2017 January Echo

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January 2017

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In tune with festive season

A beautiful spring evening was the perfect backdrop for Two Wells Primary School’s annual End of Year Carols on Tuesday December 6. With families and friends gathering on the oval and enjoying the pre-show sausage sizzle, the stage was set for the classes of 2016 to show their creativity and style. Pictured above ready to hit the stage are Reception students Jamie, Mia, Heidi and Momo.

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Senator Nick Xenophon paid a visit to Virginia and Buckland Park on Tuesday Lewiston Two Wells Gawler 13, committing to December Middle Beach ‘fight’ for the area, with regard Gawler River to flood mitigation and long term Port Gawler economic protection.

The Virginia Resident’s AcMacDonald Buckland tion Group (VRAG), AUSVEG Port Gawler Park Penfield Virginia Park Conservation Andrews Munno Para Gardens Park Farm SA and local growers, were Penfield pleased to meet with the Senator and spoke about protecting the Waterloo RAAF Base Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth local vegetable industry from unsustainable outside forces, Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & hoping to encourage new job Virginia, Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port creation by focusing on local Gawler, and Buckland Park. interests first.

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Natalie Centenera reports: Local grower, Hungus Nguyen spoke to the Senator about water issues and employment numbers.

New employment will be generated from further allocation of water to existing industry, which will in turn allow growers to invest into new infrastructure to facilitate growth.

Senator Xenephon will attempt to encourage this growth by putting local growers above outside corporate interests.

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Playford Council councillor Peter Rentoulis, Hungus Nguyen, Senator Nick Xenephon, AUSVEG’s Jordan Brooke-Barnett and VRAG’s Adrian Marschall.

Virginia grower Hungus Nguyen and Senator Nick Xenephon.

Busy start to fire danger season Fire season is now upon us and already your local Country Fire Service (CFS) has been very busy.

We would like to remind everyone in the

Sharone Mutch reports: community that it is illegal to burn now until May 1, 2017.

Please use caution when using outside barbecues, farming equipment, lawn mowers etc.

Remember on total fire ban days you are not to use open fire

Australia Day Breakfast Australia Day Breakfast Thursday 26 January 2017 – 8am

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A free fully cooked breakfast will be served from 8am Presentations will made Thursday 26beJanuary 2017 – 8am to the winners of the

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Australia Day/Citizen of the Year Awards, and the event will A free afully cooked breakfast include Citizenship Ceremonywill be served from 8am and a special presentation Presentations will be made from Australia to theanwinners of Day the Ambassador Australia Day/Citizen of the Year Awards, and the event will ALL WELCOME PLEASE BRING A CHAIR include a Citizenship Ceremony and a special presentation from an Australia Day Ambassador ALL WELCOME PLEASE BRING A CHAIR

barbecues. Two Well CFS covers a huge part of the Light region and attend incidents such as bush, grass and rubbish fires, car crashes, fires and assist SAAS with patient lifts, attend alarm trips, gas leaks, and much more. Each financial year we monitor the type of incidents attended to determine training areas needed for the volunteers.

Since the 1 st July 2016 we have attended 83 calls.

That is an average of one call every two days.

Incidents attended: Car accidents / vehicle fires: 47 House/ structure fires: 5 Grass fires: 10 Other: 21 We have had a remarkable increase in car accidents where five have resulted in the need for the patient to be air lifted in the Rescue 1 helicopter.

We are therefore urging all residents to please

drive safe and think of others on the road, do not drink/ drug drive as we approach the silly season.

Do not become a statistic on our roads / be present for next years festive season, not a memory.

Last year saw the biggest, fastest bushfire many of us have ever seen with the Pinery fire.

Sadly many lost so much including loved ones, so as we approach another hot dry summer we urge you to be sensible, stay safe and be bushfire prepared.

Have your evacuation plan in place and stay safe this summer. Our brigade is always looking for daytime crew especially during the week, Monday to Friday when our other volunteers are working.

We would also benefit in people who hold their HR license as drivers during the day is often a challenge too.

Two Wells CFS would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year.

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Welfare integral part of pig farms A day in the life of grower, Andrew Goss n What is your name and what is your occupation?

My name is Andrew Goss. I am a pig farmer, owning and operating my own piggery.

Bringing you the bacon, piggery owner/operator, Andrew Goss.

The inside of a modern piggery - stalls have been replaced with free range group housing.

n Describe your usual day, starting from when you get up to when your head hits the pillow.

As an owner I am on call 24/7.

I usually leave home anywhere between 6 – 7am.

My day involves overseeing the piggeries, which means plenty of driving between the properties.

I travel between Two Wells, Dublin, Brownlow (near Eudunda), Mannum and Lameroo.

Some days of the week I may stay the night in Mannum or Lameroo, however, most nights I am home by 6pm, the phone, however, rings constantly. n How long have you been in this industry?

I started in the industry at the bottom of the ladder, working for other operators.

I worked weekends, doing all the mundane jobs like power cleaning pig pens until my father gave me the opportunity to build my own piggery.

I still continued to work for another piggery owner, until my own piggery became all too time consuming.

the years, which has been something I have diligently worked at.

One of my career highlights is the relatively recent acquisition of the 600 sow piggery at Brownlow (Eudunda).

This piggery has been built particularly well and as far as piggeries go ‘is a dream’. Over three large piggeries, the sow numbers equate to 2,500 and this markets an average of 1,000 bacon pigs per week.

n What studies/requirements do you need to fulfil to be able to do this type of work?

There are no particular studies required to enter the pig industry.

Owners employing workers are seeking interested, hard-working people.

Having an affinity with animals helps, however, reliable individuals who have the most valuable attribute of all, ‘common sense’, are sought.

Workers with these qualities are like ‘gold’ to have in one’s work place. n What do you enjoy about being a piggery owner/operator?

I enjoy being self-employed.

I have great respect for my 25 employees, they are a fabulous work crew.

I have been able to expand and grow significantly more pigs over

n What type of changes have you seen in this industry?

Animal Welfare has become an integral part of owning piggeries.

Quality Assurance has evolved significantly and must be adhered to, and paperwork is a large component of owning animals destined for human consumption.

Most significantly, stalls used to house a sow that is not feeding piglets are to be eradicated by the end of 2017. Owners have been working towards replacing their stalls with free-range group housing. n What advice would you give to anyone who is looking at entering this occupation/industry?

