2020 October Echo

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Two Wells youngsters Ava Platt, Maddy Magro and Mia Platt are disappointed this year’s Christmas street parade won’t be going ahead.

CHRISTMAS CANNED

TWO Wells’ annual Christmas street parade has been cancelled for the first time in its 40-year history.

Members of the Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT) met last month to discuss the parade in light of current COVID-19 requirements.

TWRAT president Caroline Schutcheon said the popular

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December event - which attracts more than 2500 people each year and is held along the length of the town’s main street - would sadly not go ahead.

Ms Scutcheon said the decision to cancel the event was not taken lightly, with alternatives,

including staging the parade around the local oval, considered but ultimately dismissed as being too problematic.

“The thinking behind it was the amount of restrictions we would have to adhere to, as well as all the social distancing we have to police,” she said.

“We also had to take into consideration the fact the main

street will be in the process of being revamped, so there were quite a few things to think about but COVID was the main thing.”

“It’s just too much for our group to do,” she said.

“The idea was floated to have the parade on the oval but even then the same concerns were had.

“It is disappointing; this event really is the way a lot of people

would plan to spend some family time with their kids at that time of year, and it’s disappointing we can’t deliver on that.

“But we are looking at everyone’s health, we don’t want to put anyone in danger or expose people unnecessarily because the backlash from that will be far worse.” n Continued page 4

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Race goers from around the state enjoyed a day at the races at Balaklava Racing Club on Wednesday, September 16.

ABOVE: Enjoying the Balaklava Cup are, from left, Catherine Hunter, Virginia, Maria Mesecke Balaklava, and Lee-anne Reu, Para Vista.

TOP RIGHT: Peter Jeffrey, Barry Flitter, Colin Schwartz and Greg Sheridan.

RIGHT: Brandon Freer of Angle Vale, Andrew Sawtell, Adelaide, Liam O’Dea and Mark Hendry of Clare.

APRRA appealing decision A DECISION by Adelaide Plains Council’s development assessment panel (CAP) last month to grant approval for a horticulture development, which could see the construction of up to 10 greenhouses in primary producing broad-acre farming land near Mallala, has been met with strong criticism by the local residents’ group.

Adelaide Plains Ratepayers and Residents Association (APRRA) president, Greville Knight, has written to the Environment, Resources and Development (ERD) court and appealed for the decision to be overturned.

In his letter, Mr Knight states the development application - submitted by Masterplan on behalf of Agrisano Holding Pty Ltd - should be overturned based on the following issues: 1. APC has not followed with any degree of professionalism their own Development Plan, specifically the allocation of appropriate land areas separating

agricultural broadacre farming from horticulture activities.

2. As a result, APC has incorrectly assessed the Development Application against Category 1 Assessment Rules, and 3. APC has not adequately assessed the development against the requirements of the Environmental Pollution Act 1993.

“Why is it so necessary to destroy broadacre farming land for a development that is better suited to the southern lands of APC?,” Mr Knight questioned in his appeal.

Mr Knight said APRRA believes the development needs to be more closely analysed with respect to the EPA Act of 1993.

“APRRA is concerned that in the event of a fire on-site, considering the size of the greenhouses, significant losses may occur before appropriate fire-fighting appliances may arrive; similarly, there is no indication of a water-tank designated for fire-fighting within the development application nor any infrastructure to aid a fire-fighting

activity,” he stated.

“Noting the Pinery fire of 2015 involved this area of land; APRRA believes that on-site fire-fighting facilities should be available in order to provide a significant first response and regarding asset protection in the event of another bushfire.”

APRRA is also concerned about the visual impact of the development and possible decline in value of neighbouring properties.

In Mr Knight’s appeal, he states the group has real concerns around high levels of wastewater and the possibility of this wastewater reaching the nearby Light River.

“APRRA is not against development within our council boundaries, but we are concerned regarding the inappropriate location of this horticultural facility,” he stated.

Neighbours of the proposed development, Maxine and Tom Varcoe, have also raised concerns, and like Greville, are also considering lodging an appeal to

the ERD. “We greatly appreciate the support of Greville and the APRRA in supporting our plight,” Maxine said.

“As residents who live in close proximity to the proposed development, we have major concerns on a number of issues.”

“This land is recognised as productive farming land, good farming country, and while we realise this is a new type of development for this area, it is an unknown development with serious long term implications which need to be fully considered.”

Mr Knight was expected to present a deputation to Adelaide Plains Council at its ordinary meeting on Monday September 28 outlining his appeal but withdrew, on the advice of the mayor, at the 11th hour to preserve his legal position, and also that of council.

Mr Knight said the ERD court will assess his appeal in due course, with a decision hoped for in the next six weeks.

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Disregarding road rules RESIDENTS in Angle Vale fear blatant disregard for road rules and a lack of car parking at the rear of Trinity College could lead to someone getting hurt if they are not addressed quickly.

City of Playford mayoral candidate, Shaun Reardon, attended a community meeting last month with concerned residents who live on Trinity Way, Angle Vale, at the rear of Trinity College’s Gawler River campus.

The residents are fed up with congestion in the street and are concerned a new car park development proposed by the school for the area will not ease the problem as it is reportedly for staff use only.

“Local residents have had ongoing issues with school traffic in Trinity Way, with many of the current parking controls disregarded and fear further development at the college will make it worse,” Mr Reardon said in a statement.

“Following a community meeting with concerned residents I have written to both the council and college hoping to bring all parties together to address the safety concerns in the area.”

Mr Reardon said at times the volume of traffic and disregard for current traffic controls on Trinity Way resulted in the road being blocked, with residents experienc-

Bec O’Brien reports: ing their driveways being blocked, cars parking on footpaths and in other no parking areas, including the bend with clearly marked yellow lines.

A City of Playford spokesperson confirmed Trinity Way was under the jurisdiction of the council and a council investigation into the on-street car parking concerns and road safety issues along Trinity Way was planned to start this month following contact from Trinity College Gawler River and local residents.

“Subject to the outcomes of the investigation, council will implement appropriate parking controls to accommodate parking and improve road safety and traffic flow,” the spokesperson said.

“Council is responsible for parking breaches in the area of Trinity Way, Angle Vale and actively patrol the area as part of our normal school patrol program.

“Our most recent patrol occurred on the morning and afternoon of Thursday, September 24, 2020.”

The spokesperson said SAPOL is also able to issue parking expiations in the area.

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Dimo - jack of all trades AFTER 30 years in the cattle industry, 53-year-old Dimo Pounendis has seen a thing or two.

Not a “big league” cattle farmer, Dimo is content with the 50 or so cattle he fattens each year.

And what a year 2020 has been.

While the coronavirus pandemic hit many industries, Dimo said his Korunye fattened BlackAngus-Cross cattle are fetching prices he hasn’t ever seen the likes of.

A born and bred “pig” man, Dimo left school at the age of 15 to work with his dad and brothers in the family piggery.

He spent his primary school years at Two Wells, before high school at Gawler, and has always worked on the land.

In 1988 with wife, Anthea, Dimo bought a 60-acre property at Korunye, where their four children Paul, Andrew, Sophia and Victoria, all grew up.

In the 1990s he took a gamble and delved into cattle, starting with 12 Hereford cross cattle.

Dimo sold his cattle at the Gepps Cross market for many years and in 2000 relocated them 600 metres away from the house, where he planted trees around the perimeter to protect them from the wind.

The cattle come onto the property weighing about 250-270 kilograms and leave just under six months later doubled in size.

“I’m a bit old school,” Dimo laughed.

“The rule of thumb is one tonne of hay and one tonne of grain per cow.”

Dimo has tried his hand at fattening Hereford, Short Horn, Black Baldies, Drought Masters, Murray Greys and Sherralay before settling on the Black Angus cross Simmental breed.

“Black Angus is my favourite,” he said.

“The money they make for their meat and marbling is great, and they have a lovely big frame.

“Plus I’ve always liked cattle.”

Prices as low as $1.20 per kilogram live weight in the early 2000s meant Dimo was only just breaking even.

“It meant for me I had to put them on a boat to export them, and that’s how I got my money back,” he explained.

Not long after, Dimo contacted one of the country’s largest supermarket chains, and on a paddock inspection, his herd was quickly snapped up.

He has been selling to these guys

Bec O’Brien reports: ever since.

“It means my meat stays in the state,” he said.

“It’s high quality, grain fed, no added hormones with great marbling.”

Some of the biggest challenges Dimo faced in the industry were when he was initially starting out; finding the right breed of cattle, sourcing a regular buyer and working out feeding schedules and quantities.

Switching to mechanical aids to help with feeding the cattle was a game-changer for Dimo.

“That’s the way to feed cattle, with the help of machinery,” he said.

“If you don’t have machinery it’s really hard work.

“You’d have to give out the food in bags by hand from the back of the ute.

“That’s what gave me the drive to have more cattle, was when I switched to machinery; it made my life simpler and the task of feeding the cattle so much easier.

“It also helps when you’ve got a soft spot for cattle.”

Growing his own wheat and oaten hay has also helped keep costs down for Dimo and his family.

The industry has certainly changed over the past few decades, with cattle now tracked on a national system from the paddock practically to the plate.

“You have to be registered with a buyer’s number before you can purchase at the market,” Dimo said.

“And smart buyers know what you’ve been feeding from the start by looking at the fat around the tail and the cow’s body.”

Each cow has a PIC (property identification code) number, which is an electronic tracking system.

“It’s been good in the sense of the export market; it closes the gap of traceability of where the cattle came from,” Dimo said.

“It’s also taken out the ‘riff raff’ in the industry.”

A love of animals throughout his life saw Dimo dabble in the horse racing industry for a number of years.

He had success as a trainer with Aramis, who won the 2008 Kangaroo Island Cup. “I had my time with them and it was enjoyable,” he said.

“But then I let it go.”

A seemingly jack-of-all-trades,

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Korunye farmer, Dimo Pounendis, amongst his herd of cattle. PHOTO: BEC O’BRIEN Dimo has also dabbled in dairy cattle, purchasing 16 of them from his neighbours.

“I like doing this because I’ve always liked animals,” he said.

“The cows grew on me; I liked them and had a connection with them and I love everything about them.

“I love the smell of the cattle, I love the inquisitiveness of them, they are very, very smart, and I love the routineness of it all.”

While the cattle industry may not be for everyone, Dimo believes it’s a good one.

“The best thing I can say with cattle is it’s an industry that anyone can get into at any time,” he said.

“You only need small infrastructure to begin with and then you can build from there.

“My establishment is small now but has the capacity to hold 1000 head of cattle.

“If you really want to push the level you can but I don’t need to.”

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Party pooper • From page 1 A regular participant in the parade is Two Wells youngster Mia Platt, 9.

Every year Mia and her friends ride in the Two Wells Landscaping Yard float, throwing out lollies and spreading Christmas cheer.

“I like that we get to celebrate Christmas is coming with all the people,” Mia said.

“It’s sad the parade is not being held this year, we won’t get to share the fun with them."

Ms Scutcheon said the organising committee was already looking at the 2021 event, which they hoped would be bigger and

better than ever before, and felt for the many local businesses and regular stall holders who were set to miss out.

“It’s not only the people who are missing out on sharing that time together, it’s all the local and home-based businesses that set up stalls and food trucks too,” she said.

“If all this becomes the new normal, we’ve got to plan for having the people power to be able to assist us to make it a seamless and smooth event.

“We’ve got to look at the bigger picture (and) we will revisit this at meetings to come, to work out what the best way forward is.”

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Sewer connection on the nose for Angle Vale residents FIVE kilometres of sewer main will be constructed in Angle Vale in coming months to connect around 2500 properties to SA Water’s sewer network.

