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DCM’S BUDGET

District Council of Mallala has considered its draft 2014/2015 budget, with the proposed expenditure and deficit better than outlined in its Long-term Financial Plan.

One of its big-ticket items is $600,000 for a roundabout at the intersection of Mallala road and Old Port Wakefield road.

Last month councillors toured the district to view potential budget items, with DCM’s now defunct Strategic Community and Governance Committee recommending the roundabout spending and more, following major bids for the 2014/2015 year: 4 $32,000 for local gov-

ernment elections to be held November 2014 4 $90,000 for a senior planning officer 4 $21,000 for a customer request software system 4 $35,000 contribution for a regional human resources role.

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Tunnel of fun Angle Vale Primary School recently held its annual sports day. Students from across the school and neighbouring preschool were involved in a variety of activities on Friday, April 4.

Riverbank won the overall points and was awarded the Lauriston Trophy while team Frisby won the Lyn May Positive Attitude Award. Scores for the day were: Riverbank 469, Frisby 435, Anglesey 434 and Heaslip 363. n SEE lots more pictures in SPORT

saving our coast PLANNING is underway to protect coastal townships in the district, with two recent workshops discussing a Coastal Adapation Study presented by District Council of Mallala.

All coastal settlements in council’s area have been assessed, including Middle Beach, Thompson Beach, Webb Beach and Parham.

Council and residents must plan for the future, with the study proposing a series of recommendations and actions. o Read the Full report on Page 5.

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It has been a long time coming, but improvements to the playground area in Lewiston – the former Lewiston school site on Hayman Road – are in motion.

DCM Strategic Infrastructure coordinator, Paul Kleghorn, is leading the three-stage project – and with recent government funding of $80,000, which was matched by council, he is excited by the developments planned for the area.

Mr Kleghorn said while the playground had been in place for a few years now, the site did not have a toilet, something council has been working to remedy for many months.

A unisex toilet facility, with baby change table and wheelchair/pram

In future stages the playground enchancement will also incorporate an electric barbecue, shelter area and separate community shelter with tables and chairs.

Landscaping of the area is also on the cards, with council hoping to establish a lawned area around the playground and native gardens bordering the newly constructed paved pathways.

Closing the playground site to vehicle traffic, installing secure fencing and building an adjacent carpark are also on the cards in the future.

“Things are starting to take shape here,” Mr Kleghorn said.

“This facility hopefully will be well-used by the community.”

access is almost ready to be opened once new lighting is in place.

Mr Kleghorn said council, in conjunction with the community had identified the need for open space infrastructure within the Lewiston district and the first stage of this project would include new lighting, footpaths and toilet.

“The project will enhance the site and will be a popular facility utilised by the community and (may) attract visitors to the district,” he said.

“Stage 1 will provide a new paved wheelchair-compliant walking trail from the car park to the playground and leading to the barbecues, shelter and new toilet facility.”

Another important aspect of the playground development will be the relocation of the commemorative Lewiston School cairn, which has been located across the road for the past 23 years.

At the time it was unveiled in 1991, the land where the school had been was privately owned.

DCM’s Community Development and Advisory Committee chairperson, Anne Porter, has requested council relocate the cairn to the original school site. A new plaque, complete with wording which will reflect the history of the school, will be sourced to replace the damaged original.

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MESSAGE TO RESIDENTS: From DCM Mayor and Lewiston ward Councillor

Duncan Kennington recently I joined Mallala CWA for its 68th birthday afternoon tea at Dublin Institute. Mallala CWA members and visitor Dianne McEvoy attended.

Pat Thompson kindly decorated the birthday cake and presented the tea and coffee. Apron wearing was the order of the day with some fashioned by ladies like Dublin CWA members, Ialla Hall and Audrey Irish. o On Sunday, April 6, I attended a dance at the Long Plains Hall. A large attendance filled the hall and it is a credit to volunteers they could manage the pooled afternoon tea for these people.

Peter Hutchins provided the music but I had neither the skill nor the energy for all this dancing so I focused on taking pictures instead. Of course, I couldn’t resist purchasing a succulent from the plant stall. o On Thursday, April 10, Mark Webb and I were treated to an excursion of Mac Crabb’s property.

It was fascinating to witness so much variety on one property. I’m always impressed when I see a kangaroo and we also saw several birds, which I didn’t recognise.

Several bunkers in various states of repair were both interesting and of great historical significance.

A small stand of nardoo was flagged for our inspection. This is what killed Burke and Wills. I think the moral of that story is if you are going to eat bush tucker, make sure you prepare it properly. o On Friday, April 25, I attended the Anzac Day service at Mallala. It was one of several held in the district; the others held in Parham, Two Wells and Thompson’s Beach.

Several hundred people, including about 40 RAAF personnel, attended on a morning of perfect weather.

Unfortunately the PA system wasn’t as cooperative. However, the speakers performed admirably without it, despite the racket caused by the birds in the tree behind me having an all-in morning discussion.

Council plans spending • From Page 1 4 $20,000 for a horse industry study 4 $2000 for Mallala Museum electrical upgrade At council’s April 26 meeting the above items were endorsed as the upcoming financial year’s draft budget.

A final budget and business plan will be presented to council this month to seek approval for the start of community consultation.

The final budget is proposed to be endorsed at council’s June 23 meeting.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said it was pleasing to see projected

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spending and deficit was less than planned.

“Currently the proposed draft budget expenditure and deficit for the 2014/15 financial year is marginally lower than the anticipated long term financial plan indicates,” Mr Mansueto said.

“This year’s budget includes funds towards the construction of the roundabout to join the new Two Wells development and the Two Wells town centre.

“The roundabout is required to improve traffic movement between the new development and the town centre.

“When the DPA was con-

sidered by council it ensured a new town centre could not be built in the new development to reflect the community view the existing Two Wells centre remain the main business and community focus.

“This required council to contribute 50 per cent to a roundabout that would facilitate improved access between the new development and the town centre, ensuring freight and traffic movements are managed effectively.”

Mr Mansueto said as well as the above draft budget bids, council would once again be spending to improve local roads and pathways, with sealing

around the Long Plains oval precinct brought forward into this year’s current budget.

Projected capital expenditure on roads renewals for 2014-15 is $660,000, which is in line with previous years, with expenditure on new roads construction for the same period of $1.3 million.

In addition, Mr Mansueto said the new Two Wells development land division was expected to generate an additional rate income of about $1.9 million over the next 4-5 years.

“This is not in the current draft budget but will start to appear in the following year gradually as the 590 allotments are developed,” he said.

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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 & Under, 15 & under, learn basketball in a friendly family atmosphere.

Contact Paul on 0414 248 732.

BOWLING CLUB Whether you are new to lawn bowls or are a seasoned player why not consider joining the Two Wells Club? We field Pennant teams on Thursday for women (match times fit in with school drop off and pickup) Wednesday is Men’s day and Saturday is Open Gender.

Social bowls start in October, this is all about having fun whilst enjoying good company and getting out in the open air. Why not get a group of friends to come along with you?

If you haven’t played lawn bowls before there will be someone available to show you how to play.

We will provide the bowls, and for $5 a night you can learn a new skill.

Contact Irene Giannikos Phone: 0417 810 029 The Clubrooms at Old Pt Wakefield Road are available for hire and have 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.

CFS

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.

Church times

Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the Month 10am May 4 10am June 1 10am July 6 St Paul’s Two Wells 10am May 11, 18 10am May 25 (History Month) 10am June 8, 15, 22 TBA June 29 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

Community bus

Community Bus, return trip to Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5 return (kids free), Next bus: May 16, 2014. 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.

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Equestrian & Pony club

The Adelaide Plains Equestrian club holds riding and horse-related events on the 4th Sunday of each month. Riders of all ages and abilities welcome. Visit the club’s website at www.freeteams.com/ APEC and check out what’s coming up or for more information contact Sam on 0408 455 677.

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. 9.1511.30am 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.

Hockey

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.

