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Chaos Corner Concerned about the lack of a safe crossing at the Two Wells main street intersection are, from left, Isabelle Gunn, Madelyn Thomas, Olivia Gunn, Jodie Gunn, Angie Thomas, Blake Bush, (seated) Beck Bush and Sophia Bush. n Full Story on page 4

RAMSEY LIKELY IN GREY RECOUNT

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INCUMBENT Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey isn’t declaring victory just yet after a complete recount was called due to an error with counting on Saturday night. The error surrounded the two-party preferences, with the recount commencing earlier this week.

Mr Ramsey had nearly 45 per cent of the first preference votes, with his closest opponent, Labor’s Julie Watson, with almost 22 per cent. Speaking with the Two Wells Echo, Mr Ramsey said while he’s in a strong position, he’s not declaring victory. “At this stage, we’ve got no distribution of preferences at all,” he said. “All we’ve got is the Saturday night camp

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with the raw primary vote and people don’t always follow the card, so while you might think you know the answer, you may not. “I’m obviously in a strong position with the 45 per cent primary vote. We should get there. “I’ve had better, I think I’ve had worse - it’s a pretty good primary vote. Hopefully it’ll lead to a good two-party preferred.” n Continued page 4

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New MP Burnell focused on unemployment rates

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Gawler UNEMPLOYMENT rates are the key focus for newly elected Federal Member Gawler River for Spence, Labor’s Matt Burnell. Port Gawler The Hillbank resident successfully succeeded now state MP Nick Champion, MacDonald Buckland Port Gawler Park Penfield Virginia Park Para Conservation Andrews Munno receiving 63.9 per cent of the preference Gardens Park Farm Penfield count from Liberal’s Shawn Lock. “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind ride across Waterloo RAAF Base Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth the last couple of days...the reality is sinking Circulating in in,” he said. Angle Vale, Lewiston, Two Wells, & Virginia, Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, and “There’s a lot to do and I need to try and Buckland Park. make every day count. “Trying to tackle unemployment rates Contact us is going to be a big issue...we’ve got a very PHONE 8862 1977 high youth unemployment rate. 8862 1997 FAX “That’s tied to making sure we’ve got NEWS news@twowellsecho.com.au opportunities being created out here. “We’ve got to work closely with business, SALES sales@twowellsecho.com.au see where the skill shortages are and then INTERNET www.twowellsecho.com.au make sure that we’ve got platforms in place Advertising – 5pm on the last DEADLINES Tuesday of the month. Editorial – 5pm on the through TAFE, etc, to deliver the short gap Two Wells

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in skills that are linking youth to some of these opportunities. “I had the fortune of taking a tour through St. Patrick’s Technical College a couple of weeks back, and the work that they’re doing around getting young people out to explore employment opportunities and finding what lights them up and find their passion...I think that’s an important part in linking people into jobs that they actually want to do and be successful at. “We need to look at those type of models and make sure that we’re replicating best practice to deliver better outcomes for everyone out here.” During the campaign, Labor had committed to putting a veteran’s wellbeing centre in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, and Mr Burnell said work will begin on that shortly. “We’re looking to reconvene a consultation process and get that work underway so that we can have facilities in place early next year,” he said.

Prepare now for severe weather

HEAVY rain and hail that swept across the state last month provided a timely reminder for all South Australians that severe winter weather is on its way. The South Australian State Emergency Service (SASES) is reminding people to be proactive and act now to prepare for severe weather ahead of the coming winter season. SASES state duty officer Robert Charlton said preparing for extreme weather can greatly minimise the impact on communities and individuals. “Our climate is changing and extreme weather events such as floods and storms are increasing in frequency and severity,’’ he said. “Nobody wants to see water running down their walls inside their house or be without power because a tree or branch has fallen through their roof.” Mr Charlton said the SA State Emergency Service would always be available to help the community in times of emergency, but prevention is always better than cure.

Developing an emergency plan with house members was an important first step. “We are asking the people of South Australia to work with us to better understand what they can do before an extreme weather event strikes and contribute to building resilient communities,” he said. “People should be asking themselves, do they know what to do if a flood or storm warning is issued? “Or where to go for safety and how to get there?’’ “Many of the risks can be reduced or avoided by spending a little time planning and getting your property storm ready.” Mr Charlton said the major emergency event in the state’s north and west coast regions earlier this year highlighted how homes and communities can quickly become isolated. “It also showed how people are willing to take unnecessary and dangerous risks by driving through floodwaters,” he said. “During a flooding event, driving through flood waters is the number one cause of

death.’’ For the latest forecasts and warnings, download the Bureau Of Meterology’s Weather App and monitor their website. To get ready for winter the SASES advises the following: Trim trees or branches that overhang buildings Check your insurance policy is current and adequate Inspect and fix any damage to your roof Check your gutters, downpipes and drains are clear Put together an emergency kit Ask your local council if your area is prone to flooding Monitor the local conditions by following emergency services or Bureau of Meteorology social media Call 132 500 if you need SASES assistance, Call Triple Zero (000) if the matter is life threatening Check the ses.sa.gov.au website for further advice on how to prepare for severe weather

Police news

Joy ride ends in Dublin FOUR teenage girls have been arrested after allegedly stealing a car from an Adelaide shopping centre and driving it through the region. Police were alerted to a stolen car being driver around Wallaroo and Kadina just after 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 24. Enquiries revealed the suspects stole the victim’s keys from a store in Westfield Tea Tree Plaza, Modbury.

The offenders located the Mazda 6 sedan had been stolen earlier in the afternoon in the car park and drove off in it. Police spotted the Mazda and followed it into Port Wakefield when PolAir picked it up and tracked it travelling south on Port Wakefield Road over Port Lorne Road. The vehicle turned onto Old Port Wakefield Road at Dublin where the occupants exited the

Matt Burnell. The newly elected MP added he was grateful for the opportunity to represent Spence. “I’m really thankful to the electorate for placing their trust in me and I look forward to representing them over the next three years,” he said. “I’m looking forward to getting to work and getting the outcomes on the table.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Let’s light up Two Wells DEAR editor, Hoping everyone has already put on their thinking caps and come up with some really outstanding ideas for their house, yard and/or business. This year there will be more categories and more prizes. Having found it so difficult to pick winners due to the outstanding quality of displays last year, there will now be more chances of a winning spectacle. Besides the four categories from last year there will be four more added classifications which equal eight in total. They will be: business, enlightened (eg schools, child care, kindergarten, scouts, martial arts classes etc), house; musical; neighbours (2-4), religious, street (5+), themed (eg. cartoon characters, inflatables, Australiana, animals etc.) Entries will be a $5 per category and hopefully may/will be available on-line very soon – look out for in July (fingers crossed). There will be first, second and third cash prizes, which will be given out by the mayor at this year’s launch (Friday, December 9 at 8.30pm in the Village Green). Judging of the various categories will be on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 8pm (possibly also on Tuesday, December 6, dependent on the number of entries). Displays will be judged on the following elements – brightness, category accuracy, creativity, street appeal (each out of five for a total out of 20). It is hoped this year will be bigger and better than last year. Good luck to everyone and let’s all get lit! Anna CTM White - Two Wells Twinkling coordinator car and entered a service station. Patrols arrested a 15-year-old from Newton, a 16-year-old from Campbelltown and two 17-year-olds, from Oakden and Parafield Gardens, were all charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle. They were all granted police bail to appear in the Elizabeth Youth Court on 1 July. Two Wells Echo, June, 2022

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Ben’s amazing Holden Lego cars will soon be available in kit form.

Model kits budding business for Ben BEC O’BRIEN ANGLE Vale teenager Ben Camilleri is on a Lego high with the upcoming release of his unique model Holden design kits. In a coup for the 17-year-old, Ben’s realistic and creative designs have been picked up by an interstate auto parts store, a store that sells real Holden parts, with the first Lego test kit, including parts, detailed design and instructions, finalised last month. The Echo first met Ben last year as he prepared to share his custom 1/16 scale Lego cars at BRIXPO; an annual Adelaide exhibition showcasing everything great about the world of Lego. Ben has a passion for designing and building realistic scale model cars, think Japanese and European sports cars; Lamborghinis, Nissa GTRs, Nissa Silvias and Toyota Supras. His designs have racked up quite an online following and, late last year he decided to branch out and build a Commodore VL Turbo. “I had never done a Holden before and this would be quite a new model for me,” Ben explained. “But I chose to give it a shot. “I started designing it in the Lego program I use called Stud.io, and finished it within a week.” Ben then gathered the parts he would need for the build, ordered the parts he didn’t have, and finished the full scale model a few weeks later. He posted photos of the completed model to a few different Lego car Facebook groups and got an instant reaction.

