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Artificial turf rolling in for Two Wells Bowling Club Two Wells Bowling Club will be switching to artificial greens on the back of two successful grant applications. Pictured is greenkeeper Bobby Hogg (centre) with club secretary Irene Giannikos and president Grant Devlin. STORY: Page 3
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In what is believed to be a state-first move, Adelaide Plains Council is hoping to regulate trail bike riding activities on private land with the introduction of a proposed new by law. The “Motor Cycle Amenity” bylaw, if introduced, will
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be council’s sixth bylaw and the first of its kind in the state requiring motorcycle owners to obtain permits to ride on their own land.
A report outlining the background behind the draft bylaw was presented to councillors for consideration at APC’s October 28 ordinary meeting. In the report APC development and community general manager, Rob Veitch, pointed out bylaws were local laws
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relevant to and established by council primarily to address issues on council owned land and ultimately, the bylaw may be disallowed by parliament. “Should council ultimately resolve to make this bylaw it will be the first of its kind in this state,” Mr Veitch said.
The issue of riding motorbikes on small acreage near homes and domestic animals has long been discussed by council. The draft bylaw seeks to regulate two, three and four-wheeled motorcycle activity and includes the use
of motorised scooters and go-karts. It requires owners to seek a permit from council to ride these vehicles on their land or that of council’s (excluding roads). n Continued Page 2
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Port Parham’s horse-float parking saga has finally ended with Adelaide Plains Council settling on a site north of Parham campgrounds to establish a permanent horse-float parking area. Speaking at council’s October general meeting, APC Ward Belt CEO, James Miller, said the site Gawler resonated with himself and the mayor whilst on a visit to the Gawler River area recently. “That site ticked all the boxes,
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Natalie Centenera reports: particularly in relation to access, egress and keeping the horse-float traffic out of the town centre itself,” he said. After a number of years, several community meetings, discussions with horse clubs, discussions with government bodies and a community consultation,
a site immediately north of the Parham campgrounds has been earmarked. The land, known as Section 631 The Esplanade, forms part of the Parham foreshore. A report to council states the area was previously used for shell-grit mining and lies between the natural dune system and the Esplanade in the Coastal Conservation Zone identified in council’s development plan.
Apart from small coastal vegetation species the land, which lies within the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS), is largely vacant. Elected members voted to seek state government approval to establish a horse-float parking area at Section 631 The Esplanade and to include the appropriate sum of money for the establishment of the area in the 2020/2021 budget at council’s recent October meeting.
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Attending the APC Strategic Planning Forum last month was, from left, Mayor Mark Wasley, Sheree Schenk (General Manager Governance and Executive Office), Cr John Lush, Allison Down (Acting General Manager Infrastructure and Environment), John Comrie (Infrastructure and Environment Committee Chairperson), Cr Kay Boon, Alan Rushbrook (Audit Committee Chairperson), Cr Margherita Panella, James Miller (CEO), Cr Joe Daniele, Cr Marcus Strudwicke, Cr Terry-Anne Keen, Cr Carmine Di Troia, Rajith Udugampola (General Manager Finance and Business), and Robert Veitch (General Manager Development and Community).
APC focuses forward at forum Adelaide Plains Council is “forwardthinking” when it comes to strategic planning following a recent forum in Gawler. The two-day Strategic Planning Forum on October 17 and 18 incorporated elected council members, APC management, Section 41 committee chairpersons and invited consultants, including former state Liberal leader, Isobel Redmond. It is the first time in
Bec O’Brien reports: recent history council has approached strategic planning in this way, with a review of its Strategic Plan for 2020-2024 also having recently commenced. APC mayor Mark Wasley said members engaged in an interactive workshop with planning consultants, Holmes Dyer, on council’s strategic plan. “With a forward-
thinking focus, we also discussed council’s Infrastructure and Asset Management Plan and Long Term Financial Plan,” Mayor Wasley stated. “We received presentations from consultants in relation to the unlocking of Crown Land, Two Wells International Translational Horticulture Centre and the Gawler River Floodplain Management Authority. “Speakers provided timely and valuable in-
formation which will assist council members in continuing to deliver services and facilities that are realistic, viable and financially sound.” Mayor Wasley said the forum successfully brought council members and management together, with a focus on how to best spend council money, including a “review of our income streams and the infrastructure and services we provide to the community”.
APC chief executive officer James Miller, said the forum was a great opportunity for elected members to gather off-site and workshop key themes and priorities for council. “Council was privileged to have John Comrie, Isobel Redmond and Alan Rushbrook impart their wisdom, knowledge and experience and provide guidance as we mapped out our four year vision for our community,” Mr Miller said.
Proposed permit system for riding on private property • From Page 1 The owner or occupier of any private land must also ensure that other people do not drive, ride or otherwise use any motorcycle on the land. The proposed bylaw mean limits are set as to how many motorcycles can be ridden at any one time and states a distance of 500 meters from dwellings on neighbouring land must be maintained.
If adopted, this bylaw will also allow council to limit the time of day and number of hours or days of the week that a motorcycle may be used on private land. Speaking to the motion at council’s October 28 meeting, Cr Andrew Parker said the draft bylaw was pretty clear. “It doesn’t say you can’t do it (ride bikes) on private land, it actually says you have to be 500 metres from the house,” Mr Parker said.
“I live in Lewiston, I’ve got kids on motorbikes around me, I do tolerate it a lot because they leave me alone and I leave them alone, and they don’t ride their bikes around at night or during a dusty day.” Proposed public consultation for the bylaw no. 6 is from November 20 to Dec 11. Copies available at council offices or from the council’s website from November 20.
Strudwicke retains role as deputy mayor Marcus Strudwike was re-elected as deputy mayor for Adelaide Plains Council at its ordinary meeting on Monday October 28. Cr Strudwicke has held the position for the past three years and was elected unopposed by his fellow councillors.
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New rinks coming for bowling club Bec O’Brien reports:
Rocco and Rosa Settimio with long-serving staff members Daniella Harding (left), and Franca Notarianni.
Rosa and Rocco retire It will be the end of an era in Two Wells last month when muchloved locals Rosa and Rocco Settimio closed the doors of their grocery store for the last time. After more than 30 years serving the community, literally, Rosa and Rocco have sold up and are retiring, hoping to spend more time with their children and grandchildren, dabble in some gardening and maybe travel a bit. The pair have been a staple in the everyday lives of many residents, from those who pop in daily for bread, milk and the paper, to the after school kids lucky enough to enjoy an ice cream on a hot day, to the regular weekly shoppers who trundle the compact aisles and visitors dropping by. Rosa and Rocco, and their team of well-liked staff, were always interested in the goingons of their small community, and they regularly contributed to community events, groups and fundraising efforts. Rosa moved to Two wells from Fulham Gardens in 1958 when she was seven years old and has spent most of her working life in retail.
Bec O’Brien reports: When she married Rocco, or Rocky as he’s fondly known around town, in 1971 the newlyweds moved to Woodville Park. About six years later they moved back to Two Wells and have been a part of the fabric ever since. In 1988 the pair established the Two Wells Snack Bar, which they ran for five years. “During this time the local general store closed and there was nowhere for people to buy groceries,” Rosa explained. “So we thought we would take the challenge (and) the opportunity arose for us to purchase the property where the IGA is now situated.” At that time the building was part of a video store and the rear a rental flat. In December 1992 Rosa and Rocky established a small supermarket which was then called SERV-WEL, later became Welcome Mart, then IGA Friendly Grocer, then later still, IGA as it is today. For 11 months they ran both
After more than 30 years serving the community Rosa and Rocco Settimio are retiring. the snack bar and the supermarket, their children Daniella and Tom later playing an integral part in the grocery business, with Daniella being involved in the overall daily running of the store while Tom set up the IT and security system. Over the years the retail and store area of the business has been extended four times, with Rocky, a boiler maker by trade, and local tradespeople completing the work. As their final day in the shop drew upon them, Rosa wished to thank the many staff members who had worked alongside them over the past 31 years, particularly their children and family members Brenton and Trent, who have been
working hard behind the scenes. “A big thank you also to the local community who have supported us over the years, without customers the doors would be closed,” she said. “Being in a small local business your customers become part of your extended family, you share in their joys and sorrows. “We will soon begin a new chapter in our life, but as much as we look forward to retirement we will miss the daily interaction with the customers. “We wish (new owner) Aswin and his team the very best as they embark on this journey.” Enjoy your retirement Rosa and Rocky, you will be missed.
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2020 will see Two Wells Bowling Club members playing on artificial greens following two successful grant applications in recent months. The State Government’s Community Recreation and Sport Facilities Program (CRSFP) provided $200,000 while the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program also provided $98,000. Club members have been fundraising for this project for many years and hope to bring bowls to the broader community all year round once the greens are installed next year. TWBC president Grant Devlin said the club would also contribute the remainder of the $500,000 project, which will see its two turf greens ripped up, a new base installed and an artificial surface laid down. “This will enable us to provide a facility to play bowls all year round,” Grant said. “It will also give us an opportunity to include the growing community and hopefully incorporate a school program.” Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing, Corey Wingard, visited Two Wells Bowling Club last month to hear about the many benefits the funding boost will provide to the club and community. “The flow-on effects of this project are huge for the club and its long-term sustainability,” Minister Wingard said. “Their water bills and maintenance of the greens will both decrease and they’ll be able to play more games, more often.” Club secretary Irene Giannikos said maintenance of the two turf greens cost the club about $20,000 and 60 hours of volunteer time each year. Works are expected to start in May next year and should be completed by June 30.
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Coming to the West Side One of the most celebrated musicals of all time, West Side Story, is playing a limited season at Adelaide Festival Theatre The musical is basically the retelling of a modern day Romeo and Juliet, set in New York City, amid tensions between rival gangs. This show features up and coming Australian talent, with fantastic choreography, music
and dance. If you would like to win a double pass to go to the show on Sunday, December 1 or Thursday, December 5, at the Festival Theatre, please complete the entry form below and return to the Editor at the Balaklava Plains Producer office by Friday, November 15 at 5pm.
