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Please send your entries to: PO Box 63 Balaklava SA 5461

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Born to herd Helen Jansson of Lewiston with her beloved sheep herding kelpies, two-year-old Tora and five-year-old Charlie who have been involved with the herding club of South Australia for a couple of years. n Continued page 3

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Imagine farming the land your forefathers did more than 100 years ago, the joy of keeping family traditions alive, the challenge of building on the foundations established by generations before you.

Can you imagine the hard work, dedication, sacrifice and commitment required to take that legacy

Bec O’Brien reports:

into the future?

For almond growers Wendy and Nick Pezzaniti it’s all in a day’s work but there are potentially “dark clouds” on the horizon in the form of rising electricity and water costs,

poor water quality and a fluctuating Australian dollar.

For the past 38 years, Nick and Wendy have given blood, sweat and tears to their 55-acre property just outside Angle Vale.

They have conscientiously tended their 5500 almond trees through whatever nature, and the

Dark clouds on the horizon for Angle Vale almond growers

economic environment, has thrown at them and raised their three children, Julian, Rhianna and Simon on the property.

Julian, 36, is the sixth generation to farm the land, with Wendy’s forefathers having settled on the property in 1898.

Across the country the almond

industry has been growing, with major developments in the Sunraysia in Victoria, the Riverland in South Australia, and the Riverina area in NSW. The Adelaide Plains area and the Swan region in Western Australia are much smaller regions as far as almond growing is concerned.

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• A man was arrested following a search at a Two Wells property on Monday, August 17, where Lower Light police located a trailer (pictured right) believed to be stolen.

During the search, police Ward Belt located a stolen vehicle and a Lewiston Two Wells purposeGawlerbuilt dual axle trailer Middle Beach suspected of being stolen.

Gawler The trailer has a separate River Port Gawler lockable tools compartment, a caged rear area and roof racks, MacDonald Buckland Port Gawler Park Penfield is believed to have had an Virginia Park Munno Para Conservation Andrewsand Gardens Park Farm aluminium tool box fixed to the Penfield draw bar.

Waterloo RAAF Base Corner The aluminium tool box was Edinburgh Elizabeth Circulating in located but was not attached to the Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, trailer. The trailer appears to have Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and been originally dark grey in colour Buckland Park. but has been repainted black.

A 28-year-old man from Two Contact us Wells was arrested and charged Phone 8862 1977 with unlawful possession.

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If you recognise the trailer or know the owner of the stolen trailer please contact the Nuriootpa Police Station on 8568 6620.

• Barossa CIB and Two Wells Police arrested a 28-year-old man from Two Wells for acts to endanger life, two counts of aggravated assault and property damage.

August 22 Two Wells Police reported a 32-year-old man from Lewiston for unauthorised driving.

August 12 Mallala Police arrested a 44-year-old man from Two Wells for two active warrants.

August 11 Gawler Police arrested a 37-year-old man from Two Wells for theft and carry offensive weapon.

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Between August 9-10 At a premises on Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells unknown persons broke two padlocks which secured a shipping container and stole various tools.

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Country newspapers - lifeblood of communities I read with great sadness the closure of three newspapers in the South East; The Border Watch, South Eastern Times and Penola Pennant.

As an ex-resident of Millicent for 17 years, I feel deeply for the people of the South East, and especially all those people who will now lose their jobs because of these closures.

I regarded my experience working for a country newspaper as more than ‘just a job’.

Being part of that terrific Plains Producer team afforded me the opportunity to enjoy daily interaction with the local community, mostly good, sometimes not so good, but always interesting.

Country newspapers are the lifeblood of the community, a vital part of its social and cultural fabric.

They are the only vehicles that connect locals with locals over a broad range of topics; news, sport, business, opinions, profiles, history and, of course, gossip.

Plus all those inspiring advertising features.

It’s the best way for businesses to promote their services and support the locals.

Our Adelaide Plains/Mid North community is so fortunate to have the Plains Producer to look forward to each week, and the Two Wells Echo each month.

The team has done a stellar job in maintaining the high standard of these publications throughout extremely difficult times, and I

take my hat off to them.

I look forward to next week’s edition with great anticipation.

David Newsome Balaklava Transferring Crash Corner problems I recently attended the Port Wakefield Overpass and Highway Duplication Project update at the Port Wakefield Sports and Community Centre. I am concerned that the completed road project within the town will cause as many headaches for traffic flows as it attempts to solve.

The main issue with the design is the intersection of the Balaklava/Bowmans road and the traffic flow from that intersection to the Yorke Peninsula and the Augusta Highway.

This traffic route is used by double road trains and B doubles as they access grain facilities at Bowmans and hay processing plants at both Bowmans and Balaklava. For heavy vehicles to turn right from Bowmans and head North, they first need to turn South, cross over two lanes of traffic and then pull into a turning lane to turn right.

I was assured they had adequate turning room for road trains to access Augusta Highway. I asked if those giving the presentation had ever driven a truck, which they had not, and then told them about the limited field of vision looking to the left from the driver’s seat.

The turning room they designed would not

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be needed as a prime mover would pull up at 90 degrees to the intersection and then have to cross both lanes of traffic to complete the manoeuvre. While this would work when traffic volumes were light, it could cause significant delays when northbound traffic was heavier and wanting to access the roadhouses on the right hand side.

I also asked what procedures were in place to stop traffic using the Kipling Bakery southbound access as a shortcut to the northbound lane if the intersection backed up.

The reply was that there was no way of stopping traffic doing that, potentially causing risks to pedestrians accessing that business.

I was also curious about the proposed duplication from Port Wakefield to Port Augusta.

Living alongside Augusta Highway, I know there are times when there is a high traffic volume but for the majority of time it is quite low. This can also be seen in the lack of a 24hour roadhouse between Port Wakefield and Port Augusta.

I was told the duplication was not about traffic volumes but rather about a national freight route that would, ultimately when completed, allow 50-metre road trains to travel from Port Augusta to Port Adelaide.

I have no issue with triple road trains running on a dual lane highway as I can see the efficiencies this would give to the freight industry but I wonder if this is going to help with the traffic flows through Port Wakefield, particularly at the Bowmans intersection, or if there will be calls 20 years from now to bypass Augusta Highway traffic around Port Wakefield to remove that congestion.

I am concerned that with the amount of money being spent, the problems are not being fixed, rather transferred from crash corner to the centre of Port Wakefield. It seems those involved with designing and building this upgrade are happy to use this proposal within the Port Wakefield township of a poorly designed roundabout with no give way to the right rule and are turning a blind eye to the problems that it will create.

Too many lives have been lost with the last poorly designed intersection. I don’t want to see any lost with its so called ‘solution’.

Nick Ottens Lochiel Two Wells Echo, September, 2020

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All in the almonds • From page 1 More than 85 per cent of almond growers, including the Pezzaniti’s, sell their product to industry cooperative, Almondco Australia; a world-renowned company established in 1944.

“Australia is now the second biggest producer of almonds in the world,” Nick explained.

“California produces more than 80 per cent of the world’s almonds, then it’s Australia.”

Nick, 65, who spent his childhood in Two Wells, purchased the Hillier property with his wife Wendy from her parents in 1982.

Together they expanded the orchard from the original 15 acres of trees to its present 55 acres.

It’s an industry they’re proud to be a part of but also one that may have an uncertain future given the huge plantings that have happened worldwide.

“The industry has been very good to us but I think there are dark clouds on the horizon for small orchards such as ours,” Nick said.

“What we’re finding now is that our recycled water quality is reducing the yield and lifespan of the trees.

“The cost of land and water is very high, and the water quality is very poor.

“Increasing costs in electricity has also become a big factor, as has the Australian exchange rate.

“We can’t dictate the market price and the cost of every utility we

Bec O’Brien reports: deal with gets higher and higher.

“These sort of things will dictate just how profitable people are and whether they can continue.”

Australia exports around 60 per cent of its almonds overseas; a market that has contracted because of the recent coronavirus pandemic.

“We’ve got big overseas markets we rely on.” Nick said.

“If someone closes their doors to us that’s a hit we have to take.

“We are susceptible to the fluctuating Australian dollar and while some countries have significantly lower input costs, we don’t.”

In a good year almonds can bring more than $7000 gross per tonne, but Nick has had to weather years of less than $4500 gross per tonne.

“Today that probably wouldn’t cover our growing costs,” he said.

A member of the Northern Adelaide Plains Almond Growers Association for many years, Nick said the industry is a supportive one.

“It has been a good industry to be a part of,” he said.

“When we first started, a fair bit of the work was manual, it was really hard work, but now it’s pretty much mechanised.

“Initially we shared equipment between growers but over time each property has bought their own machinery.

“We have a very close relationship with the other growers in the area and it’s a very supportive industry.”

There are a number of environmental issues the almond industry is subject to that are out of growers control.

While the weather is obvious, another big one, according to Nick, is birds.

“We get all sorts attracted here,” he said.

“Rainbow lorikeets, rosellas, galahs and corella - all the parrot family really.”

Not a fan of using gas guns to deter the birds, Nick and Julian regularly patrol their orchard on motorbikes, scaring the birds away.

It is a time consuming exercise but the family prefers this method to more extreme, costly and noisy alternatives.

Nick said almond growers firmly support and recognise the importance of bees to the industry.

On their property the family aims to create a “micro-environment” conducive to bees, with hives scattered throughout the orchard and a variety of trees planted to ensure for effective cross pollination.

“The most important weather event (to produce optimal almonds) is the one we’ve just been through,” Nick said.

“What we’re looking for at this time of year is warm, sunny days of over 14 or 15 degrees so the bees will fly and pollinate.”

Wendy Pezzaniti and her son Julian in their almond orchard just outside Angle Vale. Below Almond trees upon almond trees.

Establishing an almond orchard is no easy feat It takes at least four years of time and money invested before a return can be seen.

From about four years of age almond trees can be harvested but are not mature until seven years of age.

Four different varieties of almond are grown on the Pezzaniti property, with each unique in their own right.

Some are lighter in colour, have smooth skin and are sweet to taste, others are a little furry, darker in colour and milder on the palate.

Harvest usually occurs in February and March. Once the tree is shaken, the almonds are allowed to dry on the ground for a few days before being swept into rows.

They are then picked up and stored

in sheds on the property.

Later they are trucked to Swan Reach where they are hulled and shelled, before being sent to Almondco at Renmark for final processing and sale.