Two wastewater pump stations will also be constructed as part of the project.

Residents in new local housing developments currently discharge directly into a temporary tanker facility, before the sewage is transported to SA Water’s Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant.

SA Water’s customer

Bec O’Brien reports: delivery general manager, Kerry Rowlands, said the planned upgrade would provide several benefits for the community and environment.

“Once connected to our existing network, the new sewer main will assist to better manage sewage flow and odour, and cater for forecast population growth in the area,” Ms Rowlands said.

“We understand that

Improving intersection safety Bec O’Brien reports: A notorious intersection not far from Virginia needs new signage to improve safety according to City of Playford (COP) councillor and local resident, Peter Rentoulis.

Cr Rentoulis said the King Road and Penfield Road intersection is a well-travelled thoroughfare and over the past decade, has seen dozens of accidents, the most recent being on September 9 this year.

“I am calling on DPTI to immediately replace the current give way signs with stop signs as an inexpensive measure to improve safety at the intersection in the short to medium term,” Cr Rentoulis said.

“I find it morally reprehensible that the Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) has not replaced the give way signs at the lead up to the intersection on both sides of King Road with stop signs.

“The fact of the matter is there has been at least a dozen serious accidents at the intersection over the last 10 years, with the most recent one occurring on September 9.”

Cr Rentoulis said he has written to DPTI, now the Department of Infrastructure and Transport (DIT), the state Transport Minister and COP about the safety deficits of the intersection on at least six occasions over the last three years, and moved a successful motion at council’s August ordinary meeting.

His motion sought to bring a report back to the chamber outlining the crash data on the intersection for the last five years and clarify if council intended to make a formal application to the relevant authorities for the construction of a tear drop solution at the intersection.

“To an independent outside observer, it would be fair to conclude DPTI (DIT) does not seem to care,” Mr Rentoulis said.

“In the longer term, I will be working with the administration of council to put in an application for funding for a ‘teardrop’ solution at the intersection.

“This will cause motor vehicles heading towards Penfield Road from both the south and north of King Road to ‘veer off’ to the left when they get to the intersection before navigating across Penfield Road.

“This solution has worked well at other formerly dangerous locations across the council and has seen motor vehicle accidents in those areas virtually reduced to nil.”

A City of Playford spokesperson confirmed the intersection is under the care and control of DIT and considers it DIT’s responsibility to upgrade the intersection with appropriate road safety control measures.

The Department of Infrastructure and Transport was contacted for comment but did not respond by time of print.

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odour from the tanker facility is of particular concern to residents, and we assure them this infrastructure will be decommissioned and removed, once the new system is operational.

“Over the past six months, we have undertaken extensive engineering and design work for the complex upgrade, and on-ground assessments along Heaslip and Curtis Roads are under way, including geotechnical investigations, surveying and service locations, to inform

pipe design and alignment.”

City of Playford councillor, local resident and businessman, Peter Rentoulis, welcomed the news but was concerned it appeared only a small portion of houses in the township would be connected.

“Angle Vale is a developing community that requires infrastructure such as mains sewerage in order to appropriately cater for future growth,” he said.

“While I commend SA Water for rolling out main

sewer lines as they are well and truly overdue, I would like them to commit to rolling them out to the entire community including the older parts of Angle Vale, which are on the anaerobic waste systems.”

As part of the project’s planning phase, SA Water is working with the City of Playford to limit construction impacts on the local community and people travelling through the area.

“Once the new section of pipe is connected and

transporting sewage from local properties, we ask our customers to do their part in keeping the network flowing, by only flushing the three Ps – pee, poo and (toilet) paper – down the toilet, to avoid sewer overflows or blockages,” Ms Rowlands said.

The project is scheduled to take around eight months to complete.

SA Water was contacted by the Echo for a response to Cr Rentoulis’ concerns but did not provide a response.

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There will be two new payment rates – one for those who work more than 20 hours per week in the relevant period, and another for those who work less. The employee eligibility date has also changed to 1 July, meaning some businesses could claim for more staff.

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& PONY CLUB TWO Wells Lions Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells TWO Wells Equestrian and Pony Club hold Catholic Church. Contact president Ian rallies on the first and third Sundays of APRRA Public Meetings. Contact Marg Slater Gameau or secretary 0417 801 1178 or the month at 9.30am on our grounds, on 0408 087 529 for meeting details. twowellslionsinc@gmail.com for more Aunger Road, Lewiston. Further details on information. www.twepc.com.au.

AUSTRALIAN PLANTS SOCIETY

MALLALA MEN’S SHED THE Para Districts Group of the APS hold TWO WELLS GOLF CLUB meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each MALLALA & district men’s shed inc. is open TWO Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road month at 7:30PM in Gawler East Primary Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other times Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes School library, Finch Street, Gawler East. by agreement. Get involved in projects or Scrapes course open April to October.

For information on this group ring Robert on just a coffee and a talk. Conference room Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, tee-off 0400 962 082 or Bob on 8571 1172. available by request. Contact Norm Dicks 9 - 9.30am. Saturdays Mixed Comp. tee-off 0428 559 787 or just turn up. from 11 am. Membership available Phone ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Club 8520 2607 or Secretary Kath Stubing MALLALA RSL ALCOHOLICS Anonymous, Meets every 0427 803 349.

Thursday evening in Two Wells, Starting at MALLALA RSL meets every third Wednesday.

8pm in the Hall at St. Pauls Anglican Church TWO WELLS PLAYGROUP Public is invited to lunch every third Sunday.

Old Port Wakefield Road. Anyone who thinks $10 including sweets, espresso coffee TWO Wells Playgroup is held on Tuesday they may have a problem with alcohol is available in the clubrooms across from footy mornings 9am -11am during school term at club. All welcome. Membership open to both welcome to attend. the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall, 34 Gawler those who have or have not served. Contact Road, Two Wells. For babies and children up APEC Ray 0417 450 088 for info. to five years of age. Ph: 8520 2358 or visit THE Adelaide Plains Equestrian club holds riding our facebook page: Two Wells Playgroup.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH and horse-related events on the fourth Sunday TWO WELLS PROBUS CLUB of each month. Riders of all ages and abilities NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch meeting is held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of the month THE Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc. welcome. Visit the club’s website at www. (except December or January) at 7.30pm in adelaideplainsequestrianclub.weebly.com Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street and check out what’s coming up or for more Club on the fourth Monday of the month of Two Wells. For more information contact information contact Sam on 0408 455 677. from 10am. Come along and hear our guest Anne Porter on 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger speakers and enjoy some companionship.

0414 230 634.

CHURCH TIMES Contact Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

ANGLICAN Church Services TIME OUT CRAFT GROUP St Peter’s Mallala First Sunday of the month • October 4 & November 1 - 10am

St Paul’s Two Wells • October 11, 18, 25 - 10am • November 8, 15, 22 & 29 - 10am Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan (08) 7510 1148

VIRGINIA Catholic Parish. Mass times: St Joseph’s Two Wells: • Thursday 6.30pm, • Sunday 8.30am Our Lady of the Assumption Virginia • Sunday 10.00am Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. Phone 8380 9029.

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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.

TWO WELLS REGIONAL ACTION TEAM MEETINGS at 7.30 pm on the third Wednesday of each month in Two Wells Catholic Church Hall. Contact Caroline Scutcheon 0417 801 178 for more info.

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TWO Wells United Youth is an engaging and Training Wednesday evenings, Beginners, THE Two Wells Craft Shop located in the old interactive Christian social group for children Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, aged 12 years to Year 12. Based at the Two items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, Conformation 7.40pm. All breeds & people Wells Uniting Church the group meets on honey, jams and relish, bric-a-brac bargains, welcome. If you have a problem come & see Fridays during school terms from 5.30pmand hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area.

7.30pm. $3 includes tea. Contact Robyn us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info.

Open Tuesday. to Friday 9.30am - 4pm.

Lewis on 0413 097 013 for more information Sat 9.30am - 1pm, closed Sunday and LANDCARE TWO WELLS Monday. Find us on facebook. Facebook.

UNITING CHURCH AUSTRALIA LANDCARE Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts com/twowellscraftshop.com OP SHOP Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land Care is bigger than your backyard. Pat. 0419 TWO Wells Uniting Church treasure trove op TWO WELLS CWA 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852. shop, opening times, Monday to Friday 9am THE Two Wells branch of the South Australian to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Open Country Women’s Association meets on the LIONS CLUB ANGLE VALE all school holidays, come in and browse. third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, THE Lions Club of Angle Vale holds its meetings Bowling Club from 7pm. New and interested contact Pam Duncan 8520 2764 anytime for on the second and fourth Wed at the clubrooms members are welcome to come along. Find information.

Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, 6.30pm start. us on Facebook or contact Caroline Hardiman New members always welcome, for more info on 0418 781 007 or Jenny Dowling on 0418 please call 0416 452 925.

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

WHETHER you are new to lawn bowls or are CUBS & JOEYS a seasoned player why not consider joining the Two Wells Club? We field Pennant teams TWO Wells Scout Group. Cubs: 6.30pm - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm on Thursday for women, Wednesday is 8.30pm (Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm Men’s day and Saturday is Open Gender.

7.30pm (Monday). Contact Group Leader, Social bowls Tuesday evenings October Roger Ford. 0438 202 445.

December & January - February. Contact Irene Giannikos Ph 0417 810 029.

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COMMUNITY Bus, for all bookings ph: 8527 PUBLIC Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as volunteer Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & bus liason, however all places/enquiries are Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am. now through Council.

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

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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.

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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.

TIME Out Craft Group at Two Wells. Meet TWO Wells Red Cross meets on the first Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am to 12 Tuesday of every month at the Catholic noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. In recess Church Hall, Two Wells at 1pm. All welcome.

December & January. Contact Di Meaney Contact Jasmin Daniele on 8520 2233 for 0427 616 301. further information.

TWO Wells Blue Light held five times a year. For WINDSOR Christian Church - Sunday evening ages eight to 15 years. For more information 5pm - 7pm, Windsor Institute Hall. Phone contact Maria Aunger on 0414 230 634 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

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Governor spends some time at Mallala

Governor Hon Hieu Van Le AC pictured with (back from left): Frank Maiolo, Carmine DiTroia, Terry-Anne Keen, Kay Boon,Joe Daniele, John Lush, (front) Mayor Mark Wasley and CEO James Miller.

MALLALA had a special visit on Wednesday, August 26 when Governor of South Australia, Hieu Van Le dropped in!

Adelaide Plains Council (APC) hosted the Governor and took him on a tour to various sites around the area, showcasing what the district has to offer. APC mayor, Mark Wasley, said it was a pleasure to host the Governor for the five hour tour of the district.

“This was an informal visit to view some of the

key areas of importance to Adelaide Plains and the state, before a COVID-safe lunch was enjoyed at the Mallala Council Chambers where elected members were able to talk freely with the Governor,” mayor Wasley said.

Amongst the sites visited during the tour were Mallala Men’s Shed, Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, NAIS lagoons, Liberty development and Xavier College, and Two Wells main street public realm upgrade.

APC CEO James Miller, said the Governor was extremely impressed with all APC had to offer.

“He was truly appreciative for the hospitality afforded to him by council, our community, business sector, government departments, as well as elected members and staff,” Mr Miller said.

“The business opportunities, residential growth and agricultural and horticultural importance to the state is, and will continue to be, of great importance.”

Funding secured for local road projects ADELAIDE Plains Council’s long-awaited roundabout in Two Wells received a big financial boost last month with the announcement the project would receive $439,500 through the Federal Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program.

The roundabout has long been tout-

Bec O’Brien reports: ed as an integral part of the growing Liberty housing development to the north of the town, with APC saying it will provide a safer link between Gawler Road and Port Wakefield Road, by converting the existing

T-junction to a roundabout.

