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Something’s brewin

Third generation harness racer, Jayden Brewin, is breaking all the moulds in an industry he says he was “born into”. Having only just finished his first full season in the buggy – where the 17-year-old won a staggering 62 races – he looks set to take home the state’s 2016/17 junior driver title for the second year. n Full story page 5.

Three generations: Justin, Doug and Jayden Brewin. Photo: Bec O’Brien.

STALEMATE: Flood group and council at crossroads

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Playford CEO, Mal Hemmerling.

The Gawler River Flood Management Authority (GRFMA) will not proceed with a review of its charter until it has been determined whether Adelaide Plains Council will remain part of the authority or finalise their withdrawal, in what has been coined a stalemate by Playford Council’s CEO, Mal Hemmerling.

The authority held its monthly ordinary meeting in Mallala on Thursday, October 19, at the APC council chambers, the main item of discussion being whether a charter

Natalie Centenera reports: review should be conducted while the APC is still formally pursuing its withdrawal from the authority.

Executive officer, David Hitchcock, informed the member councils he had taken the time to seek expert advice on a process to undertake a review. However, Mr Hemmerling quickly turned talk from the process of the review to APC’s precarious membership as one of the constituent

“The very fact we are in this position has stopped any consideration of funding.”

- Mal Hemmerling councils on the authority.

“I think we’ve got a fundamental question here about what the future is of the GRFMA?” Marc Salver, of Adelaide Hills Council, echoed the sentiments of

Mr Hemmerling, stating, “We need to resolve the issue of APC first.”

Mr Salver then described an alternative process elected members of APC should have undertaken rather than the pushing for an immediate withdrawal.

“What should have happened was a letter to say, ‘We are potentially seeking to leave unless we have a review of the charter that has a more equitable distribution of the costings’ etc.”

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Adelaide Plains Council’s newest councillor, Margherita Panella, has vowed to “be informed” to help her make the best decisions possible for ratepayers in the district.

Ms Panella was officially Ward Belt sworn in as APC’s ninth councillor priorGawler to Monday night’s official ordinary council meeting, Gawler and replaces long-serving Anne River Picard, who resigned at the end of the 2016/17 financial year.

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Bec O’Brien reports:

Cr Panella took the win by the barest of margins, just two votes, from fellow candidate, Brian Parker.

Just over 500 votes were polled but none of the four candidates reached the required quota of 257 first preference votes to take the outright win.

Candidates were excluded

through the proportional representation vote counting system with surplus votes transferred accordingly.

Cr Panella secured 230 votes to Mr Parker’s 228.

“I’m excited by this opportunity but there’s a lot to take in,” Ms Panella said following the closure of her first council meeting on October 16.

“I’m playing catch-up but I want to be informed.

“I want the pros and cons of the issues at hand to make a valid decision.”

Ms Panella says she has spent 15 years studying, resulting in three degrees, and is now ready to tackle local government head on.

“I will ask the difficult questions and do the research to make sure its best for our community,” she said. “I will make the time to listen to residents concerns.”

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Welcome to Nico’s lizard lounge

World Lizard Day is on August 14, but for Nico Petho, who has a ‘shack’ at Middle Beach, it should be every day.

Nico, who lives in Adelaide, said, while not a real ‘lizard activist,’ he is disappointed when people drive along the foreshore and intentionally run over the slow moving stumpy lizards.

To make drivers aware of the SSS (squashed stumpy situation), and being a form fabricator, Nico decided to best thing

Louise Michael reports: was to make concrete models of the lizards.

(He said the SSS really stands for ‘Stop Squashing Stumpies’!)

Over the past year, he has made 300 of them, weighing about one kg each, and on Saturday, October 14, placed them all over the concrete bollards, which certainly caused some drivers to look twice!

“The lizards are quite majestic creatures, and having them squished all over the road isn’t good,” he said.

To really drive the point home, Nico also made 200 foam lizards which he painted in three shades of brown, and stuck all over the caravan, (aptly named the lizard lounge,) that he keeps on his beach block.

I must say that looks… interesting!

He also made models of

shells which are scattered all around the front of his van.

Nico and his wife, Victoria, often sit in their ‘lounge’ (very clever - the collective noun for a group of lizards) to watch the waves and sunsets.

In his spare time, Nico works as a qualified chef, then as an organic alchemist from home (no road kill lizards there!), gyprocker, and is a dab hand at painting, having done some commissioned works!

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Two Wells’ fighting fit tech Lieutenant Comander Jason O’Gorman reports: A 25-year-old sailor originally from Two Wells is a vital cog in the wheel that keeps HMAS Darwin in fighting shape.

Able Seaman Electronics Technician, Daniel Hines, son of Peter and Angela Hines, is deployed with HMAS Darwin to the South East Asian Region as part of Operation Indo-Pacific Endeavour 2017 (IPE 17).

“My primary role is to maintain and operate Darwin’s 76mm gun, Surface Vessel Torpedo Tubes and missile Vertical Launching Systems,” Able Seaman Hines said.

“I also take part in other wholeship evolutions such as replenishments at sea with our fuel tankers and damage control exercises to train for combating various scenarios such as fires and floods.”

Attending school at Trinity College in Gawler prior to joining the Navy, Able Seaman Hines led a very active sporting lifestyle.

“Growing up with my brother Timothy, we spent most of our teenage years battling it out in the backyard in various sports like cricket, AFL (we had a seven acre backyard) and sometimes even golf,” he said.

“One of my favourite memories was winning the A Grade AFL premiership for Two Wells in the Adelaide Plains competition.”

After joining the Navy in February 2013, Able Seaman Hines spent a lot of time in Victoria at HMAS Cerberus where he learned the core skills of an electronics technician.

“I did well enough to Dux my initial training course, then gained experience on the ANZAC Class frigates HMAS Parramatta and Warramunga,” he said.

“From there, I specialised in weapon systems and have progressively added to my skill-sets over the past two years.”

Able Seaman Hines still loves the opportunity to pull on a guernsey and play competitive sports where his fierce competitive spirit comes to the fore.

“I love my AFL and have been fortunate enough to play for both the Navy and Australian Defence Force teams since 2013,” he said.

In the few short years since joining the Navy, Able Seaman Hines has already built up a healthy repository of memories.

“I love being in the 76mm gun

Able Seaman electronics technician, Daniel Hines. during shoots and training hard in all kinds of environments,” he said.

“Late last year Darwin was called on to provide assistance to the New Zealand township of Kaikoura after the earthquake.

“I went ashore with Darwin’s work parties and it was touching to see the gratitude of the people we were helping. It was a hugely rewarding experience.”

Able Seaman Hines is now deployed on IPE 17 as part of one of the largest RAN task group deployments since WWII. “Working on operations like this really makes you feel like you are part of something much bigger,” he said.

“We are providing escort to HMAS Adelaide as she visits various Asian countries and shows off her substantial humanitarian assistance

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and disaster relief capability to our neighbours.”

When this operation is over, Able Seaman Hines is looking forward to spending time with the people who mean the most to him.

“I want to spend a lot of time with my fiancé Georgia post-deployment, and I look forward to planning our wedding in 2018,” he said.

“The support we get from friends and family cannot be underestimated and without Georgia’s support my time on HMAS Darwin would not have been as successful as it has.”

IPE 17 is an Australian Defence Force (ADF) Joint Task Group (JTG) deployment to the Indo-Pacific region, to be conducted from September to November 2017, focused on security cooperation, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercises.

Asbestos waste scare Last month Adelaide Plains Council discovered a large amount of asbestos in the waste area of its Two Wells Transfer Station.

CEO James Miller released a statement to the public on October 6 outlining the process undertaken by council staff to ensure correct procedures dealing with the hazardous material were followed and to warn against the illegal practice of dumping asbestos. Mr Miller advised that council closed the area off to the public and notified the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).

A licensed contractor examined the hazardous material, removed it from the area and disposed of it.

The remainder of the building waste that still requires a final inspection and appropriate disposal was removed and taken to council’s Carslake Road quarry

site. “The remainder of the transfer station is safe, accessible and open to the public,” he said.

“It is illegal to dump asbestos at council transfer stations and any other areas not licensed to receive such waste.

“To do so can attract heavy penalties.”

