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Dawn lights up The Light Up The Dawn campaign first gained traction on social media and saw thousands of families across the nation pay their respects from their driveways while tuning in to radio and television broadcasts on their devices.
n Continued Page 8 PICTURED: Lieutenant ANC Clark Tanish, stands to attention for the Light Up The Dawn service in his Gawler Road, Two Wells, driveway.
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Adelaide Plains Council (APC) will give residents impacted by the coronavirus pandemic rate relief following a special meeting last week. APC adopted a range of measures
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at the April 15 meeting, including no fines or interest being charged
on rates currently overdue until November 1 this year; introducing flexible rate payment arrangement options (weekly, fortnightly or monthly); and postponement of payment of fourth quarter 2019/2020
rates and first quarter 2020/2021 rates (with no fines or interest), until November 1, 2020. APC mayor Mark Wasley said the measures were introduced to provide some financial relief and support
residents through the COVID-19 crisis. “We recognise the impacts everyone is feeling during this difficult time,” Mayor Wasley said. n Continued Page 3
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Helping hand for ratepayers • From page 1 “There are many locals who have lost work or had hours reduced and are finding it difficult to manage their bills and so these measures offer immediate financial support. Ward Belt “No one knows for sure what the fullGawler health, social and eco-
Bec O’Brien reports: nomic impacts will be at the end of this global crisis. “Council must continue to provide the appropriate services to the community and, like all businesses and
households across the country, the needs of our local community must be reviewed and, where necessary, adjustments made. “These are bold measures for a small council but we owe it to our community to provide help as soon as we can.” Access to the financial hardship
relief due to COVID-19 will be granted upon application. Ratepayers can make an application for financial relief by contactingAdelaide Plains Council on 8527 0200, emailing info@apc. sa.gov.au or visiting their website www.apc.sa.gov.au/council-services/rates/RateReliefCOVID19
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Toholkes tyre of isolation! Getting ‘tyred’ of being at home, and not being able to get away for the long weekend, the Toholke family, of Parham, decided to inject a bit of fun into
their Easter. Andrew, Irene, and children Tyler and Caitlyn, spent most of Good Friday at Parham Esplanade (near the camp ground) making
Keep laughing!
With David Cousins
Watch and listen A parrot was up for sale at an auction. The bidding proceeded and soon a winner was announced. When paying, the high bidder asked the auctioneer if the parrot could speak. “He sure can,” the auctioneer said. “It was the parrot bidding against you.”
Pictured are Tyler and Caitlyn Toholke with their Easter weekend creations at at Parham.
these awesome characters out of old tyres. “We joined the Bear Hunt, but our windows can’t be seen from our road so we had to think outside
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Two Wells turf heads to new homes A little piece of Two Wells history was literally “turfed up” last month, with the town’s bowling greens carved up to make way for artificial turf later in the year. Two Wells Bowling Club (TWBC) members, local residents and new home owners keen to snap up a bargain spent hours over the Anzac Day weekend bundling up small parcels of the popular greens. In total around 3000 square metres of Santa Anna lawn was taken away, ranging in size from just a few square metres to a massive 400 square metres, with an average of about 100 square metres per person/ family. Two Wells Bowling Club president Grant Devlin said the process went smoothly and despite delays now to the overall artificial turf project, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the club was moving forward. “As a club we’ve waited for this day for a long time,” Grant said. “It’s a great effort from the local people to come along and purchase a piece of history. “For nearly 70 years that lawn has been there. “It’s a bit of history from Two Wells that will now be seen in a lot of houses in estates like Eden, Longview and also at Two Wells and Virginia.” At just $4 per square metre, the lawn was a bargain, with the club organising it to be pre-cut before buyers removed their designated parcel. Funds raised from the sale of the turf are an added bonus for the club. “It will enable us to complete one or two other projects at the club, which is enormous really,” Grant said. “It’s been really, really good, that money is a real bonus for the club. “We had that many inquiries, we could have sold that lawn over again. “It’s a bit of local history that’s
Bec O’Brien reports: gone (but) some of these people are really going to have a good piece of lawn in their yards.” Wayne Stauwer and Jaylene Thompson were among those lucky few, who spent more than six hours picking up their 200 square metres of lawn. A club member for the past five years, Wayne said the turf removal was a positive step forward for the club. “This is just progression,” he said. “It’s the way it’s got to go.” While the coronavirus pandemic has meant contractors scheduled to install the new artificial turf next month won’t be able to make a start until interstate travel restrictions are lifted, TWBC is hopeful the project will be completed before the start of the next bowling season.
Notification of Proposed nbn™ Radio Network Base Station Facility The National Broadband Network (nbn) is a high speed broadband network designed to reach 100 per cent of Australian premises and provide the communications infrastructure to help us stop falling behind in an increasingly online world. nbn is committed to delivering leading edge broadband services to all Australians by leveraging the three types of technology available – fixed line, fixed wireless and satellite, depending on location. As part of the fixed radio (wireless) component of the Network, nbn is proposing to expand the existing radio network base stations at the following locations; • Section 313 Hundred of Port Gawler, 73 Gawler Road, Lewiston SA 5501 (NBN Site ID 5TWO-51-06-LEWS, RFNSA Number 5501011) The works are to provide high quality wireless broadband services to customers in the surrounding localities. The proposed works on site will involve the upgrade of existing technology upon the facility including and not limited to the replacement and installation of new antennas, radiocommunication dishes and associated ancillary equipment to enhance transmitting technology. nbn regards the proposed installations as a Low Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 2018. In these circumstances, it does not require planning approval from Council. This notification is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of Section 7 of the Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code 2018. Further information on this specific proposal can be obtained by calling Emma Adcock on 0407 717 641 Written submissions can be sent to Proptel, 31a Stuart Road Dulwich SA 5065 or via email to e.adcock@proptel.com.au The closing date for submissions is 5pm May 15, 2020. For general info on the nbn, email info@nbn.com.au, or visit our website at www.nbnco.com.au.
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Jaylene Thompson and Wayne Stauwer snapped up 200sqm of the turf from Two Wells Bowling Club last month.
“The Heart’s Invisible Furies” by John Boyne” Here I am going back to back in my monthly reviews with another John Boyne. The Heart’s Invisible Furies looks at the life of Cyril Avery across seven decades, his unconventional upbringing in a distant household, his grappling with his sexuality in the context of Ireland in the 60s and 70s, and throughout the Aids pandemic, his adult life and relationships and the broad concept of family. It is so heartbreaking and harrowing yet so heartwarming and funny at the same time. The story moves on every seven years and has a habit of pivoting right as something big happens! So instead of seeing that play out, you fast forward to a reflection of it seven years later. The story has a real ebb and flow about it, it’s built up and then settles throughout the book. It’s very cleverly structured. The long timeline shows you how much can be packed into a life, how different things move and change and how that plays out over a lifetime. It also zeroes in on some really sharp, funny pieces of dialogue. A real dry humour, I laughed out loud constantly through this one. It also has some really shocking parts that prompt a physical response, much like A Ladder To The Sky.
Ratty reads By Rachel Lange This book is just so well done. Cyril is put up for adoption as a newborn and finds himself in a very interesting family which lacks a little warmth and where Cyril is treated as an adult from a very young age. There are some really beautiful explorations of family and non-conventional family structures, especially in Cyril’s later years. There are also some very interesting romantic and platonic relationship dynamics. Cyril spends most of his life being in unrequited love with his best friend and also dabbles in heterosexual relationships. His perceived need to suppress his true self and his sexuality for a lot of his life, due to the context in which he lives, is heartbreaking. Boyne has poured a lot of himself into this book, his experiences of homosexuality and society’s
(Ireland’s) acceptance (or not) of this especially. He is a great historical storyteller in that he focuses on the characters and their experiences, with historical events as a backdrop. I could rave all day. Boyne is a genius and I only want to read books this good from now on please and thank you! I think Cyril and this story will stay with me for a long time. This is certainly one everyone should read and now one of my all-time favourite books. Two Wells Echo, May, 2020
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Two Wells Lions Club meets on the first The Two Wells branch of the South Australian Two Wells Uniting Church treasure trove op shop, opening times, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Country Women’s Association meets on the and Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Open all school Catholic Church. Contact president Ian third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells holidays, come in and browse. Uniting Church APRRA Public Meetings. Contact Marg Slater Gameau or secretary 0417 801 1178 or Bowling Club from 7pm. New and interested Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan on 0408 087 529 for meeting details. twowellslionsinc@gmail.com for more informa8520 2764 anytime for information. members are welcome to come along. Find tion. Australian Plants Society us on Facebook or contact Caroline HardiUniting Church Australia man on 0418 781 007 or Jenny Dowling on The Para Districts Group of the APS hold Mallala Men’s Shed Adult Fellowship 0418 859 875 for more information. meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each Mallala & district men’s shed inc. is open Uniting Church Adult Fellowship. Meetings held monthly in the Uniting Church Hall with the aim month at 7:30PM in Gawler East Primary Two Wells Equestrian Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other times to provide supported friendship and opportunities School library, Finch Street, Gawler East. & Pony club by agreement. Get involved in projects or and to support the ongoing mission of the church. For information on this group ring Robert on For information contact Mollie Frost 8520 2073 or just a coffee and a talk. Conference room Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club hold 0400 962 082 or Bob on 8571 1172. Alan Howell 8520 3063. available by request. Contact Norm Dicks rallies on the first and third Sundays of the 0428 559 787 or just turn up. yoga alcoholics anonymous month at 9.30am on our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. Further details on www. YOGA, Classes are at the Two Wells Alcoholics Anonymous, Meets every ThursMallala RSL twepc.com.au. Catholic Church Hall are held on Monday evening in Two Wells, Starting at 8pm Mallala RSL meets every third Wednesday. days 7pm to 8.15pm. Enquiries to Diane in the Hall at St. Pauls Anglican Church Old Two Wells Golf club Public is invited to lunch every third Sunday. 0427 616 301 or meaney014@gmail.com Port Wakefield Road. Anyone who thinks $10 including sweets, espresso coffee avail- Two Wells Golf Club, McPharlin Road Lewiston they may have a problem with alcohol is (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes Scrapes able in the clubrooms across from footy club. welcome to attend. course open April to October. Competitions; All welcome. Membership open to both those Tuesdays Ladies day, tee-off 9 - 9.30am. who have or have not served. Contact Ray APEC Saturdays Mixed Comp. tee-off from 11 am. 0417 450 088 for info. The Adelaide Plains Equestrian club holds Membership available Phone Club 8520 2607 Neighbourhood watch riding and horse-related events on the fourth or Secretary Kath Stubing 0427 803 349. Sunday of each month. Riders of all ages Neighbourhood Watch meeting is held biTwo Wells Playgroup and abilities welcome. Visit the club’s webmonthly on second Tuesday of the month site at www.adelaideplainsequestrianclub. TWO Wells Playgroup is held on Tuesday (except December or January) at 7.30pm in weebly.com and check out what’s coming mornings 9am -11am during school term the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street up or for more information contact Sam on of Two Wells. For more information contact at the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall, 34 Gawler 0408 455 677. Road, Two Wells. For babies and children Anne Porter on 8524 3382 or Maria Aunger up to five years of age. 8520 2328. Church times Ph: 8520 2358 or visit our facebook page: Two Time Out Craft Group Anglican Church Services Wells Playgroup. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells. Meet Two Wells Probus Club services at St Peter’s Mallala Wednesdays fortnightly, from 10am to 12 and St Paul’s Two Wells noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. In The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc. have been paused. recess December & January. Contact Di Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling Club on the fourth Monday of the month Meaney 0427 616 301. Virginia Catholic Parish. Mass times: from 10am. Come along and hear our guest TWo wells BOWLING CLUB St Joseph’s Two Wells: speakers and enjoy some companionship. • Thursday 6.30pm, Whether you are new to lawn bowls or are Contact Judith Lamont 8380 9140. • Sunday 8.30am a seasoned player why not consider joinTwo Wells Red Cross Our Lady of the Assumption Virginia ing the Two Wells Club? We field Pennant • Sunday 10.00am teams on Thursday for women, Wednesday Two Wells Red Cross meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Church Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. is Men’s day and Saturday is Open Gender. Hall, Two Wells at 1pm. All welcome. Contact Ph 8380 9029. Social bowls Tuesday evenings October Jasmin Daniele on 8520 2233 for further December & January - February. Contact information. Windsor Christian Church - Sunday evening Irene Giannikos Ph 0417 810 029. 