Council also received a further $107,500, through Round 5 of the Bridges Renewal Program for a much-needed upgrade of the historic Wasleys Road bridge.

“The upgrade will aim to prolong the life of the heritage status bridge,” APC mayor Mark Wasley said.

“It was my pleasure to meet with Mr Rowan Ramsey MP, Federal Member for Grey, on September 28, and together view the proposed location of the Two Wells roundabout and then travel to the Wasleys Road Bridge to see firsthand where the grant funding will be spent.

“The allocation of Federal grant

money to both these projects will enable the items to go ahead.

“Repairs to the historic bridge in order to maintain a safe transport route, along with the Two Wells roundabout that will manage traffic flows and the safety of road users, are key items council has been wanting to bring to fruition.”

Op Shop’s COVID clean out IF COVID-19 has given us anything, it’s time.

Time for a clean out that is.

The popular Two Wells Op Shop opened its doors last month after a forced layoff and volunteers are ready to take donations once again; everything except electrical items that is.

So grab those unwanted goods, toys and clothing and get packing.

Two Wells Uniting Church secretary Jo Bakker, said LEFT: Two Wells Op Shop volunteers, Pamela Duncan, Chris Hill and Lindal Pritchard welcomed the reopening of the local op shop last month.

Bec O’Brien reports: the Op Shop had an extended closure due to COVID-19 restrictions, but was now open and excited to receive goods, with much reorganising, maintenance and training achieved in the break.

“During the closure, Pam and Margaret spent countless hours on site, working to clear spaces so we are meeting the social distancing requirements, and it is something we are very aware of to continue working towards,” Jo said.

“We have also completed maintenance in the building, with a highlight on safety.

“The closure has been a great opportunity for our volunteers to

update their training, completing the COVID marshal training and Working with Children Check.

“We are proud the Op Shop is providing an excellent service to the Two Wells community.”

Op Shop coordinator, Pam Duncan, said the shop was looking spick and span and the reopening couldn’t come soon enough.

“We had hundreds of calls asking when we’d be open and people wanting to drop items off,” she said.

“We’ve had quite a lot of donations already and we’re very pleased with the patronage since we’ve opened, with people coming in, people donating and people buying.”

The Two Wells Op Shop is open Monday to Wednesday 9am - 4pm and Saturday 9am - 12 noon.

Searching for migratory birds Jenny Hiscock reports THE Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) met on Saturday September 12 to search out the first of the returned migratory birds to the Thompson’s Beach area.

The call had gone out for a Saturday outing instead of Sunday, to take advantage of the better tide.

Around 15 people took up the call and gathered at the end of Ruskin Road, where there were 10 Pied Oystercatchers busy in the shallow waters edge, but there were no migratory waders.

A trip to the northern end of Thompson’s Beach showed the waders were at the inland Sabkha.

We admired the work that had been done to protect this region from car and bike entry before setting up scopes along

the levee bank.

The waders were not close, but flocks of Red Knot (up to 200) and Red-necked stint could be seen on the far side. We were treated to numerous flying displays as some eight Black Kites were in the area and patrolled the Sabkha and the beach.

At the northern end of Thompson Beach the waders were roosting some distance, on the western shore of the Sabkha.

They were too far away to easily identify recent arrivals from the crowd that had stayed overwinter.

A large flock of Red Knot could be seen and some Ruddy Turnstones were in a group.

A flock of 30 Royal Spoonbills were amongst the Egrets and Pelicans in the distance also.

Red-necked Stint, and Sharptailed Sandpipers ventured close enough for clear identification.

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A single Red-capped Plover came along and we were treated to the beautiful song of a Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo in a nearby tree as we were watching.

The waders flew from the Sabkha to the beach as the tide retreated, and we followed.

They flew some distance away so that on the beach at the northern end, there were Terns and Pacific Gulls.

Four species of Terns were present including Caspian and Whiskered Tern, and it was a good opportunity to distinguish Fairy Terns from Crested Terns.

It was an enjoyable beginning to the migratory bird season, with sunshine and enthusiasm.

All FIBS upcoming events and activities can be found on our Facebook page and we welcome enquiries from interested parties to our email at, faibssa@ gmail.com

ABOVE: FAIBS members met at Thompson’s Beach on September 12 to view the first of the returned migratory birds.

LEFT: A single Red-capped Plover visited the area.

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September Update O n S e p t e m b e r 8 t h i t w a s my tremendous honour to be elected as President of the Legislative Council.

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My significant decision to contest the presidency was guided by my unyielding determination to do all I can to uphold the integrity of the South Australian Parliament. As President I look forward to working effectively with my Parliamentary colleagues on behalf of the people of South Australia for the remainder of my final term as a Legislative Councillor.

Pictured here with His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le, Governor of South Australia.

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The National Suicide Prevention Awards recognise the local heroes and grassroots organisations that work tirelessly in the field of suicide prevention. The work individuals and groups are doing through these challenging times is more important than ever. I want to congratulate the other successful 17th Annual LiFE Awards nominees.

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Residents request expanded postal delivery service Residents in Angle Vale’s new Woodbridge and Riverview estates are fed up with collecting their mail from the local bakery and are petitioning Australia Post for a door-to-door delivery service.

With the area currently experiencing a housing boom, City of Playford councillor, Clint Marsh, says he has been contacted by residents who want to see the local mail delivery service expanded to include homes in new housing developments within the township.

Mr Marsh said he was petitioning Australia Post and seeking support from the broader community for the proposal.

“Residents are currently collecting their mail from a local bakery, Australia Post agent, in Angle Vale,” he said.

“Some residents find this current arrangement restrictive and challenging due to opening times of the bakery.

“The local bakery is doing their utmost best to provide a good and welcoming service to the expanding community in Angle Vale.”

Mr Marsh said Australia Post had been reactive to the request, through strong communication and conducting a visit to the estates for an assessment.

“Australia Post now require evidence, demonstrating there is a requirement and demand by the estate residents for the service to be expanded,” he said.

“We have chosen to create a petition calling on the service expansion and will be door knocking the estates to capture as many residents as possible.

“Through logging the request with Australia Post and a signed petition we hope to achieve an expanded mail delivery service.”

One local resident, who did not wish to be named, said residents were unanimous in their need and want for Australia Post to deliver directly to their letter boxes.

“The current setup is not working for 99%

Bec O’Brien reports: of the residents for various reasons such as work commitments, opening hours and limited collection times,” the resident stated.

“The demand is here and we would greatly appreciate our estates being added to the normal Australia Post delivery routes.”

An Australia Post spokesperson said the company was open to reviewing the situation in Angle Vale.

“Mail collection and delivery arrangements vary from place to place, depending on the size and needs of each community,” the spokesperson said.

“For Angle Vale’s new Woodbridge and Riverview estates, the current arrangement is for residents to collect their mail from a post office box or over the counter at the local post office.

“We recognise that mail collection arrangements may no longer be as suitable for the community as they once were and remain open to reviewing the situation.

“In order to assess the current mail delivery arrangements, Australia Post will need to be satisfied that conditions in the area are safe, and there is limited local construction being undertaken.

“Then a review of mail delivery arrangements for the town would be done through an Australia Post mail poll.”

For a mail poll to be deemed successful and to extend a delivery area, Australia Post would require more than 50% of those addresses polled to return a ‘yes’ vote.

Any non-returned votes would be deemed as a ‘no’.

The company also needs to take into account the distance the area may be from a current delivery area.

City of Playford councillor Clint Marsh with a petition from Angle Vale residents seeking extension of the mail delivery service to new estate areas.

“The Things We Cannot Say” by Kelly Rimmer I thoroughly enjoyed this one! I picked it up by accident as I was at my parents house without a book and I know my Mum really loved it.

I wish I didn’t put it off for so long.

I often do this with historical fiction but end up enjoying it more than I realise.

Told in two alternating points of views (POV) and timelines, Alina is a young woman in Poland in 1942 as the country is occupied by the Nazis in World War II. Her story centres around her family and how they manage in the war, and her separation from the love of her life, Thomasz.

Set in 2019, Alice is a wife, mother to a gifted 10yo daughter, and a non-verbal son with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, who gave up her career prospects to be chief of her family with most of her time revolving around her son, Eddie’s needs.

She is also dealing with the rapid decline of her Babcia’s (Grandma’s) health.

The modern timelines in these books often help me to engage at the outset but inevitably I find myself more drawn to the depth, learning and emotion of the historical timelines.

Alina’s story was absolutely heart-capturing and heart-wrenching at so many different moments.

Rimmer did such a fantastic job of storytelling in this one, which would have obviously taken a hell of a lot of research.

Definitely the best one of hers I’ve read.

I found the contrast between the two POVs really stark, both women were faced

Ratty reads With Rachel Lange with huge challenges in their lives but the 2019 challenges would be much bigger in the context of 2019 than when compared so closely with the tragedy of World War II. It was probably naive of me but when it was revealed the two working camps nearby to the family’s farm at Trzebinia were Auschwitz and Birkenau, my heart just dropped.

I don’t mean to give a spoiler but it was such a huge moment in the book for me.

The details of the war are a backdrop to this story.

Some war stories feature the Nazis and the tragedy first hand but this story is from the perspective of someone who is fairly protected by her family from too many direct encounters, and so you see the effects of the war play out in her town and to her family but are given a reprieve from the frontline of trauma.

I loved how Alina’s character was celebrated as a strong and brave woman, but in a more under-the-radar way.

She was the everyday survivor, not

the woman leading the resistance which I found so relatable.

Her Thomasz was fiercely loyal, strong and protective and a man who values his integrity in a time when that is pushed to the limit and pitted against survival.

Both really strong characters.

Like most dual storylines the stories weave together by the end in a really emotional climax.

I wasn’t sure whether to feel devastated or hopeful.

I can’t speak highly enough of this book, it is shooting straight to my list of favourite books of all time.

A book I recommend to all people and a long overdue great read  If you liked this one, I highly recommend the Bronze Horseman.

Also set in World War II but in Russia and with an epic love story at the centre.

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Sowing summer seedlings OCTOBER is the month when the soil is warm enough to start the spring planting of summer vegetables.

The nurseries are well supplied with a large range of seedlings and hopefully your garden beds are well prepared with compost and maybe some well-rotted animal manure.

Before planting, soak the seedlings in a weak solution of a seaweed extract and then water in after planting with another weak solution of seaweed extract.

Always read the label to find out AMATEUR what is the recommended strength.

GARDENER Suggested vegetables are broccoli, lettuce, snow peas, spinach, sweet corn and of course the all-time favourite tomatoes.

Cucumbers, melons and pumpkins may also be planted but often it may be preferable to some gardeners to plant by seeds.

The herbs that may be planted are basil, oregano, parsley and sage.

If troubled by white fly, try planting some borage, which is also a companion plantAMATEUR to tomatoes and GARDENER cucumber, but it needs a large area.

Check the seedling section at the nursery to see what other herbs and vegetables are available.

Wisterias are now coming into all their glory.

These plants can be breathtaking with their pendulous flowers but make sure their trellis is strong and sturdy as they can become extremely heavy and the vines are notorious for being rampant.

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However, some wisterias are shy to flower and may even take up to T to bloom so 14 or so years to start there are a few tips to try and bring on the flowers.

Make sure they are planted in a sunny position receiving the minimum of six hours sunlight per day.

They appreciate good drainage and some compost will not go astray but they are averse to a fertiliser high in nitrogen.

However, they respond well to phosphorus and for this to be applied, the best time is in autumn.

E An old trick used by orchardists for years to bring a reluctant tree into fruit production may also be applied to a wisteria and that is to root prune.

