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LAND VISION

BEC O’BRIEN

ADELAIDE Plains Council has formally moved to have community land status in Two Wells revoked in a bid to open up future development options for the growing town.

At a special meeting held on Tuesday, October 5 the council voted in favour of seeking public consultation on the proposed revocation of the community land classification of two sections of property in Two Wells.

The land in question is Crown land, owned by the state government, and is locally identified by the town’s former trotting track and

dog obedience club grounds.

There is also a small triangular parcel of land along Port Wakefield Road and Mallala Road being considered. Before the council can move forward with any development on Crown land, the land’s status must be revoked.

Council CEO James Miller said public consultation on the land in question was the first of many steps in a long process and the council was working to provide development opportunities for years to come.

“Council plays an important role in facilitating township growth and service provision,” Mr Miller said.

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“With Two Wells’ population forecast to reach 10,000 by 2040, the council is preparing now in identifying strategic land parcels within the town centre that may be suitable for retail, commercial and community investment in the future.

“Commencing public consultation on the revocation of community land classification is the first step in this process and we look forward to hearing what the community has to say.”

Mayor Mark Wasley said the public consultation move comes on the back of the completion of Stage 1 of council’s planned multi-staged makeover of the Two Wells main

street, the Village Green.

“Private sector investment and confidence will only gather momentum through council’s investment into our own public realm,” Mr Wasley said.

Two Wells Regional Action Team president Ian Lennon said council’s recent public notice to revoke community land on Old Port Wakefield Road and Wells Road came as no surprise as the redevelopment of a portion of that land for commercial purposes had been flagged for many years. n Continued page 2

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Coastal visitor site rewarded BEC O’BRIEN REPORTS

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PORT Parham’s free short-stay campground facility is set to get a $200,000 makeover thanks to an injection of federal government Ward Beltand council funding.

Adelaide Plains Council has Lewiston Two Wells Gawler Middle been successful in securing Beach Gawler $100,000 under Round 5 of the River Port Gawler government’s Building Better Regions Fund and will also contribute MacDonald Buckland $100,000 to the project.

Port Gawler Park Penfield Virginia Park Conservation Andrews Munno Para Gardens Park Farm The improvements are set to Penfield include construction of a mulWaterloo RAAF Base ti-purpose camp kitchen, fish Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth Circulating in cleaning facilities, an upgrade Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, to unsealed surfaces, improved Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and fencing, landscaping and signage, Buckland Park. as well as upgraded beach access.

Council CEO James Miller said Contact us the injection of funds would help PHONE 8862 1977 contribute to tourism and visitor 8862 1997 FAX attraction to the area.

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Adelaide Plains Council mayor Mark Wasley and CEO James Miller inspect the soon-to-be improved campground at Port Parham. of September, October, May and June,” Mr Miller said.

Under Round 5 of the BBRF, the federal government has committed almost $300 million to support 295 projects across regional Australia.

Federal Grey MP Rowan Ramsey said the projects were those communities had invested much time and effort into bringing to

fruition.

“Port Parham is a wonderful small coastal community that far too many people drive past without appreciating what is there,” Mr Ramsey said.

“Offering free camping is certainly an attraction to many on the road in increasingly self-contained caravans and motor homes.”

Mr Ramsey said the facility

currently has toilets, a picnic table and shelter and an electric barbecue, and was a great spot to do some fishing, swimming or boating.

“Upgrading the camp site and these facilities will bring more people to Port Parham, add to the economy and provide its attraction as a free camping ground,” he explained.

Section 716 Hundred of Port Gawler in the area named Two Wells, Crown Record Volu Folio 739

Land plans to prosper Two Wells

• From page 1 The desired outcome of the Employment Zone is: “The intent has clearly been approaching A diverse range of low‐impact light industrial, commercial and business activities that fruition with council’s recent efforts to relocate complement the role of other zones accommodating significant industrial, shopping and the Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience business activities.

Club to Lewiston,” Mr Lennon said.

“TWRAT supports carefully planned develDistinctive building, landscape and streetscape design to achieve high visual and opment that provides for increased liveability environmental amenity particularly along arterial roads, zone boundaries and public open for the community without negatively impactspaces. ing upon the amenity and character of the Two Appropriate land uses may include consulting room, indoor recreation facility, light industry, motor Wells township, and without disenfranchisingrepair station, office, retail fuel outlet, service trade premises, shop, store or warehouse. community members.”

Anyone is entitled to review the report and comment on the proposed revocation via a Section 180 Hundred of Port Gawler in the area named Two Wells, Crown Record Volume 5984 written submission.

Folio 730 Written submissions must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 and addressed to: Adelaide Plains Council Submission – Revocation of Community Land Classification at Two Wells By post: PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502 Or by email: info@apc.sa.gov.au All written submissions will become public record, including forming part of a report to council.

General enquiries should be directed to The two sections of land the Darren Starr, General Manager – Developcouncil has formally moved to ment and Community at info@apc.sa.gov.au have the status revoked in a bid or phone 8527 0200. to open up future development options for Two Wellss.

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Walking for ‘Heart Angel’ Aubrey BEC O’BRIEN FOR Angle Vale parents Joshua and Brittany Rochow, this year’s HeartKids annual Two Feet and A Heartbeat charity walk held a special place in their hearts.

The October 17 walk paid tribute to their two-year-old daughter Aubrey, who sadly passed away last year from congenital heart disease complications.

HeartKids is the only national not-for-profit organisation solely focused on supporting and advocating for all people impacted by childhood heart disease, one of the largest causes of infant death in Australia.

Aubrey was named as a Heart Angel ambassador for this year’s event, with Josh and Brittany sharing their story to hundreds of supporters in attendance.

The 4km and 8km walk was an opportunity for HeartKids supporters, friends and families to gather and remember loved ones, offer support and reflect on their journeys of kids living with heart disease.

An apprentice refrigeration mechanic, Josh said Aubrey was diagnosed while still in the womb.

She underwent her first of a series of operations at just four days old.

“We were thrown really into the deep end with it,” Josh said.

“To have a child with heart disease, we never would have thought that would have been us, but it’s more common than what people think.”

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Their daughter’s condition led the family to move to Melbourne for four months to support Aubrey’s surgery and treatment.

“It was overwhelming, and very emotional, it took us a while to understand what was going on,” Brittany said.

“I think we would have been lost without our family support.”

The couple, who now have 16-month old son Malakai, were given the option to carry a flag on the walk with the colour representing their connection to congenital heart disease; blue for those affected by the disease, red for

Aubrey with her parents Brittany and Joshua Rochow.

those showing support, and white for those walking in memory of a Heart Angel.

“Our main thing was to get Aubery’s story out there so other people are aware that they are not alone, there is help out there if they need,” Josh said.

“Not every family has obviously gone through what we have gone through, each families’ journey is different (but) it makes you appreciate life.

“We had a massive support network and it helped us get through the bad times and to celebrate the good times.

“If we can help other families get through something like this, then that’s great.”

The family is planning a fundraising day in support of HeartKids Australia.

A golf day will be held on November 7 at the Hamley Bridge Golf Club.

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Park provides freedom to unwind BEC O’BRIEN A NEW 10,000sqm community space has opened in Two Wells, delighting families and visitors alike.

‘Freedom Park’ is a Land Australia initiative built in the new Liberty Estate north of the town.

The name is in keeping with the libertarian theme throughout the estate, with quotes from famous libertarians scattered throughout the park.

At the park’s heart is a giant mound, which creates a visual focal point.

Built on top of the mound is a treehouse that has views over the estate, timber climbing logs down the mound, climbing ropes and other equipment including a tall wind-

mill structure, barnyard play equipment, slides and an interactive water pump.

There are open grassed areas for running around and picnics, and stepping logs for balance and co-ordination.

While there has been a focus on young children’s use of the space, the park was designed with all age groups in mind, Ruth Vagnarelli from Land Australia said.

“The park sets the scene for the development upon entering the estate as it showcases the lifestyle of living at Liberty with a rural themed but modern park design that represents the latest best practices in young children’s education through nature play and other sensory learning,” Ruth explained.

“This encompasses a combination of multiple activity zones that include a table

tennis table, a life-sized chessboard, barbecue facilities, shelters, walking trails, and open spaces to kick a football.

“We believe the thoughtful urban and landscape design has created a destination point for families and community gatherings for many generations to come at our Liberty Estate at Two Wells.”

Ashleigh and Corey Townley moved into the Liberty Estate a year ago and are thrilled with the new facility.

“We really like it, it’s right out our front door and keeps the kids active and happy,” Ashleigh said.

“The boys love the sand and the water, and we don’t have to worry about putting them in a car to go home, it’s just a walk across the street.”

Enjoying the new Freedom Park playground in Liberty estate was Kallen and Maksyn Townley.

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Riley’s big Bike Ride for Breakthrough BEC O’BRIEN KEEN junior cyclist Riley Evitts has been at it again; riding kilometres in the name of charity.

The Echo first met the Virginia Primary School Year 4 student in 2020 when he challenged himself to cycle 800km over seven days from Melbourne to Adelaide in support of the Little Heroes Foundation.

At the time he was just eight-years-old.

Now aged 10, Riley was the youngest participant to join the Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation’s ‘Big Bike Ride for Breakthrough’ held on Sunday, October 24.

Well known Adelaide radio hosts Erin Phillips and Mark ‘Soda’ Sodastrom also took part in the fundraiser ride, as did other state-based sporting celebrities and personalities.

Together with his cycling partner, his grandfather Paul Turnbull, Riley rode the 100km route, starting at the Torrens Parade grounds, following the River Torrens and then the railway line to Port Adelaide, Outer Harbour, through to Semaphore, Henley Beach, back to the city, through Norwood and along Magill Road. He tackled the challenging and winding Norton Summit Road before heading to Mount Lofty and down the freeway back to the city.

The fundraiser also offered a 50km ride.

“This event was just a good synergy for us to be involved in,” Paul explained.

“It was supposed to be 18-years and over but Riley was given special permission to do the ride.

“I just keep being amazed by his stamina, his determination, and he is just so driven to push him-

self; he always tries to extend himself if he can.”

Riley and Paul are members of the Port Adelaide Cycling Club and have recently taken to track cycling.

The pair take regular road rides together, taking in much of the surrounding areas of Adelaide in their travels.

“One thing that really encourages me when we’re riding is that people recognise that he’s a young fella and really give him some words of encouragement,” Paul said.

“It really spurs him on.

“The cycling fraternity is a good fraternity to be involved in and there are a lot of nice people who all look out for each other.”

Keep an eye out for Riley and Paul on the roads; give them some space and a friendly wave.

ABOVE: Virginia cyclist Riley Evitts, 10, (left) and grandfather Paul Turnbull recently rode 100km in support of mental health research.

LEFT: Riley and Paul, on the track at Port Adelaide Cycling Club.

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Village Green opening celebrated BEC O’BRIEN AFTER months of delays, more than $1 million in cost and debate about the suitability of the project, the Two Wells’ Village Green was finally opened to the public on October 16.

Adelaide Plains Council mayor Mark Wasley formally opened the Village Green, saying the venue would be a centre-piece of the town for many years to come.

“It’s such a wonderful place we’ve got here today,” Mr Wasley said.

“Despite the hold-ups we now have this beautiful area that I can see will be used every day.”

The project incorporated a family-friendly, practical space with low maintenance landscaping, grassed areas, a functional, covered barbeque facility, seating, nature play equipment, pathways and brand new public toilets.

Funding to the tune of $800,000 was allocated by council from Round 2 of the federal government’s Drought Communities Program, with the council also contributing to the project.

“Less than one fifth of the total cost of the project came from ratepayers,” Mr Wasley said.

“This would not have come to fruition if not for three things; vision, opportunity and timing.

“That’s what it’s about, having a vision, looking at the opportunity and then getting the timing right to get it done.”

Mr Wasley praised elected members who took the plunge and moved to invest in the idea and thanked a raft of local businesses and trades who worked solidly on the project for months.

“It was all done as far as possible through local procurement,” he said.

“We are a small council with a small budget but we’re a ‘can do’ council with a willingness to achieve.”

Mr Wasley urged everyone to view the site at night, where strategically placed lights and festoon lighting lit up the area to create an “absolutely stunning” sight.

Enjoying some of the lawn games was Indy Baker, Rhys Middleton and (front) Ella Forte.

Adelaide Plains Council mayor Mark Wasley, Sheila and John Dawkins, and CEO James Miller.

Michael Pilkington of Phillips/Pilkington Middle Beach resident Eric Weinert and Architects and his German Shorthaired his great-grandson Dylan Ferguson, eight.

