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Angle Vale’s new goal JACK HUDSON

FOR the first time, the Angle Vale Football Club will enter the Adelaide Plains Netball Association (APNA) under its own branding.

Previously, a separate entity associated with the club had represented Angle Vale in the APNA, with the football club now preparing to change its constitution to become the Angle Vale Football and Netball Club.

Angle Vale’s netball director Craig Delany said the move is huge for the football club.

“This is the first time that we've actually branched out as a football club and started the netball club,” he said.

“For us, it's a brand-new club starting from scratch.

“Last year they'd approached us about possibly coming out and being involved with the netball and starting their own division of netball out here.”

The inaugural coach will be former

Inaugural Angle Vale Football Club netball coach Taylor Winstanley with netball director Craig Delany. – JACK HUDSON Central District netballer Taylor Winstanley, who will be a player-coach.

“It's good to be involved with the first season of netball as part of the footy club,” she said.

“I played out in the city for the last couple of years at Central Districts. I played at a pretty high level out there, I played at an Adelaide Metropolitan Netball Division side.

“I've coached for many years; coached the under 17s, so I thought why not come out and actually take on the head coaching job and coach the seniors and develop some

juniors.”

The club has started pre-season and has recruited strongly.

“It's been a massive project; recruiting players and I guess we're starting from scratch,” Winstanley said.

“It's such a massive opportunity for the Angle Vale Football Club for us to get involved in the Adelaide Plains league and give it a red-hot crack.

“We've actually started preseason already ... we've got five senior sides.

“We've had to either overfill teams or

turn a couple away and we start our junior process within the next few weeks.”

The next project on the mind of the club is to fill its junior ranks, and with the new Riverbanks College B-12 opening in a week, numbers are set to grow.

“We’ll look at recruiting through the schools around, word of mouth and the other associations around,” she said.

“As well with all the seniors that have come across, some coming with me, and some being involved with the footy club, the juniors that come along with them as well.”

FLOOD LEVEE DEAL

THE much-anticipated $1.96 million flood protection levee to support the Two Wells township has officially been signed off.

The major infrastructure investment supports longer-term flood mitigation efforts to help build a resilient region.

Adelaide Plains Council mayor Mark Wasley welcomed the agreement and said

while the levee may not future proof Two Wells from flooding in all severe conditions it would “certainly deal” with more frequent minor flooding events.

“The major contribution by the federal government makes this flood mitigation infrastructure possible along with developer contributions,” Mayor Wasley said.

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“Work will begin in due course on this much anticipated project.”

In May 2021, Grey MP Rowan Ramsey told the Echo the plan is to construct a flood protection levee around the eastern and southern boundaries of the Adelaide Plains town.

“We all have a role to play in disaster preparedness, which is why we’re taking

these steps to protect Australian communities, individuals and businesses from an increase in dangerous weather events,” Mr Ramsey had said. Following this month’s announcement, he now says the deal is a cause to celebrate. n Continued page 2

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NEW public toilets within the sporting Gawler oval precinct at Two Wells currently take Gawler shape. Adelaide Plains Council funded the River Port Gawler construction through Round 1 of the federal government’s Local Roads and Community MacDonald Buckland Port Gawler Park Infrastructure Program at a cost of $132,000.

Penfield Virginia Park Munno Para Conservation Andrews Gardens Park Farm The new facilities will replace existing Penfield aged public conveniences that are highlighted Waterloo RAAF Base by a painted mural on its exterior and situated Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth Circulating in closer to the clubrooms.

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The new public conveniences at Two Wells oval. based on several factors including community safety, future planning and accessibility to surrounding facilities.

Further expenditure will be allocated to construct landscaping and a pathway linking

“The Beat” from Two Wells Police With Joshua Silvy SAPOL Senior Constable

DURING the months of December and January police at Two Wells received one report of property damage, which the investigation is still continuing; three reports of theft, where one report was resolved with a male being reported.

There were also two reports of vehicles being targeted for number plates; a report of a vehicle being stolen, which the investigation is still continuing, and two reports of petrol drive offs within the Two Wells and Lewiston districts.

Two Wells police also attended to tasks and

occurrences within the Mallala Police Station response area and Gawler Police Station response area in their absence, in times of high workloads or as required.

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the toilets to the main street footpath Mr Miller said.

Construction on the new amenities began mid-2021 and is expected to be completed

by July 2022.

Mayor Mark Wasley and Federal MP Rowan Ramsey.

Project finally gets moving n From page 1 “The community has held concerns for some time about the inevitability of flooding on the Gawler River Flood Plains and while there have been some past actions and lots of plans, progress has been difficult and slow,” the MP said.

In support, the Australian government is making $1.6 million from its Emergency

Response Fund available, with a private developer contributing the remaining $360,000 to the flood project.

Mr Ramsey thanked the Emergency Management and National Recovery and Resilience Minister, Senator Bridget McKenzie for her support of the project.

Ms McKenzie said the government is investing in important flood mitigation

projects to protect communities against the impacts of future floods.

“The delivery of this levee is a key part of our longer-term flood mitigation strategy that starts with more resilient communities,” Ms McKenzie said.

“This funding will enable the construction of a flood protection levee around the eastern and southern boundaries of Two Wells.”

AN estimated $188 million will be invested in country SA over the next two years to help attract and retain GP services and ensure continuity of high-quality rural hospital services.

The landmark agreement was made this month by the Liberal government, ahead of the March election.

The plan seeks to support SA regions including the Adelaide Plains.

Key benefits of the agreement include a sign-up bonus of up to $50,000 for a doctor to work in the more remote areas of the state, and the capacity for doctors to work for a sessional (hourly) rate for hospital work or to remain with a fee-for-service structure.

According to the premier, Steven Marshall, the extra funds equates to more than a 20 per cent increase in funding.

“The agreement is a tangible demonstration of the state Liberal government’s commitment to delivering better health services, closer to home for regional South Australians.

He explained how GPs are key partners in ensuring high-quality health care services can continue to be delivered in regional SA. “Over the years, the remuneration of GPs working in rural South Australia has fallen significantly behind other jurisdictions making it harder to recruit and retain GPs in regional and remote locations.

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MP to keep fighting for Narungga MICHELLE WILKSCH DEVOTED Narungga MP Fraser Ellis has vowed he will continue to support his constituents with issues that matter but as an Independent candidate at the March election after the Liberal party severed his ties.

The shift comes as the executive party last month voted to seek a new Liberal candidate for the safe seat in a short timeframe, with nominations closing on Monday.

Yet it comes as little surprise to the MP who in October last year indicated publicly he would nominate as an Independent at the next election should his current standing in the Liberal seat end.

Mr Ellis had removed himself from the Liberal party in February 2021 after he was named among the handful of SA MPs charged for alleged offences resulting from an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) country members allowance investigation.

The MPs trial is set for June this year.

Last week Mr Ellis told the Echo he would have preferred to rejoin the party.

“All I could do was ask and they made their decision,” the first-termer said.

“It is what it is…it’s business as usual,” both terms the MP also shared with city media.

“No matter what coloured shirt I am wearing I have always put the community first and that’s what I will continue to do.”

Since last week’s decision, Mr Ellis said he has been overwhelmed by the backing from his local branch.

“I have had a chat with a great deal of people and it’s humbling to have support from across the region.”

“Individuals have called up offering their support and within the party and outside, it’s a really exciting opportunity to continue the good work we have started over the past four years.”

For now Mr Ellis concentrates on road network upgrades and regional health improvements.

“Despite the improvements made in Narungga I still think there are opportunities to further what we have got and there are still roads I would like to see completed.”

“I hope in my new role people can view me as someone with a track record of looking into things for the electorate going to bat for them regardless of personal positions or interests.”

The MP is “extremely proud” of the road programs undertaken in his patch.

“Between the three levels of government there has been road upgrades over the past four years which has been a significant investment,” he said.

“It’s not just big items like Port Wakefield, it’s little roads that have made a massive difference to everyday lives of people.”

He further cites genuine improvements to regional health by establishing a local health network, plus the new surgery at Yorketown.

“There is still room for improvement with regards to health but we’ve made improvements with tangible benefits,” he added.

As for future sights set on another shot as a Liberal MP, he said, “I don’t want to put the cart before the horse”.

It was unknown if any nominations were Narungga MP Fraser Ellis has been lodged for the Narungga seat before the Echo removed from the Liberal party ahead of went to print. the March state election.

Giving man in a million MICHELLE WILKSCH ALLAN Parker’s heart is full and mind is satisfied when doing what he does best - volunteering.

The 90-year-old Long Plains retired broadacre farmer’s endeavours have led to him to be awarded the 2022 Adelaide Plains Council Citizen of the Year.

His commitments have included providing upkeep of the town’s Memorial Hall and is responsible for the preservation of the local history collection.

Yet Allan’s most recent selfless act extends to travelling lengthy distances across the state to unite a small group of Vanuatu gospel singers known as The Ambassadors who perform in churches and at events.

The connection began when he was asked through the Balaklava Church of Christ food drop to take leftovers to the town hostel, where in both settings he is known as the “go to man” for fixing bikes for others to use.

“I was already friendly there with a few chaps, and they were coming out and doing a few odd jobs on the farm,” Allan shared.

One of the gentlemen is Glenden

from Vanuatu and currently resides in Mallala.