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Science success for Lower Light neighbours Bec O’Brien reports:
There must be something in the water out Lower Light way, with three young students impressing at this year’s Oliphant Science Awards. The Oliphant Science Awards is the largest science competition in South Australia. It is run annually and open to South Australian students from Reception to Year 12. This year there were just under 3000 entries from across the state. The Lower Light contingent in the multimedia category consisted of Toby Trenwith (Year 9-10), Ella Brechin (Year 6-7) and Caitlyn Cox (Year 3-5). Toby is a seasoned participant having entered the OSA awards every year since 2015 when he produced his first award winning video “How Planes Fly” in Year 5. This year he took home a swag of awards, including winning the multimedia category Year 9-10 for his video “Racing Science”. Toby’s passion for car racing started with a junior development day with the Scout Motorsport Club of SA (SMCSA) as a 12 year old. He has since purchased his own car and regularly races at Mallala Motorsport Park and in the Hillclimb at Collingrove. He is currently the youngest competitive member of the SMCSA and regularly the youngest on the track at only 14 years old. Toby’s “Racing Science” video was also highly commended in the National Eureka Sleek Geeks competition earlier this year and can be found on the Australian Museum YouTube channel, along with some of his other science videos from previous years. His video also won the Rowe Scientific New/Country School Prize for the best entry from a new school entering the OSA, additional awards included encouragement awards for Photography and Science Inquiry categories. Toby also won the platinum prize at the OSA, which is the overall male winner for the Department of Education Young Scientist Award Year 8-12. A student at Salisbury High School, when asked what drives him to enter the competition each year, Toby honestly quipped “the money”.
The Lower Light contingent in the multimedia category of the Oliphant Science Awards consisted of Toby Trenwith, Caitlyn Cox and Ella Brechin.
While the prize money is a great incentive, it is not the only reason Toby takes part. “I enjoy the projects because I can make them about topics I am interested in and learn new things,” he said. “I get to investigate and focus on something I am interested in such as car racing, and I have had amazing opportunities as a result of my entries. “My first entry was when I was 10 years old, I made a video about flying planes and I got to actually fly a Cessna 172 because of my project. “When making my car racing video I got to attend a fire training session and they lit a car on fire for me. “And of course there is also prize money in the Oliphant Science Awards so that is an added bonus.” Toby has already got his sights set on next year’s awards, using his winnings to fund a new guitar that will feature in his entry about the science of standing sound waves and harmonics. Trinity College Gawler River student Ella
Brechin entered the OSA for the first time this year and received a Highly Commended award for her entry in the Year 6-7 multimedia category. Ella’s entry, “Horsing Around”, combined her passion for horses with the science of drug resistance in equine wormers to produce an entertaining video about worms. Through this project she had the opportunity to interview well-known local vet Elizabeth Woolsey Herbert from Adelaide Plains Equine Clinic, who also showed Ella how to identify and count strongyle and roundworm eggs under the microscope when doing faecal egg counts. “It was a lot of fun making the video but picking up fresh horse poo for the footage wasn’t as much fun,” Ella laughed. “I learnt all about what types of worms horses can have and how to treat horses that have worms to reduce them becoming resistant to the wormers. “Thank you to Elizabeth for teaching me and allowing me to use your equipment.” Ella is now keen to enter with another video in 2020.
2019 was the second year Virginia Primary School student Caitlyn Cox has entered the OSA. This year Caitlyn received a Highly Commended award for her video “Science Chef - Steak Masterclass” in the Year 3-5 multimedia category. This entry continued her food science theme from last year (Science Chef – Pancake Pressure Test), with her video delving into the science of producing a tender, perfectly cooked steak. Caitlyn is already planning another episode of “Science Chef” featuring her pet chickens and the science of egg proteins. “I enjoy learning about the science behind the things we eat and cook,” Caitlyn said. “It is interesting.” Congratulations to you all, what inspiring scientists you are. To view Toby’s, Ella’s and Caitlyn’s videos type the following links into your browser. https://vimeo.com/369246602 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8S_ vklbaw0 https://vimeo.com/347198640 try
Christmas Parade and Street Market nearing It is only a couple of months until the Two Wells Christmas Parade and Street Party organised by the Two Wells Regional Action Team. This year the parade will be held on Friday December 13. We have the City of Elizabeth Pipe Band attending as well as the Port Adelaide City Band. Registrations for the street market stalls and parade floats are already being submitted.
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Stall holder form and parade participation registration forms are available from the Two Wells Craft Shop in the main street, open TuesdayFriday 9:30am-4:00pm and Saturdays 9:30am-1:00pm. Or email twrat@bigpond. com for forms to be emailed to you. A prominent part of the parade is the honour of being named “Parade Princess” or “Parade Prince”.
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The Parade Princess or Parade Prince is a young person who helps in the community and who you would like to honour with a nomination. Email your nominations to twrat@bigpond.com or drop them off at the Two Wells Craft Shop. The cut off date for stalls, parade participation and prince and princess nomination is November 30. No bookings or nomina-
tions can be accepted after this date. As in the past, there are competitions that residents can enter, including this year’s challenge of creating and decorating a Christmas Bauble/Tree Decoration. Competition age groups are 5-8 years and 9-12years with children 4 years and under completing a colouring sheet available from the Craft Shop. All entries will be judged
on craftsmanship and creativity. Prizes will be awarded, and all entries will be displayed on the night of the parade in the Old Council Chambers near the library. Entries must be lodged at the Craft Shop (with your name and age on them) by 4pm on the day of the parade, or prior. Whilst there are no prizes for over 12 years, if you would like to submit a Christmas
Bauble/Tree Decoration for display we would love to accept them. For any further information about the street parade, please email twrat@bigpond.com or contact Caroline Scutcheon on 0417 801 178, Evelyn Dyer on 0419 811 983 or Judi Frost on 0427 417 905. Please mark December 13 in your diary and make sure you are here for this great night.
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Bonkers for bubbles Bec O’Brien reports:
Violet and Harriet Jones of Lobethal in town visiting their Nanny Jones, took the opportunity to entice her to the bubble event on the oval.
What better way to spend a sunny spring day during the school holidays than outside being active? About 30 children and their carers did exactly that on Thursday October 10 when the Adelaide Plains Council library services program staged a free Bonkers With Bubbles activity on the oval at Two Wells. Led by Dallas Davenport from Move It Fitness, the children spent an enjoyable hour or so playing with bubble wands to create bubbles of all shapes and sizes. Many even had a go at creating their own unique bubble wands from pipe cleaners, straws and string, complete with decorative beads.
Javier Law of Lewiston watches his young- Dallas Davenport from Move It Fitness demonstrates how the string bubble blower Four-year-old Olive Lithgow of Two Wells er brother Rylan enjoying the bubbles. works. enjoying the Bonkers with Bubbles event.
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Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. APRRA Public Meetings. Contact Marg Land Care is bigger than your backyard. Slater on 0408 087 529 for meeting details. Pat. 0419 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852.
Australian Plants Society
The Para Districts Group of the APS hold
meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM in Gawler East Primary School library, Finch Street, Gawler East. For information on this group ring Robert on 0400 962 082 or Bob on 8571 1172.
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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.
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Health services are held on the second and fourth Friday of each month at The Two Wells Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm by appointment only, 10.30am to 12 noon drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments.
starting at 7.30pm open to anyone over the age of 17 years old. Everyone welcome however day time crews are needed. Cadet training is every second Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above. Located in Wells Road, Two Wells.
Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth CFS senior training every Monday night
Two Wells Community Library
Community Bus, for all bookings ph: Public Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd,
8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, volunteer bus liason, however all places/ Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & enquiries are now through Council. Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am. Phone: 8520 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au.
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Club. Training Wednesday Beginners, Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, Conformation 7.40pm. All breeds & people welcome. If you have a problem come & see us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info.
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Country Women’s Association meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Bowling Club from 7pm. New and interested members are welcome to come along. Lions Club Angle Vale Find us on Facebook or contact Caroline The Lions Club of Angle Vale holds its Hardiman on 0418 781 007 or Jenny Dowling meetings on the second and fourth Wed at on 0418 859 875 for more information. the clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, Two Wells Equestrian 6.30pm start. New members always welcome, & Pony club for more info please call 0416 452 925. Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Lions Club Two Wells Club hold rallies on the first and third Two Wells Lions Club meets on the first Sundays of the month at 9.30am on Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. Catholic Church. Contact president Ian Further details on www.twepc.com.au. Gameau or secretary 0417 801 1178 or Two Wells Golf club twowellslionsinc@gmail.com for more information. Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road Mallala Men’s Shed Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes Mallala & district men’s shed inc. is Scrapes course open April to October. open Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, times by agreement. Get involved in projects tee-off 9 - 9.30am. Saturdays Mixed or just a coffee and a talk. Conference Comp. tee-off from 11 am. Membership room available by request. Contact Norm available Phone Club 8520 2607 or Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up. Secretary Kath Stubing 0427 803 349.
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 Mallala RSL www.adelaideplainsequestrianclub.weebly. com and check out what’s coming up or for more Mallala RSL meets every third information contact Sam on 0408 455 677. Wednesday. Public is invited to lunch every third Sunday. $10 including sweets, espresso Church times coffee available in the clubrooms across Anglican Church Services from footy club. All welcome. Membership open to both those who have or have not St Peter’s Mallala served. Contact Ray 0417 450 088 for info. 1st Sunday of the month 10am November 3 Neighbourhood watch 10am December 1 Neighbourhood Watch meeting 9am December 25 (Christmas Day) is held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of 10am January 5 the month (except December or January) Nita Noble - 8527 2303. at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community St Paul’s Two Wells RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. For 10am November 10 more information contact Anne Porter on 10am November 17 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328. 10am November 24 10am December 8 Time Out Craft Group 9am December 15 - no service in Two Wells Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells. Meet (Christmas in Song, Mallala Institute) Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am to 10am December 22 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. 7.30pm December 24 (Christmas Eve) November 13 & 27. In recess December. 10am December 29 Contact Di Meaney 0427 616 301. Di Meaney - 0427 616 301 TWo wells BOWLING CLUB Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan Ph: 08 7510 1148 Whether you are new to lawn bowls or are a seasoned player why not consider Virginia Catholic Parish. Mass times: joining the Two Wells Club? We field Pennant St Joseph’s Two Wells: teams on Thursday for women, Wednesday • Thursday 6.30pm, is Men’s day and Saturday is Open • Sunday 8.30am Gender. Social bowls Tuesday evenings Our Lady of he Assumption Virginia October - December & January - February. Contact Irene Giannikos Ph 0417 810 029. • Sunday 10.00am Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. Two Wells Blue Light Ph 8380 9029. Two Wells Blue Light held five times Windsor Christian Church - a year. For ages eight to 15 years. For Sunday evening 5pm - 7pm, Windsor more information contact Maria Aunger on Institute Hall. Phone 0427 572 237. 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.
