2012 September Echo by Two Wells & Districts Echo

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SEPTEMBER 2012

KID zone

THEY sure know how to have fun at Two Wells Playgroup. Lilly Belchambers (left) and Tayla Lucas are pictured on the soft play equipment at Two Wells Community Children’s centre. There’s more pictures and our “Clubs in Focus” report, on Page 8.

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BOOKWEEK fun for Taneesha Sparnon as the Mad Hatter and Talia Raschella as Cat in the Hat. Go to Page 10.

MUSIC SCORES SPORTING HIT n TALENTS other than football and netball were displayed when Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club hosted an “open mic” night recently. Eamon Featherstonhaugh, Alice Turner, Anthony Cavallaro and Maddy Seccafien proved a hit with the crowd. MORE PICTURES, Page 16.

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Nine-year-old Tayla Simons has been selected to represent the state in calisthenics in Darwin next month. Young Lewiston resident, Tayla Simons, has a dilemma on her nine-yearold hands. Should she be more excited about being selected to represent the state in calisthenics for the first time, or about her upcoming first plane ride? Oh, the joys of childhood! Tayla is one of 12 girls selected in the South Australian Calisthenics Sub-Junior Development Team to compete in the Frangipani Cup in Darwin next month,

which will see youngsters from around the country challenge each other in a variety of routines. The September 22 date has Tayla chalking up hours of practice and kilometers in travel in preparation and is something she is very excited about. “I’m really looking forward to going on my first aeroplane ride,” Tayla said. “And competing against all the other girls will be so much fun, I can’t wait.” Each team will have to perform six

$44,000 ‘empowers’ our primary school

Two Wells Primary School has been selected to take part in the Federal Government’s Empowering Local Schools initiative and was awarded just over $44,000 to facilitate its LIFE (Learning Includes Family Engagement) project. Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said the ELS initiative would see $5.6 million shared amongst more than 80 South Australian schools to build stronger links between schools and their local communities “This funding will put more power in the hands of principals and school leaders because we know they are in the best position to make the right decisions for their students and schools,” Mr Champion said. TWPS deputy principal, Lynda Fitzpatrick-Brown said the school’s LIFE project centered on the ideas of improving communication between the school and its families, providing access to the school through a variety of media and helping families better understand

the curriculum. “We value family input because that’s where learning starts; at home,” Mrs Fitzpatrick-Brown said. “We want to expand the way we communicate with families. “Through workshops on curriculum we want to build families’understanding and knowledge of educational programs in the school, to help them connect with and better assist their child’s learning.” Mrs Fitzpatrick-Brown said the school would use multi-media to build partnerships with its families and had already run parent workshops on reading and maths, offering sessions during and after school hours, catering for families. Local mum, Mel Sochacki, has two children at the school and participated in the parent workshops. “It was very helpful and showed me good strategies to help the kids,” she said. More workshops are on the cards for next term.

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different routines, including march, exercise, rods, clubs, aesthetic, and, song and actions, with all set to music and judged on grace, agility, precision and technique. Tayla says her strength is her rod routine but she also really enjoys song and action, and march disciplines. “I have good technique and timing,” she said. “But it will be a great challenge for me.” Good luck Tayla, may the “rods” be with you!

IN BRIEF

Tinker helps others

• Remember Tinker the Palouse Pony from the last edition of The Echo? Her owner, Natasha Hogan is organising a garage sale to raise funds for other neglected and mistreated horses, with all proceeds from the day going straight to horse charity Pony Rescues/Surrenders. The event will be held on Saturday September 22 at 67 Williams Road, Two Wells, from 9am. There will be a host of things for sale including clothes, toys, household furniture, books and much more. A sausage sizzle will keep everyone fed and there will also be a raffle and other challenges for the kids. Tinker may even pop her head in for a visit! If you want to donate or can help out contact Natasha on 0422201323. Barbara returns for ‘back to church’ • St Paul’s Anglican Church in Two Wells will host a “Back to Church” event on Sunday, September 9. The 10am service will be led by recently-retired Reverend, Barbara Bonifant, who has come out of retirement especially for this day. Barbara was farewelled by Mallala and Two Wells congregattions at a luncheon at Mallala hotel on July 1. Morning tea will be held after the service. All are welcome. Apply now for voluntary grant scheme • Local organisations are being urged to apply for the next round of the Grants to Voluntary Environment, Sustainability and Heritage Organisations (GVESHO) program. Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, said the grants are designed to support community based volunteer organisations that work to preserve the environment or our heritage. Applications close September 14 and grant guidelines and application forms are available at http://www. environment.gov.au/about/programs/gvesho/funding. html or by calling 1800 003 562. More signs from $5000 Coast Care grant • District Council of Mallala has received a $5000 Coast Care community grant to improve signage along its coastal boundaries. The funds will be used to place signs along coastal areas to assist in educating the public about the sensitive coastal areas in the district. The signs will be erected at Port Gawler, Parham, Thompson Beach and Middle Beach. ‘Cookie’ joins Two Wells bakery team • THE name chosen for the baker stationed outside Two Wells bakery is “Cookie.” Winner of $20 voucher is Jack Stringer, of Two Wells Two Wells Echo, September, 2012

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Council review may bring big changes The number of councillors representing the residents of the District Council of Mallala could be reduced and wards a thing of the past, following a report by a consulting firm. DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said council’s Elector Representation Review was looking at options for council’s future structure and was seeking community feedback on the report. The report, by CL Rowe and Associates, highlights a number of key issues including: • The principal officer of Council, more specifically whether it should be a mayor or chairperson • Need for area councillors in addition to ward councillors • Division of the council area into

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wards, or alternatively the abolition of wards • Number of elected members required to provide fair and adequate representation to the community • Level of ward representation (i.e. single and/or multi councillor wards, or combinations thereof) • Name of the council area and/or any proposed future wards The report also states: “At the end of the review process, any proposed changes to Council’s composition and/or ward structure must serve to uphold the democratic principle of ‘one person, one vote, one value’. “Bearing this in mind, it is highly likely any future ward structure of

council will, in the main, be determined by the requirement for an equitable distribution of elector numbers between wards, rather than be based specifically on any socioeconomic, regional or topographic factors.” Mr Mansueto said the district currently has four wards and 11 councillors; Mallala (2 councillors), Two Wells (3), Lewiston (4) and Dublin (2), but the report highlighted Dublin as being above the 10 percent tolerance allowed by legislation. “Under the (Local Government) Act we’ve got to make sure the wards are fairly represented and currently Dublin is outside the required tolerance,” he said. “The review will give council an opportunity to plan the growth occur-

ring in the district (and) how best it can achieve fair and adequate community representation. “Council will get a general consensus of what the community is after from their feedback.” The Elector Representation Review will be conducted through a two–stage process, with the first round of community consultation seeking feedback on the report, beginning on Wednesday, August 29, for a six-week period. Following this, feedback will be collated and analysed, with council then establishing a specific option for the community to consider at a later date through a second consultation process. Contact District Council of Mallala on 85270200 for further information.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH AND BLUE LIGHT DISCO SUPPORT TWO WELLS YOUTH PROJECT

LOOKING pleased with the $500 donation are (from left) local businessman, Tony Lange, DCM councilors Anne Heley and Mark Wasley, NHW members Jennifer and Don Nichol, TWRAT president, Eddie Stubing and Sergeant Carol Gallie.