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Angle Vale teenager Ben Camilleri with his Lego cars in 2021. “(There were) hundreds of positive comments about how good it is, how accurate it looks and how they could tell exactly what it was without looking at the title,” he said. “Heaps of people asked for different colours and what other things I needed to add to it. “I sold 15 instructions on Rebrickable within two days, and it managed to get reposted on

a VL Instagram page, an 80s and 90s Holden page and a few others. “There was a lot of positive reception.” In mid-January Ben was sought out by Perth-based auto parts store HOLDCOM Auto Parts, which sells genuine parts for real VL Commodores. The business was interested in stocking

Ben’s designs in full model kit form, meaning the buyer would buy the kit, and receive the instructions and parts to build it, just like a real Lego kit. “I was reluctant at first, and after a good chat with the parents, I gave it a shot,” Ben said. “We discussed pricing as well as stickers, details, instructions and box design.” While supply delays meant it was a tense few months of waiting and hearing nothing, Ben has since managed to secure the parts he needs to get the kits up and running and hopes to be ready for sale in coming weeks. Since showcasing his talents at BRIXPO last year, Ben has made 20 more Lego car models, and will be displaying a total of 34 at BRIXPO 2022 (July 9 and 10 at St Clair Recreation Centre, Woodville South). He is continuing to grow his design base and push his boundaries within the model Lego car world. “I have taken the opportunity to start making more Holdens, as I realised that it isn’t a very internationally known company,” he said. “The Lego cars were really popular in Australia, and I got a lot of love from people. “I have now also made a VL Walkinshaw as well as a HQ Monaro GTS and I also decided to make my Dad’s real pride and joy, his 1979 Holden TD Gemini Coupe; and he absolutely loves it.” Ben is considering turning his love for model Lego cars into a serious business and has been working on increasing his design level and available model range. He also hopes to find a career in media and video production when he leaves school.

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Students crossing the Mallala Road have to time their crossing well.

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Fears for major intersection BEC O’BRIEN FRUSTRATION is running high amongst parents in Two Wells who fear an accident is ‘just waiting to happen’ due to a lack of safe pedestrian crossings or a promised roundabout at one of the town’s main intersections. The intersection at Old Port Wakefield Road and Mallala Road has seen a significant increase in traffic since near-by Liberty estate was built. This congestion has only intensified following the opening of the new Xavier College within the estate last year. A roundabout for this intersection has been on the cards for at least the last five years, with Adelaide Plains Council receiving more than $450,000 in grant funding to get it built. Housing developers, Land Australia, are also committed to the roundabout’s construction. Both companies have laid the blame for its delay squarely at the feet of the state government. But local parents have had enough and are fearful a serious accident is ‘just waiting to happen’.

Angie Thomas lives in nearby Tangarri Estate. Her 11-year-old son Hayden rides his bike to the new Xavier College school each morning and has to cross busy Mallala Road to get there. “We are very concerned about his ability to cross safely,” Angie stated. Angie’s husband is a volunteer firefighter with the Two Wells brigade. She says he has grave concerns for pedestrians, particularly children, crossing at the intersection. “They’re all concerned they’re going to get paged to attend an accident involving children,” Angie said. “The roundabout just keeps getting delayed, they should have put it in before the houses went up. “It’s also a fire risk only having one entry into and out of the estate. “What happens in the event of a fire?” Beck Bush also has children attending the private school. Beck is pushing for immediate action at the intersection. “We need a roundabout to slow traffic down and a crossing for the

children to be able to have right of way before and after school to cross the road and make the traffic come to a halt,” she said. “I have blocked the intersection many times to allow kids to safely cross the road walking and on bikes. “I have enquired a few times how much longer the roundabout will be and been told, end of the year, well that was last year. “What’s it going to take; an accident to happen before something is done?”. Adelaide Plains Council mayor Mark Wasley said council was mindful of the roundabout delay but progress ‘has been delayed due to issues outside of council’s control’. “Council, Hickinbotham and Catholic Education are united in seeing much needed infrastructure delivered for our community,” he stated. “Council’s CEO has met with the leader of the opposition and local MP Penny Pratt recently, and arrangements will soon be in place for a delegation to meet with the Minister for Infrastructure to get traction on this issue. “The delays sit firmly with the state government and we want

action immediately. “We will keep pushing this issue until action occurs.” A spokesperson for Land Australia said the company was actively working with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) and council to build the roundabout and ensure the safety of road users at the intersection. “Delays with the roundabout construction have come about due to design requirements by DIT changing to facilitate larger freight vehicles after previous approvals and the requirement for land acquisition as a result,” the spokesperson stated. “Land Australia remains strongly committed to working with council to improve road safety at the intersection as soon as we have the necessary approvals.” The spokesperson said the company would complete maintenance works on the estate’s single entry road, Meaney Road, to provide improved access until the roundabout is delivered. The Department for Infrastructure and Transport was contacted for comment but did not respond by time of print.

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If elected, Mr Ramsey said he would be ensuring pre-election promises and ongoing projects are followed through. “They made a number of commitments throughout the electorate, one was for $400 million on roads in the north of South Australia,” he said. “We’ve already committed and spent well over a billion but we’ve been in a good position with the former state government and been able to make joint investments right across Grey. “They’ve expressed an interest in keeping that going. “I want to work with them to make sure that we particularly prioritise the duplication of the Augusta Highway that we have started work on. “I need to make sure that they keep them on track and are committed.” On top of roads, another issue Mr Ramsey wants to see addressed is the rural health crisis. “We want to get another headspace (a mental health support group) or two in Grey and work with them on the rural doctor crisis,” he said. “Three electoral promises, one was for a walking trail in Port Lincoln, another a cultural centre in Burra and the other one was the $10 million for Helping Hand in Whyalla. “That one in particular is essential in ensuring Helping Hand stays in Whyalla, and don’t just walk away, which would leave us with a couple of nursing homes with no management.”

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College’s Stage 2 takes shape BEC O’BRIEN XAVIER College’s new campus at Two Wells is on track to see students and staff utilise its second stage of development by the end of next month. The multi-million dollar Stage 2 build will incorporate 12 more classrooms, maker-spaces for specialist subjects, office, storage and workroom spaces, toilets, and a special atrium-like breezway linking the two buildings together. A larger carpark catering for almost 200 cars at the northern-eastern end of the campus site has also been completed as part of the build. Where once there was an open paddock the school now caters for almost 400 students in grades Reception to Year 8, with plans to add Year 9 classes from next year, and a mid-year Reception intake this year. Xavier College Two Wells campus principal Janet Coomber is blown away by the school’s new stage of development. “It’s going to be absolutely amazing, I am beyond excited,” she said. “The enormity of it just takes my breath away, it really does.” According to Janet, the build is running to schedule, and staff and students should have access to some of the new classrooms and facilities Inspecting progress on Stage 2 works at Xavier College last month was Xavier College’s operations manager Anthony Sutton, Xavier College head of campus at Two Wells Janet Coomber, Two Wells campus assistant principal Deryck Pinchbeck, and Mossop Construcby the end of July. “It’s all very exciting,” she said. tion site manager Dylan Occhiuto. PHOTO: BEC O’BRIEN “By the beginning of Term 3 we’ll be occupying classrooms, offices and workrooms; the entire project will be completed by the end of the year.” A breezeway linking the two stages has been designed to provide a sheltered atrium-like space for students and staff to enjoy and is being built right before the students’ eyes. “The kids are loving it,” Janet said. “They have had an absolute birdseye view. “They have been able to see this built from the ground up and they feel real ownership and real pride in it; it’s amazing.” By the end of 2023 the college will have invested $28 million into the site, with a new sportsfield, a twocourt indoor gymnasium and outside external courts still to be constructed. RIGHT: An aerial view of the growing Xavier College site.

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Poetry debut for Suzanne BEC O’BRIEN IF you have visited the Two Wells Public Library over the past five years then you would most likely have met the region’s newest author, Suzanne Verrall. Suzanne, a library technician at the popular branch, launched her first book “One Day I’ll Go There” in Port Adelaide last month. A collection of 81 poems, the book was five years in the making, and while there is no overall arching theme to her collection, Suzanne says it does have a certain sensibility. “The poems are short and imagistic, concerned with metaphysical aspects of life,” she explained. “There’s a fair bit of dark humour, too.” An avid reader all her life Suzanne’s love of writing grew from this passion. “I’ve always been a reader and I love being transported both imaginatively and intellectually,” she said. “Also, I really love words; the power they have to create pictures in your mind, and to make your world bigger. “They’re my favourite thing to play with.” In the past Suzanne wrote flash fiction, tiny stories that were all exactly 150 words long. She admits she didn’t know anything about poetry and it wasn’t until a close friend prompted her that a new love affair began. “[My friend] suggested the best way to learn about poetry was to read poetry,” Suzanne said.