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Children’s centre

Community centre

Playford Wells Hockey Club.

Looking for players & coaches for 2014. Men, Women, boys & girls 4yrs & up. Affordable grass hockey.

Under 10’s $30, under 14’s & under 18’s $65, Seniors $120 per season no more to pay. All welcome season starting soon. Phone 0467 191 763

TWO Wells Community 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.

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.

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.

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

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, brica-brac. hand crafted quilts. OPEN Tues to Fri 9.30am to 4pm, Sat 9.30am to 1pm. Closed Sun & Mon.

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Lions Club

The Angle Vale Lions Club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6.30pm at the Angle Vale Community Sports Centre, Fradd Road, Angle Vale. Contact Dorothy Lewtas on 0416 452 925 for more info or email anglevalelionsclub@ gmail.com

Mallala 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.

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

kennel & obedience club

A DEL A IDE P l a i n s K e n n e l & 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 Monday 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.

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.

RSL

Two Wells RSL Sub Branch, Main Street, Two Wells, Ph: 8520 2826, Open: Wednesdays 9am to Noon and Friday 11am til late, Subscriptions for 2014 are now due and can be paid either by Cheque or Cash. Contact: President Tony: 0412773111 or Hon. Secretary: 0411 894 245.

scouts

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. May 7 & 21. June 4 & 18. Contact Di Meaney 8520 2308.

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.

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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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.

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Protecting coastal towns Around a 100 people have taken part in two recent workshops to discuss the District Council of Mallala’s plan for protecting coastal townships in its district.

The council’s Coastal Adaptations Study – which has assessed the possible impacts of potential sea level rise on coastal communities and suggests a range of recommendations – has

Bec O’Brien reports:

Council workshops plan for sea level rise

been out for community consultation, and workshops held in March hope to help guide council’s planning.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said the study was key for council to plan for the future and was an important document.

“It’s looking at what

information we have to upgrade, what emergency responses might be needed, how we get the community involved, how do we prepare ourselves,” Mr Mansueto said.

“It’s a planned approach rather than a reactive approach (and) it’s a key study, it has a huge impact.”

All the coastal settlements in the DCM area have been assessed, including Middle Beach, Thompson Beach, Webb Beach and Parham, with the study proposing a series of recommendations and actions for each.

“In the majority of cases there’s upgrades to infrastructure to assist the

Sunday best for the ‘way back when’ church service Valmai Quinlan (left) and Di Meaney certainly have been swept into the spirit of History Week, which is really celebrated throughout MAy, not for just one week!

The pair dressed in formal church attire of years gone by to promote the fact St Paul’s Anglican church will be holding a special service on May 25 to celebrate their part in History Week.

This month hundreds of events around the state will celebrate South Australia’s history and its culture.

In Two Wells, St Paul’s Anglican Church invites you to take a step back in time and attend their May 25 service in formal dress of yesteryear.

The service will start at 10am and follow the format and language of times gone by with local patrons excited to dress in the formal attire of the past.

But formal dress of yesteryear is optional; the church would love you to attend in whatever you feel comfortable.

The church will also be holding a trading table with lots of home baked goods and handicraft available, and the service will be followed by a delicious morning tea.

community to be able to deal with sea level rise,” Mr Mansueto said.

At the March 26 workshop at Parham around 60 people attended, and the following night another 40 gathered at Middle Beach.

DCM infrastructure and planning services strategic project coordinator, Carol Muzyk, said it was encouraging to see the community proactive in providing feedback to the adaptation responses proposed.

“Community members worked in small groups to discuss options with council staff and elected members,” Ms Muzyk said.

“The workshops highlighted our community is willing to collaboratively work together to decide on the best adaptation responses to sea level rise.

“The workshops also highlighted the strong community spirit and willingness that exists to

CAROL Muzyk said communities were proactive at workshops help out one another during a flood event.”

However, due to the direct positioning of homes along the beachfront of Middle Beach, Mr Mansueto said plans for that coastal settlement required further investigation and another community meeting has been scheduled for May 21.

“It was a productive and informative session with the local community and one of the outcomes from the session was

that a further workshop should be held with the Middle Beach community in May to explore the proposed options further and in particular collect further information on historical events,” he said.

“It’s proposed recommendations for the settlements, excluding Middle Beach, will be presented to council shortly, allowing more time for information to be collated and strategies for the Middle Beach settlement explored, without delaying considerations of the other settlements.”

Ms Muzyk said the information and feedback from the community would be collated in a Community Engagement Report, which will later be presented to council.

Council will also consider the responses collected at the workshops and the written submission to the Draft Framework Reports when determining the most appropriate adaptation strategies.

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Local highlights on bus tour District Council of Mallala Library Service is once again participating in South Australia’s History Week, which will be celebrated throughout the month of May, with a bus tour of the Mallala area.

This year’s bus tour on Wednesday May 28 will focus on the Mallala area and highlight local historical points of interest including the Mallala Museum and Mallala Cemetery.

Ticket price is $22 per person, which includes lunch and morning tea as well as the entry fee into the Mallala Museum.

To join the “Exploring Mallala’s Past” bus tour contact Two Wells Public Library

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customer and library services Co-ordinator, Anne Sawtell, at the Two Wells Public Library during opening hours on 8520 2100 or alternatively email library@mallala.sa.gov.au • In other “About Time” history festival local events, Mallala Museum is open very Sunday in May, from 2pm 4.30pm.

Displays include a real schoolroom, Farmers Walk, agricultural implements shed, transport, and local government and wartime galleries.

Entry is $4, children $1.

• Dublin History Group has a special event planned for Sunday, May 25, 1.30pm - 4.30pm.

The institute will be home to memorabilia from “WWII Fighting Forces Comfort Fund” (FFCF) branches of Dublin, Mallala, Avon, Lower Light and Wild Horse Plains.

Original hand-embroidered banners, restored minute books and stories from former members will be displayed. Visitors can learn about the role FFCF played in the district, and in supporting soldiers at that time.

Afternoon tea will be available, and bookings required for groups only.

• If you are looking for a day out, many other towns in the region will feature historical displays throughout May. Go to www.abouttime.sa.gov.au

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Grant helps Angle Vale scouts Scouts honour! Recent improvements at Angle Vale Scout Group’s (AVSG) home base have been very much welcomed following a successful grant of more than $20 000.

Established in the early 1990s, AVSG group leader, Allen Brown, known as Owl at Scouts, said the grant would help fund four specific projects at the Heaslip road site, including sealing of the interior concrete floor, fencing across the front boundary, insulating the inside of the building and erecting two outdoor verandahs.

“It’s facility improvements,” Mr Brown said.

“This is the first major grant we’ve had for upgrading our facilities, which were in desperate need of improvements.

“The whole group is pretty excited about this.”

The grant was provided by Community Benefit SA which offers one-off project funding to incorporated, non-government, non-profit, charitable and social welfare organisations to develop and strengthen communities

Excited about improvements at Angle Vale Scouts are cub leader Juanita (Jinda) Howell, scouts Karly Walden, Kelsey Howell, Jadison Crocker and scout leader Marlene (Kooka) Haese.

across the metropolitan, rural and remote regions of South Australia.

Local MP for Light, Tony Piccolo, said he was delighted for the group and visited the site recently.

“The volunteers at Angle Vale Scouts Group do a great job nurturing and developing our young

people into fine citizens,” Mr Piccolo said. “Once completed, the upgrade will enable members to operate in a safer and more comfortable environment.”

AVSG scout leader and program adviser, Marlene Haese (Kooka), echoed the importance of the upgrades to provide a safer environment, saying the money

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would help provide some much needed security, improve general safety and make the building generally more comfortable.

More information about the Angle Vale Scout Group can be found at http://www.anglevale. sa.scouts.com.au or contact group leader Allen Brown on 0413 638 972.

Ian honoured for devotion to group

Long-time Two Wells resident and respected Scout leader, Ian Laughton – who recently stepped down as Two Wells Scout Group’s group leader – was honoured for his two decades of commitment to the group at a special afternoon tea on Sunday, April 6.

