2020 November Echo

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TWO WELLS & DISTRICTS

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Taking aim

Elite Paralympian rifle champion and Adelaide Pistol and Shooting Club patron, Libby Kosmala OAM, takes aim to officially open the new shooting range recently. n Read the full story on page 8

GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS

DESPITE being postponed for many months due to COVID-19, the official opening of the Two Wells Community Garden on Sunday, October 18 was a huge success.

The garden, situated behind the popular craft shop, attracted a large number of residents, who were keen to see what volunteers had created over the past 18 months.

They were not disappointed; the garden was full of colour, texture, and practical garden initiative.

It was also peaceful and interesting.

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

Bec O’Brien reports: Adelaide Plains Council and the Hickinbotham Group.

A variety of informative tutorials, including kokedama, string macrame and wicking bed demonstrations and a rock painting workshop were held throughout the day, delighting those in attendance.

The Red Cross trading table just outside the grounds did a roaring trade and visitors were thrilled with the free coffee provided on behalf of the Two Wells Uniting Church.

The Two Wells Scout Group catered for a sausage sizzle lunch and the craft shop was open for business too. n Continued page 4

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A WELL-known lettuce business in Lewiston went up in flames earlier last month causing more than $2 million in damage.

CFS crews were called to the Rainbow Fresh property on Pederick Road at about 9.30pm on Thursday, October 15 following reports of an industrial shed fire.

Crews arrived at the scene to find the shed engulfed in flames, with more than 60 CFS volunteers and 24 MFS personnel working for many

Bec O’Brien reports: hours to stop the fire from spreading.

The shed was completely destroyed, with an estimated loss worth $2.5 million.

Firefighters were able to prevent the fire spreading to the business’ offices and administration area, an amenities block and a workshop, which housed a lot of heavy machinery.

Police news Thefts at Two Wells

• Police are investigating the theft of a motorbike from a shed in Two Wells last week.

Between 6pm on Friday, October 23 and 9am Saturday, October 24, entry was gained to a shed of a home on Noble Court and a red Honda CRF motorcycle was stolen.

The bike is not registered and not displaying any registration plates.

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or the whereabouts of the stolen motorbike is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestopperssa. com.au • Between October 19-20: At a Meaney Road, Two Well premise, unknown offenders gained access to a construction site and various items were stolen.

• Between October 4-18: At an address on Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, a motor was stolen from a skidsteer.

from Adelaide, which comprises a huge ladder and basket, enabling firefighters to tackle fires from greater heights.

The Rainbow Fresh name has been synonymous with lettuce for the past 50 years, with the company’s packing and washing shed destroyed in the blaze.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this stage, but Fire Cause Investigators attended the scene for some hours.

Lest we forget REMEMBRANCE Day services around the district will go ahead this month but under current COVID-19 safety measures.

A service only will be held at the Two Wells Memorial Garden on Wednesday November 11 starting at 11am.

All are welcome but organisers are asking everyone to please abide by social distancing guidelines.

The Two Wells RSL hall will not open for the remainder of the year but will hopefully reopen in 2021.

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Many local residents reported on social media they felt the shock of an explosion, with local Two Wells CFS brigade captain, Adam Harris, confirming at least one industrial gas bottle had exploded.

“The cool room panels were full of foam so there was a lot of heat, a lot of flames and two or three large explosions, one caused by an exploding gas bottle,” he said.

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Andrew’s celestial shot features in magazine IT’S an emerging photography field which has astronomical objects, celestial events and areas of the night sky at its core.

This amazing shot is featured on the October cover of the Amateur Astrophotography’s monthly magazine and was taken by Lewiston resident and keen amateur photographer, Andrew Healey.

Andrew, 47, works at a food distribution centre and spends up to five hours a week following his photography passion.

“I like all aspects of photography, but sport and long exposure photography are my favorites,” he said.

“I’m looking into portrait photography too.”

His camera certainly gets a workout, with Andrew’s teenage daughter Kayla, who is an accomplished equestrian, often the focus of many of his sporting images.

Andrew said he was drawn to astrophotography for its uniqueness, technical skills and attention to detail.

“This area of photography is long exposure photography and I love the challenges it provides,” he said.

“It’s quite in depth and has certain technicalities you need to get the shot right.”

A love of lightning photos sparked Andrew’s initial interest in photography and he was inspired to explore astrophotography after watching a documentary on the universe.

“Professor Brian Cox was taking photos of the Andromeda

ASTRONOMICAL!

Bec O’Brien reports: galaxy with a DSLR so I thought I’d give it a go,” he said.

“I’ve just started entering competitions recently as the work of the other photographers is incredible.

“I was a little bit shocked (when my photo was chosen) because the magazine is generally for deep space photography, nebulas, other galaxies etc.”

Andrew’s impressive photo was taken in his backyard on a very clear night with a dead tree in the foreground as a focal point, and an exposure of 22 seconds.

“Any longer (exposure) and you’ll get star trails from the earth’s rotation,” he explained.

“The conditions were very clear with no moon which is ideal for astrophotography.”

Andrew has had great feedback about his photo, which was one of three shortlisted to be used in a metaphysics conference in France, but unfortunately didn’t make the cut.

Also a keen guitarist, Andrew said anyone can give photography a go; there are a myriad of fields to explore from behind the lens.

“My advice would be just get out there and find what photography you love doing,” he said.

“Also learn, learn, learn.

“Learn from anybody and everybody, don’t be intimidated by photography and enjoy it for what it is.”

PHOTO: BEC O’BRIEN

Lewiston resident and keen photographer, Andrew Healey (pictured left at home with his camera), captured this stunning image of the night sky in his backyard, which was featured on the October cover of the Amateur Astrophotography’s monthly magazine (pictured right).

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Coastal camping?

RECENTLY formed community group the Coalition of Coastal Communities (CCC) wants to see a caravan park or something similar established in Dublin within the next two years.

The group believes the town is in the perfect position to capitalise on hundreds of vehicles driving by and through the township each day as well as the thousands of people each year attracted to the nearby Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS).

While details are light on exactly what this caravan park might look like, CCC chairman John Lush said three sites had been identified near the southern entry to the township.

The venture, he said, could provide as little as unpowered sites with access to water in its initial stages, with the scope to grow and include a more “caravan park-like facility”.

“The Coalition envisages the development of a local tourism hub at Dublin, and the establishment of a campground/caravan park in the township area is an integral part of this objective,” Mr Lush said.

“The first option would be for council to run an eco-type facility for people to camp under the trees.

“Our vision is to capture the tourism dollars that travel through Dublin without stopping.

Bec O’Brien reports: “We need to catch up with the Yorke Peninsula, we have got a lot of work to do to drag the APC coastal area into the 21st century, and the potential is huge.”

Mr Lush, who is also a councillor with Adelaide Plains Council, said he had made improving tourism in the district one of his main priorities since he was elected and his research through the Caravan and Camping Association of Australia highlighted overnight visitors to a region spent between $120 and $180 per day per tourist.

“That’s money that could go into the pockets of local business owners,” he said.

“I have a belief that if we on the Adelaide Plains continually make our worst feature our best feature we will eventually live in an improved and successful environment and a better society.

“The new Dublin cricket clubhouse is a perfect example of this, the old and the new side by side.

“The CCC has a vision to continue this trend along the coast, making our worst feature our best, which of course means there will be plenty to do after years of neglect or at least

Coalition of Coastal Communities chairman John Lush, APC CEO James Miller and, Alvin Jenkin CCC secretary are excited by the possibility of a campground at Dublin. inactivity.

“Once a positive start is made the domino effect starts and people regain their enthusiasm and vision for what might be possible.”

Mr Lush said the CCC wanted to work collaboratively with APC on the proposal; a sentiment echoed

by APC CEO James Miller who has welcomed the initiative, saying council will soon restart work on its Tourism and Economic Development Strategy and the proposed campground fits in line with this direction.

“The Tourism and Economic Development Strategy is a vitally important blueprint for our region as we look to entice significant investment, business and tourist attraction here in our own backyard,” Mr Miller said.

“The Coalition of Coastal Communities has advised council of its priorities by way of a deputation to our September meeting and campground accommodation is high on their list of aspirations.

“Council will be workshopping this and many other tourism and

economic development-related opportunities/priorities/aspirations over the coming months ahead of starting community consultation on its draft strategy.”

The CCC recently presented to council three priorities it hoped to focus on in the next few years.

Top of the list was establishing a campground/caravan park at Dublin, followed by developing visitor friendly precincts in each of the coastal settlements and sealing various roads to give access to coastal communities and facilities.

Community Garden opens Bec O’Brien reports: • From page 1 APC mayor Mark Wasley officially opened the garden, saying the project was a positive example of a collaborative venture by motivated and committed volunteers.

“It’s just amazing to see how what was a grassy, weedy area turned into this in such a relatively short time,” he told those gathered. “ To m e i t s h o w s Tw o We l l s is, as always, a ‘can do’ community.”

Local volunteer and garden coordinator, Di Meaney, said many volunteers had given a lot of time and effort to help create the garden.

She hoped residents and visitors would take the time to enjoy the garden whenever they had the chance.

“I’m hoping this garden will foster a lot of community spirit; it’s a nice place to come,” she said.

“Bring your cup of coffee, sit down and commune with the birds, bees and butterflies.”

Volunteers are always welcome at the garden, meeting fortnightly on Thursdays to keep it looking ship shape and tackle new projects. Adelaide Plains Council mayor Mark Wasley cuts the ribbon to officially open the garden, flanked by garden coordinators Judi If you would like to get involved, contact Frost (left) and Di Meaney.

Di on 0427 616 301 or Judi on 0427 417 905.

Checking out a green of a different sort was local golfers Manning the Red Cross trading table were volunteers Enjoying a quiet spot in the garden was Two Wells res- Leanne Brooks and Pauline West with Marlene Spencer (right).

Val Vercoe and Judy Heaslip. idents Brody and Bianca Johnson.

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Launch of Coalition of Coastal Communities Alvin Jenkins reports: IN a rare occasion for the district, all three levels of government were in attendance at the same local community event recently.

The Dublin History Group together with the Adelaide Plains Ratepayers and Residents Association invited Rowan Ramsey MP, Federal Member for Grey, and Fraser Ellis MP, State member for Narrunga to meet the people at Dublin Oval on Sunday, October 18.

This event had originally been scheduled for earlier in the year but had to be deferred due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The event was held in front of the almost completed new Dublin Cricket Club clubrooms, construction of which has been partly financed by the Federal Government Drought Relief Program.

Adelaide Plains Council mayor, Mark Wasley, was MC and commented this was a rare opportunity for all three levels of government to be represented at the one event.

Mr Ramsey highlighted the contribution of Drought Relief Funding to impacted communities.

The example of the Dublin Cricket Club building was a good example of encouraging communities, and the new building stands in stark contrast from the old building which still stands alongside it.

Fraser Ellis also provided some of his background, being a fourth generation Kadina boy with expe-

L-R: Philip Brow, Dublin, Greville Knight, Mallala, Jeff Thomas, Thompson’s Beach (front kneeling,) Caroline Billing, Webb Beach, Anne Moroney, RDA Barossa, Alvin Jenkin, Port Parham, John Lush, Mallala, Pat Thompson, Dublin, Sid Fiedler, Dublin, and Fraser Ellis MP. rience in journalism and also holds a law degree.

Rowan Ramsey then officially launched the community group, Coalition of Coastal Communities.

This group is intent on invigorat-

ing the communities on the eastern side of Gulf St Vincent within the Adelaide Plains Council.

Coalition of Coastal Communities (CCC) chairman, John Lush responded, indicating members of

CCC have interesting challenges with lots of potential for improving facilities for both locals and visitors.

It is hoped, once some activity is seen, many more people will become involved.

Dublin Cricket Club provided a locality appropriate fish and chips lunch and the visiting dignitaries and representatives of the CCC then adjourned to the nearby Jinker and boat for a photo opportunity.