Enjoying a hot chocolate was Chloe and Pointer, Elka, with Sam and Mary-Jane Sienna Hanstock of Angle Vale.

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Heart Sick by Jessie Stephens

South Australian author Leonie Kelsall will speak in Two Wells this month.

SA author heads to Two Wells library ROUNDING off a great year of showcasing interesting and local authors, the Two Wells Public Library will host South Australian author Leonie Kelsall in November.

Leonie grew up in South Australia, initially on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula in a tiny town where the school had a total enrolment of only eleven students, and later on a farm near the stunning Murray River.

The isolation of her rural upbringing — and her parents’ brave refusal to provide a television — led to a wild love affair with books.

Leonie couldn’t wait to hit the bright lights of the big city when she graduated, but a few years working

in government departments saw her longing to make her way back to the country.

She now finds herself dividing her time between her professional counselling practice in the Adelaide Hills and the family farm of her childhood, which provides the setting for many of her stories.

Her first novel, ‘The Farm at Peppertree Crossing’, was published in 2020.

It was the New Idea magazine’s ‘Book of the Month’ for July 2020 and is No. 69 in Australia’s Top 100 reads for 2021.

Set on an 800-acre property on the edge of the wheat fields of South

Australia, it is a story of family, friendship and forgiveness.

Leonie’s new book, The Wattle Seed Inn, was published in July 2021 and again draws on her love of the Australian countryside, with big-hearted characters in a classic rural setting.

Leonie will be the guest author speaking at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Tuesday, November 9 at 1pm.

Free tickets are available by contacting the Two Wells Public Library on 8520 2100 or emailing library@ apc.sa.gov.au but get in quick as these popular tickets go fast.

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IF you’ve been following my column for a little while you might have noticed a theme, all of my reads are fiction.

I rarely read non-fiction but if there is more like this then maybe I should start.

Although narrative non-fiction is probably the closest to fiction you can get.

Jessie Stephens tells the true stories of three regular people and their great loves and great heartbreaks.

As I mentioned, the stories read like fiction in the narrative telling style but were (of course) much more realistic than my usual romance reads which is what I loved about it. Realistic love stories are totally my jam, and this nuanced look at breakups was right up my alley too, as sad as it was.

I think Stephens found a true gap in stories about heartbreak but also a gap in the social discourse that recognises heartbreak as a form of grief.

One of the things that stuck with me was when she spoke of relationships looking different years in, compared to the fun, sparkly ‘getting to know you’ part.

She described some people chasing this early feeling which

Ratty reads With Rachel Applebee I think could be true for why a lot of relationships break up.

I think in part this book can go a way to normalising the comfortable reality of long-term relationships especially in the fast moving world of instant gratification, dating apps and Instagram DMs. The other thing that struck me was the unfairness of one person just deciding they were done with the relationship, and it hitting the other person for six.

Such a huge change to life, and the future you envisioned, and I think it’s so important that Stephens drew attention to this as a form of grief.

I really liked this one, it got me feeling and I connected with each of the three stories.

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Students’ impressive science wins BEC O’BRIEN THE Oliphant Science Awards celebrated 40 years this year and is the biggest science competition in the state.

Students from the area featured in the 2021 prize winners list, including Playford International College Year 11 student and Lower Light resident Toby Trenwith, who took home a swag of prizes.

Taking part for the seventh year, Toby was awarded the Rowe Scientific Emerging Talent Award for Year 11-12; placed second in the Department of Education Young Scientist Award; and received first place in the multimedia category for Year 11 and 12 students.

Other students to do well at the awards included Trinity College Gawler River Year 9 student Ella Brechin, who was awarded second prize in the multimedia category, and Virginia Primary School student Charlotte Atkinson, who received second place in the R-2 multimedia category. Indie Linsket and Aria Linsket, also of Virginia Primary School performed well, scoring second prize in the R-2 games category, while fellow students Zoe and Alexa Staszynski placed third in the Year 3-4 multimedia category.

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Playford International College student Toby Trenwith won a raft of categories at the awards.

Abigail Atkinson received a high commendation in the Year 3-4 multimedia category.

More than 3000 students participated in this year’s awards.

Congratulations to all award participants, place getters and category winners.

Trinity College Gawler River student Ella Brechin achieved success at the awards.

After a very successful 2021 season, on Friday 24 September it was a pleasure to enjoy an evening at the Two Wells FcNc Redlow Awards night. As a patron for many years now, I presented my trophy for highest vote winner from the club across all APFL grades to Luke Barnett. This topped off a sensational award-winning year, including the Plains Producer Medal and an A grade premiership. Luke first won my trophy six years ago as a junior colt. Thank you to Tony Burne and Scoffa Davies who delivered a special presentation to club legend Neville Seccafien who has concluded seven seasons as A grade coach, including three premierships.

Congratulations to all award winners.

SACWA members volunteer at Central Markets cafe CAROLINE HARDIMAN IT has been a quiet, yet busy time at the Two Wells SACWA. Due to the lockdown in July, our annual meeting was postponed until August.

We would like to thank everyone for their support and hard work over the past year.

Further, thanks to the office bearers for their service and we welcome the new office bearers for 2012/2022.

As voted in on the night, the positions are as follows: president: Caroline Hardiman; vice president: Lorraine Applebee; secretary: Jenny Dowling; treasurer: Evelyn Dyer and handicraft officer: Cristobel Crabb.

After the challenging year that 2020 was, 2021 has been a better year, though we have had some restrictions, we have been able to hold monthly meetings.

Being an evening branch, we are time limited.

So, we try to focus on having demonstrations and only having a meeting once every three months.

Last year there was no Royal Adelaide Show, this year the show was cancelled again, and although disappointing, our branch is supporting the Royal Adelaide Show SACWA Country Café, by having our members volunteer at the pop-up café in the Central Markets and the Adelaide Arcade Shop in Rundle Mall from mid-November.

Within our community most of the events we previously assisted with were cancelled in 2020. This year we have already provided volunteers in the kitchen for the local Melodrama.

At our September meeting we had our lovely member, Shirley, demonstrating her fabulous sausage rolls.

Nominate a resident achiever NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2022 Australia Day Awards.

These awards, across a variety of categories, recognise South Australians and local groups who enable their communities to be stronger as a result of their tireless efforts.

Nominate someone who makes a real difference in your community and give them the opportunity to be rewarded and recognised for their important contribution.

You can nominate online at www.citizenoftheyear. com.au or seek a nomination

form from the Adelaide Plains Council and return to PO Box 18, Mallala, SA, 5502.

Alternatively drop into either council office located at Two Wells or Mallala.

Nominations close 5pm Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

These sausage rolls tasted fantastic and all members on the night got to take some home.

At the October meeting we made fabric face masks to sell at the pop-up shop in the city and at the CWA State Office on Dequetteville Tce, Kent Town.

These masks are also available locally by contacting the Two Wells SACWA Facebook page. Unfortunately, our bingo nights and craft afternoons have been put on hold and will be until further notice.

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

At our November meeting we will be having a general meeting.

For more information, check out our Facebook page or contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 781 007.

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TWO WELLS’ inaugural ‘Twinkling’ event will be officially launched on Friday, December 3 at the town’s new Village Green.

A giant metal Christmas tree, almost three metres in height, is hoped to form the centre-piece of the launch, with the event promoting festive light displays at homes and businesses throughout Two Wells and surrounding areas for the month of December.

Popular television lifestyle hosts, Hayley Pearson and Lauren DeCesare from ‘Adelady’, are earmarked to judge the Christmas lights’ competition, while Adelaide Plains Council mayor Mark Wasley is set to “light up” the giant tree for the first time.

The Two Wells Twinkling event incorporates nine evenings before Christmas in which the township and surrounding areas will be illuminated with lights.

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decorated with cheer; eateries in the town will be open (and) the tree in the Village Green will be aglow with lights,” organiser Anna White said.

“It is envisaged the ‘Twinkling’ will be launched each year at a community event in which the tree will be set up in the Village Green.”

The launch will be supported by the newly formed Twinkling band with Christmas and self-guided tour maps available for those who want to enjoy the festive lights.

Businesses and individuals in the Two Wells area are invited to participate.

Prizes will be awarded for the best light display in each of the four categories of business individual, religious and street.

Entry is $5 per category and close Friday, November 26.

Pick up a brochure and entry form at the Two Wells Craft shop or businesses along the main street.

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‘Twinkling’ event set to sparkle BEC O’BRIEN

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Monday the 11 of October marked the 24th anniversary of my election to Parliament and the start of my Parliamentary career. On the evening of 12 October, I was delighted to welcome many of my former staff members into Parliament House for dinner to celebrate the occasion. It was a delight reminiscing the past and present with all who have worked alongside me.

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On the morning of 16 October, I was delighted to attend the official opening of the Two Wells Village Green. I wish to thank the Adelaide Plains Council, Mayor Mark Wasley and CEO James Miller for inviting me. It was great to catch up with many people and to enjoy the new walkway to the ‘two wells’.

The new development has created a welcoming space for both its locals and visitors.

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African drumming holiday session a hit BEC O’BRIEN IT was all about the beat in Two Wells during the September school holidays, with children of all ages enjoying the lovely spring sunshine to take part in a fun African drumming and singing workshop.

Led enthusiastically by Bortier Okoe from West African musical band “African Soul”, and hosted by the Two Wells Public Library, the free event attracted 50 kids and their caregivers, who all got into the spirit of the morning, singing and playing traditional African drums on

the town oval.

It was smiles all round as a few brave children tried on an African grass skirt and danced to clapping hands and beating drums.

In other library news, a fun, science-based workshop was also held earlier in the school holidays, with many children of all ages from the local Two Wells area attending.

The ‘Blast Off!’workshop, held on Tuesday, September 28, introduced school-aged children to the science behind rockets, fireworks, and other types of explosives.

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Science Education presented his rocketry science show, the show turned into a hands-on workshop with the children trying their hand at making their own paper and balloon rockets.

Many questions and theories were discussed along the way, with the children investigating how they could adapt their creation to have the rocket fly further across the room.

Lots of laughter and cheers were heard in the room as rockets flew to the other side of the room, or simply fizzled out at the starting line.

Elias Duckford and Aneshka Penaluna taking part in the practical drumming session.

Relishing the hands-on aspect of the session were brothers Freddie and Noah Seccafien of Two Wells.

Enjoying the workshop was seven-year- Four-year-old Siena Koen dancing in a Bortier Okoe (centre) from African Soul with participants Karlie Spargo and Mikayla old Eliza Jones of Two Wells. traditional African grass skirt.

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Time to plant your lemon tree AS the song goes “Lemon tree, very pretty lemon tree, very sweet but the fruit of the lemon is impossible to eat.”

However, the lemon is a wonderful addition to so many dishes.

It is possible to nearly always be able to pick a lemon off a tree particularly the Lisbon and Eureka varieties.

Now is the time to plant citrus - not in autumn or winter. Choose a sunny, well-drained situation away from the wind and dig a hole deep and wide.

Water in with a sea-weed solution and make sure the tree is not stressed for water but also does not become AMATEUR waterlogged.

GARDENER Citrus trees are rather averse to their roots being disturbed so keep this in mind when planting or repotting.

The Lisbon lemon in the months of February and March can be short of fruit but both varieties are consistent bearers for most of the year.

Citrus trees are unique in that they can fruit and flower at the same time but this makes them very hungry trees.

A good citrus fertilizer is therefore essential three to four times a year.

AMATEUR The leaves of the Lisbon and EureGARDENER ka varieties are a glossy green which contrast so well with the clear yellow coloured fruit.

The tiny white flowers are not as highly perfumed as orange blossoms but are extremely pretty.

The Meyer lemon which, being a hybrid, is not a true lemon can make an excellent pot specimen.

The skin is thinner with the fruit not being as astringent and the colour of the fruit is not as yellow as that of the Lisbon or Eureka but still another

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showy tree for the garden.

Lemon trees are great at reminding the gardener T if they are lacking nutrients.

Calcium deficiency shows up as blotchy thickened leaves with dead patches appearing on the leaves but more common are the deficiencies of iron or magnesium especially after the colder months.

The veins of the leaves will stand out and the leaves will not be a dark green.

Around the drip line of the tree sprinkle epsom salts for magnesium deficiency.

E The drip line of the tree is the outer circle of the tree’s leaves.

Epsom salt is a good way to sweeten the fruit of all citruses.

For iron deficiency apply iron chelates as per the instructions on the packet.

