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GRAND DAY

Birthdays become a real family affair July 25 is a special date in the McColl household, with three members from three generations of the family all celebrating their birthday on this day.

Lewiston resident Karen McColl, 41, her son Bayleigh, 1, and Karen’s mum Lyn Whittaker, were all born on July 25.

When pregnant last year with her first child, Karen said she couldn’t believe it when her doctor told her she was due on her birthday.

And more incredibly, she was

stunned when little Bayleigh arrived on time as “scheduled”.

“It was pretty amazing really,” she said.

Karen’s mum Lyn Whittaker, also shares the same birthday and says like Bayleigh, Karen arrived on her due date of July 25!

One thing’s for sure, winter will be much warmer for these three as they celebrate their birthdays together for many years to come.

•Karen is Lewiston ward councillor for District Council of Mallala.

Lyn Whittaker (top), Karen McColl, and Bayleigh McColl all celebrated their birthday on July 25.

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Two Wells Craft Shop managers Judi Frost, Mollie Frost and Di Meaney are excited the old courthouse will get a new lease of life after much-need funding was secured.

Craft shop upgrade starts soon The old Two Wells Courthouse is set to get a long-awaited interior upgrade.

Through the Department of Environment and Natural Resource’s State Heritage Unit, the Two Wells Regional Action Team (TWRAT) has secured a dollar-for-dollar grant worth $10,000.

Built in 1876 the courthouse is of great significance to the local community and is currently being used as an outlet for local art and craft, known as the Craft Shop.

Craft Shop manager Judi Frost says the funding application was lodged on behalf of the shop by TWRAT and will mean the interior can be restored to its former glory.

The restoration is due to begin on Monday, September 19 and will be closed for a month.

Consignees are asked to arrange to remove their craft items from the building before September 16. To help clear stock, a sale with 10 per cent off runs from Sep-

tember 1-16, excluding plants and produce.

“It’s virtually the whole of the interior that will be repaired,” she said.“It will just be brand new inside (and) it’s very exciting.”

In keeping with a building of such stature, Mrs Frost says the restoration will follow heritage guidelines, as it is Heritage listed.

“I’m just so passionate about this building,” she said. “I love it (and) eventually we would like to have the outside done too but that’s more money we don’t have.”

The restoration project will repair the ceiling in the lobby and rear room, render all interior walls where they are fractured, repair the window frames and panes where they are cracked, and paint all the internal walls and woodwork.

Mrs Frost said it was important to have the courthouse upgraded to maintain the main street’s proud landscape and help the building to fit in.

In recent years TWRAT and the Craft Shop have funded other restoration projects for the building, including new a new electrical system throughout, new guttering and downpipes, and a new roof.

While the District Council of Mallala (DCM) has supported TWRAT in smaller projects through its Community Partnerships Program, Mrs Frost says the council was not interested in taking on responsibility for the building as they knew it would cost a lot of money to return it to its former glory.

Fellow Craft Shop manager Di Meaney has a family connection to the building and is looking forward to seeing it revitalised.

“I think it’s just fabulous it’s being restored,” she said.

“My Dad was a justice of the peace here and he also used to be the local coroner.

“He used to sit on all the local court cases and I can remember when I had to come and give evidence here once.”

Calisthenics success

TWO Wells and Districts Calisthenics Club held its midyear concert on Sunday, July 17, in preparation for upcoming competitions.

It was a fun afternoon and a chance for the teams to fine tune costumes and routines and show family the great work they have been doing. The competitions are held every year at the Royalty Theatre.

The sub-junior level competed on Friday, July 29 and finished an impressive second place overall from eight teams.

They achieved a first place in

figure marching,second in free exercise, an honorable mention in clubs and second in their dance routine.

“It was a long night that started at 6.30pm and finished at 11pm,” club president, Jodie Simon, said.

“The girls worked so hard, and we would like to say a huge thanks to Kerry Smolarek for being an amazing coach and to her daughter, Leah, for helping”.

The juniors have their competition coming up this Sunday, August 14, followed by the Intermediates on August 22.

Winning second place for dance were, back (from left) Sarah, Jade, Lacey and Amy. Second row, Tayla, Annalyse, Jasmine and Jade. Front, Maddy.

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Library hours change

Two Wells Public Library will be closed from September 6 to October 5 for significant renovations and structural works to the Institute building.

The library will operate on a reduced scale from the old Two Wells Council Chambers (next to the library) from September 6.

Opening hours for the modified service will be: Monday – closed; Tuesday – 9.30am - 1pm; Wednesday – 1pm – 7pm; Thursday – closed; Friday – 9.30pm – 3pm. Limited public internet access will be available during the above times.

Mallala and Windsor branches will continue to operate as normal, with Two Wells Library set to reopen by October 6. Library loans during this time will run on an extended time-frame. Contact the library on 8520 2100 for further information.

•The library recently won an Apple iPad in the “Back to School” with Britannica Challenge run by Public Libraries SA and Encyclopaedia Britannica.

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lot has changed along Dawkins Road in the past 55 years. From acres and acres of cereal crops to rows and rows of vegetables to more and more houses being built.

One local who has seen it all is well-known farmer and market gardener Joe Cannizzaro.

Last month marked 55 years since Joe first ‘put down roots’ in the area.

In July 1956 Joe, his father Giuseppe and brother Pat, bought 184 acres of land at 122 Dawkins Road, and worked hard to establish a flourishing market garden.

It was an industry Joe knew well, having left school at the age of 13 to work with his Dad on a 20-acre property at Gorge Road, Paradise.

Joe’s brother Pat joined the pair in 1948 and so began a family vegetable dynasty that spanned more than four decades.

In those early days the Cannizzaro family planted cabbages, cauliflowers, potatoes and onions, as well as many other vegetables.

“From 1950 to 1956 we produced over 250 tonnes of produce,” Joe says proudly.

“We sold 80 tonnes of white onions, 70 tonnes of celery, 40 tonnes of sauce tomatoes and 60 tonnes of mixed vegetables a year.”

Later most of this property was sold to the Education Department where, what is now know as Charles Campbell Secondary School, was built.

On July 17, 1956 the Cannizzaro’s purchased 184 acres at 122 Dawkins Road, Lewiston and it is on this property 77-year-old Joe still lives today, with 2011 marking 55 years of residence here.

It is interesting to note one of the previous landholders of this property were the Dawkins family, who also purchased this acreage on July 17, only 93 years earlier!

The purchase of this land meant the Cannizzaro’s could utilise the available underground water and increase their productivity.

“We came to the Two Wells/Gawler River area because of the very large amount of underground water available,” Joe said.

“This was not the case at Paradise.”

Joe recalls the same year he moved here record floods occurred along the River Murray and, more locally, so too did the Gawler River flood to levels never seen before.

In 1963 Joe and Pat purchased their father’s share in the property and later bought another 180 acres in the area.

“In doing so we became the biggest landholders for 20 years along Dawkins Road,” he said. “During our time at Lewiston/Gawler River we produced more than 30,000 tonnes of potatoes and onions.

“Most of this produce was sold in the Adelaide markets and most parts of Australia, but some did go into Asia. “In producing such a large amount of produce we had the largest under ground water license in the district.”

n ABOVE: Loading caulies in 1962.

n LEFT: At home, with a tractor always near.

n BELOW: Boxing potatoes in the 1990’s with best pal, Ben the the labrador.

Working more than 100 hours a week, Joe says the market garden industry was a big commitment.

It was time consuming and hands-on, an industry you could rarely leave, even for a few days.

“When you’ve got veggies you can’ t leave them,” Joe said.

“They go off, you’ve got to be there to cut them because they aren’t going to pick themselves.

“We used to get up at two o’clock to take them to Coles and the market.

“I don’t know how we maintained it.”

1966 saw another industry change, with the storing of onions in hessian bags phased out and red net bags introduced.

“They were sweating in those hessian bags,” Joe recalled. “This way they got air and stayed much fresher.”

In the 1980s Joe says he was forced to wind back his vegetable growing production because expenses were too high.

“What we used to grow then, we couldn’t make a living on today,” he said.

“We had to try to make money all year round (and) no-one used to pay on the spot.”

Winding back his business allowed Joe the freedom to become involved with his children’s

Joe cannizzaro As well as vegetable growing, in the early 1960s Joe and Pat turned their hand to growing and cutting lucerne and oaten hay, and also milking cows.

“Veggies weren’t selling too good then,” he said. “There were too many around so we had cows for a while.

“We produced over 500 tonnes of milk.”

Over the years Joe has seen much change, not only in the area he lived, but also especially in the industry he worked.

In 1964 Joe says he switched from using small banana crates to store his cauliflowers in, to large wooden bins. This switch made the business of loading and storing the produce much easier and more efficient.

“Everybody switched because it was all done by hand in those days,” Joe said.

“It was quicker when we changed because you could pick them up with a

forklift and load the trucks much faster.”

This same year also saw Joe marry his sweetheart Violanda (Yolanda) Russo, with three children, Kath, Alba and Joseph, soon keeping him even busier.

sporting pursuits and interest. In 1981 Joe was team manager for son Joseph’s football team at the Two Wells Football Club.

It was a role he relished and got a lot of enjoyment from over the years.

In 1995/96 Joe Cannizzaro gave up market gardening in favour of a more relaxed lifestyle – retirement.

“We just got too old for it,” he said. “And the water was getting too salty here.”

Joe sold much of his farming land to developers in the late 1990s but still has “the odd acre or two” to keep him busy.

He loves spending time tending his olive trees or date palms, walking his dogs and with his family and seven grandchildren.

