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Jack nominated for Young Achiever Awards Local Country Fire Service volunteer, Jack Harris, has been nominated in Channel Seven’s 2020 South Australian Young Achievers awards.

The awards, now in its 31st year, recognise young people under 30 years of age who demonstrate selfless leadership in their community.

Eighteen-year-old Jack, of Two Wells, has been nominated in the Scouts SA leadership category, by his music teacher, Rebecca Walker, along with fellow Gawler District College (GDC) student Curtis Worden.

Jack recently completed Year 12 at the college and was unaware he had been nominated.

“I was shocked, I didn’t even know I had been nominated,” he said when learning the news.

Bec O’Brien reports: Ms Walker said Jack had been an integral part of the school’s music department, where he led the sound and visual crew for events.

“He has an amazing ability to problem solve and use initiative in an intelligent way,” Ms Walker said.

“He identifies issues or jobs to be done and quickly comes up with a plan and enacts it.

“I have nominated him in the category for Scouts Leadership because he not only does all these amazing tasks, he is also an excellent team leader. n Continued Page 5

PICTURED RIGHT: Two Wells CFS volunteer Jack Harris has been nominated in Seven News’ Young Achievers Leadership Awards.

Proposal aims to free up land at Two Wells for new shops

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Future retail services in Two Wells may come to fruition earlier than expected if private land north of the township can be re-zoned and converted to a shopping precinct.

Former Manager of Environment and Development Services, for the then Mallala Council, Henri Mueller, presented at the Adelaide Plains

Natalie Centenera reports:

Ratepayers Association meeting last month to discuss aspirations of creating a retail hub north of the township on private land.

Mr Mueller, who has been working as a private planning consultant

for the past nine years at Regional Planning Directions, introduced the Azzuro family of Two Wells whose land, in between Meaney Road and Port Wakefield Road, is being offered for the venture.

Two Wells residents have been waiting patiently for further retail accessibility to service the growing

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population for a number of years, even decades.

Mr Mueller said the evidence shows a lot of retail leakage with people going elsewhere to do their shopping.

“You’ve got to supply the future residents of the town,” he stated.

Mr Mueller explained that little

has happened within the township regarding retail as the land earmarked for this purpose is Crown land.

The land has already been rezoned to allow for retail, however this would then increase its value when it is available to be sold. n Continued Page 5

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Two Wells RSL secretary, John Allen, is frustrated and angry by yet another break-in attempt at the hall.

Break-in attempt at Two Wells RSL An attempted break-in at the Two Wells RSL hall has volunteers concerned the group is being unfairly targeted once again.

Opportunistic thieves tried to gain access to the hall via a rear window initially, then the club’s sliding doors in the early hours of Saturday November 16, but fortunately did not gain entry.

This is the sixth time in the

Bec O’Brien reports: past three years the RSL has been targeted by thieves.

Two Wells RSL secretary John Allen is fed up.

“This clearly shows that this person clearly has no respect for those who have served this country in times of war,” an emotional

John said.

“At this point in time we do not know if this thief has anything to do with previous thefts from our RSL. “We’re disappointed that someone is targeting not only a service club but also a registered charity.

“Our members are pretty angry about this continued targeting

Two Wells trafficker

Detectives from the Drug and Organised Crime Taskforce, as part of Serious and Organised Crime Branch, arrested a Two Wells man last Thursday following the discovery of drugs, cash and firearms.

Police searched a business at Hendon and a Two Wells residence, allegedly locating 56 grams of cocaine, three grams of methamphetamine, 1000 ecstasy tablets, a stolen motorcycle and firearms including three handguns and five rifles. (Pictured far right.)

A 35-year-old man from Two Wells was arrested and charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of a controlled drug, insecure firearms and ammunition and dishonestly dealing with property.

The arrested man was bailed to appear in the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday, December 19.

Members of the public with any information on any illicit drug are asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Other police news: November 25: A homemade grey trailer with silver toolbox and winch was stolen from premises on Light Beach Road, Lower Light.

November 24: A 39-year-old woman was arrested by Kapunda Police and charged with aggravated counts of serious criminal trespass and assault.

November 19: A 35-year-old

woman from Port Parham was arrested by Mallala Police on a warrant.

November 18: Keys and a Commodore station wagon was stolen from a property on Middle Beach Rd, Middle Beach.

Between November 18-19: Tools and an ag bike were stolen from a property on Ruskin Road, Dublin.

Between November 1-18: Gates, a number of star and flat droppers, a wagon wheel and assorted metal were taken from a property on Holthouse Rd, Kapunda.

Between June 26 and November 22: Cabling was stolen from a business premises on Marrabel Rd, Kapunda.

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of us and we’re concerned that eventually there’ll be damage to our war memorabilia.”

In this incident a hose reel and a security camera were taken from the outside courtyard area.

The matter has been reported to police, with a police spokesperson advising the matter remains under investigation and CCTV footage is being reviewed.

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Virginia grass fire Three CFS firefighting crews responded to a small grassfire in Virginia at 1pm November 20.

The fire was contained to grass and reeds.

A CFS spokesperson said the ignition was believed to have been caused by a fallen power line.

There was no report of damage to buildings or shade houses in the area.

Fortunately, there were no casualties from any of the fires in the Mid North region.

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Opposing biker bylaw Bike bylaw hot topic

Bec O’Brien reports: LEWISTON resident, Anne Harford, strongly opposes the proposed trail bike riding bylaw proposed by Adelaide Plains Council (APC).

A long-time motorbike enthusiast, Anne has lived in the area for almost three decades, moving from Gawler to a two-acre block to allow her seven children the space and freedom to enjoy their motorbikes.

“The reason we bought the block of land in the first place was so the kids could have a space to ride around in,” she explained.

“We bought it so they could enjoy themselves, be safe, and we knew where they were.”

While her children have been involved in a variety of sports throughout their lives, including basketball, rugby and mixed netball, it is motocross and trail bike riding they all love.

Anne herself is an avid motorbike enthusiast and a past competitor, and regularly travels to events across the country.

She fears the proposed bylaw could impact heavily on the family’s ability to train for the sport they love.

“We’ve got sidecars for riding on the road, for racing we’ve got speedway bikes; we’re really heavily involved in the sport and that’s why we moved out here,” she said.

“My sons compete in motocross and road trials, (and) if this bylaw passes, and goes ahead and becomes a precedent, we could then lose access to private properties they use to train for these events.

“It could totally impact on that side of our sport.”

For the past 50 years, the family has taken part in the six-hour Reliability Trial event and the 24-hour Reliability Trial, both in solo and sidecar categories.

During these trials, participants ride for more than six hours, sometimes in the dark, and the main aim is just to finish.

All spare parts and tools have to be carried from the start.

Anne said she felt, as more

Bec O’Brien reports:

Jake Harford with his father, Trent, and one of their Reliability Trial sidecars and a Solo Reliability Trial bike. PHOTO: BEC O’Brien people moved into the area from urban centres, those who are complaining about the impact of motorbikes on private property, are doing so unrealistically.

“It’s only in the last five to seven years this has ever come up as an issue,” she said.

“The people who originally built here did so for the space to do the things they love, like riding bikes or keeping horses.

“I kind of feel the people who are making the complaints are people who have come from the city, and they’re thinking ‘it will be semi-rural, it will be peaceful and quiet’ but the sound travels, and yes the dust is a problem but we have a drought now, and it’s impacting on everyone.

“The thing is, it should be give and take.

“New people into the area

come along and they don’t like anything.

“They seem to think they’re entitled to peace and quiet with no respect for what the people before them are also entitled to and how they used the land for many years.

“I like the sound of the bikes and I like the sound of the kids playing and laughing.”

APC advised it had received three formal complaints, and around three additional enquiries about trail bike riding on private property, in the last year.

Anne said while horse riders in the area had safe designated trails to ride along, there was nothing, apart from their own properties, for motorbike riders to use.

“Council has developed the draft bylaw as one possible option to address the amenity impacts of dust and noise caused by off

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road vehicle use on private land,” acting mayor, Marcus Strudwicke said. “This avenue was explored in response to concerns raised by residents and through the Adelaide Plains Ratepayers and Residents Association.

“The public consultation process will allow council to gauge both sides of the debate, and determine whether or not the draft bylaw proceeds to the next stage.

“I would encourage all interested parties to ensure their views are heard during the consultation period to better inform council on the preferred community outcome.”

Public consultation on the Adelaide Plains Council’s proposed bylaw opens today (November 20).

Visit https://www.apc.sa.gov. au for more information.

The impact of a proposed trail bike riding bylaw was the hot topic of discussion at Adelaide Plains Council’s community engagement forum held at Mallala on Monday November 11.

As reported in the Plains Producer last week, APC will be seeking community consultation from November 20 on the introduction of its sixth bylaw, which could see restrictions placed on motorbike activities on private land and a permit system established.

Around 25 people attended APC’s third community forum, which also raised concerns around issues of waste management; pest control; volunteer engagement, support and appreciation; land management; fire control and planning; and council rates.

Residents were encouraged to participate freely in the forum, with many taking the opportunity to voice concerns, ask questions and seek clarity on a variety of issues, including the proposed trail bike riding bylaw and development application timeframes.

APC mayor Mark Wasley facilitated the evening, saying council believed the two previous forums were a success and a great way to communicate directly with the general public.

APC CEO James Miller also spoke briefly about the journey council had taken over the past four years.

Mr Miller introduced Holmes Dyer senior consultant, Ben Cunningham, who has recently undertaken a review of APC’s current strategic plan and will work with council to develop its 2020-2024 strategic plan.

Mr Cunningham sought to gain feedback from those in attendance about issues of concern, points of interest and hopes for the future, and highlighted council’s five key focus areas in its strategic plan; vibrant community, growing economy, great places and infrastructure, resilient environment, and accountable and sustainable government.

“If council is going to be held accountable to anything it will be in the strategic plan.

“The strategic plan value will depend on your level of input.”

Mr Cunningham said he hoped to hear from at least 400 residents over the next few months, with a survey to be circulated, and would also engage extensively with community groups across the district.

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Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience Club presentation Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience Club (APKOC) held its end of season Christmas presentation last month, with an earlier date and pleasant weather encouraging a great turnout of members.

Head trainer, Anne-Maree O’Grady, presented trophies to members and their dogs for a variety of categories on Thursday November 21.