Are you needing a plant that flowers profusely nearly nine months of the year and has a good, rounded shape that needs little or no pruning?

Then go no further than the Cuphea.

The common names of Mouse flow-

er, Bat Flower or Cigar plant give clues as to the flower’s appearance.

Cupheas grow well in a bright sunny position and are averse to soggy conditions.

Once established they are able to tolerate a time of limited water however to flower freely summer watering is ideal.

These plants appreciate a well balanced fertiliser to enable them to keep flowering for so long.

The flowers are quite small but being G this makes up for it. so many The flowers come in shades of orange, yellow, white, red, pink and purple.

The variety Cuphea star fire produces tubular bright pink flowers tipped with mauve.

The mature size of the plant is one metre by one metre. Another mouse plant for your garden.

Happy gardening from the Amateur Gardener.

ABOVE: A Eureka lemon tree.

INSET: Lemons are such a versatile fruit.

LEFT: Cuphea starfire bush.

SPORTS QUIZ 1. In what year was the first Melbourne Cup run?

7. Who finished runner-up to Germany in the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

2. In what year did Snowboarding make its Winter Olympics debut?

8. How many teams are there in England’s County Cricket competition?

3. What country was Marnus Labuschagne born in?

9. Which American gymnast pulled off a Yurchenko double pike vault, something never achieved before, in May 2021?

4. Of Floyd Mayweather Jr’s 50 wins as a boxer, how many of those were achieved by knockout?

10. Geelong has a team in the Australian Baseball League entirely made up of players from which country?

5. What European country currently has 98 active players in the National Hockey League?

11. In what year did Tiger Woods win his first major tournament?

6. Geva Mentor is the captain of which Super Netball team?

12. Who is the captain of the Western Bulldogs?

13. After Cameron Smith, who has played the second most career NRL games?

14. What is the only country to have medalled in every Olympics baseball tournament?

15. In NFL Football, how many yards does a major penalty cost a team?

16. Redzel won the first two editions of which Australian horse race?

17. In what New Zealand city will a Supercars Championship event be held in 2021?

18. In what year did the first season of the National Basketball League take place?

19. What is the record for the most red cards awarded in a single soccer match?

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20. After the United States and Australia, which country has the next largest amount of Olympic swimming medals?’

21. Teams including West Coast Fever, Melbourne Vixens and Collingwood Magpies compete in which sports league?

22. By what name was NBL team Melbourne United known by until May 2014?

23. Australian professionals Minjee Lee and Hannah Green are both ranked in the top twenty of which sports’s world rankings?

24. Who was awarded the 2011 Dally M Player of the Year?

25. Which team holds the record for most W-League Grand Final wins, with four?

26. Nick Hockley was recently appointed as full-time CEO of which sporting organisation?

27. Jamie Whincup holds the record for most Supercars championship titles with how many?

28. Which team was defeated by Burleigh Bears 88-0 in a recent Rugby League Gold Coast A grade match?

29. Pioneer Park Racecourse is located in which Australian state or territory?

30. The Vegas Golden Knights are a professional team in which sport?

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Early birds prompt celebration MAREE MERCHANT AND ANNA WOODS A keen group of bird enthusiasts attended a World Migratory Bird Day event held at St Kilda by Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS) on Sunday, October 10.

Attendees enjoyed celebrating the arrival of early migratory bird returnees to Gulf St Vincent at the completion of their amazing annual breeding journey to Northern Hemisphere tundra areas.

Many of these incredible birds fly over 20,000km each year, some stopping only once or twice along each leg of the way.

Exhausted on arrival back here, they busily feed on our shores over summer to rebuild condition and energy before once again beginning their return journey to the north.

Celebrations began with bird viewing using telescopes on the embankment.

Participants were treated to six obligingly close migratory Bar-tailed Godwits while a Common Greenshank foraged further up the shore.

Resident Oystercatchers and Caspian Terns also delighted the viewers, together with vividly hand-painted ‘Flock Oz’ birds scattered through the nearby vegetation.

A short film was shown about The Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary, titled ‘Winaityinaityi Pangkara – The Country of the Birds’.

Its beautiful photography and music was locally produced earlier this year by professional filmmakers and musicians Simone Slattery and Anthony Albrecht of the Bowerbird Collective.

Kaurna elders Jeffrey Newchurch and Lynette Crocker, along with Ecologist Joan Gibbs, were present at this event and also featured in the film highlighting this unique habitat and Indigenous connections to the area and its birds.

Jeffrey then spoke in person to the group, adding perspectives on the significance of Kaurna people and culture in this area and its links to the East Asian-Australasian Flyway which spans from Gulf St Vincent, Southern Australia and NZ to the Arctic tundra and surrounding breeding grounds.

Jeffrey and Lynette were congratulated on their recent awards as NAIDOC SA Male and Female of the Year respectively; just recognition for their extensive and outstanding long-term contributions to the community.

They were thanked for the many hours they have generously put into FAIBS and AIBS related projects, including the film, as well as contributions to a national award-winning history project ‘Truth Telling’, on exhibition at Glenelg’s Bay Discovery Centre.

A morning tea of enticing tasty treats concluded the event and allowed time for participants to chat and view the various resources on display.

In addition to the Kaurna Elders, thanks are due to BirdLife Australia, Green Adelaide, National Parks and Wildlife Service, the Bowerbird Collective, the East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership and our volunteers, all of whom in various ways contributed to the success of this event.

Sponsorship included the Sharing our Shores with Coastal Wildlife Project.

FAIBS’ next activity will be shorebird identification on Sunday, November 21 at Thompson Beach north.

All are welcome to come and use our telescopes to get an eyeful of our feathered friends between 8am and 11am.

Further details will be posted on the Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary Facebook page.

Enquiries can be made to faibssa@gmail. com

Partners in local propagation project

A PLANT propagation workshop was held at the Two Wells Nursery on Wednesday, October 13, with Northern Coastal Conservation Officer Darren Kennedy leading the volunteers.

Cuttings of Kunzea pomifera (Muntries), Adriana quadripartita (Bitterbush), Spinifex sericeus (Rolling Spinifex) and Carpobrotus Rossii (Pig Face) were process; all sourced from and destined, when mature enough, for revegetation projects in the local area.

Participants enjoyed learning more about propagation during this half day event.

Held in conjunction with Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FAIBS), and in partnership with Green Adelaide and Adelaide Plains Council, more workshops are planned for the future.

These propagation skills are a valuable contributor to the development of seedlings for the FAIBS revegetation days in the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary.

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FAIBS Birders look for new arrivals with the Flock Oz in the foreground.

Kaurna Elder Lynette Crocker chats with FAIBS Secretary Anna Woods at the St Kilda event.

ABOVE: Propagators efforts being nursed for future planting.

MAIN IMAGE: Andy and Shirley Tohpham (foreground) enjoying the FAIBS propagating workshop.

FAIBS sincerely thanks the volunteers for their interest and participation.

Further information about up-coming events will appear on the FAIBS Facebook page or through contact with faibssa@ gmail.com

ABOVE: Bar-tailed Godwits at St Kilda foreshore.

RIGHT: Special guest Kaurna Elder Jeffrey Newchurch at the FAIBS St Kilda event.

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Two Wells CFS News With Emma Woodroofe

NOVEMBER already! As 2021 draws to a close, CFS brigades across the state are preparing for the start of the upcoming fire season.

We are enjoying the longer days, and nicer weather, as we focus our training on the upcoming summer.

For October, so far, the Two Wells brigade has attended seven incidents, including two structure fires.

This is a timely reminder to ensure that your home has a working smoke alarm.

We have seen first-hand that smoke alarms save lives.

Smoke Alarms should be regularly tested (no, not by burning the toast. Push the test

Preparation for the fire danger season begins button.) and the batteries changed every six months.

You may also consider additional firefighting equipment for the high-risk areas of your home such as a fire blanket for the kitchen, and a CO2 or dry powder extinguisher near the laundry if you use a dryer.

If you have young or vulnerable people living in your home, consider having a home evacuation plan so that everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire.

With the fire season nearly here, it is important you know which fire ban district you are in and what the different fire danger ratings mean.

Two Wells and surrounds are in the Mid North fire ban district.

When a total fire ban is called a fire danger rating will be referenced.

The fire danger ratings are an indication of what fire behaviour we might expect if a fire was to start.

They do not indicate how likely it is a fire will start.

Behind the scenes, there are a lot of scientists determining what our fire danger ratings will be.

They look at lots of factors such as temperature, humidity, wind speed and even how dry the vegetation is.

In order to declare a total fire ban, the rating must be Severe, Extreme or Catastrophic.

These ratings influence our firefighting tactics, and they should also influence your Bushfire Survival Plan – will you leave early or stay and defend?

If you would like some more detailed information about Fire Ban Ratings, head to the CFS website – www.cfs.sa.gov.au If you are interested in volunteering, feel free to drop past the station and have a chat.

Seniors train every Monday from 7pm (except public holidays).

Stay Safe!

Comment on water future plan ADELAIDE Plains residents are being invited to have their say on the way groundwater resources are allocated and managed throughout the region.

The draft Adelaide Plains Water Allocation Plan (draft WAP) describes how water licences and permits for the groundwater resources within the area will be issued and managed in the future and is set to replace the current Northern Adelaide Plains plan.

According to SA’s Department for Environment and Water, the draft WAP is based on scientific investigations as well as input from community advisers.

It is the first water plan for the Central Adelaide area, also incorporating a small area at Dry Creek.

“This extended area will ensure a comprehensive management approach, as the main aquifers used for water extraction and storage run continuously across the broader Adelaide Plains area,” the government shared in a media release.

“The overall aim is to ensure that groundwater is managed in a sustainable manner, so that it continues to be available and of good quality to provide for economic, cultural, social and environmental benefits.”

Consultation on the draft WAP will be open until November 28, 2021.

During this period, interested people can get more information and provide comments online in YourSAy at https://yoursay.sa.gov.au/ Written comments can also be provided by emailing DEW.AdelaidePlainsWAP@sa.gov. au or posting to Water Planning and Security Team Department for Environment and Water GPO Box 1047, Adelaide, SA 5001.

A phone number has also been provided, contact 8463 3733.

All comments received will be considered in the finalisation of the WAP before it is considered by the Minister for Environment and Water for adoption.

Feedback urged Do you have any feedback on the draft Adelaide Plains Water Allocation Plan? Key aspects that you may wish to comment on are: Does the water allocation plan provide an appropriate balance between the needs of water users and the environment?

Does the water allocation plan provide enough flexibility to transfer water licences and allocations to meet social and economic needs?

Are the rules for Managed Aquifer Recharge adequate to support the industry to operate effectively, whilst recognising the interests of other groundwater users?

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LEWISTON resident and personal trainer Samantha Kirk married longtime beau Shane Gilliam (couple pictured far right) on Sunday, October 4, in the gardens of Virgara Winery, Angle Vale. The intimate event for close family and friends saw Sam arrive in a red XR Ford, with scrumptious WITH herahusband, James’ 30th birthday in April, receptionlocal at neighbouring Sneaky’sKate Dimasi, had to get Two Wells pharmacist, Restaurant and a when cake by the Purple creative planning celebrations amidst strict RIGHT: James and Kate Whisk capping off asocial perfect day. restrictions.

COVID-19 gathering Dimasi celebrating James’ Congratulations Samantha andhave large families and Both Kate and James Shane. including them in the celebrations was important.

30th birthday in isolation So instead of the planned Amalfi coast-themed BELLS KEEP RINGING recently, with a very creative dinner with friends and family Kate (pictured right Also committing to each other in progressive rotating dinner. with the birthday boy), organised a progressive October was Two Wells couple rotating dinner, whereEileen only the pair of them moved.

Brading and Strict Lynne time Phillips (picturedand social distancing schedules below right) who were measures were married adhered atto as the pair enjoyed the Mallala Museum Saturday, drinks, entree,on mains, and dessert at four different family residences.

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BELOW: Two Wells resident, For eachincourse Eileen arrived stylethe tocouple the arrived with balloons Ken Williams on his 94th cake, which meantfrom four times the cake cutting, wedding and ceremony, alighting birthday birthday, outside his home a vintagefour fire times truck.the Thehappy vehicle also song being sung and ABOVE: Samantha and Shane Gilliam with family members Madison fourtotimes cheers which being given. took the pair theirthe reception, with the sign his greatSounds likeFootball a great way Zinner,considering Zoe Gilliam, Olivia Gilliam and Brandon Zinner. was held at the Mallala Club.to celebrate grandchildren created for him. the circumstances.