Held at Two Wells Community Centre, Ian’s contributions were highlighted and his name added to the honour board of previous group leaders.

Ian says although he has stepped down from the leadership role Scouting is “in his blood” and he will still be involved in the group from time to time.

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Ian Laughton (front centre) with family members (back) Michael, Katherine and Julie Laughton, Troy Handley, (front) Jenny Laughton and Megan, and 21-month-old granddaughter, Kate Handley.

RDA Barossa board members enjoying the facilities at the Two Wells Golf Club, from left to right (back) chairperson Ian O’Loan, CEO Anne Moroney, Wayne Perry, Charles Mansueto, Rhia Vines, Lynette Seccafien, executive Sue Merry, (front) Brian Carr, Jo Thomas, Tony Clark, Rolf Binder, and guest Steve Harrison.

RDA plans future growth Members of Regional Development Australia (Barossa) board met recently at Lewiston to discuss future planning and the role horticulture growth in the region might play.

Board members gathered at Two Wells Golf Club at Lewiston on Tuesday, April 8, with RDA Barossa chief executive officer, Anne Moroney, saying the board was made up of industry members from the regional community and included representatives of the four councils across the region.

“In a nutshell, the role of RDA Barossa is to activate capital; human, natural resources and financial capital, to generate income and

jobs,” Ms Moroney said. “In a way, through doing this RDA supports industry to ‘make its own luck’.”

A high priority of RDA Barossa is establishing water distribution infrastructure for the Greater Gawler Stormwater catchment area and bringing recycled water north of the Gawler River to drive further investment and jobs in vegetable growing, particularly in efficiently run glasshouses, she said.

RDA Barossa chairperson, Ian O’Loan, who lives in Mallala, said vegetable growing was a standout opportunity for the region.

“Well-designed and staged housing and employment growth

in Two Wells and Roseworthy were other economic opportunities,” Mr O’Loan said. “Some excellent and detailed design work for Roseworthy, and Two Wells, has been undertaken.

“Roseworthy is particularly well situated with a university already in the town and only eight kilometres of rail connection to be activated to link it with metropolitan Adelaide, a vital connection if communities are to withstand future oil and energy shocks.

Mr O’Loan said Roseworthy had strategic employment lands with advanced manufacturing and agricultural service and supply businesses already in place.

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Planning continues on housing project While it may seem to have gone all quite on the new Two Wells housing development front in recent months, developers of the project have assured the billion dollar venture is progressing.

Hickinbotham Group Two Wells Project Manager, Ruth Vagnarelli, said assessment of the group’s Development Application (DA) for the proposed Two Wells township expansion was moving forward and council and state government agencies were currently assessing the application.

“This is an important step to ensure the project ‘ticks all the boxes’ ahead of work

commencing,” Ms Vagnarelli said. “The Two Wells township expansion is a $1.225 billion project which will create more than 3,000 regional jobs during the next 20 years and bring services to benefit the town and region.

“The expansion will feature two villages – ‘Eden’ and ‘Liberty’ (and) Eden will be the first stage. We eagerly anticipate the outcome of the DA process. It’s an exciting time ahead and we look forward to getting on site as soon as we can.”

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, reiterated land division for the Liberty and Eden developments was still

Council meeting twice monthly to speed decisions

Danielle Schmelzkopf (left) and her stage twin Sarah Groom (right) take turns to become friendlier with intruder Ben Harvey during a recent rehearsal of “Mayhem at Magical Manor”. – PICTURE: Kay Boon.

More melodrama mayhem

Two Wells Melodrama Group’s annual production opens on Saturday, May 17 for a fun-filled evening of entertainment, continuing the group’s 32-year tradition of presenting a good night out.

The somewhat Gothic theme of “Mayhem at Magical Manor” is counterbalanced by fierce competition between two journalists and a trainee, a fierce newspaper editor, a mild police officer and a forgetful librarian.

A three-course meal is included in the ticket price of $35 for the evening performances on May 17, 24, 30 and

being assessed against council’s development plan.

Subject to approval being given by council in the next one or two months, Mr Mansueto said council understood Hickinbotham intended to start construction in the later half of the 2014/2015 financial year, however the approval process could not be tied to a specific date as other agencies were involved.

“Part of the assessment process involves seeking comment from relevant state government agencies,” Mr Mansueto said.

“These processes do impact on timeframes.”

31, while two Sunday matinees on May 18 and 25 will include a twocourse meal for $30.

Net proceeds from this year’s show will again be shared among a number of community organisations.

Each evening performance will start at 7.30pm and the matinees start at 1pm sharp.

For bookings phone 8520 2778 (leave a message and phone number) or email the group at dramatwo@ adam.com.au.

TWMG also has a Facebook page called ‘twowellsmelodrama’ giving updates on rehearsals and bookings.

District Council of Mallala will adopt a bi-monthly meeting structure from this month in a bid to streamline its decision-making practices.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said council’s Strategic Community and Governance Committee recently proposed the change, which would see council conduct two meetings per month instead of its usual one, and the initiative was endorsed at council’s April 28 meeting.

Under the new structure council’s Strategic Infrastructure and Planning Committee, as well as its Strategic Community and Governance Committee, will no longer exist.

Items and issues previously presented to these committees will now go directly to the full council, which will meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

“Adopting a two council meeting structure will provide council with an

improved and streamlined decision making framework,” Mr Mansueto said.

“Not having to wait until next month to make a decision will keep the decision-making process rolling.”

DCM mayor, Duncan Kennington said the decision was unanimous by councillors and the twice monthly meetings would help speed up the decisions by council.

“Because we now have two council meetings a month instead of one we can spend more time going into detail and also it means we can deal with some issues in a more timely fashion,” Mr Kennington said.

“With the previous committee system we were often going over old ground with discussion and debate.”

The changes start this month, on May 12 and May 26. Council’s existing advisory committees, which are predominately made up of community members, will continue in their current format.

Haze Sackey, is behind the establishment of the Two Wells Young Writers Club.

In a creative move to support young writers in the area, one local author has teamed up with the District Council of Mallala to establish a writing group.

The Two Wells Young Writers Club is the brainchild of Two Wells resident Haze Sackey and is soon to be launched.

The group will offer an exciting new academic endeavour for the youth of Two Wells and surrounding suburbs and will be based out of the Two Wells Public Library.

The club will be run and supervised by Haze, who is a published author, awardwinning photographer and qualified middle school teacher.

“Two Wells has an amazing sporting rich community, but I really saw the need for an academic type club,” Haze said when asked about why she wanted to start the Junior Writers Club.

“But it’s more than that, the club isn’t just for people who are great at writing stories already, it’s for anyone who has a story inside of them and that they just need some help getting it out and onto paper.’

The Junior Writers Club will run fortnightly on a Wednesday afternoon and will be a place for any youth aged 8-16 to come along and enjoy writing activities, guest speakers, enter writing competitions and share experiences with other like-minded people.

With the help of DCM community services officer, Janine Harding, Haze intends to incorporate the use of digital technology into the club.

“This is an amazing initiative and it will be an absolute pleasure to help the young people of Two Wells create something that can only benefit the entire community,” Janine said.

The club will be holding its inaugural meeting on Wednesday August 12 at the Two Wells Public Library from 4pm - 5.30pm. All meetings are free and are open to all students aged 8-16.

For more details, contact Janine Harding on 8527 0200 or just ask at Two Wells Library for an information brochure next time you visit.

Writing a new chapter for youth

Speed warning – and a ‘black mark’ for others

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‘wheelies’ or black marks appearing on our

Two Wells Police streets. Some complaints have been received

By Officer in Charge B/Sergeant Grant Devlin

ous lives we do. Due to work commitments, I attended the Mallala dawn service, something I have done many times before, yet I am always humbled at the amount of people who brave the cold and sometimes the rain to honour our men and women of previous and current defence forces.

