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MARCH 2013

Council’s push for projects

IMPRESSION of the proposed market plaza.

REPORT: Bec O’Brien KIARA Stacey with her Lions Youth of the Year award

Lions youth win for Kiara

TWO WELLS resident Kiara Stacey has been named a Lions Club Youth of the Year.

Kiara, a poised and confident young woman who attends Balaklava High School, won the title at a Balaklava and Districts Lions Club judging last month.

Three others contested the awards – Horizon Christian School’s Tenayah Renshaw and Hannah Hoepner and Vanessa Barry, from Balaklava High.

Each took part in “public speak-

ing,” the final category for the award, at a dinner at Balaklava Sports Club on Tuesday, February 19.

An appreciative audience of Lions members, family and school representatives heard contestants answer two impromptu questions and then deliver a prepared speech on a topic of their choice, lasting five minutes.

A few days earlier, on Saturday, February 16, the four girls – each year 12 students, except for winner

Kiara, who is in Year 11 – were judged on leadership, personality, sport, cultural activities, citizenship, community involvement, general knowledge and academic capability.

Judges were chairperson Emma Branson, manager of Clare NAB branch (NAB sponsors the national Lions Youth awards), Wakefield Regional Council CEO, Cate Atkinson and Gilmac Balaklava manager, Mark Heaslip. n Continued page 2

Two major infrastructure projects of the District Council of Mallala have progressed to the application stage for funding support from the Federal government.

Council’s expressions of interest (EOI) to the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF) for rounds three and four, were approved last month.

The two projects being considered are the development of a market plaza as part of the Two Wells Town Centre development and the construction of a pipeline from the Bolivar Waste Water Treatment Plant to bring water into the district.

DCM is requesting $15 million in funding for the water pipe project and $300,000 for the market plaza

Funding bid for Two Wells and pipeline

project. The RDAF is worth $50 million and will provide grants of between $50,000 and $500,000 for projects located in towns with a population of 30,000 or less.

Round four will allocate $175 million (between $500,00 and $15 million) for regional projects that also leverage funding from state and local governments and the private sector. n Continued page 2

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Finalising enrolments for 2014, limited places still available.

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THIS spectacular photo was one of several taken overlooking the Virginia and Two Wells areas on Friday, February 15, by Lewiston resident and keen photographer, Andrew Healey.

Andrew said the summer thunderstorm shots were taken between 8.30pm and 10pm, with the Ward Belt horizon highlighting the streetlights of Clydesdale Lewiston Estate and Hayman Road, facing Two Wells.

Gawler “The photos don’t do justice to how big these lightning bolts were,” Andrew said.

Gawler River “I was basically surrounded by lightning. It was quite intense and I had to stand on the doorframe of my car, off the ground, to avoid being zapped.

MacDonald Park Penfield Virginia Munno Para “It was pretty hairy, but also good fun.”

Andrews Gardens Farm Andrew has been taking lightning photos for Penfield about 10 years and says he has found the Lewiston Waterloo RAAF Base and Two Wells areas the best places for this type Corner Edinburgh Elizabeth of photography.

Two Wells and Lewiston, Middle Beach, Lower Light, Port Gawler, Buckland Park, and Virginia.

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Council’s push for projects • From Page 1 DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, welcomed the news and said council was now working toward submitting a detailed application with the relevant stakeholders.

Mr Mansueto said the DCM projects had great

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industry has been identified in many studies and this project will deliver the required water in a sustainable m a n n e r, ” he said. “ I t c o u l d mean more investment, more jobs and will link in with the state government’s Clean, Green, Food Priority.

“This project will provide us with the potential for our district to become a key contributor to the state’s food industry.”

Projects proceeding to full application under both rounds can be seen at www.regional.gov.au.

Closing dates for these are Wednesday, March 27 (Round Three) and Thursday, April 11, (Round Four).

The Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport will assess all applications to ensure compliance with guidelines.

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•From page 1 At the Tuesday dinner the girls were first questioned on drugs in sport – what advice would you give to peers and others?

The second question asked them to comment on how they valued life in the country compared to the city.

Kiara said: “I would encourage friends to stay on the right side of the law, regardless of peer pressure.”