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TRAINING Wednesday evenings, Beginners, HELD five times a year. For ages eight to 15 Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, years. For more information contact Maria Conformation 7.40pm. All breeds & people Aunger on 0414 230 634 or Anne Porter on CONTACT Alvin Jenkin on 0427 973 051 for 8524 3382. welcome. If you have a problem come & see meeting details. us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info.

THE Para Districts Group holds meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM in Gawler East Primary School library, Finch Street, Gawler East. For information ring Robert on 0400 962 082 or Bob on 8571 1172.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

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

AP EQUESTRIAN CLUB

HOLDS riding and horse-related events on the fourth Sunday of each month. Riders of all ages and abilities welcome. Visit the club’s website at www.adelaideplainsequestrianclub.weebly. com and check out what’s coming up or for more info contact Sam on 0408 455 677.

CHURCH TIMES

ANGLICAN Church Services

St Peter’s Mallala First Sunday of the month • November 1 & December 6 - 10am • December 25, 9am (Christmas Day)

St Paul’s Two Wells • November 8, 15, 22 & 29 - 10am • December 13, 20 & 27 - 10am • December 24 - 7.30pm (Christmas Eve) 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 10am Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. Phone 8380 9029

TWO WELLS CFS

SENIOR training every Monday night starting at 7.30pm open to anyone over the age of 17 LANDCARE Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts years old. Everyone welcome however day Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land time crews are needed. Cadet training is every Care is bigger than your backyard. Pat. 0419 second Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852.

7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above.

LIONS CLUB ANGLE VALE Located in Wells Road, Two Wells.

MEETINGS on the second and fourth Wed TWO WELLS at the clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle COMMUNITY LIBRARY Vale, 6.30pm start. New members always welcome, for more info please call 0416 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 12 noon 452 925. to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5pm, LIONS CLUB TWO WELLS Saturday 9am to 11.30am. Phone: 8520 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au.

MEETS on the first Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Catholic Church. Contact president TWO WELLS CRAFT SHOP Ian Gameau or secretary 0417 801 1178 or LOCATED in the old Court House is a treasure twowellslionsinc@gmail.com for more trove of handcrafted items, gift ware, local information. produce of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, MALLALA MEN’S SHED bric-a-brac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area. Open Tuesday.

OPEN Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other to Friday 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm, times by agreement. Get involved in projects closed Sunday and Monday. Find us on or just a coffee and a talk. Conference room facebook. Facebook.com/twowellscraftshop.com available by request. Contact Norm Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up.

MALLALA RSL

MEETS every third Wednesday. Public is invited to lunch every third Sunday. $10 including sweets, espresso coffee available in the clubrooms across from footy club. All welcome. Membership open to both those who have or have not served. Contact Ray 0417 450 088 for info.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

TWO WELLS CWA

MEETS on the third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Bowling Club from 7pm.

New and interested members are welcome to come along. Find us on Facebook or contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 781 007 or Jenny Dowling on 0418 859 875 for more information.

TWO WELLS EQUESTRIAN & PONY CLUB

MEETING is held bi-monthly on second RALLIES on the first and third Sundays Tuesday of the month (except December of the month at 9.30am on our grounds, or January) at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Aunger Road, Lewiston. Further details on Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. www.twepc.com.au.

For more information contact Anne Porter on 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 0414 230 634.

TWO WELLS GOLF CLUB

MCPHARLIN Road Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes Scrapes course open April to MEETS Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am October. Phone Club 8520 2607 or Secretary IS held on the second and fourth Friday of to 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells.

Kath Stubing 0427 803 349. each month at The Two Wells Children’s In recess December & January. Contact Di Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am Meaney 0427 616 301.

TWO WELLS PLAYGROUP to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm by appointment HELD on Tuesday mornings 9am -11am during TWO WELLS BOWLING CLUB only, 10.30am to 12 noon drop in. Call 1300 school term at the Two Wells Uniting Church 733 606 for appointments.

WE field Pennant teams on Thursday for Hall, 34 Gawler Road, Two Wells. For babies women, Wednesday is Men’s day and and children up to five years of age. Gold coin COMMUNITY BUS Saturday is Open Gender. Social bowls donation and BYO lunch box and snacks.

Tuesday evenings October - December & ALL bookings phone: 8527 0200. Jasmin Phone: 8520 2358 or visit our facebook page: January - February. Contact Irene Giannikos Daniele still acts as volunteer bus liaison, Two Wells Playgroup.

Phone 0417 810 029. however all places/enquiries are now through Council.

CHILD & YOUTH HEALTH

TIME OUT CRAFT GROUP

TWO WELLS PROBUS CLUB

MEETINGS are held in the Two Wells Bowling Club on the fourth Monday of the month from 10am. Come along and hear our guest speakers and enjoy some companionship.

Contact Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

TWO WELLS RED CROSS

MEETS on the first Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Church Hall, Two Wells at 1pm. All welcome. Contact Jasmin Daniele on 8520 2233 for further information.

TWO WELLS SCOUTS CUBS & JOEYS

CUBS: 6.30pm - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm - 8.30pm (Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Monday). Contact Group Leader, Roger Ford. 0438 202 445.

TWO WELLS RSL

MEMBERS nights have been cancelled until February 5, 2021. Normal office hours 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.

TWO WELLS UNITED YOUTH

AN engaging and interactive Christian social group for children aged 12 years to Year 12. Based at the Two Wells Uniting Church the group meets on Fridays during school terms from 5.30pm-7.30pm. $3 includes tea.

Contact Robyn Lewis on 0413 097 013 for more information

UNITING CHURCH AUSTRALIA OP SHOP

OPENING times, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Open all school holidays, come in and browse.

Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan 0409 002 201 anytime for information.

UNITING CHURCH AUSTRALIA ADULT FELLOWSHIP

MEETINGS held monthly in the Uniting Church Hall with the aim to provide supported friendship and opportunities and to support the ongoing mission of the church. For information contact Mollie Frost 8520 2073 or Alan Howell 8520 3063.

YOGA

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

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Visualising Virginia

VIRGINIA’S $8.8 million main street upgrade is moving forward, with the undergrounding of powerlines in recent months making an instant visual improvement.

The City of Playford has undertaken extensive community engagement, partnering with the community to shape the concept design and has secured external funding to support the project.

While the detailed design is still being finalised construction is expected to start in December

Bec O’Brien reports: with site preparation, before the bulk of construction begins in January 2021.

Construction is anticipated to take 12 months, with a completion date of December 2021.

City of Playford mayor, Glenn Docherty, said he was pleased with the progress to date on the project.

“Each step brings us closer to realising the vision of the Virginia main street to be a welcoming place for locals, businesses and visitors to Virginia,” Mr Docherty said.

For further information on the Virginia Main Street Upgrade visit the City of Playford’s Engagement Hub: https://playford.engagementhub.com.au/ virginia-main-street-upgrade/ news/undergrounding-of-power-lines-to-commence

An artist’s impression of the Virginia Main Street upgrade project.

No light on Mallala RSL lease amendment A BID by the Mallala RSL club to amend its lease with Adelaide Plains Council (APC) has not seen any resolution, despite repeated information reports to the chamber and concerns by the RSL with the special conditions outlined in its current lease.

Since 1997, Mallala RSL group has leased a small building within the Mallala Oval Complex from APC, where it pays a peppercorn rent and is responsible for all costs associated with repairs, maintenance and replacement of infrastructure.

“However in 2009 an amendment was placed in a new

Bec O’Brien reports: RSL lease by council (Clause 8) that allowed a third party to use a section of the RSL,” he said.

“This was despite complaints by the then president and secretary, only to be told ‘that’s all you are getting’.

Special ‘Clause 8’ of this lease requires the group to “maintain written agreement with Mallala Lions Club for ongoing use”.

It is this special condition in particular the RSL is seeking to amend.

“The inclusion of that clause

restricts the RSL to develop the site, despite the fact the Mallala RSL built and financed the entire building; the site was completed in 1974.”

Mallala RSL president, Ray Coleman, said for some years the Lions Club (the third party) had not renewed its written agreement.

The RSL also had concerns about the storing and consumption of alcohol on its premises by the Lions Club, but this has recently been resolved after the Lions Club removed its alcohol from the premises.

Mr Coleman said the RSL was seeking a new lease from council before the building

Recycled waste water for tomatoes NEW research from the University of South Australia shows water quality and deficit irrigation schemes each have significant effects on crop development, yield and water productivity – with recycled wastewater achieving the best overall results.

Testing different water sources on greenhouse-grown tomatoes, recycled wastewater outperformed both groundwater, and a water mix of 50 per cent groundwater and 50 per cent recycled wastewater.

Researchers also confirmed growers using deficit irrigation strategies (irrigation that limits watering in a controlled way) performs

best at 80 per cent capacity, ensuring maximum water efficiency while maintaining excellent crop growth and yield levels.

Lead researcher, Jeet Chand, said deficit irrigation is a strategy commonly used by farmers to minimise water use while maximising crop productivity but finding the most effective balance for greenhouse-grown produce can be tricky.

“We tested optimum water deficit levels for greenhouse-grown tomatoes, showing water at 80 per cent of field capacity is the superior choice for optimal tomato growth in the Northern Adelaide Plains.

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This study simulated tomato growing conditions in this region across the most popular growing season and over two years.

While the results are positive for the tomato industry, Chand said there’s also good news for the home-gardening tomato aficionado.

“If you’re one of the lucky areas to have access to a verified source of recycled water, then your garden can also benefit from its additional nutrients,” Chand says.

“Remember, there is a significant difference between grey water (from the bath or dishes) and recycled water, so be sure to check your water source with your supplier.

became unfit for use due to the condition of its internal toilets, however APC stated no formal requests have been received from the RSL in relation to redeveloping the toilet facilities.

“However, we note recent upgrades to the building, to support the RSL’s functions, including solar, doors and ceilings (funded by the Drought Communities Program Round 2, Council’s operating expenditure and RSL’s own funds),” APC CEO James Miller said.

Mallala RSL has written to APC on a number of occasions with proposals including a change to their lease, asking for it to revert to a ground lease,

seeking to withdraw and dispute the existing lease, and has also sought to take ownership of the building.

Following a report to the chamber at its August ordinary meeting, there were three options available to council: 1 – Essentially, to do nothing and simply continue on with the current lease agreement. This is the only option where the RSL is guaranteed to remain the lessee/occupant; 2 – Terminating the current lease which is for the premises and granting a new lease which is specifically a ground lease, despite the fact the land now houses a facility; and 3 – Excising the parcel

of land from its existing title through a subdivision.

As some options were considered costly and complicated, option one was recommended.

APC advised Mayor Mark Wasley had recently mediated a meeting between representatives of the RSL and Mallala and Districts Lions Club (Lions).

“The matter of long room ownership was discussed and resolved amicably,” Mr Miller said.

“Further, I have recently met with representatives of the RSL and Lions (separately) and council will continue to assist both groups.”

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Rifle range opened at Korunye A new 200 metre rifle range at the Adelaide Pistol and Shooting Club was opened at Korunye last month.

The club welcomed around 75 members and guests on Saturday, October 24, with elite Paralympian rifle champion and club patron, Libby Kosmala OAM, officially opening the new range.

Libby has represented Australia 10 times as a rifle shooter in the Paralympic Games, winning nine gold, three silver and one bronze medal.

After cutting a ribbon and declaring the range open, Libby fired the first shots down the range.

Special guest and major sponsor of the range, Darren Wegener, managing director of Frontline Construction, fired the second shot down range.

Adelaide Pistol and Shooting Club president Paul Spinks said the new range marked an important moment in the club’s history.

Mr Spinks said the project was a significant undertaking for the club that took many months of planning and two years to complete.

“The 200m rifle range provides members with another facet of the sport in addition to the various pistol and shotgun disciplines we currently offer,” he said.

The rifle range was completed predominately by members who built the mounds encasing the range, formed and poured the concrete floor of the shooting position and erected the shed structure.