It doesn’t matter what nationality, religious persuasion, or what economic status you have in a community, everyone is welcome to stand together.

After the service, people sat together for a “more than ample” breakfast and a rum or coffee. There is little talk of wars, the majority had not served, and it was their commitment to respect those of our Defence Force. o Now for a little local “Police News” We are concerned at the number of

by locals living near Brooks road who advised there is a vehicle regularly doing wheelies between 11.30pm and midnight.

Our patrols have concealed themselves and remained on duty to well after those times but nothing has been sighted. o Another area of concern is the Gawler River road, Old Port Wakefield road intersection.

Locals report early morning activity in the area so it could be someone attending work or some “wombat” who doesn’t sleep.

If anyone has any information please call police. o A reminder for all – Two Wells Police Station normally is open between 9.30am and noon.

Often taskings take us away from the station between those times, so, to avoid the inconvenience of attending and finding the station closed, please call on 85202309 or our mobile 0418 859 699 and we will advise when we are back in the office.

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o What a great time of the year. The autumn weather is always pleasant and we were lucky enough to have two long weekends in a row – well some of you might have been lucky.

Police are not normally that lucky and had you gone away you should have noticed a high police presence on our roads.

No less than 20 motorists have received expiations for speeding by Two Wells police. This number would be more than double if you included what our Highway Patrols issued. o I sometimes wonder if “the word” is getting through. One motorist was clocked at 221 km/h on Port Wakefield road, Dublin.

At that speed the patrol could only watch as the vehicle, possibly a dark coloured late model BMW, went past.

I am lead to believe a similar vehicle was stopped later near Port Wakefield at a somewhat slower speed. o In this holiday period we celebrated the heroes who have fought in previous and current conflicts so we can live the prosper-

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Diverse family calls Oz home Welcome to Lewiston - as de Wet family seeks new opportunities in Australia

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hat do you get when you have two South Africans, one Zimbabwean and a Saudi Arabian? The de Wet family!

Celebrating their citizenship on March 21 were the geographically diverse family of four; Anita, 39 and Anton, 43; and their children Keyan, 9 and Ruan, 6.

They were included in a huge group of 11 from District Council of Mallala who were naturalised in March.

Originally from Zimbabwe, Anton moved to South Africa with his family when he was just 13.

“My parents decided for my sake that it was better to move,” he said.

Growing up in Zimbabwe in the early

“The violent crime is the main After living in Australia for sevproblem – that’s the reason we left,” eral years, the de Wet family finally Anita said. moved to Lewiston last September, Anton said when living in one sending the kids to Two Wells Priplace for so long, it’s difficult to see mary School. how bad it actually is.

Now working mostly as a full“It’s like the story of the frog in time mum, Anita is also studying hot water – it doesn’t know it’s get- for her Certificate IV in Accounting ting boiled,” he said. with Anton working as a training Anton worked as a diesel me- instructor in diesel mechanics. chanic for a couple of years in Saudi To Anita and Anton, South AusArabia, but when they tralia’s culture is just like South had their first child, Africa – with Keyan, they flew back BBQ, sports and The main to have him in South fishing. As for the Africa. reason we are people, however, “Being the first isn’t here now is for everything grandchild of the the same. family, we wanted “It’s different the kids and to have him back with smaller comhome,” Anita said. munities – they ask their future As for their sechow you are, what ond child, Ruan – he – ANTON De W you’re doing and ET was born in Saudi how’s your day, Arabia, simply bebut everyone keeps cause it was cheaper and easier. “You to themselves in South Africa,” know, life can still go on normally,” Anita said.

Anita said.

Having asked them both about Influenced by their life in Saudi what they thought it means to be Arabia and South Africa, Anita and Australian, they responded with great Anton decided they wanted to give appreciation. their children the best opportunities Anton said the kindness in South in life and move to Australia.

Australia is unlike anything he has “The main reason we are here now seen in his life. is for the kids and their future,” Anton “The different nationalities, difsaid. Anton had only just turned down ferent backgrounds – Australians a job opportunity from Kazakhstan have a huge amount of respect for when a day later, one popped up other people and it’s something you from Australia. don’t always see in other parts of the “That would have been our first world,” Anton said. priority, moving to Australia – and it “And as a mum, what Australia was meant to be,” Anton said. means to me is safety,” Anita added.

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The de Wet family with DCM mayor, Duncan Kennington, after becoming Australian citizens – Anita and Anton de Wet with children Ruan and Keyan.

1980’s meant everyone usually had automatic weapons on them.

“I remember as a kid, instead of listening to the service in church, I just played under the benches and there were all automatic weapons lying under them,” Anton said.

“That was the lifestyle – you al-

ways had a weapon with you.”

Moving to South Africa meant true love for Anton as it was where he met his wife, Anita.

The couple eventually moved to Saudi Arabia after deciding South Africa was not a safe place to live anymore.

passport to learning IS FUN FOR KIDS

Maria Pellazzari teaching Kodi Leach and Sam Buckley to make pizzas from scratch at TWCCC

Two Wells Community Children’s Centre youngsters have been visiting a different country every fortnight over the past term.

They have learnt about the culture, language, dress and foods of each country, with visitors calling in to cook cultural foods with the children, who loved making authentic pizza and pasta with “Nonna” Maria Pellazzari. Another parent (Loan) made spring rolls with the group.

At the end of every fortnight children got a stamp in their “passport” to say they had visited each country.

Children also enjoyed making loom bands, playing air hockey and making volcanoes over the school holidays. – Emily Stringer

James teaches Carter how to hold a cricket bat.

NEWS IN BRIEF

National Volunteer Week 2014 The District Council of Mallala would like to acknowledge and thank our many volunteers who together

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10am - ‘Saving Mr Banks’ 6.30pm - ‘Chef’

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form a formidable workforce powering many essential community, environmental, sporting and cultural services and recognise this acheivement by offering a FREE movie screening!

• Offering free attendance to one session time for volunteers within the council region.

The special screening will include light refreshments Numbers are limited - RSVP essential: Tel 8527 0200 jharding@mallala.sa.gov.au

Volunteer thanks Share a cuppa!

Are you a volunteer in the District Council of Mallala?

Do you give up your time, energy and effort to help out local residents, community groups or sporting organisations?

Then the District Council of Mallala would like to acknowledge and thank you for your efforts with a free movie screening at the Gawler Cinemas on May 14 as part of National Volunteers Week.

The special screening will include light refreshments and will feature the films “Saving Mr Banks” (at 10am) or “Chef” (at 6.30pm).

Numbers are limited and seats must be reserved by phoning 8527 0200 or emailing jharding@mallala.sa.gov.au, so get in quick and take the opportunity for a well-earned break

Two Wells Uniting Church’s annual Cancer Council Morning Tea will be held on Friday, June 6, in the courtyard outside the local Post Office from 9am to about 1pm.

Local volunteers will cook up sausages; offer scones and cream and cakes, all washed down with hot tea and coffee.

And if you’ve still got room or need a gift for someone special, a trading table with lots of homemade food and handcrafted items will also be there to entice you.

Cancer Council coffee mugs will be available for purchase or anyone wanting to order more can contact Pamela Duncan on 8520 2764 to place an order.

All proceeds to the Cancer Council.

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ANZAC DAY 2014

400 at Two Wells dawn service:

District Council of Mallala councillors, Jan Heley and Karen McColl laid a wreath.

Honouring our anzacs Report & pictures, BEC O’BRIEN

Laying a wreath in honor of Private John Harris, the youngest Australia soldier killed in Gallipoli, were The Scott family of Lewiston. Pictured are Chrissy, Clint, Ashton, Lee (obscured) and Josh.

In a tribute to thousands of fallen Australian soldiers, more than 400 people shrugged into warm jackets and braved a chilly but clear morning in Two Wells to pay tribute to those men and women who have lost their lives due to war and to acknowledge those currently serving.

Cars lined the main street as far back as the cemetery, children were lifted onto shoulders to gain a good vantage point, residents perched on the surrounding stone wall and even a few picnic rugs were spread out as Two Wells Returned Services League president, Tony Flaherty, led proceedings.