5pm - 7pm, Windsor Institute Hall. Phone Two Wells scouts Two Wells Blue Light 0427 572 237. Cubs & Joeys Two Wells Blue Light held five times a year. For child & youth health Two Wells Scout Group. Cubs: 6.30pm ages eight to 15 years. For more information - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth contact Maria Aunger on 8520 2328 or Anne 8.30pm (Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm Health services are held on the second and Porter on 8524 3382. 7.30pm (Monday). Contact Group Leader, fourth Friday of each month at The Two Wells Two Wells CFS Roger Ford. 0438 202 445. Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm by ap- CFS senior training every Monday night startTwo Wells RSL pointment only, 10.30am to 12 noon drop in. ing at 7.30pm open to anyone over the age The Two Wells RSL opening and office hours Call 1300 733 606 for appointments. of 17 years old. Everyone welcome however until further notice: Members nights will be day time crews are needed. Cadet training is Community bus held only on the 1st Friday of each month every second Wednesday starting at 5.30pm except if the 1st Friday fall on a public holiday, Community Bus, for all bookings ph: 8527 until 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and with meals served at 6.35pm. Office hours 0200. Jasmin Daniele still acts as volunteer above. Located in Wells Road, Two Wells. on these days are 1pm until late. Normal bus liason, however all places/enquiries are Two Wells Community Library office hours throughout the year are every now through Council. Tuesdays from 9.30am till around noon and Public Library, 61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two kennel & obedience club Friday’s from 9.30am till noon. The office is Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesattended on a limited basis during the month ADELAIDE Plains Kennel & Obedience Club. day 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am of January. For all enquiries contact secretary For over 9 years the Two Wells Training Wednesday evenings, Beginners, to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am. Phone: John Allen on 0411 894 245. Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7.40pm, Scouts have helped us bring the 8520 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au. Conformation 7.40pm. All breeds & people Two Wells Regional ECHO to homes in Two Wells, Two Wells craft shop welcome. If you have a problem come & see Action Team us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info. The Two Wells Craft Shop located in the old Lewiston, Virginia & Angle Vale. Meetings at 7.30 pm on the third Wednesday Court House is a treasure trove of handlandcare Two Wells of each month in Two Wells Catholic Church crafted items, gift ware, local produce of Hall. Contact Caroline Scutcheon 0417 801 Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts olive oil, honey, jams and relish, bric-a-brac If you own a business in 178 for more info. Land Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land bargains, and hardy, healthy plants ideal for Two Wells, Lewiston, Care is bigger than your backyard. Pat. 0419 Two Wells this area. Open Tuesday. to Friday 9.30am 860 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852. Virginia, Angle Vale or United Youth 4pm. Sat 9.30am - 1pm, closed Sunday and Monday. Find us on facebook. Facebook. Two Wells United Youth is an engaging and surrounding districts call Lions Club Angle Vale com/twowellscraftshop.com interactive Christian social group for children Leanne or Ellie on 8862 1977 or The Lions Club of Angle Vale holds its meetings aged 12 years to Year 12. Based at the Two on the second and fourth Wed at the clubemail sales@twowellsecho.com.au Wells Uniting Church the group meets on rooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, 6.30pm to advertise and put your message Fridays during school terms from 5.30pmstart. New members always welcome, for 7.30pm. $3 includes tea. Contact Robyn in front of more than more info please call 0416 452 925. 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Freeze on new staff at APC in upcoming budget Adelaide Plains Council has endorsed its draft 2020/2021 Annual Business Plan, Budget and updated Long-Term Financial Plan 2021-2030 (LTFP) and will ask the public for feedback on the documents. The draft plan outlines a rate increase of 1.87 per cent in the next financial year and sees a freeze on any new staff labour for the same period. The proposed capital expenditure program presented in the draft budget is estimated to cost $3.38 million, with new loan borrowings of $1.26 million. These new borrowings will see the sealing of some of Buckland Park Road at a cost of $300,000. The waste levy is expected to rise by 12.68 per cent, from $142 to $160, and charges for both Mallala and Middle Beach CWMS schemes will also increase. Proposed also is an in-
Bec O’Brien reports: crease to council’s fixed charge of 1.65 per cent, to $110. APC’s finance and business general manager Rajith Udugampola presented the draft 2020/2021 budget, ABP and LTFP to council as a report at its April 27 meeting, which was conducted remotely and streamed live on YouTube. In his report, Mr Udugampola said the council’s strategic plan for the past three years aimed to deliver a budget that met strategic outcomes but was also financially sound. “Therefore, the focus in developing the Draft 2020/2021 Budget has been on ensuring the council can maintain the service standards for its existing services, (business as usual), and that those services receive appro-
priate funding, balanced with ensuring that the community does not face significant/ad hoc increases in their annual rates contribution in next year or future years,” he stated in the report. Last year APC forecast it would increase rates by 3.5 per cent in the coming financial year, however, in his report to council, Mr Udugampola said this figure had been reduced. “...given the significant financial challenges faced by the community due to Covid-19, an average rate increase of 1.87 per cent has been factored in the draft budget...accordingly, for the 2020/2021 financial year, the estimated operating deficit will be $0.694m from recurrent and operating project activities,” he outlined. During the ordinary meeting last month, APC mayor Mark Wasley said the chamber would have to “put their
thinking caps on” with regard to the draft budget. In his forward in the draft documents, Mayor Wasley said council was considering long-term implications on its residents. “The next 12 months for all of us will be like no other,” Mayor Wasley said. “Our Annual Business Plan and Budget for 2020/2021 is quite different from our expectations six months ago. “The standing down of millions of working Australians, the closing of most non-essential businesses, restrictions on gatherings together with the uncertainty this all brings has demanded a strong review of services, rate impacts and revenue streams by council. “Several important initiatives have already been implemented by council to reduce the impact of unemployment and financial
hardship on the household budgets. “Council staff have been rigorously modelling financial scenarios on how to best manage the difficulties faced by providing services to the community. “You have my assurance that the 2020/2021 Annual Business Plan and Budget has been developed to take into account the difficult times we are all in and how to minimise the effects of a devastating health and financial crisis on our community.” APC CEO James Miller told councillors in the chamber the upcoming budget was “one of the leanest” the council had presented in recent years. “This is one of the leanest budgets this council would have seen for quite some time,” Mr Miller said. While councillors were keen to have their say, some, like Cr John Lush, were up-
front with their reservations, particularly around the council’s Long Term Financial Plan (LTFP). “This is LaLa land, this is not business as usual,” Cr Lush said. “It’s a really difficult position I find myself in as an elected member trying to make sense of this (LTFP).” During the course of discussions some councillors wished to separate the LTFP from the budget and ABP, citing more time was needed to evaluate the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, but others wanted to see what the general public had to say about the documents. The chamber voted to endorse the draft 2020/2021 budget, ABP and LTFP and go to public consultation from Wednesday April 29 until Tuesday May 19 at 5pm. Public notices will appear on council’s website www. apc.sa.gov.au
Social distancing doldrums sorted – hug a tree! Bec O’Brien reports:
While social distancing measures are currently preventing people from hugging one another, one nation has the answer to a lack of contact; hug a tree. The Icelandic Forestry Service is encouraging people to hug trees to support mental health and well being, and encourage physical activity. As reported in the Icelandic Review earlier this month, forest rangers in the Hallormsstaður National Forest in East Iceland have been diligently clearing snow-covered paths to ensure that locals can enjoy the great outdoors without coming in too close a contact with other guests, but are still able to get up close and personal with their forest friends.
“When you hug [a tree], you feel it first in your toes and then up your legs and into your chest and then up into your head,” enthused forest ranger Þór Þorfinnsson said. “It’s such a wonderful feeling of relaxation and then you’re ready for a new day and new challenges.” In a time when close contact and embracing is discouraged for risk of COVID-19 infection, Por said trees can offer a sense of comfort, although he urged visitors to the national forest to not all hug the same tree and recommended people walk deeper into the forest, rather than stopping at the first tree they encountered. The Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board (AMLR NRM) has posted the article on their Facebook page, with many people leaving positive
comments in support of the practice. “I’m a tree hugger from way back!,” remarked one person, while another stated “I have been hugging trees for decades, they have a beautiful energy. I particularly love large gum trees and oak trees.” One lady commented, “I already talk to my seeds as I plant them, talk to my plants. Hugging trees? Why not?”, while another was very poetic in her response, saying, “I hug them, I stroke them, I smell them, I gaze at them. I love them in the wind and the rain and at first light. My favourite is Allocasuarina Verticillata for listening to”. Well, it’s not going to do any harm, so why not give it a go? Let us know what you think by dropping us a line at editor@plainIceland’s’ Valgerður Erling hugs a Southern poplar. sproducer.com.au
Stepping up to the challenge A break from regular club rallies due to the coronavirus pandemic has seen the Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club (TWE&PC) clubhouse undergo a makeover. TWE&PC chief instructor, Rebecca Puro, said the club’s committee and members had been working hard, while adhering to social distancing measures, to improve facilities at their home ground. Kicking off these improvements late last year was the construction of 20 new horse yards. “These were used to accommodate horses that needed to be evacuated through the fires that went through the hills and the Gawler River area,” Rebecca said. “That wasn’t the first time our grounds had been used to assist with evacuated horses. “We have also had horses affected by floods and other fires in the past use our facilities.” As a result of the fires over Two Wells Echo, May, 2020
the 2019/2020 summer, Rebecca said the Pony Club Association of SA was establishing a database of clubs across the state that could assist in times of emergency “We are very proud our club is able to be a part of this at state level,” she said. During its down time, the club is now in the process of renovating its club rooms. A new roof and verandah has been erected while lining the inside of the clubrooms will make things much more comfortable throughout the year for members and visitors. Club members are also taking part in a 10,000 step challenge through Pony Club Australia, where members are encouraged to walk, or ride, as many steps as they can throughout April to keep active. At time of print the TWE&PC team was in second place. Good work guys, keep up TWE&PC junior members, clockwise from left, Amelia Paul, James Richardson, Tommy Richardson, Lilly the good step work. Paul and Jacob Paul out walking as part of the 10,000 step challenge the club is involved in. www.twowellsecho.com.au
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Anzac Day 2020 will forever be remembered for its uniqueness. • From page 1 Amidst the coronavirus pandemic residents turned to more simple, honest methods to honor the fallen, with all traditional services across the country cancelled. In local streets, quiet country lanes and estates around the region those lost to war were remembered by the broader community with their own unique and personal tributes. Candles were lit and rosemary wreaths hung on doors; poppies crafted from tissue paper, popsticks or knitted
Bec O’Brien reports: from wool; photos of family members were proudly displayed and lots of homemade decorated lanterns lined driveways throughout the district. Windows were lit up, gardens decorated and fence lines festooned honoring the Anzacs of more than 100 years ago, as well as those men and women serving still. It was a sight to see and,
thanks to social media, this most sacred of days saw more people than ever connect while isolated like never before. A nod to Australia’s Lighthorse brigade also saw many locals brave the chilly morning in the saddle with their trusty steeds, while those with musical talent meant the Last Post still rang out across the dawn. It was a tribute like no other and in many ways will be remembered for its honesty, simplicity and authenticity. Lest We Forget. Listening to the dawn service on the radio was Two Wells local, Taking in the dawn service in their driveway in Two Kay Boon and her dog Aayla. Wells was Sue, April and Craig Hembury.