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Two Wells CWA
the old Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, bric-abrac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area. Open Tuesday. to Friday 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm, closed Sunday and Monday. Find us on facebook. Facebook.com/twowellscraftshop.
Uniting Church Australia Op Shop
Two Wells Uniting Church treasure trove op shop, opening times, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Open all school holidays, come in and browse. Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan 8520 2764 anytime for information.
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 Playgroup
TWO Wells Playgroup is held on Tuesday
mornings 9am -11am during school term
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34 Gawler Road, Two Wells. For babies and children up to five years of age. Ph: 85202358 or visit our facebook page: Two Wells Playgroup.
Two Wells Probus Club
The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc.
Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling Club on the fourth Monday of the month from 10am. Come along and hear our guest speakers and enjoy some companionship. Contact Judith Lamont 8380 9140.
Two Wells Red Cross
Two Wells Red Cross meets on the
first Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Church Hall, Two Wells at 1pm. 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
Meetings at 7.30 pm on the third Wednesday of each month in Two Wells Catholic Church Hall. Contact Caroline Scutcheon 0417 801 178 for more info.
Two Wells United Youth
Two Wells United Youth is an engaging and interactive Christian social group for children aged 12 years to Year 12. Based at the Two Wells Uniting Church the group meets on Fridays during school terms from 5.30pm7.30pm. $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. If you own a business in Two Wells, Lewiston, Virginia, Angle Vale or surrounding districts call Leanne or Ellie on 8862 1977 or email sales@twowellsecho.com.au to advertise and put your message in front of more than 12,000 people in your target area. Two Wells Echo, November, 2019
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$500,000 makeover for new sports surface at Virginia Bec O’Brien reports: Just in time for the summer tennis season, City of Playford’s (COP) $500,000 makeover of the Virginia outside netball and tennis courts is complete. With little having been done to the court surface in the past few decades, the community has welcomed the improvements. The project saw the old asphalt surface replaced with a brand new acrylic one, comprising four tennis courts and three netball courts. This also included widening of the court area, improved lighting, installation of a hitting wall and new fencing and seating. Virginia Tennis Club secretary and Virginia Netball Club player Kylie Forby is thrilled by the project. “The tennis club had their first matches played on October 19 this year and the courts were a hit with old and new players as well as our visiting team,” Kylie said. “The fencing and accessibility of the courts are a real feature and the seating around the grounds is abundant. “The courts played a little slower than the old ones which was helpful and the colour of the courts look clean and inviting. “The club now has plans to make further improvements to the landscape around the clubrooms to beautify the area and provide shade and paved areas.”
Virginia Tennis Club members are thrilled with their upgraded facilities and are pictured here with COP mayor Glenn Docherty (back row, third from right). Kylie said a net would be left up at the courts for the broader public to drop in during the week and have a hit. COP mayor Glenn Docherty, is also excited about the project, saying council was pleased to deliver
the upgrades to the Virginia community. “These clubs are part of the fabric of the Virginia community, who will make good use of these facilities, with the tennis club honoured to baptise them this summer,” Mayor
Docherty said. “The City of Playford recognises the value of providing quality local sports facilities for all of its residents, as fitness is a key driver of community health.” Along with a recent upgrade of
Environment focus for friends of Middle Beach
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Bec O’Brien reports: Friends of Middle Beach Incorporated (FOMBI) held its inaugural meeting on September 24, and hopes to identify, prioritise, instigate and lobby for improvements to the environment at Middle Beach. Topics the group discussed included sealing Middle Beach Road; remediation of the creek and boat ramp, building a levee behind the rear row of shacks, installing mains water to the township, creating a woodlot to make use of the treated wastewater, establishing a program for raising and planting of native seedlings, hiring a large volume dumpster for a community clean up, repairing and reestablishing the samphire trail and building a shelter and BBQ facilities near the boat ramp. Next month the group will hold a working bee on Saturday December 7 from 10.30am to tidy the beachfront memorial garden. This will be followed by a BBQ and a short tour of the foredune, boat ramp and area behind the shacks. “It is hoped that the tour will instigate discussions leading to potential projects in addition to those already on the table,” newly elected FOMBI president John Drexel said. Everyone is welcome to come along, either for the working bee, BBQ and tour or both. A small cost applies for the BBQ. For catering purposes and more information please email Lori Hunt at fombsa@gmail.com FOMBI’s elected executive comprises John Drexel (president), Eddie Stubing (v/ president), Cheryl Fittock (treasurer) and Lori Hunt (secretary). Julie Henderson, Jason Hunt, Kellie Holmes and Bronte Poulton are also on the committee. Two Wells Echo, November, 2019
the Virginia Sporting Bodies rooms and a multi-million dollar investment by council to develop the Angle Vale Sporting Complex, Mr Docherty said all residents in the community could now access quality sporting facilities.
Community Engagement Forum
Social media consultant Kristy Schirmer (centre) with lucky door prize winners Maxine Bell and Carol Billing, both of Webb Beach.
Get online for health and well being Using the internet for health and well being was the focus of a special presentation held in Two Wells last month to celebrate “Get Online Week” from October 14 to 20. Social media consultant Kristy Schirmer was a guest of Adelaide Plains Council’s library services program and is a proud South Australian. Kristy said she is passionate about social justice, focusing on strong communities
and equality to promote good health and has worked in the health promotion industry for over 15 years. Get Online Week began in 2007 in the United Kingdom as an initiative to bring digital inclusion to national attention. For the very first Australian campaign last year, over 750 events were held across the country, a result which aimed to help people make the most of the internet.
The theme of Get Online Week 2019 was “Get more out of life online!”. Kristy spoke about how to access health information online, gave digital health literacy tips, and provided suggestions for evidence-based health apps to try out. The event was funded by Be Connected, an Australian government initiative committed to empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world.
Monday 11 November 2019 at 7.30pm – 9.30pm Mallala Football Club Inc Clubrooms Wasleys Road, Mallala Adelaide Plains Council holds three (3) Community Engagement Forums per year across the region (Dublin, Mallala and Two Wells). Council invites residents to the third Community Engagement Forum for 2019, on Monday 11 November 2019, from 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Mallala Football Club Inc Clubrooms (Wasleys Road, Mallala). The forums provide an opportunity for accurate information dissemination to the community, and for residents and ratepayers to provide feedback on Councilrelated issues, trends and concerns affecting the community. A copy of Council’s Community Engagement Strategy (Forums across Adelaide Plains Council) can be viewed on Council’s website www.apc.sa.gov.au or at Council’s Principal Office, 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala. Please direct enquiries to Sheree Schenk, General Manager – Governance and Executive Office on (08) 8527 0200 or by email to info@apc.sa.gov.au. James Miller Chief Executive Officer Adelaide Plains Council
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Sensory play focus at Virginia Preschool Bec O’Brien reports: It was mud mayhem at Virginia Preschool last month as the children took part in a special Mud Day celebration. As well as mud, water and sand, there were also a range of other sensory activities on offer including fluffy unicorn slime, gloop, bubbles, finger painting, shaving foam and a slip and slide. Virginia Preschool executive facilitator Jodie Spano said sensory play was an important aspect of the program at the centre. “Mud play encourages creativity in children,” Jodie explained. “It can also be soothing and relaxing, providing an outlet for children to express their feelings through their senses and exploration. “Mud play allows children to develop their fine and gross motor skills, increases their awareness of their senses, improves hand/ eye coordination, provides opportunities to problem solve and explore ideas.” The Mud Day celebration was held over two days, with some of the comments from the children being, “This is the best day ever” and “Can we do this every day?”. Jodie said the experience also gave the children a chance to experiment with different textures and allowed them to explore nature and the world around them. Being allowed to make a big mess was also a highlight of the experience. 1 - Beau wallowing in the mud. 2 - Mason made mud pies. 3 - Sienna and Hannah give the slime activity a go. 4 - Losing a boot in the mud was Elisabella. 5 - Ava enjoying the pink slime.
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Author visits Two Wells South Australian author Darry Fraser will visit Two Wells this month as part of her newest book release tour. The Kangaroo Islandbased historical fiction writer will be in town as a guest of the Adelaide Plains Library and will speak about her writing journey and fiction novels, including her newest release, “The Good Woman of Renmark”. This free event will be held at the Uniting Church hall in Two Wells on Thursday November 28 at 1pm. Afternoon tea is provided
but bookings are essential. For more information contact 8520 2100 or email library@apc.sa.gov.au Darry Fraser is an author of Australian, fast-paced adventure historical fiction and contemporary fiction who lives and works in South Australia on the beautifully picturesque Kangaroo Island. Pictured right, Kangaroo Island-based author, Darry Fraser, will visit Two Wells this month as part of her newest book release tour.
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October Update I am pleased to congratulate the Two Wells Bowling Club on their successful a p p l i cat i o n to t h e C o m m u n i t y Recreation Sport Facilities Program hosted by the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing. The club has received $200,000 through their application and plans to upgrade two of the bowling greens to synthetic surfaces with their new funding.
Room 2 student Leon in the sack race.
Athletics fun for TWPS
Hailey from team Reeves in the sack race. Year 1 student Scott enjoys the sack race.
Two Wells Primary School held its annual sports day on Friday September 27. Amidst glorious spring sunshine students and staff were cheered on by parents, friends and relatives as they took part in team games, running and athletics events and individual accuracy skill games. Team Reeves (green) took out the overall winners’ shield, with the Attitude Shield presented to team Korunye (yellow). Enjoying sports day at TWPS are Room 7 students Hope, Hugo and Chloe.
Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing Hon. Corey Wingard with Grant Devlin, Irene Giannikos, Margaret Maylin and Yolanda Cannizzaro
On Thursday 3rd October I had the pleasure of hosting the Mallala CWA Branch at Parliament House. I am always happy to host community groups and schools and endeavour to show visitors the rich history of one of South Australia’s most important buildings. Dr John Weste, the Parliamentary Librarian, was kind enough to provide a personal tour of the library, which is always a highlight for visitors.
Pictured with the Mallala CWA Branch in the Parliament Library and its Director Dr John Weste
I always enjoy the opportunity to attend the annual St Dimitrious Festival at Salisbury Plain. Thank you to Rev Dr Christos Tsoraklidis for the invitation to speak during the celebrations which followed the morning service. Cheering on from the sidelines is four- Hoping to earn points for Redbanks in the Year 3 student Lakiesha for Reeves takes year-old Charlotte and her aunty Emma. Vortex throw is Hayden. aim in the Vortex throw.
Pictured with Paula Luethen, Member for King, Evan Tsiaparis, President of the Pan-Macedonian Federation of SA & Rev Father Silouan.
ABOVE: Shaniya shows her style in the high jump. RIGHT: Lily and Blake in tunnel ball. Two Wells Echo, November, 2019
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Dublin answers call of duty Louise Michael reports: Dublin CFS is preparing for the upcoming fire season, with regular trainings on Monday nights. But it’s not only local incidents the CFS assists with, with members often travelling interstate to help our their fellow firefighters in times of need. Last month, captain Rosemary McDonnell led a team of volunteer firefighters to Queensland, where they helped with local firefighting efforts. “We went on a five-day deployment, three of those days were spent on the fire ground, basically patrolling for spot fires and made sure the fire didn’t break out of the containment lines,” she said. “We gave the locals a much needed break, and were well looked after.” Rosemary also recently received a 15 year emergency services national medal, while another Dublin CFS brigade member, Darryl Barkla, received his 25 year CFS service medal. Rosemary said the brigade is always on the look out for new members, and is holding an open day on Sunday, November 3 from 10am to 2pm. “We’d love anyone who might like to help, or is interested in finding out what’s involved with CFS, to come along,” she said.
ABOVE: Dublin CFS captain Rosemary McDonnell (front row left) with the team of firefighters about to head to Queensland. LEFT: Dublin CFS brigade member Darryl Barkla and captain Rosemary McDonnell
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Virginia CFS Profile
Name: Josh Forshaw Age: 23 Occupation: Council worker Rank: Captain Time in service: 8.5 years Best CFS experience: What I enjoy most about the CFS is working in a team and building leadership skills and life experience. Hardest CFS experience: The hardest thing I’ve experienced in the CFS I’d say would be dealing with people that are experiencing stress under extreme situations. RIGHT: Josh Forshaw has been a Virginia CFS member for the past eight years.
Food fun for youngsters Fourteen children enjoyed getting into the kitchen (so to speak) to make cold rolls and bliss balls as part of the Adelaide Plains Council’s library services school holiday free workshop in September. The session was run by library staff member Rose and started with everyone making takeaway food boxes out of paper plates. The children had the opportunity to make four or more cold rolls each using the ingredients of noodles, chicken, carrot, lettuce, cucumber, coriander and mint. Making the bliss balls was a fun exercise and the mix included chia seeds, oats, honey and dried fruit rolled into balls and then coated in coconut. The food was so good some of the children chose to eat their rolls and balls as they made them, although everyone managed to have The children follow instruction to make cold something left to take away. rolls at the holiday workshop in September.
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Snakes take over Two Wells playgroup A healthy respect for snakes was fostered in some of our youngest residents last month following a presentation by local snake catchers at Two Wells Playgroup. Heading into summer, the session was a timely reminder
for littlies and their carers to be on the lookout for the reptiles. It was also a chance for some kids (and adults) to face their fears and touch a few non-venomous snakes and learn more about them in the process.
Two Wells Playgroup meet every Tuesday morning from 9.30am at the Two Wells Uniting Church hall. Contact Tegan Magin on 8520 2358 for more information or look them up on Facebook.
Sharna Moon from Snake Catchers Two Wells Playgroup coordinator Tegan Adelaide introduces four-year-old Larni Magin gets up close and personal with a snake. Wearn to a non-venomous snake. Showing her bravery around snakes was Two Wells Playgroup newcomer Maddy
Local Scouts awarded
Two Wells Scout group members, Toby Stevens, Roger Ford and James Ford received special Scouting awards last month.
Three members of the Two Wells Scout Group received special recognition at the Scouts SA awards held at Titanium Arena on Sunday October 13. Group leader Roger Ford received a Special Service Award for his commitment to the club while assistant group leader, Toby Stevens, was
Bec O’Brien reports: presented with a Meritorious Service Award for at least six years service to the group. Scout member James Ford, 14, was presented with the prestigious Australian Scouting Medallion. This medallion is the high-
est award a scout can achieve under the badge system and is considered the pinnacle of scouting at that level. James has worked diligently over the past 12 months to meet the strict criteria for the medallion, including demonstrating leadership abilities and achieving his adventure cord.
Complex family dynamics explored 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 ‘Little Fires Everywhere’ by Celeste Ng. Everyone in Shaker Heights was talking about it that summer: how Isabelle, the last of the Richardson children, had finally gone around the bend and burned the house down. Shaker Heights is a gated community in Cleveland, United States and typifies white privilege.
Everything is meticulously planned – from the layout of the winding roads, to the colours of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules. Enter Mia Warren – an enigmatic artist and single mother – who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenage daughter Pearl, and rents a house from the Richardsons. Soon Mia and Pearl become more than just tenants: all four Richardson children are drawn to the alluring mother-daughter pair. But Mia carries with her a mysterious past, and a disregard for the rules that threatens to upend this carefully ordered community.
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When the Richardsons’ friends attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town; a Chinese baby who could be given every toy, every desire, every opportunity by her rich and white adoptive parents - but is that all? Is that enough when her poor birth mother is ready and willing to care for her? Things become very tense. The town becomes divided and puts Mia and Mrs. Richardson on opposing sides. Suspicious of Mia and her motives, Mrs. Richardson becomes determined to uncover the secrets in Mia’s past. But her obsession will come at unexpected and devastating costs to her own family – and Mia’s. The author, Celeste Ng, has
posed many moral dilemmas within the pages of her critically acclaimed novel, filling it with complex family dynamics and small-town politics. The layered account of what goes on behind closed doors sees Ng draw on the experiences of a myriad of characters, and drives the story based on their relationships with each other rather than character development itself. All book club members enjoyed the book and appreciated the literary skill of the author. Conversations held about the numerous issues raised in the novel saw members reminisce and ponder previously held notions of what was, to what is now regarded as socially acceptable. Next month’s book is Sheila by Robert Wainwright. www.twowellsecho.com.au
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Keeping the water up is half the battle
November starts to herald the coming of summer and the rush for some to prepare for Christmas. With the hotter days the fruit and citrus trees may come under stress so keep up the deep weekly watering regime. If applying a mulch, water before and after the mulch is applied to get the optimum results. Ants are now on the march so if you notice them climbing up the trunks and branches tie on the sticky tape that is available from nurseries and hardware stores; the details of how to tie the tape are on the side of the packet but make sure the sticky side is out to catch the ants. Tie bands around the trunk and AMATEUR lower branches to prevent the ants GARDENER from harvesting the secretions of aphids, scale and mealy bugs. This month is a good time to thin out the fruit on the apricots, peaches, nectarines and apples to produce bigger fruit and help prevent unnecessary stress on the tree itself. If needed, a light summer prune may be done. Dead head the roses after their first flush and continue with the milk spray of one-part milk to eight or 10 parts of water, remembering this is only a preventative measure. AMATEUR This spray is also good for the GARDENER melons, zucchinis and pumpkins in the vegetable beds. Roses, like citrus, respond well to a good feed and appreciate a long drink. Although they are not as thirsty as
the area around the house cooler and providing a firebreak. For those who watch Gardening Australia and see Sophie Thompson using her thermometer, the results speak for themselves about the cooling properties of a garden surrounding a home. The humble Petunia comes into its own around the season of Christmas. This is one of the few plants that the common name is the same as the botanical name. It is part of the Solanacea family and resembles the flower of the tobacco plant, and the Petunia like the G G distinctive Nicotiana plant has a very the citrus family, the same fertiliser fragrance that is most pleasant. There are several different forms may be applied to them both. of the Petunia. Some are suitable for hanging T In Australia we are noted baskets, some for pots and others for planting in the garden but they all for giving our lawns a appreciate at least five hours of sun short cut, but try to lift per day and good drainage. The petunia is not a thirsty sumthe mower one or two mer plant and may become quite notches and see the slimy if over watered. After a few weeks of flowering, difference in the lawn. give a gentle prune to encourage new growth and to extend the flowering In Australia we are noted for giv- season. There are perennial petunias ing our lawns a short cut, but try to lift the mower one or two notches available but annuals are the ones Runs only 6th March to 4th April 2017 and seeHurry! the difference in the lawn. usually available. Less water is needed E and the They come in a large selection of colours with some even being striped. weeds find it harder to colonise. A pretty summer plant that can Sometimes it helps to mow a few times a year without the catcher keep on flowering for several months giving some of the nutrients back to and they are available now for planting for a Christmas and summer the lawn. Lawns can be useful in keeping display.