Results were: Rachel Seres - Preshusflick

Gentelmann Xtreme – CA Lure Coursing Ellen Heinze - Ch Walamara Lead the Way - Neuter Champion Marianne Keller - Wolfworx Aika Kumiko - Champion Lynn O’Grady - Klimkie Zelda - Champion Michelle Holthouse - Belesprit Mystical Nights - Champion Josie Hewson - Ch Brizegar Halo Jack - Grand Champion Josie Hewson - Brizegar Moon

Eclipse - Champion Anne-Maree O’Grady - Noblesaga Tears of Freya - RN Dennis Bilney - Tullacrest Chilli Cascade RA - RE Avril Bilney - Tullacrest Eskimo Joe CCD RM - RAE Anthony Webb and his dog, Lucy, was named the club’s Dog Handler of the Year, with the head trainer’s award going to Lyn Miller and her dog Livinia, and the president’s award presented to Dennis

ABOVE: Craig Porritt and two-year-old Katja Porritt.

LEFT: Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience Club trophy winners for 2019, from left, (back) Josie Hewson, Lyn Miller, Anthony Webb, Lynn O’Grady, Dennis Bilney, Avril Bilney, (front) Michelle Holthouse with dog Karma, Max, Deb Heinze, Ellen Heinze with dog Skye and Anne-Maree O’Grady.

Bec O’Brien reports:

Bilney. The club will be taking part in the annual Two Wells Street Party and will also be hosting hosting a raffle on the night.

Evening classes will begin next year on the first Wednesday of the school term, unless the temperature is 34 degrees or more.

For more information about Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience Club contact Deb Heinze on 0457 220 018 or email nickbth. security@bigpond.com.

Enjoying the APKOC’s presentation night was Wayne O’Grady, Aaron Glasson, four-year-old Laura O’Grady, Carol-Lynn O’Grady and 17-week-old Rottweilers Raven and Falcon.

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Betty (Bet) Doreen Connor was born on December 5, 1926 at Moonta, to Bill and Federal Connor.

Her father was a schoolteacher, and when she was two, the family moved from Urania, to Milbrook where they lived for 10 years.

When Bet was six, her brother, Mike, was born and she enjoyed being the ‘big sister.’

Bet loved school, with a love of history, especially family history as she grew older.

From Milbrook the family moved to Lewiston and felt very much at home there.

That’s where Bet met the Williams family and one young lad in particular, Les Williams, who was to, years later, become her husband!

Six years later, the Connor family moved to Keyneton and then finally to Woodville.

Bet left school and worked in the office of Holden at Woodville, starting with filing and pays to the purchase office.

She also worked at Myers and then Australian Glass Manufacturers at Kilkenny.

Bet met up with Les again and they eventually married in May 1949, and lived in Two Wells.

They had four children, Jan, Peter, Graham and Helen, but sadly, Graham died in a road accident in 1977.

The family moved from Two Wells to near Lameroo where Les share farmed a property with his cousin.

They were heavily involved in that local community through sport, church, school and other community groups.

In the 1960s, the family moved back to Two Wells, and Bet started

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Betty Doreen Williams (nee Connor) Dec 5, 1926 – Nov 3, 2019

working at the primary school in 1970.

She also trained as a group educator with the Marriage Guidance Counsel and then COPE, a job she loved.

As Bet’s high school education had been cut short, she went back to school in 1973 to gain her ‘Leaving English.’

Bet was heavily involved in the Two Wells community with the school welfare club, along with being instrumental in initiatives such as KESAB Tidy Towns, Christmas street parade, tree planting, Petticoat Lane mural, local newsletter, Meals on Wheels and Two Wells Community Advancement Association.

Les and Bet were charter members of the Two Wells Rotary Club, and were also involved with Probus, with Bet receiving the Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship.

The couple loved to travel, especially with their Rotary connections.

Bet was the first female member of the (then) Mallala Council and Gawler Tafe Council.

Two Wells institute was an-

other of Bet’s interests, and with Les, helped bring the dramatic skills of locals to the fore.

Les helped Bet write a book on Two Wells, which was a labour of love, but one well worth it.

M a n y people will know of Bet’s Rose Garden in Two Wells, planted by the Advancement Association members, in her honour.

Bet had a very strong faith, and she was a staunch and active member of the Two Wells Methodist, and later, Uniting Church.

She was involved in fellowship groups, Elders, bible study, World Day Of Prayer, op shop, parish newsletter editor and loved preaching.

For many years, Bet was a correspondent for Two Wells in the Plains Producer.

A selfless community minded, friendly, devoted, innovative and loving lady, Bet’s legacy will live on through her family, friends and community initiatives, all of which she was very proud.

After a life packed with love of family and community, Bet died peacefully on November 3.

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Northern precinct proposed • From Page 1

A high court decision several years ago in relation to the Gillman site at Wingfield now requires that government land sales are subject to competitive tender procedures resulting in council being just another bidder.

“The Crown is bound to sell it, so there’s no way you’re going to get that land for free,” Mr Mueller said.

“If you get the land for a good price, council can buy and do well.

“But the problem is they will sell it for the current valuation, and the current valuation takes into account that the area has already been rezoned.

“Previously when it was still zoned community use it wouldn’t have been as highly valued and council might then have been able to get some profit out of it.

“As it is, I don’t think they’re going to get any profit out of it.”

Mr Mueller suggested rezoning the land back to community use as there is no financial off-set for the council, or the community, on the sale of the Crown land.

“The government will pocket the money,” he said.

“There will be lost opportunities for future community arts, sporting, recreation and social functions.

“If that community land goes you’ve lost the opportunity to use it for something else.

“The center of gravity of the

Consultant, Henri Mueller, points to the proposed site of the new retail hub in between Meaney and Port Wakefield roads. township is shifting north.

“This retail area can probably already happen now.

“All we have to do is change the zoning rules, it’s already private land and it can already be developed.

“So here we could possibly have an Aldi or something like that.

Two Wells teen in line for youth award • From Page 1 “He delegates in a way that people are happy to follow because he is positive and pleasant.

“He makes all our lives easier.

“He works hard and gives up a lot of time to help us out.

“I’m very proud to put him forward as a young achiever and I wish him all the best things in life.

“He certainly deserves this recognition for the countless selfless hours he has volunteered to our music department since he was in Year 9.”

In addition to his school commitments, Jack is also a long-time member of the Two Wells CFS. Starting as a cadet when he was 11 years old, Jack says he was inspired to give back to his local community by his brothers Adam and Luke, and sister-inlaw Chantel, who all volunteer at the brigade.

“It’s a great thing to do, it’s good fun, and it helps out the community,” he said of his involvement in the CFS. “The training we do prepares you for life and getting things done.

“We work collaboratively in a team environment (and) it’s a lot of fun.”

Jack is hoping to attend Adelaide University next year where he will undertake a double degree in music and secondary teaching.

Winners of each category will be announced at a gala dinner at the Hilton Hotel in May next year.

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“And one of the things that stand out is you have travellers passing and they will be attracted in.”

Mr Mueller’s suggestion was welcomed by the 25 attendees at the meeting, however it has been a long held view that retail development should be integrated into the existing

Two Wells CFS Report

Huge month for volunteers November has been a mammoth month for our brigade.

To date we have attended 31 incidents, taking our total year tally to 118 (1 July - 24 Nov 2019). Our members not only have attended local incidents but teams and appliances have assisted with the fires in NSW and those on the Yorke Peninsula.

Thank you to all that have sent words of support and well wishes.

Words like ‘heroes’ and ‘angels’ have been used, they are just ordinary people doing extraordinary jobs!

We have started our Two Wells CFS Facebook page, Two Wells Country Fire Service@ TwoWellsCFS, to help keep the community better informed.

Have a look, like and share.

A word from our captain, Adam Harris, was included in the Plains Producer November 20 edition as a letter to the editor, and is worth a read.

We will be holding an open house at the station from 5pm-7pm on the night of the street parade, Friday December 13.

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fabric of Two Wells to prevent the creation of two town centres.

APC CEO, James Miller, said council continues to prioritise the unlocking of Crown land at Two Wells.

“At present, council is liaising extensively with the Crown Lands

Department with a view of providing them with retail analysis and demand data to justify council’s position to unlock the Crown Land and facilitate retail investment,” he said.

“This will continue to be a priority for APC until we realise investment outcomes in the main street precinct.”

Acting Mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, said the pathway for orderly development of the Two Wells township has been determined by a number of studies undertaken by council and significant community consultation over the past decade or more.

“In 2006, an Urban Design Framework was developed to plan for the forecast future growth of the township,” he explained.

“This work was further refined in 2010 by the creation of the Two Wells Main Street Design Guidelines.

“These documents, amongst others, have informed amendments to the Development Plan through the Two Wells Residential DPA and the Two Wells Town Centre DPA. “It is anticipated that the Retail Demand Analysis, undertaken by Property & Advisory in 2014, will be reviewed again in the near future.

“It remains council’s position that commercial development should enhance and grow the existing town centre, and avoid segregation of the shopping precinct.”

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Landcare

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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Alcoholics

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

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

APEC

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Two Wells CFS

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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ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & Obedience

Two Wells craft shop

evenings, The Two Wells Craft Shop located in

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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The Two Wells branch of the South Australian

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

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 December 1 Neighbourhood watch 9am December 25 (Christmas Day) Neighbourhood Watch meeting 10am January 5 is held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of 10am February 2 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 December 8 9am December 15 - no service in Two Wells more information contact Anne Porter on (Christmas in Song, Mallala Institute) 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328.

10am December 22 Time Out Craft Group 7.30pm December 24 (Christmas Eve) Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells.

10am December 29 Meet Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am 10am January 12 to 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two 10am January 19 Wells. In recess December & January.

10am January 26 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.

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

Two Wells Playgroup

TWO Wells Playgroup is held on Tuesday

mornings 9am -11am during school term

at the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall,

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

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Dedication at Grace Plains GRACE Plains was inundated on Sunday when around 400 people attended a community event to remember and commemorate the Moquet Lee Pinery Fire Memorial, and officially unveil a plaque and display depicting photos and information not only of the fire, but the history of the area.

MC Belinda Cay, introduced a number of speakers who shared their personal story and pathway to recovery after the fire.

Moque Lee committee chairman, Peter March, said it would not have been possible without the generosity of community members and businesses, plus the dedication of many families who turned up for working bees.