On the second questions of life in the country versus city, Kiara, rather predictably for a young woman, declared she “loved Rundle Mall and “loved shopping” but

life in the country was an opportunity to get know everyone. In their prepared speeches, the girls spoke on a variety of topics, some emotional.

Kiara moved across international boundaries as she declared ‘I have a dream – humanity for the world.”

She dreamed of her future career, possibly as a journalist, and described how her dream would see her helping countries in poverty.

Balaklava Lions club

Youth of the Year organiser, Mike Wood, congratulated all contestants.

“All are winners. All have done a fantastic job,” he said. “They are a credit to their parents and schools,” Mike said.

Kiara, represented Balaklava and Districts Lions club at the Lions zone final in Bute on Sunday, March 3.

Kiara was unsuccessful in the final, but impressed judges in a close decision.

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Tayla made for a bright future Bec O’Brien reports:

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ourteen-year-old Tayla Oakley is not only smart, good at sport and popular, she’s also a focused and driven, straight-A science student and a genuine, nice girl who loves face painting and hopes to one day become a history teacher.

Tayla attended Two Wells Primary School from Year 3 to Year 7, where she was a member of the choir and SRC, represented the school in rugby and excelled in her studies.

A great example to her peers, in her last year of primary school in 2010, Tayla was awarded the Dean Anderson award for the best all-round student at TWPS. In Year 10 at Xavier College this year, Tayla is undertaking – as well as the obligatory English and Maths subjects – an elective in Sport and Food, Indonesian, history and geography.

“My passion at school is both history and Indonesian,” Tayla said.

It’s a passion she hopes to one day put into practice by becoming a history teacher, but, with a few years of schooling left up her sleeve yet, even Tayla agrees her mind may change more than once before that big decision needs to be made!

Making the transition from a small, semi-rural primary school to a large, private college has been challenging at times, Tayla admits, but she is having a lot of fun trying new things, extending herself through her studies and making new friends.

“Xavier is huge, and going from this tiny little school to this big school, you’re like the little person just looking up at everyone,” she laughed.

“I didn’t know anyone except for two students who

TAYLA Oakley enjoys reading, playing netball - and face painting!

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came from Two Wells as well.

“But, I like the challenge of school, the challenge of work and I like to do well.”

And do well she has.

Last year Tayla finished in the top 10 per cent of Year 9 students and just missed out being top of her class by one per cent. She also represented the college in the Concept 2 Creation science challenge.

Working as part of a twomember team, Tayla helped design a model of an air suspension system capable, theoretically, of travelling over the surface of Mars.

Placement in the top four of the school’s competition saw Tayla and her teammate, Jarrah Redden, chosen to rep-

resent the school at the state convention of the challenge held at the Golden Grove Recreation Centre in term four last year.

By all accounts it was a rewarding, interesting and challenging experience.

While Jarrah focused on the design of their system, Tayla was the fact-finder, the one who sought out solutions to problems, dug up research and carried out testing.

It was a competition Tayla hopes will stand her in good stead to participate in the extra curricula activity, Tournament of the Minds, this year.

Outside of school Tayla enjoys reading, playing netball and face painting.

She has purchased professional face paints and has been helping out at the Two Wells Community Children’s Centre’s face painting stall as part of the town’s annual Christmas street parade for the past few years.

“Face painting is good because it’s like everyone has a blank canvas,” Tayla said.

Even at such a young age, when some teenagers can’t decide what they’ve having for breakfast, Tayla demonstrates what it means to be focused and to work hard, and does it all with a great attitude and likeable personality.

Good on you Tayla! You have a bright future ahead.

Your final say on new rates system Written submissions about the District Council of Mallala’s proposed differential rating system close this month.

Council has proposed to change from a locality based system of allocating rates to one of land use.

Under the proposal, residents’ rates will be assessed by three categories of land use; residential, primary production and industrial and commercial, with a waste service charge and a fixed charge rate also being considered by council.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said community information sessions explaining the proposed new system were held in Two Wells and Mallala on March 4 and 5 but residents have until Tuesday, March 12, to submit a written submission.

“Council is getting to the end of the consultation process, after which it will be making a final decision in relation to the rate review,” he said.