Pruning generally takes place from May to July.

“We don’t prune like a fruit tree,” Nick explained.

“What we’re looking for is light penetration into the tree and to be able to create a clear pathway up and down the rows.

“We also try to have one metre of trunk to enable our tree shaker to clamp onto the tree when harvesting.”

During spring fungicide and

fertilisers are applied and irrigation lines checked and cleaned.

“We don’t just fertilise for this year but also to produce fruiting wood for next year,” Nick said.

Almond trees are some of the prettiest trees you’ll find around, particularly when they are flowering, usually throughout late July and August.

Occasionally, photographers have sought permission to use the gorgeous Pezzaniti orchard as a backdrop for wedding, family and celebratory photos.

With their home smack bang in the middle of their orchard, it’s a view Wendy and Nick enjoy on a daily basis.

The Cup runneth over We can fix Balaklava Racing Club (BRC) held its Balaklava Cup sponsor’s launch Thursday August 20, with the announcement of a new major sponsor, TCQS International.

Despite COVID restrictions, the Balaklava TQCSI Cup will still go ahead on September 16.

The club’s first release of 1000 tickets has already sold out, with numbers currently restricted due to COVID-19.

The club has submitted a COVID-19 safety plan, as well as a management plan with the hope of SA Health allowing up to 4000 people to attend the Cup.

“We’ve been in talks with SA Health over the past few weeks clarifying and reviewing Cup day, so hopefully we will hear from them by the end of this week and find out what our options are,” BRC CEO Doug Hall said.

“The club is currently taking bookings and we are keeping a waiting list in anticipation of being granted this crowd extension.”

TRSA has this week announced relaxing race day access for trackside employees, allowing race day employees (trainers, jockeys and stable hands) to use general public amenities such as toilets and

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dining areas.

Under these relaxed restrictions the public will still not be allowed to gain access to any of the race day areas.

“The announcement from TRSA only allows us not to have to split resources or double up on amenities which will be cost saving for the day,” Doug said.

Trainers will once more have the $20,000 trainer’s prize up for grabs for any trainer who can train the winner of both the TCQSI Cup over 1600m and the Coopers stakes over 1200m.

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These boots are made for walking!

“These boots are made for walking, and that’s just what they’ll do,” might be the lyrics to a well known song by Nancy Sinatra but they are also a good fit for Two Wells local Lance Grant, who will tackle the infamous Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea next year in support of SA Police Legacy.

Currently working at the Port Adelaide Prosecution Unit, Lance, 49, is one of only three South Australians selected to take part in the trek following an intensive interview process.

As well as police officers from legacy branches in NSW, the Australian Federal Police service, Northern Territory and Western Australia, Brevet Sergeant Grant will also mentor a young legatee on the nine-day, 96-kilometre hike.

“It’s a mentoring program as much as it is raising awareness of SA Police Legacy,” he said.

“On the trek we’re there to help that young person, we’re there to be their shoulder and to help them every

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“It’s also going beyond the track in the sense that it’s life coaching.”

Lance will carry about five kilograms in a pack each day as he makes his way along the route made famous for a lengthy battle between Japanese soldiers and Allied forces in WWII. Renowned for being rugged and isolated, the Kokoda Track will not only be a challenge of the body but also the mind.

Lance will have to bear hot days, high humidity, rain, mud and a myriad of creepy crawlies.

“It is definitely a mind game, and generally your mind will give up before your body,” he said.

“I think it will definitely be a mental challenge, there’ll be a lot to contend with.

“We’ll be lacking sleep, our bodies will be in constant pain and there will be very limited down time.

Two Wells local, Lance Grant, will tackle the infamous Kokoda Track next year in support of SA Police Legacy.

“But we’re hoping to complete the trek on Anzac Day and take part in a special service.”

Lance has already started training for the trek, which is scheduled for April next year, and has been working on his cardio and strength with a personal trainer for the past seven months.

He will now add in hill climbs; lots of hill climbs!

“There is a definite training regime I’ll be following closer to the date, but at the moment I’m just doing my own training,” he said.

Raising funds in support of SA Police Legacy is a component of Lance’s selection for the trek and he has already held a successful raffle which sold out in less than 24 hours.

Later this year he hopes to organise a John Lennon tribute show and possibly winery tours, with a virtual Kokoda 96-kilometre walk also on the cards.

“I’ve had a lot of positive support from people already, which is fantastic,” he said.

“I’m looking forward to the personal challenge of doing this.

“I’m also doing it to show my children to set personal goals and work hard to achieve them.

“It’s about portraying a message that if you’re willing to put in the hard work you will get results.

“This is a big thing for me and it’s an honour and a privilege to be involved.”

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Best of luck Lance, no doubt we’ll see you training up a storm around the place.

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New planning system delayed Report & photo: Bec O’Brien RESIDENTS and ratepayers of Adelaide Plains Council (APC) are calling for an independent review of council management, amid community concerns and numerous Letters to the Editor in the Plains Producer over staffing numbers, management issues and more.

Craig Argent, Mallala’s postman for the past 21 years and Adelaide Plains Ratepayers and Residents Association (APRRA) member, believes a review is warranted.

“There seems to be enough noise in the public to say there’s something going on,” he said.

“If there’s not, then the review will show that.”

“The fact council hasn’t responded so far is a point,” he said.

“I think there should be a due diligence thing every four or five years, an outside review.”

APRRAchairman, Greville Knight, said the group ‘absolutely agreed’ an independent review should be conducted.

Mallala local, Ros Franks, is also in favour of the review.

“I am in favour of an independant review of Adelaide Plains Council because council needs to be held accountable,” Ros said.

CEO James Miller, said staff welfare will continue to be his priority.

Concerned APC residents Craig Argent, Greg Tucker, Ros Franks, Trish Smith and Bill Roney are calling for an independent management review of the APC. “Council maintains a safe workplace that provides for the wellbeing of its employees.

Our staff are our greatest asset; hard working and committed to serving the community,” Mr Miller said.

“Staff in any organisation may choose to leave their employment for a variety of

reasons; retirement, career opportunity, promotion, lifestyle, shorter commute, more money.

“Since June 2016, 22 permanent staff have resigned for these very reasons.

“To include contracts that have come to an end in this figure would be misleading.

The very nature of a contract

is a period of employment that is intended to come to an end at an agreed date.

“In some instances, and where it is found staff have committed serious and wilful misconduct in discharging their duties, council is dutybound to take decisive action.

“I would not be discharg-

ing my own duties diligently if I ignored such behaviour,” he said.

APC mayor, Mark Wasley, said the alleged figure quoted in letters of 50 staff departing APC since 2016 is ‘absolutely inaccurate.’

“Staff employment matters are operational and are dealt

with by Council HR and the CEO. Neither elected members or the Mayor have involvement in these processes,” he said.

“I hope to make a statement of accurate facts when I am at liberty to do so, but for now I cannot make comments that may predjudice any actions that may be under way.”

New planning and development system delayed Implementation of the new planning and development system across large regional towns and metropolitan areas has been pushed out, potentially until next year.

Minister for Planning and Local Government Vickie Chapman said the government was keen to ensure that implementation of this final phase was done in a manner that presented users and beneficiaries of the system with more time to understand the Planning and Design

Code (The Code) and familiarise themselves with the new ePlanning system.

“Over recent months, we have been listening closely to councils, industry and the wider community, who have all urged us to move the final phase of implementation to next year,” she said.

“More than 90 per cent of development applications are lodged in the metropolitan area, so we need to take the necessary time and continue

to collaborate with stakeholders and work with councils who are integral to the program’s success.

“At this stage of the process, it would be irresponsible for us to proceed and ignore the insight and feedback that we have received from councils and the broader community.

“An original launch date for this final phase was anticipated to occur in September 2020; however, this was always dependent on a number of factors including the scale and

Road and infrastructure funding success Adelaide Plains Council (APC) has received $345,000 in funding for local road and community infrastructure projects.

The Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program was announced earlier this year to support councils across Australia to deliver projects involving the construction, maintenance and/or improvement of council-owned assets that are generally accessible to the public.

APC elected members voted to allocate the funding to the following projects: 1. Recreational Vehicle (RV) Dump at Two Wells 2. Mallala Museum works (cleaning, painting and floor coverings) Two Wells Echo, September, 2020

3. Clara Harniman Reserve external fencing (Boundary Road/Gawler Road) 4. Middle Beach levee construction 5. Parham Campgrounds toilet facility upgrade 6. Two Wells Oval toilet block replacement APC mayor Mark Wasley said council was appreciative of the government’s support to help it deliver improvements for the broader community.

“Work will begin on these projects in early October 2020 and should be completed by June 30, 2021,” Mayor Wasley said.

“In accordance with the LRCI Program guidelines, the projects will be delivered using local businesses and workforces wherever possible.”

complexity of submissions received during our consultation stage.

“The final phase of PlanSA will not be introduced prior to Christmas 2020. I intend to announce a more definite date once I am fully briefed on the whole of the program.”

The State Planning Commission supports the extension of time saying “the revised timeline will allow for more time for business readiness and familiarisation of the new planning and development system.”

Since July 31, 2020, the new planning system – PlanSA – has applied across South Australia’s outback and rural areas, replacing hard copy council development plans and the manual processing of development applications.

So far, 160 development applications have been successfully electronically submitted into the system.

The new planning system is an Australian first.

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Contact president Ian Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club hold on 0408 087 529 for meeting details.

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9 - 9.30am. Saturdays Mixed Comp. tee-off Alcoholics Anonymous, Meets every from 11 am. Membership available Phone Thursday evening in Two Wells, Starting at Mallala RSL Club 8520 2607 or Secretary Kath Stubing 8pm in the Hall at St. Pauls Anglican Church Mallala RSL meets every third Wednesday.

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Old Port Wakefield Road. Anyone who thinks Public is invited to lunch every third Sunday. they may have a problem with alcohol is Two Wells Playgroup $10 including sweets, espresso coffee welcome to attend. available in the clubrooms across from footy TWO Wells Playgroup is held on Tuesday club. All welcome. Membership open to both mornings 9am -11am during school term at APEC those who have or have not served. Contact the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall, 34 Gawler The Adelaide Plains Equestrian club holds riding Ray 0417 450 088 for info.