As the land around him changes yet again, with more and more houses going up, one thing is certain, the name Cannizzaro will never be forgotten along Dawkins Road and in the Two Wells/Lewiston community.

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Send or amend your free community announcements at news@twowellsecho.com.au alcoholics anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous, Meets every Thursday evening in Two Wells, Commencing at 8pm in the Hall at St. Pauls Anglican Church Old Port Wakefield Road, Anyone who thinks they may have a problem with alcohol is welcome to attend.

Church times

Two Wells Uniting Church, Gawler Road. Services are held every Sunday from 10.30am, including Sunday School for the children. All welcome

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basketball

Two Rivers Basketball Association, Angle Vale Primary School, PO Box 455 Two Wells SA 5501. Basketball Coaching Clinic from 5pm, Games commence from 5:30pm, 12 and Under, 15 and Under, Learn basketball in a friendly family atmosphere.Contact Paul on 0414 248 732.

Bowling Club

New bowlers are always welcome to attend and there is always an opportunity for those wanting a game of bowls. Bowls is played all summer on Saturdays and Wednesdays or Tuesday night ‘learn to bowl’ evenings. Phone: 8524 2274, M: 0435 017 719.

Two Wells Community Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Road, Two Wells. Communitybased, fully accredited.

Childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, Monday to Friday 7am-6pm. Full time/ part time/casual care, before and after Kindy care, vacation care for school-aged children.

Dept of Education Preschool and Pre-Entry. Qualified, caring staff. Educational, developmental programmes, and Special Needs services available. Nutritious, fresh meals. CHILDREN ARE TOO PRECIOUS FOR PROFIT! Visit www.twowellskgn.sa.edu. au or phone 85202358

Community bus

Calisthenics

Community Bus, return trip to Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5.00 return (kids free), Next bus: August 19. Bus departs Mallala Post Office 9am, Port Parham Sports and Social Club 9:15am, Two Wells Bakery 9:40am, Dublin, Lower Light & Lewiston by arrangement. Return departs Elizabeth 3pm. All bookings contact Jasmin Daniele 8520 2233.

community centre

Two Wells Calisthenics. Looking for something new and lots of fun? Come along and give it a go! Classes held at Two Wells Primary School, Tuesday Night practice, Sub Juniors(7-9 years) 5pm to 6.30pm. Juniors(10-12 years) 6pm to 7.45. Inters(13 and older) 6.45pm to 8.30pm.

Phone Jodie Simons on 8524 3990 or 0423 928 311, first lesson complementary.

child & youth health Child and Youth Health, Child and Youth Health services are held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at The Two Wells Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Rd, Two Wells 9:15am to 10:30am and 1pm to 4pm by appointment only, 10:30am to 12 noon drop in. Call 1300 733 606 for appointments.

Church times

Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala - 1st Sunday of the month 10am August 7 & Sept 4. Contact: Rev Barbara Bonifant - Ph: 8449 4454 St Paul’s Two Wells - 10am July 10, 17 & 24. July 31 at St Aidan’s Payneham. 10am August 14, 21 & 28. Contact: Rev Barbara Bonifant - Ph: 8449 4454

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Fa m i l i e s L e a r n i n g a n d Growing, This is a FREE service for anyone with children aged birth to 4 years. Come and join us in some fun, games and activities. 9.15-11.30am every Tuesday in school term, Uniting Church Hall, Gawler Road.

For more information please contact Karen 0411 772 333, Helen 0411 180 469 or Tanya on 0438 202 840.

football

Two Wells Football Club, meals every Saturday night during the season. Come on down and see your local teams play and enjoy a club style meal after the game! Bar facilities available.

TWFC Ph: 8520 2524. New players welcome.

golf club

CFS

Two Wells CFS, station located at Wells road Two Wells.

Training Monday nights, Cadets (11-15 years) 6pm to 7:30pm, Seniors 7:30pm. New volunteers welcome. For more information phone 8520 2500.

Equestrian & Pony club

Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club hold rallies on the first and third Sundays of the month at 9.30am on our grounds, Aunger Road, Lewiston. Further details on www.twepc.com.au.

TWO WELLS COMMUNITY CENTRE, Available for hire for Weddings, special occasions, seminars, conventions. Seats up to 200, large kitchen & bar, Contact: Yolanda on 8524 3131 or 0408 835 331 for more information.

Community Public Library

Community Public Library, Located in the Institute. Hours: Mondays-Closed, Tues & Thurs - 9:30am to 5pm, Wed – 1pm to 7pm, Fri – 9:30am to 3pm, Sat – 9am to 11am, Ph 8520 2100.

Craft Group

Craft Group at Two Wells In the St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 10am to 12noon Wednesday July 6 & 20. August 3, 17 & 31.

Contact: Rev Barbara Bonifant - Ph: 8449 4454.

craft shop

The Craft Shop, TWO WELLS C O U RT H O U S E , Q u a l i t y goods sold on consignment, Locally made olive oil and honey, Home made Jams and Sauces, Gift ideas, skin products, bric-a-brac. hand crafted quilts. OPEN Tues to Sat 9:30am to 4pm, Sun 2pm to 4pm, CLOSED Monday.

lutheran church

UCA Op shop

Two Wells Lutheran Church, H ome servi ce wi th Ho l y Communion, 4th Sunday of Month @ 7pm, Weekly services @ Salisbury, Contact: 8281 2976, Pastor Wayne Boehm.

neighbourhood watch

Neighbourhood Watch Meeting held every second Tuesday in the month (exept January) at 7.30pm in the Two Wells Community RSL, Main Street of Two Wells. For more information contact Dave Body on 8524 2036 or Maria Aunger 8520 2328.

Play group

Two Wells Play Group, every Monday morning except Public Holidays, 9:15am to 11:15am At Two Wells Children’s Centre, For more information contact the Two Wells Children’s Centre on: 8520 2358.

probus club

The Combined Probus Club of Two Wells Inc. Meetings are held in the Two Wells Bowling Club on the 4th Monday of the month from 10am. Come along and hear our guest speakers and enjoy some companionship.

Contact: Violanda Cannizzaro 8524 3131.

healthy eating club

Two Wells Rotary Club, Meet every Tuesday night, 6:30pm for 7pm dinner at the Two Wells Tavern, Contact Robin Trevilyan 8520 2788.

kennel & obedience club

ADELAIDE PLAINS KENNEL & OBEDIENCE CLUB, Training Wednesday evenings, Beginners, Grades 1 & 2 - 7pm, Grades 3, 4 & 5 - 7:40pm, Conformation 7:40pm. All breeds & people welcome. If you have a problem come & see us. Contact Josie on 8524 3499 for more info.

landcare

Landcare Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Land Care Group, Monthly Activities, Land Care is bigger than your back yard. Pat: 0419 860 981, Sharon: 0412 345 852.

Two Wells Uniting Church Treasure Trove Op Shop, Opening times, Mon, Tues, Thurs & Sat 9:00am to 12:00am, Wed & Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm. Open all school holidays, COME IN AND BROWSE, Uniting Church Hall Drew Street, Two Wells, Contact Pam Duncan 8520 2764 any time for information.

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Two Wells Golf Club, 18 hole scrapes course open April until October. Competitions: Tuesdays Ladies Day, tee-off 9-9:30am, Wednesdays Mixed Tournament, tee-off 9-9:30am; Saturdays Mixed Comp teeoff 11am onwards. McPharlin Rd (extension of Bethesda Rd) Two Wells ph 8520 2607, membership available. Club secretary: B. Prior 8523 3272 or 0417 842 260. All visitors welcome.

Two Wells Healthy Eating Club, Fridays 9:30-10:30am, Catholic Church Hall (opp Cemetery) Cost $1 per week. Come in and have a chat about healthy foods and how to select the best products when doing your grocery shopping. We weigh each person each week and keep records so you can keep track of your weight. Make this your year for a healthier you! See you there, Chris Hart (President) 8520 2037.

For more information contact Maria Aunger on 8520 2328 or Anne Porter on 8524 3382.

Rotary club

RSL

Two Wells RSL Sub Branch, Main Street, Two Wells, Ph: 8520 2826, Open: Mon & Wed, 9am to 12pm, Fri 4pm to close, Social night every Friday night from 6pm. Contact Tony: 0412 773 111, John: 0411 894 245, Welfare & Pensions Officer Available.

scouts

1St two wells scout group, po box 427 two wells sa 5501.

Joeys 6-8yrs, tuesdays 5:30pm, cubs 8-11yrs, tuesdays 7pm, scouts 11-15yrs, thursday 7pm, venturers 14-18yrs, thursday 7pm. Group leader ian laughton Phone 0403 976 984.

Uniting Church Adult Fellowship.

Meetings held monthly in the Uniting Church Hall with the aim to provide supported friendship and opportunities and to support the ongoing mission of the church. For information contact Mollie Frost 8520 2073 or Alan Howell 8520 3063.

function venue

TWO WELLS BOWLS CLUB, Seminars & Conferences. If you are looking for a venue for your function, why not consider our clubrooms on Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells.

Comfortable seating for 100 in both the dining and lounge bar areas. Services available, Bar facilities on request, hot & cold meals on request, public address system with cordless microphone.

Prices on application to secretary Steve Bradwell, P.O. Box 127, Two Wells 5501, Ph: 8524 2274, M: 0435 017 719.

Walking Group

Heart foundation walking groups have been established in Two Wells.

The group is called Two Wells Walkabouts and meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8.20am by Two Wells Historical Walk (near toilets).