At council’s ordinary meeting last month, councillor Steve Jones enquired about how much the asbestos incident might impact the current budget.

“Once we have a more firm understanding of the costs on remedial action needed we’ll be able to present that back to the chamber at the first quarter budget review next month,” Mr Miller replied.

If you know or suspect you may have asbestos on your property and are concerned you may be exposed to it, you should consult a registered asbestos specialist for advice.

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bloomin’ busy Frank’s full-on flower focus

A day in the life of Frank Miaolo Horticulturalist, Frank Maiolo, has an action-packed week as a flower producer. n What is your name and what is your occupation?

Frank Maiolo - horticulturalist n How long have you been in this

industry/role?

My family has been in the industry since 1988. Dad started the business off and it has grown from generation to generation.

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

I never did any formal study, with us, as a family-owned and operated business, it was basically trial and error. Family knowledge was passed on. Nowadays you can go and do a TAFE course and study horticultural, I think it’s about two years in length.

Running your own business, especially one like ours which is very hands-on, physical and long-hours, you need to be mentally fit, mentally strong because it does take a lot out of you. Running a business, a farm, is challenging in lots of different ways.

n Describe your usual day, starting from when you get up to when your head hits the pillow (eg 7am, 10am, 12.30 pm) Three days a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday I start my day very early.

My alarm goes off at 12.15am and I head to the Adelaide Produce Market where I sell our hand-picked flowers from our regular stall.

7am – head back to the farm in Two Wells. On the same days I go to market, we pick and grade flowers.

These are then stored in the coolroom to keep them fresh. This process generally takes all day. We knock-off around 4.30pm.

Off-market days, Tuesday and Thursday I start on the farm at 7am and finish the day at about 6pm.

These days are spent preparing the soil for planting, spraying for pests and diseases, also spraying fertiliser, and picking blooms.

We pack the truck for market on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and also on Saturdays, and drive to the market to unload it at about 3pm, ready for the early opening of the market the next day.

I usually go to bed between 9pm9.30pm.

n What do you enjoy about this occupation? Have you enjoyed any particular highlights throughout your experiences?

I enjoy seeing the end product.

Watching the plants grow from the very beginning, from planting, watching them grow, to picking is just great.

Seeing what we’ve planned to do come to fruition and succeed, that’s the joy of it. Watching the flowers bloom is a bonus.

Many times I’ve come out to check the plants and have forgotten to turn the water off.

I find my greenhouses flooded, with water flowing everywhere. It’s like one big massive swimming pool inside the greenhouse. n What type of changes have you seen in this occupation/industry?

There are now a lot of flowers coming in through import, which is hurting the industry in a huge way.

It’s forcing other growers to close their doors. There is a very small amount of us growers left here in Adelaide and around the country.

Thousands of tonnes of flowers are coming in weekly from all over the world and it’s literally killing the local industry.

Local growers just can’t compete.

Growing flowers that are too heavy to be

n What advice would you give to anyone who is looking at entering this occupation/industry?

Do your homework thoroughly.

See what people are buying from interstate and plan accordingly.

Try and grow for what the demand is.

Forward planning is important.

We’re always 4-5 months forward

“Seeing what we’ve planned to do come to fruition and succeed, that’s the joy of it.” - Frank Maiolo imported is one way we have managed to stay in the industry.

We carry nine varieties and are always on our toes as to what sells and what is going to be the next flavour of the month.

We try to grow to the season, but are mindful of also growing varieties that aren’t easily sourced from overseas.

planning and then with the bulbs it takes almost eight months of forward planning before we see any results.

You need to stick at it a while before you see results. It takes a good 2-3 years before you see a strong result.

Learn from your mistakes and don’t be afraid to take risks.

APC sticking firm on GRFMA stance • From page 1.

“You have made it absolutely clear ‘we are out’, and I think that is a concern.

“It begs the question, do we carry on now (with a charter review) or do we hold off until we’ve dealt with the freefall?”

APC CEO, James Miller, said members of the APC are aware the charter review may be deferred until

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a decision on its withdrawal is made, but stressed APC is still very much at the table until such times as minister for local government, Geoff Brock, makes a determination.

“You are married until you are divorced,” he said.

“We are still married to our five affiliate councils.”

Mr Hemmerling then replied to Mr Miller, saying, “I hear what you

say, but it is not as simple as that.”

“The very fact we are in this position has stopped any consideration of funding, it has brought us to a stalemate, irrespective of whether you are sitting around the table or not, your public position is stated.”

Ian Baldwin, Independent Chairperson of the GRFMA, reiterated APC has committed to a course of action and is not wanting to change

that course of action.

“We have a situation that creates a bit of an issue for us, well and truly,” he said.

After much toing and froing over the table between APC’s board members and the other constituent council’s representatives, in relation to APC’s inability to pay its contribution of the $27 million proposed Northern Floodway, as well as the

suitability of the floodway for its council area, it was resolved to leave the matter for decision until December.

By this time, Minister Brock should have made a decision on APC’s ability to withdraw from the authority, after which time a charter review may go forward with a clearer picture of what the GRFMA will look like.

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Harnessing the power Bec O’Brien reports: Third generation harness racer, Jayden Brewin, is breaking all the moulds in an industry he says he was “born into”.

Having only just finished his first full season in the buggy – where the 17-year-old won a staggering 62 races – he looks set to take home the state’s 2016/17 junior driver title for the second year.

And just a few weeks into the new season, which started in September, Jayden has already won 24 races.

All this while competing in the open events.

Based in Two Wells, Jayden is ranked the top driver for SA in the Under 25 years of age group and travels all over the state to racing events.

He took out the junior driving title last year despite an injuryinterrupted season and has also attended a few events in Melbourne, where the competition was a little bit bigger in all regards.

“It’s a lot more professional there,” he said.

“There’s a lot of quality drivers.

“I’d love to make it (driving) a career but I’ll probably have to go to Victoria to do that.”

A commercial flooring apprentice, Jayden attends St Patrick Secondary College in Elizabeth and started out competing in the pony trots.

He honed his skill there for three or four years before stepping up into the open events at just 17 years of age.

While horses are a big passion for Jayden he is also a talented footballer, playing with the U17 side at Two Wells Football Club, where he was later invited to train at SANFL club Woodville West-Torrens with its Under 17 squad.

However, he said he had to make a choice between the two sports he loves.

“It was always going to be the trots,” he said.

“I love it.

“I get a big thrill, it’s very risky.

“It’s all about split second decisions (and) I love it for the thrills and spills.”

Currently South Australia’s leading open driver, (he finished fifth last season), Jayden is the third generation of Brewins to go through the sport following in the “hoofprints” of his grandfather, Doug, who trained harness racers, and his father, Jus-

Three generations of Brewin harness racing: Justin, Jayden and Doug Brewin. tin, who also fell under the harness racing bug.

He drove his first winner, Octagon, at Pt Pirie last July, just a couple of weeks after celebrating

his 16th birthday.

“My biggest thrill was winning the Graham Silke plate, which is a big race for upcoming junior drivers in South Australia,” Jayden said.

Harness racing driver, Jayden Brewin, in the sulky on one of his many race days.

“The year before that I was leading up to the Graham Silke plate when I broke my collarbone in a local footy match, which ended my football career and ruled me out of the harness racing industry for four months.

“I missed out on the last two months of the season and the first two months of the 2016/17 season.

“I had a brilliant season notching up wins with all sorts of different trainers and also winning my first cup on Power of Attorney for Shane Young.”

Jayden says his love of harness racing has always been in his blood having been born into the industry.

“I have loved it from day one,” he said.

“I started off helping my pop cleaning up manure from the day I could start walking and then that led to sitting on the sulky with my father.

“I started driving in the pony trots in 2010 driving quite a few winners and winning a fair few cups along the way.

“My first ever winner in the pony trots was Two Toned Miss, which was a little Shetland pony who taught me a lot.”

As a young talented lad however, Jayden’s interest in harness racing waned in favour of football, where he took out the best and fairest for Two Wells in the Under 14 competition

in his first two seasons.

“I fell in love with football, which made me lose interest in harness racing for a few years,” he explained.

“But I gained that interest again in 2015 when dad was having a bit of success and I had got my stablehand license.”