Road, Two Wells. For babies and children up and horse-related events on the fourth Sunday to five years of age. Ph: 8520 2358 or visit Neighbourhood watch of each month. Riders of all ages and abilities our facebook page: Two Wells Playgroup. welcome. Visit the club’s website at www. Neighbourhood Watch meeting is held adelaideplainsequestrianclub.weebly.com Two Wells Probus Club bi-monthly on second Tuesday of the month and check out what’s coming up or for more (except December or January) at 7.30pm in The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc. information contact Sam on 0408 455 677. the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling of Two Wells. For more information contact Club on the fourth Monday of the month Church times Anne Porter on 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger from 10am. Come along and hear our guest Anglican Church Services – resume in 0414 230 634. speakers and enjoy some companionship.

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• September 13, 20, 27 – 10am 0427 616 301.

Contact Jasmin Daniele on 8520 2233 for • October 11, 18, 25 – 10am further information.

TWo wells BOWLING CLUB Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan (08) 7510 1148 Two Wells scouts Whether you are new to lawn bowls or are Virginia Catholic Parish. Mass times: a seasoned player why not consider joining Cubs & Joeys St Joseph’s Two Wells: the Two Wells Club? We field Pennant teams Two Wells Scout Group. Cubs: 6.30pm • Thursday 6.30pm, on Thursday for women, Wednesday is 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm • Sunday 8.30am Men’s day and Saturday is Open Gender.

8.30pm (Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm Social bowls Tuesday evenings October Our Lady of the Assumption Virginia 7.30pm (Monday). Contact Group Leader, December & January - February. Contact • Sunday 10.00am Roger Ford. 0438 202 445.

Irene Giannikos Ph 0417 810 029.

Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. Phone 8380 9029.

Two Wells Blue Light

Windsor Christian Church - Sunday evening 5pm - 7pm, Windsor Institute Hall. Phone 0427 572 237.

Two Wells Blue Light held five times a year. For ages eight to 15 years. For more information contact Maria Aunger on 0414 230 634 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

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Two Wells CFS

Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth CFS senior training every Monday night starting Health services are held on the second and at 7.30pm open to anyone over the age of 17 fourth Friday of each month at The Two years old. Everyone welcome however day Wells Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two time crews are needed. Cadet training is every Wells 9.15am to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm second Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until by appointment only, 10.30am to 12 noon 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above. drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments.

Located in Wells Road, Two Wells.

Community bus

Two Wells Community Library

Two Wells craft shop

Two Wells Regional Action Team

Two Wells United Youth

ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & Obedience Club.

Training Wednesday evenings, Beginners, The Two Wells Craft Shop located in the old Two Wells United Youth is an engaging and Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted interactive Christian social group for children Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, aged 12 years to Year 12. Based at the Two Conformation 7.40pm. All breeds & people honey, jams and relish, bric-a-brac bargains, Wells Uniting Church the group meets on welcome. If you have a problem come & see and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area.

Fridays during school terms from 5.30pmus. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info.

Open Tuesday. to Friday 9.30am - 4pm.

7.30pm. $3 includes tea. Contact Robyn Sat 9.30am - 1pm, closed Sunday and landcare Two Wells Lewis on 0413 097 013 for more information Monday. Find us on facebook. Facebook.

Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Uniting Church Australia com/twowellscraftshop.com Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land Op Shop Care is bigger than your backyard. Pat. 0419 Two Wells CWA Two Wells Uniting Church treasure trove op 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852.

The Two Wells branch of the South Australian shop, opening times, Monday to Friday 9am Country Women’s Association meets on the Lions Club Angle Vale to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Open third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells all school holidays, come in and browse.

The Lions Club of Angle Vale holds its meetings Bowling Club from 7pm. New and interested Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, on the second and fourth Wed at the clubrooms members are welcome to come along. Find contact Pam Duncan 8520 2764 anytime for Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, 6.30pm start. us on Facebook or contact Caroline Hardiman 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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YOGA, Classes are at the Two Wells

Catholic Church Hall are held on Mondays 7pm to 8.15pm. Enquiries to Diane 0427 616 301 or meaney014@gmail.com

Two Wells RSL

The Two Wells RSL opening and office hours until further notice: Members nights will be held only on the 1st Friday of each month except if the 1st Friday fall on a public holiday, with meals served at 6.35pm. Office hours on these days are 1pm until late. Normal office hours throughout the year are every Tuesdays from 9.30am till around noon and Friday’s from 9.30am till noon. The office is attended on a limited basis during the month of January. For all enquiries contact secretary John Allen on 0411 894 245.

Community Bus, for all bookings ph: 8527 Public Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Meetings at 7.30 pm on the third Wednesday of each month in Two Wells Catholic Church 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as volunteer Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Hall. Contact Caroline Scutcheon 0417 801 Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & bus liason, however all places/enquiries are 178 for more info.

Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am. now through Council.

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

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Uniting Church Australia Adult Fellowship

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

If you own a business in Two Wells, Lewiston, Virginia, Angle Vale or surrounding districts call Leanne on 8862 1977 or email sales@twowellsecho.com.au to advertise and put your message in front of more than 12,000 people in your target area.

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Lisa’s loyalty acknowledged DUBLIN CFS volunteer, Lisa Bryant, was presented with a 20-year clasp on Monday, August 17 for services to the SA CFS. Lisa, who has been serving the CFS for almost 22 years, was the first female captain on the Light Group, and has held various roles in the Dublin CFS since.

A cake was made especially for the occasion by local CFS supporter, Doris Woods.

LEFT: Dublin CFS volunteers, Annette and Terry Halford, Lisa Bryant, captain Rosemary McDonnell and president Darryl Barkla.

Kristy rocking her new, much shorter, ‘do.

Kristy makes the cut When Windsor local, Kristy Baker, started school, she decided she wanted to grow her hair long like many of the other girls.

So she did, and it just kept growing, with a couple of ‘trims’ each year keeping it ‘in order’!

Now in year seven at Mallala Primary School, Kristy decided to ‘make a difference’ by cutting and donating her hair to be made into a wig for someone who has lost their hair due to a medical condition.

Wigs cost families around $6000 and last only one to two years, which can mean thousands of dollars can be spent buying wigs throughout a child’s youth.

On August 18, on her 13th birthday, Kristy organised a ‘Hair With Heart Fundraiser’ at school where staff and students wore a little bit of red or pink and donated a gold coin, raising $198, toward her total raised for Variety SA of $1437.

After school, Kristy had her haircut, chopping off 45cm to donate to Hair With Heart, part of Variety the Children’s Charity.

Mum, Melanie, said Kristy is very happy with her shorter hair and happy knowing someone else will appreciate having her donated hair.

“Kristy has been overwhelmed by the kind words and support she has received from family, friends, her school and the community,” Melanie said.

By making a donation to Variety - the Children's Charity, you can help provide a wig or other vital equipment to a child in need.

We’re extending financial support The Australian Government is extending JobKeeper until 28 March 2021 and the temporary Coronavirus Supplement for those on income support until 31 December 2020, after which income support will continue.

For JobKeeper and the temporary Coronavirus Supplement there will be some changes to payments and eligibility to support businesses and households who need it most.

For information on how these changes affect you, visit Australia.gov.au

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Visit Australia.gov.au Kristy has donated her long locks to make into a wig.

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A site plan for the proposed Two Wells Village Green. * Extracted from the August 24 Adelaide Plains Council agenda.

It’s all go for village green Two Wells’ new village green is moving ahead, with details of 30 per cent of its design presented in a report to Adelaide Plains Council at its ordinary meeting on Monday August 24.

APC has stated in the past the project is a “once in a lifetime” opportunity for the community and hopes to see it delivered by its December 31 deadline, as set out in the conditions of funding received through the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program (Round 2).

Stage 1 of APC’s overall $1 million Two

Bec O’Brien reports: Wells Main Street Public Realm Redevelopment focuses on the area adjacent to the town’s public library.

It will include new public toilets, a town square-like area complete with outdoor tables, nature playground, landscaped gardens, art nook, improved and redesigned walkways, wheelchair access, picnic shelters and barbecues, and clear interpretive signage.

This stage of the project is also hoping to deliver safer pedestrian linkages, up to and including the Liberty development, with improved pedestrian crossing points; new street trees and greening, street furniture and more modern and up-to-date signage.

APC infrastructure and environment general manager, Tom Jones, said in the report while council had initial hopes of acquiring SAPOL land for additional use in the village green project, after months of discussions, it was now

Environment Protection Authority

For community groups/organisations located at Two Wells Fourth Round Opens: 1 September 2020 Fourth Round Closes: 30 September 2020 Overview: As part of the Two Wells Residential Development Deed, Hickinbotham Developments and Adelaide Plains Council have established a Two Wells Community Fund (TWCF), with both parties contributing funds based on the number of settlement of sales in the Eden and Liberty Projects at Two Wells.

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

Up to $45,000 will be allocated as part of the TWCF Fourth Round, to support locally based community groups/organisations deliver services and programs which achieve social and practical outcomes for the community. The maximum amount for an individual grant is $10,000, however applications for a greater amount may be considered on merit. Applications will be assessed by the TWCF Committee, with equal representation from Council and the Developer (Hickinbotham).

For a copy of the Two Wells Community Fund Guidelines Booklet and Application Form please visit Council, or the Two Wells Library, or download the documents from www.apc.sa.gov.au.

Please direct all enquiries in relation to the TWCF Fourth Round to: Anne Sawtell, Manager Library and Community Adelaide Plains Council (08) 8527 0200 or info@apc.sa.gov.au James Miller Chief Executive Officer

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Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 46 of the Environment Protection Act 1993, of the proposal to vary Licence 11275 held by ACQUISTA INVESTMENTS PTY LTD, VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD for their facility located at Port Wakefield Road, LOWER LIGHT. In simple terms, ACQUISTA INVESTMENTS PTY LTD, VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD is seeking authorisation from the EPA to use an alternative daily cover (ADC) material at the landfill site as a replacement for soil.

Daily covers are used by landfills to cover waste that is disposed in the landfill cell. The ADC proposed to be used performs in accordance with EPA requirements.

To ensure the reasonable environmental control measures are to be taken, the EPA is going to impose licence conditions to specify the requirements of the trial plan and post-trial report. The trial plan must be approved in writing by the EPA prior to PFAS waste processing occurring.

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The Authority has also undertaken a review of current licence conditions. The review has determined some conditions are duplicated and outdated. The proposed changes ensure all conditions are relevant and reflect current practices.

Written public comment is invited and must be received by 5.00 pm on 16 September 2020.

