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Doctors’ orders

GPs at the COVID-19 coalface call on public to slow coronavirus spread LOCAL GPs on the front line of the pending battle against coronavirus COVID-19 have implored the public to do their part in slowing the spread of the pandemic.

Balaklava’s Tom Lemon and Clare’s Gerry Considine both felt community sentiment shift on a serious scale in recent days.

“People are just starting to realise over the last week just how serious

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“It’s is becoming a lot more real and there’s a general understanding this will become a lot worse before it gets better.

“I think everyone is a little anxious, which is a natural response but you can use that to help drive

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“If everyone plays their part, if everyone does the right thing and isolates themselves, that will have the best possible impact and make a big difference.”

Dr Considine said the Clare Medical Centre had implemented phone consultations for patients in a bid to protect them from potential exposure to the virus.

“The virus will spread but it is important we don’t have huge numbers of patients all at once, so we need to slow the amount of cases,” he explained.

With social media dominated by information about COVID-19, Dr Considine has also directed some of his time to ensuring people are correctly informed.

“I feel we’ve got an important role to play, not only as first responders but also making sure we’re disseminating the right information to the community,” he said.

“There’s quite a lot of false information out there, so I’ve been working to curate the information out there to ensure it’s correct.” n Continued Page 4

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Caught for cannabis crop Bec O’Brien reports:

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More than 3000 cannabis plants were uncovered at Virginia Lewiston Two Wells at the weekend, making this one Gawler Middle Beach of the largest illegal cannabis Gawler cultivation operations discovered River Port Gawler in the past few years.

Three Vietnamese men were MacDonald Buckland Port Gawler Park arrested at the Penfield Road Penfield Virginia Park Munno Para Conservation Andrews Gardens Park Farm property just after 9am on SatPenfield urday, February 29 following a Waterloo RAAF Base phone tipoff to police.

Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth Circulating in When police arrived, three Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, people ran from the scene.

Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and Patrols cordoned off the area Buckland Park. and called in police dogs PD Ben and PD Zeus to assist with Contact us the search.

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Under the declaration under the Public Health Act 2011, the Chief Executive of the Department for Health and Wellbeing now has never-before used powers to act swiftly and effectively to contain and help stop the spread of COVID-19.

With these powers, everyone arriving into Adelaide Airport from a flight outside of Australia will be handed a Direction by Com-

monwealth Border Force outlining their obligation to self-isolate at home for 14 days, along with a fact sheet developed by SA Health with advice and support information on how to self-isolate.

SouthAustralia Police (SAPOL) will conduct ‘spot checks’ of those who have recently returned from overseas, based on details provided in their incoming passenger visitor cards, to ensure they are abiding

Too many Triple Zero COVID calls SOUTH Australia’s emergency services are being inundated with Triple Zero calls from the public, wanting information and advice about COVID-19.

Police are advising only call 000 if people have an emergency - if someone is seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help, if life is being threatened, or

if they have witnessed a serious accident or crime.

Those needing advice about COVID-19, contact the National Coronavirus Information Hotline on 1800 020 080, Passenger death at Dublin A woman has died after two motorcycles crashed at

Dublin on Sunday March 22 afternoon.

Just before 12.30pm, patrols and emergency crews were called to the Port Wakefield Highway and Thompson Road after two motorcycles crashed.

The pillion passenger on one of the bikes, a 24-year-old woman from Brooklyn Park, sadly died

by the Direction for self-isolation.

“SA Health has developed conditions and clear advice and relevant support information for those people returning to South Australian on how to self-isolate,” Health Minister, Stephen Wade said.

“There are significant penalties in place for any person or body corporate who fails to comply with the new direction.”

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Coronavirus: You must take action to save lives in your community.

Stay at home unless absolutely necessary. Banks, supermarkets/groceries, petrol stations, medical services and suppliers will remain open. You must avoid non-essential travel.

If you can, work from home. If going to work, avoid groups. Use phones for meetings and stop handshaking. Tap to pay where possible instead of using cash.

You must stay 2 arms lengths away from others and wash your hands for 20 seconds.

Exercise away from others.

Make sure you stay informed by visiting australia.gov.au Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra

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Business as usual for APC Gatherings cancelled, but council remains fully operational Adelaide Plains Council has cancelled all council-related public gatherings in the region in light of the Coronavirus crisis.

In a statement released on March 20, APC said it was taking proactive and responsible measures to ensure minimal disruptions to services and prioritise safety to the community and its staff.

“We would like to reinforce that for most of those in our community and our workforce, business at present continues as usual, with the goal of minimal disruption to the running of council,” the statement, endorsed by Mayor Mark Wasley, said.

“However, in light of ongoing concerns and rapidly changing situations we will be implementing proactive approaches and some changes to the way we operate to ensure that our community and staff remain as healthy and protected as possible; this is our

responsibility and obligation.

“Council is continuing to monitor this dynamic and rapidly changing situation closely in conjunction with national and state authorities.

“We will continue to provide resources and links to information, including the latest updates from the WHO, SA Health and Federal Government, as well as any further updates on the actions we are taking in terms of our services and events.

“We will continue to take the necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of the community, council members and council employees as conditions evolve.

“Everyone in Australia will play a big part in assisting with slowing the spread of COVID-19.

“Tackling COVID-19 means sacrifices to reduce the risk of the virus spreading and to keep vulnerable people safe.”

Council changes… n From Monday March 23 APC council meetings will occur in a restricted manner and only urgent items will be dealt with. Other essential meetings, where possible, will be held via telephone/virtual means n It is ‘business as usual’ for APC’s two council offices and Mallala depot, however customers are encouraged to consider alternatives to visiting to request a service n All council-led events have been cancelled until further notice n The Two Wells and Mallala libraries will be closed from a public access perspective. However, the community will still have access to the Two Wells Library ‘reading room’ and will be able to collect and return library materials from this space n All volunteer programs have been ceased until further notice n Contact council via phone, submit a request via the website www.apc.sa.gov. au or email info@apc.sa.gov.au

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GPs: We can all play our part in slowing the virus • From page 1 He advised using the health department channels as key sources of accurate information.

“It’s important people are reliant on official sources for their information and not just individuals,” Dr Considine said.

Given Australia is some three to four weeks behind the infection in the United Kingdon, Dr Lemon said it had afforded the country some time to prepare for and limit the spread.

“At least we have some ability to take steps in trying to cope with what’s on the horizon,” he said.

“About 80 per cent of infections have been mild cases, with basic cold or flu like symptoms and people go about their twoweek isolations at home with support from their doctors.

“Those who are hospitalised face a tougher proposition, as the hospitals designated for treatment are largely in Adelaide and once those places are taken up, as regional GPs we will probably take it up from there.”

Dr Lemon said the community awareness of COVID-19 is rapidly rising.

“We’ve been fielding a lot of calls but minimising local testing for only those who fit the criteria,” he said.

“There’s finite testing resources, so it is best to self isolate and protect those for when they’re required.”

Dr Considine said the impact of the virus would be felt for some time to come.

“I’m preparing for a big six months because it’s not just this issue but also the flu season and all the other usual medicine we practice on top of it all,” he said.

“It’s more likely to be several months or even a year, we’ve just got to deal with this as best as we can without relying on a vaccine.

“It could be a bit of a risk that messaging around influenza gets lost and people dismiss the flu as not as dangerous but it should be just like any other year, you still need to respect the dangers that come with it.”

The responsibility of slowing the spread ultimately falls with everyone but local leaders need to be good examples.

“I think if we all do the right thing when we can, others will follow suit,” Dr Lemon said.

Sewer chaos for SA water UNUSUAL times are upon us, and while some people have had to turn to toilet paper alternatives, SA Water is reminding people to only flush toilet paper, pee and poo down the toilet.

SA Water’s General Manager of Customers, Strategy and Innovation, Anna Jackson, said flushing anything other than the three Ps could lead to the awful, inconvenient and potentially costly experience of a sewer overflow.