“So I did, and then I started writing it; couldn’t help myself; poems can also be tiny! “When I wrote the first one I had no idea it would be part of something bigger, I was just writing one little poem at a time, and amusing myself.” Suzanne has drawn inspiration for her collection from the world around her as well as life experiences. She says the idea for “Drowning” came after more than one library customer told her about their experiences with chickens, while “Weight Of The World” was inspired by all the trucks on the motorway when driving to work. A big thrill for Suzanne and her debut book was receiving high praise from well known poet and United States Poet Laureate 2001-2003, Billy Collins. “I mailed him a copy of the book because I had received permission to quote a line of his poetry as an epigraph,” she said. “He was very complimentary about the work – high praise indeed. “The biggest challenge is believing in yourself and having the confidence to persist despite rejection after rejection from journal editors and book publishers.” Published by Vagabond Press, Suzanne’s poetry collection can be purchased for $25 online at https://vagabondpress.net/products/suzanne-verrallone-day-i-will-go-there or drop into the Two Wells Public Library and grab a copy straight from the author’s hands.

Suzanne Verrall at her book launch last month.

Toby Trenwith of Lower Light and the car he has built for racing.

Toby takes to the track BEC O’BRIEN FOR most 17-year-olds getting behind the wheel is a big deal, but for Lower Light teenager Toby Trenwith it really is not. You see, the Year 12 Playford International College student has been sitting in the driver’s seat since he was 12-years-old. A keen Scouter for many years, Toby joined the Scout Motorsport Club of South Australia’s junior development program and learnt to drive on the racetrack well before he could legally drive on the open road. He attended practice events run by the Scouts from 12 to 14 years of age. “At 14 you can enter speed events and I started going to the TTM (Track Time Motorsport) Modern Regularity events at Mallala raceway,” he explained. “They had a rookies class allowing people who hadn’t competed in these events before to get used to how it all goes.” Loving his time on the track from the first lap, Toby enters mostly regularity or

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sprint events. Regularity events require the driver to maintain a consistent fast lap time; sprint events involve recording the fastest lap time you can. He has also entered hill climb events at Collingrove and would love to take part in these types of events more in the future. Currently completing an apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology part time, the motivated car enthusiast has built his current vehicle - a Lancer he purchased for a cool $250 - basically from the ground up. The car has had an engine swap and a full, fresh coat of paint, with Toby also recently securing his first official sponsorship from Adelaide Vehicle Sales. “Half the fun of racing I find is working on the car,” Toby said. “When a car is pushed to its limits, things tend to go wrong more often, and out at an event, you have to fix these issues with whatever you’ve brought with you and in a

time frame. “Also as it is a race car, I’ve done work to it to make it go faster. “All the work I’ve done on my car has been very rewarding and being able to get compliments on both what I’ve done to my car and my driving from strangers is a great feeling.” Toby takes part in one to two events each month, held mostly at the nearby Mallala Motorsport Park. He also travels to the Bend Motorsport Park, outside Tailem Bend, and hopes to compete interstate in coming years. Toby regularly competes against adults and over the past few years has worked his way up from Rookies to Group A, where he placed third (equal second on points) in his most recent modern regularity event. “This year with a more consistent car I’ve achieved better results and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds throughout the year,” he said. The world of motorsport is a pretty daunt-

ing world; one where junior drivers are few and far between, a fact not lost on young Toby. “There are not many juniors in motorsport which I find rather unfortunate,” he said. “It is a sport of mainly adults, possibly due to the costs involved with motorsport but also how it may seem unrealistic to both kids and their parents that at 14 you could be racing a car around a track instead of something more common such as playing in a local cricket team. “(But I love) the thrill of going faster than most people drive on a highway through corners, and seeing your lap times get even tenths of a second quicker from either changes to your car or figuring out slightly better lines to take.” Also a keen musician, over the next few years Toby aims to compete at a higher level, hoping to possibly make it onto the circuit series. In the meantime, he’s happy taking it one lap at a time. Two Wells Echo, June, 2022

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Sold out shows for Melodrama’s 40th year BEC O’BRIEN IN its 40th year the Two Wells Melodrama played to sold out shows last month. There was something for everyone; a lot of reminiscing, a lot of laughs, great songs and live music, and of course a lovely trip down memory lane. The audience was kept smiling and singing throughout the entire show. They were fed well too, with a delicious menu playing off the theme of shows gone by. Despite a few hiccups with cast members and the dreaded Covid impacting, the show was warmly received. “A Well of a Time” was written by former cast members Stacey Murray and Sarah Williams and involved old shows within a new story, where long-standing cast members shone, the town’s revered historic wells featured, old characters were revived, and bungled efforts to change the landscape created much amusement. Well done Two Wells Melodrama Group on another successful production.

Paul Schmelzkopf as Deciduous.

Nick Algar and Alex Chapman during a scene from the show.

FAR LEFT: Alessandra Renaglia and Theresa Moore “find love” as part of the performance. MIDDLE: John Cavallaro makes a fine Sheriff. BELOW: Singing Kenny Roger’s iconic song ‘The Gambler’ were cast members, from left, Russell Ford, Kay Boon, Kerry Heym, Anne Arbon, Paul Schmelzkopf, Lance Grant, Eleisha McCaul and John Cavallaro.

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Seasoned Melodrama performers Kerry Heym, Kay Boon and Anne Arbon.

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Alvin Jenkin received a Silver Jubilee Medal for services to Papua Alvin Jenkin’s Silver Jubilee Medal. New Guinea in 1977.

Alvin reflects on a royal reward JACK HUDSON THIS year, the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II has been celebrated to mark the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Celebrations have been and continue to happen all over the Commonwealth, and it’s a familiar sight for former Long Plains and Balaklava High student Alvin Jenkin. In 1977, Mr Jenkin was awarded a Silver Jubilee Medal by Queen Elizabeth II herself but it wasn’t the first time he saw the British monarch. “The first time was when I was five years old (back in 1954),” he recalls. “I went down to Victoria Park with the rest of the school to see them on the coronation visit.

“It was a huge experience because I’d never been to Adelaide before. I went to Long Plains School, which is no longer and then I went to Balaklava High. “That was a tremendous experience because I’d never been on a train before, we caught it at the Long Plains Railway Station and got on. “We had half a carriage to ourselves and I think the rest of the carriages were taken up by schools that were between Port Pirie and Adelaide. “We went down to Victoria Park racecourse and just gathered there and she drove past in a series one land rover. “We hiked it back from Victoria Park to the railway station, and then home on our train and that was that day.”

Fast forward nearly two decades, and Mr Jenkin began a career which would lead him to eventually meeting Her Majesty. “Myself and my wife went to Papua New Guinea in 1971 and I was in the telecommunications game,” he said. “I provided planning for a number of events up there, which involved various bits of royalty plus other things.” In his work, Mr Jenkin helped work on elections among other things overseas and from there, he would meet Queen Elizabeth II. “I was invited to government house where she presented me with a Silver Jubilee Medal,” he said. “She was giving them out to people who’ve done things on her behalf. A lot of other people

were knighted and others had received medals. “I had met Her Majesty. “My wife had quite a chat with Prince Philip together with other ladies that were there.” However, since receiving the medal, Mr Jenkin has been unsure what to do with it. “It was nice to get it but I haven’t known what the hell to do with it ever since,” he joked. In the United Kingdom next week, a fourday extended bank holiday weekend will occur, which will include a Platinum Party at the Palace, where massive names from across the globe will join to celebrate the occasion. Sir David Attenborough, David Beckham, Queen + Adam Lambert, Dame Julie Andrews and Alicia Keys are just some of the names to be in attendance.

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Grant spurs veteran program ISABELLA CARBONE A Dublin Equine Acceptance Therapy service will be able to establish a weekly program helping veterans transition into civilian life thanks to a $47,000 grant. A Stable Life is run by Julie, a registered counsellour with a diploma of equine psychology, and her husband Rob Walker, a horse trainer and farrier for more than 30 years. Together on their 100-acre property on the Adelaide Plains, they’ve been helping people from all walks of life through equine therapy since 2018. First responders, veterans, people experiencing mental health challenges, NDIS users and children with autism are all clients who benefit from interacting with their five horses. Julie said that equine therapy can help people let their guard down while they tend to the horses in a peaceful farm environment. “We might be brushing the horses, talking about their behaviour, what the horses are doing … they go out there and it lets people not look eye to eye (and it’s) not in a clinical environment,” Ms Walker said. “We’re on 100 acres so we’ve got a nice quiet peaceful spot for (clients) … sometimes just to unload, to vent, other times it’s to get down into the deep and meaningful of what it is that’s bothering them.” Whether it be brushing the horses, tending to them or helping train them, Julie says the interaction can help people increase their self awareness and self-sufficiency, build confidence and trust, and learn boundaries. The $47,000 grant from the federal government’s Supporting Younger Veterans program will allow A Stable Life to establish a program on Mondays dedicated to bringing veterans together and helping them transition into civilian life by building a network of support outside of the defence force. “Veterans can come along and meet other veterans, they can work with the horses (and) they can learn new skills,” Ms Walker said.