“None of this would have been possible without the generosity of various companies who assisted in the supply of materials and heavy machinery,” club captain James Innes added.

Both Libby Kosmala and Darren Wegener were presented with their framed targets by the Celebrating the opening of Adelaide Pistol and Shooting Club’s new range last month were (back) Andrew G, Phil W, Leon O, club following a light lunch in the club rooms. James I, (front) Paul S, Libby Kosmala OAM, and Juro C.

Campground ceremony Mallala & Districts Lions Neil Kakoschke, John Curnow, Geoff Donlon and Mick King cut the ribbon at Mallala Camping Ground on Sunday.

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THE long awaited,and much anticipated Mallala Camping Ground was officially opened on Sunday in front of a crowd of approximately 120 people.

A project of the Mallala and Districts Lions Club, with great assistance from the Adelaide Plains Council, it is sure to be a terrific asset to the town.

MC for the day, Lion Andrew Laird welcomed all those in attendance, followed by a ceremonial “Cutting of the Ribbon “ by life members, Neil Kakoschke, John Curnow, Geoff Donlon and Mick King.

Former members Mr and Mrs Neil Slater and Mr and Mrs Brian Smith, who instigated the project, had the honour of being the first to drive into the camping ground with caravans in tow.

President of Mallala and Districts Lions Club, Brent Kelly, addressed the gathering, thanking all those involved, including club members, sponsors, volunteers and members of the community. He then invited Amy Slattery and her husband Luke, and daughter Isla Rose, to unveil a plaque dedicating the Camp Kitchen to Amy’s mum, Marg Moffatt, a much loved Lions member, whose life was tragically cut short in an accident earlier this year.

The main speech of the day was presented

by Lion Brenton Bell, project coordinator.

He gave a detailed account of how the campground came to fruition and spoke in detail of Paul Silvestro, who acted as project manager.

Without Paul’s guidance and wisdom, this excellent undertaking would not have been achieved to the extent it has.

Brenton detailed all stages and progress in

Luke, Amy and Isla Rose Slattery with MC Andrew Laird, with the dedication of Marg’s Camp Kitchen. full and took time to thank all others who played an integral role in its development.

He expressed his delight that the end result is something the whole community can be proud of.

APC mayor Mark Wasley spoke on what can be achieved by a small band of willing volunteers all working towards a common cause, while Fraser Ellis Member for Narungga congratulated all those involved in bringing this project together. Such a positive result in these testing times.

Finally, those in attendance enjoyed a sumptuous lunch provided by the Mallala Lions and ably cooked by the Balaklava Lions Club. A very successful day!

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Councils return to face-to-face meetings WHEN COVID-19 restrictions were implemented on gatherings under the Emergency Management Act and South Australian Public Health Act’s Direction on Public Activities, local councils elected to hold meetings via electronic means (eg zoom) rather than in their chambers.

However, numerous councils within the Lower and Mid North have held ‘live’ council and special

meetings in their chambers, while others, including Adelaide Plains Council (APC) and Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council (CGVC), haven’t.

Ratepayers have queried this anomaly, and an SA Health spokesperson confirmed council meetings can indeed be held in the chamber following the Public Activities No 10 Direction.

“Businesses excluded from

the Direction on public activities, include workplaces (including offices), and council meetings although members of the public attending must adhere to maximum occupancy and density requirements,” the spokesperson advised.

Details are available at https:// www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/restrictions-and-responsibilities/activities-and-gatherings#activities “We have a limited capacity in

the chamber of 18 which means only six in the public gallery at any time, sadly,” CEO of District Council of Mount Remarkable, Sam Johnson, said.

Wakefield Regional Council CEO, Andrew MacDonald, also advised council and special meetings are being held in the chambers, and staff are working back on-site.

“All staff returned to the office or their respective location of

work (for outside staff) as soon as restrictions were lifted in late May,” Mr MacDonald said.

“We believe physically being on site helps foster that ‘one team’ approach we have collectively adopted, resulting in a more productive and positive work environment.”

Both APC and CGVC advised electronic council meetings will be held until the State Major Emergency Declaration is revoked.

Deputy mayor reappointed ADELAIDE Plains Council has reappointed Marcus Strudwick as its deputy mayor for the next 12 months.

Cr Strudwick was nominated by councillor Terry-Ann Keen and was the sole nomination at APC’s ordinary council meeting on Monday October 26.

He was unanimously voted into the position for the next year.

Mr Strudwicke has held the deputy position for a number of consecutive years and encouraged his fellow councillors to consider nominating for the position in 2021.

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Good shot A golfer came home in a bad mood.

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AUSVEG welcomes Cartooning support for farm workers

calendars

Local cartoonist, Jed Dunstan, who provides a weekly cartoon in the Plains Producer, has his 2021 calendars ready to sell, and would make a great Christmas stocking filler.

The clever and humorous calendars are great not only to hang up in work and farm sheds, but in your home or office.

They are available from his website www.jmdcartoons.com.au and also at various outlets around the district including the Plains Producer office in Balaklava and Clare.

Please contact the Plains Producer on 8862 1977 if you’d like to order one.

Public Notice

Revised APC Disability Access and Inclusion Action Plan (DAIP) Public Notice

AUSVEG, the peak industry body for the Australian vegetable industry, has welcomed the Government’s support of the vegetable growing industry and the horticulture businesses that supply high-quality vegetables and fruits to local and international consumers.

The 2020/2021 Federal Budget includes a range of measures that benefit vegetable growers, including incentives to attract local, displaced workers to work on farm, assistance for exporting growers to continue to supply high-quality produce to key global markets, tax incentives to support business investment and growth, and funding for biosecurity and drought resilience and preparedness.

The Federal Government has committed $17.4 million over two years for relocation assistance for workers who are prepared to work in regional areas for at least six weeks.

Eligible workers will be able to receive one-off relocation rebates of up to $6000.

The Budget also provides $317.1 million to extend the International Freight Assistance Mechanism into 2021, with the initiative supporting Australian growers to export their high-quality produce into key export markets to stay connected with their overseas customers and continue to contribute to the global supply chain.

AUSVEG CEO James Whiteside (pictured above) said the Government had heeded the concerns of industry and addressed the key areas impacting the industry’s confidence in the months and

AUSVEG CEO, James Whiteside. years ahead due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19.

“The issues of ensuring growers have access to an adequate and reliable source of labour and continuing to service critical export markets are vital areas that needed to be addressed in the budget. We are pleased to see the Morrison Government has responded,” Mr Whiteside said.

“Growers will always have a preference to use local workers, so the incentives listed in the Budget, including the $6000 relocation rebate for workers willing to move to regional Australia to take up farm work, will hopefully

make an impact on the worker shortages the industry is facing by encouraging more people to move to more regional areas.”

“AUSVEG encourages growers to lodge their labour requirements using the National Harvest Labour Information Service (NHLIS) and for locals looking for farm work to also use the service.”

“The agriculture industry is working towards a target of $100 billion in value in 2030, which will help ensure the industry can be a powerhouse in lifting Australia out of the current economic hardship in the years ahead,” Mr Whiteside said.

Police News Extra

Property seized at Virginia Three people were arrested and a number of firearms, vehicles and other property were seized by police during a search at a Virginia address on October 15.

Detectives from Serious Crime Taskforce, STAR Group officers and other police attended the Virginia property about 8.30am as a result of an ongoing investigation.

Adelaide Plains Council is committed to improving its services, Revised access APC Disability Access and Inclusion Action Plan (DAIP) facilities and practices to ensure equitable for all members of its community, including visitors toAdelaide the region.

Plains Council is committed to improving its services, facilities and practices to At the 28 September 2020 Ordinary meeting, Councilofendorsed a including visitors to the region. ensureCouncil equitable access for all members its community, revised Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP). The Disability Inclusion At the 28 develop September a 2020 Ordinary Council meeting, Council endorsed a revised Disability Act 2018 (SA) requires that all councils DAIP by 31 October 2020. However, as APC had an existing (published inThe 2018), we Inclusion Act 2018 (SA) requires that all Access andDAIP Inclusion Plan (DAIP).

Disability were required to review it in order to ensure aligned with the councils develop aitDAIP by 31 October 2020.themes, However, as APC had an existing DAIP (published priority areas and actions of the State Disability Inclusion Plan 2019-2023. in 2018), we were required to review it in order to ensure it aligned with the themes, priority Changes to the Revised DAIP are minimal and do not change the overall areas and actions of the State Disability Inclusion Plan 2019-2023. Changes to the Revised intent of the Plan.

Police seized property including four illegal firearms, two motorcycles, a jet ski, three vehicles, drug paraphernalia, fireworks and $800 in cash. Twenty gel blasters were also located at the address.

A 34-year-old man, a 55-year-old man and a 57-year-old woman were arrested and charged with take part in a criminal or-

ganisation, theft of a motor vehicle, possess firearms without a licence and contravene a provision of the Code of Practice Firearms Act. The 34-year-old was refused police bail and appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Friday.

The other two people were bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on March 31.

DAIP are and do not change the overall intent of the Plan.

Council’s revised DAIP is accessible onminimal our website (www.apc.sa.gov.au) and a copy can be viewed or purchased at the Mallala Principal or Council’s revised DAIP is accessible on our Office website (www.apc.sa.gov.au) and a copy can be the Two Wells Service Centre. viewed or purchased at the Mallala Principal Office or the Two Wells Service Centre.

All enquiries regarding Council’s revised DAIP should be directed to the All enquiries Council’s DAIPto should be directed to the Manager, Library and Manager, Library and Community on (08)regarding 8527 0200 or revised by email info@apc.sa.gov.au.

Community on (08) 8527 0200 or by email to info@apc.sa.gov.au.

Further information regarding Disability Inclusion Plans (including the Plans (including the South Australian Further information regarding Disability Inclusion South Australian Government’s commitment) can be accessed on the Government’s commitment) can be accessed on the Inclusive SA website: Inclusive SA website: www.inclusive.sa.gov.au/.

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October Update

ABOVE: A Caspian Tern.

PHOTO: ANNA LESTER. BELOW: Red-necked Stints. PHOTO: MARY-ANN TRIGT.

FAIBS Birders at Thompson Beach looking to clay pans. PHOTO: KIRSTY DARLASTON. BELOW: Ruddy Turnstone. PHOTO: MARY-ANN TRIGT

Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day FRIENDS of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) celebrated the 2020 World Migratory Bird Day on October 10 with a viewing session located between the foreshore and clay pans at Thompson Beach.

With the gift of a perfect spring morning, around 30 birders attended, keen to find out which migratory birds had arrived back ‘home’ after their incredible annual return journey to breed the northern hemisphere.

Viewers were not to be disappointed, finding multiple early season arrivals in Red-necked Stints, Common Greenshanks, Ruddy Turnstones, Grey-tailed Tattlers, Curlew Sandpipers and Grey Plovers.

The Red-necked Stint is the smallest of the migratory birds.

It weighs little more than a Tim Tam and flies to Siberia and back every year!

With Anna Woods FAIBS secretary

The Ruddy Turnstone is a little larger, and adds 72 per cent of its weight while feeding at Thompson Beach over summer between its migratory flights.

In a lifetime (up to 30 years), the Ruddy Turnstone is likely to fly the distance to the moon and back!

These are truly remarkable birds that, every summer, depend on the AIBS feeding grounds to recover energy and condition for the following year's migration.

The Caspian Tern is a well-known resident shorebird.

This sanctuary, stretching more than 60 kilometres of coastline along Gulf St Vincent, is a key

summer terminal feeding and recuperating haven on the southern end of the East Asian-Australasian Flyway.

The Aboriginal name for AIBS is Winaityinaityi Pangkara which, in the language of the Kaurna people, means ‘a country for all birds and the country that surrounds these birds’.

Each year between September and April, tens of thousands of migratory shorebirds return here to rest, fatten up and build up their energy reserves before setting off again on their journey of more than 20,000 kms to breed.