Once any changes are endorsed at a future council meeting, the new system is due to come into effect from July 1 this year.

Grant helps kitchen Two Wells Community Centre has shared in more than $580,000 worth of grants as part of the State government’s Community Benefit SA program.

TWCC booking officer and long-time Two Wells resident, Yolanda Cannizzaro, said the centre had received $2000.

Part of the money has been spent on a new range hood for the kitchen, with repairs to the ceiling and roof also earmarked, Yolanda said.

Thirty-one community projects in metropolitan, rural and remote areas have shared the grants.

Communities and Social Inclusion Minister, Ian Hunter, said the money would help community groups with infrastructure and also allow them to become “more connected, independent and resilient”.

For more information on the Community Benefit program, call 1300 650 958 or visit www.dcsi.sa.gov.au/cbsa. n YOLANDA Cannizzaro, with the new range hood the centre recently installed following a Community Benefit SA grant.

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own-to-earth South Australian author, Wendy Altschwager, kicked off the Two Wells Public Library’s first author event for 2013 on Wednesday February 20.

Currently living in One Tree Hill, Wendy spoke to an audience of just over 40 people about her story from grey nomad traveller to diary writer and finally, author.

Wendy’s first two books, “Runaway” and its sequel “Edwina Downs” were based around her experiences of living in the Western Australian wheat-belt.

Her latest offering “Prior Knowledge” moves to the exciting world of horse racing.

What started out as a way of keeping track of her travels around Australia with husband, John, in the form of a diary, was in fact the catalyst for her books.

“The last six years have been amazing for me,” Wendy told the gathering. “I had no intentions of publishing my writing, I had no intentions of writing a

Focus on Two Wells Public Library book, it was just She doesn’t like reading something to fill in – but Wendy is a real ... time and I was so exhilarated by the experiences I was having, I wanted to get it down for my children.

“It was pretty much paddock to page, it was all pretty much real but embellished with a bit of fiction along the way.”

Despite being constantly told “rural stuff doesn’t sell” Wendy went ahead and self-published her first book, even taking the cover photographs herself and, proving the critics wrong. It is now in its fourth print run.

She told the group she didn’t like reading and wrote like she spoke, but was intent on being her own “memory maker”.

Her fourth book, loosely titled “The Pledge”, also follows a rural farming storyline and is due out at the end of the year.

The library’s next author event is being planned for April. Contact the Two Wells Public Library on 8520 2100 for information and bookings.

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Children ‘untangle’ the tales

By Anne Sawtell, library services co-ordinator District Council of Mallala’s Library Service once again participated in the Summer Reading Club.

The Summer Reading Club is a national program, led by the State Library of Queensland, in partnership with the Australian Library and Information Association and other state libraries, which is delivered through public libraries across Australia.

This year more than 1,100 public libraries across the nation were hosting and supporting the Summer Reading Club.

Thirty-five children residing in the DCM area registered to be involved and 22 children managed to read their quota of 10 books over the summer school holidays.

All the children who participated received a Summer Reading Club pack, which was filled with activity booklets suitable for preschoolers, primary and secondary school aged children.

On Wednesday afternoon, February 13, DCM mayor, Duncan Kennington, presented certificates and book prizes at the Two Wells Library to those children who successfully completed the program.

This year’s theme “Untangled Tales” was iced onto the cake, which Mayor Kennington cut at the conclusion of the event.

BELOW: Participants in the Two Wells Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge received books and certificates last month. Pictured from left are (front row) Jorja Page, Hayley Walton, Elyse Fechner, (middle row) Sarah Walton, Aaron MacMillan, Chloe Sharpe, Emma Sharpe, Kasey Page, Brooke Walton, Ethan Fechner, and Kaleb MacMillan, with DCM mayor Duncan Kennington and deputy mayor Mark Wasley pictured at the rear.

ABOVE: Paul and Evelyn Daniels (left) with Jill Barclay at the Two Wells Public Library’s author event last month.

Two Wells Public Library’s Di Henwood (centre) caught up with Gawler residents, Audrey Stace and Margaret Cook

Join the book club Are you an avid reader or interested in books?

Do you like analysing characters or story lines and learning about different authors, genres or themes?

