2020 December Echo by Two Wells & Districts Echo

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DECEMBER 2020

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We’ve been… thunder struck

It was the light show of all light shows and keen photographers around the district grabbed their cameras, or used their phones, to capture the moment, with some amazing images flooding social media last month. Cooter Smith took this incredible image from his front doorstep in Eden estate, Two Wells. For more of your storm photos, see page 8.

Excitement as soil turned in Two Wells to launch village green project

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AFTER months of planning, Adelaide Plains Council (APC) has begun work on Two Wells’ new village green. The final design was approved in October following a tense ordinary council meeting at which mayor Mark Wasley used his vote to get the plan over the line. Last month safety fences were erected and council began the process of clearing the site

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in preparation for work to begin in earnest. APC CEO, James Miller, said tenders for the project are set to be considered by the chamber at a special meeting in early December. The site, which is adjacent to the town’s

public library and incorporates outdated public toilets, will see APC spend more than $800,000 on the project. This substantial overhaul of the area has been primarily funded through the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program (Round 2), with works to include new public toilets, beautified landscaping and furniture. Once completed, Mr Miller said the village

green would become a significant and vital element of the Two Wells main street. “It’s hard to believe it was only in December last year where I first floated the vision with the chamber and here we are now turning earth ahead of a major transformation for our public realm,” he said.

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Christmas gift appeal for families in need FAMILIES doing it hard this Christmas in the broader Two Wells area are set to receive some special festive support from their local community. A Christmas gift giving appeal has been launched by Land Australia, the developer of Eden and Liberty residential estates, and backed by the Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT). Members of the public are being asked to buy a present and donate it to the appeal, with gifts to be distributed to needy families in the local communi-

Bec O’Brien reports: ty by TWRAT members. TWRAT president Caroline Scutcheon said the community group had been working with the developers to help distribute the gifts for the past few years and it was a privilege to be involved. “It’s actually quite an honour to collect the gifts and to be able to distribute them,” Caroline said. “It’s a great thing to be involved with and we’re trying to

Graffiti attack on flag MALLALA’S recently erected Rainbow flag has been subjected to an explicit graffiti attack. Flying at East Reserve in Mallala, the flag was defaced recently, with Adelaide Plains Council releasing a statement about the incident. “Elected members unanimously resolved to fly the rainbow flag for the month of November to recognise ‘Pridevember’, a month

long celebration of inclusivity and diversity in South Australia, and as a demonstration of support for local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Questioning (LGBTIQ) communities,” the statement read. “As a council, and as a community, we cannot condone this act of hate.” A replacement rainbow flag has been sourced and will be raised and lowered daily for the remainder of the month.

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Christmas time is approaching and how we will be celebrating and enjoying the festive season will be quite different I expect. Holiday travel plans interstate and within our own state may be uncertain and what the new year brings is a big unknown for now. What we need to continue to do is adapt to the changes put upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic. SA Health, the State government and SAPOL have worked tirelessly since March to provide safety, assurance and guidance to all South Australians. Each and every member of our state has an important responsibility to do their bit to stop the spread of the virus by following instructions, remaining calm and being patient. Adelaide Plains Council has had to rapidly react to changing situations, like we all have, but has still been providing the services and support to keep our community here on the Plains together. Managing the safety of the community under these conditions is challenging but will always remain paramount until the danger has ceased. I ask you to keep in touch with your neighbours, family and friends by phone or webcams through these difficult times and be supportive and understanding. Make good use of the “down” time we are experiencing – learn new skills or do something you thought you would never have time to do. All the celebrations we have had to postpone in 2020 like birthdays, weddings, reunions and important community milestones, can be revisited hopefully in 2021 with great gusto and enthusiasm as we look forward to a positive and re-energised year ahead. Let’s keep SA safe and strong. On behalf of Adelaide Plains Council, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year break!

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connect with local people and local charity groups, who know families who need something like this. “If people can donate that would be great as I’m sure there are families out there who are doing it particularly tough.” Wrapped presents can be dropped off at Land Australia’s Sales Centre, on the corner of Old Port Wakefield and Drew Street, any time between 1pm and 5pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The presents will then be collected on December 9 for distribution.

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“With the Commonwealth Government having provided council with an extension of time to deliver this project until March 30, 2021, we are confident this once in a generational transformation of this central main street precinct will be delivered.” “I am thoroughly excited at what is around the corner for our community.” APC believes the project will improve the town’s main centre and create a welcoming space for locals, businesses, visitors and the growing population of Two Wells. Onsite works will ramp up over the coming weeks, with the general public advised portable public toilets will be available adjacent to the library.

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Puppy production ADELAIDE Plains Council (APC) has received a flood of applications and unprecedented opposition against two proposed dog breeding kennels which could house a combined 300 dogs on the outskirts of Two Wells. One application, for 14 Coats Road by Vladimir Kasminin outlines the construction of 74 kennels with up to 200 dogs, while another, by Andrey Rozhkov at 2 Wheller Road, wants to erect 40 kennels and keep up to 100 dogs. Both sites sit within the council's animal husbandry zone, which allows dog kennelling in higher numbers. Social media went into overdrive once the applications became public, with thousands of comments shaming the “puppy factory-like” proposal and hundreds sending in responses against the applications. RSPCA chief executive officer, Paul Stevenson, spoke on radio last week, saying the organisation was against the proposal. “The state government defines a large breeding facility as one that has six breeding or lactating dogs, so this is a massive facility being proposed,” Mr Stevenson said.

Bec O’Brien reports: “When you look at the characteristics we’re seeing in puppy factories, they are large scale, producing a lot of animals, with animals that are not getting appropriate enrichment and care, and that’s what happens when you get so many animals.” Mr Stevenson said the facility would need to run permanently, seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to care for that number of animals adequately. “Let’s face it, these people are doing it just because there is so much money to be made in puppies now,” he said. “These animals in this proposed facility are going to spend their whole lives in a concrete floor kennel, probably with corrugated sides and roof, behind wire mesh, getting very little exercise from what we can determine from the plans, very little enrichment, and just being bred, and being forced to produce litters again and again for their whole lives until they are too old to breed, then they are killed; it’s a horrible existence.” APC CEO, James Miller, said council had noted recent

media and public interest in relation to the applications and would consider them in coming weeks. “Public notification is an important part of the development assessment process and council welcomes community input, which will be considered by the Council Assessment Panel in due course,” Mr Miller said. APC did not confirm the number of applications against the development it had received but some media reports suggests it is as high as 1700. A local Coats Road resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said they had submitted an application opposing the kennels, saying it goes against the animal husbandry area’s own definition. “Our number one concern is the welfare of the dogs and the puppies, as the plans submitted do not have air conditioning in the kennels, and we’re going into summer, where temperatures can reach the high 40s,” the resident stated. “Those dogs don’t have a voice, we have to stand up for them. “The sheer number of what is proposed is not in line with the animal husbandry zone, it

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does not meet the requirements as it is not a small home-based business. “This type of facility is just in it for the money. “That’s the difference between a reputable breeder and one like this application is outlining. “This is just breeding to get the puppies, regardless of what comes out.” As well as animal welfare, the resident said those who lived on Coats Road were also concerned about noise pollution, potential for disease and vermin, storage and removal of urine and faeces, and odour, as well as the quality of life of the dogs, degradation of the road, and the potential impact to nearby residents, particularly those who worked shift work. “This application of up to 200 dogs is one of the biggest Adelaide Plains Council has received to date,” the resident said. “It is by no means a small scale, low impact home-based business and by law, this number of dogs would require hiring of certified handlers. “Even though it is zoned animal husbandry, people still have to live here, and not everyone loves dogs. “This can destroy a neighbourhood.” Animal welfare groups were quick to reach out on social media, urging people to lodge applications against the development of the breeding kennels. “Thank you to each of you who took the time to comment, share, email and write in,” Cavalier Rescue stated on its Facebook page. “This proves the majority of people want to see an end to puppy farms in this country, and around the world. “The stories of neglect and abuse on puppy farms are end-

Horrified to learn more than 300 dogs could be kennelled in the area was Lewiston resident Lauren Manning, pictured here with her eight-monthold puppy, Zoe.

Two Wells teenager Alex Daly with his eight-week-old Border Collie cross Kelpie puppy Milo. The Daly family has lodged an application against the proposed dog kennel developments. less and heartbreaking. “It doesn't matter how clean a kennel looks or how well these people tell us their dogs are looked after, these dogs are still used as breeding machines for financial gain until they are no longer profitable. “We eagerly await the outcome of the development proposals, but we won't stop here, we will keep fighting along with all the blood sweat and tears we put into rescue every single day.” Sydney-based Golden Retriever Rescue’s Facebook page also got behind the cause, advising people to buy puppies only from reputable breeders. “These applications may still be approved so the public needs to be

informed not to purchase puppies from pet shops or the internet from sources such as Gumtree (otherwise known in the rescue business as Scumtree), or Trading Post and certainly not from facilities that house hundreds of dogs for breeding purposes for the sole reason of making money,” the site stated. Lewiston resident Lauren Manning has backed the call for “puppy farms” to be shut down. “I am totally against a puppy farm opening as the health and wellbeing of the animals is never in their best interests when it comes to these places,” Lauren said. Both kennel applications are due to be heard by APC’s assessment panel this month.

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The hounds are barking as new clubrooms take shape ADELAIDE Plains Kennel and Obedience Club (APKOC) is barking with excitement as its new club grounds start to take shape. APKOC is in the middle of a relocation to Clara Harniman Reserve in Lewiston, with brand new facilities currently being built by Adelaide Plains Council. APKOC president, Deb Heine, has said the move will enable the club to expand and offer more programs for its members and possibly competitions and shows in the future. “I’m so excited,” Deb said of the progress so far. “Who would have thought an excavator, a piece of tin and iron struts, a group of council employees, and plumbers could make one so ecstatically happy?!” “The separate components of this project are rolling together nicely. “The main building is completed, plumbing is next to begin and installation of the septic system, then the cementing to be done. “We’re hoping it may be completed by the end of 2020.” While the club has its “paws” crossed for completion by the end of the year, members are looking forward to the years ahead in their new home. “After 15 years of discussions we are very pleased to finally ‘see’ the light at the end of the tunnel,” Deb said. “We’re looking forward to being able to

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Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience Club’s new home base at Clara Harniman reserve taking shape.

offer a northern-based hub for multiple dog sports, a home base for those disciplines/ breeds, and committees needing a ‘home’. “There are many thanks due and on behalf of the APKOC, I take this opportunity to thank those who have assisted in the achievements of the project to date, including the Adelaide Plains Council, especially the ‘face’ of the team, Mike, excavation by Trevor, fencing by Tapscott Fencing, builders, plumbers and cement workers, and of course our “fur babies”, of whom this development is all about.” Adelaide Plains Council CEO James Miller agreed the relocation was progressing smoothly with earthworks, fencing, and power and water to the site completed by September. Mr Miller advised a new clubroom shed was delivered and constructed on site midlast month and internal plumbing works are currently being undertaken “The concrete slab paths and flooring will be completed as soon as the internal plumbing is complete,” Mr Miller said. “The wastewater system will be constructed in December (and) this will complete council’s allocation of funding to this relocation.” APC has allocated more than $140,000 to this project.