Walking starts at 8.30am for up to one hour. For more info contact Val Mai on 8520 2722.

Weight Watches

Mallala Weight Watchers Group has moved to a new venue. Weigh-ins, followed by a group meeting, will now be held at the Mallala Uniting Church every Monday night from 6.30pm. New members welcome.

yoga

Two Wells Blue Light

Two Wells Blue Light held 4 times a year at the Two Wells Community Centre, 7pm to 9.30pm for ages 8 to 17 years.

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echo 5 Bendigo Bank, with a branch at Virginia, has been supporting Two Wells primary and child care centre, as well as Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club (see the back page) with big cash grants from its inaugural Community Grants Program. Here’s what’s happening:

Grant will create new outdoor area

Two Wells Community Childcare Centre director, Sarah Wormald, looks over the plans for the new outdoor area.

Garden project grows Two Wells Primary School’s successful Community Connections Project has received a boost after securing $7,500 in funding.

The project seeks to build stronger connections between the school and the wider community, through its garden project, and also hopes to share knowledge and expertise between the groups.

Project secretary and TWPS school services officer Michele Renaglia said the money was a terrific bonus for the school and was received from Bendigo Bank as part of its inaugural Community Grants Program.

“Our aim when applying for this grant was to help us build, expand and further establish a sustainable community garden, which provides well-being and learning opportunities for primary aged students,” Michele said.

“The funding has meant a great deal to the school.

“Without it we would not be able to buy a rainwater tank to utilise our storm-water run-off to further establish gardens, or purchase fencing.”

Michele said having the funds to develop and extend the gardening project meant a greater

awareness amongst students and the community of important environmental issues could now be realised.

“Some of these include recycling of food for our worm farm, proper recycling methods in other areas and companion planting of fruit and veggies to reduce the carbon imprint,” she said.

“I would like to thank Bendigo Bank for this opportunity they have given us (and) acknowledge and thank the Rotary Club of Playford for partnering us as our intermediary organisation for this application.”

Receiving their cheque for $7,500 at the Bendigo Bank grants dinner on July 27 are (from left) TWPS teacher Maria Woodland, SSO Allison Landherr, SSO Michele Renaglia, and Bendigo Bank Virginia branch manager Alf Sobczak, and Adelaide Plains Financial Services Ltd Chairman Frank Tassone.

Close-knit school and community!

Students of all ages are bridging the generation gap and learning new skills in a novel lunchtime initiative at Two Wells Primary School.

Brainwave of teacherlibrarian Angie Heuzenroeder, the activity involves members of the wider community passing on their skills of knitting to keen students.

While the students can come and go as they please during this time, there is a small core group who keep coming back again and again.

And the volunteers are more than happy to give their time.

Mrs Heuzenroeder said while there were activities scheduled every lunchtime in the library,

A $7500 grant from Virginia Bendigo Bank will help our youngest residents at the Two Wells Community Childcare Centre (TWCCC) play more safely outside, grow and harvest vegetables, and enjoy the great outdoors.

Working in partnership with the Two Wells Primary School, TWCCC director, Sarah Wormald, said the funding meant the centre could follow through with some long-held aspirations for their outdoor area.

“We are looking to provide irrigated raised garden beds for vegies to be grown and used in our kitchen for the children’s meals,” Mrs Wormald said.

As well as establishing a gardening project, it is hoped the grant will help fund the removal of bark, replacing it with fake lawn, create a paved area and also plant new trees.

Representatives from the centre, including Mrs Wormald, attended a presentation dinner on July 27, to accept the cheque from Bendigo Bank.

Mrs Wormald told the gathering the results of the funding would provide many years of enjoyment for the centres’ children and their families.

“The opportunities this grant funding will provide for our staff, children,

families and community is unable to be measured,” she said.

“There will be immediate gratification but that will continue for years to come as many more children enrol in our centre over the coming years.”

With the total cost of the outdoor project estimated to be more than $10,000, Ms Wormald said the centre would welcome any help from the community.

If you can donate any of the following, wine barrels, pea straw, raised garden beds, irrigation piping or removal of bark, or can help in any other way, please contact the centre on 85202358.

More good news!

• In other TWCCC news, Mrs Wormald said the centre had recently secured a further $16,000 to fund other projects.

The Viterra Community Fund has given $3800 to help the centre purchase new furniture for the site, and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal last month granted just over $13,000 for a shade structure for the baby garden area.

Mrs Wormald said the influx of funding meant many long-held projects could now progress. All at the centre were anxious to see the transformation.

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Public Meetings in August Enjoying the lunchtime knitting activity are (from left) Jazmin Cornelissen, Kath Jenkinson, Morgan Charles, Denise Cheffirs, Val Packer, Garry James, Jasmine Borlace, Jasmine Skingsley and Dawn Slater.

this was the first time members from the wider community had been involved.

“It’s a way to form closeness to the community,” she said. “And it’s wonderful the community has this connection.”

Mrs Heuzenroeder said throughout her teach-

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ing career she had always tried to foster community involvement and was pleased the volunteers were having as much fun as the students.

“It’s really fun,” said eight-year-old Jasmine Borlace. “It’s my favourite thing to do.”

Volunteer Dawn Slater

relished the opportunity to get out and lend a hand.

“I’ve got the time and it’s helping them,” Mrs Slater said. “It’s company for me and they’re learning new things.”

Materials have been donated by the volunteers as well as Mrs Heuzenroeder.

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PRIMARY SCHOOL A SHOWCASE FOR ‘BIG IDEAS’

n Ted Van Beukering films TWPS Year 6 students Rosie Edwards and Tiara Stanley.

BELOW: Nikki Edwards (front) Tiara Stanley and Carmel Edwards perform for the camera.

Cool comfort at church hall

Hall users at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Two Wells will breathe a little easier this summer after the recent installation of two new air-conditioning systems.

An $8,200 grant from the District Council of Mallala Community Partnerships Program helped the parish fund the $16,500 project. Parish chairperson Denis Pellizzari says the cooling systems will make use of the hall much more comfortable.

Mr Pellizzari says the hall is currently used for a range of purposes, including funeral gatherings, yoga, craft, Red Cross meetings and Weight Watchers and is available for hire on 8380 9029.

Two Wells Primary School (TWPS) is one of only three schools in the state to be selected for a unique filmed Podcast.

The eight-minute film will highlight the school’s successful Big Ideas In Numbers (BIN) program, which has seen students’ numeracy confidence, and progress between NAPLAN tests, improve considerably.

TWPS Principal Cherie Collings said she was very excited about the program and the subsequent all-day filming at the school on Wednesday, July 5.

Ms Collings said a Department of Education, Employment and Work Place Relations (DEEWR) film crew from Canberra spent the day filming students at play and learning in Maths, as part of the Smarter Schools National Partnerships (SSNP) program.

“It’s exciting to think we were the only public school chosen in South Australia,” she said.

The school was chosen from many schools across the state which were involved in the SSNP program and had demonstrated improvement in NAPLAN results.

“Much of this improvement could be attributed to the efforts of staff and the employment of a full time numeracy coach,” Ms Collings said.

The coach trained staff in number and numeracy philosophies, but also worked to help them implement these ideas and practices in the classroom through the BIN program.

The BIN program consists of a series of key concepts in number, where students must demonstrate sound knowledge and comprehension of set

concepts before they progress to the next stage of learning.

“It’s really about students understanding and making sure they have a solid background and key understandings before they move on,” Ms Collings stated.

“The program focuses on number and operations development in key areas such as ‘Trusting the Count’, ‘Place Value’, Multiplicative Thinking’, ‘Partitioning’ and ‘Proportional Reasoning’.”

While the program highlighted what the students did know, Ms Collings said it also identified the gaps in their knowledge and, more importantly, gave teachers the tools to assist students to fill these gaps.

She said the program also enabled teachers to build onto and extend their mathematical knowledge and at the same time allowed them to use diagnostic testing to assess every student in the school.

Last year, after only eight months of the program, the students had shown significant improvement and many were thinking more positively about maths.

“The students were more motivated,” she said.

“It’s their positive attitude.

“Their confidence and interest in maths has definitely improved.”

The film will showcase TWPS as a model for numeracy improvement and will be shown on the DEEWR website later in the year.

The two other schools filmed were Prescott College, Prospect and St Patrick’s School, Mansfield Park.

Lewiston families become Aussies

Get a glimpse of SALA art

District Council of Mallala is hosting the ‘First Glimpse’ exhibition in conjunction with the South Australian Living Arts (SALA) Festival.

The exhibition started on Monday and continues until August 27. It can be viewed at Two Wells Public Library, Two Wells Service Centre, Mallala Council Office and Mallala Library, with free entry and artworks for sale.

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ALL smiles for our new Aussies (from left), rear: Steven Griffiths MP, Gary Lightfoot, Federico Austria, Timothy Brand, DCM mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, CEO Charles Mansueto, community servcies officer, Lynette Seccafien and representative for Leesa Vlahos, Julie Woodman. Front: Maria Erica, Maria Fe, Emmanuel and Maria Christine Austria.

Despite already considering themselves Aussies, seven local residents were officially announced as Australian citizens on Monday, July 11.

The citizenship ceremony was held in the Mallala Council Chambers with Goyder MP, Steven Griffiths, in attendance.

Tim Brand, 38, of Lewiston, was one of the residents who became a citizen.

Originally from England, Tim arrived in Australia in 1989 for work and now has successfully established his own earth moving business, ‘Tim’s Dingo Service’, which is in it’s fifth year.