Submissions for relaxations, may be emailed to epalicensing@sa.gov.au or posted to: Licensing & Regulatory Services, EPA GPO Box 2607 Adelaide SA 5001.

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“unlikely”.

“The extra land comprised about 250 square metres and would have been a nice inclusion, if an agreement regarding land tenure could have been reached with DIT, however due to unrealistic costs to council, this is no longer possible,” the report stated.

To date, the only physical works undertaken by council has been a preliminary investigation regarding the existing underground services within the village green.

Last month a geotechnical consultant undertook soil testing across the village green site, the results of which will then feed into the final detailed designs of the toilet block and waste water system.

APC is aiming to present a 70 per centstage detailed design to elected members at its September ordinary council meeting for further endorsement.

“That’s one of the most exciting projects we’ll see for quite some time in the main street of Two Wells,” CEO James Miller told the chamber.

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Stay safe driving during winter conditions

Two Wells CFS volunteers Jonathan Thomas, Harrison Nichols and Emma Woodroofe with members of the Angle Vale Scout Group (Cubs).

Two Wells CFS News With Sharon Boobyer From July 1 this year we have attended 26 call outs.

To date for August alone, we have attended six Motor Vehicle Accidents, two vehicle fires, two rubbish fires, one alarm and one assist SAAS. TW34 and some of our wonderful volunteers paid a visit to the Angle Vale Scout Group recently.

The Cubs by all accounts had a wonderful time looking over the truck, it’s equipment, and PPE. A demonstration of the Halo protection system and discussions on fire safety at home were well received.

The cubs then demonstrated their skills of manoeuvring a soccer ball through cones with the hose, and extinguishing wooden flames.

If you’d like to learn more about the CFS in your area call into the Two Wells brigade on Wells Road, Two Wells any Monday from 7.30pm and chat with one of our friendly volunteers.

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Tristan Grierson Age: 21 Job: Security Brigade: Two Wells Joined: 2017 Experience: Fighting fires, rescue, saving property, car accidents, team work, using fire equipment, lifesaving equipment Why did you want to become a volunteer? I wanted to be part of the community.

I wanted to help people, help save lives and property. It gave me an opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people.

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Herding like poetry in motion August 2020 Update I was back watching country football, this time the Adelaide Plains Football League (APFL) at Virginia where the Rams hosted the Roosters on Saturday 15 August.

This week was Round 6 of the APFL since the season had started up in July.

Along with watching the match, I was pleased to catch up with a number of fellow ‘relics’ from the days we played as one club, Two Wells-Virginia (195974).

Well done to President Michael Vigor and all involved in the APFL for ensuring that the competition got under way and is thriving this season.

It was excellent to participate in the SA Suicide Prevention Planning Day with members of the Premier’s Council on Suicide Prevention and the Issues Group on Suicide Prevention on Wednesday 12 August.

Many thanks to Lucy and Darren Golding for hosting the event at their winery Golding Wines in Lobethal.

Lucy and Darren spoke of their response to last year’s Cudlee Creek Bushfire and the impact of COVID-19 on local businesses.

I would like to give thanks to all those who attended and were involved in the event, and a special thank you to Karen McColl and Tanya Malins from my office for all their organisation of the event.

Bec O’Brien reports: Watching a dog bred to herd sheep, is like watching poetry in motion, according to Lewiston resident Helen Jasson, who has a passion for the unique sport.

Helen has been involved with the Herding Dog Club of South Australia for a couple of years and her kelpies, Tora and Charlie, are just starting out at competition level.

Helen has patiently spent many long hours of training and practice to develop a sense of understanding and communication with her dogs.

In the world of sheep herding this communication is so subtle that at times bystanders cannot fathom how human and dog work together so seamlessly.

Helen said a lot of it comes down to the dog’s inbred instincts.

“I love that the dogs have a natural instinct to work sheep and to watch them work and move is like poetry in motion,” she said.

Helen credits her growing skills to the help and advice of good friend, fellow herding enthusiast and Lewistonite, Pat Wake.

“I train most weekends with Pat, who comes over and trains her team on my sheep as well as giving me training tips and encouragement,” she said.

“I have been fortunate to be able to have help and guidance from a few SA Working Sheepdog competitors as well.”

It has only been in the last 12 months that Helen has been able to acquire her own sheep to help train her dogs.

This is an important factor, where the main aim of herding is for the dog to manoeuvre a small flock of sheep around a set course,

Helen Jasson of Lewiston with her beloved sheep herding kelpies, two-year-old Tora and five-year-old Charlie. including through gates and over ramps, in a set time.

It’s a highly technical and competitive field, with points deducted if the sheep go off course, if the dog fails to follow an instruction or the sheep split.

“The most important skill to have with your dog is a stop,” Helen explained.

“Generally that is a stop, and come to you, so you can be confident in the control of your dog but we all develop our own individual cues.

“Everything needs to be black and white for the dogs, there’s no grey area, and this is how I train my dogs.”

Travelling to Goowla and Murray Bridge to compete, Helen said all dogs must complete an

instinct test and two pre-trial tests, with two passes, before they can participate at competition level.

“Tora has done both in 2019 and had her first trial on August 16 (this year) at Goolwa, where she competed in A Course Started,” she said.

“She had two runs in this class, gaining two passes and also 1 High in Trial Award for being the highest scoring dog for a trial run.

“Charlie did his instinct test in 2019 and pre-trial test at Goolwa on August 16, where he also had two runs and passed both tests.

“We have our last trial of the year at the end of September and I will have both dogs entered in A Course Started.

“Tora requires one more pass before she can move up to a

higher level.”

Depending on how their training is progressing, Helen said she will also enter Tora in the B Course competition, which is more complicated than A Course and requires the dog to work in a larger area and take the sheep through tougher obstacles.

Helen’s love for the world of sheep herding comes from a childhood spent on her grandmother’s property in Hamilton, SA. “I spent most school holidays there helping on the farm, especially at shearing time working in the sheds for grandma,” she said.

“We were city kids who would go out to the farm and I used to think how incredible her working dogs were bringing the sheep in from the paddocks and working in the yards.

“So, when I purchased my first kelpie I wanted to do what they were bred for, so I looked into the sport of sheep herding.”

Helen said teaching dogs new skills can be incredibly challenging but also a lot of fun and very rewarding.

“Herding intensifies the relationship between you and your dog,” she said.

“It is very complex and particularly challenging to learn, but well worth the effort.”

Training the dogs is usually undertaken a few times a week, mostly with sheep but sometimes “dry” or without sheep, particularly when a new skill or cue is being taught, and sessions are kept short to keep the dogs happy and interested.

Helen hopes to continue trialling her dogs and aims to take part in competitions for the SA Working Sheepdog Trials next year.

Best of luck with your herding dreams Helen.

New greenery at bowls Pictured at the Planning Day

The community focused suicide prevention work of the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist in SA Health transitioned to Wellbeing SA on 12 August 2020.

The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist will maintain a role in suicide prevention but with a focus on specialist mental health services. The South Australian Suicide Prevention Networks will now be administered by Wellbeing SA. The Office of the Premier’s Advocate for Suicide Prevention will continue its work as it previously has and will work closely in collaboration with both the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist and Wellbeing SA, with the primary focus being to reduce the rate and impact of suicide in our communities.

If you have any issues or questions you think I can assist with, don’t hesitate to contact me at 8237 9118 or via my website: www.johndawkins.com.au.

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Things are looking decidedly green at the Two Wells Bowling Club, with new artificial turf installed last month.

The project is the culmination of years of fundraising by the club and successful funding through the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program (Round 1) announced last year as well as a significant SA Recreational and Sporting grant.

Newly elected president, club coach and umpire, Ian Campbell, said the new artificial turf will enable members to play all year round and hopefully attract larger competitions from a broader demographic as well as reducing volunteer hours and large water bills.

“We’re hoping to capitalise on new people moving into the area and being able to offer year-round bowls, seven days a week now,” Ian said.

“Bowls is not a game just for old people, it is a game old people can play (and) we’re looking for that demographic spread.”

As well as both of the club’s former grass greens being ripped up, new concrete edging, a divid-

Allan Howell presented guest speaker Robin Trevilyan with a bag of local goodies following his presentation.

Two Wells Bowling Club’s newly elected president, Ian Campbell, inspects the new artificial turf at the club. ing fence and improved wheelchair access into the clubroom have also been achieved.

Ian said the vibe at the club was very positive and members were looking forward to getting a feel for the new surace.

“One of the many things this will do for the club is it’s going to put us on a level footing the same as a lot of other clubs do that have synthetic turf,” he explained.

“We found a lot of our players had some difficulty adjusting to the synthetic surface (at other clubs); the bowls did roll a lit-

tle differently from grass and it takes a little bit to get used to it.”

While the coronavirus pandemic slowed down the installation of the new turf, Ian said the club’s A green should be completed in time for the season opening in early October.

“We anticipate the interest in this club is going to escalate, which is only going to foster community spirit,” he said.

“We’re all looking forward to the season ahead and all the members are champing at the bit to get out on the green and get a bit of practice in.”

Trevilyan’s travels Last month members of the Two Wells Uniting Church fellowship were entertained by former local Robin Trevilyan.

Robin, who now lives in Angle Vale, spoke eagerly about his travels to the Northern Territory last year, where he visited Alice Springs and took in Uluru, Kings Canyon and Litchfield National Park.

Following Robin’s slideshow presentation, fellowship member Allan Howell presented Robin with a bag of goodies, including his favourite, pickles.

Afternoon tea was then served and enjoyed by all.

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Dublin Cricket Club’s new clubrooms close to completion Report & Photo: Lisa Schulz Work has been in full swing at the Dublin cricket ground in the last couple of months, with construction of new clubrooms close to completion.

The cricket club was one of 15 successful Adelaide Plains Council applicants to receive funding through the Federal Government’s ‘Drought Communities Program.’

The first stage of the project has taken more two months so far, with the pad poured and footings installed in June, and framework and verandah going up in July.

Chris said the halt in progress was disappointing, but members are hoping to have everything finished by the end of December.

“The original plan was to have it completed for cricket, but if we can get it done by Christmas that would be great,” he said.

Committee Member Luke Walker said the new clubrooms have generated a lot of interest in the community.

“I’ve seen people come in to have a look,” he said.

The club will hopefully

Some of the colourful rock designs created last month.