APKOC president Deb Heinze is looking forward to the club’s new facilities in Lewiston. In this picture her dog Boh gets a sneak peak of the clubhouse. Two Wells Echo, December, 2020

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ALL bookings ph: 8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele HELD five times a year. For ages eight to 15 still acts as volunteer bus liaison, however all years. For more information contact Maria Aunger on 0414 230 634 or Anne Porter on places/enquiries are now through Council. 8524 3382. CONTACT Alvin Jenkin on 0427 973 051 for KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB meeting details. TWO WELLS CFS TRAINING Wednesday evenings, Beginners, AUSTRALIAN PLANTS SOCIETY SENIOR training every Monday night starting Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, at 7.30pm open to anyone over the age of 17 Conformation 7.40pm. All breeds & people THE Para Districts Group holds meetings on the years old. Everyone welcome however day welcome. If you have a problem come & see second Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM time crews are needed. Cadet training is every in Gawler East Primary School library, Finch us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info. second Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until Street, Gawler East. For information ring LANDCARE TWO WELLS 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above. Robert on 0400 962 082 or Bob on 8571 1172. Located in Wells Road, Two Wells. LANDCARE Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land TWO WELLS MEETS every Thursday evening in Two Wells, Care is bigger than your backyard. Pat. 0419 COMMUNITY LIBRARY Starting at 8pm in the Hall at St. Pauls 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852. Anglican Church Old Port Wakefield Road. 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells. Open: LIONS CLUB ANGLE VALE Anyone who thinks they may have a problem Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 12 noon with alcohol is welcome to attend. to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5pm, MEETINGS on the second and fourth Wed at Saturday 9am to 11.30am. Phone: 8520 the clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, AP EQUESTRIAN CLUB 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au. 6.30pm start. New members always welcome, HOLDS riding and horse-related events on the for more info please call 0416 452 925. TWO WELLS CRAFT SHOP fourth Sunday of each month. Riders of all ages and abilities welcome. Visit the club’s LIONS CLUB TWO WELLS LOCATED in the old Court House is a treasure website at www.adelaideplainsequestrianclub. MEETS on the first Tuesday of the month at the trove of handcrafted items, gift ware, local weebly.com and check out what’s coming up produce of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, Two Wells Catholic Church. Contact president or for more info contact Sam on 0408 455 677. bric-a-brac bargains, and hardy, healthy Ian Gameau or secretary 0417 801 1178 or plants ideal for this area. Open Tuesday. twowellslionsinc@gmail.com for more CHURCH TIMES to Friday 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm, information. ANGLICAN Church Services closed Sunday and Monday. Find us on facebook. Facebook.com/twowellscraftshop.com MALLALA MEN’S SHED St Peter’s Mallala & St Paul’s Two Wells paused at the moment, notice will be given OPEN Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other TWO WELLS CWA times by agreement. Get involved in projects when they are resumed or just a coffee and a talk. Conference room MEETS on the third Tuesday of the month Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan (08) 7510 1148 at the Two Wells Bowling Club from 7pm. available by request. Contact Norm Dicks Parish Contacts: New and interested members are welcome 0428 559 787 or just turn up. Mallala - Nita Noble 08 85 272 303 to come along. Find us on Facebook or Two Wells - Di Meaney 0427 616 301 MALLALA RSL contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 781 007 or Jenny Dowling on 0418 859 875 for MEETS every third Wednesday. Public is invited TWO WELLS Uniting Church more information. to lunch every third Sunday. $10 including • Sunday Worship 10am sweets, espresso coffee available in the • Wednesday Lutheran Community Care TWO WELLS EQUESTRIAN clubrooms across from footy club. All welcome. Financial Counselling & PONY CLUB Membership open to both those who have or • Wednesday Craft Group 1-4pm (during term have not served. Ph Ray 0417 450 088 for info. RALLIES on the first and third Sundays time) of the month at 9.30am on our grounds, • Friday Youth Group 5:30pm (during term time) NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Aunger Road, Lewiston. Further details on MEETING is held bi-monthly on second www.twepc.com.au. VIRGINIA Catholic Parish. Mass times: Tuesday of the month (except December St Joseph’s Two Wells: TWO WELLS GOLF CLUB or January) at 7.30pm in the Two Wells • Thursday 6.30pm, Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. MCPHARLIN Road Lewiston (extn of Bethesda • Sunday 8.30am For more information contact Anne Porter on Rd). 18 holes Scrapes course open April to Our Lady of the Assumption Virginia 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 0414 230 634. October. Phone Club 8520 2607 or Secretary • Sunday 10am Kath Stubing 0427 803 349. TIME OUT CRAFT GROUP

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MEETS Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am TWO WELLS PLAYGROUP to 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. HELD on Tuesday mornings 9am -11am during CHILD & YOUTH HEALTH In recess December & January. Contact Di school term at the Two Wells Uniting Church Meaney 0427 616 301. IS held on the second and fourth Friday of Hall, 34 Gawler Road, Two Wells. For babies each month at The Two Wells Children’s and children up to five years of age. Gold coin TWO WELLS BOWLING CLUB Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am donation and BYO lunch box and snacks. to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm by appointment WE field Pennant teams on Thursday for Phone: 8520 2358 or visit our facebook page: women, Wednesday is Men’s day and only, 10.30am to 12 noon drop in. Call 1300 Two Wells Playgroup. Saturday is Open Gender. Social bowls 733 606 for appointments. Tuesday evenings October - December & January - February. Contact Irene Giannikos Phone 0417 810 029.

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.

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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.

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MEMBERS nights have been cancelled until February 5, 2021. Office Hours on Tuesday’s only until further notice. Hours are 9.30 til Noon. Changes are in effect until 5/2/2021. Fee’s taken on Tuesdays only. All Enquiries: John 0411894245.

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.

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Peter’s new deputy mayor at Playford PLAYFORD councillor and local Virginia resident Peter Rentoulis has been voted into the deputy mayor’s role at City of Playford (COP) Council. At COP’s ordinary meeting on Tuesday, November 24, Peter won the position unopposed and with overwhelming support from his peers. Peter takes over the role from long-serving and out-going deputy mayor Marilyn Baker, who was recognised for 35 years of service to local government. Peter said he is honoured to take on the role of deputy mayor and hopes to continue to serve his community strongly. “I am honoured and humbled to take on this role and will do

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my best to continue to serve my community while providing additional leadership,” he said. “Thank you to outgoing deputy mayor, Marilyn Baker who has done a phenomenal job under trying circumstances. “She has been a mentor to me and to the entire group and has also just been recognised for 35 years of service in local government. “Thank you also to all of my fellow elected members who all love their respective wards and the entire city as much as I do. “They are all good people who want what’s best for the Playford councillor and local Virginia resident Peter Rentoulis entire city and will continue has been voted into the deputy mayor’s role at City of Playford to make significant strides to Council and is pictured here with outgoing deputy mayor, improve Playford.” Marilyn Baker.

On Sunday November 15th, I accepted the invitation from Two Wells Bowling Club President, Ian Campbell, to cut the ribbon to mark the installation of the new greens at the club. This project would not have been possible without the volunteering and fund-raising efforts of the Two Wells Bowling Club themselves who worked alongside the Adelaide Council, State and Federal Governments in seeing this development come to fruition. The new synthetic grass greens will provide an excellent playing service for the next 15 years and will save a significant amount of water. I was joined by club secretary Irene Giannikos, past President Grant Devlin and Adelaide Plains Mayor Mark Wasley in celebrating the completion of this exciting project.

Pictured here “cutting the ribbon” with club President Ian Campbell and Junior Vice President Marilyn Nichols.

Lynette Secomb, Maurice Secomb, Maxine Bell, Bev Jones, Rev Col Heslop, Keith Tink and Gwen Secomb at the final church service at Windsor.

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A service of thanksgiving and praise to God was the focus of the final service at Windsor Church on October 25, ending 137 years of worship there. Rev Col Heslop led the service and his theme of the Living Church gave encouragement to see beyond the day and into the future for believers. Following the service, afternoon tea was provided and then a slide show of memories of the Windsor Uniting church. Originally it was a Primitive Methodist congregation that met in the homes of Messrs. George Baker and Francis Diment until the chapel was built in 1883. Amongst the photos were examples of times when Windsor church services were held

at Port Parham Clubrooms, Thompson Beach, Long Plains hall and the silo. For many years Windsor joined with Pinery and the Mallala churches for the annual World Day of Prayer on the first Friday in March, and in recent years the Parham Singers joined with the church in the Christmas carol services. Brian Parker, Plains Church Council chairperson thanked Windsor members past and present for their contribution to the life of the church. Former preachers, and parishioners including Loretta Aikins and Milton and Joy Heddle, were welcomed to the celebration. He congratulated Gwen Secomb for her commitment to Windsor and the parish, having

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continuously held office for the past 50 years. During this time she served the parish as chairperson, secretary and plan coordinator and associated committees. Thanks were extended to Pat Thompson and the Jenkin family for their floral arrangements, along with present member’s flowers from their own gardens. A memories book was provided and signed by those present, and if anyone who has been to Windsor church and would like to write down their memories to be included in the book, please forward to Gwen Secomb mgsecomb@ bigpond.com The church has now been closed and will likely be sold at a later stage.

Bec O’Brien reports: TWO Wells Service Centre was closed to the public recently while an Adelaide Plains Council (APC) employee undertook a COVID-19 test after the recent outbreak in the northern suburbs, where the staff member is based. The staff member is closely connected to students at Mawson Lakes Primary School. “The Two Wells Service Centre was closed to the public until such time the staff member’s test results were known and council was confident there was no immediate risk to the community and council staff,” APC CEO James Miller said in a statement. The service centre reopened last week and the staff member who was tested returned a negative result.

Since its inception in 1946 the bowling club has added a tremendous amount of value to its members and the wider community. The club continues to be a friendly environment for both competitive players and social players to enjoy. I am always pleased to support community sporting clubs in the development of new and upgraded facilities.

Pictured with members and staff of the Two Wells Bowling Club.