“I love Australia’s weather, it’s people

and of course my wife, who I met here,” Tim said.

Even though Tim has been in Australia for many years, he said it was the right time to apply for citizenship.

Another Lewiston resident, Gary Lightfoot, 45, also became a citizen.

While both his parents were British, Gary originally came from South Africa, moving to Australia with his parents when he was 14.

His mum now resides in Balaklava.

“I love the freedom you get living in Australia, plus I know I’m an Aussie when I love my meat pies and iced coffee,” Gary said.

Gary applied for a citizenship to make it

easier to travel, plus he had said he always wanted to do it.

“I’ve lived in Australia the majority of my life so thought it was right,” Gary said.

The Austria family of five, living at Wild Horse Plains, were also thrilled to become Aussies.

Federico Austria, with his family Ma Fe, Emmanuel, Maria and Christina moved from the Philippines to Australia in 2007.

“We are very excited to be Australians, our kids go to Balaklava Primary and they love it,” said Federico. The Austria family also enjoy the land on which they live and use it to do a small amount of farming.

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Residents plan their new town Two Wells residents put their ideas for development from pen to paper at a community workshop last week, plotting on a map of the proposed Hickinbotham development area where they would like to see recreational space, bike trails, roads, private schools, aged care and shopping.

The workshop was held in two sessions last Wednesday, with nearly 100 people participating altogether.

About 30 people attended the 12noon – 2pm session and about 60 were at the 6:30pm – 8:30pm session.

District Council of Mallala (DCM) mayor, Marcus Strudwicke, opened the midday workshop, saying what a great opportunity locals had to shape the way housing development looked in Two Wells.

Mr Strudwicke provided an overview of council’s projects that support well-managed growth in Two Wells and the district. Two Wells is recognised in the State government’s 30 Year Plan for Greater Adelaide Hickinbotham director, Michael Hickinbotham, then spoke to the interested group and praised them for giving their ideas to the project.

“Our whole philosophy is about working closely with communities, he said.”

Mr Hickinbotham said he was very

excited about the project and was committed to making it a success.

“We are here to respect the township and the people who live here,” he said.

“We are committed to making this project as good as it can be. We thank everyone who came to the sessions to be part of ‘placemaking’.

“It’s really important to us to work with the community to explore and discuss ideas, suggestions and what people want. The community’s buy-in gives us a really good understanding of what’s important to the community before we plan the development. It’s an essential part of our planning process.

Mr Hickinbotham said it was great to see the energy and enthusiasm in the room at both sessions.

“People were really thinking about what they’d like to see,” he said.

“They brainstormed their ideas and aspirations under the headings of Connections, Facilities, Landscape and Housing Choices. They then put these ideas on paper to get a good feel of where things may go and what may work.

“It was interesting, and perhaps not surprising, there were consistent ideas among the groups at both sessions. These ideas and principles will certainly help our design team.”

One comment on street guidelines

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Dogs will need hard shelter provided – either a kennel, a carport or any other hard shelter to keep them out of the conditions. Dog coats can provide warmth and added protection for your pet. It is preferable to have a clean bed that is off the ground to keep your pet warmer and protect from parasites.

Cats are a little hardier than our dogs because they generally have more opportunity to escape the elements. They will still need to be provided with clean, dry bedding and preferably in a hard shelter.

Dogs and cats should be wormed and treated for parasites on a regular basis.

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First draft creates a ‘place essence’ Village Well placemaker Gilbert Rochecouste spoke to the group about the feelings and ideas presented in a June workshop, saying the ideas presented showed a lot of passion – but also a lot of direction.

“The idea of placemaking is the wisdom lies in the community,” he said. “It’s about leaving a legacy for the next generation but most importantly it’s about respecting where we’ve come from.”

After contributions from Two Wells residents in the previous workshop, Mr Rochecouste and his team created a “Place Essence”

on a map of the area where they would like to see recreational space, bike trails, roads, private schools, aged care and shopping.

Some of the ideas included: bike tracks, street trees, good paths to connect the town, neighbourhood shops, a mix of small and large blocks, a high school, aged care facilities, medical clinic, playgrounds, a trade school, buses, wide roads, rural character homes, wetlands and water management, a gym, barbecue and picnic areas.

Hickinbotham will continue site investigations and work with council and State government agencies.

of the town.

It reads: “Two Wells is a caring, connected, resilient, can-do community. Steeped in rich history it celebrates the past whilst looking forward to a prosperous future”.

“These are your words, not our words,” Mr Rochecouste said.

“This is about the journey. It’s just a draft.”

Following this run-down the gathering split into two smaller groups to discuss the key areas of Connections, Facilities, Landscape and Housing Choices in relation to the Hickinbotham project.

Participants were asked to plot

Join Di on her Egyptian tour

Getting ready for her ninth trip to Egypt in as many years, Two Wells local Di Meaney says she hasn’t tired of the desert country and is looking for a few more people to share the adventure with her this September.

Operating as Maris Tours and Travel, Di and friend Julie Mawson run 17-day tours, (or 22 days with a visit to Jordan) of the ancient country, taking travellers to all the well-known sights, as well as throwing in a few surprise destinations.

“We go to a few out of the

Only one written comment was received from the public last month concerning the proposed Two Wells Main Street Guidelines.

Written submissions closed on Friday July 8, following display of the guidelines at the District Council of Mallala (DCM) Mallala office, Two Wells Service Centre and the Two Wells Library.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said the lack of written submissions was by no means an indication of the community’s perception of the proposed guidelines, citing recent participation and attendance at a community workshop as evidence.

“Everyone seems to be pretty positive,” he said.

The submission asked DCM to consider how aged facilities and bike trails would be incorporated into the guidelines, set to be endorsed at council’s meeting this month, with Crown land access the next step in the process.

PET CARE

n PLOTTING the future (from left) Oculus urban designer Ben Nacard, resident Dave Body, Catherine Lock, Placemaker Gilbert Rochecouste and Marcus Strudwicke.

With Greg Carmichael of Angle Vale Seed & Fodder it easy, the change of seasons is a good time to remember. So with spring just around the corner we should be looking at treating our pets soon.

Remember to exercise your pets on a regular basis to ensure they maintain good physical health, which will prevent many other problems and reduce vet bills.

All worming, insecticidal treatments, feeds and advice can be obtained from your local Fodder store.

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way places most other tours don’t go,” Di said. “And we often take them to see how an Egyptian family lives.”

The tour starts off with a visit to the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx, which Di said, was a wonderful introduction to Egyptian history and life.

“The pyramids are a spectacular start because people are always in awe,” Di said.

“It takes your breath away and I’ve seen them about nine times and it still has a massive effect on me, just to think they are so ancient.”

The trip is also a great opportunity for participants to experience the culture and food of Egypt.

“But they need to come with an open mind and ready to experience a different culture because it is so different,” Di advised.

Other highlights of the trip include a cruise on the Nile River, the Aswan High Dam, the Abu Simbel temples, and the Zawyet El-Maiyitin tombs.

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eaching learner drivers good habits from the beginning is the message one local driving instructor wants parents to heed.

Former crash investigator, police officer and now, local driving instructor, Jeff Brown, is imploring young, and learner, drivers to take the time to properly learn driving skills.

He says the recent move by the State government to a 12-month learner permit has meant many parents are unsure how to give their child the best skills to drive safely.

“As a copper I went to a lot of fatal accidents in the area,” he said.

“I thought I could pass this road safety message around a bit (as) I have had a lot of parents who have asked me about their child having their learners for 12 months, what was the best way to go about it.”

Jeff was the Two Wells police officer for three years, from 1976, and has lived in the area for the past 35 years.

He has been teaching the log book system for the past eight years and says it is a great way to ensure learner drivers learn and maintain the skills they need to drive safely.

“I help them learn all the things they need to know and they can go away and practise them and with a bit of luck they will remember them,” Jeff said.

To obtain your drivers licence you must complete three things – 12 months of driving experience on your learners permit; 75 hours of supervised driving; and pass a vehichle on road test (VORT) or complete the log book system

Jeff IS driven to teach learner drivers from the time they turn the key

Former police officer and crash investigator Jeff Brown is urging all learner drivers, like 17-year-old Robert McNair of Mallala, to undertake driving lessons to improve confidence and cement driving knowledge.

Unprepared = unsafe (Competancy Based Training (CBT) course).

It is this complex system many parents are getting confused with and worried about, Jeff says, and without extended practical experience, which builds on their driving skills each week, he believes many young people are not ready to drive by themselves.

“If you do not learn correctly from the onset then bad habits can be difficult to change and could prove dangerous or even fatal,” he said.

Jeff, from Adelaide Plains Driver Training, is accredited to conduct both CBT and VORT courses, and is the only provider of such services in the immediate area.

He says the VORT system is

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where one instructor, parent or qualified supervising driver teaches a learner, then the learner is tested by an authorised testing officer.

“This test involves all the slow speed manoeuvres such as parallel parking, hill start, three-point turn, U –turn and angle parking,” Jeff explained.

“But there is more pressure on the learner as the test is with an instructor who has not done any training with the learner and is conducted around a course set out by the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure.”

The CBT course is where an accredited driving instructor trains the learner in all 30 tasks of the CBT book and then conducts a 25-minute final driving assessment.

“It worried me people were going to pass a test or final driving test and have a certificate to say they were competent and they weren’t,” Jeff said.

During training, Jeff says the learner becomes competent in all tasks including lane changing, turning onto and from laned roads, using multi-laned roundabouts, traffic lights, school zones and pedestrian crossings and country driving as well as all slow speed manoeuvres.

