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Blue ribbon Phoebe one to watch Bec O’Brien reports:

If you are looking for a local flavour at this year’s Royal Adelaide Show, then look no

further than Korunye teenager Phoebe Eckermann.

This young entrepreneur,

who was named Adelaide Plains Council’s Young Citizen of the Year for 2019,

started her own Limousin cattle stud in 2015, and was the show’s most successful

beef exhibitor for 2018. n Continued page 4

Adelaide Plains Council to speed up planning approvals

PlanS to impress

Adelaide Plains Council is working to shift a negative community attitude towards its development application process to a more positive one.

APC have come under fire in the past for taking, what many believed to be, a lengthy amount of time to process development applications.

Councillor John Lush, in an attempt to address the issue, moved a motion in May for council to bring back a report outlining processes that will bring certainty to specific timelines for processing building

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applications for various categories of development.

Council’s August 25 meeting saw that report presented to the chamber, which championed the appointment of two new positions- a team leader of development assessment and a development engineer, to assist in quickening development application assessment times.

Next year will see all councils in South Australia required to transition

to a new planning system under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 (PDI Act).

The purpose of the new system is to assist in faster approvals through streamlining and digitisation of development assessment processes.

Assessment of all development applications are to be undertaken solely within a new ‘ePlanning’ portal, enabling end-to-end processing of a development application in one location, online.

“The degree to which APC is able to meet the legislated assessment

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timeframes can be dependent on a number of factors, including the quality of the original development application lodged with council,” the report stated. “In addition, issues such as staff resourcing and internal processes and referrals e.g. development engineering and wastewater, can also impact on assessment times.”

APC is required to purchase online software to enable the transition to the new ePlanning system, however once implemented, is believed to bring time and cost savings. n Continued page 2

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Man with a plan – APC CEO, James Miller.

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Virginia CWA commemorated Bec O’Brien reports:

Korunye

The efforts of volunteers at the former South Australian Country Women’s Association (SACWA) Virginia branch will forever be remembered after a special, commemorative Ward Beltbench and plaque was unveiled last month

by City of Playford mayor Glenn Docherty.

Lewiston Two Wells Gawler Middle After 72 years of service to the local comBeach Gawler munity, last year saw the closure of the Virginia River Port Gawler branch, due to a decline in membership.

The group’s longest serving member, RaMacDonald Buckland eleen Besnard who joined in 1970, was present Port Gawler Park Penfield Virginia Park Munno Para Conservation Andrews Gardens Park Farm at the unveiling, as was fellow members CharPenfield maine Bryant (1997), Valmai Quinlan (1998), Waterloo RAAF Base Patricia Cranney (2015) and Evelyn Dyer.

Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth Circulating in A resident of Two Wells, Evelyn has been Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, involved with the South AustralianCountry Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and Women’s Association for almost 20 years, Buckland Park. joining the Virginia branch in 2001 and the Two Wells branch when it formed as Wells Girls in Contact us 2016. Other members Shirley Belton (2000), Phone 8862 1977 and Rae Birchmore (2009) were unfortunately FACSIMILE 8862 1997 unable to attend the special morning tea.

NEWS editor@twowellsecho.com.au During her time at Virginia CWA, Evelyn SALES sales@twowellsecho.com.au served as Secretary, Handicraft Officer, Interinternet www.twowellsecho.com.au national Officer and President. deadlines Advertising – 5pm on the last She has also been President, Secretary, Wednesday of the month. Editorial – 5pm on Handicraft Officer, and International Officer at the second to last Friday of the month.

Group level and is currently on the Handicraft reporters Bec O’Brien & Natalie Centenera Committee and Chairperson of the Show news@twowellsecho.com.au Country Cafe at a State level.

MOBILE 0419 292 715 Evelyn still works at the SACWA Country advertising sales@twowellsecho.com.au Cafe at the Royal Adelaide Show, where, Renee Bennett & Leanne Mashford during the week of the show, the cafe bakes managER Andrew Manuel approximately 1,200 scones a day. andrew@twowellsecho.com.au Evelyn said it was sad to see the closure POSTAL PO Box 63, Balaklava SA 5461 of the group but hoped the newly established Two Wells branch would continue the CWA’s good work.

Our Heritage “It was very sad to see the closure,” she said.

The Echo was founded in 1978 and originally “It’s very emotional when a service group printed as an A4 single sheet newsletter. In 2010, Papers & Publications trading as the that has been serving the community for 72 Plains Producer newspaper, based in Balaklava, years, is forced to close.”

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City of Playford mayor Glenn Docherty (far right) with former Virginia CWA members, Evelyn Dyer, Valmai Quinlan, Patricia Cranney, Raeleen Besnard and Charmaine Bryant. Absent Rae Birchmore and Shirley Belton.

Snapshot on VIRGINIA CWA The Virginia branch opened in 1946 and continued until 2018.

There are still three foundation members alive today.

Members catered for gala days, expos, special events,

community days, special birthdays, anniversaries, and private catering.

The branch was involved in citizenship ceremonies for the City of Playford Council for over 20 years.

Over the years donations have been made to local CFS groups, the Virginia Institute, local sporting groups and schools, and SACWA projects.

At its peak the Virginia branch had 23 members.

2020 vision and beyond for APC

Adelaide Plains Council (APC) are looking towards the future and will compile a new Strategic Plan for 2020-2024 which will define what council intends to achieve over the four-year period to meet the community’s aspirations and vision for the coming years.

APC CEO James Miller acknowledged the amount of activity within the previous two years will require attention.

The Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS), Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS), Xavier College, and the new housing development in Mallala - Gracewood - were all

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recognised, as was the need to unlock Crown land to facilitate retail development.

“There’s a raft of elements that this plan will entail, so it will be a very different plan to the last Strategic Plan,” Mr Miller said at council’s August meeting.

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The consultant will be appointed via a competitive tender process and it is hoped the successful consultant will be appointed in late September.

“The strategic plan will influence all other documents that fall beneath it, whether it’s the regional public health plan, the long-term financial plan, the asset management plan, or the tourism and economic development strategy,” Mr Miller said.

“We see this as being the catalyst where all other documents will then cascade down from the strategic plan.”

A report to council stated, “developing the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan will demonstrate to the community council’s commitment to identifying current and future community-based priorities and services in the development of its Strategic and Long-Term Financial Plans as well as ensuring acceptable and effective levels of services are provided and monitored across the organisation.”

It is envisioned that a consultant be adopted by council at the September council meeting with a view of getting that consultant in to present at the elected members’ workshop on October 17 and 18.

Adelaide Plains Council to speed up planning approvals n From page 1 “If development assessment timeframes by APC are not met, this will be identified through the SA Planning Portal,” the report stated.

“In addition, it is proposed that under the new system, development applications that are not determined within the statutory timeframes will be eligible for the granting of deemed consent.

“As a consequence, there is a risk that unsuitable devel-

opments will be approved if APC’s development assessment team has not issued a decision within the required period.

“It will therefore be crucial the development assessment team has the necessary staff and technical resources in places, as well as administrative support and processes, to ensure that they are able to meet the statutory assessment timeframes under the new planning system.”

APC CEO, James Miller, is confident the recent organisational restructure of council has been designed to assist in accelerating development application assessment times through the separation of the development assessment and regulatory functions, and the appointment of the two new positions.

For further information regarding development assessment application times contact APC on 8527 0200.

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Robin Stephens and his 1912 T-Model Ford.

T-Model talking point in Two Wells This is not your every day car. Well, actually it is…for owner Robin Stephens of Reeves Plains that is.

Having owned this impressive 1912 T-Model Ford for the past three years, Robin and wife Lynette are regularly seen in the main street of Two Wells going about their business in this unique vehicle.

And it is certainly a headturner.

In fact, last month as I drove by in my late-model Prado and caught a glimpse of this impressive car, I just knew I

Bec O’Brien reports: had to stop and learn more.

Robin told me the car still has its original horn.

How impressive is that!!

While some mechanics and electronics have been modified and added (think lights and indicators) to ensure they meet regulations, this car is pretty much as it would have been more than 100 years ago.

There’s no heating, but there is air-conditioning - if you like the fresh air kind

that is.

The journey is authentic, with no shock absorbers to take the hit on bumpy roads or windscreen to keep out the rain and bugs.

There are no seatbelts and no rear-vision mirror, and the storage compartment is a tiny recessed box on the back of the tray.

This car has no real modern-day conveniences we generally take for granted to make a road trip comfortable.

Robin and Lynette have to rug up, wear glasses and

snuggle together for any trip they take and that’s just the way they like it.

This is driving a car in its purest and most dedicated form.

“We just love the simplicity of it,” Robin explained.

“This is our every day car.

“We don’t have late model cars (and) this does attract a lot of interest.”

Running on a 22-horsepower petrol side motor, Robin says he does all of the repair works on the T-Model himself due to the mechanics of the car

being so uncomplicated.

“There’s no electronics on it, it’s very easy to work on,” he explained.

“It has a little four-cylinder engine, hand throttles and 21inch tyres.

“If it breaks down, nine out of 10 times I can get it back going again.”

A lawn mower repair and salesman for 40 plus years, Robin, 71, has been a car enthusiast all his life.

He is a member of the T-Model Ford Club based at Grange and is also an avid

collector of early motorbike lamps.

“The thing I love about this car is it is so simple,” he said.

“And the kids love it, it’s like a magnet, they all want to have a look.

“It’s a talking point that’s for sure.”

And in case you are wondering, Robin’s “other” car is a not-so-young 1928 Pontiac!!

“I like to go back in time,” Robin quipped.

With this car, every drive is likely to feel like a trip down memory lane.

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Phoebe’s beef stud one to watch n From page 1 At 19, Phoebe is currently in her second year of studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences at the University of Adelaide and works in after school care.