I was also pleased to learn more about the club’s rich history including an honour board reference to Len Rowe, who was the club’s first secretary and inaugural life member. Len was the grandfather of my fellow Port Elliot Uniting Church member Milton Rowe, who grew up in Calomba.

Adelaide Plains Mayor Mark Wasley presented with the 38 cents remaining in the project’s budget.

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Amateur astro-photographer Andrew Healey captured this amazing image overlooking Two Wells from Aunger Road in Lewiston.

Lisa Schulz captured these lightning bolts from her property at Wild Horse Plains.

Lighting up the sky A LARGE storm event crossed the state on the evening of Tuesday, November 10, and while many soaked up that petrichor scent (that’s the name given to the special fragrance associated with rain on hot ground), many more took the opportunity to capture some incredible lightning and thunderstorm images. We’ve collated a few here, let us know by contacting bec@twowellsecho.com.au which is your favourite. Thanks for sharing guys!

Lauren Manning of Lewiston stepped outside and took this awesome shot. LEFT: Lewiston resident Sandee Applebee took this fantastic shot from her property.

ABOVE: Watching the storm roll in from St Kilda was local resident Beck Bush, who took this daylight-looking photograph. LEFT: Volunteer firefighter Jonathan Thomas captured this image from the Two Wells fire station. BELOW: This cracker shot was sent in by Scott Graham, taken in his front garden in Eden estate in Two Wells.

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Twilight Market coming up Two Wells Community Garden will hold its inaugural Twilight Market on December 11.

THE Two Wells Community Garden along with the local Craft Shop will be hosting a Christmas Twilight Market in the garden behind the Craft Shop on Friday, December 11 from 5-9pm. Providing government directions are favourable, and adhering to the COVID safe plan, the twilight market will host a series of around 15 stalls featuring local handmade goods. The Craft Shop will also be open for last minute shopping. Santa will be visiting the old jail cell where kids can sit in isolation to discuss

their list! The Two Wells Scouts Group will be serving up a sausage sizzle, and the eating venues in the main street will be open for dine-in or takeaway. Please think about supporting local businesses for an amazing variety of cuisine. The community is fortunate to have so much choice and talent. Keep up to date with more information on Facebook at Two Wells Craft Shop and Two Wells Community Garden and Grow Free Cart. Hope to see you there!

Russell and Faith Conner at a working bee in preparation for Messy Church.

Messy Advent Church Two Wells Uniting Church will stage a unique “Messy Advent Church” to find a way to have some fun leading up to Christmas. “We know so many things have been cancelled, the street parade included, and hope this may be a way for the community to get into Christmas,” local church member Jo Bakker said. “Each Sunday will have a relaxed, informal café style church, which includes coffee, nibbles and craft. “We will have a community choir, where anyone from the community who is interested in singing is invited to come along and have some fun, and we’re planning a fabulous Christmas Eve service.” Details of the Messy Advent Church and Christmas Eve service can be found on the Two Wells Uniting Church’s Facebook Page.

Two Wells Uniting Church

Weekdays and Saturday mornings Op Shop Sunday Worship 10am Wednesday Lutheran Community Care Financial Counselling Wednesday Craft Group 1pm until 4pm (during term time) Friday Youth Group 5.30pm (during term time) Two Wells Echo, December, 2020

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Fund supports local projects

MORE community-driven projects will come to fruition following the fourth round of funding from the Two Wells Community Fund announced last month. The fund is a joint initiative of Adelaide Plains Council and land developers Hickinbotham, which aims to support community infrastructure, recreation and other community facilities and services located within the Two Wells township. A total of $45,000 funding was available as part of the fund’s fourth round, with five applications outlining a variety of community projects. All of the five applications have received funds from the TWCF in previous round/s and a total of $42,911 was allocated in this fourth round. “With Two Wells enjoying a transformation with the Hickinbotham development bringing new residents, coupled with the start of the Village Green, these TWCF projects will bring another exciting dimension to the town,” APC library services manager Anne Sawtell stated in the report submitted to council at its ordinary meeting on Monday, November 23. The TWCF committee has agreed to call for a fifth round of funding, with

applications likely to open in March 2022. For more information about the Two Wells Community Fund visit www.apc.sa.gov.au The successful projects are outlined below: Two Wells Community Centre – Safety Assured The Two Wells Community Centre was built, owned and managed by the community since 1985. The committee requested to purchase and install an internal security roller grille for the bar, external roller shutter for the bar, new block out blinds for doors and windows, and an upright commercial freezer for the kitchen. These replacement items will update and modernise various internal amenities and will benefit people who hire the hall for numerous private and community functions. Two Wells Craft Shop – Two Wells Community Garden The Craft shop volunteers wished to purchase a raft of general gardening equipment, solar night lights and materials to build wicking bed covers. St Joseph’s Catholic Church – stage two – staircase

The local Catholic Church received funds to complete their original vision of their church building with funds from the TWCF’s third round. In order for stage one to be fully functional – providing an extended upstairs floor space - a staircase needed to be built to ‘link’ the floors. Lions Club of Two Wells – Shelter/ barbecue for “Wells” area The Lions Club wished to purchase and install a shelter and barbecue facility at the Historic Wells Reserve. This facility is intended not just to be used by residents but also visitors to the town, whether passing through or enjoying a longer stay in the Adelaide Plains Council area. Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT) – walking path joining the Wells to the Village Green TWRAT members wished to provide an aesthetically pleasing functional pathway made of concrete and dolomite that matches the existing paths in the ‘Two Wells Historic Area’. This will connect the ‘Wells’ to the new Village Green and will provide a safer pathway to be used by residents and tourists.

Two Wells Lions Club members, Caroline Scutcheon and Gwen Johnson, are hoping to improve facilities at the town’s historic wells area with the construction of a barbeque area and shelter.

PUMP IT UP: Track reopens, Hart Reserve plans resumes

Farm firefighting units integral for summer safety FARM firefighting units (FFUs) have proven time and time again to be an integral part of fighting farm and bushfires in South Australia, Region 2 Regional Commander Brenton Hastie said. “They are first on the scene in most areas of our area, from the Mid North to Yorke Peninsula,” Mr Hastie said. Mr Hastie said it was essential for FFUs to log onto the incident they attend with the CFS, to ensure they were covered under the appropriate conditions. “If we know they are on a fireground, we can include them in our co-ordination, welfare and safety arrangements,” Mr Hastie said. Those attending are also covered for personal injury, on-site treatment and Return To Work legislation if they are operating under CFS di-

Bec O’Brien reports: rection and meet firefighting standards. Farmers can contact and communicate with the CFS on UHF 9, mobile phone contact or by directly talking to crews on site to be included in activities. “By coordinating our trucks with FFUs, we can be more effective in controlling fires quickly, resulting in less losses for our communities,” Mr Hastie said. “We are also able to reimburse the cost of vehicle and equipment damage if the FFUs are operating under our direction. “The CFS understands many farmers are unable to leave their properties to be part of their local brigade when

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fires happen, but if they are able to help us, we can support them in return.” Mr Hastie said the Country Fire Service had appointed FFU coordinators to ensure farmers helping with firefighting efforts were looked after. Farmers wanting to register their FFUs, or find out more about how FFUs can work with the CFS, can contact CFS Region 2 Head Quarters on 8522 6088 (Yorke Peninsula, lower Mid North and northern parts of Mount Lofty Ranges) or Region 4 Head Quarters on 8642 2399 (upper Mid North, Flinders, North East Pastoral, North West Pastoral and northeast corner of the Eastern Eyre Peninsula). Farmers should also explore the Private Farm Fire Unit Handbook October 2020 on the CFS website.

TWELVE months ago, Adelaide Plains Council (APC) committed to developing a comprehensive master plan for Hart Reserve in Two Wells. Consultant Jensen Plus was contracted to lead the project, keeping in mind APC’s view of a holistic approach to the site and the fact approval for a 12-month pump track trial on its grounds had also been given. Formal public consultation, as well as initial engagement with nearby

landowners was set for early this year, however the plan, and related consultation, was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last month, APC CEO James Miller announced the Hart Reserve Master Plan had restarted and a community reference group would soon be established. “The first element of community engagement will be an on-site session to discuss options for the reserve with the community,” Mr Miller said.

“This session is likely to be held in December 2020. “Following the initial onsite session, a community reference group will be established.” Meanwhile, the pump track has been out of action for some months; initially due to COVID-19 but more recently because of maintenance and repairs. Just in time for the school holidays APC has confirmed the pump track reopened to the community on November 18.

The Two Wells Pump Track reopened on November 18, after being closed for some months due to COVID-19 and also maintenance and repairs. Pictured are Corby and Lily Gameau at the pump track after it initially opened earlier this year. Two Wells Echo, December, 2020

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Stone fruit season DECEMBER is the month when we start to pick the summer stone fruits. Other summer vegetables such as cucumbers and zucchinis are also ready. Remember to evenly water in the vegetable patch especially to prevent blossom end rot with the tomatoes and good deep watering for the fruit trees and keep on top of the weeds. The common milk thistle aids the proliferation of white flies so try to eradicate or keep on top of the thistles. White flies are on AMATEUR the wing now so a few helpful hintsGARDENER to keep them at bay. Firstly, remove all dead foliage and try to keep a good airflow between the plants by not planting too close. If white flies are on the plants a gentle water spray on the leaves especially the underside to wash them off. If the infestation is quite bad a pyrethrum spray may be used. AMATEUR Once again pay attention to the underside of theGARDENER leaves. Plant Tagetes - African marigolds - around the garden bed intermingled with the vegetables as the aroma of the Tagetes supposedly helps to deter white flies as does the thyme plant. The soil may be deficient in potash so a gentle sprinkling of it around the garden bed may also help. Remember to water the soil before and after

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adding the potash, and as with any fertiliser or spray, carefully read the instructions first. T For earwigs and slaters bury small containers such as used margarine containers up to the rim and fill with equal parts of vegetable oil and soy sauce. Slaters and earwigs are a natural part of the decomposing process in the garden, but they may become out of balance particularly when a mulch of straw, or the like, is used. Scrunched up newspapers can become a haven for earwigs E and slaters so place some newspaper around the beds and in the morning collect and add to your green bin to help keep them under control. Earwigs and slaters are attracted to small seedlings and may decimate a bed of new plants overnight. Some flowering annuals that are good to plant this month are the Tagetes mentioned earlier to help

deter white flies. Cosmos have such pretty flowers which flutter on the breeze as well as having attractive fern-like leaves. Petunias, with their perfume pervading throughout the garden, and the oft neglected zinnias, plus the flamboyant Portulacas are wonderful choices. There are so many more flowering annuals to choose from in the nurseries now. G Bougainvilleas are native to eastern south America but are at home here on the Adelaide Plains. There are the climbers as well as the smaller compact varieties to choose from with the colours coming in shades of white, pink, magenta, orange through to purple with bicoloured ones as well. Most have glossy shiny green leaves however there are some with variegated foliage. The three flowers are exceedingly small, but are surrounded by the colourful bracts which make the plants so showy and striking. Bougainvilleas prefer an open sunny position - the more hours of sunshine the better and they are tolerant of strong windy sites and even some dry times. They respond well to a feed in spring and summer and for repeat flowering, and to keep them in shape, prune frequently and regularly. Bougainvilleas like to make a statement from summer through to

Bougainvilleas prefer an open sunny position and respond well to a feed in spring and summer.