He and a few others had invited Allan to attend a memorial service for a family member.

“They sang and I thought, ‘Oh, what voice he (Glenden) has’,” he enthused.

Allan then took Glenden to sing for his dying foster son in Port Lincoln which led to stopping at Port Augusta where one of The Ambassador members resides.

Soon after, the Murray Bridge town mayor had called on the group to perform at an immigration ceremony with another singer living there.

The connection has since meant Allan choosing to become taxi driver, chaperone and event organiser to the men, with the fourth member, Ronnie, living in Bolivar.

His support of the singers has included travelling each Friday to pick up singer David from Port Augusta.

“If I don’t, he doesn’t get here until Saturday after lunch. Then I take him back Sunday, and if it’s too late then I sleep over and come back the following morning,” Allan said.

“Whenever they can get to my place on the weekend they practice.”

He passionately explains how The Ambassadors are well-known in Vanuatu and prior to this there were seven singers known as The Monument.

“They sing gospel songs at services and they make terrific contributions to the message of God …

They really are ambassadors of the Lord,” Allan said.

“They also raised a quarter of a million dollars for a centre which supports the disabled in Vanuatu.”

Since hearing their voices, Allan has scouted around to find venues for the group to sing.

“I found 10 churches straight where they could sing, and I would drive them there.”

Adding that their music is just wonderful as they harmonise beautifully.”

Despite last year’s Covid restrictions, the men have spent most weekends together.

“They have already performed in three of Balaklava churches - Church of Christ, Uniting Church and The Lighthouse last year,” Allan said.

The men further awed audiences at both the Christmas carols in Balaklava and Port Wakefield in December.

Allan Parker (right) enjoys a homemade meal by his new found Vanuatu friends.

However, this year the men wait to perform due to recently cancelled events.

But patience is something they each have plenty of Allan said due to not being able to return home.

All men are currently working in SA to support their families, with two of the single men putting their brothers through medical school to become doctors.

Together they enjoy each other’s

company with Allan adding he’s the lucky one.

“I do it just for the satisfaction of their gratitude for my assistance” he said.

“Glen cooks my meals every weekend and he tries to load me up with rice, rice and more rice,” he laughed.

“When he’s not looking, I put some back on his plate.”

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Jorge and Judith Centenera of Two Wells celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last month and are pictured here (centre) with their children and grandchildren.

Golden celebration

NATALIE CENTENERA JORGE and Judith Centenera celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on January 2 at the Novotel Barossa Hotel, surrounded by 60 family members and friends, some who had travelled internationally and interstate, to celebrate the remarkable milestone.

The Two Wells couple were married in the Philippines on 2 January 1972.

Their three children, Janice, Jorge Junior, and John-Eric, spoke of the lessons they learned from their parents on life, relationships and family, praising their unconditional love towards each other and their children.

Jorge and Judith immigrated to Sydney Australia from the Philippines in 1985, following family members who had already made the enormous life change.

The couple were 38 at the time, Judith, a qualified accountant in the Philippines and Jorge, a mechanical engineer, worked at ANZ bank and Hawker Pacific respectively.

In 2001 the couple moved to Two Wells, once again following in the footsteps of the Centenera family, beginning a new life venture as chicken growers.

Five years later, their eldest son, Jorge Junior and his young family followed.

Their youngest son, John-Eric and his family, joined the growing Two Wells Centenera clan five years after his brother.

After 50 years of marriage, the happy couple relish spending time with their three children and eight grandchildren.

Their eldest child, Janice, her husband and her two adult children still reside in Sydney, and their presence at the celebration, along with the rest of the family, created a poignant moment in the couple’s history.

Thirty friends and family attended mass at Two Wells Catholic Church on the morning of January 2nd, where Father Hao gave them a special blessing, then made their way to Doncho’s at Virginia Nursery for a late breakfast.

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Many guests were unable to attend due to Covid, and it was unsure as to whether the immediate family would be united on the special occasion. However, good fortune continued to smile on the prosperous couple as they were able to enjoy their party with minimal disruption despite the uncertain situation.

Jorge, John-Eric and Janice, thanked their parents for the unconditional love and life opportunities they worked hard to give them.

Jorge’s brothers, Joaquin and Justin, were also asked to speak on behalf of the family, emphasising the warm and welcoming hospitality always provided by them both, as well as the pride Jorge has in his eight grandchildren.

And after acknowledging that all marriages have their difficulties, Jorge was pressed to make a speech, answering the age-old question of what the secret to 50 years of happy Judith and Jorge Centenera on their marriage was. wedding day in the Philippines on January Jorge simply offered, “the secret is love.” 2, 1972.

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The Xav Rave Artists impressions of the Stage 2 development at Xavier College’s Two Wells campus.

A LITTLE more than 12 months since first opening its doors in Two Wells, Xavier College has already commenced Stage 2 works to accommodate a quadrupling in student numbers at the start of the 2022 school year.

Last year the purpose-built school opened with 100 students; this year that number has ballooned to 400, with enrollments for secondary Years 7 and 8 now being accepted.

This year the school is offering two classes for each of the year levels 1-7, a single Year 8 class and three new Reception classes with 12 new staff working at the growing site.

Xavier College principal Mark Flaherty said the support from the community since the college opened had been tremendous.

“We had an exceptional year last year and we’re excited about moving into a secondary setting here at Two Wells,” Mr Flaherty said.

“We are just so proud of our students and the support we’ve received from the wider community.

“Xavier is all about being student focussed; we want to get the best result for each individual child.”

The college’s site is currently surrounded by construction as Stage 2 works get well under way.

To accommodate the influx of student numbers, transportable buildings have been brought in, but with hopes the next stage of development will be completed by the end of the year, they won’t be around long.

The main Stage 2 building is doubling the footprint of the school’s current facilities, with construction to include 12 general learning spaces, two makers spaces, a science and technology space, as well as a specialised room for art and home economics.

There will also be a music room, breakout space, senior hub area, language room, staff offices, toilets and storage spaces as well as a covered breezeway connecting the two buildings.

Head of Campus at Two Wells Janet Coomber is especially excited about the inclusion of a virtual reality (VR) space in the new build and the possibilities open to its new middle school students.

“The buildings are exciting but I’m really just so excited about the middle school and what we can do in that space,” Ms Coomber said. “We have just got such top quality middle school educators and we were able to handpick them.

“They’re committed educators first but

Xavier College principal Mark Flaherty and Two Wells Campus Head Janet Coomber look over plans for the Stage 2 expansion with students Jasmine and Toby Molloy. they’re also kid-centric.”

Ms Coomber said at the end of the year visitors to the site would see a design that complements the current building.

“It’s going to be amazing, and this new building will be twice as big,” she said.

The Stage 2 works also incorporate a new nature and active play area complemented by a purpose-built soccer field and grassed area.

The college is anticipating completion of Stage 2 works by the end of the year, subject to any Covid-19 related impacts.

Community-led drought plan begins A comprehensive Drought Resilience Plan will draw on communities such as the Adelaide Plains for support when it is rolled out next month.

The initiative, a major component of the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program forms part of the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Chiefly, the plan seeks to empower communities to prepare for future drought and adopt management practices in line with changing climate and environment conditions.

According to the Northern and Yorke alliance, led by Regional Development Australia

Yorke Mid North (RDAYMN), the region is one of three pilot areas to undertake the program in SA. Works include identification of relevant information, infrastructure and networks required to enhance resilience and address the economic, environmental, and social impacts of drought. RDA chair Bill Vandepeer believes the development will result in “untold benefits” to the communities.

“The plan aims to improve access to water, which is a major issue for parts of the region, but it will also increase access to social infrastructure that will allow for communities to

support each other during future droughts” he said. Legatus Group Chair, mayor Phillip Heaslip, also agreed, reflecting on the significant changes in landscape management practices over time.

“As a farmer in the Southern Flinders Ranges, we historically reacted to the climatic conditions but what this plan aims to do is change the conversation to being prepared for drought, as it will always be a factor for agricultural communities” Mr Heaslip said.

The consortium has appointed Edge Environment through an open tender process to deliver the co-design and creation of the

Northern and Yorke Drought Resilience Plan.

The mayor said Edge Environment has a great understanding of the region with their previous work including a report on Drought Proofing the North, local Climate Change Adaption Plans, and water pre-feasibility assessments. Northern and Yorke Landscape Board chair Caroline Schaefer said Edge Environment brings a wealth of knowledge that will enhance our regional resilience capabilities.

“By allowing communities to develop place-based solutions, it builds stronger communities which is a resilience activity in itself,” Ms Schaefer said .

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Aussie spirit celebrated in ceremony An unusually hot and humid morning greeted residents of the Adelaide Plains as they gathered to celebrate Australia Day with a traditional Aussie breakfast at the Two Wells Oval on Wednesday January 26.

Amidst the distinctive warbling of the iconic Australian magpie, the morning recognised the contributions and efforts of local volunteers and community groups across the district.

Adelaide Plains Council mayor Mark Wasley presented awards to Citizen of the Year winner Allan Parker, of Mallala; Young Citizen of the Year winner Chloe Sharpe, of Two Wells; the Two Wells Regional Action Team (Community Group of the Year) and named the upgrade of Dublin Cricket Club’s clubrooms as the Community Project of the Year for the region.

As part of the celebrations, three local residents joined thousands of others from across the country in taking the oath and officially becoming an Australian citizen.