With the combination of extensive tidal flats along the beachfront and clay pans behind the dune

foreshore at Thompson Beach, conditions are highly suited to the roosting needs and mudflat foods that the migratory birds are so dependent on.

Volunteer members of Friends of AIBS hold regular events along this coast to contribute to habitat restoration and maintenance.

Bird monitoring and identification sessions with scopes are also run to build up local knowledge of how vitally important this area is to these amazing migratory birds’ survival, while reinforcing ways to reduce threats to them. Several species are endangered, some, like the Eastern Curlew, Bar-tailed Godwit, Great Knot and Curlew Sandpiper, critically so.

The area also has abundant resident birdlife that includes Great Egrets, Australian Pelicans, Pied Oystercatchers, Red-capped Plovers, Pacific Gulls and various terns, with

Whiskered, Fairy, Crested and Caspians, all present on this viewing day.

Also wheeling above were two Black Kites and a Whistling Kite, while an extra unexpected thrill was provided by a large Bearded Dragon that had climbed high into adjacent bare branches to sun itself into alertness.

The morning’s very enjoyable viewings once again provided powerful reminders of why this area has been declared a sanctuary so worthy of our respect and protection.

Further information about the sanctuary, its birds and the activities of FAIBS can be found on Facebook at Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.

Anyone wishing to be involved with the group as a volunteer or to attend any of the sessions may like to contact FAIBS at faibssa@ gmail.com

Several thousand seedlings for sanctuary Anna Woods reports FRIENDS of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) volunteers are to be congratulated on planting several thousand seedlings in the sanctuary in recent years as a contribution to habitat restoration.

The offshoot of that activity is the collection of tree guards as the plants mature.

The FAIBS working bee behind the foreshore at Thompson Beach on October 25 was targeted at just that.

Twenty volunteers turned up and worked steadily for several hours to remove hundreds of tree guards from past plantings in that area.

Briskly cool conditions with an

occasional spattering of raindrops interspersed with bright sunshine suited the workers who justly deserved their rest after plying their way through the dune mounds and mudflats.

While the volunteers didn’t end up with focus time for bird viewing, an avian treat of the day was a close-up view of a group of migratory Sharp-tailed Sandpipers busily dabbling away in the mudflat backwaters.

These birds had most likely recently completed their 10,000 or so kilometre annual breeding journey from Siberia, which explains their frenetic feeding activity, and once again demonstrates how critical these foreshore areas are for

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the migratory birds’ recovery and preparation for next year’s repeat international excursion.

Thanks go to the volunteers for staying the course to complete clearing this section of tree guards, and to Department of Environment &Water AIBS RangersWarrick Barnes and Phillip Dudley for their support.

FAIBS next event is scheduled for Sunday, November 22 when bird viewing and collection of more tree guards will be conducted near Light Beach within AIBS. All helpers welcome.

Further information will be on the FAIBS Facebook page ‘Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary’ or by contacting FAIBS at faibssa@gmail.com

As Independent Chair of the Two Wells Community Fund Committee (TWCFC) it has been my honour to assist in supporting a number of clubs and groups that provide tremendous value to the community. TWCFC met via Zoom on Thursday 22nd October 2020 to assess the 4th round applicants. It is a pleasure to announce grants to the following five community groups: Two Wells Community Centre w a s a w a r d e d a g ra n t t o implement the ‘Safety Assured’ project which will see the installation of an internal security roller grille for the bar, external roller shutter for the bar, new block out blinds for doors and an upright commercial freezer for the kitchen.

Two Wells Craft Shop has been allocated the necessary funds to purchase a raft of general gardening equipment, as well as solar night lights to deter pests from the garden.

St Joseph’s Catholic Church has received a grant to finish erecting a staircase and to complete their original vision of their Church building. The Church received funding in an earlier round to complete stage one of the Church renovation and the Committee is excited to support the finishing of this project.

Lions Club of Two Wells was awarded a grant to purchase and install a shelter and barbeque facility at the Historic Wells Reserve, located on Wells Road.

This facility is intended to be used by residents and visitors to Two Wells, whether passing through or enjoying a longer stay in the area.

Two Wells Regional Action Team will be using their grant to provide an aesthetically pleasing, functional pathway made of concrete and dolomite to provide a safer pathway to be used by residents and tourists.

TWCFC is excited to support these great projects which will benefit the local community. I wish to congratulate all groups who received grants in this round and encourage all local community clubs to apply for the next round of grants. Thanks to the Hickinbotham Group and the Adelaide Plains Council for jointly funding the program.

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

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very frustrated because the cost of the project I didn’t expect to be that high,” Cr Daniele said.

“I was of the understanding that we were only going to spend $700,000 not $1 million.

“I am not very happy at all, I’m not going to vote in favour.”

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to give us the facility to dry our hands?

“Come on guys, wake up, we’re getting done by, can’t you see it?

“Seriously, you can build two average homes for that type of money.

“I’m not disagreeing with the project, I’m just saying we are getting overly done by it.

“That’s appalling, I’m sorry, this is rubbish, sorry, but it’s rubbish.”

With a tied vote on the recommendation to receive and note RBL’s report, Mayor Wasley cast his vote in the affirmative.

CEO James Miller put forward an amended recommendation, which favoured starting the tender process and included two parts; an option to deliver the project in its entirety or an abridged version of it.

Cr Studwicke moved the alternate recommendation and spoke in favour of it.

“I’d like to remind councillors that we are not committing to any funding at this stage,” he said.

“We are simply going out to see what both the full project cost or the reduced staged project cost will be, with the view hoping to be that we come back with a competitive quote, P4619/TWM/L103 that we can actually achieve.

D “I hope that councillors can support this so that the next time we meet we actually have proper figures to discuss rather than gestimates that are by all don’t expect.

“Let’s just get on with it, let’s finish accounts quite excessive.”

The amended recommendation it, let’s do it well, let’s do it once.”

Cr Maiolo was more blunt saying was carried.

The deadline for completion of he was appalled at the expense.

“I just think this is totally disgusting, this project was the end of December, however APC has now secured an full-on,” he said.

“Over $300,000 for a toilet block. extension until the end of March 2021.

“We are supremely confident that “I’ve got people screaming over me they want their roads fixed, they want this will be done well before the revised their garbage picked up more often and date,” Mr Miller said.

“Time is our friend, time is not the we’re going to spend over $300 grand on a toilet block that’s not even going enemy.”

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TWO Wells’ proposed new village green almost stalled at the last hurdle, with Adelaide Plains Council’s mayor using his casting vote to get the final design over the line.

For almost 12 months APC has been touting its Two Wells Main Street Public Realm Redevelopment as “a once-in-a-generation transformational change” opportunity.

It allocated $700,000 of $1 million funding from the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program (Round 2) to the project and redirected a further $186,000 from its budget to the redevelopment, which visualised a Village Green area comprising a new and revitalised public toilet amenity, new visitor barbeque area and outdoor nature play space.

At council’s October 26 ordinary meeting the chamber was presented with a 100 percent design of the project and a report by consultants Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) outlining the final net costs, with an estimated overall cost of $1,174,22; almost $355,00 more than APC has budgeted.

“Those figures (outlined in the RLB report) are very much at the higher end of the scale,” APC CEO James Miller told the chamber.

Councillors were also given three recommendations, including an option to deliver the project in its entirety or an abridged version of it, which would mean the nature play space and improved barbeque area would not be constructed at this stage.

When councillors were asked to vote on receiving and noting the report, after a lot of discussion and with Cr Parker absent, it was tied 4-4.

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The Survivors…by Jane Harper IT was honestly hard not to pick this one up as soon as it came out, but I patiently waited for our holiday (in mid-October) as I just knew it would be a great holiday read.

This was so easy to pick up and so hard to put down!

Fans of Jane Harper won’t be disappointed.

For those who don’t know, Jane has written three other books which I highly recommend, The Dry, Force of Nature and The Lost Man. In true Harper style, she brings the location and the landscape alive in this one, this time on the coast of Tasmania in the small town of Evelyn Bay. We get a feel for the town and the community of characters through Kieran who has returned to his hometown with his partner and baby girl to help his mum pack up their home so his dementia-suffering father can move into a care home.

Just over 10 years ago, a huge storm hit the town and wreaked havoc on the commu-

Ratty reads With Rachel Applebee nity through the loss of three young people and the loved ones they left behind.

When a young waitress turns up dead on the shores, the town is thrown back into turmoil as they grapple with the possibility of a local murderer.

Inevitably the mysterious events of the past float to the surface and suspicions fall on many.

Harper built the perfect tension in this one, with mini cliffhangers at the end of each chapter.

I found myself interested in the current and past events, and in each of the characters.

The events and characters were both interesting enough for a story, but also totally realistic and not at all overdone.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one!

After settings of a drought-stricken town, forest, remote station and now a Tasma-

nian seaside town, I can’t wait to see where Harper chooses to set her next book.

Wherever she does I know it will be one who will be lining up to buy as this author can do no wrong in my eyes.

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Chloe hits the right note with trumpet master UP and coming Two Wells musician Chloe Sharpe realised a dream last week when she played on stage with trumpet master, James Morrison.

In what was a collaborative performance between Trinity College’s senior band, and new South Australian brass group ‘Brilliant Brass’, the performance at Starplex on Sunday, October 18 was Morrison’s first live event since the coronavirus pandemic hit.

A member of Trinity College’s senior band for the past two years, Chloe has been playing the saxophone for the past seven years; before that it was piano.

An accomplished musician in her own right, Year 11 student Chloe is also a member

Bec O’Brien reports: of the Gawler Town Band, Port Adelaide City Band and Trinity College’s Stage Band.

Chloe said the experience of meeting one of her idols was a dream come true.

“To hear James Morrison play in person is one thing, but to have the privilege to play alongside him is a completely different experience,” she said.

“The senior band was fortunate to play ‘I Am Australian’ alongside James, with a finale of ‘The Old Rugged Cross’, and the feeling of playing with one of the greatest musicians of all time was incredible.

“I’m inspired to practice more and hopefully improve my playing more.

“Not many students have the opportunity to perform with him so I feel so lucky to have had the chance.

“I am so grateful for all of the opportunities I’ve received in music, and this is certainly one I will never forget.”

Following the performance, Chloe and her younger sister, Emma, who plays drums and was part of the percussion team for the performance, were lucky enough to meet with the master and have a photo, alongside the director of South Australia Bands Association and Trinity College’s former Two Wells musician Chloe Sharpe (second from left), with former Trinity College Director of Music, Bruce music director and conductor, Bruce Raymond, sister Emma Sharpe and trumpet ‘Dizzy’ Raymond. master James Morrison (far right).

Time to get your vegetables in the ground THE time left for planting citrus and hibiscus is fast closing so be quick to plant, prune and fertilise.

If not already done, spread some compost onto the garden before you plant your vegetables.

The nurseries are full of packets and seeds so quickly choose and plant so they can become established before the weather becomes too hot.

Melons, pumpkins, cucumbers, and zucchinis grow well from seeds and remember to plant these to twice their depth.

Carrots just need to be lightly sown, AMATEUR with just a sprinkling of soil over them.

GARDENER Remind yourself to always read the instructions on the back of the packet if planting from seed.

With tomatoes, grow either from seed or seedlings but with the seedlings plant deeper to encourage a deep rooting system.

Tomatoes do need to be dusted every two to three weeks and be provided with some shade from the hot afternoon sun. For the children plant some radish seed for some quick easy AMATEUR success.

GARDENER There are many summer annuals to plant such as sunflowers, lobelia and the sweet-scented petunias.

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Aphids are on the march but try to resist the temptation to use chemical means of eradication asTtheir predators are just ready to arrive.

If necessary, just squirt the aphids off with water from the hose or remove by gently squeezing off with the fingers. South Australia must surely be the rose capital of the world and if you plan to keep roses flowering from now until the end ofAutumn be vigilant with deadheading, fertilising and watering.