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Fire Prevention Early start to fire danger season
AN annoucement from the Country Fire Service (CFS) has revealed the 2019/20 Fire Danger Season will start early in at least five Fire Ban Districts. Both the Mid North and Yorke Peninsula regions will start their Fire Danger Season on November 1, as they have experienced dry conditions this winter, meaning the fire potential in the area is above average this year. Captain of the Eudunda CFS Brigade in the Mid North region, Thomas Prior, said it is vital people start preparing for the upcoming hot months. “Everyone should complete their bushfire plan which is available on the CFS website and let
your family and friends know what that plan is,” Mr Prior said. “During major fires the mobile phone network can become unreliable or delayed, so letting friends and family know what your plans are will reduce their anxiety as to your location during a bushfire event.” The Eudunda CFS also urges you to prepare a bushfire kit containing batteries, torch, battery operated AM/FM radio, phone chargers/ battery bank and gloves. “Some extra things I would include in this kit would be a copy of important documents and photos. “There may be situations where you may not be able to get home if a fire breaks out, so ideally this kit
Sally Crowther reports: would stay with you,” Mr Prior said. “If you are on a rural property, ensure gates are wide enough to get fire trucks through, this is important as we come across this a lot. “Also if you have a long driveway with trees, ensure they are high enough for a fire truck to get through.” Preparing your house is also important come the Fire Danger Season as a well prepared home will make it easier for you and firefighters to defend. Things like clearing all vegetation and dead branches around the home, cleaning out the gutters,
installing a sprinkler system and also making sure hoses can reach around your home, could possibly save your house if a bushfire approaches. “A well prepared property has a much better chance of surviving, even if not actively defended,” Mr Prior said. CFS Deputy Chief Officer Andrew Stark, said the decision to bring forward the Fire Danger Season in certain areas was done in consultation with local Bushfire Management Committees and approved by the CFS Chief Officer. “It’s now a good time to prepare your home for the season. There are simple things you can do around the home to protect it from bushfire,”
Mr Stark said. “We’ve already seen large fires interstate this year, so it’s a timely warning to South Australians to prepare early ahead of this year’s Fire Danger Season. “Ensure you have spoken to your family about what you will do on days of increased fire danger, or if a fire starts. CFS has a five minute Survival Plan available on the website which will guide you in how to develop your plan.” For more information on the upcoming 2019/20 Fire Danger Season, go to the CFS website, www.cfs.gov.au along with tips on how to complete your action plan and prepare yourself and your home for the hot months ahead.
PUBLIC NOTICE
To all landowners and occupiers in The following council areas • Adelaide Plains Council Pursuant to the Fire & Emergency Services Act 2005, the owner of private land in the country must take reasonable steps to protect property on the land from fire and to prevent or inhibit the outbreak of fire on the land, or the spread of fire through the land and minimise the threat to human life from a fire on the land. Maximum Penalty $5000. Council officers will be inspecting properties from early October onwards, to assess compliance with CFS requirements. Property owners issued with a Bushfire Hazard Reduction Compliance Notice are required to comply with the requirements of that notice within the required time indicated or Council may organise a contractor to perform the work required, at the owners expense and may take further legal action against them. PLEASE NOTE, Council is able to issue an Expiation Notice for the offence of not complying with the requirements of Bushfire Hazard Reduction Compliance Notice. Fee for non compliance $315.
CFS Requirements: • Vacant town blocks are required to have all dry flammable material reduced to a maximum height of 10cm by means of slashing or mowing or removing, and to be maintained throughout the Fire Danger Season. • House blocks are required to have all dry flammable grass material reduced to a maximum height of 10cm by means of slashing or mowing or removing, and to be maintained throughout the Fire Danger Season. • Larger blocks (more than 1 hectare) will require having a firebreak, slashed or mowed to maximum height of 10cm to a minimum width of 5 metres around property boundary, and with a minimum width of 20 metres around any building or asset on the property. This must also be maintained throughout the Fire Danger Season. • All flammable material must be stored in a safe manner. Please have an ongoing maintenance program to keep your property fire safe. Council thanks property owners and occupiers for the attention they put towards fire safety. Who knows, it may be your own home you save.
FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER
Adelaide Plains Council: Jenny IrelAnd 8527 0200
Fire seasoN Adelaide Plains Council
The 2019 – 2020 Fire Danger Season for the Mid North which includes Adelaide Plains Council opens on
Friday November 1, 2019 & will close oN Thursday april 30, 2020 (iNc) Unless changed by Government declaration During that time no fires may be lit in the open unless a permit for that purpose has been obtained from Council. Permits will not be issued prior to March 1, 2020. Contact Council for details of the rules relating to fires in the open for cooking and comfort purposes.
HEAVY PENALTIES APPLY FOR LIGHTING OR MAINTAINING AN UNAUTHORISED FIRE. Additional fire prevention and permit information is available at www.cfs.sa.gov.au
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If you live in one of the Adelaide Plains Council area and have a fire prevention concern, then contact your local Fire Prevention Officer.
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Anne & Kay’s Alaskan Adventure Escargot wasn’t on any bucket list, until Two Wells locals Anne Arbon and Kay Boon saw them on the menu in a French restaurant in Quebec, Canada. They were on a 46-day holiday to Canada and the USA, mostly a 23 day tour of the west coast of Canada and Alaska, and a 15 day tour of the East Coast of the USA and Canada. Their first hint was to go on every excursion, experience every activity, and sample whatever local food was offered, including escargot – snails. As Anne says, “You can go to a shopping centre anytime at home, but it’s not every day that you can ride behind a team of 14 dogs in a mushing team, or see glaciers breaking off into the sea.” The pair left Adelaide in early August, arriving in Victoria on Vancouver Island after 33 hours travelling. That’s a long time without a decent bed, so neck pillows, eye shades and ear plugs were used to add to their comfort. “Don’t bother to take an inflatable footstool,” Kay said. “I borrowed one but never used it, it just took up valuable space in my bag.” First was a nine-day bus-andtrain journey around the Columbian and Rocky Mountains. The mountains, forests and lakes were stunning, and the blue lakes of Louise, Emerald and Moraine is as true as photos depict. They rafted rivers, enjoyed a wagon-ride and forest cookout, drank ice wine on Athabasca Glacier and canoed upon a glass-still lake. A two-day train journey completed their Rocky Mountains adventure, travelling through spectacular countryside from Banff to Vancouver. Anne described it as “a view around every corner.” Kay and Anne agreed Gold Leaf was the only way to go, with its glass topped carriage opening to the vista, attentive, entertaining and knowledgeable staff, and delectable meals. From Vancouver, they took a seven-day cruise on SS Noordam through the north-west passage of Alaska, which exceeded their expectations; spectacular, rugged, unspoiled, and genuine. There were whales, glaciers, fine dining, seals, wildlife, comfortable staterooms, library, stage shows, onshore trips to ride helicopters, mushing behind sled dogs, a ride on historic railway lines, and watching for bears. Back on land, Anne and Kay continued north by train and bus from Anchorage to Fairbanks. They agreed a bus trip into Denali, a world heritage listed National Park, was a must. “A highlight was seeing a grizzly bear and her two cubs walk down the road and past our bus,” Kay said. “We also saw moose fighting on ridges, with their massive antlers silhouetted against the sky”. Anne was surprised to find herself riding a paddle-wheeler in Alaska as part of their tour. “This is more southern USA, than Alaska,” she said. Flying to hot, humid New York reminded them it was still summer. From New York, the pair started a 15-day bus trip around the major cities of Canada and the US, taking in Boston, Quebec (and that
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Anne and Kay in a canoe on Mud Lake, near Mike Wiegele’s Blue River Resort, via Jasper, Canada. The lake was nothing like mud.
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Anne with a glass of Ice Wine, at Athabasca Glacier on the Icefields Parkway between Jasper and Banff.
The ladies on a Dog Sled excursion at Skagway, Alaska on their north-west passage cruise.
Anne and Kay conquer the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, made famous by Sylvester Stallone in the film “Rocky”, with Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the background.
Grizzly bear and two cubs at Denali National Park.
The stunning blue of Moraine Lake, surrounded by spectacular mountains.
French restaurant), Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto (where they toured the CBC headquarters, where Kay’s niece Sally works), Niagara (and a helicopter ride over the Falls), Lancaster county (dinner with an Amish family), Washington and Philadelphia (poutine – fries, gravy and cheese curds).
Wherever they travelled, Anne and Kay were mistaken for being English, with accents apparently setting them apart from Aussies from other states. A cheery “g’day” was all that was needed to break the ice. Some people thought Australia was in Europe, and others thought
it was a small island. A map of Australia carried on their phones proved invaluable to show its size compared to other countries, and how far they had travelled. The pair spent their final two nights in San Francisco, its beauty contrasted by much homelessness.
“Take loads of single American dollars for tips, they don’t give change,” Anne advised. Wherever Anne and Kay travel next, they will try lots of things, but snails and poutine are no longer on the bucket list. Once is enough for some things.