Members of the Veterans Motorcycle Club (Adelaide Chapter) and Afghanistan veterans, from left, Jonny Spicer, Luke Elmore, Tyson Potter and Troy Javelin quietly stood to attention at the Two Wells War Memorial Garden WWI monument.
Carole Donaldson and Ray Two Wells resident, Sam Dragon, and Sabre the Schkabaryn outside their Two pony, in their driveway, honoured all of the horses Wells home, took part in the Light up the Dawn service. and animals lost to war.
As sunrise peeked over their shoulders, Two Wells locals Rocco and Rosa Settimio, Taking part in the Light Up the paid their respects in their driveway. Dawn service in his driveway was young Angus Applebee of Lewiston.
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Chloe Sharpe paid tribute in her Not even a recent heart operation could keep Two Two Wells driveway by playing Wells local David Stoddart from taking part in this The Last Post and Reveille on year’s special Anzac day driveway service. the saxophone. Two Wells Echo, May, 2020
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traffic management put in place. “With removal of poles and wires, undergrounding the power lines will enhance the appearance of the street with new street lighting and improved pedestrian footpath access,” City of Playford mayor, Glenn Docherty, said. The remaining elements of the project will be undertaken over a further two to four month period but some delays associated with obtaining materials manufactured interstate and overseas could be experienced due to the coronavirus pandemic. Power outages will be required at several stages during the project and SA Power Networks will notify the account holder in writing. More information is available from Council’s Engagement Hub www. playford.engagementhub.com, email virginiamainstreet@playford. sa.gov.au or call 8256 0333.
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FOR only the fifth time in its 181year history, the Royal Adelaide Show has been cancelled. This year’s event has been cancelled due to COVID-19, while other reasons for closure over the years were WWI, WWII, Victorian Gold Rush in 1852, and Spanish Flu in 1919. Balaklava Show president, Callum March, said no decision to cancel this year’s show has been made at this stage by the show or its governing body, Northern Agricultural Shows Association SA (NASA).
VIRGINIA MAIN STREET UPGRADE
UNDERGROUNDING OF POWER LINES HAS COMMENCED!
The undergrounding of power lines is the first step of the Virginia Main Street upgrade and will greatly improve the appearance of the street and pedestrian footpath access. The works will be conducted by South Australia Power Networks (SAPN) in partnership with City of Playford and the Power Line Environment Committee (PLEC), and will include: • • • •
Installation of cables within the road corridor Connection of individual properties to the new power network Removal of stobie poles, street lights and overhead power lines Installation of new street lighting
Works have commenced with the main trenching of the underground cable, and will take around four months to complete. Work will occur primarily Monday to Friday 7am - 5:30pm. Some disruption can’t be avoided, and we appreciate your patience during this time. These may include: • Temporary closures of sections of road with traffic management in place • Power outages - SA Power Networks will notify affected account holders by orange card through the post. More information is available from Council’s Engagement Hub playford.engagementhub.com.au Contact Ben Woodrow from the City of Playford with any queries at virginiamainstreet@playford.sa.gov.au or by calling 8256 0333.
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Book Review 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 Helpline,’ by Katherine Collette.
Dublin CFS captain, Rosemary McDonnell (right) with Annette and Terry Halford, are excited by the new developments at the CFS base.
CFS extensions growing at Dublin It has taken a few decades longer than some members would have liked, but long overdue improvements at the Dublin Country Fire Service are finally becoming a reality. Last month, work started on a new extension at the brigade, which will cater specifically for women and ensure important firefighting equipment can be cleaned and stored safely. Dublin CFS captain, Rosemary McDonnell, is excited by the project, and said former captain, Terry Halford, got the ball rolling many years ago. “The idea for extending the station was initially envisaged by past captain Terry Halford in the late 90s early 00s,” Rosemary said. “His ideas really supported
Bec O’Brien reports: encouraging women to join the CFS by striving to improve the station facilities and making it more comfortable for all. “That’s where the current idea grew from. “We wanted to provide a modern and safe area for changing and storing of PPC (personal protective clothing), and recommissioning of equipment post incidents.” Rosemary said the PPC had improved so much in recent years the brigade wanted to be able to protect it and have somewhere clean for its members. The new extension also has a special re-commissioning area,
which includes a dedicated Breathing Apparatus (BA) space, where essential equipment can be cleaned ready for the next call, straight away. “As a brigade, we are very excited and grateful to have the opportunity to improve our station for our members,” Rosemary said. “The members put in long hours serving the community with an essential Road Crash Rescue and Structure Fire capability for the area. “They really deserve this reward and comfort. “This area also means we can have a dedicated training area for our members. “We also occasionally support other government agencies to hold meetings and
workshops where the broader community benefits as well.” Rosemary said the brigade had been fundraising for the extension for many years, with the local community backing them all the way. “They have been a huge support in assisting us to make this dream become a reality for our brigade,” she said. “We are super proud of the community spirit supporting us. “Thank you to all involved to make this dream now a reality.” Funds for the project were also received as part of the State Government’s $5 million Project Renew; a commitment to improving CFS facilities throughout the state.
This month’s read received mixed reviews from the members of Two Wells’ Book Club. Half the members finished and enjoyed the book, whilst the other half weren’t able to connect with the main character and left her only a few chapters in. Germaine Johnson, at first annoying and socially inept, may not be all that good with people, but she’s great with numbers. Unfortunately, as she discovers after the incident at her place of employment, there are very few openings these days for senior mathematicians. After months of unemployment, her cousin lands her a job at the local council, on the Senior Citizens Helpline. It’s not the resume entry Germaine wanted—but it turns out the Mayor has something more interesting in mind for her. A secret project involving the troublemakers at the senior citizens centre and their feud with the golf club next door. Germaine is keen to impress the Mayor, seeking promotion and special treatment, however she’s forced to get to know the ‘troublemakers’ and things get more complicated. If you’ve read The Rosie Project or Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time then the genre and humour will not be new. However, this debut novel sees author Katherine Collette deliver funny lines, awkward moments and another lens through which to look at life on the spectrum; Germaine’s autism is never explicitly mentioned as the story is about her as a person, not her position on the spectrum. Although mostly light hearted and humorous, the author dealt with a myriad of issues such as mother-daughter relationships, the forging of new friendships, how the sadness and loneliness of the passing of a spouse or loved one can affect one’s whole outlook on life whilst passing through the grief process, and the struggle of living with Autism. If you are after a light hearted read and can get past the quirky nature of the main character you may well enjoy the Helpline.
Lutheran Community Cares during crisis Bec O’Brien reports: In this current time of uncertainty Lutheran Community Care (LCC) is reaching out to those in need and offering assistance. Formed in the 1950s, LCC provides tangible support and advice to individuals, families, and the elderly through a range of programs and services. There are branches across the state and throughout central Australia and the organisation has been providing emergency relief food parcels and vouchers to people doing it tough for weeks as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. LCC acting engagement manager for the Barossa, Light and Lower North regions, Helen Walker, said LCC aimed to support households who are in an immediate need due
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to the current crisis. “We know people are hurting in the region (and) many do not want to leave their home due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Ms Walker said. “The situation is changing rapidly and people might be overwhelmed with their finances. “Trying to navigate their way through the complex social security system can be a scary thought if they have never needed it before. “It is understandable if people are overwhelmed by the process. “Lutheran Community Care is here to support them.” Ms Walker said LCC’s qualified financial counselling team would happily answer questions around mortgages, debt, credit cards, rent arrears, and access to concessions and entitlements for new Centrelink recipients, including electricity
discounts and the Cost of Living cash payment of up to $710.70 per household. She said some limited support was also available for sole traders and partnerships. “Emergency relief provides support for households who are in an immediate need due to the current crisis,” Ms Walker said. “This could be in the form of food vouchers, payment of chemist scripts, food items or referrals to other services. “Our services are free, local, independent, non-judgemental and confidential.” Personal counselling is also available to provide support for trauma, grief and loss, mental health, wellbeing and relationship concerns. Appointments can be made for a one-off chat or ongoing support over the telephone or through video
calling platform Zoom. “Face-to-face services are still available, depending on current health and safety advice,” Ms Walker said. “Fees are on a sliding scale depending on income (and) a mental health care plan is not needed to access the service. “If you have never accessed our services before, we are here for you.” With unprecedented demand and stockpiling of everyday items making it tough for people, Ms Walker is asking everyone to help out those in need if they can. “LCC provides emergency relief food parcels and vouchers to people doing it tough every week,” she said. “Sadly we expect many more people to seek this service in the coming weeks due to the economic fallout from COVID-19. “With unprecedented levels of
stockpiling non-perishable food, our emergency relief supply in the Barossa is disappearing quickly. “If you are financially able to, please consider if you can make a donation to our emergency relief service and support those most vulnerable in our community.” Food items that are needed include, cereal, tinned fruit, twominute noodles – beef/chicken, pasta sauce, pasta, rice, baked beans, tinned spaghetti, long life milk full/skim, tinned mixed vegetables, tinned soup, tinned plain tuna, tea, coffee, sugar, milo, jam, vegemite, peanut butter, shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, sanitary items and deodorant. Any donations can be dropped off at 26 Second Street, Nuriootpa. Contact Lutheran Community Care on 8562 2688, Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4.30pm. Two Wells Echo, May, 2020
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Reardon to run for Mayor of Playford Angle Vale resident, Shaun Reardon, has announced his intention to run for mayor of the City of Playford (COP) at the next local government elections in 2022. Mr Reardon, former president of the Angle Vale and Districts Residents Association, is well-known in Angle Vale, however, winning over the wider Playford area could prove to be a difficult task. The 48-year-old heavy machinery operator unsuccessfully stood for ward councillor in 2018. Throughout the campaign, Mr Reardon set up a Facebook page to promote his candidacy and communicate his agenda. The Facebook page continued despite defeat, Mr Reardon using the social media platform to publicly question Playford council’s operations. Current COP mayor, Glenn Docherty, has found himself in the firing line of the page resulting in litigious action against Mr Reardon who received letters from Mr Docherty’s lawyers. Recently the facebook page was re-named ‘Shaun Reardon - Putting Playford People First’, with Mr Reardon announcing his intention on March 27 to run for mayor
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Natalie Centenera reports: in 2022. In a media statement, Mr Reardon said Playford council lacks leadership, accountability, transparency, and suffers from high levels of debt. Much of Mr Reardon’s criticism of council is aimed directly at Mr Docherty, a popular figure among Playford residents. “It won’t be an easy task to unseat Glenn Docherty who is currently in his 10th year as mayor and continues to promote his CBD of the North,” Mr Reardon said. “I want to give ratepayers a choice, they can vote to continue to have their money spent on projects like the CBD car-park, or vote for change. “The reason I have announced my intention so early is I want to get across all of Playford and meet and hear from as many people as possible about what they want, it’s their council and it’s time for the people to be heard.” Current mayor, 36-yearold Glenn Docherty, is wellknown throughout the community, also working as a registered nurse at Lyell McEwin Hospital.
