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Footy finally kicks off! Bec O’Brien reports: Get ready to hear the half time siren ring out once again at football ovals across the district this month, as local footy finally gets under way. Two Wells Football Club senior leadership player Dylan Wise and A Grade coach Neville “Cheeky” Seccafien are eagerly awaiting the start of the football season on July 11. n Continued page 2
Strip Slammed
A three-metre wide median strip proposed as part of Adelaide Plains Council’s (APC) ambitious Two Wells main street upgrade has been slammed during the public consultation process, which closed at the end of May. APC received 26 submissions in response to its plan during the
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three-week public consultation period, which not only outlined a planted median strip along Old Port Wakefield Road, but incorporated new public toilets, vil-
lage green/town square area and nature play space, new street trees and furniture, safer pedestrian crossings, and new street signage. While many of the submissions were positive of council’s direction and encouraged by the plans, there were others who thought the $700,000-plus spend-
ing was a waste of ratepayers money, and the negative impact of development to residents who currently live within the township was not being taken into consideration. Added to this is news APC did not receive $904,000 additional funding from the state
government under its Planning and Development Fund Grant program for the Village Heart component of the upgrade, which means funds for the proposed new public toilets, had to be found elsewhere. n Continued page 3
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Locals concerned with median strip plans • From page 1
Members of the Two Wells Community Reference Group, Lower Light which was established by APC to help council guide the project, consisting of local business owners, residents and interested Ward Belt stakeholders, was asked to comLewiston Two Wells ment onGawler the concept plans. Middle Beach This is what some of the comGawler River ments received included: Port Gawler “Can’t wait for this project to start”; “Love, love, love the MacDonald Buckland Port Gawler Park Penfield Virginia Park Munno Para Conservation strip in main street”; Andrewsmedian Gardens Park Farm “I loved it and can’t wait for Penfield it to be done!”; and “I really Waterloo RAAF Base Corner love the median strip down the Edinburgh Elizabeth Circulating in centre of the main street with Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, the tree plantings and pedestrian Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and refuge. I believe it will define the Buckland Park. street, make it much easier and safer for pedestrian traffic and Contact us add a whole new dimension of Phone 8862 1977 beautification. FACSIMILE 8862 1997 Other comments highlighted NEWS editor@twowellsecho.com.au the need for new public toilets. SALES sales@twowellsecho.com.au “Overall I found it to be very internet www.twowellsecho.com.au well done and very well planned deadlines Advertising – 5pm on the last out and am quite thrilled to see Wednesday of the month. Editorial – 5pm on we will be building a new toilet the second to last Friday of the month. block rather than upgrading the reporters Bec O’Brien & Natalie Centenera old one, allowing you a blank news@twowellsecho.com.au canvas to design the perfect plan MOBILE 0419 292 715 for that area,” one reference group advertising sales@twowellsecho.com.au member stated. Renee Bennett & Leanne Mashford “I think a lot of visitors’ judge managER Andrew Manuel a town by its public toilets and andrew@twowellsecho.com.au this may allow visitors to stop POSTAL PO Box 63, Balaklava SA 5461 and have a shower if required and freshen up.” Our Heritage However, the strongest theme The Echo was founded in 1978 and originally coming through the public conprinted as an A4 single sheet newsletter. In sultation process was the issue 2010, Papers & Publications trading as the of a fixed median strip along Old Plains Producer newspaper, based in Balaklava, Port Wakefield Road, despite this started producing the newspaper in a tabloid aspect of the project not being format. considered in the plans until later stages of development. News and You APC discussed the submisSubmitting news and photos to the Two Wells sions and the concept plans for & Districts Echo is easy and photographs from the project at its June 22 meeting, almost any subject are welcome. Send your Korunye
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Two Wells Pets and Fodder Store owner, Jeff Cleaver, supports improvements to the main street of the town but fears his business may be negatively impacted if a solid median strip is constructed along the main street.
conducted electronically once again due to COVID-19 restrictions, with the chamber spending almost 40 minutes on this one issue alone. APC CEO James Miller, said community consultation and feedback made it clear further investigations and consultation is required for the proposed median island.
“...the redevelopment of the Two Wells Main Street will be an initiative delivered over a number of financial years, subject to successful funding applications at both Commonwealth and State Government level,” Mr Miller stated in a report to council. “That said, the first stage and its successful delivery will be critical to establishing momentum
for the long term. “The Village Green is a key component of that, and was firmly supported through the consultation process. “Elected Members will note that the proposed median island remains within the plans, with further investigations and consultation proposed to advance future stages.”
Siren sounds to signal season start • From page 1 It has been months of uncertainty for clubs throughout the state, including the Adelaide Plains Football League (APFL), but as COVID-19 restrictions ease, some sort of season has been salvaged for many keen footballers. Late last month APFL delegates unanimously voted to start the 2020 season on Saturday, July 11 but the competition will look a lot different this year, with Hummocks and Balaklava football clubs opting out and Bute Football Club invited to take part in the Adelaide Plains league. APFL president, Michael Vigor, thanked Balaklava and HWE for their input into the decision making process and supported their difficult decision. “There are no right or wrongs decisions in these unprecedented times, and both clubs are still very much a big part of our league, so we want to ensure we have a strong league for them to come back to in 2021.” In another change, Mr Vigor advised an invitation was extended to Bute Football Club to join the league this season, which has been accepted. “We made the call to give Bute an opportunity to play, even though it means there is now an odd number of teams in the APFL competition,” Mr Vigor said. Bute president, Jarrad Cock, said his club was looking forward to playing in the APFL. “For us, it’s all about allowing our players to continue to play footy and keep going as a club, especially providing something for our kids,” he said.
“This year is certainly a challenge, but there are plenty of clubs in the same boat.” Mr Vigor said the league was meeting on Thursday night to work out the draw, and said while the grand final would be on September 26, the structure of the finals series was still to be worked out. “This season is a bit of an opportunity to practice implementation of COVID requirements, and we aim to be in the strongest possible position moving forward for 2021,” he said. At Two Wells Football Club, senior players have been training under strict social distancing measures for the past few weeks, with junior players taking to the field in the last week of June. TWF&NSC president and COVID-safe officer, Adrian Daly, was pleased to let members know the club was taking part in the season and was intending to nominate all four junior grades and two senior grades. “There will still be some hurdles along the way but with the continued and rapid easing of restrictions we believe we can meet the requirements put before us,” Adrian said in a post on the club’s facebook page. “While this is good news for our footballers we feel for our netballers who at this stage are not able to play this season. “APNA has indicated it may investigate options to run some skill sessions and a possibility of some games. “We as a club will fully support our netballers to be involved if this does occur.” A Grade football coach, Neville “Cheeky” Seccafien is pleased the season has not been lost, praising the dedication and commitment
of his players throughout the past few months. “With the 2020 season in unchartered territory with the COVID-19 situation, it has been pleasing to have between 15 and 20 players coming to each training session in the hope the season would eventuate,” he said. “The first two weeks of training was difficult, having to navigate distancing restrictions, resulting in training in groups of only 10, with the oval divided in three designated zones. “Outside of club training there has been groups of players really keen to play competitive sport and conducting their own fitness sessions. “Once the APFL decided that the season would go ahead, we saw a dramatic increase in numbers at training, jumping to 29, and the whole mood at training lifted in anticipation. “It was a clear indicator to our club that our playing group wanted the season to go on.” While the season will not give the club a chance to redeem themselves against last year’s premier Hummocks, Neville is confident the players will always give their best. “With the withdrawal of Hummocks and Balaklava from the 2020 season and the addition of Bute Football Club, it will certainly be a season like none before,” he said. “I think it will add to the interest in the league and football community in general. “We will approach the season with the same desire for success, as each week we will be playing for premiership points and most of all our pride.” “We are investigating the opportunity to also get our female footballers on the park this season.” Two Wells Echo, July, 2020
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Submission snapshots:
From the perspective of a local Malcolm Frost, Two Wells
Two Wells is blessed with a valuable open space aspect in its central area; has valuable tree rows lining both sides of the main street and doesn’t need a third row of any sort of vegetation in the centre of the road. Such development would become an inconvenient obstruction in the busiest part of town and would destroy the open space character.
Tony Lange, Two Wells
Upgrade plans are for the most part both fantastic and exciting. The village green plan with its new toilet block is looking great. I agree with my fellow “TwoWellians” in not being in favour of the proposed medium strip, perhaps two solid white lines strategically placed to prevent dangerous U turns with breaks in the safe places may be a solution.
Caroline Scutcheon, Two Wells
Our main street does need an upgrade, but it DOES NOT NEED THE MIDDLE ISLAND DOWN THE MAIN STREET. This will make it more cramped, and facilitate more accidents, will not slow down traffic, instead create less room and create a cramped space. Money can be spent to upgrade toilets, RV dump points and much better signage for all our town facilities. Perhaps we need to funnel that money to creating a shortterm caravan/motorhome area behind the
pine trees behind the oval area. This space is underutilised.
Jeff Cleaver, Two Wells Pets and Fodder Store
Wholeheartedly support any improvements to the street and surrounding parks to make them more user friendly and attractive to both residents and visitors, but central planted median strip in the position (or of any size) would severely interrupt what is currently a smooth traffic flow on both sides of the road, and have a massive negative impact on our business as well as those around us. YP bus service pick-up and drop off would compromise traffic flow and passenger/pedestrian safety, police services from a rapid response would be affected. APC might want to look closer at areas to attract more public interaction, enhance the beauty of the town and entice more people through the town like improvement in street lighting; re-line the bumpy road surface through the town centre.