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Dublin Cricket Club secretary, Chris Mason (right) with committee member Luke Walker in front of the new clubrooms.

provide a venue to host various other events as well.

“It will be a great asset to the community,” Luke said.

“It’s definitely worth the wait!”

Concrete was laid a couple of weeks ago, completing Stage 1 of the project.

The club has now begun fitting out the rooms.

“Internal walls are going in at the moment, the plumbers are in this week and electrical work will hopefully be carried out next

week,” said Chris.

Luke said the club has been saving over the last eight to 10 years, and members are hoping they’ve saved enough to complete fit out as soon as Stage 1 is complete.

“A big thanks to our sponsors for helping out – it’s been a long time coming,” he said.

With the new clubrooms measuring about 216m2, members are looking forward to being able to provide a dining area for 40-50 people, and the girls

would no doubt be pleased they won’t have to make a trek in the dark to the loos anymore!

“We’re hoping the new clubrooms will keep a few more people around during and after cricket games,” Chris said.

“Players’ partners often don’t come along due to the small space inside the old clubrooms, so hopefully it will keep people around.”

“And it will be much easier to social distance in the new rooms!” Chris laughed.

Caroline Hardiman reports WE are back!! It has been a very quiet few months for us at the Two Wells SACWA. Due to the restrictions of COVID-19, our April, May and June meetings were cancelled. Our first meeting back was in July, when we held a modified general annual meeting.

It was decided our office bearers would remain unchanged for the year: President Caroline Hardiman, vice president Karen Koch, secretary Vanessa Henley, treasurer Evelyn Dyer.

At our August meeting we used paint markers to decorate rocks, like the ones shown on the SA Rocks Facebook page.

The premise of this activity is children decorate rocks and hide them in playgrounds or other locations for other children to find.

Some of our creations may be hidden around the town, so keep a lookout.

At this stage our popular bingo nights will be cancelled for the rest of the year until further notice, as well as our casual catch up on Saturdays.

Held on the third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Bowling Club, our branch meetings are a casual format, where women can meet, share and learn new skills.

For more information contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 781 007 or Jennifer Dowling on 0418 859 875.

At our September meeting we will be learning how to make soap with our secretary, Vanessa, demonstrating on the night. All are welcome.

Let’s grow together

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The last days of August were warmer but the last month was T cold and the soil temperature is still not high enough to go planting out summer vegetables for a while, so just be patient.

There is still time to be planting out shrubs and trees though to enable them to establish before the hot weather arrives.

The nursery at the Two Wells craft shop has a good selection of potted plants, as do the E other nurseries in our area.

Spring seems a good time to be spreading some manure onto the garden and around the fruit trees.

A good garden hint is to leave the manure for a few months before spreading.

It often depends on what type of manure e.g. poultry, cow or maybe horse manure, for there to be a fair difference in the available nutrients for the garden. Poultry manure that comes from penned chickens may be higher in nitrogen content than free range chicken manure and the same for feedlot cattle compared with paddocked cattle.

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Eremophila is a hardy, drought tolerant and versatile shrub avaliable in a range of colours. that are stabled usually do not need to be wormed as often as paddocked horses however by resting the manure for a couple of months before usage is always wise for all manures.

Manure is always great for the garden but when spreading be mindful of keeping the manure away from the stems and trunks of plants.

To ensure your fruit tree is receiving enough light to the inner tree, when it is in full leaf in the middle of the day, stand and observe to see if 15 per cent of the ground is receiving sunlight and is not shaded.

This is a quick way to see if when you prune next some of the inner branches need to be removed.

As roses are leafing up start the fortnightly practice of using a milk spray.

One-part milk to 10 parts water is ideal.

Spray the foliage and be mindful to cover under the leaves. This is a simple preventative measure.

When the first aphids appear just hose off, as later the predators will come and enjoy their aphid meal.

Eremophilas are now coming into all their beauty and the range is so extensive.

Some come with fine grey leaves while others have shiny green leaves.

From ground covers to small trees the most prevalent are small shrubs.

They are commonly referred to as Emu Bush as it is widely held that emus enjoy eating the fruit of the eremophilas.

There are more than 250 species of eremophilas and now with hybridising there is a vast array of plants to choose from. The colour range

is very extensive having oranges, reds, mauves, purples, yellows white and pinks.

The shrubs can be hedged, so after pruning give a short trim just to keep the desired shape.

They grow well in sun or part shade and are classed as drought resistant; they resent having wet feet.

Eremophila maculata is an extremely hardy variety and is one of the most popular in the species.

The inside of the flower is usually spotted adding more character to the bloom.

They bloom for months, needing little attention. eremophilas are for sale in most nurseries and are well worth considering for your garden for their hardiness and versatility.

Enjoy your time in the month of September and the start of spring for 2020.

Garden opening for community It has been a few months in the making but the Two Wells Community Garden is set to be officially opened next month.

The garden was established in 2019 with a $20,000 Fund My Neighbourhood state government grant as well as more recent contributions of more than $5000 from the Two Wells Community Fund - a joint initiative of the Adelaide Plains Council and the Hickinbotham Group.

Initially earmarked for its official opening in May this year, COVID restrictions brought about a change of date.

Volunteers have been working hard to get the garden looking great and inviting for its new Sunday, October 18 opening date.

APC mayor Mark Wasley will lead proceedings, with a variety of informative tutorials, including a kokedama demonstration, string macrame demonstration and rock painting workshop, sure to delight those in attendance between 10am and 3pm.

Contact Judi Frost on 0427 417 905 or Di Meaney on 0427 616 301 for more information, or call into the Two Wells Craft Shop during opening hours.

‘Mini Morning’ Junior Primary Open Morning Wednesday September 16 9.00am – 10.00am For pre-school aged children and their caregivers.

We welcome you to take a look around our fantastic facilities while your children have fun!

Enjoy the jumping castle, craft activities, face painting, sensory learning and gross motor skills.

Join the Assistant Principal on a school tour at 9.45am.

A FREE Kindergym session will be

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Greening the ‘Plains one seedling at a time Over the past 12 months hundreds of seedlings grown at the Two Wells Community Nursery have been planted across the Adelaide Plains Council region, and volunteers are ecstatic.

Two Wells Community Nursery volunteer and co-coordinator, Caroline Scutcheon, said the vision for the nursery was slowly coming to fruition.

Ms Scutcheon hoped the next 12 months would see more growth, with locally sourced seeds and cuttings from native plants, grown at the Two Wells site.

“Ideally we would like to grow local native plants and partner with new estates to supply them, or supply new home owners with a box of plants,” she said.

“The people coming into the new estates would love the natives we can grow that are water saving, low maintenance and are very attractive, they’re not just tall trees.

“These types of plants really are pretty, they have lovely flowers, and they attract bees, butterflies and birds to the garden.”

As with any new system the nursery has had its share of teething problems.

Ms Scutcheon said the volunteers had been working hard with Adelaide

Bec O’Brien reports: Plains Council staff to establish a cost- effective and efficient watering system at the site.

“We’ve got a little bit of redesigning work to do with the watering system so that we’re ensuring the survival rate of the seedlings improves, especially over the warmer months,” she said.

In coming weeks the nursery is hoping to lock in a date for a propagation workshop, which will enable volunteers to collect cuttings of local varieties of plants.

“We’ve done a workshop learning how to collect seeds from plants, and when it’s time we’ll head out to collect them,” Ms Scutcheon said “But we’re also aiming to grow some varieties from cuttings.

“It will be great to have that full circle of collecting, growing and then planting seedlings in our local area.”

New volunteers are always welcome at the Two Wells Community Nursery, which meets now on Mondays, behind the RSL hall in Two Wells, from 9am.

Contact Caroline Scutcheon on 0417 801 178 for more information or to get involved.

Two Wells Community Nursery volunteer and coordinator Caroline Scutcheon with some of the native seedlings grown at the site.

Water upgrades for Two Wells and Lewiston Major water main upgrades have started in Two Wells and Lewiston as part of SAWater’s $7.5 million investment in improving water pressure and enabling ongoing growth across the Northern Adelaide Plains.

During the next four months, more than 4500 metres of new water mains will be laid along Secomb Road and Hayman Road in Two Wells, Gawler Road in Lewiston and Parkers Road in Ward Belt, connecting to the local distribution network.

SA Water General Manager Asset Operations and Delivery Amanda Lewry said the upgrade was one of the utility’s first shovel

ready projects of its four-year, $1.6 billion capital program.

“We’re delivering a diverse portfolio of projects over the next four years to sustain and enhance our water network, and our work kicking off across the Northern Adelaide Plains will secure reliable water supplies for customers into the future,” Amanda said.

“The region is experiencing significant urban development and our upgrades are designed to ensure we can support continued growth as the local population rises.

“Several of the trunk water mains that carry large volumes of water from one area of the network to another will be replaced and

upsized, and others that are young and in sound condition will be duplicated.

“Constructing additional trunk mains and increasing the diameter of pipes we replace generates greater capacity and flow, preparing the network for the area’s ongoing residential and business expansion.

“Importantly, the upgrade will help overcome water pressure issues in the local network and improve our customers’ day to day water use experience.”

“As the upgrade rolls on, we’ll ensure local residents are notified of any temporary water supply interruptions that are necessary when the new mains are brought online.”

ABOVE: (From left) McConnell Dowell/Diona project engineer Tim DeGennaro and SA Water general manager Mark Gobbie.

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Ratty reads With Rachel Lange exploration and the child, Theo, to be revealed as fairly sinister, with the parents questioning where they want to go with it.

However, despite it not being the story I was expecting it was still SO good! I was hooked the whole way through.

It was definitely more of a suspense than a thriller, with tension building throughout the story, mak-

ing you question all of the characters and their motives.

Semi-recently I read The Mothers by Genevieve Gannon which was similarly about two embryos swapped during IVF and the parent‘s legal battle.

Whilst both books had a similar premise, they couldn’t be more different.

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Two children swapped at birth, Pete and Maddie only find out when their beloved Theo is two years old and his biological father shows up on their doorstep.

The other family who at first seem nice and reasonable, agreeing to come together as an unconventional family, start raising red flags before long.

Before Pete and Maddie know it they are embroiled in a legal battle, of which they are up against a family with considerable wealth behind them.

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This book also explores gender roles and I loved seeing Pete as the primary caregiver and Maddie as the breadwinner.

