2021 March Echo

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Ride em’ cowboy!

Twelve-year-old Lewiston resident, Ethan Michaelis, riding Cooper home in the barrel racing event to take out the Australian Barrel Horse Association (ABHA) Division 3 Junior State Title last month. n Story on page 28

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WISHING WARDS AWAY

ADELAIDE Plains Council (APC) has moved to abolish its three wards, voting in favour of area councillors led by a community-elected mayor, following its ordinary council meeting on Monday.

The “in principle” decision was

Bec O’Brien reports: strongly supported in the chamber, with all but two councillors voting in favour of the change, despite the majority of public consultation

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The decision paves the way for APC to do away with its current electoral wards of Two Wells, Lewiston, and Mallala/Dublin and take on a more holistic approach to representation within the council

district.

The number of councillors in the chamber is proposed to remain at nine, supported by a resident-elected mayor, as has been the norm for some time.

However, Adelaide Plains Residents and Ratepayers Association

(APRRA) president, Greville Knight, believes the move could spell the end for some councillors, and create inequity of representation for specific areas of the district. n Continued page 5

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THE Marshall Government was plunged into minority last Friday morning after Liberal MP Ward Belt Fraser Ellis made a shock anLewiston Two Wells nouncement he had been charged Gawler Middle Beach for alleged offences resulting Gawler River from the ICAC country members Port Gawler allowance investigation.

Ellis said he informed Premier MacDonald Buckland Port Gawler Park Penfield Virginia Park Munno Para Marshall the day prior Conservation AndrewsSteven Gardens Park Farm that he would suspend his Liberal Penfield Party membership and sit on the Waterloo RAAF Base Corner crossbench while he disputes the Edinburgh Elizabeth Circulating in charges.

Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, The move left the government Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and with just 22 MPs on the floor of Buckland Park. the House of Assembly, with 24 needed for a majority.

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“The allegations are contrary to who I am and what I stand for.

I have great faith in the judicial system of this state, and I look forward to being exonerated by an impartial court, free of influence from other arms of government.”

Commissioner Ann Vanstone QC released a statement on the charges.

“I would not ordinarily name a person charged as a result on (sic) an investigation by me,” Vanstone said.

“But in light of Mr Ellis’s statement in Parliament this morning, it is appropriate that I do so on this occasion.”

She added that her investigation into other members continues.

Vanstone’s last update on the country members investigation in October cleared nine MPs – including two former ministers – of any misconduct, but left Ellis’s name off the exonerated list.

In September 2020, Vanstone said she had asked Ellis to voluntarily provide documents that “go to his incurring actual expenditure during nights he stayed in Adelaide” and “demonstrate a requirement he be in Adelaide on the occasions when claims were made.”

Ellis said he intends to contest the next state election in 2022.

Parliament is next due to sit on March 2.

Police news February 20: Barossa CIB arrested a 29-year-old man from Redbanks for a first instant warrant.

Between February 19-21: At premises on Rowe Road, Lower Light seven unregistered dirt bikes were stolen.

Between February 10-15: At a premises on Gawler River Road, Two Wells power tools, Honda dirt bike, ride on mower and motorised pushbike were stolen.

Between February 8-15: At an address on Schwerdt Road, Magdala two shearing hand pieces and

a mechanical Ajax wool press was stolen.

February 14: Gawler Police reported a 29-year-old man from Lewiston for exceeding speed and breach of provisional licence. The male received a licence disqualification for six months.

February 11: Consumable items were stolen from a business premise located on Sandpipe Drive, Thompson Beach.

Between February 8-9: Painting supplies and tools were stolen from a vacant premise which was

under construction at an address on Apple Tree Lane, Two Wells.

Between November 9 and February 9: Wiring was stolen from a business premise located on Gawler Road, Lewiston.

February 8: A cow was stolen from a property located on Bubner Road, Dublin.

January 30: • Gawler Police arrested a 29-year-old woman from Virginia for aggravated assault.

• Two Wells Police reported a 32-year-old man from Mallala recorded a blood alcohol reading

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Between January 27-28: A gold coloured VE Commodore bearing registration S385AMA was stolen from a private property located on Carslake Road, Dublin.

Between January 26-27: A Kawasaki was stolen from a business premises located on Meaney Road, Two Wells.

Between December 8-9: Doors were damaged in an attempt to gain access to a vacant premises located on Bethesda Road, Lewiston.

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Fearing a fatality LOCAL residents fear a road fatality at the intersection of Port Wakefield and Ryan Road, near Virginia, is inevitable before action to improve the crossing occurs.

Residents of nearby The Palms Residential Park have been campaigning for years to improve visibility and lower speeds at the intersection but to no avail.

The Palms Residential Park Residents’ Association vice chairman, Chris Sloper believes it is only a matter of time before a fatal accident occurs at the intersection.

“People miss the signage (coming north off the North-South Motorway), and they are already speeding,” Chris said.

“There are two to three prangs a week at this intersection.

“Sooner or later someone is going to die.”

The infamous Port Wakefield Road highway is a national freight route and roadway, and is currently a 90km stretch of road until a few hundred metres past Ryan Road (heading north), where it changes to 110km.

Keith and Liz Lovell moved from Golden Grove to retire at the park about 10 years ago.

They travel Port Wakefield Road on an almost daily basis and say the volume of traffic has increased dramatically since the North-South Motorway was completed.

“I’m on the road pretty much most days,” Liz said.

“They (drivers) speed up as they come off the bridge (and) the thing we’re concerned about is all the growth in the area, it’s just expanded, and there is so much more traffic than there used to be.”

City of Playford deputy mayor and councillor, Peter Rentoulis, believes

Bec O’Brien reports: the intersection has been a problem for some years, saying there had been more than a few serious accidents at the intersection.

Mr Rentoulis said he had written to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport asking for the speed signs to be pushed northwards but without any success.

“On each occasion, DIT has responded that they are not necessary because it’s a national highway carrying freight,” he said.

Cr Rentoulis said residents of the Palms Residential Park had raised concerns with him about increased traffic and high speeds at the intersection of Port Wakefield and Ryan Road.

“There are around 350 residents at the Palms Residential Park,” he said.

“Most of these people are aged 50 and above.

“The proposed changes to the speed limit will make the intersections much safer for all residents but in particular the elderly residents at The Palms.”

A Department for Infrastructure and Transport spokesperson said a review of the speed limit for the area had been undertaken in the past and “the existing speed limits are appropriate”.

The spokesperson stated with the installation of traffic lights further along Port Wakefield Road, at the intersection with Angle Vale Road (see separate story), further reviews were not out of the question.

“However, we will commit to investigating a further review once the intersection upgrade (at Angle Vale Road) is complete and traffic has normalised,” the spokesperson said.

Concerned about speeding traffic along Pt Wakefield Road are, from left, Chris, Keith, Liz with Playford councillor and deputy mayor, Peter Rentoulis (far right).

Comments on the DIT Facebook page about the traffic light installation ranged from “stupid” to “ridiculous” to “what a joke” to “unbelievable” to “makes no sense”.

• COP mayoral candidate, Shaun Reardon, posted, “So the government is spending $90 million to create an overpass at Port Wakefield to reduce the traffic banking up, and you allow a developer to put in traffic lights to stop everyone.”

Troy Salomons commented, “Wouldn’t it be better at the Virginia turnoff next to the raceway where all the accidents are?”, while John Papps stated, “Corey Wingard this can’t be right! Surely you don’t need to recycle all the traffic lights you are removing from South Road further down the ‘non-stop’ highway. How stupid!

It was a theme throughout the post, the reduction of a free-flowing highway into Adelaide, with Gail Beattie posting “Unbelievable...traffic lights on a highway that’s 110, guess the developers had money and money talks!!!!”

Mitchell Thomas said “Makes no sense.

Wasted opportunity to make a freeway style grade separated interchange, which I’m sure they’ll do in about 20 years”.

Lewiston resident Wayne Molloy queried, “Another poor decision. I can’t see why they couldn’t do a bridge like Pt Wakefield and McLaren Vale intersections to keep things flowing?”.

Glenn Kellett topped off the comments with “Typical brain dead SA government, lights in the middle of a highway. No wonder other states laugh at us” while Matthew Davey said “That’s a fatality waiting to happen...road train vs car”.

DIT confirmed the traffic lights are scheduled to come into use mid-2021.

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Traffic lights will be installed at the intersection of Port Wakefield Road and Angle Vale Road, one of the state’s busiest roads and a major freight route but not everyone is happy about the project, citing increased traffic congestion, longer travel times and the potential for more accidents.

Social media has been rife with comments from local residents about the intersection since work started on the Walker Corporation housing development, Riverlea, which is expected to house up to 30,000 people over the next 20 years.

A condition of this development when it was approved more than 10 years ago was the installation of traffic lights at the Port Wakefield Road/Angle Vale Road intersection.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is handling the installation and said in a statement it was upgrading the existing unsignalised Port Wakefield Rd / Angle Vale Rd junction to a four-way signalised intersection.

When the lights are turned on later this

year the speed limit on the Port Wakefield to 90km/h.

Road approaches will be reduced from “We now have an opportunity that has 110km/h to 90km/h. presented itself as a result of the upgrade “To improve safety at this location, works currently being performed at the advance warning signs will be located entry of the new Riverlea development,” on each Port Wakefield Road approach Cr Rentoulis said. to inform drivers of the potential need “The speed limit at the intersection to stop at the signals,” a Department for of Angle Vale Road and Port Wakefield Infrastructure and Transport spokesper- road will be coming down as there will be son said. traffic lights installed on Port Wakefield However, City of Playford (COP) dep- Road in both directions. uty mayor and councillor, Peter Rentoulis, “While I am sympathetic towards believes the traffic light installation may heavy vehicle movement on Port have a positive flow-on effect for local Wakefield Road, the speed limit at the residents who are concerned about safety new Riverlea development will force at the nearby Ryan Road/Port Wakefield a reduction in the speed limit whether Road intersection. people like it or not.

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Golden advice for a happy and long marriage ANN and David Stodart, of Two Wells, have hit the Bec O’Brien golden age. reports: The popular local couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last month and part in their lives together; say love, laughter and adven- they first met in the front bar ture are a great foundation for of the old Castle Hotel on a long-lasting life together.

South Road, Adelaide.

Married on February 12, Ann and David finally 1971, at St Ignatius Church settled in Two Wells for good in Norwood, the pair, who in 2001 to be closer to their have two children Tiffany and children and grandchildren.

Dylan, and six grandchildren, Relationships these days marked the occasion with never seem to last like they family and friends 50 years did just a few short generato the day, at 1918 Restaurant tions ago. in Tanunda.

Ann and David, however, Two of Ann’s bridesmaids are a shining example of what and the best man were also it takes to make a marriage able to attend the celebrations. work.

After their nuptials, Ann and David “When we got married, settled in Sydney for a David said to me ‘I promise few years, before heading you will always have food Ann and David Stodart, of Two Wells, celebrated 50 years of marriage last month. back to South in your belly and a roof PHOTO: BEC O”BRIEN Australia and spending over your head’, and that’s time in Waiwhat we’ve always had.”

Notification of proposal to upgrade kerie, Crystal an nbn™ Radio Network Base Station Facility - Ann said.

Brook, and Pt As part of the fixed radio (wireless) component of the Network, nbn is proposing Augusta. to expand the existing radio network base station at the following location: They first moved to Two Wells in 1978, They speak of teamwork, Two Wells: 43 (Section 710) Old Port Wakefield Rd Two Wells SA 5501 with their two young children perseverance, friendship, RFNSA number: 5501012 but moved again, this time love, laughter and adventure The proposed works on the existing 30m lattice tower involves: to Birdsville in Queensland, and openly acknowledge you • the installation of one (1) new panel antenna (measuring 957mm in length) on an existing then Halls Creek in Western have to take the good with the mount on the existing headframe Australia, and later, Innam- bad and work hard at making • the installation of one (1) new remote radio unit (RRU) below the new panel antenna incka. a marriage last.