Michael Lavelle-Williams from Lewiston and Ethenia Gilsenan-Reed of Korunye officially became Australian citizens last month.
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Shaun Reardon of Angle Vale will run in 2022 for the role of Playford Mayor. “Anyone is entitled to run for public office,” Mr Docherty said in response to Mr Reardon’s announcement. “I look forward to Mr
Reardon’s challenge and any policy ideas he may have, as he is typically a critic and an attacker of council and not a visionary.
Two local residents officially became Australian citizens last month following a ceremony at the old council chambers in Two Wells. Adelaide Plains Council mayor Mark Wasley officiated the ceremony on Monday March 23, which was conducted in line with strict directives from the Department of Home Affairs in line with COVID-19 restrictions at that time, including the use of hand sanitiser and adherence to social distancing rules. The conferees were
Ethenia Gilsenan-Reed from Korunye and Michael Lavelle-Williams from Lewiston. The ceremony was held under the veranda at the old chambers, which was decorated with Australian flags and bunting, where the mayor mentioned the ceremony was indeed unique and one that would not be forgotten. Both new residents have been invited by council to attend its annual Australia Day event in 2021 and repeat their vows in a more formal setting if they would like to.
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Holiday puzzle fun
1. Green 2. Tuffet 3. Gold 4. Foodland 5. Sheepskin
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15 – O’Brien and Centenera
51 - What is the name of Peppa Pig’s brother?
56 - Jane went to visit Jill. Jill is Jane’s only husband’s mother-inlaw’s only husband’s only daughter’s only daughter. What relation is Jill to Jane?
16 - South Clare’s Luke Dunstan 17 - Hummocks’Tayla Williams 18 - Shelley Nitchske 19 – Hummocks Watchman Eagles 20 - Northern Districts Cricket Club
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MENSA LEVEL QUESTIONS
57 - Tabitha likes cookies but not cake. She likes mutton but not lamb, and she likes okra but not squash. Following the same rule, will she like cherries or pears? 58 - In a footrace, Jerry was neither first nor last. Janet beat Jerry. Jerry beat Pat. Charlie was neither first nor last. Charlie beat Rachel. Pat beat Charlie. Who came in last? 59 - Find the number that best completes the following sequence: 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, ?, 22 60 - There is at least one nineletter word that contains only one vowel. Do you know what it is?
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NAME THE SONG BY THE LYRICS 26 - ‘..._ _ _…’ 27 - Edmund Barton 28 - April 15, 1912 29 - November 11, 1918 30 - February 14, 1966
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Diana Spencer 37 - 1988 38 - November 9, 1989 39 - Chariots of Fire 40 - 1987
MENSA LEVEL QUESTIONS
51 - George Pig 52 - Donatello, Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo 53 - Sleepy, Sneezy, Happy, Grumpy, Doc, Dopey and Bashful. 54 - Bandit and Chilli 55 - Red
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46 - Who painted ‘The Scream’ in 1893? 47 - What is Newton’s third law? 48- ‘Nessun Dorma’ features in which opera? 49 - What year was Scotland’s ‘Battle of Bannockburn’? 50 - How long is an Olympic swimming pool?
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56 - Jane’s daughter (Jane’s mother’s husband is Jane’s father, his daughter is Jane, and Jill is her daughter) 57 - Cherries (Tabitha likes food with only two syllables). 58 - Rachel. 59 - 16 (each number adds 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, respectively, to the preceding number) 60 - Strengths
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41 - 1974 42 - Golden wattle 43- Piping Shrike 44 - 1923 45 - Because they cannot walk backwards, meaning Australia will only move forwards.
21 - Name the four Hogwarts houses 22 - Name the seven Weasley children 23- What is Draco Malyfoy’s
41 - What year did Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin? 42 - What is the floral emblem of Australia? 43 - What bird is on the South Australian flag? 44 - In which year was Vegemite first sold in Australia - 1923, 1933 or 1943? 45 - The Kangaroo and the Emu hold the shield in the Australian coat of arms. Why?
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52 - Name the four main characters from the cartoon series ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’? 53 - Name all the seven dwarfs from the fairy tale ‘Snow White’. 54 - What are Bluey and Bingo’s mum and dad’s names? 55 - What colour is Elmo?
6 - ‘Novel’ virus refers to a virus not seen before 7 - Wuhan Province, China 8 - Hamilton, Bermuda 9 - Professor Brendan Murphy 10 - March 11, 2020
16 - Who plays AFL St Kilda, wearing number 7? 17 - Who is a 2020 Thunderbirds netball training partner? 18 - Who was the head coach of the Perth Scorchers Women’s Big Bash team in 2019? 19 - Which APFL team won the grand final in 2019? 20 - What is the local club of women’s Striker, Tegan McPharlin?
36 - On July 29, 1981 which famous couple married? 37 - What year was Australia’s Bicentenary? 38- What year did the Berlin Wall fall? 39 - Which movie won an Oscar for ‘Best Picture’ in 1982? 40 - What year did Whitney Houston release ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’?
31 - ‘Thinking out loud’, Ed Sheeran 32 - ‘Born and Raised in Black and White’, the Highway Men 33 - ‘Memory’, Andrew Lloyd Weber 34 - ‘Ice Ice Baby’, Vanilla Ice 35 - ‘Let it Go’, Idina Menzel (Elsa from ‘Frozen’)
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The 1980s
PLAINS PRODUCER/ECHO
11 - What year was the Plains Producer established? 12 - Who is the current editor? 13 - Who was on the front cover of last month’s Echo on their bikes? 14 - How are Andrew and James Manuel related? 15 – What are journalists, Bec and Nat’s, surnames?
31 - ‘When your legs don’t work like they used to before’. 32 - ‘Two boys playing in the burning sun, one with books, one with guns’. 33 - ‘I remember the time I knew what happiness was’. 34 - ‘All right stop, collaborate and listen’. 35 - ‘The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside’.
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PLAINS PRODUCER/ ECHO
NAME THE SONG BY THE LYRICS
46 - Edvard Munch 47 - For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction 48 - Turandot 49 - 1314 50 - 50 meters
6 - What does ‘novel’ mean in terms or viruses? 7 - Where was the first case reported? 8 - Where is the Ruby Princess’ Port of registry? 9 - Who is Australia’s Chief medical officer? 10 - What date did the World Health Organisation (WHO) declare the Coronavirus Pandemic?
26 - What is the Morse code call sign for ‘S.O.S’? 27 - Who was Australia’s first prime minister? 28 - What date did the Titanic Sink? 29 - When did World War I end? 30 - When did Australia introduce decimal currency?
36 - Prince Charles and Lady
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21 - Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin 22 - Bill, Charlie, Percy, Fred, George, Ron and Ginny. 23- Narcissa Malfoy 24 - The Elder Wand, Resurrection Stone and the Invisibility Cloak 25 - Dentists
1. When mixed together, what colour does blue and yellow make? 2. Little Miss Muffet sat on a what? 3. What is the traditional gift for a 50th wedding anniversary? 4. What business is the ‘Mighty South Aussies?’ 5. What natural fibre is used to make ugg boots?
mum’s name? 24 - What three items make the Deathly Hallows? 25 - What occupation do Hermione’s parents have?
11 - 1903 12 - Louise Michael 13 – Corby and Lily Gameau 14 - Brothers
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Four flat tyres and an abandoned camper: Mal and Judi’s awesome outback adventure September 2005 Sunday, September 11, 2005. Left Two Wells at 9.30am. Fuelled up at Lower Light and then travelled with no further stops until a picnic lunch at a spot between Stirling North and Quorn. More fuel at Quorn and then onto Parachilna for a quick stop. Visited Aroona Dam, Leigh Creek’s water supply and camped east of there, which was south of Leigh Creek. A very cold night. Monday, Sept 12. On our way again by 8.30 am. Travelled to Innaminka and camped for the next two nights on the Cooper Creek near Will’s grave site. Flies thick as. Caught about two dozen fish while here but no yabbies. The old bull that used to come down here to drink and walk through our camp when we were here previously, has died and is buried by the river. Tuesday, Sept 13. Bill and Lorraine headed back into Innamincka for a shower, cigarettes and fly nets for us. We get organised with our bush battery shower only to find that it will not work. Bit disappointing so a tub wash it has to be. Wednesday, Sept 14. Break camp at 8am and make for Ballera only to have flat tyre (one) not far out from Innaminka on the very stony track. A big gouge blown out on the side of the tyre. Call in at Ballera and see David Stoddart at the airport where he is air traffic controller. Before leaving, invited David out for a drink at our camp when he has finished work. Said he will come if he can get a “suitable vehicle”. Travel another 15 kms and set up camp on Cooper Creek again. Bacon and egg sandwiches for late lunch. It is early afternoon. Yabby nets in again. Four of us are sitting around relaxing with a drink and we hear the sound of a chopper approaching and yes, it is David in his “suitable vehicle” accompanied by Graham the pilot who is from NZ, and a friend. They come with their drinks and the daily papers, Advertiser and Australian, stay for about an hour and just before leaving, Bill, Lorraine and Judi get a fiveminute chopper ride. A first for Bill in any kind of plane. He said he’s near enough to dead now, so why not? Thursday, Sept 15. Some rain forecast for later on this afternoon. Up and away by 9am and onto Noccundra. Very nice little place with just a pub and a pretty river. Situated in pastoral country owned by Kerry Packer. We have a drink at the pub and then onto Thargomindah for lunch stop and fuel. Onto Hungerford where we find public showers for a clean up before hitting the local again. Talk to a workman from TerraTwo Wells Echo, May, 2020
where that had gone as I knew we hadn’t eaten it!! Eat it as soon as we get under way again. Very glad to be making forward progress. Back to Wanaaring, with the sun close to setting. Very watchful for kangaroos as they get active at this time of evening and we see quite a few bounding into the scrub each side of the road. Hit Wanaaring 6pm. A camper van club is in town and they are all parked on the river, about 40 odd. We decide to camp just out of town away from the mob, but also on the river. Tuesday, Sept 20. Pack up by 8.30am and head back into Wanaaring for a $3, very primitive shower. Good though. By 9am we are on the road to Goorimpa, covering the same ground as Sunday. Turn off onto Tilpa road and stop 12 kms down for a cuppa. While here, along comes Keith. It is 11am and we follow him into Goorimpa Station. We go straight to the small outhouse he occupies. He is greeted by a king brown snake as he makes Malcolm Frost alongside the his way towards the back door. Paroo river. It turns and slithers back under mia station and get permission to so he has to hang out until White the building and hopefully away. We erect our camper nearby camp on the Paroo River, which Cliffs some three hours away. runs through it. As we leave town, Fuel cars and bodies here with on the banks of the picturesque Paroo River. I make sure the zip we have to open a gate and this late lunch. Bitumen all the way to Wil- on our camper is kept at least is the border between Qld and NSW. Find a nice spot on Paroo cannia then onto Barrier Highway half way up for obvious reato Broken Hill (196 kms). Book sons. After Keith has moved all and set up camp. into a motel, and Bill gets in touch his kit in, he takes us for a tour Friday, Sept 16. with Shane Oliver who is work- north of the property, which has Flat tyre (two) greets us this ing up here and he comes over become a series of wetlands due morning. The rain started in the for a pre dinner drink and chat. to the abundant rains they have night and continues all today and After he leaves at 7pm, we received. does not stop until late afternoon. shower and change and walk to The place is alive with nuMalcolm said he heard the the Democratic Club for dinner. merous bird species, water hens, tyre going down in the night. pelicans, plovers and chicks, Monday, Sept 19. Everything is well and truly spoon bills, brolgas, straw neck Mal and Bill go off to get four cranes, teal and black duck, coots. soaked and on a walk out on the track we came in on, realised we new tyres for the Tribute. Jude Goorimpa is approx 500,000 will be here for a couple of extra takes a long walk to the main acres and stocking 10,000 cattle shopping centre for a few sup- at present. days while it dries out a little. We have plenty of food plus plies. Many very pretty gardens A trip south of the property catching yabbies. Have always (small), which surprises me in takes us to Keith’s yabby hole wanted to be rained in some- this dry climate. on the Paroo and we set half a Lorraine hurt her toe last night dozen yabby nets. where. Able to take it easy as we cannot go anywhere. Play whilst delivering her hair dryer At the shearing shed and to our room, so decides to stay yards, all the station’s sheep have lots of Rummy O. behind at the motel and rest it. been mustered and are being fourSaturday, Sept 17. All back by 10am. way drafted by Keith in preparaA day to relax and do not much We say our goodbyes as Lorwhile we wait for the ground to raine and Bill head home and we tion for shearing. Shearing gangs dry out so we can drive out. Walk- back-track to collect the camper. are arriving later tonight. We meet Goorimpa manager, ing, reading, whatever. It’s good. Mal contacted his brother Keith Banjo, Momba manager, MauSunday, Sept 18. last night and he is leaving this rice, Dave, a roo shooter, and his Dry enough to get out today morning from Kingston to come girlfriend, Nicky. although still have to make our to Mena Murtie Station and then After tea, we visit the homeway slowly along a pre-walk onto Goorimpa, where we intend stead for drinks with them all and tested route. Call at homestead to catch up. a chat. Dave has many good, real Once back at White Cliffs life stories to tell. to say thanks before heading for Wanaaring. Not far down on the we decide to take an alternate Wednesday, Sept 21. main track we get flat tyre (three). route and head directly north Up as soon as the bell rings at Have to now take a tyre from to Roela Station to get onto the the camper as we have still not Milparinka/Wanaaring road. Get 6am. After breakfast we travel had the other two flats repaired. to Wanaaring 4.15pm and fuel down to check the yabby nets and Leave the camper behind off to up. Only 60 kms to camper now. then come back and pack down Arrived 4.55pm and so glad the camper, as we head for home the side of the road, behind a thin veil of scrub and head for to find the trailer and all within today. Others are over at the shed Broken Hill some 500 kms away, exactly as we left it. Take 20 mins as it is flat out shearing today. We say our goodbyes and to put tyre on and fill in holes. via White Cliffs. I find my last kiwi fruit sitting depart at 8.30am. A long but Bill is out of cigarettes (not happy). Nothing is open at Wa- on the roadside embankment in pleasant, easy day’s travelling naaring, an hour down the track pristine condition. I wondered gets us back to Two Wells by 6pm. Malcom and Judi Frost are well-known locals in the township of Two Wells and regularly take trips across the country. At first it was in their camper van but more recent travels have seen them taken in style with a comfy caravan. Unfortunately their travels have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, but they would love to share this funny recount of a trip they took up north in 2005 with their friends Bill and Lorraine Goss. We hope you enjoy their story. If you have a story to share email bec@twowellsecho.com.au
