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They will turn up anywhere; now this one has a temporary home in Two Wells

n KENNINGTON returned for another year:

Mayor’s vote a test of patience Bec O’Brien reports:

V ED! L O S The case of the missing cockroach Andrew ‘Cosi’ Costello makes a new friend.

Bec O’Brien reports:

It was said to be a mystery, or perhaps a theft; how a six-foot high sculpture of a cockroach weighing more than 500kg could magically up and vanish from its home along Port Wakefield Road, Lower Light, where it has presided for the past 15 years.

But it’s no mystery, there’s been no thieving in the night and it’s all turned out rather well for the future of the iconic “political art” sculptures of nearby Dublin.

The cockroach figure was removed by members of the Two Wells Regional Action Team at the request of the landholder, due to concerns about people climbing fences to get a better look and traffic being The iconic cockroach statue of Lower Light will be restored following a donation by the state hindered along the busy highway. government. Pictured celebrating the news are (crouched) Andrew “Cosi” Costello, Steve Jones, Malcolm Frost, Gayle Hillman,SA Minister for Tourism Leon Bignell, Rodney Wilmshurst, n Continued Page 2 (standing) Terry-Anne Keen, Chris Lawrence, Eddie Stubing, Evelyn Dyer and Bev Smith-Trim.

DUNCAN Kennington was reelected District Council of Mallala mayor after an election almost decided by the simple, schoolyard action of pulling a name from a hat.

Luckily it didn’t come to that – but District Council of Mallala’s vote for mayor at its meeting on Monday night (November 25) was definitely eventful and drawn out, with three councillors putting their name forward for the top leadership role.

And the absence of Lewiston ward councillor Anne Picard threw a spanner in the works, creating a tied vote on a number of motions relating to the mayoral vote, including what form the vote was to be taken in.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, chaired the meeting and had to suspend proceedings on three separate occasions to seek clarification and legal advice.

In the past, DCM has voted for its mayor by a show of hands but this year three different methods were put forward; first, voting by a show of hands, which had a tied vote of 5-5; second, a secret ballot, which resulted in a tied vote of 5-5 and third, a preferential secret ballot, which was lost 4-6.

Cr Kennington then put forward the original motion of councillors electing a mayor by a show of hands, which was carried with a vote of 6-4. n Continued Page 2

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• From Page 1 TWRAT president, Eddie Stubing, said the cockroach was removed, not without some effort and cost to the volunteers mind Korunye you, in September and taken to his Adelaide Plains Recycling business outside Two Wells Lower Light for safekeeping.

Mr Stubing said the action team wanted to keep the sculpture, which is one of seven created during the late 1990s as a protest Ward Belt against the State Government, led by then Lewiston Two Wells premier,Gawler John Olsen, constructing a waste Middle Beach dump on the outskirts of Dublin.

Gawler Other sculptures included a rat, an obserRiver Port Gawler vatory tower, a Ned Kelly figure on horseback, a space ship, a tin man, and a giant fly.

MacDonald “We want to find a home for all of these Buckland Port Gawler Park Penfield Virginia Park Conservation Andrews Munno Para Gardens statues as they shouldn’t be lost,” Mr Stubing Park Farm Penfield said. “These spectacular pieces are unique and we will never see the likes of them again.”

Waterloo RAAF Base Corner Noticing the absence of one of these Edinburgh Elizabeth statues, one concerned Adelaide Plains Two Wells and Lewiston, Middle Beach, resident contacted media identity Andrew

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“Cosi” Costello, of television show ‘South Aussie with Cosi’ fame, via Facebook and he immediately set about hunting it down.

South Australian tourism minister, Leon Bignell, has even become involved, pledging $1000 to a “fighting” fund to restore the cockroach when he met with TWRAT members, statue creator Steve Jones and a few locals on Wednesday November 20.

“There’s so much love for the cockroach and we consider these statues a really important series of icons in the state,” Mr Bignell said. “It’s really important we keep these things, we’ve had a whole generation grow up with it all.”

Mr Bignell said he was not aware of too many other political satire art forms in Australia and these sculptures had stood the test of time. “There’s not too many examples of this in Australia, it’s a great tribute to the resilience of the local community and the passion they felt and it’s important from an art point of view and a tourism perspective.”

“Cosi” was tongue in cheek about having bought the cockroach for two slabs of beer, and said once restored they would hopefully spend a bit of time in Rundle Mall for all South Australians and visitors to admire before being donated back to the state.

“I grew up watching these statues pop up,” he said. “As a dad I’m sharing the same thing with my kids, so naturally I want to see them looked after.”

Cosi said the Facebook posting was shared 12,000 times in its first 48 hours, more than 300,000 had read it and 10,000 had “liked” it.

Sculpture creator, and District Council of Mallala Dublin ward councillor, Steve Jones, said it was fantastic news the future of the statue had been secured.

TWRAT vice president, Bev SmithTrim, said while the outcome for the statue had been positive, she was disappointed someone from the area had gone straight to the media about their concerns rather than asking for an explanation from TWRAT.

Mayor’s vote a test of patience • From Page 1 Nominated for the position of mayor were Lewiston ward councillors Duncan Kennington and Karen McColl, and Two Wells ward councillor, Mark Wasley.

With a show of hands, Cr Kennington secured five votes, Cr McColl four votes and Cr Wasley one vote.

At this point Cr Wasley was eliminated from the election and councillors were asked to vote between Cr Kennington

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and Cr McColl, which resulted in a tied vote of 5-5.

Councillors Wasley, Heley, McColl, Strudwicke and Howard all voted in favour of Cr McColl as mayor.

Councillors Kennington, Daniele, Jones, Keen and Summerton voted in support of Cr Kennington.

Reading from the Local Government Associations’ electoral guidelines, Mr Mansueto advised councillors in the

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event of a tied result the two names were to be put into a hat and the first name pulled out would lose the election, meaning the name left in the hat would be named mayor.

Many councillors were horrified such an important decision was left to, as it were, luck of the draw and Mr Mansueto adjourned the meeting to clarify his understanding of the guidelines.

Mr Mansueto returned to advise councillors the guidelines were not clear and legal advice should be sought.

The meeting was again adjourned while he contacted DCM’s lawyers, who advised the guidelines were correct and Mr Mansueto then suggested to councillors the “first past the post” method was the correct process to use.

Cr Strudwicke then called a point of order in relation to the previous resolution of council as an indicative vote not an election, saying he thought the lowest vote

recipient should be eliminated and a re-vote taken for the two remaining candidates.

For the third time the meeting was adjourned as Mr Mansueto spoke to legal advice, which suggested the process of “first past the post” was implied in the motion of a vote by a show of hands, meaning Cr Kennington was first preference on five votes, Cr McColl second preference on four votes.

Cr Kennington moved he be appointed mayor, a motion seconded by Cr Jones and carried with a vote of 6-4.

Electing the deputy mayor position went through a similar process as that of the mayor with respect to which method to use for the voting, with Cr Strudwicke moving a motion in favour of a preferential vote, which resulted in a tied vote of 5-5.

He then moved a motion to appoint Cr McColl as deputy mayor but she declined to accept the

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position and the motion was lost 2-8.

Cr Keen nominated Cr Wasley for the deputy mayor position, which he accepted, and he was appointed unopposed.

This was the last year DCM councillors elected the mayor, with the vote being put in the hands of local constituents at the 2014 council elections next November.

At the conclusion of the meeting, mayor for the second year running, Duncan Kennington, said he was excited about the year ahead.