• the re-location and re-panning of one (1) existing panel antenna (measuring 752mm in length) Travel has long been a “When we got married, on an existing mount on the existing headframe thread of Ann and David’s David said to me ‘I promise • the re-location of one (1) existing panel antenna (measuring 752mm in length) on a new marriage, as has the world of you will always have food stand-off mount on the existing headframe hospitality and outback pubs. in your belly and a roof over • the re-location of four (4) existing remote radio units (RRUs) below the re-located antennas The pair has managed your head’, and that’s what • the re-panning of three (3) existing panel antennas on existing mounts on the existing and owned pubs across the we’ve always had,” Ann said. headframe country and have loved every “Our life hasn’t been borThe proposed works also involve the upgrading of the existing radiocommunications links for adventure they were presenting, we’ve done so much and the following sites: ed with. wherever we’ve lived I never LEWISTON EAST (MAIN) LINK AT EL 17.26m It’s ironic this industry thought ‘why are we here?’, • the removal of one (1) existing parabolic antenna (measuring 1200mm in diameter) should play such a pivotal I thought ‘I’ll just make the • the installation of one (1) new parabolic antenna (measuring 1200mm in diameter) on the existing mount • the replacement of four (4) existing remote access units (RAUs) behind the new antenna LEWISTON EAST (PARALLEL) LINK AT EL 21.47m • the removal of one (1) existing parabolic antenna (measuring 900mm in diameter) • the installation of one (1) new parabolic antenna (measuring 1800mm in diameter) on a new stand-off mount • the re-location of four (4) existing remote access units (RAUs) to behind the new antenna GAWLER WEST (MAIN) LINK AT EL 26.94m • the installation of one (1) new remote access unit (RAU) behind the existing antenna • the replacement of three (3) existing remote access units (RAUs) behind the existing antenna

The proposed works also involve the upgrading of the existing outdoor cabinets: • the installation of one (1) new Outdoor Cabinet (ODC) on the existing concrete slab The proposed works will also involve the installation and/or upgrading of ancillary equipment on the tower and within the existing lease area compound - involving filters, cables, cable ladders, canisters, splitters and ancillary works necessary for the effective and safe operation of the site.

The purpose of this installation is to provide high quality wireless broadband services to customers in the Two Wells area. nbn regards the proposed installations as Low Impact Facilities under the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 2018 and as an activity that is not defined as development in accordance with Adelaide Hills Development Regulations 2008. Therefore, the proposed works do not require planning approval from Council.

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best of it,’ and we’ve certainly had some great experiences.”

“The good times far outweigh the bad times,” David added.

The pair admit they have their “yelling matches” but said their recipe for love includes laughter, tolerance and patience.

“Make life fun,” David advised.

“We have a lot of fun,” Ann quipped.

“And we’ve done a lot of things, we’ve been very lucky in life.

“We’re not procrastinators by any stretch.”

The couple encourage people to travel in their own backyard, as well as overseas, if they get the opportunity, and nurture similar interests.

“Music is our thing,” Ann said.

“We love music; listening to it, talking about it and watching live shows.”

They advise people to “give things a go”, even if they are new or scary and add a little spontaneity into their lives when they can.

Seeing as I recently celebrated my 19th wedding anniversary, I think I’ll take on Ann and David’s advice; I have a long way to go before I reach their golden achievement.

Congratulations Ann and David, cheers to many more.

(Ed: Happy anniversary Bec and Kieren for February 24!)

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Bushfire buddies for horse owners ENCOURAGING horse owners to be prepared and have a bushfire plan in the case of a fire was the focus of CFS community engagement officer, Penny Kazala, who attended the Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club’s Twilight Showjumping event last month.

Penny spoke with riders and horse owners one-to-one in between showjumping rounds, and said her role was to assist people who live, work, or travel in bushfire prone areas to be prepared.

“We are aware horse owners, unlike traditional pet owners, are not able to just pop their pets in a car and leave in case of a fire,” she said.

“The CFS has a practical guide to help people and assist them to prepare well in advance of any bushfire emergency.”

Penny said in the event of a fire, horse owners should consider whether they needed to relocate their horse or if their property could be prepared to the point where their animals could stay.

“Just as everyone should have a home safety fire plan, anyone who lives in a bushfire prone area should have a bushfire survival plan,” she said.

“If you don’t have your horse on your own property, you should discuss with the landowner what their bushfire safety plan is and what they expect you to do with your horse or horses.

“We’re really trying to avoid people trying to perform last minute evacuations.

“Some fires just move too quickly for anyone to get into the area safely and relocate animals once the fire has started.”

Penny said it was up to

members of the horse community to have these kinds of discussions amongst themselves and organise “bushfire buddies” in case of a fire emergency.

“It might be that actually some horse owners just discuss between themselves what they might do if a bushfire broke out where they lived,” she said.

“We encourage horse owners to get bushfires buddies, where they make those arrangements amongst themselves, or between neighbours or friends, about what they would do.

“This is about keeping people and their horses safe, and that’s something ultimately all horse owners want.”

The CFS Horses and Bushfires Guide is available from the CFS website at www.cfs. Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club president Pentti Puro with CFS community engagement officer, Penny Kazla. sa.gov.au

Adelaide Plains Council moves to abolish wards • Continued from page 1 Following workshops with elected members last year, a draft ‘Representation Options Paper’ was presented to APC and endorsed for public consultation in November 2020.

APC received five submissions at the close of public consultation in January this year, with a report last month outlining a number of options for councillors to consider moving forward.

The options proposed consisted of: Two wards, nine councillors; Four wards, eight councillors; Two wards, eight councillors; Two wards, seven councillors; and No wards.

APRRA lodged a submission in favour of keeping wards and creating a new “Samphire Coastal” ward.

Mr Knight said he was “shocked” at council’s decision to move forward with the abolishment of wards.

“I was terribly disappointed,” he said.

“The wards provide individuality, and (with this decision), that goes, because every ward has its own special requirements.

“Mallala is broad acre farming, the coastal ward has infrastructure and tourism needs, and Two Wells, like Lewiston, is becoming more urbanised. Now that’s all been thrown into the same bucket.”

Mr Knight said he felt some community sectors would miss out under a no-ward structure and the composition of councillors could be weighted to a particular area of the district.

“I think specific portions of the community are going to find themselves more and more on the outer,” he said.

“I think at the next election, God forbid, the makeup of the council could be made up of all candidates south of the (Light) river.”

Mr Knight said a similar motion to abolish wards was proposed by council some years ago and was met with a public outcry against

the proposal.

“It will be up to APRRA to put the red flag to the bull, and say, this is not on,” he said.

“But there is an upside, the upside is now anybody across the entire APC district, ratepayers and business owners, anybody who resides in the council area, can in fact put their hand up to apply for a position as an area councillor.

“Now instead of having a one in three chance, there’s an opportunity for anyone to fill the quota in any one of the nine seats.

“I believe after Monday night some councillors may have potentially written their way into history and out of their safe council seats.

“Before now they only had to focus on their own ward area, now they’re going to have to focus and be seen to be representative across the entire council area.”

At present, on average, APC has one councillor representing 687 residents.

In supporting a ward structure as the best course of action for the council area, Mr Knight said one of the biggest downfalls of having no wards was the potential cost to ratepayers if a by-election had to be called.

“If there are no wards, if a councillor resigns, or is sick, or for any other reason decides to stand down before the end of their term, it means the entire council area has to have a by-election and that would cost thousands of dollars,” he said.

“That would be a $20,000 cost if we were to lose a councillor for any reason during their term which the ratepayers would have to bear.”

The no-ward proposal, as outlined in council’s report, provides room for growth with respect to the councillor/resident ratio.

Further public consultation about the proposal will be conducted in due course and any submissions presented back to APC for consideration.

CWA party!

Two Wells CWA members celebrating the branch’s fifth birthday last month were, from left, Evelyn Dyer, Caroline Hardiman, Lorraine Applebee, Sue Lange, Christabel Crabb, Jenny Dowling, Shirley Thompson, Diana Newton and Carole Bywaters.

TWO Wells CWA celebrated its fifth birthday last month, with a night out.

Nine members headed to Sneaky’s restaurant in Angle Vale to share a meal and a few laughs.

“It was a lovely evening with much laughter and

great food,” member Jenny Dowling said.

“Although not everyone could come that night, we are all looking forward to our next meeting, which is making rope baskets.”

The Two Wells CWA branch meets on the third

Tuesday of each month at the Two Wells Bowling Club from 7pm.

Activities and events vary from month to month, for more information look them up on social media or contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 781 007.

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ALL bookings ph: 8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as volunteer bus liaison, however all places/enquiries are now through Council.

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TWO WELLS RED CROSS

MEETING is held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of the month (except December or January) at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells.

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

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.

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TWO WELLS REGIONAL ACTION TEAM

TWO WELLS

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

IS held on the second and fourth Friday of SCOUTS CUBS & JOEYS TIME OUT CRAFT GROUP each month at The Two Wells Children’s CUBS: 6.30pm - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am MEETS Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am 6.30pm - 8.30pm (Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm to 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm by appointment - 7.30pm (Friday). Contact Group Leader, In recess December & January. Contact Di only, 10.30am to 12 noon drop in. Call 1300 Toby Stevens 0449 292 317 Meaney 0427 616 301.

733 606 for appointments..

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

HELD five times a year. For ages eight to 15 years.

AUSTRALIAN PLANTS SOCIETY

LANDCARE TWO WELLS

For more information contact Maria Aunger on MEETS every Thursday evening in Two Wells, LANDCARE Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts 0414 230 634 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

Starting at 8pm in the St. Joseph’s Parish Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land Church Hall, 46 Old Port Wakefield Road.

Care is bigger than your backyard. Pat. 0419 TWO WELLS CFS Anyone who thinks they may have a problem 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852.

SENIOR training every Monday night starting with alcohol is welcome to attend..

CHURCH TIMES

ANGLICAN Church Services

St Peter’s Mallala: • March 7, 10am • April 4, 10am - Easter Sunday St Paul’s Two Wells • March 14, 21 & 28 • Friday April 2 • April 11, 18 & 25 Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan (08) 7510 1148 Parish Contacts: Mallala - Nita Noble 08 85 272 303 Two Wells - Di Meaney 0427 616 301

LIONS CLUB ANGLE VALE

at 7.30pm open to anyone over the age of 17 years old. Everyone welcome however day time crews are needed. Cadet training is every second Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above.

Located in Wells Road, Two Wells.

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MEETINGS on the second and fourth Wed at the clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, 6.30pm start. New members always welcome, for more info please call 0416 452 925.

MEETS on the first Tuesday of the month at 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 12 noon Two Wells Catholic Church. Contact president to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5pm, Ian Gameau or secretary 0417 801 1178 or Saturday 9am to 11.30am. Phone: 8520 twowellslionsinc@gmail.com for more info.

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OPEN Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other MEETS on the third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Bowling Club from 7pm. New and times by agreement. Get involved in projects interested members are welcome to come or just a coffee and a talk. Conference room along. Contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 available by request. Contact Norm Dicks 781 007 or Jenny Dowling on 0418 859 875 .

0428 559 787 or just turn up.

TWO WELLS Uniting Church • Sunday Worship 10am • Wednesday Lutheran Community Care Financial Counselling TWO WELLS PLAYGROUP • Wednesday Craft Group MALLALA RSL 1-4pm (during term time) TUESDAY mornings 9am -11am during school • Friday Youth Group 5:30pm (during term time) MEETS every third Wednesday. Public is term at the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall, 34 invited to lunch on the third Sunday of each Gawler Rd.. For babies and children up to five month for $12 including sweets, espresso years of age. Gold coin donation and BYO VIRGINIA Catholic Parish. Mass times: lunch box and snacks. Phone: 8520 2358. coffee. Friday night Schnitzel or Fish & Chips.

St Joseph’s Two Wells: $12. Sunday morning Coffee ($4) Cake • Thursday 6.30pm TWO WELLS PROBUS CLUB ($3) & egg and bacon rolls ($5). Available • Sunday 8.30am MEETINGS are held in the Two Wells Bowling in the clubrooms across from footy club. All Club on the fourth Monday of the month Our Lady of the Assumption Virginia welcome. Membership open to both those from 10am. Come along and enjoy some • Sunday 10am who have or have not served. Ph Ray 0417 companionship. Contact Judith Lamont Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. 450 088 for info.

8380 9140.

Phone 8380 9029

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 .

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

Facebook can’t ban local newspapers!

Dear locals,

Last week Facebook banned news outlets in Australia.

Facebook is abusing their global monopolistic powers in an attempt to bully Australian news outlets, and we support the ACCC and the Commonwealth Government’s efforts to rein them in.

HOWEVER, FACEBOOK CAN’T BAN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS! This is a very powerful reminder of the importance of local newspapers as a trusted and independent source of local news.

The Two Wells & Districts Echo is proudly committed to printing local news and being an independent voice for the local community.

We’re happy for Facebook to be a platform for crazy cat videos, photos of food and fake unregulated news, however the Two Wells & Districts Echo newspaper remains committed to local journalism and is more relevant than ever before as the true source of local news and information.

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Mallala’s roaring reunion

March Update Two Wells Bowling Club

ST Helen’s Park in Prospect was filled with past Reunion committee L-R Tom and Maxine Varcoe, Paul and Cathy Angus, Bev and Ed and present Mallala residents on February 14 as Manning, Maureen South, Greg and Judy Tucker, Joy Van Der Hoek and Jim Franks. they attended the 67th Mallala and Districts Reunion.

More than 70 people attended, including a number of younger people which was pleasing for organisers.

Reunion committee president Paul Angus, welcomed those present, and then announced long-time secretary, Bev Manning, had retired from the role.