Despite some thoughts raising the driving age to 18 might reduce the road toll, Jeff said it was not practical for most of his clients or for young people living in rural areas, as they needed to be able to get around for work and sporting commitments.

Many students who learn in

smaller country towns have difficulties in negotiating city or suburban driving hazards such as changing lanes, laned roundabouts and traffic lights.

“The CBT course gives a far greater range of learning, making much safer drivers with better skills,” he said.

Jeff wants young drivers to consolidate their driving skills through professional courses, and says learner drivers should not leave it too late.

At $60 per hour, the logbook system is not cheap but Jeff believes many parents value the skills taught more.

“It costs a bit of money to go through the logbook system” he said.

“But what value are we putting on our kids lives?

“I want them to be competent when they’re out on the road.

“At the end of the day we need them to be up to standard (and) that’s what’s important, we’re trying to save lives here.”

17-year-old Mallala resident Robert McNair has just completed the CBT course with Jeff, and says it has helped his confidence and knowledge of the road laws grow immensely.

Robert said he had learnt a lot as he progressed to his P’s.

“Before I was just guessing and now I know.”

On average a learner driver would need between eight and 10 lessons to complete the system.

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s your dog pulling your arm off every time you take them for a walk? Maybe your beloved pet turns nasty around other dogs or perhaps they become ‘hard of hearing’ when off the lead?

Would you like to learn how to go about showing your faithful friend?

Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience Club could be your answer.

Established in 1987, the club is a place for dogs (and people!) of all types to share, learn about, show and of course, train, their four-legged friends.

Josie Hewson has been involved with the dog club for the past 18 years and is currently head trainer.

The active 73-year-old has more than 40 years experience working with dogs of all breeds, and says it is what keeps her “young”.

“It keeps me fit and it gets me outdoors,” she said. “I just love it .”

The club caters for dogs of all breeds with the biggest they’ve had over the years being a Neapolitan Mastiff and the smallest a Chihuahua.

Josie says the club offers members lots of information on how to train and look after their dog, as well as being a good place to make new friends.

“The dogs enjoy the socialisation and so do the people,” she added.

“We teach them the basics – lead, sit, stand, drop and come, all the things that make a dog a good social dog.”

While many people inadvertently believe dog obedience is about training the dog, Josie and the team at Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience Club see it a little differently.

“We’re not training the dog, we train the handler to train the dog,” Josie said.

“And every dog is totally different.”

Josie says the club currently has

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Dog club has a ‘tail’ to tell about 60 members, and as the Two Wells area is one of the biggest dog areas in South Australia, she believes it is important for residents to be in control of their dogs.

About 25 different breeds of dog participate in the weekly skill and obedience lessons held at the club.

“We’ve got fluffy ones, cross breeds, anything that’s got four legs, a tail and wags,” Josie laughed.

“We really enjoy it and we really enjoy our dogs. And we want to get more dog owners involved.”

For the first time this year the club is looking to stage a Halloween show at the grounds on October 29.

“We’re hoping for it to be big,” Josie enthused.

“We want people to come dressed up and to bring their dogs dressed up too.”

The event will be open to the whole community with many fun activities for both dog and owner to participate in.

Later in the year, on December 4 and 5, the club’s annual Championship show will be held at Karbeethan Reserve, Angle Vale Road, Evanston Gardens.

And for the first time this year, Josie says the club is hoping to stage a special all-breeds dog event over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s day.

Josie said this event had the potential to bring hundreds of people into the town, and hoped the community would get behind and support them, once it is finalised.

CLUB members (from left) Evette Zammit, 12, De’arne Zammit, 14, club secretary Rae Bright and Jason Heinze, 15, with dogs Cruze (American Stafford Terrier), Diva (Boxer), Bailey (miniature Pinscher) and Tux (Labradoodle).

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Who: Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience Club What: Dog obedience training & confirmation show training Where: Old Soccer Club grounds (near the trotting track), Old Port Wakefield Road When: Wednesday nights from 7pm How Much: $2 per class plus membership fees of $9 a child, $17 single, $20 double, $25 family.

If you would like to join the Adelaide Plains Kennel and Obedience Club, or even just attend one of the training sessions, dogs must be at least three months old and have had their 12-week vaccination.

For further information please contact secretary Rae Bright on 8524 3499 or email info@brizegar.com And remember “No dog is too big or too small, and old dogs CAN learn new tricks”!

Two Wells Scout Group is holding an “old fashioned” movie night on Saturday August 13 from 7.15pm.

The night will feature something for the whole family including cartoons, newsreels, shorts and “Cry of the Wild” as a feature film.

This film highlights the lives of the Northern Timber and Arctic Wolves of British Colombia.

To be held at the Two Wells Community Centre all funds raised will go toward sending the Scout group to the 2012/2013 Jamboree in Brisbane. Cost is $10 for a family, $5 adult, and $2 for a child (under 5s are free).

Tickets are available at the door on the night or from the Scout hall this Thursday from 7pm. Contact Two Wells Scout group leader Ian Laughton on 0403976984 for more information.

Lessons in calligraphy

Calligraphy classes are up and writing in Two Wells.

Supported by the Two Wells Regional Action Team the classes will be held at 5 Sable Grove, Two Wells every Monday from 9.30am until 12 noon.

Cost is $5 – with the friendly atmosphere free!

Contact TWRAT secretary Anita Taylor on 85203475 or 0439686873.

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A GRAND DAY About 350 people attended the annual Two Wells Primary School (TWPS) Grandparents Day on Friday, July 1.

Grandparents, relatives and friends of the students took the opportunity to visit classrooms, watch performances, share in morning tea and snare a snag from the barbeque.

TWPS principal, Cherie Collings, says every year the school does things a little differently, with plays, interviews and themes for the day being held in the past.

This year Ms Collings said the school was simply celebrating grandparents and the efforts of the wider community.

“It’s a celebration of community,” she said. “It’s good for the school, it’s great for the kids, and it’s great the community can see what’s happening in the school.”

The day began with a concert from junior primary students followed by “open classrooms” and a free morning tea.

After recess students also gave a concert and shared their classrooms with friends and

loved ones. In conjunction with the festivities of the day, the school’s library also held a Book Fair.

Linda Carter and husband Henry make the trip from Salisbury Heights each year, saying they enjoy the excitement of their grandchildren.

“They love showing us everything,” Mrs Carter said. “They just love the fact we’re taking an interest.”

Mrs Carter said the school should be proud of the way the day went ahead.

LEFT: Helping man the sausage sizzle stall were volunteer Dianne Raschella, Year 6 student Sean Hammond and SSO, Michelle Renaglia.

RIGHT: Getting ready to go on stage for their performance were (from left) Jhai Slattery, Nathan Cavallaro, Jack Harris and Zali Meyers.

TOP: Year 2 student Jade Henderson had fun showing her greatgrandparents, Ken and Betty Williams, around the school.

ABOVE: Jim Lindner has some fun with grandsons Ashton, Lee and Josh Scott.

Reception student Liam Stewart with his nanny, Pat Stewart.

ABOVE: Robyn and David May with Jade Skelton and Josh May. LEFT: Mark Webb sizzles snags keeping the crowd fed.

Making the trip from Salisbury Heights each year for grandparents’ day is Henry and Linda Carter, pictured here with grandson Liam Carter.

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Working bee for wells area this Sunday TWO WELLS REGIONAL ACTION TEAM: Report compiled

by Bev Smith-Trim, phone 0418 811 315, email pacapark@twpo.com.au The Team was thrilled to welcome Sharon Boobyer and Jeanette Laughton to our July Meeting.

Welcome ladies and thank you for your input to our meeting.

We look forward to more of our community residents joining our team and working for the betterment of our region.

We hold one meeting a month – the 3rd Wednesday evening and usually in the hall of the Catholic Church.

• The working bee for the

historic ‘wells area’ is to be held on Sunday August 14 from 10am to 4pm.

Come along and assist us (even for an hour or two) in tidying this special historic area of our town.

A sausage sizzle is being provided but please bring along some gardening tools and protective gloves and be part of this special effort.

Our special thanks to the District Council of Mallala C.E.O. Charles Mansueto for all his assistance in the organisation of this working bee.

• Congratulations again to Judi Frost and her helpers who succeeded in gaining Heritage Grant Funding for the renovations of the

courthouse. This will commence in the middle of September.

• The first meeting of the Christmas Parade Committee was held on Thursday 4th August. Some exciting things are set to be happening with our parade and street party this year.

Who will be our parade prince and princess?

Make sure you come along on Friday December 16 from 5 pm for the street party and share in the fun of the parade from 7pm.

We have applied for sponsorship funding and hope to be able to report positively on this in the next Echo.

• The Team is compiling data on the need for a Senior (High) School

in the Two Wells area.

With the rapidly expanding population this is a must. Do you have any thoughts on this subject?

Should the high school have an agricultural section, a trades section or what do you envisage for this?

Come along to our next meeting on Wednesday August 17 at 7 pm in the hall of the Catholic Church and join in our discussion on this very important subject.

If you are unable to attend, you may email pacapark@twpo.com.au with your thoughts.

• Would you like to know more about operating computers?

The Regional Action Team offers

low priced classes conducted by our secretary Anita Taylor.

Look for the advertisement about this elsewhere in the Echo.

• Remember that the Echo is the community newsletter of YOUR REGION – if you know of something special that is happening let our reporter Bec O’Brien know and share the news with your community.

You can contact Bec on 0419 292 715 or news@twowellsecho. com.au.