“They can learn new ways of doing things because when they get out of the army, air force or the navy they’re very regimented, so they need to start learning to think for themselves, it’s a new skill.” The main aim of the program is to bring together veterans as they share similar experiences and may share similar traits. “This is not so much the therapy side of it,” Ms Walker said about the program. “It’s more getting these guys all together and giving them somewhere to go once a week, every week, because they like continuity and they like being able to go to the same place and knowing people are going to be there, especially if they’re struggling with mental health issues.” A particular focus of the program is stopping social isolation that occurs when leaving the defence force, especially in the case of injury when veterans may lose their career, PHOTOS: SUPPLIED A client shares a moment with horse Spotty. uniform and mates who are still serving. “If they’re medically downgraded or medically discharged they quite often go home and self isolate that, not all the time, leads to drinking, maybe self medicating, those sorts of things because they can’t physically get out,” Ms Walker said. “They don’t understand the civilian world, they don’t feel like they can fit back into civilian life. “So this is where we’re going to help them, we’re going to help build a network outside of their employment and meet like minded people out here, other veterans and so they can see what other veterans are doing with their time.” Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling Service provides free and confidential counselling and support for current and former Australian Defence Force members and their families. They can be reached 24/7 on 1800 011 046 or visit the Open Arms website www.openarms.gov.au for more information. Julie and Rob Walker hold up a flag signed by veterans around Australia that was donated to them while horses Dave, Izzy and Spotty look on.

Adelaide Pageant returns to the streets SATURDAY, November 12 will mark the 90th year of the Christmas Pageant, with the beloved event returning to the streets of Adelaide for the first time since the pandemic began. After two years hosted at the Adelaide Oval as an arena spectacular, excitement is building for the Pageant to return to the streets. The street parade will depart from South Terrace at 9.30am, delivering Father Christmas to the Adelaide Town Hall about 11.30am. Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas said it was a tremendous day for all South Australians to see this cherished event return to the streets and commemorate its 90th year. “The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant is a wonderful Christmas tradition for South Australia, and I am delighted that many more children and families will be able to see the parade live and in its traditional format – signalling a major step forward in the state’s Covid recovery,” Mr Malinauskas said. “Since 1933, SouthAustralians have welcomed the start of the festive season with the Southern Hemisphere’s largest public parade – 90 years of Pageant magic is a special milestone that we are thrilled to celebrate as a community.”

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Enjoying the club’s first day-time obedience class was Jodie Walasek and Rocky (front), Kayla Jansen and Lilly, Lin Burger and Roger, Jenny Laughton and Arli, Helen Sczesny and Inde, Jackie Meldrum and Elsa, and Deb Heinze and Demon.

New daytime class for dog obedience BEC O’BRIEN ADELAIDE Plains Obedience Kennel Club is settling into its new Lewiston-based home and for the first time last month introduced a day-time class. Club president Deb Heinze said the new 10am Wednesday obedience class was already proving popular, with around 20 people and their canine friends taking part in the first two weeks. “This is something that we’ve considered for some time,” Deb said.

“Obviously the need is there, especially during the colder winter months and hopefully it will continue to grow. “We’ve had a lot of positive feedback.” For local Lewiston resident Karen Atkinson the new daytime obedience class is a welcome addition. “I love it because by the end of the day I just want to veg out,” she said. “It’s perfect having a class in the morning, I’m really happy about it.” While the club’s facilities are still taking

shape, Deb is pleased by the growing interest. She said members were working hard to fundraise and continued to seek options for a cost effective water source for the club. “We have one hectare of lawned space and to water that with mains water we’re looking at $30,000 per year and we can’t afford that as a club,” Deb explained. “We’re trying to secure a future proofing water supply (but) our fundraising efforts have been excruciatingly hampered by the pandemic to the point it is actually costing us money.”

The club currently offers a puppy (3-12 months of age) socialisation class on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm, as well as dog obedience classes on Wednesdays at 10am and 7pm, with show training held at 7.15pm. A special Christmas in July fundraising event will be held on July 23 with a three-course meal and entertainment on offer. Check out the club’s facebook page for more information.

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Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Ratty reads With Rachel Applebee THIS book was perfection. If you love a contemporary romance, I highly recommend this one. I finished this in just over 24 hours and I didn’t even feel guilty that I’d put another book aside to start it. It was great. I love that it acknowledged standard romance tropes and tried to flip some of them. It was centred around books, stories, authors, editors and publishers which any book lover will love! Our main characters are Nora, her sister

Libby and Charlie Lastra. Nora is the ice queen and a literary agent known as the shark. Charlie is her editor equivalent, fondly known as storm cloud. Libby is your more regular young mum who sweeps Nora away to the country for some bonding time and to chase a small town trope-style happy ending. This one doesn’t only have a brilliantly paced love story including perfect chemistry and funny banter, it’s got a lovely sister relationship at the forefront as well! My fave. This is absolutely one of my favourite books of the year, I honestly feel like starting it again straight away! Five stars. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Emily Henry, she burst onto the scene with her first novel Beach Read which was a big hit. Her writing leans more towards literary fiction than your typical fizzy romance. Beach Read is about two writers who write completely different genres, who end up neighbours by the beach (which is really a lake) and decide to turn their hand at writing each other’s genre. There’s a lot of depth to the characters and

their development, and a nice little love story to go along with it. Her second novel You And Me On Vacation got slightly more mixed reviews however I still loved it. It was a look at two friends who take an

annual holiday together and their relationship and holidays over the years. The style reminded me of One Day by David Nichols, an old favourite of mine. If you haven’t yet read Emily Henry you’re missing out!

Wild mushroom warning WITH some rain around, it heralds ‘mushroom season’, but South Australians are being reminded not to pick and eat wild mushrooms. The Department for Health and Wellbeing’s Scientific Services Branch director Dr David Simon said while some wild mushrooms might look tempting and perfectly safe, ingesting them can cause serious illness or even death. “Symptoms of mushroom poisoning include violent stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, which can take several hours to appear and last up to three days,” Dr Simon said. “Poisoning from several varieties including the death cap mushroom can have delayed onset of symptoms (up to 24 hours) and cause life-threatening liver damage. “The risks are high for people foraging in the bush, but the danger doesn’t stop at your front gate, and mushrooms that pop up in lawns and garden beds enriched with mulch, compost and straw can be just as unsafe. “Mushrooms commonly grow and thrive in wet weather conditions, and we usually see a surge in calls made Amanita phalloides, commonly known as the death cap by South Australians to the Poisons Information Centre coinciding with this mushroom.

time of year. This year the mushroom season started quite early and death cap mushrooms have been spotted since early January. “Each year, around two-thirds of calls made to the hotline about mushroom poisonings involve children less than five years-of-age.” Senior botanist-mycologist for the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium of South Australia, Dr Teresa Lebel, said recent rains had triggered fruiting of several garden and mulch growing varieties, typical at the beginning of the wetter seasons. “This is why it will be especially important this year to keep an eye on children and pets outside, as mushrooms are easily in reach and can look interesting and attractive to eat,” Dr Lebel said. “People should only eat mushrooms purchased from a reliable greengrocer or supermarket, as there is no simple way to tell if a mushroom is safe to eat or not, and even experts can have difficulty identifying certain species from each other. “Even if a mushroom looks exactly like one you would pick up off a supermarket shelf or like other edible mushrooms people are familiar with

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APC thanks its volunteers

ALMOST 30 people attended the Gawler Cinema on Tuesday, May 17 in support of National Volunteer Week. Hosted by Adelaide Plains Council the volunteers enjoyed watching “The Duke”, starring Jim Broadbent and Dame Helen Mirren, and represented 12 volunteer groups from across the council area. The theme for this year’s National Volunteer Week was “Better Together”, with council pleased to acknowledge and thank its many volunteers who tirelessly donate their time and services for a wide range of community and sporting groups, and whose contributions make the Adelaide Plains Council a unique and enjoyable place to reside.

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from overseas, the best advice is not to eat them. “One major problem is that species such as the death cap can be easily mistaken for the Stubble Rosegill Volvopluteus gloiocephalus, since the latter species is very similar to the Paddy Straw Mushroom Volvariella volvacea, a delicacy in Asian cuisine. “In addition to the death cap, there are other wild mushrooms in Australian gardens, parks and bushland that have caused fatalities or can make you seriously ill, including species of Cortinarius, Galerina, and Lepiota, sometimes mistaken for field mushrooms or other non-toxic species. “Or the ghost mushroom which is commonly mistaken for oyster mushrooms.” If you suspect you or someone you know has eaten a wild mushroom, the advice is not to wait for symptoms to appear. Contact the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for advice and always call triple zero (000) in an emergency. If you suspect your pet has eaten wild mushrooms, seek veterinary attention immediately.