“In the current situation we’re all in, we understand people are trying to conserve their toilet paper use and are perhaps starting to use another household item to clean up,” Ms Jackson said.

“Unfortunately, flushing things like tissues, paper towel, wet wipes or newspaper

down the toilet can lead to problems for both you and our crews, because unlike toilet paper, which is deliberately designed to break down in around 30 seconds, these other items don’t disintegrate in the sewer system.

Some objects make it all the way to SA Water’s wastewater treatment plants, and over the past few weeks, some of the utility’s treatment plant operators in metropolitan and regional parts of the state have seen a rise in the volume of unflushables coming through.

“If you must resort to using any unflushable items, then follow the lead of some of our overseas friends and have a small bin in the toilet or bathroom for easy disposal.

“If you do experience a blockage or overflow within

Bolivar WWTP unflushables. your internal plumbing, contact a licensed plumber to investigate further. If your plumber decides the fault is within our infrastructure, they will contact our Customer Care Centre to have the problem fixed.”

SA history festival cancelled for 2020

SOUTH Australia’s History Festival, which was scheduled to run from May 1 to 31, has been cancelled for 2020.

History Trust of South Australia CEO, Greg Mackie, advises it is with heavy hearts they have made the responsible decision to cancel South Australia’s History Festival for 2020.

“Due to the uncertainty of the continually changing situation with the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is inadvisable to continue.

“This is an unprecedented and challenging time for everyone, but the health and safety of event organisers, patrons, team members, volunteers and our audiences must come first.”

The Festival began in 2004 as SA History Week, and has grown each year, becoming a month-long program. This year’s festival would

have featured 680 events registered across South Australia and presented by over 400 independent groups.

“We recognise a tremendous amount of time, energy and investment has already been put into the History Festival, both by the History Trust and the wider history community,” Mr Mackie said.

Event presenters and advertisers will be offered three options in respect of money already paid: a full refund, a credit against the 2021 History Festival or a conversion to a taxdeductible gift donation to the History Trust of SA Foundation.

“We are grateful for the loyalty and understanding of the History Festival community.

We wish everyone well during this time and look forward to seeing you at the 2021 History Festival.” Mr Mackie said.

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Show of solidarity for ANZAC Day dawn “light salute” Anzac Day services across the country have been cancelled but Australians are still vowing to show their respect to the fallen, by giving a “light salute” in their own driveways.

The move gained traction last month following a suggestion posted on social media for the traditional Anzac Day commemoration to go ahead in a live broadcast, with people gathering at a set time before dawn in their driveway - or in a window, porch or balcony where they can maintain a safe social distance with a light or flame to take part in a minute’s silence.

The Australian War Memorial, which attracts thousands to its annual Anzac Day service, national ceremony and traditional veterans’ march, announced last month it would hold a service with no congregation but be broadcast nationally and streamed live online.

Two Wells RSL president, Tony Flaherty, was understandably disappointed the town’s popular service

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“We’re pretty sad that we can’t do our annual service because it’s a big deal for us every year,” he said.

“We have so many people come here to pay their respects (but) I think this (light salute) is a great idea and I’ll be doing it.

“You don’t have to get dressed up, you can just go to the end of your driveway, or stand on your verandah.

“This is a great way to honour the fallen, and display a show of solidarity.”

Australian-led overseas commemoration services have also been cancelled, including at Gallipoli in Turkey and Villers-Bretonneux in France.

The Anzac day ceremony live stream is scheduled to begin at 5.30am and will be nationally televised on the ABC.

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Cooking up a few hundred or so eggs for breakfast at last years Anzac Dayservice was Stuart Tearle, Mark Aldridge and Tony Flaherty.

TURF FOR SALE

All activities at Two Wells Uniting Church have been put on hold, following government advice due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

The church offers a range of services, and many groups meet on the premises, but all activities are now in recess as a result of this pandemic.

The church, however, still wishes to support members of the community during this challenging time.

If you would like any support or care contact Paul on 0414 248 732 or Jo on 0424 386 832.

Alternatively, Lutheran Community Care can be contacted for assistance with financial planning, budgeting and emergency relief on 8562 2688.

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Lions Club Angle Vale

The Lions Club of Angle Vale holds its meetings on the second and fourth Wed at APRRA Public Meetings. Contact Marg the clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, Slater on 0408 087 529 for meeting details. 6.30pm start. New members always welcome, for more info please call 0416 452 925.

Australian Plants Society

The Para Districts Group of the APS hold

meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30PM in Gawler East Primary School library, Finch Street, Gawler East.

For information on this group ring Robert on 0400 962 082 or Bob on 8571 1172.

alcoholics anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous, Meets every Thursday evening in Two Wells, Starting 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.

APEC

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

Church times Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the month 10am March 1 10am April 1 Nita Noble - 8527 2303.

St Paul’s Two Wells 10am March 8 10am March 15 10am March 22 10am March 29 Di Meaney - 0427 616 301 Priest: Fr Bart O’Donovan Ph: 08 7510 1148 Virginia Catholic Parish. Mass times: St Joseph’s Two Wells:

• Thursday 6.30pm,

• Sunday 8.30am Our Lady of the Assumption Virginia

• Sunday 10.00am Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. Ph 8380 9029.

Windsor

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

child & youth health

Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth

Health services are held on the second and fourth 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.

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Two Wells CWA

The Two Wells branch of the South Australian

Country Women’s Association meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Bowling Club from 7pm. New and interested members are welcome to come along.

Find us on Facebook or contact Caroline Lions Club Two Wells Hardiman on 0418 781 007 or Jenny Dowling Two Wells Lions Club meets on the first on 0418 859 875 for more information.

Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Two Wells Equestrian Catholic Church. Contact president Ian & Pony club Gameau or secretary 0417 801 1178 or Two Wells Equestrian and Pony twowellslionsinc@gmail.com for more information.

Club hold rallies on the first and third Mallala Men’s Shed Sundays of the month at 9.30am on Mallala & district men’s shed inc. is our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. open Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other Further details on www.twepc.com.au. times by agreement. Get involved in projects Two Wells Golf club or just a coffee and a talk. Conference Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road room available by request. Contact Norm Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up. Scrapes course open April to October.

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 anytime 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 Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, Mallala RSL 7pm to 8.15pm. Enquiries to Diane tee-off 9 - 9.30am. Saturdays Mixed 0427 616 301 or meaney014@gmail.com Mallala RSL meets every third Comp. tee-off from 11 am. Membership Wednesday. Public is invited to lunch every available Phone Club 8520 2607 or third Sunday. $10 including sweets, espresso Secretary Kath Stubing 0427 803 349. coffee available in the clubrooms across Two Wells Playgroup from footy club. All welcome. Membership open to both those who have or have not TWO Wells Playgroup is held on Tuesday served. Contact Ray 0417 450 088 for info. mornings 9am -11am during school term at the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall, Neighbourhood watch 34 Gawler Road, Two Wells. For babies Neighbourhood Watch meeting is and children up to five years of age. held bi-monthly on second Tuesday of Ph: 8520 2358 or visit our facebook the month (except December or January) page: Two Wells Playgroup. at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. For Two Wells Probus Club more information contact Anne Porter on The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc. 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328. Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling Club on the fourth Monday of the month Time Out Craft Group Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells. from 10am. Come along and hear our guest speakers and enjoy some companionship.

Meet Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am Contact Judith Lamont 8380 9140. to 12 noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Two Wells Red Cross Wells. In recess December & January.

Contact Di Meaney 0427 616 301. Two Wells Red Cross meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the TWo wells BOWLING CLUB Catholic Church Hall, Two Wells at 1pm.

Whether you are new to lawn bowls or are All welcome. Contact Jasmin Daniele a seasoned player why not consider joining on 8520 2233 for further information. the Two Wells Club? We field Pennant Two Wells scouts teams on Thursday for women, Wednesday Cubs & Joeys is Men’s day and Saturday is Open Gender. Social bowls Tuesday evenings Two Wells Scout Group. Cubs: 6.30pm October - December & January - February. - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm Contact Irene Giannikos Ph 0417 810 029. 8.30pm (Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm 7.30pm (Monday). Contact Group Leader, Two Wells Blue Light Roger Ford.