Cash rolls in to support skate park push The Two Wells skate park project received a much-needed boost last month, with the donation of $500. Representatives from Two Wells and Lewiston Neighbourhood Watch and Two Wells Blue Light Disco presented the Two Wells Regional Action Team with the cheque on Thursday, August 23. Sergeant Carol Gallie, from Nuriootpa, said the Blue Light committee wanted to support a local youth-based initiative, and the skate park project fits the bill. “We are very proud to be able to give something to the youth of the Two Wells community,” Sergeant Gallie said. “We’re about promoting activities

for young people that’s held in a fun and safe environment and the facilities this group is hoping to create is shown to reduce crime in youth and engage them in physical activity.” In other skate park news, local businessman and TWRAT member, Tony Lange, spoke to councilors during public forum at the District Council of Mallala’s Monday, August 27, meeting. “The BMX track we have is unused and we are suggesting a refurbishment of that site into a BMX/ skate park,” he told councilors. Mr Lange also spoke of TWRAT’s skate park committee and how its members, along with a few keen skaters and BMX riders, toured the

district recently to view skate parks in other areas. The group visited Clare and Balaklava, and has also been to Port Pirie and Adelaide. “We believe the tourism of a skate park is something to consider,” he said. “After talking to the youths at Clare, some of them travelled all over the state visiting different skate parks, and if we could have something that sets us apart, something no other skate park had, like a Euro-step, we could bring people into the town from outside the area.” Support for the project was growing, Mr Lange said, with the local IGA donating funds through its Commu-

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nity Chest program and some money raised by running a stall at the local Christmas street parade last year. Mr Lange also told councillors about the recent donation by the Two Wells Blue Light team. “They went to lengths to tell us how important it will be to our community for the adolescents of our town,” Mr Lange said. “This is something to bring the best out in the kids.” If you would like to contribute to the skate park project or can help out in any way, please contact the Two Wells Regional Action Team by emailing pacapark2@bigpond. com or drop in and see Tony Lange at Sprint Auto.

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Councillors briefed on impact of house plan

District Council of Mallala councillors have been briefed on proposed infrastructure requirements associated with the proposed Two Wells Residential Development by the Hickinbotham Group. CEO, Charles Mansueto, said the briefing also included the initial assessment of the economic viability of the project from council’s perspective. “The briefing allowed councillors to consider some of the funding and infrastructure issues that need to be considered,” Mr Mansueto said. “Next step is to incorporate these into a draft development deed that will support the proposed development. “This is a separate process to the Development Plan Amendment (DPA).” Mr Mansueto said DCM was one of the first councils to use an economic model commissioned by the Local Government Association and other councils to assist them in analysing the economic impact of development. “The current economic analysis of the proposed Two Wells Development shows a positive outcome for the community,” he said. Council is expecting to consider the draft Development Deed within the next two months.

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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.

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

We welcome all bowlers an opportunity to play, especially new bowlers to come along and enjoy a game of Bowls. The games are played on Wednesdays or Saturdays. ‘Learn To Bowls” is Tuesday evenings.The ladies Competition is played on Thursdays.Bowls competition runs from October to April of each year.For more information please contact the secretary Doug Maylin On 85243288 C/O PO Box 127, Two Wells 5501or club phone/ fax number 85202316.We have excellent bar facilities ,why not consider your next function at the Bowling Clubrooms on Old Port Wakefield Road ,Two Wells.

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.

Calisthenics

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.

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Church times

Anglican Church Services

St Peter’s Mallala: 1st Sunday of the month Sunday September 2, 10am Sunday October 7, 10am Ph: Di Meaney 8520 2308 St Paul’s Two Wells: Sunday Sept 9, 10am Sunday Sept 16, 10am Sunday Sept 23, 10am Sunday Sept 30, 10am Sunday Oct 14, 10am Sunday Oct 21, 10am Sunday Oct 28, 10am Ph: Di Meaney 8520 2308 Two Wells Catholic Church invites residents to attend its weekly services. Held in the church on Old Port Wakefield Road, mass starts at 8.30am every Sunday. All are welcome.

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

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.

community centre

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.

Craft Group

Craft Group at Two Wells In the St Paul’s Anglican Church, Two Wells in the Hart Memorial Hall 10am to 12noon Wednesday September 5 & 19, October 3, 17 & 31. Contact: Ree Roden Phone: 8520 3773.

craft shop

The Craft Shop, TWO WELLS COURT HOUSE, Quality 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 Fri 9.30am to 4pm, Sat 9.30am to 1pm. Closed Sun & Mon.

Equestrian & Pony club

Two Wells Lutheran Church, Home service with Holy Communion Contact Pastor Wayne Boehm 8281 2976 for further information.

Children’s centre

Two Wells Community Children’s Centre, 27a Gawler Road, Two Wells. Community-based, 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 PreEntry. 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 8520 2358.

Community bus

Community Bus, return trip to Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5.00 return (kids free), Next bus: Sept 21, 2012. 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.

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.

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Families Learning and 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.

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healthy eating club

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.

TW Hockey Club

Well it’s that time of year again and we are heading into a new hockey season. We would like to let everyone know that we have starting training and would like anyone who is interested in playing grass hockey to feel welcome to join in with our family orientated club. We are looking for people of all ages, juniors and seniors, men, women and children who would like to play a fantastic team sport. We train Wednesday nights from 5pm at Vincent Road, Smithfield Plains. Anyone who would like to join the Two Wells Hockey Club please contact Margaret on 0408 933 261.

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.

neighbourhood watch 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

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.

Neighbourhood Watch Meeting held every second Tuesday in the month (except 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.

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: Ree Roden 8520 3773.

Play group

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

Red Cross

Two Wells Red Cross meets on the first Tuesday of every month at the Catholic Church Hall, Two Wells at 1.30pm. All are welcome. Contact Jasmin Daniele on 8520 2233 for further information.