Mr Kennington said he had learnt a lot about the district and its people and he was looking forward to strengthening those relationships by attending community events, businesses forums and meetings.

Reprimand for councillor

DISTRICT Council of Mallala councillor, Steve Jones, was unfazed by a report from State Ombudsman, Richard Bingham, which found Cr Jones had twice breached conflict of interest provisions earlier this year.

As a result, Cr Jones received a slap on the wrist from the Ombudsman, the elected member ordered to attend a conflict of interest training session. Cr Jones has played down the breaches as minor indiscretions.

“On a level of seriousness, I have to undertake an hour’s training,” Cr Jones said. “If the issue was so serious, well, the punishment would fit the seriousness, would it?”

The issue itself is a complex background of previous alleged breaches and reports from the Ombudsman dating back to May, 2012, relating to public comments to the media. Cr Jones was to attend the required training session on November 25.

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Girls are ‘reddy’ for new look

Hickinbotham names ‘villages’ Australian Red Cross the power of humanity

Two Wells Red Cross raised around $1000 following a successful fashion parade on November 19.

Held at the local Catholic Church hall, 40 people attended including Long Plains Red Cross members, residents from Virginia as well as many locals.

The event was in support of this year’s Two Wells Red Cross baby entrant, ninemonth-old Chloe Taylor and featured clothing apparel from Trade Winds of Gawler.

TWRC president, Val Vercoe praised the models, Maria Pellizzari, Helen Sims, Rosemary Howell and Julie Harford for their wonderful efforts, saying a great time was had by all.

“I thought it went off very well and everybody enjoyed themselves, it was excellent,” Val said.

Trade Winds proprietor, Bill Harris, compered the fashion parade and generously donated 30 per cent of DAZZLING in red – Two Wells Red Cross baby entrant, nineall sales from the event to the month-old Chloe Taylor, with her mum Jess Glancey. Chloe is the granddaughter of local, Cheryl Glancey.

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Modelling for the fahion parade are, from left, Julie Harford, Rosemary Howell, Helen Sims and Maria Pellizzari and BELOW, Helen Sims steps out in a Trade Winds outfit.

Jye Nash, 3, attended the event with mum, Bianca Nash, holding five-monthold Max and Sarah Mango, holding 19-monthold Seanna.

Bianca and Sarah are the grand daughters of Two Wells resident, Fay Hutchinson.

Eden and Liberty

Liberty is about ‘setting yourself “free’.

Eden is a ‘new beginning’ – says Michael Hickinbotham

Two Wells’ new residential develBec O’Brien reports: opment has a name – two in fact!

The development will comprise two “villages” named ‘Eden’ and ‘Liberty’. a proposed Lutheran B-12 school is The announcement comes follow- set to be the focal point of this village.

“There will be excellent connectiving an informal project update in Two Wells on November 6, where repre- ity between the school and homes at sentatives from state government, the Liberty,” Mr Visintin explained.

“Both Liberty and Eden will feature Hickinbotham Group, District Council of Mallala, and local business groups linear pathways and trails which will complement the area and integrate with attended.

DesignIQ urban designer, Michael the landscape.”

Lutheran Schools’Association Visintin, talked through the project, explaining the Two Wells township deputy director Dr Lloyd Fyffe also expansion concept would feature two attended the meeting.

Mr Fyffe gave a brief overview of villages – ‘Eden’ and ‘Liberty’, with the village of Eden, which is located the proposed Birth-to-Year 12 (B-12) to the east of the project area (behind school and commented, “the proposed Tangarri Estate), earmarked as the first school would provide quality education and choice for local people and stage of the new development.

“The community made it clear at the region.”

He went on to say the community early ‘placemaking’ sessions the township expansion should complement and had identified the need for a junior integrate with the existing township,” and senior school early in the planning process and Lutheran schools Mr Visintin said. were passionate about “Eden and Liberty lifelong learning. will do just that.

“Lutheran schools “Both Eden and work hard to build a Liberty will offer diWhat do you think of the versity and choice of two names announced by the ‘learning community’ in and around their block sizes. developers? schools,” he said.

“Eden will be the Contact the Echo at “The school will first stage of the pro- news@twowellsecho.com. be close to wetlands, posed development. au and let Bec know your providing scope for “That’s why the thoughts. learning opportunities name works so well, in ecological sustainit’s all about ‘new beginnings’and making a new statement.” ability and agricultural education.”

Hickinbotham Group managing The village of Eden will have 235 ‘country living’ allotments, which will director, Michael Hickinbotham, said be between 1200sqm to just over 1ha the names of the villages captured the spirit of the Two Wells township expanin size.

An entrance park to the Eden village sion and the proposed school was an is planned as a beautiful entry state- exciting prospect for the development.

“Liberty is about ‘setting yourself ment with trees forming an avenue as free’. Eden is a ‘new beginning’,” Mr residents enter.

Mr Visintin said it would have a Hickinbotham said.

“Liberty and Eden will provide natural feel to complement the area.

A focal point of Eden is a planned choice for all stages of life.

“We are really excited the proposed ‘nature scape’ park.

“This park will encourage and in- Lutheran B-12 School will be the focal spire children to ‘learn through play’ point of Liberty.

“It will be close to homes, making and take ‘measured risks’,” he said.

Describing the village of Liberty, it easy for people to drive or walk to Mr Visintin said the estate would be and, importantly, be part of.” about ‘setting yourself free’ and offer a range of block sizes for all life stages. n ‘Beware of change’ warns Across the railway line at Liberty, Angle Vale resident – Page 7

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Send or amend your free community announcements at news@twowellsecho.com.au alcoholics anonymous Alcoholics Anonymous, Meets every Thursday evening in Two Wells, Commencing at 8pm in the Hall at St. Pauls Anglican Church Old Port Wakefield Road, Anyone who thinks they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend.

basketball Two Rivers Basketball Association, Angle Vale Primary School, PO Box 455 Two Wells SA 5501.

Basketball Coaching Clinic from 5pm, Games commence from 5:30pm, 12 and Under, 15 and under, learn basketball in a friendly family atmosphere. Contact Paul on 0414 248 732.

BOWLING CLUB Whether you have played lawn bowls before or not, why not give it a go at Two Wells? We are looking for ladies, men and juniors, with or without lawn bowls experience, to join our Club. We need at least three more lady bowlers to maintain our ladies team who play on Thursdays.

The match times allow for school drop off and pick up. Wednesday afternoon is men’s day and on Saturdays it is mixed gender. If you are interested in joining in next season, please call the Secretary, Irene, on 0417 810 029. The Clubrooms at Old Port Wakefield Road are available for hire and have excellent bar facilities.

Calisthenics Two Wells Calisthenics. Looking for something new and lots of fun? Come along and give it a go!

Classes held at Two Wells Primary School, Tuesday Night practice, Sub Juniors(7-9 years) 5pm to 6.30pm.

Juniors(10-12 years) 6pm to 7.45.

Inters(13 and older) 6.45pm to 8.30pm. Phone Jodie Simons on 8524 3990 or 0423 928 311, first lesson complementary.

child & youth health Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth Health services are held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at The Two Wells Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9:15am to 10:30am and 1pm to 4pm by appointment only, 10:30am to 12 noon drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments.

CFS Two Wells CFS, station located at Wells road Two Wells. Training Monday nights, Cadets (11-15 years) 6pm to 7:30pm, Seniors 7:30pm. New volunteers welcome.

For more info ph 8520 2500.