After a big fall in 2008 saw his dad break four ribs, which ruled him out of the harness racing game for good as a driver, Jayden took up the reins driving for his dad and has not looked back.

The family takes great pride in their horses and spends a lot of money to get them looking and feeling well, with the father-son partnership bringing success and growth to them both.

“Driving for dad at the start was hard,” Jayden said.

“I was learning and things weren’t going our way but all of a sudden things started picking up and now we haven’t looked back.

“I have had so much success with my father now and if it wasn’t for him I would not be where I am today.

“He has been not only my father but my mentor and my best mate.”

Jayden was recently awarded a prized Harness Racing SA (HRSA) 12-month scholarship and has just returned from his first interstate placement where he drove two winners.

The scholarship will help Jayden not only improve his driving skills through practical stable-based placements, but will also focus on his health and well being, fitness, and mental strength.

Media training is also a component of the scholarship.

Jayden’s first scholarship placement was to Western Australia where he was based at a stable based just outside Perth.

“The best part of the experience was driving at Gloucester Park,” he enthused.

“It was just amazing to drive over there.

“They have a bigger pool of drivers, more horses, more prize money.

“It was just fantastic.”

His next placement in about a month’s time is likely to be in Melbourne.

Teenager Jayden is in a field of his own when it comes to driving, with most drivers in their early 20s and 30s, but despite this, he said he loves the camaraderie, excitement and fun of the sport.

Jayden Brewin is definitely a name to keep a watch on.

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Your Community Send or amend your free community announcements at news@twowellsecho.com.au THE ADELAIDE PLAINS RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION INC APRRA Public Meetings are

scheduled for the fourth Monday of the calendar month - excluding December and January (TBA).

Next Meeting, 7:30pm, October 23 at Mallala.

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

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.

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.

Community bus

Community Bus, return trip to

Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5 return (kids free), Next bus. November 17, 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.

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Community Library CommuniTY Public Library, Located in the Institute. Hours. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5pm & Saturday 9am to 11.30am Phone 8520 2100.

Church times

Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month 10am Nov 5 10am Dec 3 10am Jan 7 Nita Noble - 8527 2303.

St Paul’s Two Wells 10am November 12 10am November 19 10am November 26 10am December 10 7.30 pm December 24 - Christmas Eve (no 10am service on Christmas Eve) 10am Decemer 31 10am January 14 10am January 21 10am January 28 Di Meaney - 0427 616 301 Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan Phone: 08 75 101 148 Catholic Church Two Wells / Virginia Catholic Church invites residents to attend weekly services 8.30am or our lady of+ the assumption 10.00am. All welcome.

Parishioner: Phan Ahn How - (08) 8380 9029.

Windsor Christian Church. Non denominational. Sunday’s at the Windsor Institute.

5pm Sunday September 3 5pm Sunday September 10 5pm Sunday September 17 5pm Sunday September 24

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.

kennel & obedience club ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & Obedience C l u b , Tr a i n i n g We d n e s d a y 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.

Lions Club Two Well Two Wells Lions Club meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Catholic Church .

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

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 Men’s Shed

Mallala & district men’s shed inc.

Are open weds 9 till 12, Sunday 9 till 1pm, other times by agreement.

Get involved in projects or just a coffee and a talk. Conference room available by request. Contact Norm Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up.

Mallala Weight WATCHERS

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.

Located in Wells Road Two Wells.

Two Wells Equestrian & Pony club

Mallala Weight Watchers Group has moved to a new venue.

Weigh-ins, 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 Equestrian and Pony

Neighbourhood Watch

Two Wells craft shop

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. November 1, 15 & 29. In recess December and January. 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 Phone 8520 2257.

Two Wells Community centre TWO Wells Community Centre, Available for hire for weddings, special occasions, seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, large kitchen & bar, Contact Jo Spurling 0401 356 598 for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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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 8520 2607 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 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.

Two Wells RSL Two Wells RSL sub-branch, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, phone 8520 2826. Open Tuesday 9.30am and Fridays 9.30am til 6pm. 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: 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Monday) Contact the Group Leader, Roger Ford. 0409 202 445.

Two Wells Regional Action Team

M Meetings are at 7.30 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month - in Two Wells Catholic Church Hall.

Contact Caroline Scutcheon 0417 801 178 for more info.

Two Wells United Kids Two Wells United Kids is a fun Christian-based group open to children aged 7 years old 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 12 noon.

Open all school holidays, come in and browse, Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan 8520 2764 any time for information.

UC 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.

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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John Dawkins MLC November Update On 24 October I had the honour of attending the Mallala & Districts Men’s Shed to support the establishment of a Suicide Prevention Network in the Adelaide Plains Council area. It is great to see the Council become keenly involved in the project thanks to Cr Karen McColl’s advocacy.

Suicide Prevention Networks are excellent voluntary groups made up of people from all walks of life working in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist and Local Government to raise awareness of and increase compassionate conversations regarding mental illness and suicide. They help to break down social stigmas so that members of the community can seek much needed assistance and support.

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Cohen James along with Ryan and Mitchell Boobyer prepare for the cardio activity of hurdles.

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It was a taste of summer in Two Wells last month, when around 30 keen children rolled up for a school holiday boot camp despite a burst of warm, windy weather. Held at the town oval on Wednesday October 4

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the free event was organised by the Adelaide Plains Council library service and comprised a range activities including shuttle

runs, yoga, boxing, tug-o-war, weights as well as strength and cardio exercises.

Led by Banksia Park-based MoveIt Fitness instructor Tessa Peebles, participants showed great stamina and enthusiasm

for all of the challenges set.

The library holds regular free school holiday events.

To learn what’s coming up next school holidays drop in during opening hours or contact them on 8520 2100.

Picture 1: Adam Clay of the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist, Cr Karen McColl, Adelaide Plains Council Community Development Officer Lynette Seccafien, Fraser Ellis, Liberal candidate for Narrunga

As patron of the Gawler Rangers Baseball Club’s I was privileged to attend their first home game since being admitted to Division 2 of the SA Baseball League. In its first decade, the Club has grown significantly, particularly in the development of leaders and players amongst its junior ranks. I am continually impressed by the Rangers’ development of their home ground at Evanston Gardens and the expansion of its competing teams, including the new women’s division.

Picture 2: Dylan Carman and Hamish Wildbore of Mallala tackle the boxing activity.

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Discussing the club’s development of young players with Rangers founder Barry O’Brien, Karen McColl, player Zac Allen & President Darko Filko, who is a Lewiston Resident.

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Fund My Neighbourhood voting open South Australians can decide which neighbourhood-improvement projects across the state will become reality, with the Fund My Neighbourhood public vote now live.

Fund My Neighbourhood (FMN) gives South Australians the power to nominate and vote for projects that improve their streets, suburbs and towns.

South Australians are being encouraged to vote for the projects shortlisted within their neighbourhood, with the successful projects to be announced before the end of the year.

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Then you log in and select your location, and then you will be able to see all the projects within your radius.

You can then select as many projects on your ‘shortlist’ as you like, but when casting your final vote, you will need a minimum of three projects and maximum of five.

You can only vote once in this round.

Groups seeking publicity for their respective Fund My Neighbourhood projects are welcome to submit some information of up to 100 words, plus a photo, for publication.

Promoting communication, reasoning and problem solving skills Virginia Preschool and Primary School wants to bring an “Imagination Playground” to the site and broader community to support our playgroup program that runs every Friday.

With Virginia Grove rapidly growing, providing an ‘open’ experience to families with children to connect with the local school (Virginia Primary School) prior to formal education through ‘imagination playground’ during playgroup on Fridays is our main aim.

The resource will also be used daily for students during recess, lunch,

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Some of the expected learning outcomes are: To support children with collaboration, executive functioning (stop, think, do), problem solving, and communication skills.

To support the development of gross motor skills To promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through incorporating the ‘imagination playground’ app to design and construct playgrounds in a literacy rich environment.

Preparations for Christmas Parade on the march

Sensory concept at Angle Vale Angle Vale Preschool’s ‘idea’ comes after the children’s increased interest in our natural world.

Play in nature is fast disappearing from our childrens’ lives as screens and technology take over.