A natural way of preventing black spot on the leaves of roses and fungal infections on the leavesE of cucumbers, melons and zucchinis is to spray every two to three weeks with a milk spray of 10 parts of water to one part full cream

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Roses are in bloom now. Help to keep them black-spot free by watering in the early morning or spraying with a homemade milkwater spray. milk covering both sides of the leaves and try not to water overhead.

The best time to prevent black spot and fungal infections is to water first thing in the morning.

Slugs and snails are leaving their silver trails around the gardens.

They do enjoy a good munch on soft tender leaves so around the vegetable or flower garden spread a perimeter

barrier of sawdust, making sure it is untreated sawdust. Another way is to bury small containers of beer or a barrier of crushed eggshells.

Apparently they also dislike the smell of sage so perhaps try some of these suggestions.

A novel way to keep white cabbage moth away from the members of the brassica family is to put plastic make-believe butterflies amongst the plants or else to plant white flowering plants such as white petunias amongst the brassicas.

For winter flowering natives a short haircut and tidy up after flowering has finished will keep the plants in good shape and prevent them from becoming too straggly; a frequent complaint for not growing our beautiful natives.

Time now to thin out the fruit on the apricot, nectarine and peach trees to encourage larger fruit.

Keep the water up to citrus and summer fruit trees. Fertilise the lawn to keep it growing, mow and water to prevent the weeds from colonising.

There’s a lot to do this month but most of all enjoy your garden in November and remember to take time out from your garden chores “to smell the roses” as the saying goes.

Craft ladies to host twighlight market WITH the annual Two Wells Christmas Street Parade cancelled this year, volunteers at the town’s popular Two Wells Craft Shop have jumped at the opportunity to present a new celebration; a twilight market.

All members of the community are invited to attend the family-friendly market on Friday, December 11 from 5pm to 9pm in the newly opened community Two Wells Echo, November, 2020

garden situated behind the craft shop.

Organisers are keen to provide the community with an opportunity to visit Father Christmas, do some Christmas shopping from the Craft Shop and a variety of local stalls while enjoying some light musical entertainment.

“Come and soak up the atmosphere of the best kept secret in Two Wells,” invites coordinator Di Meaney.

“Local groups will be involved to provide a sausage sizzle, but we encourage you to support the local food outlets for takeaway or dining”.

For further information look up Two Wells Craft Shop and Two Wells Community Garden & Grow Free Cart for updates and more information, or call Di on 0427 616 301 or Judi on 0427 417 905. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Puppets, cartoons and fun!

TWO Wells Public Library held two events during the recent school holidays.

A puppetry presentation was held on September 29 and a cartooning workshop on October 8, with both well attended by eager school kids looking for something fun to do in the holidays.

Puppet master Sue Harris led the “puppet stuff” workshop, demonstrating a range of puppets and techniques in this behind-the-scenes look at the world of puppetry, including: marionettes, shadow puppets, hand puppets, Punch & Judy, and Japanese-style puppets.

Kids got to try their hands at playing with some of the puppets and Sue showed how easy it is to make your own puppet.

A lot of importance was put on the power of imagination, and the kids learned how easy it is to make their own puppet.

Every time Sue picked up a puppet it came alive in her hands!

The following week Georgina Chadderton from George

Rex Comics held a cartooning workshop.

During this workshop the kids did a “warm up” exercise which consisted of drawing crazy things like a zombie cupcake and a big-eyed bacon dragon before getting down to the “serious” business of creating their own comic book character.

Characters the kids came up with included robots, space monsters, ice cream cone creatures and some even decided to draw themselves.

Those in attendance learned the three steps of cartooning – pencil first, then ink, then eraser – as well as the different aspects of what goes into a comic strip, including speech bubbles, narration box, frames, and gutters.

They also learned the difference between comics, graphic novels, cartoon strips and manga.

To learn more about what’s happening at the Two Wells Public Library contact them Over 20 young school students attended the cartooning workshop on October 8, hosted by Two Wells during opening hours on 8520 Public Library. Students are pictured with Georgina Chadderton from George Rex Comics in Adelaide.

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Sue Harris shows Alex Tilley and Zac Tilley how to ‘master’ a puppet.

Gina Chadderton from George Rex Comics hosts her cartooning workshop.

Ashlee Kavanagh shows off her attempt at cartoon drawing.

Scouts back into fundraising after COVID break Robyn Ford reports DUE to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 has been a bit of a non-event for the Two Wells Scout Group.

However, we have finally been able to get back into fundraising towards our new hall.

Bunnings barbecues have been difficult to organise due to COVID restrictions, but we’ve had two, but have to have five volunteers there at all times.

As our numbers have fallen over the past six months, we were struggling to get the numbers, and so asked if Gawler River CFS would like to assist and receive a

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share of the profits.

Why Gawler River CFS? Our Joey Leader, Possum (Skye MacDonald) is also a volunteer for the Gawler River CFS. The third weekend of October is always a busy weekend for the Two Wells Scout Group.

In the past, we have always held our Group Camp.

We have been to many places, Gladstone Gaol, Roonka (near Blanchetown), Napperby (just out of Port Pirie) and even Woodhouse.

This weekend is called JOTA/JOTI. Jota stands for Jamboree of the Air and JOTI is Jamboree of the Internet.

It is the weekend Scouts from all over the world get together and com-

municate with each other through special sites on the internet.

In previous years it was more about the radios.

This year we were unable to

have our camp.

Instead, the radios were set up at the home of Andrew Sharpe, and Radar (Ian Laughton), one of our previous leaders came along to assist.

Mustang (Alan Ford), our Junior Joey Leader had the laptops set up for the internet side.

We had a couple of Joeys come along, with one having a conversation with a scout from Malaysia.

On Sunday October 18, we held a sausage sizzle at the official opening of the Community Garden in Two Wells.

Acouple of our scouts and leaders helped in the beginning with some of the rocks placed around the garden beds.

We would really love to see some new faces in our group as we need to build our numbers up again.

Please come along and join in the fun.

We have three sections here at Two Wells, Joeys, 5-8 years meet on Friday nights from 6.30pm to 7.30pm; Cubs, 8-11 years on Tuesday nights 6.30pm to 8pm; and Scouts, 11-15 years on Thursday nights 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

We would also welcome any new leaders who would like to come along and help.

Please contact our new Group Leader Dingo (Toby Stevens) on 0449 292 317 for more information or check out our Facebook page.

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Double Take echo 20 Wedding Sirens

Days of November with Bec O’Brien & Natalie Centenera

EMAIL: news@twowellsecho.com.au

We’ve all heard of wedding bells but for one local couple it was wedding sirens, or more specifically a quick CFS siren ‘yip’, EMAIL: news@twowellsecho.com.au that announced Sonia Post and Alby Grech pictured right as man and wife at a garden ceremony at the Hewitt Centre, Gawler, on Saturday, October 24.

Sonia, a well-known CFS regional prevention officer, wasJames’ 30th birthday in April, WITH her husband, escorted down aisle pharmacist, by her Kate Dimasi, had to get local the Two Wells nephew, Jamie Humphrys, and celebrations amidst strict creative when planning RIGHT: James and Kate COVID-19 gathering restrictions. word has it the groomsocial hand-made Dimasi celebrating James’ all the invites. Both Kate and James have large families and including them in the celebrations was important.

30th birthday in isolation Both the bride and the groom So instead of the planned Amalfi coast-themed are members of the Yellow Door recently, with a very creative dinner with friends and family Kate (pictured right Street Band,with andthe played as part progressive rotating dinner. birthday boy), organised a progressive Two Wells equestrian rider and Arab enthuof the entertainment their rotating dinner,atwhere only the pair of them moved.

Sonia Post and Alby Grech were married on siast, Alison Gray, was taken last month by reception!

Strict time schedules and social distancing 24.enjoyed photographer Jessie Rae Preece. were adhered toOctober as the pair Sonia ismeasures also a much-loved entree, mains, and dessert at four different member of drinks, the Two Wells Melfamilylive residences.

BELOW: Two Wells resident, odrama Group’s band during For each course the couple arrived with balloons their annualand May performances.

Ken Williams on his 94th cake, which meant four times the cake cutting, The couple celebrated with four times the happy birthday song being sung and birthday, outside his home a receptionfour also at the thecheers Hewitt times being given. with the sign his greatlike a great way to celebrate considering Centre for 70 Sounds close family and grandchildren created for him. circumstances.

Happy birthday James. friends andthewill call Gawler home. Congratulations Sonia BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR JEN and Alby.

Speaking of birthdays, a big happy birthday

Double Take

with Bec O’Brien & Natalie Centenera

November 10 - World Science Day for Peace and Development. This day highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues. It also underlines the importance and relevance of science in our daily lives.

Days of May

November 11- Remembrance Day. At 11am on November 11, 1918 the guns of the Western theafter 4th be withthan you! four You’ve all heard Front ceasedMay firing more years it before.

You’ve probably seen the of warfare. Australians use this day as a time memes to circulating facebook. never gets remember all those on who died or Itsuffered for old.

Star Wars fans relish the play on words and Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts. look forward to the annual date with gusto, One minute’s at 11am is observed each maybe silence even more so with so many of us in year at services all over the country.

November ISO. So, on May 4 this year, may the11force/ is also thefourth date Ned Kelly was hanged in 1880 at be with you.

Melbourne Gaol. Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was sacked byMay the Governor SirBird JohnDay, Kerrespe9 is WorldGeneral Migratory in 1975 oncially the same date. in our region which is home significant to the International Bird Sanctuary. This day November is World Pneumonia Day. aims to12reinforce education and awarenessThis day israising annually held raisetoawareness of about thetoneed protect migratory pneumonia, promote prevention birds and their habitats, and at alltreatment, different levels, in allaction parts of world. and generate tothe fight the illness. This day supports all efforts made to protect and treat Maypneumonia, 10 is Mother’s a day to show people against the Day, single largest appreciation for mothers or mother figures, cause of child deaths worldwide. which include stepmothers, relatives, guardians (eg. mothers), andDay. close November 13 isfoster World Kindness Thefamily friends. purpose of this day is to look beyond ourselves, Flowers, chocolates, and cards are popular beyond the boundaries of our country, beyond gifts symbolise one’s love appreciation our culture, ourtorace, our religion; andand realise we with are citizens of the thecarnation world. being particularly symbolic of Mother’s Day. So pick up a bunch of flowers, make a sweet November 14take - World Day,meal. a day card, or mumDiabetes out for a nice to give voice to people living with diabetes.

WDD is the world’s diabetes awareness May 15largest is the International Day of Famicampaignlies. reaching a global audience by of the more This day was proclaimed United than one Nations billion people more than 160 counin 1993in and provides an opportunity tries keeping diabetesawareness firmly in the publicrelating and to to promote of issues political spotlight. families and increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affectNovember 15 - World Daythe of world.

Remembrance ing families around In Australia we for Road Traffic Victims.

ThisFamilies day takes place recognise National Week at aon time to coincidein with the United Nations the third Sunday November every yearInternational as the Dayacknowledgment of Families. Hundreds of thousands appropriate of victims of road of people Australiamaking participate in huntraffic crashes andaround their families, it a madreds level National Families jor advocacy dayof forcommunity road traffic injury prevention.

Week events annually.

November 19 - World Toilet Day. This day is Mayaction 26 isto National Sorry Day,sana day to about inspiring tackle the global acknowledge and recognise members itation crisis and help achieve sanitation for allof the Stolen Nations Generations.

Many Aboriginal and Torby 2030. United Water leads a taskforce res Strait Islander people have been affected, of international agencies to campaign around a directly or indirectly, by this terrible part common either theme. of our history.

James celebrates 30th in “iso”

Lewiston local and Two Wells Blue Light Disco Baroqueto Horse volunteer, Jennifer Nichol, who celebrated her 75th Photoshoot birthday last month.