Australia Day ambassador Barry Lewis attended the breakfast and spoke about the importance, especially in these uncertain Covid-19 times, of volunteers and local com-

munities sticking together.

Mr Lewis, a former police man and wellknown football umpire, said he loved getting out to rural communities such as those in the APC region, and Australia Day was the perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate wonderful and unique people across the country.

“I’ve always said volunteers are the salt of the earth and if you’re given the opportunity to thank one, aplease do,” he said.

Mr Lewis said Australia Day was more than a commemoration of the nation’s history.

“We should come together to celebrate how far we’ve come as a nation,” he said.

“Reflect, celebrate and respect the people around you because we’re all part of the story.”

Following the formalities, local CFS members paid tribute with a minute’s silence and signalling of the fire truck’s siren, to honour fellow CFS volunteer Louise Hincks, who sadly lost her life while fighting a bushfire in January.

The Australia Day breakfast was cooked and served by members of the Two Wells Cricket Club, and the event was hosted by the Adelaide Plains Council.

APC mayor Mark Wasley (centre) with 2022 Community Group of the Year representatives from the Two Wells Regional Action Team, from left, Gwen Johnson, Tony Lange, Janine Lennon, Ian Lennon, Jack Harris, Evelyn Dyer and Amy Barwick.

Helping serve breakfast was Two Wells Cricket Club member Jasmin, Erin, Scott and Leanne Graham.

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Young town advocate rewarded

TWO Wells teenager Chloe Sharpe has been an active community volunteer since she was a child.

Last month her efforts were rewarded after she was named the 2022 Young Citizen of the Year for the Adelaide Plains Council area.

Chloe, 18 said she had no idea she had been nominated when she was informed by phone of her win.

“I was sitting in the car on the way to the city when I received the call,” she said.

“It was a bit of a surprise, but a nice surprise.”

From age nine Chole has been involved with the local Scout group in Two Wells.

She has been an advocate for a new purpose-built facility for its members and even gave a deputation to council regarding the development.

A member of the Two Wells Uniting Church throughout her childhood, Chloe is now taking the steps to train to become a youth leader to support the congregation.

“I can connect with the youth of the town and help guide and support them,” she said.

“We’ve got quite a large youth group here and it’s a lot of fun.”

An avid musician, Chloe plays the saxophone, bass guitar, piano, tenor horn and guitar.

She was instrumental in establishing the Two Wells Twinkling Band last year, which played at the official opening of the

Two Wells Twinkling event, as well as the town’s village green opening and the twilight community market.

All of Chloe’s schooling years were spent at Trinity College; first at it’s Gawler River campus and then the senior school at Gawler.

She is about to undertake a six-month Certificate 3 patisserie course at Regency Tafe and hopes to become a pastry chef.

“I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do after I finished school so I thought I’d do a Tafe course as there are lots of pathways I could take,” she said.

“I could work in a cafe or one of the fancy hotels in the city.

“I’ve always really enjoyed baking.”

Chloe credits her parents, Wendy and Andrew, for giving her a strong desire to help her local community, with their involvement in CFS and catering the annual Melodrama stage show.

“My love for the community and being involved has definitely come from my family,” she said.

“Dad won the Playford (council) youth citizen award when he was in his 20s, so I think he’s very proud of that connection between us.

“I love the community that I’ve grown up in, and my advice to any young person would be to get involved and take any opportunity you can because you never know where it’s Chloe Sharpe is this year’s Young Citizen of the Year Award winner for Adelaide going to take you.”

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Clean Up Australia Day

TWFNSC president Devon Hardiman will be doing his bit when the club takes part in Clean Up Australia Day in March.

Temporary halt in sanctuary Friends of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary (FIABS) has cancelled two community events because of Covid impacts.

Considering the current pandemic climate, the group erred on the side of caution and cancelled its January 23 and February 5 events.

However, members hope to conduct outside bird viewing sessions on February 19 and March 5.

These dates are only tentative at this point and anyone interested in taking part or learning more about the work FAIBS’ members do can look them up on Facebook.

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TWO Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club has signed on to take part in its first Clean Up Australia Day event next month.

To be held on Sunday March 6 anytime between 10am and 2pm the event aims to take in not just the oval itself but the broader sporting precinct which is home to football, netball, tennis, cricket and softball, and borders the lawn bowling club, and also incorporates the local community centre.

“There is an even bigger open space behind the oval that is often used for overflow event car parking and walkers,” TWFNSC president Devon Hardiman explained.

“Participants can select the area they would like to clean up; it’s not just about the oval but the surrounding areas. “Rubbish blows in off the road and highway behind, an open drain runs around the oval and the area behind is rather neglected.”

Anyone interested in helping out is invited to come along to the Two Wells Oval and join club members in the national event.

A sausage sizzle will be available at the club-rooms for those who participate, subject to COVID restrictions, with more information to be found at https://www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/ or via the club’s Facebook page.

Coastal projects bolstered Thompson Beach and Port Broughton are among a core of state-based coastal sites to receive financial assistance in a bid to better safeguard the precious assets.

Funds provided under the SA government’s Regional Coastal Protection Grants will mean fencing for Thompson Beach with Adelaide Plains Council receiving $75,000 towards the $126,100 project.

Protection work for Port Broughton has led to Barunga West Council gaining $30,000 towards the $49,880 plan.

A pleased Narungga MP Fraser Ellis said collectively, his electorate was the biggest winner.

"I am very pleased the Narungga electorate has been allocated $388,000 of the allocated $1.2 million in the latest round of Regional Coastal Protection Grants, for five projects across the Yorke Peninsula, Copper Coast, Barunga West and Adelaide Plains council areas", the MP shared.

“These projects all address erosion risks and are vital to protect our precious coastlines.

"I commend all councils successful in gaining funding in this latest round on their dedication to ensuring our coastlines are protected and maintained for public safety and the enjoyment of future generations.”

He explained how beaches are prized community assets - environmentally, socially, and economically to the region.

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Celebration of an exceptional man’s life ROSS was born in Plati, Reggio Calabria, Italy, on June 2, 1948.

He was the fourth born of five boys to Grazia Maria and Giuseppe Trimboli.

In 1953, at the age of four, Ross immigrated to Australia with his mother and three older brothers Antonio, Domenico and Francesco to join their father who arrived in Australia three years earlier.

Ross’s first memory of his father was when his mother pointed him out on the wharf when they arrived at Port Melbourne…a man with thick black hair throwing small chocolates up to his children on the ship.

The family settled in Virginia on a dairy farm, but it was not long until they converted the family property into a market garden, where they grew a variety of vegetables.

The family eventually stuck with what they knew, and did best potatoes.

In a modest three-bedroom home, Ros shared a room with his older brother Domenic.

Ross was a mischievous child and loved motorbikes, climbing trees, catching birds, shooting for sport, and trapping rabbits.

From an early age he was very strong-willed and tested his father’s patience, and there was never a dull moment in the household.

In 1955, he was no longer the baby of the family, when his brother Joseph was born.

Ross attended Virginia Primary School, with his brothers. As a new arrival, Ross could not speak or understand a word of English.

He couldn’t tell if the other kids were teasing him or not, so naturally fights broke out.

Ross grew up to be a devoted son and the apple of his mother’s eye.

She affectionately called him ‘Rossy’.

He loved her cooking, and the many traditions his parents brought from Italy – making ricotta, cheese, olive oil, salami, sauce, and of course wine.

Ross attended Gawler High School with his brother Frank, and their mother would pack them both sandwiches for lunch but these sandwiches were not the usual lunchtime fare enjoyed by other children at school.

Made with homemade bread and filled with Mediterranean goodness, the oil from these lunches would seep through the paper wrapping and stain their school books.

When he left school, Ross worked briefly as an apprentice mechanic at the Angle Vale Vineyard, before finding his way back to the family business, GTS Farms.

He soon met the love of his life, Robyne Schmidt.

They dated for a few years and when he proposed to Robyne he promised her that she would never have a boring life, and he certainly kept his promise.

In 1973 they were married in Gawler and built their home in Virginia. Ross loved cooking and making a mess for Robyne to clean up.

Rosario ‘Ross’ Trimboli Born 2 June 1948 Died 25 December 2021

He was proud of his garden, where he planted beans and other heirloom vegetables.

Ross and Robyne enjoyed socialising and they hosted and attended many fancy dress parties.

Ross was always the life of the party.

He loved life, and all the good things it had to offer, be it work, food, or wine; he did not believe in moderation.

Together Ross and Robyne travelled the world and had many adventures.

They visited the United States and Europe, and returned to Ross’s birth place, Italy.

They also enjoyed Asia, and their last overseas trip together to celebrate Ross’s 70th birthday in Cuba. Together they loved and lived life to the fullest.

Ross had numerous interests including deep sea, and scuba diving, as well as fishing with his father-in-law Max, and his brother Frank.

Ross was community minded and helped many migrants. In 1976 he became a councillor at the City of Munno Para, serving until 1983.

He was involved with the Water Resources Committee, Coastal Protection Board, and Potatoes SA Board.

He also continued to be a strong advocate for the community around flood mitigation, unfair rate increases, and local environmental issues.

In 1989 Ross entered the first South Australian Variety Club Bash with his brother Frank, nephew Joe and friend Michael Ferraro - the Cappuccino Boys.

