxes’ Soccer Club is home to 250 junior players (under 6 to 18) and 80 senior players.

This year the club launched its ‘Cub Club’, a development team of youngsters aged four to five, who can learn soccer skills but are too young to play games.

Junior teams are mixed with seasoned players plus new players who have never played the game.

“The club welcomes everybody,” president Lou Sapio said.

“Located on Fradd Rd, we have a large main pitch and modified pitch supported

LEFT: Roseanne Trimboli with four-year-old Cristiano, who enjoys taking part in the development squad while his older sibling is on the bigger pitch.

FAR LEFT: Cubs – Ian Neil with son, Archer, three.

Darren Hannam with son Alexander, four, and big sister, Makayla Skuse, with her brother, Harley, four.

with state-of-the art facilities.”

Perfect Autumn weather has so far blessed the family friendly club who are gearing up for a winter season on the pitch.

“The club provides a safe environment for every member plus each junior player receives a free sausage each week, trophy at the end of the year, personalised training shirt and a presentation day celebration at the end of the year,” Lou explained.

The club was established in 1989 and proudly turns 30 years old this year.

GO FOXES!

Under 8 coach, Lee Vanderhoek, with Angle Vale Under 8 Reds before their game (from left) Samuel, Riley, Cruz, Austin and Warren.

Angle Vale Foxes Club president and Under 9s coach, Lou Sapio, with the Under 9s after their game. Back from left: Zaxis Ahlfors, Jai Davies, Kaiden Stratton, Clayton Marshall, Sam Mather, Lincoln Halls. Front: Joseph Manno, Sophie Bergamin, James Bennett, Xavier Lovegrove, Thomas Terris, Joey Trimboli and Jake Sapio.

Virginia United kicks off soccer season with a win

By VUSC U12 coach, Mark Palethorpe

Virginia United U12 players, Flynn Sheedy-Palethorpe and Tate Callus, in action against Andrews Farm.

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Virginia United U 12……4 Andrews Farm U12……0 Virginia United U12s started their 2019 EDJSA Division 3 soccer campaign with a victory against Andrews Farm at home on April 6.

Two opening goals from Flynn Sheedy-Palethorpe and a fine goal from Luke Di Manno saw the first half end with Virginia leading 3-0.

As expected Andrews Farm came back stronger in the second half but with a stand-out performance from Ryan Boobyer in the middle of defence and an overall resolute display by the home side, Virginia continued to dictate play.

Jack Fagan added further to the tally with a strike at the far post from a corner to see Virginia United finish the game 4-0 winners and secured all three

Virginia United U 12……3 Para Hills East U12……0 Virginia United U12s played their 2019 EDJSA Division 3 round three soccer game against Para Hills East at Virginia Primary School on Saturday April 27.

Two opening goals from Cody Warren, which included a well-taken penalty and a tap-in on the goal-line by Tate Callus, from a Luke Di Manno shot, saw Virginia end the first half leading 3-0.

The second half saw Virginia hold off a spirited display from Para Hills with some fine saves by Ben Belchambers in goal for Virginia and two late goalline clearances from sweeper Peter Sergi.

A sterling display from midfielder Reuben Callus throughout the game helped steer the home side to a well deserved 3-0 victory.

Dexter’s US racing adventure • From back page “What an experience and what an achievement, to travel 15,000 kms and to just be there was awesome,” Rob said.

The following day the family went to watch the presentation of trophies.

Dexter received the biggest surprise when he was awarded the ‘Warfighter Made’ perseverance award for never giving up.

This a prestigious award that has only been handed out four times.

“For everything Dexter did, from pushing through sickness, crashing, shouting to get him back in the race, to push on to only being forced out for mechanical issues, then to go and cheer on the other 100-odd youth racers, Dexter showed enough to be awarded such a prestigious trophy by the veterans at Warfighter Made

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USA,” Rob said.

And their racing trip was not over yet!

Dexter was given yet another opportunity to race again back in Phoenix.

After driving six hours to make round three of the Arizona series and now back in good health, he was ready to show why he came to the USA, quickly making his way up into the top 10.

“He didn’t have the fastest car but was making time through corners showing good technique,” Rob said.

“Unfortunately in lap four, pushing hard through turn three, Dex hit a rut and flipped end for end, smashing the rear arms and crashing out.

“Not what we wanted but showing all his competitors he was there to push hard and race.

“Our biggest mission on this whole

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trip was to showcase youth UTV racing to Australia.

“These cars are built strong, have all the safety gear and even though rolling twice in two weeks Dexter was safe and just wanted to race on.”

Now back home in Australia, and getting ready to go back to school, Dexter has some amazing stories to tell his classmates about his racing adventures.

“Dexter would like to thank everyone who helped in getting him to the USA, which was a massive success in the push to develop a series in Australia,” Rob said.

