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Mad Max, eat your heart out!

TWO WELLS’ offroad racing enthusiast, Michael Shipton, is hoping this modified PJ Ford Ranger will take him safely from point A to point B when he tackles the infamous Tatts Finke Desert Race later this year. PHOTO: BEC O’BRIEN n Story page 4

TWO WELLS’ X-FACTOR XAVIER College has the x-factor – that was the feeling for families as they stepped into the grounds of Two Wells’new private primary school for the first time on Monday, February 1.

Catering initially for students from Reception to Year 6, the school opened with around 160 students enrolled.

Students Sia and Paul Lange of Two Wells had a sneak peak of the

Bec O’Brien reports: new school last month and loved what they saw!

Year 3 student Sia was “super excited” to start at the college and meet new friends, while Paul was looking forward to exploring the brand new play areas outside, espe-

cially the swings.

For parents Alex and Sophie Lange, the building, grounds and general atmosphere are all impressive and the family is looking forward to the school year ahead.

“We are very excited for our children to start their new adventure at Xavier College,” Sophie said.

“Everyone has been very welcoming, making our transition smooth

and comforting.

“We are looking forward to what the future holds for our children, the school and the community.”

Stage one of the school will comprise seven interconnected classrooms, breakout learning spaces, a resource hub, varied outside play areas and maker space facilities to extend learning.

For staff at the school it is also an

exciting time.

New head of campus for Two Wells, Janet Coomber, couldn’t wipe the smile from her face last month as she watched the finishing touches being applied in readiness for the school’s official opening.

“There is such a buzz here, everyone is so excited,” Ms Coomber said.

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Young Citizen of the Year, Jack Harris (second left), with brothers Luke and Adam, and sister-in-law Chantel Harris.

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Citizen of the Year, Pat Thompson, with daughter Christine Hunter-Collis and son-in-law Gary Collis.

Community Group of the Year went to Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club – from left: Sam Dragon, Jodie Bakker, Rebecca Black, Kaitlyn O’Brien, Sonia Van De Kamp, Tracey Smith and Melinda Boyce.

LEFT: Community Event of the Year was awarded to Two Wells Community Garden. Pictured left is Di Meaney with Judi Frost at the garden.

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Finke focus for ‘Shipo’

New citizens inducted at Adelaide Plains Council celebrations Adelaide Plains Council Mayor, Mark Wasley (pictured above, right), officially welcomed new Australian citizens (from left) Mark Merigot, Margaret De Greef, Brett Ewart and Lorraine Hogan during Australia Day proceedings at Dublin on January 26.

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THIRTY-six-year-old self-confessed offroad racing enthusiast Michael Shipton is hoping this Mad Max lookalike will take him safely from point A to point B when he tackles the infamous Tatts Finke Desert Race later this year.

Shipton, of Two Wells, is the grunt behind PRT Racing and has spent the better part of two years building this beast from the ground up, modifying a 2008 PJ Ford Ranger so it will (hopefully, fingers crossed) handle the rough, dusty conditions of Australia’s iconic 200-kilometre plus desert race in June.

“We’ve built this to handle Finke,” the man of few words explained.

“That’s why it’s as big as it is.

“It’s evolved as we’ve gone along; it’s more than what it was meant to be but we won’t know how it will go until we get it out on the track.”

The Tatts Finke Desert Race is an off road, multi terrain two-day race for bikes, cars, buggies and quads through desert country from Alice Springs to the small community of Aputula (Finke).

The race is held each year on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June and is one

Bec O’Brien reports: of the biggest annual sporting events in the Northern Territory.

The race has the reputation of being one of the most difficult off road courses in one of the most remote places in the world but this just gets Shipton more excited.

“I love going fast,” he laughed.

“I’ve navigated in this race before; it’s pretty bumpy, but I can’t wait to get in the driver’s seat.”

Sitting next to “Shipo” in the navigator’s seat will be long-time friend Paul “Dougzy” Chorlton.

The pair has tackled more than a few of South Australia’s off-road racing tracks over the last few years and will compete in the Class 5 performance twowheel-drive category.

They are looking forward to “taking on the big guys” and putting their new vehicle to the test.

“This car should ride really well,” Shipton said.

“It should be like sitting on a couch really, with the suspension we’ve got in it.”

With $20,000 worth of

shock absorbers alone, roll bars, full cams cage, 35-inch tyres, a communications and navigation system, air blowers to their helmets plus a fully built turbo 400 transmission, this beast is no cheap set-up.

A host of local automotive businesses have been adding their stamp to the vehicle, which will feature at the Adelaide Auto Expo at the Adelaide Showgrounds on January 29 and 30.

“We hope to give the car a test-run at an offroad racing event in Parilla in May,” Shipton said.

“I can’t wait to get in it and not slow down for the big bumps,” Shipton said.

“The Commodore (we had before) just couldn’t handle them.

“This is going to be so much fun; it’s going to be dusty - it’s always dusty - but it’ll be a laugh.”

While the PRT Racing team has high hopes for its custom-built vehicle, Shipton said he will be tackling the Finke race with a little caution and only has the finish line in his sights.

“Next year I’ll drive it like I stole it, but this year I just want to get to the end in one piece,” he laughed.

PRT Racing’s Michael Shipton, of Two Wells, with the vehicle he hopes to tackle the Tatts Finke Desert Race later in the year.

RIGHT: Rhe PRT Racing team has built this vehicle specifically for the Finke Desert Race.

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echo 5 Daryl Nicol, Peter Rentoulis and Justin Nichol at the intersection of King Road and Penfield Road, Virginia, where drivers are failing to stop before crossing.

Chaos at King corner FOR more than two decades Virginia resident and local horticulturalist Daryl Nicol has witnessed more than his fair share of injury and destruction at the intersection just outside his home.

The King Road and Penfield Road intersection on the outskirts of Virginia has become a bit of a hotspot for road vehicle accidents, with Mr Nichol stating he had attended more than 10 accidents at the crossroads in the past decade.

The area is littered with vehicle debris, and despite large, visible, clear giveaway signs positioned either side on King Road, drivers regularly fail to give way.

“This intersection has always been bad,” Mr Nicol said.

“But the roads around here are confusing, the intersection before this one (south along King Road) you don’t have to give way, then this one you do.

“The speeds are also changing; on one side (of King Road) it’s 100

Bec O’Brien reports: kilometres per hour and the other it’s 80, so there’s no conformity.”

Mr Nichol said the installation of a tear-drop intersection, similar to one that had been constructed along nearby Roberts Road, would make people slow down.

“Ideally I think if we had a little island people would have to slow down and take the time to have a second look,” he said.

“We need to make it so people drive up, they have to slow down and have another glance.”

Mr Nichol said he had noticed a significant increase in traffic flow through the intersection since the construction of the Northern Expressway meant Womma Road was closed at certain points.

Daryl’s nephew, Justin Nicol, lives just down the road and agrees some sort of physical deterrent needs to be installed at the inter-

section.

“I’ve lived here all my life and I’ve noticed the speeds people drive through this intersection at,” he said.

“They don’t stop, and there have been lots of collisions over the years.

“I don’t think you can fix incompetence (but) a physical barrier of some sort, that will make people stop and take a second look, is definitely needed.”

City of Playford deputy mayor Peter Rentoulis said he had been lobbying the state government for many years to improve the intersection.

In a statement, a Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) spokesperson said DIT continues to discuss the intersection with COP and has performed minor upgrades over recent years.

In October 2018 upgrades were made to the advance warning signs and delineation on the King Road approaches to increase the

conspicuity of the intersection the statement read, which also indicated three crashes had been recorded at the intersection since the upgrade.

“During the 10-year period from 2010 to 2019 there have been 11 reported casualty crashes at the King Road and Penfield Road intersection,” the spokesperson said.