0438 202 445.

Two Wells Blue Light held five times Two Wells RSL a year. For ages eight to 15 years. For more information contact Maria Aunger on The Two Wells RSL opening and office 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382. hours until further notice: Members nights will be held only on the 1st Friday of each Two Wells CFS month except if the 1st Friday fall on a public CFS senior training every Monday night holiday, with meals served at 6.35pm. Office starting at 7.30pm open to anyone over the hours on these days are 1pm until late. age of 17 years old. Everyone welcome Normal office hours throughout the year are however day time crews are needed. Cadet every Tuesdays from 9.30am till around noon training is every second Wednesday starting and Friday’s from 9.30am till noon. The office at 5.30pm until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 is attended on a limited basis during the For over 9 years the Two Wells and above. Located in Wells Road, Two Wells. month of January. For all enquiries contact Scouts have helped us bring the secretary John Allen on 0411 894 245.

8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as Two Wells Community Library volunteer bus liason, however all places/ Public Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, enquiries are now through Council.

Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, kennel & obedience club Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & Obedience Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am.

Club. Training Wednesday evenings, Phone: 8520 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au.

Beginners, Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades Two Wells craft shop 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, Conformation 7.40pm.

The Two Wells Craft Shop located in the All breeds & people welcome. If you old Court House is a treasure trove of have a problem come & see us. Contact handcrafted items, gift ware, local produce Josie on 8524 3499 for more info. of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, bric-abrac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants landcare Two Wells Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & ideal for this area. Open Tuesday. to Friday Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm, closed Land Care is bigger than your backyard. Sunday and Monday. Find us on facebook.

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Two Wells Regional Action Team

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

Two Wells United Youth

Two Wells United Youth is an engaging and interactive Christian social group for children aged 12 years to Year 12. Based at the Two Wells Uniting Church the group meets on Fridays during school terms from 5.30pm7.30pm. $3 includes tea. Contact Robyn Lewis on 0413 097 013 for more information

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March 2020 Update On Wednesday, 18 March the Premier’s Council on Suicide Prevention met virtually for the first time following the new restrictions introduced to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Amidst the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic, the work of the Premier’s Council continues and is as important as ever.

I chaired the meeting via a video conference platform, and my staff and I were fortunate enough to successfully host council members and two guests from my Parliament House office.

Two Wells Melodrama group members on stage during the 2019 production of “The Whole Nine Yarrs”.

Baked Beings show to be reheated in 2021 Two Wells Melodrama Group (TWMG) has postponed its annual production until next year as a result of the coronavirus.

“Baked Beings - Reheated” was to have been staged throughout May but will now be rescheduled until 2021.

In a statement on the group’s facebook page, TWMG said, “As you would imagine this was a difficult decision to make. However our committee members were unanimous in taking a responsible position with respect to the health and well-being of our people - our members, volunteers and patrons.

“We have been guided by government and medical advice with regards to COVID-19, in particular the need to limit public gatherings in order to protect the vulnerable.

“While our show is currently simmering, we will be back in 2021 with renewed vigour and a fresh serving of Baked Beings Reheated.”

The planned show is a reincarnation of the group’s 1989 production “Baked Beings”.

For more information about Two Wells Melodrama Group contact Anne Arbon on 0438 854 441.

Performance dates for 2021 SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION Saturday May 15 - DINNER 7.30pm Sunday May 16 - MATINEE 1.00pm Saturday May 22 - DINNER 7.30pm Sunday May 23- MATINEE 1.00pm Friday May 28 - DINNER 7.30pm Saturday May 29 - DINNER 7.30pm

Stuck at home? Maybe it’s time for a bear hunt With many families being stuck at home as the Coronavirus worsens, some novel ways to keep the kids entertained are popping up.

In Virginia Grove, Virginia, the community is rallying behind a fun “bear hunt” initiative for young people, which has them spending time outside in the fresh air looking for teddy bears in residents’ windows.

Bec O’Brien reports: According to the Virginia Grove facebook page, the first step for families is to read the book “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.

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Earlier this month the Adelaide Plains Football League, along with many other sporting organisations, announced that the 2020 season will be postponed.

The loss of local sport and community activities is regrettable but necessary during this time.

Physical distancing is rapidly becoming a way of life in South Australia and is an important initiative to help protect vulnerable members in the community.

Understandably, loneliness is a common consequence of the type of physical distancing that is being encouraged.

Without a set end date in sight, it is important to begin implementing approaches that mutually support the mental health and wellbeing of yourself and others practicing physical distancing.

Just because you are physically distancing yourself from others, does not mean you need to ‘socially’ distance yourself.

I suggest talking to family and friends over the phone or using virtual platforms to communicate and maintain healthy relationships.

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Coalition of Coastal Communities Bec O’Brien reports: A new coastal group on the Adelaide Plains hopes to guide local council policy with regard to recreational and tourism potential for coastal communities in the region.

The Coalition of Coastal Communities (CCC) was officially endorsed on February 26, with representatives from coastal communities including Middle Beach, Thompson Beach, Webb Beach and Pt Parham.

Current Adelaide Plains Council (APC) councillor and Mallala farmer, John Lush, was elected chairperson and Parham resident, Alvin Jenkin, secretary.

A committee of nine people was voted in and will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

CCC is in the process of outlining its charter, which aims to develop the coastal recreational and tourism potential of the coast in the Adelaide Plains region from Port Gawler to Port Parham.

“This development will include Dublin as a gateway to the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (AIBS) and recognises the tourism development plans of the Adelaide Plains Council,” Mr Lush said.

“CCC looks forward to working with the APC on this exciting venture.”

Mr Lush said the formation of the CCC was a direct result of the area’s rapidly growing population and new developments in the region.

“This initiative is deemed necessary as a result of the unprecedented development taking place on the Adelaide Plains and the need for tourism and recreational infrastructure to be upgraded to cater for the increased demand,” he said.

“The lack of caravan and camping facilities coupled with tourism information and infrastructure shortfalls

Coalition of Coastal Communities secretary, Alvin Jenkin (seated) and chairperson, John Lush at Pt Parham with Alvin’s jinker. The CCC hopes to highlight the tourism potential and uniqueness of the coastal region of the Adelaide Plains. is resulting in some of our unique attractions not being appreciated by the wider community and indeed our own residents.

“We believe that a strategy working together with key stakeholders to unlock the potential for a unique coastal experience on the northern

Adelaide shores has potential to underpin our future prosperity.”

Mr Lush said the CCC hoped to collate what coastal communities saw as priorities and present this information to council.

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that will support the next step in tourism,” Mr Lush elaborated. “We’re looking at campgrounds, caravan parks, more car parks, and the like.”

The coalition has the support of APC, with CEO James Miller welcoming input from coastal communities as it develops its $45,000 Tourism

and Economic Development Strategy.

“Council is committed to plan for, and deliver on, economic development and tourism opportunities for our region,” Mr Miller said.

“The Tourism and Economic Development Strategy will do just that.

“Having our coastal communities aligned and united will assist greatly in the development of this plan.”

The Coalition was planned to be officially launched on Sunday April 5 at the Dublin Lions Park at 2pm, but has had be cancelled due to the Coronavirus.

Two Wells community garden ready to unleash green thumbs If you have a bit of a green thumb, or are just curious about what goes on in the grounds behind the local Two Wells craft shop, then save the date, Sunday May 31.

The Two Wells Community Garden will officially open on this date and organisers have a lovely celebration planned from 10am until 3pm.

While coronavirus concerns are in everyone’s mind,

Two Wells Community Garden manager, Judi Frost, says at this stage the event will still go ahead.