Entering this occupation as an owner – be prepared for the long haul, it is many years before you would expect to see any return on your purchase. And you need a sense of humour, because some days it appears the pig gods are challenging you.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS Two Wells Scout Group cub leader Steve Cummins with some of his “pack”, including Olivia MacDonald, Sophie Zachoryj, Cameron Hoppo and Hayley Walton.

Labor of love for Scouts’ Steve For Two Wells Scout Group cub leader Steve Cummins, the last 20 years volunteering for the group has been a labour of love.

Recently bestowed the honour of a Meritorious Service Award at a special ceremony at Titanium Security Arena in Adelaide, Steve has long been a staple at the group.

Starting in 1996 as a Joey (6-8 year olds) assistant leader, Steve quickly completed the required study and practical components to become a fully-fledged leader and has been cub leader for the group since 2010.

This role sees him lead 8-11 year olds through a range of Scouting activities, community service and adventures.

It is this sense of adventure, as well as the spin-offs of friendship, fun learning and teamwork that has seen Steve, along with wife Maxine, and their four children, go through the ranks at Two Wells Scouts.

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Bec O’Brien reports: “I like giving things back to the community” Steve explained when asked why he continues to be involved in the group even though his children are all grown up now.

“They are learning so much that I didn’t learn as a kid.

“It’s just terrific.

“I love to see the kids reaching their potential (and) they don’t have to be good at things to join in.”

Steve especially loves the camping and outdoor activities associated with Scouts but is quick to point out there is something for every child.

“It’s about teamwork and building life skills,” he said.

“I absolutely love it.”

Congratulations Steve on a welldeserved award.

and A HAPPY NEW YEAR

NICK

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Character building result for Two Wells Primary School LEFT: Two Wells Primary School finished third overall in the recent state First Lego League robotics competition.

Pictured (from left) are team members Angus, Alan, Jack, Logan, Lockie, Shania and Victoria. Absent Joel.

PHOTO: BEC O’BRIEN

Two Wells Primary School’s robotics team has won the “Rising Star” judges special award at the state’s First Lego League competition last month.

The school also finished in the top three overall from 34 entries.

First Lego League is a competition catering for upper- primary and lower-secondary school students where teams of up to 10 students build, program and compete with a robot, while also learning about a real world problem and developing solutions for it.

TWPS principal, Lynda Fitzpat-

Bec O’Brien reports: rick-Brown, was thrilled by the team’s success.

“What an outstanding effort in their first year of competition,” Mrs Fitzpatrick-Brown said.

“The students must be congratulated for the work they have put in all year, in their own time, to achieve such good results.”

“We are all very proud of your achievements.”

The school’s science teacher, Mike Hawkey, has been mentoring

the students throughout the year and was proud of their efforts, particularly their commitment, dedication and teamwork capabilities.

Mr Hawkey said the competition was a reflection of what the school’s science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) program had been working toward over the last couple of years.

The school was recently chosen to receive a $1m grant to improve its STEM facilities.

“This is really the pointy end of what is possible with our STEM program,” Mr Hawkey said.

“I see this as representative of what we can do in our school in the area of STEM. “We’re hoping to build on the success of this year, with the students taking the experience of one year into the next year.”

TWPS team of eight, which included Lockie, Angus, Alan, Shania, Joel, Logan, Jack and Victoria, were known as the “Tactical Wizards”.

The competition for this year was based on the theme ‘Animal Allies’ and for student Lockie, the experience was a big thumbs up.

Lockie wrote in his school news-

letter about the competition.

“For our project we chose to do a problem that has been going on for many years and that was trophy hunting and poaching,” Lockie explained.

“Our solution to this problem is growing lion fur on a tree and growing lion heads on a flower.

“We are not going to make this solution happen but it’s our idea on what can happen.”

Mr Hawkey said the school would love to make the national finals of the competition, which is held in Sydney, next year and would be working hard over the next 12 months to do so.

Two Wells Childcare concert Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells Community Childcare Centre held its annual Christmas celebration on Friday November 25.

A lovely spring evening greeted families as they enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere.

Children who access the centre loved the face painting, jumping castle and disco, and the popular event was a chance for extended friends and family to get to know the facilities and grounds of the site.

After the sausages had been eaten and the cake stall had all but sold out, it was time for the main event – the children sharing some of their favourite songs.

As parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and friends gathered round, those little people, many soon to start their schooling journey, capped off a lovely evening with sweet, pure voices.

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Clockwise from above: Christmassy in red, five-yearold Ryder Lavelle-Williams, Lewiston; (inset) Nathan Quirk enjoying the playdough table; Chase Adams and Curtis Clifton; Virginia residents Tung and Lan Nguyen with granddaughters Lac Vien and Tue Man; Paul and Belinda Cavallaro of Two Wells welcomed Valentina Rose on November 17 - weighing 8lb 1oz, Valentina was born at Gawler Hospital and is a little sister to Sienna, Ella, Natalia and Antony; Sam Kirk with daughters Olivia, 5, and Zoe Gilliam, 2; Helping out at the popular cake stall, Karyn Baillie and Celeste Ramsey; Enjoying the evening with grandparents, Bernadette and Antony Jackson, was young Marcus Farrugia-Gay; Tim and Samuel Crowther.

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STEVEN GRIFFITHS MP Member for Goyder

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It is hard to believe I am writing my last column for 2016 - the year has certainly flown by.

In extending season’s greetings, it is timely to reflect on highlights and challenges. On a personal note for Donna and I, the arrival of our first grandchild was a significant event and one that continues to bring us great joy.

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With mixed emotions I read the Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission report that was released on 8 December, with the news that Two Wells, Owen and Hamley Bridge are to shift out of Goyder (to be renamed the Narungga electorate) and into the electorates of Taylor and Frome.

I am saddened to lose Two Wells, Owen and Hamley Bridge because I have developed friendships and good working relationships with so many individuals and groups in recent years in these districts. However, I am pleased to gain the townships of Port Broughton, Bute, Alford, Snowtown and Lochiel.

The Bower family, Charli, Jax and Dayle, enjoying the afternoon at the Lions Car Boot sale.

Locals enjoy another Lions’ car boot sale

Looking back over the year of State issues, concerns about rising costs of living, in particular issues around power supply and pricing, have escalated and continue to impact on every household and business.

Nicole and Heath Parslow, raising funds for the Cancer Council through the Sh*tbox Rally. If you’re interested in donating please head to https://shitboxrallyau-2017. everydayhero.com/au/bucket-list

Chris O’Dea and Kaye Ranson of the Angle Vale Lions, cooking up a storm for the sausage sizzle.