Over the years, the Cappuccino Boys raised more than $100,000 for disadvantaged children. Ross and Robyne often holidayed in

Kangaroo Island as they had fallen in love with the place during their honeymoon.

Eventually they built a holiday home at Emu Bay, with many of their family and friends enjoying their hospitality there over the years.

Ross was someone who liked to be challenged and he decided to further pursue his passion of wine.

What was once a hobby, soon became a serious business.

He studied wine making and established Hazyblur Wines in 1998.

In 2001 he planted his vineyard at Cassini, Kangaroo Island.

Ever the perfectionist, Ross learnt from the best.

He travelled to France to master the traditional method of champagne production.

He was a successful and seasoned winemaker who received accolades both locally and internationally.

Ross had a cult following in the United States, and even celebrity chef Antonio Carlucci was a fan of his wine.

So much so that he insisted on meeting Ross at a wine tasting event in Adelaide. Ross was chuffed.

Together Ross and Robyne entertained many international wine buyers, and made many friends around the world.

As Director of Sales, Public Relations and Special Projects at GTS Farms, Ross was well respected nationally.

Over the years he took great interest and became obsessed in the trial and development of new varieties of potatoes.

As the business grew, the potato variety portfolio expanded, and the brand ‘Small Potato Farm’ was born.

The Ladybug on the packaging is significant.

Ross selected it as it represents the family business - small and humble - heroes come in all shapes and sizes.

One of Ross’ dreams was to grow spuds in the Riverland, and 10 years ago GTS Farms made the move there. Ross’ last project was establishing a new potato farm in Sunlands.

He had strong business acumen and pushed the boundaries to achieve his goals.

In 2018 Ross required heart surgery and unfortunately after this, his health steadily declined, impacting on his kidneys.

He suffered in silence, but was determined to get on with life.

Ross received the very best care and love from Robyne. Sadly, Ross passed away peacefully at home on Christmas morning, 25 December 2021, aged 73.

Ross touched so many people’s lives and was one of a kind.

He left a lasting impression wherever he went.

Cheers to a life well lived. Invictus!

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January Update On the 5th of January I had the pleasure of joining the Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir for a rehearsal at the Owen Town Hall. The APMVC has been in existence for 35 years and includes members from across the Plains community and beyond. I have been fortunate to be a member of the Choir for close to 14 years, including 10 as an active second bass. The Choir has held many entertaining and well-attended performances across regional SA, including a fundraising concert for the Adelaide Plains Suicide Prevention Network back in 2019. The Choir provides an important social network and sense of community for men in the Adelaide Plains region. They hope to continue bringing lively music to regional communities for many years to come. The Choir’s first performance of 2022 will be taking place at the Warooka Town Hall on March 27th.

Adelaide Plains Male Voice Choir pictured performing at Millicent in 2016

Late last year, I delivered the new Legislative Council Standing Orders to the Governor of South Australia, Frances Adamson. Standing Orders outline the procedure and rules used to manage the work of the Parliament, including the procedure of debate, the methods of voting on bills and legislation, and the election of the President and the Speaker. This was the first time that the Standing Orders have been revised since 1999 and eventuated after I instigated meetings of the Standing Orders Committee following my election as President.

Pictured with Usher of the Black Rod, Guy Dickson.

If you have any issues or questions you think I can assist with, don’t hesitate to contact me at 8237 9118 or via my website: www.johndawkins.com.au.

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BOOK YOUR BOOSTER. More appointments now available.

With continued cases of COVID-19 across South Australia, now is the time to book your booster.

Boosters increase your protection against all COVID-19 variants, including Omicron. Get your booster four months from your second dose, at your local GP, pharmacy or SA Health clinic.

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Vintage valiant - a real head turner WITH its distinctive orange paintwork, Nick and Tracy Seres’ 1971 Valiant Chrysler Charger is hard to miss on the road.

The Two Wells couple are passionate about their vintage vehicle being driven, and not just kept for appearance’ sake on blocks in a shed.

The pair regularly take part in monthly “Greet and Meet” events held in Angle Vale and enjoy weekend drives to various venues in the Adelaide Plains, Barossa and Adelaide Hills.

“I’ve had this car for 36 years,” Nick said of the popular 6-pack Charger.

“We used to drive it around everywhere and it would attract a lot of attention, especially when we had to fill it up [with fuel].”

The 160-litre tank is well above average size for a car of this type according to Nick, who says the Charger was built for the famed Bathurst 1000 track.

“It was one for the streets that’s for sure,” he laughed.

“It’s been fully restored; there was nothing in the car at all when I first started.

“No wiring, no seats, no nothing.”

The restoration process took three years, with Nick working to a deadline of his son, Michael’s, 2019 wedding.

Michael shares his parents’ love for this generation of car, also restoring a VH Charger to feature on his wedding day.

“I didn’t have a choice [with the restoration],” Nick laughed.

“We were on a timeline and I needed to have it ready for the wedding.”

One of only a few thousand made, the Charger is certainly a talking point.

It is a two door, four speed, six-cylinder machine with an impressive race motor installed, complete with three separate carburetors.

“The price of old muscle cars has gone through the roof,” Nick said.

“But I wouldn’t sell it anyway; we get a lot of enjoyment out of it (and) I’ve always been a Chrysler man.

“We want to drive it and enjoy it, I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Tracy and Nick Seres and their iconic Australian muscle car

SUMMER SNAPS BRING on the lazy days, the fun family days, and the new adventures.

Add in some crazy weather and Covid implications, and it makes for interesting times.

The Echo reached out to our social media followers to see what everyone had been up to over the break and wanted to share the awesome response.

For all your local news, photos and information keep up to date with the monthly Echo newspaper at outlets across the region, online at www. twowellsecho.com.au or look us up on Facebook.

Taking advantage of nature providing a lake for her canoe in her grandparents Lewiston backyard after Claire, Amanda and Anthony Moyle of Two Wells having a summer downpour was Lily Paul. a great time on a paddle steamer at Buronga, NSW.

Loving a ride in the cart to get ice cream while holidaying at Lake Bonney was Sonny Abdilla, Sienna Spiteri, Billie Abdilla, and Darcy Spiteri (obscured), all of Two Wells.

Michael Barber, Elliott Oates, Angus Appleebee Taking part in the last Blasters cricket session at and Layla Barber hoping the wind doesn’t change Enjoying the summer rain at Two Wells oval before the Christmas break was Marley Warren, Caleb Clifton, Hugo Hardiman, Oliver Popynick, one, enjoying the at Discovery Parks Buronga. home in Lewiston was young summer rain at home in Two Wells.

Angus Appleebee and Carter Camplin.

Alison St John.

Bob the cat enjoying a rest Lewiston residents Mark, Alison and Jessica St John visited the giraffes at Monarto Fun at Morgan for the O’Brien girls, Darcie, Chel- on top of the hay bales out sea, Maddison and Kaitlyn, and their dog Marley. at Korunye.

Safari Park.

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Days of February

Double Take

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which campaigns to highlight the symptoms of ovarian cancer and to raise funds for our programs.

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Can you help?echo 20 TWO Wells residents Rosa and Rocco Settimio need your help. This old black and white photo was discovered in their backyard at the end of last year.

Rosa says they believe the image was taken decades ago, possibly even as long as 50 years. The photo was found on their property at the southern end of Two Wells, along the main road through the township. If this is someone you recognise, or it could even be you, please get in touch with us at the Echo by emailing bec@twowellsecho.com.au or contacting the Plains Producer office on 8862 1977 during business hours.

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It’s a girl!

CONGRATULATIONS to Mark and Kylie Hamlyn of Two Wells who welcomed their first child, a daughter, Addison Blake Hamlyn on 1December 19 2021 at the Gawler Health Service.

Weighing 3.55kg or 7lb 13oz on the old scale, EMAIL: news@twowellsecho.com.au Addison is the first grandchild for Kylie’s parents Michelle and Simon Lowe of Parafield Gardens, and a second grandchild for Anita and David Hamlyn of Kingston, South East, who have been blessed with two grandchildren within a few months of each other.

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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 RIGHT: James and Kate COVID-19 social gathering restrictions.

Dimasi celebrating James’ Both Kate and James have large families and including them in the celebrations was important.

30th birthday in isolation So instead of the planned Amalfi coast-themed recently, with a very creative dinner with friends and family Kate (pictured right Coventry’s arrival has happily progressive rotating dinner. with the birthday boy), organised a progressive CODY Ian made Two Wells residents Brooke Pritchard and rotating dinner, where only the pair of them moved.

Strict time schedules and social distancingLiam Coventry first time parents. measures were adhered to as the pair enjoyed Cody entered the world safely on November drinks, entree, mains, and dessert at four different11 2021 at Lyell McEwin Hospital weighing 8lb family residences.

1oz (3.6kg)BELOW: and measuring in length.

Two50cm Wells resident, For each course the couple arrived with balloons Cody is the first grandchild for Karen and Ken Williams on his and cake, which meant four times the cake cutting, Wayne Coventry of Lewiston, and the94th second four times the happy birthday song being sung andfor Diann birthday, outside his home Pritchard and Trevor Stockely of Largs four times the cheers being given.

Bay, and Paul Pritchard and his SusiegreatSmith of with the sign Sounds like a great way to celebrate consideringQueensland. Congratulations Brooke and Liam. grandchildren created for him. the circumstances. Happy birthday James.