“There have been no fatal crashes, three serious injury crashes, resulting in five serious injuries and seven minor injuries, and eight minor injury crashes.

“Given the ongoing concerns, the Department last met with the council in December 2020 to discuss further upgrades on site to improve the intersections conspicuity for approaching motorists.

“Both the Department and council are now progressing new upgrades such as duplicated advanced signage, pavement bar islands, additional guideposts, and rumble strips on the approach to the intersection.”

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GRABBING the passing tourist dollars and creating “sustainable vibrancy” will be the focus of an upcoming workshop in Dublin next month.

Regional Development Australia, in collaboration with Adelaide Plains Council and the Adelaide Plains Business Advisory Group, is staging the workshop, which will be facilitated by consultant Maz McGann on Wednesday, March 24 from 5.30pm-7pm at Dublin Cricket Club.

APC councillor, local Coalition of Coastal Communities president and keen supporter of the area, John Lush, is urging all local residents and business owners to take the opportunity to have a say and share their ideas.

“It’s their community, their future, and it will take their initiative to make it happen,” Mr Lush said.

“Currently we see people drive down to the beach, look around and then drive out again.

That’s not what we want them to do, we want them to say ‘this is nice’, and stop for a while.”

To do this, Mr Lush said multiple things had to happen, including development of amenities, improved road infrastructure and new economic development in the area.

“We don’t have enough of those developed amenities yet, and we want to see our unique coastline area develop to the degree where we can then start to envision a whole range of things we haven’t even thought of yet.”

APC is currently considering a tourism and economic development strategy for the area,

I HAVE noticed Adelaide Plains Council has again decided not to hold what many believe to be important community forums in our area, citing COVID-19 restrictions as the reason.

Yet APC appears happy to work with the RDA and AP Business Advisory Group to run a workshop at Dublin to discuss tourist dollars, plus they hosted the recent Australia Day celebrations there!

Why the double standard?

I read an article back in October saying council chambers are allowed to be open to the public for meetings (or special meetings), and council staff can all be working on-site.

In that article, it said SA Health’s Direction was ‘businesses were excluded from the Direction on public activities include workplaces AND council meetings’ – but obviously still subject to density requirements.

Community groups and sporting clubs alike, along with most other councils and even parliament, have been hosting ‘live’ meetings and events for many months.

Organisations run by our volunteers have been checking and double checking ‘the rules’ imposed by SA Health in regard to meetings, density requirements, QR codes etc, with all managing to run their events without too much hassle, often for many more people than would attend a forum, but it appears the well-paid APC staff are continuing to choose to hide behind the COVID excuse.

What’s good for the APC goose is obviously not for the ratepayer gander.

J Buxton, L/Light

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which will look closely, among other things, at the potential for investment, impact and associated tourist attraction of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, and possible development along the coastline and within coastal townships.

“We need to try and get a wider group of people and their ideas included so we can get a broad range of ideas of what we might like to see along the coast along the next 10 to 15 years,” Mr Lush said.

“What we’re trying to do is develop a whole tourism package, from the coastline right through to the Barossa, where the food caterers would like to source local food to serve with the wine.”

No forums - again!

FOR the second year running, Adelaide Plains Council will not hold its community engagement forums, citing ongoing COVID-19 restrictions as the reason behind the decision.

In a report presented to APC at its meeting on January 27, governance and executive office acting general manager, Alyssa Denicola, advised council was “unlikely” to be in a position to hold three forums this year, as set out in its Community Engagement Strategy, stating “... the health and safety of the community, council members and staff remains council’s priority”.

The report goes on to state that if circumstances change, APC can overturn this decision in due course.

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February Update Earlier this month first meeting of the Premier’s Council on Suicide Prevention for 2021 was conducted in Parliament House. While I am now the elected President of the Legislative Council, the subject of suicide prevention is still of extreme importance to me.

I was pleased to see that the draft version of the new Suicide Prevention Bill is now available for public consultation. Serving as the former Premier’s Advocate for Suicide Prevention from 20182020, this is an issue close to my heart and I will be working with other MPs to ensure its passage in the legislative council. The purpose of the Bill is to have a legislative mechanism that aims to reduce the incidence of deaths by suicide and suicide attempts in this State.

It proposes to do so through a number of measures Including the establishment of a Suicide Prevention Council to oversee both suicide prevention and postvention initiatives. This council will be able to determine which groups are most in need of aid as well as identify new opportunities, policies and programs in suicide prevention, treatment, and intervention. I urge those interested to read the draft on the SA health website, and if you have any feedback or questions about the bill please feel free to contact my office.

Members of the Premier’s Council on Suicide Prevention

This Australia Day I had the honour of attending the Playford council’s citizenship ceremony at Central District Football Club. I was joined at the event by Senator for South Australia Alex Antic, Playford Mayor Glenn Docherty and Paula Luethen MP. I would like to congratulate all those who have recently attained their citizenship and I welcome you into our nation.

Senator Alex Antic reading the Minister’s message to the new Australian Citizens at the Playford Ceremony

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

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TWO WELLS BOWLING CLUB

IS held on the second and fourth Friday of WE field Pennant teams on Thursday for each month at The Two Wells Children’s women, Wednesday is Men’s day and Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am Saturday is Open Gender. Social bowls to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm by appointment CONTACT Alvin Jenkin on 0427 973 051 for Tuesday evenings October - December & only, 10.30am to 12 noon drop in. Call 1300 meeting details.

January - February. Contact Irene Giannikos 733 606 for appointments.

Phone 0417 810 029.

AUSTRALIAN PLANTS SOCIETY

KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB TWO WELLS CFS HOLDS meetings on the second Wednesday TRAINING Wednesday evenings, Beginners, SENIOR training every Monday night starting of each month at 7:30pm in Gawler East Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, Primary School library, Finch Street, Gawler at 7.30pm open to anyone over the age of 17 Conformation 7.40pm. Contact Josie 8524 3499.

East. For information ring Robert on 0400 years old. Everyone welcome however day 962 082 or Bob on 8571 1172. time crews are needed. Cadet training is every LANDCARE TWO WELLS second Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS LANDCARE Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above.

MEETS every Thursday evening in Two Wells, Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land Located in Wells Road, Two Wells.

Starting at 8pm in the Hall at St. Pauls Care is bigger than your backyard. Pat. 0419 TWO WELLS Anglican Church Old Port Wakefield Road.

860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852.

COMMUNITY LIBRARY Anyone who thinks they may have a problem LIONS CLUB ANGLE VALE with alcohol is welcome to attend.

61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells. Open: MEETINGS on the second and fourth Wed at Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 12 noon AP EQUESTRIAN CLUB the clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5pm, HOLDS riding and horse-related events on the 6.30pm start. New members always welcome, Saturday 9am to 11.30am. Phone: 8520 fourth Sunday of each month. Riders of all for more info please call 0416 452 925.

2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au. ages and abilities welcome. Visit the club’s TWO WELLS CRAFT SHOP LIONS CLUB TWO WELLS website at www.adelaideplainsequestrianclub. weebly.com and check out what’s coming up MEETS on the first Tuesday of the month at LOCATED in the old Court House is a treasure or for more info contact Sam on 0408 455 677. trove of handcrafted items, gift ware, local Two Wells Catholic Church. Contact president produce of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, Ian Gameau or secretary 0417 801 1178 or CHURCH TIMES bric-a-brac bargains, and hardy, healthy twowellslionsinc@gmail.com for more info.

ANGLICAN Church Services plants ideal for this area. Open Tuesday.

MALLALA MEN’S SHED to Friday 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm, St Peter’s Mallala: closed Sunday and Monday. Find us on OPEN Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other • February 7, 10am facebook. Facebook.com/twowellscraftshop.com times by agreement. Get involved in projects • March 7, 10am or just a coffee and a talk.

Conference room St Paul’s Two Wells TWO WELLS CWA available by request. Contact Norm Dicks • February 14 & 28 0428 559 787 or just turn up.