Two Wells Regional Action Team
Has serious concerns regarding one aspect of the proposed upgrade, that being the installation of a three-metre wide planted median in the centre of the main street between the Library and the Post Office. …will restrict access to parking in front of businesses - increase in u-turns is likely to result in a significant traffic hazard
… narrowing of the street (by three metres) is likely to impact upon tourist access to the street, and will negatively impact upon community cultural events such as the Christmas Street Party and Parade. If a median is deemed necessary, should be a painted median only with no physical barrier separating the two lanes of traffic.
Dante Stanuovo
…WOW, seriously, (APC) you all need to wake up and be responsible to your ratepayers!! I am very disappointed on the consultancy company engaged by the CEO and has not done the Two Wells Town any justice. Was this design worth apparently $40,000? I noticed in an agenda item it now looks like the figure has gone to $142,000. Please EXPLAIN WHERE IS THIS EXTRA MONEY COMING FROM because this is drought funding money. Let the residents of TW put in their submission to council for the street upgrade. Local input, local manufacturers, local maintenance. Clearly with $500,000 or more going to the cost of the roundabout, the leftover funds are going on bench seats, planters, trees, some signs, maybe a toilet, tree logs for kids to play. Hell, what on earth is with the Gateway Lighting Sculpture idea? Seriously, that will be horrible.
Maria Aunger, Two Wells,
What about the residents already living in Two Wells and proud of it? Plan seems more interested in providing for future new residents and young families. I am very disappointed and incredulous at some of the suggestions proposed. What makes Two Wells special as opposed to yet another yuppy town? How many playgrounds does a main street need? Suggest less play area, more barbecue/ picnic seating, or create a Nature Play Space. Two Wells ceased being a village a long time ago…please don’t ridicule our lovely town. Proposed Two Wells signs – awful!! Especially the 2W branding one. Have you seen the entrance signs at Balaklava and Lochiel? Original and they reflect the history of the towns beautifully. Please, reconsider.
Keith Battye
After speaking to several affected business owners in the Two Wells main street, I found that very little has been discussed between them and council. The main street is barely wide enough at times for the normal traffic now without the additional traffic that will increase with more population Emergency Police response would be severely impacted by the tree strip. Disability parking is provided as far away as possible to where it is most needed.
Local community roads and infrastructure gain funding Adelaide Plains Council will receive $1.1 million in federal funding this financial year. Toward the end of May, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Michael McCormack, wrote to councils across the country to advise of a Commonwealth Government economic stimulus package. In all, $1.8 billion has been allocated for local government across the nation. APC has received a pre-payment of $780,890 on next year’s Finan-
Bec O’Brien reports: cial Assistance Grant allocation. These funds are to be spent on locally-determined priorities and projects. APC will also receive $345,459 from the new Local Road and Community Infrastructure Program, bringing the total package to $1,126,349. Minister McCormack said the $500 million Local Roads and
Community Infrastructure Program will support jobs and the resilience of local economies to help communities bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Councils will be able to access funding to support the delivery of priority local road and community infrastructure projects across Australia,” he said in a statement. “We want this to be locally-led. “As the closest tier of government to the community, local governments have a critical role in delivering vital services and ensuring quality of life for com-
munities across Australia in good times and bad. “We acknowledge and understand the significant effort underway across all councils to respond to the COVID-19 crisis and adapt to new ways of working. “This boost is in recognition of the important role local governments are playing in responding to the impacts of COVID-19.” Funding is available for a range of projects including but not limited to local road and community infrastructure projects; street lighting, traffic signs; bicycle and walking
paths; painting or improvements to community facilities; repairing and replacing fencing; improved accessibility of community facilities and areas; landscaping improvements, such as tree planting and beautification of roundabouts; picnic shelters or barbeque facilities at community parks; playgrounds and skateparks; noise and vibration mitigation measures; and off-road car parks. APC CEO James Miller said the funding came at an opportune time as council considered its Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2020/2021.
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Margaret – a life full of giving June 2020 Update
On Thursday 11, June I was privileged to present cheques to four very deserving community organisations in my role as independent chair of the Two Wells Community Fund (TWCF) Committee. The members of the Committee were pleased to support the following local community groups: St Joseph’s Catholic Church. The St Joseph’s Catholic Church received $7,500 in order to complete their original vision of the church building.
St Paul’s Anglican Church. The Anglican Church have been awarded $4,000 to replace their current church carpet and erect a new carport on the church premises.
Two Wells Bowling Club. The Two Wells Bowling Club have been presented with $3,000 to help purchase 10 new sets of bowls, allowing 20 additional residents to enjoy the club’s facilities and participate at the club’s weekly functions.
Two Wells Craft Shop. The Two Wells Craft Shop will receive a grant for $2,235 to enhance and upgrade their community garden. This project includes fixing roofing in the pergola and installing plumbing to allow them to conserve and use rainwater.
WELL-known Mallala lady, Margaret Tiller, a former teacher and councillor, who was instrumental in the establishment of countless groups around the district, died on May 31 after a battle with leukaemia. Margaret Helen Tiller (nee Field) was born on December 28, 1938, at Prospect, the first of five children to Bill and Bertha Field. She grew up in Renown Park and attended Brompton Primary and later Woodville High schools, where she completed her leaving. Margaret then spent a year at Weapons Research Establishment and went to teachers college. Her first posting was at Mallala from 195759, travelling on her scooter every Monday morning to Mallala, and returning to Renown Park on Friday nights, boarding with Mr and Mrs Bob Lindsay on Cameron Terrace during the week. After her posting at Mallala, Margaret returned to Woodville Primary School to teach and later to Brompton Primary as a demonstration teacher. It was after her return to Adelaide that a romance blossomed with a young farmer, Don Tiller. They were married at Croydon Church on March 14, 1964 and lived on the family farm at Mallala. Over the years they were blessed with three children Neil, Annette and Brian. In 1976, along with other mothers, Margaret was instrumental in organising and establishing a play group at Mallala Primary School which brought many young parents and active children under her guidance and vision. This was a very busy group and laid foundation for the Child Parent Centre which was a valuable resource for keeping up enrolment numbers. After having her children, Margaret reregistered as a teacher, spending two years at Virginia Primary School before returning to Mallala Primary School part time in the late 1970s. It was evident she had a profound philosophy on student learning, and they reaped the benefit from her experience, knowledgeable depth and high skill level. True to her greening skills and knowledge, Margaret set up the ‘Tree Nursery’ which became a valuable school and community project. Trees from this nursery were used to recognise the school’s centenary to mark the town’s entrance on Balaklava and Gawler roads. Trees were also sold at a nominal price to the Mallala and District Greening Australia committee, which encouraged farmers and rural homeowners to establish ground protection and tree corridors for native animals and birds to move and shelter. Not content to rest, her next project was to be the ‘Crown Jewel’ of her greening objectives. She put her energy into developing Altarama
– a disused paddock - into an area for holding indigenous activities, amphitheatre and fitness circuits, with many hours of tree/scrub planting to green up this area. When she retired in 1990, Margaret’s legacy had left an indelible mark on numerous students and their learning development. Margaret was also involved in other community groups - president of the Mallala Netball Club and later secretary of the Adelaide Plains Netball Association - and even completed the City to Bay in 1982! Post retirement, not content to sit idle, she became a councillor for the District Council of Mallala from 1990 to 2001 and continued afterwards to read agendas and attend council meetings in the gallery to champion different causes as they arose. Some of these included the Mallala Rockies Reserve, the police block and a register for public land within the council area. She was passionate about the community she lived in and was not afraid to challenge the status quo. Service to the council and wider community was recognised in 2002 when she was awarded Citizen of the Year for the District Council of Mallala. Her dedication and passion towards the community was again recognised on the Tuesday after she passed away with the council flag being lowered. In 1991, Margaret joined the committee of the Mallala and District historical committee and museum as a council representative. Her earlier suggestion for articles to be displayed more artistically came into play, and gradually she worked her way into updating the displays at a time when the building was in a poor condition and money was very tight. One of Margaret’s early successes was to instigate the annual maintenance grant from the D.C of Mallala of $5000 toward the improvement of the building. When members queried the possibility of obtaining grants from the History Trust of SA, Margaret explained it was first necessary to become accredited, which eventually led to obtaining the first big grant of more than $12,000 from the Trust to build and update the displays in the Southern Gallery. When various schools visited the museum, it was teacher Margaret who was in her element and organised the other willing members of the committee to present interesting sessions to the children which proved a very interesting learning period over many years for committee and children alike. Margaret was involved in many projects, but another major interest involved a grant to set up a website, later named the “Mallala. nowandthen” wiki site. Margaret’s interest and skill of delving into old newspaper articles on Trove to back up the authenticity of the articles was greatly appreciated by other members of the committee. She was treasurer of the Mallala Museum
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= OBITUARY Margaret Helen Tiller December 28, 1938 – May 31, 2020 committee for many years and worked well with president Ray Earl and current chairman Marcus Strudwicke – although always ready to defend her strong beliefs and push hard for what she considered important requirements. The amount of work and time Margaret dedicated to the museum both as a committee member, office bearer and behind the scenes is immeasurable, and she was always supported in all of her pursuits by husband, Don. She was a loving and proud wife, mother and grandmother, who revelled in her family’s farming, school, sporting and social activities. Being diagnosed with leukaemia didn’t stop Margaret’s zest for life and strong sense of family and community. The family was fortunate to have Margaret spend six days at home with them and her close friends, before returning to Mary Potter Hospice, where she passed away late on May 31. A committed and passionate community member, mentor, pioneer and champion of the people, Margaret’s generosity with her time, gifts and love to her family, grandchildren and wider community, is unsurpassed, and will be greatly missed. Perhaps what sums up Margaret the best, was a quote read at her private service: What is the best gift ever received? Better still, what is the best gift you ever gave? Perhaps you will recall that in each instance, the best gift was the one that was tied with the heartstrings of the giver, of yourself, one that included a part of self. TILLER (nee Field), Margaret Helen. Passed away at the Mary Potter Hospice on Sunday, May 31, 2020. Aged 81 years. Loved Daughter of the late Bill and Bertha Field. Loving and adored Wife of 56 years to Don. Loving and proud Mother and Mother-in-law of Neil, Annette and Mark, Brian and Jayne. Treasured Grandma of Jake, Lucy and Sam, Ash and Lacey, Ruairidh and Paddy Precious Sister of Bill Jnr, Betty Ann, Joan and Graeme. A generous soul whom we miss dearly and can never be replaced. Private family service has been held.