A distance of four foot or 1.2 metres from the trunk of the Wisteria take a spade and dig down in a circle cutting the roots, thus root pruning the wisteria, and this often helps a reluctant wisteria to start to bloom!

Prune to 3 - 4 nodes from the

stem in winter and after flowering.

Patience and persistence is often required but in full flower a wisteria is a beautiful sight.

Clivias are filling up the dry shady areas of the garden. Plant them under a shady tree and a fertiliser application will bring them on to their best.

The new shades of cream are extremely popular but do not neglect the old orange ones which light up a shady part of the garden in early spring. G As easy to grow as the Aspidistra or Cast-Iron Plant which as its name suggests is nearly indestructible, Clivias are a good filler for that shady section of the garden.

The common forms of Euphorbias are also flowering and are good filling plants but beware some people are allergic to the latex sap of these plants.

One of the hardiest plants for a dry hot area is Salvia africana lutea which grows to one metre by one metre and has sparse green to grey foliage.

Salvia africana lutea flowers for a long period of time with an unusual shade colour of brown and after flowering it even appears to resemble the flowers of the Irish Bells – Moluccella laevis.

The foliage is aromatic, giving another reason to grow this salvia.

Three suggestions for easy to grow plants for early spring colour.

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APC celebrating Citizenship Day Bec O’Brien reports: AUSTRALIAN Citizenship Day is celebrated each year on September 17 and provides an opportunity to welcome new Australians.

This year Adelaide Plains Council welcomed five new Australian citizens in a ceremony held at the old Two Wells council chambers.

The conferees, from India, Ireland and the Philippines, became Australian citizens in an uplifting ceremony led by APC mayor Mark Wasley.

“It was a very pleasant experience for all concerned,” Mayor Wasley said.

“Although the new citizens have been living in our region for years and contributing to society, it was interesting to hear their background and stories.

“The highlight of every ceremony I have conducted so far is the smiles on their faces and how proud they are to be accepted as Australian – I really enjoy this job!

One conferee who was relishing his new citizenship status was 17-year-old student Robin Kumar.

Six years ago Robin migrated from India with his family and is currently completing Year 12 at Gawler District College.

“This is great, it has been very nice,” he said of the ceremony.

“I hope to go into the police force when I finish my studies.

“Australia is a very beautiful country.”

Mayor Wasley said Australian Citizenship Day was an opportunity for everyone to reflect on the meaning and importance of Australian citizenship and the shared values that unite its people.

“It is also an occasion for individuals, schools, community groups and organisations to reflect on the contributions of citizens to our local communities,” he said.

All new conferees went home with a certificate and native seedling to plant in recognition of their new citizenship status.

Paul Cardiff, Robin Kumar, Carl Narvaez, Jailie Narvaez and Mancito Narvaez all officially became Australian citizens last month.

Inheritance of Secrets at library INTERNATIONAL children’s author, Sonya Bates, will speak in Two Wells this month as part of the Adelaide Plains Council’s popular library author events.

Sonya, who was born in the United States and grew up in Canada, has called South Australia home since moving here in 1997.

Sonya has a Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology and has worked with children with communication difficulties for more than 25 years.

She now enjoys sharing her knowledge with speech pathology students, as a part-time clinical educator.

When her two daughters were young, Sonya started writing for children and has published

several children’s books.

Sonya’s debut novel for adults, ‘Inheritance of Secrets’, is a gripping family drama linking the crimes of the present to the secrets of the past.

Set in contemporary Adelaide, Sonya has drawn inspiration from her father’s experience growing up in Hitler’s Germany to weave a novel that is a combination of historical fiction and mystery thriller.

This book, released earlier this year, was shortlisted as an unpublished manuscript in the inaugural Banjo Prize in 2018 and will be available for purchase on the day.

Tickets to this event, to be held at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Tuesday October 27 at 1pm, are free but must be booked by contacting

the Two Wells Library on 8520 2100 or emailing library@apc.sa.gov.au COVID-19 precautions and social distancing measures will be in place to ensure the event runs in accordance with SA Health guidelines.

RIGHT: American born children’s author, Sonya Bates, will visit Two Wells next month, to promote her debut adult novel “Inheritance of Secrets”.

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Building the community garden Bec O’Brien reports: THE excitement for volunteers at the Two Wells Community Garden is building with the official opening just around the corner on Sunday, October 18.

The garden was established last year 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-19 restrictions brought about a change of date.

Volunteers have been working hard to get the garden looking great and inviting for its 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.

This event will be held under current COVID-19 guidelines.

Contact Judi Frost on 0427 417 905 or Di Meaney on 0427 616 301 for more in- Checking out the Two Wells Community Garden before the official formation, or call into the Two Wells Craft opening later this month was youngsters Lucy, 3, and Hamish Urkko-Wood, 6, with Two Wells resident Carol Donaldson.

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Historical planting at Wells site VOLUNTEERS from the Two Wells Community Nursery planted around 50 excess native seedlings at the Two Wells historic Wells site last month.

Nursery coordinator Caroline Scutcheon said following recent improvements and tidying of the site

by Adelaide Plains Council, it was an

opportune time to beautify the area.

The nursery is always looking for new volunteers, if you would like to get involved contact Caroline on 0417 801 178 or drop into the nursery (behind the old council chambers in Two Wells) on Mondays from 9am to 12 noon.

Back to Earth for Ivan Winter SA Autumn Garden Festival coming to Clare THE largest garden festival in South Australia, the SA Autumn Garden Festival, is coming to Clare Showgrounds on Sunday, October 18.

There will be a range of guest speakers running throughout the day to give you gardening tips and answer your questions.

Guest speakers include well known locals, native plant expert, Ian Roberts (pictured far right), and food curator and author, Rebecca Sullivan (right), along with SA Water’s Greg Ingleton and Shaun Kennedy, Bio Gro’s Matt Van Schaik, and Prof Chris Daniels, CEO of the International Koala Centre of Excellence and chief adviser to Cleland Wildlife Park.

Learn about everything from plants, mulch, compost, fertiliser,

to potting mix and watering.

Go along and check out more than 75 exhibitors selling thousands of plants, trees, seedlings, garden ornaments and decorations.

There will be a special Kids

Park which will display all things recycled and feature items such as compost bins, a chook house and more.

The festival runs from 10am to 3pm, admission is $10 and car parking on site is free.

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in Halbury hasn’t been forgotten either with Ivan sharing the story of his search for the RAAF Avro Anson plane that crashed on Mount Oakden, near Watervale, in 1942 killing pilot, Checchi.

This search led Ivan to finding the pilot’s family and later installing a memorial plaque at the top of Mount Oakden.

All these stories and more can be found in Ivan’s latest book ‘Back to Earth’ that can be purchased locally at Foodland Balaklava and Balaklava Courthouse Gallery, or in Dymocks books stores in Adelaide.

To hear more about Ivan’s book, listen to Peter Goers of ABC Adelaide interviewing him at 9pm on Wednesday, October 21.

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EX HALBURY local, Ivan Winter, has returned to writing, recently publishing his third book titled ‘Back to Earth’.

The book recounts Ivan’s life from 1967 to present day.

Ivan, who now resides in Adelaide, originally worked in Balaklava for Underwood Motors before blasting into the world of rockets at Woomera, working for Hawker Siddeley Dynamics, then for Australia Rolls-Royce Rocket Dept, a world Ivan never thought he would be part of.

Throughout Ivan’s latest book, he highlights his working life after rockets and tells just how life changed for him, working in various technical roles for Swedish, French and Australian companies.

Throughout the book, he tells the story of his involvement with companies such as Golden Fleece Petroleum, Chrysler/Mitsubishi Motors and his role within the Australian Labor Party – over six years.

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First look at Xavier layout Bec O’Brien reports: A NEW concept is being pitched to families in the district, with the construction of Xavier College’sTwo Wells primary school campus on track to open ready for the school year in 2021.

Families keen for a school change, and those just a little curious, gathered at the Two Wells Community Centre on Wednesday September 16 for a firstlook at the visual designs, layout and aesthetics of the new school.

Led by Xavier College’s Two Wells Campus Head, Janet Coomber, the “fly-through” detailed a design that incorporates the whole school under one roof, with classes having the ability to open up to each other or the outside, or close themselves off as needed.

There are purpose built sensory rooms, nature play spaces and multipurpose “maker spaces” for science, technology and art as well as an out of school hours care service.

Ms Coomber spoke of the school’s view that its new site was aligned with its current Gawler Belt high school, from its teaching and assessment practices to its ethos and Salesian traditions.

“We are very much of the premise we are one college with two campuses, we will not be split, other than by geography” she said.

The college has employed six teachers, with an even split of male and female, who will continue the school’s emphasis on data informed teaching.

“Our team is building our look and building on the ethos we pride ourselves on at our Gawler Belt site,” Ms Coomber said.

“At the Gawler Belt site all of our

Catching up at Xavier College’s Two Wells information night last month was, from left, current Xavier College student and leader, Jonathan Pellizzari, Jason, Lori and Bailey Hunt, with Robert Polito and Xavier College’s Two Wells Campus Head, Janet Coomber (far right). children are known, and above that, all of our children are loved.

“The thing about our college is everybody finds a pathway.

“For the past four years we’ve had 100 per cent SACE achievement.”

Construction is earmarked to be completed by the end of November,with paving and landscaping rapidly going down, carparking and roadways sealed, and interior structures taking shape.

“Our building is quite reconisable, it’s already got an edge about it,” Ms Coomber said.

“It’s a great design, very contemporary; always with the student in mind and always with education in mind.

“It’s super exciting and we’re very

thrilled.”

While a gymnasium, sporting oval and school buses are not on the cards yet, Ms Coomber said they were being considered in future stages.

Stage 1 is expected to accommodate just under 200 students.

“This school is forecast to go R-12 (but) I don’t know how long that will take,” she said in response to a question from those gathered.

“We don’t have an oval at this stage but I can tell you it will come in the next stage.

“It (a bus service) is not off the cards; it will happen but we’re not sure when that will be.”

The Hunt family of Two Wells is look-

ing forward to the new school opening, where their nine-year-old daughter Bailey, will start in Year 5 next year, with their three-year-old twins to follow in a few more years.

“I am quite surprised how quickly the college is progressing,” Lori said.

“From the modelling fly-through video we saw, we are quite impressed.

“It looks to be an exciting and much needed addition to our town.

“My fingers are crossed it progresses quickly to also include higher year levels.”

For more information, Xavier staff will be available to chat to on Thursdays between 9am and 12 noon at the Land Sales office opposite the Two Wells bakery.

Development extension sought for Drought Communities Program ADELAIDE Plains Council (APC) is seeking an extension for its Drought Communities Program Stage 2 (DCP2) Two Wells Main Street Public Realm Redevelopment project following endorsement of a 70 per cent detailed design at its September 28 ordinary meeting.

The chamber was given a presentation by representatives from urban design consultancy firm Jensen Plus on the status of the project, with a report to council outlining expected timelines and dates.

To meet the conditions of the $750,000 funding, the project needs to be completed by the end of December 2020.

In the report, APC infrastructure and environment manager, Tom Jones, said significant progress has been made and the project is currently running on schedule.

“Management is, however, mindful that delays may occur during the construction phase of the project (for example, due to inclement weather or contractors taking leave over the Christmas break),” he stated.

“Accordingly, to safeguard the Stage 2 funding, in the coming weeks, management intends to apply for an extension to the December 31 completion deadline, until February/March 2021, to account for any unavoidable delays that might occur.”

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Lucky lottery winner A SELF-confessed Two Wells trickster thought he was receiving a dose of his own medicine when he was told he scored $50,000 in a recent Keno draw, only to discover it wasn’t a prank at all.