The CFS was well represented on Sunday with a range of CFS fire fighting units and farm fire fighting units on display.

Derek Tiller, who is a Moquet Lee Trustee and local farmer, said the memorial event was a great success and brought together people from all over South Australia.

“It was a reunion of victims, other community members and those who came to the region to carry out the recovery response and provide essential support.

We are continually thankful and grateful for everything,” he said.

The memorial is located at Grace Plains on the corner of Traeger Road and Nairn Road.

November Update Well done to the Crossroad Connection Adelaide Plains Suicide Prevention Network on a great event, featuring the Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir, at the Two Wells Community Centre on Sunday, 3 November. As a former singer in the choir and a great supporter of networks across the state, I was pleased to say a few words before the musical entertainment commenced. Thanks to Julie Ruiz and the Crossroad team and to APMVC founder Don Bubner OAM for all their organisation of the event.

CFS volunteers who attended the memorial event.

Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir

Admiring the historical photos & artefacts displayed in the original Grace Plains Tennis Mallala & Districts Lions Club provided refreshPavilion, Ros Pratt of Grace Plains, Eric and ments. Andrew Laird, Ron Matthews, Andrew Barbuto and Brenton Kelly.

Val Secomb, former Grace Plains farmers.

Intergenerational effects of trauma The topic of trauma, and how children and young people may be impacted, was explored at an open information session in Two Wells last month.

Northern Area Community and Youth Services (NACYS) facilitated the session on Monday November 18 at the Two Wells Uniting Church, with Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey, State member for Taylor Jon Gee, Adelaide Plains Council councillor Kay Boon and local library representative Anne Sawtell, as well as staff from the Two Wells Primary School and other interested members of the community taking part.

The session was presented by Dr Matthew Doherty, a lecturer

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Dr Doherty is also Head Clinician at NACYS. Paul Schmelzkopf of the Two Wells Uniting Church said the session provided relevant information on the high levels of trauma displayed in youth within the local Two Wells area, and how it was disproportionate to the state and national average.

“Dr Doherty also outlined the intergenerational effects that trauma can have on the wider community, and the risks that may present themselves in the coming years,” Mr Schmelzkopf said.

Following Dr Doherty’s presentation, NACYS chairperson,

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Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells Between Gawler‐Two Wells Road and Drew Street from 4:00 pm to 9:30 pm on Friday 13 December 2019 for the Two Wells Christmas Street Party and Parade.

All vehicles exceeding 5 tonne will be required to detour the township via Mallala Road, Gawler‐Two Wells Road, Brooks Road or Hayman Road as Drew Street has a 5 tonne load limit (emergency vehicles, buses, council vehicles and service vehicles exempt).

Participants of the Christmas Street Parade are exempt of all road rules relating to pedestrian behaviour, carriage of persons on vehicles or trailers and wearing of seatbelts during the time frames of the road closure.

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Gayle Hillman, spoke to the attendees around the importance of community collaboration in tackling such a prevalent issue.

“Gayle was able to orchestrate robust discussions among the group as they considered possible approaches to address the data presented,” Mr Schmelzkopf said.

“Of the ideas put forward, the two primary issues highlighted by the community was that of youth isolation, and a lack of local communal activities available for the youth.”

Mr Schmelzkopf said the information session by NACYS was successful in opening the dialogue around the issues presenting themselves to the local community.

“Moving forward, active com-

munity members, in collaboration with Two Wells Uniting Church and NACYS, aim to hold further discussions around how to appropriately build on the ideas presented in the initial session, making Two Wells a strong community for generations to come,” he said.

“The Two Wells Uniting Church has a value of ‘loving Two Wells as Jesus does’ and sees this partnership with NACYS and the school, supporting youth and families who have or are experiencing trauma, as an expression of that love and concern.”

If you would like to learn more about this topic or are interested in helping in any way contact Paul Schmelzkopf on 0414 248 732.

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I was honoured to join Adelaide Plains Mayor Mark Wasley, Cr Kay MiltonBoon and many others in laying a wreath at the Remembrance Day service conducted by the Two Wells RSL Sub-branch on the morning of Monday, 11 November. The service was held at Two Wells War Memorial Gardens with people attending to pay tribute to those service personnel lost serving our country and in appreciation for those who are currently serving.

A representative of Silent Ripples Inc. suicide bereavement support group also laid a white wreath in remembrance of service personnel who have taken their own lives.

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Following the Remembrance Day service, I visited Bet’s Rose Garden in Two Wells. The garden was named many years ago as a tribute to Bet Williams’ great community service to the town, district and far beyond. Later that day, I attended a moving Memorial Service for Bet at Brougham Place Uniting Church in North Adelaide. Bet was a wonderful lady, someone I knew for most of my life and who always gave me great encouragement, before and during my Parliamentary career.

I also want to express my appreciation for all the feedback I receive on my Two Wells & District Echo columns each year and want to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and prosperous New Year!

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Bright and busy business breakfast Xavier College’s new campus at Two Wells was a primary focus of the most recent business breakfast initiative hosted by Adelaide Plains Council on Wednesday November 8, where the region’s newly established business advisory group predicted the population to double in the next 15 years.

Around 50 people, including Federal MP for Grey, Rowan Ramsey, and a variety of local business owners, gathered at the Two Wells Bowling Club to network and hear what was going on in the district from a business perspective.

Adelaide Plains Business Advisory Group (APBAG) chairman, Ian O’Loan, led proceedings, giving a brief insight into what the group had been discussing, its goals and objectives, and the focus heading forward.

Mr O’Loan asked local business owners to get involved, saying the future looked promising for the business sector in the district.

“We have significant economic development growth on our doorstep at present and it’s critical for all of us to network and communicate at these events,” he said.

“This (economic development) has been happening in the Adelaide Plains Council

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Bec O’Brien reports: and it’s been happening relatively fast.

“So much so, that, with what is happening, we’re forecasting that within 15 years the size of this council in population will actually double.”

Holmes Dyer senior consultant, Ben Cunningham, spoke briefly about a councilled business survey currently being circulated.

Mr Cunningham will help council create its strategic plan for the period 2020-2024.

“From your perspective try to talk to council about what you think they should be looking at over the next five years,” Mr Cunningham told those gathered.

“I can tell you with confidence that if it’s in the plan, there’s evidence to suggest that it will be delivered.

“So, if there’s something important you want to get across when it comes to the business community and economic development, fill out the survey.”

This event marked the fourth such breakfast held in the district, with similar events over the past 18 months being held at Mallala, Two Wells and Dublin.

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Xavier College campus head at Gawler, Mark Flaherty and newly appointed campus head for the school’s yet-to-be constructed campus at Two Wells, Janet Coomber, briefed the attendees on the project.

“This school is going to happen and it’s going to be really well resourced and it’s going to be a wonderful opportunity for the Adelaide Plains community,” Mr Flaherty said.

“We are looking forward to it and we’ve done a lot of work in a very short space of time,” Ms Coomber added.

“We have done a number of things already…we’re very close to being able to provide a massing plan really soon...we’ve started to look at expressions of interest and are starting to conduct some enrolment interviews.

“It’s exciting times.”

The school has engaged consultants and architects to oversee the project, and the 30-acre site will include extensive grounds, appropriate car parking areas, nature play areas, playgrounds, an OSHC (out of school hours care) service and “maker” spaces.

“These (maker spaces) are a really exciting type of classroom that are dual-faceted,” Ms Coomber explained.

“We are really excited to be a part of this venture.”

Attending the business breakfast In Two Wells on November 8 are, from left, Xavier College’s Janet Coomber, Member for Grey, Rowan Ramsey, Xavier College’s Mark Flaherty, Legatus Group CEO, Simon Millcock, (front) APC councillor Joe Daniele, and APBAG chairman, Ian O’Loan.

Tony Neill of Programs to Fit and Sue Julie Doudle from Maxima, Moni Mazzeo of Edwards from Up To Date Consultancy, Two Wells-based Rental Property Network Gawler, at the breakfast. and Rachel Brdanovic of Tandem Energy.

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Xavier’s transformation

XAVIER College opened its latest $6.5 million development last Friday, November 22 in front of a whole-school assembly and 80 guests.

The former gymnasium has been transformed into a magnificent 300 seat auditorium, complete with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, seminar/meeting rooms and an entrance foyer (pictured far right).

The former library has been converted into a beautiful new space for staff, including workspaces for each of the four Houses and a stunning kitchen and lounge area.

Local Gawler parish priest, Father Germano Baiguini blessed the new facilities during the opening ceremony, with Gawler Mayor Karen Redman officially unveiling the Colonel George Gawler Auditorium plaque while director of Catholic Education SA, Dr Neil McGoran, unveiled the Dame Roma Mitchell Staff Centre plaque.

Fr Will Matthews, the Australian Provincial of the Salesians of Don Bosco also flew in especially for the ceremony.

The two buildings continue the tradition of naming buildings after people who have had a significant impact on the history of SA. During the ceremony, retiring Principal, Mr Lynn Martin spoke how Dame Roma broke more

“glass ceilings” in South Australia than any other, where her abilities were such that nothing could hold her back and her list of milestones is simply remarkable.

Colonel George Gawler, who was the second Governor of South Australia, was also known for his heart for the development and betterment of South Australia.

The new facilities, designed

by Edge Architects and built by Sarah Constructions, on schedule and within budget, will play an important part in the future activities of the College, and staff and students are excited at the opportunities that these new facilities will provide.

Mr Lynn Martin also encouraged all staff and students at Xavier College to be community builders.

“I hope staff and students present here today feel empowered to be community builders and part of the evolving Xavier College story, just as those who have gone before us have been, just as our guests present today have been, just as those luminaries whose names adorn the buildings that make up the College precinct were,” he said.

“They all epitomise a commitment to build community, I hope you are inspired in a like fashion, whether it be at home, or here at school in your Oratory and House or more broadly.”

Karen Redman Mayor of Gawler, Tony Piccolo MP, Kiara Lane, Rukudzo Ndudzo, College Captains and Dr Neil McGoran, Director Catholic Education SA.

Local Gawler parish priest, Father Germano Baiguini, Lynn Martin Principal, Father Will Matthews, the Australian Provincial of the Salesians of Don Bosco. Collective gathering.