Paul thanked her for 10 years of dedicated service, and welcomed her replacement, Judy Tucker.

Before introducing guest speaker, Jane Lutt (nee Konzag), Paul spoke on happenings at Mallala over the past 12 months, including renovations at Jane Lutt with brother Mallala Museum, a new grain complex and Lions Eric and Val Secomb.

Margaret and Bevan Baker. Richard Konzag. camping site.

Jane officially opened the reunion, and gave an interesting speech on her family history.

She also spoke of her work in various industries including medicine, finance and livestock exports, at was at one time, chair of the South East Australian Livestock Exporters Association.

After speeches, guests enjoyed an afternoon catching up with old friends and sharing stories from years gone by.

The annual event is held on the second Sunday in February, so mark your diaries for February, 13, 2022.

PHOTOS: ROS FRANKS

Lenore Reinke, Rosemary Jenkin and Joan Earl.

On Monday February 22nd, I accepted the invitation from Two Wells Bowling Club’s President, Ian Campbell, to participate in the club’s fundraising effort for the Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation. This year the club joined ‘Breakthrough Round’ to promote mental health programs and drive positive change within the club and wider South Australia. Sport and social clubs have always been of great benefit to mental health by providing a sense of community and getting people active. I have been a passionate supporter of the Breakthrough Foundation during and since my time as Premier’s Advocate for Suicide Prevention and I am pleased to see the Two Wells Bowling Club further supporting this great cause.

Dr Fernandez and Annette Halford.

Head to the great outdoor cinema!

THE popular Outdoor Cinema is back, with not one but two family movies coming up at Dublin and Two Wells.

Sponsored by Adelaide Plains Council, the free outdoor movie events will feature movies the whole family will love, On Friday, March 12, The Secret Life of Pets 2 will screen at Dublin oval, followed the following week, March 19, with Playing with Fire at Two Wells oval.

As part of council’s sponsorship, the popular Mary Poppins Returns was shown on Friday, February 26 at Mallala oval.

All movies will start at around 8pm (when it’s dark enough!), but it would pay to get there earlier to find a great viewing spot.

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BYO chairs, rugs, sleeping bags, swags, pillows or even beanbags, find a great spot on the oval, and get comfortable!

Please check in on arrival with the COVID QR code.

Canteen facilities will be available but please respect that all events are drug and alcohol free zones.

Additionally, for the enjoyment of movie goers, pets are not allowed and need to stay snuggled up at your home!

So make the most of the spring weather and enjoy a night at the movies with the added convenience of not having to travel very far.

Take the family along, or organise a group of friends for a fun and cheap night out!

Pictured here with Two Wells Bowling Club President Ian Campbell.

This month I have had the opportunity to meet with a number of Local Government bodies throughout the Two Wells region. I find it very important for sitting members of Parliament to engage with local councils to hear about the problems facing the community. On February 12th I met with Wakefield Regional Council Mayor Rodney Reid and Chief Executive Officer Andrew MacDonald, before later in the day meeting with Adelaide Plains Council Mayor Mark Wasley and Chief Executive Officer James Miller in Two Wells.

I was pleased to also spend time with long-time Two Wells resident Malcolm Frost this month to discuss a range of coastal and estuarine issues facing Middle Beach, Light Beach and Port Gawler.

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Dog club moves house ADELAIDE Plains Kennel and Obedience Club (APKOC) is almost ready to move into its new home at Clara Harniman Reserve, Lewiston.

The dog obedience and training group has relocated from inner Two Wells to the large site and is inviting all those interested in learning more about the club to an open night on Wednesday, March 10 from 7pm.

While all facilities at the club are still in progress, with the concrete slab for the new clubhouse poured only last month and plumping set to be connected shortly, members are excited about what they can now offer at their new grounds.

APKOC secretary, Julie Lyon, said there had been much interest in the club since the new clubhouse went up, and there was great potential for dog showing, agility and obedience classes on the site, but there was still a lot of work to

Bec O’Brien reports: be done.

“The idea is that people can come here and see the blank space, and see what we’re up against to get it up and running,” Julie said.

“This could be ‘the’ place in the area for dogs, and it will be a dog place in its own right as it’s not shared with anyone.

“It’s all enclosed, there’s so much space, and so much potential.

“We are very excited about what we can do here in the future.”

The March 10 event will include a light supper, but be aware toilet facilities are not yet available at the site.

Contact APKOC president, Deb Heinze on 0457 220 018 or secretary Julie Lyon on 0450120131 for more information.

Looking forward to building a base at their new home in Clara Harniman Reserve, Lewiston, are Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience Club (APKOC) members, with some gorgeous puppies, from left, Julie Lyon and Border Collie, Poppy; Dave Harrop and Keeshond, Mr Squiggle; Deb Heinze and Dobermann, Bwian; Carol Pink; and Lin Burger with Alaskan Malamute, Rosie.

Kennel decision still up in the air ADELAIDE Plains Council’s primary development assessment panel has been forced to delay meeting while more than 12,000 responses in relation to two proposed dog kennel applications for Two Wells are considered.

Last year the public became aware of the two applications for the keeping of dogs on Coats Road, Two Wells, which could house more than 300 animals between them.

A large social media campaign saw APC swamped with responses during the public consultation pe-

riod, most slamming the development; forcing the Council Assessment Panel (CAP) to reschedule its planned February meeting.

The unprecedented number of responses has left the panel with a lengthy process of working through the submissions.

APC CEO, James Miller, said most of the responses were from people outside of the council area.

“In excess of 12,000 responses were received in relation to the two separate development applications for dog kennels on Coats Road, mostly from people outside the

Adelaide Plains Council area,” Mr Miller said.

“The majority of these 12,000 submissions received were against the application.

“Given the volume of submissions to deal with, this will be a lengthy process, and the date of the Council Assessment Panel (CAP) meeting at which the application/s will be considered is therefore currently unknown.”

Mr Miller said the applicant was not required to modify their application/s, but could choose to do so.

The applicant, Vladimir Kasminin, said he was happy with the progress being made through council’s planning processes and would not be modifying his application.

“We are just playing the waiting game, and will wait and see the outcome,” Mr Kasminin said.

“No-one can be confident in life, life’s a journey, there are no guarantees, we’ll just see how it goes.”

Mr Kasminin said the RSPCA had been out to visit his property, on which he already houses a

number of dogs, and were satisfied with his current facility.

“They gave me full compliance for what I’ve already got,” he said.

“I’m happy with the outcomes that are happening.”

Mr Miller said APC planning staff would undertake an assessment of the two development applications against the provisions of the Mallala Development Plan and would then make a recommendation to the Council Assessment Panel.

No date had been set for the CAP meeting at time of print.

Sharing the road load RECENTLY, drivers near Korunye came across one very big load on the road!

The massive ‘shared use path’, made at Bowhill Engineering, was on its 600km journey from Bowhill to Adelaide.

However because it was too big for the freeway and had to be escorted on an approved over-dimensional route, it took a 500km detour, which included travelling through Korunye!

Part of the new Regency Road to Pym Street motorway, the shared use path has just been installed to complete motorway sections to the north of Regency Road to the motorways section ending north of Torrens Road.

The end result is a 47km non-stop motorway between Gawler and the River Torrens.

The ‘big load’ was the Department for Infrastructure and Transport’s largest volumetric load to ever enter South Australia.

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Mad March mania in your garden With “Mad March” comes the cooler nights and shorter days giving a few opportunities for a last planting before the soils cool down.

Imagine naked ladies in the garden!

That is what happens in Mad March.

Amaryllis belladonna or naked ladies start to flower. They are so named as the flowers emerge tall and upright before the leaves appear later.

Belladonna means beautiful lady and they are indeed beautiful.

Another common name is Easter lily, but they usually appear quite a time before Easter, so the names naked or beautiful ladies are really more appropriate.

They are native to the Cape Province area of South Africa and enjoy being baked by the hot sun, but a water when in flower is always appreciated.

Usually, an autumn rain will come to help!

The perfume they exude is redolent of a flowering honeysuckle.

They flower in shades of cream through to pale and bright pink.

A fertiliser in spring will always be a beneficial aid to next autumn’s flowers.

Want to make a splash in autumn with your roses?

A trick is to give your roses a particularly good prune and then a very good deep soaking and a feed of fertiliser. Keep the water up weekly from then on and in approximately 50 days, your roses will all flower on cue.

Remember to watch out for black spot and remove and bin any affected leaves.

Water early in the morning, never at night to help keep black spot and other fungal infections at bay.

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Amaryllis Belladonna lilies are a beautiful sight in gardens throughout March. the full sun. South Australia seems to have the perfect climate for roses.

Do you suffer from arachnophobia?

Just pause a moment and think about what good the spiders do in the garden.

They are like the cleaners that work silently in the night eating maybe a few good insects but munching their way through all the bad guys.

They relish a diet of flies, mosquitoes, wasps, moths and beetles, helping to keep your garden healthy and productive without the need of harmful insecticides. Leave them

to breed and multiply and just appreciate what good they do thanklessly in the garden.

Is your lemon tree suffering from the yellows?

This may happen in autumn due to a deficiency of magnesium.

AMATEUR All citruses are very hungry trees and need a GARDENER lot of TLC – they need a good feed frequently.

In autumn adding Epsom Salts, a form of magnesium, can help.

Just sprinkle it around the drip line of the tree.

The drip line is whereT the leaves are at the edge of the canopy of the tree and the water, when it rains, will drop to the ground.

Water the tree deeply afterwards and repeat in about three weeks if necessary.

The signs of magnesium deficiency in citrus are the leaves dropping and the new leaves being smaller and the general colour of the leaves being a pale yellow.

All citruses appreciate a dose of Epsom Salts plus some Potash, and these two can help to produce sweet, tasty oranges.

Good even deep watering is needed until the winter rains appear.

Citrus trees need to be fed frequently and E often to get the best results.

Remember to start to prepare your winter garden beds for planting.

Appreciate all that happens in your garden in the month of March.

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Pave your way HAVE you been wondering what happened to the family name pavers in the picnic area and historic walk to the Wells since work began on the Two Wells Village Green project?

Well, don’t be alarmed, they haven’t been destroyed, but carefully lifted and stored, with Adelaide Plains Council contacting family members to collect them if they so desired.

In 1983, the former Two Wells Community Advancement Association (TWCAA) developed a picnic block in the main street, between the institute and police station.

Prize money from Tidy Town Awards was spent on improvements to the town and it was during this time an idea was conceived to create a pathway from Old Pt Wakefield Road to the historic Two Wells (the Wells) area to encourage visitors to stop and spend some time in the town.

As part of this project, TWCAA in partnership with the Rotary Club, paved a path leading from the picnic block to the Wells.

To fund the path, members of the community could purchase pavers personalised with their names, handmade by Jim Pederick and Les Williams, which were interwoven throughout the path.

This continued for many years with many names, old and new, added over time.

The TWCAA and its volunteers also made seats and placed them around the Picnic Block and path to the Wells.

The seats included several plaques dedicated to community members who had contributed so much over the years including ‘Bet’s Rose Garden’ and ‘Fay’s Rose Garden’.

Statues were made and installed in honour of the Greek and Italian immigrants who had moved to the area, and in 1986 a time capsule was placed in the Picnic Block as

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Around 10 years ago, all of the pavers at the Wells were removed, with many placed in storage.

Others had crumbled and became a trip hazard so they were also removed.

More recently, as the Village Green development has progressed, named pavers were carefully lifted and are now safe in storage with those pavers removed from the Wells.

Much of the infrastructure has been relocated with many of the concrete benches and seating now housed in the Two Wells Community Garden, located behind the Craft Shop, including an early primitive wheelbarrow.

The roses have been transplanted to the town’s cemetery and all plaques have been saved and recorded.

The time capsule remains buried in its original place.

If you, or a member of your family, had a paver and would like to arrange retrieval and collection, please contact Adelaide Plains Council on 8527 0200 or email info@apc.sa.gov.au

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The paved path leading from the former Picnic Block to the Wells, with local Two Wells family names interspersed throughout. INSET: A close-up of some of the names on pavers.

Love stories for any month by Ratty Reads I NEVER used to be a huge romance reader, at least not the fluffy rom-com style but I’ve definitely been reading more of this genre in the last couple of years.

Reading so much, I find the best way to keep it up is by keeping it varied.

I often switch genres every read!

Contemporary romance is a great way to break up heavier reads, and there are so many good ones out there now.

I’ve listened to many contemporary romances on audio as I find it a genre suited to the audiobook format.

If you haven’t tried an audiobook before, download the Libby app and sign in with your library account to borrow free audiobooks, there are so many available.

Here are those I’ve read physical copies of, and all are a little different from the next: It’s Been A Pleasure, Noni Blake - Claire Christian: a self-discovery pleasure quest to Europe featuring a Viking as the love interest The Friend Zone - Abby Jimenez: A classic friends to lovers trope which features great banter, fun characters and some heavier themes too.