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April 2020 Update February 28th, I had the pleasure of attending the 2019 Country Press SA Awards Dinner, which saw country newspapers from around the state come together to receive recognition for the great work they do in South Australia. I have been involved with Country Press SA for a very long time. I have been a sponsor of the association since 2002 and have previously had the honor of being nominated for an award by the organisation back in the 80s when I was a part-time writer for the Gawler Bunyip. I was pleased to present my sponsored award for Best Community Profile as well as the SA Government’s award for Best Road Safety Reporting, on behalf of the Premier, to the Mount Gambier based Border Watch. Other winners included The South Eastern Times (Millicent), The Leader at Angaston, The Courier at Mount Barker, The Pennant at Penola and The Bunyip.
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Two Wells village heart precinct proposed Brand new public toilets, three safe pedestrian crossings, improved parking, a nature play area and a “village heart” community gathering precinct are all on the agenda in Two Wells’ main street makeover following draft plans endorsed by Adelaide Plains Council last month. The project is a significant upgrade of the town’s aging thoroughfare, which will see close to $1 million spent over the next 12 months. Adelaide Plains Council has released the plans for a significant makeover of the Two Wells main street for public consultation following its April 27 meeting, which it hopes to fund through the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Programme (Round 2) and the state government’s Open Space and Places for People Grant program. By the end of this year APC boldly hopes to see a range of smaller projects within the broader Two Wells Main Street Upgrade, come to fruition. Included in the plan by urban design consultants Jensen Plus is a revitalised public space next to the library, loosely named the Two Wells Village Green, that incorporates a nature play space; new public toilets complaint with family change facilities;
Bec O’Brien reports: new swales, rain gardens and onsite stormwater retention integrated into public reserves; increased shade and larger street trees; raised planters, protuberances and increased planting; new seating and bin enclosures; the extension of the pedestrian path to the northern end of Old Port Wakefield Road; installation of three temporary refuge island pedestrian crossings; and a new gateway roundabout with pedestrian crossing and refuge to the Liberty development. Large town gateway markers visible from Port Wakefield Road as well as improved main street markers, signage and interpretive historical signage are also on the cards. The plan also outlines medium (by the year 2022) and longer term projects, which could see public artwork installations, upgrades to parking near the bakery and town oval entrance, a more connected trail to the historic wells area, and building and shop front improvements. While the bulk of the work surrounding the draft plan has been compiled by Jensen Plus, local business owners, community leaders and sporting group representatives were invited by council to contribute
via a workshop held in early March, prior to current social distancing restrictions. Two Wells local, Malcolm Frost, did not take part in the reference group but is keen to see the town’s main street move forward. “We can’t wait to see the old police house removed,” he said. “That building should have been gone years ago, it’s been unoccupied for years.” During the April 27 council meeting, which was conducted remotely and streamed live on YouTube, councillors were
invited to discuss the plan, with Jensen Plus director Michael McKeown on hand to answer questions. And speak unreservedly they did. “I don’t like it,” Cr Frank Maiolo stated. “Is there more than one design? “I’d like to see three designs.” Cr Kay Boon attended the community reference group workshop and was thrilled with the direction the draft plan outlined. “I was blown away by the
positive buzz that came out of that meeting,” she said. Cr Joe Daniele was a little more cautious, hoping to get an “onsite” feel of the plan before it was finalised but conceding that was not likely in the current Coronavirus climate. “The last thing I want to see is Two Wells stuffed up,” Cr Daniele said. “I want to see something in Two Wells that I can be proud of.” APC mayor Mark Wasley praised the work already done by council, the community reference group and Jensen Plus.
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Every month of the year has its own special beauty – May is no exception Autumn leaves in the softer sunlight makes the leaves sparkle, and then they then fall to the ground beneath, making a carpet of orange, purple, red and yellow. The benefit of the leaves used as mulch is so good for the soil. Try not to leave them too long on the lawn as the lawn needs a chance also to breathe. The Maples are not for our climate but there are several trees suited to the Adelaide plains that can give us a sense of the four seasons of the year. The Ornamental pears offer a large variety from which to choose. The Capital Pyrus is a narrow upright tree suitable to smaller tighter areas reaching to 8-10 metres with a spread of three metres, whereas the Aristocrat Pyrus can grow to 10 metres but with a spread of seven metres. These are but two of the ornamental pears so find an ornamental pear that is suited to your garden. They give a show of flowers in spring plus shade in the summer months with the show of the skeleton tree
against the sky in Winter. A good all year round tree. Two taller trees which give a grand statement are the Claret and Golden Ash. Their autumn leaves are as their names suggest, claret and gold. These trees are perhaps suited to larger gardens. The Chinese Pistachio (Pistachio chinesis) grows to about eight metres and the
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Don’t sacrifice small publishers The Federal Government’s recent Public Interest News Gathering program announced last week could potentially hand funds allocated to small and regional publishers to the large and powerful commercial television and radio networks and media conglomerates such as News Corporation. Country Press Australia, on behalf its 140 independent regional and local newspaper members, has been in discussions with the Federal Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, Paul Fletcher, to prevent the allocation guidelines for the PING program producing unintended outcomes. The Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund was established in 2018 specifically to counter the media reform laws that favoured the large public companies and help sustain diverse media in Australia. Last week’s announcement to expand those funds to potentially allow large media companies to access those funds does the complete reverse. The ACMA site itself stated: “The Innovation Fund is a threeyear, $48 million grant program, which began in 2018. It is part of the Australian Government’s $60 million Regional and Small Publish-
ers Jobs and Innovation package.” It has become clear Regional and Small Publishers could be sacrificed to the more powerful voices of the commercial television and radio networks and media conglomerates
such as News Corporation unless careful consideration is given to the funding framework. It is unfortunate the conglomerates seem to have the ear of government, yet regional and small publish-
John’s COVID recovery The popular Two Wells RSL member struck down with Coronavirus last month has finally returned home to loved ones. Two Wells RSL secretary, John Allen, contracted the virus after travelling on board the Ruby Princess cruise ship, testing positive for COVID-19 on March 25. The 69-year-old Salisbury resident, who has an underlying lung condition, succumbed to the virus quickly on his return and was admitted to the COVID ward at the Royal Adelaide Hospital on March 27. Mr Allen’s health deteriorated rapidly and, seriously ill, he was admitted to the ICU ward on March 30 where he was given a 50/50 chance of survival. In the ICU ward Mr Allen was observed 24 hours a day, saying he did not sleep for three days and, isolated from friends and family, at times feared the worst. “If any person in this community has not been tested I plead with them to do so,” he implored this week. “COVID-19 is so dangerous; I would not wish it on my worst enemy, believe me. “I am one of the lucky ones, many are not so fortunate. “People really have to take this
Bec O’Brien reports: seriously. “A lot of healthy people are getting this. “It can take young people, old people; it really doesn’t distinguish.” Gradually Mr Allen started to respond to treatment and was returned to the COVID ward on April 2. He was discharged from the RAH four days later and sent to a city hotel to self-isolate for a further 10 days. “I was cleared of all problems associated with COVID -19 on April 17 and returned home the same day,” he said. “I had not seen any member of my family since late March, so it was a relief to finally put my arms around them again.” A class action against Princess Cruises has been launched and Mr Allen has confirmed he will be taking part. “We should never have been allowed to even board that ship, let alone gotten off it,” he said. “There were doorways that were actually sealed up with black plastic and tape and hazard signs stuck on them. “We thought, ‘what’s going on,
Two Wells RSL secretary, John Allen. someone must have something wrong with them’.” “We thought it was odd but never gave a thought that coronavirus was on board.” Mr Allen said while it appeared the coronavirus “curve” was being flattened, it was imperative people remained vigilant and followed important self isolation and restriction measures. “I feel for those families who have lost loved ones,” he said. “I was just lucky, it wasn’t my time. “There were two ways out of that ward and I didn’t particularly like the second option.”
ers have the ears of 140 communities across Australia in the case of CPA, that they continue to serve. That News Limited could now share in a funding program specifically targeted to Regional and
Small publishers, concocted to push through changes to Media Ownership rules of massive benefit to them and other media conglomerates to the further detriment of Regional and Small Publishers, will only be to the detriment of society and the varied media voices in this country. The original turnover cap of $30 million must be maintained to ensure the continued integrity of the fund. The primary purpose of the Regional and Small Publishers Journalism and Innovation Program, the “production of public interest journalism as the primary purpose” of a recipient must be retained as part of the funding criteria. The ACCC DPI final report also identified the continued support of Public Interest Journalism in regional, local and remote communities as an area deserving particular attention and funding. Funding criteria must include a clear correlation to the direct resources applied by entities to the original production of locally generated public interest journalism in regional and local communities. Bruce Ellen Executive director Country Press Australia
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COVID-19 expiations issued Police issued 16 COVID-19 expiation notices and are investigating after a large group of cars congregated in Penfield on Friday night. About 10.20pm Friday, April 17 police were called to Pellew Road after reports a large group of cars had assembled with a number of vehicles allegedly conducting burnouts. When patrols arrived some of the cars had left the area but five cars were found at the scene that had been involved in a rear end collision. All of the drivers, a 19-yearold Paralowie man, 23-yearold Lightsview man, 21-yearold Golden Grove woman, 22-year-old Smithfield Plains man and a 22-year-old Willaston man were issued COVID-19 expiation notices, as well as receiving a traffic expiation notice for failing to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front (except the 23-year-old driver).