Church times Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the Month 10am Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2 St Paul’s Two Wells 10am December 8, 15, 22 & 29 7.30pm December 24 - Chris Eve December 29 - St Peter’s Cathedral 10am January 12, 19 & 26 Contact: Di Meaney 8520 2308

Two Wells / Virginia Catholic Church invites residents to attend its weekly services. Held at St Josephs, Two Wells 8.30am or Our Lady of the Assumption, Virginia 10am. All are welcome. Parish Priest: Fr Pham Anh Hao (08) 8380 9029.

Two Wells Uniting Church, Gawler Road. Services are held every Sunday from 10.30am, including Sunday School for the children.

All welcome

Two Wells Lutheran Church, services contact Salisbury office 8281 2976 for further info.

Uniting Chapel Virginia, Phineas St, Virginia. Service time: Sundays 10:30am. Simple, welcoming, inspiring. 8522 5269 www. unitingchapel.org.au

Children’s centre Two Wells Community Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Road, Two Wells. Community-based, fully accredited. Childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, Monday to Friday 7am-6pm. Full time/ part time/casual care, before and after Kindy care, vacation care for school-aged children.

Dept of Education Preschool and Pre-Entry. Qualified, caring staff. Educational, developmental programmes, and Special Needs services available. Nutritious, fresh meals. Children are too precious for profit! Visit www.twowellskgn. sa.edu.au or phone 8520 2358.

Community bus Community Bus, return trip to Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5.00 return (kids free), Next bus: December 20, 2013. Bus departs Mallala Post Office 9am, Port Parham Sports and Social Club 9:15am, Two Wells Bakery 9:40am, Dublin, Lower Light & Lewiston by arrangement. Return departs Elizabeth 3pm. All bookings contact Jasmin Daniele 8520 2233.

Community Public Library Community Public Library, Located in the Institute. Hours: MondaysClosed, Tues & Thurs - 9:30am to 5pm, Wed – 1pm to 7pm, Fri – 9:30am to 3pm, Sat – 9am to 11am, Ph 8520 2100.

Community centre T WO W E L L S C O M M U N I T Y CENTRE, Available for hire for weddings, special occasions, seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, large kitchen & bar, Contact: Yolanda on 8524 3131 or 0408 835 331 for more information.

craft shop The Craft Shop, TWO WELLS COURT HOUSE, Quality goods sold on consignment, locally made olive oil and honey, home made jams and sauces, fift ideas, skin products, bric-a-brac. hand crafted quilts. OPEN Tues to Fri 9.30am to 4pm, Sat 9.30am to 1pm. Closed Sun & Mon.

Equestrian & Pony club Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club Inc. Rallies on the fourth Sunday of the month. To find location and upcoming events go to www. freeteams/APEC/ or contact John Newton on 0427 153 570.

Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club hold rallies on the first and third Sundays of the month at 9.30am on our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. Further details on www. twepc.com.au.

flag Families Learning and Growing, This is a FREE service for anyone with children aged birth to 4 years.

Come and join us in some fun, games and activities. 9.15-11.30am every Friday in begining of school term 2, Uniting Church Hall, Gawler Road. For more information please contact Tanya Wilson 0438 202 840, Narelle Copley 0439 837 099, Colleen Sheedy-Palethorpe 0417 899 968.

Golf club Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road Lewiston [extn of Bethesda Rd]. 18 holes Scrapes course open April to October. Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, tee-off 9-9.30am.

Thursdays, Mixed comp. followed by bbq lunch, 9 am tee-off. Saturdays Mixed Comp. tee-off from 11 am.

Membership available Phone Club 85202607 or Secretary Ian Telfer 0413 870270

Healthy eating club Two Wells Healthy Eating Club, Fridays 9:30-10:30am, Catholic Church Hall (opp Cemetery) Cost $1 per week. Come in and have a chat about healthy foods and how to select the best products when doing your grocery shopping. We weigh each person each week and keep records so you can keep track of your weight. Make this your year for a healthier you! See you there, Chris Hart (President) 8520 2037.

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landcare Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land Care is bigger than your back yard. Pat: 0419 860 981, Sharon: 0412 345 852.

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ADELAIDE PLAINS KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB, Training Wednesday evenings, Beginners, Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7:40pm, Conformation 7:40pm.

All breeds & people welcome. If you have a problem come & see us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info.

Neighbourhood watch Neighbourhood Watch meeting held every second Tuesday in the month (except January) at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. For more information contact Dave Body on 8524 2036 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328.

Play group Two Wells Play Group, every Friday morning except Public Holidays, 9:15am to 11am At Two Wells Children’s Centre. For more information contact the Two Wells Children’s Centre on: 8520 2358.

Probus club The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc. Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling Club on the 4th Monday of the month from 10am. Come along and hear our guest speakers and enjoy some companionship. Contact: Ree Roden 8520 3773.

RSL Two Wells RSL Sub Branch, Main Street, Two Wells, Ph: 8520 2826, Open: Wednesdays 9am to Noon and Friday 4pm to 7pm, Subscriptions for 2014 are being taken from October 1, 2013. The Sub Branch will be closed from Friday December 20, 2013 and will reopen on Friday January 31, 2014. The Office will close Dec 20, 2013 & open Jan 29, 2014.

Contact Tony: 0412 773 111, John: 0411 894 245.

Red Cross Two Wells Red Cross meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Church Hall, Two Wells at 1.30pm. All are welcome. Contact Jasmin Daniele on 8520 2233 for further information.

1St Two Wells scout group, PO Box 427 Two Wells SA 5501. Cub Scouts - Tuesday, 6.30pm to 8pm.

Joey Scouts - Thursday 5.30pm to 6.45pm. Scouts - Thursday 7pm to 9pm. Group leader Ian Laughton Phone 0403 976 984.

Time Out Group Time Out Group at Two Wells. Meet Wednesday fortnightly, from 10am to 12 noon. In the Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. December 4 & 18.

In recess over January. Contact Di Meaney 8520 2308.

Two Wells Blue Light Two Wells Blue Light held 4 times a year at the Two Wells Community Centre, 7pm to 9.30pm for ages 8 to 17 years. For more information contact Maria Aunger on 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

Two Wells Cricket Club

Two Wells Cricket Club (TWCC).

Interested in playing Cricket this Season. Senior Men’s Cricket Competitions available in two formats. 2 Day games and 1 Day (40 Over’s) played Saturday’s.

Women’s Cricket Competitions played Monday Nights. Currently seeking junior interest. New players welcome, training from 5.30pm Thursday nights. Contact Michael Dimasi 0409 977 191

UCA Op shop Two Wells Uniting Church treasure trove op shop, opening times, Mon, Wed & Fri 9am to 4pm and Tue, Thur, Sat 9am to 12noon. Open all school holidays, come in and browse, Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan 8520 2764 any time for information.

Uniting church Uniting Church Adult Fellowship.

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

Weight Watches Mallala Weight Watchers Group has moved to a new venue. Weighins, followed by a group meeting, will now be held at the Mallala Uniting Church every Monday night from 6.30pm. New members welcome.

yoga YOGA, Classes are at the Two Wells Catholic Church Hall are held on Mondays 7pm to 8:15pm. Enquiries to Diane 8520 2308 or 0427 616 301.

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Reward for planning team

Two Wells growth strategy recognised

District Council of Mallala has been recognised for its partnership and process for planning at the 2013 Planning Institute Australia (SA Division) awards for Planning Excellence announced on Friday, November 8.

The PIA awards were held at the Sebel Playford on World Town Planning Day and recognise, reward and celebrate outstanding planning achievements.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto said the council nominated two projects; the Two Wells Growth Planning Framework (TWGPF), with the Hickinbotham Group and Connor Holmes, and the Strategic Directions Report – Development Plan Review, with URPS. The Framework won the Improving Planning Processes and Practices Award category, which recognises the achievements of planners, planning authorities and development entities in translating good planning policy into improved processes and practices in the workplace and ‘on the ground’.