“Invitations will be sent to all who have helped along the way, either voluntarily or professionally such as local businesses, private contractors, council staff and councillors, local clubs and individuals,” Judi said.

“There will be stalls, light

lunch food, a coffee van, Devonshire tea, craft, as well as plant and produce stalls.”

Also planned throughout the day are a range of tutorials, including a Kokadama ball making demonstration, making a wicking bed using a foam box, rock or terracotta pot painting, and making a simple macrame air plant or succulent holder.

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The next disco will be held at the Two Wells Community Centre on FRIDAY June 12

Two Wells’ first Blue Light Disco was held on Friday March 13 but that auspicious date didn’t deter around 130 youngsters who RIGHT: Bailey Hunt and Indi hit the dance floor to tracks from the top of Cailes give a thumbs up to the charts. the Blue Light Disco.

A few discoers were lucky enough to take home some great prizes, including a 32-inch television, $50 sporting voucher, Nike backpack, football, soccerball, and a $50 Flipout BELOW: Kaidy Pirri, Zoe Greig, Kelsey Buckley and Heidi Goodson had a great voucher.

The next Blue Light Disco is scheduled for night out.

Friday June 12.

Taking in the disco are Olivia Gilliam (right) with Meadow Smans.

Tyson Pirri, Jack Pastuch, Logan Bartlett and Blayke Stapleton about to hit the canteen.

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Kindy kids donate to local CFS Heroes come in all shapes and sizes but for the kids at Two Wells Community Children’s Centre none are more inspiring at the moment than the Country Fire Service volunteers.

Monday March 2 saw the entire kindergarten and associated childcare children walk to the local CFS brigade and present them with more than $300 they had raised.

TWCCC early childhood educator, Anna Lobegeiger, said the children had been learning about people who helped them in the community, including police, doctors, ambulance personnel and CFS volunteers and wanted to give something back.

“There are a lot of families in the community that are connected with the CFS here,” Anna said.

“The money we raised, we wanted it to stay in the community.”

Over a few weeks children were encouraged to come to kindy or childcare dressed as their favourite hero and make a gold coin donation.

The centre also had a visit from local police officer Gary.

Young Ceejay Forby manning the firehose with help from CFS volunteer Paul Nichols.

Madelyn Thomas presents her dad, and local CFS volunteer, Jonathan Thomas, with more than $300 raised by TWCCC.

Mihalis Anastasiou checks out the breathing apparatus on the firetruck.

Two Wells CFS volunteer Anthony Moyle helps Hayden Newman aim the firehose.

Enjoying the outing were from left, Lily Bradley, Maya Pooley, Sophia Gill, Emma McDonald and Isaac Gower.

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Harmonious buddies at Virginia Preschool As Harmony Day was on Saturday March 21, Virginia Preschool celebrated it all week by making bracelets and necklaces using orange materials, reading stories about people’s differences and inclusion, and also encouraging children to participate in a buddy play experience.

The buddy play experience gave children the opportunity to form new friendships, connect with a wider variety of their peers and develop a strong sense of inclusion.

Children were also learning about the importance of using a tissue and washing their hands, especially in times like these.

The children developed a five-step handwashing procedure: 1. Wet 2. Soap 3. Scrub (sing happy birthday while scrubbing) 4. Rinse 5. Dry

To assist children in understanding how germs spread, they took part in a germ experiment.

Water, pepper and soap were used.

Pepper was used as the visual representation of germs.

The pepper was added to a container of water so that children could visualise the ‘germs’, then a child dipped their finger into the ‘germs’ and the pepper stuck to their finger.

In order to get rid of the ‘germs’, the child put some soap on their contaminated finger and dipped it back into the ‘germs’ and water.

Immediately, the ‘germs’ detached themselves from the child’s finger and floated away, leaving the child with a clean and ‘germ’ free finger!

This demonstrated to children the importance of using soap and how germs can be washed away when we use soap and wash our hands thoroughly.

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Making farms with blocks are Adele and Ruby.

Friends Mya and Scarlett.

Indi and Myla playing together outside.

Asher and Peter enjoy time together in the sandpit area.

Having fun in the cubby house are Maddison and Arabella.

New Xavier Campus on time and schedule The new Xavier College Campus at Two Wells is progressing and on schedule, with plans for the new school to open for students from Reception to Year 6 in 2021 still on track.

While the college acknowledges the COVID-19 crisis is impacting all areas of the community at present, it is continuing to accept enrolment applications for its new school in Two Wells.

In a statement the college said pre-construction earthworks are nearing completion, and it is hoped the successful builder chosen for the project will be announced soon.

“We are aiming to progress the building of the college as planned and staff at the college, Catholic Education SA and the design team are all working tirelessly to keep the project moving and on program,” Xavier College principal, Mark Flaherty, said.

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Pumped to ride, skate and scoot in Two Wells Two Wells’long-awaited skate park (right) is finally a reality, albeit on a smaller, transportable scale.

Last month a pump track; a continuous circuit of rollers, and jumps that accommodates bikes, scooters, BMX bikes and skateboards, was erected in Hart Reserve

by Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT) members under the guidance of PUMPT director Gavin Hutton.

The 56-metre long pump track was gifted to APC by TWRAT, who campaigned and fundraised for many years for the construction of a skate park in the township.

TWRAT skate park project coordinator and local businessman, Tony Lange, is rapt with the track, saying he had received many posi-

Bec O’Brien reports: tive comments and photos following its installation in mid-March.

“I think it’s been unbelievably successful,” Tony said.

“I’ve been inundated with photos and phone calls from people saying how good it is.

“It’s been beyond our hopes, the amount of usage it’s had.

“It’s just fantastic.”

Mr Lange said while the track’s home in Hart Reserve may be temporary, it was a good opportunity to look at the site as a whole.

“I think Hart Reserve has been an underutilised asset of the community for some time,” he said.

“Hopefully with the rest

of the community’s help and encouragement we can beautify the area and build on what we’ve started here with the pump track.”

APC mayor, Mark Wasley agreed the pump track had been getting plenty of use since it opened.

“Each day our young people are enjoying the facility along with friends and parents observing, albeit from a distance,” Mayor Wasley said.

“The present conditions put on citizens regarding social distancing allows for outdoor activities, and what better way to be getting exercise, fresh air and being with friends.”

The pump track is a 12-month pilot project, which APC will re-evaluate in early 2021.

A barking good read by first-time local author Lewiston mum of three, Helen Walton, can add “author” to the strings on her bow, with one of her stories selected to feature in a soon-to-be released romance anthology.

Helen’s story “Barking Chaperone” was chosen to be included in newly established Perth-based independent publishing company Gumnut Press’ collection of stories, “Paw Prints of Love”.

Married to Daniel with three teenage daughters, Sarah, Brooke and Hayley, Helen, 43, is a true romantic.

She loves nothing more than a good love story with a happy ending.

An avid reader, Helen picked up any book at hand, from family favourites, the Little Golden Books, as a young child, to horse novels as a young teen, to the horrors of Stephen King.

Later, Helen discovered her grandma’s and mum’s Mills and Boon books and it became all about romance and happy endings.

Eventually she moved onto paranormal romance, which combines Helen’s love

Bec O’Brien reports: of the unusual with happy endings and is her favourite genre now.

Eight years ago Helen took up writing, with her first story taking two years to finish.

“It was probably a complete pile of poo too but I’ll never know as in 2018 my computer crashed, and I lost all my stories,” Helen lamented.

“I write romance, any sort from contemporary to paranormal, doesn’t really matter where it’s set, or what the characters are, so long as the characters take me on a journey to their happy ending.

“Why romance? Because you’re guaranteed a Happily Ever After, (HEA), or Happy For Now, (HFN).

“Because what’s better than experiencing those happy moments right along with the characters?

“From first shy looks, to first kisses, and long talks, to being with them as they experience heartache and pain, BUT always, always, love

wins in the end and you’re left with that awww moment as you close the book.”

“Barking Chaperone” is Helen’s first published story and she’s understandably excited.