Dexter has been invited back to take on next year’s UTV world championship and also a youth race at the prestigious Mint 400.

If anyone would like to get involved in UTV racing or further support Dexter contact dexterracing@mail.com

Dexter with his sponsored UTV vehicle.

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Div 3 team claims premiership

By Marie Tapscott

The Two Wells Tennis Club pulled together a Division 3 team for the 2018/19 season to play in the Barossa Gawler Light Association, with the main idea being to have fun.

After a gap of more than a decade since Two Wells fielded a senior team, a great achievement for this growing club.

A mixture of junior players and mentoring adults saw a team come together and bond into a fabulous group of people.

With little expectation, they went out and played their hearts out each week with close matches recorded between all teams.

At the end of the season, they found themselves second on the ladder and into the semifinals.

A loss to Lyndoch meant a tough match against Xavier Saints in

the preliminary finals the following week.

They surprised themselves by narrowly winning to gain a spot in the grand final played at the Gawler & Districts Tennis Courts on Saturday March 30.

The matches were close all day and very competitive.

Two players went down with muscle injuries but were determined to keep playing.

The result came down to two mixed doubles to determine the winners of the season.

Two Wells was victorious with 9 sets 76 games to Lyndoch 7 sets 71 games.

The Two Wells team was ecstatic with the win and celebrated accordingly.

They later had another celebratory team dinner and presentations at the Gawler Exchange Hotel.

Tennis club features in state awards Two Wells District Tennis Club once again featured in the state’s premier tennis awards night last month.

A finalist in the Most Outstanding Tennis Club of the Year (Rural) category for the third year running, TWDTC was unlucky not to come away with the title and make it a hat-trick at this year’s event.

The club’s junior coordinator, Marie Tapscott, was also a finalist in the Volunteer Achievement Award (Rural) category.

Congratulations TWDTC.

Two Wells Tennis Senior team 2019 premiers, from left (back) Jake Foubister, Joshua Dowell, Nick Mellow, Dale McDonald, Damon Baillie, Kelly Smith, (front) Ben Mellow, Airlie Tapscott and team manager Marie Tapscott. Absent Angie Eckermann and Issy Delucia.

Clarification In last month’s Echo, it was stated Two Wells District Tennis Club’s Div 3 team was runner up in the grand final, however the team actually won, defeating Lyndoch.

Two Wells men take State Pairs Champion of Champions title After taking out the TWBC Men’s Pairs Championship, sponsored by the Prior Family, Ben Smith and Mick Pickstock played their way through the qualifying rounds to earn a spot in the semi finals, played at Murray Bridge on Sunday April 28.

The semi final was a great game between Mick and Ben of Two Wells against David Machin and Brenton Roberts from Strathalbyn.

This match was very even with neither team ever able to establish dominance and scores never more than three the margin in either direction.

Going into the final end, Smith lead 14-12 however with one bowl to come, Roberts’ team held the three shots they would require to snatch victory.

Smith cut the count down to two, which forced an extra end of play.

On the extra end Mick placed his bowls on the jack early, which proved to be the winning shots as the team from Two Wells, skippered by Ben, advanced to the final.

The Champion of Champion Pairs Finals began between James Gregory and Mark Haines of West Lakes against Mick and Ben of Two Wells and promised to be another high-quality game to wrap up the 2018-19 state event season.

The West Lakes combination would have been the more fancied heading into the contest as they were a former state pairs winning team, but the team from Two Wells would prove to be very worthy contenders for the title.

There was never much in the match with Haines’ team holding a slender advantage for the majority but were never safe as the lead didn’t stretch more than four shots.

With one end to play Haines led 11-9 and was just one down on the

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President Grant Devlin with Club Legends Bev Molloy, Neville Ray and Tony Ialeggio.

Beverley Thomas presenting Lily Konicek with her award.

Club singles winners, Mick and Marilyn Nichols.

TWO WELLS BOWLING CLUB REPORT

Busy time on the green

Mick Pickstock and Ben Smith won the State Pairs Champion of Champions title last month. head with one of Ben’s bowls to come.

It was a superb shot from Ben, which touched the jack and gave Two Wells a count of two which forced an extra end as they did in the morning game.

On the extra end Two Wells got

the shot in early with some good draw bowls which proved difficult to dislodge and despite some good attempts from Gregory and Haines, they held on to secure a count of three and claimed the 2019 Men’s Champion of Champion Pairs title 14-11.

By TWBC secretary Irene Giannikos The bowling Pennant season has been completed and two teams played in the finals. Unfortunately, both of them lost in the semi-finals.

The ladies team finished second however their section doesn’t have a finals series.

They will be promoted to a higher division next season.

Club Legends:The club recognised six of its members (more than 15 years membership) for their long-term volunteering and service to the club.

They were awarded “Legend” Status.

There are many members who are worthy of this award and it was a difficult task reducing the number to six.