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APC to deliver free wifi
Two Wells Craft Shop received a $2,200 grant through the fund. Pictured here, from left, are Anne Sawtell, Ruth Vagnarelli, Ian Lennon, Lorraine Goss, Judi Frost, Mark Wasley, Evelyn Dyer and John Dawkins.
St Paul’s Anglican Church received a $4,100 grant through the fund. Pictured here, from left, are Anne McInerney, Sue Wilson, Father Bart O’Donohue, Di Meaney, Ruth Vagnarelli, Mark Wasley, John Dawkins and Jenny Dowling.
Free wifi will become available in the townships of Two Wells, Mallala, Dublin and Thompson Beach later this year as part of Adelaide Plains Council’s $1 million Drought Communities Programme (Round 1) stimulus package following APC’s ordinary council meeting on June 22. The wifi project was suggested as a replacement for a $35,000 project earmarked for Mallala’s well-known Altarama nature area, which was deemed ineligible by the Federal Government. Council believes establishing wifi in these townships, to the tune of $25,000, will assist business and tourism communication for the region.
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A $7,500 grant was presented to St Joseph’s Catholic Church last month. Pictured here, from left, are (back) Dianne Bergamin, Kathleen Sheedy, Sheila Dawkins, Ruth Vagnarelli, Mark Wasley, Father Pham Anh Hao, (front) Joe Daniele and Denis Pellizzari.
Two Wells Bowling Club received a grant of $3,000 from the fund. Pictured here, from left are Mark Wasley, Brain Johnson, Gwen Johnson, Irene Giannikos, John Dawkins and Ruth Vagnarelli.
Community Fund delivers $$$ Last month almost $17,000 was handed out to local Two Wells community groups in the third round of the Two Wells Community Fund. The fund - a joint initiative between Adelaide Plains Council and the Hickinbotham Group - allocated $16,909 to projects aimed at improving services, community involvement and participation, and small construction in the Two Wells township. Club representatives received
Bec O’Brien reports: their cheques from MLC John Dawkins on June 10, with Hickinbotham’s Ruth Vagnarelli, and Adelaide Plains Council mayor Mark Wasley also in attendance. Mr Dawkins said the fund was a great example of business and local government working together in partnership to benefit the com-
munity, while APC mayor, Mark Wasley acknowledged the efforts of local community and sporting groups. “That’s the purpose of this fund, to help those small, grassroots groups in the community,” he said. The Two Wells Craft Shop received a grant of $2,235 to continue improvements to its community garden project, specifically the improved catchment and retention of rainwater.
St Paul’s Anglican Church received a grant of $4,174 to construct a shelter and upgrade carpet at the church. St Joseph’s Catholic Church received a grant of $7,500 to complete long-held building projects and enlarge its floor space. The Two Wells Bowling Club received a grant of $3,000 to purchase 10 sets of bowls for community use. A fourth round of grants has not been ruled out, so watch this space.
I am beginning to have serious concerns about the administration of our Adelaide Plains Council. While I don’t intently follow all issues within the council, I can’t help but feel increasingly uncomfortable about the stories that are circulating in the community – stories of harassment and intimidation within the administration. It can’t have escaped the notice of even the casual observer that competent staff departures have gone through the roof in recent times for what appears to be a campaign of purging – or frustrated resignation. I certainly don’t know all staff intimately, but some of those who have left (either by force or in despair) have, in my opinion, been admirable in the discharge of their duties. I personally know of a couple of staff who have been of excellent professional assistance to me, but who are no longer in the organisation, and for the life of me I cannot see why they would have had their services terminated unless they have ruffled the feathers of the hierarchy. Perhaps it’s time for councillors to ask some questions, unless they too don’t wish to ruffle any feathers? Bill Roney Mallala
City of Playford continues live streaming Live streaming and recording of meetings will become policy at City of Playford, even when COVID-19 restrictions ease, following a motion at its May 26 meeting. Ward 3 councillor, David Kerrison, raised the controversial motion, hoping to improve transparency, accountability and community involvement in the process. Cr Kerrison has been an advocate for improvements in transparency of council meetings and operations since he was elected at the last local government elections. “Since being elected to council in 2018, I have been motivated to improve transparency, accountability and community involvement,” Cr Kerrison said. “It has been a pleasure to work with fellow councillor Clint Marsh to Two Wells Echo, July, 2020
Bec O’Brien reports: see this new service being delivered for the community and ratepayers.” Councillor Marsh, who was elected to represent residents in Ward 1, backed the motion, saying the issue had been raised in the chamber some years before but was not supported due to financial restraints, including the costs associated with installation, streaming and storing of recordings. “In my opinion, elected members may have thought the cost of the setup did not way up against the benefits this would provide to our community,” Cr Marsh stated. Mr Marsh said he continued to campaign in support of the issue on his councillor Facebook page.
“There was a need for residents to be able to see and hear their elected members’ discussion and debates on community topics,” he said. With COVID-19 restrictions forcing councils across the state to provide online access to meetings for ratepayers, Cr Marsh said the May 26 decision was a positive step forward for the council. “Through the current experiences by council, a great level of support was gained and City of Playford will now continue with live streaming post Covid crisis,” he said. “Meetings will now be stored on a suitable media platform accessible to ratepayers. “I acknowledge and accept improvements towards openness and transparency need to be enhanced, and in the small time being elected,
we are delivering on this through a series of improvements. “It has been wonderful to see a large support base from elected members allowing for live streaming to continue and be accessible to ratepayers. “Elected members continue to improve engagements with our administration and ratepayers and live streaming and accessibility to recording of meetings is a prime example.” While neighbouring Adelaide Plains Council has been streaming its ordinary council meetings live throughout the pandemic, it is not yet clear if this format will be retained once coronavirus restrictions are eased. In a statement, APC mayor Mark Wasley said council had resolved
that for the duration, meetings are held by electronic means in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, all recordings will be made available to the public via the APC website as soon as possible, “in order of being transparent to the public." "We will continue to make recordings of meetings held electronically available on the council website and will review these arrangements once we transition back to holding meetings in person,” Mayor Wasley said. The recordings are accessible on APC’s website under ‘Council Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Recordings’ (www.apc.sa.gov.au/ our-council/meetings-of-council/ council), where viewers will be redirected to council’s ‘YouTube’ channel to watch the relevant meeting. www.twowellsecho.com.au
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& Pony club Two Wells Lions Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club hold Catholic Church. Contact president Ian rallies on the first and third Sundays of APRRA Public Meetings. Contact Marg Slater Gameau or secretary 0417 801 1178 or the month at 9.30am on our grounds, on 0408 087 529 for meeting details. twowellslionsinc@gmail.com for more Aunger Road, Lewiston. Further details on information. www.twepc.com.au. Australian Plants Society
Mallala Men’s Shed The Para Districts Group of the APS hold Two Wells Golf club meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each Mallala & district men’s shed inc. is open Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road month at 7:30PM in Gawler East Primary Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other times Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes School library, Finch Street, Gawler East. by agreement. Get involved in projects or Scrapes course open April to October. For information on this group ring Robert on just a coffee and a talk. Conference room Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, tee-off 0400 962 082 or Bob on 8571 1172. available by request. Contact Norm Dicks 9 - 9.30am. Saturdays Mixed Comp. tee-off 0428 559 787 or just turn up. from 11 am. Membership available Phone alcoholics anonymous Club 8520 2607 or Secretary Kath Stubing Mallala RSL Alcoholics Anonymous, Meets every 0427 803 349. Thursday evening in Two Wells, Starting at Mallala RSL meets every third Wednesday. 8pm in the Hall at St. Pauls Anglican Church Two Wells Playgroup Public is invited to lunch every third Sunday. Old Port Wakefield Road. Anyone who thinks $10 including sweets, espresso coffee TWO Wells Playgroup is held on Tuesday they may have a problem with alcohol is available in the clubrooms across from footy mornings 9am -11am during school term at club. All welcome. Membership open to both welcome to attend. the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall, 34 Gawler those who have or have not served. Contact Road, Two Wells. For babies and children up APEC Ray 0417 450 088 for info. to five years of age. Ph: 8520 2358 or visit The Adelaide Plains Equestrian club holds our facebook page: Two Wells Playgroup. Neighbourhood watch riding and horse-related events on the fourth Two Wells Probus Club Sunday of each month. Riders of all ages and Neighbourhood Watch meeting is held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of the month The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc. abilities welcome. Visit the club’s website at (except December or January) at 7.30pm in www.adelaideplainsequestrianclub.weebly. Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street com and check out what’s coming up or Club on the fourth Monday of the month of Two Wells. For more information contact for more information contact Sam on 0408 from 10am. Come along and hear our guest Anne Porter on 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 455 677. speakers and enjoy some companionship. 0414 230 634. Contact Judith Lamont 8380 9140.