Helen is the type of writer who doesn’t want other people to read her stories (she admits this is a little weird lol) but was thrilled to receive an email from the publishing company saying her story was shortlisted for inclusion in the anthology.

“I’d just put wood in the combustion heater and I ran to the lounge room and told my daughter Brooke, as she’s the other book worm in the family, and the first person to read the first draft of my story,” Helen said.

“I don’t think I stopped smiling for days.”

The anthology is a collection of romance stories set in the fictional West Australian town of Stonecrest Bay, with all the stories featuring the town’s one and only dog grooming salon, The Funny Bone, as well as a set of specific characters.

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limit of 3000 words and a cap of 12,000 words, plus restrictions on the genre of each story, Helen decided to “throw her hat into the ring” just two weeks before the April deadline last year.

“After reading the guidelines, I had a scene pop into my head of a dog sitter and a dog getting into mischief,” she explained.

“I’ve since learnt this is called a scener, but I wasn’t sure how to add in all the requirements.

“Then Bella read my wonderful writing buddy’s story for the anthology, and saw how she wove the elements into her story, and thought I’d have a go.

“With two weeks until the submission closed, because apparently that’s how writers like to work, lol, and there’s no harm in trying something new, is there?

“After losing all my stories (the year before), it was the shove I needed to actually see if I could write a story someone else wanted to read.

And I guess they did!

“It’s motivated me more to keep going.

“Writing is hard, it’s time consuming, there are days you want to give up, especially when you get feedback from competitions that leave you feeling down, and it’s a long process to publication.”

A member of Romance Writers of Australia (RWA), Helen is now more than ever, keen to keep writing.

Last year she was a finalist in RWA’s Ripping Start competition and is continually striving to better her writing, chat with other aspiring authors and grow as a writer as much as she can.

“I’m still learning,” she said.

“Each word, each sentence, each paragraph has something new to teach me, let alone a whole story.

“I’m still taking online

Newly published local author, Helen Walton, and her dog Bella, who inspired her writing, take a first look at the anthology “Paw Prints of Love”, which features Helen’s story. courses after work and writing still.

“I’m also trying to edit the couple of stories I wrote last year, because editing is even harder than writing.

“I’m also entering competitions for feedback.”

Like any busy mum, finding time to do something you love is a challenge for Helen, who says she likes to write something every day after work, however, with family and afterschool commitments, this is not always possible.

“If the words are flowing it’s a compulsion to get them out, so those days are good,” she laughed.

“Other days it’s like they’re hiding behind a door.

“I know they’re there but they’re not ready to come until I open the door.

“Sometimes I have to find the key first before I can turn the handle.”

If you’re a keen writer but haven’t yet taken a leap of faith into the world of publishing, a word of advice from Helen, don’t give up.

“Writing’s like life, there’s always something new to learn,” she said.

“Learn all you can, then keep learning.

“Writing is subjective, not everyone will like the same thing, and that’s okay, the world would be pretty boring if we did.

“Make writer friends, no one else will understand what you’re going through. And keep writing. Don’t give up.”

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Fresh faces for Two Wells Primary School leadership Bec O’Brien reports: There has been somewhat a changing of the guard at Two Wells Primary School this year, with new principal Rosie Gilsenan-Reed leading an increased focus on reading, consolidating antibullying policy and introducing a new maths philosophy.

There has also been significant change in the staffing team, with a new deputy principal, office personnel and groundsman, as well as classroom relocations and a re-organisation of teachers across the school.

Mrs Gilsenan-Reed stepped into the principal role in term four last year and comes from an extensive career in leadership roles across the state, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

Most recently she was the state education department’s principal consultant for the Far North and Port Augusta area, working closely with site leaders in challenging contexts.

“I have really enjoyed coming to Two Wells,” Mrs Gilsenan-Reed said.

“We (husband Andrew and I) have lived in the area for six years, and I have come home after a number of years serving regional communities.

“It is quite a luxury to drive the short distance to work and quite different from my weekly trips back to Port Augusta.

“I am excited by this new challenge and have found staff, students and the community to be warm and welcoming.”

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Two Wells Primary School is well positioned to offer quality outcomes for all students, backed by standout facilities for STEM learning, librarybased activities and sporting options.

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fered in 2019,” she explained.

“We have positioned leaders to be visible in the classrooms and provide feedback and support to our dedicated team.

“The focus is on ensuring all our students are capable and confident readers.

“We continue our work

with Big Ideas in number, ensuring we develop a love of mathematics and equip our students with a range of strategies to solve problems with confidence.

“A major part of our work this year is the introduction of New Wave mathematics to support fluency.”

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ing and maths strategies, including the introduction of mathematics initiative, New Wave, is a priority for TWPS this year, Mrs Gilsenan-Reed said.

“Our focus in 2020 is around supporting our team to apply the extensive professional learning which was of-

Like many schools, TWPS will review its anti-bullying policy and is involved in a new partnership project called Friendly Schools, where social and emotional learning, bullying and cyber safety, connectedness and relationships, is the focus.

“The first stage of this work is to look at our outdoor play spaces and talk to students about their experiences,” Mrs Gilsenan-Reed said.

“Our work will flow into the classrooms where we will be providing opportunities for students to explore the many social challenges they face and support their decision making.”

An important physical move made this year at TWPS is the relocation of the early years classes to their own space, closer to the school’s nature play area.

“Early years is critical in terms of future success,” Mrs Gilsenan-Reed said.

“We have an architect working on some plans to enhance this learning environment.

“We are interested in how we can enhance our facilities to ensure success for all students by providing an exciting educational environment.”

Teachers will also take part in increased professional development opportunities, with a focus on numeracy and literacy.

Mrs Gilsenan-Reed said the school community had been supportive of the changes and she was proud of the committed governing council, and parents and friends team, who work behind the scenes to support school events, policy and planning.

Local Red Cross volunteers held a successful trading table and sausage sizzle in Two Wells on Friday February 28.

Under the shade of the big pine near the post office, those passing could snap up a range of delicious home-baked goods, pancakes, hot sausages and of course comforting tea and coffee. And all for a good cause.

A drizzly rain meant local Mollie Frosts’ famous craft items were unable to be displayed but the event was still a big success.

Allan Howell also sold raffle tickets for the church’s annual Easter raffle.

More than $600 was raised throughout the morning, with all funds going to the Red Cross Bushfire Appeal.

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INSET: Irene Giannikos catches up with Mollie Frost at the trading table in February.

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As half of the h u s b a n d a n d w i fe team that built Days eggs from the ground up (and representing the A in DAYS!), Anne’s unwavering lifelong commitment and dedication to the business has been pivotal in its success.

Never afraid to get in and get her hands dirty, Anne has been

involved in all aspects of the business from its inception in the early 80s.

From the early days of working tirelessly on the farm – from collecting eggs and tending to the hens (which she lovingly refers to as ‘her girls’), grading eggs (often even nights and weekends), delivering eggs daily on her own delivery run, coming home to pack orders for the following day, to countless hours up late managing the books – Anne did it all while maintaining a household

and raising two young kids of her own!

To this day, she plays an integral role ensuring the business operations run smoothly, and never, ever fails to ensure customers receive stellar, around-the-clock customer service.

As you can see, she’s much more than just a letter in the name, and Days eggs simply would not be without her! read more on Days eggs’ history at www.dayseggs.com. au

RIGHT: Anne Andary, pictured with one of ‘her girls’, has been pivotal in the success of Days Eggs.

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Fellowship friends out in force Members of the Two Wells Uniting Church fellowship have been out in force lately, doing their bit to help in the community where needed and raise much needed funds for charity.

Last month, to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, the Adelaide Plains Inter-Church Council held a pancake morning for the students at Two Wells Primary School.

The funds raised went to support the school’s Pastoral Support Worker (PSW), Ashton Chambers, with more than $1000 being raised.

TWUC member Pam Duncan said the event was very hectic over a few short hours but was, as usual a rewarding experience.