Her love of cattle began when she was still a “city slicker�, living in suburban Adelaide. “I always loved when the Royal Adelaide Show rolled into town,� Phoebe said. “However, unlike others, the rides and showbags were not my favourite part. “What I loved was walking through the pig shed, watching the beef cattle judging and getting the chance to milk a dairy cow. It was at these times I felt extremely connected to my farming heritage and the agriculture industry.�

At around 13 years of age, Phoebe attended the South Australian Junior Heifer Expo, and was assigned a mentor whose connections were with the Limousin cattle industry. “I very quickly fell in love with the breed,� she said. “I was attracted by the wonderful temperament of the heifers I was working with and their great beef breed characteristics. “In my first years I bor-

Bec O’Brien reports: rowed heifers, and inspired by my Papa’s passion for showing Berkshire pigs, in 2015 I began my beef cattle stud Aruma Limousin.�

In July this year Phoebe was awarded the Summit Livestock Most Potential Breeder award by the National Limousin Youth Association (NLYA), while last year her potential as a leader was recognised by the NLYA when she was appointed the 2018/19 National Limousin Youth Ambassador.

At last year’s Royal Adelaide Show Phoebe presented a team of eight Limousin beef cattle. “My hard work paid off as all of my cattle placed first in their classes and we won eight out of 10 championships,� she said. “It was a dream come true to be presented the 2018 most successful beef exhibitor. “I’ve learnt success is a result of lots of hard work and passion for what you do.�

This year will be Phoebe’s fifth year competing at the Royal Adelaide Show and her stud has seven cattle entered.

She has also attended the

SA Junior Heifer Expo for the past five years, the Gawler, Mt Pleasant and Kapunda shows, and the Royal Melbourne Show.

Following completion of her degree, Phoebe hopes to study teaching and become an agriculture teacher. “In the future I hope to increase the opportunities young people have to connect to the agriculture industry,� she said. “I am passionate about connecting young people with the agriculture industry and specifically the beef sector and hope to inspire more young people to take an interest in the Limousin breed and the many opportunities the beef sector offers. “With increased public concern for animal welfare I believe educating the public is of significant importance for the future of the beef industry. “I see my Aruma Stud as not only an opportunity to produce a commercially relevant product but also as a potential educational opportunity that connects young people from the city to the beef industry. “I love showing my own cattle at the Royal Adelaide Show and love having the opportunity to help bridge the gap between the city and the Phoebe Eckermann in the show ring last year. Photo by Emily H Photography country.�

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Ageing Expo success at Two Wells Bec O’Brien reports: Last month’s Ageing and Disability Expo held in Two Wells on Thursday, August 22 was hailed a success by organisers, with almost 40 stallholders taking part and many from across the district passing through the door throughout the day.

No doubt the free devonshire tea served by members of the Seniors Collaborative Action Project, which includes representatives from Gawler, Light and Barossa councils, went down a treat.

This event was named the regional winner of the Minister for Health and Wellbeing’s 2018 Excellence in Public Health Awards and is a collaboration between Gawler, Barossa, Light Regional and Adelaide Plains councils.

The expo brings together a variety of service providers to promote a diverse range of activities and services to support older people and, for the first time this year, also those with a disability living in the regions.

It was a great opportunity for providers to network and collaborate to generate good outcomes for clients and raise awareness of the services and products that are available.

Yvonne Curnow of Mallala attended for the first time, and said she was pleasantly surprised by the range of stalls on offer and the information that was available.

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Enjoying the free devonshire tea were John and Joy Stewart, and Zoe Juvan.

Feros Care representatives, Ella Dahlenburg, Emma Davies, Meagan Southam and Deb Gabrovsek.

Mallala ladies Yvonne Curnow, Helen Farrelly and Louis Wasley.

Korunye resident Keith Battye caught up with APC mayor Mark Wasley at the expo.

Two Wells Craft Shop volunteers Judi Frost, Diane Meaney and Lorraine Goss.

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Send or amend your free community announcements at news@twowellsecho.com.au ADELAIDE PLAINS RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION INC

Lions Club Angle Vale

The Lions Club of Angle Vale holds its meetings on the second and fourth Wed at APRRA Public Meetings. Contact Marg the clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, Slater on 0408 087 529 for meeting details. 6.30pm start. New members always welcome, for more info please call 0416 452 925.

Australian Plants Society

The Para Districts Group of the APS hold

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

For information on this group ring Robert on 0400 962 082 or Bob on 8571 1172.

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.adelaideplainsequestrianclub.weebly. com and check out what’s coming up or for more information contact Sam on 0408 455 677.

Church times Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month 10am September 1 10am October 6 10am November 3 Nita Noble - 8527 2303.

St Paul’s Two Wells 10am September 8 10am September 15 10am September 22 10am September 29 10am October 13 10am October 20 10am October 27 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.

Lions Club Two Wells

Wells Lions Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Catholic Church. Contact president Ian Gameau or secretary 0417 801 1178 or twowellslionsinc@ gmail.com for more information.

Two Wells Equestrian & Pony club

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

Further details on www.twepc.com.au.

Two Wells craft shop

The Two Wells Craft Shop located in the old

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

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

Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, Neighbourhood watch tee-off 9 - 9.30am. Saturdays Mixed Neighbourhood Watch meeting Comp. tee-off from 11 am. Membership is held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of available Phone Club 8520 2607 or the month (except December or January) Secretary Kath Stubing 0427 803 349. at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community Two Wells Playgroup RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. For more information contact Anne Porter on TWO Wells Playgroup is held on Tuesday 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328. mornings 9am -11am during school term at the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall, Suicide Prevention 34 Gawler Road, Two Wells. For babies Network and children up to five years of age.

The Suicide Prevention Network is Ph: 85202358 or visit our facebook established to raise awareness, increase page: Two Wells Playgroup. compassionate conversation and break down Two Wells Probus Club stigma associated with suicide. The group meet at 6.30pm on the 1st Wednesday of each The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc. month in the Mallala Men’s Shed. The meeting Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling commences at 7pm with light refreshments Club on the fourth Monday of the month provided. Everyone welcome. Contact Norm from 10am. Come along and hear our guest Dicks 0428 559 787 for more information speakers and enjoy some companionship.

Contact Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

Time Out Craft Group

Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells.

Meet Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am to 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. September 4 & 18. October 2, 16 & 30. Contact Di Meaney 0427 616 301.

TWo wells BOWLING CLUB

Whether you are new to lawn bowls or

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

Windsor Christian Church - Contact Irene Giannikos Ph 0417 810 029.

Sunday evening 5pm - 7pm, Windsor Two Wells Blue Light Institute Hall. Phone 0427 572 237.

Two Wells Blue Light held five times child & youth health a year. For ages eight to 15 years. For Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth more information contact Maria Aunger on Health services are held on the second and 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382. fourth Friday of each month at The Two Two Wells CFS Wells Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm CFS senior training every Monday night by appointment only, 10.30am to 12 noon starting at 7.30pm open to anyone over the drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments. age of 17 years old. Everyone welcome however day time crews are needed. Cadet Community bus training is every second Wednesday starting Community Bus, for all bookings ph: at 5.30pm until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as and above. Located in Wells Road Two Wells. volunteer bus liason, however all places/ Two Wells enquiries are now through Council.

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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.

Uniting Church Australia Adult Fellowship

Uniting Church Adult Fellowship.

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

yoga

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

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.

0438 202 445.

Two Wells RSL

The Two Wells RSL opening and office hours until further notice: Members nights will be held only on the 1st Friday of each month, with meals served at 6.35pm. Office hours on these days are 1pm until late.

Normal office hours throughout the year are every Tuesdays from 9.30am till around noon and Friday’s from 9.30am till noon.

Over Christmas the RSL closes after the street parade and reopens on the first Friday in February the following year. The office is attended on a limited basis during the month of January. For all enquiries contact secretary John Allen on 0411 894 245.

Two Wells Regional Action Team

kennel & obedience club Public Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & Obedience Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Meetings at 7.30 pm on the third Wednesday of each month in Two Wells Club. Training Wednesday evenings, Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & Beginners, Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am.

3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, Conformation 7.40pm. Phone: 8520 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au.

All breeds & people welcome. If you Two Wells CWA have a problem come & see us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info. The Two Wells branch of the South Australian Country Women’s Association meets on the landcare Two Wells third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Bowling Club from 7pm. New and interested Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. members are welcome to come along.

Land Care is bigger than your backyard. Find us on Facebook or contact Caroline Pat. 0419 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852. Hardiman on 0418 781 007 or Jenny Dowling on 0418 859 875 for more information.

Uniting Church Australia Op Shop

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

Feel at Home with The Echo For over 9 years the Two Wells Scouts have helped us bring the ECHO to homes in Two Wells, Lewiston, Virginia & Angle Vale.

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Super school for Angle Vale Angle Vale, one of the fastest growing suburbs in South Australia, is set to receive a new super school to cater for the burgeoning population.

A market garden on Riverbanks Road has been earmarked by the State Government who has begun proceedings to compulsorily acquire the land. Education Minister John Gardner said the 14-hectare block will house the new state-of-the-art birth to Year 12 school and would accommodate up to 1675 students, easing pressure on other northern high schools, such as Mark Oliphant College.

Natalie Centenera reports: The school will provide another option for parents in surrounding suburbs, as far as Two Wells, who access either Gawler and Districts High School, Balaklava High School or privately-run schools such as Trinity College and St Columba College.

“Careful consideration has been given to the school’s location with respect to residential development and the significant population growth the north is experiencing,” Mr Gardner said.

City of Playford mayor

Glenn Docherty said the growing population of the area has one of the youngest age demographics in the state and believes the new school will be very much welcomed by the community.

“We’re looking forward to seeing the development of this critical education infrastructure for our residents,” Mr Docherty said.

Playford councillor Peter Rentoulis is excited by the development, not just for Angle Vale, but for the broader north in general.

“There is huge demand for a new school given that Angle Vale Primary and Trinity Col-

lege Gawler River Campus are already at full capacity,” Cr Rentoulis said.

“While I welcome the build of the super school, the community expects that infrastructure projects, such as improved roads, stormwater, footpaths and lighting are brought forward to accommodate for the increased rate of growth in the area.”