The Barossa and Lower North player held a Keno Spot 8 winning entry in draw 2262698 on Sunday winning $50,000.

“I was just down at the tavern for dinner and drinks, and as I was leaving I decided to put another Keno ticket on,” the thrilled winner, who wishes to remain anonymous, explained.

“I play whenever I am there

but only ever check my tickets as I head out for the night,” he said.

“I’m pretty good friends with the woman behind the counter, so when she told me she couldn’t pay it because it was over a payable limit, I didn’t believe her.

“I thought she was joking around and pulling my leg.

“It wasn’t until I checked the numbers that the penny dropped.

“It feels rather good to have won! It was a rather nice surprise!”

The self-confessed ‘jokester’ revealed he didn’t stick around to celebrate, instead he headed home to break the good news to

his family.

“I went straight home and told the missus!” he laughed.

“She didn’t believe me. I’m a bit of a jokester, and I’m always playing tricks, so it took a while for her to believe me.

“It’s come at the perfect time.

On Friday we’d just gone to the bank to get a loan to do some renovations around the house.

“This will pay that straight off, and the renovations will be done just in time for us to relax over summer.

“Once they are done we’ll celebrate the win then!”

LEFT: Two Wells Tavern bar and gaming manager, Di Floyd, sold a $50,000 winning ticket.

Two Wells Uniting Church members, Rae Wilson, Heather Patrick and Mollie Frost enjoying a chat before starting knitting at the newly formed craft group.

Get crafty with Two Wells group Kristine Trimboli (left) spoke to local Probus Club members in Two Wells about her trip to Poland and Italy last year, and is pictured here with TWPC president Anne Arbon.

From Probus to Poland AT the monthly meeting of the Two Wells Probus Club on August 24 about 20 members enjoyed a talk by Kristine Trimboli on her trip to Poland and Italy with her husband Dominic last year.

The trip was a gift from Dominic to Kristine for their

50th wedding anniversary.

The couple were away for six weeks and visited many relatives on their travels.

Tw o We l l s U n i t i n g Church member Paul Schmelzkopf helped with the power point display then

made cappuccino and coffee for everyone.

TWPC president, Anne Arbon, thanked Kristine for her talk, while Dawn Slater won the lucky number prize and Brenda Lamont the door prize, which was a voucher from the local bakery.

Be safe - spring is here WELL, spring is definitely here, be mindful with any fires, the spring winds can be unpredictable and a controlled fire can quickly become uncontrollable.

Our fire danger season is coming up, the exact date will be published soon, so keep an eye out.

From July 1, Two Wells Brigade has attended 37 call outs.

In September (at time of print) we attended nine incidents: three MVAs, two helicopter landings, one fixed alarm, one vehicle fire, one severe weather related and one rubbish fire that quickly became out of control.

Two Wells Brigade members train every Monday night from 7pm.

This month we had a joint training session with Virginia CFS on Road Crash Rescues; thank you for an informative hands-on session.

For those who are new to the area, the

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Two Wells CFS News With Sharon Boobyer Country Fire Service are highly trained VOLUNTEERS who support the community in times of an emergency.

If you would like more information or to stay informed visit the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov. au; it is a wealth of information.

Also our FaceBook page Two Wells Country Fire Service.

Until next time, stay safe!

WOULD you like to share and learn craft skills from other like-minded people?

If the answer is yes then look no further than a new craft group that has started up in Two Wells.

Meeting on Wednesdays from 1pm in the Uniting Church hall, the as yet unnamed group will tackle any sort of craft, from knitting and sewing to card making, envelope making and crochet.

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Toasting the year THE lyrics of an old Johnny Cash song was the inspiration for the title of South Australian author, Georgie Brooks’ debut book, “A year in the mud and the toast and the tears”, who visited Two Wells last month to share her story.

Georgie was in town on Friday, September 4 as part of the popular Two Wells Library author events; the first since the coronavirus pandemic hit.

The Adelaide Hills resident was scheduled to visit earlier in the year but the event had to be postponed because of COVID-19 restrictions.

As it was, those gathered enjoyed the opportunity to get out and about again, and share a laugh with high school teacher Georgie as she recounted her bold move as a verified “townie”, to the country.

“Although the Adelaide Hills is not really proper country is it?,” she joked.

“This (the area around Two Wells) is what I’d call ‘real country’.”

With her husband a doctor who worked long hours and two young children underfoot, Georgie spoke about the challenges of moving her family and life

Bec O’Brien reports: to the open space of 20 acres; country cattle and chickens included.

“Stupidity and optimism is why we moved to the hills,” she laughed.

“It really was just sheer impulse and not thought out at all.

“When we saw it we kind of fell in love and just disregarded everything.”

The move, while scenic, threw up a myriad of problems right from the get-go, including not least of which was the trials and tribulations associated with living in an 80-year-old cottage with no central heating, no mains water and an outdated septic system.

“It was a huge change,” Georgie explained, with the family previously residing in the leafy eastern suburbs of Adelaide.

“Pretty much everything went wrong and I did not reach my rural living fantasies.”

Keen to establish her own vegetable

garden, Georgie shared a few funny stories about its construction, maintenance and lack of produce, as well as recounting hilarious tales of escapee cattle, bogged tractors, renovations and a millipede invasion.

All in all she describes her book as a “really cheerful, light read” and for “anyone who had a dream and then bit off more than they can chew”.

ABOVE: South Australian author Georgie Brooks (right) with Pam Wilks of Glenelg and Bronwyn Sharpe of Virginia.

LEFT: Catching up after the presentation was Jackie Leslie, and Ann and John Gordon.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Prevention is better than cure OCTOBER 1 signalled the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Early detection remains the best chance of survival, so it is important women of all ages self-check their breasts, and women aged 50 to 74 years take up BreastScreen Australia’s invitation of a two-yearly free screening.

Women aged 40 to 49 and those aged over 74 can also be screened free of charge, but will not receive invitation letters.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Australian women apart from non-melanoma skin cancer.

As a result of the huge strides made in diagnosing breast cancer early and in treatment, more than nine out of 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia will survive.

But prevention is always better than cure.

There are known risk factors for breast cancer, and while some such as family history are not modifiable, some are.

Mammography, also commonly referred to as a mammogram, is a type of x-ray of the breasts used to screen for breast cancer in women and to help diagnose breast cancer in women who have a lump in their breast.

Screening mammograms are used to find breast cancers early, before they can be seen or felt, and increase the chance of early detection and successful treatment of breast cancer.

It is also important that women get to know the normal look and feel of their breasts even if they are having regular mammograms. If you notice any changes

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A mammogram uses low doses of x-rays to create an image of the breast, and can find changes in the breast that are too small to be felt during a physical examination.

It is a screening tool used to examine women who don’t have any reason to suspect they might have breast cancer, or as part of a diagnostic test for women who have a breast lump.

For most women aged over 50 the benefits of regular mammograms outweigh any risks.

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Ode to a Mammogram WHILE it’s important for women to have a regular mammogram, anyone who has had one, knows how uncomfortable they can be.

So next time you have one, remember this Ode which will bring a smile (instead of a grimace) to your face!

Enjoy!

For years and years they told me, be careful of your breasts, Don't ever squeeze or bruise them, and give them monthly tests.

So I heeded all their warnings, and protected them by law.

Guarded them very carefully, and I always wore my bra.

After thirty years of astute care,my Doctor found a lump.

She ordered up a mammogram, to look inside that bump.

"Stand up very close," she said,as she got my boob in line.

"And, tell me when it hurts," she said. "Ah yes! There, that's fine."

She stepped upon a pedal, I could not believe my eyes!

A plastic plate pressed down and down my boob was in a vice!

My skin was stretched and stretched, from way up under my chin.

My poor boob was being squashed, to Swedish pancake thin.

Excruciating pain I felt, within its vice-like grip.

A prisoner in this vicious thing, my poor defenceless tits!

"Take a deep breath," she said to me; Who does she think she's kidding?

My chest is mashed in her machine, and woozy I am getting.

"There, that was good," I heard her say, as the room was slowly swaying.

"Now let's have a go at the other one.” "Lord have mercy," I was praying.

It squeezed me from up and down, it squeezed me from both sides, I'll bet she's never had this done, not to her tender little hide!

If I had no problem when I came in, I surely have one now.

If there had been a cyst in there, it would have popped, ker-pow!

This machine was designed by man, of this I have no doubt, I'd like to stick his balls in there, and see how they come out!

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Veterans show off vintage vehicles CLASSIC vintage cars with a few moderns thrown in were out in force last month as part of the Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club’s annual event.

Tuesday September 1 saw 500 people attend the 14th “Old Car Day” at Bethany Reserve.

More than 220 historic vehicles and about 40 moderns drove through the gates to pack out the available parking space.

This is by far the greatest number of attendees at this annual event organised by the Gawler Veteran, Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club. And this event was mid week!

Possibly the result was a combination of release from COVID-19 induced restrictions, and wonderful weather on the day.

Arrangements were made to obtain a number of temporary shelters to be placed around the grounds in case of inclement weather which proved to be unnecessary on the day.

It was noticeable, however, many participants had hearing problems, making it difficult for them to converse and comply with the 1.5 metre spacing requirement.

Vehicles attending covered a huge range, from a Lloyd Alexander and Citroen 2CV through to a Ferrari and Thunderbirds; a Vespa scooter to a Norton and Honda Goldwing; a Model T Buckboard to Ford and Bedford trucks, Jaguars, Commodores, Mercedes Benz, etc etc etc. Machinery to interest anyone!

No data was gathered on the number of clubs represented, but it would have been well in excess of 20. Interest in advance was high, with the convener receiving numerous phone calls from club representatives and individuals.

The most surprising was one from the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club on the evening before the event who turned up with 12 motorcycles and left with the promise “we’ll be back”.

GVVCVC runs were from Fremont Park ably sorted

by David and June Kent with about 40 members and 21 vehicles.

Adrian and Jan Roberts’ Bedford Truck. What a beauty!

This Ford Capri belongs to Bob and Evelyn Dyer.

Graham and Dorothy Butler’s Reo.

Residential care options at Hamley Bridge HAMLEY Bridge Aged Care Inc is a not for profit community owned private hospital and Aged Care Facility (Rest Home), located in a beautiful, quiet, rural location.

The facility caters for clients requiring differing levels of assisted residential care.

With two memory support units, Hamley Bridge Aged Care

Inc specialises in dementia care.

Various other areas of the complex include: The Hostel: for clients whose care requirements are of a low care/semi-independent nature; Nursing Home: for clients whose care needs are of a high care nature that require close monitoring by nursing staff;

Trevor Bellchambers organised the run from Princes Park but unfortunately no run sheet was provided.

Sixty-four members signed in at Bethany Reserve, so it can be assumed more than 100 members attended; a great turn out.

For Sylvia and myself it was an early start at 7.50am with the Peugeot towing a trailer full of shelters, witches hats and firewood etc from Port Parham, arriving just before 9am.

Within 10 minutes the first vehicles arrived, a group of veterans from Burra.

From then on it was all go with a continuous stream of vehicles arriving until about 1pm.

A big thank you to the many who assisted on the day to make this a top and much appreciated event.

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Dinner organisers at Taylor & Forgie were disappointed to have to cancel this year’s charity dinner that was to highlight, support and raise much needed funds for the Northern Adelaide domestic violence service of Women’s Safety Services SA (WSSSA), a service that provides supported accommodation and outreach services to women and children who have been subjected to domestic violence.

The cancellation of the dinner will not discourage dinner organisers with Taylor & Forgie staff promising a firm commitment to still raise awareness and funds for this much needed and valued service despite the current restrictions we are all facing during this time.

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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.