I felt for Pete’s character throughout the legal proceedings and how unfairly he was treated, especially as a male caregiver.

Most of the story was focussed on Pete so it was interesting to see at the end some unexpected development of Maddie’s character.

There were some light twists (more of a bend actually!) that kept it interesting, and it was a great ending.

If you’re in the mood for something gripping then I highly recommend this one, which was a five star read for me!

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Days of May May the 4th be with you! You’ve all heard it before. You’ve probably seen the memes circulating on facebook. It never gets old.

Star Wars fans relish the play on words and look to the annual with gusto, September 2 isforward Indigenous Literacy Day.date This day aims maybe even more so with so many of to help raise funds to raise literacy levels and improve theus in ISO. So, on 4 thisAustralians year, mayliving the force/ lives and opportunities of May Indigenous in remote and fourth isolatedbe regions.

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band, James’ 30th birthday in April, harmacist, Kate Dimasi, had to get anning celebrations amidst strict athering restrictions.

New Arrival d James have large families and Congratulations to Two Wells the celebrations was lass Shannen Weirimportant. and her partner, he planned Amalfi coast-themed Two Wells footballer, Luke Tryfopoulos,Kate who welcomed healthy ds and family (picturedaright boy in late Harvey James y boy), baby organised a July. progressive Tryfopoulos arrived on July here only the pair of themsafely moved.

30 at Gawler Hospital weighing 9 chedules and social distancing pound 12 oz. Another Rooster for adhered to as the pair enjoyed flock perhaps?!! ains, andthe dessert at four different Snap! Another New .

Arrival e the couple arrived with balloons There must be something meant four times the cake cutting, in the water at the Two sung Wells Football ppy birthday song being and Club as another A Grade footballer eers being given. a newconsidering family member great waywelcomed to celebrate recently. Congratulations to Ben s. HappySpiteri birthday and James. his wife Kirralee on

RIGHT: James and Kate Dimasi celebrating James’ 30th birthday in isolation recently, with a very creative progressive rotating dinner.

James and RachelApplebee BELOW: Two Wells resident, enjoyed a surprise wedding Ken Williams on his 94th Darcy Leonard Spiteri.

Harvey James Tryfopoulos. on Rachel’s 30th birthday. birthday, outside his home with the sign his greatgrandchildren created for him.

the safeFOR arrivalJEN of Darcy Leonard DAY WISHES on August 16. Weighing 5lb 10.5oz

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Ben, Kirralee andsocial Sienna.gath19 restrictions meant Jen acknowledged the milestone Boy oh Boy, Three’s a ith husband Don, the pair Charmhappy to eep busy inOk, their gorgeous garden. three’s a charm, there’s ay Jennifer. definitely something in the wa-

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n has allrecently but put a stop to social played his 200th game for club,the andlike, his partner Carissa brationstheand one Two Daniel a healthy baby managed to welcomed commemorate the boy, Sonny Ray, August 21. great-grandfather KenonWilliams

Weighing 9 pound 6.5oz Sonny is the couple’s second child, with andchildren (nice one Hunttocrew), big sister Billie thrilled meet her sign urging give toot as littledrivers brother.to The nexta generation house on Rowe Crescent. of Roosters is growing right before our eyes.

Mick ocial media sawCongratulations many positive and Carissa. the family saying Ken (pictured

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and Kath Stubing are proud as punch of the safe arrival of their first grandchild, Payton Skylar, who was born on June 12, at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Skylar, pictured weighed 8lbs 6 oz, and is the first child for Tom Stubing and his partner Kylie Slater. Congratulations Tom, Kylie and families.

danced the night away with family and friends, or the “McDonald Clan” as they’re fondly known around the area, to the theme of “40 and Fabulous”. We think you certainly look fabulous Vanessa, happy birthday.

40th Celebration A big happy 40th birthday to Vanessa Goodson of Lewiston who celebrated her 40th birthday on Saturday August 15 at the Two Wells Bowling Club. Vanessa

Surprise!! It’s a Wedding Who doesn’t love a wedding?

Who doesn’t love a surprise wedding even better? Two Wells local Rachel Lange certainly took her family and close friends by surprise on Saturday August 22 by marrying her long-time beau, James Applebee, at her 30th

Vanessa Goodson celebrated her 40th birthday at the Two Wells bowling club. birthday celebration. The couple, (pictured top right) only confided in their maid of honor and best man to help organise the nuptials at Sneaky’s restaurant in Angle Vale, with the bride’s mother, Sue, given just an hour’s notice to get ready. Guests were thrilled by the turn of events and enjoyed a relaxed lunch in the venue’s wine bar. Rachel is the oldest daughter of Tony and Sue Lange, of Two Wells. James is the youngest child of Donna Applebee and her late husband Barry, of Pt Gawler. Congratulations Mr and Mrs Applebee.

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Let’s chat about emotional power of food.

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I was driving to work the other day Some of her signature dishes I have who knows what my favourite treats are much how I serve roast in my house with and the thought of my Mum’s chicken mastered myself and I cook for my own though! the addition of a few more “modern” curry came to mind. kids.

I love cornflake crackles and this friend veggies such as sweet potato.

I have a memory of her preparing it I use the term ‘mastered’ loosely as knows I love them, and sometimes I find The smell of a good roast cooking is in the morning before she left for work, although I have recreated them as best a batch waiting for me on my doorstep like no other. laying the drumsticks along the bottom as I can, they are not made by her and when I get home from work.

We’d salivate for hours and when it of the slow cooker and covering them in therefore will never taste the same.

That there is love. finally was pulled from the oven, my dad her homemade sauce, setting the appliMum’s meals were comfort.

What about you Bec? Do you have and I would make it a friendly fight over as been interesting.

Eye spy somethingThey on were your home. camera Maccas run. ance to low.

Cakes, slices, cupany memories associated with a certain thatbrownies, extra crispycookies, first cut, wolfing it down I would look forward to that mealaccepted, Theymy werefavourite love. meal? no new cases, stay like we hadn’t eaten in , I’ve been quite partial roll, challenge Nightly news, cakes, biscuits, you name it.days. all day. sister in Sydney Mum the made gravy using option, the juices albums no explanation,Myfavourite photocan recreate vigilant!one Second wave?

Surprisingly one savoury wasfare always home from please of them, so I willthis always prepare What lovelythe words Nat or and special from the pan, but alas,a as a child I did not the world Iwill by theoffirst being a mum, post onask her toIs this the calm before storm, the ol’ zucchini slice, was hit, so much school, and on chicken curry days I it when I visit. memories of your mum to treasure and appreciate the deliciousness of this and mn goeswould to print butthe atfrontyour wetable in the eye? so we made it headed again. for the mint sauce bottle. open doorwall. and breathe And when I sit down at herare family pass on to your own children. instead that New andaroma emanating Read thisfrom book, watch this her, documenSecond second wave, second SecondI’m time round notmint a hit in Zealand the unique to eat with I feel a love like no other. wave,Food certainly does have an emosorry to say though I still prefer over tate of South Australia tary, do this online course onare well-being wave. sotomuch (thebut kids certainly learnt that’s the kitchen.

There certain dishes my kids tional pull and it takes me back, back a gravy each to their own.

Mum would arrive home and after consistently request from me, and I enjoythose carefree childhood If we awere lucky and there were and meditation.

Plant herbs, plant spent that outdoors veg, riding why you follow recipe!!). had unpacked from Not her day would their incessant questioning ofwhere’s when it will horses with my sister, fishing with my dad leftovers, there would be cold roast lamb or beingshe a backwater, happening, I have children. the zombies?

Creative crafts, gluing, sticking, cutslowly pull the chicken from the bone, be ready, and when can they have it again. and baking with my mum. sandwiches for lunch the next day.

Too much facebook.

This apocalypse sucks eggs. ting, shaping, painting, beading, threadmake some adjustments to the flavor, They also have a grandmother, I’m trying to work out if I associate Those I had smothered with good ol’ tiently waiting behind now….. another person when So their I watched that movie Contagion, cover again, and boil the Twitter rice. my mother-in-law, who relishes different stages of my childhooding, withweaving. tomato sauce. eady for the of often they werethrough twenty…requests for her cooking and is itwill all drop good ifdifferent we’re vaccinated?

Slime…...oh no slime!!

Mylifting little head popped foods and the activities that I remember flat lemonade when I was Pictionary, Connect Four, Shops are went closed, addintohand cart.with them, or theWriting letters, the sliding door from theScrabble, lounge room everything to ensure they are met. hand sick; frozen fruitdrawing boxes in mypictures, lunchbox to to the kitchen,inincessantly questioning e lazy lions, basking And they too have favouritesAdd of hers, hide the Monopoly now! other around. to cart, addway to cart……yeah why makingkeep it cool, and fresh bread made in the cards. when tea would be ready.Puzzle, puzzles,meals that bring them comfort, a senseto cart.One of my fondest childhood food eaten with the butter puzzles, puzzles. not….add Lotsbreadmaker of bike rides andhot long walks.

I haven’t curry since home, and love. memories is of my Mum’s on will my fingers. s have indents fromhad the her chicken That’ll do kid, that’llof do.

Has the mail been delivered?

Checktraditional(Themelting youngest know her 10x tables she passed away 18 years ago.

Food, and the emotions it can evoke, is Sunday lamb roast.

There was a treat from the bakery r foreheads waiting for Youtube, Preston, Laserbeam, Jen and the tracking app, check again, check again. in no time with the amount of discarded Or her baked dinners and mind blow- powerful; a strong anchor in a vast ocean.

Growing up in the country this was when mum drove the 30 kilometers or escape.ing gravy.

Pat, why do they scream?

I didn’t wina the home lottery but that 10 cent cans we up on The smell, taste and ritual associated long-held tradition, even if the tem- so to thepicked next town toour do travels). the weekly hare my unfiltered Late nights, learning, RSL Artboth Unionperature Prize looks good tothe me.high 30s, andOnline schooling.

Technology is great.

When my exbest friend broke up withsleep-ins, a with aonline certain meal, can satiate was well into shop; vanilla ice-cream with banana ast few weeks in aI asked way herMicrosoft teams.

Too much itfacebook. boyfriend, what I could do to physically and emotionally.

What society has progressed. was generally meat sourced from our a way and milo sprinkled on top for dessert; through her heartache.

For some reason I didn’t learnTime how to fat for lambs. and aschooling. double-decker sponge current help innerherthought Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, Zoom.