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Perfecting produce garden focus BEC O’BRIEN

KRISTINA Wallace is the new face leading the good work happening in the Two Wells Community Garden. Located at the rear of the local craft shop, the garden has over the past few years blossomed from an underutilised and dead space to a welcoming, calming and productive outdoor garden. Two Wells resident Kristina has been involved in the garden as a volunteer for the past 12 months. Recently she stepped up to take on the coordinator role and is looking forward to giving back to the community. “I was watching the garden grow from when it first started and I wanted to get involved,” Kristina said. “So I reached out and have been coming every fortnight ever since. “I love gardening and I love that I have got to know some awesome people, in particular the local people that make Two Wells.” Kristina said the dedicated volunteers were working on getting the garden’s produce more consistent, aiming to have enough to grow, pick and then share on the community grow free cart. “This is as much about gardening as it is about having a social group,” she said of the fortnightly working bees. “It’s about getting together and sharing time (and) it’s a lovely, peaceful place to come and wander around.” If you would like to get involved drop into the garden on Thursdays (fortnightly) between 9am and 11am or reach out through the garden’s Facebook group.

New Two Wells Community Garden coordinator Kristina Wallace and her daughter Mia, 2.

Autumn is here

Native Correa plants are tough and hardy once established and flower right through winter. Two Wells Echo, June, 2022

THE Autumn leaves are falling and making a carpet on the ground. Avoid the temptation to sweep and rake all this wonderful leaf matter away and either compost or leave a covering on the ground. The leaves will compost over time returning nutrients back to the soil. Be careful not to let the leaf litter be too high; 10 to 12 centimetres is ideal - over that remove the leaves to another spot in the garden or compost. Rake or mow leaves from the lawn to enable the lawn to breathe. With the arrival of winter comes the threat of frost. A mulch of leaves on the soil is a help to prevent frost damage along. Keep the plants strong and healthy with one or two applications ofAMATEUR a seaweed extract a GARDENER few weeks apart. If there is a frost forecast, water early in the day when the temperature is rising as a warm damp soil can also help prevent frost damage. Move any garden pots to a sheltered position or against a sun facing wall as the wall will warm up during the day and gently radiate the warmth back over the frosty nights. Leaves are perhaps in many AMATEUR circumstances the gardener’s GARDENER panacea for those difficult problems. Are you experiencing trouble with heavy clay soils?

Mulch your soils with fallen leaves in autumn or use good compost or straw again to about 10 centimetres thick. Spread some gypsum on the ground – always only at the recommended rate and never work the soil when wet. Trenching the ground and burying all

your kitchen waste is another idea plus spreading T bark chips, which are slower to break down but help to aerate the soil. It is a long, slow process, but every bit of mulch helps to lighten up those heavy clay soils. Winter may seem dreary to many, but many Australian natives come into their own from now on. State Flora at Belair National Park has an extensive selection of native plants for sale. State Flora is Esituated on Queens Jubilee Drive with more than 1,000 species to choose from. Their catalogue can be

downloaded and plants can be ordered online. There is a general description of the plants, their water needs, soil type and whether the plants attract birds, bees and butterflies, as well as the flower colour and overall height and width of the plant and season of flowering. Correa plants are now flowering. These native plants are tough and hardy once established and their tubular bell flowers are a magnet for native blue banded bees and nectar feeding birds. The flower colours are many and varied. Correas can be grown in pots or as ground covers and even hedged. G Some varieties can grow up to two metres. They appreciate a small trim after flowering and are suitable to be pruned into topiary shapes. The foliage can range in colour from a dark green to a lighter green to grey. They are generally drought tolerant once established and are tolerant of shady conditions. They will flower right through winter until spring and their flowers can even smother the bushes. They are beautiful, small Australian native plants. Enjoy the beautiful month of June working in your garden from the Amateur Gardener.

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SURPRISING his parents, Lisa and Derek Schulz of Wild Horse Plains, gorgeous Noah Clement Schulz arrived three weeks early at the Gawler Hospital on May 10. Weighing 2.8 kilograms (or six pounds six ounces in the old scale) Noah is a sweet little brother for two year old Hunter. A photographer with the Plains Producer, Lisa said Noah’s arrival caught them all by surprise, with husband Derek working about five hours away and rushing to make it to the hospital in time. Noah is a grandson for Dee and Roger Redpath of Wallaroo, and Wendy and Trevor Schulz of Wild Horse Plains. Congratulations on your new addition Schulz family. 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. IT’S Strict that time the year and where countless time of schedules social distancing hours of study were have finally paid measures adhered tooff as and the students pair enjoyed at universities aremains, recognised for their yearsdifferent of drinks, entree, and dessert at four dedication with graduation ceremonies. Confamily residences. gratulations to course Phoebe of Korunye For each theEckermann couple arrived with balloons whoand graduated frommeant the University cake, which four times of theAdelaide cake cutting, withfour honours degree in Agricultural Scienctimesand the ahappy birthday song being sung and es. Congratulations alsobeing to Jamie four times the cheers given. Humphrys of Lewiston, parents, Paul Humphrys Soundswith like ahis great way to celebrate considering and the Andrea Post, whoHappy graduated withJames. a double circumstances. birthday degree in Bachelor of Teaching and Bachelor BIRTHDAY WISHES FOR JEN of Mathematical and Computer Sciences from the Speaking of birthdays, a big happy birthday University of Adelaide. Now teaching at Salisbury to Lewiston local and Two Wells Blue Light Disco High School, Jamie is already putting those years volunteer, Jennifer Nichol, who celebrated her 75th of study intolast practice. birthday 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.

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James celebrates 30th in “iso”

Graduations Galore

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.

Wedding Bells LAUREN Manning of Lewiston married her long-time beau Daniel Wilson on April 30 at Sneaky’s in Angle Vale. The bride’s maid of honour Natalie Mitchell travelled from Balmoral, Victoria to take part, while Daniel was supported by best man Paul Caruso of Lower Light. The couple arrived for their nuptials in a 1988 VL Commodore and a 2005 Senator, with young son Oakley playing a special part in the wedding service. The newlyweds have made their home in Lewiston and plan to travel to Queensland later in the year for their honeymoon. Congratulations Lauren and Daniel.

GIVING A TOOT FOR KEN 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.

Phoebe Eckermann graduated with honours. LEFT: Jamie Humphrys with his parents Paul Humphrys and Andrea Post following his graduation.

June 3 is Mabo Day, a day to commemorate Eddie Koiki Mabo, a Torres Strait Islander whose campaign for Indigenous land rights led to a landmark decision of the High Court of Australia that overturned the legal fiction of terra nullius. The Mabo Decision paved the way for land rights known as native title. June 5 is World Environment Day, the UN’s most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection of our May the 4th be with This you! You’ve heardis environment. year’s all theme it before.‘Only You’ve probably seen the One Earth’ under thememes broader circulating on facebook. It never gets old.in banner of “Living Sustainably Star WarsHarmony fans relish theNature”. play on words and with look forwardJune to the date with gusto, 8 isannual World Oceans Day, a day maybe even more so and withhonour so manythe of ocean. us in to celebrate ISO. So, This on May 4 this year, ismay the force/ year’s theme “Revitlisation: fourth be with you. Collective Action for the Ocean”. oceanMigratory covers 70Bird percent of the May 9The is World Day, espeplanet, is our life-source and supports cially significant in our region which is home humanity. Bird Sanctuary. This day to the International June education 14 is World Donor aims to reinforce andBlood awarenessDay. the Theneed event servesmigratory to thank raising about to protect unpaid donors for birds andvoluntary, their habitats, at allblood different levels, their life-saving in all parts of the world. gifts of blood and to raise awareness of the need for blood donations. May regular 10 is Mother’s Day, a dayTransfusion to show of blood and blood products save appreciation for mothers or mother figures, which include stepmothers, relatives, millions of lives every year. guardians (eg. foster and close Junemothers), 15 is World Elderfamily Abuse friends. Awareness Day. Elder abuse is a global Flowers, chocolates, and cards arethe popular social issue which affects health gifts to symbolise one’s loveof and appreciation and human rights millions of older with the carnation being particularly symbolic persons around the world, and an of Mother’s Day. issue which deserves the attention of So pick upinternational a bunch of flowers, make a sweet the community. card, or takeJune mum 20 outisforWorld a nice Refugee meal. Day, commemorating the strength, courMay 15 is the International Day of Famiage and perseverance of millions of lies. This day was proclaimed by the United refugees who have left their homes Nations in 1993 and provides an opportunity with nothing or with what they to can to promote awareness of issues relating carry and suffer cold, hunger, families and increase knowledge of thetrauma, social, despair, disease, violence and loss. economic and demographic processes affectJune 21the is world. the International Day ing families around In Australia we Yoga. Families Week at a time to recogniseofNational ofNations this dayInternational was first procoincide withThe theidea United posed byHundreds the current Minister Day of Families. of Prime thousands of of India,Australia Narendraparticipate Modi, and in hashunbeen people around since 2015. Yoga dreds of celebrated communityannually level National Families Week events is a annually. physical, mental and spiritual practice which originated in India. May 26 is National Sorry Day,Global a day Day. to June 21 is also MND acknowledge recognise members of the Motorand neurone disease is a devastatStolen Generations. Aboriginal Toring diseaseMany that affects overand 350,000 res Straitof Islander peoplepopulation, have been affected, the world’s and kills either directly indirectly, by thisevery terrible partIn over or 100,000 people year. of our history. Australia, MND Awareness Week runs from June 19-25. May 31 isJune World Tobacco Day. Tobacco 29No is International Mud Day. use is an important risk factor for the develThe day encourages young people to opment of coronary heart disease, stroke and connect with the earth and soil, and peripheral vascular disease. The international discover theimpact messytobacco joy thathas comes day will focus on the on from playing with mud. So, the cardiovascular healthinofand people worldwide. even if you’re not so little, get out your If you are thinking of quitting but need some get 848. a little muddy! support, gumboots call Quitlineand on 137