A gentle water spray can keep white flies at bay. autumn. All the best for the Christmas season and may you find some time to relax in your own garden in the next few busy weeks.

Plant African marigolds around the vegetable garden bed â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the aroma can help deter white flies.

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Changes cause constituent concern

BREAKING BOUNDARIES Gabrielle Hall reports:

ludicrous, they’re splitting Port Augusta into two which is an insult to Port Augusta and the Upper Spencer Gulf,” he said. “That area currently has three state representatives in parliament and moving forward they’ll have only two so again the northern areas are being discriminated against.” Mr Brock said he could understand if people from the southern areas of Frome were disappointed with his decision. “I can understand people being peeved but at the same time if I go somewhere where my hometown is not, I would not be doing justice to my own community,” he said. “I’m bloody disappointed, I’m cut, I’m really – excuse me, but I’m p****d off that I’ve had to make this decision. “I know it doesn’t send a good message to the people down south but at the same time if I go with the new Frome, what message does that send to the Port Pirie people? “I wish to God I did not have to make this decision.” Mr Brock said over the next 15 months he would continue to represent the people in the existing Frome and said he was still “fighting” for the Horrocks Highway upgrade and also LIGHT

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duplication of the Augusta Highway. “You can rest assured I am not going to ignore the people of those southern areas,” he said. “I’ve got 14-15 months where I am the elected representative of the people of Frome and I will continue to represent those people. “I will give my 100 per cent to the people in the current boundary.” In the neighbouring electorate of Narungga, Redhill, Port Broughton, Blyth, Brinkworth and Port Wakefield along with the ‘leg’ of Yorke Peninsula fall into the new boundary. Incumbent Member for Narungga Fraser Ellis said he would nominate for the seat again at the 2022 election. “The final boundary redistribution has meant that Adelaide Plains communities have largely been removed from the state seat of Narungga,” he said. “Unfortunately, communities like Mallala, Dublin and Long Plains which I have come to love will find themselves in the new seat of Frome. “Narungga, which I intend to nominate for at the next election, has extended north to communities like Blyth, Brinkworth and Redhill. “I will miss those communities I have served for the past three years dearly, but I look forward to getting to know the new communities in Narungga, if I am lucky enough to be elected Member for Frome, Geoff Brock. again.”

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Electoral boundaries follow Suburb / Locality or Local Government Area boundaries unless otherwise shown.

Northern boundary Jamestown

Roseworthy Kangaroo Flat

Kingsford

Kangaroo Flat Road

Fairlie Road

Redbanks Road

Northern boundary Gulnare Western boundary Gulnare

Gawler Belt

Gulnare

Hewett

Ward Belt

Northern Areas Council (portion)

Mintaro

Hallett

Spalding

Port Pirie Regional Council

Concordia

The Regional Council of Goyder

Yacka

North Para River

Burra

Willaston

Boundary Road

Gawler

Gawler East

Gawler West

Northern boundary Watchman

Sandy Creek

Eckerman Avenue

Cockatoo Valley

Hillier

Kalbeeba

Gawler - One Tree Hill Road

Evanston Gardens

Evanston Park

Angle Vale

Kudla

Penfield Gardens

Munno Para West (portion)

TAYLOR

Kapunda

Stebonheath Road

Light Regional Council (portion)

SCHUBERT

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Andrews Farm

Smithfield Plains

Yattalunga

Davoren Park

Eyre

Gawler River / Metta Watte

Gulf St Vincent

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NARUNGGA

Electoral boundaries follow Suburb / Locality or Local Government Area boundaries unless otherwise shown.

The DC of Franklin Harbour

Northern boundary Clements Gap Port Broughton

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Eastern boundary Mount Templeton Eastern boundary Saints Port Wakefield

Arthurton

Spencer Gulf

Eastern boundary Kallora Price

Eastern boundary Oodnadatta Innamincka

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council Western boundary Wami Kata

Port Augusta

Wakefield Regional Council (portion) Southern boundary Kallora

Southern boundary Inkerman

Light Regional Council

Ardrossan

GILES

The Flinders Ranges Council

Abandoned Railway

Minlaton

Corny Point

Northern boundary William Creek

Marree

Pastoral Unincorporated Area (portion)

Orroroo

The DC of Mount Remarkable

Eastern boundary Caltowie North

HAMMOND

Lake Frome

Parachilna

Southern boundary Wandearah East

Northern boundary Bundaleer Gardens

Barunga West Council

Southern boundary Crystal Brook Southern boundary Merriton

NARUNGGA

Southern boundary Georgetown

Port Pirie Regional Council (portion)

Lake Gairdner

Eastern boundary Caltowie

Eastern boundary West Bundaleer

Port Pirie Regional Council (portion)

Marion Bay

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Southern boundary Mannanarie

Northern Areas Council (portion)

Port Pirie

KAVEL

HEYSEN

Leigh Creek Northern boundary County of Taunton

Railway

Spencer Gulf

Stansbury

kilometres

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Municipal Council of Roxby Downs

Southern boundary Hornsdale

Port Vincent

Point Turton

Western boundary Witchelina Pastoral Run

Peterborough

TAYLOR

Edithburgh

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SCHUBERT

Gulf St Vincent

Lake Blanche Lake Eyre South

Abandoned Railway Wilmington

Melrose

Yorketown

Pastoral Unincorporated Area (portion)

Kati Thanda

Pine Point

Yorke Peninsula Council

Lake Eyre North

The DC of Orroroo Carrieton

Adelaide Plains Council

Port Victoria

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Southern boundary Hoyleton

Eastern boundary Whitwarta

Eastern boundary Inkerman Southern boundary Proof Range

Maitland

STUART Queensland

Blyth

Port Augusta City Council (portion)

The DC of Tumby Bay

Abandoned Railway

Southern boundary Stow Paskeville

Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara

Lochiel

Copper Coast Council

20 kilometres

The Regional Council of Goyder

Snowtown

Wakefield Regional Council (portion)

Kadina

Moonta

Northern boundary Redhill

Barunga West Council

Wallaroo

Redhill

Port Pirie Regional Council (portion)

The DC of Cleve

Bute

The Barossa Council

Northern Territory

Brinkworth

Tickera

Town of Gawler

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STUART

Port Pirie Regional Council (portion)

Mid Murray Council (portion)

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Craigmore

Southern boundary Dutton East

Eastern boundary Roseworthy

City of Playford

Eastern boundary Dutton East

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Roseworthy Southern boundary Kangaroo Flat

Eastern boundary Reeves Plains

Two Wells

Uleybury

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Western boundary Dutton East

South-eastern boundary Freeling

Wasleys

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Blakeview

Southern boundary Dutton

Freeling

Adelaide Plains Council

Mid Murray Council (portion)

Western boundary Dutton

South-eastern boundary Kapunda

Roseworthy

Smith Road

Curtis Road

Light River

Hamley Bridge Freeling

Two Wells

Southern boundary Hansborough

Southern boundary Bagot Well

TAYLOR

Munno Para

FLINDERS

Tarlee

Eudunda

Hamley Bridge

Adelaide Plains Council

Gulf St Vincent

Marrabel

Tarlee

Mallala

Dublin

Bentley Road

Evanston South

Saddleworth

Riverton

Barossa Goldfields

Macdonald Park

Penfield

Northern boundary Avon

Bibaringa

Munno Para Downs

Mu We nno P st (p ara ortio n) Fradd East Road

Balaklava

Wakefield Regional Council (portion)

Northern boundary Wild Horse Plains

SCHUBERT Somerton Road

Alexander Avenue

Northern boundary Halbury

Western boundary Balaklava Western boundary Erith Western boundary Avon

Northern Expressway

Eudunda Robertstown

Auburn Western boundary Watchman

Gawler South Evanston Gawler River / Metta Watte

Marrabel Riverton

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

Port Augusta City Council (portion)

Lewiston

Balmoral Road

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Clare

Calton Road

Buchfelde

Gawler River

Robertstown

Auburn

Saddleworth

Wakefield Regional Council (portion)

Sunnydale Avenue

The Regional Council of Goyder (portion)

Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

NARUNGGA Reid

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Worlds End

Western boundary Bundaleer North Southern boundary Bundaleer North

Western boundary Washpool Sturt Highway

Farrell Flat

Terowie

Jamestown

Northern Areas Council (portion)

STUART

Krieg Road

Reeves Plains

The DC of Peterborough Northern boundary Belalie North

Western boundary Jamestown

Queensland

Lucas Road

New South Wales

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A “DISAPPOINTED and frustrated” incumbent Member for Frome Geoff Brock said he will contest the seat of Stuart at the next state election following sweeping changes to the state’s electoral boundaries. Mr Brock said he had made a tough decision to leave behind Frome as its new boundary moves away from his home town of Port Pirie. The news follows the release of the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission’s (EDBC) final redistribution report last week, outlining changes to boundaries across the state’s 47 House of Assembly electoral districts. Under the changes, among the towns included in Stuart are Port Pirie, Peterborough, Orroroo, Melrose, and part of Port Augusta. Among the towns included in Frome are Jamestown, Terowie, Burra, Clare, Spalding, Eudunda, Freeling, Kapunda and across to Two Wells, Mallala and Dublin. Mr Brock said he could not leave behind Port Pirie, where “the community has stood behind me in thick and thin”, and so would follow the town into the seat of Stuart to contest the next election. Despite facing boundary changes at every election since he was elected in 2009, Mr Brock said this was by far “the worst and most dramatic”. “Port Pirie now moves into Stuart, and the frustrating part of it for me, and it’s absolutely

Eastern boundary Narridy 0

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Northern boundary County of Hamley

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TOP: Two Wells vehicle enthusiasts Adriaan and Jan Roberts with their restored 1952 Bedford Truck. ABOVE: The attention to detail continued right through the project. RIGHT: Everyone loves to see a good before and after photo.