MEETS on the third Tuesday of the month • February 28 - No service at St Paul’s at the Two Wells Bowling Club from 7pm.

• March 14, 21 & 28 MALLALA RSL New and interested members are welcome Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan (08) 7510 1148 MEETS every third Wednesday. Public is invited to come along. Find us on Facebook or Parish Contacts: to lunch on the third Sunday of each month contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 781 Mallala - Nita Noble 08 85 272 303 for $12 including sweets, espresso coffee.

007 or Jenny Dowling on 0418 859 875 for Two Wells - Di Meaney 0427 616 301 Friday night Schnitzel or Fish & Chips. $12. more information.

Sunday morning Coffee ($4) Cake ($3) & TWO WELLS Uniting Church TWO WELLS EQUESTRIAN egg and bacon rolls ($5). Available in the • Sunday Worship 10am & PONY CLUB clubrooms across from footy club.

All welcome.

• Wednesday Lutheran Community Care Membership open to both those who have or Financial Counselling RALLIES on the first and third Sundays have not served. Ph Ray 0417 450 088 for info.

• Wednesday Craft Group of the month at 9.30am on our grounds, 1-4pm (during term time) Aunger Road, Lewiston. Further details on NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH • Friday Youth Group 5:30pm (during term time) www.twepc.com.au.

MEETING is held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of the month (except December TWO WELLS GOLF CLUB VIRGINIA Catholic Parish. Mass times: or January) at 7.30pm in the Two Wells MCPHARLIN Road Lewiston (extn of Bethesda St Joseph’s Two Wells: Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells.

Rd). 18 holes Scrapes course open April to • Thursday 6.30pm For more information contact Anne Porter on October. Phone Club 8520 2607 or Secretary • Sunday 8.30am 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 0414 230 634.

Kath Stubing 0427 803 349.

Our Lady of the Assumption Virginia TIME OUT CRAFT GROUP • Sunday 10am TWO WELLS PLAYGROUP MEETS Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. HELD on Tuesday mornings 9am -11am during to 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells.

Phone 8380 9029 school term at the Two Wells Uniting Church In recess December & January. Contact Di Hall, 34 Gawler Road, Two Wells. For babies Meaney 0427 616 301.

COMMUNITY BUS and children up to five years of age. Gold coin ALL bookings ph: 8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele TWO WELLS BLUE LIGHT donation and BYO lunch box and snacks. still acts as volunteer bus liaison, however all Phone: 8520 2358 or visit our facebook page: HELD five times a year. For ages eight to 15 years. places/enquiries are now through Council.

Two Wells Playgroup.

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

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TWO WELLS PROBUS CLUB

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

Contact Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

TWO WELLS RED CROSS

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

TWO WELLS SCOUTS CUBS & JOEYS

CUBS: 6.30pm - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm - 8.30pm (Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Friday). Contact Group Leader, Toby Stevens 0449 292 317

TWO WELLS RSL

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 February 5 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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CLASSES are at the Two Wells Catholic Church Hall are held on Mondays 7pm to 8.15pm. Enquiries to Diane 0427 616 301 or meaney014@gmail.com

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Students eXcited for new college • From page 1 “Yes we have a beautiful building but the thing with beautiful buildings is that’s not all it’s about; we have beautiful people who are key to helping create that rich learning environment we are striving for.

“I’m so very excited I’ve got butterflies.”

Ms Coomber said the Two Wells campus would embody the teaching pedagogy and ideals of its Gawler Belt sister campus.

“This is very much all the best bits of Xavier that we’ll pull across here,” she said.

“It’s community, it’s teamwork, it’s welcoming, but above all, it’s very high educational standards.

“We know our students so well at Xavier, they’re really well known and well loved and it will be the same

here in Two Wells.”

Xavier College principal Mark Flaherty said despite community concerns the school might not open on time, those behind the scenes were never worried.

“We were very confident from the beginning that we’d get the job done right and on time,” Mr Flaherty said.

“What we’re building here is just impressive.

“We’ve been overwhelmed with support from the community (and) we’re very much a community school.

“We feel at home here in Two Wells.”

Mr Flaherty said initial enrolments at the school had been strong and, looking forward, Xavier College hoped to expand to include a Pictured are students Sia and Paul Lange, of Two Wells, with Xavier College head of campus Two secondary school in the area if the Wells, Janet Coomber and Xavier College principal Mark Flaherty. PHOTO: BEC O’BRIEN demand was there.

IMAGES LEFT, BELOW & RIGHT: Stage one of the new Xavier College at Two Wells will comprise seven interconnected classrooms, breakout learning spaces, a resource hub, varied outside play areas and maker space facilities to extend learning.

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Finding flood funding Bec O’Brien reports:

Cr Marsh said the Gawler River Flood Management Authority (GRFMA) had performed well since the devastating floods of 2016 in

coordinating multiple councils with the intent to implement a solution to address the Gawler River flooding concerns.

“It’s paramount we fund the

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CITY of Playford councillors are calling on the state government to urgently fund the Gawler River Stormwater Management Plan and Detail Design to help future proof the Gawler River catchment area from flooding.

While COP councillor, Clint Marsh, praised the government for its funding announcement of $9 million late last year for stormwater management, he believes work on the plan needs to start sooner rather than later.

“Farmers in the Northern Adelaide Plains region continue to face challenges such as lack of water (drought), crop fires and rain events (flooding), adding large ongoing cost to their farming production,” Cr Marsh said.

“Water from the North and South Para rivers continue to be released into the Gawler River.

“With added pressure of local stormwater being released into the Gawler River.

“When such storm events like they have in the past return again, upstream water being released has an impact on the Gawler River’s capacity.

“Added pressure is the lack of upkeep to the river.”

Stormwater Management Plan and Detail Design urgently,” he reiterated.

“This funding release is vital to the area, as this river impacts (on) residential, commercial and farming (in the area).”

Fellow COP councillor Cathy-Jo Tame agreed it was time to fix the problem.

“This is something we as councillors and previous councillors before us have been fighting for, for so long,” Cr Tame said.

“It’s time to put this on the front line and fix the issue before more problems arise.”

COP deputy mayor Peter Rentoulis said he had personally witnessed the devastating impact of the Gawler River after a flood on the townships of Virginia and Buckland Park at least three times over the last 25 years.

“I can tell you that it literally destroys lives and livelihoods,” he said.

“While I welcome the state

BELOW: Playford councillors Peter Rentoulis (left), Cathy-Jo Tame (centre) and Clint Marsh inspect the Gawler River recently.

government’s $9 million contribution, this is just the start.

“Both local government and the Federal Government must now come to the table with funding of their own to fund the most crucial component of a solution to the problem; the Northern Floodway.

“This involves all three tiers of government coming together as a collective.

“The people of the lower reaches of the Gawler River have had enough and demand action now.”

The state government has allocated $9 million over three years and will deliver this through its Stormwater Management Fund.

Terms of the funding include an as yet to be determined co-contribution by local government and states any infrastructure constructed or upgraded as a result are to be owned by the GRFMA or constituent council.

The terms also outline four projects which must be under-

taken, including removal of trees along the Gawler River that pose a risk of creating a blockage and causing flooding upstream or, if moved with flood waters, significantly impacting on infrastructure downstream; construction of a drainage system for Virginia highlighting drains along Carmelo and Park Road; installation of new control structures (weirs) and flood warning infrastructure and a review of flood warning levels; and Northern Floodway early works including assessing existing levee banks and conducting a river survey and works.

“The State Government through Minister Speirs has shown true leadership in listening to the GRFMA and local councils by putting forward a contribution of $9 million to fund immediate projects for the Gawler River,” Cr Marsh said.

“We now need the Federal Government to come forward with a contribution.”