If the answer is yes, then the inaugural Two Wells Book Club could be just the thing you’ve been looking for.

Two Wells Public Library is co-ordinating the book club, which hopes to begin on Wednesday April 3.

Library services coordinator, Anne Sawtell, said many libraries across the state facilitated book clubs, and to have one in Two Wells would be a terrific opportunity to get the community involved in reading at a social level.

“It’s a chance for people who enjoy reading to get together and share books,” Anne said.

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“They’ll talk about a particular book, what they like about it, what they don’t like, the characters they like, and other books they’ve read.

“It’s also a social thing, they’ve very popular in other libraries.”

Anne said the library had many regular readers and the book club would be another service it could offer to its members.

“It’s a great way to get our community interested in books and in reading,” she said.

“We have a lot of regular readers here who may appreciate the opportunity to talk about books more.”

Contact Anne Sawtell at Two Wells Public Library on 85202100 or email annes@ mallala.sa.gov.au to register or for more information.

Two Wells Public Library’s Anne Sawtell is excited about the library establishing its first book club next month.

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New Reception students, Jack Seed, Gabrielle Moyle and Lucy Farr, enjoyed their first Pancake Day celebrations.

Tasty pancakes get top marks Shrove Tuesday was celebrated at Two Wells Primary School on Tuesday, February 12, with students tucking into some yummy pancakes.

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday and signals the beginning of Lent for thousands of Catholics across the globe.

Lent is a 40-day period of fasting before Easter where traditionally people used up what food they had in their homes and made pancakelike meals.

Two Wells Uniting Church organised and co-ordinated the event at TWPS. All proceeds will be donated to UnitingCare in Gawler.

Year 2 students, Connor Barnett and Liam Hoile, ready to tuck in.

Helping out are cooks Robin Trevilyan, Maxine Cummins and Roy Packer.

Last month people-power stopped proposed work on Thompson Beach’s levee but grant funding for the project is now likely to be lost.

District Council of Mallala (DCM) was planning to begin an initial $150,000 worth of works to improve the levee to protect the township from rising sea levels in March this year but a community outcry in support of protecting the area’s unique and fragile flora and fauna, saw these works put on hold.

Council had secured funds from the Coast Protection Board and the Natural Disaster Resilience program towards the project but this was conditional on work being completed this financial year.

After more than 30 people attended the council’s February meeting a motion halting the works in favor of obtaining more information about the impact the project could have on the environment was passed.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said a report will be presented to council this month detailing the next steps for the project.

“Following the council resolution, council staff have been compiling a project plan to address the required information including the commencement of the Coastal Adaptation Study,” Mr Mansueto said.

“At this stage there is no specific time frame.”

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Jamboree an ‘experience of a lifetime’ for Two Wells scouts

Six Two Wells Scout members were part of more than 10,000 Scouts who converged on Maryborough in Queensland for the Scout Jamboree in January.

The boys went as members of the Barossa and Light Scout District Group and had a fantastic time participating in a range of activities, including mud fun, orienteering and teamwork exercises.

Living in a “tent city” each member of the troop had to help prepare and cook meals, do their own washing, clean up and contribute to daily activities.

The highlight for all the boys was the terrific concerts held during the event,

which saw such big names as Timomatic, Justice Crew and Jessica Mauboy perform.

Fifteen-year-old Michael Schaffer, who was attending his second Jamboree, said the event was something to remember.

“It was awesome, we did activities that involved a lot of mud and water, which everyone loves doing, remote control cars, bikes, even a giant water slide,” he said.

“It’s definitely an experience of a lifetime.”

The mini-city had its own radio station, newspaper and shopping mall, with Scouts travelling from across the country, New Zealand and Indonesia to participate.

Two Wells scouts, from left, (back) Jaike Green, Bradley Molloy, Nick Paech and front, Hayden Grundy-Smith, Michael Schaffer and Luke Molloy.

Most days the Scouts would get up at 6.30am, eat breakfast and then go to set activities.

The activities reflected a theme, for instance “Splash It” revolved around water, “Endure It” covered hiking

and orienteering, “Tag It” featured Nerf guns and laser skirmish; everyone got to do a bit of everything.