If you like this one be sure to check

Ratty reads With Rachel Applebee out her second book, The Happy Ever After Playlist One True Loves - Taylor Jenkins Reid: If you want tears stemming from your heart being broken and put back together, then this one's for you.

It features a real Sophie’s choice and makes you consider what you would do in such an impossible situation.

The Unhoneymooners - Christina Lauren: This author duo produce hilarious romances and this is one I will always recommend to those wanting a light and fun read.

An enemy-to-lovers which dares you to laugh out loud.

One Day - David Nicholls: An older read but one I reflect on fondly.

A mixed bag of Ratty’s recommended romantic reads.

This one shows love over time, checking in with the main characters on one day each year to give an insight to how their lives are playing out, sometimes separately, sometimes together.

There’s also a movie featuring Anne Hathaway, but promise me you’ll read the book first!

The Hating Game - Sally Thorne: This one is an office-enemy-to-lovers story, which will challenge you to not put it down!

Get A Life, Chloe Brown - Talia Hibbert: Hibbert is a renown true romance writer and this is her first in a line of more contemporary romance books.

Hibbert writes nicely diverse characters with a pinch of the steam from her previous work.

This list will well and truly get you started with the romance genre.

But if you want to try audiobooks (great for keeping you company during house chores!) then I highly recommend: Red, White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston: A look at what it would be like if America’s first son fell in love with Britain’s Prince!

A great LGBTQ story but definitely steamy, so perhaps not one to listen to with little ears around!

The Kiss Quotient - Helen Hoang: This one features a female autistic main character who seeks out an escort to get some dating and sexual experience!

You’ll fall in love with the main characters Stella and Michael and I’m sure, be looking to back it up with Hoang’s next one, The Bride Test.

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Hams Park unrest WORK has begun on the new home of the Two Wells Trotting Owners and Trainers Association (TWTOTA) at Hams Park Reserve, Lewiston, but local residents fear they will be locked out of the site once the club’s relocation is complete.

Adelaide Plains Council (APC) has allocated $40,000 to improve the site for the club’s relocation, which is currently based at the aging trotting track off Wells Road, Two Wells.

In 2018 a report to APC’s February ordinary meeting recommended the TWTOTA relocate to Hams Park Reserve, with associated public consultation and a hydrological report of the site, to assess its flood risk, conducted.

TWTOTA negotiated a lease with APC in October last year for its 25 members to use the whole site at Hams Park Reserve and have since discussed fencing of remnant vegetation in the reserve and planting native trees along the boundary fence.

TWTOTA secretary Rebecca Bush said it was never the Association’s intention to “lock” anyone out of the reserve but common sense would need to prevail when horses were working on the track and signage would be erected to advise to this effect.

“Hams Park is leased by the TWTOTA, therefore what we choose to do with the area is our decision,” she said.

“Consultation to residents occurred years ago prior to the council approving the lease.

“Signage will be in place to ensure other users are aware horses have right of way and caution will need to be used at times when training is occurring.

“As a dog owner myself I know plenty of people who walk their dogs at Hams Park, I also know horse riders who use the area.

“For the safety of all, dogs may need to be on a leash to ensure they do not chase horses being exercised, either ridden or driven.”

Ms Bush said the new dog park in Lewiston would be able to cater for off leash dog exercise and the club had made considerable efforts to keep impacts to local residents to a minimum, including discussions about how to recycle water to provide for new tree seedlings, the best position of amenities and even possible designated times for track use by its members.

Living adjacent to Hams Park Reserve is Marie Duckford and her husband Jeff, as well as Marie’s elderly parents Margaret and Malc Hughes, who live in a granny flat just meters from the proposed trotting track.

Bec O’Brien reports: Marie’s property backs onto the reserve and for the past decade the family has enjoyed the rural site; walking and riding around the track’s perimeter and teaching nine-year-old granddaughter, Aneshka, to ride her beloved horse.

Mrs Duckford is concerned access to the reserve will be limited, or possibly even prohibited, once the TWTOTA moves in and is worried about the proximity of the track to her boundary fence.

“During the holidays my granddaughter is out there riding,” Mrs Duckford said.

“We see a lot of people out there with kids on ponies, people out there walking their dogs, or power walking around the track.

“I’m less bothered about the trotting track itself but want to know how close the track is going to be from our boundary fence?

“If they build it as they are suggesting those horses will be pounding right past my (parent’s) bedroom window.

“I can’t get any answers, it doesn’t sound like anyone is listening.”

Mrs Duckford was also concerned the site was a lot to maintain for a small organisation.

“If this turns into the tip like the one in Two Wells is then I have even bigger concerns,” she said.

“I want to know what council is going to do to make sure that this doesn’t happen.”

Fellow local resident, Colin Langman said he was concerned about more people coming into the area and a possible need to beef up security.

Mr Langman has lived about 500 metres from the reserve for the past 12 years and recently had $10,000 worth of tools stolen from a shed on his property.

“The more people we have coming into the area, the overall security, or feeling of security, goes down,” he said. “You’re less aware of the locals that are here (and) the more people you’ve got coming into the area you don’t know, the more likelihood there is of unscrupulous behaviour.”

Mr Langman said while most residents in the area lived on large allotments that did not always mean they were able to exercise their pets at home.

“I know people argue you’re on 2.5 acres and you can use that, but a lot of these people have livestock on their property and can’t

Concerned about access to Hams Park Reserve in Lewiston are, from left Cate Penaluna, nine-year-old Aneshka, Jeff Duckford, Marie Duckford and Margaret Hughes.

Look up for a surprise!

IF you are out and about in Lewiston make sure you look up.

You might just find a lazy koala lounging about munching on gum leaves.

Lewiston residents Linda and Frank Depasquale were thrilled to discover a contented koala basically in their front yard last month.

Linda said she heard the birdlife in her established front garden making a racket and went to investigate.

“I could hear something, it was in the late afternoon, I went out there and I looked up the tree and I couldn’t believe my eyes,” she said.

“It was in the next door neighbour’s tree, which is close to our fence and overhangs it.

“We’ve never known them to be here, and we’ve been here 16 years.

“It’s exciting.”

The Depasquale’s live on Hayman Road, not far from Boundary Road and just up the road from Fletcher Reserve, which links to Camel Reserve and a network of other reserves and walking trails throughout the Lewiston area.

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Bec O’Brien reports: They believe the koala might have been seeking “quieter” lodgings, with constant development along the Gawler River, particularly near Angle Vale, pushing the cute creatures further out.

Posting a pic of the comfy koala on social media, Linda said it was soon clear many people had seen koalas in the area in the past and hoped to make more people aware of them in the area.

“It didn’t seem stressed at all,” she said.

“There are lots of mature trees down here and I thought maybe it might be a good opportunity to encourage people to plant more eucalyptus and gum trees in their yards.

“Everybody here has dogs and they are a big threat to them, so if people are aware they are around, we need to keep them safe and look after them.

“We need to make sure there’s always water left out for them, plant more trees, things like that.”

let their dogs out for that reason,” he said.

“There are a lot of people who use that park to walk their dogs, exercise their dogs, or run with their kids.

“If you take that away from them there’s not really anywhere else around they can use.”

Ms Bush conceded most local harness trainers had their own tracks on their properties, but it was important for horses in training to regularly take part in “fast work”, which required a larger track with a suitable surface.

“Locals will now have a maintained area to use when horses are not on the track,” she added.

“No more walking through weeds not being able to see whether you are treading on a snake or not.”

Adelaide Plains Council CEO, James Miller, confirmed there is a current lease between council and the TWTOTA, with the appropriate insurances in place.

“In accordance with the relevant council

resolution (2018/243) the lease between council and the association relates to the whole of Hams Park Reserve however discussions have occurred, and will continue, in relation to options to allow public use of Hams Park for dog walking and similar recreational activity,” Mr Miller said.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Hart Reserve, Two Wells What’s Your Vision?

Council, with the assistance of Jensen Plus, is developing a master plan for Hart Reserve, Two Wells and inviting you to have a say!

What is a master plan?

A master plan is a document that outlines a vision and provides a conceptual layout to guide future growth and development of a site over coming years.

A master plan will enable Council to apply for grants, or allocate funds, to improve Hart Reserve and ensure that the site meets the needs of the community.

How can you be involved?

Come along to one of our two site meetings (details below) and have your say. If you would like to be involved as the master plan progresses, you may also nominate as a member of the Hart Reserve Community Reference Group.

Site meetings – where and when?

Wednesday March 17, 2021 AM Session: 9.15am-10am PM Session: 6.15pm-7pm (approx. duration) On site at Hart Reserve – meet at the ‘kiss and drop’ zone, corner Old Mallala and Gawler Roads, Two Wells.

Linda and Frank Depasquale have welcomed the sighting of a koala on their Lewiston property.

For further information in relation to the master planning process, please contact Council’s Community Development Officer, Lynette Seccafien on (08) 8527 0200 or info@apc.sa.gov.au James Miller Chief Executive Officer 24 February, 2021

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Days of March with Bec O’Brien & Natalie Centenera

There are plenty of special days in March, religious days, and days dedicated to certain causes, both nationally and internationally, here are just a few of them.

echo 20 Double Take with Bec O’Brien Double Take & Natalie Centenera James celebrates 30th in “iso”

A big shout out to local author, Helen Walton, of Lewiston who has just announced her work “Lemon Snippets” will feature in a collection of stories set to be released by Australian publishing house, Gumnut Press, later this year.

Her story is just one of 15 included in the anthology “Sweet WITH her husband, James’ 30th birthday in April, Delights” local and comes off the back of Kate Dimasi, had to get Two Wells pharmacist, an inclusion in thewhen publisher’s “Paw creative planning celebrations amidst strict Prints of COVID-19 Love” anthology releasedrestrictions. social gathering in 2020. Awesome work and Helen, con-have large families and Both Kate James gratulations. including them in the celebrations was important.

So instead of the planned Amalfi coast-themed MOVIE NIGHT ANYONE? dinner with friends and family Kate (pictured right If you’re looking for a freeboy), familyorganised a progressive with the birthday night out,rotating then don’t miss the only out- the pair of them moved. dinner, where door cinemasStrict beingtime run byschedules Adelaide and social distancing Plains Council around districtto as the pair enjoyed measures werethe adhered this month.

The Dublin drinks, entree,Cricket mains, Club and dessert at four different will showfamily PG-rated “The Secret Life residences. eachMarch course12 the couple of Pets 2” onFor Friday and a arrived with balloons and which meant four times the cake cutting, week later, oncake, March 19 at the Two four the“Playing happy birthday Wells Oval, thetimes movie With song being sung and four times cheers being Fire”, starring Johnthe Cena, will be given. likestart a great way to celebrate considering shown. Each Sounds event will roughly thedark, circumstances.

Happy when it gets around 8.15pm.

Sobirthday James. bring your beanbags and deckchairs, BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR JEN pack a rug, non-alcoholic and a big happy birthday Speaking ofdrinks birthdays, snacks, and be set. to you’ll Lewiston local(See andstory Two Wells Blue Light Disco on page 7)volunteer, Jennifer Nichol, who celebrated her 75th lastBEAUTIFUL! month.

MAKINGbirthday DUBLIN While COVID-19 restrictions meant social gathIf you live in the Dublin areaacknowledged and erings were out, Jen the milestone are keen to help at the township grow Don, the pair happy to quietly home with husband and develop for the future, thenbusy headin their gorgeous garden. spend time and keep along to the Happy “Our Town Workshop” birthday Jennifer. being held at the local cricket club GIVING TOOT FOR KEN on Wednesday March 24 fromA5pm.

Whileisisolation has all but put a stop to social The workshop a collaboration celebrations and the like, one Two betweengatherings, Regional Development familyGawler still managed AustraliaWells Barossa Light to commemorate the birthday of great-grandfather Ken Williams Adelaide 94th Plains (RDABGLAP), the month.

Adelaide last Plains Business Advisory Ken’s great-grandchildren Group and the Coalition of Coastal (nice one Hunt crew), created a massive sign urging drivers to give a toot as Communities, and will be facilitated they passed Ken’s house on Rowe Crescent.

by Maz McGann, who aims to help A post on social media saw many positive identify, plan and implement sus- saying Ken (pictured comments, with the family tainable vibrancy for the township. right, outside his home) loved the show of birthday Register for this support andfree lots event of tootsatwere heard throughout www.eventbrite.com.au the day.

Happy birthday Ken.

Days of May

March 7 is Clean Up Australia Day, a day that encourages all March 21 - Harmony Day, a day Australians to take to their local of cultural respect for everyone park, beach, bushland or streets who calls Australia home - from May the 4th be with you! You’ve all heard and help collect rubbish. it before. theYou’ve traditional owners of the this land probably seen memes Individuals and local groups to those who have come gets fromold. circulating on facebook.