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Two Wells pay their respects Bec O’Brien reports: The annual Remembrance Day service at Two Wells was conducted in warm and windy conditions this year but this didn’t deter the 50 or so people who attended to pay their respects 101 years after the end of WWI. The moving service was once again led by Two Wells RSL president, Tony Flaherty, who welcomed attendees and spoke about the unique surrounds.

Mr Flaherty read the poem The Unknown Soldier, as well as the Prayer and Ode of Remembrance before the national anthem was played and a minute’s Paying their respects at the service was Kate Coombe, Vic Ielasi and Bernie Ielasi. PHOTOS: BEC O’BRIEN silence was held.

Members of the public and dignitaries were invited to place wreaths on the WWI monument and included representatives from the Two Wells RSL, Adelaide Plains Council, MP Jon Gee, Two Wells Scout Group, and Suicide Ripples.

At the conclusion of the service, the RSL hall was opened, inviting service goers to have a chat and some morning tea.

Local Scouts members, Jackson, Riley, Charlene, Hayley and Cameron formed a guard of honor during the service and placed a wreath at the WW1 monument.

APC councillor Kay Boon pays her respect Robin Bruce of Smithfield and Charles Dolphin of Kadina travat the service. elled to attend the service.

Stepping Stone childcare centre children Billie, Macy, Jake and Chelsea attended the service.

MLC John Dawkins attended the Remem- APC mayor Mark Wasley placed a wreath brance Day service in Two Wells. at the WW1 monument.

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Joyce Allen and Dianne Collett of Silent Ripples, a suicide support group based at Murray Bridge, placed a wreath during the service.

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Collaborative nursery project officially opened Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells’ community nursery was officially opened last month, with the collaborative project being celebrated by volunteers and associated parties on Wednesday November 27.

Representatives from Natural Resources Management (NRM) Adelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges, Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA), the Two Wells Lions Club and Adelaide Plains Council mingled with local volunteers to discuss the project and take in all of the hard work contributed so far.

APC has allocated a portion of land near its waste transfer station to the nursery, which will see plants local to the district eventually grown from seed, nurtured and then used in revegetation projects across the region.

APC coastal conservation officer Warrick Barnes said the project had come a long way in a short space of time and the first seeds were set to be imminent planted into tube stocks.

APC acting mayor Marcus Strudwicke thanked all the stakeholders for their involvement in the project, saying it was an initiative driven by the community, for the community.

“This is more than just a nursery,” Mr Strudwicke said.

“There are field trips scheduled, propagating skills, seed collecting activities as well as support for revegetation projects in the district as part of the nursery.

“I am sure it will also have health and social benefits for the participants, as well as its obvious environmental outcomes.”

The nursery is open Wednesday mornings from 9am.

Contact Caroline Scutcheon on 0417 801 178 if you would like to get involved.

Celebrating the official opening of the Two Wells Community Nursery last month are, from left, (back) Tricia Hardiman, APC acting mayor Marcus Strudwicke, Robert McGregor, Tom Fahey of CVA, Hugh Kneebone of the NRM, Two Wells Lions Club representative Caroline Scutcheon, Tony Flaherty of the NRM, Rhonda Cattermole of CVA, (front) Elliott Wilson, APC coastal conservation officer Warrick Barnes and Linda Durham, NRM.

Engineering nerd to supermarket owner There has been a changing of the guard at Two Wells’ popular grocery store in recent weeks, with Ashwin Kumar (Ash as he prefers to be known) taking ownership of and operating the IGA supermarket in town.

Ash moved to Two Wells in early November to be trained by Rosa and Rocco prior to the changeover in mid-November.

Ash is hoping to learn the ropes from Rosa to help serve the Two Wells locals and continue the great reputation built by Rosa and Rocco.

During the initial meetings and after having long conversations with Rosa, Ash was able to win her trust and confidence that the business is going to be in safe hands.

Ash understands the IGA at Two Wells was not just a business, but it is a part of the culture at Two Wells.

The team will endeavour to deliver excellent customer service, maintain the same standards and introduce new product ranges, including a tobacco outlet from December 1.

“We are happy to listen to any feedback and suggestions, including requests for new products,” Ash said.

“We look forward to integrating into the community and having a long and fruitful relationship with the people of Two Wells.”

Ash was born in the Southern part of India.

After completing a degree in engineering, he moved to Australia in 2009 to pursue a masters degree from Latrobe University, Victoria.

To support his education, he started working as a waiter at

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Ash attributes his exceptional customer skills and attention to detail to his time spent at The Windsor.

Upon completing his masters degree, Ash started working as an IT engineer for Victoria Police.

Even though he was excelling at his job, he was driven towards starting a business to fulfill his passion of working with people and serving the wider community.

In 2014 a business opportunity in Whyalla presented itself and was a good stepping stone for Ash to start his entrepreneurial journey.

He hadn’t heard of Whyalla when the opportunity was first presented to him, however, he immediately did some research on the internet and visited Whyalla within a week with his friends.

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Ash took over a struggling service station and local post office and turned it around.

Due to his dedication, knowledge and efficiency, Ash and his team were successful in gaining a delivery contract with Australia Post in 2015.

During his time in Whyalla, Ash developed many close associations with the local community and is considered a trustworthy friend by many locals.

In more recent times Ash wanted to expand his horizons and started looking for new opportunities, keeping in mind his long term plans of settling down and starting a family.

Ash is an avid cook, so feel free to get some tips from him regarding spicy Indian cooking.

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Mallala RSL requests financial assistance Hart Reserve master plan update Norm Dicks of the Mallala RSL gave a deputation to Adelaide Plains Council at last month’s general meeting requesting financial assistance in order to undertake building works on the 73-year-old building.

“Twelve months ago council informed the RSL the building did not comply with current codes,” he said.

“The main doors which, for three quarters of a century, have been opening inwards.

“To comply with the act they need to open outwards, with the correct knock down locks as emergency exits.

“They also need the appropriate signage.

“The quote we received was not what the RSL could afford or anywhere near it.

“The RSL wish to work with council to find a way that suits both parties as the building is in poor condition and in coming years may not be fit for public usage.”

The building was built and funded in 1947 by second world war vets and was very well used in those early years.

The lease, once the building was completed, was handed over to Mallala council.

The lease was written in such a way that the total maintenance, both major and minor, fell to the Mallala RSL, while the building was placed on the council’s asset register.

The lease is different to any other lease where council owns that asset.

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lease, but usually in this case the lessee would retain ownership of the asset,” Mr Dicks said.

“This would make it easier for the asset owner to get grants for building upgrades.

“In 2018 the RSL and the Mallala Men’s Shed formed a partnership to assist each other’s club if needed.

“A number of plans were put in place for the RSL. “Membership has grown and is increasing, and we are catering for outside groups now so the future looks bright for the club.”

The building has had little work done to it and is in poor condition.

The RSL replaced the roof in 2007 at their expense with the Mallala cricket club providing volunteer labour.

In 2009 the lease was renewed with the same conditions, with the RSL needing to foot the cost for all maintenance.

The RSL are able to apply for grants for the internal works, but are unable to get a grant for the external works due to the formation of the lease.

Councillor Brian Parker told Mr Dicks that if the building hadn’t changed occupancy in 73 years, or changed its use, then it shouldn’t have to comply with current codes and standards.

“I guess at the end of the day the sunset clause is there and you don’t need to do anything to that building,

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ABOVE: Norm Dicks delivering his deputation at the Adelaide Plains Council general meeting.

INSET: 73-year-old Mallala RSL building.

but what happens if there’s a fire?”

Mr Dicks said.

“The people that go to that club, it takes them half an hour to get out of the chair.”

Councillor Kay Boon said council was going through a process of renewing all of its leases and would turn its attention to the Mallala RSL lease so that the group are able to apply for grants and be like every other community group.

Acting Mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, said it was unusual there was a lease that the organisation was solely responsible for 100 per

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cent of the maintenance.

“If the lease was drawn up the same as the other leases we have on our Institutes, then council would be responsible for the doors because for all of our other community building leases, council is responsible for the maintenance,” he said.

“Fire safety doors would become the responsibility of the council under that type of lease.

“We will be considering the whole issue of community funding and we’ll certainly make sure we put your issue as part of the discussion.”

A masterplan for Hart Reserve in Two Wells is moving forward, with Adelaide Plains Council contracting consultants Jensen Plus for the project.

APC is seeking a holistic view of the site, keeping in mind earlier in the year it gave approval for a skate park to be built at the reserve.

In a report presented to councillors at its November 25 meeting, APC development and community general manager, Rob Veitch, outlined the process.

“Previous versions of the Main Street Design Guidelines, including the last one endorsed by council earlier this year, had not considered the site as being part of the main street,” Mr Veitch stated.

“However, there is good pedestrian and cycling linkage between the two via Petticoat Lane.

“This should now be considered, along with various uses that may be appropriate for Hart Reserve should an upgrade be deemed necessary, as it assists with connecting the original township of Two Wells (town centre), with both Eden and Longview, and Liberty.”

In his report, Mr Veitch said an inception meeting with Jensen Plus had recently been held and preliminary consultation with adjoining landowners is set to occur in early December.

“It should be noted that this initial engagement by council management with adjoining private and business landowners and the Two Wells Primary School will be separate to the formal public consultation period run, which will occur in 2020, sometime after February,” he said.

Letters to the editor editor@twowellsecho.com.au Dear Editor, With the recent spate of bushfires around Adelaide, not to mention our own including; Port Wakefield and Angaston; Yorke Peninsula – Yorketown; and Eyre Peninsula – Port Lincoln; There has been a lot of chatter about ‘safe-places’, and, where are they? ‘Bushfire Safer Places’ have been well defined and are found on the CFS webpage and there are also links to this information from the APC webpage. A ‘Bushfire Safer Place’ is generally found within a township and more often than not, away from rural perimeters.

There was a comment recently on Facebook asking for a ‘Safe’ place to go and these ‘Bushfire Safer Places’ was put up as the answer.

A greater protection is the ‘Bushfire Last Resort Refuge’ and the only designated refuge within our council area is at Long Plains Oval. The CFS definition of a ‘Bushfire Last Resort Refuge’ is somewhere else to go when your Bushfire Plan has failed.

Only having one ‘Bushfire Last Resort Refuge’ and at a place

well distanced from a reasonably populous area and accessible via dirt-roads, which may well be compromised by fire within the trees on the approaches to Long Plains; maybe this should be reviewed.