1952 Bedford transformation It is amazing how a bit of love and care can transform things. Take this 1952 Bedford truck for example; a rare classic that brings a sense of nostalgia to many. Adriaan and Jan Roberts bought the vehicle for an undisclosed sum in March 2018 after seeing it in a paddock in the Barossa Valley. Neglected and looking a little worse for wear, Adriaan set about restoring this beauty, breathing life back into what was an icon of the day in the 1950s. “I believe the truck came from a winery,” Adriaan explained. “They would have loaded wine barrels and things associated with the running of the vineyard onto the tray. “I just loved the history associated with it.” It took 12 months of dedicated and detailed restoration to get the truck roadworthy, with Adriaan, a plumber by trade, drawn to the vehicle as it brought back fond memories of his childhood. “My parents Ken and Marg had a market

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Bec O’Brien reports: garden at Waterloo Corner and had one just like this,” he said. “We used to go to the market with dad and sleep across his lap back in the day. “I have always liked the shape and design of this truck (but) it’s been a mind-boggling process to be honest. “You need twice the time and twice the budget than you think.” For those die-hard vehicle enthusiasts out there, while the paintwork and gloss are important, it’s the detail that counts. “This model is a 1952 Bedford truck, K series, 2/4 straight 6, four-speed manual,” Adriaan advised. “It has 28 horse-power and 30 hundred-weight, which is approximately 1.5 tonne payload. “This is a fairly rare vehicle to be honest, there’s only one or two I know of in Adelaide, and it has all original paintwork.”

A member of the Gawler Veteran Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club, Adriaan and Jan attend many events where the truck always draws a crowd. “A lot of people look, a lot of people remember it because a lot of trucks out this way back in the 50s were like this,” Adriaan said. “It’s pretty heavy to drive, there’s no power steering or power brakes and it does about 75 kilometres per hour; it’s no real speed demon.” Finding parts for the Bedford was a challenge for Adriaan, who chose to restore a truck over a car for his first dabble into vehicle restoration. “Everyone does cars,” he said. “This was a little bit different. “As it was rotten, I re-built the whole tray, using recycled jarrah. “I even sourced hessian bags printed with ink from Port Adelaide like they would have used back in the day to give it that authentic feel. “1952 was the last year of that shape, and it has been a very rewarding project.”

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Caroline Payne gets some advice from expert basket weaver Natalina Pingiro from Marra Dreaming.

WEAVING WORKSHOP Bec O’Brien reports:

NAIDOC week was celebrated in the Adelaide Plains district last month with a well-attended basket weaving workshop held on Thursday, November 12. The National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) workshop was hosted by Adelaide Plains Council and facilitated by artists from Marra Dreaming thanks to a grant from the NAIDOC Local Grants program. The program, which is administered by the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) aims to support events that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, achievements and their continuing contributions.

Taking part in the basket weaving workshop during NAIDOC week was Janet Price of Lewiston and Ria Webb of Salisbury Heights.

Mary Milligan from Marra Dreaming gives some tips to Sinead O’Shaughnessy.

Adelaide Plains Council Historical Committee

Recovery Centre to close doors

AFTER a trial closure period of 12 months, Mallala Resource Recovery Centre will be closed Expressions of Interest – Membership permanently.Areport presented to the chamber at Adelaide Public Notice Plains Council’s ordinary meetAdelaide Plains Council is seeking expressions of interest from members ing on Monday, November 23 Revised APC Access and Inclusion Action Plan (DAIP) of the community with a demonstrated interest inDisability local history and/ outlined a saving of more than or museums for appointment to the Adelaide PlainsisCouncil Adelaide Plains Council committedHistorical to improving its services, facilities and practices to Committee (APCHC). There are currently five vacant volunteer ensure equitable access for all members positions of its community, including visitors to the region. on the APCHC.

$50,000 to council from the closure. The Two Wells Resource Recovery Centre had its opening hours amended and extended to allow for an expected increase in usage as a result of the closure. Over the past year council

management has been collecting data from users of the Two Wells Resource Recovery Centre, with the report recommending permanent closure of the Mallala facility. The council voted in favour of the recommendation.

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At the 28 September 2020 Ordinary Council meeting, Council endorsed a revised Disability

The purpose of the APCHC is to make recommendations to Council on Access preserve and Inclusionand Plan exhibit (DAIP). The Disability Inclusion Act 2018 (SA) requires that all historical and heritage matters, collect, collection councils develop DAIP by 31Museum October 2020. However, as APC had an existing DAIP (published items and co-ordinate the management of theaMallala facility.

2018), of we were required to review in order to ensure it aligned with the themes, priority Membership composition, and theinterm appointment, willitbe and actionsinofserving the State Disability Inclusion Plan 2019-2023. Changes to the Revised determined by Elected Members. areas Experience on a community based committee will be highly regarded. DAIP are minimal and do not change the overall intent of the Plan.

How to Apply Council’s revised DAIP is accessible on our website (www.apc.sa.gov.au) and a copy can be If you have equity in your An Expression of Interest Form can be downloaded from the Council’s home you have options. viewed or purchased at the Mallala Principal Office or the Two Wells Service Centre. website www.apc.sa.gov.au Alternatively a hard copy may be collected Find out how a reverse mortgage can help you reﬁnanceLibrary debt and and increase from the Mallala Principal Office, Two Wells regarding ServiceCouncil’s Centre or the All enquiries revised DAIPTwo should be directed to the Manager, your income so you can improve your lifestyle in retirement. Wells Library. Community on (08) 8527 0200 or by email to info@apc.sa.gov.au. Expressions of interest should be sent to the attention of Council’s Chief Further information regarding Disability Inclusion Plans (including the South Executive Officer, Mr James Miller, at info@apc.sa.gov.au by 5.00pm on Government’s commitment) please can becontact accessed on the Inclusive SA Friday 18 December 2020. To discuss this opportunity, www.inclusive.sa.gov.au/. Council’s Manager Library and Community, Ms Anne Sawtell, at info@apc.sa.gov.au or on (08) 8527 0200. James Miller CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Narungga Electorate Office on the move

Sonya’s secrets Bec O’Brien reports: INTERNATIONAL children’s author, Sonya Bates, visited Two Wells at the end of October to promote her debut adult novel “Inheritance of Secrets”. Speaking to a good crowd as part of the Adelaide Plains Council’s popular library author events, Sonya relished her first “faceto-face” event since the book was released back in April. Sonya, who was born in the United States and grew up in Canada, has called South Australia home since moving here in 1997. She has a Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology and has worked with children with communication difficulties for more than 25 years. Sonya now enjoys sharing her knowledge with speech pathology students, as a part-time clinical educator. Her debut novel for adults, ‘Inheritance of Secrets’, is a gripping family drama linking the crimes of the present to the secrets of the past and is set in contemporary Adelaide. Sonya drew inspiration from her father’s experience growing up in Hitler’s Germany to weave a novel that is a combination of historical fiction and mystery thriller. Sonya said it was never her intention to write adult fiction but “this character walked into my life and he wouldn’t go away”. The book was shortlisted as an unpublished manuscript in the inaugural Banjo Prize in 2018. “Launching the book during COVID was really strange,” Sonya told those gathered. “I was pleasantly surprised by the support people have shown me.” Sonya has written 30,000 words of her next novel, which will be another adult fiction following the crime thriller genre, and hopes to release it in 2021.

MEMBER for Narungga Fraser Ellis MP has advised the Narungga Electorate Office is to move from its existing location of 51 Robert Street Maitland to 37 Graves Street Kadina and be operational at its new base in January 2021. “When I was first elected in 2018, I inherited the Maitland office of my predecessor Steven Griffiths and have been there since,” he said. “With the lease on this building ending in January 2020, the decision was made to move the electorate office to Kadina, the region’s commercial centre which houses numerous government agencies. “In my view the move to the electorate’s highest populated Copper Coast region will improve accessibility for a majority of constituents, particularly in light of the electorate boundary changes to come into effect from March 2022 when the Adelaide Plains communities are to be removed from the State seat of Narungga. “Localities including Mallala, Dublin, Lower Light and Long Plains and the beach communities of Port Parham, Thompson Beach and Webb Beach are to move out of the Narungga electorate in 2022 to be replaced with communities further north of the existing electorate boundary such as Blyth, Brinkworth and Redhill. “Thus, in my view, the new Kadina office is considered a good central location for the new electorate office.” The move from Robert Street office in Maitland started from December 18. Constituents are advised the existing phone number of 8832 2455 will remain active throughout the transition period, and enquiries will also continue to be received via the office email address of narungga@parliament.sa.gov. au which will be monitored without interruption.

ABOVE: American born children’s author, Sonya Bates, with book enthusiast and Two Wells resident Kay Boon.

RIGHT: Judith Lamont of Virginia was a lucky door prize winner.

The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth New I’ve been avidly following Sally Hepworth (@sallyhepworth) on Instagram for the past six months. She’s a great personality doing regular “IGTV” videos every week on writing but also fashion and just funny family stories. I’ve loved her previous novels so have been highly anticipating this release! I jumped straight into it and it actually lived up to the hype I had created for myself! The book is centred on twin sisters, Fern and Rose. Rose is organised and responsible and Fern is quirky and on the spectrum. When Rose struggles with fertility Fern thinks she could give her sister the baby she can’t have herself. Then Fern meets Wally and her plans start to take shape. We hear from Fern’s first-person perspective and Rose’s diary. I grew a liking to Fern almost immediately, she just had this innocence and sweet nature. Rose’s diary tells of their troubled upbringing and a significant event from their past, a great regret of Fern, that is revisited throughout the book. Fern and Wally were such great characters with a great relationship which blossomed throughout the story. Wally was so understanding of her sensory issues and needs and they were such a great fit. There’s definitely some underlying susTwo Wells Echo, December, 2020

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HOLIDAY GIANT

1 True or false: Namibia shares a border with South Africa?

4 In 1961 Yuri Gagarin became the first human to do what?

2 Which of the Brontë sisters wrote Jane Eyre?

5 David Bowie (pictured) gained fame in the 1970s with his flamboyant alter ego named what?

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ANSWERS: 1. True. 2. Charlotte Brontë. 3. Albania. 4. Travel into outer space. 5. Ziggy Stardust.

3 Which of these countries was not once part of Yugoslavia: Macedonia, Serbia or Albania?

WORDSTEP DRINK

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PLAYS

CROSS MATH Complete the list by changing one letter at a time to create a new word at each step. There may be more than one possible word step answer.