Diary Dates 2021 Tech Savvy for Seniors Classes

The Adelaide Plains Library will once again offer Tech Savvy for Seniors classes, funded by Telstra and the Office for Ageing and supported by Public Library Services.

The library will run 12 classes this year and are in the process of determining what courses will be offered and the preferred dates (either morning or afternoon).

A range of classes will be offered from March to May 2021 at both the Two Wells and Mallala libraries including: E-books and e-magazines; introduction to computers; Facebook; Apple devices; Social media and a new course, Introduction to video calling (ie zoom and skype).

Contact the Two Wells Public Library on

8520 2100 for more information.

Outdoor Cinemas

Plans for this year’s popular Outdoor Cinemas, facilitated by Adelaide Plains Council, are well under way.

The Dublin Cricket Club will host an event on Friday March 12 and the Two Wells Outdoor Cinema will follow a week later on March 19.

The date for the Mallala Outdoor Cinema is ‘tentatively’ set for Friday, February 26, but is yet to be confirmed.

Each event will feature a family-focused film, which will be enjoyed by all members of the public.

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Angle Vale school build half way there A SIGNIFICANT milestone in the construction of Angle Vale’s state-of-the-art birth to year 12 school has been met, with external structures and roofing for the new multi-million dollar educational facility now complete and internal works well under way.

The new school, which was named Riverbanks College B-12 late last year, is one of four new South Australian schools set to open in Term 1 next year.

The school will provide world-class education facilities for up to 1675 students and has so far seen 10 contemporary learning environments erected, which will boast a 300seat performing arts centre, gym, library hub, and early learning centre.

The state government assures air-conditioning, plumbing and electrical works are in full swing and progressing in almost half of the buildings.

Internal lining and painting has also started along with oval lighting, landscaping and outside shade structures.

Education Minister John Gardner said Riverbanks College B-12 will be a world class education facility for local students.

“The construction of this school will accommodate the growing number of families in Angle Vale and surrounding areas, delivering state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities for staff and students,” Minister Gardner said.

Kids step into Op Shop Enjoying a trip to the Two Wells Op Shop during the school holidays were children from Stepping Stone Childcare Centre. Pictured here, from left, are educators Jackie Zachoryj (left) and Kylie Trezise with children (in no particular order) Madison, Violet, Kaleb, Jake, Chelsea, Billie, Abby, and Alfie, who had a ball picking out new clothes for the centre’s dress-up box.

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Village Green action IN just a few short weeks, the tired rest and amenity area adjacent to the Two Wells library has been demolished.

In what will become the town’s Village Green, the site has been a hive of activity since just before Christmas, with works set to ramp up in coming weeks.

The Village Green is Adelaide Plains Council’s first step in an ambitious plan to revitalise the main street of Two Wells.

The “green” will boast brand new, modern unisex toilets, a sheltered barbeque area, defined and practical pathways that will provide a link to the historic wells area, as well as a grassed play space, a variety of seating options and low maintenance landscaping.

Inspecting work on the project late last month was APC mayor, Mark Wasley, and APC CEP James Miller.

“Works are progressing well at the Village Green and the site is fast transforming,” Mr Miller commented.

Bec O’Brien reports: “McArdles are leading the delivery of this much anticipated public space upgrade and it is fantastic to support local businesses through this funding stimulus.”

Funding for the $1 million-plus project was obtained through the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program (Round 2) and reallocation of some APC open space funds.

Mr Miller said it was important to invest in the town’s public realm to cater for future growth in the area.

“Being a growth council brings with it a multitude of pressures and community expectations regarding services and infrastructure,” Mr Miller said.

“Investment into our public realm is critical.

“This renewal project demonstrates council’s commitment to its rapidly growing

community that we are well and truly open for business and making things happen.”

Works that have occurred to date include disconnection of power and abolishment of the meter; demolition of the existing toilet block, which included asbestos removal, and installation of temporary toilets next to the Two Wells Chamber; and construction of the foundation pad for the toilet block, ready for the footing trenches to be excavated.

Over the next few weeks the community can expect to see a continuous flurry of activity at the site, with works to include completion of footing trenches, installation of all the underfloor pipe and conduits for the toilet block services, placement of steel reinforcing and two-stage pouring of the slab and up-stand retaining wall near the library.

A new septic tank will also be installed behind the back of the library and a stobie pole near Old Port Wakefield Road, will be removed.

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ABOVE: Adelaide Plains Council CEO James Miller and mayor, Mark Wasley inspect work at the Village Green site in Two Wells last month.

Police news

Police uncovered a cannabis crop at Buckland Park on December 29.

Not a good start to 2021 Between January 1517: At a premises in Two Wells unknown persons stole 68 bags of cement from a building site.

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on Wednesday, January 6, police and emergency services were called to the intersection of Port Wakefield Highway and Brooks Road, Two Wells, after reports of a two-car crash.

The driver of a Toyota sedan, a 67-year-old Two Wells man, sadly died at the scene.

His passenger, a 62-yearold Two Wells woman, sustained non-life threatening injuries and was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

The occupants of the Volkswagen utility, a 59-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman of MacDonald Park, received minor injuries and were taken to hospital by ambulance.

Drug bust

Just before 8am on Tuesday, December 29, Northern District Detectives conducted a search of a property on Nemesis Court at Buckland

Park.

On arrival police could see people running from the property.

Police quickly set up cordons and eight people were subsequently arrested.

A search of the property located a significant amount of cannabis plants of varying sizes, growing in glasshouses and some being grown hydroponically. There was also a large amount of dried cannabis located and seized.

Detectives from the Serious and Organised Crime Branch and Northern Districts Criminal Investigation Branch are investigating the matter.

The eight people were charged with traffic in large commercial quantity of controlled drug and cultivate a commercial quantity of controlled drug. They were all refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court.

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Jam-packed Gawler Fringe THERE will be a huge variety of events and activities happening for the 2021 Gawler Fringe from Friday, February 19 to Sunday, March 21, coinciding with the Adelaide Fringe.

The newly developed Walker Place will host the Gawler Fringe opening event on Friday, February 19, from 3pm to 10pm.

The opening evening will be an afternoon and evening of fantastic entertainment, including a range of performances by local musos, featuring well-known favourites and some new. The evening will also include Welcome to Country and children’s activities, as well as food and drinks available for purchase from local businesses and service clubs.

The award-winning Gawler Civic Centre has also been registered as an Adelaide Fringe venue and will be one of the main venues for this year’s Fringe festivities.

Across the month of Fringe, Gawler Civic Centre will host a range of exciting events including live music, comedy, film, magic, circus, cabaret, quiz night, Nunga Fringe, Gawler Fringe Art Exhibition, workshops, demonstrations, Library events, Youth Space activities, and more.

The full 2021 Gawler Fringe Program is available online at www.gawler.sa.gov.au/ gawlerfringe or in hard copy at a range of council customer service points and other venues around town.

“Gawler will come alive with fun and festivities this February and March,” Mayor Karen Redman said.

“With the cancellation or postponement of many events last year, the 2021 Gawler Fringe will be a great opportunity for the community to come together, celebrate and support local.

“More than 20 events are on offer, so there’s bound to be an exciting event to

suit your interests.

“We anticipate Gawler residents and those from surrounding areas will take advantage of a jam-packed calendar to enjoy this year’s Gawler Fringe.”

Adelaide Fringe director and CEO, Heather Croall, said it was fantastic to see locations beyond the city embracing all the magic and fun of Fringe.

“It’s never been more important for people to support their local events and venues,” she said.

“We encourage everyone to get behind the incredible array of shows and performances, suitable for all ages, which will be rolling out throughout Gawler across February and March.

“We have created filters on our website to make it easier to find shows in your neighbourhood.”