My thoughts are that both the Two Wells and Mallala Ovals and adjacent areas should be further developed, if necessary, to become a ‘Bushfire Last Resort Refuge’.

Further to my reasoning is the following: Both towns are serviced by very active and capable CFS units and Mallala also has an ambulance.

This leads to the suggestion that there are quite a few well-trained first-aiders (including fire-fighters) that may also be able to administer first-aid should it be needed and if they were available.

During Pinery, the mobile phone system went down and this can happen for a number of reasons: A mobile phone tower is compromised; The power-lines come down; or SAPN turn the power-off.

Very soon afterwards, the mobile phone system will not work.

Mallala, Two Wells, Middle Beach, Parham and Dublin each have a public telephone booth (Long Plains does not), which will operate independently of the mobile phone tower and generally will not be compromised unless there is a fire at a telephone exchange.

Consideration should be given to, depending on where the bushfire is, making a number of ‘Bushfire Last Resort Refuges’ active on a case-by-case basis. All these locations are well serviced by bitumen roads, and there being plenty of other services nearby including food, fuel and water.

Bushfire Safer Places exist in all council areas but there are few Bushfire Last Resort Refuges and those in the east of our district should be reminded that both Wasleys Oval and Roseworthy Campus Oval are also designated ‘Bushfire Last Resort Refuges’.

In closing, everybody’s bushfire plan needs to look outside the council boundaries; whenever flying don’t just rely on your nearest exit, it may be compromised; you need to have a Plan-B. Greville Knight, Mallala

Middle Beach working bee This month the newly incorporated Friends of Middle Beach group will hold a working bee on Saturday December 7 from 10.30am at Middle Beach.

The working bee will focus on tidying the beachfront memorial garden and will be followed by a BBQ and a short tour of the foredune, boat ramp and area behind

the shacks.

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.

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Getting your garden ready for Christmas Once again, the year has slipped away and December is upon us.

To get the garden tidy for Christmas deadhead all the roses, cutting back as if cutting for a floral arrangement.

Remove all unwanted weeds and give the garden a good weekly long drink and maybe more if there are hot windy days causing the plants to wilt.

Plant some potted colour early, remembering to place the pots in a bucket of water before planting out, and give a seaweed extract drink immediately after planting.

Petunias, phlox, zinnias and portulaca are a few that will give any summer garden a lift.

All of these may be grown in the garden in full sun or in pots, remembering that terracotta pots dry out ever so fast in the hotter weather.

AMATEUR Treat them with a lot of TLC until GARDENER they are well established.

The tall spires of the Hollyhocks are adding colour to many a garden this time of the year but watch out for rust on the leaves.

Remove the affected leaves and bin them to prevent the rust spores spreading further.

When the flowers are finished and the seeds are dried, collect and save the seeds in a paper bag.

They are great to pass onto a gardening friend or to strew later into your garden.

Hollyhocks are tall stately plants growing up to two and a half metres AMATEUR or nine-foot-tall but, being narrow in width, make quite a statement at the GARDENER back of a garden bed; a bit like a tower

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Petunias, phlox, zinnias T and portulaca are a few that will give any summer garden a lift. or church spire.

If you find you are having trouble with the earwigs getting out of balance and becoming pests, instead of useful insects in your garden, try these few easy tips.

The first one is to scrunch or roll up wet newspaper and place where you want the earwigs to seek shelter in it.

Remove after a couple of days and replace if necessary.

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The second hint is to place shallow containers in the garden and fill with water, topped up with vegetable oil or soy sauce, making sure the top of the container is at the soil height.

The earwigs will crawl into the containers and drown.

The third tip is to place the shallow containers as before and fill up with cat food, which they find delectable and will happily make that their meal instead of your precious plants.

Empty and replace as necessary.

A hardy almost indestructible shrub is the Grewia.

An evergreen shrub that is a native to South Africa and once established G almost indestructible.

It grows to about nine-foot-tall by nine-foot-wide, or two and a half metres by two and a half metres, and will take full sun, or part shade, and is fairly drought resistant.

It appears to have no pests to annoy it and has a most usual habit of having very low branches that spread horizontally.

It is tough with the leaves being small, shiny and the edges of the leaves, on close inspection, appear as if sawn.

The small star flowers are light mauve and flower prolifically for six months of the year.

It responds well to having a good prune to keep it in check.

It may be hard to source but I have seen it in a nursery in Gawler.

A plant that is hardy and tough as well as being attractive.

Enjoy your time over the Christmas season and happy gardening From the Amateur Gardener

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‘Outlaw’ stands the test of time

“Back in the day all the drag cars had names, you didn’t know who the driver was, but you knew the car,” says Kym White of Lewiston just before he introduces me to his prized possession.

“This is Outlaw.”

“I got this as a wreck with no motor in it, and rebuilt it and repainted it, did everything at home here,” he explained.

“This has got a lot of history this car.

“I’ve got photos of this I took when I was in high school back in the early seventies.

“Everyone knew Outlaw, it was a fast car, it was an Australian record holder in its day.

“Once word got out that I was restoring it, I had offers of help from all over.”

I’ve come to talk to Kym about his active role in the nostalgia car scene and his recent successful effort in staging a ‘Brooksfield Dragway’ reunion at Middle Beach last month.

As far as motoring historians know, Brooksfield Dragway was the first purpose-built drag strip in the Southern Hemisphere.

A track that was a thin layer of bitumen stretching a one-eighth mile was built in 1965 and the era known as ‘Brooksfield’ was born.

This was quite significant for the sixties and a piece of motoring history not many know about.

Former drivers, spectators and motoring enthusiasts met at the former site on Middle Beach Road to celebrate the history of the track that drew thousands of spectators once a month.

For such meets to be held, at what was once perceived to be out the back of nowhere, gives the feel of the rev head’s version of Woodstock.

The land the track was built on was farmland owned by the Brooks family, hence the name ‘Brooksfield.’

Lasting five years, the track was returned to farm land after the landowner decided to crop it once the lease was up in 1969.

“My brother raced at Brooksfield in his Falcon,” Kym tells me.

“I’d never been to Brooky, I was too young to go.

“It’s only ‘cause my brothers raced there and my cars had history going back to Brooksfield that I have come to know so much about it.”

Kym started a Facebook page called ‘Friends of Brooksfield Dragway’ hoping that people would engage and post personal photos they have of the era.

“Now they’ve all come out of the woodwork with all these black and white photos of when they were actually constructing Brooksfieldwhen it was being bitumised, and people ploughing it up and putting up fences,” he said.

“There’s a lot of photos that would never have been seen if it

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“A lot of drag people didn’t even know what Brooksfield was until we started pushing it.”

The only mark of remembrance of that thin strip of road is a rock Kym organised to have placed there five years ago.

“I happened to be working up at Golden Grove and there was this big rock, as I was talking to the council workers something just clicked,” he says.

“I was going to grab that and make a marker at Brooksfield.

“I brought it home and had a stonemason, Gerry McDonnell, come out and engrave it.

“He had a brother who liked hot rods, so he did it for a six pack.”

Kym has been instrumental in garnering a growing interest in the Brooksfield era.

So much so that the recent reunion that took place on the 54th anniversary of its opening attracted around 90 people.

“The day was massive,” Kym says.

“I just put it on my Facebook page to start a reunion and left it at that.

“Then a guy called Keith Burgan said he’d be in Adelaide and he’d come along.”

Burgan is a well-known and respected chassis builder in the United States.

“He’s the top nostalgia dragster builder in the world,” Kym tells me.

Originally from Australia, Burgan immigrated to the U.S. in 1984 establishing his business Rooman Motorsports in Brownsburg; a hefty portion of his time going into building new versions of nostalgia cars.

“Well as soon as that went on Facebook a lot of people wanted to come out and say g’day,” Kym says.

Along with the strong number of drag racing enthusiasts came five well-known cars; Pulsator, Munster, Dirty Harry, Exterminator, and Kym’s Outlaw.

The good weather matched the good vibe, and those in attendance had a great time working out who each other were after 50 years.

After a catch-up and trip down memory lane, the crew gathered at Sprint Autos in Two Wells for a photoshoot and to continue the reunion.

“There is talk about doing a book on Brooky,” Kym says, hopeful the recently created momentum around Brooksfield will continue to gather.

“The nostalgia scene in South Australia is not as big as interstate, but you’ve got a lot of guys building up old school cars to race.”

He can’t race Outlaw because it is too original, and does not meet current safety standards.

“I just build it as a museum piece

Kym White’s prized possession, the restored 1971 Fiat Topolino, OUTLAW.

A chassis of Kym’s that may have ‘Brooksfield’ history.

The 4.8-metre-long 1977 slingshot dragster, TWISTER.

Brooksfield racers gathered at the Brooksfield Dragway site for the 54th anniversary of the dragway’s opening.

“The Rock” being engraved by stone mason Gerry McDonnell, ready to be taken to the old drag site.

‘cause it’s just a cool car,” he states matter of factly.

Outlaw, a Fiat Topolino built in 1971, isn’t the only vintage race car Kym has taken under his guardianship.

Kym purchased Twister, a front engine dragster, also known as a slingshot dragster in 2015, from Fred Westhoff in Queensland.

Built by Jeff During in 1977, the 4.8-metre-long vehicle, or in dragster talk, 190 inches, clocked its fastest time at 7.3 seconds at 198 miles per hour over the quarter mile.

Jeff During was another who raced at Brooksfield.

“Once Brooky closed up he kept building cars,” Kym says of his friend who comes out to his Lewiston oasis from time to time.

“He used to build them himself at home and he raced at the Adelaide International Raceway at Virginia after it opened in 1972.

“He was a national record holder that many times I couldn’t even remember.

“A lot of guys who were legends at Brooksfield raced one or two years at the International Raceway, but it starts getting big dollars when all the interstate guys come with all their big dollar stuff.”

Kym himself didn’t venture into racing until 2011 when he bought his first dragster.

“I always wanted to race a dragster but life got in the way, having kids and doing other things,” he says unphased.

Kym got his car fix when he went into the auto industry as an apprentice panel beater and spray painter as a teenager.

“I worked on everyone else’s car,” he quips.

“I got into go-kart racing as well back in the early eighties, drag racing was out of the league dollarwise back in those days.

“And that’s why I like the old nostalgia cars because you know you don’t have to worry about massive horse power engines because it’s all about the coolness not how fast you go.”