RSL

Two Wells RSL Sub Branch, Main Street, Two Wells, Ph: 8520 2826, Open: Wednesdays 9am to Noon and Friday 12 to late, Social night every Friday night from 6pm. Contact Tony: 0412 773 111, John: 0411 894 245.

scouts

1St Two Wells scout group, PO Box 427 Two Wells SA 5501. Cub Scouts - Tuesday, 6.30pm to 8pm. Joey Scouts - Thursday 5.30pm to 6.45pm. Scouts - Thursday 7pm to 9pm. Group leader Ian Laughton Phone 0403 976 984.

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

UCA Op shop

Two Wells Uniting Church treasure trove op shop, opening times, Mon, Wed & Fri 9am to 4pm and Tue, Thur, Sat 9am to 12noon. Open all school holidays, come in and browse, uniting church hall drew street, two wells, contact Pam Duncan 8520 2764 any time for information.

uniting church

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.

Weight Watches

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

yoga

YOGA, Classes are at the Two Wells Catholic Church Hall are held on Mondays 7pm to 8:15pm. Enquiries to Diane 8520 2308 or 0427 616 301. Two Wells Echo, September, 2012

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CFS gets a boost from new recuits A concerted effort by the Two Wells Country Fire Service to recruit new members is starting to pay off, with four new faces joining the brigade in recent weeks but more daytime volunteers are still needed. Two Wells CFS brigade captain, Adam Harris, highlighted earlier in the year the need for more volunteers to help keep the service running smoothly and to relieve some of the pressure on current members, and in the past few months the brigade has launched a community awareness and recruitment program. Adam said the new recruits were eager to learn and keen to get out and serve the community, and would be put through the relevant training procedures as soon as possible. “Once they are trained it will take the pressure off the existing members and spread the workload around a bit more rather than having the same faces doing the same things,” he said.

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“We are happy with the (recruitment) progress at the moment and there’s a lot of enthusiasm about the place with the new faces but we need another three or four daytime crew, people who are available to help during the day.” The new recruits are teenagers Kiralee Melhuish and Danielle Sweetman, ex-air traffic controller and commercial flying instructor, Gerry Dowling and new Middle Beach resident, Nick Petho. Seventeen-year-old Reeves Plains resident, Kiralee Melhuish, is looking forward to being involved with the service. “I’ve always wanted to help out and give something back to the community,” she said. “It’s going to be good fun, I’m loving it so far.” Gerry is hoping to use his communication, reporting and radio skills to ease the ever-growing

paperwork of the CFS and work primarily behind the scenes. He is already helping out with situation reports and logging call outs and is keen to do all the firefighting training as well. Both Danielle and Nick are relishing the opportunity to help out the local community, and are looking forward to completing their firefighting training.

• In other CFS news, the brigade is preparing to stage a gas fire exercise, using live fire, in the car park of the town oval later this month (September). Members and relevant appliances from Two Wells, Gawler River, Mallala and Dublin are expected to participate in the training exercise and the general public is invited to come along and watch the teams in action.

Historic items register

Two Wells and its surrounding districts have played a significant part in the development of South Australia from the early days of European settlement. Items of historical interest are scattered throughout the region and being held by many families. In the absence of a suitable venue for a local museum, it is proposed by the Two Wells Regional Action Team Inc (TWRAT) to establish a data register of the local items of historic interest. The owners’ name, the item description and its current location are to be recorded along with any comments about its history and any future plans for its ownership status. Brenton Applebee has long been establishing a great collection of local historic photographs and has now agreed to manage the TWRAT initiated database register. If you have any items of historical interest that you would like included on this list please submit the following form to: Brenton Applebee, PO Box 299, Two Wells SA 5501. Phone 85202526. Email brenton. applebee@bigpond.com Christmas parade The Two Wells Christmas Parade will be held on Friday, December 14. Unfortunately the email address supplied last month to the Echo for nominations for Parade Prince and Princess was incorrect.

Please note the correct address is pacapark2@bigpond. com. If you sent a nomination to the other address please forward it to the correct address so your young person can be considered for this honour. Written nominations can be lodged at the Two Wells Craft Shop addressed to Bev. We have a Special Guest coming to our parade this year. Watch the Echo for the announcement – either the October or November issues.

TWRAT Talk Several new stallholders have booked for this year and we have a fabulous new attraction for the young people to enjoy. Businesses are urged to participate in the contest for the Best Decorated Business. Last year the bakery won – who will it be this year? For further details, information or stallholder booking forms please contact Bev on 85202811 (after 6.30pm) or 0418811315 or via email pacapark2@bigpond. com. LOCAL SNIPPETS • TWRAT extends best wishes to the new owners of the butcher shop. • Congratulations on 10 years of snack bar business to the Hardiman Family.

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• Commiserations to the owners and staff of the Tavern, which was robbed recently. • Also to the business which suffered a smashed window a few days ago. We urge support of our local businesses and also ask residents to watch for any vandalism and report any information to the Police. • Do you have any thoughts on any aspect of our Region? Come along to a meeting of the Two Wells Regional Action Team and present your thoughts for discussion. Please remember tthe team does not have big dollars to spend but we can lobby council and government on behalf and in support of our residents. We have knowledge of government grants, which may apply to projects that benefit the community e.g. the renovation of the inside of the Old Courthouse, now the Craft Shop. Funds are being raised towards the renovation of the outside of the courthouse and we will then apply for a grant to assist us as these grants are usually on a dollar for dollar basis. If you have any items you would like to donate for sale to assist in the raising of these funds please deliver them to the Craft Shop and tell the volunteer on duty that they are a donation for the renovations. Monetary donations would also be gratefully received.

Kiralee Melhuish, Gerry Dowling, Danielle Sweetman and Nick Petho are the newest recruits for the Two Wells CFS brigade..

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COUNCILhorticultural team leader, Pamela Drew, says the historic wells area is slowly undergoing a transformation, with the Aboriginal sculptures from the Pudnarla Food Trail moved to the area recently.

Fresh look for wells area

The historic wells area in Two Wells is slowly undergoing a transformation, with the Aboriginal sculptures from the Pudnarla Food Trail moved there recently. District Council of Mallala horticulturalist, Pamela Drew, said the six steel sculptures were placed in the area following a request from the Two Wells Regional Action Team, which handed over care of the site to the DCM earlier this year. The statues of a kangaroo, goanna on the fire, dingo, tribal elder and boy with a boomerang could now be enjoyed more by the public and helped link the area’s Aboriginal and settler history, Pam said. “I’m happy with the progress,” she said. “We’ve done a lot of clearing out all the dead wood and dead trees. We’re trying to open up the area and make it safer and more attractive for visitors.” When the Echo last spoke to Pam in April, she The three paths that make up the area – ABOVE, as they were in had plans for a more formal-type garden around the April and BELOW, in August, with artwork wells site, but this has been an evolving project, and the team is now considering native grasses instead of lawn. “It most probably will be a native grass area,” she said. “The existing paths are also going to be re-laid, using the pavers that are there and placing the name pavers back exactly where they area.” Further down the track, Pam and her team hope to construct new paths and plant native local trees with plaques giving details of their species, Aboriginal use and relevance to the area. “I would like to see more paths,” Pam said, “And I would like to incorporate the old machinery to have a holistic site that showcases our Aboriginal and European heritage.” More work in the wells area is scheduled for spring, with council using funds from its works budget to manage and improve the site.