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If you areSpeaking looking of forbirthdays, a bargain a big happy birthday to Lewiston local and Two Wells Blue Light Disco before the festive season hits, head volunteer, Jennifer Nichol, who celebrated her 75th along to the Anglelast Vale Lions Club’s birthday month. annual car boot sale on Sunday, No- meant social gathWhile COVID-19 restrictions vember 7.erings This fun event held were out,will Jenbe acknowledged the milestone on the lawned area at Virgara quietly at home withWinery, husband Don, the pair happy to Heaslip Road, Vale,keep from 9am spendAngle time and busy in their gorgeous garden. until 2pm. Happy birthday Jennifer.

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Days of November November 10 is World Science Day. This day highlights the significant role of science in society and the need to engage the wider public in debates on emerging scientific issues.

May the 4th be with you! You’ve all heard it before. You’ve probably seen the memes circulating on facebook.

It never gets old.

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Day; a day to celebrate with simple acts May 10 is Mother’s Day, a day to show of kindness. appreciation for mothers or mother figures, which include stepmothers, relatives, guardians (eg. foster mothers), and close family November 14 is World friends.

Diabetes Day, a day to give Flowers, chocolates, and cards are popular voice to people living with gifts to symbolise one’s love and appreciation diabetes. with the carnation being particularly symbolic of Mother’s Day. So pick up a bunch of flowers, make a sweet card, or take mum out for a nice 19 meal.

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May 26 is National Sorry Day, a day to acknowledge and recognise members of the November 25 is InterStolen Generations.

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Happy birthday Emma.

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Tennis open day success STACEY GAMEAU THE Two Wells and District Tennis Club’s open day on October 5 was a well-attended event.

It was a lovely sunny afternoon in the school holidays and was the first warm afternoon we’d had.

The club provided a sausage sizzle, cupcakes and lots of cold drinks and ice-creams.

It was great to see lots of new faces and the return of many players from last year.

The ball machine was going on one court, there were some scratch matches on other courts and club legend Dianne Meaney was doing some coaching with the juniors.

Dale McDonalnd, our amazing junior coach, was busy having a hit with and introducing himself to all the new players and was happy to welcome back players from last year.

This year for the first time we are offering the popular ‘Hot Shots’ development program over two days,

Mondays and Tuesdays, due to having more than 40 kids signing up.

This is a huge increase in numbers for this program at our club and we are really excited about the season ahead.

Saturday junior tennis also started on October 24 and for a little bit of fun, the social ‘Saints and Sinners’ mixed evening tennis competition also kicked off on October 19.

Running for eight weeks this exciting competition will pit 10 teams of two against each other, with a singles match and a timed doubles match played.

Dressing up is optional.

Word around the club is participants took part in the on-court chicken dance and were encouraged to let out a “Sharapova-esque” squeal each time they hit the ball.

Hilarious!

For more information about junior tennis contact junior coordinator Stacey Gameau on 0407 189 139 or check out the club’s Facebook page for more news.

Enjoying the first week of junior tennis training was, from left, (back) Rylee Wood, Lily Gameau, Keeley Merritt, James Turner, coach Dale McDonald, McKenzie Turner, (front) Jake Romyn, Preston Stone, Xander McAuley-Fry and Austin McAuley-Fry.

Taking part in the optional dress up aspect of the social “Saints and Sinners” competition was Matt Wiseman and Paul Johns.

Blake Williams executes a smash at the net.

Campaign urges rural drivers to ‘stop dying’ “OUT here, there are five things that’ll kill you”. That’s the dire warning from the likeable country bloke depicted in SA Police’s newest road safety advertising campaign.

Designed to speak directly to South Australia’s regional community, the new campaign comprises seven emotionally charged TV commercials enacting the horrors of the fatal five and how they play out on the state’s regional roads.

At the centre of the campaign messaging is the alarming statistic that two thirds of the lives lost in regional crashes are those of people who live in regional areas.

“Nearly half of the people who have died on regional roads this year have resided 20km or less from where the collision occurred,” said Assistant Commissioner Ian Parrott from South Australia Police.

This statistic conflicts with the beliefs of the regional residents who were surveyed for the development of the campaign.

“We conduct rigorous attitudinal research to inform the messaging and creative execution of every road safety campaign,” AC Parrott said.

“Overwhelmingly the research found that people living in regional areas believe it is metropolitan drivers who die on country roads.

The common misconception is that drivers who know the local roads like the back of their hand are less likely to be involved in a fatal crash.

“Our aim with this campaign is to dispel that myth. We need regional road users to understand that they are as susceptible to the fatal five as anyone else.

Drink or drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, excessive speed, distraction, dangerous driving - including driving when fatigued – are the behaviours killing people from our regional communities and it needs to stop.”

While only 30 per cent of South Australia’s population lives in regional or rural areas, an alarming 70 per cent of deaths happen on regional roads.

The campaign, which includes 6 x 15-second commercials and 1 x 30-second commercial, first aired on Sunday night (October 17) across regional, metropolitan and on demand TV stations.

The first campaign burst runs until the middle of November 2021, with the campaign returning to market in April 2022.

The campaign will also appear in regional newspapers, on social media and digital platforms, on roadside billboards and in pubs, clubs and roadhouses across the state.

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It may be hard to believe but too many of us are dying out here. You can count on one hand the things that will kill you on the roads: not wearing a seatbelt, driving after drinking or drugs, driving tired, not keeping your eyes on the road and speeding. It’s not enough to know the roads like the back of your hand. Stop dying out here.

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CHANGING OF THE GUARD: Phil Badcock (left) is taking on the role of general manager at VISS Water as Michael Vigor (right) moves into guiding the company’s business development. PHOTO: ISABELLA CARBONE

New VISS Water vision ISABELLA CARBONE

An exciting change in leadership is underway at VISS Water.

As Michael Vigor looks to step back from the role, he’s excited to hand over the reins to new general manager Phil Badcock.

The incoming general manager brings decades of leadership experience in sales, operations and safety and quality to VISS Water.

For Phil, one of the major draw cards for joining the Virginia business was the incredible culture Michael had fostered

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amongst staff, observing that everyone in the team could have a laugh.

In previous roles he had managed teams of up to 300, so he’s looking forward to being able to return to a smaller, family-orientated business where he can have direct contact with each staff member.

“I can understand all of my people, a lot of the customers, and make sure we’re doing everything we can to satisfy our customers and staff,” Phil said. “When you’re managing a bigger business it’s very hard to do that and you sort of lose a bit of touch and it becomes very stressful.”

Exciting new horizons

As Phil and Michael look to the future they’ve got their eye on potential expansion projects and moving state-wide.

“We’re going to continue to do what we’ve always done, but do it even bigger and better,” Michael said.

“We have always got our eyes and ears open for the latest ideas, concepts and ways of doing things.”

“We have even to some degree championed or invented ways of solving particular problems that are quite unique and, over time, have become used industry wide.”

VISS Water’s commitment to being the leaders of the industry is shown through their constant education and training they undergo on new products, and this knowledge is passed along to all staff members.

“We’re really at the forefront of all the innovations within the industry,” Phil said.

“Everybody is right up to speed with whatever is available and there’s some really exciting things coming along.”

Michael will stay with the business as he moves into the role of director - business development.

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Expert team is ISABELLA CARBONE

1. Martin Bradbury - Operations Manager. 3. Steve Hansen - Field Supervisor.

2. Stephen Latz - Senior Irrigation Consultant/ Designer.

Market Gardens

When he first joined the business, Phil was gobsmacked at the level of knowledge each team member brought to the table.

VISS Water is a unique business in that it’s so much more than a shop or an irrigation specialist, the vast wealth of knowledge each salesperson, consultant and designer has is a highlight of the customer experience.

“That’s another thing I think is a big strength, the expertise we have within the business in each division,” Phil said.

“It’s a unique offering, it really is,” Michael agreed.

Having a team of over 20 from different specialty areas including operations, sales, design and service means that VISS Water can design and execute a solution for any water problem.

“We’ve got a big team of people that can satisfy the customer’s needs,” Phil said.

1. Martin Bradbury - Operations Manager (9250, 9254, 9257) Martin liaises with the design and sales teams before coordinating the operations of the field crew and site works.

He enjoys the technical aspects of the role, overseeing many different moving parts and supporting the needs of various clients.

“We have to do a lot of problem solving, we have to be able to react quickly to breakdowns and the needs of quite a broad range of different businesses,” Martin said.

“So it could be a vineyard, could be a local vegetable grower, could be a greenhouse, it could be a …. water or filtration system, it could be school or council work, it’s a very broad range, so we have to be very very flexible.”

Vineyards

“That’s the good thing about my job, there’s never a dull moment, we always have a challenge on our hands and the skill is in being able to react to that as quickly as possible and produce the right result.”

2. Stephen Latz - Senior Irrigation Consultant/ Designer Stephen has been a certified irrigation designer for 25 years and oversees the design department in the business.

He works with everybody within the business to create an advanced technical solution to customers’ water needs.

“I enjoy the challenge of a large design, large projects, making sure everything works smoothly, sorting out all the knitty gritty, all that sort of stuff. I find that it’s more fun than a job really,” Stephen said.

“Taking a bare paddock and turning it into something productive so that you’re going to get food out of it, you’re going to get a crop out of it, using what we’ve got there and turning it into a profitable business.”

3. Steve Hansen - Field Supervisor (9241, 9242, 46 & 48) As field supervisor, Steve’s office never stays the same. He looks after the field staff and ensures the works run smoothly and problem solves any challenges that may arise.

Due to the diverse types of work VISS Water takes on, Steve’s jobs and work environment is constantly changing.

“We don’t have the same place every week, we’ll be out in the fresh air, inside pump sheds, outside in the paddocks, we’re all over the place that’s what I like about it,” Steve said.

4. Ruth Egel - Sales and Service (9263) You might recognise Ruth’s friendly face

Nurseries Broadacre Farming

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Orchards

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For every water need, VISS Water has the solution!

VISS Water are the water solution experts. From large projects such as sporting ovals, golf courses, vineyards, agriculture and market gardens to smaller domestic projects such as rainwater tanks & pumps, home irrigation and a range of spa and pool pumps and chemicals. Our field crews are ready for any repairs, maintenance or service and installation work. Call the VISS Water team for all your water related needs.

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6. Stuart Fisher - Purchasing Manager.

5. Stephen Dichiera - Sales and Customer Service Specialist.

7. Nick Mecozzi - Counter Sales.

4. Ruth Egel - Sales and Service.

the secret of VISS Water success if you’ve ever frequented the Virginia water specialist shop.

She’s worked at VISS Water for five and a half years helping customers that come into the shop, unpackaging stock and answering phones.

Her favourite thing about her job is making sure her customers leave happy and satisfied with the products and solution they came in for.

5. Stephen Dichiera - Sales and Customer Service Specialist (9269) Stephen joined the team at VISS Water four years ago as a bridge between the customer and design team, specialising in identifying

people’s needs and conveying that to other departments.

His day can involve hopping on the road to visit sites and chat with customers about their needs or helping people coming through the counter and meetings with the different departments in the business.

He makes himself available to customers 24/7 as a point of difference, saying he understands that for many of their clients in fields such as agriculture, they work around the clock.

“I enjoy the customer relationships with people, that’s what I enjoy the most, and coming up with the solutions for them and fixing their problems,” Stephen said.

6. Stuart Fisher - Purchasing Manager Stuart is in charge of maintaining stock levels in the large store to make sure customers can get what they want when they walk in.

“We keep a fair amount of stuff on the shelf so that we can be a one-stop-shop for people’s water needs,” Stuart said.

Stuart described his coworkers as “friendly” and “a good bunch of people to work with”, and enjoys the fact that his job is never boring.

“In this game, there’s always something new or something happening or something different ... so you’re always learning,” Stuart said.

“There’s always something different you’re doing, it’s not just always the same day in

day out job.”

7. Nick Mecozzi - Counter Sales Nick calls himself a “fossil” because he’s been at the business for so long, and with a 20-year stint at VISS Water he’s practically part of the furniture.

The interaction with customers is the favourite part of his day as he works out various water solutions for walk-ins.

“Looking after the customer’s needs, sizing pressure pumps for housing, designing lawn systems, I do the whole lot,” Nick said.

“It’s not just one section, it’s making sure we can solve the problems and get the customers what they need.”

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Innovative market leaders ISABELLA CARBONE GENERAL manager Michael Vigor looked back on the growth of the Virginia-based water service and shop as he hands over the reins to the incoming general manager Phil Badcock.