Playford councillor Clint Marsh also welcomed the news of an additional school but holds similar concerns regarding the infrastructure required to cater for an increasing population.

“Angle Vale is a growth

zone, and is experiencing fast growth,” Cr Marsh said.

“Infrastructure is not keeping up with demand.

“I hope with a new school, the necessary infrastructure leading to and from the school are put in place before hand.”

And it seems the concern over a lack of infrastructure is overshadowing the excitement of the new school for the wider community. Community social media sites lit up immediately after the announcement, residents of the area praising the impending arrival of the new school whilst simultaneously questioning the lack of infrastructure in Angle Vale

being able to cater for the population growth.

“I hope to see many of the road deeds within the Angle Vale and other growth areas, brought forward to ensure infrastructure is adequate,” Cr Marsh said.

Cr Rentoulis also acknowledged the need to address the concerns of the residents, pledging to work alongside other councillors to ‘push’ council and the state government to fund the required infrastructure, “as soon as humanly possible,” he stated.

It is hoped concept designs for the school will be publicly available early next year.

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Adelaide Plains Council (APC) is hoping to obtain government funding to provide much needed maintenance on the State Heritage listed Wasleys bridge.

APC will apply for funding with the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities Bridges Renewal Program, Round Five, in a bid to stave off the unwelcome possibility of having to close the road over the bridge. Short-term maintenance on Wasleys Road bridge is estimated to be $25,000 and is set to be undertaken in 2019/20.

Long-term maintenance is estimated to be $95,000, a considerable amount that has council pinning hopes on securing funding to prolong the life of the bridge. Designed in 1913 and constructed soon afterwards, the bridge is just over 100 years old.

In April 2013, council endorsed the lowering of the load limit on the bridge to 12 tonne.

Presently, if securing grant funding is unsuccessful, closing the bridge to vehicular traffic is a likely option given the nearby alternative routes available and heritage component.

This is expected to have minimal impact on the local community and commercial and agricultural businesses due to the existing load limit on the bridge.

A comprehensive consultation process in the community, to gain a better understanding of Wasleys Road bridge utilisation, would be under-

Natalie Centenera reports: taken before such a measure is imposed.

APC mayor, Mark Wasley, said the bridge has been a problem for quite a number of years and needs work sooner rather than later, “before it becomes a basket case”.

Councillor Panella acknowledged the 12-tonne limit was not always adhered to, particularly during harvest time, and contributed to the deterioration of the bridge.

Cr Keen questioned the possibility of reducing the width of vehicles able to cross the bridge, in a bid to reduce the load limit.

“Some of the harvesters used today are a lot wider and a lot heavier,” she said.

“I’m just wondering if we can reduce the width that they can approach the bridge on, maybe that would reduce some of the weight that the bridge is bearing?”

Cr Parker questioned how the 12-tonne load limit is enforced as the success of sending letters to the local community and the installation of cameras is not measurable.

Cr Panella reiterated her concerns regarding the inability to monitor the load limit imposed on the bridge and said council may have to eventually consider the closure of the bridge completely.

Council’s success in obtaining funding to address maintenance issues with Wasleys bridge will be known in future months.

Growers sign up to NAIS The Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) is on track to deliver recycled water to the region next year, with 20 growers reportedly taking up contracts with the scheme.

Under the $155.6 million scheme an additional 12 gigalitres of recycled water from the Bolivar Waste Water Treatment Plant will be piped to properties across the Adelaide Plains each year.

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August Update On Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August I had the pleasure of attending and hosting a stall at the 163rd annual Gawler Show 2019. The show provided a great opportunity to talk to locals about our suicide prevention strategies, raise awareness and hand out Staying Safe packs filled with teabags and mental health resources.

Kaden, Lucas, Ruby and Dylan of VPS with the book “Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley”.

These unicorns, also known as Scarlett, Kim and Sophia, were at hit at VPS Book Week celebrations.

Young VPS students Zoe, Peter and Antonio celebrated the book “Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas”.

Celebrating this year’s Book Week theme of “super powers” was superheroes Jordan and Jacob.

I was joined by Paula Luethen MP and her staff as well as volunteers from the Salisbury, Gawler, Playford and Adelaide Plains Suicide Prevention Networks. Thank you to everyone for their assistance and to Karen McColl and Tanya Malins, staff from my office, for organising the stall.

Pictured with Tanya Malins and Karen McColl from my office; Gayle Joyce and Kloee Blewitt from Crossroad Connections Adelaide Plains Suicide Prevention Network; Robyn Stecker from Gawler Suicide Prevention Network; and Steven Rypp from the office of Paula Luethen MP

Super celebrations at VPS Book Week parade

It was excellent to witness Bill Close and Patricia Dent being awarded Life Memberships of the Gawler Show and to congratulate them both on their well-deserved awards. Bill is the proprietor of the well-known Newbold sheep stud at Gawler River.

Sienna and Serelyna, dressed as minions for the parade.

Thelma the unicorn was a popular choice at VPS, pictured left is Jade.

Patricia Dent and Bill Close after being awarded the Gawler Show Life Membership

It was also great to visit the Willo’s Men’s Shed stand at Gawler Show.

I accepted an invitation from chairperson Nev Voight to draw the winners of their raffle.

Pictured with Neville Voight, Chairperson from Willo’s Men’s Shed in Gawler

The Gawler Show attracted huge crowds both days and is always an excellent opportunity to connect with organisations that do great work within the community and learn about some of the new ideas and initiatives taking place.

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VPS teachers dressed as spies, pictured here are Michelle and Mary.

Abigail had an impressive Echidna outfit for Book Week celebrations.

The theme of “Reading is my superpower” rang true for hundreds of students across the Adelaide Plains recently as Book Week was celebrated once again.

Each year across the country children and books are brought together to celebrate Australian children’s literature, with students, preschoolers and staff taking the opportunity to have fun with the written word through a variety of games, activities, adventures and of course, costumes. The Echo features a few snaps from Virginia and Two Wells primary schools. Check out TWPS photos on page 15.

Friends meet for Middle Beach The Friends of Middle Beach (FOMB) group will hold its inaugural meeting in September, five months after a community meeting attracted more than 40 people interested in caring for and enhancing the seaside settlement.

FOMB spokesman, Eddie Stubing, said the formation Sea grass at the Middle Beach boat ramp. of the group was “initially charged by the fact that we need a better road system into Middle Beach”, however the group also hoped to realign the boat ramp and remediate Salt Creek.

“A lot of work has been done already over many 7:30pm years,” Mr Stubing said.

At the Catholic Church Hall “This group hopes to build Two Wells on this good work to create Enquiries to Eddie Stubing 0428 824 712 change for the future for

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“Two Wells is growing at such a rapid rate, this can be the holiday destination for these new people, it is very accessible and close.”

Mr Stubing said the realignment of the boat ramp was one of many priorities for the group.

“The boat ramp in its current state catches all the sea grasses that are coming in which makes the boat ramp unusable for much of the time,” he said.

“The creek used to be a wonderful, deep creek and we need to remediate it so it can

once again be used for swimming and other recreational activities.”

As well as sealing Middle Beach Road, other issues FOMB hope to raise include re-establishing the samphire walking trail in the area, building a shelter and barbeque facility near the boat ramp, creating a levee behind the rear row of shacks, and introducing mains water to the township.

If you would like to learn more about FOMB or are interested in getting involved, head to the Two Wells Catholic Church hall on Tuesday September 24 at 7.30pm, email fombsa@gmail.com or contact Eddie Stubing on 0428 824 712.

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Science celebrated Bec O’Brien reports: Why do balloons go bang? Do you live in the sky? Is the bag filling up or emptying out?

These and many more similar questions was the theme of a fun and interactive sciencebased show held in Two Wells last month as part of National Science Week celebrations across the country.

A self-described “professional nerd”, presenter David Riley, from Mobile Science Education, had the crowd enthralled with loud noises, smoke and what appeared to be at times, magic. But there was no magic, only science.

And lots of questions.

“This is really about exploring the magic of science,” David said, “but in a specky way.”

Some of the topics the show covered included air pressure, gases, liquids, and temperature.

“I love looking at how common sense can lead us astray,” David said.

“For instance, heat itself doesn’t rise.

“Generally people think that is what happens but hot things rise. This is about observations in the universe and we are creatures of observation and curiosity.

“This is a vehicle to talk about science in a fun way and saying ‘I don’t know’ is a perfectly reasonable answer to science related questions.”

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

LEFT: Young Hugo Hardiman was fascinated by liquid nitrogen.

RIGHT: Mobile Science Education presenter David Riley, impresses with fire.

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St Pat’s Skills Week launch

Apprenticeships and skilled careers were on the agenda at a luncheon at Central District Football Club, held by St Patrick’s Technical College on Friday, August 23, in the lead-up to National Skills Week.

More than 100 guests attended, including industry, employer, business, community organisations and educational partners in the north of Adelaide.

“We know VET is an important model of learning and an important model to ensure more people are gaining Real Skills for Real Careers,” principal Danny Deptula said.

“We know an apprenticeship or traineeship can lead to a very rewarding and successful career both financially and professionally and often leads to greater endeavours.”

St Patrick’s Technical College has been nominated as a finalist in the SA Training Awards for the VET Innovation for Schools Award, with winners to be announced at a dinner on Friday, September 6 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

“Our school is set up to specifically support industry, we are a school that is connected and responsive to industry like no other school and completely innovative in its model around work experience, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, and SACE,” Mr Deptula said. For more info on our programs centred around VET for secondary schooling, contact St Patrick’s Technical College on 8209 3700 or visit the website www.stpatstech.sa.edu.au.

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With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday, Plains Producer’s Natalie Centenera asked Mallala Primary School students what makes their dad special.

Tameika West, Year 5

Aleisha Baker, Year 4.

Tess Rana, Year 6

Callan O’Loan, Year 2.