Highlights of the 2021 Gawler Fringe program include: • Unsung – Join cabaret powerhouses Amelia Ryan and Libby O'Donovan on Saturday, February 20, as they share the story of life for women in 1960’s Australia in their acclaimed show, Unsung. Celebrate the likes of Lynne Randell, Little Patti, Judy Stone, Marcie Jones, Judy Cannon, Wendy Saddington, Renee Geyer and Alison McCallum, in an uplifting, raucous and nostalgic show that pays homage to the women who blazed the trails for future generations of Australian female pop and rock icons.

• SAGA Gawler: Women’s International Film Festival – This unique event on Friday, February 26 is a celebration of women-behind-the-camera films. A culturally diverse cacophony of ideas and world perspectives, SAGA is a culturally inclusive women's film festival based on the notion that the stories of women and

Ready for Gawler Fringe 2021 are (pictured from left) Hugh and Amy Roberts from The Moo Crew, Mark “Crafty” Dean, Mayor Karen Redman and Mikala Wood from Acoustic Amigos.

girls matter. This year SAGA Gawler offers three world premieres - ‘The Women's Shed’, filmed in Davoren Park, ‘Without a roof over our heads’, filmed in Adelaide, and Alana Gregory's fabulous four short films in one.

• Something for the Kids - On Saturday, February 20, get ready for skills, spills and thrills when Juggling Vs Magic face off in an all-out showbiz grudge match.

They’ll bring out their ultimate signature moves over three rounds to win over the crowd. Once the tricks are done, you vote to decide the winner. One performer will rule as King of the Kids and the other guy gets slimed. Or if circus is more your thing then why not come along to one of the Circus Elements workshops taking place on Sunday, February 21. Be entertained with fun performances and learn new

circus props skills in juggling, flower sticks, plate spinning, diabolo and unicycling.

• So You Think You Know Music?! – This is a quiz night with a difference. On Saturday, February 27, join quizmaster Rohan Watts, music legend Crafty and a bunch of talented local musicians for a night of live music, quirky quiz questions, and some friendly competition.

• CrowdChant – Back at this year’s Fringe, join Gawler musician legends Crafty and Dani on Saturday, March 13 as they take you through a night of songs you love, where the crowd are the performers.

Gather a bunch of friends and bring along your best singing voices.

• The Stand-up Comedy Gala – Celebrate the Fringe with a talented bunch of comedy all-stars on Friday, March 12, including Kel Balnaves, Kehau Jackson

and Michael Bowley, plus some great live music to top off an entertaining night of fun and laughter.

• Nunga Fringe – Back in 2021 following its popularity last year, each Wednesday Nunga Fringe will provide the opportunity for the community to become immersed in Aboriginal culture with Kaurna language, art, music, native foods, basket weaving and more.

• Fringe in the Park – Returning to a local reserve in Evanston on Saturday, March 6, Fringe in the Park offers families who live nearby the reserve the opportunity to be involved in the Fringe right on their doorstep. This free event will include live music, fun workshops, interactive library stall, lots of art and craft activities, airbrushed tattoos, face painting, sausage sizzle and more.

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Rare house fire trend sparks coil warning Tips for safe use of mosquito coils: • Never leave mosquito coils burning unattended • Always place coils in a sturdy metal or ceramic dish with a mesh cover while in use • Be mindful that strong breezes can blow embers away or the coils over • Keep burning mosquito coils away from flammable liquids, materials and surfaces • Do not use mosquito coils where they can be knocked over by children or pets • Extinguish coils by carefully breaking the smouldering end off the coil and immersing it in water • Store used coils away from the home to completely cool • Mosquito coils should only ever be used by adults

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Take care when using repellant appliances Bec O’Brien reports: AN unusual house fire trend identified by the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) has prompted a warning to the public to be cautious when using mosquito coils at home this summer.

Warm summer nights mean lazy drinks by the pool with friends and family, or sitting in your favourite chair taking in the sunset on your back deck or front patio.

They also mean mosquitoes!

Late last year MFS firefighters battled two house fires involving mosquito coils in use on timber decking that left a combined $1 million damage bill.

MFS community engagement officer, Phil Evans, said it was a rare house fire trend that Fire Cause Investigators don’t recall seeing in the past decade.

“We were surprised to find two fires of this nature occurring within a week,” Mr Evans said.

“Both incidents involved people having to suddenly evacuate their homes in the middle of the night.

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“With summer holidays in full swing and families socialising outdoors, the MFS is giving a timely reminder about the safe use of mosquito coils.”

Two Wells CFS brigade captain Adam Harris, agreed the potential for mosquito coils to cause a fire was serious.

Adam said any insect repellent appliance, including the popular citronella flame burners readily available from hardware stores, could start a fire if left unattended.

“All of these things are good but they are not always fit for the same purpose,” he said.

“The key is maintenance and positioning

of these appliances.

“You don’t want to put them on anything that is combustible, and make sure they are extinguished properly when you go inside.”

With respect to the citronella flame burners, Adam reminded residents they should not be used on a total fire ban day.

“Definitely don’t leave these unattended, and they can’t be used on a total fire ban day as they are an open flame,” he said.

The MFS urges householders to combine the above safety tips with interconnected smoke alarms that are less than 10 years old and have an up-to-date Home Fire Escape Plan.

Is your property bushfire Wells prepared? Two CFS News SUMMER is always a busy time for local CFS volunteers.

To date the brigade has attended 116 call outs (from July 1, 2020).

In December, we attended 15 incidents, the majority of these being grass fires, followed by vehicle fires.

We had five callouts alone on New Year’s Eve. In January we attended nine incidents within the first 12 days, including grass fires and motor vehicle accidents.

The brigade does not only attend local incidents; we attend incidents outside our area to support other communities.

It is disappointing lessons have not been learnt from the massive fires we had, not just locally in South Australia but also nationally, only 12 months ago.

There are numerous people who have not prepared their properties before our bushfire season, potentially putting themselves, loved ones and properties at risk, but also potentially placing the emergency service volunteers that would be called

With Sharon Boobyer upon at risk too.

A HUGE thank you to those who have prepared their properties.

Bushfire preparedness is everyone’s responsibility, refer to the CFS website for more information www.cfs.sa.org.au Fireworks! Yes, they look spectacular but are a serious fire hazard.

According to the SA History Hub, the sale of fireworks to the general public was banned in 1974.

Possession and use of fireworks without an appropriate licence is illegal.

We had a number of grass fires last month as a result of illegal fireworks being set off.

Finally, a big congratulations to local CFS volunteer Jack Harris, who won the Adelaide Plains Council’s Australia Day Young Citizen of the Year award for 2021.

Jack started as a cadet at Two Wells CFS Brigade and is now one of our senior volunteers.

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Library to host Australian author, Victoria Purman

Australian fiction author, speech writer and former radio journalist, Victoria Purman, will speak in Two Wells next month.

ADELAIDE Plains Library will host Australian fiction author, Victoria Purman, next month.

Purman is an Australian ’Top Ten’ bestselling fiction author; she’s also a former radio journalist, speech writer and private communications consultant.

Her book The Land Girls brings to life the little-known stories of women who joined the Australian Women’s Land Army in World War II. Her much-loved novel The Last of the Bonegilla Girls is a celebration of multicultural Australia based on her mother’s post-war migration experiences.

Purman’s latest novel, The Women’s Pages, was published in September 2020 and is set in Sydney in post-war 1945.

It tells the story of journalist Tilly Galloway who has lost her job as a

war correspondent and is now forced into the only newspaper job available to her – writing advice on fashion and make-up for the women’s pages.

Born and bred in Adelaide, Victoria Purman has worked in and around the Adelaide media for nearly 30 years as an ABC television and radio journalist, a speechwriter to a premier, political adviser, editor, media adviser, and private-sector communications consultant.

She is also a regular guest at writers’ festivals.

To book your seats for this free event on Tuesday March 16 at 1pm, contact the Two Wells Library on (08) 8520 2100 or email library@apc.sa.gov.au.