Over 40 years ago, the late Tony Costanzo started Virginia Irrigation Systems and Service after seeing a gap in the market garden industry for the business.

Steadily, he built the business and moved from his property at Taylors Road into a small 60 foot by 20 foot shed on the site where VISS Water stands today.

Michael said the founder built a strong reputation amongst the market gardeners, grape growers and the almond growers in the area as the business No project is too big or too small for VISS blossomed.

Water.

As a trained agronomist, Michael joined the business in 1990 bringing with him his wealth of knowledge gained from working for Hardie Irrigation as their technical sales representative.

Michael said Tony was a beloved member of the market garden and irrigation world and is still missed by those left in the industry today.

He recalls the cheeky caricatures the business founder would draw of various happenings in the workplace that would give everyone a laugh, saying the drawings were so good he could have taken it up as a profession.

When Tony passed away in 2006, Michael stepped up into the role of general manager and has guided the business through a name change and significant growth and expansion to where they are now.

Currently, VISS Water offers an end-to-end water service that encompasses all aspects of the process from consultation and design, to supply and installation, through to ongoing support and maintenance all at the one location.

They’ve expanded to offer water solutions for every domestic, agricultural and industrial need, ensuring the customer ends up with the best possible outcome.

They offer state of the art injection systems that can incorporate medication into water supply lines for livestock, or fertigation systems for market gardens.

More than a logo A challenge certainly arises when trying to capture the essence of such a diverse business in a logo, but the colourful VISS Water ‘V’ does exactly that.

The business’s logo highlights the array of services they offer, with the blue left side of the ‘V’ a representation of water and the colourful right side showing the broad spectrum of industries VISS Water assists including crops, livestock, gardens and vineyards.

At the core of their innovative approach is water and product efficiency, providing new ways of recycling water through the same system.

“It’s all about making the dollar go further,” Michael said.

“Most greenhouse systems or irrigation systems have somewhere between 30 and 50 percent of the water which just drains and is wasted, so if we have ways of collecting that and reusing it we’re not only going to save water, we’re going to save all the fertilisers which are in that water.”

This not only is better for the environment, but will shave water bills and product costs in the long run.

Automated PH balancers can also be added to water systems, which will detect and correct the water to prevent water hardness issues and calcium

carbonate deposits in the systems. VISS Water can also help with cooling systems for the home (a popular misting kit is available straight off the shelf), and cooling of greenhouses and for various livestock including chicken sheds and piggeries. The team at VISS Water can design large scale water distribution systems for various types of livestock and crops.

“A lot of the stuff we do is about maximising yield of crops or yield of livestock production, or something along those lines,” Michael said.

VISS Water has installed irrigation systems in everything from vineyards and orchards, to golf courses and ovals along with fully automated systems for domestic gardens.

From dust suppression for mining, construction and wheat silos, to keeping sports turf lush and green, VISS Water has an efficient system for it.

Their work is dotted around the region from Whyalla, down the Yorke Peninsula, through the Mid North and Barossa Valley and across metropolitan Adelaide.

VISS Water have done considerable works for Trinity College, Xavier College, St Brigid’s School, along with wineries such as Seppeltsfield, Two Hands, and many council projects.

They laid the irrigation for the recently upgraded main streets of Balaklava, beautifying a previously plain street with now bright purple flowers that bring some colour and spirit to Edith Terrace.

They also provided all the irrigation for the fairways and greens for Balaklava Golf Club and initially trained club members to do the installation.

Michael is the president of the Adelaide Plains Football league, and VISS Water sponsors the football league along with many other community sports clubs including golf clubs in Balaklava, Maitland, Ardrossan and Wallaroo.

Phil describes Michael as “very community-minded” and says they share a lot of the values, as the incoming general manager references his 15-year involvement with children’s charity Variety.

Michael has recruited a team to support customers and ensure they leave with a solution that is right for them, and it is the team’s experience and expertise that bolsters VISS Water’s service to the gold standard.

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Bushfire Prevention

Act now to be bushfire ready

SOUTH Australians are being encouraged to prepare their homes, properties, and families ahead of this year’s bushfire season, as the CFS launches its ‘Be Bushfire Ready’ month.

It’s important the community prepare a five-minute bushfire plan - not forgetting to include their pets and livestock, prepare an emergency kit, and begin clearing their properties before it’s too late.

This year’s seasonal bushfire outlook suggests an average fire season in South Australia. However, the potential of fast-moving grass fires in remote areas of the state remains a significant concern.

CFS Chief Officer Mark Jones said it only takes one bad day paired with the right conditions for a fire to pose risk to life and property.

“The potential for fast moving grass fires remains a significant concern this season, and the community needs to prepare their properties now,” Mr Jones said.

“Already, we’ve seen our firefighters respond to the state’s first big grass fire of the season at Parawa, which happened on just the second day of spring.

“It’s important South Australians know the risks in their area and that they’re prepared. This means having a five-minute bushfire plan, ensuring their properties are prepared and knowing how to stay informed.”

Emergency Services Minister Vincent Tarzia said now is the time to prepare.

“I cannot stress enough just how crucial careful planning is as we approach the bushfire

season. There is no such thing as being too prepared,” the minister said.

“Strategic prescribed burns are already underway across the state to further build on South Australia’s bushfire resilience, but I urge the community to evaluate their own properties and act now.

“Clearing shrubs from your property perimeter and clean, unblocked gutters can be the difference between having, and not having, a home to return to after a bushfire.

“Please also download the Alert SA App - it may save your life during a bushfire emergency and was vital during the tragic 2019/20 summer as a reliable source of information for tens of thousands of South Australians.”

Complete your bushfire plan at www.cfs.sa.gov.au.

Complete your five minute bushfire plan at www.cfs.sa.gov.au.

FIRE DANGER SEASON 2021/2022.….PREPARE NOW! 15 November 2021 to 30 April 2022 (Inclusive) Unless changed by Government declaration Owners and occupiers of all properties within Adelaide Plains Council are reminded to prepare now for the upcoming Fire Danger Season.

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

The 2021 – 2022 Fire Danger Season for the Mid North (which includes Adelaide Plains Council) begins on

MONDAY 15 NOVEMBER, 2021 AND WILL END ON SATURDAY 30 APRIL, 2022 (incl.)

Unless changed by Government declaration During that time no fires may be lit in the open unless a permit for that purpose has been obtained from Council. Permits will not be issued prior to 1 March, 2022. Contact Council for details of the rules relating to fires in the open for cooking and comfort purposes.

• All flammable material must be stored in a safe manner.

HEAVY PENALTIES APPLY FOR LIGHTING OR MAINTAINING AN UNAUTHORISED FIRE.

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

Additional fire prevention & permit information is available at www.cfs.sa.gov.au

Council’s Fire Prevention Officers have also commenced inspections to assess compliance with these requirements. Property owners issued with a Compliance Notice are required to comply with the requirements of that notice within 14 days. Failure to comply with a Compliance Notice carries a Maximum Penalty of $10,000 and an Expiation Fee of $473.

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In an EMERGENCY or to REPORT a fire

CALL 000

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

CFS Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361

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Act now for bushfires CFS acting fire prevention officer and community engagement officer Penny Kazla said there are plenty of things landholders can do to prepare for and minimise the impact of bushfires.

“We encourage everyone to do their preparation now rather than wait until the Fire Danger Season actually starts,” Penny said.

“Think about the fuel loads around your house and whether you can minimise vegetation around your building.

The CFS officer advised to not only consider potential fuel near the home, but other

important buildings like sheds, stables and rainwater tanks.

Penny also emphasised the importance of preventing embers, the small pieces of debris that are on fire and blowing around the landscape before, during and after a bushfire, from entering the home.

“The main reason why houses burn down before, during and after bushfires is because of the ember attack,” Penny said.

“So, if people can concentrate on “ember proofing” their buildings, they will significantly increase the chance of that building surviving a

bushfire.”

During the Canberra bushfires in 2003, 85 per cent of building loss was due to embers.

“If you and your home are well prepared, both stand a better chance of surviving a bushfire,” Penny said.

Bushfire Safer Places listed on the CFS website are places they recommend for the public to seek shelter during a fire.

“Anyone in the Mid North, whether they’re living in a rural setting or a township, should at least make themselves familiar with those Bushfire Safer Places and

remain alert on total fire ban days.”

Penny reminded people to check any firefighting equipment they had was ready to use and in good working order.

Additionally, the community officer extended thanks to all the Farm Fire Unit operators that support the CFS Brigades and reminded them to make contact with their local CFS Brigade and register online through the CFS website this season.

RIGHT: CFS acting fire prevention officer Penny Kazla highlighted the importance of preparation for the fire season.

Local councils to monitor fire prevention AS we approach the Fire Danger Season, councils across the region will be inspecting properties to see if they adhere to current guidelines.

Property owners are required to maintain their land to prevent and or inhibit the outbreak or spread of fire on their property, according to section 105F of the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005.

Wakefield Regional Council advised their fire prevention officers have already started inspecting properties, and issued

a warning that expiation fines have increased from $315 last year to $473 in 2021. Council fire prevention officer Katie Walker has already seen a remarkable improvement in fire season readiness in the community, but noted that there was still a way to go.

Adelaide Plains Council advised they started inspecting properties in their boundaries earlier this month to assess compliance with CFS requirements.

To ensure a property meets current requirements, the following

steps can be taken: Reduce all grass, pest plants and undergrowth within 20 metres of any building to a maximum height of 10cm.

If the land is vacant and under half a hectare in area, all grass, pest plants and undergrowth must not exceed 10cm over the whole block.

A vacant block over half a hectare in area must have a field break placed around the whole area as close as practicable to the perimeter.

The field break should be at

least a five-metre wide strip where all grass, pest plants and undergrowth are reduced to a maximum height of 10cm.

If land is used for primary production, industrial or commercial uses and within 500m of any townships, buildings or structures, a fire break should be created along the perimeter and 100m on either side of the neighbouring assets.

The Fire Danger Season dates is scheduled for November 15 to April 30, unless changed by SA government.

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Lions induct new president On Sunday, September 26, the Mallala and Districts Lions Club celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a handing over of the presidency from Brenton Kelly to Andrew Laird (DSC7006).

Significant events were presentations of the Melville Jones Fellowship Awards, which is the highest award within Lions Clubs International, to three of the original charter members.

The awards were presented

by Neil Kakoschke, who is a previous award winner, to John Curnow, Geoff Donlon and Mick King.

The afternoon also included an induction by Lions District Governor John Barnes of new members Cam and Paul Thorpe as well as a presentation by Vaughan Chenoweth to Gordon Sweeney from Mallala Motorsport Park in recognition of his support over several years.

The official opening of the Neil Kakoschke (right) presents the Melville Jones Mallala Lions and Australian Fellowship awards to Geoff Donlon. BELOW: Mick King Brent Kelly (left) hands the charter over to new president Lions Foundation Emer(right) and John Curnow. gency Relief and Camping Andrew Laird.

Ground Shed, in recognition of a $15,000 grant from the Australian Lions Foundation, was a further highlight of the celebrations.

New Lions member Camila Thorpe, Brenton Bell, Paul Thorpe and John Barnes.

Lion Vaughn Chenoweth with Gordon Sweeney of Mallala Motorsport Park.

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Tucker Menu

Tuesday: Steak Night Wednesday: Pizza Thursday: Snitty Nite Friday: Happy Hour Saturday: Pizza Sunday: All Day Roast & Seafood All take away or dine in • Menu items available each night

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Members and attendees at the opening of the disaster relief shed.

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NEW statistics released by the SA Country Fire Service (CFS) show that nearly half of South Australians living in bushfire prone areas don’t know the meaning of their local Bushfire Safer Place or where to find it.

The statistics come on the eve of the fire danger season, prompting authorities to encourage South Australians to research and practice their bushfire survival plan before an emergency occurs.

CFS acting director preparedness operations Joel Taggart said a Bushfire Safer Place is an identified area that can provide relative safety. It can be used as a location for people who live in the area or

have planned to leave early from high-risk locations on a bad fire day or during a bushfire.

“Despite the fact that we’ve had catastrophic bushfires in our state over recent years, it’s quite worrying to know that people don’t fully comprehend the concept of our established Bushfire Safer Places,” Mr Taggart said.

“More often than not, they get confused with a Bushfire Last Resort Refuge which should not be used unless there is absolutely no other option.”