÷ ×

× +

÷ −

= 15 +

× +

= 21 +

= 21

Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations. Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

ANSWERS

6 4 8 2 1 4 5 6 9 4 3 6 4 7 3 1 8

ANSWERS: DRINK, DRANK, PRANK, PLANK, PLANS, PLAYS

9 7 5 8

3 ÷ 1 × 5 = 15 × + + 6 ÷ 2 × 7 = 21 − + + 9 + 8 + 4 = 21 = = = 9 11 16

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included, and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

HOLIDAY GIANT

SOLUTIONS

9-LETTER WORD

elite, else, isle, islet, leet, lest, lime, limo, list, lite, litotes, lose, lost, melt, mettle, mile, milo, milt, MISTLETOE, moil, mole, molest, motel, motile, mottle, mottles, settle, silo, silt, sleet, slim, slime, slit, sloe, slot, smelt, smile, soil, sole, soli, steel, stele, stile, stilt, stole, tile, tilt, tilts, title, toil, toile, toilet

HARD SUDOKU

62 Work (7) 63 Wetter in terms of weather (7) 64 False and defamatory statement (7) 70 Slippery fish (3) 71 Excavate (3)

49 Melanesian island state (4) 51 Sluggish (9) 52 Dismissed (9) 53 Maryland city (9) 54 More tired (7) 55 Dance musical genre (7) 58 Tell a story (7) 60 Room for sleeping (7) 61 Doubter (7)

HARD SUDOKU

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23 24 29 31 32

Jewellery items (5) Discounts (7) Opening (5) Bar (6) Clear riverbed (6) Rooms (14) Abdominal exercise (6) Overhaul (6) Small case for needles (4)

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53 56

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1 2 3 9 8 4 6 7 5

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7 8 6 2 3 5 1 4 9

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 21 22

Managed (7) Novice (7) Formally put an end to (7) Distribute (food) (5,2) Persuaded (7) Sick (3) Phone program (3) Exaltation (9) Mall (8,6) Study of word history (9) Outstanding (9) Venerate (7) Sooner (7) Georgian state capital (7) Bypass (4) Plant family that includes sage (6) Roma is its capital (6) Concludes (4) Ruler (7) Spanish rice dish (6) Gambling house (6)

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4 9 5 3 2 1 7 8 6

5 9 13

City in northern France (7) Needle (8) Ovine insecticide (5,3) Feeling a strong affection (9) Pass (6) Apparently contradictory figure of speech (8) Start of day (7) US state, North - (8) Ban (8) Adored (US) (9) The action of setting something on fire (8) Egg dish (US) (6) A type of shot in cue sports (8) Act of disloyalty (7) Difficult to understand (7) Agreeing in amount (13) Data about data (8) Reason (5) Magazine writer (11) Brouhaha (5) Edible snail (Fr.) (8) Exhibition (13) Former name of Telstra (7) Window shopper (7) African republic containing Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti (8) Joins (6) Representative (8)

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Double Take

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Halloween Happenings Double Take

This fun pic (right) just missed our deadline for last month’s edition so we thought we’d include it here. The “Terrors” as they are known, is a group of enthusiastic Two Wells quilters who meet each week. The local witching stitchers are, from left, Karen, Linda, Anna, Kerrie, and sitting, Sue and Jenny, and celebrate Halloween in style. Keep spreading the fun ladies and happy quilting.

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Days of December December 1 - World AIDS Day is held on the first day of December each year. It raises awareness across the world about the issues surrounding HIV and AIDS. It is a day for people to show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. Approximately 20 Australians are diagnosed with HIV each week. The day is typically supported by the wearing of a red ribbon. The theme for the 2020 observance is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact” December 3 - United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities, aims to promote an unthe 4thissues be with you! You’ve all heard derstanding ofMay disability and mobilise support it before. probably seen the memes for the dignity, rightsYou’ve and well-being of persons with on facebook. It never gets old. disabilitiescirculating in every aspect of political, social, economic Star Wars fans relish the play on words and and cultural life.forward to the annual date with gusto, look December 5 - even International Dayof is celemaybe more so Volunteer with so many us in brated worldwide recognition volISO. So, on on this Maydate, 4 thisinyear, may theof force/ unteers around the world who answer calls in times of fourth be with you. crisis. The theme for 2020 sheds light on the difficulties and needs of volunteers during the pandemic, showing May 9 is World Migratory Bird Day, espethe impactcially of volunteers communities significantinintheir our region which isduring home this crisis and reaching all corners the globe with the to the International BirdofSanctuary. This day message ofaims “Together We Can Throughand Volunteering. to reinforce education awareness-” December 18about - International Migrants Day aims raising the need to protect migratory birds their habitats, at all different levels, to recognise theand efforts, contributions and rights of in all parts Migration of the world. migrants worldwide. has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity May 10 Mother’s a day to show and to live a better life.is In an era ofDay, increased globalifor mothersand or transportation, mother figures, sation andappreciation advances in technology which relatives, guardthe number of include people stepmothers, migrating has significantly (eg. aims fostertomothers), and close increased.ians This day draw attention to thefamily need friends. for refugees and safe and orderly for safe migration chocolates, and cards are popular outcomes for Flowers, regular migration. gifts 10 to symbolise one’s Jewish love andcelebration appreciation December - The eight-day of the carnation being particularly symbolic Hanukkahwith begins. Often called the Festival of Lights, of Mother’s Day. the holiday is So celebrated with the lighting of the mepick up a bunch of flowers, make a sweet norah, traditional foods, games and gifts.meal. Hanukkah card, or take mum out for a nice celebrates the triumph of Jewish people over religious persecution. May 15 is the International Day of FamiDecember 24 - Christmas Eve! The anticipation of lies. This day was proclaimed by the United Christmas Nations is often in cause minute 1993 for andcelebration. provides an Last opportunity gifts are wrapped, dishes are prepared for the big day. to promote awareness of issues relating to A stubby of beer isand left for Santa, and carrots his families increase knowledge of thefor social, reindeer. Early evening midnight masses areaffectheld. economic andand demographic processes It is also day Father Nicholas ingthe families aroundChristmas, the world.Saint In Australia we or Santa Claus takesNational off on hisFamilies journeyWeek delivering gifts recognise at a time to around thecoincide world. with the United Nations International Day 25 of -Families. Hundreds of thousands of December Christmas Day celebrates the birth people around participate in hunof Jesus Christ. Let’s face Australia it, whether you’re Christian dreds ofday community level National Families or not, Christmas is an opportunity for families to annually. gather andWeek shareevents gifts and good times. December 26 - The origins of Boxing Day are not 26historical is National Sorry Day, go a day to entirely clear.May Some explanations as far recognise members of the back as theacknowledge middle agesand where donations were put in Stolen Many Aboriginal boxes around theGenerations. Christmas period to give to and the Torless Strait Islander people been affected, fortunate, res or servants, being givenhave boxes with goods either directly or indirectly, by this terrible part inside (sometimes left-over food) the day after Christof our history. mas from their employers. In Australia, we acknowledge the day with another public where gatherings May 31 is Worldholiday No Tobacco Day. Tobacco of family and roll over from Christmas Day and usefriends is an important risk factor for the develinto backyard cricket. opment of coronary heart disease, stroke and December 31 - New Year’sdisease. Eve baby! Considering peripheral vascular The international what has happened thison year, the world is nothas taken day will focus theifimpact tobacco on over by beings from another galaxy in 2021, we’ll be the cardiovascular health of people worldwide. ahead. If you are thinking of quitting but need some support, call Quitline on 137 848.

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James celebrates 30th in “iso” SPLASH OF PINK

husband, 30thjust birthday Local TwoWITH Wellsher resident KayJames’ Allen was a littlein(aApril, localwhen Two Wells pharmacist, Kate Dimasi, had to get lot) surprised her friends and family held a “Wear creative when planning celebrations amidst a Splash of Pink” fundraiser to support the work of thestrict COVID-19 social McGrath Foundation lastgathering month. restrictions. BothGully Kate Public and James have families Held at The House andlarge Garden on and them in thedaughter celebrations important. Saturday including November 14, Kay’s Kyliewas Kalusche So instead of the planned Amalfi coast-themed hosted the event along with Kay’s best friend Judi Davey. dinner with friends and family Kate (pictured right The “splash” raised thanboy), $1200organised for the foundation, with the more birthday a progressive with Kay, who fought breast cancer in 2019, overwhelmed rotating dinner, where only the pair of them moved. at the support. Strict time schedules and social distancing Pictured below right andadhered below into these threepair photos measures were as the enjoyed are Kay Allen andentree, Judi Davey (below right); Jaimi Casey drinks, mains, and dessert at four different with Adam and residences. Kylie Kalusche (bottom, middle); and family Dennis Balacco, Rita For Kay eachAllen, course theMattei, coupleTracey arrivedCoad with and balloons Steve Davis Awesome guys.the cake cutting, and(below). cake, which meanteffort four times four times the happy birthday STYLE song being sung and 80TH BIRTHDAY COVID19 four times the cheers being given. A big happy birthday long time Two Wells local Sounds like a to great way to celebrate considering Rae Wilson (far right) who celebrated her 80th birthday the circumstances. Happy birthday James. last month. With the state about to go into lockdown JEN as COVID19 struckBIRTHDAY again, Rae WISHES and fourFOR close family Speaking of birthdays, a big happy birthday members celebrated with a special dinner at home. to Lewiston local and she Two had WellsinBlue Light Not quite the celebration mind butDisco volunteer, Jennifer Nichol, who her 75th unique nonetheless. Happy birthday Rae,celebrated cheers to you. birthday last month. ENGAGED While COVID-19 restrictions meant social gatherings were councillor out, Jen acknowledged the milestone Local government and well known Virginia quietly at home the pair happy to local, Peter Rentoulis, whowith washusband recentlyDon, elected deputy spend timehis and keep busy inlast their gorgeous garden. mayor, announced engagement month. birthday Jennifer.Sanet Greenwood Peter andHappy long-time girlfriend (bottom far right) shared theA TOOT happy FOR newsKEN on social GIVING media and are excited about While isolation hasthe allfuture but putahead. a stopConto social gratulations to you both. gatherings, celebrations and the like, one Two Wells family still managed to commemorate the 94th birthday of great-grandfather Ken Williams last month. Ken’s great-grandchildren (nice one Hunt crew), created a massive sign urging drivers to give a toot as they passed Ken’s house on Rowe Crescent. A post on social media saw many positive comments, with the family saying Ken (pictured right, outside his home) loved the show of birthday support and lots of toots were heard throughout the day. Happy birthday Ken.

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

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

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

Holy Moly! What a year it’s been!