Natalie Centenera reports:

The Angle Vale Lions hosted their annual Christmas Car Boot Sale at Virgara Winery on December 6.

Families enjoyed a jumping castle, sausage sizzle and browsing stalls at the picturesque location.

The Angle Vale Lions are a “small and friendly club,” president Dorothy Lewtas said.

“We are quite pro-active, even though we are young, and we are always looking for new members.”

The club has raised a significant amount of money for various community projects such as a shelter for the new playground and sponsorship for a hearing dog.

The club was instrumental in the revamp of the Anglesey Estate sign and are looking at further community works.

For more information please email anglevalelionsclub@gmail.com.

Angle Vale Lions President Dorothy Lewtas, with club members Nick Charles and Sarina Case.

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Mobile phone and internet coverage also continues to be an issue, as does the new Royal Adelaide Hospital (which remains empty and without an opening date in sight) and Labor’s Transforming Health plans/rollout.

Complaints about health services remains the number one topic I am contacted about, followed closely by the state of our roads.

The State Liberal Party has released (and throughout 2017 will continue to announce) the following significant initiatives to reduce cost of living pressures, and stimulate the economy and jobs growth: • Pledged to remove Labor’s massive increases to the Emergency Services Levy to return $90 million per year to property owners • Introduce a Local Government Rate Capping scheme • Conduct an independent inquiry into water pricing to deliver fair & efficient water prices • Establish four Entrepreneurial Schools (two in Adelaide and two in regional South Australia) • Deliver an independent inquiry to address crippling energy prices, and continue to investigate demand management strategies and acceleration of large-scale battery storage technology; • Implement a 10-year moratorium on exploration of unconventional gas (fracking) in the Limestone Coast area; • Make foster care and kinship care payments available for young people up to 21 years of age; and • Enhance public sector efficiency and cut Labor’s wasteful mismanagement.

Discussion about time zone changes, nuclear storage and voluntary euthanasia have featured in Parliamentary debate for all elected Members.

As Shadow Minister for Planning, the debate on the 240+ pages of legislation for the Planning Development and Infrastructure Bill, with its near 400 amendments considered, and now its intricate staged roll out of new systems, has demanded a lot of time this year (and last).

Weather events have also been a feature this year, with rain, hail, wind and floods impacting many.

Let us hope 2017 presents less of these challenges. Best wishes to all for the festive season.

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

Contact Paul on 0414 248 732.

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.

Children’s centre

Community Library

CommuniTY Public Library, Located in the Institute. Hours: MondaysClosed, Tuesday & Thursday - 9:30am to 5pm, Wednesday – 1pm to 7pm, Friday – 9:30am to 3pm, Sat – 9am to 11am, Phone 8520 2100.

Church times

Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month 10am January 1 10am February 5 Contact: Nita Noble 8527 2303 St Paul’s Two Wells 7.30pm December 24 Christmas Eve 10am Jan 8, 15, 22 & 29 Contact: Di Meaney 8520 2308.

Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan (08) 7510 1148.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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Community bus

Community Bus, return trip to Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5 return (kids free), Next bus: January 20, 2017. 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 centre TWO Wells Community Centre, Available for hire for weddings, special occasions, seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, large kitchen & bar, Contact: Lance Morgan 0407 796 195 for more information.

Windsor Christian Church - Sunday evening 5pm - 7pm, Windsor Institute Hall. Ph 0427 572 237.

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.

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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.

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.

Lions Club Angle Vale

The Lions club of Angle Vale holds their meetings on the 2nd & 4th Wed at the Clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, 6.30pm start.

New members always welcome for more info please call 0416 452 925.

Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee

Mallala Foreshore Advisory Committee meets the second Tuesday of every month except January at 7pm in the Old Council Chamber in Two Wells. New members welcome. Contact Barb Reid on 0407 798 285 for further info.

Mallala Weight WatcheRs

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.

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.

Time Out Craft Group Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells.

Meet Wednesday’s fortnightly, from 10am to 12noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. In Recess til February. Contact Di Meaney 8520 2308.

TWo wells BOWLING CLUB

Whether you are new to lawn bowls, and inexperienced or seasoned player, you will always be welcome at the Two Wells Bowling Club.

Pennant teams play on Wednesday (Men), Thursday (Women), Saturday (Open gender). Contact Bev Molloy Phone: 0427 970 865.

The clubrooms at Old Pt Wakefield Rd are available for hire and bar facilities may be provided.

Contact Margaret Gameau P: 85 202257

Two Wells Blue Light

Two Wells Blue Light held 5 times a year. For ages 8 to 17 years. For more information contact Maria Aunger on 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

Two Wells CFS

CFS senior training every Monday night starting at 7.30pm open to anyone over the age of 17 years old. Everyone welcome however day time crews are needed. Cadet training is every 2nd Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above.

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Two Wells craft shop

The Two Wells Craft Shop located

in the old Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, bric-a-brac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area. Open Tues. to Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am 1pm Closed Sun and Mon. Find us on facebook. Facebook.com/ twowellscraftshop.

Two Wells CWA

CWA Wells Girls is the newly formed Two Wells branch of the South Australian Country Women’s Association (SACWA) which welcomes women of all ages and backgrounds, and provides an opportunity to socialise, form new friendships, share skills and knowledge, and opportunities to support your local community.

Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Bowling Club at 7pm, new and interested members are welcome to come along. Find us on Facebook www.facebook. com/CWAWellsGirls/ or email CWA_WellsGirls@hotmail.com for more information.

Two Wells Equestrian & Pony club

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.

Two Wells 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 Adam Bail 0407 711 793.

Two Wells Playgroup

Two Wells Playgroup is held during school terms in the Two Wells Primary School hall from 9.30am until 11.30am for babies and children up to 5 years of age.

Contact Clare on 0413 814 047 for more information or drop into the school on a Tuesday morning and see what all the fun is about.

Two Wells 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: Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

Two Well Lions Club

Two Wells Lions Club meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm at the Two Wells Tavern.

Contact Rodney Mildred on 0418 856 883 for more information. All are welcome.

Two Wells 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.

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Two Wells RSL

Two Wells RSL sub-branch, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, phone 8520 2826. Open Wednesdays 9am to noon and Fridays 11am til late. All welcome.

Contact president Tony Flaherty on 0412 773 111 or secretary John Allen on 0411 894 245 for further information. Subscriptions are now due. Cash or cheque

Two Wells scouts Cubs & Joeys

Two Wells Scout Group.