Whilephoto COVID-19 restrictions meant social gathThis gorgeous above erings were out, Jen acknowledged the milestone right of Two Wells equestrian quietly at home with husband Don, the pair happy to rider and Arab enthusiast, Alison spend time and keep busy inAn theirimpromptu gorgeous garden. family reunion of close to 40 members took place at Lower Light on Saturday, Gray, was taken lastbirthday monthJennifer.

by October 24 at the family farm of Joaquin and Lizia Centenera, providing a rare photo opporHappy photographer Jessie Rae Preece of the siblings pictured above, from left to right (youngest to eldest) are Justin, Emilia, GIVING A TOOTtunity FOR KEN of Arreton Photography at a Julian, Jaimito, Javier, Joaquin, Jorge, Joseling and Mares.

While isolation has all but put a stop to social special event held at Anlaby Sta- and the like, one Two gatherings, celebrations tion near Kapunda on Saturday, Wells family still managed to commemorate the costumeKen andWilliams take a step back in industry. often all seven brothers and two October 17.94th birthday of great-grandfather José and Estrella Centenera sisters are in the same city. lastbaroque month. generally time. We think this photo is just The word Ken’s of great-grandchildren (nice one Hunt Don’tcrew), you agree? immigrated to Australia from The ashes of José and Estrelrelates to a style European stunning. a massive signof urging drivers to give a toot as the Philippines in 1972 with the la remain on the Lower Light architecture,created music and art Centenera Reunion they passed Ken’s house on Rowe Crescent. youngest of their nine children, property, Inverloch, in a garden the 17th and 18th centuries and A post on social media saw positive family has Themany Centenera eventually followed by the re- memorial where their chilis characterised by ornate comments, withdetail, the familylong saying Ken (pictured been associated with Ade- mainder and their families. dren, 30 grandchildren and 25 curving lines, gilt and gold. right, outside his home) loved the show of birthday laide Plains having moved into Now dispersed across the great-grandchildren are able to support and lots of toots Alison said the photoshoot at were heard throughout the region in 1984, establishing globe from Manila to Madrid, connect to their memory. day. the historicthe homestead was an a prolific presence in the poultry Canberra and Adelaide, it is not Happy birthday Ken. opportunity to dress in period

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LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT

Let’s chat about Christmas family gatherings

Let’s chat about…isolation

WHEN I was little I used to love My cousin Christopher and I My mum used to always say, festive season with our relatives lunch. myself, it’s about my children.

Christmas. would vigorously shake golden Christmas is about the children. as pretty much all of them lived More often than not after Our family takes it in turns Our family used to have a big KB beer cans in the spare fridge And really it is, because that is in the city, a good six-hour drive lunch we’d drive and visit friends to spend Christmas with each party on Christmas Eve. another roundEye wasspy being whenon theyour magic is real. away. in the district. partner’s family.

So isolation has beenbefore interesting. something camera Maccas run.

Cakes, brownies, cookies, slices, cupPracticing and practicing flips on the One year my Uncle John offered.

Because when you areNightly little news, Like my sister Sometimes, One year it’s my family, where I must confess, I’ve been quite partial roll, challenge accepted, my favourite nomany new children, cases, stay cakes, biscuits, you namewe’d it. end up in trampoline. dressed up to asit.Santa Clause, Then run and hide. therefavourite is a freedom whimsySecond and wave?

I swore on Christmas EveSurprisingly the surfthe at one the savoury beach, option, fishing, allFitness the cousins lazy days albums no explanation, photoandvigilant! sessionsspend through Zoom. climbed on our roof, and how Ho Ho and salads strengthens awake nightorto catch exploring, making sandcastles making imaginary Not sure the worldPrawns, will farecold by meats of being a mum, that please post this inonthe presence Is this thewe’d calmstay before theall storm, the ol’ zucchini slice, was a hit, so much Quoits,up Monkey Tree, games, cards and Ho’d everyonethe a Merry Christmas brought out of family. glimpse of the man in the so redwe made and eating exploring, swimming, riding bikes, time this column goes to printus but at again. your wall. are we in theaeye? it again. leftover Christmas hopscotch. from above. present it seems that New Zealand Uncle Barry dressthis up as I’mthis looking forward toSecond this wave, suit; but we never lunch, with mumthough happilynot perched fishing eating. andwould Read book, watch documensecond wave, did. second Second time round a hit Ridingand horses.

Brushing horses. CleanHe also told party guests make a grand entrance Bec. We’d imagine hearing reinin(the her deckchair reading Dad ing horse The gear. following it’s poo. my thethe unassuming state ofSanta Southand Australia tary, do this onlineyear course on well-being wave. so much kids certainly learntand that’s Pickingyear up horse Natalie was not ringing a bell.

Hopefully my sister will make deerherbs, footsteps our tin roof and salmon trout from husband’s gotgetting it right. any pre- on the back of a uteand meditation.

Plant those plantonthat veg, why youhoping followto a catch recipe!!).

Trail rides. family, with a more sents from him. How’s that for being aMy aunty Mal wasNot a psychic interstate and the Ade-the zombies? the sound of bells drifting throughCreative the shore. backwater, low-key celebration dotted with a happening,itI from have children. where’s crafts, gluing, sticking, cutMotorbikes.

Everyone eh? laughed. and each year she would relayfacebook.

Ha! laide set will gather in full force.

Too much the warm night air.

This apocalypse sucks eggs.

Other timesbeading, we’d head out to few ting, shaping, painting, threadoutings and new experiences.

Swimming (don’t look at me, my kids Now we’re patientlythe waiting behind Twitter and now….. another person when love,Soand I watchedWe that movie Contagion, I cried. ing, weaving. fortune of her nieces feel the cold apparently).

Family, tradition, never could figure out how the beautiful ranges and enjoy don’tI’m hoping we’re making thethree frontyears doorold. ready for the liftingher of long they were twenty…magic. is it all good ifSanta we’refitted vaccinated?

Television.they’ll Soooooo much television.

I think I was nephews, fingernails all those gifts downSlime…...oh looking no forslime!! emus or spotting a memories cherish and take lockdown. until the adorned with their own Scrabble, Connect Shops areour closed, to chimney. cart.

Writing letters, drawing pictures, Disney.

Movies.

News.

I was traumatised jewelry.Pictionary, What will youFour, and your family veryadd small wedge-tailed eagle soaring on a Netflix. with them when theyCartoons. have their Some of us are alazy lions, basking the Monopoly Add to cart, add cart……yeah why from makingthermal cards. drift way above us.

Reading books, lots and lots of books. next morning when I spied Alas thosein yearshide are long gone benow! doing Bec? Andtodespite our distance own families. the silence.

Puzzle, my puzzles, puzzles, puzzles.of Christmas not….add to any cart.significant shops my parentsLots of bike rides and long Cleaning and sorting. Cleaning and sack of presents under a silver but the memories imbue What memories We might have a walks. barbeque, And some of us have indents fromspirit. the That’ll do kid, that’llgatherings do. the mail beenmanaged delivered?toCheck youngest willthan know herwe’d 10x tables you used this in the last tinsel tree.

Christmas have you carriedHas into always surprise us(Themore often not bump sorting. Have TWO WELLS screen on our foreheads waiting for Youtube, Preston, Laserbeam, Jen and the tracking app, check again, check again.giftsinof no time the amount of discarded I was not on the door naughty list!

Family, tradition, love. adulthood? with lovingly wrapped intowith other local families doing year? No? Get rid of it!!! sweet day escape. Nowadays myPat, why do they scream?

I didn’t win the home lottery butwe that 10 cent cans we picked on our Looking atCOMMUNITY old photos and taking Breakfast that was always withofmy Christmases things we never knew wanted. the same thingupand we’dtravels). convoy I thought I’d share my unfiltered exLate nights, sleep-ins, online learning, RSL Art Union Prize looks good to me.

Online schooling.

Technology is great. new ones.

CENTRE paternal grandparents. are spent in Adelaide with my I’m pretty sure my family Christmas morning was for im- around the countryside. perience of the past fewhusband’s weeks in afamily. way Microsoft teams. muchmediate facebook.

What a wayFunnily society has progressed.

Writing. Writing. Writing.

They would travel for an hour Christmases were the exactToo opfamily.... and pancakes! enough I distinctly that reflects my current inner thought Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, Zoom. Zoom Time to go, time for a walk or Netflix Online schooling. Can’t log on. My Washing (it never ends does it?). from the Northern Beaches to the My sister from Sydney and posite of yours Nat. Mum would make the pan- remember when I was about six patterns….. bombing. No more Zoom. show. work has disappeared. Technology sucks.

Remembrance. Light Up The Dawn. suburbs, Nana often faint from the her family do their best to joinParty, us google Where up it was always from freezer, scratch (noneMum, or seven, House drive,I grew Daymap, Time to cake cleanmixture the pantry, I need spending your help.one Christmas Lest We Forget. Candles, rosemary and Western Sydney Corona, heat when she when they can. extremely hot, and yet when I was of that “add water and shake” afternoon swimming in a family COVID, Wuhan, wet market, Webex, Seqta, Education Perfect, what fridge.

Mum, I need your help. chewy Anzac biscuits. climbed out of thelab, car.Ruby Princess, borders And closed, it is in those familyagain? little we always had a roast Islamb bottles intime my day lol!). friend’s in my underwear bats, are we doing it an acceptable to drink?

Mum, you’repool the teacher, why won’t(a Baby lambs.WEDNESDAY My Pa played Barbies with me gatherings at Christmas that Carole my Baskin, lunch. hey Thankfully we all wisened Then us help very spontaneous dip it was!), NOVEMBER 11, Barossa cluster.

Netflix, all you cool So…..what has yourcunningly experienceshe’d beenshooyou me!!?

Rain. Glorious rain! and Nana read me books. children’s memories, meats outside to play with our new toys(Mum whose sonOMG laterI need turned out to be Italy, Spain, New York, Boris, Trump, catsmemories and kittens. up as we got older and cold Bec? Was it as muddled as mine? to self: help!!)

Facetime and long 2020chats on the The evenings then spent that last a lifetime, areEveryone created. on your andbike, salads soonforbecame the while the mixture “had to stand”Playing my outside. life mate!

Joe were Exotic, disinfectant. it’s time Gardening. Weeding phone. with my mother’s familyStephen in Win-Marshall, Magic believed into and magic staple. the gettingChristmas about 7pm in theand Twoimpromptu Wells ScoMo, Gregis Hunt, me take a walk, Christmas yes the whole family, Haha Natand thatshe wasworked great, I’mher notmagic sure in and hands incertainly the soil. was Growing Music. Laughter ston Hills. Nicola Spurrier, AEU, essential happens.

It was not often we shared the tokitchen prepare Christmas us children, and now, as a parent dance shows.Community Centre workers….. time to talkI’m going be able to so eloquently edible plants. toilet paper.

If you do meth, you’ll lose your teeth. put down our COVID, Rona, corona, ISO, Discovering old toys, and thinking up Isolation sure has kept us busy.

Two Wells Echo, November, 2020 wash your www.twowellsecho.com.au Social distancing, sanitiser, Eat, sleep, clean, repeat. experiences…..but here goes. new tricks with old toys.

It has definitely been a roller15 coaster hands to the happy birthday song….

Price of petrol plummets, all a bit It started with baking, and …...well, Balls. but you know what? I kind of like this twice. ironic, stuck at home with no place to go. lots of baking.

Bounce. Bounce. Bounce. staying at home business.

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Fire Danger

New unit for Virginia CFS Bec O’Brien reports: VIRGINIA CFS brigade now has 20,000 litres of water at hand following the delivery of a new fire truck last month.

Brigade captain Josh Forshaw - one of the youngest in this role in the state at just 24 years old - said the rural appliance was a game-changer for the brigade.

“To have 2000 extra litres is great,” he said.

“The fires we have out here, we have a lot of rubbish and grass fires, and this will definitely support our efforts to fight them.”

With an average of around 300 callouts per year, the brigade has already attended a staggering 83 incidents since July this year.