Let’s chat about…isolation

LET’S chat about the roller coaster ride our eventual demise, I reckon I could cope. plan? Like being a good person and helping I’ve become fitter, taking the opporthat was the year 2020. You know what I’m saying. I don’t know whether I’m coming people if possible, even if that’s just with tunity to focus on my health and finally Last month Bec and I chatted about Admit it. or going in regard to Christmas, but I a phone call, message or silly meme or overcoming injury to make tangible our annual Christmas gatherings and Last time lockdown was announced, do know, especially after last summer, photograph sent via text. changes to my everyday life (thanks Sam). Sowere isolation has been interesting. spy something Cakes, brownies, slices, cupand on the how much we looking forward to what went Eye through your head?on your camera where toMaccas go and run. what to do if our world Thank God we havecookies, technology to AsPracticing I look back onpracticing the year Iflips realise I’m I must confess, I’ve been quite partial roll, challenge accepted, my favourite Nightly news, no new cases, stay cakes, biscuits, you name it. trampoline. spending time with family and friends. We’d been through it before, but begins to burn. keep us all connected. one of the lucky ones. to it. albums no explanation, favourite photo vigilant! Second wave? Surprisingly the one savoury option, Fitness sessions through Zoom. The probability of this our acuity was actually put to ofbefore the tumultuous as it has its faults, without it The pandemic didn’t Tree, affect me directly Not sure howoccurring the worldflucwill fare byprepping of being a mum, please post this on Sorry to Is remind this theyou calm the storm, or As themuch ol’ zucchini slice, was a hit, so much Quoits, Monkey cards and tuates from probable, to near impossible, the test. start to this crazy decade, but it would not the pandemic would have been a signifin the sense I was still able to work, as was the time this column goes to print but at your wall. are we in the eye? so we made it again. hopscotch. back to a solid possibility toZealand day. andDo we have TP to weather the be prudent of mewave, if I did not. wave, secondicantly Second lonely experience. no-one in my immediate present it seemsfrom thatday New Readenough this book, watch this documenSecond second time round though not a hit my partner, Riding and horses. Brushing horses. CleanI don’tthe know whether I’mofcoming hoarding hordes? about you Bec? I’ve spent(the more quality timelearnt with that’s my family lost their jobs or their lives. unassuming state South Australia tary, do this online course on well-being What wave. so much kids certainly ing horse gear. Picking up horse poo. or going. got it right. Whatand about food to feed our family? How are you and your family coping learning things about them My family meditation. Plant those herbs, plant that veg,children, why you follownew a recipe!!). Trail rides.carried on; birthdays were I don’t know howthat I feelfor about it either. experience were with uncertainty this year? along the way and rediscovering some in the old-fashioned way with How’s being a backwater,Since our Notlast happening, I havewe children. where’s the of zombies? Creative crafts, gluing, sticking, cut- celebrated Motorbikes. I massage my emotions one way and inadvertently feel ashamed for Have you planssucks that needed unique “special” qualities I a cakeSwimming and quiet(don’t celebrations at home. eh? Ha! Toomade muchto facebook. This made apocalypse eggs. to of their ting,own shaping, painting, beading, threadlook at me, my kids then I have toNow flipwe’re my psyche around to behind stocking household goods and food to when be changed rearranged to accommoforgotten. We welcomed a fur-baby into our lives patiently waiting Twitter now….. another person So and I watched that movie Contagion,hading, weaving. don’t feel the cold apparently). accept thethe opposite. lastofbeyond week. date for nature of the world I’ve Slime…...oh rediscovered intensified my and watched as my daughter’s guinea front door ready for the lifting they awere twenty… is itthe allchanging good if we’re vaccinated? noand slime!! Television. Soooooo muchpet television. Yes a quiet Christmas is welcome…. Supermarkets stayed open,Connect but we Four, at this point in time? lockdown. appreciation forletters, teachers,drawing school support Scrabble, Pictionary, had pups. Shops are closed, add to cart. Writing pictures, pigs Netflix. Disney. Movies. Cartoons. News. Some ofon usthe are entire lazy lions, basking in know hide the Monopoly nah no way….bring living didn’t if they wouldnow! be stocked Add to cart, add to cart……yeah whystaffmaking and thecards. general school environment Reading books, and lots of books. My children havelots become more indethe silence. better to keep it with essentials. Puzzle, puzzles, puzzles, puzzles. The not….add to cart. bikedo rides and long Cleaning and sorting. Cleaning and family tree….nah…it’s year 2020 is certainly one to for the Lots workofthey (please don’twalks. make pendent, and hopefully more resourceful And some of us have indents from theSo off That’ll kid, that’ll do. Has the mail been delivered? Checkme do homeschooling (The youngest willagain!). know her 10x tables and sorting. Have you used this in the last small. to thedo shops we went…..wearing remember Nat. resilient. on our foreheads waiting for Youtube, Preston, Laserbeam, Jen and Nothe tracking check again, again. My in no time with the amount discarded year? No?we Get of it!!! I don’tscreen knowdoor whether I’m coming facemasks. doubt in app, generations tocheck come garden is thriving; I’ve of planted a I think allrid have. Pat, why dohere they people. scream? home lottery and but thatwindbreak 10 cent cans weand picked up on our travels). Looking at we oldknew photos and taking or going. that sweet day of escape. No judgement we will beI didn’t tellingwin ourthe grandchildren hedge feature trees, tilled The world as it has certainly I’d share my unfiltered ex-I dived into Late nights, sleep-ins, online learning, RSL Art Union Prize looksthe good to me. Online schooling. Technology great. changed, new ones. 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Alas,bombing. we survived theZoom. short-lived supermarkets I’ve read LOTS of books, often SoRemembrance. many more people to clean freezer, Mum,from I needmy your help. Lest We Forget. rosemary and If earth was taken over by aliens in lockdown. House Party, google drive, Daymap, If thisTime year has taughtthe mepantry, anything it diversifying much-loved rural caring, sharing andCandles, comforting. Corona, COVID, Wuhan, wet market, Webex, Seqta, Education Perfect, what fridge. Mum, I need your help. chewy Anzac biscuits. the coming weeks, I don’t know if I would Hats off to us. is to expect the unexpected. romance and historical fiction genres to They’re reaching out and supporting bats, lab, Ruby Princess, borders closed, are we doing again? Is it an acceptable time to drink? Mum, you’re the teacher, why won’t Baby lambs. actually be surprised. And weNetflix, brace ourselves for what may taught has me your to let go of thebeenmore obscure titles suggested through each Rain. otherGlorious and the communities they Barossa cluster. Carole Baskin, hey all you cool It’s also So…..what experience you help me!!? rain! As long asItaly, the cellar was stocked and come next. things I cannot control and focus on the social media or the wonderful staff at live in. Spain, New York, Boris, Trump, cats and kittens. Bec? Was it as muddled as mine? (Mum to self: OMG I need help!!) Facetime and long chats on the there was Joe enough toilet paper to last until Have you prepared yourbike, bushfire things I can. my localPlaying library.outside. Gardening. Weeding phone. That can only be a good thing. Exotic, disinfectant. Everyone on your it’s time for ScoMo, Stephen Marshall, Greg Hunt, me to take a walk, yes the whole family, Haha Nat that was great, I’m not sure and getting hands in the soil. Growing Music. Laughter and impromptu Two Wells Echo, December, 2020 www.twowellsecho.com.au 17 Nicola Spurrier, AEU, essential workers….. time to talkI’m going to be able to so eloquently edible plants. dance shows. 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. Social distancing, sanitiser, wash your Eat, sleep, clean, repeat. experiences…..but here goes. new tricks with old toys. It has definitely been a roller 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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Bowled over! THE new artificial greens at Two Wells Bowling Club have been getting a good wearing in for a few weeks now, but that hasn’t stopped the club acknowledging the milestone with a special celebration last month.Members, sponsors and invited guests gathered amid hot and windy conditions on Sunday, November 15 to reflect on the project and acknowledge the efforts of past and present committee members and volunteers. TWBC president Ian Campbell welcomed guests, praising the contributions of those in attendance and appreciative of federal and state government grants, as well as the club’s own fundraising efforts over more than 10 years, to see the project become a reality. “We can see the result is a very good one, it’s very pleasing indeed,” Ian said. “The total figures to get this project finished are in excess of $490,000. “A lot of work has been done and it’s just a credit to everyone who has been involved.” Local Member of the South Australian Legislative Council (MLC) John Dawkins officially opened the greens, saying he admired the strength and independence of the club. “It’s a great honour to be invited here

Bec O’Brien reports: today,” he said. “This is a collaboration between federal, state and local governments and that’s something you should all be proud of. “You now have a fabulous asset (and) it’s having facilities like this that encourages people to get involved. “The fact you’ve been able to get this done during COVID was a miracle.” In a tongue-in-cheek moment the club presented Adelaide Plains Council mayor, Mark Wasley, with a commemorative MLC John Dawkins (centre) with Two Wells Bowling Club’s committee members, from left, Grant bowling ball emblazoned with 38 cents; Devlin, Marilyn Nichols, Adele Ray, Lil Field, Ben Smith, Irene Giannikos, Yolanda Cannizzaro, Ian the amount the club needs to “balance Campbell, Margaret Maylin and Joe Pisconeri. the books” on the project. Mr Wasley said the club’s amazing facilities had finally come to fruition after a lot of hard work and it was important to look back on the year and what had been achieved. Kicking off the first official roll of the jack was the club’s hard-working secretary Irene Giannikos, with Mr Dawkins rolling the first official bowl. Members and invited guests then escaped the heat to the clubrooms for refreshments and afternoon tea.

MLC John Dawkins (centre) officially opens the Two Wells Bowling Club’s new artificial greens with Ian Campbell and Marilyn Nichols.

Two Wells Bowling Club president Ian Campbell and APC mayor Mark Wasley share a laugh. Gawler Bowling Club president Kym Reynolds (far left) and Penfield Bowling Club president John Unstead (far right), with Grant Devlin and Ian Campbell of Two Wells Bowling Club. BELOW: Two Wells Bowling Club members, from left, Ian Campbell, Grant Devlin, Keith Hinkley and Doug Maylin with John Wise (second from right).

Two Wells Bowling Club secretary Irene Giannikos was given the honour of rolling the first bowl at the official opening.

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Two Wells Bowling Club News Irene Giannikos reports Night Owls, on Tuesday nights, is growing in popularity and the bowling skills displayed by some players would see them a stand-up start for our pennant teams. The introduction of the brightly coloured sets of Aero Bowls, purchased with the assistance of a Two Wells Community Fund grant, in conjunction with our new bowling surface, has made the task of mastering lawn bowls a little simpler. If you haven’t been before, you are welcome to come along with a friend, on your own or bring your own team. Pennant teams all got off to a good start with six rounds played before the lockdown and banning of sport for two weeks. The first two Saturday sides are in the top four, Wednesday Division 2 side is fifth and the Ladies on Thursday are second on the ladder! Local Legends! Did you enjoy playing sport in the past and find you can no longer compete in that sport?