“I would like to thank all the students who purchased a pancake or two, with various toppings available, the teachers who organised their students and collected the money, and PSW Ashton, who gave valuable support in organising the day,” Pam said.

“Also a big thanks to all the helpers who cooked the pancakes, served the students and helped to set up and pack up, it was much appreciated.”

In other Two Wells Uniting Church news, members enjoyed a fun bowls day at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Sunday March 15.

Around 20 people took part in the social event, which was held after the church’s normal Sunday service.

Pairs were picked by lucky popstick and following a quick lesson on the basics of lawn bowls, it was onto the green for a game or two.

“After many attempts at trying to improve and keeping our bowls in the right lane, we were told that lunch was ready,” Pam said.

“Our knees were already telling us that it was time to stop.

“Ed Bakker was the chief cook, with the sausages and bread going down really nicely.

“To top the afternoon off, Anne Arbon came out with an icecream in a cone, something we haven’t had for a long time.

“After a very enjoyable afternoon, we all headed home.”

Fellow church member, Jo Bakker organised the event, with the church wishing to thank the Two Wells Bowling Club for use of its facilities and specialist bowling advice.

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LEFT: Two Wells Uniting Church fellowship members, (back) Roy Packer, Judy Heaslip, (front) Gloria and Jim Pederick, and Robin Trevilyan.

These four Two Wells Scouts are well on their way to obtaining the prestigious Australian Scout Medallion, the highest level of award for Scouts.

For the past 12 months, Scouts Emma, Brooke, Toby and James have been working hard to meet the requirements for the medallion, and last month were awarded their green adventurer cords on their path to this goal.

To earn the green cord the Scouts had to complete a range of specific leadership and teamwork tasks, and now only have the planning and coordinating of an overnight trek and camp to go to obtain the Australian Scout Medallion.

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Days of April What will April bring in 2020?

There is so much uncertainty at the moment regarding the Coronavirus. However, there are a few dates that cannot be cancelled!

Amy turns 21

April 1 is April Fool’s Day Traditionally you can only prank until midday, otherwise the joke is on you!

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day Hundreds of thousands of landmarks, buildings, homes and communities around the world, will light up in blue in recognition of people living with autism.

Local Two Wells lass, Amy Spoolder turned 21 last month. Amy pictured right with friend Jamie Stringer and inset with Gabby Farley, celebrated with close family and friends at the Jungle Restaurant, in Kent Town, Adelaide, on Saturday March 14 before a game or two of mini golf at Holey Moley.

By all accounts it was a fun night. Amy is the daughter of John and Gaynor Spoolder.

Happy birthday Amy!

April 7 is World Health Day This is an annual global health awareness day sponsored by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The day draws worldwide attention to a subject of major importance to global health each year.

April 10 is Good Friday.

Wedding Bells In The Air

For Christians it is a solemn day, marking the crucifixion of Christ on the cross. For others it is a public holiday and a reminder to hit the shops the following day to stockpile for the Easter long weekend- not overly relevant this year as most people have stockpiled due to the Coronavirus.

Congratulations to well-known former Two Wells medical practice manager, Eleisha Arbon, who recently announced her engagement to long-time partner, Steve McCaul on March 8.

The couple have been together for four years and were celebrating their anniversary when Steve popped the question.

They are planning an Autumn wedding at Basket Range for 2021 and are hoping to make their home south of Adelaide.

Eleisha is the daughter of Robert and Anne Arbon of Two Wells, Steve is the son of Krystyna and Dan McCaul of Mount Compass.

All the best Eleisha and Steve.

April 12 is Easter Sunday An important occasion on the Christian calendar.

Jesus Christ rose from death and in doing so ensured eternal life for all who believed in him.

For youngsters, it generally means chocolate for breakfast after the Easter Bunny has visited.

April 22 is Earth Day. Each year, this day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. It is a celebration of the environment we all share and also acts as a day of conservation awareness.

Nature Challenge If you’re a nature-lover looking for a fun project to take part in, then the upcoming City Nature Challenge may be for you.

For the first time Adelaide will take part in the challenge, which aims to record the most natural observations possible between April 24-27.

Think sightings of koalas and kangaroos, and flora of all shapes, sizes and colours.

During the four-day window of the challenge, if you are anywhere in Greater Adelaide, snap a photo of your natural observation and upload it to the iNaturalist website.

Make sure you include its location.

The observations will automatically be pooled and compared to those from cities all over the world.

Head to http://citynaturechallenge. org/participate/ for guidelines and more information, and don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled.

April 25 is Anzac Day The anniversary of the ANZACs arrival on the shores of Gallipoli in 1915 during WW1.

This day of remembrance was originally devised to honour the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served in the Gallipoli Campaign.

However, it is now a day of remembrance that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Amy Spoodler of Two Wells celebrated her 21st birthday last month. She is pictured here with friend Jamie Stringer, and inset, with Gabby Farley.

April 30 is International Jazz Day This is a day declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2011 to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe.

LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT

Let’s chat about…looking after each other It’s hard to escape conversation about Coronavirus - Covid 19.

Bec and I had a quick chat regarding the content of this month’s column, and we inevitably fell towards the international pandemic that is causing a widespread shortage of toilet paper.

Who’d have thunk it?

The world is facing a health crisis; a virus that spreads almost supernaturally, affecting each and every one of us - but more adversely the elderly and the immune compromised.

But we don’t fear the virus as much as we fear each other.

Guess that’s what’s on most of our minds…..if you really think about it.

I’m not worried about catching the virus, I’m more worried about transmitting it.

I’m young...ish, and healthy.

I am, however, worried about having access to basic necessities.

At first it was toilet paper.

I admit, I was privy to first hand accounts of supermarket shelves being stripped of this luxury item.

So, I hopped on by my local grocery store after work and picked up an extra packet.

I thought I did well.

But soon after I realised that I had

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more faith in my fellow countrymen than I should have.

Cause things got shady real quick.

You know the story, I don’t have to reiterate it.

Suffice to say I grab one pack each time I shop now….if it’s there, whether I need it or not.

It’s embedded in my psyche.

Like the generation who lived through the depression - a long bow to draw I know, but I’m not taking anything for granted anymore.

I still have a job.

And if my kids are confined to home for a few weeks I can work from home too.

Just between me and you I will have replenished my ‘cellar’ beforehand.

But this is not the case for all.

I’m taking onboard social distancing.

I’m concerned about passing on a potentially deadly virus to those who are physically unable to fight it.

I will limit my contact in public and only do what I need to.

My kids are limiting visits with their grandparents.

It’s not fun.

It’s actually unsettling.

But it’s necessary.

And we can do it- although not everyone can.

But that’s just it - you do what you can.

And we are not facing the end of the world.

We are not in the middle of a war zone.

We are not displaced refugees who are fleeing their home with only a bag on their back.

Many of us are simply facing a lack of stocked shelves, not because there is a shortage, but because some goose started a ‘thing’.

For those of us who are not facing an employment issue, or those of us whose business is not suffering, we need to do what we can.

I think you know what I mean when I say that - do what you can.

What do you think Bec? You have a large family.

How are you coping with the new world order?

These are unprecedented times Nat. Our generation, even our parents’ generation, have not seen anything like this Covid 19 crisis.

And it surely is a crisis; a silent, stealthy one that has a great capacity to harm and to touch us all.

Our news feeds and social media streams are full of the fear, the economic impact, the shortages, the distatestful

human hoarding behaviour, the immediate job losses and resulting lines at Centrelink, the stress and worry, the uncertainty.

The loss of life.

Across the world thousands of people are being hit by this superbug daily.

Australians are lucky we live on an island.

We can cut ourselves off.

It’s not ideal and I’m grappling to get my head around it but consider the alternatives.

Are we willing to risk even the possibility of our loved ones catching this?

To be honest, I was a bit blase about the whole Coronavirus situation just a few short weeks ago.

It was an overseas tragedy, something distant and remote.