His mate John Furdal, who he did his apprenticeship under, now retired, also comes out to visit, satiating his own motoring passion through helping with Kym’s various projects.

Kym walks me through his shed, telling me the story of each chassis, what he sees as historical pieces.

He tells me there were four Brian Hutchesson Outlaws altered, two fiats, one bantam and a t-bucket.

“This chassis here was the original Outlaw bantam, the one I’ve restored is number two, a fiat,” he says.

“A guy from Alice Springs, An-

drew Armistead, was racing it and he wanted to build a new chassis, so he gave me this old one which I’ll hopefully restore and put a motor in it.”

“This one here,” he points to another, “was sitting in this guy’s rubbish pile.

“He said he didn’t want to dump it and gave it to me if I restored it.

“So he brought it around and we’re dropping this slant six into it,” he says as he motions to John.

“This is an original old car, that could have gone back to Brooksfield, so we’re trying to get the history on it.”

I tell him I admire his intent to trace the car’s origins.

“Oh yeah definitely, you gotta find the history of ‘em so you can put ‘em back to what they looked like,” he says.

Car enthusiasts like Kym aren’t rare.

However Kym has been able to connect those involved with, or those who have a love for, nostalgia dragsters in South Australia, more than anyone before him, especially around Brooksfield.

And those with a passion for the restoration of a vehicle to its original condition, with such observance and respect, aren’t building street machines- they’re building time machines.

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Meals on wheels needs your help The wheels may well and truly fall off for local service group Meals on Wheels in Two Wells if a new home is not found soon.

Meals on Wheels (MOW) has been operating in the district for more than 30 years, providing almost 40,000 meals to community members over that time to help them live independently, but the group is in dire need of a permanent home.

For many, Meals on Wheels is “more than just a meal”, and the volunteers who give up their time to provide this service are helping to strengthen the local community.

With no permanent home, the service has relied on the goodwill of other local volunteer groups to house its industrial freezer and associated packing cooler bags.

MOW volunteers had hoped a proposed extension of the town’s popular Op Shop, which has housed MOW in the past, would be their answer, but that project has hit a stumbling block.

The past few years have seen the service relocate at least twice, with volunteers currently working out of the Two Wells Craft Shop.

Two Wells MOW branch president Pam Duncan, says while volunteers are grateful for the space, it is not ideal, and the organisation’s head office has raised a number of occupational health and safety concerns.

Bec O’Brien reports: Mrs Duncan addressed Adelaide Plains Council during open forum at its ordinary meeting on Monday November 25 hoping to enlighten councillors on its current plight and seeking assistance in finding a new home for the service.

Mrs Duncan said volunteers did not require a large space as no meals were prepared or cooked on site; all meals were frozen and were delivered on a fortnightly basis across the Adelaide Plains.

“We have eight clients, but that can vary each fortnight, and 10 volunteers,” Mrs Duncan told the chamber.

“I’m not sure where we originated but we had been operating from the local Op Shop for many years.

“Unfortunately the Opshop has grown and the head office of MOW were not happy with the surroundings.

“We then moved to the Catholic church hall, which was very suitable but unfortunately due to a misunderstanding we had to remove ourselves.

“From there we moved to the craft shop kitchen, which again is not suitable as it has steps in and out and is a very small area.

“We are very frustrated at not being able to find a home for MOW. “We do not need a big space, just enough room to

pack the meals and house a large industrial freezer.”

Mrs Duncan said she had been working with council’s community development officer to try and find a suitable venue but to no avail.

Also a volunteer at the town’s popular Op Shop, Mrs Duncan informed council of a recent stumbling block that organisation faced with regard to a proposed extension of its 90-year-old building on Drew Street.

“A concept plan has been drawn up and we have applied to council to build an extension,” she stated.

“But we have hit a large obstacle, being that we have to build up approximately one metre high.

“This is not acceptable to the extension plans, which have included space for MOW in the design.”

Mrs Duncan believes the MOW organisation will contribute to the project and are willing to cover associated costs with housing MOW services from the new building.

“This extension is a must for people needing social isolation as an extension of the church,” she added.

“We have people who have nothing and nowhere to go and we try to help these people in times of need, but we do not have the space or privacy.

“Some people are very low in esteem and badly need a private place to talk, have a timeout, or just someone to

Meals on Wheels Two Wells branch president, Pam Duncan, outside the town’s op shop, which hopes to include the service in its proposed new facilities. talk to.

“At the moment we can offer clothing and utensils (at the Op Shop) but not privacy.

“With the proposed extension we can offer all this, including space for Meals On Wheels, except we cannot move forward with council’s requirements to build.

“The metre-high restriction will obviously stop MOW from setting up in the extension.”

Meals on Wheels general manager service operations, Juile Bonnici, said the service in the district was vital to many people, with 2000 meals delivered by Two Wells volunteers last year alone.

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“In our largest branch we prepare 250 meals a day five days a week but we’re equally committed to our smaller branches,” Ms Bonnici said.

“They are important and provide a vital service to help people stay in their homes.

“We really do need to find somewhere for the service to operate from more permanently, a location where it is safe for the volunteers to prepare the meals for delivery, ideally with good access, nearby parking and no steps.

“The new Op Shop plans, if it goes ahead, would have been suitable.

“I’ve been surprised at how difficult it has been to find a

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Adelaide Plains Council acting mayor Marcus Strudwicke said Elected members appreciated the information regarding the Meals on Wheels service Mrs Duncan brought to the chamber.

“Unfortunately there are no obvious locations that could be made available immediately for the use of Meals on Wheels,” Mr Strudwicke said.

“Several councillors have already mentioned they are keen to see further discussion on possible options to support the continuing service, and so this is likely to be a topic for consideration at a future informal session.”

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Do you Book Review love the beach and it’s coast?

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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 ‘Sheila’ by Robert Wainwright.

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Sheila All book club members agreed that Sheila was a snapshot of history, one member in particular chuffed that they had learned the origin of cricket’s famous “The Ashes”!

Sheila is a biography of a vivacious, confident and striking, young Australian who conquered English society in the 20th Century and ended her days as Princess Dimitri of Russia.

The biographer, Robert Wainwright, had access to her personal papers, his-

torical accounts of her life in women’s magazines and newspapers of the day, and correspondence to her and from her.

Sheila Chisholm met her English husband, Lord Loughborough, in Egypt during the First World War. Arriving in London as a young married woman, she quickly won over the upper echelons of English society, and would spend the next half a century inside the palaces, mansions and clubs of the elite.

Her clandestine affair with young Bertie, the future George VI, caused ruptures at Buckingham Palace, with King George offering his son the title Duke of York in exchange for ‘never hearing of the Australian again’.

Sheila subsequently became Lady Milbanke and when a Russian princess later in life, juggled her royal duties with a successful career as a travel agent.

Throughout her remarkable life, she won the hearts of men ranging from Rudolph Valentino to Prince Obolensky, and maintained long standing friendships with Evelyn Waugh, Wallis Simp-

son, Idina Sackville and Nancy Mitford.

A story unknown to most, Sheila is an account of an intriguing woman that is not well known in her home country.

It has been described as a piece of social history; sometimes absolutely fascinating and informative, and at others a long drawn out and irritating exercise in the casual dropping of wellknown names, names, and more names.

Most book club members enjoyed certain parts of the book, but few enjoyed it as a whole, finding it uninteresting in places and the style of writing quite bland.

Some members tired of the concentration on whilst others were saddened by the fact that alcoholism and gambling were not recognised as mental health issues and appropriately supported in those days.

All agreed that Sheila seemed to have more depth than many of the other people in her social circles.

Her war work touched a chord, as did the fact that she was an excellent organiser through hospital fundraising and business woman through her

travel agency.

It was felt that the book was limited in that it rarely got beyond the social surface level of wealth, parties, travel and who’s who, and the competitive one-upmanship underpinning a lifestyle of debauched luxury.

Sheila undoubtedly had an amazing life, and if it were not for the existence of the book, many would not have heard of her.

Next month’s book is ‘Scrublands’

by Chris Hammer.

They are the salt of the earth If you’re looking for a way to help in your community, but also provide a much-needed service for local residents, Meals on Wheels could be the answer.

Many locals enjoy volunteering for Meals on Wheels, and by the length of their service, obviously love doing it, but they would love more people to help out!

A number of local volunteers were recognised for their years of dedicated service at a special lunch at Modbury on November 15, hosted by the South Australian Governor, Hieu Van Le. Jamestown’s Janet Thomas, has clocked her 40-year milestone as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.

When Janet first started, she found her own companion to do the rounds, and for more than 40 years, has delivered with five different people, one of those for 18 years.

“I was brought up in a home that always taught me to give back and do what I can in the community,” Janet said.

“So when my youngest child went off to school I thought it was the perfect time to start volunteering.”

Over the years, Janet has found the most enjoyable part of doing Meals on Wheels is chatting with the customers, and feeling like she is doing something worthwhile for others who are not so able.

“Volunteers can bring a lot of joy to the recipients, and the volunteers also get a lot of joy out of what they do,” Janet said.

“I love visiting people and having a chat. People look forward to our visits and unfortunately for some, we are the only visitors they get.”

Janet loves being able to help out, not only by delivering meals, but also checking on the elderly when it is extreme weather to make sure they are ok.

“I am not giving up volunteering yet, at least until I get to my 50-year milestone!”

For Peterborough Meals on Wheel volunteer, Carmel Harvey, the opportunity to join came up when she moved back to the Peterborough community in which

she was born and bred.

“I just got my license and my neighbour suggested this would be a good way to get out and about in the community, meet new people and practice my driving skills,” Carmel said.

During her 40 years of service, her partners have been Eileen Clapp, Fran Badams, Gail Sandy, Margaret Lovegrove and Cathy Woodman.

“I love catching up with all the customers, and over the years I have met some very interesting folk. I have many tales to tell, but they are not suitable for publication!”

Carmel said.

“I have got more out of volunteering than I ever expected and I am not giving it up anytime soon.”

Last but certainly not least, volunteer for the Hamley Bridge branch, Barbara Humphrys, first started delivering meals for Meals on Wheels in February 1979 when the branch was first initiated.

“I enjoy seeing the regular customers and having a chat with them. Barbara Humphrys, 40 years service, from Hamley Bridge with I have sometimes found people Governor Hieu Van Le. unwell so I always like to follow BELOW: Carmel Harvey - 40 years service - of Peterborough. up and check to see they are ok,” Barbara said.