Cubs - 6.30PM - 8PM (Tuesdays) Scouts - 6.30PM - 8.30PM(Thursday) Joeys - 6PM - 7PM (Friday) Contact the Group Leader, Roger Ford: 0409 202 445.

Two Wells Regional Action Team

Meetings are at 7.30 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month - in Two Wells Catholic Church Hall. Contact 0418 811 315 for more info.

Two Wells United Kids

Two Wells United Kids is a fun Christian-based group open to children aged 7y.o to Year 7 held every Thursday afternoon from 4.30pm-5.30pm at the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall. For a gold coin donation, there’s lots of games, craft, activities and of course discussion. More information can be found at facebook.com/ TwoWellsUniting or contact Tim Littleford on 0466 330 556.

Two Wells United Youth

Two Wells United Youth is an engaging and interactive Christian social group for children aged 12 years old to Year 12. The group is based at the Two Wells Uniting Church and offers a casual gettogether every Wednesday from 5pm-6.30pm where everything from the bible, football teams, friendship groups and favourite foods is open for discussion. $3 includes tea. More information can be found at facebook.com/ TwoWellsUniting or contact Tim Littleford on 0466 330 556.

Uniting Church Australia Op Shop

Two Wells Uniting Church treasure trove op shop, opening times, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 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 Australia Adult Fellowship

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.

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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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Two Wells girls awarded for community service A new and innovative program initiated by long-time community service group Rotary, has seen two local students achieve the Junior Community Award this year.

Two Wells Primary School students Ella Goodson and Carla Harris, both 11, embarked on the award earlier this year, with the support of teacher Paula Napper and deputy principal Ann-Marie Ellis.

The Junior Community Award program was designed by teachers and parents to give children a focus in four main aspects of community life including; community service where children help other people; skills, where children will learn a new hobby or interest; physical recreation, with the accent on participation as well as performance, and social experience where children take part in a range of activities including a community celebration, a community meeting, a cultural exchange, a religious experience and an arts

Bec O’Brien reports: performance.

Ella and Carla were both given a diary and handbook to guide them and found the program both challenging and rewarding.

“You get to do a lot of new experiences,” Carla said.

“But I was also able to include things like my CFS cadets, netball and basketball games.

“It helps kids create a healthy life.”

Ella said the program enabled her to meet new people and to explore things outside her comfort zone.

“I went to the music festival and I’m not normally one of those people that enjoy watching choir, so it was good in that way,” she explained.

“I also went to Fiji on a family holiday and was able to show that as a cultural exchange.

“We got to meet some Fijian

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TWPS students Ella Goodson and Carla Harris have both achieved the Rotary Junior Community Award. people and went to a traditional tribal ceremony.

“Doing this has been fun.”

The pair was sponsored by the Gawler Rotary Club and

will receive their certificates at a special presentation on December 19.

Congratulations girls well deserved.

Grey Wolf gong for local Scouts Bec O’Brien reports: Scouts honour, these two young ladies can read a map.

They also know how to use a compass, pitch a tent and lead a walking expedition.

These are just some of the things Two Wells Scout Group members Emma Sharpe and Brooke Walton have demonstrated on their way to achieving the highest award in the cub section – the prestigious Grey Wolf award.

The Grey Wolf is no easy task, with a number of specific requirements to meet and Scouts’ badges to obtain.

It has taken the pair 2-3 years to complete the set requirements for the Grey Wolf, some of which include an overnight camp, an outdoor activity such as canoeing or hiking, an activity involving cubs from another Scout group, and a bush walk of at least two hours.

The 11-year-olds have been at Scouts for about five years and love the diversity the organisation gives them.

“I love being able to do the outdoor activities,” Emma stated.

“Planning and leading the hike was a lot of fun.”

“I enjoy the tech side of things a little more,” Brooke said.

“Learning to use the GPS was great.”

Congratulations girls, what an inspiration you both are.

Grey Wolf recipients Brooke Walton and Emma Sharpe.

A twisting, testing tale Each month the Two Wells Book Club will bring you a review of the book that had been read by the group the previous month.

The Book Club meets once a month at the Two Wells Library.

We hope you enjoy the segment and are provided with an opportunity to engage with some books that you might never have though to pick up and read.

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Book Review are looking for a murder mystery with a clever twist then “One Sunday” may pique your interest.

All book club members who had the time to read the chosen novel this month (it is a busy time of year!) were very impressed with the story and style of writing by the author, Joy Dettman, who has been called one of Australia’s unsung literary talents.

After the Great War, racial hatred has taken grip in the fictional Victorian town of Molliston, and

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As Minister for Disabilities and Member for Taylor, I recently visited the Department of Defence at Edinburgh to meet ten people with learning and cognitive disabilities who have been employed with the Department.

Disability services organisation, Barkuma, won a three year contract with the Department of Defence to provide administration support.

Responsibilities include timeconsuming tasks such as confidential document destruction, binding, scanning, packaging and setting up meeting rooms which allows staff to concentrate on their critical duties.

This program enables those involved to interact with the general workforce and to develop a more diverse range of skills.

It also demonstrates to the local community that people with disability have a contribution to make to society.

The Defence Administrative Assistance Program (DAAP) began at the RAAF base in June 2016 with a team of 13 people—10 with disability, two supervisors and one Coordinator from Barkuma.

Joe Reichenberg, a German, has fingers pointed in his direction after a young bride was found dead close to his property.

Set in 1929 within a 24 hour period, as the title of the book suggests, the twist and the culprit left readers bewildered and surprised.

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Enjoying the carols evening were former TWPS students and good friends Jackie Zachoryj and Stephanie Seres.

Alycia Presland, Charlize Anderson and Tommi Van De Kamp.

Dressed in the Christmas theme were Matilda, Lachlan, Chloe and Paul from Room 10.

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Tis the season to be jolly Bec O’Brien reports: A beautiful spring evening was the perfect backdrop for Two Wells Primary School’s annual End of Year Carols on Tuesday December 6.

With families and friends gathering on the oval and enjoying the pre-show sausage sizzle, the stage was set for the classes of 2016 to show their creativity and style.

Presenting a range of classic Christmas carols, including Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Here Comes Santa Claus and Jingle Bells, the classes also surprised with Deck the Shed with Bits of Wattle, Holly Jolly Christmas and You Can’t Wrap This.

The whole-school finale at the end was a hit with all in attendance.

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Year 6/7 students Taryn, Kane, Amity and Angie before their Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer performance.