It never can either organise a Clean Up many countries around the world.

Star Wars fans relish the play on words and EMAIL: news@twowellsecho.com.au Site or volunteer to join anlook ex- forward By participating in Harmony to the annual date withDay gusto, isting site. activities, learn undermaybe even morewe socan with so and many of us in how all Australians from ISO. So,stand on May 4 this year, may the force/ March 8 is International Womdiverse backgrounds equally fourth be with you. en’s Day, a day to celebrate the belong to this nation and enrich it. contribution and achievementsMay 9 is World Migratory Bird Day, espeof all women.

March 21 is alsowhich the date cially significant in our region is home the International Bird Sanctuary.

It is an opportunity totorewhere the world observesThis Theday aims to International reinforce education and member the barriers that women Day for theawarenessElimiprotect migratory have broken through, and raising the about nationthe of need RacialtoDiscrimination.

RIGHT: James and Kate birds and different levels, accomplishments they have It their was habitats, this day,atinall1960, police in all parts of thefire world. made despite barriers. opened and killed 69 people Dimasi celebrating James’ at a peaceful demonstration 30th birthday in isolation is Mother’s Day,against a day tothe show March 8 is also the AdelaideMayin10 South Africa, appreciation for mothers or mother figures, recently, with a very creative Cup! For those who are not parapartheid pass laws.

The United which include stepmothers, tial to the GGs, it means a long Nations proclaimedrelatives, the dayguardin progressive rotating dinner. ians (eg. foster mothers), and family weekend, woot woot.

1966, and called on theclose internafriends. tional community to redouble Flowers, chocolates, and cards are popular March 11 is World Plumbing its effortsone’s to eliminate all forms gifts to symbolise love and appreciation Day! The international plumbracial discrimination. with theof carnation being particularly symbolic ing community has a vital of role BELOW: Two Wells resident, Mother’s Day. in promoting the link betweenSo pick up World Down Syndrome a bunch of flowers, make aDay sweet Ken Williams on his 94th good quality plumbing, health, also held onforMarch Down card, or is take mum out a nice21. meal. birthday, outside his home environmental sustainability syndrome is a naturally occurand, increasingly, economicMayring arrangement 15 ischromosomal the International Day of Famiwith the sign his greatprosperity. This day is marked beenbya the partUnited of lies. Thisthat day has was always proclaimed grandchildren created for him. by celebrations, competitions, human condition, exists in Nationsthe in 1993 and provides an opportunity seminars, and activities all around all regions across globe and to to promote awareness of the issues relating and increaseresults knowledge the social, the world. People from withinfamilies and commonly in of variable economic and demographic affectoutside the plumbing fraternity effects on learning processes styles, physing families the world. In come together to learn, share ical around characteristics orAustralia health. we recognise Nationalaccess Families Week atcare, a time knowledge, build connections Adequate to health to to with the United Nations International and find opportunities to coincide col- early intervention programs and Day of Families.

Hundreds of thousands laborate to improve the quality to inclusive education, as well as of around Australia participate in to hunof, and access to, fresh water people and appropriate research, are vital dreds ofthe community level National Families safe sanitation. growth and development of Week events annually. the individual.

March 17 - St Patrick’s Day, a is National Sorry Day, a day to cultural and religious celebrationMay 26 March 22 is World Water Day acknowledge and recognise members of the held on the traditional death date and highlights importance Stolen Generations.

Manythe Aboriginal and Torof Saint Patrick, the foremost of freshwater.

The day is affected, used res Strait Islander people have been patron saint of Ireland. to advocate for the sustainable either directly or indirectly, by this terrible part For those who are not Irish, management of freshwater ofor our history.

Catholic, it simply does not mat- resources. ter. If you are looking for a reasonMay 31 isThe theme 2019 isDay. to ‘Leave World No for Tobacco Tobacco to get together with mates, wear one behind’ and encourages use is annoimportant risk factor for the develgreen and enjoy a few alcoholic to consider marginalised opmentpeople of coronary heart disease, stroke and beverages, this is your day. peripheral groups as these areThe often overvascular disease. international and discriminated against day willlooked focus on the impact tobacco has on March 20, International the Daycardiovascular of people worldwide. when theyhealth try to access safe water.

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of Happiness. This year’s theme is “Keep Calm. Stay Wise. Be Kind”.

Everyone wants to be happy and life is happier when we’re together- so let’s celebrate our common humanity.

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

Let’s chat about the ‘F’ word….feminism.

Let’s chat about…isolation

I’ll let you in on a little secret, if you throughout history, and is a focal point How do you feel about the stigmati- than women. believe in gender equality, that men and for the movement of women’s rights sation of the ‘F’ word?

Men are generally in more positions How do you feel about the path your of power and leadership than women. women should be treated equally, then throughout the world. you are a feminist.

Women haven’t always been afforded daughters will tread in life?

It does take a loud voice to be heard.

So isolation has been interesting.

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And women still sustain criticism lockdown.

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That’ll do kid, that’ll do.

Has the mail been delivered?

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Technology is great.

We honour these contributions with co-founded the Women’s Right Project history. perience of the past few weeks in acourage of one’s own convictions. way Microsoft teams.

Too much facebook.

What a way society has progressed. days of remembrance and monuments.

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Nicola Spurrier, AEU, essential workers….. time to talkI’m going to be able to so eloquently edible plants. toilet paper.

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Price of petrol plummets, all a bit It started with baking, and …...well, Balls. twice. ironic, stuck at home with no place to go. lots of baking.

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hundreds of Allied personnel during WWII working as a British agent.

These women are just the tip of the iceberg.

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Women who have invented, discovhorses.

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Pankhurst, who fought for the right for Television. Soooooo much television. women to vote and famously threw Netflix. Disney. Movies. Cartoons. News. herself in front of a horse.

Reading books, lots and lots of books.

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Deeds not words people; imagine what Music. we canLaughter achieve. and impromptu dance shows.

Isolation sure has kept us busy.2021 Two Wells Echo, March, It has definitely been a roller coaster but you know what? I kind of like this staying at home business.

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Classroom goes bush at Trinity College

TRINITY College is fortunate to have 535 acres of natural bushland adjacent Para Wirra Recreation Park known as the Blackham Environmental and Conservation Centre.

Over the past six months, continued enhancement of the Blackham property has meant expanded offerings for students to learn a diversity of bush skills. The site has a sustainability classroom and shelter shed allowing several classes to use Blackham at once with everyone learning in different locations – a true bush experience of isolation.

The Blackham property features composting toilets, rainwater tanks and a weather monitoring station. Students can also monitor solar and wind systems via an app.

Students from years two to Year 12 have access to the property where the college teaches environmental science, land management and conservation values. Of course, the stunning natural setting unconsciously promotes a love of the bush and the various activities you can only accomplish there including camping, cooking on a Trangia, building a go-kart, rock climbing and learning orienteering skills.

Students can mountain bike on challenging trails, hike on a variety of tracks and study the effects of the 2015 bush fires that went through the property. The college has hosted student leadership challenges, initiative tests and boot camp activities.

Experiential Science classes’ visit weekly investigating a range of environmental topics.

The diversity of vegetation, landscape and rock types provides a host of learning opportunities in the areas of biology, geology and geography.

You can see plenty of native wildlife and flora.

Blackham contains remnant vegetation typical of the northern Mount Lofty Ranges particularly important in the context of biological diversity as it extends the area of native vegetation available to native flora and fauna and is a refuge for many threatened species.

The endangered pink-lipped spider orchid (Caladenia behrii), which only occurs in the Mount Lofty Ranges can be found in the east of the property.

Students perform land care, manage issues of erosion, conduct weed control and water quality testing. The property has a waterfall creek area, views of the dramatic gorge of Tenafeate Creek and an old mining site.

The Blackham bush classroom is only 16kms from the Evanston South College site and is an easy bus ride for students.

ABOVE: Year 2 students arrive for an afternoon of insect catching and study in the bush classroom at Blackham.

RIGHT: Mr Stephen Clayton our Experiential Learning Teacher at Blackham showing Year 7 student Austin how the weather station works.

Challenge your reading Bec O’Brien reports: COVID-19 has left its mark on most things, including this year’s school holiday Summer Reading Challenge celebration.

The challenge required participants to read at least 10 books throughout the summer school holidays, and usually culminates in a celebration at the Two Wells Public Library, where those who took part would receive a book prize, certificate and share afternoon tea.

This year’s event was a little different, with 39 people completing the challenge, but having to forego the group celebration.

Instead, participants were invited to drop into the library at their leisure, where they could collect a certificate of participation signed by Adelaide Plains Council mayor, Mark Wasley.

They also received an age-appropriate book prize, and a secret prize, which was revealed as a voucher for a sweet treat from the local bakery.

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Seven-year-old Hugh Farrugia-Gay popped into the library last month and was very happy to receive his Summer Reading Club award from Two Wells Public Library’s library officer, Rose Cavanagh.

Year 9 students Aaron, Abby and Zack enjoy the hike and camping site at the Trinity College Blackham Conservation Centre.

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Xavier College: Two Wells Campus

New adventure for Xavier XAVIER College’s new private primary school at Two Wells opened last month to around 160 students from reception to year six.

Parents Alex and Sophie Lange, whose children are enrolled at the school, said the building, grounds and general atmosphere are all impressive and their family was 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, said it was a very exciting time for both the school and wider community.

“There is such a buzz here, everyone is so excited,”

Ms Coomber said.

“We not only have a beautiful building but we have beautiful people who are key to helping create that rich learning environment we are striving for.

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 the school had been overwhelmed with support from the community.

“We feel at home here in Two Wells,” he said.

Mr Flaherty said initial enrolments at the school had been strong and, looking forward, Xavier College hoped to expand to include a secondary school in the area if the demand was there.

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Catholic Education SA celebrates opening of newest school at Two Wells CATHOLIC Education SA’s newest school has opened at Two Wells.

“The school is the 111th Catholic school campus in South Australia,” Dr Neil McGoran, Director, Catholic Education South Australia, said.

“Despite all the obstacles that COVID-19 put in our way, everyone has worked tirelessly to ensure the school has opened on schedule.

“It is hard to believe this amazing school was little more than a paddock twelve months ago.

“It is wonderful to see this new community of learners thriving in their new school environment.

“We know that many great opportunities lie ahead for these students, both in their academic endeavours and the strong commitments to well-

being and belonging.”

Dr McGoran said the success of the project is due to the collaboration and hard work of all involved.

“We are pleased to have worked in partnership with Land Australia, Mossop Constructions and Edge Architects.

“Xavier College has an incredibly strong reputation in the local community and this new school will enable us to work in partnership with families from Two Wells and the surrounding areas to provide their children with an excellent Catholic education.”

Dr McGoran paid tribute to former principal, Lynn Martin, who passed away in May last year.

“Lynn leaves a rich legacy – I know he would be so proud of all that has

been achieved.”

The multi-million project is one of a number of expansions across the State.

Catholic Education SA is investing strongly in regional areas as part of its commitment to expanding opportunities for students to access Catholic schooling in their local region.

The Riverland’s first Catholic Secondary college will open in 2022.

St Francis of Assisi College, located in Renmark, will welcome its first cohort of students from across the Riverland region at the start of next year.

Catholic Schools in Wallaroo, Clare, Peterborough and Murray Bridge also have building projects underway as they prepare to expand beyond primary schooling to cater for students in Years 8 and 9.

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Xavier College: Two Wells Campus

Building memorable moments at Xavier XAVIER College welcomed the Archbishop of Adelaide, Most Reverend Patrick O’Regan to officially open the first stage of its Two Wells Campus today, March 3.

An opening and blessing ceremony was conducted with representatives from their construction partners which included Catholic Education South Australia, Mossop Construction + Interiors, Edge Architects, the Hickinbotham Group, as well as local dignitaries, staff, students and media.

The campus began its journey with almost 160 students at the beginning of February and enrolment interest has been exceptionally strong.

Janet Coomber, Head of Campus said everyone has settled into the new campus ‘like it has always been our home and we were always meant to be here.’

“We are getting on extremely

well with each other, have enjoyed getting to know each other and working together,” Janet said.

“We have loved building our new community and are relishing our memorable moments together as we bond and form our whole new campus of Xavier College.”

Janet also acknowledged the parent and staff community as the Campus takes shape.

“Our families have been very welcoming and embracing of us, and we thank for them that, and are extremely grateful for their support,” she said.

“Our teachers and support staff, who are exemplary in their pastoral and professional care for the students have really taken their time to get to know their students and are of the highest calibre in their knowledge and development of curriculum and education.

“They are extremely collegial with each other, support each other, and are a unified team.”

While the buildings are stunning, this is the first part of what is an exciting project for Xavier and Catholic Education in South Australia.

Planning for the building of the second stage atTwo Wells has already started and this stage will include facilities for Year 7 and 8 to begin at the Campus in 2022.