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Lauren and Daniel Wilson (centre) with maid of honour Natalie Mitchell and best man Paul Caruso. PHOTO: SNAP THAT PHOTOGRAPHY

LET’S …WITH LET’SCHAT CHAT …WITHBEC BEC&&NAT NAT Let’s chat about election day. The weather was superb, as if the By the time you are reading this col- democratic gods were smiling down on umn, Australia will have decided on their voters, gently encouraging us to have our government for the next three years. say…instead of receiving a fine. I often groan about state and federal Ah yes, compulsory voting. elections. No one likes being forced to do anNot many people being in- ything, Eye but spy I must say, I think it’s a camera good So isolation hasenjoy been interesting. something on your undated Iwith material in their mustelection confess, I’ve been quite partialthing. roll, challenge accepted, my favourite letterbox, Ialbums also don’t mind that you can wear to it. on their TV’s, whole page ads no explanation, favourite photo in the newspaper, or receiving desperate ‘colours’ not get shanked. Not sure how the world will fare byyourof beingproudly a mum,and please post this on unwelcome phone calls and an to SMS from the time this column goes print but at Not yourthat wall.I identify with any party, or the major players. colours, orthis would even present it seems that New Zealand andwould wear Read their this book, watch documenThe little slogans each party outdo pamphlets. theclever unassuming state of South Australiahandtary, this online course on well-being wheels out annoyingly catchy; I always But happy that those who do, do got it are right. andI’m meditation. end up straining my eye from rolling so in peace. How’s that for balls being a backwater, Not happening, I have children. Ha! hyperbolic criticism of the TooReds muchset facebook. them eh? at the I saw up camp alongside Now we’re patiently waiting behindYellows,Twitter another person when opposition. totallynow….. different parties, having door ready the in lifting they were twenty… Butthe I’ll front tell you what I dofor enjoy my ofa chinwag. lockdown.democracy sausage. Scrabble, Pictionary, Connect Four, older years…a Made me appreciate what part of the of us are lazytolions, hide thelucky Monopoly now! If you Some are lucky enough havebasking a poll- inworld I was enough to be born in. the silence. Puzzle, puzzles,and puzzles, puzzles. ing site that looks after their community It’s not all sunshine rainbows, we And some of usSchool, have indents from thehaveThat’ll kid, do. like Two Wells Primary you would a longdo way tothat’ll go in regards to righting door our foreheads waiting formany wrongs; Youtube,none Preston, Jen and enjoy screen election dayontoo. thatLaserbeam, I’ll segue into a sweet day of escape. whynow. do they scream? It’sthat getting fancier. rantPat, about I thought I’d share my unfiltered exLate nights, sleep-ins, online learning, I did enjoy a soy latte from the coffee But largely, it is a positive reminder of perience of the past few weeks in a way Microsoft teams. cart while I completed my ‘paperwork’ in what weZoom, have to be grateful for. that reflects my current inner thought Zoom, Zoom, Zoom. Zoom the cardboard booth. What I do hope for inZoom. the future, is for patterns….. bombing. No more And this year I devoured a hot chicken a generation enlightened voters. HouseofParty, google drive, Daymap, and saladCorona, roll on the wayWuhan, out. wet market, AWebex, population who are invested in COVID, Seqta, Education Perfect, what I caught upRuby with Princess, some locals I hadn’t an doing informed decision. bats, lab, borders closed,making are we again? seen in a whilecluster. and made small talk with A population whoBaskin, has worthy ideals Barossa Netflix, Carole hey all you cool others. Italy, Spain, New York, Boris, Trump,and cats expectations and kittens.from representatives, Exotic, disinfectant. Everyone on your bike, it’s time for www.twowellsecho.com.au 14 Joe ScoMo, Stephen Marshall, Greg Hunt, me to take a walk, yes the whole family, Nicola Spurrier, AEU, essential workers….. time to talktoilet paper. If you do meth, you’ll lose your teeth. Social distancing, sanitiser, wash your Eat, sleep, clean, repeat. hands to the happy birthday song…. Price of petrol plummets, all a bit

and who vote accordingly. A population who are educated, who know the value of democracy, and know the power of their vote. And, obviously, a continuation of coffee carts and cracking good eats. How about you Bec? Maccas run. Did you enjoy a democracy sausage/ Nightly news, no new cases, stay latte/chicken roll? wave? vigilant! Second OrIsdid in,before do your thisyou the fly calm theduty, storm,and or then arefly weout? in the eye? ForSecond the firstwave, timesecond in my voting Nat, wave,life, second I have to admit I didn’t join the queue with wave. the hundreds of others the local Plant those herbs,at plant thatpublic veg, primary school. where’s the zombies? Thisthe apocalypse sucks quite eggs. happily Over years I have watched movie Contagion, stoodSoinI line and that waited patiently for is it all good we’re vaccinated? direction fromifwell meaning voting staff Shops are closed, cart. so I could lodge my voteadd onto who I believe to our cart,country. add to cart……yeah why shouldAdd lead not….add cart. Like you Ito appreciate that every citizen the mail delivered? Check has a Has choice, has been a voice and is free to the tracking app, check again, check again. express that choice in a safe environment I didn’t the home lottery but that without fear win of retribution. RSL Artvery Union Prize How lucky welooks are. good to me. Too much facebook. I’veTime sampled my fair share of “democrato go, time for a walk or Netflix cy show. snags” and enjoyed the casual chit-chat as theTime line meanders to thefreezer, polling to clean its theway pantry, booths fridge.inside the gymnasium. It’sIsalmost a rite of passage; gentle it an acceptable time tothe drink? bombardment smiling party volunteers So…..whatofhas your experience been hoping grab last minute swinging Bec? to Was it asthat muddled as mine?

voter as they enter the grounds; the nods and smiles to people you know as they leave the venue, the quiet conversations with others also waiting in line; the impatience of young children who’d rather be doing something else; and devouring a perfectly cooked Aussie (I’m sad Cakes, brownies, cookies,snag slices, cupIcakes, missed this you year’s more biscuits, name it. upmarket catering). Surprisingly the one savoury option, the whole, it’swas usually theOn ol’ zucchini slice, a hit, asopleasant much and easy experience. so we made it again. But aftertime theround shockthough of seeing Second not a lines hit snaking from hall andlearnt onto the Two so muchout (the kidsthe certainly that’s Wells/Gawler at the state election why you followRoad a recipe!!). earlier in the crafts, year, I opted a postalcutvote. Creative gluing,for sticking, ting, shaping, beading, Now don’tpainting, get me wrong, I’m threadall for the ing, weaving. democratic process; a process that usually Slime…...oh involves trying no toslime!! herd sheep (voters) letters, pictures, intoWriting a singular accessdrawing point but I hadn’t making cards. counted on standing in line for more than Lots of bike rides my andvote. long walks. 40 minutes to lodge (The youngest knowgrowing her 10x tables With Two Wells’will rapidly popuin no time with the amountpolling of discarded lation isn’t it time another site was 10 cent cans we picked up on our travels). opened within the town? Online schooling. Technology is great. The community centre would be a What a way society has progressed. perfect venue. Online schooling. Can’t log on. My Athas thedisappeared. state electionTechnology in March, allsucks. I could work think about was ‘what else could I be doing Mum, I need your help. instead of waiting in this slow moving line’. Mum, I need your help. IMum, was hot andthe bothered, line you’re teacher, and why the won’t felt was moving at a snail’s pace (in youlike helpit me!!? hindsight (Mum it toprobably self: OMGwasn’t). 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.

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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,

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Elise Zerner from Trusted Touch Equine Therapy with her horse Alaska gave a presentation at the event.

APEC celebrates 10 year anniversary SAM DRAGON ON Sunday May 22, Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club celebrated its 10th birthday. The club held an open day at its Lewiston based grounds, with a wide range of equine related stall and car boot sales on offer. Visitors were treated to a free sausage sizzle and of course birthday cake.

By all accounts the day was a huge success with many locals coming to have a look at the grounds and take a browse through the variety of stalls. APEC’s next event is “Come and Try Ranch Sorting” on Sunday, June 26. For more information check out the club’s flyer on their Facebook page.

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Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club inaugural president John Newton cutting the birthday cake.