“I enjoy trying to help people out, especially those who have no family.”

Barbara recalls the old days of serving soup out of containers, and the way the soup was always homemade.

Barbara had her own personal challenges in 2015 when she lost her home, possessions and animals in the Pinery fire.

“I was appreciative when a representative from Meals on Wheels came up and presented me with all my years of service badges and awards that had been lost in the fire,” Barbara said.

Julie Gibson of Clare, whose story was in the Plains Producer on November 13, also received her 40-year service certificate at the presentation day.

Meals on Wheels volunteers give so much back to their local communities and it is evident the gratitude, friendship and community spirit goes both ways.

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Quiz To Kill Cancer

December 1 World AIDS Day is held on the first day of December each year. It raises awareness across the world and in the community about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. It is a day for people to show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. Approximately 20 Australians are diagnosed with HIV each week. The day is typically supported by the wearing of a red ribbon.

Australia’s national theme for World AIDS Day 2019 is Every Journey Counts.

Breast cancer survivor, Christine Smith, and her daughter Jackie, pictured here held a quiz night at the Two Wells Community Centre last month raising a considerable amount of money to fight cancer. About 40 people attended the quiz night raising $2200, of which half will go towards National Breast Cancer Foundation and the other half to Cancer Council. Well done ladies.

The Sharpeners are On Key Local youth band, The Sharpeners, had their moment to shine last month as part of Open Garden SA’s winter/spring program. The young musicians pictured below right from left, Ethan Fechner, Emma Sharpe, Chloe Sharpe, Elyse Fechner and Daniel Sherratt, entertained with their brass band at an open garden event in Gawler. The bands’ melodious tunes were a great backing to a wonderful garden.

December 3 United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilise support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

December 5 International Volunteer Day is celebrated worldwide on this date, in recognition of volunteers around the world who answer calls in times of crisis. The theme for 2019 is ‘Volunteer for an Inclusive Future’ and highlights volunteers contributing to inclusion and reducing inequality within and among countries.

December 18 International Migrants Day aims to recognise the efforts, contributions and rights of migrants worldwide. Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life. In an era of increased globalisation and advances in technology and transportation, the number of people migrating has significantly increased. This day aims to draw attention for the need of safe migration for refugees and safe and orderly outcomes for regular migration.

INSET TOP RIGHT: Former Dublin resident Shelley Peacock found this on her fridge on returning to her Edithburgh house from the Two Wells CFS.

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LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT Let’s Chat about Secret Santa, or Kris Kringle as it is better known in Australia.

I can hear your sighs and see your eyes rolling before I have even finished typing this sentence.

Bah humbug to you all!

KK is a workplace tradition!

And if some of you out there use the exercise for family members over Christmas, well that’s a different column……

For now, I am going to tell you all to suck it up and give some friendly advice on how to tip-toe through this social minefield; avoiding widespread disenchantment, and the reputation of being a crappy KK. “I always end up disappointed,” I often get told after the KK drops into everyone’s inbox.

Well, that’s on you.

Rule One: Lower your receiving expectations.

You know the old adage, Christmas is about the giving, not the receiving.

Rule Two: Up your giving game by RESEARCHING! Once the names have been drawn out of the hat (do not rig it so that you receive your work buddy’s) make a mental note to ask their work buddy, or other colleagues, what their hobbies or interests are.

If you are planning on gifting something delicious, it is a good idea to find out if they have any allergies or intolerances, you don’t want to be the cause of someone’s hospital holiday.

Awkward.

Rule Three: Have a bit of fun with it.

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for some individuals, whether it be And those my friends are four for personal, family or financial issues, simple rules to stamp out Secret Santa but you, KK, can bring a little positivity cynicism. into play.

How about you Bec? Leave a chocolate on their desk one Any more advice to give to ensure morning, or keeping in mind the allergy your KK recipient is delighted? rule, maybe the daily newspaper.

Do you do Secret Santa with your Whatever it is, something quick friends and family? and simple is always a surprise of the Are you someone who is generally welcome kind. disappointed R u l e with what F o u r : you have M a k e received?

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Bath Bombs internal Secret reaction Santa was may be once never a big the final gift is part of my life received and your KK is revealed, feign until I started working and it was then delight.

I realised what a potential etiquette Let’s face it, if you can’t eat or drink minefield this supposedly fun past it you can always re-gift it (to someone time could be. who would like it, or to the Good Will, While it’s obvious Christmas is not to your KK the following year, that’s undeniably on its way; the office party just bad karma). is imminent, heated discussions are

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taking place about the merits of Love Actually over Miracle On 34th Street, and Mariah Carey is being played on repeat at stores everywhere, I’m dreading THAT email request and the obligatory present buying it entails.

There’s always someone who tells you exactly what they want.

And that can be a blessing or a curse.

There are those who rub their hands in glee and love the challenge of seeking out the perfect gift.

There are those who just plain put you to shame and you can never out-do their gift giving prowess.

And then there are those who are a little smug, secure in the knowledge that their gift will be prized amongst their peers.

It’s a hard course to navigate, I’m afraid of getting it wrong.

Do you go down the funny, eclectic or eccentric path or do you take a safer, more formal, tried and true, and let’s face it, boring route?

I’ve concluded the whole KK process really is an exercise in manners.

Can you keep a poker face?

Are you willing to take it on the chin if your Secret Santa recipient hates your gift?

It really is a stress I don’t need, especially at this frantic time of year.

So please, no more Kris Kringle for me but if you do happen to pull my name out of the hat, I’ll take a nanny for a week, a chef, a cleaner or even just a good book and some time to myself.

First day of Hanukkah. The greeting, ‘Happy Hanukkah Monica,’ made famous by the Friends sitcom refers to the eight-day Jewish celebration. Often called the Festival of Lights, the holiday is celebrated with the lighting of the menorah, traditional foods, games and gifts.

Hanukkah celebrates the triumph of Jewish people over religious persecution.

December 24 Christmas Eve! The anticipation of Christmas is often cause for celebration. Last minute gifts are wrapped. Dishes are prepared for the big day. A stubby of beer is left for Santa, and carrots for his reindeer. Early evening and midnight masses are held.

It is also the day Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus take off on his journey delivering gifts around the world.

December 25 Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Let’s face it, whether your Christian or not, Christmas day is an opportunity for families to gather and share gifts and good times.

December 26 Boxing Day. The origins of Boxing Day are not entirely clear. Some historical explanations go as far back as the middle ages where donations were put in boxes around the Christmas period to give to the less fortunate, or servants, being given boxes with goods inside (sometimes leftover food) the day after Christmas from their employers. For us in Australia, we acknowledge the day with another public holiday where gatherings of family and friends roll over from Christmas Day and into backyard cricket.

December 31 New Year’s Eve Where will you be when you welcome in 2020? And what New Year’s resolutions will you attempt to follow through with? Whatever you decide to do and wherever you end up doing it, be sure to wear red (supposedly brings good luck according to Chinese superstition) and make sure you don’t drink and drive. The big question this year is, will the same amount of money goes into fancy fireworks displays in the major capital cities, or will it be scaled down in order to recognise the latest catastrophic fire incidents?

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Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty district officer, Jess Cavallo, with APEC committee members, Carli Sharp and Gabrielle Brandt in the background.

Makaydee Cleland having some fun with her new pony, Legalos, at APEC’s new facilities.

Lewiston teenager James Stirling has been selected in the state athletics team after a stellar year on the track.

James on track for national success Bec O’Brien reports:

Participants enjoying the newly completed arena.

APEC celebrates final event for 2019 The Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club (APEC) held its final event for the year on Sunday November 24 at Clara Harniman Reserve, Lewiston.

APEC treasurer Tracey Smith said the event was a celebration of the club’s new facilities with a fun, relaxed day and shared lunch.

“It was fantastic to have so many members come to enjoy the day and we were delighted to be joined by some special guests for lunch, including our inaugural president and vice president, John Newton and Ellen Steyn,”Tracey said.

Adelaide Plains Council councillors Kay Boon, Terry Keen, Brian Parker and Margherita Panella, along with APC chief executive officer, James Miller, and APC community and development officer, Lynette

Seccafien, also attended to help the club celebrate its achievements over the past year.

“This year has been an exciting and busy year, with the signing of the lease for part of Clara Harniman Reserve early in the year, development approval being obtained in June 2019 and an enormous amount of work being undertaken to establish the facilities since development approval was granted, including a significant effort by volunteers,” Tracey said.

“We were also fortunate to have Jess Cavallo from Natural Resources Adelaide and Mt Lofty join us on the day to share knowledge around property management, particularly in relation to weeds, and Hazel Roberts, PhysioKey Equine Therapy,

attending and providing discounted treatments for members horses.”

APEC received funding for its new facilities from the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing, together with cash and in kind contributions from the club and other supporters, and the first phase of the facilities development has now been completed.

Adelaide Plains Council has now assigned some funding through the federal government’s Drought Communities Program to further develop the facilities.

“This is enabling progression of the second phase of the facilities development, with work having already commenced and the arena surfacing being completed on Thursday November 22,” Tracey said.

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positive feedback from councillors, council staff and our inaugural president and vice president on what APEC has achieved with the facilities over the past five months and to be able to share this achievement with everyone who attended our fun day.

“We can’t thank our sponsors, grant funding bodies, suppliers, and volunteers enough for helping us get to this point.

“APEC is looking forward to the year ahead and continuing to use these great new facilities.”

Throughout the celebration the new arena was put to good use with a variety of riding and led activities on offer, while the shelter area was a much appreciated space for members and special guests to enjoy lunch together.

Track and field rising star, James Stirling, of Lewiston will represent the state at the national athletics championships in Perth this month.

James, 14, took part in the State Athletics Relay Championships at SA Athletics Stadium, Adelaide on Saturday November 23, and coming away with a gold medal in the U14 throw relay and a silver in the U14 jumps relay.

He is a member of the Gawler Little Athletics Club and competes regularly in track and field events.

James was awarded a Little Athletics Athlete of the month award earlier in the year and continues to steadily improve.

His sporting achievements have also been recognised at school level, where he was announced at Trinity College’s Tregenza House dinner last month as the school’s Junior Sportsperson of the Year.

James will compete in the U14 boys discus throw event at the national championships in Perth from December 6-8.

Best of luck James.