Open Evenings will be held on Tuesday and Thursday, March 23 and 25 from 4-6pm for those wishing to enrol students, as well as members of the local community who may wish to take a look around the Campus.

Bookings are essential for these events at https://www. xavier.catholic.edu.au/enrol- One of the seven interconnected classrooms at the new Two Wells campus. ments/tour-booking.

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Land Australia Design Director, Ruth Vagnarelli, said availability of nearby education facilities is a cornerstone

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“Matched with record low mortgage borrowing rates and government housing grant incentives, this is bringing buyers in record numbers to Liberty,” Mrs Vagnarelli said.

“The school is a genuine drawcard and the perfect inclusion in Liberty’s

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“Everyone is really excited about the school opening and this has been reflected in strong enrolment numbers.”

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Senior Services Supporting the Two Wells Bowling Club’s involvement in the Breakthrough Community Round for mental health last month was suicide prevention advocate, John Dawkins, and club president Ian Campbell.

Breaking the barriers TWO Wells Bowling Club raised more than $550 for mental health initiatives last month when it took part in the Breakthrough Community Round.

The unique round was an event bowling clubs across the state could voluntarily take part in on Saturday February 13.

Proceeds from the club’s regular weekly raffle were donated to the cause, which the club voted to match dollar for dollar, and totalled $570.

TWBC president Ian Campbell said the Breakthrough Community Round was a great way to raise awareness of mental health and encourage people to get out and be active.

“We have a very social club, we’re very supportive of people and encourage them to enjoy themselves, to take away any stress and leave their troubles behind,” he said.

“It’s an inclusive club I think, and as I’ve said many times before, bowls is not an old person’s game; it’s a game that old people can play, and it’s an adage that is so true.

“Being active is a key factor for good mental health.”

Suicide prevention advocate, John Dawkins, praised the efforts of the club, saying community groups, particularly sporting groups, provided a unique opportunity for people to talk in a supportive and encouraging environment.

“This is an example of how sporting clubs in particular can get involved in helping people with their mental health issues,” Mr Dawkins said.

“It’s all about contact with people, and with people who are supportive and encouraging.

Bowls SA CEO, Mark Easton, said it was a conversation the sport was “trying to drive 365 days a year”.

“The more people meet at our venues, the more they get out on a green, or can become part of a venue and belong, the better.

“We can’t ignore the fact that it (mental health) is an issue for us.

“It’s an issue for our community as well, and we do have the vehicle to actually be part of the solution.”

LEFT: Cows for Cambodia volunteer, Syd Edwards (left), with Two Wells Probus Club president Anne Arbon and vice president, Glenys Middleton.

RIGHT: Pamela and Robert Lynam (right), visiting from Queensland, with Two Wells Probus Club vice president and Pam’s cousin, Glenys Middleton.

Cows for Cambodia tales at Probus THE Two Wells Probus Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month at the Two Wells Bowling Club, with a range of guest speakers and invited guests sharing their stories.

The majority of these guests are local residents and occasionally the club will also join with the Mallala Probus Club for an outing.

The group’s January meeting coincided with Australia

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Last month the club enjoyed the tales of “Cows for Cambodia” volunteer, Syd Edwards, of Two Wells, who travelled to Cambodia in December 2019 for a nine-day humanitarian tour.

Mr Edwards shared a visual presentation of his trip and passed around a photobook of

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This month’s speaker is Two Wells local, Lorraine Applebee, who will speak about her family’s history and involvement in the vegetable growing industry.

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What a privileged role we have in our community.

We were lucky to have our community’s support to undertake our redevelopment and extension more than a year ago and are extremely happy with the outcome.

Contact us to find out more: Long day care, preschool, schoolaged care or holiday care. Ph 8862 1251.

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It’s just another fun day at Balaklava Community Children’s Centre!

But while children are very focused on their play and interactions with others, educators are seeing things through a different lens.

Children’s play is an educator’s invitation into understanding and nurturing that child’s learning and

Childcare Preschool Before & After School Care Playgroup: Friday (9:30-11:30am) School holiday care

CHILDREN are busy exploring the outdoor natural environment, with the babies taking their first tentative attempts to climb the mound; pre-schoolers are whipping up a wombat stew in the mud kitchen, toddlers are wearing hard hats through your studies at their open day Saturday, and hi-vis vests to March 15 between 9am – 3pm. attend to an emergency, while Visit the website to register www.barossa- school-aged children are throwing campus.com.au. goals or chatting on

Students Emma Watkins fourth year Honours in Clinical Exercise and Physiology, and Emma Schultz fourth year Honours in Occupational Therapy, making the most of Barossa Campus.

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IF you live in regional or rural areas, the decision to attend university has generally always included big changes and sometimes big costs…. ie relocating, hours or travelling etc.

While online study means you can study from home, those who have tried know how hard it is to develop good study routines.

It can also be quite isolating, not being able to mix with other students, work together, bounce ideas, and form a network of likeminded people.

Barossa Campus is a dedicated student regional learning centre that welcomes students from all universities and offers great spaces to study, connect with other students, find out about internships, scholarships, local jobs, mentoring and other opportunities.

It has fantastic internet speeds, good coffee, easy parking, anytime access (for registered users) connected with industry and is conveniently located at Beckwith Park in Nuriootpa.

There is no cost to students to use this centre and its resources, as it is run by Regional Development Australia Barossa Gawler Light Adelaide Plains with financial support of the Australian Government.

Come and explore the opportunities and see how Barossa Campus can support you

George and Mackenzie busy making sensational mud pies while educators see deep learning in their play.

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Education

Learn everything you need at NASC NORTHERN Adelaide Senior College (NASC) construction VET trainer Ovidiu Stoici said Certificate II Construction students can expect to learn everything needed to construct a home from bricklaying to carpentry.

And it all counts towards an apprenticeship.

“Long story short it’s the first step into getting an apprenticeship,” Ovidiu said.

“We get to see where their skills are at, and we get a lot of employers who look here first when they’re looking to hire.

“Anyone who stands out in the group is recommended by us, and they return to us at a Cert III level.”

The course attracts students who like to get their hands dirty, sling jokes and have fun.

“Originally, I wanted to be a chef but because of COVID I changed it to becoming a concreter,” Dennis, a Northern Adelaide Senior College student completing his Certificate II in Construction, said.

“I went for this course at NASC because it has led to

Sophia, Wasim and Dennis learn how to use a fire extinguisher at Northern Adelaide Senior College. bricklaying, tiling and carpentry which I’m alright with.”

“Recently we learned how to put out a fire using pressurised water to put it out,” fellow student Sophia said.

Sophia is hoping what she learns at NASC will benefit her in the army.

“Construction is very interesting to me and I just have a passion for it,” she said.

“NASC is not like a typical high school. It’s more laid

back because it’s an adult school and they treat us like adults,” Dennis said.

“They don’t pressure us because the onus is on you to do your work. It lets us focus and become more responsible.”

Northern Adelaide Senior College hosts Principal Tours every first Friday of the month from 11am. Call NASC on (08) 7285 1600 to find out more.

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Treating head lice Parents of school-age children, especially younger children, are all too aware of the ever-present threat of head lice which seem to be part-and-parcel of the school experience for many children.

Schools are an environment where head lice proliferate and parents are often at their wit’s end trying to find ways to get rid of them.

Catching head lice does not mean your child has done anything wrong or is not hygienic. Statistics indicate that more than 20 per cent of primary school students are likely to have head lice.

A single infested head can effortlessly infest a whole classroom and when the children return home, they often unwittingly pass the infestation on to the rest of the family.

Adding to the problem is the fact many of the age-old remedies for getting rid of head lice just don’t seem to work as the lice are evolving into ‘super’ bugs that increasingly are resistant to the treatments which in the past have successfully got rid of them.

While head lice are pretty harmless in themselves, the presence of any insects in our children’s hair – or our own hair – demands attention. The problem is that this is often easier said than done.

Head lice are wingless creatures which cannot fly or even jump but move from host to host by crawling or climbing. Close contact between children therefore gives them great opportunities to spread but it is important to understand head lice are not confined to children.

In fact, anyone can get head lice but they are more common in children because of the close contact children have with each other.

Having found head lice in your or your child’s hair, the next step is to try to get rid of them.

Treat head lice to stop further infestations.

Your community pharmacy stocks special combs as well as shampoos, conditioners, creams and other products to treat head lice infestation.

After selecting a treatment it is important that following use of the product you test if the lice are dead. This is because you need to be sure what you are using is working on the lice.

While resistance is an issue, many treatment failures are due to inadequate time in contact with hair and scalp, inappropriate application methods, or the use of ineffective products.

Whatever head lice treatment is chosen, a fine toothcomb is essential to get the nits out.

If live lice are found in the combings after treatment, it’s possible the head lice are resistant to the particular product, and retreatment should begin as soon as possible with a product from a different active-ingredient group.

If the lice are dead, treat again in seven days using the same product. If the treatment has worked, the lice will be dead within 20 minutes.

Your pharmacist can advise on how best to treat head lice and which products may work best for you or your children.

Clare Valley Enterprises provides a range of tailored support options, so you can choose the life you want to live. Our passionate, dedicated and supportive staff, work with you to reach your goals.

Employment Supports

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From leaving school through to running your own business, we can help...

• School Leavers - Support and capacity building for students after they have finished Year 12.

- Helping with job readiness skills for up to 2 years.

• Employment - We assess your work goals and support you throughout your employment and career.

• Your Own Business - Turn a hobby into a business.

- Work for yourself.

- We help you explore the exciting possibilities and support you in your business.

Learn everyday skills for every day pursuits.

• Community Options - Learning in a fun and safe environment with others.

- Community activities that encourage new skills.

- Skills that help achieve personal goals.

- Make life-long friends and get active in your community.

• In home Support

Giving you greater freedom, choice and control.

• Plan Management - Navigating the NDIS can feel overwhelming and confusing.

- Our Plan Management staff have extensive knowledge of the NDIS and can help give you greater freedom, choice and control over your plan.

• Support Coordination - Our NDIS Support Coordinator helps you access the supports you need, so you get the most out of your funding.

For over 20 years Clare Valley Enterprises has been part of the local community and values the strong connection with our supporting partners.

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St Patrick’s Technical College exceeds their apprenticeship sign-up record in a record-breaking year.

RiVeRTOn & DiSTRicT HigH ScHOOl RDHS offers a high quality education with small class sizes; a comprehensive curriculum with a personalised approach to learning and student well-being.

Study at RDHS supports many post school pathways including: • University & Tafe • automotive • Sciences and Humanities • agriculture • Vocational Pathways including traineeships and apprenticeships

Principal: Kathy Champion

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Educating thriving people, capable learners & leaders for the world God desires As an R-7 Catholic school. St Joseph’s seeks to provide an opportunity for every student to develop to their full potential. The diverse range of learning activities offered by our professional teaching and support staff acknowledges the different learning styles and experiences of each child. We are proud of our long history, excited by our unique learning environment and pleased to offer you an affordable education for your child.

• 2021 Full Fee is less than Junior Joeys supported playgroup $20 per week • Extending to Middle School Monday afternoons at 12pm. in 2022, enquire today!

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Record-breaking year with more than 100 apprenticeship sign ups St Patrick’s Technical College has reached a remarkable milestone with more than 100 apprenticeship sign-ups in one year, 100 per cent SACE completion, and 1000 apprenticeship started since opening its doors.

In a record-breaking year, and a year like no other, the purpose-built trade college in Edinburgh North accomplished outstanding results in delivering a talent pool of young people with the skills and work-readiness to start their trade careers.

2020 launched with the celebration of 1000 apprenticeship starts since the college opened in 2007. By the year’s

end, the college’s triumphs crushed the existing sign-up record of 90 apprenticeships, securing school-based and full-time apprenticeships for students across various trade industries.

Principal of St Patrick’s Technical College, Danny Deptula, said the year was notably successful for apprenticeship sign-ups and overall student success.

“We are so proud of our students and their achievements in what was a very challenging year,” Danny Deptula said.

“For students to persevere in their studies, gain valuable workplace experience, and for more than 100 students

to secure an apprenticeship, demonstrates how our model of education and trade relevant curriculum provides exceptional foundation skills and knowledge for successful outcomes and careers.”

St Patrick’s Technical College is South Australia’s only stand-alone Year 10 to 12 vocational education college.

This year the college opened its doors for the first time to Year 10 students eager to start their trade-focused secondary education in pursuit of vocational education and training options.

To learn more about St Patrick’s Technical College, visit www.stpatstech.sa.edu.au and register for a college tour.

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The new buildings at Balaklava High School are taking shape.

Helping students reach their full potential FOR nearly 100 years, Balaklava High School (BHS) has serviced the community with a long and proud tradition of providing broad subject choice and quality programs, in a highly supportive environment.