GIVING A TOOT FOR KEN

Lewiston residents Corey Behan and a stop as soon as we checked in and were overWhile isolation has all but put to social Madison Zinner were engaged lastand month looking gatherings, celebrations the like, one the Twowater I asked the question. while Wells holidaying Gold to Coast, She walked away from me, but of family on still the managed commemorate the 94th birthday of great-grandfather Ken Williams Queensland. course in shock, and followed through month.

Thelast happy couple is in the process with a resounding ‘yes’, smiling from ear Ken’s great-grandchildren (nice of building their first home together inone toHunt ear! Icrew), couldn’t be happier to have Mads created a massive urging drivers toby give Davoren Park, with Coreysign saying Madison mya toot side.as ” they passed house on Rowe Crescent. had absolutely no Ken’s idea of his intentions Both families, including Madison’s A post on social media saw many positive mum Samantha Gilliam while on their getaway.

Lewiston-based comments, with the plans familyinsaying “I had all these elaborate place Ken and(pictured step-dad Shane Gillliam, as well as her loved thetoshow of birthday on howright, I wasoutside going tohis askhome) my best friend dad, Geoffrey Zinner, and Corey’s parents, support and lots of toots were heard throughout spend the rest of her life with me,” he said. Clive and Lara Behan were ecstatic on the day.I settled on driving in nice hearing the engagement news.

“However, birthday Ken. and early Happy [to their accommodation] and Congratulations Madison and Corey.

Star Wars fans relish the play on words and look forward to the annual dateday with gusto, February 13: This is a maybe evenof more so with many of us in mark respect ofsothe achieveISO. So, on May 4 this year, may the force/ ment that fourth be with you.was the apology to

the Stolen Generations, and a

reminder toMigratory the broader public, May 9 is World Bird Day, espethe country’s politicians and ciallyto significant in our region which is home to thepolicy International Bird Sanctuary. day makers, that sorry isThis more aims than to reinforce education and awarenessa word, and that communiraising about the need to protectfocussed migratory ties, Stolen Generations birds and their habitats, at all different levels, community and peak body in all parts of the world. politicians and Day, policy May 10 is Mother’s a daymakers to show appreciation for mothers mother figures, must continue to or work together whichininclude relatives, guardorder stepmothers, to achieve key outcomes ians for (eg. the foster mothers), and close family Stolen Generations. friends.

Flowers, chocolates, and cards are popular February 14:love Valentine’s Day. gifts to symbolise one’s and appreciation St carnation Valentine’s is an annual with the beingDay particularly symbolic of Mother’s Day.to celebrate romantic festival Solove, pick up a bunch of flowers, make a sweet friendship and admiration. card, Every or take year mumon out14 forFebruary a nice meal. people celebrate this day by sending

BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR JEN

Corey’s romantic holiday proposal

Days of May

organisations, and government

It’s a boy!

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.

February 1: Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year falls on the first day of the Chinese calendar, and continues for 15 days. During celebrations people clean toYou’ve driveallaway May the their 4th behouses with you! heard the bad luck of the previous year. it before.

You’ve probably seen the memes 2022 on is the year ofIt the Tiger. circulating facebook. never gets old.

Lewiston’s Corey Behan proposed to partner Madison Zinner while on holiday on the Gold Coast in Queensland.

May 15 is the International Day of Famimessages love andbyaffection lies. This day wasof proclaimed the United to in partners, friends.

Nations 1993 and family providesand an opportunity Couples send Valentine’s Dayto to promote awareness of issues relating families and increase knowledge of the social, cards and flowers and spend economic and demographic processes affectspecial time together to honour ing families aroundfor the world.

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LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT LET’S CHAT…WITH BEC & NAT

Let’s chat about…the coming of age!

Let’s chat about…isolation

MOVING from childhood into adult- else’s in danger. differences when it comes to the right of Came home alive. hood, and the rites of passage we tread, And I know I want the same for my kids; passages for males and females.

But that doesn’t mean I won’t worry. both carefully and carelessly.

Gender aside, my female dominated I’ve been driving for close to 30 years the freedom, the fun, the highs and lows, the I’m not going to go into too much detail now, and some days I’m still avoiding hairy homesickness, the awe-inspiring moments household already has a learner driver So isolationmy has been interesting.situations Eye onfactors your camera brownies, cookies, slices, cupabout how I experienced rites of passage, the wheel…..and she’s doing great. realiserun. how lucky you are to be behind Cakes, due spy to asomething number of - when youMaccas must beenasquite roll, challenge favourite Nightly news, cakes, biscuits, it. but I can say Ithat it confess, was a lotI’ve of fun, well partial parents, weyou all name say, (especially to alive in the time that youno are.new cases, stay As inexperienced drivers, accepted, aggressivemy drivers, to it. albums no explanation, favourite vigilant!

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And the bad is so much worse when it wheel that sees me take other drivers into got it right. and meditation.

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What a way society has progressed.

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(Mum high Nat, I think there might be a few and all my girls.to self: OMG I need help!!) some silly things. and I’m certainItaly, he won’t putNew his life or anyone Joe Exotic, disinfectant.

Everyone on your bike, it’s time for Playing outside. Gardening. Weeding ScoMo, Stephen Marshall, Greg Hunt, me to take a walk, yes the whole family, Haha Nat that was great, I’m not sure and getting hands in the soil. Growing 12 www.twowellsecho.com.au Nicola Spurrier, AEU, essential workers….. time to talkI’m going to be able to so eloquently edible plants. toilet paper.

If you do meth, you’ll lose your teeth. put down our COVID, Rona, corona, ISO, Discovering old toys, and thinking up Social distancing, sanitiser, wash your Eat, sleep, clean, repeat. experiences…..but here goes. new tricks with old toys. hands to the happy birthday song….

Price of petrol plummets, all a bit It started with baking, and …...well, Balls. twice.

In just a few short years she will legally be an adult and this is a daunting thought.

I want so much for her; for all my girls, and hand in hand with them growing up is Practicing and flipstoon the the knowledge thatpracticing they’ll have make trampoline. their own way in this life.

Fitness sessions through Zoom.

They’ll have to make mistakes, trust the Monkey Tree, cards and wrongQuoits, people, get knocked down and learn tohopscotch. get back up again and keep on moving Riding horses. Brushing horses. Cleanforward. ing horse gear. Picking up horse poo.

I think this quote from Chris Colfer is Trail rides. quite Motorbikes. apt at the moment; “It's a tough world to find yourself in, Swimming (don’t look at me, my kids but an even tougher one to be yourself in.” don’t feel the cold apparently).

That’s what ISoooooo want for much my girls, despite Television. television. theNetflix. trials and tribulations they mostNews. likely Disney.

Movies. Cartoons. will face alongbooks, the way; to be Reading lotsthe andfreedom lots of books. themselves.

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Isolation sure has kept us busy.

It has definitely been a roller coaster but you know what? I kind of like this

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Enjoy the beauty of scented roses THE January rains were most welcome after our dry December but now what will February 2022 be weather wise for our gardens?

Roses and Adelaide seem to go hand in hand as the climatic conditions are so good for growing roses.

Two spectacular roses synonymous with Adelaide are the City of Adelaide Rose and the Queen Adelaide Rose.

City Of Adelaide is a hybrid tea rose with a fragrant perfume which flowers very freely.

The flowers are soft salmon pink in contrast to the fresh green foliage and make a great display when planted en masse as a hedge.

They are fairly disease resistant and well suited to growing here in Adelaide.

Queen Adelaide is also a hybrid tea but a bit taller in height with huge flowers that are extremely

aromatic and reminiscent of an old-fashioned rose.

It is perhaps more susceptible to disease, but the ruffled, large pink blooms certainly compensate for this.

Members of the Rosaceae family of plants of which roses resent being planted into a site where a plant of the same was before will not flourish.

To overcome this, when planting a rose in the same position, dig a large hole and place a cardboard box in the hole. Place the new rose in the box and fill with new soil and water in well with a seaweed solution.

Bare rooted roses are best planted in June and July but potted roses can be planted throughout the year.

If you are wanting a good display of roses for a special event there are a few tricks to help.

Different types of roses, such as the old variety

Moss, or the single spring flowering roses, are pruned in spring after they are finished flowering.

For repeat flowering varieties it is possible to trick them into all flowering together to make quite a statement. Prune as if you were cutting the flowers to put into a vase.

Hybrid tea roses flower 45 to 55 days after pruning where miniatures only take 35 to 40 days.

Floribundas are 50 to 55 days, and the English roses are 50 to 60 days.

After pruning, give a good deep watering and fertilise.

Keep the water consistently up to them and to help prevent fungal infections spray roses weekly with 10 parts water and one part milk.

The Adelaide Botanic Gardens on Hackney Road has an International Rose Garden display with more

than 5000 roses. This garden is a joint venture with the National Rose Society and the Botanic Gardens of South Australia.

One section is a trial garden where roses are grown to determine which are best suited to our Australian conditions.

The trial takes into account many factors when choosing the new roses including hardiness, perfume, growth, and beauty of the flowers, with only a few being selected at the end of the two-year trial.

This type of trial for garden roses is the first of its kind in Australia.

Adelaide is surely one of the best places to grow roses so maybe choose a spot and plan to plant one or maybe more roses to lighten up your spring and summer garden.