If successful children at the preschool, alongside the wider Angle Vale community (playgroup, retirement village, local school), will help to design a publicly natural eco-space.

This will include a multipurpose nature playground, Kaurna inspired sensory garden, community orchard and garden, as well as places for families and individuals to gather and take some time out.

Angle Vale Preschool would appreciate community support to get this project sponsored. The picture above is an example of the type of project the preschool would like to create.

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The countdown is on! Christmas is just weeks away and that means the popular Two Wells Christmas Street Parade is not far away.

We hope to have secured a well know personality by the next edition of the Echo to be this year’s special guest at the December 15th event.

We have the City of Elizabeth Pipe Band attending again as well as two others, being the Port Adelaide City Band and the Mitcham City Brass Band.

Stall holder forms and parade participation registration forms are available from the Two Wells Craft Shop in the main street, open Tuesday-Friday 9.30am-4.00pm and Saturdays 9.30-1pm. Alternatively email twrat@bigpond.com for forms to be emailed.

A prominent part of the parade is the honour of being named “Parade prince or princess”.

To date we have a nomination for each but further nominations will still be accepted for consideration.

The parade prince or princess is a young person who assists in the community and who you would like to honour with a nomination.

The cut off date for stalls, parade participation and prince and princess nominations is December 1st. No bookings or nominations can be accepted after this date.

Please be aware the Two Wells main street (Old Port Wakefield Road) will be closed to all traffic except stall and parade partici-

Judi Frost reports: pants by 4.00pm from which time stallholders can begin setting up.

The parade will commence at 7pm sharp and participants are required to please report to the marshal on Wells Road by 6.30pm.

As in the past, there are competitions residents can enter, including this year’s challenge of creating and decorating a Christmas Wreath, so please get busy and start gathering your supplies now.

Competition age groups are 5-8 years and 9-12 years with children 4 years and under completing a colouring in sheet available from the Craft Shop.

All entries will be judged on craftsmanship and creativity.

Prizes will be given and all en-

tries will be displayed on the night of the parade in the Old Council Chambers near the Library.

Entries must be lodged at the Craft Shop (with your name and age on them) by 4pm on the day of the parade, or of course any time before.

This year there is no Open section but we would love to accept any wreath for display, done by anyone from 13 years onwards to enhance the colourful and festive scene of the occasion.

For any further information about the street parade please contact Caroline Scutcheon on 0417 801 178, Evelyn Dyer on 0419 811 983 or Judi Frost on 0427 417 905.

Please put December 15th in your diary and make sure you are here for this great night.

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The Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club has submitted a project to establish a playground in the oval complex.

The oval is home to football, netball, tennis, cricket, softball and bowling clubs. The area provides the opportunity for children to explore and expand their boundaries within a safe, secure haven.

The nearest playground is lo-

cated several hundred metres from the complex, and outside of the fenced grounds. Children are not permitted to leave the area during sporting events as the playground is out of sight. The club will establish a fully fenced playground within the oval complex, enabling children to play as their parents and siblings participate in competitive events while under the watchful

eye of the sporting community.

The playground will be open to everyone in the community and will have the public toilets conveniently located close by.

Help the club to win this funding – to vote for the playground go to www.fundmyneighbourhood. sa.gov.au – select Two Wells as your location, register to vote and vote for this worthy project.

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Space mission shortlist Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells Primary School was one of seven schools shortlisted last month to send a unique scientific experiment into space as part of the state’s School Space Mission program.

After presenting their initial design at the 68th International Astronautical Congress held in Adelaide last month, the school has been selected to now build a physical prototype of its cosmic radiation experiment and will receive industry specific professional learning and equipment through Neumann Space.

Throughout the middle of next year shortlisted teams will test and redesign their experiments, eventually putting their final product to the challenge at an Australian space testing facility. This time next year three successful entries will be selected to send their experiments into space, where high tech sensors and receptors will be used to stream data back to schools for recording analysis over a 12 month period.

TWPS principal, Lynda Fitzpatrick-Brown, said the presentation by students at the Astronautical Congress was inspiring.

TWPS science teacher, Mike Hawkey, with students, from left, Zoe Boobyer, Sofie Scarfe, Despina Kiparoglou, Ally Grant, Tyler Simmonds and Lockie Green at the International Astronautical Congress held in Adelaide last month.

“The kids were just amazing,” Mrs Fitzpatrick-Brown said.

“They proudly and confidently represented our school, and the knowledge they had about the science behind their experiment was phenomenal.

“I came back glowing and we it was just a real buzz.”

The 2016-17 State Budget included $250 million STEM works funding to refurbish and upgrade STEM facilities at 139

public schools across the state, including TWPS, with Education and Child Development Minister, Susan Close, saying these works would help provide students with new opportunities to secure the jobs of the future.

“South Australia’s space industry is rapidly growing and schools and students are crucial to the future of the state’s ability to fill the incoming demand for STEM related jobs,” Ms Close said.

“We are continuing to connect schools with industry professionals so our students can participate in the most authentic and practical learning experiences.

“The SA Schools Space Mission is extending and strengthening these links.

“The next year will be an exciting and mind opening experience for everyone involved in this project and I cannot wait to see the final results.”

Road safety excursion Bec O’Brien reports: Some of Two Wells Community Children’s Centre’s older members had the “ride” of their young lives when they visited the Road and Cycle Safety Centre in Ridgehaven last month.

Just over 50 children took part in road safety and awareness sessions on Tuesday September 26 and Friday September 29.

The children were shown common road signs, how traffic lights operate and what they mean, and general road safety practices.

They were also given the opportunity to ride around on the purpose-built training tracks and have a go at putting into practice what they had learnt.

By all accounts the excursion was very successful and beneficial, with many children coming away from the experience with a lot more bike and road confidence.

The centre would like to thank the Two Wells Blue Light

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The fund will support innovative manufacturing firms who want to invest in plant and equipment to grow their businesses and create jobs.

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Competitive power will drive price down AN interim report by the Australian Competition and Consumers Commission (ACCC) has found deregulation of Australia’s retail electricity markets is not the main driver of higher bills.

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“Retail margins have actually fallen in Victoria as a share of residential bills since 2007-08,” Mr Warren said.

“The answer still lies in making competitive retail electricity markets work better for customers.”

Mr Warren said the data in the interim report highlighted a key to this is sustained new

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3D printing workshops popular Natalie Centenera reports: Two Wells Public Library put on a successful school holiday program last month, with all three sessions completely booked out by local school aged children eager to learn a thing or two about the changing world around them.

The 3D printing workshop held on Tuesday October 10 at the Uniting Church hall was popular among upper primary aged kids, with about 20 eager tech heads designing a small creation to be printed, or made, in the 3D printer.

Maya from ‘Maker’s Empire- 3D Printing Workshop’ brought with her a bunch of iPads and a mobile 3D printer to demonstrate just how easy it is to see something created on a tablet using an app and then send it off to be printed, just like words on a paper.

Students firstly created a cat collar together to learn how to use the app, after which they were given creative license to make a small piece for themselves to take home.

Of course not all the creations could be printed that day, so Maya had the students email their creation to her where they will be printed at a later date and sent back to the library for collection.

All kids and families who attended enjoyed a great learning experience, developing important skills such as critical analysis of a design and independent problem solving.

A family affair, Ben Jacobs, Isaac Jacobs, Grandfather Brenton Sharpe, Emma Sharpe, Sophia Jacobs and Millicent Jacobs.

Gabriella Dimasi watching the 3D printer in action.

Nichole Spargo and daughter Karlie Spargo.

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Report on roads a “fool’s errand” Adelaide Plains Council mayor, Tony Flaherty, lost a motion at council’s ordinary meeting last month to have a report brought back on council’s ability to fund an accelerated roadwork infrastructure program.

Some councillors feared the seeking of information for the report might communicate to the minister for local government that APC are willing to spend money on roadworks, affecting the position they have taken in regards to withdrawing from the Gawler River Flood Management Authority (GRFMA)

Natalie Centenera reports: due to an inability to pay their contribution.

“I’m voting against the motion,” Cr Keene said.

“I think it sends out the wrong message at this time.”