It won’t happen here.

It won’t happen to me, my kids.

But it’s that kind of thinking that has the potential to wreak havoc.

Infection rates of this virus are climbing at staggering rates.

Hundreds of cases around the world are being reported daily, and even in Australia the number of people infected jumped 100% in just one day!

That is real scary stuff.

It’s likely by the time this goes to print

we’ll be a country in total lock down.

Unheard of just days ago.

I’ve already taken my kids out of school as a preventative action because I can.

I can work from home (I normally do anyway), and I’m fortunate that it’s an option for me and my family.

Like many others, I’m shocked at the scenes of empty streets, shops, bars and restaurants.

But I’m also heartened.

While we often only see the worst of human nature, this crisis is surely also showing humanity at its best.

Friends and family are rallying to help each other.

Neighbours who haven’t spoken to one another are checking in.

Strangers are offering to help strangers.

Communities are pulling together to assist those most vulnerable.

Our courageous doctors, nurses and critical care medical staff working on the frontline continue to put others first, at the detriment of themselves and their families, in the face of this pandemic.

This is a new world for us all.

One we’re frantically trying to make sense of, so be kind people.

Be kind.

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Volunteers Paul and Pam Smith of Lockleys help with the FAIBS clean up.

ABOVE: FAIBS members Betty Bresovskis, Rob Wilson, MaryAnn van Trigt. BELOW: The FAIBS clean up team.

FAIBS member Ian Forsyth with UK visitors Frances and Richard Castle.

Birders flock to Thompson Beach Anna Woods reports

On Sunday, March 15, FAIBS enjoyed welcoming two 'migratory humans' to their bird viewing event at Thompson Beach.

Richard and Frances Castle, from North Staffordshire, England, are holidaying in Australia and visiting internationally recognised birding locations such as Thompson Beach as they travel around.

Richard is a qualified bander with world-wide birding experience.

To realise that AIBS featured in his birding bucket list was a measure of how highly rated and far-reaching the importance of this local habitat is in global birding networks.

During the morning, around 20 enthu-

siasts joined National Parks and Wildlife senior ranger Erik Dahl and FAIBS members for bird viewing and dunes clean-up.

Delighted exclamations could be heard along the foreshore as scopes revealed colouring migratory birds including Grey Plovers, Red-necked Stints, a Curlew Sandpiper and Ruddy Turnstones.

One was noticed carrying a coloured leg flag, so important for reporting to the Australasian Wader Studies Group, who gather data that tracks the movement and habitats of migratory birds.

Later in the morning, many of the participants helped with cleaning up areas in the Thompson Beach hinterland.

The amount and range of dumped rubbish was disturbing and demonstrated the necessity for working bees like this to have periodic clean-ups.

The volunteers dream of the days when responsible rubbish disposal will mean clean-ups like this, in this internationally significant habitat, will no longer be necessary!

A big thank you to the group of cheerful and dedicated volunteers who gathered enough cast offs for several trailer loads.

A special thank you to ranger Erik who organised the clean-up and disposal.

FAIBS continue to hold regular birding and habitat events, usually on the third Sunday of each month. Further information can be found on the Friends of Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary Facebook page, or by contacting the group at faibssa@gmail.com Community participants are always welcome.

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Well, it appears Whitney and her dry-stone walling is well worth the subject matter!

All book club members agreed Between Stone and Sky is an honest, stunningly beautiful story.

Within weeks of meeting a dry-stone waller, 26-year-old, Whitney Brown was out on the hill with him in Wales, learning the language of dry-stone walling.

The author opened her heart about her hopes, frustrations, relationships, achievements and disappointments; it was as if her thoughts were unravelling organically, revealing themselves both to her and to the reader at the same time.

Far away from the pressures of her old life, she found deep satisfaction in working with her hands, in the age and heft of the stones, and the ring of the hammer.

Out under the open sky, Whitney relished every sore muscle and smashed finger as an opportunity to stand atop a wall she’d just built and feel like the strongest woman alive.

Book club members found the style of writing evocative, emphasising the scenery and sense of solitude she experienced in nature and working

outdoors.

While extremely talented, she was also lucky in having a supportive family, financially and emotionally, and also the great ability to make friends.

It was a big decision for her to break away from the academic life she had been working towards to take up dry stone walling – and this is where her courage and persistence really came to the fore.

Her mentor, Jack, gave her so much; time, patience, walling skills and love.

For, apart from being a story about a young woman coming into her own, this book is also a love story – classic, heartfelt and enduring.

Between Stone and Sky is a celebration of the raw and rugged splendour of the Welsh countryside and the enduring beauty and relevance of traditional craftsmanship.

It is an unflinchingly honest account of the emotional struggle to become and belong.

Most of all, it is an empowering story of female friendship, accepting uncertainty and risk, and crossing oceans in pursuit of dreams.

Next month’s book is The Helpline by Katherine Collette.

A Ladder To The Sky, by John Boyne

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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 Between Stone and Sky by Whitney Brown.

By Rachel Lange A story of misguided ambition and the writing world.

Boyne explores the question, who owns stories?

Is it the person who tells it or the person who writes it down?

He also explores ambition which, at its core, is for the wrong reasons.

Maurice has dreams of becoming a famous writer, but for the shallow reasons of wanting the recognition and success that comes with it.

He has writing talent but lacks imagination to develop his own stories.

Maurice is revealed as a manipulative young man who lacks any sort of integrity but leverages his good looks to get what he wants, and will stop at nothing to make his dreams a reality.

The level of deceit and betrayal in the book is unbelievable.

It was a fabulous read though, a true work of art.

The writing was brilliant, and it’s telling was creative too.

Our main character, Maurice, is explored through the eyes of two others in his life before we

Ratty reads enter his own perspective. So well done.

Straight away I was tipped inside the story and found myself sitting in West Berlin at the same time as on the train to work.

I love books that have that power.

A quote on the back talks about being wary of reading this one in public because of its ability to make you laugh out loud and visibly wince.

This was so true, at times my jaw hit the floor and I found myself sitting there shaking my head or having my eyes bulge.

Maurice is one of the most unlikable characters you come across, and by the end you don’t know whether to laugh or cry.

It’s a story that creates a really physical response.

I saw John Boyne at Adelaide Writers Week a couple of weeks ago.

It was such a great, free event in the Pioneer Women’s Memorial Gardens on King William Street.

I really enjoyed his talk and the insights he gave into this book which is based on some of his own experiences in the writing world.

This has cemented me as a John Boyne fan and I can’t wait to read The Heart’s Invisible Furies, one of his other books that I have waiting for me on my shelf.

This was a five-star read for me and I would recommend this one to everyone.

I put it in the same category as The Truth About The Harry Quebert Affair by Joel Dicker, which I recommend if you liked this one!

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Motorsport mania The March long weekend was filled with motorsport across the state.

Three nights at Murray Bridge Speedway had something for everyone, with two of the nights being Wingless Sprints on the circular dirt track.

Congratulations to the inaugural event winners of the 61 car field, $10,000 to the young guest American #SA71 Alex Bright who was faultless in the 60 lapper win, followed by Alex Ross and Luke Storer.

Inaugural champ Robbie Far from 2019 was there to defend his sprint car title, while also the in 31 car line-up was the Australian Champion #A1 Jamie Veal and the ever so quick NSW#47 Marucus Dumesny.The challenge was on with five time WSS Champion James McFadden.

Two Tasmanians were there to take the prize over the water.

Tate Fost and Jock Goodyer were determined to take the title.

REPORT & PHOTOS: Lesley Little #SA52 Matt Egel, #SA63, Ryan Jones, #SA4 Lisa Walker were some of the South Australians wanting the win.

Congratulations to the WSS Champion #WA17 James McFadden for taking the gruelling 60 lapper trophy, and second was Tasmania’s #TAS 22 Jock Goodyer.