“I like my dad’s personality, he makes a lot of jokes “My dad is special because every night he reads “My dad is loving, caring and funny. We kick the “My dad is special because he helps put out fires me a story. My favourite is My Dad is a Superhero.” and has fun. He spends a lot of time with me when footy, and he cooks a good barbecue. He always takes in people’s homes.” he’s at home.” us camping at the river.”

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Georgie Lange, Reception.

Elijah Daniel, Year 4.

Chelsea Diegman, Year 1.

“My dad is special because he drives us when we “My dad plays games with me, like ‘Trouble’. He “My dad is special because he fixes my bike! He go on holidays. He fixes my bike and my motorbike. makes me wraps for lunch.” also plays games like Monopoly with me.”

He is funny! And he plays board games with us.”

Better Prepared at Webb Beach Adelaide Plains Council has developed a Community Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) for Webb Beach to help make the community safer and better prepared for floods.

Webb Beach has experienced numerous sea water flood events in recent years and evidence from previous emergencies across Australia has shown that communities that plan and prepare for emergencies are able to cope better and recover more quickly.

APC successfully applied for funding from the South Austral-

ian Government to develop the CEMP and to help guide the planning and preparation for flood events at Webb Beach.

The project involved working with the Webb Beach community via a number of public workshops to develop and implement the CEMP. Members of the SES, CFS and Coast Protection Board provided advice and guidance throughout the project and attended the community workshops.

A template for a Household Emergency Management Plan (HEMP) was developed to pro-

vide residents and landowners with a checklist to get their homes flood ready, prepare an emergency kit and provide advice on evacuating in the event of a flood and what to remember during a post‐flood clear up.

Both the CEMP and HEMP documents are available to view on Council’s website www.apc. sa.gov.au In addition to the development of emergency management plans, a topographic survey was undertaken measuring the approximate ground floor level height (above mean sea level) of

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A flood information sign to increase flood awareness for locals and visitors has been installed near the rotunda at Webb Beach and as a result of community feedback, additional road markers have been installed along the causeway to improve safety.

Webb Beach residents are currently in the process of setting up a community phone tree to help quickly spread a message in the event of a flood emergency.

The Two Wells Lions Club has recently received some grants for a couple of different activities, which we are excited about.

Firstly, we have received $5000 from the Two Wells Community Fund to erect a shade sail over the tables and chairs at the Two Wells Playground area.

The club has co-funded this initiative and also secured a grant from the Australian Lions Foundation (ALF) making a total of $10,000 for this project.

We should see some progress on this within the next four weeks.

Two Wells Lions members are also in the throws of setting up the Two Wells Community Nursery behind the Old Council Chambers.

We have now almost finished the irrigation and have tidied up the shed, washed pots and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the seeds and soil from Trees for Life to continue on with our nursery.

In the coming weeks we should have some more plants that need potting up and some “homeless” stock from a few projects.

We are still looking for volunteers to come help with setup as well as those in the community that want to come potter!

At present the nursery is open on Wednesdays from 9am until 3pm and in the coming months we will hopefully look at opening up on different days.

If any members of the community would like to pop in we would love to show them what we are doing and if they would like to stop in to do some volunteering that would also be great.

For more information contact Caroline Scutcheon on 0417 801 178.

Two Wells CFS News August has seen a calmer month for call outs, I did not use the Q word!

Winter is still with us for a bit, although the warmth has been trying to get through.

Now is the time to start planning hazard reductions before the summer months are upon us and fire bans are in place.

Remember to always be vigilant with any fires and never leave them unattended!

This month saw the Two Wells brigade hold its annual general meeting.

Sharon Boobyer reports: Congratulations to Adam Harris who was elected as brigade captain, unanimously for another two years.

It was a fantastic turnout by current members, congratulations to all those nominated and those elected into positions.

Members participated in a Road Crash Rescue (RCR) training exercise on August 19.

A big thank you to Dublin

Fire and Rescue for taking the lead and Lange Auto for supplying the venue and vehicles.

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, no previous experience is required.

Senior training nights are held every Monday except public holidays, come down any time between 7-9pm.

Cadets aged 11-16 is held every second Wednesday 5.30-7pm during school terms at the Two Wells CFS Station Wells Rd, Two Wells.

Stay Safe.

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Nursery infrastructure takes shape Two Wells’ own community plant nursery is slowly but surely taking shape, and you’re invited to get involved.

A dedicated area behind the old council chambers has been set aside, fenced and graveled by Adelaide Plains Council (APC), while thousands of plant pots and tubes have already been sourced.

The project is the brainchild of the Two Wells Lions Club but is a combined effort between Lions, APC, Conservation Volunteers Australia, and the state’s Natural Resources Management board.

In recent weeks volunteers, like Tricia Hardiman of Two Wells, have given their time to help erect raised seedling racks and overhead irrigation as well as wash and disinfect hundreds of plant tube stock containers.

A keen gardener, Tricia got involved in the project in a bid to spend more time outdoors.

“I love gardening and plants and it’s just great to get out in the fresh air and meet new people,” she said.

“I think this nursery will be wonderful for the area and it will be nice to know I’ve contributed.

“Down the track I’m looking forward to watching the plants grow, knowing I’ve

Bec O’Brien reports: had a hand in their growth.”

Trees for Life seedlings are set to be delivered at the end of October but in the meantime, there is still much infrastructure to be established, with a hot house soon to be erected.

NRM coastal conservation officer Linda Durham is confident the project will be beneficial to the local community and broader region in general.

“This project will start to educate the community about local and native vegetation of the Adelaide Plains,” Ms Durham said.

“The idea is to build the skills of volunteers with regards to propagation techniques and then further down the track, seed collection.

“It’s a big job initially to get these types of projects started but I think long-term it’s going to be a fabulous project that will help propagate and grow plants for local conservation projects.”

At this stage the community nursery is open Wednesdays from 9am.

To get involved or for more information contact Caroline Scutcheon on 0417 801 178.

Two Wells resident Tricia Hardiman is volunteering at the community nursery and is looking forward to seeing the project develop.

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Travel

Rachel & Maddy’s diary excellent adventure Rachel Lange journals: Around this time last year Maddy Seccafien and I started talking about the possibility of a trip to Europe. I’d been on a fairly extensive *western* Europe adventure a couple of years ago and Maddy would be experiencing it for the first time.

We settled on a fairly envious, and rapid, itinerary which saw us visiting over four weeks in July/ August: Rome, the Amalfi Coast, Lagos, Barcelona, Croatia and the Greek Islands. After lots of planning and some half-hearted saving, we escaped the cold on July 13.

As we got to the airport with two full families in tow we started to experience our first of many chaotic moments with a rush to get through customs and immigration within a fairly short window.

This was just the start of what was no doubt the most fun four weeks but also a look into almost every travel problem you can experience!

We arrived in Rome and headed to the train station – bad experience number one. Here we were tricked by a couple of women in an elevator into getting my wallet stolen. Luckily another woman nearby was more aware of this theft than we were and ran after us to give it back.

You would think we (I) would have learnt the importance of keeping your bag close, closed and within a firm grasp if possible Rome was great, we walked between 20-30,000 steps per day and saw the Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, Pantheon, Vatican City and Sistine Chapel; we also did a cooking class and found a zoo all while battling intense heat and sore feet. From Rome we caught a train to Naples - we got so comfortable on the smooth, fast Italian train, we missed our stop and ended up in Salerno forfeiting our pre-booked transfer and with no way of getting out to Sorrento.

After some phone calls we realised we would need to get back on the train and book (and pay for) another transfer.

Sorrento was beautiful! We caught a local bus to Positano for our first full day on the coast explor-

Maddy and Rachel share a laugh in Oia Santorini (left) and inspect the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

Rachael’s tips

Travel tip #1: Stay in Sorrento – imagine those stairs with luggage! – but catch the bus there and ferry back.

Travel tip #2: Check out Airbnb experiences or with locals for some authentic local tours in any city.

Travel tip #3: Barcelona and Rome are riddled with pick-pocketers (not generally locals) so keep your bags zipped up and across your body with a firm grip at all times – I cannot stress enough how professional these guys are so be aware 24/7.

Travel Tip #4: If you have a longish stopover in Rome ask to collect your bags there and re-check them in, apparently they are notorious for misplacing luggage!

Travel Tip #5: Pack anything you

ing the narrow laneways and shops, laying on the beach and drinking extremely expensive cocktails!

Our second day was spent on a beach bed atop a rock which surrounded the beach pool. Next it was back to Naples, on to Rome and a flight out to Portugal, but this didn’t go to plan either.

would struggle without in your carry on ALWAYS – spare undies, your travel adapter, your most important toiletries, bathers.

Travel Tip #6: The ING Everyday card is the best travel card, Maddy saved $124 in refunded ATM fees – while my NAB Traveller card is very low on fees it does not offer the ATM refund so get onto this people!

Travel Tip #7: Always book the fast ferries, they’re bigger so less chance of sea sickness and worth the extra spend to maximise your travel days.

Travel Tip #8: Always pack a small board game for ferry and train travel and airport stopovers. We didn’t but I wished multiples times for my Bananagrams sack.

We missed our pre-booked train. but Maddy took the lead, dragging me to the other side of Sorrento to catch the local train to Naples. Lagos was an interesting place, and after a long day of travel we cried tears of relief.

Next stop was Barcelona and meeting up with my cousin, Patrick.

I was particularly excited for Barcelona, I didn’t see Spain on my last trip and I had a feeling it was a place I was going to love, and I did.

We saw some amazing things, the Arc de Triomf, La Sagrada Familia and a walking tour of the gothic quarter gave us so much awareness of the history and culture.

While shopping in Placa de Catalunya my phone was pinched by pickpocketers. I’m not going to lie, there were some hysterics, but after a trip to the police station and then the apple store we (I) calmed down and moved on with enjoying our trip.

After a long stopover in Rome, we arrived in Split, Croatia, but alas, luggage-less! Considering we were due to board a sailboat the next day (for a week-long trip), this was not an ideal situation. After reporting our missing bags and an emotional rollercoaster, practicality set in. The next morning we caught a taxi to the mall where we had two hours to buy everything you may need for a week, yes everything!