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The Lions Club of Angle Vale holds its The Two Wells branch of the South Australian Country Women’s Association meets on the meetings on the second and fourth Wed third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells at the clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Bowling Club from 7pm. New and interested Vale, 6.30pm start. New members always members are welcome to come along. Find welcome, for more info please call 0416 us on Facebook or contact Caroline Hardiman 452 925. on 0418 781 007 or Jenny Dowling on 0418 859 875 for more information.
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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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Catholic Church Hall are held on Mondays 7pm to 8.15pm. Enquiries to Diane 0427 616 301 or meaney014@gmail.com
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Two Wells Red Cross Anglican Church Services. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, services at St Peter’s Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells. Meet Two Wells Red Cross meets on the first Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am to 12 Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Mallala and St Paul’s Two Wells have been noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. In recess Church Hall, Two Wells at 1pm. All welcome. paused. December & January. Contact Di Meaney Contact Jasmin Daniele on 8520 2233 for 0427 616 301. further information. Virginia Catholic Parish. Mass times: TWo wells BOWLING CLUB St Joseph’s Two Wells: Two Wells scouts • Thursday 6.30pm, Whether you are new to lawn bowls or are Cubs & Joeys • Sunday 8.30am a seasoned player why not consider joining the Two Wells Club? We field Pennant teams Two Wells Scout Group. Cubs: 6.30pm Our Lady of the Assumption Virginia - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm on Thursday for women, Wednesday is • Sunday 10.00am 8.30pm (Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm Men’s day and Saturday is Open Gender. Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. 7.30pm (Monday). Contact Group Leader, Social bowls Tuesday evenings October Roger Ford. 0438 202 445. Phone 8380 9029. December & January - February. Contact Irene Giannikos Ph 0417 810 029. Two Wells RSL Windsor Christian Church - Sunday evening Two Wells Blue Light The Two Wells RSL opening and office hours 5pm - 7pm, Windsor Institute Hall. Phone until further notice: Members nights will be Two Wells Blue Light held five times a year. For 0427 572 237. held only on the 1st Friday of each month ages eight to 15 years. For more information except if the 1st Friday fall on a public holiday, contact Maria Aunger on 0414 230 634 or child & youth health with meals served at 6.35pm. Office hours Anne Porter on 8524 3382. Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth on these days are 1pm until late. Normal Health services are held on the second and Two Wells CFS office hours throughout the year are every fourth Friday of each month at The Two Tuesdays from 9.30am till around noon and CFS senior training every Monday night starting Wells Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Friday’s from 9.30am till noon. The office is at 7.30pm open to anyone over the age of 17 Wells 9.15am to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm attended on a limited basis during the month years old. Everyone welcome however day by appointment only, 10.30am to 12 noon of January. For all enquiries contact secretary time crews are needed. Cadet training is every drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments. John Allen on 0411 894 245. second Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above. Community bus Two Wells Regional Located in Wells Road, Two Wells. Community Bus, for all bookings ph: 8527 Action Team 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as volunteer Two Wells Community Library Meetings at 7.30 pm on the third Wednesday bus liason, however all places/enquiries are of each month in Two Wells Catholic Church Public Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, now through Council. Hall. Contact Caroline Scutcheon 0417 801 Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, 178 for more info. Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & kennel & obedience club Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am. ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & Obedience Club. Two Wells Phone: 8520 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au. Training Wednesday evenings, Beginners, United Youth Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, Two Wells craft shop Conformation 7.40pm. All breeds & people The Two Wells Craft Shop located in the old Two Wells United Youth is an engaging and interactive Christian social group for children welcome. If you have a problem come & see Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted aged 12 years to Year 12. Based at the Two us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info. items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, Wells Uniting Church the group meets on honey, jams and relish, bric-a-brac bargains, Fridays during school terms from 5.30pmlandcare Two Wells and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area. 7.30pm. $3 includes tea. Contact Robyn Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Open Tuesday. to Friday 9.30am - 4pm. Lewis on 0413 097 013 for more information Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land Sat 9.30am - 1pm, closed Sunday and Care is bigger than your backyard. Pat. 0419 Monday. Find us on facebook. Facebook. Uniting Church Australia 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852. com/twowellscraftshop.com Op Shop
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Two Wells Uniting Church treasure trove op shop, opening times, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Open all school holidays, come in and browse. Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan 8520 2764 anytime for information.
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Grahams growing their dream garden Starting your dream garden from scratch is a lot of work. Just ask Lewiston green thumbs Sandy and Brian Graham. Six years ago they moved from the seaside suburb of Largs Bay to a large 2.5-acre block in the animal husbandry area. While there were some established gum and peppercorn trees dotted around the property, Sandy said it was essentially a bit of patchy grass, a few neglected fruit trees, a lot of weeds and a disused pool space. The couple quickly set about turning the garden around, finding fun, relaxation and new skills in the process. “We’re both keen gardeners and this is good therapy,” Sandy explained. “We usually like to spend a couple of hours each day in the garden.” Take a stroll around the garden and you will be pleasantly surprised; there’s something for everyone. A lush, tropical area complete with frog pond; a mediterranian themed area; an iris garden; a cottage garden, a herb garden, a fruit orchard, and many beds filled with an array of gorgeous succulents. There are natives scattered throughout and recycled or natural materials are used wherever possible. It’s neat, tidy, interesting, calm and peaceful. They say gardeners are members of a special “green thumb” group. Their hands are stained with their labour of love and no amount of scrubbing (or garden gloves) is going
Bec O’Brien reports: to get it out. Sandy and Brian fit this bill. Out the back is a practical yet beautiful greenhouse where the couple propagate and grow a variety of plants. “Most of the garden is from selfpropagated plants,” Brain quipped. “A secret for any plant you want to grow is, if you plant it somewhere and it doesn’t show new growth, move it. “It may be it needs more sunlight or more shade. “Don’t be afraid to move plants.” While there are many favourite plants in the garden for the couple, Sandy admits succulents are her pick of the bunch at the moment. “I do really like hoyas, which are wax plants (but) I’m getting keen on the succulents because they’re really starting to grow now and there is such a range of them. “I like a lot of different succulents in my garden.” Trial and error has helped Sandy create her own special “succulent soil”. It’s a mixture of potting mix, coir, washed sand and perlite, with a handful of power-feed fertiliser thrown in, which makes for a free-draining soil her succulents seem to thrive in. The pair said there is always something to do in the garden and relish the time they spend together making something from nothing. They are currently working on establishing a cacti garden.
Sandy and Brian Graham have been green thumbs for decades and have slowly expanded the garden around their Lewiston home. RIGHT: Succulents planted in a wheelbarrow and a rustic old pot.
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Winter in the garden Do you feel like adding some spark and life in your garden? The plant that can fit this bill is the native Grevillea. Grevilleas flower in many different hues from white, cream grey, yellow, orange and pink to red, making it a large spectrum to select from. As well as having a huge colour selection the flowers can resemble either a spider or a toothbrush, and the plants range in height from the tall Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta) of 20 metres, to the ground AMATEUR hugging Grevillea “Poorinda GARDENER Royal Mantle” laurifolia. There must be a Grevillea suitable for a rambling native garden to a pretty cottage garden or even the more formal garden in a clipped hedge, so perhaps this month is the time to go and select one? The Silky Oak grows into a tall tree making a statement with its upright trunk but there are also the shrubby ones with over 350 species of grevilleas, AMATEUR which encourage native birds. GARDENER For an extra bonus place a water bath nearby so the birds may feast then enjoy a splash and wash. Grevilleas are sensitive to phosphorus so only use a specialised native fertiliser for the first couple of summers to help them establish. Give a few top up drinks of water in the hot summer
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months and even once wellestablished, a summer watering can improve the length T flowers. and profusion of the As they flower for such a long time a gentle prune helps to continue the length of flowering time. Never cut back severely to the woody stem as this can result in the plant dying. Grevilleas grow well on the Adelaide Plains but are averse to high alkaline soils as well as needing good drainage. They appreciate humusrich soil, being aware to keep E clear. the area around the trunk If you’re thinking of planting a standard rose why not consider a standard Grevillea instead? The Silky Oak is used as the root and stem and then other grevilleas are grafted, making them a long-lived year-round ornamental plant. The Silky Oak is able to live to 100 years and once
established these plants are very hardy. The first few years the standard must be staked to enable a strong root system to develop. To choose or buy these plants a trip to the Native Plant nursery at the Belair National Park is a good place to start. One stunner is the Poorinda Royal Mantle ground cover that is grafted onto the Silky Oak, making a beautiful weepG ing grevillea. With the school holidays this month an easy way to keep the children amused for a short while is to make a succulent garden. An old tractor wheel centre, maybe a shallow dish or an old plough disc are great for this. Collect some succulent cuttings and choose a container, making sure the container has good drainage. Fill with some potting soil and plant the succulents, adding maybe a rock or two for interest and sprinkle some gravel to prevent the weeds growing or the birds scratching. Water in with a weak seaweed solution and place in a sunny spot in the garden. This is a fun and hands-on way to introduce the younger members of the family to the joy of gardening. May you relish this month in the garden from the Amateur Gardener.