“As the planning system struggles to plan and deliver urban growth areas across Greater Adelaide, there is much to be learnt from the growth planning framework and the partnership approach that has been used at Two Wells,” Mr Mansueto said.

“The judges noted the planning and implementation framework ‘provides a model of integrated land use, infrastructure and environmental planning with comprehensive

community engagement throughout’.

“It also boasts exemplary early engagement with key infrastructure bodies, including social infrastructure agencies such as education and health.

“The framework also benefited from sophisticated place making community engagement undertaken by Village Well at the project’s commencement”.

Mr Mansueto said the judges commented the use of an economic modelling tool is a first for South Australia in the way it assesses council and developer contributions to the project.

Minister for Planning, John Rau, also acknowledged the TWGPF with a Certificate of Commendation.

The award and commendation were ac-

cepted by DCM mayor, Duncan Kennington and Hickinbotham’s Two Wells project manager, Ruth Vagnarelli.

“The awards are a positive recognition for District Council of Mallala, its community, and all who have been involved with the project since its inception,” Mr Kennington said.

Hickinbotham Group’s Two Wells project manager, Ruth Vagnarelli, said the award win was acknowledgment of the successful collaboration between state government, local council, the community and developers, noting the expansion hoped to create more than 3000 regional jobs over the next 20 years.

“The collaboration and partnership between the Hickinbotham Group, District Council of Mallala, State government and, importantly,

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Pictured with awards are, from left, Lewiston ward councillor, Karen McColl, DCM mayor Duncan Kennington, Two Wells ward councillor, Joe Danielle, DCM deputy mayor, Mark Wasley, DCM CEO, Charles Mansueto, DCM infrastructure and planning services general manager, Gary Mavrinac, and Hickinbotham Two Wells project manager, Ruth Vagnarelli.

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the community, helped shape the Two Wells Growth Planning Framework,” Ms Vagnarelli said.

“This best-practice Framework will guide the township’s expansion and help ensure growth complements the existing town and region. To win the ‘Improving Planning Processes and Practices Award’ as well as receive a Certificate of Commendation from the Planning Minister is a testament and credit to all involved.

“We commend council for its ongoing commitment to Two Wells to ensure growth is well-managed and co-ordinated with local jobs and local services as the community grows.”

The Two Wells residential development project is set to begin next year.

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Lana’s quilt helps cover the cost of restoration The Two Wells Court House Restoration Project has been given a boost following the donation of a hand-made Sashiko quilt valued at $1200.

And this beautiful piece could be yours, with the Craft Shop staging a silent auction to raise funds for the restoration of the exterior of the heritage-listed courthouse building.

Lewiston resident, Lana Barrett – who is a member of the Quilters Guild in Gawler and has been sewing since she was four years old – took six months to complete the piece.

The intricate style of Sashiko is the Japanese art of quilting and dates back to the 18th century, where the style was originally designed for strengthening a single layer of fabric.

Lana has been perfecting the Sashiko style for the past two years.

“I like the effect and how easy it is to do,” she explained.

“The designs and the history behind this type of work are interesting.

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ett e M Mee Lewiston resident, Lana Barrett, created this beautiful quilt in the Japanese sewing style of Sashiko and has donated it to the Two Wells Court House Restoration Project. munity group or charity and is hopeful someone buys it to kick-start the restoration project.

“I get a lot of satisfaction out of doing quilts and giving them away to people,” she said.

Craft shop volunteer and Two Wells local, Mollie Frost, said Lana’s donation was tremendous.

“Our aim at the moment is the restoration of the outside of the building,” Mollie explained.

“We’ve had the inside done and it looks lovely, it would be wonderful to have the outside done too.

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“Lana’s donation is very, very generous and a wonderful gift to the court house.”

The quilt is currently on display at the Two Wells Craft Shop and has

a reserve price of $1000.

Bids can be made at the craft shop or by contacting Di Meaney on 0427 616 301 or Judi Frost on 0427 417 905 before December 24.

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Children’s Centre celebrates 10 years of community care

Sisters Gemma and Lucy Farr enjoyed some quiet colouring before the festivities began.

CLOCKWISE, from left: Amy Schultz paints young Jed Buckley’s face at the celebrations; Ella and Jake Brechin with friend Katie Harris; Jo Spurling and Carly Heaslip at the delicious cake stall.

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t was face paints and smiles all round for more than 100 children who flocked to the Two Wells Community Children’s Centre with their families on Friday, November 15, to celebrate 10 years of the service in the town.

Comprising both a childcare centre and a kindergarten, the centre first opened its doors in 2003 after many years of local families tirelessly campaigning.

The centre caters for children from six weeks to 12 years old, with before and after school and kindy care available, and a CAHYS nurse conducting fortnightly health checks.

More than 300 people in attendance were treated to a beautiful spring night, with a range of activities, including Bop ‘Til U Drop disco, jumping castle and face painting on hand to keep the

youngsters amused, and a sausage sizzle and delicious cake stall making sure no-one was hungry.

The kindergarten children also entertained with a few familiar songs and dances, while silent auction of both goods and children’s artwork had many a parent and grandparent snapping up the creative work and range of goods on offer.

The highlight of this was a signed 2013 West Coast Eagles football gurnsey going to a loyal (and perhaps one of only a few in the state!) supporter.

TWCCC’s assistant director, Emily Stringer, said the festivities were a fabulous way for the centre to acknowledge the past decade and to share its growth with the wider community.

“It was a fun night for all the kids,” Emily said.

“They were able to access a variety of activities including Bop ‘Til U Drop disco, jumping castle, face painting as well as the centre’s facilities.

“The parents were also able to enjoy a concert put on by the children (and) it was great to see so many parents and grandparents attend.”

Emily said the silent auction was a big success with lots of support shown by those who attended and the night was very relaxed with a great vibe.

“It was a lovely way to celebrate the centre’s 10 years serving the community and we look forward to going from strength to strength.”

In recent years the outdoor area at the centre has been vastly improved, shades erected, the dividing fence between the kindergarten and childcare centre taken down and a specific, safe, and engaging baby

garden area established for younger children. Numerous grants have also been won to improve resources, including an outdoor vegetable garden. o THANKS for your help • The centre thanks the following people for their valued support of the event: Member for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos, Balco Australia, Freightmaster, The Oilman Group, Drakes Foodland Gawler, Woolworths Virginia, Chemplus Two Wells, IGA Two Wells, Helium House Gawler, Virginia Meat Store, Two Wells Bakery, Krompuss Cakes, Dublin Fruit & Veg, Verdale Olive Estate, Bovalina Olive Oil, Two Wells Tavern, R&J Supplies Two Wells, Virginia Nursery, Bunnings, Virginia Meat Store, Two Wells Echo & Plains Producer, and Rae Wilson and Jo Spurling for their yummy cakes and slices.

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Curtis Cooper was excited to have his dad, Travis, join in the festivities.

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ABOVE: Naomi Gort looks at the centre’s memorabilia board of the past 10 years with her mum, Jodie, pointing out her younger sister, Maddison, in one of the yearly photos.

LEFT: Little twins Tamsyn and Amelia Harding with their nan and pop, Barry and Barbara Crammond of Lower Light.

Louanne Copley with her children Makayla and Tayla, Tameka and Tenelle Simons of Lewiston, look over the old Daniel. photos of the centre.