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May 9motes is World Migratory Bird Day, espethe full and equal enjoyment cially significant in our region is home of all human rights and which fundamental to the International freedoms byBird olderSanctuary. persons. This day October 2 - International Day of aims to reinforce education and awarenessNon-Violence. is celebrated raising about the needThis to day protect migratory the habitats, birthday ofatMahatma Gandhi, birds andon their all different levels, leader ofworld. the Indian independence in all parts of the movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.

30th birthday in isolation recently, with a very creative progressive rotating dinner.

May 10 Mother’s Day, athe daymessage to show Thisisday is used to spread appreciation for mothers or mother figures, of non-violence through education which include stepmothers, guardand public awarenessrelatives, with a desire ians (eg. tofoster and close family securemothers), a culture of peace, tolerance, friends. understanding and non-violence.

October 4 - Daylight Saving Flowers, chocolates, and cards areStarts, popular move your clocks an hour gifts to symbolise one’s loveforward and appreciation at 2am. being particularly symbolic with the carnation October 5 - is World Teacher’s of Mother’s Day,Day. a day to focus on appreciating, So pick up a bunch flowers, make a sweet assessing andof improving the educacard, or take for a nice meal. tors mum of the out world.

BELOW: Two Wells resident, Ken Williams on his 94th birthday, outside his home with the sign his greatgrandchildren created for him.

October 10 - World Mental Health

May 15 International Day health of FamiDayis-the a day for global mental awareness and lies. This education, day was proclaimed by advocacy the United against socialprovides stigma. an opportunity Nations in 1993 and 10 of - World to promote October awareness issuesMigratory relating to Bird Day. Celebrated twice a year, families and increase knowledge of the social, on the second Saturday in May and love and support or shared images economicinand demographic processes affectOctober, WMBD aims to reach a via the couple’s in-house photo booth. ing families around the world.

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ng of birthdays, a big happy birthday n local and Two Wells Blue Light Disco Jennifer Nichol, who celebrated her 75th st month.

OVID-19 restrictions meant social gathe out, Jen acknowledged the milestone ome with husband Don, the pair happy to e and keep busy in their gorgeous garden. birthday Jennifer.

PLANNING a wedding at the best of times can be a tricky affair, let alone in the midst of a pandemic. Not to be put off though was Two Wells lad Anthony Cavallaro, who wed his longtime partner Kirsty Storrie,on Saturday, September 12.

Some guests tuned in via Facetime and other interstate family and friends who couldn’t attend due to COVID-19 border restrictions sent messages of

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October 31 - Halloween May 26 Love is National Sorryit,Day, a day it or loathe there’s no to acknowledge and recognise members of escaping the growing popularity ofthe Stolen Generations.

Aboriginal and TorHalloween, Many and who can deny the res Strait excitement Islander people have been affected, young children, and either directly or indirectly, by this part sometimes adults, gain fromterrible dressing up and door knocking for treats. This of our history. year Halloween falls on a Saturday! All theismore reason for a dress-up party.

May 31 World No Tobacco Day. Tobacco Traditionally observuse is an important riskHalloween factor foristhe develing the eve of the Western Christian opment of coronary heart disease, stroke feast of All Hallows’ Day dedicatedand peripheral disease. international tovascular remembering theThe dead, including day will focus the impact tobacco saintson (hallows), martyrs, and allhas theon the cardiovascular health of people worldwide. faithful departed.

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A LOCAL Two Wellian commented They can instantly message each other, to call someone rather than waste time or answering phones, were specifically to Bec recently that people of today lack exchange dialogue, images, or even video writing a long message. taught how to answer the phone and speak phone etiquette and we should consider chat, and with multiple people!

Instant messaging wasn’t invented to politely to people. it as the next topic for this column.

They have no adult gatekeeper standing replace real time conversation with those Do they even do that these days or is it Bec and I discussed this over the phone between them and their friend. who matter. all “on-the-job-training”? with each other.

They have their own phone and perAnd those who matter the most deFor me this etiquette started at a We had a lengthy conversation about sonal space. serve a phone call and conversation. young age. tion hasthat been interesting.

Eyetalked spy something on your Maccas run.

Cakes,My brownies, cookies, cupand other things, where we They don’t learncamera the polite script or What about you Bec? mother ran the localslices, post office, and onfess, I’ve quite partial roll, challenge accepted, my favourite no unintentionally new cases, stay biscuits, nameholidays, it. overbeen the top of each other, laughed, steered adopt an appropriate phone tone. Nightly news, Have you revertedcakes, to when I wasyou on school she’d let me albums favourite wave? one savoury option, off conversation, went back on courseno andexplanation, Really, they seldomphoto even talk vigilant! over the Second the written word for meaningful conversa- Surprisingly answer the the phone. then, after awill goodfare solidby 15 minutes of uninphone. tioncalm with friends really There was a script follow. e how the world of being a mum, please post this on Is this the beforeyou theshould storm, or simply the ol’ zucchini slice, wasI ahad hit,toso much terrupted at wall. school), Nowadays, if a friend of my sonare actually be speaking It ranitsomething is column goes tointeraction print but(kids at were your we in the eye? with? so we made again. like this: saidNew our goodbyes. calls watch his phone and they engage in converHave second you beenwave, on the second receiving end of Second “Hello, Sunny Days Post Office, seems that Zealand and Read this book, this documenSecond wave, time round though notRebecca a hit And I thought to myself, I really sation, I’m lefton wondering what itwave. is about a lack of phone etiquette? speaking, howcertainly may I helplearnt you?”. that’s ming state of South Australia tary, enjoyed do this online course well-being so much (the kids that chinwag. this kid I find strange.

It was a script I adopted as I grew older and meditation.

Plant those herbs, plant that veg, why you follow a recipe!!).

We don’t engage in conversations over What couldn’t be said in a message?

Nat this is fantastic! whenever I answered a phone call. that for the being a backwater, Not happening, I have children. where’s the zombies?

Creative crafts, gluing, sticking, cutphone as much as we used to.

These days we do our best to commuYou really took me back - back to the “Hello, Rebecca speaking…”

Too much facebook.

This apocalypse sucks eggs. ting, shaping, painting, beading, thread-so I remember coming home from school nicate instantly via the written word, either good ‘ol days lol!!

I was often laughed at for speaking e’re patiently waiting another person when So I watched thatremember movie Contagion, and having to behind ask permission Twitter from mynow….. email, SMS, Messenger, Whatsapp or SnapI totally trying to talk to ing, my weaving. formally, but it was what I knew. door ready for to the it all good if we’reon vaccinated? no slime!! parents calllifting a friend.of they were twenty… chat,so the younger generations areislacking boyfriend the phone while my parents Slime…...oh Only when identity and voice recogI would look their number up in the Pictionary, in a certain traditional pretended nition theft, and increasing scams Scrabble, Connect etiquette, Four, because Shops are closed, not addto to listen cart. in, stretching Writing letters, drawing phone pictures, phone book thenthe slowly they have simply not needed to be taught. curly phone cord as became of us are alphabetised lazy lions, basking in and hide Monopoly now!

Add to that cart,dastardly add to cart……yeah whyas farmaking cards.a problem did I begin to hesitate dial each number (yes I’m that old).

And puzzles, those of uspuzzles. who are simply out of to it would in this script. .

Puzzle, puzzles, not….add cart. reach and whispering so no one Lots of bike rides and long walks.

When the phone was answered on the practice, would do well to remember what could hear.

I guess it’swill a sign of the times. me of us have indents from the That’ll do kid, that’ll do.

Has theelse mail been delivered? Check (The youngest know her 10x tables other side, I relayed the script I had been we were taught…dare I say…last century!

Phone etiquette is something I think Things change,evolve,and are ultimater on our foreheads waiting for Youtube, Preston, Laserbeam, Jen and the tracking app, check again, check again. in no time with the amount of discarded dutifully taught, “Hello Mrs Katsoudas, So here are the rules: people don’t really pay much attention to ly left by the way. day of escape.

Pat, do they scream?

I didn’t in win the home that voice 10 cent cans pickedbelieve, up on our travels). it’s Natalie. May I please speak towhy Helen?”

When you call somebody, you wait today’s world oflottery instant but messaging, Butwe I strongly certainly if it’s ht I’d share And my unfiltered LateI nights, sleep-ins, learning, RSLgreet Art Union Prize looks good to me.

Online schooling.

Technology great. to to have anyexprivacy meant had for them toonline answer and then you recordings and facetime. important, that people shouldis speak f the pasttofew in aasway Microsoft teams.

What aone way society has progressed. dragweeks the phone far as the cord would them with a “Hello, how are you?” (waitToo for much Ifacebook. mean,how often do you actually speak another. ts my current inner Zoom, Zoom time for ainwalk or Netflix schooling.

Can’t My allow me fromthought the wall and try toZoom, close theZoom, response andZoom. reply accordinglydoTime not totogo, a real person the first instance when OnlineEveryone reads textslog or on. messages lounge room door over it. bombing. No more put them on hold, do not put phone down you ring a business? differently. .

Zoom. show. work has disappeared. Technology sucks.

Mum still listened in and reprimanded and hold another life). to clean It’s all the automated, from this Mum,You can your upsethelp. people without even House Party, google drive,conversation Daymap, in realTime pantry,choose freezer, I need if I became silly or she Webex, wasn’t happy Continue Perfect, to give that person fridge. your at- option, press 1 for this, etc, etc. realising it. your help. , COVID, me Wuhan, wet market, Seqta, Education what Mum, I need about borders the direction of the dialogue. tention for the duration of the call. Is it an acceptable Back in the day there were phone eti- Mum,There arethe all sorts of interpretations and uby Princess, closed, are we doing again? time to drink? you’re teacher, why won’t Kids don’t have to jump through hoops That’s all. quette courses, where people who worked connotations. uster. these Netflix, Carole Baskin, hey all you cool So…..what has your experience been you help me!!? days to stay in contact.

We all know it’s sometimes easier just in front of house jobs greeting customers And yes, I am guilty of taking the easy

pain, New York, Boris, Trump, cats and kittens.

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Everyone on your bike, it’s time for Stephen Marshall, Greg Hunt, me to take a walk, yes the whole family, rrier, AEU, essential workers….. time to talkr.

If you do meth, you’ll lose your teeth.

Bec? Was it as muddled as mine?

Haha Nat that was great, I’m not sure I’m going to be able to so eloquently put down our COVID, Rona, corona, ISO,

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

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

Discovering old toys, and thinking up

option of writing a text over making a phone call.

I’ve always been better with the written word.

Practicing practicing on the In the faceand of…..another faceflips (or voice trampoline. if that be the case)…. I can freeze up, say Fitness sessions through Zoom. something I never meant to say or completely embarrass myself.Tree, cards and Quoits, Monkey Mainly it’s a time-poor excuse - it’s too hopscotch. late to ring but I’llBrushing send them a message Riding horses. horses.

Cleaninstead. ing horse gear. Picking up horse poo.

It’s peace of mind, to say to myself, you Trail rides. made the effort now you can go to sleep.

Motorbikes.

But really is that enough?

Swimming (don’t talk lookone-to-one at me, myon kids Why don’t people don’t feel the cold apparently). the phone?

Television. much television.

Is it becauseSoooooo they can be removed, they can have three orMovies. four, or even more, “text” Netflix.

Disney.

Cartoons.

News. conversations goinglots at theand same time; they Reading books, lots of books. don’t need to devote their whole attention Cleaning and sorting.

Cleaning and to any single sorting.

Haveperson? you used this in the last Is it because, like me, they’re better year?

No? Get rid of it!!! with words?

Looking at old photosor and Do they lack confidence need taking time new ones.their thoughts? to gather Writing.

Writing.