South Australia couldn’t keep up with the Vics, the Formula 500 65 Roses winner #VIC46 Will Carroll who had us on the edge of our seats during the race, and took the win from #VIC9 Jordan Rae

in second and #VIC51 Ash Sinclair third.

Also the Vintage boys were out with force with the Classic Speedcars and Sprintcars over the weekend.

David Moore from Two Wells in the Mopar powered #VIC9 Sprintcar, Ron Mailo #QLD11 (Gawler), Chris Brown in the Bill Wigzell #SA88 car, Keanan Catford #VIC5 (Balaklava) #16 Dillon and #SA49 Glen Catford were among the beautiful old race cars.

These cars are a part of our motor racing history here in South Australia and great to see them on the track.

Keep on racing, SA.

RIGHT: David Moore (front, Two Wells), Ron Mailo (Gawler, second), Dave Germein and Chris Brown were among the SA racers.

Balaklava brothers Keanan Catford (#5) and Dillon Catford (#16) with the Classic Sprintcars from Speedway City era.

Mystery at Mallala REPORT & PHOTOS: Lesley Little The new Mallala Motorsport manager, Damian Reed, hosted a brand new event on February 8, a “Mystery Event” held on the Skid Pan from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

Three drivers shared a car, an ideal way to gain entry level into motorsport.

Many vehicles that took part for the first time were quite diverse from a Ford Falcon daily driver to Aden Breen’s track Corolla ke70.

Half of the vehicles were street driven and driven there on the day, and the other half had been on the track before.

All participants finished the day and enjoyed the new event.

ABOVE RIGHT: Dale Neighbour sharing the car with first timer Tylisha Mechan.

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Aden Bird from Two Wells getting some grip with the red Toyota Corolla KE70.

LEFT: These three boys shared the one entry the 2003 Nissan 350Z: Todd Riethmuller, Jack Riethmuller (in the car) and Kym Teusner. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Gymkhana success for TWE&PC A warm day welcomed riders to the annual Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club’s 2020 gymkhana.

Sunday March 1 saw strong entries across a range of classes, including hacking, showjumping and mounted games.

There was something for all ages and abilities, with a fun Texas barrel event a hit with those who took part.

As well as the traditional hacking and riding classes across two rings, where judges Di Bur-

mingham and Michelle de Greef critiqued style, turnout and conformation, there was the bending, can and flag races, as well as a popular best trick event for the younger riders.

In the showjumping arena, riders were encouraged to take TWE&PC junior rider, Maddison O’Brien and her pony part with the course starting at 30 Bertie Beetle ready for the day’s activities. centimetres and gradually increasing as the day went on.

As a direct result of the Coronavirus, all pony club activities have been cancelled until further notice.

James Richardson, riding Scooter, took out the U12 rider class.

Calmly taking part in the day’s activities was Jacob Paul on Bindy.

Happy with their first placing in the pairs class was Emilie King on Chrissy and Chloe King on Leggy.

Alix Bell showing her style in one of the hacking classes.

Amelia Paul in the encourage showjumping ring.

Young led rider Tommy Richardson on board Gypsy, with dad, Marcus, lending a hand.

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U12s go down to North Pines Craig Hansen reports: The U12s had a great year again this year making the finals against North Pines.

Unfortunately they were too strong for us.

We played extremely well with bat and ball against a very strong team.

This year three of our players, Michael Daly, Logan Clifton and Jayke Hansen performed very well, representing Two Wells at either S.A.M.C.A, Northern Districts Jets or SAPSASA. Well done boys.

Gun bowler Nick Welbourn came first in the Para Districts Cricket Association U12s bowler of the year with 16 wickets. Fantastic effort Nick.

Another good year for the U12’s, hoping to go one better next year.

RIGHT: Two Wells Cricket Club’s Under 12 team members, from left, (back) Logan Clifton, Luke Majetic, Michael Daly, Nick Welbourn, Jayke Hansen, (front) Ryan Boobyer, Jake Brechin, Ethan Edwards, Jake Bellas and Curtis Clifton. Absent Zoe Boobyer.

TWFC heavily impacted by Covid-19 APFL Michael Slattery reports:

Our club, the APFL and APNA along with pretty much all sport in Australia has been impacted by the current Covid-19 virus pandemic resulting in cancellations and postponement of seasons.

This virus pandemic is a worldwide challenge.

Australia has some advantage in being behind other countries and can look at what protocols, treatments etc perform best and hopefully delay and minimize the spread and impact on our society.

We need to minimise interaction with community, work, and maintain social distancing and maximise hygienic practices as well as follow the guidelines provided by government and health agencies, which are updated daily.

What does this all mean for our club?

Currently all training and games are cancelled until May 31 including Auskick and NetSet development programs.

This corresponds with directives from AFL, SANFL and Netball Australia, APFL and APNA. So, at the moment the season could potentially start on June 1, however this will continually be reassessed by the relevant authorities and we will endeavour to keep you updated on our Facebook site.

Please follow government and health directives so that we can minimise the impact on our community and remember to be respectful and kind to each other as we all try to get through this together.

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to enjoying the footy and netball we all love sometime in the near future.

What can you do in the meantime?

Stay fit as much as possible while practising social distancing, and hygiene.

This extra time at home with the kids can be an opportunity to kick the footy or throw the netball and keep your kids active and interested in their sport.

If you go to YouTube and search “AFL Skills Guide” you can watch AFL players teaching kicking, handballing, marking etc which may help some of those still learning the skills to fine tune their actions.

Netball Australia are offering a free NETFIT activity that will be available online from Monday March 23 for six weeks.

For more information and to sign up, please go to www.netfitnetball.com.au.

There was some football for season 2020.

Declan Slattery playing for WWTFC. The SANFL U16 football season did kick off on March 6, with the Eagles playing Sturt.

The Eagles lead most of the match before going down by three points 9-5 to 8-14.

Two Wells junior player, Samuel Harnas, played in the forward lines and ruck, doing well and kicking 3-2.

In the second and final game the Eagles played Glenelg. Glenelg were very good in the first half while the Eagles were able to find something in the second half to be more competitive but still went down 4-5 to 15-13.

Samuel again played in this game in the forward lines and rucking, and kicked one goal.

Declan Slattery also played his first game, playing firstly in the forward lines before being switched to defence.

Well done boys, a great effort by you both.

To keep up to date with all club Samuel Harnas over the top of the pack. news, look us up on Facebook.

SEASON OFF FOR NOW Les Pearson reports: ACTING on advice from the SANFL, all Mid North football leagues and associated netball competitions have been postponed until May 31.

Junior football program, Auskick, is also included in postponed.

A special meeting of the APFL Directors was convened on Monday to discuss the impact on the 2020 season.

A representative delegate from the Adelaide Plains Netball Association also attended.

It was agreed the season be suspended until after May 31.

“The decision was not made lightly; however, the health and safety of players, families and the community must remain everyone’s highest priority at this difficult time as we continue to face an unprecedented pandemic,” APFL president, Michael Vigor said.

“Being able to play football in season 2020 remains a priority and we will work closely with the APFL clubs to understand the impact of suspending season 2020, and how to best work together to ensure the competition is able to resume once circumstances permit.”

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Triosi trains with Virginia United kids Young soccer enthusiasts at Virginia United Soccer Club were understandably excited last month when one of their idols came to visit.

Adelaide United player,James Triosi, was invited to the club to speak at pre-season training on Wednesday March 11.

“He spoke to our children about soccer and what com-

mitment it takes to turn it into a career,” club secretary Alana Bombardieri said.

Triosi coached the kids through a few drills before taking part in a scratch match with the club’s Under 8 team and signing autographs.

Unfortunately the club’s season has been postponed as a result of the coronavirus.

RIGHT: Adelaide United soccer player, James Triosi (centre) with Virginia United Soccer Club’s Under 6 players, from left, Fabian Gligora, Scarlett Goodman, Bella Bombardieri, Vinnie Schwab, Santino Barilla, James Laftsis, Jessiah Mason and Kristian Mason.

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