• On behalf of the Two Wells Regional Action Team I extend greetings to everyone in our community and look forward to seeing you and hearing from you soon.

Hundreds of trees planted by a few hard-working volunteers, then ...

Dismay as Port Prime revegetation project vandalised | Bec O’Brien | reports: More than 800 coastal seedlings were planted at Port Prime on July 12 to help revegetate and restore the natural habitat in the area – only for many of them to be vandalised, allegedly by drivers of off-road vehicles.

Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resource Management Board (AMLRNRMB) Coast, Estuary and Marine officer, Aleisa Lamanna, said a fence was cut and seedlings ripped from the ground not long after the seedlings had been planted.

MESSAGE TO RESIDENTS: From Lewiston ward Councillor Duncan Kennington

Naturalisation

The council holds regular naturalisation ceremonies at the Council Chambers. At the most recent ceremony Steven Griffiths MP, and a representative from Leesa Vlahos’ office attended. Eligible residents should consider the advantages of naturalisation. As a ten pound pom I was naturalised several decades ago. Among other benefits I was allowed to go through the fast queue travelling to and back from New Zealand.

I thought I had seen it all on my regular walks through Lewiston. However, yesterday while walking along the Connell Vale road a hen decided to follow me. Drivers passing by must have wondered what sort of eccentric takes his hen for a walk. I was also worried that if it continued to follow me it might lose its bearings and become lost. However it eventually decided it had reached the end of its range and turned round for a happy end to the strange story.

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Helping to plant coastal seedlings at Port Prime last month were District Council of Mallala councillors (from left) Mark Wasley, Terry Keen and Steve Jones.

Ms Lamanna said it was disappointing to see the volunteers’ hard work destroyed so carelessly.

“That was heartbreaking,” she said.

“Those we could save we put back in the ground and put the tree guards back around them.

“I think they will be okay (but) I won’t know how many will survive because more rain is needed.”

Ms Lamanna said the Port Prime area was a difficult site for people to take ownership of as nobody lived there – but the AMLRNRMB and the District

Council of Mallala were working collaboratively on beach access strategies to try to manage and prevent the impact of illegal access by fencing, controlling weeds, removing rubbish, erecting signage and re-vegetating degraded areas.

Ms Lamanna said stud-

ies on migratory birds by AMLRNRMB and Birds Australia had highlighted off-road vehicles as having the potential to impact considerably on shorebirds around the Port Prime area.

Offenders could face fines of up to $1,000 for trespassing or vandalism.

Planting a better future I believe community capacity (community involvement) is what drives landcare.

Landcare is more than planting trees; it’s about working with people and community groups to support their environmental efforts.

I have mentioned previously that the Two Wells Primary School has been establishing a Community Connections Project where vegetable gardens have been established, so students can grow vegetables to be used within programs within the school and hopefully take some home to demonstrate environmental sustainable development.

The school has also installed rainwater tanks and the harvested rainwater can be used within this project, thus reducing the reliance on potable (mains water), and further reducing the sites’ carbon footprint.

I have previously worked at Gawler High School, where its large catchment area of 16,000m2 discharged approximately 8 million liters of storm water per year.

Through the work of staff and community groups innovative techniques in stormwater management have redirected this storm water into an ephemeral wetlands system, enabling students to have access to this unique ecosystem within the school grounds.

It also gives students and community groups the opportunity to learn how these ecosystems function, and this I believe, is

With Mark Webb an environmental asset that belongs to the community.

Two Wells Primary School, through the Community Connections Project, have applied for a grant to establish a habitat corridor and bush tucker trail within the school.

The great thing about this project is that it is also driven by staff, students and community groups all working together, and it’s happening in our region and at a local primary school.

If funding is successful the proposed revegetation activities will establish a habitat corridor around the school oval, reintroducing pre-European vegetation within this site.

Using indigenous tube stock from provenance seed (locally sourced seed) this habitat corridor will complement the existing environmental assets of this site.

Years ago my children went to this school and at that time community involvement was high, with planting days around the school.

I believe those planting days laid the foundations of what is there today, with significant upper story plantings there today.

The proposed revegetation activities will focus on middle and under story plantings that encourage native flora and fauna back into the school site.

As habitat and food sources increase this type of project will demonstrate what can be grown within our district and will increase the ecological value of our region.

As the revegetation on this site matures there will be opportunities for seed to be harvested for use in other local projects.

These types of projects encompass a multi-disciplinary link within all curriculum areas, such as Science (weather, climate, ecosystems, biology, botany), Arts, (interpretive signage, painting murals, drawing insects), Mathematics (measuring, planning, water usage), and Home Economics (healthy eating).

If you are interested in the aforementioned projects please give Two Wells Primary School a call and together we can make this happen.

Contacts: email: twowellslewistonlandcare@y7mail.com or pat.wake@ tafesa.edu.au. Facebook: Two Wells, Lewiston and Districts Landcare Group.

Phone: Pat 0419 860 981 “We must consider our planet to be on loan from our children, Rather than being a gift from our ancestors” G.H. Brundtland - former Prime Minister of Norway Two Wells Echo, August, 2011

echo 13 n Lewiston resident Stuart McColl celebrated his 40th birthday with a sausage sizzle at home on Sunday, July 17. The event was a double celebration, with Stuart’s youngest son Bayleigh having his first birthday. About 60 people, some coming from Queensland and Tasmania helped Stuart, wife Karen and little Bayleigh celebrate.

Crucifer John Gordon, Rev Dr John Bonifant, The Most Rev Dr Jeffrey Driver, Rev Barbara Bonifant.

n ANGLICAN CHURCH NEWS The Most Reverend Dr Jeffrey Driver, Archbishop of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide, officiated at the combined patronal festivals of Saints Peter and Paul held at St Paul’s Anglican Church at Two Wells on Sunday, June 26.

St Paul’s Two Wells and St Peter’s Mallala have combined services each week. On the first Sunday of the month, the services are held in Mallala and the other services are held at Two Wells.

At the patronal festival, Mrs Lindy Driver accepted a quilt called “Bluebirds of Hope”.

This was a QuiltAid project which raised money for the World Vision Addis Ababa Fistula Hospial. Once the blocks had been purchased, each block was made by a different quilter.

n Ninety five family and friends witnessed the marriage of Lower Light resident Paul Ziedas to Natalie Secomb, of West Lakes, at Western Link Uniting Church, Findon on May 14.

Natalie is the daughter of former Mallala residents Eric and Valerie Secomb while Paul is the son of Valerie (since deceased) and the late Leonard Ziedas of Lower Light.

Paul was attended by his brother Peter Ziedas and nephew William Hart, while Natalie was attended by her sister Felicity Secomb and niece Grace Secomb.

Ensure your security door does its job Security screen doors provide extra protection and security, and can vary from a grille type screen door through to the latest “crimsafe” security door.

The grille type door is the most common and cost effective way to secure exterior doors and help to ensure the security of your home.

When purchasing please ensure it complies with the Australian Standards (AS503920030). If it does not comply with the Australian standards then it is not a security door, it is only a screen door.

If you have advised

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your insurance you have security doors installed but in fact only have screen doors, it could affect an insurance claim.

To comply with Australian standards a security door needs to have – •Heavy duty frame and corner stakes.

•Heavy duty door closer that has adjustable closing speed and a hold open feature.

•Three point locks –

top centre and bottom – that leave no room for the door to be jemmied open.

•One-way or restrictive vision mesh properly fastened to the frame.

•The door is made to measure, with a maximum gap of 4mm at sides, top or bottom.

Consider keying all locks alike to avoid excess keys.

Install a perspex lock protector if the screen

door has fly wire, to prevent the snib or key from being tampered with from the outside.

Remember: NEVER deadlock yourself inside!

The next Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 13, at 7-30pm and will incorporate our AGM. Everyone is welcome.

BLUE LIGHT TURNS THREE! It has been three years since the first Blue Light Disco in Two Wells and we are proud to say it is still going strong, thanks to the support of the

youth of our district and the many volunteers who help make these nights a success.

We would also like to thank Leesa Vlahos MP for her kind donation of $100 in support of the Two Wells Blue Light.

Our next Blue Light Disco will be held on Friday, August 19 from 7pm to 9-30pm, in the Two Wells Community Centre. Only $5 per person, for 8 to 17 year olds. There will be lots of giveaways and door prizes, including a major prize of a portable DVD player, so come along and celebrate with us.

It was then assembled by Rev Barbara Bonifant and Gay MacLeman.

During the service it was blessed by the Archbishop, then handed over to Mrs Driver to raffle to raise funds for The Diocese African Appeal Fund.

Church Services St Peter’s Mallala – 1st Sunday of the month; 10am September 4.

St Paul’s Two Wells – 10am August 14, 21 and 28; 10.00am - September 11, 18 and 25.

Craft Group at Two Wells In the St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall. 10am to 1noon Wednesday, August 17 and 31 and September 14 and 28.

Contact: Rev Barbara Bonifant.

Phone: 8449 4454

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New store offers great range Gawler pet food store PetsTucker has outgrown its Two WellsGawler Road premises and last month opened a new store at Gepps Cross.

PetsTucker owner Ashley Durbridge (pictured) said the new store at 702 Main North Road, Gepps Cross is a great opportunity to access a wider range of pet owner.

“Our old store grew to a capacity where we had to get a bigger store,” Ashley said.

“It’s an opportunity to extend our business into the family pet owner market more rather than just the dog breeding and racing industry.”

PetsTucker Gepps Cross opened in late July trading seven days, from 10am until 5.30pm.