Why not try Lawn Bowls? Our club is always looking to recruit players both competitive and social. You are never too young or old to play lawn bowls. Vida Oliver, our patron and a life member, had a fall just before the season started and has been unable to play, as yet, this season. Vida is 96 years old and itching to get back on the green! There are state teams for under 18s both boys and girls and competitions for Seniors 60 plus. New playing surface The feedback from members and opposition teams has been very positive and the ‘greens’ are still settling, and will only get better with more use. To everyone who has sponsored our club, attended our functions and tournaments, bought our raffle tickets, hired our facilities, had a drink at our bar etc; we say a huge thank you. This project would not have come to fruition without your support over the last 15 years to raise the club’s required contribution to match the grant funding.

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Serving it up Marie Tapscott reports TWO Wells Tennis Club hit off the season with great expectations and a new committee to continue the solid work done in the last few years. The club is excited to be receiving new court lights in the next few weeks as well as the arrival of a new clubroom, hopefully within the next couple of months. After another successful open day, the club attracted 10 new juniors who were excited to learn tennis in our popular ANZ Hot Shots program. They joined in with past juniors to create a group of 30 kids to fill the blue, red and orange ball groups as well as the squad training group for teens. Our new coach Dale McDonald has proved himself to be popular with the kids who are already rallying with their friends. The club was able to fill three Saturday morning junior teams this season to play in the Gawler Association and they are enjoying their tennis experience. The Green Ball team is sitting third on the ladder, while the Orange Ball Red team is running third and the White team is close behind in fourth position. The club lost a few senior players from last season but still managed to pull together a Division 2 and 3 senior team to play in the Gawler Association on Friday nights and Saturday afternoons. Unfortunately, the teams are struggling with injuries and have been searching for fill-in players nearly every week. If you think you would be keen to get on the court to meet people and get some exercise, head along to the courts on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to have a social hit. Anyone who is keen to jump into a team, give us a call. Our motto is to just have fun! Check us out on Facebook at Two Wells District Tennis Club or give Marie a call on 0419 838 929.

Alila Lewis hits one back over the net in Hot Shots Red ball group training.

Serving in the Div 2 senior team was Dale McDonald.

Brothers Xander and Austin McAuley-Fry taking part in squad training last month.

Tracie and Kane Foubister ham it up for the camera.

Playing for the Div 2 senior team is Jake Foubister.

Angie Eckermann and Laura Webster enjoy a catchup between games in the Div 2 senior competition.

Jodie Gunn prepares for a backhand in the Div 2 senior competition.

Soccer’s kicking VIRGINIA United Soccer Club hopes to field a women’s team for the first time in 20 years next year. The club is keen to take part in the Football Federation South Australia’s (FFSA) 2021 competition and is excited about the opportunity. “We have not had a senior women's team since 2000,” VUSC president Vince Bombardieri said. “This is very exciting for the community.” In the meantime, the club has fielded a women's team for a summer seven-aside competition and had played two nights before matches were put on hold due to the recent COVID-19 lockdown.

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“We anticipate returning in the near future to complete the summer season,” Vince said. Virginia United Soccer Club will celebrate its 25th anniversary next year and would like to field a women's team in the FFSA association. “We are looking for female players aged 16 plus, no experience necessary, to join our club for some fun and fitness,” Vince said. “We are also seeking a coach for the women's 2021 season.” If you would like to get involved or learn more contact the club through their Facebook page or email virginiaunitedsc@gmail.com

Looking forward to the VUSC’s first foray into women’s soccer in 20 years is, from left (back) Adele Giannone, Rebecca Shepperd, Laura Imms, Jordan-Kate Clavell, Josh Nugent (coach), (front) Tegan Verharen, Alana Bombardieri, and Nicole Vlachos. ABOVE LEFT: Jordan-Kate Clavell in action for the Virginia United Soccer Club’s women’s team. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Young cricketers keep their eyes on the ball Two Wells took on Angle Vale at home on Saturday, November 7 in the 14 and Under junior cricket competition for the Para Districts Cricket Association. Two Wells won the toss and elected to bat where they got off to a good start. After making 20 Jacob Pellizzari was out and captain Harry Devlin top scoreed with 38, leaving the boys with an ordinary 7-87 with the bat. To the boys’ credit they rallied and held it together, going out to field with enthusiasm and determination. Coach Andy Quinn said it was the best display of bowling and fielding the lads had shown all year, with young bowler Ethan Edwards taking 4-8 off four overs. Lachlan Sochacki, Hudson Russell and young Tommy Russell took a wicket each,

while in the field Blake Harris took two catches and Harry one. Another great display of up-and-coming talent was youngster Michael Daly, who sat behind the stumps as wicket keeper and took two stumpings and a catch in what was his best ever wicket keeping figures. In a close match Two Wells took the win, bowling Angle Vale out for 62. “I’m super proud of these boys,” coach Quinny said. “They improve every week with their skills and teamwork. “Thank you to all the parents who come out and watch these boys, the support you give lifts the boys every week and to the parents who help out, it makes my job so much easier, thank you for your support.”

Giving his all in the match against Angle Vale was Two Wells bowler Ethan Edwards. PHOTOS: BEC O’BRIEN

Rugged up against a chilly spring morning at junior cricket was Chantel Harris, Sandra Daly and Alex Daly with new pup Milo.

ABOVE: Angle Vale’s Jack Pessano hits one to the outfield in the match against Two Wells U14 junior cricket coach Andrew Quinn gives some direction to captain Two Wells on November 7. Harry Devlin.

Shooting results

Lower North Gun Club held its monthly shoot on Sunday November 15 with a smaller number of participants attending than usual due to hot, windy and stormy conditions. Two Wells bowler Blake Harris takes a The club’s next shoot will be held on Sunday, Decatch in the field. cember 20 with a free Christmas luncheon provided. The club will also hold a special New Year’s Day event on January 1 at 10am. Morning and afternoon tea as well as a yummy lunch will be available. For more information contact club president Barry Duncan on 0419 849 993.

Results

Angle Vale cricketer Aviraj Singh sweeps while Two Wells wicket keeper Michael Daly hopes for a stumping.

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50-Target DB AA 1st Gary Coppola 74/75, 2nd Sam Daou 73/75 A Grade: 1st Greg Tapscott 45/50; B Grade: 1st Barry Duncan 50/53, 2nd Bernie Greenshields 49/53; C Grade: 1st Domenic Maffia 40/50 25-pair Lower North DR Overall winner and AA winner Sam Daou 47/50 2nd Angus Tapscott 40/50 A Grade: 1st Greg Tapscott 37/50; B Grade: 1st Bernie Greenshields 37/50, Bruno Quinzi 32/50; C Grade: 1st John Maffia 29/50 10-Target OTF 1st Rob Damin 14/15

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Riders in red and white lead the way RIDERS representing six pony clubs from as far away as Mount Pleasant to the Barossa Valley converged at the Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club (TWE&PC) for qualifying competitions in show jumping, mounted games and Horse and Rider of the Year for the Lower North Zone Pony Club on Sunday, November 1. Kayla Healey clears the jump. This day of competition followed a similar qualifying competition in dressage held in the BELOW: Taylor Brand giving Alix Bell some encouragement. Barossa Valley on October 25. Riders chosen from the qualifying competitions have the opportunity to represent the Lower North Zone Pony Club at the South Australian State Championships in Naracoorte in April 2021. The championships are the culmination of club tuition, focus clinics and competitions held during the year. TWE&PC was strongly represented in all disciplines, especially dressage, where club members won four out of the five championship classes on offer. Alix Bell was successful in winning the most advanced section, riding a medium level test on ‘Wanggandi Etching’. The club also had success in the Horse and Rider of the Year competitions, with James Richardson and ‘Scooter’ winning the 45cm Under 12 years competition, and Shelley Henderson and ‘Koha’ winning the 85cm over 17 years competition. The championships were the perfect opportunity for riders and supporters to catch up and compete in a year where competitions have been limited, and the team effort made by all club members in preparing and hosting part of the event was a credit to the club in general.

Veronica Hawles looking impressive. BELOW: James Richardson and Scooter won the 45cm U12 competition. LEFT INSET: Nevaeh Hawles was all smiles.

Speedway revs up AFTER a delayed start to the season, Speedway finally kicked off for 2020 on the weekend of November 7 & 8 at Murray Bridge Speedway. The season looks a little different this year with a small number of lucky race fans welcoming the racers back. Saturday night had a jammed packed program with eight disciplines. The attendees included a local line of Sprint cars, Wingless, Super Sedans ,Formula 500s, Late Models, Street Stock and the youngsters in the Junior Sedans. Currently, the Junior Sedans are ranking at number 17. With this has come some fierce competition from the three young ladies making their mark in a sport predominantly made up of men. Sandy Creek’s Chelsea Gwynne has been sitting on third position during the heats and is keen to make first place at the checkered flag. Murray Bridge Speedway hopes to keep the racing season going after Christmas; however, dates will be confirmed as the time gets closer. Results: Formula 500s – Feature: S73 Brendan Zadow, S72 Corey Jones, S27 Angelo Karoussis Modlites – Feature: S0 Brook Alexander, S12 Andrew Launer, Q5 Luke Fraser Street Stocks – Feature: S32 Steve Gartner, S47 Anthony Beare, S14 Nigel Reichstein Wingless Sprints – Feature: S5 Joel Chadwick, S23 Jack McCarthy, S86 Kirby Hillyer Super Sedans – Feature: S47 Ryan Alexander, S52 Michael Brown, S93 Kym Jury Late Models – Feature: S10 Mat Crimmins, 5M Mark McCarthy, S19 Brad Gartner Sprintcars – Feature: S19 Brad Keller, S16 Joel Heinrich, S63 Ryan Jones

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ABOVE: #0 Brooke Alexander of Lewiston has been racing modlite for four years. LEFT: #24 Sandy Creek local Chelsea Gwynne, aged 17, has been racing for three years now.

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All gloved up but nowhere to play! TWO Wells took on Angle Vale cricketers recently in the 14 and Under junior cricket competition for the Para Districts Cricket Association. However since COVID restrictions brought community sports to a halt for a short time last month, and then with sport restrictions still in place the week after total lockdown

restrictions were eased, these young lads were wondering when they could put the pads and gloves back on and get back on the pitch! At the time of print, it was anticipated community sport would resume on December 1.

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