While the majority of these have been car accidents, with summer imminent, Josh said the new truck would be an asset to the brigade this fire season.

“We’re probably the fourth busiest brigade in the state and we had a 25-year-old grass fire fighting truck,” he said.

“The new truck has some major safety improvements.”

As well as the capacity to keep more volunteers safe inside the cabin of the vehicle (instead of standing on the truck’s tray), Josh said the new truck had, amongst other things airconditioning, heat reflective roll down blinds and a water “halo” spray system.

“This new truck will be of great benefit when fighting fires this season,” he said.

It’s time to tidy up your properties

Virginia CFS members James Mulholland, Josh Forshaw and Chris Mullins with the brigade’s newest fire truck.

HIGH rainfall and rapid plant growth throughout September and October means the upcoming fire season for the district could be one of the worst.

TwoWells brigade captain,Adam Harris (pictured above), advised residents to make sure their properties were cleared ‘yesterday’.

“You need to get on top of that now if you haven’t started,” he said.

“There’s been a fair bit of regrowth following all the rain we’ve had recently, so if you’ve mowed your blocks, it may need doing again.”

Adam advised people to create a 20m defendable space around their home andtoensurepropertiesareaccessibleby emergency services,including driveways and access gates.

“If we can’t get into your property in the event of a fire,we can’t fight it,”he said.

This year’s fire ban season starts on November 15 and runs until April 30.

Visit the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov. au for more information, tips and advice to keep safe this fire season.

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Virginia brigade in need of volunteers THE Virginia CFS brigade, like many across the state, is always in need of new volunteers.

Currently with 32 members, the brigade struggles in particular to get volunteers for daytime crews.

“A lack of daytime crew is the biggest challenge we face,”brigade captain Josh Forshaw said.

“We’re a very agricultural based brigade.

“The area we cover is very agricultural, but we rely on the town to get our members from.

“We need more people who can help out during the daytime.”

Josh said new members are always welcome and will be supported throughout their firefighting journey.

“We are a good team here atVirginia,” he said.

“We’ve got a lot of experience

Bec O’Brien reports: amongst us and there’s help around all the time.”

As well as new members completing the Basic Firefighting Course, the brigade conducts regular fire and rescue simulations at training.

“You’ve got to rely on your training when you’re called out to an incident,” Josh said.

“Don’t be scared, there are many ways people can help within their comfort zone and the thing with CFS is that every car accident you go to is different, every grass fire is different, it builds your problem solving skills immensely.”

Volunteer firefighter,James Mulholland has been with the brigade for four years and says joining the CFS was one

of the best decisions he has ever made.

“Joining the CFS is probably one of the better choices in my life,” he said.

“It’s helped direct me about what I want in life.”

A verified “suburbs” man, fellow volunteer Rod Bolton has been with the brigade 12 months and hasn’t looked back since.

“It’s been very rewarding,” he said.

Volunteers at the brigade come from a broad range of backgrounds, including the construction industry, local government, road transport industry, and childcare sector as well as some self-employed volunteers.

Volunteers at Virginia CFS brigade train every Monday from 7.15pm.

Give Josh a call on 0452 062 472 if you would like to learn more or drop into the brigade headquarters on Leach Street, Virginia.

FIRE DANGER SEASON The 2020 – 2021 Fire Danger Season for the Mid North (which includes Adelaide Plains Council) begins on

SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER, 2020 AND WILL END ON FRIDAY 30 APRIL, 2021 (incl.)

Unless changed by Government declaration During that time no fires may be lit in the open unless a permit for that purpose has been obtained from Council. Permits will not be issued prior to 1 March, 2021. Contact Council for details of the rules relating to fires in the open for cooking and comfort purposes.

HEAVY PENALTIES APPLY FOR LIGHTING OR MAINTAINING AN UNAUTHORISED FIRE. Additional fire prevention & permit information is available at www.cfs.sa.gov.au

In an EMERGENCY or to REPORT a fire

CALL 000

CFS Bushfire Information Hotline 1300 362 361

ADELAIDE PLAINS COUNCIL

Fire Prevention Officer - Brad Franson - 8527 0200 Two Wells Echo, November, 2020

Virginia CFS volunteers Paul Roberts, Cliff Schloithe and Rod Bolton prepare for the fire season ahead.

FIRE DANGER SEASON 2020/2021.….PREPARE NOW! 15 November 2020 to 30 April 2021 (Inclusive) Owners and occupiers of all properties within Adelaide Plains Council are reminded to prepare now for the upcoming Fire Danger Season.

The Fire & Emergency Services Act 2005 requires the owners of private land to take reasonable steps to protect property on the land from fire, to prevent or inhibit the outbreak of fire on the land, or the spread of fire through the land and minimise the threat to human life from a fire on the land. To achieve these requirements Council requests your support in completing the following hazard reduction measures: • Vacant town blocks are required to have all dry flammable material reduced to a maximum height of 10 cm by means of slashing, mowing or removing, and maintained throughout the year; • House blocks are required to have all dry flammable material reduced to a maximum height of 10 cm by means of slashing, mowing or removing, and maintained throughout the year; • Larger blocks (more than 0.5 hectare or 5,000 square metres) will require a firebreak, slashed or mowed to a maximum height of 10 cm, to a minimum width of 5 metres around property boundaries, and with a minimum width of 20 metres around any building or asset on the property. The 5 metre boundary firebreak should be extended where necessary to ensure any building or asset on an adjoining property can maintain a 20 metre firebreak. This must also be maintained throughout the year; and • All flammable material must be stored in a safe manner.

Your early consideration and undertaking of the above fire prevention maintenance measures will assist in helping to protect your family, friends, pets, property and community from the danger of fire.

Council’s Fire Prevention Officer has also commenced inspections to assess compliance with these requirements. Property owners issued with a Compliance Notice are required to comply with the requirements of that notice within 14 days. Failure to comply with a Compliance Notice carries a Maximum Penalty of $10,000 and an Expiation Fee of $315.

If you live within the Adelaide Plains Council area and have a fire prevention concern, please contact Council’s Fire Prevention Officer.

FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER BRAD FRANSON 08 8527 0200 www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Members of Two Wells Cricket Club’s 16 and Under team include (back) William Seed, Daniel Daly, Aden Macpherson, Samuel Harnas (front) Jarrod Presland, Mitch Boobyer, Matt Evers, Blake Hamilton, with Travis Robinson seated and coach Luke Warren (far right). Absent Logan Bennier.

Cricket hits off at Two Wells Leanne Pool reports

all out for 41.

Two Wells’ innings started uncharacteristically slowly due to some good bowling from the Enfield openers.

However the boys passed their score one down, with Luke Harris finishing with 25.

First-gamer Shayne Walker Jnr, batting at number three, became a brick wall finishing with 31 runs.

A couple of the youngsters came and went in the middle order before Scott Graham (45) (age and runs!!) helped build a first innings lead of 118.

Special mention to Brett Robinson who added 15 runs in the lower order. Two Wells’ first innings 10/158.

Enfield’s second innings started as their first, being 1/4 then 2/12 before getting to 4/46.

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THIS year Two Wells Cricket Club has three junior teams, one women’s team and a men’s Grade 4 side competing in the Para Districts Cricket Association.

Senior Men v Enfield.

Two Wells travelled up to Thomas Turner Reserve for the Round 1 match against Enfield.

Any pre-season nerves were quickly settled as opening bowlers Cooper Henwood and Daniel Coombe ripped through the Enfield top order.

Coops ended up with 2/13 off six overs with four maidens and Coombes with 4/5 off eight overs with five maidens. Luke Harris came on and took 3/2 off four overs.

Luke Warren took the other first innings wicket finishing with 1/13 off 3.3 overs. Enfield

mid-afternoon before putting their foot down to score some late runs and take their second innings to 268.

Two Wells wicket takers were Coops 3/53 off 18, Harris 3/17 off seven, and Shayne Walker Jnr taking his first wicket for Wells finishing with 1/17 off six.

Luke Warren bowled well without luck, with his ripping leg spin finishing with 0/38 off 16.

Kayhla Warren backed up a superb fielding effort taking a wicket late in the innings.

Robinson also took a wicket taking 1/16 off three overs.

As Enfield only left us with three overs to play at the end of the day there was no chance of an outright win.

The club took the points for the first innings win and sat third on the ladder after round one.

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14 and Under The Under 14s had a great start to the season with a really good win, playing like a team who had all played together before.

Two Wells lost the toss and were put into bat where we made 2/143, best with the bat were Jacob Pellizzari 43 retired, Harry Devlin 35no and Alex Daly 32.

We then went out to bowl where Lachlan Sochacki was on a hat trick but was unlucky not to get it.

Two Wells fielded really well, it was a great team effort bowling North Pines out for 93, winning the game by 50 runs.

Best of the bowling was Lachlan Sochacki 3/18 and Alex Daly 2/4.

Everyone had a bowl with Hudson, Jacob and Blake all taking one wicket.

Blake Harris and Harrison Devlin took two catches each.

A great team effort, bring on the rest of the year.

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Two Wells Cricket Under 12 played their season opener against Dublin starting with a win at home last month.

Losing the toss and batting first we lost the early wicket of Logan Clifton, and Jake Bellas opened the batting with a cool head and displayed excellent batting skill, retiring not out.

Ethan Edwards (20no) also retired with a display of aggressive batting and Curtis Clifton played a fine hand as well, completing his innings with red ink.

Enter Michael Daly (24no), upping the tempo with powerful hitting in the middle order and getting the total to 109 in 20 overs.

Nick Welbourn opened the bowling with a wicket in the first over (1/3).

Michael Daly’s wicket keeping was a highlight, adding to a stand out performance taking a stumping of Jake Brechin (1/6).

Ryan Boobyer (1/3) was the other wicket taker and added two run outs, completing an outstanding fielding display by an enthusiastic team of lads. Well done.

Two Wells Sam Harnas and Travis Robertson opened the batting and got us off to a steady start.

The pair had us sitting on 0-35 off seven overs, when Travis was unfortunately out for 13 soon after.

Blake Hamilton was next to the crease.

Blake and Sam didn’t waste any time and started to increase our run rate and soon we were 1/105 off 15 overs.

Blake was next to go after he was caught, he made 30 off 26 balls.

Next to the crease was Matt Evers.

Matt and Sam put on a batting master class for the last four overs knocking it to all areas of the ground and putting a partnership of 48 off the last 24 balls, which included an impressive 17 off the last over.

Matt ended up with 24/18 balls, Sam ended up with a superb 80/60 balls which included 11 fours and one six. We set Craigmore 154 to win.

Craigmore’s innings started slowly with some tight bowling from Matt and Blake.

Matt made the first breakthrough, with a stunning slower ball knocking the stumps over, which left Craigmore 1-8 off four overs.

Sam was brought into the attack to replace Blake and soon after had a wicket, with Travis taking a nice catch, which left Craigmore 2-11 off five overs.

Craigmore soon put the pressure back on us and were sitting on 2/107 off 16 overs.

With the game in the balance Sam came back into the attack and picked up another wicket, which left Craigmore at 3/127 off 18 overs.

William Seed bowled really well at the death, taking 2/3 off the 18th over including a stunning caught and bowled.

Matt was left with the last over as Craigmore needed 18 to win.

There was some big hitting, which left them needing eight off the last three balls, but some stunning death bowling from Matt saw Two Wells win the game by five runs.

Best bowlers for the day were Sam Harnas with 2/28, Will Seed 2/25 and Matt 1/19.

Special mention to Mitch, Aden, Jarod and Daniel who all kept the pressure on with their bowling and fielding efforts throughout the day.

Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club held its annual camp for the first time at its new club grounds in Lewiston on the weekend of October 24 and 25.

On Saturday we held a Timed Trial event which consisted of different obstacles designed to test the partnership of each rider and their horse.

After a few practices the participants were timed and split into two age groups.