COVID-19 precautions and social distancing measures will be in place to ensure that the event runs in accordance with SA Health guidelines.

Summer showstoppers!

PLUMBAGO and Achillea are two showstoppers to plant for February colour.

They are both drought, and fairly frost resistant, and need no special requirements soil wise apart from needing it to be free draining.

They thrive in full sun and flower right through the summer months reaching their peak in February.

In maturity, Plumbago reach a height of about 1.5 metres wide and high with soft gentle green leaves.

AMATEUR The most common flower GARDENER colour is the beautiful baby blue, however white and a deeper blue are also available but are less common.

Harder to find are the shades of red, purple or pink.

The plumbago plants are native to South Africa, South Asia and Central America, so they are well suited to our climate.

They can be susceptible to white fly andAMATEUR attacks from red spider mite but a hard prune and GARDENER tidy up generally is all the care needed, there’s no use of hard chemicals needed.

Achillea or Yarrow is named after the Greek God Achilles, who supposedly recognised the plants’ healing properties. His soldiers used it to heal war wounds as well as for many other afflictions and ailments.

Achilles was also supposedly extremely handsome and the Achillea flower is indeed beautiful.

The grey-green fern like leaves are aromatic adding to its desirability but the flowers can be bright lights in the garden, growing to a height of 70 to 80cm.

They flower in shades of white, red, and pink but the yellow varieties, planted in front of a blue plumbago bush, give a great contrast in the garden bed.

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few achilleas in your garden - they are a great bonus.

The flowers of Tthe achilleas make great cut flowers as the stems are strong and are easy to dry.

They may spread further than wanted so just dig, divide and share.

Mosquitoes are buzzing annoying pests that we do not need in the summer months.

To keep them at bay plant a pot of Common Wormwood – Artemisia absinthium - by the back door or where you wish to enjoy your outdoors as the smellEsupposedly is offensive to mosquitoes!!

Have a large bowl or pond in the garden and either encourage frogs to live in or buy a few fish.

For frogs, place the pond where it does not receive afternoon sun and where no leaves will fall into it or water runoff from garden beds.

Plastic ponds are readily available, or else dig a hole, line with agriculture plastic & secure the sides with rocks. Place a couple of rocks & logs close by the pond to make a haven from cats & other predators.

The pond should ideally be 30 – 50cm deep and place clean washed gravel in the base.

Most nurseries stock a selection of water plants such as reeds, water lilies and other aquatic plants. Be careful not to replace too much of the pond water at a time & keep the pond water free of leaves, bark and other debris.

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Summer reads

Ratty reads With Rachel Applebee On those summer days by the beach or the river I always crave something light, fun or fast-paced. I will either go for a thriller or a contemporary fiction read, these are the ones that have kept me company this summer.

Thrillers The Good Sister – Sally Hepworth A totally bingeable, plot-driven domestic suspense about two sisters and an old secret.

There are characters in this one that, like me, you will probably just love! And perhaps others… not so much…

The Survivors – Jane Harper Be transported to the coast of Tasmania whilst two mysteries play out in the capable hands of this seasoned Australian mystery writer.

The Push – Ashley Audrain If you like your thrillers a little darker then you might just gobble this one up in a day like I did. The Push follows a mother and daughter with a strained relationship and a question over whether some children are just born..bad.. Be warned, it is a little disturbing and won’t be for everyone!

Contemporary Fiction It’s Been A Pleasure, Noni Blake - Claire Christian If you want a reminder to seek out the ‘pleasure’ in life, then let Noni take you to Europe on her pleasure quest. Pick this up for a fun read, and if you’re not put off by a bit of sex à la Sex and the City, it’s a good one.

Daisy Jones and the Six – Taylor Jenkins Reid A bit of a throwback with this recommendation but if you haven’t already got your hands on Daisy Jones – now is the time! Told in interview format you will soon have google out to check again that Daisy Jones and the Six weren’t actually a real band from the 60s.

Ghosts – Dolly Alderton Another book to read on holidays. This one will give you an insight into dating in 2021, but it also delves into some deeper subject matter with protagonist Nina dealing with the decline of her father, and friendships changing. The contemporary fiction you didn’t know you craved perhaps!

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The fish or frogs will eat the mosquito larvae and in this way, keep the mosquitoes at bay.

Mosquito is the Spanish name for little fly.

It goes without saying, no spraying of chemicals or use of fertilisers near or around the pond.

Two general housekeeping

rules for prevention of mosquitoes around the house and garden are to empty your plant pot saucers of water and to clean and replace the water in the birdbaths every other day.

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FORMER Two Wells lass Shania Shipton-Burns celebrated her 21st birthday last month after postponing her party late last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Now living in Avon, Shania invited friends and family to share a barbeque lunch on January 16 at the property she shares with partner Mark O’Toole. Her fabulous cake (pictured right), was made by her cousin Shyrra King. Shania is pictured (inset) with her sister Kayla, dad Richard Shipton, and mum Debbie Burns. Happy birthday Shania.

WITH her husband, James’ 30th birthday in April, 21ST BIRTHDAY WISHES local Two Wells pharmacist, Kate Dimasi, had to get Also celebrating a 21stplanning birthdaycelebrations last month was creative when amidst strict Lewistonite Madison Zinner.

Madison (pictured far COVID-19 social gathering restrictions. right) shared the special occasion with close family Both Kate and James have large families and and friends at the big V in Virginia on January 9,was with including them in the celebrations important. a gorgeous cake made by of The Purple Whisk So instead ofMel the planned Amalfi coast-themed at Angle Vale.

Congratulations Madison, luck dinner with friends and familybest Kateof(pictured right as you build your this year. with thehouse birthday boy), organised a progressive rotating dinner, where only the pair of them moved.

Strict time schedules and social distancing measures were adhered to as the pair enjoyed drinks, entree, mains, and dessert at four different family residences.

For each course the couple arrived with balloons and cake, which meant four times the cake cutting, four times the happy birthday song being sung and four times the cheers being given.

Sounds like a great way to celebrate considering the circumstances. Happy birthday James.

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

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

BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR JEN Speaking of birthdays, a big happy birthday to Lewiston local and Two Wells Blue Light Disco volunteer, Jennifer Nichol, who celebrated her 75th birthday last month.

While COVID-19 restrictions meant social gatherings were out, Jen acknowledged the milestone quietly at home with husband Don, the pair happy to spend time and keep busy in their gorgeous garden.

Happy birthday Jennifer.

GIVING A TOOT FOR KEN BABY BOMBARDIERI While isolation has all but put a stopLOCAL to social LEGEND TURNS 80

gatherings, celebrations and the like, one Two Congratulations to local CFS Malcolm Frost is a bit of a local Wells family still Bombardieri managed to commemorate the volunteer, Emmanuele legend around Two Wells and we 94th birthday of great-grandfather Ken Williams and his wife, Rachael, who welcomed here at the Echo want to wish him a month. a sweetlast baby girl into their family on very happy birthday for last month.

Ken’s great-grandchildren (nice one Hunt crew), January 7.

Mal, who is pictured front and created a massive sign urging drivers to give a toot as Francesca Pasqualina was born centre above, with family members, they passed Ken’s house on Rowe Crescent. at Gawler Hospital and weighed in frompositive left: (back) Leigh Rogers, Toni A post on social media saw many at 3.37kg.

Frost, Greg Frost, Cooper Frost, Lili comments, with the family saying Ken (pictured Sheright, is a gorgeous sister forthe showRoach, Eliza Rogers, Lachie Keynes, outside hislittle home) loved of birthday Valentino and Teresa, pictured above Ali Rogers, Judi Frost, Emily support and lots of toots were heard(front) throughout with their Rogers and Daniel Rogers, celethebaby day. sister and parents.

Happy birthday Ken.

brated his 80th birthday with close family and friends at his Two Wells home on Sunday January 3.