Bradley Molloy experienced his first Jamboree and loved it. He said the event was definitely worth going

to, despite the lack of sleep!

“The concerts were good with all the famous people,” he said.

“There were also a lot of good activities and you got to meet lots of people.”

All the boys agreed the

experience had helped them become more independent and less materialistic.

The next Jamboree is in Sydney in 2016, the next Adventure, which is a jamboree for Scout Adventurers will be held in Adelaide in 2015.

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It allows people to file lost property reports from their home or office through a dedicated website, negating the need to attend a police station or phone police. This system is not for items that have been stolen.

The new lost property reporting website can be accessed at www.reportlostproperty.police.sa.gov.au.

For more information check out the SA Police News web site for all the facts.

• Next Neighbourhood Watch meeting will be on Tuesday, March 12, at 7.30pm at Two Wells Community RSL. Everyone is welcome.

TWO WELLS BLUE LIGHT Our first Blue Light disco for the year will be held on Friday, March 15, from 7pm to 9.30pm, at Two Wells Community Centre (near the footy oval). Entry is $5 for youth aged 8 to 17 years. There will be lots of door prizes and giveaways, so come and join us for a fun night.

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TWCCC director, Sarah Wormald, with TW&LNHW and Blue Light disco committee member, Patrick Porter, and deputy chairperson, Anne Porter and the plants the centre has purchased with the donation by the disco committee.

That’s ‘neighbourly’ – donation to kindy Two Wells Community Children’s Centre has continued to improve its outdoor area following a $250 donation.

The donation by the

Two Wells and Lewiston Neighbourhood Watch and Blue Light Disco committee, saw the centre purchase plants to enhance the outdoor play space for its childcare

children. TWCCC director, Sarah Wormald, said the donation was greatly appreciated and helped the centre continue its goal of bringing more natural environment to the

outdoor area.

“We wanted to continue to grow the natural environment for the children with a heavy focus on native plants for the garden,” she said.

Two Wells Melodrama Group’s 2013 production, “One Hump or Two”, will be performed in May, so grab your diary and mark down the dates for the chance to enjoy a great night of entertainment.

First performed by the group in 1987, “One Hump or Two” is a reprise of the original script by Les “Nig” Williams.

The updated script promises the usual Two Wells fun and frivolity, along with a great meal.

Come and see irrepressible Anne Arbon as belly dancer “Shican”, Paul Schmelzkopf as Arabian Sheik Al Avem, and Katie O’Doherty as part of a camel, among other favourite performers.

Tickets are $35 and include a threecourse meal, or $30 for a two-course meal at the Sunday matinee performance.

Book online at www.trybooking.com or email dramatwo@ adam.com.au, phone 8520 2778 or post to TWMG, PO Box 209, Two Wells, 5501.

Performance dates are: May 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25, with the matinee performance on Sunday May 19.

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Living the Aussie dream Have you migrated to Australia in the last 10 years? Do you think you have a story to tell?

Then you could very well star in the ABC’s Dream Australia television series soon to be filmed in the District Council of Mallala.

The ABC international channel Australia Network (AN), which broadcasts into more than 44 countries in the Asia, India sub-continental and the South Pacific regions, has commissioned the series.

Regional Development Australia, Barossa network, has part-funded the project in conjunction with the District Council of Mallala.

Exploring the realities for hundreds of thousands of people who move to Australia each year, the independently produced sevenepisode series captures real humaninterest stories and delves into the differences in culture, language, lifestyle and geography for those who have decided to start a new life in Australia.

Dream Australia producer, Paul

TV series to reveal stories of migrant families

Dream Australia cameraman, Isaac Walgos, films migrant, Pramod Bhogadi, who works for Rio Tinto as a geologist in the Pilbara and is originally from India.

Butler, said the show was intent on promoting regional South Australia and was currently filming in the South East of the state, with a family from Port Pirie also recently featured.

Mr Butler said Dream Australia would showcase the region to a global audience and encouraged all interested migrants to apply.

“What we’re looking for is stories from families that have migrated to Australia and into the district,” he said.

“We’ll be looking at the journey’s ups and downs, and highlighting that while these are the opportunities, these are also the challenges that families go through.”