The data, gathered at the conclusion of last fire season, also shows that one in three people are not aware of the meaning of a

Bushfire Last Resort Refuge, with many people aged 18 to 39 appearing to confuse it with a Bushfire Safer Place.

A Bushfire Last Resort Refuge is a space or building which could be used as a last resort to shelter from a bushfire.

However, such places only provide a minimum level of protection and do not guarantee the survival of those who seek refuge there, nor will there be any respite facilities in such locations.

Mr Taggart said a Last Resort Refuge should only be used when a designated Bushfire Safer Place cannot be reached, or if a person’s Bushfire Survival Plan has failed.

“It’s critical that anyone who lives, works, or travels through an area where a bushfire can occur knows exactly where the safest place to seek shelter is, and that they have a plan,” Mr Taggart said.

“Get online now and identify where your nearest Bushfire Safer Place is; plan how you will get there, who will be with you and what you’ll bring.

“In many cases this Bushfire Safer Place will be the metropolitan Adelaide area or a large rural town.

“Don’t wait until the last minute, do your five-minute bushfire plan now.”

Learn more about Bushfire Safer Places at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au

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PUZZLES No. 050

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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In what year did the Visigoths sack Rome?

10 The 1974 ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ boxing match between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali (pictured) was held in which African country?

ANSWERS: 1. 1918 2. 1962 3. 25 years 4. Hermannsburg (Ntaria) 5. A type of wind 6. Russian fur cap with earflaps 7. Nepal 8. Namoi River 9. 410AD 10. Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo)

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Your Community

Send or amend your FREE* community announcements at sales@twowellsecho.com.au ADELAIDE PLAINS RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION INC CONTACT Alvin Jenkin on 0427 973 051 for meeting details.

AUSTRALIAN PLANTS SOCIETY

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

MEETS every Thursday evening in Two Wells, Starting at 8pm in the St. Joseph’s Parish Church Hall, 46 Old Port Wakefield Road.

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

CHURCH TIMES

ANGLICAN Church Services

St Peter’s Mallala: 1st Sunday of the the month 10am November 7, 2021 10am December 5, 2021 10am January 2, 2022 St Paul’s Two Wells 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of the month 10am November 14, 21 & 28 10am December 12, 19 & 26 7.30pm December 24 - Christmas Eve Parish Contacts: Mallala - Nita Noble 08 85 272 303 Two Wells - Di Meaney 0427 616 301

COMMUNITY BUS

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

CHILD & YOUTH HEALTH

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

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.

* Business charges may apply

TWO WELLS RSL

MEETS first Friday each month. Closed all January. Office open Tuesday mornings 10am - 1pm. John - 0411 894 245

TWO WELLS SCOUTS CUBS & JOEYS

IS held on the second and fourth Friday of TWO WELLS BLUE LIGHT CUBS: 6.30pm - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: each month at The Two Wells Children’s 6.30pm - 8.30pm (Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am HELD five times a year. For ages eight to 15 years.

- 7.30pm (Friday). Contact Group Leader, For more information contact Maria Aunger on to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm by appointment 0414 230 634 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

Toby Stevens 0449 292 317 only, 10.30am to 12 noon drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments.

TWO WELLS CFS TWO WELLS REGIONAL SENIOR training every Monday night starting 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 MEETINGS third Thursday each month at 7pm, second Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until open to the public. For more information 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above. contact Sharon on 0429 099 820 or Located in Wells Road, Two Wells. adelaideplainsspn@gmail.com.

CROSSROAD CONNECTIONS SUICIDE PREVENTION

ACTION TEAM

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

TWO WELLS UNITED YOUTH

TWO WELLS COMMUNITY LIBRARY

LANDCARE Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land Care is bigger than your backyard. Pat. 0419 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852.

61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am. Phone: 8520 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au.

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 Shallum Lubcke on 0413 097 013.

LIONS CLUB ANGLE VALE

TWO WELLS CWA

TWO WELLS UNITING CHURCH OP SHOP

LIONS CLUB TWO WELLS

TWO WELLS PLAYGROUP

LANDCARE TWO WELLS

MEETINGS on the second and fourth Wed at MEETS on the third Tuesday of the month at the OPENING times, Monday to Friday 9am to Two Wells Bowling Club from 7pm. New and the clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, 4pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Open interested members are welcome to come 6.30pm start. New members always welcome, all school holidays, come in and browse. along. Contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 for more info please call 0416 452 925.

Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, 781 007 or Jenny Dowling on 0418 859 875 .

MEETS on the first Tuesday of the month at TUESDAY mornings 9am -11am during school term at the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall, 34 Two Wells Catholic Church. Contact president Gawler Rd. For babies and children up to five Ian Gameau or secretary 0417 801 178 or years of age. Gold coin donation and BYO twowellslionsinc@gmail.com for more info.

contact Pam Duncan 0409 002 201 anytime for information.

TWO WELLS UNITING CHURCH FRIENDSHIP / FELLOWSHIP GROUP

TWO WELLS Uniting Church • Sunday Worship 10am lunch box and snacks. Phone: 8520 2358.

MEETINGS held monthly in the Uniting Church • Wednesday Craft Group MALLALA MEN’S SHED TWO WELLS PROBUS CLUB Hall with the aim to provide supported 1-3pm (during term time) friendship and opportunities and to support • Friday Youth Group 5:30pm (during term time) OPEN Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other MEETINGS are held in the Two Wells Bowling the ongoing mission of the church. For times by agreement. Get involved in projects Club on the fourth Monday of the month information contact Mollie Frost 8520 2073 or just a coffee and a talk. Conference room VIRGINIA Catholic Parish. Mass times: from 10am. Come along and enjoy some or Alan Howell 8520 3063. companionship.

Contact Judith Lamont available by request.

Contact Norm Dicks St Joseph’s Two Wells: 8380 9140.

0428 559 787 or just turn up.

• Thursday 6.30pm YOGA

• Sunday 8.30am

Our Lady of the Assumption Virginia • Sunday 10am Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. Phone 8380 9029

MALLALA RSL

TWO WELLS RED CROSS

MEETS every third Wednesday. Membership MEETS on the first Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Church Hall, Two Wells at 1pm. open to both those who have or have not All welcome. Contact Judy Heaslip, Secretary served. Ph Ray 0417 450 088 for info. on 0417 852 059 for further information.

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

FEEL AT HOME WITH THE ECHO For over 10 years the Two Wells Scouts have helped US bring the Echo to homes in Two Wells, Lewiston, Virginia & Angle Vale.

If you own a business in Two Wells, Lewiston, Virginia, Angle Vale or surrounding districts call Leanne on 8862 1977 or email sales@twowellsecho.com.au to advertise and put your message in front of more than 12,000 people in your target area.

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professional public accountants • taxation & business consultants

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AUTO PARTS

NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO LARGE • Driveways • Footpaths • Sheds • Exposed aggregate • Verandahs • Coloured concrete Fair Prices, Free Quotes

Contact Ben 0419 578 364

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Book keeping

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TOP PRICES PAID FOR UNWANTED VEHICLES

• Two Wells & Surrounding Areas • Car and Vehicle Pick ups • Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm

Ph: 8520 3167 Road Train Drive, Two Wells Recycling cans & Bottles

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ADELAIDE PLAINS VETERINARY SURGERY

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Bowls is back for 2021 TWO Wells Bowling Club’s men’s competition kicked off its pennant season on Wednesday, October 13.

Sporting their new club uniform of red shorts or pants, and club tops, and despite a rainy morning, players were keen to get onto the green.

This season the club has entered teams in both men’s and women’s pennant competitions.

A Thursday night Night Owl competition also kicked off on October 21.

Starting at 6.30pm this fun, social night is a great way to foster lawn bowling skills in a relaxed atmosphere.

In other news, the club has been busy making improvements to its facilities over the past few months, with a new verandah and barbecue area installed.

Club president Ian Campbell said the update was something the club had been wanting to do for quite a while and was thankful for all the hard efforts and donations of everyone involved.

“It’s a great improvement to the club where nearly 100 per cent of the work has been done by club volunteers,” Ian said.

“It’s going to give us the opportunity to put more social events on; what we had before was highly inadequate.

“It was hot and the actual structure itself was requiring replacement.”

The club also replaced its main signage along the front of the clubrooms.

To get involved or for more information about Two Wells Bowling Club email twbowls@bigpond. Joe Piscioneri and Ian Brown ready to hit Two Wells Bowling Club’s David the green against Playford.

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Two Wells’ bowler Mick Dean in action.

James Bain sends one down the green

Two Wells Bowling Club president Ian Campbell (right) with members and volunteers, Ben Smith and Craig Cahill in the new verandah area.

Two Wells Golf Club mens’ captain Matt Prior congratulates A Grade champion Andrew Baker.

Steve Kelly (right) presents the President’s Trophy to Jim Weir.

Baker claims Two Wells golf championship THE Two Wells golf season wound up on Saturday, October 2 with an ambrose competition played in glorious spring weather.

Presentation of trophies was followed by a barbecue tea.

A Grade Champion Andrew Baker.

A Grade Handicap Champion Murray Launer, Veterans and Putting Trophy.

B Grade Champion Steven Kelly.

B Grade Handicap Champion Tony Renaglia, Tommy Turner Burglar’s Pot, May and June Monthly Medals and Bob Oxlade Trophy.

Applebee/Belcher Pinehurst Trophy Ben Smith and Craig Cahill.

Barnes/Jarmyn Trophy Keith Applebee and Darryl Hall.

Medal of Medals Bob Hogg.

Captain’s Trophy Matt Prior, Eclectic, Handicap Matchplay and Club Trophy.

Hart Shield Matt Prior and Darryl Hall.

President’s Trophy Jim Weir.

July Monthly Medal winner Andy Paul and, August, Ryan Dimasi.

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THE first round of the 2021/22 season kicked off on October 16.

The Two Wells Under 14 lads were keen to start off the season with a good performance against rivals Dublin over the two-day match.

Both teams participated in a minute’s silence to recognise the passing of ‘Quinny’ who coached the side last year and represented the PDAC as president over many years.

This year the PDCA is trialling a new format of 40-over games split across two days.

This format is designed to encourage participation but also allow for the reintroduction of full format cricket with 11 players taking the field.

Two Wells lost the toss and were sent into bat by Dublin. Noah Henwood (captain) and Curtis Clifton opened the batting and got the team away to a solid

start with good scoring to get us to drinks without loss.

Curtis unfortunately lost his wicket in the 11th over for 12 runs.

This loss made way for Mike Daly to come in at his favoured number three position.

Noah went on to show everyone why he was named as our club Captain with an unbeaten knock of 51. A solid contribution by Mikey who was bowled on the last over of the day for 30.

Two Wells finished the initial 20 overs with 2/120, and continued the solid start to the match in the field, having Dublin on their knees with a score of 5/88 at the close of play.

Our team for this year has seen some new faces with Travis Howat, Makai Vanson and Hayden Xenides making their debuts for the club and we also have some U12 contributions in Curtis Clifton and Jake Brechin.

Looking forward to a great cricket season.

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Two Well players rewarded trophies MICHAEL SLATTERY Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club held its senior trophy presentation on Friday, September 24.

The event saw the conclusion of the Rooster’s 2021 football and netball season with the ‘Redlow’ presentation held at the Two Wells Community Centre.

There was glamour, there was glitz, there were finely tuned athletes, there were partners, there were sponsors, there were club stalwarts and legends, and there were supporters who had all come together to reflect on and celebrate the season.

The community centre was resplendent, decorated in red and white balloons, drapes, tinsel and lights.

The club appreciates all the efforts of those involved in the preparation, the presentation, running the bar and the clean-up, it was a great night for all.

The football and netball presidents thanked all club volunteers for their weekly efforts in helping the club run and put competitive teams on the park each week.

The club congratulates all award recipients and thanks the efforts of all players across our netball and football teams.

Cheryl Glancy was recognised for her years of dedication behind the scenes washing and repairing senior guernseys and being chief banner coordinator with club life membership, congratulations Cheryl.

Senior Netball Awards A1 Best and Fairest Chelsea Harrison, Runner up Maddie Secaffien and coaches award Ros Short.

A2 Best and Fairest Ruth Slattery, Runner up Jess Wilson and coaches award Claire Short.

A3 Best and Fairest Maddie Bakker, Runner up Deanna Facchin and coaches award Dana Oxenham.

A4 Best and Fairest Ashleigh Walton, Runner up Kelsey Newlyn and coaches award Tamara Melis.

A5 Best and Fairest Jess Vallelonga, Runner up Gabby Farley and coaches award Chelsea Ellaby-Hall.