Sail Croatia was one of the best weeks of my life. Sail Croatia is for

18-35 year olds and not dissimilar to Contiki, so you can imagine there was a fair amount of bar hopping involved. We got to explore beautiful Hvar, Dubrovnik, Makarska and Split. A highlight was canyoning which is essentially hiking down a cliff, and white water rafting without a raft. Five days into the tour we got our luggage back, but as Maddy’s card was sucked into the ATM, both of us were now penniless! We decided we had a travel curse!

We said goodbye to Patrick and headed on to Santorini, and were shocked when, at the tin shed airpor, Maddy and I found ourselves luggage-less again at the baggage carousel. We were slightly more prepared in our carry on packing this time, so managed to survive two days without our luggage.

Santorini was beautiful, staying only a short walk from Fira town we explored the narrow streets every day. We travelled to Óia, caught the cable car down to the wharf, said hello to the donkeys, then caught a ferry to beautiful Parós.

The streets of Paros are so white with pops of blue and decorated with the fuchsia bougainvillea - a must see if visiting the Greek Isles..

We stayed in Parikia town, caught a local bus to Naoussa, a small fishing village, and after Paros, went to beautiful Milos.We continued to enjoy the delicious Greek food and reminisced on all of our fun times as we prepared to make the long trek back to home soil. It was an eventful trip and one we will never forget.

BOOK of the MONTH: Lyrics Alley Each month the Two Wells Book Club will bring you a review of the book that had been read by the group the previous month.

The book club meets once a month at the Two Wells Library.

We hope you enjoy the segment and are provided with an opportunity to engage with some books that you might never have thought to pick up and read.

This month’s book is ‘Lyric’s Alley’ by Leila Aboulela.

Not all book club members enjoyed this month’s read by Leila Aboulela, however all agreed that it was an easy read, and an interesting description of family life in Sudan.

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An affluent family drama, the book is set against the backdrop of the Sudanese fight for independence in 1956. The story highlights the changing political and cultural climate of the 1950’s when Egypt and Sudan were politically joined at the hip with a ruling monarchy in Egypt and when there were still plans for the creation of an African superstate combining both countries The family at the centre of the story are shaken by the shifting powers in their country and a near-tragedy that threatens the legacy they’ve built for decades.

The main story is the true relationship between Sudan’s famous poet and songwriter, Hassan Awad

Aboulela and his childhood sweetheart- represented as Nur and Soraya in the novel.

Cousins, betrothed from a young age, however everything changes after a serious accident.

Hassan Awad Aboulela was the author’s uncle and although he died before she was born, he remained quite a family tradition.

The remaining characters are fictional, including the two very different wives for Nur’s father: traditional, Waheeba from Sudan and fashionable Nabilah from Egypt.

Animosity abounds between these two women, which comes to a head through Nabilah’s daughter.

Waheeba, resentful and angry at

the way Nabilah disdains her Sudanese home, has the clitoridectomy operation performed on Nabilah’s small daughter, without Nabilah’s permission. This is a novel about transitions, about the growing pains involved in moving from a traditional culture to one that is more progressive, especially as it pertains to the lives of young girls and women, and also love; Nur’s love for his cousin Soraya and his ultimate recognition he has to release her to live her life.

Head to the Two Wells Library and borrow a copy of Lyrics Alley if you would like to learn more about this era in history!

Next month’s book is The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls.

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Xavier College to open a new school in Two Wells in 2021 Bec O’Brien reports: The Hunt family of Two Wells are one of many who are excited by the recent announcement of a new school to be built in their hometown.

Catholic school Xavier College, currently based on the outskirts of Gawler, has committed to opening a Reception to Year 6 campus in Two Wells’ new housing development, Liberty, in 2021.

While the school will initially cater for the primary school years, classes for high school children will be added as demand grows.

With the first home yet to be built in the new development, residents are eager to see this announcement become a reality.

Two Wells local business owners Lori and Jason Hunt have four children, one in high school who currently attends Xavier College, another at Two Wells Primary School and three-year-old twins.

The family have been keen to see a new school built in the area to cater for the growing community for some time.

“Excited is an understatement,” Lori said on hearing the news.

“I have been hounding Lutheran for years now, wanting to know when they expect to start.

“However I was even more excited to hear that Xavier had taken over the project.

“Our eldest daughter Jade (currently in Year 10) attends Xavier in Gawler.

The Hunt family of Two Wells are excited by the recent announcement of a Xavier College campus being built in their hometown. Pictured here with the Liberty development in the background are Jake, Lori, Jason, Chelsea, Bailey and Jade.

“We have been overwhelmed by the school’s excellence in every aspect and would recommend it to anyone considering private education.”

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“We were a little disappointed that it will only go up to Year 6 to begin with and do hope it progresses quickly,” she said.

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“We were originally hoping that Jade may have been able to complete Year 11 and 12 in Two Wells.

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Teacher Miss Shaylee got into the spirit of year 2 students Meadow and Ollie.

Book Week with student Chloe.

TWPS Book Week

Diane Meaney (second from left) of Two Wells shared photos of her recent trip to India with the Two Wells Uniting Church Fellowship and is pictured here with Airlie Tapscott, Robin Trevilyan and Marie Tapscott.

Di is the ultimate traveller The Two Wells Uniting Church Fellowship had a special presentation on Thursday August 15.

About 12 members attended, with Mollie Frost opening with devotions, followed by a short meeting.

Avid traveller, Di Meaney, then gave a very interesting talk about her recent trip to India.

Her granddaughter, Airlie

Room 10 students Erin and Kristen from.

Pamela Duncan reports: Tapscott, coordinated a powerpoint presentation showing all of Di’s wonderful photos, to which Di gave information, laughs, and explanations of each slide.

There was some very exciting points of interest and landscapes and Di also spoke about certain customs she

experienced in India.

Her presentation helped us to appreciate some of the ways of life in this small section of India that she travelled in.

Robin Trevilyan gave a Vote of Thanks to Di and her helpers and presented her with a beautiful plant in appreciation of her time.

A very delicious afternoon tea was then devoured by all who attended.

School holiday library fun The next lot of school holidays are almost here, yes really.

So, if you’re looking for something to do with the kids, why not get them out of the house and along to one of the Adelaide Plains Library free workshops?

These school holidays kids can do some cooking, whipping up some bliss balls or

cold rolls all without the aid of a stove, oven or microwave.

This workshop will be held on Tuesday October 1 from 11.30am-12.30pm at the Two Wells old council chambers.

Or let them explore the wonderous world of bubbles through play on Thursday October 10 from 10.30am to 12 noon at the Two Wells Oval, where they

will get to experience massive bubble makers, make their own bubble blowers, and join in bubble games and bubble races.

Bookings for each event are essential and all children must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact 8520 2100 or email library@apc.sa.gov.au to book or for more information.

TWO WELLS COMMUNITY FUND – 2nd Round For community groups/organisations located at Two Wells Round Opens: 9 September 2019 and Closes: 4 October 2019

TWPS Room 6 students Kaleb, Norah and Caine.

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

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

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

For a copy of the Two Wells Community Fund Guidelines Booklet and Application Form please visit one of the APC Offices or the Two Wells Library, or download the documents from www.apc.sa.gov.au An information session will be held on Thursday 12 September 2019 from 6pm to 7pm at the Two Wells Council Chambers for interested community group representatives.

Please RSVP Anne Sawtell by Tuesday 10 September 2019.

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Birthday buddies celebrate 60 years Kelly Hooper reports: On the 8th of September 2019, Keith and Sheila Hinckley will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with family at Sneaky’s Restaurant in Angle Vale.

A little bit about their love story . . .

The 17th of June 1936, Derby UK, saw Sheila Law and Keith Hinckley enter the world.

Loved by many and especially their parents, Keith was one of 10 children and Sheila was one of two children.

They came from extremely different worlds, one having a small family and one having a large family, but they say that opposites attract and here is the proof.

The pair were married in their hometown of Derby UK in 1959 and not long after, they welcomed their first child into the world.

Denise was born in 1961 and changed their lives for the better and when they thought life couldn’t improve – along came Richard, their baby boy in 1963.

Sponsored by Hickinbotham Homes, they decided to make the move to Australia as a family in 1971.

Keith began working at

Keith and Sheila Hinckley in 1959, a few days before they were married and right, the happy couple today.

Holden’s the day after he arrived in Australia, and a couple of years down the track, Sheila began her employment at Holden’s too.

Not only were they married, in love and so proud of all they had achieved so far,

they were simply inseparable.

Keith and Sheila built their first home in Salisbury East, and a few homes down the track, they finally settled into their family home in Canala Court in Two Wells.

The move introduced

Keith the couple to the Two Wells Bowling Club, where many lifelong friends were made.

To this day Keith still enjoys playing his bowls and wouldn’t say no to a sneaky glass of port after a win.

Both Keith and Sheila were quite the green thumbs.

They’d love to be out in the garden and their Canala Court garden was something they were very proud of.

Whilst it was a sad decision to say goodbye to their family

home and local community, they decided to downsize 12 years ago and relocated to Munno Para West.

In 83 years, both Keith and Sheila have experienced some pretty amazing things together and they are both proud of all that they have achieved in their time.

They have three grandchildren, Katrina (25), Kelly (23) and Shannon (21).

Not only do the girls find themselves lucky to have been able to share so many life experiences with their grandparents still around, but they often like to thank them both for showing them that true love exists.

The girls often see a post of a quote on social media that reminds them of their grandparents in its entirety: A reporter asked the couple, “How did you manage to stay together for 65 years?”

The woman replied, “We were born in a time when if something was broken, we would fix it. Not throw it away”.

“If this doesn’t speak mountains on how our grandparents have put up with each other for 60 years now, I’m not sure what else will,” Kelly said.

Congratulations Keith and Sheila on your 60th wedding anniversary.