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I attended the Jane Doyle “event” at Mallala Football Clu on Wednesday, November 13.

Members of our community and some from outside our district were entertained by Jane’s humorous and interesting stories.

She generously remained to chat to guests after the talk despite having news reading obligations to attend to in the evening.

The afternoon tea was provided by the Two Wells Bakery and was of their usual excellent standard.

The afternoon was organised by the District Council of Mallala Library Services (Anne, Amanda, Kylie, Lynette and Di) and ran immaculately.

• On Monday, November 11, I attended the Remembrance Day service to lay a wreath on behalf of the council.

MC for the occasion, Mr A Oats, demonstrated patience and determination as he coped with a dodgy PA system and numerous trucks.

Mr R Spriggs delivered the Remembrance Prayer and an address.

After the service some members of the community took advantage of the museum opening for the occasion and some attended a Remembrance Day lunch.

• Recently I spotted a bird I hadn’t previously observed in Lewiston. A fellow ornithologist, Mark Webb, also spotted it.

After several refreshments and some research using the ‘Field Guide to the Birds of Australia’, we have identified it as a Dusky Wood Swallow (Artamus Cyanopterus).

It is another example of the rich variation in fauna we are privileged to experience in Lewiston as a direct result of the rich variation in flora we have planted and preserved.

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he proposed new Two Wells housing development will challenge infrastructure and remove the country ambience, warns an Angle Vale resident, disillusioned by earlier developments there. WIll Thornton contacted The Echo with these views, published here as one man’s opinion ...

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“We’re no longer a country township, apparently we’re a suburb of Playford.

Mr Thornton said the Two Wells development, while appearing exciting on paper, would mean more stress on already strained infrastructure, like roads, and country towns should be left as just that – a country town.

“It sure as hell looks exciting with all its walking tracks parks and wetlands, but what about major infrastructure like roads to the city and other places,” he commented.

“When and where is the new hospital going to be built?

“When I look at the number of people who are going to live in Two Wells (3000 homes, around 12,000 people; mum, dad and two kids, and 6000 cars, two per house) and have to use the Port Wakefield Road, which it is said will get them to the city in 45 minutes, it bothers me, as they will be on

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Following the parade the Two Wells Bowling Club will be holding a “come and try” event during the evening and a Blue Light Disco will be held in the Community Centre from around 7.30pm.

It’s a fantastic night for family and friends.

up by houses, with the horticulture industry being pushed further north.

“Why are we hell-bent on joining the dots,” he said. “And the dots are the country towns.

“The government is intent on making them bigger and joining them up. Two-hundred-andsixty-thousand people are to be housed into our

“

State Member for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos, whose electorate currently includes Two Wells, disagrees, saying the new development will bring with it new infrastructure, services, employment and growth to the north.

Mrs Vlahos said discussions with developers Hickinbotham had been two-way and the

The development will bring with it new infrastructure, services, employment and growth, says local MP for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos

the road with 10,000 cars from Angle Vale with its 20,000 people from 5000 thousand new homes, 48,000 thousand people from Buckland Park with its 12,000 new homes and 24,000 thousand cars and 10,000 cars and 20,000 thousand people from Virginia from 5000 new homes.

“I feel it will take a lot longer than 45 minutes.”

Mr Thornton said he was disappointed to see more land being gobbled

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WILLThornton at home in his Angle Vale garden.

north and homes built mostly on market gardens in our food bowl.”

Mr Thornton felt State government was overriding councils and developers only were intent on making a profit and the community voice was being lost in the process.

“I’m not opposed to development as such,” he said. “I’m opposed to developers dictatoring to State government who in turn are tying the hands of councils.

“placemaking” workshops constructive, with the subsequent plan of the development connecting to the existing township.

“I have attended one of the developer’s public consultation meetings and found the dialogue to be constructive and genuine,” Mrs Vlahos said.

“The plans presented from Hickinbotham have considered the growing infrastructure needs that will have to be addressed.

“For example, the

Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure has agreed with the council, Hickinbotham and the Commissioner of Highways to sign an infrastructure deed.

“This will create certainty and define roles and contributions to the local road infrastructure.

“A new road network will be created to accommodate the new houses being built.”

Mrs Vlahos said considering the electorate of Taylor was one of the fastest growing areas in the state and would continue to be so, she has advocated for more police, emergency services resources, facilities, and better public transport.

The construction of a birth to Year 12 school, and the potential to create more than 3000 jobs in retail, commercial activities and light industry in the next 20 years as a result of the development, were also positives for the local community and the region, she said.

The final word from Mr Thornton: “Leave things as they are. They (Two Wells) are going to lose that country township that’s for sure.”

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All is not as it seems with the proposed new Two Wells development, according to one Angle Vale resident, who believes the project is just another way the State government is forcing primary producers off their land and pushing ahead to build more homes, no matter what local communities think.

In an emailed letter to the Echo, Mr Thornton, who moved to Angle Vale to retire eight years ago, said he was disillusioned with the development process following a scenario in his home town when the new Northern Expressway was built, where he felt the community’s voice was not taken into account and planning workshops were only a token effort on the part of developers.

Mr Thornton said he felt the same process was happening in Two Wells with the new development.

“What bothers me is this: We here in Angle Vale were invited to a workshop just like the people in Two Wells and Lewiston were, where it was pretended that we were all going to have input on how we envisaged our country township in 30 years from that date (six years ago),” he said.

“Within days our input and concerns were all in the bin, the plans for Angle Vale were well under way and re-zoning was just about done, we had been had just like the people in and around Two Wells.

“When we wanted to retire we wanted to settle down in a country township away from suburbia and this is not going to happen if they build another 5000 plus homes.

“Everything in the way of farming and horticulture is being pushed out and the new homes brought in.

“The chicken farmers, the piggery, gone, cows,

THE 2013 Two Wells street parade is just a few short weeks away, with four new and exciting stallholders secured.

Planning for the town’s annual street parade has been well under way for the past few months and this year’s event on Friday, December 13, is sure to have something for everyone.

Attractions include a bouncing DECEMBER castle, merry-go-round, slot cars, FRIDAY as well as a great variety of stalls 13 and food suppliers. The popular Tea Tree Gully Redbacks Concert Band is back with the City of Elizabeth Pipe Band also joining the parade.

Local businesses are invited to join in the fun by decorating their premises and there are a number of competitions on offer, including: o 4 YEARS OLD AND UNDER – Christmas themed picture to colour. These are available at the Craft Shop. o 5 – 8 YEARS OLD – 2 decorated Christmas biscuits on a plate. o 9 – 11 YEARS OLD – Decorated Christmas cupcake on a plate. o OPEN - Craft a handmade Christmas decoration in any medium SENIORS – OVER 60 - An edible Christmas treat eg cake, biscuits, sweets etc.

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Pony help so ‘neigh-bourly’

Almost $2500 was raised to support horse charity Pony Rescues, following a successful garage sale organised by Two Wells local, Tash Hogan in October.

This is the second year Tash has organised the event – something she was inspired to do following the arrival of Tinker the pony at her home 18 months ago. Tash saved Tinker from malnutrition and likely death last year, and again organised the sale in aid of Pony Rescues; a Victorian-based group who save and re-home neglected and unwanted horses.

The garage sale, held on Saturday October 26, was another big success, with a range of bargain items available, raffles, and a variety of stalls displaying everything from horse halters to salt licks.

A hot shoeing demonstration conducted by local farriers Theo Adriaans and Harley Watts was a big hit, as was the gorgeous Clydesdale stallion, Braveheart, who won everyone’s hearts!