District Council of Mallala finally passed its new dog bylaw at its August meeting, paving the way for more cohesive policing of dog issues within the district. Up until now, DCM had been powerless to manage dog numbers in the area. Under the new bylaw residents in townships within the council area will be restricted to three dogs, as will those people living outside the town and within the Rural Living (Zone 1 and 2) areas. Dog owners within the Rural Living (Animal Husbandry) zone are permitted up to nine dogs, and anyone not in one of these zones, up to five dogs. DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said the new bylaw now gave council the power to enforce dog numbers within specific zones and to deal with dog-related complaints more effectively. It is expected the new bylaw will come into effect four months after it has been officially gazetted. Exemptions will be provided to owners with registered dogs currently outside the new dog numbers. n In short: 4 Number of dogs in townships – no more than 3 dogs 4 Rural Living (Zone 1 & 2) – no more than 3 dogs 4 Rural Living (Animal Husbandry) Zone – no more than 9 dogs 4 Residents not in any of these zones – up to 5 dogs.

Survey probes name change A community survey has been endorsed by the District Council of Mallala and will seek residents’ thoughts on three major points, including whether council should change its name. DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said the survey is set to be distributed to residents before the end of the year and would guide council on how better to deliver specific services. “The survey is seeking feedback from residents as to how they rate the importance of the services council provides and also rating council’s performance and delivery of that service,” he said. Mr Mansueto said the survey is also seeking feedback from the community as to whether the name of council should be changed, and it would be interesting to see what residents had to say. n The three questions set out in the survey are: 1 – Do you support the existing name of Council, the District Council of Mallala Y/N? 2 – Are you a regular reader of the Council Communicator newsletter Y/N? 3 – What delivery of the Communicator would you most support and at what frequency would you like it distributed? Each question also allows residents to comment further and make suggestions. If you have something to say to the District Council of Mallala this is your chance; keep an eye out in your letterbox for the survey.

grand day for young and (not so) OLD Grandparents Day at Two Wells Primary School on Friday, August 24, capped off a busy week for the school community. The day, consisting of a concert, morning tea and sausage sizzle, was the culmination of Book Week for staff and

ABOVE: Enjoying the delicious morning tea were (from left) Sarah Walton and Steve Gammon, Hayley Walton and Kathy Kruger, and Brooke Walton and Brian Kruger.

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RIGHT: Jackson Harnas, Gary and Beverley Vickers, and Samuel Harnas.

students, with many parents, grand parents, friends and family attending. Junior primary classes started the celebrations with a range of cute performances, including Dingle, Dangle Scarecrow, Knock, Knock jokes and an

Indonesian Song. Later primary classes entertained with a poetry recital, rap song, play and songs. The school choir also sang. After each concert, classes were open for relatives and friends to look through and admire students’ work.

The Lepley family, Ethan and Grace, with grandparents, Gary and Sylvia. Two Wells Echo, September , 2012

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Champ deserves his Pat Lewiston resident Pat Wake and her two and a half -year-old kelpie, Twistie, have taken out the inaugural South Australian Herding Association Championships. Pat attended the event, held at Rosedale near Gawler, on the weekend of August 22 and 23, after only being in the sport for the past 12months. She has been training for just 18 months with local dog trainer, Colin Meaney. Pat said this was her second season competing in the herding events and was proud of Twisitie’s achievement, and also that of her other kelpie, Doritos. “My dogs are pets first,” Pat said. “This is a sport for me but I am very chuffed.” Over the course of the weekend Pat and her dogs were challenged to complete two different courses. The first was working three sheep through a range of obstacles in a paddock situation.

Lewiston’s Pat Wake and her South Australian Herding Association Championship dog, Twistie, also shown with their winning ribbons.

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PAT WAKE: My dogs are pets first. This is a sport for me, but I am very chuffed

The second was herding three sheep over a shorter course in a 40x60m area. Each dog and their trainer are allowed two runs for each course, and are given 10 minutes to complete a single run. Points are deducted for going outside the defined course, not keeping sheep together and behavior, with the highest score out of 100 for each run. The team with the highest score in the competition over the two days is named winner. Twistie’s highest score was 96/100 while Doritos scored an honourable 89/100. Being quiet and calm around the sheep is key to success, Pat says, with her using a range of single commands,

such as stop, over, back, wait and come, to instruct her dogs. “I’ve had kelpies for years, they are very, very faithful dogs,” she said. “They are very quick to learn and their skill and ability is just amazing. “Watching the dogs do what they are bred to do naturally, you are sort of in awe.” Pat is also a member of the South Australian Working Sheepdog Association, which is specifically for traditional farm-type dog breeds, like Border Collies and Kelpies. In the next three years Pat’s aim is to be invited to show her dogs’ working skills at the Royal Adelaide Show; an invitation-only privilege.

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Disco Two Wells Blue Light Disco celebrated its fourth birthday on Friday August 10 with a “B” themed event attracting 170 youngsters. There were numerous bumblebees and butterflies, a boxer, a ballet dancer and Batman even made an appearance. A cool Nintendo Wii was awarded as part of the celebrations. The next, and final, Blue Light for the year will be held on October 26 and follow a Ghosts and Ghouls Halloween theme, so start planning your ghostly costumes now.

Bumblebee Caitlin Stewart and butterfly Jorgia Carter with “boys” Jamie Carter and Brody Wylie.