The winner for the under 18 category was Ethan Michaelis with his mum, Candy Michealis, winning the over 18s.

After a quick lunch break, participants went on a trail ride to try and "find the Jolly Joker" through our beautiful Lewiston trails and collected cards at several checkpoints along the way.

The aim was to have the Joker card at the end of the ride to win.

Congratulations to Jas Trybek who had the winning card! An honourable mention goes to Shakyra Lillecrapp who came in with the lowest cards and won herself a big bag of lollies.

On Sunday it was a barrel’s workshop run by the amazing Wendy Hill from the South Australian Barrel Racing Association.

Wendy assisted with tech-

Jas Trybek and Stan take off in the barrel workshop.

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niques to help horse and rider with correct warm up, positioning coming into the barrels and going out, followed by some fun with some healthy competition at the end.

The APEC committee would like to thank all who attended for a great weekend and Wendy Hill for coming along and doing the

workshop with us.

The club’s next event will be held on Sunday, November 22 and will be our last event for the year, so make sure you join us for our Obstacles and Exposure day.

Details will be available on our Facebook page.

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Shooters show their stuff On Sunday October 18 the Lower North Gun Club had 32 shooters turning out for its monthly meet.

Event 1 – LowerNorth Continental Champion of Champions - Overall & AA - Molly Bretag, r/up Craig Bentley A –Bob Cook, r/up Wayne Reed B - Lucas Parletta, r/up Sue Byrnes C – Luigi Ciaramellano, r/up Brian August Event 2 - Tapscott Fencing Double Barrel AA Molly Bretag, r/up Martin Collumb A – Bob Cook, r/up Greg Tapscott B – Lucas Parletta, r/up Bernie Greenshields C – Stefan Paretta, r/up Luigi Ciaramellano Event 3 – Two Wells Deauville Doubles - Molly Bretag, Martin Collumb, r/up R Marcoionni and Lucas Parletta Junior High Gun Winner - Lucas Parletta.

Veteran High Gun winner – Bobby Cook OVERALL HIGH GUN Winner – Molly Bretag.

Thanks to all sponsors for the events.

Clubs represented on the day were from International, South Australian Gun club, Monarto, Wilkawatt, Broken Hill, Port Augusta.

The club’s next shoot is on November 15, then on December 20 it’s their Christmas Shoot with free Christmas lunch, then a date for your diary, January 1, 2021, the club is staging a special New Year’s Day shoot.

Anyone is welcome to come and have a try at any of our events.

The club can supply the equipment needed for the day.

It is a great sport and a chance to meet new people and have a fun day.

Contact Barry Duncan on 0419 849 993 to learn more.

Overall High Gun Winner – Molly Bretag.

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Junior High Gun Winner - Lucas Parletta.

Greg Tapscott finished runner up in the Double Barrell event; A grade.

Eddie Jarmyn remembered by friends and members ON a glorious spring morning, Tuesday October 13, at the Two Wells Golf course, witnessed by a dozen friends and members, the ashes of Eddie Jarmyn were laid to rest beneath a new eucalyptus tree.

The tree was provided by his sister Norma and her husband Bob Clarke, who had travelled from NSW for the occasion.

During the years spent with the club Eddie served as president, secretary, captain and auditor.

He was held with such high esteem that the club had no hesitation in also bestowing on him life membership.

Apart from serving on the committee, Eddie had no hesitation in assisting with physical help on the course in order to maintain its upkeep. Those who played golf during Eddie’s era will remember him fondly with a smile on their faces for some of his antics on the course.

Junior Roosters’ award presentations Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club held its end of season junior presentations at the club grounds on Sunday, October 11.

A lovely spring day welcomed families as they celebrated the end of another, albeit unusual, football season, with the U14 team taking home the 2020 premiership.

This year’s trophy recipients were Blake Harris (Best and Fairest), Alex Daly (R/U B&F), Harrison Devlin (Coaches’ pick) and Jacob Pellizarri (Best Team Man).

In the U17 side Bronson Eeles took home the Best and Fairest trophy from Declan Slattery and Jake Platt, who tied for runner up best and fairest.

Declan Morrison was awarded Best Team Man and the Coaches’ trophy went to Alex Wilmshurst.

Congratulations to all trophy winners and players for a great 2020 season.

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U14 Trophy recipients L to R: Coaches trophy Harry Devlin, r/up Best & Fairest Alex Daly, Best & Fairest Blake Harris, Best Team Man Jacob Pellizarri.

U17 Trophy recipients r/up Best and Fairest (tied) Declan Slattery, Best and Fairest Bronson Eeles, Absent r/up Best & Fairest (tied) Jake Platt, Best Team Man Declan Morrison, Coaches Award Alex Wilmshurst. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Virginia United soccer club celebrates end of 2020 season IT has been a great season at Virginia United Soccer Club despite the difficult year everyone has faced.

VUSC enjoyed a great end of season day on Saturday October 17.

We kicked off the day with juniors out on the oval.

Families enjoyed the weather as it started to warm up.

We had an all-you-can-eat wood oven pizza, an inflatable obstacle course, bubble soccer and the very popular dunk tank.

The children enjoyed dunking some of the coaches as well as taking turns dunking each other.

The Under 11 team were presented with their league plaques for winning their division as well as all juniors receiving a participation trophy.

Under 11s Best and Fairest- Peter Sergi Best and fairest r/up- Johnny Nguyen Most Improved- Aiden Lever The Senior teams had their presentation in the evening at the Virginia Community Centre.

It was an energetic night as play-

Vince Bombardieri reports: ers, families, sponsors and other community members got together to celebrate what has been an amazing debut season for our seniors.

Jack Cafcakis, who coached our first team this season and also snuck in an amazing goal for the reserves, was MC for the night and did a running points tally to present the following awards; First Team Best and Fairest- Luke Carbone Best and Fairest- John Kalkanis Players Player- John Kalkanis Coaches Award- Evangelos Lioulios Reserves Best and Fairest- Joe Azzuro Best and Fairest r/up - Michael Catanzariti Players player- Rocky Azzuro Coaches Award- Ashley Galway We look forward to next season as we celebrate our 25th anniversary.

Renae’s service rewarded ANGLE Vale Football Club held its senior men’s football presentations at Nixon Function Centre, Gawler on Friday October 16.

At the event, long-time volunteer and dedicated member, Renae Mitchell, was presented with life membership to the club.

“Her passion and commitment is second to none and she literally bleeds yellow and black,” a post on the club’s Facebook page stated.

Congratulations Renae.

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Under 6s Coaches Joe, Con, David Back row: James , Fabian, Sonny, Vinny, archer, Taite, Bella Front row : JJ, Lincoln, Oliver, Orlando, Kristian.

Under 8s Back row : Charlie, hunter, Jaiden, Xavier, Mathew coach Tony. Front row: Lincoln, Lachlan, Jordan, Rocco, sav, Alessio.

Under 7 player Jed Larner with his first trophy.

Dunk tank: Under 9’s coach Greg Agalidis gets dunked.

Angle Vale Cricket Club’s U10 team members, from left, Aiden Blackmore, Taylor Brown, Sam Mather, Vincent Cavallaro, Cooper Northrop, Peter Bint, Yohan Wattacheril, and Sahaj Patel, with Lachlan Slater in front. PHOTO: KEVIN CLANCY

Angle Vale junior cricketers in fine form REIGNING premier, Angle Vale Cricket Club’s squad of 10 and Under has started the season in fine form with their first-round played on Friday, October 23.

With four new players, the team of nine took to the field against Eyre Royals

Cricket Club.

Fielding first, some fine bowling from Sahaj Patel (2/9), Peter Bint (1/5) and Cooper Northrop (1/6), saw Royals post a total of 39 off their 20 overs with six wickets falling. In reply, and fortunate of the bag of extras,

Angle Vale brought home the win with 135 runs on the board and just a single wicket falling.

Yohan Wattacheril top-scored (15*), supported by Taylor Brown (8*) and Sam Mather (7*).

Following the abrupt end to

last season, coach Kevin Clancy said it was a great win to start the season.

“The boys played as a team and with 17 rounds left in the season, the club can’t wait to see what the rest of the season holds,” he said.

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A-grade trophy winners, Caleb Edmead (Best and Fairest, MVP and John Dawkins trophy winner),James Gameau (Coaches Award) and Jamie Humphrys (R/up B&F).

Absent Lachlan Franklin (Best Team Man).

Redlow on the down-low for 2020 presentation

THE Two Wells Football and Netball Club finished off the 2020 season with its annual Redlow senior football presentation on Friday, October 16 in what was a low-key affair without the senior netball presentations.

This followed the junior presentations on Sunday, October 11.

This year’s event was a bit different from previous years, with many netballers absent as their season was cancelled.

The junior presentations followed a barbecue lunch on a beautiful sunny day that recognised all those involved in making junior footy at the club succeed in this COVID-19 challenged season.

U14 trophy winners were best and fairest, midfielder Blake Harris, r/up, key forward Alex Daly, best team man, midfielder/ forward Jacob Pellizarri and the Reserves trophy winners Ben Cannizzaro (Best & Fairest), Brad Calvett (R/U B&F), coaches trophy went to defender Matt Rogan (Best Team Man), and Zach Day (Coaches Trophy).

Harry Devlin.

In the senior colts the awards

Michael Slattery reports: went to best and fairest, defender Bronson Eeles, r/up was a tie between wingman/defender Declan Slattery and midfield/forward Jake Platt, while best team man went to ruckman Declan Morrison and coaches award to midfielder Alex Wilmshurst.

The senior footballers celebrated their season in the Two Wells Community Centre in what seemed a slightly subdued affair without the netballers this year.

Long serving club secretary Alison Goss was also thanked for her tireless work over many years as she stepped down from the role.

The Reserves count saw a close battle between a couple of B-grade stars, with forward/ ruckman Ben Canizzaro grabbing the best and fairest title ahead of dashing wingman Brad Calvett by

one vote.

Best Team Man award went to the big, hard-working forward Matthew Rogan, while the ever-reliable defender Zach Day took home the coaches trophy.

In the A Grade, a great season by midfielder/forward Caleb Edmead saw him dominate the medal count with 40 votes to take home the best and fairest ahead of runner up, wingman Jamie Humphrys on 26 votes.

Caleb also collected the Neville Seccafien Most Valuable Player award, voted by his teammates, the John Dawkins trophy for gathering the most APFL votes, and r/up in the Plains Producer A Grade medal count.

The Best Team Man trophy went to the reliable hardworking wingman/defender Lauchy Franklin while young emerging key forward James Gameau was recognised with the coaches trophy.

Tayla Coad with Reserves player Lachlan Roberts.

Catching up at Redlow was former TWF&NSC president, Francis Pellizzari, Joe Cannizzaro and A Grade coach Neville Seccafien.

Alex Saliba, Rodney Wilmshurst and Eddie Stubing.

Loretta Wilmshurst and her sister Di Floyd.

Lachlan Goss and Candice Prior.

Two Wells Football & Netball Sporting Club

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Our Eagle Barnett soars Louise Michael reports: LOCAL footballers featured in the SANFL grand final on Sunday, October 18 in both the league and Reserves games.

Two Wells lad, Luke Barnett, played in the winning Woodville-West Torrens Eagles (WWT) Reserves team, captained

by Riverton’s Ryan Bruce, with another former APFL player, Sam Michael of Balaklava.

WWT defeated North Adelaide by 15 points, the first win in five years.

Brothers Jack and Nick Hayes from Redhill, along with Lachie McNeil of Clare, Jacob Wehr and Sam Rowland of Balaklava, played in the winning WWT league team.

After being down by 15 points at quarter time, the WWT Eagles kicked nine goals to lead North Adelaide by 35 points at half time, eventually winning by 39 points.

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Two Wells local Luke Barnett sporting his WWT Reserves premiership medallion.

Woodville-West Torrens Reserves premiership winners.

PHOTO: Courtesy SANFL

Two Wells Echo, November, 2020