Tash said the support from the local community, as well as wider afield, had been tremendous and many horses would benefit from the funds raised.

“I cannot thank our local community enough for all the very generous donations and help towards our garage sale,” she said.

“I would like to say thank you to Brydie and Craig Maynard, Judy Ramsey, Lyn Orr, Jodie Black, Pauline Bevan, Leonie Stevens, Demi Taylor, Felicity Kuchel and their families for all their help on the day.

“Thanks also to farriers Theo Adriaans and Harley Watts, for

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n Two Wells residents Ben Lanzon and Jade Klingberg celebrated their recent engagement with a party on Saturday, November 16, at Two Wells RSL. Around 60 people helped the couple celebrate. Jade is the daughter of Shane Forster of Parafield Gardens and Michele Klingberg, of Two Wells. Ben’s parents are John and Heide Lanzon, of Lewiston.

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Maddison Hoppo with her winning raffle prize. the hot shoeing demonstration, Clydesdale stallion Braveheart for being there, Kerry Rose and Chapel Lodge for their support and donations, Lynny Sidler and Glen from Cirocco Downs Equine and Farrier Service for their donation of 10 bags of calm performer to

Pony Rescues, Nigel Humphreys for the donation of straw, Lisa and Aaron from Windy Hills farm for their donations and support.”

Pony Rescues is based in Victoria, but its founder, Tania Decker, travelled to SA to help out with the event. Money raised from the

sale will be used to help purchase food for rescued horses, assist in their treatment, and contribute to vet and rehabilitation bills.

To continue to support the work of Pony Rescues look them up on Facebook, or visit www.ponyrescues.com.

Member for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos, will be staging a few meet and greet sessions around the district next month.

If you’d like to meet Leesa and chat about issues concerning you, she will be at Virginia Playground on Saturday, December 7, from 10am until 10.45am, Virginia Shopping Centre from 11.30am until 12.15pm, and the playground on Hayman Road, Lewiston, from 1.15pm until 2pm.

You can also catch Leesa at Two Wells Street Parade on Friday, December 13, from 5pm where she will be helping out at the Red Cross stall.

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COUNT THEM IN! Students join Australia’s big music gig

Angle Vale Primary School students joined more than half a million school children across Australia from 2150 schools to sing the same song at the same time for what has been touted as Australia’s biggest music gig “Music: Count Us In”.

Held on Thursday, October 31, the Count Us In event is Australia’s largest school music advocacy and participation program, growing steadily in reach and impact since it began in 2007.

Fostering a love of music through learning, playing and listening in the hearts and minds of young Australians was the main aim of the event with the 400 plus children at AVPS joining hundreds of thousands of other school children to sing this year’s ‘song that stops the nation’ titled “Keep On.” AVPS music teacher, Lisa Williamson, said this was the third year the school had been involved in the event, but the first time all students of the school had gathered together to sing.

“We were involved in the event because music matters,” Lisa said. “Music is good; it develops confidence, teamwork,

persistence and a sense of fun.”

Lisa said it was wonderful to listen to the children singing and playing musical instruments all together and to think thousands of other students across the country were doing the same thing at that exact same time.

“Every class was involved in the event, including our brand new Receptions,” she said. “It was fantastic. It really lifted music’s profile throughout the school.”

During the song Reception students performed actions and body percussion movements, lower primary students played instruments including shakers, drums, chopsticks and claves, while some primary students performed cup percussions and others danced.

Four talented students who were mentored by singer songwriter Katie Noonan penned the song “Keep On,” which has been produced by award-winning producer and Count Us In ambassador John Foreman and recorded by The Voice runner-up, Darren Percival.

“We have achieved record numbers of schools participating this year, which is really exciting for me, in my seventh

MUSIC teacher, Lisa Williamson (centre) and students who helped co-ordinate the school’s performance, including (front) Hayley, Brianna, Tanika, Hallie, (middle) Chelsea, Bec, Amy, (back) Hannah, Brayden, Nelsie, Jed, Jarrod, Eva, Miriam and Courtney. year as program ambassador,” Mr Foreman said.

Managed by the Music Council of Australia (MCA), Music: Count Us In is supported by funding from the Federal government and meets a priority recommendation by the National Review of School Music Education (2005) to raise the status of music in Australian schools.

When learning comes naturally Close you eyes a bit and imagine the plants these students are holding, and the area behind them in six months time – the plants have all grown, water is running along the creek bed and hopefully a frog or two are inhabiting the pond.

It’s got all the makings of a lovely, nurturing, inviting and educational setting, and for the students of Angle Vale Primary School, it will be their very own explore and learn habitat garden.

The three R’s of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle are always being considered at AVPS, where students from Reception to Year 7 recently spent a few days planting out this barren and wasted area of their grounds.

Earthworks to create a dry creek bed and the “bones” of the garden were constructed earlier in the year, with funding from the NRM’s Grow a Great School Program, and Coles’ Junior Landcare project as well as a one-off $1000 grant from the NRM board.

AVPS Reception teacher and garden project co-ordina-

Principal: Robyn O’Dea each student will have the opportunity to work in a safe, supportive and challenging learning that: • Has high & achievable expectations • Is relevant & challenging • Builds literacy & numeracy skills that integrate I.C.T • Cultivates & encourages an awareness & understanding of global & environmental issues • Fosters relationships & positive interactions with others & respects diversities

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wetland (in case you’re wondering, that means not wet all the time!), as well as a bridge, frog pond, and rock area, Ms Marschall said she was excited by the possibilities for learning and exploring nature.

“We want to use this area as an outdoor classroom,”

she explained. “It’s a place where kids can come and play and explore and it’s a place where they can be in touch with nature.”

The habitat garden will also be linked with the school’s vegetable garden, which is focused on wiping out waste.

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Enjoying the Halloween themed Blue Light disco in Two Wells were, from left, Justice Cox, Tayla Sharp, Teagan Kerr and Sarah Henneker, with Annalise Brewin front.

There were ghouls, ghosts and witches galore at this years’ Two Wells Blue Light Halloween event on Friday November 1, which saw 190 youngsters pass through the doors.

Dancing the night away to some great tunes was topped off with a number of great prizes being won by a few lucky discogoers, including a 7� tablet, iPod shuffle, camera and cinema

tickets. The discos are organised and supported by the Two Wells Blue Light Disco group, who are always keen for new volunteers.

Anyone interested in helping out at the discos should contact Senior Constable John Winsor at Two Wells Police on 8520 2309.

Next Blue Light Disco will be held on Friday, December 13, following the Two Wells Christmas Street parade.

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Daniella Mills, Jasmine Borlace and Kelly Andrew.

Dressed to the theme of ghosts, gothics and ghouls were Emma Barwick and Jorgia Carter.

Betty Tipouikidis and Victoria Steen.

Jessica Ventra and Serenity Munro-Lynch.

Amie McRoberts and Ashlee Henneker hit the dance floor.

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Kirra Robinson and Yazmin Cailes.

Cory Johnson and Jacob Dunn ham it up for the camera.

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Two Wells Scout Group held a fun Halloween inspired come ’n’ try night on October 31.

Lots of games were played, food was shared and everyone had a great time.

The group is always keen for new members, particularly children in the 15-17 year age group to join the Adventurers, and invites the public to drop in on either a Tuesday or Thursday evening to see what Scouts is all about.

Contact Two Wells Scouts group leader, Ian Laughton, on 0403 976 984 for more information.

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Business owner, Maria Yfantidis, is a fully trained remedial therapist with a Diploma in Remedial Therapy, and specialises in the treatment side of massage.