In lieu of gifts guests were asked to donate to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, with an impressive $333 being raised.

As luck would have it Mal’s favourite number is 3, so it’s pretty fitting his birthday donation tallied $333. We hope it was a good one Mal, keep on keeping on!

Here’s cheers to the lovely staff at new Two Wells cafe Bella Mia Espresso Bar, who shouted local CFS volunteers delicious, chilled milkshakes (pictured below) after they had attended not one but two callouts within hours of each other last month in the scorching summer heat.

Good on you guys, that’s the spirit that makes small towns great.

February 4 is World Cancer Day, an occasion to unite the world in the fight against the disease through raising awareness, educating the public, and lobbying for change. 2021 is the year of the ‘I Am and I Will’ campaign and aims to show us that our actions have an impact on everyone around us, within our neighbourhoods, communities and cities.

February 9 is Safer Internet Day, a day that encourages families, libraries and schools to learn and connect together, May the 4th beactions with you!

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FRIENDS of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) recently held the first of their 2021 ‘Birds ‘n’ Bickies’ shorebird identification days at Thompson Beach.

Perhaps it should have been called ‘Birds ‘n’ Brollies’, with unexpected rain showers testing the dedication of bird viewers!

However, participants were treated to a wonderful array of shorebirds including many migratory birds, with scopes enabling plenty of close up views, and weather conditions becoming a mere aside.

Migratory Sharp-tailed Sandpipers, Red-necked Stints, Ruddy Turnstones, Red Knots, and Grey Plovers were all busily fattening up for their return journey to Siberia in autumn, while among the resident birds were Red-capped Plovers, Great and Little Egrets, various terns, Pacific Gulls, Pelicans and Pied Oystercatchers.

In all, it was an exceptional bird display, with more to be seen and enjoyed at FAIBS events in February and March. During this time, the migratory birds will start colouring up with breeding plumage, adding an extra treat to sightings.

COVID requirements mean participants intending to attend these events must register with FAIBS prior to the viewing day.

The February 14 morning event now has a wait list, but there are still vacancies for the February 28 and March 21 events, both to be held in the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.

Further details can be found on the Friends of Adelaide International Birds Sanctuary Facebook page.

Community members are very welcome, and anyone wishing to join ABOVE: Keen FAIBS birders brave the weather at Thompson Beach recently. in will need to email faibssa@gmail. BELOW LEFT: Birdlife Australia birding guide Aleisa Lamanna (left) and FAIBS participant Janine Clipstone brave the rain. com to register.

LEFT: (From left) Declan Spoor, Jenny Hiscock, Quang Minh Vu and Mel Green at the Birds ‘n Bickies January event at Thompson Beach.

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Weaving and craft for CWA Caroline Hardiman reports

Welcome to 2021!

The Two Wells SACWA branch has some exciting activities planned for the year.

Like everyone in the world, the events of 2020 had an impact on our branch, with meetings and events being cancelled or modified.

In December, we were fortunate enough to be able to go out to dinner at the V hotel at Virginia for our end of year meeting.

It was fantastic to finish the year on a positive note.

At our January meeting we discussed the upcoming activities and demonstrations for the year.

The program so far is: February 16 – branch birthday dinner at a local pub or restaurant; March 16 – Rope work; April Two Wells Echo, February, 2021

20 – Meeting; May 18 – Kokedama demonstration; June 15 – Scone making; July 20 – Annual meeting.

Unfortunately, both the Saturday craft afternoons and our popular bingo nights are on hold until further notice.

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

For our meeting this month we will be out for dinner to celebrate the branch’s fifth birthday.

In March, we will be learning how to make rope coasters and mats, with one of our members, Sue, demonstrating on the night.

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

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Two Wells Night Owls Bec O’Brien reports: IT was a perfect balmy summer’s evening on the night of January 19 and what better way to spend it than on the new artificial greens at Two Wells Bowling Club taking part in Night Owl social bowling?

The popular Tuesday evening event is coordinated

by TWBC’s Brian Johnson, with other members also on hand to give tips, advice and encouragement to anyone who turns up and wants to have a go at lawn bowls.

For more information about social bowling contact the club’s secretary on 0417 810 029 or drop into the clubrooms on Tuesday evenings from 7pm.

Enjoying a balmy night playing social bowls was Scott Trenorden, Hayley Squires, Rachel Squires and Gary Squires of Lewiston.

Enjoying social bowls at Two Wells was Sharee Dommerdich, Bev Jones, Sue Pauline Barns, Kathy Flowers and Janet Adams and Lorna Raschella enjoyed a Dann of Hillier. night of social bowling.

Shooting extravaganza Pam Duncan reports Well, what a start to the New Year’s shooting calendar with Lower North Gun Club holding a successful extravaganza shoot on January 1.

This event was very well received and attracted 32 shooters, plus quite a few spectators, which was great to see.

Shooters came from Mallala, Monarto, Port Augusta, Southern, SYP, SAGC, Inter, Top End and Alice Springs.

Unfortunately there were a few interstate shooters who couldn’t attend due to COVID-19.

The weather on the day was a warm 32 degrees but perfect shooting conditions.

Morning and afternoon tea was well received as well as a lunch of cold meat and salads, with some yummy homemade desserts as well.

A Christmas ham was generously supplied by the Tapscott family, which was greatly appreciated.

Martin Collumb cut the ham perfectly.

The club could not function without the help of the very busy Sue and John Byrnes and other club members that not only help on the day to make it all run smoothly, but also before each event, taking on tasks such as mowing the grounds (Tapscotts), cleaning the clubrooms (Duncans), setting up the traps etc.

A very special thank you to all those who give up their time for this to happen.

Once again the Club ran a great raffle with many – and varied – prizes.

Thank you to the club members for supplying the prizes and also to everyone for supporting the raffle.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Event 1: 10 target point score: AA Martin Collumb 30/30; AA Luke Higgins 30/30; A Tony Carlesso 30/30; B Grant Carter 29/30; C Alexander Salogub 29/30.

Event 2: 50 Target New Year Double Barrel Championship: AA Craig Bentley 50/50; AA Craig Bentley 50/50; second

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TWBC Night Owls coordinator, Brian Johnson (far left) with the Lithgow family of Two Wells, Adam, Jaime, Norah and Olive.

Showing his bowling style was Bob Flowers of Two Wells.

Drew Dinan and Brett Maddigan discuss Lindsay Wenham in action at night owl bowling last month. bowling tactics.

TW Bowling Club Report

ABOVE: Invitation 4’s winning Nuriootpa team, from left, Andrew Fontaine, John Carter, Jim Barr, Roger Matchoss with tournament director Paul Candlish (second from right).

LEFT: TWBC “Ham and Turkey” open gender, triples event winners Ben Smith, Craig Cahill and Mick Dean.

Brett Duncan (right) representing Campbell Plumbing and Maintenance, presented event two AA open winner, Craig Bentley with his sash and prize.

Luke Higgins 50/50; A Brett Duncan 69/70, second Malcolm Williamson 61/62; B Sue Byrnes 48/50, second Darren Nicholas 47/50; C Evan Guntry 47/50, second Tracey-Ann Haggerty 42/53.

Event 3: 50 Target State Continental Point Score Championship.

OPEN Robert Cook 148/153 AA Craig Bentley 147/153, second Luke Higgins 195/201 A Robert Cook 148/153, second Malcolm Williamson 140/150 B James Pocock 128/153, second Darren Nicholas 125/153 C Evan Gunby 126/150, second Tracey-Ann Haggerty 108/150 OVERALL HIGH GUN Open: Craig Bentley 224/230 Ladies: Molly Bretag 214/230 Veterans: Robert Cook 219/230

New greens get a workout Irene Giannikos reports TWO Wells Bowling Club hosted an Open Gender Fours Tournament on January 3.