Member for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos, read the 40 names of the Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan, while former radio personality, Scott McBain read the wellknown poem “The Unknown Soldier”.

A variety of people, including District Council of Mallala councillors, Karen McColl and Jan Heley, laid wreaths, with one emotional gentleman lighting a candle in honour of the fallen.

Following the service more than 400 “gunfire” breakfast meals of bacon, eggs, sausages, toast and beans, plus hot tea and coffee, were served at the Two Wells RSL hall.

Two Wells RSL president, Tony Flaherty, and Member for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos, spoke at the Anzac Day service.

ABOVE: Local sisters and Two Wells scout group members, Sarah, Brooke and Hayley Walton, after the service.

ABOVE: Two Wells RSL members Darrin and Melissa Royals enjoying the gunfire breakfast.

LEFT: Pina Leombruno (left) with Jesse-Lee, Corey and Fil Lloyd of Angle Vale.

RIGHT: Chelsea Girdler (centre) with Leonie and Kevin Atkinson

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DAWN SERVICE SPECIAL FOR LOCAL PAIR

Triplets Caitlin, Kasey and Jessica Wendland lay a wreath at the Anzac Day service.

Our Diggers never forget their mates

Lighting a candle in remembrance of those men and women taken by war was one resident at the Two Wells Anzac Day service.

Alan and Rosemary Howell of Two Wells.

Bill Vercoe with Bill Edwards and his nine-year-old grandson, Lachlan Yates.

Honoring the animals who are caught up in war were Two Wells residents Selina and Danny West and their dog Artex.

Tim Palmer with Charlotte, 7, and Jacob, 9.

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veterans, Roy Hunt and Bill Harman, each year attend the Anzac Day dawn service to remember their fallen comrades.

LEFT: Enjoying the “gunfire” breakfast were Samantha and Mick Schaffer.

Two Wells residents Roy Hunt Bec O’Brien reports: and Bill Harman are part of a special group of Australians.

“Sometimes if I wear my jacket They are among the few remain- and medals in shopping centres ing WW2 veterans, and while both people notice and they seem to are in their nineties, each year they respect you.” take the time and make the effort to While an irregular heartbeat kept attend the Anzac Day dawn service Bill land-based during the war, he to remember their fallen comrades. used his welding and metal skills to Both were at this year’s Two Wells create what today could be called the dawn service on April 25. first radar box for aeroplanes.

Roy, a former Royal Australian Bill lost many mates during the Airforce lance corporal and engineer, war and despite being presented with and Bill, a former welder with Brit- the rare Burma Star, feels anguish ain’s Royal Airforce, travelled from at being pulled out of Singapore their homelands in defence of their just a day before it was taken by country before they had turned 20. the Japanese.

Both have strong memories of After the war Bill, a “10-pound their time fighting the Japanese, Pom”, came to Australia in 1957 and while Bill has since returned to Singapore and Japan and forgiven the people there for past atrocities committed during the war, Roy still fights hard each day to put those dreadful times behind him.

Only teenagers when they joined up, Roy and Bill were both deployed overseas; Roy to Borneo and Bill to India at first then Singapore, Java, Nepal, Burma and South Africa.

Fighting to hold the airstrips on the islands Bill Harman serving at at Allahabad, India. west of Borneo, Roy clearly recalls the turfrom Brighton, Sussex, in England. moil around him at the time.

He travelled back to Singapore “Where we were, the battleships and Japan with his son, Bill Jr, when were out in the bay firing over our he was in his 80s and has lived in Two heads fighting for position,” he said. Wells for the past 24 years.

“It was quite hard being a meBill has five children, Lorna, chanic and working on the (aero- Bill Junior, Brian, Cheryl and Neil plane) engines to keep them flying. (deceased).

“Sometimes today I still jump if Roy, and wife Lettie have lived I hear a loud bang.” in the area for just over a quarter of Suffering from post-traumatic a century. stress disorder for many years, Roy Between them they have six says he has worked hard to put those children, all girls; Jeanette, Pauline, terrible times behind him, and appre- Judith, Caren, Diane and Pam. ciates the sense of respect the youth Roy and Bill, we thank you both of today have toward war veterans. for your service to your country; “I think it’s very important t he your efforts, and those of your mates, younger generation growing up changed the world and will never be have got to remember the sacrifice forgotten. thousands of people made,” he said.

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Autumn great for gardening

Now is the time we should be out in the garden preparing the soil, planting new plants and protecting our gardens from pests.

This was the advice well-known ABC gardening guru, Sophie Thomson, gave to an enthralled crowd of around 90 at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Wednesday, April 30.

Speaking frankly and humorously for nearly an hour, Sophie’s knowledge of the plant world was seemingly unlimited, and her advice for keen gardeners in the area was to the point, educational and helpful, right down to what specific pests we should be on the look out for and how to deal with them.

“Autumn action, that’s what we need,” Sophie told those gathered.

“The most important time of the year in our summer climate is autumn.

“If ever there’s a time that we should be out in the garden for action, it is now.”

Soil preparation was a key factor to success in the garden, Sophie said, with keen gardeners needing to make the effort to improve soil quality if they wanted to see their garden flourish.

“In the gardening world I talk about putting a $1 plant in a $10 hole,” she said. “If you can just prepare the soil you’ll have great success.”

Sophie talked at length about the common garden pest aphids and how to deal with them, saying many garden-

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ers all too quickly turned to the nearest pesticide they could find without seeing what controls nature itself could provide.

She said many forms of wildlife and insects were great at keeping pests under control in the garden including micro bats, wasps, birds, ladybugs, dragonflies and lizards.

“What’s the one good insecticide you should have in your cupboard?,” Sophie queried. “Well, I’d say you should have a magnifying glass.

“If you don’t know what you’re spraying you will kill all the good guys too (but) if you know what bugs you have got in your garden you can then deal with them.”

One of the highlights was the give away of a range of gardening tools and products for those lucky few who were quick enough to answer Sophie’s quiz questions correctly based on her talk.

District Council of Mallala mayor, Duncan Kennington, attended the afternoon and presented Sophie with a basket of locally-made produce. The event was organised by Two Wells Public Library, which has hosted a number of engaging author events in the past 18 months.

RIGHT: Margaret Zweck (centre) travelled from Clare to hear Sophie Thomson speak and is pictured with Two Wells residents Judy Heaslip and Rae Corston.

ABOVE: Pam Murfett, who is mum to the wonderful Pauline from Two Wells Bakery, is pictured with Joan Hunt of Enfield.

SA gardening guru Sophie Thomson and son Beau with Two Wells library staff Anne Sawtell and Amanda Kirvan.

BELOW: Jackie Leslie of Gawler, Ann Gordon of Lower Light and Mary O’Loan of Mallala enjoyed the delicious afternoon tea.

Lewiston resident Leanne Pelin was lucky enough to win these power loppers.

Leanne is pictured with Valmai Bothwell, also of Lewiston.

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Ellen’s love of animals is captured on canvas

wo Wells resident and accomplished artist Ellen Steyn has been painting for as long as she can remember.

“As soon as I could hold a paintbrush,” she says enthusiastically.

Her artwork can testify to this.

The subject matter and execution draws you to her canvas, unwittingly absorbing the substance and spirit of each piece.

Ellen decided to concentrate on painting animalia 10 years ago, after identifying a lack of animal artists in the local market and a flooding of scenery and landscape artists.

“I love painting the eyes, they are the soul to the animal,” she expresses.

Her love of all animals, in particular horses, can be attributed to growing up on the family farm in Victoria.

“My uncle’s horses often went missing out of the paddock….I was known for taking them out for a ride”, she recalls with a cheeky grin.

Combining a natural kinship with all creatures great and small, and artistic genes that run in the family (her grandmother’s artwork hangs in her hallway), it is no wonder Ellen has been able to establish herself as a reputed artist in the region.