Year 2/3 students Connor, Erika, Lucy and Hudson sang a punchy song called Triple Treat.

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Paul Winslet, Samuel Winslet and Alex Hoffman enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere.

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Emily and Charlie French tuck into some fairy floss.

Dexter Connolly, Charlie Son, Olivia Campbell and Amity Moritz.

Year 3 students Sophie Boteju and Ellah David strike a pose.

Year 7 lads Jede Ly, Jayden Dang and Ben Pham.

Perfect weather for Virginia school concert Bec O’Brien reports: Virginia Primary School was blessed with a perfect spring evening when it held its annual school concert on Friday December 9.

The school community gathered outside the Virginia Community Centre and spread out onto the oval to enjoy the sausage sizzle, yummy baked goods and moreish fairy floss on offer.

Parents and staff manned the stalls and later, classes presented a range of songs to a captive audience.

All in attendance had a lovely night, the least of which was the students themselves.

Year 2 students Caylee-Rose Gordon and April Hembury before the concert.

Mary Misseri (left) with her grandson Jordan Misseri and Margaret Trifonoff.

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VPS teachers Sabrina De Silva, holding Mia, 3, Jess Luckman and Katrina Kontos.

Dressed for the festive season were Alyssia and Gabriella Ciola.

Amanda Gallagher with sons Connor, Hank and Hunta.

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Ashley, Samuel, Jasmin, Despina, Jacob, Ben, Diana, Dakota, Jasmine, Emilee, Ella.

Students let loose in Adelaide Zoo

By Year 6 student Keyan De Wet reports: On Thursday the 17th of November Rooms 25, 28 and 22 went on an excursion to the Adelaide Zoo. It was a wonderful, sunny day.

When we walked off the big yellow bus we waited outside for 5-10 minutes to get in our organised groups.

My group was a group of 15 children including me.

We also had to have an adult with us, our adult was Miss K. After we got organised we went inside.

The zoo from the outside was really tall and it was also really fancy.

The first thing we saw was actually not an animal; it was the skin of a beaver that had passed away.

It was soft, silky and smooth.

There was also a turtle’s shell.

The first actual animals we saw were the hippos.

They were as huge as three barrels.

They were also grey and laying calmly in the clear blue water.

After we saw the hippos we decided to see the cute furry otters.

All of the otters looked really cheeky.

After the otters everyone kept bugging the teacher to go to the new playground so we went there and everyone was so relieved.

The playground was really fun and awesome.

It had four mini trampolines, a huge slide, logs to walk on, a bridge and an elevator for people who have disabilities or just can’t do it.

About five minutes later we had our recess.

I had a delicious choc chip muffin with crispy golden chips and a creamy chocolate. After we ate we went to the reptile house.

There was a crocodile with skin that looked like sandpaper.

There were also lots of slithery snakes.

When we got out of the reptile house we went to the petting zoo to see lots of fluffy goats.

There were also sprinklers to cool the animals down but instead nearly everyone ran through them to cool off.

On the way back to the gazebo we saw some wallabies and ate our lunch.

We also had frozen juice boxes that Miss Anderson bought.

After lunch nearly everyone was tired. We walked around the zoo some more and eventually caught the bus to go back to school.

The day was really fun, hot and interesting!

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Ben getting up close with one of the friendly deer at the zoo.

Looking much older than their years were Taia, Alyssia, Taryn, Nicole and Bianca.

Alan, Zac, Kai, Antony, and Max with (front) Connor, Corey and Shane.

Year 7s mark graduation Looking far older than their 12 or 13 years of age, the 2016 Year 7 students at Two Wells Primary School graduated with style on December 14.

Dressed to impress the young students celebrated the end of their primary schooling years with a short, official presentation at the school, which was followed by a shared tea, dancing and fun photo booth.

While all of the students went home winners after their final year at TWPS, a few stood out, including Nicole Cleaver, who won the Dean

Bec O’Brien reports: Anderson Student of the Year Award; Alyssia Raschella, who jointly won the Noel Oakley Sports Award with Caleb Hagenbucher; Bianca Musolino, who was awarded the Carolyn Hart Academic Award, and Zane McKay, who won the Neville Sharpe Community Service Award.

Congratulations to all award winners and best of luck to everyone for high school next year.

RIGHT: Kane, Caleb, Daniel, Cody, Jayden, Thomas, (front) Samuel and Jonty all graduated from TWPS this month.

Jasmine, Dakota, Jazmin, Kayla, Siabhan and (front) Chloe wave goodbye to Year 7.

TWPS Year 7 award winners, from left, Zane, Bianca, Caleb, Alyssia and Nicole.

Adam and Zane celebrate the end of Year 7.

Amity, Angie, Maddie, (front) Megan and Sarah say ‘adios’ to Year 7.

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Trudy is Roseanne’s roadside angel Roadside Angel When Roseanne Trimboli was caught in an emergency recently it seems she had an angel watching over her. On December 8, Roseanne pulled her car over to the side of the road in Gawler as her son was vomiting. He had started to choke and she needed assistance to help get him to hospital. Along came a ‘guardian angel’ – a lady who came out of nowhere, saw she needed help, jumped in her car and drove them to the hospital. This lovely woman then stayed with Roseanne and her son until hospital staff saw them. In the midst of the panic Roseanne didn’t catch the woman’s name and put a message out on Facebook to find her.

The following day the angel in question was revealed as Trudy Jones, who works at Ray White in Two Wells. “I will be forever grateful,” an emotional Roseanne stated. That’s compassion, care and quick thinking right there by Trudy. Good onya.

Summer Reading Club Looking for something to keep the kids busy these holidays? Then head to the Two Wells Library and sign them up for the annual Summer Reading Club. This year’s theme of Heroes and Villains is sure to strike a chord with young and older readers alike. All children who register in person at the local library, or online via the summerreadingclub.org.au website, before January 31 will go into a national draw to win one of eight iPods. There are also 10 online competitions for children to participate it. For more information give the Two Wells Public Library a call on 8520 2100 and get reading!

Pink Stumps Day Angle Vale Cricket Club is going all

out pink in support of the McGrath Foundation next month. The club has organised a Pink Stumps Day for January 14 against Virginia at their home ground on Fradd Road, Angle Vale and are encouraging all cricket lovers to come and support the event.

The family day out will see a petting zoo, jumping castle, and other kids activities as well as a few select stalls offering candles, massages and other products. There will also be plenty of food; with a bake sale during the day and meals available after the match.