Teams from all over the state accepted an invitation to play in the event, resulting in 128 players vying for the top prize.

The success of this tournament is a testament to Paul Candlish, the Invitational Tournament director, who puts many hours and phone calls into ensuring this event is well supported and is highly regarded by the lawn bowls community.

The winning team was from Nuriootpa, skippered by one of our past players, Jim Barr.

Runner up was a composite team with a previous Two Wells Bowling Club vice president in Peter Canala playing third, and the third placed team was from Salisbury skippered by another past player, Brenton Bain.

All past players said they have fond memories of playing for Two Wells and it was “good to come back and see familiar faces”.

In December the club hosted 96 players for the “Ham and Turkey” open gender, triples event, where nearly 100 players took part.

This event was won by Two Wells trio, Ben Smith, Craig Cahill and Mick Dean.

All of the prize winners received a ham and/or turkey.

The next major tournament is scheduled for April 2, which is always a full house with a seafood lunch being served.

Later in April, on Anzac Day, the traditional open gender 4’s tournament will be played with pie floaters and/or curried sausages served for lunch.

Around the Greens Night Owls resumed on January 12.

If you haven’t played before or haven’t played for some time and would like to start again, it is not too late to join in.

Everyone is welcome.

Pennant matches restarted in the first week of January and at the Christmas break the ladder was as follows: Saturday

Sides: Side 1 is second, Side 2 third, Side 3 is ninth; Wednesday Sides: Side 1 is sixth, Side 2 is 11th and Thursday side is top of the ladder.

Congratulations to our Saturday team on winning an 8 badge in December.

The team, consisting of Pam Prescott (Skipper), Sue Dansie, Doug Maylin and Mick Nichols were playing Hope Valley.

The club is looking to recruit new players with a view to them playing Pennant matches or to play socially.

If you are interested contact the secretary on 0417 810 029.

The Christmas break was celebrated with a barbecue tea and a great night was had by all.

A special “thank you” to Lil Field, who ran the bar, Grant Devlin and Ian Campbell for cooking, Yolanda for organising the catering and Adele Ray for the great raffle prizes.

This event is free for members and their family/friends as it is funded by the profits from ham raffles sold during November and December.

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Wells’ worthy win against top team Saturday January 9 Two Wells v Dublin at Dublin Oval Two Wells lost the toss and bowled first.

Dublin got off to a flyer and was 0/80 at 10 overs.

Luke Harris changed it up and brought on the leg spin of Luke Warren, with immediate results, knocking off the dangerous Dublin opener.

From then on we dominated, taking wickets frequently, fielding well and generally using our heads - sometimes literally, Brett Robinson.

Warren and Luke Harris finished with two wickets each, Joshua van Piere ended with four and Shayne Walker two wickets.

Fielding votes went to Brayden Bennett for a solid effort on a hard deck behind the stumps.

Dublin was all out for 140.

Two Wells started well through the Harris's, getting to 0/90 at 15 overs.

Adam Harris now has two 50's from his two games, although no broken car windows this week.

We lost our first wicket shortly after, and we then lost 7/30, which brought the game to life for the last 20 runs.

We eventually got the runs with seven down and a valuable win against the top team.

The competition ladder is very tight at the top now with Dublin still the standout but Two Wells and North Pines aren’t too ABOVE: Two Wells Cricket Club’s men’s senior side, (back) Scott far behind.

Graham, Shayne Walker Jr, Adam Harris, Brett Robinson, Luke

Harris, Brayden Bennett, Blake Hamilton, Luke Warren, Joel Two Wells v North Pines at Roostery Green (front), Cooper Henwood and Daniel Coombs.

Saturday January 16

Two Wells skipper Luke Harris won the toss and elected to bat and the boys were soon in trouble at 3/22.

Sam Harnas (47 runs) and Dylan Wise (40 runs) led the fightback, putting on an 88-run partnership.

The lower middle order and tail wagged to get us to 7/173. Peter Seccafien smashed 25 from 18 balls and U16 talent Blake Hamilton finished the innings nicely with nine from seven balls.

Two Wells opened the bowling with the leg spin of Luke Warren and it had an immediate impact.

Warren took a wicket in his first over having North Pines 1/1.

Luke took a couple more wickets and finished with 3/13 (including four maidens) off his eight overs and could have had a

couple more.

At 3/34 North Pines were looking shaky but they then put on a 60-run partnership taking their score to 3/95 before Luke Harris struck and from that point on the wickets fell regularly.

Blake Hamilton finished off the North Pines innings with figures of 3/2 off two overs.

Luke Harris and Scott Graham finished with bowling figures of 2/13 each.

It was a good all-round performance and it was pleasing to see under age players Sam Harnas and Blake Hamilton scoring significant runs and taking wickets when given the chance.

Two Wells now jump into clear second spot having only lost one game for

the season.

TW v Salisbury West at Westies Bowling first, Cooper Henwood and Luke Harris ripped through the top order.

Cooper finished with five for 28 and Luke two for seven off seven overs.

Some sharp fielding saw two run outs and Samuel Harnas contributed with one for five, leaving us chasing 141 for the win.

Luke and Shayne Walker dominated the batting with Luke particularly savage, scoring 106 (not out) off 67 balls.

Shayne ended with 29 not out and we passed the score with no wickets lost and a bonus point for getting the runs in Luke Harris (left) and Shayne quick time.

Still second on the ladder but only a Walker Jr batted well against Salisbury West last month. couple points off top placed Dublin.

Showing some great skills in the senior side this season are U16 junior players Samuel Harnas and Blake Hamilton.

U16 cricket carnival

TOP LEFT: Angle Vale’s Joshua Frampton, Cooper Hartjes, Harry Pannell, Kaiden Christensen and Matthew Ramsey helped make up the U16 representative carnival team.

ABOVE: Two Wells lads Harry Devlin, Matt Evers and Jacob Pellizzari also played in the U16 side.

LEFT: Young Curtis Clifton shone in the U12 side.

FAR LEFT: Brothers Michael and Alex Daly were part of the U14 team.

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Up and coming juniors showcase their skills in cricket carnival Report & Photos: Mal Frompton SUMMER cricket was at its best last month when up-and-coming junior players from the Para Districts Association took part in an association carnival from January 11-14.

Five players from Angle Vale Cricket Club (Joshua Frampton, Cooper Hartjes, Harry Pannell, Kaiden Christensen and Matthew Ramsey) and three from Two Wells Cricket Club (Jacob Pellizzari, Harrison Devlin, Matthew Evers) represented Para Districts Cricket Association in the SACA U16 Junior Boys representative carnival against teams from Adelaide Turf, Barossa & Light, Murray Districts, Fleurieu, Yorke and Eyre Peninsulas.

The team from Para Districts fin-

ished 10th overall making 473 runs and taking 32 wickets throughout the week.

The final round was played under the new lights of historic Tanunda Oval against the Mid North district from the Flinders Ranges.

While only achieving one win over the week, it was fantastic to see some of the future players from Angle Vale, Two Wells and others from local teams representing Para Districts.

Standout performers were: - Harry Pannell for making 187 runs, finishing with the 5th highest batting average and in the top five champion players over the course of the carnival - Joshua Frampton for taking 12 wickets for 126 runs off 29.5 overs

Angle Vale lad, Josh Frampton, plays a cut during the SACA U16 Junior Boys representative carnival.

over the course of the week to tie first with the best bowling average for the carnival, and - Kaiden Christensen for taking an elusive Hat Trick (his first ever) to finish with four wickets for just eight runs off his 5.4 overs against Adelaide Turf - North Also taking part in the carnival was Two Wells local Ryan Dimasi, who played for Barossa & Light’s U16 team.

Playing for TWCC in the U14 carnival were brothers, Alex and Michael Daly, while young Two Wells player, Curtis Clifton shone in the U12 carnival.

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