“This store is different to Gawler as it is set

• All Major Dry Foods • Fresh Meats Available • Roo/Chicken/Beef • If you don’t see what you need, please ask up more towards family pets,” Ashley said.

“We have a great range of pet accessories, grooming equipment, and dry pet foods, as well as our normal product range, and both stores will stock the same produce.

“Whatever the customer needs we can get.”

PetsTucker has a large selection of fresh and frozen meats with chicken mince starting from 65c a kilogram, kangaroo

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mince from $1.50 a kilogram and beef mince from $2.20 a kilogram.

The store also has a huge variety of precooked meats starting at $1.60 a kilogram.

“A lot of the supermarkets these days tend to push the pet foods that have a lot of colourings, preservatives and chemicals,” Ashley said.

“We’re getting back to the freshness of pet foods.

Produce that’s fresh, no

chemicals, just the honest, pure freshness of the meat with no additives or fillers.”

In a new initiative, PetsTucker now offers home delivery, by appointment, in the Two Wells and Lewiston area, with discounts on bulk purchases, which can be picked up overnight.

•Pets Tucker is at 702 Main North Road, Gepps Cross, seven days a week or phone 8262 4686.

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Next Deadline: Thursday July 28. Phone 8862 1977, Fax 8862 1997, or email sales@twowellsecho.com.au Public NoticeS Two Wells Scout Group Presents

Saturday Night at the flicks August 13 - 7.15pm Two Wells Community Centre

★ Admission: Adults $5, Child $2, U/5 Free, Family $10 ★ Soft drinks ★ Tea & Coffee ★ Ice Creams ★ Pop Corn ★ Tickets on sale at the door on the night, or in advance at the Scout Hall - Tuesday or Thursday 7pm to 8.30pm This is a fund raising event to help send the scouts to the 2012/2013 Jamboree in Brisbane

Community Partnerships Grant Funding 2011-12 The District Council of Mallala Community Partnerships Steering Committee is now calling for applications for project funding from community groups and organisations. The Programme supports initiatives that focus on the development and promotion of local communities and/ or stimulate economic growth.

Individual Sports and Cultural Grant funding is available all year round for the purpose of providing financial assistance to individuals who are representing the district at a State and/or National level in their chosen field.

Applications must be in the required format (forms are available from Council Office and website) and are to be received no later than 5:00pm on Friday September 2, 2011 For further information and application criteria please visit

www.mallala.sa.gov.au or contact

Community Officer,

Lynette Seccafien

Telephone: (08) 8527 0200

Email: lynette@mallala.sa.gov.au

Post: PO Box 18, Mallala SA 5502

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Two Wells Public Library Temporary Closure & Relocation of Services Saturday September 3 - Tuesday October 4, 2011 The District Council of Mallala is undertaking significant renovations and structural works to the Two Wells Institute. Therefore the Two Wells Public Library is required to be closed due to public safety concerns from 3.00pm Friday 2 September 2011 with a proposed re-opening date of Tuesday 4 October 2011. During this closure period a modified library service will be provided from the Old Two Wells Council Chambers (adjacent to the current library site) from Saturday 3rd September as per the following schedule:

• Monday - Closed

• Tuesday - 9.30 to 1.00pm

• Wednesday - 1.00 to 7.00pm

• Thursday - Closed

• Friday - 9.30 to 3pm

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Second tank in town set to boost water savings

The Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club (TWFNSC) will be helping to save water with the recent acquisition of a 22,000-litre rainwater tank.

The tank comes as part of the “Tanks for Country Football” initiative established by the West End Community Fund (WECF) in July 2009, which aims to provide valuable water supplies to some of the state’s driest football fields.

TWFNSC president Jeff Moon said the tank was delivered in late July and was a terrific addition for the club.

“This will cut down on our use of water a lot,” Jeff said.

“We’ll be able to utilise it in the clubrooms and in the change rooms.

“It’s just great.”

Lion Nathan South Australian regional director and chairman of the WECF, Jake Parkinson, said the group was committed to supporting the initiative.

“West End has long been a supporter of sport at all levels in South Australia, and we’re delighted to support a program that helps local communities keep their sporting traditions

alive – both on and off the footy field,” Mr Parkinson said.

SA Water has continued their support of the Tanks for Country Football initiative, by contributing $1,000 towards a pump and plumbing costs, once the tanks are installed.

SA Water head of operations Rob Dowling said there had been a great response to the program, which provided country football clubs with an incentive to become water wise by capturing and storing their own rainwater.

“Sporting organisations help

bring communities together,” Mr Dowling said.

“Through this program SA Water is assisting country sporting grounds, and clubrooms can become more water efficient.

“This is a win for the community, football clubs and the environment.”

The West End Community Fund was established to manage the funds from the water fountain at the iconic West End Brewery, which has been dispensing fresh filtered water from a natural aquifer underneath the brewery since 2000.

Standing next to the Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club’s new rainwater tank is president Jeff Moon.

Cook claims the cash Lower North Gun Club held its monthly shoot on Sunday, July 31.

Thirty-six shooters from six clubs across SA attended for an excellent day of shooting and a highly contested cash prize of $300.

The next monthly shoot is on Sunday 28th August at 10.30am.

Any enquiries please contact the president on 0885202764.

Scores for the day were: Event 1 -25 Target Seed Distributors $300 Handicap

Some of the winners on the day were (from left): Rito Borzillo, Rob Damin, Stan Keen, Larry Piscioneri, Fred Keen and Bob Cook.

1st R. Cook 38/38 2nd A. Zupanic 37/38 3rd F. Keen 30/31 Prize sponsored by R. Damin of Seed Distributors, Virginia.

Lower Light to host rifle champs The South Australian Rifle Association (SARA) will hold its annual State Championships at Lower Light from October 1-3.

SARA executive officer Paul Gale said the event would attract competitors from around the state, as well as some interstate enthusiasts.

More than 120 entries are expected to compete in long-range target shooting events of between 300 and 900 meters.

In a coup for the association, the XIII Australian Masters Games will also be held at the range on the following weekend, October 8 and 9.

Both events will be held at the Lower Light Rifle Range, Light Beach Road, Lower Light.

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AA Grade 1st M. Collumb 149/150 2nd R. Borzillo 148/150 A Grade 1st L. Piscioneri 175/177 2nd F. Keen 174/177 B Grade 1st R. Cook 148/150 2nd R. Damin 146/150 C Grade 1st S. Keen 127/150 2nd C. Noto 125/150 Prizes donated by Total Tools.

High Gun R. Cook 173/175 Event 3 Jackpot –Not won. Jackpot to $200.

Pro pegger puts club through its paces

Riders in action during the TWEPC Dressage Day (left) and tentpegging clinic (above).

Ziedas hands reigns to brother, Peter Super Sedan driver Paul Ziedas, of Lower Light, gave his brother Peter a birthday experience he will never forget.

On the Queen’s Birthday long weekend Paul stepped aside and allowed Peter, of Port Parham, to drive his Holden Monaro Super Sedan in the Wally Francombe Memorial at Sunline Speedway, Waikerie.

While Peter has driven Paul’s car around just for fun, racing while being surrounded by other drivers was a whole new experience.

Peter finished a creditable 6th in the feature race, while not to be outdone Paul raced in Bill Miller’s no. 7 vehicle and finished 4th in the feature race after being piped on the line for 3rd.

The day proved to be a fun outing for the Ziedas family and we believe Peter still has a few aches and pains from the day.

Event 2 – 50 Target Total Tools Point Score

TWO Wells Equestrian and Pony Club held a tentpegging clinic for pony club riders on July 16 and 17.

Ray Johnston, who came all the way from Broken Hill, taught us all about tentpegging.

We had a great turnout of riders, even from other clubs, who all had a great time.

Everyone even had the chance to earn their tentpegging badge to stitch

onto their jumpers.

Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club would like to thank Ray for coming out all this way, and we hope to see him again soon.

Keep an eye out for more fun clinics at TWEPC because you don’t want to miss out on all the fun!

For more information about our club and upcoming events, visit our website www. twepc.com.au

TWEPC Dressage Day On July 3, Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club held its annual open unofficial dressage day.

The weather stayed dry throughout the day for us, which made it a better atmosphere for everyone.

I’m sure we will be seeing everyone back again next time.

We would like to thank all the judges for coming out for the day and helping, as it would not be possible without them!

Results are as follows:

ABOVE: Peter Ziedas ready to go at Waikerie.

LEFT: Paul Ziedas in Bill Miller’s vehicle.

CASA 5B Kristy Dodd, Kooda Shine, 68.22; Alexandra Chapman, Bear, 60.36; Michelle Gregory, Boundary Farm Symphony, 60.36. Judges: Joan Anderson, Kym Jamieson.

EA 1C Bronwyn Waters, Windalow Cheeky, 65.00; Sarah McDonough, KarrungKole, 60.23; Brigitta Daniel, Always Winners, 58.18.

Judges: Erika Taylor, Karin Brown.

PCASA 4B Karen Wittholz, Cooper, 65.77; Michelle Gregory, Boundary Farm Symphony, 65.00; Michelle Stirling, Tunamara Gatifah, 63.46.

Judges: Joan Anderson, Kym Jamieson.

EA 2B Sarah Jane Jameson, Reym Galaxy, 60.31; Kate Maynard, Ultimate Perfection; 60.00; Bronwyn Waters, Windalow Cheeky, 59.55.

Judges: Erika Taylor, Karin Brown.