Vocalist Alyssa Spilsbury will also be in attendance with her acoustic guitar and there will be a big raffle with a variety of prizes.The club’s goal is to raise $500 plus for the day for the McGrath foundation to provide breast care nurses and raise awareness of breast cancer.

Dux thrice over Congratulations to Jamie Humphrys of Lewiston, pictured far right with his proud mum, Andrea Humphrys, who graduated from Year 12 at Xavier College recently. Jamie took home a collection of awards including an effort award and three dux awards. One of the dux awards was for his research project, which saw Jamie design and build this impressive trailer (pictured bottom, right), with barbecue included!! Nice one Jamie. Best of luck with your post school endeavours.

Musical Yoga The Two Wells Yoga Group was treated to a fascinating and therapeutic Soundbath at their recent Christmas Party.Special guest Ahilya Horsfall conducted a powerful and rejuvenating session of Sound Therapy using gongs, drums, singing bowls, crystal bowls, rain sticks, rattles, bells and

her soothing and melodious voice, immersing all into a new experience of relaxation and meditation.This was followed by a scrumptious supper of organic and natural foods. Pictured above at the conclusion of the session are (back) Judi Frost, Kathy Stubing, Patricia Kakoschke, Maria Aunger, Muffy Stewart, Sheryl Chenoweth, Peter Roney, Karen Bearpark, Kaye Grantham, Mariana Lopac, Bronwyn Waters, (front) Colleen Sheedy, Sue Taylor, Lyn Tree, Ahilya Horsfall, Di Meaney, Amanda McDonald and Michelle Arbon.

In the Spotlight Did anyone spot high-profile political journalist and TV presenter, Annabel Crabb, in Two Wells earlier this month? Word on the street is the former local was back in town filming a segment for the ABC’s popular “Home Delivery” show, with host

Give pots extra TLC Some gardening notes for January from the Amateur Gardener…

For those of you who were fortunate to receive a potted plant for Christmas remember that in the hot month of January they need extra TLC. Keep the water up and remember to provide shade, if necessary, and a fortnightly liquid fertiliser will prolong the flowering period.

AMATEUR Always remove water GARDENER from the pot plant saucers as that is a haven for the mosquitoes to breed.

If your Cycads are looking a bit speckled with yellow leaves check first to see if they are infected with scale, and if so, spray on a cool day with white oil.

However it may be a nitrogen deficiency or an iron AMATEUR deficiency.

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them in their mass plantings in front of the Art Gallery and Museum.

T The Hibiscus bushes are also ready for a good fertiliser feed to help promote a long flowering season.

Calendula officinalis- Calendulas are a good flower for January coming in the bright colours of yellow and orange.

The flowers and leaves have a long history of being used for medicinal purposes E and for hundreds of years they are still used today in ointments and balms and some alternative medicines and in years gone by the flowers coloured some cheeses.

The leaves along with the

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petals are useful in cooking but particularly in salads with the spicy taste being quite similar to the expensive saffron.

The plant is useful to bring in beneficial insects and can be planted in and around your vegetables and roses as a decoy for aphids.

Their water requirements are low and theyGthrive in full sun, often in poor soils.

The only down side is that they can become invasive, so remove all the seeds promptly.

A Happy New Year to you all and may your garden bring you happiness and joy in 2017, from the Amateur Gardener Take care of your flowers during summer: Pictured above right is a pink hibiscus giant, and at right, a calendula officinalis pot marigold.

Julia Zemiro also in town. The pair is pictured (above) with Annabel’s mum, Christobel Crabb at the Two Wells Craft Shop. Annabel took the film crew to some of her memorable childhood places including the Two Wells Craft Shop, local primary school and the family farm at Lower Light.

The episode has been tipped to air in March or April next year so watch this space.

Merry Christmas On behalf of the Two Wells Neighbourhood Watch group, Blue Light committee and Two We l l s Po l i ce o f f i c e r s , w e With Lisa would like to wish you all a Silvy merry Christmas, a happy, safe and prosperous new year.

Please remember not to drink and drive in the season for parties, as police are out to ensure everyone stays safe over the holidays.

Our next Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be held February 14 at 7.30pm in the Two Wells RSL, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells.

If you would like to come along we welcome all members of the community interested in keeping our community safe.

Police ask that all members of the community keep remaining vigilant and reporting any suspicious behaviour to 131 444 or 000 in emergencies. You can remain anonymous.

Hope to see you all in the new year.

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Angle Vale Primary fete a ‘must do’ Angle Vale Primary School’s annual fete is fast becoming a “must do” on the school calendar.

This year held on Thursday November 24, the event attracted many school families, relatives and friends, with the lovely spring evening capping off the evening.

Classes had spent some time preparing and organising a range of fun activities for the event, including a plant stall, wet sponge throw, Christmas craft activities, lucky-dip games and second-hand market.

The school’s choir sang a few songs during the evening, and the face painting and jumping castle were big hits with the younger crowd.

The sausage sizzle, canteen and doughnut van were well patronized and all in all it was a fun fete with a great atmosphere.

Immanuel Antonas and Michael Menadue get a little wet at the water sponge activity.

A Gray Plover with a transmitter fitted.

These transmitters are solar powered and weigh approximately five grams.

The birds where named CAT, CAS, CAU, CAR and now we can all watch the progress of these birds as they travel the world, via the Gray Plover facebook page.

The data gained from these birds will provide everyone worldwide with information on the sites that these birds visit to feed, roost (rest) and breed.

I believe watching these birds travel the world is a great way for people young and old to gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the importance of protecting our coastal areas so when these birds return our coastal landscapes are healthy and productive in food resources.

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Enjoy catching up with friends at Friday night’s happy hour from 6-7pm, with $3 schooners of any beer available.

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Hotel owners, Bev and Joffre will be open Christmas Day from 10am to 12 noon, so drop in for a Christmas drink and some prawns!

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The ‘no pokies’ hotel has a new dining room, which can accommodate larger bookings, so is ideal for your upcoming Christmas dinners and parties.

Lunch specials, which change regularly, are available for $10.90, so check out the specials board.

If you like a good old Sunday roast, Lower Light Hotel has a delicious roast available every Sunday for just $13.90.

The hotel has different dinner specials available until 8.30pm every night, with all meals available as dine in or take away.

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Sanctuary will play an important role in protecting these areas into the future.

I am lucky to have a number of friends who live within our area and we catch up as much as we can.

I have spoken about my friends previously as they inspire me to write these articles not because they are greenies, which many are not, but I try.