She has exhibited her work far and wide, from galleries along the Yorke Peninsula including Moonta, and Quorn, down to Victor Harbour, Murray Bridge, Jamestown, Man-

In the

SPOTLIGHT

In another of her features, Natalie Centenera spotlights artist Ellen Steyn num, Clare, Kapunda, Gawler and our very own Two Wells Institute (library).

Her home serves as an impressive portfolio, each wall decorated with superb paintings from her long career.

Ellen took art at school and went on to study art at college in Bendigo.

After completing her studies she landed a position as an advertising illustrator for Myer in Bendigo, which she found fascinating as a young adult, drawing the items for each sale catalogue in black and white.

Throughout the years she offered private tuition in painting and, although not formally trained as an

ELLEN Steyn with some of her artworks and husband Peter, below. educator, was also employed as a specialist art teacher at Minlaton High School and at the local gallery there for 10 years.

It is this life-long experience and remarkable talent that holds Ellen in high esteem amongst her art community peers.

She is the treasurer of the Gawler Community Gallery and part of their Hanging Committee, which requires a certain expertise to hang each exhibit.

She is also kept busy as the Convener of the Gawler Show’s art section, which sees her responsible for organising the entries, having suitable judges, acquiring sponsorship and awards, and again being a member of the Hanging Committee.

Ellen speaks and moves quickly,

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exuding a lovely dynamic energy, which keeps her from being idle.

It is not surprising then that she further contributes to the community by volunteering her time as the vice president of APEC, (Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club), organising trail rides and other non-competitive activities.

Only in recent years has she, and her husband Peter, slowed their involvement with the Arabian horse society. They had been breeding, breaking in and showing their horses for a number of years, with Ellen also being part of SA Arabs Inc. Ellen and Peter moved to the Two Wells area with their now adult children, Natalie and Brett, about 30 years ago, running a large cattle farm at Salt Creek. Even though

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Brett has since moved to Sydney and their daughter Natalie lives in Boston USA, Ellen and Peter stayed in the area after retirement as they hold a love for the people and the atmosphere.

“Every little pocket offers something different,” Ellen explains.

“The town has grown, and the forward planning taking place is a good thing”, she adds.

Peter now drives buses for various local companies and is able to get around and see more of the area.

Since her ‘pseudo’ retirement, Ellen committed herself to painting for at least two hours every day.

She uses acrylics, which allows her to obtain depth and translucence, starting with a base coat and then layering on.

She enters various art competitions, such as the SALA (South Australian Living Art) competition and the upcoming Gawler Art Prize, and is commissioned by individuals and groups to produce requested paintings of animals and landscapes, even greeting cards.

Ellen has recently been approached by DCM deputy mayor, Mark Wasley, to paint murals on the local train signal boxes to help prevent graffiti, the unfortunate art scene of the local youth, and she is currently inviting artists to confer and assist her with this project.

Ellen has approached the council herself, after being requested by numerous local residents, to explore the possibility for a gallery in the new Two Wells development, and has been advised that there is the potential to look into it in the future, especially if more interest is registered.

For now, competitions and commissions keep her hand at the canvas, exercising a talent that has been refined over a lifetime and allows her audience an access to the beauty she finds in the milieu of the region.

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Councils and RDA Barossa have been working hard to ensure the Plan reflects community priorities, and after extensive consultation with stakeholders, it is now ready for public input.

Barossa mayor, Brian Hurn, encouraged people to become involved in the process before May 16.

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Helping hand for local environment MAC AND CRISTOBEL CRABB WORKING TO REHABILITATE LAND

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District Council of Mallala mayor, Duncan Kennington, and myself, recently were invited totake a tour of a large parcel of land owned

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Their property abuts the Light River system and I believe is one of our regions greatest natural environmental assets.

We were very fortunate we didn’t have to walk around the several thousand acres their property encompasses, as Mac drove us around in his 4WD. Their property borders Highway 1 and takes in a number of differing landscapes including some unspoilt Mallee vegetation and Samphire coastal landscapes.

Mac was very proud of some of the projects he and Cristobel had implemented on their property – and so they should be, they have made some significant inroads

Landcare’s Mark Webb (left) with Mac Crabb and vintage farm machinery at Mac’s Lower Light property, which has been extensively rehabilitated. when it comes to sustainable land management practices.

We saw some great examples of the rehabilitation projects that they have implemented; they collect all their own seed from their property and propagate plants for revegetation projects. Mac said if you planted the right plants “then nature would do the rest.”

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As a member for Landcare, former NRM group member and student studying Environmental Management and Sustainability at UniSA, I have visited many properties within our region, and it is reassuring to see how some land managers are making a positive impact upon our landscapes.

Large landholders can play a pivotal role in the management of landscapes and we can all support them to do this.

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She said yes and gave him some to hand out. What I am saying is we can all support each other, no matter what our endeavours might be.

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This project offers an opportunity for residents to help increase biodiversity within our region and create your own piece of paradise, a wildlife friendly backyard with food and shelter for our native birds, butterflies and lizards Plants will be available to purchase in boxes of 20 for $20.

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Chris pushes limits for cancer research

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n Australian teacher who has spent more than two years cycling from England to Australia is hoping to raise $30,000 for cancer research – and passed through Two Wells last month on the way to his final destination of Sydney.

Twenty-eight-yearold Chris Gruar, from Camden, Sydney, left Leeds – a city in the North East of England – in March 2012, to embark on his very first cycling challenge to raise money for The Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) in memory of his mother who died of breast cancer.

Since his departure he has travelled 37,000 kilometres across more than 40 countries including Germany, Norway, Croatia Kazakhstan, Kosovo Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China and Vietnam and when he rolled into Two Wells on Tuesday April 15 his trusty bike’s odometer marked an impressive 40,471 kilometres.

Chris landed back on Australian soil at the end of February after flying into Darwin. The final leg of his cycling tour will cover a 3000km ride through the centre of the desert to Adelaide and then on to Melbourne and Canberra.

Chris is scheduled to

REPORT: Bec O’Brien arrive in Sydney in late May with Sydney University Campus – where he studied - as his official finish line, and while in town, stayed with locals Anne and David Stoddart.

“I’ve been really impressed with the scenery around the Adelaide Plains,” he said. “The subtle changes in the landscape, the rolling hills, kangaroos and wheat fields, it’s been beautiful.”

Chris says he covers around 100km a day in Australia due to its flat typography, and has averaged around 70km per day across the globe in his two-year trek.

“You only live once, so I set out to see what one man on a bicycle can accomplish,” he said.

“As an Australian history teacher, it was important for me to experience both the diverse cultures of the world and visit the historical sites of Europe and Asia.

I chose to raise money for AICR as they f u n d groundbreaking research throughout the world.

“Cancer is an international concern, and it requires a global response.

“As a citizen of both

Britain and Australia, I wanted to promote a charity that is active in both of these countries (and) I'm relishing the opportunity to return to Australia and spread the word about the crucial projects being funded by AICR.” AICR has a long history of funding scientists in Australia and is currently funding 16 grants in key Australian institutions.

When asked about the highs and the lows of his epic adventure Chris said there were many chal-

Cycling across the globe for the past two years, Chris Gruar, stopped in Two Wells (left) last month on the last leg of his 40,000km journey.

While in town, Chris stayed with locals, Anne and David Stoddart and is pictured here with Anne and in Two Wells – and in mountains on his journey around the world. lenges, some amazing scenes and hundreds of people across the world who invited him into their homes.

“It’s a challenge to reduce two years into a high and a low but certainly reaching the Arctic Circle to camp in the wilderness with reindeer was amazing,” he said. “Conquering the mountain ranges, traversing the vast desert expanses of Central Asia and pedaling along the fabled Silk Road of Central Asia are also up there.

"My biggest surprise has been the friendliness of people throughout the world, particularly in lands labelled as dangerous by media.

“I was also surprised at how I could adapt myself to various landscapes, from camping on the snow in -20 degrees, spending entire days cycling up mountain passes, or surviving the vast stretches of desert.