Zoom to go,own time a walk or Netflix Online Can’t log cake on. for Mymy She said she just wanted to come my Mum’s chicken curry.

Roast potatoes, carrots and pumpkin, every year, slathered with freshly bombing.

Noover morecook Zoom. show. work hasbirthday disappeared.

Technology sucks. for one of Mum’s baked dinners.

And I missDaymap, it. steamed broccoli and cauli, and whipped strawberry jam, and House Party, google drive, Time to clean thepeas, pantry, freezer, Mum, I needcream your and help.

Such is the healing power of a meal I miss it so much. home grown corn on the cob. topped with strawberries and kiwifruit D, Wuhan, wetwith market, Webex, Seqta, Education Perfect, what fridge.friend Mum, I need help.Cadbury Flake. made love.

I’m very lucky to have a special Yum!! I can taste it now and it’s pretty and a littleyour crumbled

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Everyone on your bike, it’s time for en Marshall, Greg Hunt, me to take a walk, yes the whole family,

Is it an acceptable time to drink?

So…..what has your experience been Bec? Was it as muddled as mine?

Haha Nat that was great, I’m not sure

Mum, you’re the teacher, why won’t you help me!!?

(Mum to self: OMG I need help!!)

Playing outside. Gardening. Weeding and getting hands in the soil. Growing

To this day I cannot look at a cream puff, brandy snap or jelly cake without visions of old-style cabaret dances and the groaning table of home baked treats waiting to be devoured for supper once Practicing and flips on the the music came to practicing an end.

There were stinking hot days playing trampoline. tennis in the sun made easier with cool, Fitness sessions through Zoom. juicy slices ofMonkey homegrown watermelon, Quoits, Tree, cards and and chicken noodle soup to warm the hopscotch. insides after a day horse riding in the Riding horses. biting winter chill.Brushing horses. Cleaning horse gear. Picking horse poo.

I remember splittingup pomegranates onTrail the pavement rides. outside our neighbours house, picking apricots from the tree that Motorbikes. hung over our backyard fenceat and peeling Swimming (don’t look me, my kids oranges straight from the tree with my don’t feel the cold apparently). hands to eat them segment by segment.

Television. much television.

My siblingsSoooooo and I ate ice-creams with Netflix.

Movies.

Cartoons.

News. friendsDisney. after hours of swimming at the local pool, and hot chips or a hot on Reading books, lots and lotsdog of books. the way homeand fromsorting. pony club.

Cleaning Cleaning and These are the things sorting.

Have you usedI remember. this in the last There’s also my Mum trying and trying year?

No? Get rid of it!!! to master the tricky sponge roll cake, and at old photos taking usLooking kids devouring it despite theand cracked new ones. sides and definite lack of “roll”.

Writing.

Writing.

Writing.

While many of these memories aren’t really about the food, they always bring Washing (it never ends does it?).a smile to my face. Light Up The Dawn.

Remembrance. make meCandles, appreciaterosemary a childhoodand Lest They We Forget. gone by and wonder if I’m giving my kids chewy Anzac the same kindbiscuits. of memories.

lambs.

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Virginia juniors warming up VIRGINIA SOCCER CLUB REPORT Vince Bombarderi reports On July 25 Virginia United modified teams played away. They are now half way into their season and starting to develop an understanding for the game.

It is always a great day out for parents and friends to watch the kids chase after the ball like a pack of seagulls over a dropped hot chip.

The under 11s won against Salisbury East Soccer Club 6-0.

Virginia took the opening goal within the first three minutes of play by Tate.

The under 11s showed good form and held their positions on the pitch making it hard for Salisbury East to break through the back lines.

The Men’s teams took on Munno Para on Sunday August 23 at home.

The Reserves took a dramatic loss 10-1, where Munno Para dominated the game.

The As top of the table clash in the Rudi Templin Shield kicked off at 3pm, bringing in hundreds of supporters to watch the two sides fight to the end, with Munno Para taking the victory 4-1.

In the South Australian Amateur Soccer League weekly wrap up, head coach Jack Cafcakis said he had no complaints.

“They are a well drilled team who took their chances,” he said.

“Our boys should walk away with their heads held high.”

“I would like to thank everyone who came out and supported both sides on the day and showed fantastic sportsmanship.

All proceeds from the canteen went to local player Ryan Winfield and club sponsor (Kleaver Meats) to help support the family on the tragic loss of his sister and business partner, Kelly Winfield.

All VUSC juniors played away on August 1.

The sun was out and big smiles were following as all junior teams continued to chase their dreams on the soccer pitch.

The U11s took on Tea Tree Gully with Virginia United bringing home the win with a 2-1 victory; goal scorers were Peter and Angelo.

The Men’s team took on Andrews farm at home on Sunday August 2.

The Reserves kicked off at 1pm and dominated the game with a 5-1 victory.

The A’s kicked off at 3pm and Virginia opened the game with the first goal, keeping the win off Andrews farm 2-1.

August 8 saw the start of a two-day all-home games weekend.

The U11s played Elizabeth Vale. Peter found the back of the net in the first half but Vale took one back early in the second.

Angelo scored Virginia's second goal and kept the win at home with a 2-1 victory.

The Men’s took on Maiwand reserves and had a tight loss, with Maiwand taking home a 3-2 victory.

Virginia’s first team kept the victory at home 2-1.

This makes the first team six out of seven wins for the season so far.

On August 15 the U11s took on Northern Wolves at Penfield Eyre Sports Park.

Virginia dominated the game with a 6-0 win.

The U11s have won six out of seven games putting them on top of the ladder for their division, an effort the club is extremely proud of.

The Mens took on SBS at the Pines Sports Park.

The Reserves fought hard but lost 2-0.

The First team brought the victory back home to Virginia with a 3-2 win. Both teams played well with short man numbers.

On August 22 all modified teams played away.

They were out and ready to have some fun despite the wet conditions.

The Under 11s played at home and took a 7-0 win against Salisbury East.

Goalscorers were Pete (2,) Angelo, Seth, Gavin, Reese and Andy.

On Sunday August 23 it was an historic day for Virginia United Soccer Club.

It was the first time in 24 years that games were played on the Virginia Community Sporting Oval.

This was made possible by the hard work of the Virginia Residents Action Group, local councillor Peter Rentoulis and the City of Playford Council.

The reserves were 1-0 up against Angle Vale however couldn’t take their chances while Angle Vale took theirs. Reserves lost 1-3 with D Carbone scoring the goal for VUSC. The First team was down twice but rallied to mark another well deserved win.

The First team won 3-2 with goal scorers R. Avock, R. Winfield and Pirate.

This is the eighth win of the season which sets up a scintillating top of the table clash with Munno Para.

A win will see the first team take out the Rudi Templin Shield.

VUSC members, from left, Vince Bombardieri (President), Greg Agalidis (Vice President and lifetime committee member), Josh Nugent (Reserves Coach), Jack Cafkacis (First team coach), and Stephen Doyle aka Pirate (Senior Assistance Coach and Under 11’s Coach).

Focused on stopping the opposition scoring was Bella, in the modified U6 team.

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Taite showing good foot skills to control the ball in the modified U6 match.

James shows his style during the U6 match on August 23.

Tennis gearing up for 2020/21 season Following another successful season for Two Wells District Tennis Club in 2019/20, the club is excited to get back on the court for season 2020/21.

Last season was action packed with the club once again announced as a finalist for the Most Outstanding Rural Club of the year at the state awards night.

In March the Senior Division 3 Red Team made it to the grand finals against rivals Lyndoch, and narrowly lost by only four games, while the junior competition Green and Orange Ball teams both finished in the top four.

This coming season, the seniors will start with a Come and Try Night on Friday September 4 at 6.30pm at the Two Wells courts.

Newly elected president, Craig Manuel, invites the community to come along for a social hit of tennis, where all the required equipment will be available, plus the canteen will be open.

Senior teams for the coming season need to be filled by September 10 and the club is hoping to once again fill two teams in the Barossa Light Gawler Association’s Saturday afternoon competition.

Anyone interested in joining a team or playing just as a fill in, or to have a social hit each week, please give the club a call now.

The ANZ Hot Shots will once again hit off in Term 4 on Tuesday nights with coach Rebecca.

Coaching groups are available for ages three to 12 in ANZ Hot Shots and then our popular squad

Two Wells District Tennis Club has a new president. Craig Manuel of Lewiston will be at the helm for the 2020/21 tennis season and is looking forward to another successful year for the club. training group will be run for teenagers.

Beginners and all levels of ability are welcome.

Junior teams will be entered in the Gawler District Tennis Association played on Saturday mornings.

An open day for a junior come and try event will be run in the October school holidays before the summer season starts.

There will be free ANZ Hot Shots coaching and giveaways and the whole family is welcome to get on the court for some fun.

For more information, please call Marie Tapscott on 0419 838 929 or Craig Manuel on 0412 575 583, or visit the Two Wells District Tennis Club Facebook page to follow what’s happening.

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Jumping in for the popular clinic

By APEC Event Coordinators Naomi Trenaman and Mel Boyce Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club held a Come and Try showjumping clinic instructed

by Lucy Williams on Sunday August 23.

Each class had a maximum limit of four riders, who were put through a range of pole and small jumping exercises.

This event was back by popular demand; it’s worth noting members who attend the AGM get to vote on the following years’ events, with Lucy proving once again why her pupils enjoy and blossom under her instruction.

Thank you Lucy.

Also thank you Nigel Wehr for once again showing up to photograph the event and to all the volunteers who helped out on the day.

APEC’s next monthly event is its popular Slack Hack event on Sunday September 27.

Ella Brechin (far left) and Anne Smith (left) at the club’s Come and Try showjumping clinic on Sunday August 23.

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Barrel Horse awards LEFT: Long time Lower North Gun Club members, Barry and Pamela Duncan, were presented with life membership recently.

Duncans recognised On Sunday August 16 the Lower North Gun club held its monthly shooting event.

Twenty-eight shooters came to enjoy the day and the weather was perfect, with no wind and no rain.

It was a very foggy morning for the travellers coming from a distance, but it certainly was worth the trip, once they arrived and the fog cleared.

At this event Bruno Quinzi was elevated from B Grade to A Grade and the Veterans event was won by Bobby Cook.

Adrian Mattschoss won the Overall High Gun. A few months ago long-time club members, Pamela and Barry Duncan, were presented with life membership to the club.