To have a report researched on spending money on roads when the APC have publicly declared they are unable to afford their contribution for the GRFMA’s proposed $27 million Floodway was described by Cr Keene as a ‘fool’s errand’.

Cr Stubing suggested it might be a good idea to investigate what roads require upkeep so as not to render them unrepairable and risk further financial stress, questioning how far their current fiscal philosophy of austerity extends.

Newly elected member to the chamber, representative for the Lewiston ward, Margherita Panella, spoke confidently on the issue believing it to be a good exercise to see what major repairs need to be done, prioritising those roads, so council can forecast costs at budget time.

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Mayor Flaherty emphasised the motion was only to investigate and bring back a report, however Cr Jones echoed the sentiments of Cr Keene, believing the timing of conducting such a report would send out the wrong message.

“I think from a political point of view it would be a disaster,” he said.

Cr Lawrence, APC’s GRFMA representative, suggested to leave the matter on the table for decision after the proposed withdrawal from the authority is decided by the minister.

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Lewiston is in an animal husbandry zone and there are many horses kept and ridden in the area.

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Riders are advised to wear HiVis clothing and move to the side of the road to allow cars to pass.

Courtesy between both rider and driver should be acknowledged, a small wave or nod to signal that each other’s actions are noted.

Local horserider, Fran Rogers, recently publicly thanked three motorcycle riders on a community facebook page, who slowed down as soon as they saw her horse being ridden on Dohnt Road in Lewiston on Saturday October 14.The riders then noticed the horses were spooked by their presence and shut off their engines.

“A brilliant display of common sense that was very much appreciated,” she wrote.

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Adelaide Plains Council The 2017 – 2018 Fire Danger Season for the Mid North which includes Adelaide Plains Council opens on

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2017 & WILL CLOSE ON MONDAY APRIL 30, 2018 Unless changed by Government declaration During that time no fires may be lit in the open unless a permit for that purpose has been obtained from Council. Permits will not be issued prior to March 1, 2018. Contact Council for details of the rules relating to fires in the open for cooking and comfort purposes.

HEAVY PENALTIES APPLY FOR LIGHTING OR MAINTAINING AN UNAUTHORISED FIRE. Additional fire prevention and permit information is available at www.cfs.sa.gov.au

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To all landowners and occupiers in The following council areas • Adelaide Plains Council Pursuant to the Fire & Emergency Services Act 2005, the owner of private land in the country must take reasonable steps to protect property on the land from fire and to prevent or inhibit the outbreak of fire on the land, or the spread of fire through the land and minimise the threat to human life from a fire on the land. Maximum Penalty $5000.

Council officers will be inspecting properties from early October onwards, to assess compliance with CFS requirements. Property owners issued with a Bushfire Hazard Reduction Compliance Notice are required to comply with the requirements of that notice within the required time indicated or Council may organise a contractor to perform the work required, at the owners expense and may take further legal action against them.

PLEASE NOTE, Council is able to issue an Expiation Notice for the offence of not complying with the requirements of Bushfire Hazard Reduction Compliance Notice.

Fee for non compliance $315.

CFS Requirements: • Vacant town blocks are required to have all dry flammable material reduced to a maximum height of 10 cm by means of slashing or mowing or removing, and to be maintained throughout the Fire Danger Season.

• House blocks are required to have all dry flammable grass material reduced to a maximum height of 10 cm by means of slashing or mowing or removing, and to be maintained throughout the Fire Danger Season.

• Larger blocks (more than 1 hectare) will require having a firebreak, slashed or mowed to maximum height of 10cm to a minimum width of 5 metres around property boundary, and with a minimum width of 20 metres around any building or asset on the property.

This must also be maintained throughout the Fire Danger Season.

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

Please have an ongoing maintenance program to keep your property fire safe.

Council thanks property owners and occupiers for the attention they put towards fire safety. Who knows, it may be your own home you save.

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Lewiston pensioner, Ray Johnstone, is hoping to establish a fishing program for the disabled.

Ray Johnstone of Lewiston became a world-wide internet sensation earlier this year when he placed an advertisement on Gumtree looking for a “mate” to go fishing with.

The disabled pensioner’s post touched a chord with thousands of people and it wasn’t long before he had offers for fishing trips from all over the country.

Now, having found a few “mates” to fish with, Mr Johnstone is hoping to share his love of the water with members of the disabled community and wants your help to put the word out.

In a Facebook post from September Mr Johnstone says he is seeking support from local businesses, fishing industry businesses and the wider public to help create a program called Disabled Angler SAFE. This program would be based on a similar program, which is run successfully in the United Kingdom, and would see people with a disability giving the opportunity to go fishing each month in a safe environment.

“What I would like to now (do) is to help the disabled in getting out of their

Bec O’Brien reports: houses at least once a month,” he wrote on his Facebook page, Ray Johnstone Fishing Adventures (sic).

“I have been fishing for years and would assist them in how to fish but I really need to be able to reach them first and get them interested.”

Mr Johnstone says he believes many disabled people don’t have access to a computer or Facebook and wants advocacy groups, as well as friends and family of anyone who is living with a disability and who is keen to learn to fish, to get in contact with him.

As an ex-serviceman who suffers from PTSD, Mr Johnstone says a day on the water is a great way to relax and unwind.

“I know a lot of disabled servicemen and fishing does help you forget for a while,” he said.

“It would at least get people out and about and making new friends.”

Mr Johnstone can be contacted on 0429 427 209 or look him up on Facebook if you would like to get involved.

BOOK REVIEW: Light Between Oceans 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 thought to pick up and read.

This month’s book is ‘The Light Between Oceans’ by M.L. Stedman.

This Australian historical fiction debut novel by M.L Stedman took the literary world by storm when it was first published in 2012 and was turned into a major motion picture last year.

Born in Western Australia, Margot Stedman was working in England as a lawyer when she had a light bulb moment to embellish her creative writing instinct.

The inspiration for this novel came from the place where she grew up, her native Western Australia.

The fictional Janus Island is the solitary setting for this story about a lighthouse

keeper and his wife, who make a devastating choice that changes the worlds of two families.

The novel begins after World War One, the main character Tom Sherbourne having returned from the Western Front to take a post as a lighthouse keeper, an isolated location both physically and mentally from the mainland.

The descriptions of the island and the upkeep of the lighthouse are visual and informative.

Tom is able to take leave every so often and marries young Isabel, bringing her to live on Janus Island with him.

Isabel is desperate to become a mother and slowly withdraws after multiple miscarriages and a stillbirth.

Miraculously, it seems, a boat has washed ashore carrying a dead man and a crying baby.

Tom and Isobel believed the child to be orphaned, and Isobel convinces her husband not to report it.

Tom is torn between his head and his heart and reluctantly follows his wife’s wishes, pretending the baby is their own.

The decision made after this event will affect not only the lives of the people on Janus Island, but also lives on the mainland.

Although the book is beautifully written, it has a tragic storyline, readers aware that there could be no happy ending for all involved.

Book club members felt the heartbreak of the situation becoming emotionally involved with Tom and Isobel’s anguish and eventual predicament.

The thought provoking book poses the question to the reader, what would you do?

Next month’s book is the ‘Five Bells’ by Gail Jones.

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Prepare for fire ban season which starts this month Two Wells CFS News With Karlee Mutch November 1 is the new date to start the fire ban season for 2017 for the Mid North.

This means you have a very short window to ensure your yards, property and homes are prepared for the fire season.

Please use this time wisely to burn off all unwanted garden waste and ensure firebreaks are in place too.

Ensure your gate entrance is four metres wide and high so our trucks can fit in to help you and your family in an emergency.

Have you planned what your family will do should there be a fire near you?

Do they know what to do, whom to ring, where to go etc? Have you practised this?

Two Wells CFS will be celebrating 60 years of service to the community during November 2017.

This is a remarkable

effort for community members over the years.

Thank you.

We have seen many captains ensure their crews are kept safe over the years, and this includes our current captain, Adam Harris, who has been leading his crew for the past nine years, not only setting a brilliant example to follow, but as a very experienced and supportive leader.

Thank you to the community for supporting your local CFS. We would like to remind you about the traffic regulations: all vehicles MUST slow down past emergency vehicles with flashing lights on - 25 km per hour is the limit when lights are flashing.