Writing.

Whatever the reason, conversation ends does is Washing important,(itsonever let’s all make theit?). time where we can.

Remembrance.

Light Up The Dawn. if you’re Candles, looking forrosemary someone to Lest And We Forget. and bounce ideasbiscuits. around with, I’m always up chewy Anzac forBaby a chat. lambs.

Hang on, I hear my phone ringing……

Rain.

Glorious rain!

“Hello, Bec speaking…”

Facetime and long chats on the Two Wells Echo, October, 2020 phone.

Music. Laughter and impromptu dance shows.

Isolation sure has kept us busy.

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APEC committee member Kelly Geister (right) presented sportsmanship trophies to Shanae Richards and Mackenzie Geister.

Showing the crowd how it’s done in the barrels event was Lewiston local Kym Michaelis on Zeus.

Shelley Henderson brought her twoAirlie Tapscott riding Sabre in year-old colt out to his first event in the Ring 2. led classes.

Slack hack back REPORT BY: Mel Boyce

ADELAIDE Plains Equestrian Club (APEC) held its annual Slack Hack on Sunday, September 27 at their club grounds, Clara Harniman Reserve, Lewiston with a fantastic turnout of nearly 50 riders.

The club grounds have never looked better, but are still under construction, with a round yard being finished just days before the event!

The event consisted of three rings which ran for most of the day, and included varied classes such as Led, Hunter, Pleasure, English, Western, Fancy Dress and various games.

Ribbons were won up to third place and there were also encouragement

TWE&PC senior riders Shona Eckermann, Shelley Henderson and Kristy Pearn at the club’s annual dressage day last month.

ribbons given to those participants who judges thought were deserving.

Classes were quite large and it was sometimes very hard for judges to choose the winners as everyone tried their best and handled their horses very well.

The highlight of the day was the barrel racing in the last class and APEC was very fortunate to have Kym and Candy Michaelis from 4M Performance Horses give us a demonstration of their skills on their beautiful quarter horses.

Other competitors relished having a go, with my personal favourite being Shanae Richards on a little black Shetland who gave everyone a run for their money.

This event wouldn’t have been

possible without the support of the wonderful sponsors, thank you all.

Three sportsmanship trophies were awarded at the end of the day and the winners were: Ring 1: Amber Wehrmann Ring 2: Mackenzie Geister Ring 3: Shanae Richards.

There was also an encouragement trophy awarded by Kym Michaelis for barrel racing and the winner was Alexis Haynes.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event the best Slack Hack to date.

We are very lucky to have so much community support and finally, thank you to all members and riders on the day, without you there would be no

event.

APEC’s club grounds are now available to hire for businesses and not-for-profit organisations, enquiries to adelaideplainsequestrianclub@ gmail.com The club’s next event is camping overnight at Owen with trail riding and extreme obstacles.

This is available to both members and non-members and is suitable for all levels of experience.

You can choose to ride or lead your horses.

A flyer will be posted on our Facebook page shortly with full details so keep an eye out for it as we would love to see you all there.

Jade Noyes riding her test on Rosie.

Dressage day Bec O’Brien reports: TWO Wells Equestrian and Pony Club’s annual dressage day on Sunday September 6 was another great success, with clear skies and lovely spring weather welcoming riders to the club’s home grounds.

The event attracted around 50 entries and catered for riders taking part in walk and trot tests through to preliminary, elementary and novice levels.

For all the upcoming events at the club visit their website www.twepc.com.au

Field of red for dressage IT was a field of red when the winners of the Lower North Zone Dressage Circuit were announced last month.

Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club riders took out every category bar one in a competition that saw around 50 riders participate from across the zone, with competitions hosted by five different clubs to make up the circuit.

TWE&PC chief instructor and zone coordinator, Rebecca Puro, said the zone competition was a basis for se-

Bec O’Brien reports: lecting riders to compete at the state championships in Naracoorte next year.

“From the state championship they are selected to represent the state at the national championships,” Bec explained.

“This event is open to all LNZ Pony Club members, where competitors gain points from designated dressage

competitions across the zone.

“We are thrilled with the success of our riders, from junior levels through to our more senior experienced riders.”

The winners were presented with an embroidered rug and sash at the end of the circuit, which culminated at TWE&PC’s annual dressage day on Sunday September 6. Two Wells Tennis Club’s squad training members Cohen Jones and Keeley Merritt with coach Dale McDonald (centre).

TWE&PC riders who won Pony Club SA’s Lower North Zone Dressage Competition, from left, James Richardson, Amelia Paul, Taylor Urand, Pentti Puro, Alix Bell, Tiarna Jenke (Barossa Valley Pony Club), Kayla Healey, and Shelley Henderson.

Tennis season gets ready to serve up a storm REPORT BY: Marie Tapscott THE Two Wells Tennis Club held the last coaching session of ANZ Hot Shots for the 2019/20 season on Sunday September 13 after the season was cut short due to sporting restrictions as a result of COVID-19.

The club ran four groups over the morning with 12 children attending the Blue, Red, Orange and Squad Training sessions.

The kids enjoyed a free sausage sizzle and the chance to get back out on the court with their friends.

The Tennis Club Open Day was held in the school holidays on Tuesday October 6 with free ANZ Hot Shots coaching for the kids and social time for the families.

The 2020/21 season will start on Tuesday October 13, so get in touch soon if you are interested in joining the program or are keen to get your racquet on with the awesome senior players on a Saturday.

Contact Marie on 0419 838 929 or email twowellstennisclub@gmail.com and find us on Facebook at Two Wells Tennis Club’s squad training members Cohen Jones and Keeley Merritt with coach Dale McDonald (centre).

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Stubing takes home ladies golf club championship REPORT BY: Judi Frost THE 2020 golf season started like no other before, due to the universal COVID-19 pandemic.

Initially we were required to not scrape the blacks or remove the flagstick.

We also needed to add only two putts maximum to each hole score or try to hole the ball for one putt.

I’m sure this resulted in better scores for some of us but of course due to this, cards were not eligible to be put into Golf link.

Fairways were tee to green and tree line to tree line for the entire season.

A “come and try golf” was held prior to the season start which attracted three girls.

Only Bec O’Brien has continued to play, albeit occasionally, due to work commitments and four beautiful children to run around after.

The course was for once green and a pleasure to play, right from the word go, due to early seasonal rains and mushrooms were also abundant.

A most accurate shot, most stableford points on the par fours and second shot NTP were introduced this year.

To everyone’s confusion we also played Foursomes and a Pinehurst round.

The club hosted some 30 juniors in June and seniors in August.

A Breast Cancer day was also held in August with all players wearing something pink.

With a donation of $5 per player for soup, bread rolls, cocktail pastries and fairy cakes and a raffle, $100 was able to be donated.

Another successful event in August was the Club Open Day which attracted 53 men and six ladies.

2020 Ladies Golf trophy winners, from left, Kathy Stubing, Leanne Brooks, Jen Rowe, Pauline West and Judi Frost.

The best turn out for many years.

A big thank you to Leanne, Pauline West, Pauline Donlon and Judi for their help in the kitchen, checking cards and posting scores.

Special mention also to Kathy who not only cleaned the clubhouse, cooked for it and played on the day, but was instrumental in helping men’s captain Matt Prior with all the paperwork that is involved with running an open event.

Credit is also due to our hard working men who managed to keep the course in better condition than last year due to not as many machinery breakdowns.

It was noticeable the lower growth was removed from a number of trees and shrubs thus opening the course up a little.

The old path starting from the back of No 1 tee block through to No 3 scrape was mowed and a large fallen tree was removed, giving easy access to tee blocks

2 and 4, which is helpful for shotgun starts.

Facts and Figures : NTP : Leanne 2 Pauline West 1 Kathy 1 Birdies : Leanne 2 Kathy 1 Long drives : Kathy 2 Leanne 2 Pauline West 1 Yolanda 1 Judi 1 Pro’s Approach : Pauline West Gobblers: Jen 1 Kathy 1 Yolanda 1 Judi 1 Pauline Donlon 2 Candace 1 Leanne 3 Monthly Voucher Winner : Judi May and June, Leanne July and August.

Accurate shot : Jen 1 Pauline West 1 Kathy 1 NTP 2nd shot : Kathy 2 Most s/ford points on Par 4 : Kathy once, Judi twice.

Our end of season excursion on Tuesday September 15 was a brilliant day in Nuriootpa and surrounds organised by “tour guide “ Pauline West and “driver “ Leanne.

Upon arriving in Nuriootpa our first

stop was to view the earliest caravan, built on the back of a wagon, on display in a large glass enclosure.

Not unlike tiny homes some people actually live in these days.

Onto a nearby park, where magically morning tea was produced by our cunning duo.

Next onto the Barossa Bush Gardens, passing on the way a beautiful outdoor chapel.

We were kindly given a guided tour of the Bush Garden which was sectioned into many different areas, eg. Sensory Garden, CFS Fire-Wise Garden, Dementia Friendly Garden, Eremophila Garden, Honour Garden remembering those who started the Gardens.

Before we left we all wandered through their plant nursery where most couldn’t resist making a few purchases.

Everyone trod the labyrinth here,

with some entering at the wrong place and being promptly told that they were going the wrong way by certain members.

Candace completed the whole distance and declared she finished more stressed than when she entered. Oh well!

Having worked up a bit of an appetite, it was off to the Vine Inn for lunch, followed by a visit to the Nuriootpa Award winning nursery. More plant buying.

All aboard again for a very scenic drive passing through Marananga on our way to the Jam Factory at Seppeltsfield to view exquisite blown glass pieces, handcrafted jewellery, articles woven from natural materials and so on. Our final stop, Chateau Yaldara for afternoon coffee and slices. A fun day enjoyed by all.

The Two Wells Ladies golfers finished their season on September 22 with a three-person ambrose, luncheon, presentation of trophies and AGM. Winning ambrose team was J. Frost, Deb Lamont, Jen Rowe 44/33.6, r/up team Leanne Brooks, Pauline West, Mara Thiele 45/34, with Kath Stubing, Candace Emmins, and Pauline Donlon 43/34.4 third.

In closing congratulations to all trophy winners, especially Kathy as Club Champion again and Leanne as Runner Up. We look forward to seeing you out on the course in 2021.

Trophy winners : Kath Stubing 9 hole Club Champion, r/up Handicap Champion and Jen Rowe putting trophy.

Leanne Brooks r/up 9 hole Club Champion, Handicap Champion, Club Stableford and Eclectic.

Leanne Brooks and Judi Frost tied for the Kath Stubing Medley.

Pauline West, Most Improved.

Jen Rowe, Most Consistent.

Lower North gun club celebrates 30th birthday Lower North Gun Club held its 30th Anniversary Shoot at their Clubrooms at Lower Light on Sunday September 20.

The weather was sunny but got very windy during the day.

The car park was full and with special permission, we made a car park out in a neighbouring paddock.

Fifty-two shooters took part in a very busy day, which started at 10am, with a practice shoot from 9.30am.

We had representatives from Southern Yorke Peninsula, South Australian Gun Club, International,

Mid North, Mallala, Port Augusta, and Barmera.

Results Event 1 - 25t Handicap 1ST Phill Baldock, 2nd Eric Parletta 3rd Matt Arnold 4th Troy Johnson.

Event 2 – Ron Smith Memorial O/A Gerlad Hopgood, AA Jack Tapscott, A Gerlad Hopgood, B Raymond Marshall C Evan Gunby.

Event 3 – 50t Anniversary shoot O/A Martin Collumb, AA Martin Collumb, A Rito Borzilla, B Trevor Bowman, C David Bowman.

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Overall winner and taking out the Ron Smith memorial event was Gerald Hopgood.