They were given a framed certificate and badge in recognition of their years of volunteer service to the club which, according to all reports, took them by surprise, with Pamela lost for words (which is very unusual!)

Other life members Sue Byrnes, John Byrnes and Max Pontifex who were also presented with badges for service to the club.

The late Ron Smith, who founded the club many years ago and was the first life member, was posthumously recognised for his service to the club.

The club’s next event will be its annual anniversary shoot on Sunday September 20.

All welcome, contact club president Barry Duncan on 0419 849 993 for more information.

Results 50 target Dublin PS AA 1st Adrian Mattschoss, 2nd Martin Collumb A: 1st Wally Clarke, 2nd Pino Marmorale

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B: 1st Barry Duncan, 2nd Bruno Quinzi C: 1st Rocco Spinella, 2nd Bob Thompson 50 target Adelaide Plains DB C/S Over All – Jack Tapscott AA: 1st Jack Tapscott, 2nd Adrian Mattschoss A: 1st Greg Tapscott, 2nd Wally Clarke B: 1st Darren Nicholas, 2nd Barry Duncan C: 1st Peter Ruston 2nd Bob Thompson Double Rise A - Sam Daou B - Darren Niocholas C - Bob Thompson

Adelaide Plains Double Barrel Overall Sash winner Jack Tapscott.

The SA Barrel Horse Association held its 2019-20 season-end presentation at the Gungellan Hotel on Saturday August 22, with local riders featuring in the awards.

The Michaelis family of Lewiston had a clean sweep, with former Australian barrel racing champion Candy taking honours in the Open Division 1 event, and placing runner-up on another horse in the Open Division 3 event.

Candy’s husband Kym Michaelis was runner-up in the Open Division 2 event and the pair’s son, Ethan, also graced the stage, taking home an encouragement award for his improvement throughout the season.

Wild Horse Plains youngster, Charlotte Baker, might only be four years old but she’s already seasoned in the saddle.

Charlotte won the Tiny Tots division on her pony Silver Dollar, and also took out the Tiny Tot Pole Bending event.

All the winners are listed below, congratulations to everyone involved.

Open Division 1 Winner: Candy Michaelis on Hustler Open Division 1 Runner Up: Alisha Thomas on Rugar Open Division 2 Winner: Chantelle Hunter on Secret Open Division 2 Runner Up: Kym Michaelis on Zeus Open Division 3 Winner: Renee Pearson On Dodge Open Division 3 Runner Up: Candy Michaelis on Chardy Open Division 4 Winner: Jamie Lee Hateley on Suka Open Division 4 Runner Up: Neessa Mueller on

Young Charlotte Baker of Wild Horse Plains won the Tiny Tots.

Acres Desire Junior Division 1 Winner: Alisha Thomas on Rugar Junior Division 1 Runner Up: Connor Hunter on Secret Squirrel Junior Division 2 Winner: Alisha Thomas on Zinger Junior Division 2 Runner Up: Poppy Brady on Bee Junior Division 3 Winner: Alexis Ficher on Flicka Junior Division 3 Runner Up: Jasmin Rogers on Night King Dave Waters Memorial : Allison Thomas on Southern Cross Qwahoo Assisted Winner: Montana Smith on Indy Assisted Runner Up: Ariel Moir on Homer Tiny Tot Winner: Charlotte Baker on Silver Dollar Tiny Tot Runner Up: Evelyn Reisnberg on Apollo Most Improved Junior: Jasmin Rogers Encouragement Award: Ethan Michaelis Open Pole Bending Winner: Chantelle Hunter Open Pole Bending Runner Up: Taylor Franklin Junior Bending Winner: Connor Hunter Junior Bending Runner Up: Jasmin Rogers Assisted Pole Bending Winner: Montana Smith Assisted Pole Bending Runner Up: Steven Thomas Tiny Tot Pole Bending Winner: Charlotte Baker Tiny Tot Pole Bending Runner Up: Evelyn Reisnberg

Lewiston’s Ethan Michaelis won an encouragement award at the recent SABHA season presentation.

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Women’s U14 team make grand final

By Michael Slattery The Northern Plains Female Football Competition kicked off this year on July 26 after a late start due to COVID-19.

Two Wells fielded an U14 and U17 team with 18 keen girls pulling on the Roosters guernsey this year.

There have been a few girls new to footy come out this year while a good number of girls have come back after getting a taste for it last year.

On Sunday August 23 Two Wells hosted the fifth and final minor round of the competition and we thank all those who helped make the day successful.

The U14 girls have had a great season with four big wins after an initial loss to top team Mallala in the first round, to finish second.

They played off against Mallala for the premiership at Snowtown on Sunday, August 30 (results next Echo).

All these girls have made great progress with each game, improving all their skills, playing as a team and getting a better sense of the game.

It has been fantastic to see them all step up to the next level.

While many girls have made great contributions, Chelsea Warner has been a standout player with clear vision and

clean skills each week to also lead the competition goal kicking with 21 goals.

Our U17s started out well with a good win over Mallala first up but while putting in a good contest each week, have struggled against some teams.

A number of injuries have added difficulty in having a full side each week.

Montana Panela has had another good season putting her speed and determination to good use to star in the U17 side while also accumulating 12 goals so far.

These girls have finished in fourth spot and also played a finals game against third placed South Clare at Snowtown on August 30.

APFL Footy The A -grade side has had an interesting season starting out with two strong wins followed by a couple of losses then two more strong wins to be sitting in second spot but only by percentage over third and fourth.

Injuries have resulted in a changing line up each week and some opportunities for debutants.

In fact five youngsters have debuted for the Roosters A grade this year including Samuel Harnas, Jacob Thompson, James

Gameau, Brian Mason and Joey Azzurro.

Mick Abdilla, a long serving player of the club, recently notched up his 200th game, congratulations Mick.

In his first year as coach Matt Camplin has the reserves sitting undefeated at the top of the table and with a fairly young side should be a good chance to go all the way.

The senior colts have had a mixed start with two losses first up before settling down to secure wins in the next four games to now sit in third spot.

The junior colts have dominated the competition this season to sit atop the table undefeated and look very likely to go all the way this year.

Congratulations also to Alex Daly (captain), Blake Harris, Harry Devlin, Jack Grant, Jacob Pellizzari, Luke Rowland, Isaac Watson and Jayden Majetic from Two Wells who represented the APFL in the U14 Association Carnival at Bute on Sunday August 23.

Around the club there has also been a big effort put in by a number of footballers, netballers and their partners to produce little Roosters with a number of babies arriving in the last few months.

Congratulations to you all, we look forward to these youngsters playing for the club in the future.

Jay notches up 150 games for the Owls Congratulations to Angle Vale junior footballer, T-Jay Williams, who played his 150th game for the club last month.

Playing in the U14 side T-Jay is pictured here being congratulated by coach Dean Nisbet.

Two Wells’ Amber Platt tackles North’s Claudia Burton in the U14 NPFFC game. PHOTO: SOPH ANN PHOTOGRAPHY.

Enjoying the sunshine at the women’s football on August 23 was Jayde Williams and Bella Johnson.

Manning the barbeque was the Panella crew; Gino, Armani, Isaiah, and Memphis.

Two Wells Football Club life member Denis Pellizari and avid supporter Pat Wake watch the U14 match last month.

The Northern Plains Female Football Competition Two Wells U14 team, from left (back) Hayley Walton, Amber Platt, Chelsea Warner, Izabella Farrugia, Brianna Slattery, Michael Slattery (coach), (front) Alycia Presland, Erika Crutchett, and Grace Williams. Absent Dakota Miller.

The Northern Plains Female Football Competitiion Two Wells U17 team, from left (back) Martyn Bell (coach), Hayley Walton, Brenna McDougall, Brooke Walton, Alycia Presland, Ashlee Filko, Sarah Walton, Chelsea Warner, (front) Montana Panella and Ellie Bell.

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Two Wells was well represented in the association team to travel to Bute on Sunday August 23. Pictured here, from left, are Isaac Watson, Jacob Pellizzari, Jack Grant, Luke Rowland, Alex Daly, Blake Harris, Jayden Majetic and Harrison Devlin. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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BACK ROW – (L to R) Anne Hatchard, Talia Radan, Katelyn Pope, Charlea Taylor, Lauren Gauci, Leah Tynan (captain), Bek Rasheed, Kristi Harvey, Mollie McKendrick, Brianna Arthur, Krissie Steen (coach), Lauren Daniel. FRONT ROW (L to R) Amber Ward, Hannah Ewings, Britt Perry, Ashleigh Woodland, Cristie Castle, Julia Clark, Kate Case, Olivia Gallio, Kathryn Reynolds, Erica Greet, Erin Sundstrom

Castle claims her crown

SAWFL grand final win for former netballer It might have taken a few decades but former Two Wells netballer Cristie Castle finally has a premiership under her belt…..for football.

A member of the victorious North Adelaide women’s football team that beat South Adelaide at Thebarton Oval in the SAWFL on Sunday August 23, Cristie has been playing footy for about three years.

Despite a 12-month setback in 2018 due to a ruptured ACL, Cristie has been loving the switch from netball to football and is still on a high following the grand final win, where she kicked two goals.

“This is my first premiership (and) I feel relieved to be honest,” she said last month.

“This has been such a long season, so to go through undefeated and come home

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Taking part by chance in a women’s football training session held at Angle Vale a few years ago was the catalyst for Cristie’s involvement in the sport and ultimately her selection in the SAWFL. It has been a steep learning curve but one that has seen Cristie build strong friendships and develop new skills along the way.

“Other than just loving football, it’s definitely about the friendships,” she said of her love for the game.

“This year in particular I struggled at the start understanding structures and certain roles around

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stoppages.

“There is so much more to football than just being able to kick and catch.”

Cristie spends the majority of her on field time in a high forward role, it’s where she feels most comfortable but also plays in the midfield.

She said women’s football is a sport that has seen massive growth in recent years and many clubs are fielding both senior and junior teams.

Cristie is encouraging anyone with an interest to get involved.

“Take every single opportunity that arises, you can achieve anything you put your mind to,” she advised.

“Female football has come a long way in the past couple of years; it’s such an exciting time to be a female playing football!”

Congratulations Cristie.

Friends and family came to support Cristie in her SAWFL grand final match against South Adelaide last month. Cristie is pictured here with big fan and young Two Wells football and netball club supporter, Stella Osbourne.

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