ABOVE: Bec’s pumpkin soup is sure to warm you from the inside out! RIGHT: Bec’s good friend, Erin Chatteron, taste tested her winter warmer pumpkin soup, giving it a big thumbs up.
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Winter warming soup! Looking for a go-to recipe that’s bound to keep you warm this winter? Then look no further than my tasty pumpkin soup. Creamy, smooth and most of all delicious, with a hint of heat, this winter soup is a tried and tested one in my house. My kids love it so much they even take it to school in a thermos for lunch! Simple ingredients combined with an even simpler method makes for one comforting soup you’ll go back to again and again, I hope. Add a piece or two of warm garlic bread, or a crusty roll, and what’s not to love? Ingredients 1 medium butternut pumpkin peeled, seeded and cubed 2 cups chicken stock (I like to use those
Bec O’Brien reports: jelly-looking stock pods) 2 cups vegetable stock 1 brown onion diced 1 carrot diced A good chunk of sweet potato Cracked pepper to your liking Method Combine all ingredients in a suitable pot on the stove and let simmer for about 60 minutes (or until vegetables are tender). If you’re like me and prefer a smooth soup, allow the soup to cool before blitzing in a food processor or blender. Serve with fresh buttered bread or rolls, or a piece or two of garlic bread and some fresh chives. Enjoy! Two Wells Echo, July, 2020
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Check your smoke alarms and be safe
Eager to make use of the new improvements at Dublin CFS are volunteer firefighters, from left, Rosemary Barker, Shane Appleton and Scott Amor.
New space for Dublin CFS Long overdue improvements at the Dublin Country Fire Service headquarters are almost complete, with members keen to start putting the new space to good use. Dublin CFS brigade captain, Rosemary McDonnell, said the extension, which will cater specifically for women and ensure important firefighting equipment can be cleaned and stored safely, was in its final stages. “At this stage everyone is really impressed with the space that has been created,” Rosemary said. “They are very excited to move everything in and use the new area. “It’s probably better than we’d expected and will be much easier for our volunteers to maintain and store our equipment.” Rosemary said essential CFS
Bec O’Brien reports: personal protective clothing (PPC) had improved so much in recent years the brigade wanted to be able to protect the expensive attire. The new extension also has a special re-commissioning area, which includes a dedicated Breathing Apparatus (BA) space, where essential equipment can be cleaned ready for the next call straight away. “These are practical but necessary improvements for our brigade,” she explained. “It’s more than doubled our storage area but also our “don” area, which is the space where we get ready when responding to call outs. “We can’t wait for the extension
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or removing a split rim assembly from a vehicle. Even an exploding wheelbarrow split rim has been known to cause fatal injuries.’ It explained the main hazard is the uncontrolled releasing of compressed air from the tyre rim assembly and the compressed air propelling parts of the tyre, wheel or rim at significant speed. Possible hazards when interacting with split rims are stated to include, ‘incorrectly fitted parts, damaged or mismatched parts, damage by corrosion, wear, deformations and cracks, tyre defects, confusing wheel assembly bolts with bolts used to attach a wheel to the vehicle, over inflation and pyrolysis. Employers are obliged to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that workers and other people are not exposed to health and safety
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structure fires. To keep you and your family safe please check you have operational smoke alarms (batteries changed at least yearly), clean out flues and filters, heating appliances are intact and power points are not overloaded. If any lessons can be learnt, reducing combustible items away from fires, heating elements including in and around properties, would benefit yourself and well as emergency services, if the need arises. Let’s not forget to check on our vulnerable community members that may be more isolated then normal. Until next time, stay safe.
to be completed as this will include a purpose-built recommissioning table for the BA equipment, to bring us in line with current safety standards.” Rosemary said the brigade had been fundraising for the extension for many years, with the local community backing them all the way. “They have been a huge support in assisting us to make this dream become a reality for our brigade,” she said. “We are super proud of the community spirit supporting us. “Thank you to all involved to make this dream now a reality.” Funds for the project were also received as part of the State Government’s $5 million Project Renew; a commitment to improving CFS facilities throughout the state.
Coroner’s warning on tyre inflation The State Coroner, David Whittle, has recently recorded a finding that a man died of ‘severe traumatic brain injury’, which he sustained on his farming property when using a compressor to inflate a tyre fitted to a multi-piece rim. The tyre exploded and a piece of the rim struck him in the head. The cause and circumstances of the man’s death were clear and the State Coroner determined, following consultation with the man’s family, that an inquest would not be held. The State Coroner has issued a warning about the danger of inflating tyres fitted on multi-piece or split rims. A Safe Work Australia publication, General Guide for Split Rims, (see link below), states, ‘Every year people are killed or seriously injured when inflating a pneumatic tyre
Wow, this year surely is one for the records. Fires, pandemic, home schooling and social isolation; I have had no concept of days let alone dates nor months. Despite my failings, our crews have maintained 100 per cent operational requirements, following SACFS COVID-19 Operational Best Practice Guidelines. Considering May 18-24 was National Volunteer Week “Changing Communities. Changing Lives.”, a big shout out to all our volunteers, for your tireless effort and commitment. You are there when your community needs you! During the 2019-2020 year to date, TWCFS has attended 234 incidents. The last three months breakdown include March- 16, April -10 and May -10 call outs [at time of report]. With grass/rubbish fires topping call outs, followed by motor vehicle accidents, car fires, house/
risks. Appropriate safety precautions must be taken when inflating tyres, particularly on split or multi-piece rims, in workplaces. These may include inflating tyres in purpose-built safety cages and using a long compressor hose which can be remotely controlled, so the operator is well clear. Split vehicle rims and multipiece rims are not uncommon in private applications particularly in older recreational four-wheel-drive vehicles and on machinery operated on private properties. Private operators are urged to be mindful of the danger of injury from such wheel assemblies and to avoid inflation while facing, or close to, the wheel and tyre. https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/system/files/documents/1703/split-rims-guide.pdf
Two Wells CFS volunteer firefighter Paul Nichols.
MEMBER PROFILE Paul Nichols Age: 45 Brigade: Two Wells Joined: September 2016 (Monday before Pinery Fire) Occupation: Pathology Experience: fire fighter, ECO (Entry Control Officer), support CFS cadets Why did you become a CFS Volunteer? “The reason I became a CFS volunteer is because it is something I wanted to do for a very long time but never had the time.That changed five years ago on June 15 when I came across a motor vehicle accident (MVA) and it was a member of my family. I lost one son and I felt hopeless. The Virginia CFS crew was amazing and did a fantastic job. I found that time, and joined the Two Wells brigade a few months later.”
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to South Australia South Australians, you’ve shown a new level of resilience. Staying inside, so we can all venture out together. It’s been hard earned. So let’s explore our home with fresh eyes and newfound curiosity. Let’s stop streaming the day away and start stargazing well into the night. Let’s swap our couches for picnic rugs and swap mindless scrolling for endless strolling. Get out there, we’d love to welcome you back. To plan your next day trip, weekender or week away in South Australia, head to southaustralia.com/WelcomeBack
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Middle Beach flora corridor A native flora corridor was planted on the outskirts of Middle Beach recently in a bid to provide shelter for local and migratory birdlife, lizards and small animals. Friends of Middle Beach Incorporated (FOMBI) led the project, with Adelaide Plains Council supporting and providing assistance through its coastal conservation officer, while volunteers from the Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS) helped get the job done. More than 600 seedlings were planted on the strip of land, which is situated on the outskirts of Middle Beach, about one kilometre from the township, and incorporates the town’s waste water treatment scheme, where treated water is dispersed via a series of “wobblers” or sprinklers. FOMBI president John Drexel said the group recently received a $2875 Community Environment Grant from Natural ResourcesAdelaide and Mt Lofty Ranges, and while an initial idea to establish a woodlot in the area never gained traction, the work done by volunteers was critical for the flora and fauna of the area. “Re-vegetating the coastline formerly cleared of native flora is important in at-
Bec O’Brien reports: tracting both local and migratory birds,” Mr Drexel said. “The plantings complement the several thousand native plants already growing in protective tree guards just south of the site.” Mr Drexel said it was important to have mass plantings of native flora rather than single rows along fence lines. “This provides dense, protective cover and travel corridors for the native birds and reptiles, as well as a source of food for several species,” he explained. “The natives we have now planted are mostly groundcovers and low to medium shrubs, so I would like to see some taller species added in the future.” Mr Drexel hopes FOMBI can source future grants to enable the entire 1.5 ha site to be revegetated in years to come, with seedlings grown and sourced from the local Two Wells Community Nursery. For more information about FOMBI or to get involved look them up on Facebook or contact John Drexel on 0406 553 905.