Perfect conditions for Lower North shoot PAMELA DUNCAN THE Lower North Gun Club had its monthly shoot on Sunday, May 15. Unfortunately there were only 13 shooters on the day, with Broken Hill and Monarto having events on the same day. However, the weather and conditions were perfect, and the shoot saw representatives from Southern, International, Mallala and Lower North clubs present on the day. Special thanks to all the volunteers, marshalls, scorers, referees, loading, our very efficient secretary, and all those preparing the grounds and putting up the red flags. A big thanks to Helen Johnson who took over canteen duties in the afternoon while Pamela went to do work for the Melodrama. Special thanks also to all our sponsors who without

them we would not be able to hold our events. An update on the future of the Lower North Gun Club will be notified at a later date, but keep in mind our 32nd anniversary shoot to be held over two days on September 24 and 25. This event will likely be the last event held at our current Lower Light address.

Results

EVENT 1 25 target handicap OPEN 1st - Gary Schmidt A Southern - 24/25 2nd - John Byrnes C Lower North - 23/25 3rd - Tony De Padova B - International - 27/30 Event 2 50 target May Double Barrel Championship. OPEN 1st - Barry Duncan B Lower North - 49/50 1st - Rito Borzillo A - In-

ternational - 48/50 2nd - Alexander Sologub - International - 47/50 1st - Barry Duncan B Lower North - 49/50 2nd - Tony De Padova International - 48/50 1st - Bernie Greenshields C - Lower North - 44/50 2nd - Peter Roney C Mallala 40/50 Event 3 20 Pair Double Rise 1st - Rito Borzilla A -International - 31/40 1st - Pino Marmorale B International - 30/40 1st - Alexander Sologub C - International - 31/40 HIGH GUN OPEN - Rito Borzilla A - International - 101/115 VETERAN - Gary Schmidt A - Southern 94/115 TEAM EVENT - International - Rita Borzillo, Tony Carlesso and Alex Sologub - 284/345. Two Wells Echo, June, 2022

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Blue ribbon riding for TWE&PC BEC O’BRIEN Over the past month riders at Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club have excelled at a range of state championship events. The Pony Club Association of South Australia (PCASA) held its state One Day Event Championship at Williamstown on May 7 and 8, with Two Wells represented by a strong field and placing throughout the grades. The club also hosted the Lower North Zone Championships for Dressage and Team on the Flat disciplines on Sunday May 15. This successful day was followed up the next weekend by the zone’s show jumping and games components, where once again riders from TWE&PC excelled. These championships are a precursor for the State selection trials in September, were riders from pony clubs across the state will compete in dressage, show jumping, team on the flat, and games. For all upcoming TWE&PC events visit their website at www.twepc.com.au

RIGHT: Shelley Henderson competing in the show jumping.

Michaela Foubister and Wicky in the dressage event.

Kaitlyn O’Brien and Kailua on their way to winning the Preliminary 1B dressage class.

Tommy Richardson and Gypsy competing in the dressage.

Successful at the 2022 PCASA State ODE Championships last month were Lily Paul, Kaitlyn O’Brien, Kristy Pearn, Pentti Puro, Shelley Henderson, (front) Naomi Trenas and Taylor Kaczan. PHOTOS: ALIX BELL

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Matsuri is back REPORT & PHOTOS: Lesley Little

On Saturday, the annual 12 hours of drifting Matsuri at Mallala was welcomed back. Interest was reflected by the high numbers of entries; eighty four drivers nominated. Drifting was proved to be popular with over 900 attendees through the gate.

Group B’s Tom Davis with his Nissan V35.

Group A’s Scott Angel in his Nissan Silvia.

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Brothers Jarrod and James Dix with Support Crew TA18 the Mallala Boys.

Mark Clarkin’s Mazda RX7 suffered mechanical difficulties and did not finish.

Group C’s Matthew Nitschke in his Nissan Navara.

Group A’s Michael Wyatt in the Toyota Ke 70. Two Wells Echo, June, 2022

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Scotty’s claim six-hour modern

REPORT & PHOTOS: Lesley Little

The Flaming John Tiller Team - Austin 7 Club SA.

The Peter Hall Memorial Six-Hour Modern Regularity is the most prestigious event on the 2022 Marque Sports Car Association calendar and it was held at Mallala Motorsport Park on May 1. The event was a team event consisting of four to six drivers/cars, limited to 30 teams. Seventeen teams nominated and four teams from Victoria and New South Wales. The objective goal was to have the most consistent individual nominated lap times, with a team car out competing on the track for the entire six hours. The most consistent was team Scotty’s Motorsport Services: 1 - 62 - Ethan Fitzgerald 2 - 63 - Isaac Sparks 3 - 64 - Matthew Totani 4 - 61 - Scott Stephenson Goal Laps 488 Second: Austin 7 Club SA 1 - 12 - John Tiller 2 - 11 - Anthony Verner 3 - 13 - Katrina Nelson 4 - 14 - Jason Smyth Goal Laps 485 Third: Scuderia Alfa 1 - 52 - Dale Ashby 2 - 54 - Peter Axford 3 - 53 - James Ashby 4 - 51 - Malcolm Ebel Team All Alfa’s Nick Sharpley did not finish due to unfortunate circumstances. Goal Laps 479.

Team Scout Motorsport’s Toby Trenwith from Lower Light. Two Wells Echo, June, 2022

Team We’re In It For The Red Beer’s Pat Miller in his home-built Waler SR1.

Team Spritely Gentlemen’s Racing’s Mike Dore from Victoria.

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Course greening up at Two Wells PAUL SHIELDS May 21 Eight players today in good conditions on the Two Wells Golf Club course. The course looked good with more coverage on it. However, it still presents some difficulties for the members but they will improve in the weeks to come. Stuart Davies played very well and showed the group he will improve in the future with some excellent golf shots. A Grade Matt Prior 30 points, Paul Shields 29 points, Andy Paul 25 points, Bobby Hogg 24 points. B Grade Stuart Davies 30 points, Ray Prior 27 points, Steve Kelly 23 points, Tony Renagalia 18 points. Long Drive A Grade Paul Shields, B Grade Steve Kelly. NTP 2 Matt Prior, 6 Tony Renagalia, 15 Club legend Ray Prior on course. Matt Prior. B Grade won by Jim Weir square, Steven Shields with 22 points. Pro Approach Matt Prior B Grade was won by Tony Renagalia Kelly -7, Tony Renagalia - 11, David Lane -14. NAGA Tony Renagalia. Long Drive A Grade Andy Paul, B Grade with 36 points, Steve Kelly 28 points and Meat trays were won by Andy Paul and Ray Prior 27 points. Steve Kelly. Bobby Hogg. Long Drive A Grade Matt Prior, B Grade NTP 6 Stuart Davies, 11 Jim Weir, 15 May 14 Jim Weir. Jim Weir. Another small field of 11 players played NTP 1 Tony Renagalia; pro approach Pro Approach Steve Kelly. the first round of the Captains Trophy on Andy Paul and Bobby Hogg won the Andy Paul. a fast greening-up course. Andrew Baker with an eagle on the meat tray. The recent rain has helped the rejuve17th, despite picking at the NAGA. May 7 nation of the fairways nicely. Other scores, Robert Hogg 22 points, 10 members played stableford in good Andrew Baker 21 points, Jim Weir 25 points. The conditions were quite difficult with the winds and course playing havoc conditions at Two Wells. This week’s meat trays were won by The course is presenting itself as a Matt Prior and Dennis Hart. with the flight and fall of the balls. New member Stuart Davies fitted in well with tough course for everyone this year. April 30 Coverage is slowly improving week the course and enjoyed his games. The second round of the 2022 comA Grade won by Matt Prior-4, Chris by week. A Grade was won by Matt Prior with petition saw another low attendance of Girling -7, Andy Paul-7, Paul Shields-8 and 31 points, Andy Paul 28 points and Paul eight regular golfers playing for the April Bobby Hogg-8.

Monthly Medal, Stroke Round including the putting competition. The course is still desperate like many country scrape courses for that first big soaking to kick start the germination of winter grasses. The work by the members has improved the course and the cleaning up of fallen trees etc is ongoing. We always look for assistance in maintaining the course for the weekly golf competitions if anybody has some spare time on their hands. When the members drove out to position the NTP and Long Drive markers it was disappointing to see that some vandalism had occurred on the course. There was evidence of either a vehicle and or a motor bike driving around the

scrapes and the removal of flagsticks from the 2nd and 8th hole scrapes. These are unnecessary costs that small clubs can’t afford to keep replacing. The members would appreciate our local community to keep their eyes open for any flags and other equipment that may have been stolen and dumped in the bush or surrounding community. On behalf of the club we would like to welcome new member Stuart Davies who joined recently and played yesterday with his second card for handicap submitted. We hope he enjoys the weekly competition and fun we have each week. Also good to see captain Matt Prior out on the course for his first hit for the year. He was somewhat rusty but still had some great strokes during his round. If anyone would like to come out to the course you are more than welcome to join in and have some fun with the members on the course. Happy golfing.