We extend students’ abilities and set them up for individual success both at school and after they graduate to reach their full potential. Next year will be a significant one for BHS as we celebrate our 100th anniversary and also welcome Year 7 students to our school for the first time.

Congratulations to the Class of 2020 and the success they achieved when results were released in December and again in January for those who applied for university. Our dux was Abbey Bubner who achieved an ATAR of 83.4 (without bonus points) and she has been accepted into her first preference university course, a Bachelor of Music at Adelaide University.

We would also like to acknowledge Madeleine Karklins who, as a Year 11, achieved an A+ with her work in Research Project. Other highlights include 21 grades in the A Band and 100 per cent of eligible

By Sonia Pringle, BHS Principal students achieved their PLP, and 96 per cent of eligible students achieved their SACE with a number of students working on SACE completion this year through their VET studies. More than 90 per cent of our students who applied for university received offers in courses such as Engineering, Exercise and Sport Science, Early Childhood Education and a variety of Business degrees. A number of our graduates have also accepted apprenticeships and employment and we anticipate hearing success stories from all of our old scholars as they continue with the next step of their lives.

For the second consecutive year, we had a very small number of new staff join us, which is excellent for consistency and shows a desire for staff to stay at BHS and continue the work we have started in strengthening relationships and working toward individual success for all students. We were pleased to welcome Alana Sharman (Maths/Numeracy/

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STEM Coordinator), Kym Spartley (English/FLO), Amy Tilbrook (Art/Design) and Hannah Hoepner (Ag/ Research Project), while also welcoming back James Mussared (English), who has returned in a part time capacity this year, which will allow him to continue the studies he started while on leave last year.

While the core focus of any school is teaching and learning, Balaklava High School takes an additional approach of focusing on students as an individual person by also supporting their wellbeing. To do this, the school offers a variety of programs and resources including the Doctors on Campus program, access to mental health providers and by having a male and a female counsellor available at the school for students to access. However, our Enhanced Learning Hub (ELH) offers one of the most dynamic aspects of students’ academic and wellbeing success. The ELH not only provides a supervised space for students to study a variety of programs independently, it also offers guided literacy and numeracy extension and intervention support, access to the school’s specialist music program, fitness programs, cooking club and

mentoring, all with the support of specialist teachers.

The school also provides students with opportunities for multiple extra-curricular and other special events such as sports, athletics, swimming and a variety of camps and excursions to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Our agriculture program continues to provide outstanding opportunities and experiences for students who gain both practical and theoretical knowledge with a specialist teacher and excellent, modern facilities. Our facilities continue to be modernised as we have recently had eight new classrooms and two specialised art rooms delivered to the school. We expect to be able to use them from the beginning of next term and are excited to finally have buildings that reflect the contemporary teaching programs and practices that are delivered in them.

Whether in terms of the diverse range of learning, technology, musical, sporting or wellbeing opportunities offered, there is something for everyone at Balaklava High School and I invite you to contact us at the school if you’d like to know any more or to make an appointment for a school tour.

• Extensive facilities including gymnasium, full-size outdoor basketball/netball court, touch football field, an oval with football goals, weights room with gym quality exercise equipment • State Finalists in SSSSA Statewide Open Girls Netball 2017, 8/9 Boys and Girls Basketball 2020, 8/9 and Open Boys Football 2020 • Tabloid style school swimming and athletics carnivals which promote maximum participation for all students • Junior and Senior House Captains and Vice-Captains provide leadership opportunities for students across Years 8-12 • Physical Education and Health & Wellbeing offered at Stage 1 and Stage 2 • Participation in Statewide Competitions - Touch Football, Cricket, Australian Rules Football, Netball and Basketball

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Anyone, anytime can become a carer If you look after someone, either all the time or just some of the time, who is frail due to age, has a disability, health or has a mental illness, Dementia, then Carers SA is here for you.

Carers SA is the main provider of support services for unpaid carers and is dedicated to working with all carers regardless of age, location or life-style to provide them with support, choices and opportunities to improve their quality of life.

For over 30 years Carers SA has been the voice for carers so their contribution to the South Australian community and economy is recognised.

Carers are at the heart of everything we do.

We want your contribution to be valued and your voice to be heard.

Carers SA provides unpaid carers with a range of support services including carer support planning, emergency respite, peer support and coaching, in-person counselling and tailored financial packages.

A breakdown of the services are as follows: • Tailored carer-directed support packages that give carers practical assistance of their choice.

• Counselling provided by qualified counsellors. Talk one-on-one, in person with a professional counsellor in your area or on the phone in the comfort of your own home about any concerns or situation.

• Carer support planning to understand carer needs and develop a tailored action plan.

• Peer support workshops and coaching that connects carers with other carers in similar situations and identifies goals and teaches new ways to manage stress and improve carer wellbeing.

• Emergency respite which provides Carers relief from caring during an urgent or un- planned event.

Visit www.carerssa.com.au/how-can-we- help/ Do you look after someone who is frail due to age, has a disability, health or mental for more information. illness? Carers SA is here for you!

SUPPORT FOR YOUNG CARERS Are you under 25 and looking after a family member or friend?

Do you regularly help out and support a person who requires ongoing care?

At Carers SA, we believe all children and young people have the right to enjoy life and reach their potential.

We can support you to balance your caring role with study, work, and social life.

Is your schoolwork suffering?

It can be dif- ficult balancing your education with caring.

Carers SA might be able to raise awareness of young carers at your school, assist with tutoring outside of school hours, assist with the cost of school uniforms, computers and textbooks, or help prepare you for the world of work.

If we cannot help directly, we can put you in touch with other support services who may be able to.

If you are over 16 years of age, there are some government payments that you may be able to access with support from Carers SA. To find out more please contact Carers SA at www.carerssa. com.au or phone 1800 422 737.

FREE Carers Community Information Session

Learn how Carers SA can support you in your caring role at an information session on Wednesday March 10th Date: Location:

Wednesday March 10th Uniting Church Two Wells - 34 Gawler Road, Two Wells 2-4pm (Arrive at 1.45pm for registration and coffee) Speakers: Steve Wales (Carers SA), Paula Aardenberg (Carers SA) Joshua Stokes (Carers SA), Lee Wingate (Carers SA) Shauna Gallagher (Your Caring Way), Tracy Pfitzner (Your Caring Way)

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Report by Sonia Van De Kamp AS said in the movie Field of Dreams ‘If you build it, they will come!’

That is exactly what happened at Adelaide Plains Equestrian club’s (APEC) first event for the year.

It was very well attended with

not only horses and riders but spectators.

The club’s ‘Come and try obstacles’ event was held on Saturday, January 31 as a twilight event and there were plenty of obstacles and scary objects to expose your horse to, either in hand or ridden.

As a special thanks to members for their support, the club offered free hamburgers and desserts to top off the night.

The AGM was well attended and even though members farewelled some of the 2020 committee, some new faces have joined in 2021, which is very exciting!

APEC thanked Tracey Smith, Mel Boyce, Naomi Trenas and Marjoleine Lloyd for all their hard work over the years on the committee.

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TWELVE-year-old Lewiston lad, Ethan Michaelis, has been immersed in the world of horses since he was a baby.

His parents and older sister are experienced and well-known competitors in the rodeo world, with mum Candy Michaelis crowned Australian Barrel Racing Champion in 2018.

But it has only been in the last 12 months that Ethan himself has taken to competition and started making his own mark in this tightly competitive sport.

A sport, which it might be said, is largely female dominated.

Last month Ethan won his first barrel racing title, the Australian Barrel Horse Association (ABHA) Division 3 Junior State Title, with less than a year of competition under his belt.

Riding well-seasoned rodeo horse Cooper, Ethan has been working at improving his times around the barrels, hoping to break into the “teens”, which he achieved with a time of 19.8 seconds at an Australian Team Roping Association Jackpot event held at Mount Pleasant on Sunday, February 21.

Ethan is humble about his title win, saying he enjoys the

Bec O’Brien reports: challenge of barrel racing and working hard to improve his time at each event.

“It made me feel good, I’ve been improving on my turns, looking at the drums and how I get to the drums,” he said.

“I like it when I cross the finish line and get to see what time I get as I like improving my time around the pattern.

“I had a goal to get around the barrels in under 20 seconds, and now I’ve done that.”

Ethan also enjoys taking part in team roping and breakaway events.

Breakaway roping is a variation of calf roping where a calf is roped, but not thrown and tied.

It is a timed rodeo event that features a calf and one mounted rider.

Once the barrier has released, the horse runs out of the box while the roper attempts to throw a lasso around the neck of the calf.

“I really like roping because I like cattle and I like going out of

the box really fast and swinging my rope,” Ethan said.

Ethan learnt to rope on a “dummy cow” at home but has been roping real cows for a little while now.

He also takes part in team roping events, which consists of a “header” and a “heeler”, who work separately to capture a cow at its head and heels.

“I really like it because you get to work as a team and you have to try and beat other teams,” Ethan said.

“I like the competition part of it, and working with the cattle.”

Mum, Candy, is understandably proud of Ethan’s achievements and growing skills.

“It’s not a very male dominated sport,” she said.

“I’m proud of him for having a go because it’s not the norm, it’s not an easy thing to convince yourself to do because not many boys do it.”

The Year 7 Two Wells Primary School student is looking at a career in agriculture once he finishes high school and hopes to work on a large property with cattle in some capacity.

Best of luck Ethan, keep chasing your dreams.

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Road rider Riley WE first met young cycling enthusiast Riley Evitts about 12 months ago, when he was just eight years of age and completed an impressive 800-kilometre ride from Melbourne to Adelaide in support of the Little Heroes Foundation.

That was a huge undertaking and since then, Riley, who is now aged nine, has been keeping up his road riding with his pop, Paul Turnbull, with regular day trips around the state.

Now the pair is trying a new cycling discipline - track cycling.

They signed up with the Port Adelaide Cycling Club late last year, after Riley’s interest in track cycling was sparked following a visit to the Adelaide Superdrome to watch the South Australian Junior Track Cycling Championships.

“I couldn't believe how fast they were going; I wanted to go that fast,” Riley said.

Riley took part in his first time-trial not long after.

“I have been training with the Port Adelaide Cycling Club at their outdoor velodrome and have built up endurance with long distance

Bec O’Brien reports: road cycling but track cycling is very different,” he said.

“You need to put in 100 per cent the whole time, so you can't ride for as long but you get to be more strategic and go fast.

“I also had to get a new bike that has no brakes which has been interesting to get used to.”

One of the youngest riders taking part in time trial training, Riley regularly competes against boys who are 12 or 13 years old, but this doesn’t daunt him.

“It pushes me to do better and try harder,” he said.

“My favourite race is the flying 200 and my goal for this year is to beat my best time of 17.36 seconds and get under 17 seconds.

“I am not old enough to compete officially yet but am enjoying learning new skills.

Riley said he would one day love to compete for Australia, citing Anna Mears as an idol.

“I have met Anna through my connections with the Little Heroes Foundation and watched a few of her races on youtube and she is a real inspiration to me,” he said.

“I also follow Nicolas Paul, who holds the world record for the flying 200 of 9.100 seconds, and my dream is to one day beat this time!”

Big dreams Riley, all the best as you chase them.

Joining VUSC in its senior women’s team this year is Laura Lombardo.

Mihali Pounendis has signed with VUSC after playing for Adelaide Olympic.

New VUSC recruit, Paul Cafcakis, has joined the club from Adelaide Red Blue Eagles’ Div 1 side.

25 years for thriving Virginia United Soccer Club

Renae Warner signed up to VUSC’s senior women’s team for season 2021.

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VIRGINIA United Soccer Club has had an early start to pre-season this year, with all teams, both senior and juniors, out training when the weather permits.

The club is growing each year as it fields seven junior teams plus a development squad for ages two to four years this season, as well as three senior men's teams and a women's team in the FSA competition.

The club is celebrating its 25th year this season and is working hard to

engage the community to continue to grow the club for years to come.

The women are starting their season soon, with round one starting midMarch and the club is still welcoming new players as we finalise the team.

The club is really excited to be nominating three senior men’s teams in the SAASL competition this season, as it shows how quickly the club has expanded over the past few years.

VUSC has signed some new players from other clubs, which has increased

the competitiveness of training sessions and has really lifted the standards of the club.

VUSC had its first trial game against a new side, Western United, on February 28 and then this month, there will be another against Angle Vale on March 14.

The Angle Vale match will be a yearly tradition where all proceeds from the day will be donated to Beyond Blue.

VUSC thanks Angle Vale for taking initiative with this concept, it is something the club is excited to be a part of!

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Grand final bound

Two Wells’ Samual Harnas has been batting well for Two Wells this season, scoring 50 not out against Central United last month and an impressive 74 off just 46 balls on February 20.