Happy Gardening from the Amateur Gardener.

City of Adelaide Rose Hedge

The Paper Palace

by Miranda Cowley-Heller RACHEL APPLEBEE I’d seen so many good things about this one so I should have known it was risky to read as my last book of the year, after my Top 10 was finalised and posted to my Instagram.

But it was good enough to make me do a take two so I think that says it all.

The first 100 or so pages are a lot more dense and I found myself needing to take breaks.

After that the story ran away and I kept snatching time to read all through the day (a luxury afforded by holidays). Now I’m not usually one for listing trigger warnings but I have to say that this one details child sexual abuse so if you can’t stomach that then perhaps don’t pick this one up.

If you can handle some dark and graphic themes then I think it’s worthwhile as it’s central to the story.

The story shifts between vignettes of background for Eleanor (Elle), giving us a good sense of her life (and her family’s life) over the 50 years leading to the present day, which is detailed almost hour by hour.

Essentially, Elle is torn between her perfectly

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happy marriage to Peter and her soulmate and childhood friend Jonas with whom a tragedy drives them apart in their late teens.

I absolutely felt for Elle and all that she endured, and the choices facing her in the present day.

There were some truly awful moments that had me scowling at the pages, but they were necessary, even in the level of detail, in order for us to empathise with Elle.

I don’t think it would have been as powerful otherwise.

The Cape Cod setting was so beautifully detailed; fans of Where The Crawdads Sing will love this element too. There’s much to discuss, it would make a great book club read.

Even down to the ending which felt a little ambiguous to me and I’ve had many a discussion with my bookworm friends over what we think happened, what Elle’s choice was and should have been.

It’s just one of those good books that grips you and makes you only want to read books of the same calibre.

I give it ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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AUSTRALIA DAY QUIZ 0–10 Flaming Galah | 11–20 Eager Emu | 21–30 Perceptive Platypus | 31–40 Clever Kookaburra | 41–50 True Blue Cockatoo

1.

What date is Australian National Flag Day: January 26, April 11 or September 3?

2.

Which AFL team did Charles Brownlow play for?

3.

Which South Australian town is sometimes referred to as the ‘opal capital of the world’?

4.

5.

6.

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9.

Helen Porter Mitchell was the birth name of which Australian singer?

In which year was the Australian Open first held?

The Kerrigan family feature in which iconic Australian film?

What did the Europeans call Australia at the time of the First Fleet’s arrival?

Blue Neighbourhood and Bloom are albums by which Australian artist?

What song received 28 per cent of the vote in the 1977 plebiscite to choose Australia’s national song?

21. Who was the first Aboriginal Australian to publish a book of verse?

22. In which year did the VFL change its name to AFL: 1975, 1980 or 1985?

13. Who plays the title character in the 2006 mockumentary Kenny?

14. Scott Morrison is which number prime minister?

15. Boy Swallows Universe and All Our Shimmering Skies are novels by which Australian author?

16. Which simple food product is baked in a campfire and associated with colonial stockmen?

Claire G. Coleman wrote which 2017 sci-fi novel?

10. A sausage in bread bought at a polling site on election day is colloquially known as what?

11.

12. How many Australians have been to outer space?

17. Eric Bana (pictured, yellow circle) starred as Aaron Falk in which 2020 mystery drama?

23. What is the floral emblem of New South Wales?

24. What is the debut album of Tones and I (pictured, orange circle), released in 2021?

26. Which German-born Australian was known for watercolour paintings of monumental gum trees?

27. True or false: the first known reference to fairy bread was in the Hobart Mercury in 1929?

19. How many teams are playing in the A-League Women?

20. Who was the first woman to serve in the federal cabinet?

28. The Mullagh Medal is awarded to the best player at which Test match?

Nicole Kidman

30. Which animal appears on the Australian five-cent coin?

40. What is the most common pub name in Australia?

41. Founded in 1851, what is the oldest university in Australia?

31. In 2020, who became the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize?

42. The Nullarbor Plain is located in which Australian states?

32. And who features in their winning portrait?

43. Edmund Barton (pictured, green circle) was a member of which political party?

33. Which character does Nicole Kidman play in Big Little Lies?

25. Willem Janszoon was the first documented European to do what?

18. In which town is the Big Merino?

29. The Emu War took place in which state: Western Australia, Queensland or New South Wales?

44. Who is the national cricket captain?

45. The Daintree Rainforest National Park is located in which Australian state?

34. Queer Eye filmed an episode in which Australian regional town?

46. Who raised the Union Jack at Sydney Cove in January 1788?

35. In what year did Advance Australia Fair become the national anthem?

47. Which two Australian animals are monotremes?

36. And which line was recently changed to better reflect our Indigenous history?

48. Which Australian river’s name means ‘clear water’?

49. Miranda Tapsell (pictured, blue circle) starred in and co-wrote which 2019 romantic comedy?

37. Which non-Victorian AFL club has won the Grand Final most recently?

38. What Australian landmark was designed by the Danish architect Jørn Utzon?

50. How many Australian states or territories do not recognise daylight saving?

39. Who has the most ARIA Awards ever?

PUZZLES AND PAGINATION © Pagemasters | pagemasters.com

ANSWERS: 1. September 3 2. Geelong Cats 3. South Australia 4. Dame Nellie Melba 5. 1905 6. Terra Nullius 7. The Castle 8. New Holland 9. Troye Sivan 10. Democracy sausage 11. Waltzing Matilda 12. Three 13. Shane Jacobsen 14. 30 15. Trent Dalton 16. Damper 17. The Dry 18. Goulburn, NSW 19. 10 20. Enid Lyons 21. Oodgeroo Noonuccal 22. 1980 23. Waratah 24. Welcome to the Madhouse 25. Land on Australia 26. Hans Heysen 27. True 28. Boxing Day Test 29. Western Australia 30. Echidna 31. Vincent Namatjira 32. Adam Goodes and himself 33. Celeste Wright 34. Yass 35. 1974 36. ‘For we are young and free’ (to ‘For we are one and free’) 37. West Coast Eagles (2018) 38. Sydney Opera House 39. The Wiggles 40. Royal Hotel 41. University of Sydney 42. South Australia and Western Australia 43. Protectionist Party 44. Aaron Finch 45. Queensland 46. Captain Arthur Phillip 47. Echidnas and platypuses 48. River Derwent 49. Top End Wedding 50. Three

The centre letter must be included, and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

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19 words: Good 28 words: Very good 38 words: Excellent ANSWERS: aims, airs, alias, aria, aril, impala, imparls, lair, lapis, liar, limp, limps, lira, lisp, mail, mails, maria, MARSUPIAL, pail, pair, pilau, prim, prima, primal, prism, purism, rail, rails, rial, rims, rips, sail, salami, salmi, samurai, sari, slim, slip

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1. Aussie greeting (1’3) 4. Ocean west of Australia (abbr) (2) 5 Either (2) 6 Broome or Yamba, for example (4)

DOWN 1.

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Our home is — by sea (4) A party or celebration (coll) (2) Have a chat (4) Cry of pain (coll) (2)

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Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list?

4x4 CROSSWORD

ACROSS: 1. G’day 4. Io 5. Or 6. Town DOWN: 1. Girt 2. Do 3. Yarn 5. Ow

9-LETTER WORD

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PUZZLES

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GIANT CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 5 9 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 25 26 27 28 30 33 37 41 42 43 44 47 50 53 56 57 59 60 65 66 67 68 69

Overthrows (7) Angelic (8) Volume (8) Complicated (9) Preferable (6) Turning (8) Shooting stars (7) Roomy (8) The cosmos (8) Absorbent lining of a hat (9) Chess pieces (8) Bullfighter (Sp.) (6) Fraught with danger (8) Legumes (7) Candidly (7) Healthy (10) Tiniest (8) Incompetent (5) Wasteful (11) Squabble (5) Anticipated (8) Treats (10) Character in One Thousand and One Nights (7) Liquorice-tasting plant (7) Outside (8) Chocolate and cream cake (6) Clear out of (8) Anti-authoritarian philosophy (9) Early Catholic 46-down (8) Gleaming (8) Scratched (7) Pasta (8) Intelligence (6)

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No. 029 Harmless (9) Killings (8) Intoning (8) Nuts (7)

DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 21 22 23 24 29 31 32 34 35 36 38 39 40 45

Vacuum flask (7) Chatter (7) Careful watch (7) Welsh city (7) Wrinkled (7) Fish eggs (3) Swing (3) Christian holiday (9) Sail around completely (14) Loyal to country (9) Large church (9) Pant (7) Bob Hawke’s second wife (7) Neptune’s fork (7) Unwanted plant (4) Creature (6) Fair-haired (6) Nidus (4) Relate (7) Mobile; energetic (6) Shout of joy or pleasure (6) Frequently (5) Birthplace of grunge music (7) State of the Pacific Northwest (5) Percussion instrument (6) Quieted (6) Three-hundredth anniversaries (14) Tin alloy (6)

55 58 60 61 62

46 Edifice for public worship (6) 48 Legume (4) 49 Master (4) 51 Astonishingly (9) 52 Relating to the theories of Charles Darwin (9) 53 Painkiller (9) 54 Reading or copying machine (7)

Facial features (7) Of the skull (7) Fishing (7) Poison (7) Capital city of Venezuela (7) 63 Burst inwards (7) 64 Jellyfish (7) 70 Battery size (1,1,1) 71 Small child (3)

ANSWERS:

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Place each of the tiles of letters into the blank jigsaw below to create four sixletter words going across and down.