Dining Guide Mouthwatering pizzas & more at Lower Light Lower Light Hotel has some delicious dishes to suit all tastebuds, with some new menu options on offer too.

Hotel owners Bev and Joffre, invite you to visit and enjoy their hospitality, a hearty meal and frothy beverage any day of the week.

Tuesday is steak night, available with a range of gravies or toppings.

Wednesdays and Saturdays are pizza nights, with an assortment of flavours available, including meatlovers, supreme, garlic bread, the ‘lot’, butcher’s block, and a new taste sensation, garlic prawn and chicken.

The ever-popular ‘snitty nite’ is on Thursdays, with a range of tasty toppings to choose from.

Happy hour on Fridays is a great way to wind down a busy week with friends, while on Sunday, enjoy an all-day roast and seafood specials.

Warmer weather is fast approaching, making it the ideal time to enjoy a meal outside in the beer garden with a group of friends.

If you are having a Christmas or other special function such as a birthday or even a wedding, contact Bev to work out a menu and price to suit your tastes and budget.

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Petticoat Lane blooms If you haven’t taken a stroll along Petticoat Lane in Two Wells lately, it is well worth a visit. More than six months ago local ladies Ann Stoddart and Maria Aunger took it upon themselves to improve the stone garden beds in the laneway, planting a variety of succulents and cuttings from their own gardens. With fingers crossed the pair dug in new soil, planted, watered and hoped for the best. Fast forward to now and the beds, pictured right are not only surviving but they’re thriving. The plants look lush, colourful and inviting, and the laneway is a pleasure to visit. Well done and thank you ladies, local legends for sure!

Not Happy Jan Heartless, inconsiderate, thoughtless, no matter how you label them, the impact is still the same.

Thieves broke into the gas bottle cage at the rear of the Two Wells Community Centre last month, as pictured , stealing two gas bottles and cutting the gas lines.

This has an immediate impact on the volunteers who run this facility, who have had to organise repairs and replacements. If anyone has information about this crime please contact Two Wells Police. See something, hear something, say something.

Boots are Talking Lewiston local Pat Wake has some pretty awesome work boots.

So awesome in fact they’re almost falling apart, as shown left. And for that they were recently named a winner in Farmer Johns Worn Out Boots competition!

Pat says the boots, which actually belong to hubby John, are a pair of Size 6 Macs, took out the men’s category of the competition.

The boots in question have been super glued back together and held with electrical tape and are still going strong…. until it rains….when they leak like a sieve. For her efforts Pat pictured here above was rewarded with a brand new pair of Rossi boots. Hopefully they’ll live a long life and travel many miles as did their predecessor.

Northern Adelaide Plains stars on the box The northern Adelaide Plains region was featured on national television last month when Justine Schofield from Everyday Gourmet visited four local businesses showcasing the high-quality produce and products of the region. Local gin distillers from Virginia, 36 Short, welcomed Justine and the Everyday Gourmet crew to their farm where Justine incorporated the award-winning gin into a delicious recipe. T Musolino and Co were then paid a visit where they were able to show off the healthy

vegetables from their family run business. Justine created a vegetable dahl from farm produce at the palatial family home which looked amazing! Local businesses P’Petual and SA Mushrooms will feature on the program in coming episodes. Head to www.northernadelaideplains.com.au for links to the feature.

Lorraine a 30-year Wonder Congratulations to Lorraine Goss of Two Wells who was recently presented with a 30-year service award for community service to Meals on Wheels. Lorraine pictured above

at centre with MOW friends Maria Pellizzari, Judi Frost, Ann Stoddart, Helen Gameau, Sue Holland and Pauline Bastiaans, joined in 1989 and is the current client service coordinator. She was surprised by the award at the branches’ annual MOW lunch, this year held at One White Kite, Kapunda. MOW branch support officer, Rosslyn Andrews was on hand to present the award as well as an impressive glass clock, to Lorraine, who has likely helped deliver thousands of meals to families across the district over the years. Well done and a big thank you Lorraine.

LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT

Let’s chat about schools!

Two Wells and its surrounding areas are abuzz with the news that a new Catholic school will be built next year.

A welcome addition to the region that has been promised a school for a number of years now.

Initially earmarked as a Lutheran school, rumours began circling last year that the venture wasn’t going to unfold.

Xavier College in the Gawler Belt casually dropped a media release last month announcing it was opening a school at the Two Wells site in 2021.

A collective sigh of relief could be heard across the Plains.

The Xavier College cavalry rode in and saved the region from living on a prayer.

“If you build it, he will come.”

With a new school, the Hickinbotham developments will hopefully take off, and the wheel of development will gain momentum and steer towards retail growth.

Young families that move to the area are set to benefit the most.

For established families, the news has come a few years too late.

Some parents will decide whether or not to move their children from their current school, or simply continue accessing the local primary schools or

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travelling further afield.

If you live rurally, you’re not usually spoilt for choice.

And finding the right fit for their children isn’t as easy as enrolling in the closest public school.

Variety is the spice of life.

The new school will benefit us all.

As will the super school planned for Angle Vale.

This will be another option for parents who have so far only been able to access secondary schools some distance away such as Gawler and Districts High School, Balaklava High School or private schools, Trinity College, Xavier College and St Columba College.

It’s an exciting time, and if executed well, quite prosperous, both economically and socially.

I’m a parent who is lamenting the timing of the new school.

My kids are well and truly established in their respective schools.

But I am thrilled that families in the region now have greater choice.

A choice between public and private, and a choice between staying local or travelling further afield.

What do you think Bec? I bet you’re now one of the parents who will be facing tough decisions regarding school

options for your girls.

With the last of my four cherubs school bound in 2020, this very issue has been on my mind for the better part of the year.

It’s a big decision this schooling thing and it looks different for every family.

While it makes sense in a practical way to send your child to the school that’s right there in front of you in your own town or suburb, it definitely isn’t as simple as that.

A lot of factors come into play when considering where to send your “baby” or “babies” for their education.

Remembering that they’ll spend at least the next seven years (for primary school) at this facility, there are literally a million questions, hopes, dreams and worries swirling around in my head.

What kind of environment does it provide?

Will my child be encouraged to learn in a safe, supportive, fair and professional way?

Will they have opportunities to grow, play, explore, express themselves and make friends?

Will they feel nurtured, challenged, extended, welcomed and appreciated?

Will there be travel involved?

How much will it cost to attend?

What does the school “feel” like?

The list of questions is endless.

And the answers are not always evident at first glance.

It takes time.

If you have more than one child, what works for one, may not necessarily work for another.

I’ve heard of some families where one child was sent to a private school but this environment did not suit their younger sibling, who flourished at the local public primary school.

The reverse has also been true.

For one reason or another families decide to switch their kids from public to private school and vice versa.

In this situation I have to give myself the same advice I’d give anyone - we’re not bound by the decision we make for our child’s schooling when they are four or five years old, it’s fluid, things change, and so can their schooling environment.

The beauty of this new announcement, and it’s an announcement which I believe has some substance to it, is that it finally gives local families a choice right here in Two Wells.

It might not be a choice they like but it’s still a choice, and that at least, is more than many before us had without having to travel further afield.

Days of September September 1 is Father’s Day! Look out for socks and jocks this morning, pretty much the only gift guaranteed to be deemed affordable, relevant, and welcome.

Give your Dad, Grandad, uncle, significant male role model, or even your Mum who has stepped in to be both Mum and Dad, a show of affection and gratitude.

September 4 is Indigenous Literacy Day. This day aims to help raise funds to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of Indigenous Australians living in remote and isolated regions. Head to www. indigenousliteracyfoundation.secure. force.com for more information or to make a donation.

September 5 is International Day of Charity a day to raise awareness and provide a common platform for charity related activities all over the world. This date was chosen in order to commemorate the anniversary of the passing away of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her work undertaken in the struggle to overcome poverty and distress, which also constitute a threat to peace.

September 7 is Threatened Species Day. This day is held to encourage the community to help conserve Australia’s native fauna and flora.

September 8 is International Literacy Day. This day raises awareness globally on the issues surrounding adult and child literacy and highlights the changes and improvements being made worldwide in literacy development. Since 1984 the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA) has presented the gift of a book to as many new babies as possible, born in Australia on International Literacy Day. The distribution of new books for new babies is a practical demonstration of a commitment by the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association, to help raise the standard of literacy in Australia. It heralds the importance of encouraging parents to share the joy of books, spoken language and literacy as early as possible with their baby.

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day, an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. An estimated one million people per year die by suicide or about one person in 10,000 (1.4% of all deaths), or “a death every 40 seconds or about 3,000 every day”. As of 2004 the number of people who die by suicide is expected to reach 1.5 million per year by 2020.

On average, three male suicides are reported for every female one, consistently across different age groups and in almost every country in the world.

LIFELINE 13 11 14 September 12 is R U OK? Day. An annual national day of action that aims to get Australians, right across the entire spectrum of society, connecting with friends and loved ones, by reaching out to anyone doing it tough and simply asking: “Are you ok?” talking about suicide with someone at risk actually reduces the chances of them taking their life. R U OK ? Day is about prevention, preventing little problems turning into big problems.

September 21 is International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day. The United Nations-sanctioned day is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence, such as might be occasioned by a temporary ceasefire in a combat zone for humanitarian aid access.

September 27 is World Tourism Day, the purpose of this day is to raise awareness on the role of tourism within the international community and to demonstrate how it affects social, cultural, political and economic values worldwide.

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Blue Light Disco celebrates 11th Birthday The next disco will be held at the Two Wells Community Centre on FRIDAY October 25.

More than 160 young people gathered to celebrate the Two Wells Blue Light Disco’s 11th birthday last month.

Held on Friday August 23, the tunes were welcomed and the video clips inspired, as the kids enjoyed the lock-in event for a couple of hours.

For a few lucky ones the night was made even better when they got to take home one of a variety of awesome door prizes, including an XBox 1S, a pair of long-range walkie talkies, vouchers worth $25 and $50, a wireless radio, speakers and headphones.