EA 1B Sarah McDonough, KarrungKole, 67.40; Alannah Williams, Foxhall Steeletto, 67.40; Ashleigh Westcott, Perfectly Capable, 65.20. Judges: Joan Anderson, Ann Smith.

EA 3A Kate Maynard, Ultimate Perfection, 61.14; Cristy Patterson, Hahndorfs Prince, 58.72; Rachael Maynard, Searcher, 55.43; Elycia Noel, No Vanity, 55.43. Judges Erika: Taylor, Karin Brown.

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echo 18 Two Wells Football & Netball Sporting Club celebrated 100 years on Saturday, July 16, with past players/members returning to perform the coin tosses for each football grade and catch up with old mates at the club’s centenary dinner later that night.

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n PAST player, captain and three-time Mail Medallist, Geoff Davies (centre) tosses the coin before the A grade match against Hummocks-Watchman Eagles, watched by Eagles goal umpire, Dean Young, umpire Nathan Clark, Eagles A grade captain, Matt Higgs, Roosters captain, Ned Seccafien, umpire Peter Mutch and Two Wells goal umpire, Francis Pellizzari. n RIGHT: Two Wells bakery made a cake for the special occasion, here displayed by organisers Joe Cannizzaro, Tiffany Gameau, John Dawkins, Brenton Applebee, Alison Goss and Yolanda Cannizzaro. n BELOW: Past players, from left: Wayne Prior, Geoff Davies, David Gameau, Mick Lamont, Wally Lamont, Rick Wendland, Clayton Pethick, Ron Lee, Tony Burne Jnr, Paul and Mick Kotsano.

n ROOSTER James Williams fights to keep possession as Eagle Lee Belperio comes in for a tackle in the A grade match, which the Roosters lost by just one point.

n Helping to keep things running smoothly at the TWFC 100-year celebration dinner were (from left) netballers Neralie Wearn, Stephanie Walker and Rhiannon Wendland.

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n LEFT: James Williams and Kirralee Rosewarne catch up with 2000 Plains Producer Medal winner Ivan Silvy.

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n TWO Wells Football Club life members Graeme Rowe and David Thompson reminisce about the club. n RIGHT: Giving the crowd a few laughs with their stories were past players Graham Applebee, Graham Hein and MC John Dawkins.

An evening of reminiscing at centenary dinner REPORT & PHOTOS:

By Bec O’Brien More than 200 people helped the Two Wells Football Club celebrate its 100th year with a dinner at the Community Centre on Saturday July 16.

Following a hard fought one-point loss to Hummocks-Watchman Eagles in the A grade earlier in the day, the night was a great opportunity for past players, coaches, umpires and supporters, as well as the future stars of the club, to reminisce, laugh and celebrate the history of the club.

Former player and Two Wells identity John Dawkins was MC for the evening and took the opportunity to call upon past players to share their memories on the couch on stage.

Footballers Graham Appleebee, Graham Hein, Michael Lamont, Denis Pellizzari and Maurie Francou shared their memories of their playing days, along with netballers Nerida Bested and 93-year-old Ivy Southgate.

And while many proclaimed to ‘have not much to say’, once the mike was placed in their hands, tales of football/ netball prowess, mateship and practical jokes, flowed freely.

Former captain and

n MC John Dawkins (right) chats with former players Michael Lamont and Denis Pellizzari. coach Maurie Francou, who led the club to three premierships in the mid1970s, said the move from city league football in North Adelaide to Two Wells brought him and his friends much joy and many new friends.

“The thing that sticks so much in my mind is the way that we were welcomed into the club,” Maurie told the gathering.

“We had just a superb time here, regardless of the victories (and) the blokes that came up here didn’t come for money, I can say this categorically.

“It was the local friendships (and) the great memories I really had was the enjoyment and the fun of being here and we loved it, we absolutely loved it.”

During the mid 1970s, Maurie said the TWFC had a reputation for being fierce and tough.

“Once at a game in

n ORGANISING chairperson, Yolanda Cannizzaro enjoying the TWFC dinner with netball stalwarts Nerida Bested (nee Post) and Ivy Southgate.

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Gawler, as we came out onto the field, they said ‘here come the Barbar-

ians’, and we thought that was wonderful,” he chuckled.

“We brought out quality people here that could play football. “(And) we were used to winning at all costs.

“We wouldn’t take a backward step.”

Organising chairperson and Two Wells Netball Club life member Yolanda Cannizzaro said the evening was a wonderful event and everyone relished the chance to reminisce about the past and catch up with

long-lost teammates.

“We just couldn’t get the crowd in order, they were talking so much,” she laughed.

“It was a huge night, there were people waiting at the door hoping to get tickets, and they came with their arms full of memorabilia and photos.

“It was just terrific.”

MC John Dawkins reiterated Yolanda’s comments, saying some of those gathered hadn’t seen each other for 30 or 40 years.

“It was terrific to see

the range of people from across a lot of eras of the club,” he said.

“One of the great things was the fellowship on the night, the stories that were being told.”

TWFNSC president Jeff Moon said the event was a great celebration of the club’s history and brought together many different people with a passion for football.

“The night went off very, very well and I think it brought a lot of people back together again,” Jeff said.

“Hopefully they’ll stick around a bit more because of this.”

Jeff said the day and accompanying dinner would not have been the success it was without the drive and leadership of Yolanda Cannizzaro and the organising committee and wished to thank them for their input, leadership and dedication.

Commemorative photo CDs, bottles of wine and stubbie holders are still available from the TWFC for anyone who is interested.

n ABOVE: Former TWFC greats John Payne, Ken Francou, John May, Rob Payne, Geoff Norton and Maurie Francou. n RIGHT: The future of the club, footballers William Hart, Ben Spiteri, Bryce Hart and A grade captain and Best On Ground, Ned Seccafien.

n The team behind the wonderful two-course dinner included Jayne Tiller, Alba Liddy and Jo Spurling. n LEFT: The a grade team breaks through the banner before the centenary clash against Hummocks Watchman Eagles. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Bank chimes in with cheque

By Bec O’Brien The Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club (TWFNSC) hope a $37,500 grant will kick start the club’s push for redevelopment of their ageing clubrooms and inadequate change rooms.

The club was presented with a cheque from Bendigo Bank, on behalf of the Adelaide Plains Financial Services, which operates the Virginia Bendigo Bank branch, at a grant presentation dinner last month.

TWFNSC president Jeff Moon said the grant was a huge boost for the sporting club and was a terrific surprise.

“I had no idea about the amount,” Jeff said.

“I knew we were going to get some funding but not that much.

“I’m thinking about five or seven (thousand dollars) and when we got $37,500, I was just rapt.”

The money comes at a time when the club is seeking to lodge a major application to the Office of Recreation and Sports’ ‘Community Recreation and Sports Facilities’ funding program, to help fund their $500,000 redevelopment project.

Bendigo Bank Virginia branch manager Alf Sobczak and TWFNSC president Jeff Moon outside the clubrooms with a cheque for $37,500.

This project will see a dramatic facelift of the club’s facilities, including new, improved change rooms, a dining room extension and a much superior kitchen area.

The Office of Sport and Recreation application relies on the club being able to show other financial support for the project.

Bendigo Bank’s Virginia branch manager Alf Sobczak said more than $75,000 worth of funds had been granted to sporting, educational, community and recreational groups in the region.

Mr Sobczak said the bank

was pleasantly surprised with the quality of applications received in the program’s inaugural year and was excited so many different groups could benefit.

“We’re supported by the community and we’ll put back,” he added.

“Successful communities make a successful bank and we’re here for the community.”

Mr Sobczak said the bank’s Community Enterprise Foundation assessed the applications, with the aim being to support community organisations in significant projects.

“Hopefully it will kick start

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other people getting o n board,” he said.

“A lot of the towns revolve around the sporting clubs (and) we’re here for the district not just Virginia.

“It’s a community bank for the community.”

Mr Sobczak said the grant was additional support for the club, on top of the sponsorship already provided.

The club is generating much support for the project with $5,000 from the SANFL Community Football scheme also recently being granted.

An $80,000 debenture loan from the District Council of Mallala has also been secured for the redevelopment, with the club hoping to lodge their application to the Office of Sport and Recreation later this month.

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Two Wells captain, Ned Seccafien, on the run during the centenary game.

Thanks for the help Thanks to all who helped make our centenary celebrations such a successful occasion.

We thank for their enormous efforts: • •

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John Dawkins and Yolanda Cannizzaro for their fantastic organisation of the night – thank you so much Brenton Applebee for your time and collection of memorabilia (the disc containing all memorabilia are available for purchase from the TWF & NC ) Neville Seccafien for his time and efforts

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spent collecting memorabilia To our sponsors – our new guernseys look great!

To those who made the effort to bring along memorabilia To those who donated goods for the silent auction Dennis and Maria Pellizzari for donation of vegetables Max’s Signs for the Celebration banner above the stage The garden club ladies for the setting

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and decorating of the tables Dublin Fruit and Veg for their kind donation of vegetables Mrs Applebee for her yummy home baked cakes for the afternoon tea Joe and Yolanda Cannizzaro for donating the coloured centenary booklets Two Wells Bakery for the spectacular cake and bread rolls “Wild Fox” wines for donating the wine labels- our delicious centenary wine is available for purchase at the club

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Jo Spurling, Jayne Tiller Alba Cannizzaro for their kitchen expertise- fantastic meal!

All kitchen, bar, and banner helpersthankyou We also must thank our committee for their endless passion for the Two Wells football and Netball club, their tireless work and effort must be commended.

Tiffany Gameau, for and on behalf of,Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club.

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