DROP DOWN

Starting with the seven-letter word, drop a letter and form a six-letter word. Continue in this manner until you reach the single letter at the bottom. You can rearrange the letters in each step, if necessary.

T R A V E L S

There may be more than one solution

T

There may be more than one possible answer.

ANSWERS: SERENE, SEDATE, NETHER, TENSER

CROSSMATH × × +

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Insert each number from 1 to 9 in the shaded squares to solve all the horizontal and vertical equations.

Multiplication and division are performed before addition and subtraction.

8 – 5 – 2 = 1 + × × 9 × 4 – 6 = 30 + – × 7 + 3 + 1 = 11 = = = 24 17 12

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1. Where was Hazelhurst born in 1953?

A. Melbourne B. Canberra C. Adelaide D. Perth

4. In which period drama did Hazelhurst star?

A. Downton Abbey B. The Paradise C. Love Child D. A Place To Call Home

2. In which ’70s series did Hazlehurst regularly star in?

A. Number 96 B. The Box C. Cop Shop D. The Sullivans

5. For how many years was Hazlehurst a Play School presenter?

A. Five B. 11 C. 23 D. 12

3. Hazlehurst hosted which show with then-husband John Jarratt?

A. Better Homes and Gardens B. Catalyst C. Gardening Australia D. Getaway

WORD TRIANGLE The starting letter could be in any segment, and all subsequent letters are able to be connected following a path through the gaps in the walls. You may only enter each of the segments once, and all letters must be used.

Noni Hazlehurst

ANSWERS: 1A, 2B, 3A, 4D, 5C.

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ANSWERS: TRAVELS VALETS TALES EATS SAT AT T

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No. 029

ORIGINAL PUZZLE

ACROSS: 1. Cord, 5. Ohio, 6. Once, 7. Poor.

DOWN: 1. Coop, 2. Ohno, 3. Rico, 4. Doer.

EDGEWORD

1 2 3 4

Henhouse 'This isn’t good' (2,2) Peurto — Person who gets stuff done

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Your Community

Send or amend your FREE* community announcements at sales@twowellsecho.com.au ADELAIDE PLAINS RATEPAYERS & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION INC Contact Alvin Jenkin on 0427 973 051 for

meeting details.

AUSTRALIAN PLANTS SOCIETY

Holds meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm in Gawler East Primary School library, Finch Street, Gawler East. For information ring Robert on 0400 962 082 or Bob on 8571 1172.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Meets every Thursday evening in Two Wells,

COMMUNITY BUS

MALLALA RSL

CHILD & YOUTH HEALTH

TWO WELLS CFS

CROSSROAD CONNECTIONS SUICIDE PREVENTION

TWO WELLS COMMUNITY LIBRARY

All bookings ph: 8527 0200. Jasmin Daniele Meets every third Wednesday. Membership open to both those who have or have not still acts as volunteer bus liaison, however served. Ph Ray 0417 450 088 for info. all places/enquiries are now through Council.

Anglican Church Services

St Peter’s Mallala: 1st Sunday of the the month St Paul’s Two Wells 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sunday of the month Parish Contacts: Mallala - Nita Noble 08 85 272 303 Two Wells - Di Meaney 0427 616 301

Two WELLS Uniting Church • Sunday Worship 10am • Wednesday Craft Group 1-3pm (during term time) • Friday Youth Group 5:30pm (during term time)

Virginia Catholic Parish. Mass times: St Joseph’s Two Wells: • Thursday 6.30pm • Sunday 8.30am Our Lady of the Assumption Virginia • Sunday 10am Parish Priest - Fr Pham Anh Hao. Phone 8380 9029

Cubs: 6.30pm - 8pm (Tuesdays) Scouts: 6.30pm - 8.30pm (Thursday) Joeys: 6.30pm - 7.30pm (Friday). Contact Group Leader, Toby Stevens 0449 292 317

TWO WELLS REGIONAL ACTION TEAM

Is held on the second and fourth Friday of Senior training every Monday night starting at Meetings at 7.30 pm on the third Wednes7.30pm open to anyone over the age of 17 day of each month in Two Wells Catholic each month at The Two Wells Children’s years old. Everyone welcome however day Church Hall. Contact Caroline Scutcheon Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9.15am time crews are needed. Cadet training is every 0417 801 178 for more info. to 10.30am and 1pm to 4pm by appointsecond Wednesday starting at 5.30pm until ment only, 10.30am to 12 noon drop in. Call TWO WELLS UNITED YOUTH 7pm. Open to anyone aged 11 and above.

1300 733 606 for appointments.

Located in Wells Road, Two Wells. an engaging and interactive Christian social

Starting at 8pm in the St. Joseph’s Parish meetings third Thursday each month at 7pm, open to the public. For more information contact Sharon on Church Hall, 46 Old Port Wakefield Road.

Anyone who thinks they may have a problem 0429 099 820 or adelaideplainsspn@gmail.com. with alcohol is welcome to attend..

CHURCH TIMES

* Business charges may apply

LANDCARE TWO WELLS

61 Old Port Wakefield Rd, Two Wells. Open: Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 12 noon to 7pm, Thursday & Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 11.30am. Phone: 8520 2100. library@apc.sa.gov.au.

TWO WELLS CWA

Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Land Meets on the third Tuesday of the month at the Two Wells Bowling Club from 7pm. New and Care Group, Monthly Activities. Land Care interested members are welcome to come is bigger than your backyard. Pat. 0419 860 along. Contact Caroline Hardiman on 0418 981, Sharon. 0412 345 852.

LIONS CLUB ANGLE VALE

781 007 or Jenny Dowling on 0418 859 875 .

TWO WELLS PLAYGROUP

group for children aged 12 years to Year 12. Based at the Two Wells Uniting Church the group meets on Fridays during school terms from 5.30pm-7.30pm. $3 includes tea.

Contact Shallum Lubcke on 0413 097 013.

TWO WELLS UNITING CHURCH OP SHOP

Opening times, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 9am to 12 noon. Open all school holidays, come in and browse.

Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, contact Pam Duncan 0409 002 201 anytime for information.

TWO WELLS UNITING CHURCH

Meetings on the second and fourth Wed at Tuesday mornings 9am -11am during school FRIENDSHIP /FELLOWSHIP GROUP the clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, term at the Two Wells Uniting Church Hall, 34 Meetings held monthly in the Uniting Church 6.30pm start. New members always welcome, Gawler Rd. For babies and children up to five Hall with the aim to provide supported years of age. Gold coin donation and BYO for more info please call 0416 452 925.

LIONS CLUB TWO WELLS

TWO WELLS PROBUS CLUB

friendship and opportunities and to support the ongoing mission of the church. For information contact Mollie Frost 8520 2073 or Alan Howell 8520 3063.

TWO WELLS RED CROSS

lic Church Hall are held on Mondays 7pm to 8.15pm. Enquiries to Diane 0427 616 301 or meaney014@gmail.com

lunch box and snacks. Phone: 8520 2358.

Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at Two Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling Wells Catholic Church. Contact president Club on the fourth Monday of the month from YOGA Ian Gameau or secretary 0417 801 178 or 10am. Come along and enjoy some companClasses are at the Two Wells Cathotwowellslionsinc@gmail.com for more info. ionship. Contact Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

MALLALA MEN’S SHED

Open Weds 9 til 12, Sunday 9 til 1pm, other Meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Church Hall, Two Wells at 1pm. times by agreement. Get involved in projects All welcome. Contact Judy Heaslip, Secretary or just a coffee and a talk. Conference room on 0417 852 059 for further information. available by request. Contact Norm Dicks 0428 559 787 or just turn up.

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The club’s U18 team (back, L-R)) assistant coach Tim Clifton, Matt Evers, Aden McPherson, Jacob Pellizzari, Dylan Henwood, Looking comfortable with the bat was Two Samuel Harnas, Bailey Thompson and Scott Graham (coach), (front) Max Gray, Harrison Devlin, Jack Hankins, Logan Clifton, Wells’ A grade player Corey Culshaw.

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Cricket club milestones marked LEANNE POOL CRICKET returned for Two Wells Cricket Club’s members on January 8, with some fabulous achievements for a range of players and teams across all grades in recent weeks.

Michael Daly played his 103rd game for Two Wells on Saturday, January 15, while Matt Evers played his 50th game that same weekend.

Alex Daly clicked over an impressive 1000 runs for the club since joining.

The A Grade team played host to top team ATCO on January 8 but unfortunately went down by one run.

Luke Harris topped the scoring with 74, Samuel Harnas reached 37 and Adam Mitchell, 30.

Cooper Henwood and Scott Graham both took 3/19 while Samuel Harnas took three catches and Luke Harris two.

The B Grade played away to Virginia.

Virginia were bowled out for 79 in the 30th over.

The main destroyer was B. Wilkinson with figures of 4/1 off 1.4 overs and Pat Binyon 3/4 off eight overs.

Two Wells passed Virginia’s score in 23 overs with top scorer Pat Binyon on 41 no.

The Under 16 team played Craigmore at Craigmore.

This was their first loss for the season going down by 10 runs.