This year’s recipients wereTony Ialeggio, Keith Hinckley, Bev Molloy, Greg Giannikos, Neville Ray and Doug Burford.

The annual challenge match against the Croydon club was won by Two Wells, however it wasn’t a walkover as there were many close games.

This challenge match has been an annual event for more than 25 years.

The end of season barbecue and Memorial Pairs match was well supported.

The Memorial Pairs event is played in remembrance of players who have passed away.

This year the winners were Grant Devlin and Matthew Prior.

After the barbecue, tournament director, Dave Cowell, presented the medallions to the winners of the Club Championship events: Singles: Mick Nichols and Marilyn Nichols Pairs: Ben Smith / Mick Pickstock and Pam Prescott / Bev Molloy 100 UP: Ben Smith and Marilyn Nichols Men’s Handicap Singles: Ian Telfer Men’s Singles Plate: Tony Ialeggio President’s 2 bowl singles: Ben Smith Beverley Thomas Award: Lily Konicek With two invitational tournaments being held last month, the club certainly appreciates all of the members and their family/friends who volunteer to make the days a great success and raise funds for the club.

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High entries at TWE&PC ODE Bec O’Brien reports: Perfect riding conditions last month saw the annual Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club (TWE&PC) one day event attract more than 100 entries.

Classes offered throughout the April 27-28 event catered for the very young, beginner sub junior Under 12 pony club rider, and pony club grades 1-5 (junior and adult) to Equestrian Australia (EA) classes EVA 50 through to CCN1*-S. TWE&PC secretary Kristy Pearn said the event was well received by competitors and was the biggest event on the club’s yearly calendar.

“The weekend ran brilliantly,” Kristy said.

“We had a huge amount of support from our zone and our club and from all the competitors and from people who live in the area.

“It was a real community feel and we loved having everyone.

“Everyone was our guest and we really enjoyed the atmosphere, and the support of our much-valued sponsors, volunteers and club members.

TWE&PC grade 5 senior rider, Katie Halliwell on Barren, clears the last jump in the crosscountry phase. More photos on page 29.

“There’s not a single person you couldn’t do without, it’s such a huge thing, it takes a village to run it.”

The event’s Off The Track (OTT) class was once again well supported this year, with around 30 entries across the weekend.

“This year an initiative by Thoroughbred Racing SA saw sponsorship of this class,” Kristy said.

“The industry is trying to promote there’s life after the track for these horses and once they finish racing this is the avenue many of them can take.”

Kristy said horses entered into this class had to have raced in the past and praised the breed for its adaptability.

“These horses are athletic, they are trainable, bold and they are courageous,” she said.

“With the right rider/horse combination life-long bonds can be made and great achievements made.”

The next major event the club will run is the Lower North Zone Championships on May 26, where the TWE&PC will host competitors from across the zone for showjumping and games disciplines.

Dexter’s UTV experience in US

Dexter was awarded the ‘Warfighter Made’ perserverance award after the UTV world championship race.

Six-year-old Dexter Warren of Two Wells enjoyed the trip of a lifetime when he competed in the UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) World Championship in Nevada, USA last month.

His family spent months madly fundraising and seeking sponsorship in order for the family to travel overseas to have Dexter compete.

His parents felt it was important for Dexter to race his UTV in the States, as in Australia there are currently no motorsports for children other than the dirt cart scene.

On arrival in the U.S., Dexter met his new race team and was given the chance to race in the Lucas Oil Regional, Arizona Series,

race one and two.

“We started with practice and made good progress making changes to get him comfortable,” his dad, Rob said.

Dexter qualified and enjoyed a good first race, coming home in 12th position, a great start to UTV racing.

Dexter fell quite sick in the next few days, suffering from high temperatures and sleeping between qualifying and races.

He pushed on however and qualified to make the second race.

After a good start Dexter was forced to pull aside towards the end of the race for a DNF (did not finish) as dehydration and

sickness kicked in.

He then had four days to recover for the UTVworld championship!

On the day of the race, Dexter woke in a bubbly state which was a huge relief to his family.

“There is no qualifying at the worlds, it’s a mass land rush start,” Rob explained.

“We did our parade lap and took our starting position.

“Dexter was placed nine on the front line of 18 cars wide.

“He was pumped, excited and ready.

“The flag dropped and he got a great start.

“Unfortunately, after literally 50 meters, Dexter was hit from the

side and flipped onto his roof.”

He was quickly righted and pulled off the side for assessment.

Dexter was shouting at his father to get him back on the track and after a thumbs up he was off, but was now in last spot.

However, cars do not like sitting upside down, and after another 500 meters his car stopped from low oil that had drained while upturned.

The big race was over.

Gutted and distraught he was towed back to the pits, although this did not stop him from cheering on all the other racers from the sidelines. n Continued page 20

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