Working hard to dig around 600 holes for native seedlings last month was FOMBI president John Drexel. INSET: FOMBI treasurer Cheryl Fittock helped plant a variety of native seedlings near Middle Beach.
FAIBS volunteers Chris Brahman (top left) and Shirley Topham (above) help at Middle Beach. LEFT: Jenny Hiscock and Ian Faulkner take a break with other FAIBS volunteers. Two Wells Community Garden coordinator Judi Frost and TWRAT representative Evelyn Dyer are ecstatic with the new decorative gates leading to the Two Wells Community Garden, which will officially open in a few months time.
New gates a glorious addition to garden Volunteers have been working hard over the past few months to keep the Two Wells Community Garden looking good for its official opening in a few months time. Originally planned for May, the opening was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The extra time has been put to good use, however, with regular working bees keeping on top of garden tasks and the recent installation of decorative
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Bec O’Brien reports: powder-coated iron gates making a statement at its entrance. The gates were made possible through a 2019 Two Wells Community Fund grant of $2000, as well as contributions from Two Wells Regional Action Team and the Two Wells Craft Shop committee. Two Wells Community Gar-
den coordinator Judi Frost said the opening was now planned for Spring (date to be confirmed), when social distancing measures have hopefully been relaxed, and the garden would be in full colour and looking its best. Watch this space for confirmation of an official opening date later in the year, where lots of workshops, interactive activities, guest speakers, games and fun have been planned.
Faibs in the field again Two chilly mornings in the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS) area made an invigorating start for Friends of AIBS (FAIBS) volunteers helping out at recent June planting days near Middle Beach and Thompson Beach. After weeks of COVID-19 isolation, volunteers enjoyed being out in the field again and contributing to habitat restoration. On June 9, FAIBS participants joined with Friends of Middle Beach to plant around 600 native seedlings in a plot beside the road to Middle Beach. This vegetation will contribute to a bird friendly corridor in the area.
With Anna Woods FAIBS secretary
On June 21, volunteers braved some challenging weather to help with more plantings at the northern end of Thompson Beach. This input to environmental care provides an activity focus for the group while the migratory birds are breeding in the northern hemisphere tundra. In spring, these birds will return to feed and fatten up on our local shores after their incredible annual round trip of some 20,000 kms.
The planting events were organised by Adelaide Plains Council Coastal Conservation Officer, Warrick Barnes. FAIBS sincerely thanks him and those hardy volunteers who came to help and simultaneously maintain the mandatory healthy social distance! FAIBS hope, to continue these habitat restoration activities through winter, and event information can be found on their facebook page www. facebook.com/faibssa/
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Planting at Tangari
Two Wells Community Nursery volunteers, Robert McGregor and Tricia Hardiman, plant native seedlings at Tangari Reserve with Sean Haydon (right) last month.
The Two Wells Community Nursery may only be a little over 12 months old but the facility has contributed around 4000 native seedlings to the regions’ coastal program this year. A variety of grasses, shrubs, trees and ground covers have been planted with the help of volunteers at sites across the Adelaide Plains Council region, many of them
The Switch by Beth O’Leary I was VERY excited for the Switch. Like so many, I adored The Flatshare so I was very excited for Beth O’Leary’s next one. I don’t think this Ratty reads one has the magic of The Flatshare but it is still a lovely book. With Rachel Lange It felt a little slow to start but it made up for that in the middle and towards the end with a whole lot of heart and community spirit. The Cotton women are trying to manage life after losing one of their own in a battle with cancer. Sister Leena has thrown herself into her highflying job in London, mother Marian has tried out every healing strategy possible and grandmother Eileen is trying to keep the family together. Leena and Eileen need a change in order to deal with their grief and enable some self-rediscovery, and what better way than to switch lives! Grandmother Eileen moves to the city looking for love and 20-something Leena moves to the country to take a break from her high-paced job and find herself. Eileen and Leena are similar, they both have very assertive, sometimes pushy personalities which did annoy me at the start but I came to love their ‘get things done’ attitude and bravery to lead change. The way Eileen creates a community wherever she goes is just lovely, and I loved her chapters the most - an absolute firecracker of a 79yo! She brings small-town charm to the city and online dating to the senior age group. Leena takes over Eileen’s various causes and committees, befriends the grumpy neighbour, builds relationships with various Hamleigh folk and starts to repair her relationship with her mother Marian, which has been strained since her sister’s passing. This book gave me Gilmore girls vibes. Small town Hamleigh could easily be Stars Hollow and the Eileen/Marian/Leena relationships were similiar to the Emily/Lorelai/Rory family triangle.Leena and Jackson felt like another Luke and Lorelai (which by the way I loved). The last third of this pushed it up for me, it was somewhat predictable but it was still well done and enjoyable. I gave this one.
Bec O’Brien reports: coastal. Last month volunteers from the nursery together with APC staff, planted more than 500 plants at Two Well’s Tangari Reserve. These plants had been grown from seed at the nursery, near APC’s depot in Two Wells, and accounted for 50 percent of
the seedlings planted as part of council’s coastal conservation program this winter. APC coastal conservation officer, Warrick Barnes, said the nursery was shaping up to be of great benefit to council and the broader community and was doing exactly what volunteers had hoped it would; providing locally grown plants native to the area for use within the region.
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If you haven’t yet read the Flatshare by Beth O’Leary, I also highly recommend this one. An easy five-star read for me, this one follows Tiffy and Leon who in a bid to save on rent, end up flat-sharing – except there is only one bedroom! Luckily Leon works night shift and Tiffy days, so their bedshare arrangement seems like the perfect money-saving solution. What follows is a beautiful,witty contemporary romance which also tackles some deeper issues. This super fun and cute read should be on everyone’s to-read list
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Two Wells Uniting Church reopens Two Wells Uniting Church is opening its doors again as we slowly move out of the COVID-19 hibernation. The church family has been active during this trying time, celebrating services via electronic or paper means at home, conducting leadership meetings via Zoom, connecting through emails, phone calls and social media, and enjoying links with other local churches.
We were especially excited to celebrate Eleisha Arbon and her partner Steve’s engagement, and also the birth of Eleanor. We were very eager for our Youth Group to meet back on Friday, June 26, and to start Sunday Worship Service again on Sunday, July 7 at 10am. We are following clear and careful directions from the South Australian govern-
ment to ensure we meet again in a safe manner, with everyone very excited to do so! We look forward to many more of our regular groups starting again in the near future. If anyone would like further details about the church and our happenings, please contact Paul on 0414 248 732 or Jo on 0424 386 832. By Jo Bakker
RIGHT: Two Wells Uniting Church members are looking forward to opening their doors and welcoming parishioners back this month. Pictured here, from left, are Youth Group Leader Gabby Bakker, chairperson Paul Schmelzkopf, Youth and Families Pastor Shallum Lubke, and much-loved parishioner Mollie Frost.
ABOVE: Cinderella’s dad, Aidan and Cinderella (Alessandra) performing in the preschool’s re-enactment of ‘Cinderella’. LEFT: Mya pointing at a ‘germ’ found on a door handle. RIGHT: Doctors Ruby and Emelia checking their patient, Sara’s eyesight using the snellen chart.
Learning about hygiene at Virginia Over the past few weeks, students at Virginia Preschool revisited learning around hygiene and germs, which then led into learning about the human body and how we can best care for it by maintaining healthy lifestyles. To assist children with their learning about hygiene and germs they participated in a germ experiment. The average person touches 300
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different surfaces in 30 minutes without even realising! To replicate this, children were provided with pictures of ‘germs’ to stick around the preschool on the different surfaces that they regularly touch. This experiment acted as a visual demonstration of how germs can be left anywhere if our hands are dirty. Furthermore, to complement our
learning about the human body and healthy lifestyles, we have transformed the home corner into the preschool Medical Centre. The children have been very busy roleplaying as doctors, nurses, surgeons, pharmacists, receptionists and patients. They have been applying their newly acquired knowledge about the human body to their play. Children have been developing
stories on what caused their illness or injury, informing their patients about the doctors’ tools they will be using to treat their conditions and have been participating in mathematical conversations about time when scheduling appointments and about measurement when informing their patients about the amount/dose of medication they will need to take to help them get better.
ABOVE: Lakin pointing at ‘germs’ found on a bench top. LEFT: Step-sister Carmela, King Asher, Queen Indie and Prince Orlando at the Ball in our re-enactment of ‘Cinderella’. RIGHT: Doctor Lio checking his patient, Asher’s ear with an otoscope.