When I visit them I am able to view their properties and from there I can get a good insight into people’s backyards.

I was having a drink with my mate Duncan the other day and from the corner of my eye I saw his goanna, a regular on his block.

It came within a meter of us, looked at us both and then casually went down his burrow, which we didn’t know was there until then.

He has told me that we will have to move the table so we don’t disturb it.

When you value your wildlife you get so much more from them, it’s even better when you have close contact with them.

My friend Scott made me a nest box and now I have a pair of Crimson Rosellas using it.

I have told him of my contentment that I get from watching these birds and now he is going to make more boxes so we can put some up in his trees as well as our friends.

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Nick Tiesman and Degan Petz man the popular plant stall.

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The group of volunteers were from the Victorian Wader Study Group (VWSG).

This group travels acrossVictoria and South Australia collecting data to support the conservation of waders and terns.

Waders and Terns are a term used to identify shore birds, and at this moment in time up to 27,000 birds are travelling from Alaska, Siberia and even Russia, and will call our coastal areas home for the next couple of months.

These birds will spend their time feeding along our coastal beaches.

They come here to escape the freezing winters of the Northern hemisphereandwillreturntobreed in the summer months.

To catch these birds it’s an early start to be there at 6am.

I and a number of the group sat behind the sand dunes waiting and listening via two way radio, to the conversations from a group on the beach whose job was to encourage (Twinkling) the birds to move into the catching area before the cannon nets could be fired. When the nets were fired its all action – you need to get to the net as fast as you can to ensure the birds in the net are retrieved safely and as soon as possible.

There are strict protocols in place to ensure the safety of the birds remains paramount.

We caught four Gray Plovers; these birds are migratory and are one of the species that they had been trying to catch.

Once the birds were caught they were weighed, measured, photographed, tagged and very small tracking devices were carefully harnessed to their backs.

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Discus Nationals for our Adam TWPS Year 7 student Adam Ludewig competed in discus at the national athletics championships last month.

Two Wells Primary School Year 7 student Adam Ludewig has more than exceeded his own expectations in the sport of discus by earning a place in the state team, which competed at the National Athletics Championships in Sydney last month.

A member of the Gawler and Districts Athletics team that took part in the state championships at Santos Stadium earlier in the year, Adam took out the boys’ 12 and under discus event with an impressive throw of 32.7 metres.

Speaking of the experience, Adam said it was a little daunting but awesome overall.

“I was pretty nervous but I just went out there and gave it a go,” he said.

“I thought it was excellent and fun, and I made new friends.”

A keen guitar player, the 12-year-old has just graduated from TWPS and will attend Gawler and Districts College next year where he hopes to pursue his music interests.

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TWF&NSC life member John Dawkins is pictured here with fellow life members Dennis Pellizzari and Brenton Applebee, and Adelaide Plains Council councillor Eddie Stubing at the club’s AGM last month.

Bec O’Brien reports:

Dawkins chairs AGM Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting club held its annual general meeting on Tuesday November 29, with club patron and life member John Dawkins invited to chair the election of the 2017 office bearers.

While Francis Pellizzari was again elected president of the football club,

This personal best throw saw him selected in the state team, only the second student from TWPS in the past 20 years to achieve this.

Selected in the 12 and under boys’ discus squad, Adam, of Two Wells, joined a team of around 50 year 5-7 students from schools throughout the state.

At the national championships Adam threw a solid 29.9 metres and placed 9th overall.

He was also able to give shot put a try at this event.

the netball club is at present without a president – a role that must be filled for the club to contest the APNA competition.

Elected as TWF&NSC vice president for the upcoming season is Michael Slattery, taking over from Tony Lange, while Alison Goss and Tanya Kent retain their roles as

secretary and treasurer respectively, for another season.

Senior football manager for the 2017 year is Adrian Daly, while Greg Spurling again has picked up the junior football manager role.

Taking on the senior netball manager position is Kate Lange, with

Melanie Sochacki putting her hand up for the junior netball manager role.

Pre-season fitness training has already begun for the senior footballers, while netball trials will begin in late January or early February.

Check out the club’s Facebook page for more information.

Women’s football got a muchneeded boost recently when the Adelaide Crows held a special promotion for females in football.

Maddison “Missy”Thomson, of Angle Vale, was lucky enough to attend the females-only carnival at AAMI Stadium on December 8 and according to her mum, Briony Thomson, she had a ball.

“It was a girls only footy carnival hosted by some of the Crows female players as a promotion for girls football,” Briony explained.

“It was a great day (and) a fantastic promotion for females in footy.

“Lots of girls are talking about having a go at footy now.

“They loved being able to tackle and kick some goals.”

As well as some match play the girls practiced specific football skills such as marking, kicking, goal accuracy and tackling.

If this has piqued your interest, head to the South Australian Thirteen-year-old Maddison Thomson, Women’s Football League Face- of Angle Vale, jumps high during one of book page for more information. the activities.

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Twilight bowls breaks

By Irene Giannikos Two Wells Bowling Club has been running twilight bowls on Tuesday evenings since October 23.

The final session for 2016 was December 14 and the competition will re-commence on 10th January 2017.

This year points scoring was introduced to provide competitiveness.

Points are awarded individually so whether you come with a team or on your own, you will still accumulate points.

It has been great to see Two Wells football coach, Neville Seccafien, coming out with a team and although they haven’t won the Fasta Pasta vouchers yet, they have Two Wells Echo, January, 2017

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Lawn bowls is a great form of gentle exercise and with twilight bowls there is the added bonus of having fun.

You will be very welcome if you come along and you can bring your family and /or friends.

If you want to join in, come to the bowling club at 6.30pm wearing flat-soled shoes.

Cost is $7, which includes a snack.

Thank you to our sponsor, Patchi’s Pizza for the pizzas on December 5.

The Saturday Pennant teams are a mixed bag with the top side (who were elevated this season) losing to the top sides by just a few shots.

The second side is in second place and the third team is in the

top four – a great effort as they were also elevated after winning the pennant last season.

The Men’s Wednesday Pennant teams are struggling with the top side in 6th position with four wins and the second side in 10th position with two wins.

The Ladies Thursday Pennant team is just outside of the four with six wins.

The TWBC Taylor Cup team hosted the round on Sunday night November 29, with eight clubs present and all greens full.

President Phillip Devlin and Wayne Stauwer were kept busy cooking the steak sandwiches, which were in high demand.

We wish you a healthy and safe 2017 and hope to see you at twilight bowls in January.