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faibs springs into action Spring has sprung into action and so have Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS). Winter revegetation and cleanup efforts along the coastline are now merging with the excitement of viewing, monitoring and flagging migratory birds as they start to arrive back along the Spencer Gulf and Sanctuary shores. At the same time as these amazing birds are seen and identified ‘face to beak’ through powerful scopes, so is the word spread about their incredible capacities and their critical habitat needs as local viewing events are held. In order to mate and breed, every year these migratory birds fly along the East Asian-Australasian International Flyway to the northern hemisphere tundra areas during our winter. Followed by their young, they then fly back to South Australia to the same beaches they departed from, arriving in their thousands on our coastal doorstep during Spring. Here they recover from their long journey by busily feeding up on salt marsh and mudflat foods such as crabs, shrimps, molluscs and worms, storing energy for the coming year’s return journey. Some of these birds are now under threat because of environmental and human disturbances. One example is the critically endangered Eastern Curlew, the largest of the migratory birds. Others, such as the Red Knot, may fly as far as to the moon and back in a lifetime! Passers-by can help sustain these birds and their habitat at this time of the year by allowing these busy birds to feed uninterrupted, and by keeping dogs on leashes when walking on foreshores. Bird populations are a barometer of the health of the environment, this
alone being an important reason why we should look after them. During October, FAIBS responded to a number of invitations to be part of various community events. These included setting up a birding observation post for children near the St Kilda playground as part of the Salisbury Nature Plays activity day on Sunday, October 13. It’s always energising to share the excitement of young ones peering through scopes for their first ever close-up view of our very special birds and hearing about some of their incredible capacities. Saturday October 18 saw 22 members of Friends of Belair National Park hosted by FAIBS for a ‘get to know the Sanctuary’ experience at St Kilda. Time was spent learning about the importance of this coastline, viewing shorebirds, and then, with ecologist Joan Gibbs and UniSA students, walking the mangrove trail. In spite of some blustery weather, the visitors were still able to enjoy the ‘wow factor’ of scope viewing as a range of resident and migratory birds became visible in all their magnified glory. That same evening a group of red-attired FAIBS members joined the BirdLife Australia section of the lantern parade at the Oz Asia Festival, some helping to carry the huge and beautiful Moon Bird lantern portraying a giant Red Knot. Others carried their own hand made lanterns decorated with various interpretations of the habitat and birds of the East Asian-Australasian International Flyway. On October 20 FAIBS held their ‘Welcome the Waders’ morning, keenly anticipating viewing some of the newly arrived migrants at Thompson Beach. Twenty-three people took to the scopes with support from FAIBS birding guides, looking across the
wetlands behind the dunes to begin with, and then out to sea as the coastal tides receded. At this event it was a special pleasure to host bird enthusiast Paul Thorpe and his wife Elaine, visiting from York, UK. Thrilling moments came with the identification of migratory Common Greenshanks, Red-necked Stints, Sharp-tailed Sandpipers, Curlew Sandpipers, and a suspected Bartailed Godwit that frustratingly kept bobbing off behind mangrove tufts defying ID confirmation. Among resident shorebirds seen were Whiskered and Crested Terns, Pied Cormorants, Red-necked Avocets, Pied and Banded Stilts, a couple of Pacific Gulls and the inevitable assortment of Ducks and Silver Gulls. On October 27, supporting BirdLife Australia, FAIBS set up a stall at the Laratinga Bird Fair, meeting, greeting and talking about the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary with passers-by. This Mount Barker park offers a wealth of wetland and bush bird species for wanderers to look at, and is a perfect place to practice bird ID because of the range and frequency of its various avian inhabitants. This November features the Shorebirds and Dolphin Festival, set up by Parks SA. It amalgamates the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary and the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary as Park of the Month. A wonderful array of activities for individuals and families to participate in will be offered. Most are free, and the popularity of the events means it’s best to book early as numbers may be limited. FAIBS members and supporters will join Department of Environment and Water (DEW) rangers for two evening walks in the Sanctuary on November 13 and 27, with scopes available for viewing the birds.
Neighborhood Watch Two Wells Police officers are really focusing on hoon drivers in the area. If you happen to see anyone hooning around please grab their vehicle rego and if possible and safe to do so, video footage, and report to police on 131 444. The other thing our police officers are really focusing on is the FATAL 5: • Distraction • Speeding • Seatbelts • Drink/drug driving • Dangerous road users A reminder, Drew Street in Two Wells is a five-tonne gross load limit for trucks, so please take care turning onto Old Port Wakefield Road.
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Heather Cosh and grandson Amos Shipard,7, at Thompson Red Knot lantern in the Oz Asia Beach welcoming the waders 3. Festival parade. Further information about all scheduled events and booking arrangements can be accessed by googling ‘Park of the Month’. FAIBS’ final event for 2019 will be their annual general meeting to be held on Sunday, December 8th at the St Kilda Community Hall, 10am to 12pm. Jennifer Hiscock is the guest speaker, and through her talk and video “Wrack or Ruin”, she will present the story of a successful intervention for shorebirds in the South-East of SA. Morning tea is included, and all are welcome. As 2019 draws to a close, the FAIBS Committee would like to offer season’s greetings and sincere thanks to members and community for their
hours of contribution throughout this year. Volunteering is essential to FAIBS’ existence, and vital to its mandate to contribute to the stewardship of this very special coastline. A recent tally of FAIBS volunteer time related to the AIBS over the past 12 months came to 852 hours – this being apart from FAIBS volunteer administration time. With statistics like this, along with the quality of effort, FAIBS is looking very optimistically to continued support for birds and habitat in AIBS in 2020. The new year program starts in February with event information published on the Facebook site ‘Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary’.
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Brenda Scarfe reports: Blue Light Disco Our next Blue Light Disco is Friday December 13, starting at 7pm following on from the Christmas street parade. Again we have awesome prizes. Up for grabs is a TV/DVD 181/2”, Big W voucher worth $50.00, large Christmas mouse plus a $25.00 voucher, a bluetooth speaker, headphones and more. Entry is only $5.00, hope to see you there.
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Anne Arbon, Chloe Sharpe, Gabby Bakker and Jo Bakker entertained the congregation with music and singing.
Uniting Church Report Pam Duncan reports: The Two Wells Uniting Church held a traditional church service in the afternoon of Sunday October 27. Jo Bakker did a fantastic job of organising this great afternoon with a lot of old traditional hymns. Popular chorus songs started the service then Jim Pederick, Robin Trevilyan, Heather Patrick and a very smartly dressed, Paul Schmelzkopf, gave a brief talk on their early memories of church life. Anne Arbon, Chloe Sharpe, Jo Bakker and Jo’s daughter, Gabby Bakker all entertained the congregation with music and singing. It was a great afternoon of fellowship, finishing with a sumptuous afternoon tea.
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Law degree for local councillor Local councillor Margherita Panella has a feather in her cap, having recently graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Law and Legal Practice degree. Margherita pictured here right has been working towards this degree for 13 years after previously completing a Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Government and Public Management degree, all while working for the federal government. She has been admitted to practice as a barrister and solicitor in the Supreme Court of South Australia; no easy feat, and is understandably chuffed. “Many late nights, especially early mornings writing an assignment then heading to work ….has all been worth it,” she said. “Every challenge it brought me, made me a stronger person. I can finally say I reached a very big milestone in my life.” Congratulations Margherita.
Soldier Search The Two Wells RSL needs your help in sourcing information about a soldier from the district known as “Curly”. With a surname of “Innes” members believe Curly was only a nick-
Two Wells lass Stephanie Seres has been a big fan of the Adelaide Zombie Walk traditionally held in October each year. However, this year was the popular event’s last year and Steph featured in the winners box for her amazing costume as seen here right. Steph placed in the top three for the best dressed competition 18+ age group and says she was ecstatic as more than 60 people entered. “The mask took a week to finish,” she said. “I created this on a face cast of my face using wire as the main structure and shaping it into the flower shape. I used a mix of liquid latex, flour and food colouring to make the inner and outer parts of the mask. The teeth were made of thermoplastics. It was a bit of hard work and patience but I was pretty happy with my demogorgon.” Pretty cool Steph; scary but still cool.
November 11- Remembrance Day.
LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT
Let’s chat about family dinners! I used to romanticise about the idea of cooking wholesome meals for my family. I would be lauded with praise upon the completion, after we had each shared gratitude for our favourite part of the day. And the day dream would then extend to creating a rainbow of fresh fruits and vegetables in my children’s lunchboxes, with an array of baked goods, free from sugar and preservatives. When I revisit these dreams, I laugh. And laugh, and laugh, and laugh. I grew up in a household where all meals were complete with meat and various vegetables, family all seated at the same table. Sometimes I would whinge that I wasn’t hungry or didn’t want to eat peas (still don’t, I hate ‘em). But for the most part, meal times were picture perfect. This romantic notion of shared meal times and the instilling of healthy habits in my own family was ripped to shreds pretty much as soon as the wedding ring was slipped on my finger. My husband and I are completely different you see. Never mind, I thought, I will share my love of healthy food with our future offspring and create my own little army of gourmet food lovers. Yeah…….. Nah……. Nix on that one too. It’s been a struggle to say the least. Probably one of the hardest, most stressful aspects of parenting that I didn’t account for. Whilst pregnant, people give you fair warning about the lack of sleep you need to be prepared to lose out on. But fussy eaters will usually be alluded to with an anecdote and a joke. Very funny everybody, NOT! Hopefully, if you are one of the parents reading this and nodding, there is light at the end of your tunnel.
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I’m not sure if it will happen for all of you, but I am finally approaching the other side of this dark adventure. I’m enjoying the surprise of seeing my kids eat out of their comfort zone, adding new meals to their ever- increasing repertoire. It’s as if a weight has been lifted off my shoulders, and I can cease worrying about them turning into adults who are fussy eaters and lack appropriate nutrition. We’re still not at Bento lunchbox level, but I am able to slip a sushi roll instead of jam sandwiches once a week into their lunches. Dinner time is easier now too. I have a few more fail-safe healthy dishes up my sleeve. Only problem these days is making the decision of what to cook. “Whatever,” the answer generally given by family when asked what they would like to eat, doesn’t usually translate to the family eating whatever is dished up for them. And all sitting down to eat together as a family is difficult to synchronise. Extra-curricular activities and giving human beings the freedom to eat only when they are hungry generally throws a spanner in the works. But for the most part, we got there….. ish. How about you Bec? Do you have the luxury of healthy eaters in your household? Do you sometimes feel the burden of indecision when it comes to working out what to cook for tea time? Nat, I feel like being a little sarcastic here and sweetly saying, “of course my kids eat what I cook every night, whatever do you mean?”, but I won’t. Cooking is the bain of my life as a working mother or just as a mother in general. And it’s not even really the cooking that is a pain (I actually quite like to cook).
It’s deciding what to have each and every night, the shopping for everything, prepping, the inevitable “What’s for tea?” question and the as inevitable “But I don’t want that” reply. Back this up with a mountain of dishes and is it any wonder I generally loathe mealtimes? There’s also the constant self-assessment and questioning going on in my head before dinner even makes it onto the plate. Have I covered all the food groups? Is everyone getting enough meat? When did we last have salad? When did we last have vegetables? We had mince yesterday so we shouldn’t have mince again tonight should we? How long ago did we have pasta? I know, I know, I will have multiple children who all need feeding and have their own preferences when it comes to food lol!! Luckily my big girl is pretty much selfsufficient now. At 13 she can whip up a plate of healthy salad, make sandwiches, cook spag bog, fry meat in a pan or on the BBQ and bake pretty much anything following a recipe. Sometimes, she even offers to cook for the whole family. But she is not the primary cook in our house, I am, and it’s a hard task pleasing everyone, least of all myself. And I haven’t even delved into the rabbit hole that is “intolerances”. That area is a minefield and I’m currently wading my way through it with daughter Number 3. I’m often making two or more separate meals to accommodate these needs, however I’m getting more savvy with the way I go about it and the health food industry is stepping up, offering a range of gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, vegan, low FODMAP alternatives. Number 2 daughter recently insti-
November 10- World Science Day for Peace and Development. This day highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives.