Results A Grade was a close result which saw Bobby Hogg winning with 88 nett 73 from Paul Shields 89 nett 77 and Andrew Baker making his first appearance for 2022 finding the course a bit tough with 90 nett 79. B Grade saw Steve Kelly win with 101 nett 80 from David Lane also making his first hit for the season with 124 nett 83 and Tony Renagalia 103 nett 85. A Grade Long Drive: Paul Shields NTP 6: Tony Renagalia NTP 11: Matt Prior Putting Comp: Paul Shields 22 putts. NAGA: Matt Prior

Two Wells celebrates successes IRENE GIANNIKOS The club has had a busy couple of months. The women’s side won its Pennant and will be promoted next season. Well done girls! Our tournament director Paul Candlish was a busy man during April. Paul not only organises the club member tournaments, he also runs invitational tournaments. The club hosted 32 teams (maximum capacity) on Good Friday and again on Anzac Day with 69 different clubs represented over the two days, with some teams having members from two or three different clubs. The TWBC invitational tournaments are the envy of many clubs. The finals of the club member tournaments were played in April with Ben Smith winning the Men’s Championship singles plus the Open Gender 100 up event. Marilyn Nichols won the women’s singles. Other winners were Tony Ialeggio and Paul Candlish, Men’s Championship pairs, Paul also won the President’s two-bowl singles. This year the Handicap Singles was run as an open gender event and Shelly Bain, after a slow start, overtook Ken Gill to take the medallion in a very close game. Shelly teamed up with Pam Prescott to win the Women’s pairs Challenge match. On Sunday May 15, the Memorial Pairs tournament was played with 32 entries. This is an annual event played in memory of members who have passed away. The winners on the day were Mal Collins and Ian Brown. After the game, we had a visit from the ‘Milton’ family who came for the dedication of the new BBQ, built with the funds from the

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Two Wells Bowling Club president Ian Campbell with new life member Keith Hinckley.

Shelly Bain and Pam Prescott took out the Women’s Pairs Challenge and are pictured here with club president Ian Campbell. Bill Milton Trust. The annual general meeting was also held on May 15 and the incumbent board members were all re-elected.

Club Legend Ian Brown was recognised as a Club Legend at the annual general meeting last month. Ian joined the Two Wells Bowling Club around 1994. Ian is always a willing volunteer, regardless of the task at hand and has assisted with many minor and major projects around the club. Ian’s carpentry handiwork can be seen in and around the clubhouse, the bench behind the bar, the equipment cupboard, the coffee machine cupboard, and the cover over the BBQ etc. Ian’s talents and dedication doesn’t stop there, he has been a Team Manager for more years than he would like to remember and team Skipper for longer than most of us can remember. Ian quietly goes about his business with no fuss or fanfare and respects the decisions of the selectors etc. Ian has been an integral player in many Pennant teams including the 1995-96 Division 1 Wooroora Pennant.

Club president Ian Campbell with Ben Smith who won with Men’s Championships Singles and the 100 Up. Ian is a very worthy recipient of being recognised as a Club Legend.

Life Membership Keith Hinckley was awarded Life Membership of the Two Wells Bowling Club at the annual general meeting in May. Keith has been a tireless worker for the club, volunteering year in and year out since joining our club over 30 years ago. Some of Keith’s volunteering efforts and achievements include being Junior Vice President in 1994 and serving on the committee for several years. Keith was also the Club Delegate at association meetings for some years and was also on the tournament committee. Hard work never stopped Keith from volunteering, he fulfilled the role of greenkeeper for several years and had a hand in building the greenkeeper’s shed. Keith assisted in constructing many of the facilities we enjoy today, including the shelters at the back of the greens, and fixing the ceilings in the clubhouse, many with the supervision and assistance of Kevin Molloy. When the club extended the clubhouse and built the current bar, Keith was in there helping.

LEFT: New club legend Ian Brown.

It wasn’t just the big jobs Keith worked on. For many years Keith cleaned the clubhouse including the toilets, and each year before the season began, he cleaned the air-conditioning units. When Keith lived in the Two Wells township, he put the rubbish bins out for collection and brought them in again each week. The gardens we have today, so magnificently cared for by Doug Burford, are a result of Keith’s efforts in setting them up originally. As if that was not enough, Keith also set up night bowls and was assisted by Neville and Adele Ray, Margaret and Doug Maylin, and Bev and Kevin Molloy. Keith has also had success on the greens. He has won many club events, the latest being the Memorial Pairs with Colin Hall in 2021 and he has been runner up in club events, at least nine times. Keith has been a member of 16 premiership teams, won five eight badges and unbelievably has been a selector for 20 odd years! Keith is a great role model, and his commitment and dedication to the Two Wells Bowling Club, for over 30 years, makes him a very worthy life member.

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Good start on the field for U14s VINCE BOMBARDIERI Under 14s The U14s Division 2 team have had a great start to the season. After initial concerns of low registrations we have filled a team of players who have really started to bond and play as a team. Round 4, Virginia played Angle Vale away with a great game that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. Virginia were down 3-0 but with some regrouping and advice from coach Renae the team came back to score four goals. The game ended in a 4-4 draw. Round 5 at home Elizabeth Downs defeated Virginia 6-3. Another great game from our U14s but unfortunately we had some players out in isolation and injuries. Round 6 Virginia played Tea Tree Gully away. A strong start saw Tea Tree Gully and Virginia both playing well. Virginia scored and TTG came straight back but as fatigue hit the home side Virginia were able to take advantage and the results ended in a 3-1 win for Virginia.

Women Our Women’s team kicked off the Friday May 20 night round away at Angle Vale. Trailing 1-0 at half time the women fought back to find themselves in front with a 2-1 lead. Angle Vale managed to get one back which resulted in a 2-2 draw, with both teams taking home a point each. Goal Scorers for the match were R. Warner and C Sergi. For all the Virginia United Soccer Club news follow Virginia United Soccer Club’s U14 side, coach Greg Agalidis, Kanyanta Chilulumo, Anthony Cianci, Luke Di Manno, Johnny the club on Facebook or look up their website www. Nguyen, Nicholas Welbourn, Seth Grieg, Jack Madden, (front) Elijah Edson, Tristan O’Brien, Angelo Cianci, Aleisha Smith, and virginiaunitdedsc.com.au Corey Mckerron.

Virginia Primary School’s SAPSASA cross country team (back) Thaarik, William, Chloe, Dominic, (middle) Ellia, Georgia, Jordan, Lauren, Lina, Kayla, Josh, (front) Frank, Isaac, Jinu, Xavier, Hudson, and Chase.

VPS students shine at SAPSASA cross country carnival LAST month 18 students from Virginia Primary School participated in the Playford District SAPSASA Cross Country Carnival held at Harry Bowey Reserve. Students born in 2012 had to run two kilometres and students born in 2011 and 2010 ran three kilometres. The school had some outstanding results Two Wells Echo, June, 2022

on the day, with all students giving their best efforts and representing the school proudly. The school’s physical education teacher James Yates said he was impressed with not only the students’ results but also their teamwork and sportsmanship. “Always encouraging and motivating each other was definitely a highlight,” he said.

Congratulations to students Chase Harris, Ellia Jones, Georgia Klose, Hudson Pilaia, Isaac Wallis, Kayla Connelly, Lina Choi and Xavier Bentley who achieved outstanding times and were selected to represent the Playford District at the State Metro Cross Country Championships in June at Oakbank Racecourse.

“Well done to all students and a big thank you to all the parents that came to support the students on the day,” Mr Yates said. “It was much appreciated and we were very happy to welcome you back to SAPSASA sports.”

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Lockwood racks up 200 junior games for Angle Vale ANGLE Vale Football Club junior player Ethan Lockwood reached a significant milestone last month. In round three of the Angle Vale Senior Colts APFL season, versus Two Wells, 17-year-old Ethan played his 200th game. Ethan is a dedicated, committed, reliable and honest young man, not only on the football field, but also when it comes to family, friends and in his work life. He is well loved around the club by all. The younger players look up to him as a role model and inspiration. The older, senior players can rely on him to give his all when he is called upon to play in the A Grade, which he’s done on a number of occasions. The committee and members can count on him to do whatever is required with just a simple request.

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Ethan has been in the leadership group for the last six years of his football life, four of these he was voted captain. This year he selflessly stepped down as captain so he could concentrate on his own game without the added pressures of worrying about the rest of the team, as he strives for more consistent time in the A Grade. In his 200th game, the boys managed to get a win, beating Two Wells 13.12 (90) to 2.4 (16). Lockwood kicked one goal, with his team mates all getting around him to celebrate his special moment and his wonderful milestone. Lockwood was a very influential part of the win, being named amongst the best. The celebrations in the change rooms after the game will be an amazing part of footy that he will never forget.

Ethan Lockwood is chaired off following his 200th junior game for Angle Vale Football Club.

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