Karate kids ace grading Two Wells youngsters Ella and William Shipton know a thing or two about the martial art of karate.

The pair, who regularly attend karate classes at Two Wells Primary School, took part in their first official karate grading as part of the National Karate Academies Coloured Belt grading program last month.

Ella, 8, has been taking karate for the past three years, and received her 1st Tip Orange Belt, while this year is William’s first year of involvement in the sport and he received his Yellow Belt.

Congratulations to you both.

RIGHT: Taking part in their first official karate grading are Ella and William Shipton, pictured here with Dai Sempai, Robert.

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Lower North gun club results

Lower North Gun Club has had a busy past few months, with the club’s Birthday Shoot held in September attracting 55 competitors from 14 visiting clubs, followed by regular competition in October and November.

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November 17 Results: Event 1: 50t Lower North Double Barrel O/A Winner: Rob Damin 50/50 Sponsor: Heatcraft Event 2: 25 pr Lower Nth Double Rise C/Ship O/A Winner: Rino Rossi 42/50 Sponsor: Lower North Gun Club Event 3: 10t off the Fence Winner: Rito Borzillo Sponsor: Lower North Gun Club Veterans High Gun Rito Borzillo 79/100 Sponsor : Lower North Gun Club Image Barry Duncan, Rito B and Brett Duncan Overall Highgun Rino Rossi 90/100 Sponsor : John & Sue Burns Image Barry Duncan, Rino R and Brett Duncan

Barry Duncan, Craig Bentley and Brett Barry Duncan – Jack Tapscott – Greg Duncan Tapscott

October 20 results: Event 1: 45t Lower North Continental Championship.

O/A Winner : Craig Bentley 73/75 Sponsor - Yum Yai Thai Restaurant Event 2: 50t Tapscott Fencing Double Barrel O/A Winner : Jack Tapscott 67/67 Sponsor: Tapscott Fencing Event 3: 20pr Two Wells Deauville Doubles 1St Place : Greg Tapsott & Craig Bentley 20/20 Sponsor : Lower North Gun Club Veterans High Gun Rodger Pace 114/125 Sponsor : Lower North Gun Club Overall Highgun Lockie koch 122/125 Sponsor : John & Sue Burns

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September 22 Birthday Shoot results: 25 t Central Zone Handicap O/A Winner: John Hawker 46/48 Image Barry Duncan, John Hawker and Rob Damin Sponsor: Pasture Genetics Ron Smith Memorial 25t Anniversary Point Score Championship O/A Winner : John Hawker 87/87 Image 50t Anniversary Double Barrel Champion Ship 1st In AA – Garry Read 68/68 Image Sponsor: BJ & PV Duncan Junior High Gun Daniel Peel -139/150 Image BSponsor – Bob & Linda Andrews Veterans High Gun Gary Read 144/150 Sponsor – Lower North Gun Club Lady’s High Gun Molly Bretag 136/150 Sponsor – Lower North Gun Club Overall High Gun John Hawker 147/150 Sponsor – John & Sue Burns

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Jacob on the field trying to steal the ball from his opponent, Sam. INSET: Jacob (front left) and his victorious football teammates, (back) Costa, Juanita, Michael, Ayden, (front) Ethan and Anthony.

Jacob chases his soccer dream Bec O’Brien reports: In the October edition of The Echo, we featured young Lewiston lad Jacob Paul’s inspiring riding achievements at his local pony club’s state-first inclusive dressage event.

Well, Jacob is continuing to chase his passions, this time in football (soccer), where the 14-year-old recently competed in the Special Olympics South Australian State Games held at Westminster School, Marion from November 22-24.

The Special Olympics is a year-round multi-sports program for people with an intellectual disability, giving access to competition pathways on the state, national and international stage.

It’s a place for athletes and volunteers to have fun and make friends while enjoying a variety of sports.

Last month’s round robin event saw more than 40 competitors of all ages take part in the soccer competition.

Jacob was one of the younger competitors in his team, which consisted predominantly of under 15 players who will be looking towards competing at the national games next year in Tasmania.

Players across all five teams were a mix of junior and senior state team and national team players.

With a clean sweep on the first day of competition Jacob’s team qualified first for the finals.

“Being all aged and inclusive the gold medal final was a hard fought game with the young players winning in the end with their speed and accuracy,” Jacob’s mum, Amy Paul, said of the grand final match.

Jacob trains every Saturday morning with the One Culture Playford Patriots and regularly competes in friendly matches against other One Culture teams including the Adelaide Comets, Modbury Jets and SA Panthers.

“Jacob has been working on strength training with Igor Negrao of United Abilities and regularly attends Ninja Warrior Base Camp with trainer Luke Williams,” Amy said.

“This was a fantastic experience for him and one he’ll cherish for a long time to come.”

Congratulations Jacob.

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Two Wells Football Club’s junior women footballers, Alycia Presland, Zoe Boobyer and Chelsea Warner with new Crows draftee Jaimi Tabb at last month’s football engagement program.

Junior footy players meet heroes

Jacob Paul with his gold medal from the Special Olympics State Games last month.

Women footballers from across the Adelaide Plains and Yorke Peninsula got to meet some of their heroes from the state women’s football competition last month as part of a football engagement program.

The well attended ses-

sion held at Port Wakefield on Sunday November 17 saw participants take part in a variety of skill-based activities including drills for handball and ground ball skills, kicking and mini games.

Emphasis was also placed on correct warm

up and cool down routines.

Members from Woodville-West Torrens women’s football team led the session, with new Crows draftee Jaimi Tabb also in attendance and happy to share her knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, the game.

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‘Danson Dakota’ SA Champion of Champions Local horse rider and trainer, Melissa Harding, is reaping the success of patience after her horse Danson Dakota was named Champion of Champions in the Hunter class at a recent event.

Melissa purchased ‘Danson Dakota’ from Danson Stud when he was only three months old.

She was working as a rider at the stud at the time and continued to work there to help pay him off for a long time.

Dakota grew up with Melissa and was broken in when he reached the age of three.

“He certainly was far from easy,” Melissa said.

“We had lots of setbacks, between him being accident prone and very immature, we had to give him a little more time to come into himself.

“We finally got him ready and he competed at his first show in April 2018, where he was winner of the Newcomer Hunter Hack and the fiveyear-old Hunter Hack Championship.

“It was a great start and I was very excited for his future.”

Just a month after falling pregnant with her first child, Melissa worried about what she would do with Dakota.

“I worried that if I gave him time off he would be so far behind and it would be harder work to start him again with a baby in tow,” she said.

Natalie Centenera reports: “I decided to send him to a show stable in Queensland called Universal Stables.

“It was a big decision to send him somewhere away from home and trusting someone with him, as well as the added expense.”

Melbrock Park is Melissa’s own business where she trains horses, teaches horse riding, runs school holiday camps and fun days, and also takes horses for showing or sale preparation.

Being pregnant meant she was unable to do her usual activities however, she was still teaching and showing ponies for people, with riders Chelsea Nelson and Imogen Watkins assisting.

Dakota was in Queensland for eight months where he competed in a couple of shows.

He ended up qualifying for the Grand Nationals in Sydney in March 2019.

“We reluctantly decided to start him, and to our absolute astonishment he won the Champion Large Hunter Hack of Australia and then went on to be named the Grand Champion Hunter Horse of Australia judged by three international

judges,” Melissa said delightedly.

“Since coming home Dakota has been out with me and has qualified for all Royal Shows around Australia for next year.

“We are also off in early December to compete in Victoria for the EA national show horse and rider championships.

“We have a big 2020 planned with us heading to Canberra Royal in February and in March we are off to Sydney for over two weeks competing at Grand Nationals again and then the Sydney Royal.”

Melissa says that working with horses is hard work but also rewarding.

“What most people don’t realise is the real achievement is the bond you gain with an animal that has a mind of its own, and when you are out at shows and the training you have put in to them starts to come together,” she said.

“Dakota is a favourite at the stables, especially my mother’s.

“And he absolutely loves liquorice.

“He gets a treat after every ride and a few extras when my mum is around.

“He may be a giant, standing at over 17 hands high, but he is the kindest horse I have ever had anything to do with and that’s why we took our time with him.”

ABOVE: Melissa on her horse Danson Dakota.

INSET: Melissa and Danson Dakota in action during an event.

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Seven hours and 55 minutes.

More than 55,000 steps.

That’s a “Bloody Long Walk”.

And that’s how long Chrissie Scott of Lewiston and her friends walked to raise funds for the Mito Foundation; a foundation assisting families and supporting research into Mitochondrial disease.

The 35-kilometre “Bloody Long Walk” on November 3 started at picturesque Carrick Hill in the Adelaide foothills, meandered past the Botanic Gardens and the zoo, before following the River Torrens to the ocean at Henley Beach and up the coast to end at Glenelg.

Chrissie and her three friends,Tracey Findlay, Melissa Hughes and Lucinda Munro, known as team “Spongebob Slow Pants” were initially a team of six, but injury to two members before the event saw them ruled out.

The walk was an opportunity to help others in need and raise funds for a great cause Chrissie said, with team members undertaking their own individual training and raising almost $3000.

It was a tough trek for a worthy cause.

Bec O’Brien reports:

What is Mitochondrial disease?

“We felt we could help, so why not?,” Chrissie commented.

“The walk was a challenge both physically and mentally.

“With lots of stretching, whinging and laughing we all pushed each other to keep going and put one foot in front of the other.

“It was a huge achievement for each of us and crossing the finish line was absolutely the best part.

“Having our families there too was a really super special and emotional moment too.”

While the ladies are still lamenting their blisters and aching calves they have already decided to take part in a 30-kilometre coastal trek next year to raise money for mental health.

They may or may not just be a little crazy.

Good on ya girls, you all have hearts of gold.

Lewiston resident Chrissie Scott with her fellow walkers Tracey Findlay, Melissa Hughes and Lucinda Monro on the 35-kilometre “Bloody Long Walk”.

Mitochondrial disease is an inherited, chronic illness that can be present at birth or develop later in life.

“Mito” is progressive and can cause physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities.

Symptoms can be mild, such as tiredness or weakness, or they can be severe, such as poor growth, loss of muscle coordination, muscle weakness and pain, seizures, vision and/ or hearing loss, gastrointestinal issues, learning disabilities, and organ failure.

Approximately 1 in 4,000 people have Mito.

There is no cure, but there are treatments that can help with symptoms.

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