Zombie Walk Success for Steph
name and the soldier served in Japan, B.C.O.F , possibly in the 34th Line Section. The RSL also believes a Mr Peter Beaton was Curly’s uncle. Peter Beaton was born in Two Wells in 1891 and died 19/7/1973. Curly’s mother, Lydia Madge Beaton is possibly a sister or the wife of Peter Beaton. The RSL would like any information or photos pertaining to soldier Innes, to add to their historical project. Contact John Allen on 0411 894 245 if you can help.
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gated a “pick a night for tea” initiative. The premise behind this idea is that they get to choose what we’re all having for dinner and they’ll help cook it. So far it seems to be working and generally everyone is happy to eat what’s served up. I’ve come to the conclusion that if my girls are given the tools to create their own meals they will be set for life. As a side benefit they’ll learn about healthy choices, sometimes foods and that cooking is not just about the eating. We all share a love of baking; cakes, biscuits, slices, you name it we love to make it ...and eat it of course! The time we spend together in the kitchen is fun (don’t get me wrong, it’s common for at least one meltdown during the process), and I think that’s important. We share meals together at the end of the day as often as we can but life is busy, there is regularly a face or two missing from around the table due to after school commitments, work or meetings. But, looking at the bigger picture, I firmly believe we’re heading in the right direction. All I have to decide now is…. what’s for tea?
At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns of the Western Front ceased firing after more than four years of warfare. Australians use this day as a time to remember all those who died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts. One minute’s silence at 11 am is observed each year at Remembrance Day services all over the country. November 11 is also the date Ned Kelly was hanged in 1880 at Melbourne Gaol. Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was sacked by the Governor General Sir John Kerr in 1975 on the same date. November 12 is World Pneumonia Day. This day is held annually to raise awareness of pneumonia, promote prevention and treatment, and generate action to fight the illness. This day supports all efforts made to protect and treat people against pneumonia, the single largest cause of child deaths worldwide.
November 13 is World Kindness Day. The purpose of this day is to look beyond ourselves, beyond the boundaries of our country, beyond our culture, our race, our religion; and realise we are citizens of the world. November 14- World Diabetes Day, a day to give voice to people living with diabetes. WDD is the world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries keeping diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight.
November 17- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This day takes place on the third Sunday in November every year as the appropriate acknowledgment of victims of road traffic crashes and their families, making it a major advocacy day for road traffic injury prevention. November 19- World Toilet Day. This day is about inspiring action to tackle the global sanitation crisis and help achieve sanitation for all by 2030. United Nations Water leads a taskforce of international agencies to campaign around a common theme.
November 25th- International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Aims to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence. This day seeks to educate people about the scale and true nature of this often-hidden issue.
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Blue Light Disco gets spooky
The next disco will be held at the Two Wells Community Centre on FRIDAY December 13
Everything Halloween was celebrated at last month’s Blue Light Disco in Two Wells. Dressed to impress in their scariest costumes, prizes were given to a few lucky attendees at the October 25 event, including a 10” Lenovo tablet with camera, Env+All Terrain scooter and helmet, Big W $50 voucher, Monster remote control truck, headphones and vouchers.
The final Blue Light Disco for the year will be held on Friday December 13 at the completion of the Two Wells Christmas street parade. PHOTOS: ANNE PORTER
Nartisha and Erica got into the spirit of the Curtis and Logan night.
Blue Light Disco volunteer Sylvia, with Luke and Hayden.
Heidi Goodson, Kelsey Buckley and Indi Cailes.
Riley, Brianna and Alana enjoyed the night.
Tahlia, Chloe and Alexis on the dance floor.
Christopher and Jack ready for the Halloween disco.
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Gabby Brandt and Melinda Boyce report and relaxed and a good time was had by all. APEC would like to thank Sharyna for her guidance as well as Julie and Kathryn Laughton for the use of their obstacles and helping to set up, also Nigel Wehr for once again turning up to photograph the event. The club’s next and last event for the year will be held on Sunday
November 24 at the club grounds and will be a fun day open to everybody. The day will consist of obstacles, jumps and the chance to use our arena to practice dressage. If there is enough interest there will also be a trail ride offered in the afternoon. BBQ and drinks will be available on the day and will be free for members and $5 for casuals. For more information head to the website https://adelaideplainsequestrianclub.weebly. com/
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Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club held their third event on Sunday October 27 at their new club facilities at Clara Harniman Reserve in Lewiston. The event was a Come and Try Obstacles and Horse Agility event, hosted by Sharyna Sharman from Consciously You. There was a good turn out of both members and casual attendees. Some of the obstacles that were used were a seesaw, gate, noodle forest, bridge and ball. The horses all looked calm
Kelsie and Stella had a fun night.
APEC member Sonia Van De Kamp inAPEC president Sam Dragon tests the troduces her horse Oslo to the large ball. confidence of her horse Crystal with a flag. PHOTOS: Nigel Wehr
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Robyn Warren gets her horse to success- Patiently waiting for her horse to step onto fully stand on the tyre obstacle. the tyre activity is Sharon Costello. Two Wells Echo, November, 2019
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Hart newest life member at Two Wells Golf Club Two Wells Golf Club’s trophy presentation and sponsor’s day was held Saturday October 5 and was contested with a 14-hole Ambrose competition, followed by a BBQ tea and formal trophy presentation. As the forecast was for 37 degrees we thought 14 holes was enough. The results were: M. Prior, B. Hogg, K. Stubing, D. Hart – 36 ¾, G. Payne. D. Smith, I. Clark, I. Smith – 38 ¼, A. Baker, H. Linford, C. Barker, J. Weir 38 ¾, N. Bowden, R. Prior, R. Dimasi 41 1/2. Long Drives: M. Prior and N. Bowden. NTP’s: B. Hogg and K. Stubing. The trophy winners for season 2019 were as follows:A Grade Club Champion – A. Baker; Handicap Champion – M. Prior B Grade Club Champion – J. Weir who also was the Handicap Champion Veterans Trophy H. Linford, Putting Trophy – P. Shields, Club Trophy – H. Linford Medal of Medals: - M. Prior, Box Oxdale Trophy – R. Hogg, Captain’s Trophy – M. Prior, President’s Trophy – J. Weir, Eclectic Trophy – A. Baker, Match Play – G. Payne,Tommy Turner Burglar’s Pot: R. Hogg and H. Linford, Applebee/Belcher Trophy – A. Baker and H. Linford. We are very grateful to the following sponsors for their continued support of our club, Noah’s Crossing Veterinary Clinic, Freightmaster Semi Trailers Pty Ltd, Adelaide Plains Recycling, Hickinbotham Group, Dublin Fruit & Veg, Lower Light Hotel, Raine & Horne Real Estate, R & J Rural Supplies, Two Wells IGA, Two Wells Quality Meat Store, Two Wells Tavern & Commercial Hotel, Lange Auto, Gameau Plumbing, Coopers Brewery and Drummond Golf. The Club are desperately looking for new members. The season will commence again next April so put it in your diary to come out and have a go. In other club news, longtime member, Denis Hart, was presented with his Life Membership Badge for his dedication and hard work to the club over the last 50 or so years. Denis’ earliest memories of being at the club were when he was about seven years old playing in
Kath Stubing reports: the sand pit with his brother while his parents, Clair and Audrey Hart, were playing golf. Denis started playing golf at Two Wells when he was 18 and has been a member for most of the years since. Denis recalls the history of the club when it was formed in 1933. It was then situated south of the existing tennis courts in the Two Wells township. In 1952 the club moved to Lewiston Park. Clair Hart and Neil Halliday were the trustees for the club in 1963 and by 1975 the club house was built. The club purchased 20 acres of land west of the original park in 1981 and by 1983 six new holes were developed. Denis has been actively involved since the year 2000 by organising spraying of the weeds, spreading chicken manure over fairways, and planting and watering 2,000 trees over the 40 hectares of the golf course. The golfers often curse these trees when they get in the way of their ball but without these trees the course would not look as attractive as it does. Not forgetting all the habitat they provide for the wild life and much needed shade and shelter. When Denis left school 57 years ago, the course was covered in box thorns and horehound up to onemetre tall with only sheep to mow the fairways. Denis was involved in the keyholing of Nos. 11 and 15, which make for difficult Par 3’s. Denis spends many hours each week looking after the equipment and keeping it in running order, organising weed and rabbit control and general security of the club. He has helped out at many club open days by ball spotting, fixing buggies and in general helping people where he can. Denis has won three club championships and is a passionate and keen golfer. Well done Denis on your achievements.
2019 TWGC trophy winners, from left, Bobby Hogg, Jim Weir, Matty Prior and Andrew Baker. New life member Denis Hart with TWGC captain PHOTOS: DARRELL THOMPSON Hans Lindford.
Kath Stubing shows her class with Bobby Hogg, Matty Prior and Denis Hart watching on. Ray Prior attacks the 5th.
Club legend Ian Clarke in action at the 6th.
Teeing off at the 6th hole was Danny Smith.
Runner up for VPS soccer team at SAPSASA knockout comp VPS PE teacher James Yates reports Virginia Primary School’s SAPSASA soccer girls team finished on a high last term, participating in the final day of the state knockout competition at the Parks Recreation and Sports Centre?? The first match (semi-final) was against Ascot Park. The girls overcame their pre-game nerves and triumphed 3-0, and progressed into the grand final. They then came up against Hallett Cove. Our girls put in their absolute best efforts but unfortunately lost 1-5. We are extremely proud of the girls and their efforts throughout the SAPSASA competition. The second best small school in the state is an outstanding achievement. Well done girls and a big thank you to all the parents that came out to help and support the team.