One car was towed from the scene. Police managed to pull over several other cars and issued 11 further COVID-19 expiation notices to drivers and passengers. Under current South Australian COVID-19 directions gatherings of more than 10 people, including at residences, indoors or outdoors, are prohibited. The investigation remains ongoing and police encourage the public to report suspected breaches of the self-isolation, crowd gathering or social distancing directions on the police assistance line 131 444. Between April 17-18: Various items were stolen after entry was gained to a business premises on Road Train Drive, Two Wells. Between April 15-17: Entry was gained into a business premises on Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells.
Virtual meeting room for APC: all meetings to be streamed live All Adelaide Plains Council meetings, informal gatherings and committee meetings will be streamed live following a special meeting of council earlier this month. APC mayor Mark Wasley said in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, and subject to relevant government Two Wells Echo, May, 2020
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of Practice – Access to Meetings and Documents; Code of Practice – Access to Meeting Procedures, and Informal Gatherings Policy. “To satisfy the requirement that meetings be conducted in a place open to the public, council and committee meetings will be live streamed via YouTube,” Mayor Wasley said in a council statement.
“A direct link to the live stream will be placed on council’s website (www.apc.sa.gov.au) prior to each council and committee meeting. “Council is taking every precaution to protect the wellbeing of the wider community and remains committed to prioritising the health and safety of its residents, elected members and staff.
“Tackling COVID-19 means making sacrifices to reduce the risk of the virus spreading and to keep vulnerable people safe.” Mayor Wasley said the ability for electronic participation in council meetings and informal gatherings would cease 28 days after all relevant state emergency declarations were revoked. www.twowellsecho.com.au
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with Bec O’Brien & Natalie Centenera
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James celebrates 30th in “iso” With her husband, James’ 30th birthday in April, local Two Wells pharmacist, Kate Dimasi, had to get creative when planning celebrations amidst strict COVID-19 social gathering restrictions. Both Kate and James have large families and including them in the celebrations was important. So instead of the planned Amalfi coast-themed dinner with friends and family Kate (pictured right with the birthday boy), organised a progressive rotating dinner, where only the pair of them moved. Strict time schedules and social distancing measures were adhered to as the pair enjoyed drinks, entree, mains, and dessert at four different family residences. For each course the couple arrived with balloons and cake, which meant four times the cake cutting, four times the happy birthday song being sung and four times the cheers being given. Sounds like a great way to celebrate considering the circumstances. Happy birthday James.
RIGHT: James and Kate Dimasi celebrating James’ 30th birthday in isolation recently, with a very creative progressive rotating dinner.
BELOW: Two Wells resident, Ken Williams on his 94th birthday, outside his home with the sign his greatgrandchildren created for him.
Birthday Wishes for Jen Speaking of birthdays, a big happy birthday to Lewiston local and Two Wells Blue Light Disco volunteer, Jennifer Nichol, who celebrated her 75th birthday last month. While COVID-19 restrictions meant social gatherings were out, Jen acknowledged the milestone quietly at home with husband Don, the pair happy to spend time and keep busy in their gorgeous garden. Happy birthday Jennifer.
Giving a Toot for Ken
Days of May May the 4th be with you! You’ve all heard it before. You’ve probably seen the memes circulating on facebook. It never gets old. Star Wars fans relish the play on words and look forward to the annual date with gusto, maybe even more so with so many of us in ISO. So, on May 4 this year, may the force/ fourth be with you. May 9 is World Migratory Bird Day, especially significant in our region which is home to the International Bird Sanctuary. This day aims to reinforce education and awarenessraising about the need to protect migratory birds and their habitats, at all different levels, in all parts of the world. May 10 is Mother’s Day, a day to show appreciation for mothers or mother figures, which include stepmothers, relatives, guardians (eg. foster mothers), and close family friends. Flowers, chocolates, and cards are popular gifts to symbolise one’s love and appreciation with the carnation being particularly symbolic of Mother’s Day. So pick up a bunch of flowers, make a sweet card, or take mum out for a nice meal. May 15 is the International Day of Families. This day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1993 and provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families around the world. In Australia we recognise National Families Week at a time to coincide with the United Nations International Day of Families. Hundreds of thousands of people around Australia participate in hundreds of community level National Families Week events annually. May 26 is National Sorry Day, a day to acknowledge and recognise members of the Stolen Generations. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been affected, either directly or indirectly, by this terrible part of our history.
While isolation has all but put a stop to social gatherings, celebrations and the like, one Two Wells family still managed to commemorate the 94th birthday of great-grandfather Ken Williams last month. Ken’s great-grandchildren (nice one Hunt crew), created a massive sign urging drivers to give a toot as they passed Ken’s house on Rowe Crescent. A post on social media saw many positive comments, with the family saying Ken (pictured right, outside his home) loved the show of birthday support and lots of toots were heard throughout the day. Happy birthday Ken.
May 31 is World No Tobacco Day. Tobacco use is an important risk factor for the development of coronary heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. The international day will focus on the impact tobacco has on the cardiovascular health of people worldwide. If you are thinking of quitting but need some support, call Quitline on 137 848.
LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT
Let’s chat about…isolation So isolation has been interesting. I must confess, I’ve been quite partial to it. Not sure how the world will fare by the time this column goes to print but at present it seems that New Zealand and the unassuming state of South Australia got it right. How’s that for being a backwater, eh? Ha! Now we’re patiently waiting behind the front door ready for the lifting of lockdown. Some of us are lazy lions, basking in the silence. And some of us have indents from the screen door on our foreheads waiting for that sweet day of escape. I thought I’d share my unfiltered experience of the past few weeks in a way that reflects my current inner thought patterns….. Corona, COVID, Wuhan, wet market, bats, lab, Ruby Princess, borders closed, Barossa cluster. Italy, Spain, New York, Boris, Trump, Joe Exotic, disinfectant. ScoMo, Stephen Marshall, Greg Hunt, Nicola Spurrier, AEU, essential workers….. toilet paper. Social distancing, sanitiser, wash your hands to the happy birthday song…. twice.
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Eye spy something on your camera roll, challenge accepted, my favourite albums no explanation, favourite photo of being a mum, please post this on your wall. Read this book, watch this documentary, do this online course on well-being and meditation. Not happening, I have children. Too much facebook. Twitter now….. another person when they were twenty… Scrabble, Pictionary, Connect Four, hide the Monopoly now! Puzzle, puzzles, puzzles, puzzles. That’ll do kid, that’ll do. Youtube, Preston, Laserbeam, Jen and Pat, why do they scream? Late nights, sleep-ins, online learning, Microsoft teams. Zoom, Zoom, Zoom, Zoom. Zoom bombing. No more Zoom. House Party, google drive, Daymap, Webex, Seqta, Education Perfect, what are we doing again? Netflix, Carole Baskin, hey all you cool cats and kittens. Everyone on your bike, it’s time for me to take a walk, yes the whole family, time to talkIf you do meth, you’ll lose your teeth. Eat, sleep, clean, repeat. Price of petrol plummets, all a bit ironic, stuck at home with no place to go.
Maccas run. Nightly news, no new cases, stay vigilant! Second wave? Is this the calm before the storm, or are we in the eye? Second wave, second wave, second wave. Plant those herbs, plant that veg, where’s the zombies? This apocalypse sucks eggs. So I watched that movie Contagion, is it all good if we’re vaccinated? Shops are closed, add to cart. Add to cart, add to cart……yeah why not….add to cart. Has the mail been delivered? Check the tracking app, check again, check again. I didn’t win the home lottery but that RSL Art Union Prize looks good to me. Too much facebook. Time to go, time for a walk or Netflix show. Time to clean the pantry, freezer, fridge. Is it an acceptable time to drink? So…..what has your experience been Bec? Was it as muddled as mine? Haha Nat that was great, I’m not sure I’m going to be able to so eloquently put down our COVID, Rona, corona, ISO, experiences…..but here goes. It started with baking, and …...well, lots of baking.
Cakes, brownies, cookies, slices, cupcakes, biscuits, you name it. Surprisingly the one savoury option, the ol’ zucchini slice, was a hit, so much so we made it again. Second time round though not a hit so much (the kids certainly learnt that’s why you follow a recipe!!). Creative crafts, gluing, sticking, cutting, shaping, painting, beading, threading, weaving. Slime…...oh no slime!! Writing letters, drawing pictures, making cards. Lots of bike rides and long walks. (The youngest will know her 10x tables in no time with the amount of discarded 10 cent cans we picked up on our travels). Online schooling.Technology is great. What a way society has progressed. Online schooling. Can’t log on. My work has disappeared.Technology sucks. Mum, I need your help. Mum, I need your help. Mum, you’re the teacher, why won’t you help me!!? (Mum to self: OMG I need help!!) Playing outside. Gardening. Weeding and getting hands in the soil. Growing edible plants. Discovering old toys, and thinking up new tricks with old toys. Balls. Bounce. Bounce. Bounce.
Practicing and practicing flips on the trampoline. Fitness sessions through Zoom. Quoits, Monkey Tree, cards and hopscotch. Riding horses. Brushing horses. Cleaning horse gear. Picking up horse poo. Trail rides. Motorbikes. Swimming (don’t look at me, my kids don’t feel the cold apparently). Television. Soooooo much television. Netflix. Disney. Movies. Cartoons. News. Reading books, lots and lots of books. Cleaning and sorting. Cleaning and sorting. Have you used this in the last year? No? Get rid of it!!! Looking at old photos and taking new ones. Writing. Writing. Writing. Washing (it never ends does it?). Remembrance. Light Up The Dawn. Lest We Forget. Candles, rosemary and chewy Anzac biscuits. Baby lambs. Rain. Glorious rain! Facetime and long chats on the phone. Music. Laughter and impromptu dance shows. Isolation sure has kept us busy. It has definitely been a roller coaster but you know what? I kind of like this staying at home business.