The Maureen Waye Award to the club’s netballer gaining the most votes went to A3 goal attack Maddie Bakker with 44 Votes.

Maddie was also the runner up APNA A3 medalist while Jess Vallelonga was the APNA A5 best and fairest medalist.

A number of current netballers were recognised for having reached significant milestone games for the club with Jess Stringer and Leah Clifton playing 100 games this year while Cassie Kent, Kate Dimasi,

A-grade winners Matt Camplin, Caleb Edmead, Luke Barnett and Shaun Smith.

Rachel Applebee, Sarah Dinham and Jamie Dinham played in their 150th games this year.

Senior Football Awards This year’s A-grade best and fairest was midfielder Luke Barnett, who won over runner up midfielder/ forward Caleb Edmead by just four votes.

Luke was also the APFL Plains Producer medalist, the John Dawkins Medalist (club footballer gaining the most APFL votes) along with the Neville Seccafien Players Choice Award winner (voted by players).

The Best Team Man was awarded to backman Shaun Smith while fellow defender Matty Camplin took home the coach’s trophy.

The Reserves Best and Fairest went to young midfielder/forward Michael Knox while runner up went to the big full forward Ben Cannizzaro.

Ever-reliable defender Tom Julian was the reserves best team man and dependable ruckman Lauchy Corbin was awarded the coaches trophy.

This season saw a number of senior players play significant milestone games.

Big forward/ruckman Shannon Slattery reached 100 games, midfielder/forward Pete Seccafien and key defender Luke Tryfopoulos played their 150th games, midfielder Bryce Hart notched up 200 while

Reserves winners Lauchlan Corbin, Ben Cannizzaro, Micheal Knox and Tom Julian.

true clubman Devon Hardiman played in his 250th game.

Neville ‘Cheeky’ Seccafien was given a tribute

by Tony Burns who had coached him at the start of his career in 1980 and also in his final season as a player in 2000.

Cheeky was recognised for his significant contribution to the club including 300 plus games, two premierships and seven club best and fairest as a player.

Cheeky was then involved with coaching the senior colts for a number of years before becoming involved as the A-grade assistant coach for four years.

Neville moved into the club’s senior coaching role in 2015 and has seen success with four grand final appearances and premierships in 2017, 2018 and 2021 in his seven years of guidance.

Next year, 2021 assistant coach Caleb Edmead will take over as senior coach.

The evening was also broken up with a bit of light relief and banter from roving reporter Allan ‘Grimmy’ Briscoe as he sought comments on Cheeky’s coaching techniques from players.

We congratulate you Cheeky on a fantastic playing and coaching career and commitment to the Two Wells Roosters.

Milestone game holders football Devon Hardiman, Shannon Slattery , Luke Tryfopolous and Pete Seccafien.

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A1 winners Ros Short and Maddie Sec- A2 winners Jess Wilson, Ruth Slattery John Dawkins Award Luke Barnett with cafien absent was Chelsea Harrison. and Claire Short.

John Dawkins.

A3 Award winners Deanna Facchin, Dana A4 Award winners Tamara Melis, Ashleigh Maureen Waye Award was awarded to Oxenham and Maddy Bakker.

Walton and Kelsey Newlyn.

Maddy Bakker.

Milestone game holders Netball front Leah, Kate, Rachel back Tanya Jess, Jamie and Sarah.

A5 Award Winners Jess Vallelonga, Gabby Farley and Chelsea Ellaby-Hall.

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ON the back of a successful 2021 season, the Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club will hold its annual general meeting in the clubrooms at 7pm on Monday, November 29.

In line with the constitution, nominations for president, vice president (football), vice president (netball), secretary, treasurer and general committee positions will need to be made in writing (via email) to the club.

Where a vacancy occurs, nominations will be taken from the floor.

A brief committee meeting will be held directly after the AGM, to discuss the coming season.

In 2022, the club will seek to undertake a trial season where sub-committees will be established to manage junior and senior football and netball, including female football to lighten the load on the main committee and enable more members to participate in decision making.

Following the announcement of A Grade football coach Caleb Edmead, nominations will be sought for coaching roles for Football (B Grade, Under 17, Under 14, Under 11, Under 8, Auskick, female football) and all Netball grades.

If you are interested in a coaching role, please email the club outlining your interest, including any past experience as a coach or player, and any past involvement with the club.

Nominations will remain confidential and will be reviewed by the coaching panel.

Applicants may be invited for an interview.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a current police check and, where the role includes children under the age of 18, a current ‘working with children’ check.

The coming season will see ‘registration of interest’ for all interested players for senior and junior netball teams. Registration of interest will enable all interested players to register their interest in playing for the club prior to trials. This will assist to determine numbers and grades.

Further information will be available closer to the season commencing in 2022.

The club runs on volunteers and your help is needed.

For further information or to nominate for a role, please contact Devon Hardiman or email the club at twowellsfc@sanflcfl.com.au

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Lower North Gun Club’s anniversary shoot success Results

PAM DUNCAN What a fantastic two days the Lower North Gun Club had on September 25 and 26 as it celebrated its 31st anniversary shoot.

The weather was perfect, perhaps a little bit windy on Sunday, but some great shooting on both days.

Special thanks must go to Max Pontifex, Barry and Pamela Duncan for their efforts earlier in the month at the club working bee.

A lot of work went in to get the grounds and clubhouse looking great for the event, with a bit of extra help from some of our regular volunteers, Greg Tapscott and Barry Duncan prior to the weekend event.

With permission from the owner, a parking lot was set up in the paddock next door, which made it very easy to negotiate the grounds, with plenty of space for the cars.

A big thank you must go to Nathan for this.

For the 31st anniversary shoot on the Saturday there were 36 shooters; practice started at 10am before competition kicked off at 10.30am.

The smell of the sausages and onion cooking, coming from the canteen, was a bit of a treat with some getting in an early lunch, or was it a late breakfast?

The shooting went well for the day, with lots of camaraderie happening – and plenty of excuses for just missing some of those targets.

It was a busy day but was well run with the help of the volunteers who did scoring, refereeing, loading the taps and working in the office and maintaining the score board.

Gun club president Barry Duncan then held presentations for all the first-day winners, again thanking the sponsors, who without them we could not hold any events.

Sunday, September 26 saw a fantastic turn out of 56 competitors, and they were not all the same as the day before, there were quite a few new faces.

Barry Duncan once again thanked everyone for coming to our shoot – with a lot of clubs around the State being represented - and paid tribute to all the helpers on the day, especially all the volunteers who helped out, many of them behind the scenes, like Sue and John Byrnes, Rob Damin, Greg Tapscott and a special thank you to Tracey Haggerty for all her help.

Tracey was also very excited to get her 50/50 in.

With the help of vice president Max Pontifex, Barry then announced all the winners on the day.

Inter Club Challenge After the main presentations, the trophy for the Inter Club Challenge was presented to the winning club.

This event is held yearly, with the club with the most points over the three Birthday Shoot events taking home the prize and bragging rights.

This year third went to Mid North/Southern Yorke Peninsula with 1705 – High Gun to Haydan Bowman with 419.

Second was awarded to Lower North with 1876 – High Gun to Barry Duncan with 401 and first placer

EVENT 1 - 10 target Eye Opener, to start the day off.

Winners were - AA’s Bob Cook, Rino Rossi, Bruno Quinzi, Martin Collumb, Peter Minhard, Alexander Sologub, Craig Bentley, A – Allan McKenzie,B Sue Byrnes and C Peter Roney

EVENT 2 - 50 Target Central Zone Continental DB C/S AA, A, B, C and OA Sash. OPEN 1st Martin Collumb, International, 50/50, AA 1st - Martin Collumb, International, 50/50, 2nd Wessam Daou International 65/66, A - 1st - Geoff Parkes Far West 48/50 ,2nd Lucas Parletta International 47/50, B - 1st - Sue Byrnes Lower North 46/50, 2nd Barry Duncan Lower North 45/50, C - 1st - Stefan Parletta International – 54/62, 2nd Steve Haggerty Southern Yorke 53/62

EVENT 3 - 50 target Lower North DB C/S AA, A, B, C and OA Sash, OPEN - 1st - Craig Bentley – Port Augusta - 67/67, AA - 1st - Craig Bentley – Port Augusta - 67/67, 2nd Pete Minard Ungarra 66/67 , A - 1st - Lucas Parletta - International – 61/62, 2nd Rito NBorzillo International 49/50, B - 1st - Sue Byrnes – Lower Lower North Gun Club secretary Sue North - 48/50, 2nd Phil Baldock - Lower North 46/50, Byrnes was happy with her results over C - 1st - Tracey Haggerty – Southern Yorke - 54/55, 2nd Stefen Parletta International - 45/50 the weekend.

EVENT 4 - 25 target $500 Anniversary Handicap OPEN - 1ST - Rino Rossi SAGC 25/25, 2nd - Pete Minhard Ungarra - 29/30, 3rd - Lyn Schubert - International 29/31, 4th - Trevor Bowman - Mid North - 28/30

EVENT 5 - 25 target RON SMITH MEMORIAL PS C/S AA, A, B, C and OA Sash OPEN - 1st - Craig Bentley Port Augusta - 108/108, AA - 1s t - Craig Bentley - Port Augusta - 108/108, 2nd Haydan Bowman - Mid North - 107/108, A -1st - Ziggy Brewing - SAGC - 77/78, 2nd Anna Evgeniou Monarto - 73/75, B - 1st - Barry Duncan - Lower North - 74/75, 2nd - Trevor Bowman - Mid North 73/78, C - 1st - David Robinson - International - 84/90, 2nd Bernie Greenshields Lower North - 83/90

EVENT 6 - 50 target Anniversary DB C/S

Celebrating a good shooting weekend was Craig Bentley and Greg Tapscott.

AA, A, B, C and OA Sash, OPEN 1ST - Barry Duncan – Lower North 56/56, AA - 1st - Rino Rossi - SAGC 56/56, 2nd Bob Cook AGC - 74/75, 2nd Haydan Bowman Mid North 74/75, A - 1st - Ziggy Drewing - SAGC 49/50, 2nd Brian Mudge International – 80/82, B - 1st - Barry Duncan - Lower North - 56/56, 2nd - Phil Baldock International - 49/50, C - 1st - Robert Low - Monarto - 54/55, 2nd – David Robinson - International 45/50

was awarded to SAGUN Club with 1978 points – High Gun Rino Rossi with 407.

Congratulations to SAGC, you can hang the trophy with pride for the next 12 months.

It was a very long day, but a very successful weekend.

There were quite a few new shooters who attendLOWER NORTH GUN CLUB ANNIVERSARY ed the Lower North Gun Club for the first time, and SHOOT - HIGH GUN they all seemed to enjoy themselves, and mentioned OPEN - 1st Pete Minard - Ungarra - 257/262 LADIES to us that they would be back shooting here again. Lower North Gun Club president Barry That is what we like to hear, as we try hard to Duncan won the veterans category for - 1st Sue Byrnes - Lower North 230/250 VETERAN - 1st the high gun event.

Barry Duncan - Lower North - 235/250 please and put on a good shoot.

Cricket resumes after social bowls Kicking off the 2021/22 cricket season in style, the Two Wells Cricket Club held a fun, family-orientated lawn bowling night on Friday, October 8.

The evening at the Two Wells Bowling Club was a great way for seasoned and new players, and their families, to get to know one another in a relaxed environment.

On Saturday, October 9 the first official cricket matches were played for the two senior men’s teams.

Every club was asked to wear black armbands and observe a minute’s silence out of respect for local club man, Andrew Quinlish, who unexpectedly passed away before the start of the season.

The A grade were at home to One Tree Hill and didn’t get off to a great start, being bowled out for 52.

Samuel Harnas top scored with 11.

One Tree Hill then went in to bat and finished the day on 5/200.

The B grade match was played away against Salisbury West.

Two Wells won the toss and went in to bat.

They were all out for 156, with Dylan Wise top scoring with 52, followed by Adam Mitchell on 41 and Harrison Devlin, 29.

Salisbury West were bowled out for 153 with Matt Camplin taking 4/27 and Dylan Wise 2/11.

The club’s Under 14 and Under 16 teams started their 2021/22 season the week after school returned, and the Under 12s started the following week.

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The Under 16s played at home to Craigmore and the Under 14s played Dublin at Dublin.

Unfortunately, the club could not field a women’s side this year but is promoting junior development through involvement in the “Blasters Program”, aimed at five to nine-year-olds.

For more information check out the Two Wells Cricket Club’s Facebook page.