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wo Wells Playgroup has met once a week at Two Wells By Natalie Centenera Children’s Community Centre Two Wells Playgroup on Gawler road since 2003 and has co-ordinator seen many a local family through the early years of their children’s life. It had also been running for many years beforehand when located in the council n fast facts chambers. It is a non-profit organiWho: Two Wells Playgroup sation run by parents, who What: An oppo rtun ity for ever y attend with their children child to learn through quality play from the Two Wells comexperiences while supporting their munity. families/carers in their role as primary It is a relaxed and educators. casual atmosphere, where When: Every Friday morning during children can sit and enjoy the school term, 9 - 11am. doing a craft activity inWhe re: Two Well s Com mun ity side, or engage through Chil dren ’s Cen tre. 27a Gaw ler play with other children Road,Two Wells. Phone 8520 2358. outside in the sandpit, How Muc h: $2.5 0 per fami ly, on the swings, or on the first visit free and Play grou p SA climbing equipment. membership fees (determined by the Often children will length of time you wish to pay for). walk through the door and Bring along a piece of fruit! say they love coming to ‘Playschool’ as they feel Playgroup is the real-life version of the television program. One of the newest members is JasChildren from the ages of 0 to mine Centenera, who moved to Two 4 years old develop a multitude of Wells last year. She attends with son skills, simply by coming and having Jemayne, 3 and daughter, Jessie, 1. a go at fun activities. “When I first arrived in South Rapid brain development occurs Australia I didn’t know anybody in the early years of a child’s life and apart from my husband’s family,” playgroup exposes them to various Jasmine said. activities and experiences, which “Playgroup was an easy way to enhances their natural progress. meet other families in the area and “Fruit Time” is where fruit for my son and daughter to interact brought by the children is shared with other children their age. amongst the group and eaten with “I find it a safe and supportive yoghurt, which is kindly donated by environment.” IGA proprietors, Rosa and Rocco From new families to established Settimo, who have been supporting families, Playgroup is a great meeting Playgroup for many years. place for children and their parents This is a great opportunity for and carers. children to see others their age eating Lisa Stevens, who attends with healthily and eating something they three-year-old daughter Tayla, has might not necessarily be willing to been a Playgroup regular for two try at home. years and says it’s a “great place As the children are sitting down to make friends and create a social at a table with each other and are network”. encouraged to use a bowl and spoon, Tayla says Playgroup “is where I their co-ordination skills are also make things and play with friends”. exercised.

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n Enjoying fruit time at Playgroup are, clockwise from left Rebecca Miller holding Lilly Belchambers, Benjamin Belchambers, Logan Clifton, Sam Centenera, Natalia Manolarus and mum, Tamara. n BEING creative with playdough are Lily Gameau (left) and Logan Clifton.

Often children’s verbal communication improves, and their willingness to speak to other parents and children, during this time. Leah Clifton, who regularly attends with her sons, four-year-old Logan and Curtis, seven months, believes it is a “good environment for kids to come and play, as well as interact with younger children and other parents”. Two Wells Playgroup has an exceptional advantage due to the fact it is held at Two Wells Community

Children’s Centre, which is an integrated centre housing a kindergarten and child care under one roof. The benefit of this is Playgroup children use the Kindy room, which in itself is a wonderful educational resource. They see the Kindergarten teachers there and become acquainted with their friendly faces, as well as the childcare workers. It is, inadvertently, an excellent transition from home life to kindergarten.

Playgroup is not just about the children; it is about mums, dads and carers too. It is often a lifeline to new parents who are seeking shared experiences with other parents and it is not surprising life-long friendships have been formed through playgroup. “Sometimes just having a coffee and a chat is needed to feel you are part of the world again,” says Jasmine. “If you are thinking of going, you should just give it a try,” suggests Michelle Dimasi, whose youngest child, Gabriella, has just graduated from kindergarten and started school this term. “We have found it to be a weekly, inexpensive, and enjoyable outing and have met some lovely families who we often see around the town. If you are interested in attending, contact the Two Wells Community Children’s Centre on 8520 2358. Two Wells Echo, September , 2012

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Year 3 students Jazmin Cornlissen and Angie Edwards discover how magnets work.

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Students at Two Wells Primary School were immersed in a range of energy-themed activities to celebrate Science week from August 11 – 19. TWPS deputy principal, Lynda Fitzpatrick-Brown, said the week had been a great success, with students involved in and excited about science and many taking the opportunity to visit the hands-on n Kurtis Ryan and Deegan Vanzoelan watch as assistant principal, Lynda FitzpatrickBrown, demonstrates the energy power of wind.

lunchtime science lab. The theme for this year’s Science week was Energy Evolution, specifically looked at renewable energy sources and energy efficiency. “I think its been a good, busy week and lots of kids turned up to spend their lunchtimes doing science week activities on energy,” Mrs Fitzpatrick-Brown said. “Every class also had something to share at assembly (and) it was terrific seeing the wonderful science activities the students had been involved in with their teachers.”

As well as the lunchtime science lab and classroom activities, the school also had a visit from Mobile Science Education. Mrs Fitzpatrick-Brown said presenter, Lee Harrison, was once again excellent and kept the students enthralled with a range of interactive science demonstrations. “He was fabulous and so entertaining,” she said. “He presented the science facts in a humorous and hands on manner which kept the kids engaged for one hour and forty minutes.”

Sophie’s garden delights Celebrating 80

n Well-known local resident, Lois Wasley, (left) celebrated her 80th birthday with family and friends at a lunch at the Lower Light Hotel on Wednesday, August 22. Lois also shared the party with good friend June Tutton, of South Plympton, who has the same birthday and was born in the same year! Both lovely ladies turned 80 on August 22 and Lois, it was rumoured, attended parties in her honour around the district for the best part of a week. Two Wells Echo, September, 2012

If you have a green thumb, or are keen _ to learn a little more about gardening, then be sure to catch well-known gardening

expert, Sophie Thomson, at the Two Wells Bowling Club on Wednesday, September 19. This free event is presented by the District Council of Mallala’s library service, and will see Ms Thomson, who is currently a presenter for the ABC’s “Gardening Australia” television show, share her gardening knowledge and expertise. “Sophie will be talking about preparing your garden for spring and members of the audience will be treated to door prizes which will include garden tools, magazines and fertilisers,” Two Wells Public Library coordinator, Anne Sawtell, said. “Sophie’s passion for plants and gardening were passed on to her by her parents at their family’s plant nursery.” As well as presenting for the ABC’s “Gardening Australia” TV show, Ms Thomson writes for Gardening Australia magazine and presents a weekly column for the Sunday Mail newspaper. “She is also the author of ‘From the Ground Up – a complete guide for SA Gardeners’,” Anne said. “She likes to help her clients develop water-wise, climate compatible gardens that have colour and interest throughout the year.” Seats are strictly limited to this 2pm event and it is expected to attract a lot of interest, so get in quick and secure your free ticket, which includes afternoon tea, by contacting Two Wells Public Library on 8520 2100 or emailing info@twlibrary.net.au. www.twowellsecho.com.au 9

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Characters come to life MIXED bunch (from left) Tyson Whittle, Corey Brown, Garry James, Ashton Scott, and Riley Plane.