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Dog registration fees won’t rise Dog registration fees in the Adelaide Plains Council area will not rise following a decision by the chamber at its April 27 meeting. The implementation of a new Dogs and Cats Online (DACO) state-wide registration system came into effect in 2018 and dog registration data is required to be entered into the DACO system by early June 2020. “...in light of the community impacts caused by COVID-19, and significant fee increases over the last two years, fees are proposed to remain the same as those for 2019/2020,” a report tabled at the meeting stated. “The only dog management fee proposed to be increased is the surrender fee, to cover a proposed small increase to AWL fees.
“An Assistance Dog registration category is proposed to be continued, along with the current discretionary rebate listing, including for concession card holders.” Over the past two years APC has increased the nonstandard dog registration fee by 40 percent. The report acknowledges the financial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on local ratepayers and “resolves that it will not increase dog registration fees from 2019/2020”. The 2020/2021 registration fee for a non-standard dog will be $70; a standard dog (desexed and microchipped) is $35. For those in the business of breeding dogs, registration fees will be $365 for 1-19 dogs and $470 for 20
or more dogs; no additional rebates will be offered. APC will continue to offer an assistance dog registration category, with no fee, as required by the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995. Discretionary dog registration fee rebates for working livestock dogs and racing greyhound dogs will be a $30.00 flat fee. Dog registration fee rebates for the upcoming financial year will be provided for people holding a DVA Gold Card Pensioner Card as well as all Seniors Health cards. APC will impose the following dog management fees for late registration ($25), impounding ($55), daily pound holding ($25) and surrender of a dog ($158).
Behind these gates the Two Wells Community Garden is almost ready to reveal.
Garden opening postponed The long-awaited opening of the Two Wells Community Garden has been postponed. Volunteers have been working hard to set up the garden, situated behind the popular Craft Shop in the main street, over the past eight months but Coronavirus restrictions have meant the celebration planned for this month, had to be delayed.
Bec O’Brien reports: Two Wells Community Garden coordinator Judi Frost said the opening was now planned for Spring, when hopefully social distancing measures have been relaxed, and the garden would be in full colour and looking its best. In the meantime, new decorative iron gates have
been commissioned, with the posts already installed, for the entrance alongside the post office; wicking beds are being planted; and new seating options created throughout. Watch this space for confirmation of an official opening date later in the year, where lots of workshops, interactive activities, guest speakers, games and fun have been planned.
Mice posing potential threat Mouse numbers are building to concerning levels in parts of Victoria and SouthAustralia, posing a potential risk to this year’s winter crops. The latest monitoring undertaken by the CSIRO through a Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) research investment combined with on-the-ground reports from growers and advisers have led to experts warning of possible crop damage at sowing and in spring. In Victoria, mouse abundance is moderate to high across the Wimmera and Mallee regions, while in SA, numbers are moderate to high on the northern Adelaide Plains, and
moderate in the Mallee and on Eyre and Yorke Peninsulas. Mouse numbers are expected to peak when many winter crops are sown over the coming weeks. Experts warn that if populations remain high, they will cause economic damage. The increase in mouse activity in the Wimmera and Southern Mallee region is of particular concern. These regions have experienced conditions favouring mice – good spring and summer rains combined with an abundance of grain left on the ground following wind and storm damage prior to harvest last year, and thick stubble for habitat.
Birchip Cropping Group (BCG) senior operations manager, Kelly Angel, said Wimmera growers are “on high alert”. “Growers need to be aware of the risks. We are in a similar situation to the start of the 2017 season – two years after a poor season, a good crop last year, plus large amounts of grain remaining in paddocks,” Ms Angel said. “It is important growers are actively monitoring mouse numbers, to know the extent of the risk they face.” Ms Angel said despite significant summer rains, visually unshot grain remains in paddocks, especially where it has
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been suspended off the ground by straw/stubble. “So the assumption rains have germinated everything and therefore removed the feed source for mice is probably not entirely correct.” While mouse chew cards are often an effective method of assessing numbers, MsAngel said the abundance of food sources could negate their reliability. “From a visual assessment, we know mice are in paddocks in large numbers, yet that is not being reflected with chew cards soaked in oil. Mice seem uninterested in the chew cards as they have plenty of real food at their disposal.” Ms Angel also pointed out mice appear to be using cracks in the ground as access to shelter, so purpose-built holes were not necessarily a sound indicator of mouse abundance. GRDC-supported mouse researcher Steve Henry from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, warns the increase in mouse numbers over autumn in some areas could result in higher than normal survival rates over winter if the crop growing season is a good one. “This would then mean we enter spring with a larger than normal population of mice as crops advance to grain fill. This is why it is critical we make every effort to reduce numbers now,” he said. Mr Henry said large quantities of grain in paddocks could reduce the chance of mice finding toxic bait, while at the same time providing an ongoing food source. “If strong winds have resulted in up to two tonnes/ hectare of grain on the ground in some areas, that equates to up around 4000 grains per square metre,” Mr Henry said. “The challenge for growers is to reduce the food load for mice in stubbles. Putting sheep on stubbles and strategic
A mouse’s view of a stubble paddock with abundant food (split grain after harvest). PHOTO: CSIRO cultivation (burying grain) will assist with food reduction, and growers should spray out any summer germinations. Seeding with knife points assists in burying residual seed – potentially enhancing bait uptake.” Mr Henry emphasised the importance of bait application timing. “It is critical growers bait six weeks out from seeding if mouse numbers are high, and then follow up with another bait application off the back of the seeder if numbers are still high at sowing. “A six-week break between applications avoids the risk of bait aversion. However, if growers haven’t already baited and are planning to sow crops towards the end ofApril or early May, that ideal baiting window may have closed.” Zinc phosphide bait must be spread according to the label rate of one kilogram per hectare. Mr Henry urged growers to walk into paddocks to obtain an accurate understanding of current conditions in terms of the amount of grain on the ground and signs of mouse activity. High stubble loads hide the signs of mouse activity. “I also urge growers to report and map mouse activity
– presence and absence – using MouseAlert (www.mousealert. org.au) and via Twitter using @ MouseAlert so other growers can see what activity is being observed in their neighbourhood.” Concerns about the increase in mouse numbers over recent months have been discussed by the National Mouse Group (NMG), a GRDC investment. The NMG, which co-ordinates actions to counter mouse plagues, comprises researchers, advisers, growers and other industry stakeholders. Meanwhile, the GRDC has invested in a major mouserelated research, development and extension program that is continuing to reveal new insights about mice in Australian broad acre cropping systems. The work is investigating mouse biology, ecology and bait efficacy. Results from current research efforts will form the basis of a series of recommendations for improved mouse control strategies for Australian grain growers. For further information, a comprehensive GRDC Mouse Control resource hub is available athttp://bit.ly/2ImjEEn.
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The ride of a lifetime for Riley An adventure that was more than 12 months in the making has seen one Virginia lad ride more than 800 kilometers, cross two states and raise almost $8000 for charity. Eight-year-old Virginia Primary School student, Riley Evitts, along with his pop, Paul Turner, attracted media attention throughout their journey last month when “Riley’s Big Ride” kicked off in Melbourne and ended six days later at Adelaide Oval. The campaign, all in the name of raising funds for the Little Heroes Foundation, was the dream of Riley, who has been training with his pop for more than a year for the trek. Here the Echo shares the responses of the pair to a few quick questions:
What an adventure Riley!! Do you have a highlight? Riley: I loved riding through the forest in Victoria it was an amazing sight. I also loved that we had plenty of spare time to hang out in caravan parks and do things like ride pedal cars, go swimming and play on jumping pillows. It was pretty cool because we had the place to ourself most of the time. Even though it was hard work we had a pretty cool holiday!
What was the most challenging part of the ride? Why? Riley: The first day we rode from Melbourne to Ballarat and the hills were so hard. I wanted to give up because it was so much harder than I thought but we pushed through and now I’m so glad I did. By the time we reached Adelaide oval I felt as if I could just keep going! Pop: Defiantly keeping up the pace. Day one was tough and slow getting up to the hills out of Melbourne to Ballarat but we wanted to maintain a good average speed overall – there was no slacking off! Our average speed overall was 26kmph which is fantastic when you consider the distance we did.
How did you cope with the coronavirus concerns? Did they impact on your ride? How? Pop: yes we were certainly impacted. After day 1 we had to change our route so that we could get back into South Australia on time. It was an emotional rollercoaster as there were concerns that we would not be allowed to finish but we seemed to make it just on time. What was the most unusual sight you saw or experience you had along the journey? Pop: The strangest thing was the lack of people due to the coronavirus and the fact that we had to social distance when staying in caravan parks etc. as people seemed curious about
our journey and we couldn’t approach them and share. One of the highlights was riding through the back roads in Victoria in the forest. Riley: After a few days Pop started to get really bad cramps in his legs and I had to take the lead a few times to take the force of the wind. This was strange because Pop never normally gets sore like that. It was also very strange when we would stop in a town and there were no people around. There were also not many cars on the road.
How did people you meet react to your adventure? Pop: Unfortunately we didn’t have many opportunities to meet people but when we did they were truly amazed about both Riley’s age and how far we had come.
What is the one thing you will take away most from this experience? Pop: A real sense of achievement and the camaraderie amongst our team. Riley: That said we would do it and then we really did it!
Did your training prepare you enough for the ride? Riley: Yes – we worked very hard for a whole year before Pop: our 6000 training kms really paid off.
What’s next for you Riley? Do you have a bigger goal? Riley: I can’t wait to have another adventure with my pop! I would like to keep riding and one day maybe go around the whole world on a pedal car with my brother. There are also many mountains I would like to climb.
What advice would you give other young people looking to do something like this or follow a dream? up.
Riley: No matter what, never give
Pop: Think long term and prepare early, set your goals and mark them off. With the right mind set and support behind you - you can achieve anything
Any thanks you wish to give? Pop: We would never have made the journey safety without our support driver Peter Monkhouse. He was essential in not only keeping us safe but giving me peace of mind. Peter did an amazing job and our whole family will be forever grateful for the safety he provided us. Also, thank you to my wife Sandy who throughout the journey itself and the year of training beforehand, supported us and worked very hard in the background to make sure we had everything we needed and were well prepared.
Riley's Big Ride Date
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AS football sits on the backburner for the meantime, the Plains Producer has started a project to compile a countdown of the top 50 players from the past decade, 2010-2019. This process involved establishing a seven-person selection panel considering a list of some 180 names who have been exceptional representatives for their
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respective clubs in that period. To be eligible, players must have represented their APFL club for at least two seasons. The seven selectors all represent different APFL clubs, with the exception of Angle Vale, which joined the competition in 2016. Each selector ranks their top 50 from the same pool of players. Those results are then collated to form an overall top 50 as an average across the seven selectors.
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Riley: Thank you to Mum and Dad for letting me go and to my Nan for doing the blog so all my friends could follow along with me. A big thank you to my Pop for being there with me the whole time and not giving up.
We will be revealing the top 50 gradually on a weekly basis in future editions of the Plains Producer.
RIGHT: Where does Joel Montgomerie sit in the top 50 APFL players from 2010-2019? Find out in coming editions of the Plains Producer!
Average after 6 days: 109 kms
Irene Giannikos reports:
Pop: I just want to thank everyone for donating, supporting and praying for us along the way. Although there were only six of us on the journey we knew that we had a large support group behind us the whole way. Keep an eye out for us on the road as our riding continues and if anyone has an idea for our next adventure please let us know. If you would like to catch up on Riley’s adventure, look him up on social media by searching “Riley’s Big Ride”.