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Cricket run-down I hope everyone will enjoy their time away and play a bit of backyard cricket on Christmas day with the family.

Under 11: Nov 25: Jack Hankins took 2 for 19 and Tyler Moyle 1 for 6 against Angle Vale at home leaving Two Wells to chase 129 for the victory. Blake Harris was a stand out with the bat scoring 22, which pushed the total to 89 at the end of days play.

Dec 2: Angus Spurling and Alex Daly made a 23-run opening stand against Salisbury North. Angus even carried the bat to the final ball of the day. Two Wells 5 for 58. Salisbury North responded with 5 for 84, both Alex and Michael Daly took a wicket each.

Dec 9: The rivalry between Two Wells and Virginia doesn't even get a break during summer when the cross-town rival match played at Two Wells. The host team made 6 for 85 with Angus Spurling again scoring big, making 19 not out. Virginia won on the last ball due to some umpiring discrepancies with the no ball rule and simple miss field, which saw two Two Wells boys collide.

Under 13: Due to scores not being uploaded I cannot give too many details for these games. I know Two Wells fell 34 runs short chasing down Eastern Parks’ total of 176 in the game held at Dwight reserve on the 26th of Nov and 3rd of Dec. Also Two Wells has a huge task of making 284 against Angle Vale so we will find out next issue if they can do it or not.

Womens Nov 28: I’ve witnessed some stupid acts in my time and probably was involved in a few myself but I have never seen anyone commit themselves to stealing the bails before a game of cricket. But then I told myself "we are in Elizabeth". Two Wells started off with all guns blazing putting together a 25run partnership in the first four overs, then the mini collapse happened, with some miss-timed shots, which saw Two Wells bowled out just after drinks for 58. Monica Keyes top scored with 18 and Nicole McCallum made 10 runs too.

Rose and Crown gave themselves a 30 run lead at stumps.

Dec 5: After one of the girls retired, Jess Pool bowled the next batter with the next ball giving her bowling figures of 1 for 17. Leanne Pool (28) saved an outright loss by batting the entire 28 overs in the second innings after Rose and Crown declared 2 for 112.

Dec 12: In hot conditions, Two Wells had to field against Angle Vale who had

Left: Angle Vale Under 13 team members ready to play Two Wells on Dec 10, from left, Brock Kleinig, Lachlan Brown, Trent Tattoli, Samuel Harnas, Toby Richards and Jake McDonnell.

Report: Devon Hardiman TWCC President Photos: Devon Hardiman & Bec O’Brien trouble hitting boundaries in the lush green grass. Mel Sochacki took 2 for 27 and Monica Keyes two catches plus a wicket to leave Angle Vale 111 at the end of the days play.

Mens Nov 26: The second week of the Central United game saw Lachlan Goss take 5 for 12 to restrict the visitors to 85 and Two Wells pushing for the outright win. Central United batted the rest of the day out with only two wickets in hand. If there were a few extra overs of play the game probably would have gone to Two Wells. Caleb Edmead and Will Hart picked up their first wickets of the season while Travis Wake (3 for 32) and Lachlan Goss (2 for 25) did the rest of the damage.

Dec 3: Having some ex-grade 1 cricketers and sitting second on the ladder, anyone would have doubled their money for Salisbury North to win when they travelled to Two Wells. Will Hart again top scored with 73 and almost batted the entire day out, which made way for debutant Aaron Dart, who hit a rapid 20 runs off 17 balls including a monster six. Two Wells finished all out for 181, a task made harder if you remember from last season when Two Wells bowled them out for 110 chasing 120. Sharp catches in the field and tight bowling saw Salisbury North bowled out before drinks. The only glimmer of light for them was when Pete Seccafien came on first change and failed to finish over being banished for too many head height deliveries. Even when Will Hart came on to complete the final ball he too balled a wide. Captain Dylan Wise then took it upon himself to get Two Wells on track with 4 for 7 and Steve Lynch 3 for 12.

Dec 10: The roller coaster season continued with Lachlan Goss being ruled out until the New Year so Two Wells went to Salisbury West hoping a slightly less experienced bowling attack would get them the points. A total of 63 extras were bowled for the day, which equates to an extra 10 overs plus it makes the extras the leading run scorer on the day. A few umpiring decisions didn’t go their way and catches went down in slightly windy conditions but Salisbury West managed 211. Two Wells had almost every player make it to double figures however only Dylan Wise (39) troubled the bowling attack. Two Wells all out for 168.

Caleb Hagenbucher for Two Wells made a run out with this throw at the stumps.

Ready for their match against Virginia on Dec 9 was Noah Henwood, Lachlan Sochacki and Blake Harris.

Left: Two Wells U13 cricketers Ben Cattell and Ryan Dimasi.

Above: Nathan Elliot was one of the best bowlers for Two Wells in the U13 match against Angle Vale on Dec 10, taking 2/10 in just one over. He is pictured left being congratulated by teammates after taking a wicket.

Left: Two Wells cricketer, Will Hart, making his 74 against Salisbury North recently.

Right: Lachlan Sochacki playing a hook shot.

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Year 4 student, Beau, and Year 2 student, Luke, for team Wells.

Angle Vale’s Samuel Harnas was smashing them all over the ground on his way to 51 in the U13 match against Two Wells.

Kyle in fine batting form for Angle Vale U13.

Cheering for team Yellow at Two Wells Primary School’s sports day on November 24 were Shae and Victoria.

Everyone a winner at annual sports day After two cancellations due to wild and wet weather, Two Wells Primary School was finally blessed with a sunny day to hold its annual sports day.

Bec O’Brien reports: The shortened program was held on Thursday November 24 and consisted of

Watching from the sidelines for team Reeves was Tiffany Denby with one-year-old, Connor.

sprints, running events, relays and team games.

Team Wells (White) won the overall championship shield, with the Good Sports Award presented to team Redbanks (Red).

Team Light runners Alli, Kira, and Shania.

Two Wells Under 11 cricketer Jacob Pellizzari shows his bowling style.

Above: Sprinting hard for Redbanks was Year 6 student, Natalie.

Aaron Hamblin for Angle Vale U13.

Off and racing in the Year 1 boys’ sprint was Hartley, Aiden, Tyson and Khai.

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Two Wells Primary School Year 7 student, Adam Ludewig, was part of the State 12 and under boys’ discus squad which competed at the national athletics championships last month. n Full story page 17

Angus Spurling for Two Wells Under 11s was in fine batting form during the December 2 clash with Salisbury North. n Reports & more photos page 18

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