More recently, we have begun our drama focus. Within this focus we have been working on the importance of persistence, confidence, participation, giving new things a try, recognising other’s talents and understanding we all have different talents. By Jodie Spano
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With Port Power currently sitting on the top of the AFL ladder, and Port Adelaide celebrating its 150th year,w e thought we’d check out some of their old players. WITH her husband, 30thcelbirthday in April, One of Port’s formerJames’ and very local Two Wells pharmacist, Kate Dimasi, had to get ebrated footballers was Lew Roberts, creative when planning celebrations amidst strict RIGHT: James and Kate whose father Harold was a highly COVID-19 social gathering restrictions. Dimasi celebrating James’ Both Kate and James of Dublin have large families and respected headmaster including them in the celebrations was important. 30th birthday in isolation school from 1917 to 1933. So instead of the planned Amalfi coast-themed Lew was born in 1918, and grew recently, with a very creative dinner with friends and family Kate (pictured right upwith in Dublin with his two brothers. progressive rotating dinner. the birthday boy), organised a progressive Naturally hiswhere schoolmates later rotating dinner, only the pair of them moved. Strict for time schedules andsaid!) social distancing barracked Port (or so they measures were adhered to as the pair enjoyed because of his stellar career there. drinks, entree, mains, and dessert at four different Lew residences. played 179 games for Port family BELOW: Two Wells resident, Adelaide in the SANFL, from 1937with balloons For each course the couple arrived Ken Williams on his 94th and cake, which meant four times the cake cutting, to 1948, coached in 1948, and also four times the birthday, outside his home represented thehappy state.birthday song being sung and four times the cheers being given. with the sign his greatHeSounds won the best and fairest in 1946 like a great way to celebrate considering and was inducted into the Port Adgrandchildren created for him. the circumstances. Happy birthday James. elaide HallBIRTHDAY of Fame, and his picture WISHES FOR JEN is hanging on the wall at the club. Speaking of birthdays, a big happy birthday His brother Bob played for to Lewiston local and Two Wells Port Blue Light PortDisco Adelaide great, the late Lew Roberts, who grew Lew Roberts’ picture is on the wall too, but both ended up moving to upher volunteer, Jennifer Nichol, who celebrated in75th Dublin. of the Port Adelaide Football Club. birthday last Melbourne to month. live. Lew died in 2001, While COVID-19 restrictions and his ashes were scattered onmeant Port social gatherings were out, Jen acknowledged the milestone Adelaide’s oval.with husband Don, the pair happy to quietly at home
Days of July July 2 is World UFO Day! This is an awareness day for people to gather together and watch the skies for unidentified flying objects. This date also commemorates the supposed UFO crash in the 1947 Roswell UFOMay incident. Thebegoal ofyou! celebrating World the 4th with You’ve all heard UFO Dayitisbefore. to highlight existence of UFOs and You’vethe probably seen the memes to encourage governments to speakIt about circulating on facebook. nevertheir getsalold. leged files on Wars UFO sightings…..the is out there! Star fans relish the truth play on words and look forward to the annual date with gusto, July maybe 7 is World Chocolate nom.ofThis even more so Day, with nom so many us in day is an ISO. annual globally So,observance on May 4 that this occurs year, may the and force/ celebration of the includes fourth beday with you. eating chocolate. Why this date? This is thought to be the day chocolate was introduced to Europe in 1550.Migratory You can safely up May 9 is World Bird stock Day, espeyour trolley with all your in favourite treats andisditch cially significant our region which home the healthy eating plan for the day! to the International Bird Sanctuary. This day aims to reinforce education and awarenessJuly 11 is World Population Day, annual event raising about the need to an protect migratory which seeks raise awareness ofat global population birdstoand their habitats, all different levels, issues. in all parts of the world. The population of the world is approximately 7.8 billion! May 10 is Mother’s Day, a day to show The event was established by or themother Unitedfigures, Naappreciation for mothers tions in 1989. which include stepmothers, relatives, guardIt wasians inspired the public interest in Five Billion (eg. by foster mothers), and close family Day on July 11, 1987, the approximate date on which friends. the world’s population reached and five cards billionare people. Flowers, chocolates, popular World Population Day aims tolove increase people’s gifts to symbolise one’s and appreciation awareness onthe various population issues such as with carnation being particularly symbolic the importance of family of Mother’s Day. planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal and human rights. So pickhealth up a bunch of flowers, make a sweet card, or take mum out for a nice meal. July 15 is World Youth Skills Day, a day to encourage youth the value ofDay acquiring Mayto15celebrate is the International of Famiskills likelies. building, making, and creatingbyasthe a way to This day was proclaimed United achieve personal andprovides fulfillment. A United Nations insuccess 1993 and an opportunity Nation resolution to awareness establish a of World Youth Skills to to promote issues relating Day was families adoptedand by the General Assembly in 2014. increase knowledge of the social, It is believed through people, economic and empowering demographic young processes affectthey caning better advance the the broader mission of thewe families around world. In Australia UN for lasting peace, sustainable development and to recognise National Families Week at a time human rights for with all. the United Nations International coincide Day of Families. Hundreds of thousands of July 17 is World Day Australia for International Justice, a people around participate in hunday celebrated ascommunity part of an effort recognise the dreds of levelto National Families emerging system of international criminal justice. Week events annually. July 17 was chosen because it is the anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute, theDay, treaty that to May 26 is National Sorry a day created the International Court. Each year acknowledge andCriminal recognise members of the people around world useMany this day to host events Stolen the Generations. Aboriginal and Torto promote international criminalhave justice has res Strait Islander people beenand affected, been successful enough to attract international either directly or indirectly, by this terrible part news attention. of our history.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced dogs cannot contract COVID-19. Dogs previously held in quarantine can now be released. To be clear, WHO let the dogs out.
July 30 is International DayTobacco of Friendship, or May 31 is World No Day. Tobacco World Friendship The original idea for for the a day of use is an Day. important risk factor develfriendship came of from Hallmark in the 1930s opment coronary heartcards disease, stroke and but was peripheral largely viewed cynically by The the international public as a vascular disease. money-making The day faded into obscurity day willexercise. focus on the impact tobacco has on until 2011, when it was declared International the cardiovascular healthasofthe people worldwide. Day of Friendship by the General Assembly of the If you are thinking of quitting but need some United Nations aimed on at 137 bringing support,and call isQuitline 848. those of different backgrounds together.
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Might even try my hand at planting some citrus trees. How aboutrun. you Bec? Maccas Being a country already Nightly news,girl noyou new cases,did stay lots of olde-world ‘stuff’. vigilant! Secondtype wave? Whatcha gonna take fromthe lockdown Is this the calm before storm, or you didn’t do into the future? are we inalready the eye? It Second seems ridiculous to wave, be saying wave, second second this Nat but I actually miss aspects of wave. lockdown!! Plant those herbs, plant that veg, Who would have thought it? where’s the zombies? Our lives were so sucks busy eggs. before the This apocalypse coronavirus pandemic that we didn’t So I watched that movie Contagion, even is itnotice. all good if we’re vaccinated? Well, weare did, but it just felt like Shops closed, add to cart. there Add was to never time to catch cart,enough add to cart……yeah why ournot….add breath, totostop cart.and take stock or to make Has a change. the mail been delivered? Check It was a never-ending cycle.check again. the tracking app, check again, The forcedwin isolation waslottery a blessing. I didn’t the home but that I loved not having be somewhere RSL Art Union Prize to looks good to me. at a certain time on a certain day for Too much facebook. weeksTime or months on end. to go, time for a walk or Netflix And while the kids did miss their show. sporting and activities Time to extracurricular clean the pantry, freezer, to fridge. a point, it was great to watch them connect each othertime on atodifferent Is itwith an acceptable drink? level, So…..what to make their ownexperience fun with the has your been environment themasand to use Bec? Was it around as muddled mine? their imaginations. The inside cubby made a Haha Nat that washouse great, I’m not sure I’m going to be able to so eloquently put down our COVID, Rona, corona, ISO, experiences…..but here goes. It started with baking, and …...well, lots of baking.
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Virginia fields two senior soccer teams The children at Virginia United Soccer Club have been eagerly awaiting the return of matches since March. Their first home games were Saturday June 27. The Elizabeth and Districts Junior Soccer Association has done a wonderful job at restructuring the season so we will still get 14 rounds. Seniors also kicked off their season that
same weekend. The club has filled two senior teams for the first time in 10 years and will be looking at the possibility of registering both a third senior men's team for 2021 and also a women's team if we can register enough interest. For more information about the club look them up on facebook. By Alana Bombardieri
Some of Virginia United Soccer Club’s senior players at training last month.
Angelo, Ruby, Anthony and Seth taking part in the U9 and U11 scratch match.
Juniors join in On Sunday, June 14, Two Wells Golf Club (TWGC) hosted the Mid North Juniors for their monthly event. There were 23 junior golfers ranging in age from eight to 18 years. Four of them played nine holes and the rest played the full 18-hole course. This was the first time TWGC hosted one of these events and members thought it was wonderful to watch the talented juniors in action. For more information regarding the Mid North Junior Golf program, please contact Anne Evers on 0447 812 219.
Results: 18 hole boys stableford winner Justin Woods 34, r/ up Brady Gray 33, then Todd Watt, Thomas Quinton 28, Liam Kurtz, Jack Jolly 27, Hamish Evers 25, Harry Collins 22, Ryan Menz 20, Alex Keylock 19, Thomas Clements 18 18 hole girls stableford winner Lucy Keylock 31, r/ up Rebecca Hardy 30, then Amber Evers 29, Charlotte Tassell, Stephanie Keylock 24, Tegan Hardy 11. By Kathy Stubing
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Members rally at new and improved clubhouse Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club held its first official rally on Sunday June 22, bringing to an end months of solitary rides. Members gathered for the first time at the Lewiston based club grounds, where they were met with a raft of improvements to the clubhouse. While rallies were not permitted until this month due to COVID-19 restrictions, the down time was used to line and paint the inside of the clubhouse, lay down new flooring, replace furniture and erect a larger weatherproof verandah.