Jackson Bond top scored with 57 followed by Alex Daly on 31.

Sam Gray took two for 13 off six overs and Jack Hankins took two for 27 off seven overs.

Matt Evers starred in the field, taking two catches.

The Under 14 team played host to Salisbury West in their first match of the year, coming away winners.

Salisbury West made 6/ 132, with the best of the bowlers being Ethan Edwards who took two wickets for 10.

In reply, Two Wells made 8/176.

Noah Henwood top scored with 46 while Logan

Clifton made 36.

The Under 12 team returned to play on January 14, playing away to North Pines.

In a close match Two Wells fell just short of the win making 3/107 to North Pines’ 3/113.

Blake Xenides top scored with 23 and Curtis Clifton scored 19.

Jake Brechin shined on the field, making a direct hit runout while Curtis Clifton and Jordan Carter-Price each took a wicket.

The following round, Saturday January 15, saw Two Wells A grade host Dublin and take home the win in a close match.

Two Wells made 142 and Dublin managed 140 in their 40 overs.

Adam Mitchell top scored with 31, followed by Dylan Wise on 26, with Adam Mitchell also featuring in the bowling figures with four for 17.

The B Grade went down to North Pines, making 157.

Top scorer was Conner Hansen with 48 with Caleb

Edmead contributing 23.

Conner Hansen also took two wickets with Ben Pratt taking two catches.

The club is super proud of the efforts of its U18 team on Sunday, January 16.

For some players it was their 3rd or 4th game of the weekend.

This team defeated Eastern Park and came ever so close to beating a strong Angaston team.

The team has a range of ages from 13 to 17 and to see them working together, having no fear to take the game on and giving it their all was amazing.

A special thank you to Leanne for giving up her Sunday to score for both games and all the family and friends that came out to support.

The boys were set to play Sandy Creek at the picturesque Sandy Creek oval on Sunday January 23 but the match was cancelled due to inclement weather.

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TWCC president Devon Hardiman sends Luke Harris in action for the A Grade one in from the field. against ATCO last month.

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Two Wells Cricket Club reap funding benefits Two Wells Cricket Club is not only excelling on the field, it is hitting sixes off field with two grants recently being awarded to the club.

The club’s treasurer and grants officer Peter Seccafien said the club was successful in obtaining the significant grants last year and has boosted facilities and amenities for its members and visitors as a result.

The first was a $6500 South Australian Cricket Association and Cricket Australia Infrastructure Fund grant to redevelop and upgrade the concrete pitch, while the second was a federal government volunteer grant of $3500 to install a new touch screen point of sale (POS) till system at the clubrooms.

“The pitch project incorporated raising the pitch up by 100mm with a new concrete pitch laid on top of the existing wicket,” Peter explained.

“This enabled us to extend the wicket to 2.8m in width and 29m in length.

“The bowlers are appreciating the extra length and the extra width is great for the junior grades.”

Stage One of the project was completed over the summer break, with the removal of damaged existing concrete and a fresh pitch poured.

Total cost of the pitch upgrade project was $13,000, with the Two Wells Cricket Club (TWCC) contributing 50 per cent of the funds.

“The older pitch was breaking and cracking, potentially making it unsafe,” Peter said.

“The new pitch will take our club into the future and is a great investment while the POS system will directly benefit all members of TWCC and Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club as it will be utilised by both sporting groups during their respective season.”

Stage Two of the pitch upgrade will commence in March with new matting being permanently stuck down once the current playing season has ended.

The club thanked the South Australian Cricket Association and Cricket Australia for supporting the project, Ben Spiteri from Spiteri Concrete for completing the works and in kind work, and give thanks in advance to past player Andrew Paul who has volunteered to stick the new matting down next month.

RIGHT: Two Wells Cricket Club treasurer Peter Seccafien inspects the new concrete pitch.

Strong shoot cohort rewarded PAM DUNCAN On Sunday, December 19, the Lower North Gun Club (LNGC) held its annual Christmas shoot with 33 shooters from around the state taking part.

In attendance were representatives from clubs including International, Southern Yorke, SAGC (South Australian Gun Club), International, Monarto, Port Augusta, and of course, Lower North.

A Christmas lunch was provided by the club at no charge and was a very sumptuous meal with Christmas ham and turkey as well as salads all served by Pamela and Ella.

Trifle and ice cream, and pavlova and fruit mince pies was also a treat for dessert.

This was another very successful shoot by the Lower North Gun club and a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped out before and on the day.

A huge raffle was also a big success, and once again the members of LNGC supplied all the prizes.

The winner of the main prize was Bernie Greenshields, who has good luck with winning the major prizes.

On January 3 the gun club held it's new year spectacular shoot.

In near perfect conditions a great day was had by the 38 shooters taking part as well as the spectators enjoying the event.

A big thankyou to the volunteers that again helped on the day including those who helped set up, scored, refereed, filled the traps, tidied up and also the secretary and kitchen staff.

Once again Pamela Duncan had two very reliable helpers in the kitchen with Ella Shipton and Amelia Duncan, who received some good math learning experience.

Results Event 1 – 50 Target Christmas Double Barrel Sponsor R. & A. DAMIN

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Winners -AA - 1st Gary Coppola 50/50, 2nd Alexander Sologrub 49/50 A - 1st Bob Cook 49/50 2nd Rito Borzillo 47/50 B - 1st George Karageoprgis 48/50 2nd Ryan Barraclough 47/50 C - 1st Steve Haggerty 44/54 2nd Tracey Haggerty 43/54 Event 2 - 25 Target Mixed Metre Sponsor President (Barry Duncan) and` Vice President (Max Pontifex) Winners - AA - 1st Molly Bretag 24/25 2nd Craig Bentley 29/31 3rd Dennis Lymn 28/31 A - 1st Bob Cook 28/30 2nd Pino Marmorale 26/30

3rd Rito Borzillo 22/25 B - 1st Peter Claridge 22/25 2nd George Karageorgis 21/25

3rd Barry Duncan 20/25 C - Brian August 23/25 2nd Steve Haggerty 21/25

3rd Michael Sutton 24/30

Craig Bentley with the aggregate club champion Gary Coppola attended the first shooting event winner trophy and prizes. of the 2022 year at Lower North Gun Club.

Event 3 - 20 Pair Deauville Doubles Sponsor Lower North Gun Club Winners - OPEN 1st Craig Bentley 20/20 1st George Karageorgis 20/20 3rd Martin Collumb 20/22 3rd Evan Gunby 20/22 3rd 20/22 3rd Rino Rossi 20/22 3rd Steve Haggerty 20/22 The High Gun Awards Sponsored by John and Sue Byrnes were presented to the Winners OPEN - Bob Cook “A” 78/82 Veteran - AA Dennis Lymn 69/75 and Veteran Rito Borzilla A 69/75

Rob Damin with some of the Christmas trophies Molly Bretag with Barry Duncan accepting her from the December shoot. trophy for first place for 25 target mixed metre. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Keeley keen to represent Australia Mallala’s Keeley Menadue in action on Ibnky Xquist (Donny) at the championships last month.

BEC O’BRIEN MALLALA teenager Keeley Menadue is having quite the purple patch, taking home the Australian Champion Elementary Pony title at last month’s Australian Youth Dressage Championships held at Boneo Park Equestrian Centre in Victoria from January 13-16.

This achievement follows her exceptional year 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) result of 98.05 last year where she was named dux of Xavier College in Gawler.

The 17-year-old returned from Boneo, Victoria, victorious after competing against riders aged 25 years and under from across the country.

“I was extremely happy with my results and had a lot of personal bests over the weekend,” Keeley said.

“I was fortunate enough to receive Champion Elementary Pony, with a first and second in the Elementary 3B and 3C [dressage tests].”

Keeley also competed in the Medium test championship but had to take part in the open category rather than the pony class as there was only one other pony competing at that level.

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Riding since she was fouryears-old, Keeley hopes to continue her childhood passion into adulthood and would like to represent Australia one day.

“When I was nine-years-old I started competing in show horses and moved into dressage when I was around 12-year- old,” she said.

“Competing wasn’t the reason I started riding, but it is definitely something that I hope to continue for a long time.

“I would definitely love to make riding into a full-time career and hope to do so one day in the future.”

While year 12 study commitments and the impact of Covid-19 restrictions meant Keeley was unable to compete as regularly as she normally would in the lead-up to the national event, particularly at interstate competitions, she still managed to take part in a variety of events around the state.

Riding is her passion and something she hopes will take her overseas in the future to train and compete.

“Because riding is something that I have always done, it has become a part of my lifestyle,” she said.

“We have had horses on our property ever since I can remember, and riding has always interested me, especially now that I compete regularly.

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Dimasi undeterred by sport set back LATE last year Two Wells teenager Ryan Dimasi was selected in the South Australian state U17 cricket team.

The team was set to travel to Bendigo in January to play against three Victoran sides but the carnival was cancelled due to Covid impacts.

Dimasi, 16, made his A grade debut for Northern Districts Cricket Club, The Jets, last year (see page 24 of the January edition) and was thrilled to be selected at a state level.

Now he will work towards selection for the South Australian Cricket Association’s winter academy which will see him try out for the state U19 team next year.

LEFT: Ryan Dimasi, of Two Wells, is working towards selection for the SA Cricket Association’s winter academy.

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