Sam’s ripper season

TWO Wells Cricket Club’s women’s team will take on Eyre Royals in the grand final this month after a stellar season saw the girls finish just shy of pole position on the ladder after the minor round.

The team took on North Pines at home on Monday February 22 in the semi-final.

This scheduled two-day match was done and dusted in just one day, with the Two Wells ladies showing their strength with bat, ball and on the field, leaving North Pines all out for just 60 runs in under 17 overs.

The girls had 15 overs to make the required 60 runs.

“It was a great team effort, with everyone fielding and bowling really well,” team captain Leanne Pool said.

Best with the ball were Abby Chenoweth, who took 2/4, Myha Chenoweth 2/7,Tanya Matthews ⅕, Kayhla Warren1/8 and Leah Clifton 1/11.

Kayhla, Hayley and Abby featured in taking wickets on the field, taking a catch each, while Leanne took two behind the stumps.

With the bat Hayley Matthews made 25 and Leah Clifton 21.

The season grand final will be held at Eyre Park on March 8 starting at 11am. ..............................

Report by Leanne Pool from matches on February 8 and 15 Two Wells v ATCO Our girls played away against

ATCO in the last minor round.

We bowled first and our opening bowlers Kayhla Warren and Hayley Matthews both bowled well, keeping the runrate down.

They were unlucky not to snag a couple of early wickets.

Annaliese Halliday was our first to get a wicket, taking a stunning caught and bowled leaving ATCO 1-64.

The ATCO girls went on and built a decent partnership until Leah Clifton was brought on and claimed three wickets, including a nice run-out to Abby Chenoweth.

Tanya Matthews and Alexis both bowled well without luck, and once again Leanne Pool was good behind the stumps!

ATCO set the Two Wells girls

a target of 6/149, with Leah finishing with figures of 3/22 off six overs and Anna 1/15 off five overs.

Two Wells changed things up when we went into bat, sending Abby out with Hayley, and the girls got us off to a flyer, hitting some nice boundaries before Abby was out for 21.

Hayley was joined by Leanne and both kept the runs coming before Hayley was dismissed for 27.

Anna joined Leanne at the crease and together piled on the runs, getting us past ATCO’s score with four overs left.

We batted the overs out; Leanne finished on 27 and Anna made a career-high score of 24, leaving Two Wells 2/178.

UNDER 16S Two Wells v Craigmore February 20 Two Wells was sent into bat and Samuel Harnas and Travis Robinson got off to a flyer putting on a 104-run partnership for the first wicket.

Samuel got caught on 75 (46 balls) which included five big sixes.

Travis was joined by Blake and both played well, picking the gaps in the field.

Travis was out for 36, Blake made 37 n.o, with the team scores at the end of their 20 overs 3/177.

Two Wells changed things up a bit in the field, with Samuel taking the gloves so Travis could have a bowl.

Samuel ended with figures of 2/2 off one over.

The rest of the wickets were shared among Matt Evers 1/6, Blake Hamilton 1/26, Travis Robinson 1/18, Daniel Daly 1/1 and Aden McPherson 1/1.

Two Wells Cricket Club Women’s team members, with mascot Buddy the dog, from left, Hayley Matthews, Kayhla Warren, Leanne Pool, Annalise Halliday, Tanya Matthews and Leah Clifton.

Absent Myha Chenoweth and Abby Chenoweth.

UNDER 14S Two Wells v Craigmore February 20 Two Wells decided to bat and were in trouble right from the start, with Jacob Pellizzari out first ball.

Alex Daly was joined at the crease by Harrison Devlin, but was out not long after and was soon followed by Blake Harris.

Harrison was then joined by Michael Daly and put on a good partnership.

Harrison retired not out on 41 and Michael made 31. Tommy Russell made a quick-fire 16 off 14 balls and Nickolas Welbourn made 13.

After a shaky start Two Wells ended their 20 overs on 6/150.

Craigmore made 6/85 from their 20 overs.

Wickets were shared among the bowlers, with Alex Daly, Blake Harris, Jake Prior and Michael Daly all taking one each.

During this match there were two really good run outs, with Jake Prior having a direct hit and Alex Daly and Harrison Devlin combining for the other one.

The Under 12 match was heated out on Friday February 19, which was the last minor round game for them.

They finished the minor round on top of the table.

SENIOR MEN Two Wells v Central United, February 6 Two Wells won the toss and elected to bowl.

Skipper Luke once again opened the bowling with the leg spin of Luke Warren.

He managed to perfect the reverse swing leg, spinning full toss, he quickly had two wickets.

The Central United batters then went into full defensive mode with runs at a premium.

Opening bowlers Luke Harris 0/13 off six overs and Luke Warren 2/11 off seven overs were followed by Shayne Walker 1/21 off seven and Cooper Henwood 1/8 off eight.

Blake Hamilton 1/11 off five and Joshua van Piere 2/9 off six rounded out the bowling.

Once again special mention to Brayden Bennett for some superb keeping and the panther Joel Green for prowling square leg.

Cooper took a contender for KFC classic catches, with full pirouette, and Samuel Harnas also taking a sharp and high catch at gully.

Central United finished their 40 overs at 7/80.

Samuel Harnas and Luke Harris opened the batting for Two Wells and it wasn't until the 19th over that Two Wells lost a wicket, with Luke hitting the ball down deep mid wicket’s throat.

The damage was done though as Two Wells was at that stage 1/61 off 19 overs.

Luke Harris finished with 29 and had a season tally of 349 runs at an average of just under 40.

Shayne Walker came to the crease and supported Sammy to get the remaining runs.

With Two Wells requiring one run to win, and with Sammy on 49 not out, there were some tense moments.

The crowd got vocal, the clouds parted, the sun shone through and the Roostery was bathed in almost biblical sunlight.

Sammy blocked the ball back to the bowler who then attempted a run out at the non-striker's end.

In the ensuing panic, Samuel Harnas snuck a single and the crowd roared.

Samuel Harnas finished 50 not out and added to an already impressive season with the bat.

Two Wells won and had a bonus point.

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Two Wells T-Birds Softball Club U14 team members, from left (back) Elise Goland, Amelia Silvy, Molly Ruediger, Armani Munroe-lynch, Annabelle Munroe-lynch, Logan Waters, Sebastian Farrugia, Nikki Ruediger, Samuel Munroe-Lynch, (front) Marlene Dulce, Jett Donaghy, Max Ruediger, Hayley Carter, Emily Jarvis and Amber Waters.

T-Birds head to semi finals

By TWSC president Sally Green Two Wells T-Birds Softball Club is heading to the semi finals for its senior teams on March 13 however the next two minor round games could change our placings on the ladder and will determine our opponent.

There are four teams in the Division 1 competition and we are currently third.

If we win the next two games we will move up to second.

As this is written, the ladder comprised Kangas, Giants, Two Wells and Bluejays.

Kangas has been premier of the Division 1 competition for more than 15 years, so everyone is out to win and take that mantle from them.

Our Under 17s team will be in the junior grand final on March 20 as there are sadly only two teams in this competition.

It will be Trinity College and Two Wells battling it out for season honours.

The senior grand finals will be held on March 27 and the Two Wells girls are hopeful of playing in the grand final.

Our Under 14s team is currently fourth

on the ladder out of five teams.

This team is made up of all new players and they are all doing really well for their first season together.

We had a training session at Karbeethan Reserve a few weeks ago to teach everyone how to slide into the bases.

The majority of our 14s and a couple of our senior members joined in this fun session and had a great time.

For more information contact me on 0400 943 249.

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Jay Rathmann looks good for a big year.

Angle Vale Football Club A Grade coach, Troy Treverton (centre) with players Lachlan Mitchell and Tyson Harris are looking Kyle Cullen is out with an ACL injury. forward to the 2021 season.

Angle Vale aiming high Angle Vale Football Club is looking at being more competitive and consistent on the field when the 2021 season starts next month.

Despite only winning two games in a disrupted season last year, A Grade coach,Troy Treverton, said the mood at the club is positive.

An injection of a group of new players has already boosted spirits and is helping to lift skill level expectations on the field. “(Last year) was certainly a tough season for the club with the amount of work put in behind the scenes with all the compliance changes around training and game days,” he said.

“It was a massive effort by the club to keep everything running (but) we must be more consistent in our performance.

“Over the past few years we have shown in patches our best football is good enough, we just need to play four quarters.”

The senior squad started training in mid-November with lots of running drills.

Since early January ball work has also been incorporated into the training schedule.

Treverton said there are a few players to keep an eye on this season, including some up-and-coming junior lads.

“Jay Rathmann looks ready for a big year now having played more than 40 games of A grade,” he said.

“He has had a massive off-season

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Bec O’Brien reports: and is the fittest he has been.

“Jayden Ruediger is a recruit who has had a massive pre-season and has looked all class during our internal trials.

“Tony Bax has also been to every session and has really impressed with his foot skills “We also have some exciting juniors who will play A grade this year.

“Trent Tattoli and Parker Lewis, both only 16 years of age, will again experience some A grade football after showing they were more than capable during their games in 2020.

Looking ahead, Treverton said the biggest challenge for the club heading into the season is matching it with the top teams.

“We have built our side and imported some real experience,” he said.

“Now the challenge is for our younger players to make the step up after two to three years of A grade.

“There will be pressure on spots, as our list is very healthy and there’s plenty of talent.

“We are coming into 2021 full of confidence and have set no boundaries on what we can achieve this year.

“The feeling in the group is the best it has been and we will hit round one in the best shape we have been since joining the APFL.”

Chris Coombs (above) and Dylan Windsor (below) at a training session recently.

INS & OUTS IN Connor Robinson (Barossa Football Club) Matt Glenn (Athelstone Football Club) Jayden Ruediger (Freeling football Club) Tyson Ruediger (Freeling Football Club) Daniel Marsten (Smithfield football Club) Michael Gawjeski (Barossa league)

OUT Kyle Cullen - ACL during pre-season, training will miss the season

TEAM/S TO BEAT: Mallala and Hummocks

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MASTER AND APPRENTICE

LEARNING from the master is how new Two Wells Football Club Reserves coach, Noah Barnett, describes his first foray on the coaching bench.

The 22-year-old has been part of the club since he was a junior, playing under mentor and premiership-winning A Grade coach, Neville “Cheeky” Seccafien, since he was 16-years-old, taking to the field wearing the number one guernsey.

Unable to play this year due to an ACL injury on his left knee, Barnett is keen to learn all he can as a coach from Cheeky.

Currently completing his last year of an Exercise and Sports Science degree, Barnett is enjoying putting the theory into practice.

Bec O’Brien reports: “I’ve done a lot of strength and conditioning training through uni, and now I can apply that to the players on the field here at the club,” he said.

“I’ve played with a lot of the boys and I’m looking to see the game from a different point of view.”

Barnett secured a placement with SANFL football club Central Districts last year and assisted their coaching team with strength, conditioning and running drills.

He hopes to use the skills learned there and build on them at Two Wells.

The Reserves team at the club

has won back-to-back premierships over the last two seasons and Barnett is keen to make it three in a row, gleaning all he can from coach Cheeky along the way.

“It should be good, I’ll be able to learn from him as a coach as I did as a player,” he said.

“He has a rapport with all of the players that just works.

“He’s approachable and gets along well with all of the boys.

“I’m looking forward to the season ahead.”

The Two Wells senior football squad has been hitting the training track since early November, with player-led fitness sessions.

Since the start of the new year ball drill and skill sessions have been incorporated into the mix.

Taking the coaching reins at Two Wells Football Club in season 2021 will be Neville Seccafien (A Grade) and Noah Barnett (Reserves).

From the bench, with Neville “Cheeky” Seccafien

Roosters set to fly

Matt Turner in the midst of a training drill.

Shannon Slattery takes a mark.

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Bryce Hart runs down the line with the ball.

TWO Wells Football Club pre-season has started in earnest and we are seeing between 25 and 35 players out on a Tuesday or Thursday night each week.

Neville Seccafien will be in control of the A grade squad once again.

Assistant A grade coach for this year is club player Caleb Edmead, who was a shining light in a shortened 2020 season, being runner up in the association medal count and taking out the TWFC Best & Fairest award.

Last year’s successful B grade premiership coach Matt Camplin will not be continuing on this year due to family commitments.

Recovering A grade player Noah Barnett has put his hand up to step into the void, as he has a year off playing to recover from a knee reconstruction.

The club has lost the services of two-time premiership player Harry Gameau this season, however we hope to see Harry back in the red and white colours some time in the future.

We are hopeful of securing the services of Tyson Richards, from Central Districts, as a forward.

We also look forward to the return of Joshua Pellizzari from a knee injury and Anthony Pontt, who had a hiatus in the 2020 season.

As we always have, we look to further develop our junior ranks throughout the season.

Players to watch this season - Luke Barnett and Caleb Edmead; and the team - Mallala.

We’re looking forward to a positive and successful season.

Two Wells Echo, March, 2021