RIGHT: Virginia Primary School’s SAPSASA soccer girls finished runner-up in the state knockout competition last term. Pictured here from left are (back) Shinae, Annalise, Jayla, Chloe, Kathalia, Sovanhni, Mackenzie, Ashlee, Lily, (front) Ann-Marie, Angie, Olivia, Elizabeth, Milanee and Azareea. Two Wells Echo, November, 2019
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Season 2020 coaches named for Two Wells footy club TWFSC president Michael Slattery reports:
The club has had a successful season in 2019 with nine sides making it to the final four and six sides competing in the grand final, hosted by Two Wells. The Roosters grabbed premierships in the U17 and Reserves football and the A4 Netball while finishing runner up in the A-grade football, U15 and U13A netball. The club again won the APFL Tucker Plate as the most successful on field football side with all four teams finishing in the top four. Young A-grade star Tyrell Hocking was awarded the Plains Producer medal as the best and fairest in the league. Tyrell was joined by Brandon Daly, Jamie Humprhys, Dylan Wise and Caleb Edmead in the APFL team of the year. In netball, Ruth Slattery was the APNA A3 best and fairest while Montana Panella was runner up best and fairest in the U15 competition. Star A1 defender Tara Learhinan was also named in the defence of the APNA team of the year. We now look forward to taking the club into season 2020. The Two Wells Football Netball Sporting Club is pleased to announce Neville ‘Cheeky’ Seccafien as the senior coach for season 2020. This will be his sixth season as coach in which he has taken the A-grade to two premierships in 2017 and 2018 and finished runner up this season. Neville still sees the opportunity to further develop the playing group that has a good mix of senior experienced players and younger players that are maturing and developing into the players that will be the future of the club. There is also a window of another premiership in 2020 with this group. We would also like to announce that Matthew Camplin will be the Reserves coach next season. Matt has been an integral part of the senior side for the last three seasons playing in two premierships where he has played the role of key forward with time in the midfield. Matt brings a wealth of experience to the club having played in both suburban and country clubs over his career and is looking to impart his experience to develop the group of youngsters coming through our reserves into senior players of the future. Adrain Daly will again take on the role of senior colts’ mentor in 2020. Adrian has been a joint coach with George Moritz these past two seasons and taking over for the last part of this season to take the U17 boys to back-to-back premierships. Adrian has had a lot of success in recent times with both junior and senior colts’ sides and we look forward to him working with these boys and helping them grow, develop and enjoy their football. We are pleased to have Andrew Quinlish back to coach our junior colts for next season. Andy coached the boys this year where he took a group of younger aged junior colts to third spot. He is looking forward to continuing with these lads and working on their skills and game sense as they develop in the upcoming season. The club would also like to invite members to the AGM to be held at the clubrooms at 7pm on the 27th of November. The AGM includes the election of the 2020 committee. We are now looking for people keen to be part of shaping the future of our club next season and beyond to nominate for a position on the new committee. Nominations can be made at the AGM, however written nominations should be emailed to twowellsfc@sanflcfl.com.au at least a week before the AGM. Further information can be obtained by contacting club secretary Alison Goss on 0438 785 416.
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Neville “Cheeky” Seccafien has been reappointed A grade coach for next year. Two Wells Cricket Club junior player Harrison Devlin is making an impact at the club this season, scoring 74 not out in the first match of the season.
Cricket’s back
Matthew Camplin will be the Reserves coach in 2020.
The footy boots and oblong balls have well and truly been relegated to the back of the cupboard, replaced with whites, pads, bats and round red balls for the summer season of cricket. The Two Wells Cricket Club is once again fielding teams in the Para Districts Cricket Association, with competition getting underway mid-October. This year the club has a men’s one-day team, a women’s team, an Under 12 team and an Under 14 team. Training for the men’s team is on Thursday nights from 5pm to about 7pm. The Under 14 team is coached by Andrew Quinlish and train Wednesday nights, from 4.30pm. The Under 12 team trains Thursday nights from 4.30pm with Craig Hansen taking up the coaching reins once again. The women’s team will train Wednesday nights from 5pm. All teams are still looking for players, so if you are interested in getting involved contact club president Devon Hardiman on 0402 775 952 or Leanne Pool 0402 423 493.
Results: U14 v Eyre Royals October 19 and 26
After back-to-back premierships, Adrian Daly will coach the U17s hoping to make it three in a row.
Two Wells made 180 and bowled Eyre Royals out for 104. Harrison Devlin made 74 not out. Harrison also played in the men’s one-day side on October 19 against Modbury, where he bowled 2/14 off five overs.
Mens v Modbury October 19 Modbury made 147 in their 40 overs and Two Wells chased them down, 3/150. Scott Graham made 78 while Luke Harris made 60. In the following game on October 25, Two Wells came up against the top side North Pines. Two Wells bowled them out for 123 and in reply Two Wells made 9/125 with Daniel Coombe making 73 and Peter Seccafien taking 5/12 off six overs.
Under 12 v Eyre Royals October 25 The Under 12 team had a win on Friday October 25 against Eyre Royals scoring 3/74 off 20 overs. Eyre Royals made 40 off 15.1 overs.
Women
Andy Quinlish will lead the junior colts next season.
In the women’s competition the ladies have been promoted to the A grade and competition is stiff. In the game against Para Hills on Monday October 21 and 28, Two Wells made 109 and Para Hills made 186.
Two Wells Echo, November, 2019
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A Grade winners LEFT: Jamie Humphrys (B&F and Neville Seccafien MVP award), Michael Knox (coach’s award) and Harrison Gameau (R/U). Absent Aaron Dart.
Redlow 2019
All that glitters is white
There was glamour, conversation and laughter, and a sea of white as the Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club celebrated its annual Redlow event last month. The Redlow once again delivered style, fun and celebration, this year following a theme of “white” as the club concluded the PHOTOS: Devon 2019 season with its annual senior presHardiman entation event on Friday, September 27. Awards were presented to the best and fairest players of each netball and football team throughout the club. Taking the honours in the A grade football was Jamie Humphrys, with ruckman Harrison Gameau runner-up. Jamie was also named this year’s Most Valuable Player by his teammates, receiving the Neville Seccafien MVP award. Deemed best team man was Aaron Dart and Michael Knox received the coach’s award. In the Reserves, the Graham Applebee Medal for best and fairest went to Matthew Rogan with Michael McFarlane runner up. Lachlan Roberts was named best team man and Matt Nugent the coach’s pick. The John Dawkins medal for the most Reserves: Lachlan Osborne (coach’s award), Matthew Rogan (B&F), Michael McFarlane (R/U) and votes achieved at association level was won by senior footballer Tyrell Hocking, Lachlan Roberts (best team man). Absent Matt Nugent.
A1 winners: Jade Morrison (R/U), Maigan Bishop (R/U) and Tara Learhinan (B&F).
Bec O’Brien reports: with netballer Tara Learhinan taking home the Maureen Waye trophy. In the A1 netball, defender Tara Learhinan won best and fairest and was also named a member of the association’s “Team of the Year. The runner-up trophy went jointly to Jade Morrison and Maigan Bishop. In the A2s, Rosalind Short (B&F), Grace Slattery (R/U) and Kate Dimasi took out this year’s awards. Crowned this year’s A3 B&F was young Ruth Slattery, who was also runner up at association level. Kimberley Juvan (R/U), along with Kirralee Spiteri (coach’s award) and Cindy Barber (coach’s award) rounded out the awards for A3. In the premiership winning A4 team, midcourter Lisa Blanchard won best and fairest, with Dana Oxenham and Sarah Dinham runner up. This season’s A5 awards went to Ashleigh Walton (B&F),Tayla Southwell (R/U) and Tayla Codd (coaches award). Congratulations to all trophy winners.
A2 winners: Rosalind Short (B&F), Grace Slattery (R/U) and Kate Dimasi (coache’s award).
A3 winners: Cindy Barber (coach’s award), Kimberley Juvan (R/U) and Kirralee Spiteri (coach’s award). Absent A4 winners: Dana Oxenham (R/U), Lisa Blanchard (B&F) A5 winners: Ashleigh Walton (B&F), Tayla Codd (coach’s Ruth Slattery. and Sarah Dinham (R/U). award) and Tayla Southwell (R/U). Two Wells Echo, November, 2019
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State-first for TWEPC at dressage day Bec O’Brien reports:
Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club (TWEPC) is leading the way when it comes to inclusivity, creating a new class for its annual dressage day held last month. Attracting more than 70 entries, the event on Sunday September 29, for the first time at pony club level across the state, offered a separate inclusive class catering for riders with additional needs. Dressage tests from walk and trot to the higher class medium level were also available. Jacob Paul has been a member at the club for more than a decade and has been competing in the Under 12 age group at events with dispensations. Born with down syndrome, Jacob loves nothing more than getting in the saddle and going for a ride. He is well-known across the Lower North Pony Club Zone and regularly takes part in competitions incorporating dressage, showjumping and crosscountry disciplines. “The inclusive sections allowed him to have the opportunity to ride at a level suitable for his age and ability,” TWEPC chief instructor Rebecca Puro explained. “The inclusive classes were a simple addition to our regular program and fitted into our normal timetable. “We would like to encourage other pony clubs to consider adding this section to their future programs in order to make pony club in Australia more accessible for all riders.” Jacob competed in the EA Preliminary 1A Inclusive section and was judged by Rachel Vincent. With two dressage arenas running all day under the watchful eye of EA accredited judges, another Jacob riding Lauren Jakeways Bindi. successful TWEPC dressage day was staged.
Jacob Paul and his pony “Bindi” with judges Di Birmingham and Rachel Vincent.
Kaitlyn O’Brien heads to address the judges on Bertie Beetle.
TWEPC president Pentti Puro gives a few tips to young rider Amelia Paul as she takes ex-thoroughbred Benny into the dressage ring. All smiles is Lily Puro.
Belinda Prior in action in the dressage ring.
James Richardson riding Scooter.
Taking part in the dressage day on Baron was Kate Halliwell.
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Tommy Richardson riding Gypsy, salutes the judge.
Two Wells Echo, November, 2019