Book Week parade entertains everyone

If you happened to visit Two Wells Primary School last Thursday you might have been surprised to see the students had all turned into characters from much loved books, nursery rhymes and movies. The metamorphosis was all part of Book Week celebrations, with the staff and students celebrating in high sprits, despite the cold and wintry weather. Although the annual parade through the streets of the town was cancelled, everyone gathered in the school’s gym and watched as each class paraded

REPORT & PICTURES: Bec O’Brien past and showed off their fun, clever and inspiring costumes. There were witches and pirates galore, fairies, villains, lots of cute rabbits and superheroes, a few Cats in the Hat, even a Viking ship and an army of little Vikings. Jessie from the Toy Story was there, as was The Mad Hatter and the White Rabbit. The parade was just one of many activities throughout the week in recognition of Book Week and its theme of Champions Read. Earlier in the week, the students watched an engaging performance called “Pass The Poetry Please”. Classes were also involved in a treasure hunt around the school based on the theme and some classes visited the Two Wells Public Library

ABOVE: Kaitlyn Harrison, Laura Oakley and Amber Phillips. BELOW: Harry Potter (Liam Hoile) was flanked by these two rather cute witches (AKA Deana Musolino and Jade Skelton).

Chef, Tarique Jackson and the cute cow who jumped over the moon, Leah Stringer. BELOW: Cody Hart and Lauren Turner.

Year R/1 teacher Amy Renshaw leads her class in the parade, with Chelsea Mason dressed as Jessie from the Toy Story.

RIGHT: Tenelle Simons and Stephanie Seres.

Little Charlie Chambers as Pinocchio. LEFT: Reception teacher, Adam Claridge, lead his class of Vikings.

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Work together to protect local natural assets

MESSAGE TO RESIDENTS: From Lewiston ward Councillor Duncan Kennington

Survey opportunity

Residents will soon be receiving a community survey. It is important all residents complete this. It will provide council with valuable information on what it is doing right, what it isn’t doing right, and any other areas of interest to the community. The council spends millions of dollars of residents’ money each year and if people don’t speak up the best we can do is take a guess as to what should and shouldn’t happen. • IT is important all residents make themselves aware of District Council of Mallala’s new rules on dogs. Bylaw No 4 - Dogs is detailed and dog owning residents would be well advised to familiarise themselves with the by-law which will be on the council website. It deals with dog numbers, behaviour and housing amongst other things (see separate report detailing the new rules elsewhere in the Echo) • Residents of Lewiston will be interested to know the bendy dirt track section of Gawler River Road west of Boundary road is to be straightened and bitumenised. This will not only make the road safer and more efficient for traffic, it should improve my cycle times for this route. My bottom-of-the-range bicycle doesn’t excel on dirt tracks. • Having not heard any frogs this season in Lewiston, or reports thereof, I was concerned the whole population had packed up and left. However while cycling recently along Hayman road I could hear the sounds of numerous frogs coming from the wetlands. I have heard there are at least two species of frog in Lewiston but would have to verify that.

I have been fortunate to work with many young people. The one thing that overwhelms me is their enthusiasm and drive for better management of our natural environment. I recently was invited to give a talk to Two Wells Scout Group about their involvement in a community revegetation project as part of their land care badge, a habitat corridor within the school grounds at Two Wells Primary School, which will increase biodiversity within our town. Our region’s greatest environmental asset is its local biodiversity. As property owners we all need to work together so those assets are protected.

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On my regular travels around our district it troubles me to see so many plant species that have escaped from peoples properties. You might say: “If they look good in my yard they will look good anywhere.” Unfortunately this is not the case, a lot of these escapes will dominate and outcompete native plants. They also do not provide the food resources for our native animals, birds and butterflies, etc.

‘ICE’ is cool in an emergency

We all carry our mobile phones with names and numbers stored in its memory but if we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn’t know whom to call. Yes, there are hundreds of numbers stored but which one is the contact person in case of an emergency? Hence the “ICE” (In Case of Emergency) campaign – a method of contact during emergency situations. As mobile phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during emergency under the name “ICE”. The idea was thought up by a para-

Gazanias are one of those plants that may look good in your garden, but I have noticed this species, through seed dispersal, is moving into our reserves, Auger Ponds, Lewiston Wetlands etc. When these plants become established, we as a community will lose the essence of what I believe distinguishes our region from many other regions; a ‘sense of place’. Pest plants are estimated to cost Australian agriculture $4.2 billion and the natural environment $2.5 billion per annum. Health impacts are also significant with some being toxic to humans, native animals and livestock. All South Australian land-

medic who found when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they didn’t know which number to call. He therefore With Maria Aunger thought it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognised name for this purpose. In an emergency, service personnel and hospital staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialling the number you have stored as “ICE”. For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3 etc. • The next Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be our AGM and will be held on Tuesday, September 11 at 7.30pm in Two

holders have legal responsibilities to manage declared plants, which are regulated under the Natural Resources Management Act. They are significant weed threats to our State’s primary production industries. As property owners it is our responsibility to manage these weed threats in our region. If you are unsure of what plants you may have on your property, I would recommend the web site of the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board at www.amlrnrm.sa.gov.au. As a community we can make a difference, let’s take ownership of our environmental assets, and let’s protect what we have.

Wells Community RSL. A light supper will be provided and everyone is welcome. Next month will be a joint meeting with Mallala Neighbourhood Watch to be held in the Old Schoolroom at Mallala Museum. TWO WELLS BLUE LIGHT Our thanks to all the youth who came along to our “B” themed disco and celebrated our fourth birthday with us. It was wonderful to see so many kids out on the dance floor enjoying the great music and showing off their dance skills. There were a few items left behind. For enquiries, please telephone the Two Wells Police Station. A reminder – in the interests of safety, glow sticks are not allowed at discos – if broken, the substance inside can be dangerous, so they have been banned. Our last Blue Light disco for the year will be held on Friday, October 26 and themed “Gothic, Ghosts and Ghouls.” Start thinking about a costume now!

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Trail riders take in scenery REPORT: Bec O’Brien

n ABOVE: Jane Giles and Angel.

n LEFT: Julie Barlow on Asher prepares for Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club ride.

The Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club (APEC) held its inaugural event on Sunday August 5, with a two-hour trail ride through farmland around Reeves Plains. Twenty-two members took to their horses, leaving the Reeves Plains Indoor Arena with lots of chatter, laughter and excitement. APEC publicity officer and local horsewoman, Julie Laughton, said it was terrific to see so many people participate in the club’s first ride, with the group really enjoying the peaceful surroundings and company. “It was a lot of fun and it was great to see so many rid-

n Young riders Connor Martin on Louie, Miki Greatorex on Wilbur and Rhiana Hooker on Fed on the trail ride.

ers take part,” Julie said. “With beautiful scenery and fresh horses we meandered quietly through the sand hills and remnant scrub land, chatting and getting to know each other along the way.