Please ensure you slow down, otherwise this puts people at risk, not to mention those who are trying to help.

Thank you.

Two Wells CFS captain, Adam Harris, with long grass that requires slashing in preparation for the fire ban season.

INDIVIDUALS and community groups will be able to apply for an additional almost $1 million in grant funding to boost their ability to respond to bushfires and other natural disasters.

The State Government has announced it will be extending the popular Regional Capability Community Fund (RCCF) for an extra two years to 2020.

The RCCF was started in 2015 and offers around $480,000 each year in grants of up to $2,500 towards the purchase of equipment to assist communities to better protect themselves from bushfires and other natural disasters.

In the three years the RCCF has been running, more than 600 landholders have received grants, assisting them to purchase hundreds of farm fighting units, bulk water storage tanks, personal protective clothing, radios and other equipment.

The latest round (3) of the RCCF announced in July this year saw more than $1.1 million worth of equipment rolled out across South Australia, which will assist our communities respond this fire danger season.

Each round of applications is prioritised according to geographic location, existing capability, access and distance to emergency services and other risk factors unique to each individual property.

With the majority of purchases being made locally, the co-funding model has also provided more than $2.6 million of local economic benefits to Country SA communities.

Further information on the Regional Capability Community Fund can be found at www.safecom.sa.gov.au “We are extraordinarily thankful for the amazing contribution our over 15,000 emergency service volunteers make across the state – but we recognise that farmers and local communities need their own capability to respond to emergencies as they occur,” Emergency Services Minister, Chris Picton said.

“This grant scheme has already delivered enormous benefit to communities through the provision of firefighting equipment and protective resources and I’m delighted to announce we’re extending this scheme to 2020 – with almost one million more available to grant applicants.”

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Wedding bells a-ringing A big congratulations to James Dimasi and Kate Lange of Two Wells (pictured here right and above right), who wed on Saturday, October 14.

The cute couple and their entourage were ferried to picturesque St Patrick’s Catholic Church in Adelaide in style, with vintage 1949 Jags taking the bridal party and a range of muscle cars and a Harley Davidson motorcycle, making an entrance for the boys.

With the guest list topping 300 a reception at popular function centre Donatos in Kilkenny, followed the church service, where local pharmacist Matthew Girgolas was MC for the evening.

Included in the bridal party was Kate’s sister and maid of honour Rachel Lange, Stephanie Seccafien, Emma Aucote and Maddie Clonan, while on the groom’s side was best man Francesco Macheda, Michael Baldetti, James Applebee and Michael Musolino.

James’ niece and nephew, Lara and James Laftsis were flower girl and page boy.

James is the son of Sue and Vince Dimasi of Two Wells, Kate is the daughter of Sue and Tony Lange, also of Two Wells.

The happy couple honeymooned in Fiji and will make their home in Two Wells.

Golding Wedding Anniversary

Long-time Virginia residents, Raelene and Graeme Besnard recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends. Married on 7 October 1967 at what was then the Virginia Methodist Church, the couple has lived in the community for the past 45 years and been involved in a huge range of local community groups and sporting clubs.

Raelene (nee Forby) grew up in Virginia while Graeme was a Melbournite.

They have three children, Andrea, Gregory and Dennis, who sadly died as a newborn.

The couple celebrated their milestone achievement on Sunday October 8 at the Virginia Institute, with Member for Taylor, Leesa Vlahos and Playford Council mayor, Glenn Docherty attending.

A reunion of the wedding party was held at the Virginia Hotel the day prior, with a majority of the wedding party in attendance including the minister, Don Cope, and photographer, Howard Cuffe.

Raelene and Graeme are pictured below with their bridal party members, from left, (back) Ken Besnard (Best man), Maxine Cope ( Matron of Honour), Dennis Denman, Diane Forby, Michael Woodford, the late Alison Underwood (nee Forby), (front) flower girls Jayne O’Reilly, Kerrie Nemes, and Michelle Menadue.

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LEFT: Pat Wake of Lewiston, with her top dog Wyreema Twistie who had just won the Encourage Yard Dog Trial with a score of 70 at the Clare Show recently. A great feat, considering the dog is deaf.

“Everything she does is on instinct and natural ability and hand/arm signals,” Pat said.

“We knew she was getting deaf but she was at the vet Thursday and the readings came back that she’s completely deaf in one ear and almost deaf in the other ear.”

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Don’t forget this month is Remembrance Day on Saturday November 11. The Two Wells RSL will be selling Remembrance Day merchandise at the Virginia Shopping Centre from Monday November 6th to Saturday November 11th and will hold their annual service at the Two Wells War Memorial Garden at 11am.

Days of November

November is jam packed with special dates, so hold on to your hats and fascinators ladies, cause November is not just about your Melbourne Cup frock!

November 1- All Saints Say and November 2- All Souls Day. The Christian celebration of these two days stems from a belief there is a powerful spiritual bond between those in heaven and the living.

All Saints Day celebrates all the saints in the church, known and unknown and All Souls Day is set aside for honouring the dead.

Are Christians required to attend mass on these days? No, not unless it is a Sunday. But bonus points for heaven if you do.

November 7 - The race that stops a nation, the Melbourne Cup. Make sure you carefully choose your horse or take pot luck in an office sweep!

Either way, win or lose it’s how much work, or class, you can miss whilst the population of the country stares at a TV screen for three minutes to cheer on the Gee Gees.

November 11- Remembrance Day. At 11am on 11 November 1918 the guns of the Western Front ceased firing after more than four years of warfare.

Australians use this day as a time to remember all those who died or suffered for Australia’s cause in all wars and armed conflicts.

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served each year at Remembrance Day services all over the country.

November 11 is also the date Ned Kelly was hanged in 1880 at Melbourne Gaol.

Prime Minister Gough Whitlam was sacked by the Governor General Sir John Kerr in 1975 on the same date.

November 14- World Diabetes Day, a day to give voice to people living with diabetes.

WDD is the world’s largest diabe-

tes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries keeping diabetes firmly in the public and political spotlight.

November 19 - World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

This day takes place on the third Sunday in November every year as the appropriate acknowledgment of victims of road traffic crashes and their families,

making it a major advocacy day for road traffic injury prevention.

November 25 - International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women aims to raise awareness of the fact women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of violence.

This day seeks to educate people about the scale and true nature of this often-hidden issue.

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Scouts connect at camp during online Jamboree Scout report by Robyn Ford this year by Andrew Sharpe.

The camp started Friday night and ended just after lunch on Sunday.

We had 24 youth ranging in age from our Joeys (6-8), Cubs (8 – 11) and Scouts (11-15).

The Scouts even prepared two of our meals, spaghetti bolognese for tea Saturday and a backwards three course meal for lunch Sunday, baked apples with sultanas and cinnamon, sausages with veggies followed by entrée of baked potatoes, all done without using utensils so they could get some bookwork signed off.

The youth were able to connect with other scouts across Australia and a couple of people in America.

They were also able to listen to someone in Roma-

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6.30pm to 7.30pm, Cubs is Tuesday night 6.30pm to 8pm and Scouts is Thursday 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

We would love to meet you.

Our next big event is the Two Wells Street Parade on the last day of school, where we join in the parade and also have the sausage sizzle in front of the post office.

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Neighbourhood Watch report by Lisa Silvy NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH https://www.police. sa.gov.au/about-us/crimestatistics-map South Australia Police has released the next step in public access to crime statistics; detailed crime statistical reporting at suburb/ post code level.

Using new, advanced suburb-level crime mapping technology at https://www. police.sa.gov.au/aboutus/crime-statistics-map South Australians can access the previous month’s crime statistics in any of our state’s suburbs.

Two Wells Police urge members of the public to report any suspicious behaviour to 131 444 or 000 in emergencies.

Our next Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be held on Tuesday November 14 at 7:30pm at the Two Wells RSL, Old Port Wakefield Road (opposite the Empire Café). We would love to see you there.

BLUE LIGHT The next Blue Light Disco will be held on Friday December 15, held in the Two Wells Community Centre (behind the football club), from 7.30pm9.30pm.

Entry is $5, drinks and souvenir accessories are available for purchase from the canteen.