Start / Finish
Change of an era!
Any last thoughts you wish to share?
Selecting the best of the decade Les Pearson reports:
Paul and Riley checking their route with support driver Peter Monkhouse after their first stop.
Riley with his mum, Amy, and dad, Joel.
Kicking off his big ride in Melbourne.
The Two Wells Bowling Club is changing the playing surface at the club from natural turf to a synthetic turf. The change will save the club a significant amount of money in not having to pay a greenkeeper, maintain the equipment and purchase chemicals. The other major benefit is to the environment on water savings. For the community the new surface will allow bowls to be played all year round and provide a facility for both social and competitive players as well as the opportunity for schools to utilise the greens. The first stage of this huge project was to remove the natural turf. The turf was sold to local families and over the Anzac weekend the club was a hive of activity with people lifting and removing the turf, keeping in mind social distancing of course. The next phase of the project is to have drainage installed and the area surrounding the ‘greens’ surfaced. Local suppliers will be preparing and installing the drainage and surrounds within the next few weeks. The installation date for the turf is unknown, at this point in time, due to the impact of the CODIV-19 virus restrictions. The project is being funded by grants from the federal government, the state government and club funds. Two Wells Echo, May, 2020
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Footy: Better late than never FOOTBALL leagues in the Mid North are giving themselves every chance to have some sort of season this year, with start dates as late as August in consideration at the Central Zone meeting held on the weekend. Representatives from each of the Central Zone leagues, including Adelaide Plains, North Eastern, Northern Areas and Yorke Peninsula, discussed
Les Pearson reports:
the prospect of finals going into October as a possible measure to play a revised season in 2020. Regional Football Advisory Council member, Graeme Wandel, said the leagues are all prepared to do what it takes to get games under way.
“We’re really trying to take into consideration that things are constantly changing, we know it won’t be a normal season but the general consensus is some footy is better than none,” Mr Wandel said. It was resolved that respective leagues consider negotiating with summer sport competitions and local councils to lengthen the season to obtain as much competition as possible if conditions suit
to make a start. Leagues were also encouraged to consider playing a shorter final series to enable more football participation (matches) for all clubs. Clubs have also been urged to remain in discussions with sponsors with the possibility of play still on the cards. Most representative carnivals have been cancelled, including the Landmark
Cup, usually held on the June long weekend, while the State Country Championships are also off. The APFL was set to host the Landmark Cup but will do so in 2021 instead, while Kadina will be pushing to retain hosting rights for the 2021 Zone championships. The zone Under 14 carnival scheduled for August, is still planned to go ahead, with a change of date optional.
With footy season off the radar at the moment, we’re revisting some of the stories from faces and personalities who have shaped our game over the years. These stories featured in the Gameday publication in recent seasons...
It’s fair to say not much fazed Phil OPINIONS of Phil Kemble as a player tend to vary depending on whose side you were on. The Mallala premiership player and coach from the early 90s has lived in Queensland for more than 25 years but those who played in that era certainly remember the name. For someone so apparently polarising, he talks a lot of common sense and reason. That said, Phil doesn’t seem to say much. He doesn’t sugarcoat stories, shy away from home truths, or take much of a backward step, so it stands to reason that he chooses his words carefully, making what he does say pretty interesting. The Kemble family of nine, including his four brothers and two sisters, rolled into Mallala when Phil was 6. He played juniors at the Magpies and progressed into the senior side, finishing on 210 A grade games. While the club had a raft of gun players, the 80s era is infamous for Mallala’s awful grand final record, including losses in 83, 84, 87, 88 and 89. Still, Phil credits Tony Laintoll as the best coach he ever played under. “He never ripped into us though, which I felt may have cost us some of those grand finals,” he said. “I told him that once, he was not hard enough on us. “He just smiled at me, he was a great bloke, but I guess given the way I coached, I could never coach that way.” Phil’s coaching ‘sprays’ were raised by former players who were on the end of a few. He freely admitted having some heated words with the playing group at times but maintained they were rarely for making mistakes, more so if effort or work rate was not up to scratch. One particular spray was delivered following a defeat to lowly Roseworthy, as documented by star midfielder, Michael Wilson. “Back then, if you didn’t beat them be 25 goals, then it was not a good day,” Wilson recalled. “We were six goals up halfway through the first quarter and things were going as normal, before it rained as hard as I’ve seen and the oval ended up being a lake. “The college boys, who seemed to be better swimmers, beat us by a few points. Two Wells Echo, May, 2020
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“I can still remember the spray from Phil but the thing that sticks in my mind was the Roseworthy boys were that happy with winning, they hired a bus that night and as I was walking to the Owen shop Sunday morning, they drove past singing the club song with their a**ses hanging out the windows at 9am. “The boys had stamina.” In typical Phil style, he doesn’t remember the loss or the spray but conceded he probably did deliver it if they lost to Roseworthy. Michael and David Wilson were two of his favourite players to coach, but Todd Thorne stands out as a true gem thanks to a piece of tactical genius Phil implemented in a game against Balaklava. “It was three-quarter time, we were down by six or seven goals and playing terrible footy,” Phil recalled. “I said to Todd (vice captain) ‘look, the lads aren’t going to like what I have to say so can you take this one’ and I walked back to my spot at half back.” The Magpies turned the tables and won - Todd’s message to the group had worked! “I still don’t know what he said, I wasn’t there,” Phil laughed. Phil wasn’t a socialite. He quit drinking at 22 and largely left soon after matches to be home with his family, meaning he didn’t mix with a lot of blokes outside of Mallala. Of the opposition players he came up against, Balaklava’s Ashley Arbon is held in high regard. “His elbows would hit me in the face when we were running next to each other and I’d have to give him a clip round the ears and tell him to get them down,” Phil said. “He’d just laugh and say ‘sorry mate’. “We had our run-ins over time but win or lose, he’d always shake your hand and have a laugh.” The game was a different product back then, there were a lot of stray fists and elbows getting around. Each team needed its ‘peacekeeper’ who could even things up if need be. “I never wanted to be remembered as being a thug,” Phil said. “I never hit anyone if they didn’t hit me or a teammate first.
ABOVE: Phil was part of the Mallala Football Club 1990 A grade premiership side. He is pictured here (back, third from right) in the 20 year reunion photo from 2010. Pictured back from left: Paul Congdon, Brenton Farrer, Richard Konzag, David Algar, Todd Thorne, Ian Jenkin, Phil Kemble, Chris Madigan, Phil Hannaford. Front: Jim Franks (secretary), Ron Tucker (treasurer), David Wilson, Graham Schultz (coach), Ken Roberts (president), Mick Wilson and Wayne Butcher.
LEFT: Plains Producer’s grand final edition from 1993 features Phil getting congratulated as coach by Neville Richards (right).
“I would run through blokes if I got the chance, but only with a hip and shoulder, no raised elbows, and if you sat someone on their backside, that’s the way it was.” The bad run of finals was broken in 1990, which Phil played in, before coaching the 1993 success having been suspended about five weeks before the decider. He still feels a close connection with Mallala and the club since his departure. “I still speak to a fair few of the blokes although I probably don’t
ring as much as I should but all I seem to be doing is ringing people from down there,” Phil laughed. “I drove into the ground when I was down recently and watched a few quarters but didn’t get out the car. “When you’ve got limited time, and I had to go visit mum and catch a flight, you can get stuck talking to people and I feel rude saying ‘I’ve got to go’ after 15 minutes.” Phil continued his playing days in Queensland, right up until the ripe age of 50.
He got to play in a reserves grand final with son, Craig, a raking left footer who was reportedly on the radar of a few AFL clubs before suffering a neck injury in a car accident. Craig, now 35, still went on to be a handy amateur footballer and the pair run a towing business together, aptly named Kemble Towing. It’s a busy little operation, so Phil has one request for reunion organiser, Craig Argent, when the time comes for their next gathering. “I need more than three weeks notice,” he laughed. www.twowellsecho.com.au
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Almost there! Bec O’Brien reports: In the current COVID-19 climate, it might seem like a lifetime ago, but Two Wells Tennis Club finished the 2019/20 summer tennis season runner-up. The club’s Two Wells Red team narrowly lost to Lyndoch in the Division 3 grand final played at Nuriootpa Tennis Club on Saturday, March 14.
Two Wells Tennis Club’s senior team (Red) members, from left, (back) Dale McDonald, Dale Groth, Lachie Groth, Ward Williams, Damon Baillie, Graham Phillips, (front) Marie Tapscott, Pam Hall, Angie Eckermann, Paula Millard, Kelly Smith and Airlie Tapscott.
Only four games separated the two teams at the end of the day, with Lyndoch winning 8-68 to Two Wells’ 8-64. After more than a decade in hiatus, the club fielded a single senior team for the first time last year. This season saw the club submit two senior teams in the Gawler and District Tennis Association summer competition. Congratulations guys!
Alison and Binky successful at Arabian National Championships Local Two Wells rider, Alison Gray, and her Arabian Pony Stallion, Arreton Majnoun (pronounced Marh-noon) have competed strongly at this year’s national Arabian championships, taking away a string of ribbons but more importantly, a wealth of knowledge. The pair took part in the Australian Arabian National Championships (AANC) held at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre from March 4-7. “We came over to Sydney last year and we have definitely improved this year,” Alison said. “It was an honour to be at such a prestigious show where horses were featured from every state and territory in Australia. “There was such a high calibre of horses and riders attending.” “Binky”, as the stallion is affectionately known, is an eight-year-old Arabian Pony Stallion and he’s gearing up for big things in the Arabian arena. Earlier this year Alsion and Binky competed at the East Coast Arabian Championships (ECAC) where they took part in the “Freestyle” music event, among other halter, saddle and dressage events. The ECAC was a prelude to
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Bec O’Brien reports: the national championships. “In the month between the East Coast championships, and the national championships, “life happened” and well laid plans went astray,” Alison said. “However it all came together, sometimes right down to the last second, but if you want something bad enough you make it happen. “It’s all the things behind the scenes that come together to make the overall picture. “It’s the training, fitness, cleaning gear, finding appropriate and well fitting gear, and the feed,which we have made some big changes with. “Binky improved in his show fitness, strength, performance, and understanding of what was required. “We came home with a number of ribbons, but more importantly many highlights and personal achievements.” Alison says one of these highlights includes a strong performance in the English Pleasure class, where she rode one handed on a long rein. “The little stallion is usually quite intimidated when
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surrounded by big horses cantering, and at times we were being passed on both sides,” she explained. “But he courageously maintained his rhythm and line. “We achieved a National Champion Sash in our height category, and a top 10 ribbon overall. “In our Bridle Path Hack class we achieved the “silver” ribbon, but the most exciting part was that we were obviously close contenders as the judge was increasing the intensity and difficulty of the requests.” Having top judges critique both rider and horse is what these types of events are all about, Alison says. The feedback given allows the combination to see what the judges are looking for and adjust their training to make improvements. “I’m so glad we went as it might be the last big show for a while,” Alison said. “In the time since we have been having some fun with poles, and other obstacles. “The plan was to do some dressage competitions, however there’s no rush, so we are working on improving, and having fun.”
Two Wells rider, Alison Gray and her horse, Arreton Majnoun “Binky”, competed at the Australian Arabian National Championships in early March before Covid-19 restrictions came into effect. Photos: Glenys Lilly of Foxwood Photography. Two Wells Echo, May, 2020