Ladies Golf Results Tuesday, June 2 saw our 10 loyal ladies turn up for another nine holes of golf, under very gloomy skies and heavy conditions. Not long after they started, light misty rain began to fall and continued on and off, mostly on, for the rest of the morning. Some ladies then decided it was not such a good idea to have
Bec O’Brien reports: This first rally followed a relaxed format, with members using the time to re-associate their horses with being out and about, or work on specific riding tasks. The club will hold its first official event later this month, a Freshman’s Showjumping event on Sunday July 19. Check out the flyer by visiting www.twepc.com.au
started after all. Nevertheless with the thought drummed into them by vice captain, (it is a winter sport), everyone finished their nine holes. Winner was Judi Frost 56/39 closely followed by Leanne Brooks 56/40.5, Deb Lamont 65/47.5, Candace Emmins 71/48.5, Jen Rowe 72/49.5, Kath Stubing 57/50, Pauline West 75/52.5, Pauline Donlon 86/63.5, Mara Thiele 88/65.5, and
Bec O’Brien second card, 101. K Stubing trophy, putting element was Leanne 13, Judi 14, Deb and Kath 16, Jen 17, Pauline Donlon and Candace 18, Pauline West and Bec 20, Mara 24. Kath won long drive and also had a gobbler on 12. Congratulations Jack Kelly on your eagle on the hardest hole par five, 546 metres - two x three woods and one putt! A mighty effort.
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of the decade
Congratulation to all players who featured in the top 50, and to everyone else who has ever played footy, as even the best players need their team.
20: Andrew Hardiman - Two Wells
undersized key forward or through the midfield at times, he had both excellent aerial and aerobic ability, while also an exceptionally long, accurate kick. Had the ability to do the freakish at times and attracted close opposition attention most weeks.
Every coach would love a player like Hardiman in their side. Mind you, the number of last minute withdrawals from games with back issues might cause a brief rethink of that position. Overall, a bloke who stands at 6’1 or 6’2 in the old scale who can play anywhere on the ground and often does. Regularly competes undersized in key positions but could tear games apart in minutes as well.
7: Nigel Osborn - Mallala Osborn arrived at Mallala having impressed coach, Steve Lubcke, while playing for Central Zone in 2013. Slotted straight into the midfield, with his large, muscular frame and smooth skills carving opposition clubs to shreds. Won the Plains Producer Medal in 2016 before being plagued by back issues but re-emerged with West Adelaide to crack the league side late in the decade.
19: Aaron Dart - Two Wells Dart is clearly a class player. The Roosters love either having him or Wise with the ball in hand leaving defence with their penetrating accuracy by foot. His role ranges from midfield and rotating to the half back line. Has a knack of being in the right position at the right time and also an underrated intercept marker in defence.
18: Steven Pollock - Virginia Pollock arrived at Virginia with big wraps on him as a key forward and he certainly delivered on that reputation. He was extremely mobile for his height and an excellent tank to boot, which helped him roam from deep in attack to the half back line from his position at centre half forward. He was also a solid set shot for goal, forming a lethal forward combination with Brendon Niklaus in the 2015 premiership.
6: Lachlan Michael - Balaklava Magpie Joel Montgomerie finished in pole position. Ned Seccafien, Two Wells, came in at number 2.
5: Heath Pym - United Collects club best and fairests and APFL guernseys for fun. Has been exceptionally consistent for the entire decade at a club that hasn’t tasted finals action since 2011. Starts in the midfield but can play forward or back, key position at times. Exceptionally skillful and usually closely watched. Won the Plains Producer Medal in 2013 but regularly leads his club’s vote count.
17: Angus Bruggemann - Mallala If presence was a measurable statistic, this bloke had plenty of it. Lacked the fitness of the likes of Pollock and other centre half forwards in the competition but never lacked work rate and probably had most blokes beaten for strength. Kicking at goal hasn’t always been reliable but has served the club and league extremely well over an extended period, despite being hampered by severe knee injuries.
16: Brad Hardie - Mallala Probably the least heralded of Mallala’s star midfielders of the era but used to cause an equal amount of headaches for opposition coaches on a wing. Always found space, worked up and down the ground tirelessly and used the ball with precision when he got it. A bad facial injury brought an abrupt end to his playing days but was one of the first selected most weeks throughout the decade.
4: Brendon Niklaus - Virginia
Number 8, Rooster Lee Allmond.
Ben Russell, Virginia, finished in 14th spot.
3: Jordan Clements - Mallala
15: Liam Whitwell - Mallala
2: Ned Seccafien - Two Wells
14: Ben Russell - Virginia
13: Hayden Walker - Balaklava We spoke about presence earlier and this bloke also had a stack of it. His intimidating image probably overshadowed his actual ability, as he was able to play on-ball as a midfielder at times, such was his mobility despite pushing 6’6. Deft in the ruck, good with the ball with both hand and foot, and lifted those around him to another level. Aggressive and tough.
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Niklaus’ goal kicking record for the duration of the decade would be tough to rival anywhere in South Australia. Although he has slowed up in recent seasons, he still has a lethal finish in front of the sticks and strength and power virtually unmatched by defenders. Quick on the lead, great hands, if he gets 10 kicks, he’s likely to kick 10 goals. The most dominant forward of the decade by some margin.
A special talent who arrived from Kimba via the Port Magpies junior system. Played three inches taller than he was. Huge engine, hard worker and powerful by foot. Had courage in spades, highlighted by his grand final appearance in 2016 sporting a broken cheekbone. First player to win back to back Producer Medals since Trevor O’Hara in the 80s.
Gritty in and under midfielder who was both courageous and an excellent leader. Won two Plains Producer Medals before departing Mallala to coach BSR in 2017. Found plenty of contested ball, used the runners around him well, got forward himself at times. Arguably one of the smartest players of the decade too, without being the flashiest.
You could draw a lot of parallels between Whitwell and Russell. Both were of a similar build, although we’re probably robbing Ben an inch or two in height. Russell was more damaging by foot though, able to carry the lines and kick with penetration while running all day. Rarely played a bad match and had a solid defensive role in his game if needed.
Pound for pound one of the most powerful players in the competition. Deceptively quick and difficult to tackle, he tends to do his best work at the clearances but is also excellent overhead and more often than not he hits the target. Represented the Central Zone a fistful of times, won multiple best U21 awards at Landmark Cups and Country Championships. Highly decorated player.
Rooster Aaron Dart was pick number 19. 12: Jason Earl - Mallala The highest ranked defender in this exercise is nothing to sneeze at. Gave the Eagles in Adelaide a decent crack but eventually returned to be a general in Mallala’s backline for most of the decade. Often set things up to become the loose defender and took both intercept marks or ended up on the rebound 50 more often than not. Used it wisely too, another brilliant mind on the field. Career ended by severe concussion.
11: Justin Cicolella - HWE His high ranking despite limited contribution over the past 10 years speaks volumes of the impact he had last season. Cicolella came and went from the HWE scene a bit following his superb SANFL
Number 20, Rooster Andrew Hardiman.
career with the Eagles but a full season in 2019 outlined his true value, virtually a playing coach for Josh Gould and co in their premiership. Fiercely competitive, uncompromising, good skills, a champion of the era.
10: Shaun Light - HWE One of the few genuine ruckmen to have traversed the entire decade, capping it off with a best on ground performance in the 2019 grand final for his club. In the lean years for the Eagles, his absence was noted with both work and injury taking its toll on his continuity but being able to string games together in recent times saw Light return to his best form, clunking marks in defence and working tirelessly across the ground.
9: Caleb Howell - Virginia Came across from the Port Adelaide junior system under Greg Phillips and shone with the Rams, playing a mix of forward and midfield. Could destroy games when forward, proving an excellent contested mark for a mid sized forward. Represented both APFL and the Central Zone on a number of occasions and went on to play a prominent role at Langhorne Creek in the tough Great Southern competition.
8: Lee Allmond - Two Wells At times forgotten when talking of Two Wells in recent times but from the turn of the decade, Allmond was the Roosters’ X-factor. Usually playing as an
A home grown talent who has led the Roosters for the best part of 10 years. The heart and soul of the club and tireless warrior of the Two Wells midfield. Tough in the clinches, Ned is another who has stacks of APFL honours and Central Zone appearances, to go with a Producer Medal in 2015. Three-time premiership captain. His very presence lifts the team 10 per cent and leaves nothing in the tank. Uncompromising, courageous and a competitor.
1: Joel Montgomerie - Mallala No surprises with the number one position, Montgomerie has been a model of consistency since arriving at Mallala in 2007 having grown up at Streaky Bay on the Eyre Peninsula. Now has more than 200 games with the Magpies, including five premierships. Elite in the midfield, he is the hardest player to stop at his best. Shifted into defence in recent seasons but still extremely effective. APFL, Central Zone and State Country honours. Terrific servant of the club and association.
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Two Wells hosts Mid North Junior golfers Thomas Quinton from Clare Golf Club gets into position to hit from the tee, during the Mid North Juniors event held at Two Wells Golf Club on Sunday June 14. n Report and more photos – page 18 PHOTO: DARRELL THOMPSON
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