Please note this is a lock in event for children aged between 8 and 17 to keep and build rapport between youth and the local police.

Ensure to keep your entry ticket as we have some fantastic door prizes to give away.

This disco is Christmas themed so bring along your Christmas cheer.

A few things to note in the new year, the discos will finish at 9pm instead of 9.30pm and we will not have a cloak room so all children will be responsible for their own possessions.

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Leonie and Kevin in front of this heritage listed magnificent tree that was recently vandalised in Camel Reserve, Lewiston.

I found this tree to be one of the best motivational tools to engage young people in caring and valuing our environments.

Seeing this tree in all its glory is one of those moments that leave you in awe of what nature can produce if left alone to grow.

If we look after what we have today, our children will have an opportunity to experience these environments into the future.

Camel track in part of a 7km walking track that takes you through Lewiston, at several entry points to these walking tracks.

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signage indicating maps and activities that can be carried out within these reserves.

These signs also indicate the types of activities that are prohibited and that includes riding motorbikes.

Unfortunately there are also some people who continue to ride their motorbikes through this reserve, putting added pressure on the environment.

Apart from destroying the vegetation within this reserve these kinds of activities increase the spread of weeds, which will affect all residents who reside adjacent to all our reserves.

These actions have very little respect for all who live in our region.

If you see any suspicious behaviour within any of our reserves please contact our council and they will deal with it.

Please do not approach these environmental vandals as these people have little regard for your views.

Together we can protect our environmental landscapes, after all this is why many of us call Lewiston home.

Image Leonie and Kevin Atkinson show the size of the area damaged by vandals who took an axe to this heritage listed tree in the reserve.

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I recently had a disturbing call from one of my friends who live next to Camel Reserve in Lewiston.

While on his regular walk he noticed that someone or a group of people had attacked one of the iconic trees within this reserve with an axe and inflicted significant damage to the tree.

This Black box (Eucalyptus Largiflorens) tree is what I believe to be one of the oldest trees in Lewiston and is estimated to be between 400 and 500 years old.

What disturbs me is why anyone would want to destroy one of our iconic landmarks.

When this kind of deliberate damage occurs within our own back yard it erodes a community’s capacity to build connectivity with our natural environments.

There are many plant species, which are endangered or vulnerable to extinction within these reserves.

Camel Reserve derives its name from an old road that runs within the reserve; camel trains used this road as part of their North-South transport corridor.

Up until 1990 much of the land was heavily grazed.

Local resident Helen Lamont petitioned the council to close either ends of Camel Road.

This reserve is testament to the industrious actions of the residents of the Lewiston area including Trees For Life, Bushcare, Mallala Primary School and Two Wells/Lewiston Landcare Group.

Camel Reserve covers an area of 16 acres and plays an important role within our region as a habitat corridor allowing native fauna to travel safely throughout the area including goannas, possums and many species of native birds.

As a Trainer of Conservation Land Management I would always organise field trips to take students to see this reserve and this particular tree.

nia, but were unable to speak with them.

On the internet they were chatting with scouts in Indonesia and the Philippines and at least one in Turkey.

If anyone has children interested in joining our group, please do not hesitate to come along and try for three weeks.

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Members of Two Wells Scout Group participating in JOTA last month.

In the world of scouting, JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree of the Air/Internet) is the largest event held in the world with over 1 million scouts participating across 150 plus countries.

Scouts and Guides across the world connect with each other using the airwaves and the internet.

This event is held on the 3rd weekend of October and this year marked the 60th anniversary.

Most years the Two Wells Scout Group usually head off for a group camp.

They have been to many locations including Roonka, near Blanchetown, Gladstone Gaol, Napperby at Port Pirie, and even Woodhouse, but this year they stayed close to home, camping on the edge of Two Wells.

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The long and the short of sports success

Two Wells lad, James Stirling, has a promising career in Soccer ahead of him. His lower digit ratio is consistent with his sporting prowess.

It’s all in the hands Take a minute to look at your hands and pay special attention to the difference in length between your index finger and ring finger. This is your digit ratio.

A new study by the University of South Australia’s Dr Grant Tomkinson and his son Jordan Tomkinson, has found adolescent boys with lower digit ratios, are better at sports.

That is, the closer in length one’s index and ring finger are, the better one may be on the sporting field, as there is a possible link to muscular strength.

Dr Tomkinson explained the ring finger in males is typically longer than the index finger, whereas the fingers are about the same length in females.

Some indirect evidence suggests the length of fingers is determined in the mother’s womb during the early stages of pregnancy - the more testosterone the foetus produces, the longer the ring finger, bringing it closer in length to the index finger.

“Testosterone is the natural steroid hormone that enhances sport, athletic and fitness test performance,” Dr Tomkinson said.

In general, people with lower digit ratios are better athletes and tend to be better professional soccer players, basketballers, middledistance runners, sprinters, fencers, sumo wrestlers, rugby players and rowers.

“Our study showed boys with lower digit ratios have better handgrip strength and this is irrespective of their age or body size,” he said.

During the study, 57 males aged 13-18 participated by recording their age, digit ratio, body mass and right hand grip strength.

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predict performance.

“Given muscular strength is an important determinant of success in many youth sports and athletic events, our finding suggests the digit ratio may predict performance in youth sports and athletic events requiring high strength.”

With muscular strength also an important indicator of good health, the study also suggests adolescent boys with lower digit ratios, have better general health.

We, at the Echo, decided to conduct our own research with local adolescent lads who are well-known for their sporting competency.

Twelve-year-old Ryan Dimasi, rising cricket star, football fanatic, and also pretty handy with a basketball, showed us his hands for the purpose of this study.

Clearly his ring and index fingers are of similar length, meaning he has a lower digit ratio.

According to Dr Grant Tomkinson of Uni SA, this is an indication of his sporting ability.

Eleven-year-old James Stirling, also of Two Wells, has a lower digit ratio as well, and this could be an indication of his sporting ability.

He is in fact a pretty nifty soccer player, playing Federation soccer for the Metro Stars.

So it would appear from our, albeit limited, research, perhaps the digit ratio of adolescent boys, could be an indication of sporting ability.

Cue the measuring of fingers across sporting fields and basketball courts throughout the region.

Just be careful not to give anyone the middle finger, they may get the wrong idea!

Ryan Dimasi of Two Wells is a young sporting prodigy, playing football, cricket and basketball, his index and ring finger are of similar length.

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Virginia Primary School’s soccer success

Virginia Primary School has ended the SAPSASA State Girls Soccer competition as runners-up.

The school went down to St Joseph’s Primary School in the grand final held at Campbelltown City Soccer Club last month after a lengthy tournament process that spanned more than two school terms. VPS physical education teacher, James Yates, said the school’s result in the small schools category was testament to the hard work and commitment of all the girls in the team.

“This was the end of what was a fantastic journey for the students involved,” James said.

“The journey began way back in Term 1 and started off with a trial process before the girls were to make the final team.

“Many students that trialled for the team had very little competition experience and had only ever played soccer during PE or at play breaks at school.”

The team trained at least once a week since the start of Term 2 and to make

the grand final had to play four games throughout Terms 2 and 3, and win every match in the process to progress.

“Throughout the competition the teams skill development, game knowledge and team work improved significantly,” James stated.

“The students trained harder and more frequently as they moved through the competition.

“After every victory the students were thrilled and sometimes surprised with their achievements. Although the students finished runner-up, they were ecstatic with how far they had made it and can take pride in being the second best team in the State SAPSASA Soccer Small Schools Category.”

VPS road to the State SAPSASA Soccer final

1st round - win due to forfeit 2nd round - Virginia 2 - Williamstown 1 3rd round - Virginia 1 - St. Mary Mackillop 0 4th round - Virginia 1 - Paradise 1 - Virginia win in Penalty Shootout 5 - 3 Grand Final - Virginia 0 - St. Josephs 2

TW&DTC coach Hadyn Leo holds the giant tennis racquet with Lexie Bastiaens watching on.

VPS SAPSASA soccer team, from left (front) Georgia, Lyda, Kate C, Kimly, Lyen, Alicia-Le (back) Nadia, Kate T, Charitie, Alina, Christina, Belle, Chloe, Aaliyah, Minh-Thu. Absent: Jasmine.