The next Blue Light Disco will celebrate all that is Halloween and will be held on Friday October 25 from 7-9pm.

Good friends Kaidy Pirri and Bailey Hunt.

Enjoying the disco was Chloe Van Groen, Ashley Tremain, Kelsey Buckley and Heidi Goodson.

Tara Lord, Hayley Walton and Keeley Merritt.

Summer Sullivan, Lily Gameau and Mia Platt get ready to groove.

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Jack Maddern and Mitchell Marafioti.

Ruby Zadow and Mikayla Mockett ready to hit the dance floor.

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Open day history at Two Wells Golf Club It was history in the making at Two Wells Golf Club when its annual Open Day event was held on Sunday, August 25.

Perfect golfing conditions saw a field of around 35 people take to the greens, and for the first time in the club’s history, the ladies joined the men on the course.

In years gone by these competitions have been held on separate days.

Long-time member and current club secretary, Kathy Stubing, said while the two events were still run separately, having the men and ladies share the day was a great opportunity for members and visitors to share their love of golf and enjoy each other’s company.

At the end of the day results were as follows: Mens A Grade Championship winner David Carson (72), runner-up Jai Brown (75).

Mens B Grade Championship winner Bobby Hogg (83), runner-up Gary Payne (87).

Mens C Grade Championship winner Hans Linford (89), runner-up Peter Sullivan (99).

Handicap A Grade winner Bob Thompson (67), runner-up Craig Smith (68).

Handicap B Grade winner Robert Grinter (74), runner-up Rick Wendland (75).

Handicap C Grade winner Danny Smith (73), runner-up Wayne White on a count back from Ray Prior (80).

The Ladies Championship winner was a close affair, with Two Wells local Kathy Stubing (94) taking the honours after a count-back from Julie Holland.

Photos: Darrell Thompson

Bob Hinderwell, Ian Gameau and Steve Kelly take Robert Grinter tees off at to the course.

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Ladies A grade winner, Kathy Stubing.

All smiles on the course were Julie Holland, Liz Penfield and Kathy Stubing.

Rick Wendland with brothers Ian and Tony Charlie Hogg, Rob Thompson and Bobby Kerr, visiting from West Lakes Golf Club. Hogg.

Veteran golfers tee off at Two Wells Adelaide Plains and Barossa veterans visited Two Wells on August 12 for its monthly meeting.

Thirty golfers attended, a little disappointing but expected with the weather lately being very wet and cold, and a lot of greens players don’t like playing on scrapes.

However, the conditions were beautiful for golf, with jumpers even coming off through the round, and there was plenty of grass; the Two Wells volunteers had worked very hard mowing the course.

There were a lot of positive comments about the condition, and they were fully justified.

In the kitchen Judi and Leeanne provided a lovely lunch of home made pumpkin, or pea and ham soup and a pie/pasty from the Two Wells bakery; thanks to them for that.

Two Wells plays much tougher than its 103 Slope (for Men) and that was evident in the scores.

A Grade was won with 34 points, and only Ian Gameau from Two Wells could lay claim to conquering the course with a fine 39 points in B Grade, where ex Two Wells player, Elaine Grigg came second with 35, and Bobby Hogg from Two Wells third with 32 points.

A grade was won by Steve Sul-

Russel Grigg reports: livan (Mt Pleasant) 34, Vince Zito (Hamley Bridge) 34, John Fowler (Sandy Creek) 32.

Balls were awarded in A grade to J Ball (Hamley Bridge) 32, G Schultz (Sandy Creek) 31, P Orders (Sandy Creek) 30, and R Hinderwell (Hamley Graham “Churchy” Schultz on the first.

Bridge) 27.

B grade was won by Ian Gameau (Two Wells) 39, Elaine Grigg (Highercombe) 35, Robert Hogg (Two Wells) 32. Ball winners in B grade were B Sims (Tanunda) 32, C Paech (Highercombe) 30, D Davies (Kapunda) 30, P Sullivan (Owen) 29, B Kilmier (Sandy Creek) 28, and P Jones (Kapunda) 25.

No-one got on the scrape on the 15th for NTP. Prizes for the grades were donated by Elaine and Russell Grigg, who were Two Wells members for 12 years before joining Highercombe, much closer to home.

There is still a soft spot for the club where they started playing golf, and it is always lovely to get back and see old friends.

The next competition will be Testing his aim with a long range putt is Ian held at Tanunda Pines Golf Course Gameau of Two Wells, with Chris Hahesy John Boon teeing off at the number 5 tee. on Monday, September 9 at 9am. watching on.

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Roosters set their sights on the grand final At the completion of the minor football and netball rounds in the Adelaide Plains league, Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club has four football and five netball sides competing in the finals series this month.

Please get behind our teams and support them as we try to get as many teams as possible through the final series to the grand final on Saturday September 21, which will this year be held at the club’s home ground in Two Wells.

The first semi final was held on August 31 at Hamley Bridge (3rd v 4th); with the second semi final to be held at Lochiel on September 7, the (1st v 2nd); the preliminary final to be held at Mallala on September 14 and the grand final on Saturday September 21 at Two Wells.

Michael Slattery, TWFNSC president reports:

round game by 11 goals.

These girls will again meet Balaklava in the first semi-final and should be able to again put in a good showing.

These girls have had a draw and loss against top side Virginia, and a close loss and win over second placed Long Plains.

So, if all goes well, this team could move through the finals series.

The A5s finished in fourth spot behind Hummocks, Mallala and Long Plains and percentage over 5th spot.

This side will meet third placed Long Plains in the first semi-final who they initially lost to then were victorious over Senior Football in their second meeting this season.

The A grade side finished in second They are yet to defeat the top two sides spot with only one game and percentage but did have a close loss to Mallala during separating the top four sides. the season so they should be able to be While the boys lost to top placed Bal- competitive going into the finals. aklava in the last round to drop to second, Junior Netball they had convincing wins over third and fourth place Hummocks and Mallala in A strong season by the U17 girls has the two weeks before that. resulted in them easily finishing in second Unfortunately, the last game saw two spot with only four losses, three of those more injuries added to the bad injuries to undefeated top side Mallala. list this year with Brandon Daly doing his These girls have struggled against Malknee and Matt Camplin badly dislocating lala with the closest they have got being a finger. a 22-goal difference.

This adds to the injuries to Ben Spiteri, They will face the Mallala girls in the Bryce Hart and Josh Pellizzari and will second semi-final where they will need mean extra challenges as we enter the to be at their best to challenge them. final series.

The girls have had strong wins over the The A-grade will face off against Bal- other two top four sides Hamley Bridge aklava in the second semi-final at Lochiel, and Virginia. who they defeated once earlier this year.

A win in the final round secured second A good season from our reserves side spot for the U15 girls who finished behind has seen them win 13 games and finish the undefeated Mallala girls. This will see second just one game behind top side the girls line up against Mallala in the Hummocks. second semi-final and while they are yet The reserves have suffered one loss to to grab a victory against the Magpies they each of the other top four sides during the season but are quite capable of beating have finished within five and nine goals in two of their three meetings. all these sides during the finals.

Against third and fourth placed VirThis side will meet Hummocks in the second semi-final, who they recently ginia and Hummocks they have only lost defeated and only lost to the first time once to Virginia.

It is therefore expected that the girls due to inaccuracy in front of goals. will be competitive and should be able to Junior Football move through the finals series.

The senior colts have had a good year The U13A side has had a pretty good with 14 wins to finish second behind season with just two losses to second Angle Vale. placed Balaklava, who they did defeat in This side has only lost twice this year, their first encounter. once each to Angle Vale and Mallala in These two sides will now meet in the their first meetings, but have comfortably first semi-final, which our girls will need to defeated all these sides in their encoun- be on their game to overcome the Peckers. ters in the later part of the season.

They have not lost to the third and These boys will meet Angle Vale in fourth placed Hummocks and Long Plains. the second semi-final where they are Our youngsters in the U13Bs have had expected to be a good chance. an interrupted year with only six teams in The Roosters’ junior colts team have the competition and needed to win their been competitive this year to secure last game to stay in the four. third spot.

They were not successful in their final They have however struggled against game however and finished in 5th spot. top sides Angle Vale and Mallala.

Grand Final They have been competitive against Mallala in patches but have yet to grab This year Two Wells is hosting the a win.

Grand Final on September 21.

These lads will line up against BalTo make this a successful day the aklava in the first semi-final, who they club will require volunteers to support have been successful against in all three us with a range of tasks including fence meetings this year. patrols, car parking assistants, bbq, bar and canteen servers.

Senior Netball A number of people have already put The top three senior netball teams A1, A2 and A3 finished outside the top four, their hands up to help out on the day and finishing 7th, 6th and 6th respectively, and we really appreciate that but we are still looking for more to help by supporting us so their season is complete.

Some injuries and players travelling in these roles on the day.

It is important that we all work tooverseas has made it challenging for these sides to get some rhythm during gether to make the day a success.

Please contact either Michael Slattery the season.

Going into the final round the A4s on 0423 761 346 or Alison Goss on 0438 were 5th and were able to jump to 3rd by 785 416 to register your interest to supwinning over Balaklava in the last minor port the club.

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Connor Barnett U14.

Dylan Henwood U14.

Ned Seccafien A grade.

James Richards U17.

Brianna Slattery U13A.

Ruth Slattery and Kylie Lowe A3.

Kirra Robinson U15.

Jade Morrison A1.

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Top of the table clash for Virginia United U12 results:

By Mark Palethorpe V.U.S.C. U12 Coach

August 3 Barossa United 2 def by Virginia United 7 The first half saw Virginia start in a sluggish mood and hand the initiative to Barossa who dictated play and commanded a two goal lead inside 10 minutes.

Barossa’s first goal caught the Virginia midfield and back-line napping and the second goal was from a shot parried in to his own goal at the near-post by Virginia’s keeper Ben Belchambers.

Both Barossa and Virginia then had efforts which hit the framework of the goal, with Virginia’s shot hitting the underside of the crossbar and bouncing on the goal-line only to be cleared.