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It was a very successful day, with the help from Lower North Gun Club members.

Special thanks to John and Sue for the smooth running of the day and the Tapscott boys for cleaning up the grounds. Thanks also to Barry and Pamela Duncan for cleaning and preparing the clubhouse and all the other members who helped on the day.

Great effort.

The club’s next shoot will be held on Sunday October 18, all welcome, come and try.

For more information contact Barry Duncan 0419 849 993.

Match reports AUGUST 29: Virginia United modified teams and under 11s played at home, in the last round of the winter season.

The Under 11s played Tea Tree Gully winning 2-0.

The men took on Munno Para at their home ground in the last game.

The Reserves lost 6-0 resulting in fifth place on the ladder.

In the next round they played off against Maiwand in a knockout round.

The First team played off in a top of the table clash also against Munno Para, but lost 5-0.

September 5: Reserves faced Maiwand in the League Cup. Maiwand got a goal in the first minute and made it to the next stage with a victory 2-0.

The First team played against Rowe Park in their President’s Cup, but lost 6-1 with a few of the players out injured.

These were the last games for the men’s First and Reserves teams.

September 12: Under 11s played away and took on a very eager Elizabeth Vale in a top of the table clash.

Virginia played hard and well,

winning 2-0.

September 19: All Virginia junior teams played the last game at home.

Under 11s played Northern Wolves soccer club, winning 5-1.

September 26: All modified and U11s played away for the last round of the year.

Just like for every other club everyone has done a fantastic effort to adapt to the COVID requirements.

Well done to all modified teams this year.

As this is my third year as chairperson and seventh year involved with Virginia United, I proudly say there is no better feeling than seeing the development of young players.

The U11s took on Salisbury East. Virginia was down at the end of the first half 2-1, but came back for a 3-2 win.

Special mention to the U11s for winning the league in division 4 with only one loss all season.

I would like to thank Greg Agalidis for being part of the club now for 24 years, and a big thank you to all our other volunteers and sponsors who have helped throughout the year.

Please follow us on Facebook if you would like to register a player for next year as we celebrate Vir-

Under 7 player Connor Wellington is all smiles before his game. ginia United’s 25th birthday.

We will be entering teams for juniors from the development squad through to senior men’s A, B, C teams and also a senior women’s team.

Moving forward into 2021 we will be looking to add a C grade team into the competition.

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Roosters Reserves and U14s take home silverware Senior Colts

REPORT BY MICHAEL SLATTERY THE APFL season came to a finish last month with the grand final played over the weekend of September 26 and 27 at Mallala.

Two Wells Football Club had teams playing in the Reserves and Under 14 grand finals, both teams ultimately taking home the silverware, with the Reserves going back-to-back premiers.

COVID-19 restrictions limited the crowds to 1000 each day.

This meant the senior teams played on Saturday and the juniors on Sunday.

It was a different season with just 10 rounds and only eight minor round games for each club.

The first and second semi finals were elimination finals. This season also saw Balaklava and Hummocks sit out the season while Bute joined our league temporarily for this year.

We thank the APFL and all the other clubs for coming together and getting a footy season up and running for all the players to enjoy given all the challenges.

Junior Colts – 2020 APFL Premiers Two Wells junior colts had a great year dominating the competition to finish top of the ladder after six games.

Virginia didn’t have a junior colts team.

In the first final at Two Wells we were too strong against fourth placed Mallala winning 15-17 to 0-0.

This saw the boys line up against the Bute junior colts to play off in the grand final.

Bute got off to a strong start leading in the first two quarters before the young Roosters kicked away in the second half to become undefeated premiers with a 6-5 to 4-6 victory.

Alex Daly was strong up forward all year to lead the APFL U14 goal kicking with 23 goals, three ahead of teammate Blake Harris.

Blake Harris was the APFL U14 equal runner up best and fairest with 11 votes, six behind winner Finn McArdle of United.

In the APFL Plains Producer medal count Two Wells A-grader Caleb Edmead’s great year was noticed by the umpires to see him finish runner up best and fairest with 13 votes.

Blake Harris was the APFL U14 equal runner up best and fairest with 11 votes.

The U17s had five wins in the shortened season, which saw them sneak into fourth spot with a one goal win over Virginia in the final minor round.

This saw them play off against first placed and undefeated Mallala boys in the semi-final at Two Wells, Unfortunately the Pies were too good for the young Roosters running away winners 15-10 to 4-3 to end their season.

Reserves – 2020 APFL Premiers The Reserves had another good year with six wins seeing them finish in second place.

Injuries to A graders saw some of the better B graders called up for the last couple of games and the first final.

This made the first final against Mallala a tougher proposition.

This final was battled out in very windy conditions at Virginia that saw scores level at 6-11 apiece at the final siren.

At the end of extra time the Roosters managed to add two points to their score while keeping Mallala scoreless, securing a place in the grand final.

The Reserves strengthened with returning players facing off against Virginia in the grand final.

Following a tight first quarter the Roosters took control in the second kicking seven goals to nil to run away with the game 18-9 to 5-8 and collect back-to-back premierships.

Justin Platt was again the APFL leading goal kicker with 28 goals.

Justin has been the Reserves leading goal kicker for many years now, congratulations.

A Grade Two Wells A Grade finished in third spot after a win over Virginia in the final minor round game.

Injuries added a challenge to the side as the season came to an end.

The A Grade played the first final against second placed Mallala at Virginia under very windy conditions with scoring

Virginia reserves coach, Graham Rigney, during the three quarter time huddle.

Jackson Harnas marks for the Roosters. into the wind almost impossible.

Mallala had the wind in the first and third quarters and was 23 points up at three quarter time.

In the final quarter Mallala scored into the wind while the Roosters fought their way back to be five down in the last seven to eight minutes before the wind turned to blow strongly to the Mallala end and the Pies were able to hang on and win 9-17 to 9-12.

In the APFL Plains Producer medal count Two Wells A-grader Caleb Edmead’s great year was noticed by the umpires

Coach Matt Camplin celebrates with the reserves team after winning the grand final.

to see him finish runner up best and fairest with 13 votes, one behind Henry Trenorden of Bute.

Two Wells also featured in the APFL Plains Producer team of the year with Ned Seccafien, Caleb Edmead, Jamie Humphys and Tallon Leighton all being selected.

The club would like to thank everyone who volunteered throughout the season and helped us host the first final at Two Wells.

We also thank the committee, sponsors, coaches, trainers, bar people, can-

teen and all the other volunteers who took on the challenges of COVID-19 this year to give us a 2020 football season.

Presentations This year junior football presentations for the U8, U11, U14 and U17s will be held at the club grounds on Sunday October 11.

The seniors Redlow presentation will follow on the evening of Friday, October 16.

Please watch our Facebook page for more details.

Women’s footy winds up REPORT BY: MICHAEL SLATTERY THE 2020 women’s football season finished on August 30 after a delayed start due to COVID-19.

The finals were played at Snowtown and the U14 girls finished second.

They played off against the undefeated Mallala girls in the grand final.

The game started with a good close contest in the first quarter before the Pies kicked three goals to nil in the second to break away and go on and win 5-7 to 2-3.

Well done girls on getting so close.

Our U17s had to work with a number of injuries

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during the season and finished in fourth spot.

In the finals they played off against third placed South Clare.

In what was quite an even game, other than inaccuracy by the Roosters, South Clare were victors 5-4 to 2-10.

At the girls’ presentations held at the club last month, U14 Best and Fairest was Chelsea Warner, with runner up Alycia Presland, and the coaches’ trophy was awarded to Amber Platt.

In the U17s Best and Fairest went to Sarah Walton, with Madison Carter runner up and Brenna McDougall presented with the coaches trophy.

Two Wells Football Club women’s Under 14 trophy winners Chelsea Warner (Best & fairest) and Alicia Presland (R/U Best & Fairest). Absent Amber Platt (Coaches Trophy).

Two Wells Football Club women’s Under 17 trophy winners Brenna McDougall (Coaches Trophy), Madison Carter (R/U Best & Fairest), and Sarah Walton (Best & Fairest). www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Roosters rewarded IT was an all-Rooster grand final on Sunday when Bute and Two Wells faced off in the junior colts, with Two Wells winning a tight contest by just 11 points.

Two Wells got off to a slow start but kept themselves in the game, with coach Andrew Quinlish saying the boys worked together well to get the win.

“At every break we made sure the boys remained calm, and we knew we had the skills and the toughness in our game plan to come out on top,” Andrew said.

“It was a perfect end to our season and made up for the last year. We couldn’t ask for a better bunch of lads and thank the parents for their support, along with the Two Wells Football Club.”

Two Wells had some stars on the field including Blake Harris, Alex Daly, Jack Grant, Harry Devlin and Jacob Pellizzari who shone as great leaders.

For Bute, it was a disappointing loss for the young lads, however coach Kent Paterson

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Two Wells’ Alex Daly kicks into the forward 50.

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said the boys held their heads high after a great effort.

“It was a great game, we had the ball most of the first half, but an injury in the second half put a dampener on our game,” Kent said.

Bute had three Under 11 players, but the boys did well under pressure.

“The boys played as a team, like they have all year and it was fantastic for us to even play this year, let alone make it to the grand final,” Kent said.

Kade Herbert was awarded best on ground, while stand out players for Bute included Domenic Bagnato, Cameron Martin, Will Trengove and Angus Hewett.

JUNIOR COLTS 2020

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6.5 (41) 4.6 (30)

GOALS Two Wells: Noah Henwood 3, Alex Daly 1, Aden Macpherson 1, Blake Harris 1. Bute: Kade Herbert 2, Fletcher Davidson 1, Domenic Bagnato 1 BEST Two Wells: Blake Harris, Alex Daly, Jack Grant, Isaac Watson, Daniel Gill, Aden Macpherson.

Bute: Kade Herbert, Billy Harris, Domenic Bagnato, Cameron Martin, Will Trengove, Riley Hewett

Two Wells’Jacob Pellizzari keeps his eye on the ball.

The Two Wells Roosters celebrate their Junior Colts win over Bute at Mallala on Ram Nikolaos Manolaros can’t escape this Mark contest- Ram Jordan Serle and Two tackle by Rooster Jacob Hummel.

Wells’ Josh Osborne.

Sunday, September 27.

Virginia’s Brendon Niklaus took out the Leading Goalkicker award.

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Best on ground, Dale Nixon (Two Wells).

Junior colts B&F joint runners up, Kade Herbert, Bute and Blake Harris, Two Wells.

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2020 PREMIERS

2020 APFL Reserves Premiers: Two Wells 18.9 (117) def Virginia 5.8 (38)

2020 APFL Junior Colts Premiers: Two Wells 6.5 (41) def Bute 4.6 (30) Two Wells Echo, October, 2020

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Whopping win for Roosters IT was a big win by the Roosters over the Rams on Saturday, September 26 when Two Wells took out the B Grade premiership by 79 points.

Virginia coach, Shaun Worden, said while the loss was disappointing for the boys, he was still happy with the results.

“The boys played with good spirits, we were thrilled to even make the grand final,” Shaun said.

“We played a few juniors on the day too and were happy with how they played.”

Some stars on the field for Vir-

ginia were Robert Desmond, Jordan Serle, Domenic Musolino, Con Mylonopoulos and Zac Graham.

While Two Wells coach, Matt Camplin, was not available to comment, no doubt he was proud of his playing group’s achievements over the season.

Best players for Two Wells included Michael McFarlane, Joshua Osborne, Jacob Hummel, Thomas Julyan and Joseph Fernado Azzurro, and Dale Nixon, who was awarded Best on Ground.

Ram Zac Graham and Ryan Creek get hold of Rooster Dale Nixon.

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