Maria has another therapist, Alexandra, who works on Wednesdays, specialising in relaxation massaging and holistic treatment.

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Remembrance Day TWO WELLS, NOVEMBER 11, 2013

District Council of Mallala staff from left, Lynette Seccafien, Kylie Tomney, Anne Sawtell and Amanda Kirvan with Jane Doyle.

Jane’s journey anchored by country papers

Wreaths were laid in honor of current serving members and all soldiers killed in action. Pictured, from left are, Val Flaherty, who laid a wreath in honour of Australia’s youngest fallen solider, Private John Harris, aged just 14 when he was killed at Gallipoli; Robin Bruce, Roy Hunt and Judy Heaslip.

Lewiston resident, Christine Two Wells Scout Group members, from left, Ashlee Hayes brought along Roxi the Henneker, Heidi Bates and Bonny Charles.

Labrador A sunny spring day saw around 80 people attend the Remembrance Day service in Two Wells on Monday November 11.

Led by local RSL president, Tony Flaherty, poppies were handed out to those in attendance as wreaths were laid in honour of fallen Australians and in appreciation for those who are currently still serving.

Mr Flaherty said it was exciting to see the growth of aware-

ness about the armed forces from members of the community and to see so many people getting involved in not just Remembrance Day but also the Anzac Day service and general RSL activities.

“The excitement at what is happening with our war memorial is building,” Mr Flaherty said.

“The upgrade is just about to start and will, when completed, be the only memorial of its type in Australia.”

Members of the Two Wells Scout Group formed a guard of honour near the war memorial monument as a minute silence was held after the playing of the Last Post.

Following the service, a sausage sizzle was held back at the RSL clubrooms, with many taking the opportunity to enjoy the family atmosphere and have a chat about their links to the armed forces and war history.

Acclaimed news presenter, Jane Doyle, was in Mallala last week as guest speaker as part of the District Council of Mallala’s popular library events.

Speaking to an audience of about 85 people, Jane explained how she “fell” into journalism, starting out in print, followed by a stint in radio and then eventually finding her place as the prime news anchor in television at Channel 7.

Jane has been at the helm of news coverage in South Australia for more than two decades, with 16 of these years spent broadcasting side-by-side with the great Graeme Goodings.

She is currently reading the 6pm news bulletin with John Riddell.

“I think my career has been more like my accidental career,” Jane joked.

“A media career was not what I set out to have.

“I became the teacher my mother couldn’t (and) I’ve never regretted doing the teaching training.

“Indeed it did give me a great grounding on a number of levels and I still use aspects of it to this day.”

Jane’s presentation was filled with lots of humour, personal anecdotes and industry insights interspersed with the odd joke and Aussie slang we’d expect of a “country girl”.

Growing up in rural Queensland as the eldest of three siblings, Jane studied primary school and special education teaching but had always wanted to write.

She began her media career as a cadet journalist in the small town of Charters Towers, where she met her husband of more than 30 years, Ian

Bec O’Brien reports: Doyle – a well-known and much-loved radio, and later TV presenter.

They have an 18-year-old son, Henry. Later the couple moved to Port Pirie and it was here Jane continued her media career with the Port Pirie Recorder.

“My career has been one of persistence, being at the right place at the right time and hopefully with the right attitude, the right approach, and a bit of luck thrown in,” she said.

Moving to Adelaide for Ian’s work, Jane found work as a reporter for TV Week magazine.

Her first radio announcing position “fell into her lap” after she kept hounding the ABC asking if there were any vacant positions.

“My first announcing job wasn’t reading the news,” she laughed.

“It was sitting in this great big room listening to reels and reels of tapes on how to announce things.”

Moving from ABC radio to ABC television in the mid-1980s Jane said she knocked back three offers from Channel 7 to defect and read the news, before finally making the change to commercial television in August 1989.

Some of the highlights of her TV career included covering Anzac Days, Christmas pageants and live election campaigns as well as the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and meeting Princess Diana when she visited Port Pirie.

“Live TV is so exciting, so much fun,” Jane enthused. “It’s like a live high wire act. The privilege it is to be invited into people’s homes on a nightly basis is never to be taken for granted.”

District Council of Mallala mayor, Duncan Kennington, presented Jane with a basket of goodies from local businesses in appreciation of her attendance.

Jane remarked on how much she was looking forward to sampling some of the delicious afternoon tea and the offering from Two Wells Bakery didn’t disappoint.

Rosemary and Alan Howell (left) with Mollie Frost and Lettie Hunt ABOVE: Delia Vanzini and Maureen Heath, of Mallala attended Jane Doyle’s presentation.

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DCM deputy mayor, Mark Wasley (left) with Flight Sergeant Adrian Bennett, of Two Wells.

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Just $5 to join the fun at ‘night owls’ If you are a bit of a “night owl” and are looking for a fun social activity, why not head on down to the Two Wells Bowling Club.

The club is hoping to get a night bowls competition up and running on Tuesday nights but needs 10 teams to register. So what are you waiting for?

Grab three friends and form a team, or contact Bev Molloy on 0427 970 865 or Irene Giannikos on 0417 810 029 and they’ll introduce you to some new ones and explain what you need.

At $5 per person it’s an affordable night out and a great way to spend an evening.

ABOVE: Club secretary Irene Giannikos and treasurer Bev Molloy are hoping “night owls” will be played the club on Tuesday nights.

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ABOVE: Two Wells Bowling Club president, Phil Devlin, in action during recent practice.

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Landcare friends deserve thanks Our Landcare group says farewell to some very good friends and members of our group.

Paul and Evelyn have played a pivotal role in the successes of our projects.

Their property bordered the Aunger reserve, and their commitment to improving our landscapes involved the planting of this reserve with a number of members from the local community.

The Aunger Ponds Reserve is one of our region’s assets and is a great example of what can be achieved when the community works together.

• Every summer between November through to the end of February more than 20,000 migratory birds will visit some of our wetlands and coastlines within our region, which are amongst the most important for wading migratory birds in Australia.

These areas are valuable feeding grounds for many of these bird species.

Please be mindful when visiting our

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coastal region during this time of year. Keep dogs on their leads and please don’t drive on beaches or over sand dunes.

These birds only have a short stay and need to eat as much as they can to sustain them during their flight back to China and Siberia.

For more information contact Birdlife Australia jean.turner@birdlife.org.au.

• As we head into summer many of us will have to look at buying in feed for our livestock. Please beware weed seeds can be introduced into your property when bringing in contaminated fodder.

Always purchase fodder from a local

The heat is on!

IT has been a busy few weeks for Two Wells CFS Brigade.

During the last three weeks we have attended 18 call outs, which included 10 grass fires, one tree down, two tree fires, two car fires, two crop fires (attended by strike teams from our brigade), which burnt about 125 hectares, and one shed explosion, which scattered debris for more than 200 metres.

One of the grass fires was at Lewiston and burnt approx 15 hectares.

An emergency warning was issued for the surrounding area. TRhis was to alert immediate residents of impending risk. This message proved to be successful with residents directly threatened by the fire and enabled them to protect stock and property.

It is advantageous to try to provide access to property in case of fire and to clear away debris such as branches and obstacles.

• It is now FIRE SEA-

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If you haven’t picked up a tennis racquet in a while, the Two Wells Tennis Club’s social night could be your motivation.

Set to be held on Thursday, December 5, starting at 6pm anyone interested in the sport should head up to the courts for a fun night of doubles, mixed doubles and single matches.