Senior Men’s Round 1 Results A Grade Two Wells 52 and 97 lost to One Tree Hill 258 A poor first day from us where our batters failed to apply themselves and then we backed that up with a poor bowling and fielding performance on the first day.

We bowled and fielded much better on day two taking 5/50.

Again, we had batters get a start but application to bat and build a long innings cost us.

Batting: Max Gray 29 Bowling: John Arnold 3/43, Harnas 2/25

B Grade Two Wells 156 and 94 lost to Salisbury West 153 and 3/102 Batting first Two Wells made 156 with some solid contributions from Spud B 41, Wisey 52 and Harry Devlin 29.

Defending 156 we rolled SW for 153, with seven of their batters not making a run, earning first

Two Wells Cricket Club marked the passing of Andrew Quinlish with a minute’s silence before the first match of the season. innings points.

Matt Camplin 4/27, Dylan Wise 2/11.

Two Well’s 2nd innings 94.

Spud B 33, Brayden 24. Salisbury West chasing 100 runs for the reverse outright.

They made the runs three wickets down.

Apologies and thanks to the B grade who played three players short for various reasons.

We will welcome back a number of players

in coming weeks which will give us a good list to choose from.

While results didn’t go our way, we will dust ourselves off and go again.

There is so much young talent on our list at the minute it is only a matter of time before we have some big performances.

This, combined with competition for spots, will turn our results around.

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Racer Candy secures two titles BEC O’BRIEN

ABOVE: Candy Michaelis riding Hustler in the barrel race event at this year’s Mount Isa Rodeo.

LEFT: Happy at home in Lewiston after following the rodeo circuit for three months; Candy Michaelis and her champion barrel racing horse, Hustler.

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AFTER an interrupted 2020 season, Lewiston-based barrel racer Candy Michaels has topped off an impressive year on the Australian Pro Rodeo Association Tour, taking home two titles.

Candy and her 11-year-old barrel racing horse, Hustler, spent the better part of three months travelling interstate competing at rodeo events, winning Pro Tour titles for barrel racing and all-round cowgirl.

She has covered literally thousands of kilometres chasing her passion - 30,000km since the start of the year - and was forced to detour through the Northern Territory on her return home in late September due to border closures and quarantine restrictions.

Candy is no stranger to the rodeo circuit, and to the winner’s circle.

She won the Australian Barrel Racing title in 2018, and has qualified for the championships for the past two years.

It’s a sport she has been competing in for almost two decades.

Despite the challenges thrown at her over the weeks away - including more than one blown tyre on the road, sourcing good feed and having to homeschool her son Ethan who was along for the experience - Candy says she’ll keep chasing her

dreams for as long as she can.

And for as long as her treasured mount Hustler keeps sound.

“He had a few niggling injuries last year so not having to travel so much, being forced to take that time off, was good for him,” she said.

“I think the first title [win in 2018] was harder because Hustler was more of a baby, I had to do more for him, but now he just does his own thing.

“He’s such a great horse to have.”

While a large majority of the planned interstate rodeo events were cancelled due to COVID, Candy said it was worth it to attend and take part in the sport she loves.

“There was way more competitors on this tour,” she said.

“It was great to see a lot of people in the stands, crowds of 5000 people, it was a great atmosphere.”

Thought to be the only competing South Australian representative in the barrel racing and roping events on tour, Candy and Hustler were happy to be home after more than 90 days away, with Hustler enjoying his time turned out for a few weeks.

Now, having purchased a few barrel racing mares along the way, Candy is looking to move into breeding and training young horses as well as competing.

Congratulations Candy.

Two Wells pony club represented at National Championships BEC O’BRIEN TWO Wells Equestrian and Pony Club had two riders competing at the South Australian Pony Club Australia National Championships held at the Wirrina Cove Holiday Park from September 27 to October 1.

Junior rider James Richardson was competing in the sub-junior dressage team, individual dressage and junior quiz team; while senior member Alix Bell rode for individual dressage.

All South Australian representatives from all disciplines met at the one venue to compete for the national titles, with each event held under strict “virtual” guidelines and procedures.

Every discipline was filmed with a set of rules for the videographer and

organisers to keep in mind to ensure that all states could be judged as fairly as possible.

The videos from each discipline and state are currently being viewed and judged in real time by a panel of qualified judges.

The riders will be given their results in late November or early December.

“I am very happy with how I performed with my horse each day and regardless of the results, I felt that I had a successful week,” Alix said of her experience.

“The biggest obstacle as a rider at this year’s Pony Club Nationals was the uncertainty of the event and not having the same atmosphere as the National events have had in the past, where riders from each state can meet and work together.”

A lifetime of equestrian memories • Continued from page 28 Competing in agricultural shows for many years, Pentti and Kathy travelled thousands of kilometres each year following the country show circuit.

These events were the backbone of many small communities and the Puros were happy to support them.

As Pentti gained experience, he used his growing skills to help others in the equestrian world, and as he got older, to train young horses and expose them to a variety of environments.

“I’ve always liked training young horses, mostly off the track horses and I really get a sense of satisfaction from the horse working, when they start doing what we’ve trained them to do,” he explained.

“That’s what I get pleasure from and that’s why I keep doing it.

“Where it’s changed for me over the years is, in the beginning, I used to be really keen on working the horses because I was always going to the next event but the passion has changed; I’m really just working them to teach and educate them.”

Never one to shy away from putting his hand up to help out, if there was a committee, you name it, Pentti was on it.

He spent 10 years with the St John Ambulance Service based at Mallala, initially joining so he could help people at horse events at the ground level.

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“I wanted to have that first aid knowledge to help riders if they fell off,” he said.

For many people horse riding is considered a dangerous sport, but this hasn’t deterred Pentti from taking to the saddle.

Over the years he has had his fair share of spills; suffering a broken leg in three places at one point, cracked ribs and numerous dislocated fingers, not to mention the inevitable bumps and bruises a 500 kilogram animal can unwittingly inflict.

An Equestrian Australia member for many years Pentti is still a respected show jumping and cross country course builder.

Pony clubs throughout the zone regularly ask him for his advice and expertise and he quietly offers assistance and guidance to anyone who asks.

Pentti has been the president of the Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club on and off for the better part of 40 years and says the family-friendly club is now more important than ever.

“A lot of the families in the area don’t come from a horsey background,” he said.

“It’s more important now than it used to be that they get that supportive environment as these people are not second-generation horse people.”

Pentti currently has six horses stabled at his Lewiston home; stables he built himself, drawing on his skills as a concreter and a practical, efficient mind.

“I can’t imagine not having horses in my life,” he said.

“I’d have to have a horse here, even if it was to just sit in the paddock.”

Pentti Puro is undoubtedly a club icon.

TWEPC secretary Kristy Pearn puts it best.

“He is the heart and soul of the club,” she said.

“He is passionate about mentoring members right up to state level.

“He is hard working, selfless, and an exceptional horseman (but) more than that, he is a friend, a mentor and an inspiration.”

Pony Club Association of South Australia (PCASA) president Ann Olsen said Pentti was not only a stalwart at Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club but for the whole Lower North Zone.

“Pentti has spent many hours helping members of all ages over the years,” Ann said.

“He has shared his knowledge and wealth of experience with everyone and is an inspiration to riders all over.”

While there are many members of PCASA who 70-years are or older most are non-riding social members.

Pentti is one of only five registered pony club riders across the entire state in his age group and can be justly proud of his efforts and continued contribution to the equestrian world.

Pentti riding Mr Mister in the steeplechase phase of the Gawler Three Day Event in 1989.

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Pentti’s love of pony club BEC O’BRIEN LEWISTON’S Pentti Puro is a wellknown identity in state equestrian circles.

The humble, quietly spoken, almost71-year-old took up riding as a 30-year-old adult but helped establish the popular Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club (TWEPC) back in 1979 when his two daughters started a life-long love affair with horses.

It is a passion that has seen Pentti become one of only a handful of competitive pony club riders over the age of 70 still sitting in the saddle, hitting the circuit and taking part in events of all disciplines.

And it all began with one small pony.

“We bought [daughter] Bec a pony when she was five years old and that’s where it all started,” Pentti explained.

“We didn’t know anything about horses; I used to train greyhounds for many years, so we learnt on the fly.”

This passion has become a family affair, with his daughters Amy and Bec competing at shows and events around the state for many years, and now his grandchildren are coming through the ranks at pony club.

Supporting them is wife and mothers Kathy who attends events, washes saddle blankets, cleans uniforms, keeps them all fed and has been the pony club treasurer for many years.

Pentti says he wanted to start the pony club for the children in the area.

“They needed somewhere to go to learn about horses, and there were a lot of horses out here in the area at the time,” he explained.

“These were all people that we knew through the horse world and they all

came to support the club and get it up and running. “There were a lot of good people that knew horses and had the knowledge; we were very lucky to have their involvement.”

Initially based on the Two Wells-Gawler Road, not far from the golf club, the pony club held its first rally in 1979 on January 21 with 37 riders in attendance.

The club moved to its current location, Aunger Road, Lewiston, in the early 1980s, starting from scratch with a bare, tree-less paddock and over the years building enviable facilities.

In the beginning, pony vlub regulations only catered events for riders up to the age of 17 then to 26 years of age.

TWEPC was one of the clubs behind the change which introduced adult riders and competition to Pony Club Association of SA allowing them to ride in state championship competitions.

Whatever discipline came across his path, you name it, Pentti took part.

There was hunting with the Salisbury Hunt Club for some years, eventing, show jumping, games, trail riding, even a stint at endurance riding.

The Gawler Three Day event was his most memorable, where Pentti stood out riding in his pony club uniform.

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Nine Slatterys mix on court BEC O’BRIEN THE Slattery family from Lewiston have taken the mantra of “keeping it in the family” to a whole new level, with all nine (yes you read that right, nine) children involved in a fun mixed summer netball competition.

The Slatterys are well known in the community and have been involved in the Two Wells Football and Netball Club (TWFNSC) for many years.

Dad Michael and youngest son, Ronan, seven, are the team’s biggest sideline supporters, with mum Penny an emergency reserve.

On court the team consists of players Brianna 14, Declan 17, Ruth 19, Grace 21, Miriam Bean 23, Josh Bean 23, Shannon 25, and Ben 27, and are coached by the family’s youngest daughter, Jessica, 12.

“When you have a few kids, people often say ‘you have enough for a basketball team or a netball team, or maybe you could have a cricket team’,” Michael laughed.

“This is all fine, however having a mix of boys and girls we needed a game where all could play together.

“The best option appeared to be mixed netball as the girls are already adept at the sport and the boys are reasonably good at adapting to different sports.”

Michael and Penny played mixed netball when they were younger and it was this that led to their relationship, marriage and offspring, culminating some years later in the above team.

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in-law.

Ben, Josh and Miriam have previously played together in a mixed netball team, holding down the defensive end.

The oldest three boys and brother in-law Josh have played beach volleyball together and enjoyed being teammates.

Sisters Ruth and Grace have played netball together in a summer competition and this season for the Two Wells A2s.

“They have really enjoyed working together in defence as they have complementary skills and seem to have a sisterly connection that helps them know what the other one will do” Michael explained.

The family has been involved with the TWFNSC since 2002 and all the children have now played football, netball or both for the club over the years with up to seven playing on the same day and sometimes up to nine in different games.

“The Two Wells netball coaches over the years seemed to have deemed that Slattery girls are tall and therefore defenders, and from early on in their junior years the girls have been placed in defence,” Michael said.

“As the younger girls have come along, they have also been put into defense because that’s where their sisters play well.

“Who knows, it could also be useful to have tall shooters or even tall players that can play both ends?”

Are there benefits to having a family team?

Michael seems to think so, saying the kids all get along and enjoy each other’s company, so that’s a good start.

The Slattery family, (back L-R) Ben, Brianna, Shannon, Josh Bean, Miriam Bean, (front) Declan, Ruth, Grace with coach Jessica giving her pre-game directions.

“One shortcoming is that there are not really any experienced centre or attack players in the lineup,” he said.

“This did highlight itself in the first game with low scoring and play around the attack ring being a bit messy (but) the team does tend to have a height advantage with all but Miriam and Ruth six feet or more tall.

“The fun part of the family all being involved is

that strategies and plays can be discussed at the dinner table along with the moves, plays and stuff ups in games and we can all have a good laugh over the amusing bits.”

The games are played on Sunday evenings at Ingle Farm. To other parents out there thinking of family activities, Michael has one piece of advice.

“Have a few more kids and you too could have this kind of family fun,” he laughed.

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