“A few kangaroos were very surprised to see us, as were the horses to see them, and the soft sand proved too much of a temptation for a few horses who just had to drop and roll, much to the

Riding success at Zone Finals

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1999

BY-LAW NO 4 - DOGS PUBLIC NOTIFICATION In accordance with Section 249(7) of the Local Government Act 1999 notice is hereby given that the District Council of Mallala, at its 27th of August 2012 Ordinary Council meeting, ratified ByLaw No 4 - Dogs. The ratified By-Law will come into effect four (4) months after appearing in the Government Gazette. A copy of By-Law No 4 - Dogs is available during normal office hours at: - District Council of Mallala Principal Council Offices at 2a Wasleys Road, Mallala; and - Two Wells Service Centre at 69 Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells. Or by visiting Council’s website at www. mallala.sa.gov.au CHARLES MANSUETO Chief Executive Officer District Council Of Mallala

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shock of their riders.” Riders, along with the support crew, then shared a barbeque lunch with Steve Moir the lucky winner of a $30 meat voucher, donated by Echunga Meats. The next event for the club will be a mounted games day on Sunday September 23 at a venue yet to be confirmed. A two-day camp is set for October 27 and 28 on a property near Burra, with the club also hoping to stage a beach ride over summer. APEC has its website up and running, so visit http:// freeteams.net/apec/ for news, announcements, photos and events or email adelaideplainsequestrianclub@gmail.com for further information.

n Veronica Betts and Russian Roulette in the D Grade Showjumping. Veronica was also part of the Mounted Games team. n TOP: TWE&PC Mounted Games team consisted of Sophia Spry on Lyla, Sarah-Jane Jameson on Dreamtime Skylark, Alyssa Betts on Missy and Chelsea Harper on Pablo. n TOP RIGHT: Sophia Spry on Lyla in the mounted games.

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LOCAL riders represented Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club at the Lower North Zone Finals held at Mount Pleasant, held August 25-26. Riders competed in dressage, showjumping and mounted games. Although the ground was wet from the rain the week before, all riders performed well. Results: Individual Elemen-

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tary Dressage - Lisa Harris riding Briarwood Inspire placed first, Sarah-Jane Jameson riding Dreamtime Skylark placed second. C Grade Showjumping - Chelsea Harper riding Clown Prince placed third. D Grade Showjumping - Veronica Betts riding Russian Roulette placed fourth. Two Wells’ Mounted Games team placed fourth. Dressage and showjumping riders will now represent the Lower North Zone and Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club in the State Pony Club Championships, held at Strathalbyn on September 29-30. The club congratulates all riders who competed in the LNZ Dressage circuit this year. Lisa Harris from Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club won the Elementary test, with SarahJane Jameson, also from TWEPC, runner-up. Alicia Thornton from Gawler River Pony Club won the Novice. Molly Ellis from Barossa Valley Pony Club won the preliminary, with Ashleigh Westcott from Williamstown Horse and Pony Club runner-up. For upcoming events, please visit: www.twepc. com.au.

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Great team effort as all netball grades aim for flag Two Wells Netball Club had a excellent season this year with all teams making finals. Well done to everyone involved! Results from finals played September 1 and 2 are in bold type. A1 Our team has finished third but has beaten the top team and is really looking forward to finals. Unfortunately the A1 team has had a couple of massive injury losses late in the season losing our star GD & GK Karen Penhall, and defender, Mia Darling, to serious injury. We have had some great talent in A2 come up to fill in the spots. Rhiannon Wendland, Sharni Kent, Steph Agnello and Karen Hardy have all filled in for the A1s this year. Well done girls. Last year the A1 team lost in the first semi so our first goal is to play well and win the first semi. Our brilliant goalies, in Trish Beere and Nicole Darling, have played well all year and combined with the experience of our centre court players, Neralie Wearn, Rebecca Pym and Stacey Gameau, who create opportunities and steady the team, have put us in a great position at the end of the minor round. Our star performer and defender, Nicole Hardy, has also been invaluable this season. A1: Balaklava 52 (Tegan Pollard) def Two Wells 36 (Nicole Darling)

These girls have backed up a premiership last year finishing top at the end of the minor rounds this year. The tall combination in goals of Steph Walker and Sharnie Kent has improved each game this year and they are now a really tough combination to line up against. Rhiannon Wendland and Karen Hardy are continuing their form from last year and take good final experience into this final series. Steph Agnello and Snowy McHugh have also been playing well in the centre court and will hope to play their best in the finals. Jess Walker-Smith is one of our young ‘up and comers’ and plays awesome in defence, if she is playing well the team plays well. Cheryl Herman has also performed well in defence and is a really tough opponent and always gives 100 per cent. These girls are a great premiership chance if they continue their good form. A2: Hummocks 54 (Cheryl Appleby) Two Wells Echo, September, 2012

By Two Wells senior netball co-ordinator, Stacey Gameau def Two Wells 52 (Stephanie Walker)

Well, these girls have come good at the right end of the season to finish in second place, after sitting 3rd or 4th all year. Last year they missed out on finals so they have already improved on that. Their team has changed a bit during the year due to injures etc, but they have ended up with a good balance of experience and young talent. There are some very good players in this team including Leah Clifton and Carly Heaslip, who have both played in final series in higher grades. Cristie Castle is an exciting player who is also one that if she plays well the team plays well. Cassie Kent is also one of the reasons this team has been successful this year, she has improved her game immensely and has really been enjoying playing in the centre court, both attacking and defending efforts have been a great asset. Kate Lange has also played well in the centre court, trying her best to get intercepts. Kobey, Amanda and Jasmine have all combined well in defence creating opportunities through intercepts and putting pressure on the opposition. All of the girls have gelled as a team now and take confidence into the finals series. A3: Balaklava 55 (Sharayah Hall) def Two Wells 28 (Carly Heaslip)

Jenny Cock’s girls once again had a successful season finishing top of the table. They played in a premiership last year and are looking to repeat that success this year. Their team has changed with Shannen Weir a great young local talent slotting in well to goals with with Nicole Cocks, who has a couple of A4 premierships. Maddy Seccafien is playing her first year of seniors in this team, so it’s exciting to watch her prove herself to be a great player of the future. Lisa Cocks plays really well each week in the centre court creating opportunities and passing well into the goalies. Jamie Dinham has come up from A5 and is proving herself to be a fantastic defender. She puts is 100% each week, going for every

n preparing for a tilt at the flag are (from left) A4 vice-captain, Jamie Dinham, A2 captain, Rhiannon Wendland, A3 captain, Carly Heaslip and A1 captain, Neralie Wearn.

intercept and ready for every rebound, she is another exciting player. Carli Warmington has come up from A6 and is a tall and experienced player in this team, either end of the court. Kim and Mel Juvan are also very skillful players who are in the centre court and both take many intercepts for the team. A4: Two Wells 38 (Maddy Seccafien) def Balaklava 35 (Aleisha Michael)