“In terms of lows, I think surviving an attack in the Caucasus and being

plagued by a ligament injury along the way were my least favourite bits.”

Chris still is hoping to raise more money for the cause that is so close to his heart and for which he has personally committed so much. When he dropped into Two Wells last month, he had already raised an impressive $23,000.

• TO donate, go to justgiving.com/cycling4cancer read more about his at www.cycling4cancer.com.

Phone app makes council access easier

Do you ever get confused over which bin you should put out on what day?

Or see an issue in your community like graffiti or a pothole and think about reporting it, but have completely forgotten by the time you arrived home?

If the answer if ‘yes’ then the Local Government Association of South Australia’s (LGA) My Local Services App could be just the thing you’ve been looking for.

CEO Charles Mansueto, has Recognising the need for a downloaded the app to his phone. single smart phone application

to service the entire state and remove the need for each council to develop their own, the LGA, in conjunction with Deloitte Digital and ESRI Australia, recently released the app.

District Council of Mallala was among the first adopters of the app and chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said its release was an opportunity for council to further embrace technology and provide more information for local ratepayers.

“As communities utilise tech-

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Police host Saddle up for Two Wells first aid course meeting

Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club is offering its members, as well as the broader community the chance to complete their senior first aid training.

With funding from Bendigo Bank at Virginia, APEC is able to offer this course free of charge to four people on the condition these people volunteer as a first aid officer at no less than two APEC events each calendar year for the next two years.

Other members of the public are welcome to attend and pay for the course themselves.

The venue and date is yet to be decided but will most likely be held in Two Wells.

• If you are interested in doing a Senior First Aid course, please register your expressions of interest to Sam Dragon on 0408 455 677.

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South Australia police in the Barossa Local Service Area will be hosting a community meeting in Two Wells this month, giving residents a unique opportunity to meet local police and raise issues of concern.

If you are interested in your community, public safety and crime, the meeting on Wednesday, May 21, at the Two Wells Catholic Church hall is the perfect opportunity to chat with your local police officers.

The session will run from 6pm until 7.30pm, with everyone invited to come along and have a say about things that matter to you.

Questions will be taken on the night, but emailed questions to police in advance are also encouraged.

• Email questions to SAPOL. BarossaLSA@police.sa.gov.au.

nology with their iphones, ipads and other devices access to council is now at their fingertips with this app,” Mr Mansueto said.

“It provides some general information about council, its elected members, contact information, up coming events, that sort of thing, but it also provides waste collection dates for specific areas, gives residents the opportunity to report service requests and take photos of issues of concern or hazards.

“This information is sent direct

to the council’s information line, which will then be assigned to the relevant officer for actioning.”

A collaborative effort which shares data between multiple councils around South Australia, the smart phone app automatically knows where you are, what council area you are in and provides you with the information you need right there and then.

The app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android. Search “My Local Services” in the App Store or the Play Store.

Watch for car crime, dumping d THERE there has been a bit of car crime around lately, with stolen number plates and burnt out vehicles.

Please be aware and if you see anything or anyone acting suspiciously, report it to Two Wells police or call 131 444. d Roadside rubbish dumping seems to have increased in our area lately.

This illegal activity detracts from the beauty of our region and can also be dangerous to both humans and wildlife.

If you see anyone dumping rubbish on the side of the road, please

With Lisa Allen note any details and report them to council or police.

If you notice any recently dumped roadside rubbish, advise Mallala Council so tit can be collected.

Let’s all work together to keep our area clean and tidy. d Next Neighbour-

hood Watch meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, at 7.30pm in Two Wells RSL, Old Port Wakefield road, Two Wells. d Advance notice: The next joint NHW meeting with Mallala and Thompson Beach will be held at Two Wells RSL on Tuesday June 3 at 7.30pm.

A guest speaker is being organised and a light supper will follow.

Please join us! d BLUE LIGHT Our first disco for the year was a great success with 221 attending.

Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who helped to “make

it happen”, and to the well-behaved youth who supported it.

Next Blue Light disco will be held on Friday, June 13, from 7pm to 9.30pm.

Fridge magnets have been printed with all Two Wells disco dates for 2014, and are available from Two Wells police station.

If you are interested in joining our Blue Light group or helping out at the discos, please log onto the blue light website www.bluelightsa.com.au/branches/ two-wells/ for details or contact Senior Constable John Winsor at Gawler police station.

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Gearing up for season 2014 BY: Andrea Humphrys TWF&NSC Junior Netball Committee member n Lewiston youngster, Hartley n Angle Vale Primary School year 4 student, Daniel, had the finish line in his sights Bailey, gets into the spirit. during the school’s sports day on April 4.

Angle Vale Primary School sports day

n Team captains for Frisby (red) who won the Lyn May Positive Attitude Award were Hayley, Jake, Tatum and Alex.

RIGHT: Team captains for Riverbank (green) who won the Lauriston Trophy were Kai, Brianna, Thomas and Jessie.

n Frisby team members, Locky and Cooper. n left: Year 1 student, Hayley, in the sack race. n RIGHT: Supporting their teams with style were Year 2 students, Breanna and Shikira. n bELOW RIGHT: Doing their best for Riverbank are Grace and Sophia.

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The 2014 season has brought four junior teams to Two Wells netball club; 17 and under, 15 and under, 13 and under (As) and 10 and under, with no team nominated to the 13 and under B competition, due to a drop in junior player numbers.

The 17 and under team is coached this season by Rhiannon Wendland, with games being convened on Saturdays and some Friday nights. Changes have been made to the program to adapt to four of seven clubs entering teams in this competition and offering more game/match time. Rhiannon is a long-standing player and coach and currently plays in the A2 side.

It has been encouraging to have parents apply to coach teams with Gaynor Spoolder coaching the 15 and under team, Trudy Wearne the 13’s and Rachel Wendland 10 and under.

The 13’s commenced the season in the B competition and after two convincing wins, was redrawn to compete in the 13 As. The junior sides have been mostly filled with players from previous seasons and welcomed new players through the 10’s, 13’s and 15’s teams.

Players and coaches are developing nicely, improving upon skills and evolving team combinations.

The club this year is again running the junior netball program NetSetGo, coordinated by Bec O’Brien and Michelle Dimasi. Twenty-five enthusiastic future netballers have registered for the program varying from ages five through to 10. The program was a success last season and it is exciting that this year brings in large numbers strengthening the future of the club.

The club has four players currently trialling for the association representative team (in each age level – 17s, 15s and 13s) to compete in the Country Carnival competition at SA Netball Complex over the June long weekend. All players representing the club trialled well.

We wish them every success and express our thanks to the families for supporting these players and making the commitment to transport them to Balaklava and Mallala for the trials.

Each week parents, senior players, coaches and spectators not only support players and teams with up skilling on practice nights, but also assist with the weekly tasks to enable games to commence.

Volunteers assist with umpiring, scoring, timing, primary carer duties, set up and pack up, nourishment duties (lollies or fruit) and on home games canteen duty.

It’s been warming to see so many parents and spectators supporting the club and within the spirit of the game.

The commitment of families and players from week to week with attending practices, matches and fulfilling the rostered tasks all helps for making the club successful.

To date the club has played three games with a rostered bye on the first weekend in May. The club looks to host its first home game for the season May 10 with its newly upgraded and built clubroom facilities.

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Two Wells Cricket Club wrapped up its 2013/14 season with a windup and trophy presentation at Dublin in March.