With 15 minutes remaining of the first half Virginia mounted their comeback and with 10 minutes to go Leehi Connolly scored his first goal of the game.

At the half-time break, Barossa held the lead 2-1.

The second half saw a more determined and dominant display from Virginia and within seven minutes of the restart the sides were level after an own goal was scored by Barossa.

Virginia then applied sustained pressure to the Barossa goalmouth

and Leehi Connolly added a second and third goal to his tally; the third with a run taken from the half-way line and dispatched past the Barossa goalkeeper.

Dexter Connolly added goal number five, not before seeing a terrific scissor-kick effort narrowly miss from seven yards out and brother Leehi Connolly added goal number six to make his total to four for the day.

In the dying minutes Dexter Connolly netted goal number seven to give Virginia a 7-2 win.

The margin of victory could have been even greater as Virginia managed to hit the post or narrowly miss on another five occasions.

August 17 Virginia United 2 def by Munno Para 4 Virginia United was knocked off from top spot by Munno Para in this entertaining top of the table clash.

Virginia dominated play in the first half and with the wind behind them Leehi Connolly opened the scoring for the home side on 10 minutes with a well worked effort. Virginia had several other efforts but couldn’t manage to

home side. Virginia started brightly and dictated play for large spells of the first half, but against the run of play it was Ingle Farm Red who took advantage of a lapse of concentration in Virginia’s marking and scored with an uncontested header from a corner kick.

Virginia continued to fight hard for possession but rarely managed to threaten the Ingle Farm goal.

Virginia’s goalkeeper Ben Belchambers produced a fine save from a looping long range effort and shortly afterwards the referee blew his whistle to indicate half-time with the score at 1-0 to Ingle Farm.

The second half was more competitively fought than the first, but this time it saw Ingle Farm keep the ball in Virginia’s half for long periods of time.

Another outstanding performance was had by Peter Sergi playing as sweeper for Virginia, but with sustained pressure from Ingle Farm they scored their second and final goal direct from a corner with 10 minutes remaining. Late in the half, Virginia’s goalkeeper Ben Belchambers kept the score-line respectable with another good save ‘one on one’ against an Ingle Farm forward.

August 24 With just two games remaining this Ingle Farm Red 2 def Virginia result will potentially see Virginia out of United 0 contention to win or become runners This top of the table clash saw up in the league and leaves a respectIngle Farm Red entertain Virginia in able third spot finish a likely outcome. Ryan Boobyer throws the ball in. a competitively fought 2-0 win to the add to the score.

Munno Para rarely threatened, but with their one effort on goal equalised on the stroke of half-time to make the scores level at 1-1.

As expected Munno Para came back stronger in the second half but Virginia managed to contain them.

Virginia took the lead again through Dexter Connolly only to see the scores levelled almost immediately by a Munno Para effort direct from a corner.

Late on Virginia had an excellent chance to take the lead again for the third time but Jack Fagan’s effort was blocked by a Munno Para defender.

The game remained very even and was heading for a draw at 2-2, but with eight minutes remaining Virginia’s concentration slipped and Munno Para took the lead through No. 5 Jace with a fine shot, from some 35 yards out, over the head of Virginia’s keeper Ben Belchambers.

Munno Para added a fourth goal with three minutes to go and seal a 4-2 victory to put them second on the ladder and see Virginia slip to third place with three games remaining.

Cold and windy conditions kick off LNGC August shoot Lower North Gun Club held its monthly shoot on Sunday August 18 in cold and windy conditions.

There were 20 competitors for the day.

The first event was 50 target Point Score.

Winners were: AA grade Jack Tapscott 147/150, second Rino Rossi 145/150; A grade Greg Tapscott 135/150, second Tony Carlesso 130/150; B grade Ryan Smeda 142/150, second Bruno Quinzi 125/150; and C grade Luigi Ciaramelllano 116/150.

Event 2 was a 50 target Double Barrel Championship event and the overall winner was Jack Tapscott with 50/50.

AA grade winner was Gary Coppola 56/57 and Bob Cook 55/57 was second.

A grade winners T Carlesso and M Pontifex 48/50; B grade winner Bruno Quinzi 49/55, 2nd Ryan Smeda 48/55; C grade winner Luigi Ciaramellano 38/50.

Susanne Byrnes reports: Event 3 was a 25 target Point Score.

Winners were: AA Rino Rossi 74/75; A grade Greg Tapscott 68/75; B grade B Greenshields 66/75 and C grade Luigi Ciaramelllano 68/75.

Veteran High Gun winner was Bob Cook shooting 188/200.

Overall High Gun winner was Jack Tapscott 197/200.

The club’s next shoot is the Central Zone Carnival on Saturday September 21.

Practice from 9.30am for a 10am start.

On Sunday September 22 the Lower North Gun Club Anniversary Shoot will be held at 10am.

Lunch, as well as morning and afternoon tea, will be available both days. All welcome.

For more information contact Barry Duncan on 0419 849 993.

Greg Tapscott (centre) won the A grade competition in Events 1 and 3 and is pictured here with LNCG president Barry Duncan and Max Pontifex.

LNGC president Barry Duncan (left) with Event 2 winners Tony Carlesso and Max Pontifex.

Josh tallies up 50 games for the owls Congratulations to Josh Frampton on reaching the milestone of 50 junior games played for the Angle Vale Football Club.

Best of luck for the years ahead Josh.

Overall hig gun winner Jack Tapscott.

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Harniman home for APEC Bec O’Brien reports:

Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club (APEC) officially has a home base.

After years of holding events at venues across the region, including at members’ own properties, the group held its first event at its new home at Clara Harniman Reserve, Lewiston on Sunday August 25.

The event, a come and try showjumping clinic led by instructor Lucy Williams, was well attended with the grounds’ new facilities the talking point of the day.

In recent months a lot of work has been done by the APEC committee, members, friends and family, to transform what was an under utilised green space into a fenced, functional multi-purpose community asset.

APEC foundation member and current treasurer, Tracey Smith, said the committee had been working hard for the past seven years toward creating a permanent home for its members.

“The Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club is over the moon about our new facilities,” she said.

After working through an extensive lease process with Adelaide Plains Council, APEC earlier this year signed off to lease a part of Clara Harniman Reserve in Lewiston.

This has meant facilities that were only a dream in the

Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club committee members give the thumbs up to the club’s new facilities at Clara Harniman Reserve, Lewiston. Pictured, from left, are Karen Wilson, Kelly Geister, Tracey Smith (kneeling at front), Emily Davenport, Naomi Trenas, Melinda Boyce, Sonia Van De Kamp and Sam Dragon. Absent Carli Sharp.

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past could now become a reality, and in a relatively short space of time, fencing has been erected, an arena created, a new toilet and storage facility put in place and an undercover area erected.

As well as putting its own funds towards the project,

Instructing at the APEC showjumping clinic was Lucy Williams.

APEC also received an Active Club Facilities grant to the value of almost $25,000 from the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing.

“The grant funding, combined with cash and in kind contributions by APEC has resulted in the first stage of

Lewiston rider Brenda Scarfe in action at the clinic.

our facilities development, valued in excess of $36,000, nearing completion,” Tracey explained.

“We are absolutely thrilled with what we have been able to achieve and must give credit to our member and non-member volunteers who

helped along the way, including participation in a working bee on July 20.

“The amount that was achieved on that day was simply amazing.”

The club held its first official event at its new home base on Sunday August 25.

“For our committee, it was the first time in over seven years that we haven’t had to transport everything, including the toilet, in order to hold an event,” Tracey said.

“Having to do this for such an extended time, with the significant burden that places on volunteer committee members, is a testament to the commitment of the club to be successful and demonstrates the level of engagement we have had over the years.”

The club hopes to make the site available for other not-for-profit equine clubs, subject to council and their own insurer’s consent, once further improvements have been made.

APEC president Sam Dragon said she was ecstatic with the club’s new home ground.

“Each time I go there you can’t wipe the smile off my face when I look at how much we have achieved,” Sam said.

“It will take a huge load off of our committee by having everything already there in the one place and we finally have club grounds to call our own and take pride in.”

The club is looking to increase its arena size in the future as will continue to fundraise for improvements.

APEC’s next event is its annual and popular “Slack Hack”, which will be held at Clara Harniman Reserve on Sunday September 22.

For details look them up on Facebook or head to their website https://adelaideplainsequestrianclub.weebly.com

State champs on the flat

Seven local riders from Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club recently competed at the 2019 Pony Club State Championships held at Kadina Pony Club.

These riders all competed at the Zone Championships held in June to qualify, along with other members of different pony clubs who represented the Lower North Zone.

Four of these riders; Taylor Kaczan, Alix Bell, Kate Halliwell and Kayla Healey, made up the ‘Team on the Flat’, which is a class where all four riders ride a dressage test together.

These riders are not only judged on the test itself but TWEPC’s winning Team on the Flat riders Taylor Kaczan, Alix Bell, Kayla Healey and also horse and rider presentaKate Halliwell. PHOTO: PYT Equine Photography tion and gear cleanliness.

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Alix Bell reports: The Two Wells team won first place from five teams in total with an overall score of 137.425.

All seven club riders also competed in individual dressage tests of different levels and showed great ability and sportsmanship towards the other competitors.

Stand out performances included Kayla Healey winning the Junior Elementary test and coming 5th in the Junior Novice test, Alix Bell coming 2nd in the Senior Elementary test and Bev Healey coming 5th in the Senior Elementary test as well as some great personal

bests from Kate Halliwell, Alison Gray, Taylor Kaczan, and Shelley Henderson.

Lower North Zone riders were split into teams for each dressage level where their individual scores were added together.

Two TWEPC members were in the winning Senior Preliminary team and four TWEPC members were in the winning Senior Novice team.

Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club would like to thank these seven riders as well as team manager Kristy Pearn for representing the club and the Lower North Zone with great sportsmanship, comradery and team spirit at the 2019 Pony Club State Championships.

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