The club will provide a sausage sizzle. BYO drinks. For more information contact club president Alan Briscoe on 0418 484 885.

The club is holding its AGM on Wednesday November 28. All welcome to attend, as without community support there is no club.

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SON and fire restrictions apply. The CFS website is available for information and advice.

There is a lot of dry vegetation around the area and extra care and vigilance is required.

On a positive note, we have had a good response in regard to recruitment, with some new faces joining us.

We are still a bit light on for members during mornings, so if anyone is interested please come down to see us at Wells road, opposite the hotel.

We train Monday nights from 7.30pm, with Cadets training every other Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm.

reliable source to reduce the likelihood of pest plants becoming established within our region.

On my regular walks around Lewiston I have noticed a pest plant that I haven’t seen growing within Lewiston before, Columba daisy.

It is very common on the western side of Port Wakefield Rd and it can take over if left unchecked. Calomba daisy is unpalatable to stock and also reduces the growth of pasture species by chemicals that it releases into the soil.

Wind, animals or vehicles disperse seeds and seeds may also be carried in fodder.

Flowers are a mustard colour and appear in October and November.

Plants die in early summer, leaving dry woody stems carrying the seeds.

If you have seen infestations of this plant in Lewiston please contact Gawler Natural Resource Office by emailing gawler.office@sa.gov.au.

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All vehicles exceeding 5 tonne will be required to detour the township via Mallala Road, Gawler Road, Brooks Road or Hayman Road as Drew Street has a 5 tonne load limit (emergency vehicles, buses, council vehicles and service vehicles exempt).

Participants of the Christmas Street Parade are exempt of all road rules relating to pedestrian behaviour during the time frames of the road closure. For more details contact District Council of Mallala (08) 8527 0200.

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Burra ride for Equestrian Club Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club held an overnight camp and trail ride at Burra in October.

By Tracey Smith APEC treasurer

An overnight camp to the north of Burra was the October outing for members of the Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club.

Held on the Kellock property of “Thistlebeds” on the weekend of October 26 and 27, 27 people attended with 19 horses, the remainder of attendees being family members of riders.

Three rides were held over the weekend, two on the Saturday afternoon and one on Sunday morning.

The first was designed specifically to enable beginner and young riders to participate with most family members also walking the route to assist with their children if required.

A special thanks to Maureen W who was a great help providing support and guidance to one young rider with a new horse.

Also, thanks to those parents who walked with the group and supported their children on the ride.

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for young riders to experience what it is like to ride in a larger group and was much appreciated by both those young riders and their parents.

The second was an advanced ride of about 2 ½ hours.

One member laughingly noted that her horse didn’t get out of a trot but simply extended her trot.

Participants were able to go through quite a deep creek as well as a shallower one.

On Saturday evening, the group gathered for a BBQ and salads.

A huge thanks to Graham and Judy Kellock, and Jane and David Hill, who not only allowed APEC members to ride on their property but also did all the catering, cooking and clean up for the meal on the Saturday night.

They also assisted the event co-ordinator extensively in setting up for the event and packing up on Sunday afternoon, which was very much appreciated.

The Sunday morning ride was an intermediate ride.

Ten riders participated in this ride, including two junior riders.

The ride went past the old

racecourse on the property and into one of the large creeks, with magnificent scenery.

Riders also had the opportunity to water their horse at a dam, with a number of horses never having seen one before.

A separate ride was available on Sunday morning for younger or less experienced riders, with six riders participating and the feedback from the young participants was fantastic.

One young rider commented that the ride gave her more confidence and she now wanted to ride more.

Given the positive feedback the APEC Committee received, they considered this event to be a success and it is wonderful to hear how our young riders are developing and enjoying their riding and our more experienced riders are having the opportunity to see and do something different from their day to day riding.

A number of participants expressed their desire that it run for more than just one night so that is something to be considered for the future.

ABOVE: Caitlin Dragon, of Two Wells, and Gabrielle Mader, of Burra, in the shearing shed at Thistlebeds. RIGHT: Natasha Rush on Smarty and Kim Johnson on Ruffles, both of One Tree Hill, during the trail ride.

TWO WELLS bowling club news

By Irenne Giannikos TWBC Secretary

Two Wells Bowls Club welcomed 17 new members this season plus three who renewed their membership after taking a break.

Seven teams compete in the Bowls SA Metropolitan competition.

Saturday is open gender (four teams), Wednesday is Men’s day (two teams) and Thursday is Women’s day (one team).

The Pennant ladder at half way through the first round:

Saturday, Metro 1 North with 3 wins, 3rd.

Metro 2 North with 5 wins Metro 5 North (Red) with 4 wins, 2nd.

Metro 5 North (White) with 2 wins, 8th.

Wednesday, Premier 2 North with 3 wins, 4th.

Metro 2 North with 3 wins, 6th Thursday, Metro 1 North with 2 wins, 8th Saturday Metro 5 Red & White sides played each other on November 16 and a cup was awarded to the winning Reds.

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have something to prove when they meet again later in the season.

Congratulations to Colin Blackhall winner of the Men’s Handicap singles and Darryl Hall runner-up.

If you are interested in playing night bowls for fun, companionship, exercise or just because, ring Bev on 0427 970 865 to register your interest.

It is anticipated play will be on Tuesday evenings from 7pm $5 per player – free food for players.

The commencement date will be advised in December.

Lewiston rider, Michelle Wilson on Nemo and her daughter, Georgie riding Balsy during one of the APEC trail rides at Burra.

KNOW YOU ARE AT RISK. It is easy to ignore the fact that we live in bushfire risk areas. But bushfires are a constant and unpredictable threat.

We all need to understand what to do, to prepare, and plan to survive.

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Volunteer ‘army’ starts on Two Wells sporting club upgrade

DEMOLITION DAY Work has begun on the long-overdue upgrade of the Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club’s clubrooms.

An army of volunteers gathered on Sunday November 3 to start the demolition process, with project co-ordinator, Tiff Gameau, saying the turnout was terrific.

The club is relying heavily on volunteer contributions to reduce costs with many local businesses showing their support by offering discounted rates, free labour or materials.

“We’ve had great support from volunteers helping with our project,” Tiff said.

“We have got most of the inside gutted now so we’re ready to start rebuilding, which will be the extension.”

The wall frames of the new extension, which is set to house a new canteen area, bar and dining room were put up on November 23 and work has been progressing steadily.

The $550,000 project has sparked a lot of interest in the community and many past members have been dropping in to see what’s going on.

“There’s been a lot of interest, a lot of people popping in,” Tiff said.

“I think people, especially those who

have a deep feeling or involvement, and were perhaps involved in the previous renovations all those years ago, are interested and excited.

“There’s a lot of history there too, I definitely think the community are excited about and looking forward to what it will look like in the end.”

The club is hoping to have all the brickwork of the extension completed

by January so internal renovations can progress, with the project hopefully completed by the start of the 2014 football and netball season.

Andy Gameau, of Gameau Plumbing, lends a hand to knock down the exterior wall of the clubrooms to make way for the extension.

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Briony Thomson (centre) chats with Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club upgrade project coordinators Tiffany Gameau and Jo Cannizzaro in the club’s canteen before it is gutted.

ABOVE: Steph Agnello and Maddy Seccafien show some of the old cans found inside the brickwork. Pictured in the background are Jacob, Archie, Hunter, Mark and Madison Thomson, with Ned Seccafien.

LEFT: Young Archie Thomson lends a hand.

Congratulations to Colin Blackhall (left) winner of the Men’s Handicap singles and Darryl Hall, runner-up. Two Wells club report, Page 19.

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