Juanita (Winnie) Webster’s team is up in the top two again this year. They have had a great season with their mix of young and experienced players. Sarah Dinham has once again played well in GS when she could be there due to work commitments. Hannah Banford, a tall goalie, has come up from A6s and is starting to show some talent, but unfortunately she can only play every second week. This has allowed Michelle Dimasi to pull back on her sneakers to help out when Sarah was away, which is a huge asset for the team. Krystal Wilmshurst has stood out in the centre court for the A5 team, playing her first season in seniors, she will be one to watch in the future. Gemma Wilmshurst also trys her best in the centre court for their team. Maddy Sayner is back this year in the centre court providing great drive for her team. Emily Stringer provides great skills and experience in the centre court and defence end. Zoe Grant played her first year in seniors in A5s this year, after an injury at the start of the season, but she has shown how good her skills could be in the future. She will need to play well to help her side progress in the finals. Winnie’s defensive skills have combined well with both Zoe & Lauren Bywaters, who gives her best every game, to complete a strong defensive line. A5: Two Wells 39 (Juanita Hamilton) def Hummocks 30 (Kathy Nicholls) FINALS IN OTHER GRADES: B: Balaklava Away 41 (Stacey Faehrmann) def Two Wells 22 (Renee Cameron) C1: Hamley Bridge 38 (Amy McCabe) def Two Wells 23 (Caitlin Musolino) C2: Two Wells 21 (Lily Playfair) def Hamley Bridge 6 (Debra Lambert)

CASUAL RELIEF LIBRARY ASSISTANTS

Gawler Public Library is a vibrant, busy, highly regarded community information centre providing a range of services to a large regional area. As a result of previous casual staff successfully gaining permanent employment, the Library is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and/or experienced persons to be considered for casual relief work. Through a Memorandum of Understanding with the District Council of Mallala, Casual Relief Library Assistants may also be offered work at the Two Wells Public Library. Excellent customer service skills are required. Familiarity with computerised library systems and with the Internet will be advantageous. Applicants should be available to work at short notice throughout the week as well as Saturday mornings and weekday evenings and be physically capable of a range of manual handling activities including bending, raising arms above shoulder height and lifting. Further enquiries may be directed to the Manager, Library and Community Information Services Helen Hennessy, by telephoning (08) 8522 9239 or by visiting ‘Employment Opportunities’ at www.gawler.sa.gov.au Expressions of interest marked “Casual Library Assistant – Private and Confidential” should be forwarded to the Town of Gawler, PO Box 130 Gawler SA 5118 or by email to employment@gawler.sa.gov.au Expressions of interest should be no more than three pages and should include the names of three referees. The closing date for applications is 12th September 2012.

Review of Elector Representation NOTICE is hereby given that the District Council of Mallala is undertaking a review to determine whether a change of arrangements in respect to elector representation will result in the electors of the area being more adequately and fairly represented. Pursuant to the provisions of section 12 (7) of the Local Government Act 1999, notice is hereby given that Council has prepared a representation options paper that examines the advantages and disadvantages of the various options available in regards to the composition and structure of Council, and the division of the Council area into wards. Copies of the representation options paper are available at the Mallala Council Office, 2A Wasley Road, Mallala, and at both the Two Wells Service Centre and Two Wells Library at Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, or can be downloaded from the Council website on www.mallala. sa.gov.au Interested persons are invited to make a written submission to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 18, Mallala 5502, or via email info@mallala.sa.gov.au by close of business on Tuesday October 16, 2012. Information regarding the representation review can be obtained by contacting Charles Mansueto or Peter Sellar on telephone (08) 8527 0200 or email info@ mallala.sa.gov.au. Charles Mansueto, Chief Executive Officer

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Local talent on show at Two Wells Football & Netball Sporting Club’s…

t h g i n c i m n e p O By Bec O’Brien

With the 2012 football and netball season entering its final few weeks, members of the Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club let their hair down on Saturday August 19, hosting an open mic night showcasing some wonderful musical and vocal talents. The appreciative crowd of around 130 couldn’t get enough of the artists, with many solo performances highlighting great voices, and skill on the acoustic and electric guitar, drums, even the harmonica. Not restricted to just musical artists, the event saw one young man brave enough to try his hand at stand up comedy. TWF&NSC social committee member, Stephanie Walker, helped organise the night and was pleased with the turnout, saying it was terrific to witness some great local talent. “The night was a huge success and it was great to see new faces as well as the regulars out in support of our local talent”, she said. The final social event for the club will be its annual Redlow event on September 21.

n Seventeen-year-old Two Wells footballer, Mark Wylie, gave an impressive performance at the open mic night.

n Two Wells netballers, Carly Heaslip and Leah Clifton, enjoyed the show.

Grand finalists

It’s been 25 years since the Two Wells Football Club A Grade team last won a premiership. On Saturday, September 1, the Roosters convincingly defeated Balaklava 17.10 (112) to 11.14 (80) in the second semi at Long Plains to make it into the 2012 grand final. The Senior Colts advanced by defeating Balaklava by 34 points, 8.13 (61) to 4.3 (27) but the Reserves and Juniors try again in the preliminary at Balaklava against Virginia and Mallala respectively. Reserves scores were: Balaklava 12.10 (82) d Two Wells 9.9 (63). Junior Colts: Balaklava 10.14 (74) d Two Wells 1.2 (8) In the netball, the A4s, A5s and C2s are heading to the

grand final, with the A3s, A2s and C1s having to fight it out on Saturday, September 8, for that last spot in the main event. Netball scores are on Page 15, with a review of the season by senior netball co-ordinator, Stacey Gameau. It was quite an achievement for the Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club to have every netball and football, junior and senior, teams compete in the finals. Good luck to all teams.

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STEPH Agnello(left) and Kirralee Rosewarne were in the party mood.

n Sisters Mel and Kim Juvan impressed with a powerful performance.

n Two Wells locals Zoe Grant, Jessica Renaglia and Krystal Wilmshurst enjoyed the show.

n Scott Wise, Drew Lamont and Bryce Hart relax at the open mic night.

Playing dress-ups as minor round wraps up

REPORT: Bec O’Brien

There will be a sea of red and white at this year’s Adelaide Plains football and netball finals, with all teams from the Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club making it through to the business end of the season. While it will be heads down, bums up (pardon the pun) come September, members celebrated the final minor round game with a dress up party at the clubrooms on August 25. Everyone got into the spirit of the night, with many making the effort to dress up as something beginning with the letters T, W or R. n More photos, page 14

THE Teletubbies, AKA Sam O’Brien, Brad Fitzgerald, Anthony Pontt and Theo Markou. Two Wells Echo, September 2012