Cooper Russell, of Two Wells, with the door prize he won at the club’s open day last month.

Rookie racqueteers get around club open day

Despite postponing their event at the last minute due to stormy weather, Two Wells and Districts Tennis Club’s open day on Friday October 13 was a massive success.

Now in its third year, with participation numbers increasing each year, the event saw more than 50 children and adults take part in a range of fun tennis-related activities.

TW&DTC junior coordinator, Marie Tapscott, said the day catered for a variety of ages and abilities and was a fantastic opportunity for people in the district to get excited about tennis.

“I think this was probably our best open day ever,” Marie enthused.

“Tennis Australia Hot Shots coach, Rebecca Leo, ran Hot Shots sessions while club coach Hadyn Leo, also led tennis skill sessions.”

A highlight of the afternoon was the presence of an impressive giant tennis racquet, loaned for demonstration purposes by Racquets and Strings.

Measuring about 1.5m in height the giant racquet was a hit with all the tennis enthusiasts present.

The open day also included cardio and human movement based skills, which included fast feet, stretching and directional movement activities.

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“Everybody who came received an information pack with giveaways from Tennis Australia included,” Marie added.

“And we also had guess how many smarties were in (yes in) the tennis ball, which was a bit of fun.”

For the record there were 73 smarties, which were won by Jonathon Pellizzari who guessed 70.

There was a free door prize won by John Lapic who received an Australian Open towel, while local lad Cooper Russell won the children’s door prize of a Hot Shots tennis racquet.

The club has just started another season of ANZ Hot Shots coaching with 30 plus kids registered for the program to be held at the courts on Tuesday nights from 5pm.

Two Division 1 teams, one Division 2 team, one green ball and one orange ball team will also represent the club and compete in the Gawler and Districts Tennis Association season on Saturday mornings.

Contact junior coordinator, Marie Tapscott, on 0419 838 929 for more information if you would like to get involved.

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Turf pitch for Mallala

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Irene Giannikos reports:

Four new turf wickets will be installed at Mallala Oval early next year assisting the Mallala Cricket Club (MCC) to become the centre of cricket in the plains.

Adelaide Plains Council granted consent for the upgrade, which will see MCC be responsible for all planning, installation, maintenance, and costs associated with the large project.

The new turf pitches will be installed following the removal of the existing concrete pitch, and a potable water main will be installed at the centre of the oval as bore water and recycled water are not to be used to water the surface.

MCC is part of the Barossa and Light Cricket Association (BLCA), and this association has adopted a strategic plan to become an all turf competition, providing support in both funding and guidance on how to install and maintain turf wickets.

Installation of the turf wickets strengthens its ability (BLCA) to host national, state and local carnivals, the association having hosted country cup state carnivals to under age national men and women’s carnivals in the past.

Simon Koch of BLCA, is pleased another cricket club in the association will install turf wickets as the organisation strives to provide top class facilities for both junior and senior players across the region,

Twilight bowls (Night Owls) at Two Wells Bowls Club will start on October 31 after being cancelled on the opening night due to inclement weather.

Whether you are eight, 80 or somewhere in between, all are welcome.

Lawn bowls has become a sport for people of all ages and abilities, providing a good team spirit with gentle exercise.

Tony Zarko is coordinating the evenings this season and is keen to have a Night Owls competition.

If you and your workmates or a group of friends want to enter a team, give Tony a call on 0415 371 777 or come along on a Tuesday evening at 6.30pm.

If you don’t have any bowls, the club will provide some for you.

FUNK has generously agreed to be the sponsor for the season.

The TWBC has entered six teams in the Metropolitan Pennant Competition and has had a mixed bag of results to date.

There is a team playing home every Saturday so if you are looking for something to do, pop into the club and say hello.

If you are interested in playing lawn bowls, the twilight bowls is a great introduction to the game.

For more information, contact Irene Giannikos on 0417 810 029.

B&L cricket, A1 reserves, Brad Wilson, Mallala, cheers.

MCC hopes to maintain and develop its member base, particularly younger players, drawing interest from cricketers all over the district and other clubs from neighbouring associations.

The Mallala Football Club (MFC), who also uses the oval during the football season, supports the cricket club installing turf as the removal of the concrete pitch will provide Mallala the opportunity to host ANFL and AFL preseason games, drawing people into the town and surrounding areas to use the facilities. In a letter of support to the council, Ruth Jones, MFC secretary, referred to the football and cricket clubs as the hub of the town, and with limited activities

giving them the best opportunity to develop to the best of their ability.

“We want to produce state and test cricketers, and turf wickets from an early age greatly assist in this regard,” Mr Koch said.

Mr Koch regards the new turf wickets at Mallala as a massive achievement for the cricket club, especially in regards to, “how far they have come from 5-6 years ago when they joined the association on its knees with the Adelaide Plains league folding and struggling to field one senior team.”

“They now play in the top level of the competition for the first time as well as having a second team in the one-day competition, plus junior teams,” he said.

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Training day and state championships Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club’s club colours of red and white was well represented at last month’s State Pony Club Championships held at Monarto, albeit it they were wearing black.

Representing the Lower North Zone, it was the first time adult riders had been permitted to compete at the championships, with TWE&PC strongly represented in this category.

Club riders had success throughout the October long weekend, with the zone games team finishing 2nd overall and the adult team on the flat finishing 1st.

Riders from the club were also part of the successful adult novice and preliminary dressage team to place first.

TWE&PC president Pentti Puro, who competed at the championships, placed second in the adult novice dressage test while fellow member Kristy Pearn was 3rd.

Kristy, riding The Whole Shebang, also won the SADA Cup for her elementary dressage test.

In September the club also held a successful combined training day.

The event at the club’s home grounds in Lewiston on Sunday September 17 saw riders complete a range of dressage tests and/or a showjumping course, with riders entering for a “combined” result or an individual dressage result.

The day was a great opportunity for many horse and rider combinations to have a go at both dressage and showjumping in a more formal environment but still with a relaxed and over-arching supportive learning atmosphere.

Visit the club’s website www. twepc.com.au for more information and upcoming events.

Representing TWE&PC at the State Pony Club Championships held at Monarto last month, in the Lower North Zone team, was (back) Kayla Healey, Shelly Henderson, Taylor Urand, Pentti Puro, (front) Alison Gray, Kristy Pearn and Shona Eckermann.

ABOVE: Kayla Healey prepares for her dressage test.

LEFT: Kaitlyn O’Brien takes her jump in her first attempt at a showjumping course.

BELOW: Shona Eckermann and her horse Billara Fair Play.

PHOTOS: Bec O’Brien and Kaitlyn O’Brien

TOP LEFT: Jumping nicely was Kate Halliwell.

ABOVE: Shelley Henderson leaves the dressage arena with a smile.

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If the old adage is true that talent runs in the family, then the Moore family of Two Wells has it in spades.

The dream of playing for their state is now a reality for not one, not two, but three members, with brothers Connor, Riley and Flynn all recently representing the state in rugby union. To say rugby is a passion for this family i s an understatement, with the brothers following in the footsteps of their dad, Shane, who was a former state U21 rugby representative.

Younger brother Dane is snapping at their heels, showing all the skills to perhaps one day too wear the state colours and join his brothers with bragging rights.

All the boys play for the Barossa Rams Rugby

All the boys had great success at their respective competitions and learnt so much about the sport they love.

With nicknames like “Tassie”, after the notorious Tasmanian devil, and “Berserk” the Moore boys are all hard at the ball, fast on their feet and strong on the ground.

They play in forward prop or flank positions and are dedicated to improving their skills, fitness and strength with multiple training sessions each week.

Connor was recently accepted into prestigious Prince Alfred College in Adelaide for Years 11 and 12 on a sporting/ academic scholarship and hopes to improve his rugby skills even more on the back of the school’s strong rugby program. Perhaps one day in the not too distant future the name “Moore” will be on the back of a green and gold jersey? Watch this space!

Bec O’Brien reports: Union Club, and were chosen following a rigorous selection process. Connor, 16, recently travelled to Queensland where he was a member of the victorious state U18 team that took home the Schoolboys Division 2 trophy following an eight-day tournament.

He has previously been selected in state U12 and U15 teams.

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