Trophy winners for the night were: Two Wells Gold Women’s Batting: Heidi Bergen 215 runs Bowling: Stef Aworth 11 Wickets Fielding: Jessica Pool Team Person: Jessica Pool Ball Mounts For 3 wickets in an innings Stef Aworth 3/9 vs Salisbury West Stef Aworth 3/15 vs Rose and Crown Krystal Wilmshurst 3/22 vs ATCO Black Team Batting : Leanne Pool 184 runs Bowling : Krystal Wilmshurst 7 wickets Cassie Wing 7 Wickets Fielding : Celeste Ramsay Team Person: Kate Akeroyd Two Wells Men Grade 4 Batting : Eamon Featherstonehaugh 404 runs Bowling : Travis Wake 22 wickets Fielding : Jason Harris Ball Mounts Travis Wake – 6/40 vs North Pines L, Franklin 5/28 vs Para Teachers J.Osbourne 5/37 vs Salisbury West Two Wells Men Grade 6 Batting: Beau Girdham 181 runs Bowling: Beau Girdham 7 wickets Fielding: Lance Grant

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Two Wells Equestrian Club members who helped plan, organise, facilitate and participated in the club’s second successful One-Day-Event (ODE) last month were (back from left) Sam Pearce, Shania Shipton-Burns, Debbie Burns, Penti Puro, Michelle Stirling, Carli Sharp, Amy Puro, Kristy Pearn, (front) Alison Gray, Bronwyn Waters, Tayla Sharp, Chelsea-Paige Tomasevic, Lucy McArdle, Sarah-Jane Jameson, Renee Reardon, Shelley Henderson and Kate Halliwell.

LEFT: Chelsea Tomasevic from Two Wells in the dressage phase riding Classic Example in their first event.

Taking part in the Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club’s secnd ODE last month were, from left, Alison Gray, Kristy Pearn holding Heaven Sent, Bronwyn Waters, Sarah-Jane Jameson on Dreamtime SkyLark, Lucy McArdle, Shelley Henderson, Renee Reardon, Chelsea-Paige Tomasevic and Michelle Stirling holding Tunamara Gatifah.

Entries up at One Day event Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club held its annual One Day Event (ODE) on April 26 and 27, with more than 170 entries taking part; an increase of more than 50 from last year’s inaugural event.

Competitors were treated to lovely Autumn weather and travelled from near and far, including Renmark, Moonta, Mount Barker, and Mildura to take part in dressage, cross country and show jumping events.

The competition raged from pony club 50cm, to official Equestrian Australia

105cm events, with each phase of the one day event designed to test both horse and rider: dressage (to show the horses obedience and poise), cross country (to show courage and stamina), and showjumping (to show agility and fitness).

TWE&PC member Alison Gray placed first in the Adult Grade 4 event at the conclusion of the two-day event. Congratulations.

The club thanks its valued sponsors, volunteers and competitors for making the event such a success.

Stableford sets the pace for season 2014 BY: Adam Bail TWGC Vice Captain Two Wells Golf Club started its 2014 season on April 5 with a classic Stableford. The opening day kicked off with the customary shotgun start with Gary Payne, Michael Davies, Hans Linford and Danny Smith taking the honour of being the first group off the first tee.

Jeoff Spackman, Robert Hogg and Gary Payne have set the standard with multiple placings in the four Saturday rounds so far.

We have continued to see some reasonable numbers out on Saturdays with over 20 each week and it has been good to see a few ladies out on Saturday playing too.

More players would certainly be welcomed though.

Jenny Rowe has set a cracking pace in the opening three rounds of the Ladies Tuesday competition taking out the main prize each week and playing some great golf.

If you would like to join us and try and tame our challenging little course and have Two Wells Echo, May, 2014

a great day visit the club this Saturday.

Golf starts at 11am with tee offs until around 12.30pm and everyone in before 5pm for presentation of the days prizes and a chance to take home the much sought after Virginia Meat Store meat tray raffles.

Ladies also play on Tuesdays around 9.15am and new members are always welcome.

The men also have a Thursday competition from 9.15am usually followed by a BBQ lunch and a couple of beers after the day’s golf.

Two Wells Golf Club also has a website, www.twowellsgolfclub.com.au with a wealth of information about the course, competitions, membership information and everything else you need to know.

Come out and play! We would love to see you out there.

Also a quick reminder to members that it is time to get your handicap match play matches underway, and get ready for the bi-annual Hamley Bridge Challenge on May 24 at Hamley Bridge. Good golfing everyone.

LEFT: Playing at the Two Wells Golf Club recently were Michael Davies, Hans Linford, Gary Payne and Danny Smith.

BELOW: Russell Grigg taking part in Saturday golf at Two Wells Golf Club

Saturday results: April 5: Stableford A Grade - Paul Shields, John Ball, Yogi Frencken B Grade - Jeff Spackman, James Weir, Michael Dimasi Ladies - Kathy Stubing, Julie Holland, Elaine Grigg April 12: Par A Grade - Michael Davies, Robert Hogg, Ian Smith B Grade - Jeff Spackman, Ian Telfer, Chris Barker Ladies - Kathy Stubing,

Elaine Grigg April 19: Stableford A Grade - Ian Smith, John Ball, Robert Hogg B Grade - Hans Linford, Jeff Spackman, Danny Smith Ladies - Elaine Grigg April 26: Stroke A Grade - Andrew Baker, Russell Grigg, Robert Hogg B Grade - Gary Payne, James Weir, Danny Smith Ladies - Elaine Grigg, Kathy Stubing www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Stef is best and fairest

Two Wells Softball Club winds up super season

Division 1 player, Stephanie Agnello, was awarded the associations’ best and fairest player for the second year in a row.

Two Wells Softball Club had a strong season this year, with its Division 1 team making the grand final.

The Division 1 team played against Kangas at Karbeethan Reserve, in Angle Vale on March 29 but unfortunately went down 12-0.

The Kangas have now won an impressive 11 seasons in a row!

Two Wells coach, Sally Green, who was 40 weeks pregnant at the time was holding her breath she didn’t go into labour – so was the opposition’s pitcher, who was her midwife!

The Two Wells Division 2 team made it to the semi finals but was knocked out of the competition.

The club held its end of season wind-up on Saturday May 6.

Trophy winners were as follows: Two Wells Division 1 Best & Fairest - Stephanie Agnello Runner up - Amanda Kennison Best Team Player - Linda Rushton Two Wells Division 2 Best & Fairest - Tina Fazzalari Runner up - Elise Golland Most Improved - Alison Eland Coaches Trophy - Chelsi Zolotovs Gawler & Districts Association Trophy Winners President’s Cup - Sally Green Scores Trophy - Sally Green Division 1 B&F – Stephanie Agnello The club is hoping to re-establish a junior team for next season, with Tee Ball now being played Saturday mornings at Karbeethan Reserve for children aged 5-8 and also juniors aged 8-17.

If you are interested in joining the club contact president Karin Farrugia on 0413 628 202 or check our their Facebook page Two Wells T-Birds Softball Club.

TYLER Morrison, Two Wells and Jake Roberts, Virginia, tussle for possession during the Adelaide Plains Football League senior colts match at Virginia on April 26.

Angle Vale Cricket Club Under 10 player, Ryan Dimasi, took home the season’s best bowler trophy and tied for most runs scored at the club’s end of season presentation on March 28.

Ryan’s on a good wicket

Eight-year-old Two Wells resident, Ryan Dimasi, has won Angle Vale Cricket Club Under 10s North bowling trophy for most wickets in the 2013/14 season (9 wickets) and was presented with a trophy at the club’s presentation night on Friday March 28.

Ryan went on to win the bowling trophy at the club and also tied for the batting trophy on 87 runs with Trent Tattoli and Aaron Reid.

Ryan loves his cricket and is constantly outside bowling at the brick wall or otherwise at the nets having a hit with Dad (Michael) or at the Virginia nets with Pop (Ray Prior). He pesters Michael to take him to Two Wells senior training and even bowls to the women cricketers.

Jake Edwards won the Under 12’s bowling trophy for most wickets in the season (14 wickets). Declan Carter and Jordan Kotsano both received certificates for their involvement in the SAMCA Cup representing the association in the under 11s.

n See the April 30 edition of the Plains Producer for all the football and netball scores.

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Ryan Dimasi (left) with Jim Richardson (AVCC vice president), Jake Edwards, Michael Carter (AVCC Under 12’s coach) and Declan Carter.

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