Mr Butler said well-researched stories gave a true picture of migrant

families, covering why they left their home country, family and friends, and birth culture, for Australia.

“We explore their new community, their work, studies, change in lifestyle and much more,” he said.

“The key to each story will be the range of strong human interest components (and) it is imperative that the stories have strong human interest features which will capture the imagination of an international television audience.’

Each story will run in a format similar to the ABC’s popular Australian Story program, where a presenter will set the scene with a brief introduction of overlay footage showing the audience where in Australia the family has moved to.

The family will then tell their personal story about their journey without any narration from the presenter.

Mr Butler said Dream Australia was also currently designing an interactive website to give viewers more access to information about the

region including what the housing looks like, business opportunities, and job opportunities, allowing them a greater connection to the story and providing an opportunity for people to engage with what they have seen.

DCM chief executive officer, Charles Mansueto, said he was excited by the prospect of the council area being promoted across the globe.

“This will be a good opportunity to showcase our district and the many assets that we have,” Mr Mansueto said.

“A local family that has settled in the area will be able to share their story and it’s about promoting the area as well.”

Producers for Dream Australia are now calling for families who have moved into the District Council of Mallala in the past 10 years, who have a great story to tell, to contact them by emailing Paul Butler at paul@dreamaustralia.com.au or telephoning 0418807400.The series is set to air later this year.

Oh brother, it’s been such a long time!

For most people, catching up on a week’s worth of gossip takes a few hours.

Imagine how long it took for Two Wells local, Una Belcher, to get up to speed with the brother she hadn’t seen in 34 years!

While 83-year-old Una has had the occasional phone call and the obligatory Christmas cards, she hasn’t actually met her brother, Ivo Ridge, face to face for more than three decades, as he lives in America.

Although born in Australia Ivo moved to the USA at the age of 32 and currently resides in Houston, Texas.

He last visited Australia in 1979.

Ivo, 79, was on a three-week trip down under last month, courtesy of a surprise Christmas present from his son, Stephen.

Needless to say brother and sister spent a lot of time talking.

But there were also a few outings to family history spots, various parts of the city and the local coastline, with Ivo most impressed by the unusual jinkers at Parham Beach.

The pair’s brother, Ross, also flew down from Queensland for the reunion and it was a special time for all of them, Una said.

“There’s been lots of reminiscing,” she said.

“We’ve been catching up on all the naughty things we did as children.

“It doesn’t seem like that long since we’ve seen each other (but) a lot of things have changed in 34 years.”

After spending a few weeks in South Australia, Ivo flew to Queensland for a few days before heading back to America. n Una Belcher, together in Two Wells with her brother, Ivo Ridge, who she hadn’t seen in more than three decades.

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had the pleasure of attending and presenting the awards at the Summer Reading certificate party at Two Wells Public Library on Wednesday, February 13 It was a very refreshing experience to acknowledge the enthusiasm of a number of young people for reading.

If we could fill all young people with a passion for books the individuals and society would be all the richer for it.

Young people, and the not so young, would acquire their required knowledge throughout their lives while enjoying the process.

Anyway…the children had to read 10 books over the Two Wells Echo, March, 2013

MESSAGE TO RESIDENTS: From DCM Mayor and Lewiston ward Councillor Duncan Kennington holidays to win a prize, which was a carefully chosen book, and a certificate.

After a suitably short speech I gave out the awards but surprisingly, the children were even more interested in the prepared cakes, than they were in my immaculately prepared

speech. The worthy recipients were Chloe and Emma Sharpe, Ethanand Elyse Fechner, Kasey and Jorja Page, Kaleb and Aaron MacMillan, and Hayley, Brooke and Sarah Walton.

These children were exceptionally well behaved.

The fantastic library staff who helped were Ann Sawtell, Di Henwood, and Christine Malone.

Avid readers, DCM deputy mayor, Mark Wasley, and DCM CEO, Charlie Mansueto, also attended and assisted with proceedings.

• EARLIER, on Tuesday, February 12, I attended an emergency services evening at the Two Wells Fire Station.

In a short, entertaining presentation we all learnt something new about fire safety and how to survive a bushfire.

The council intends to follow up on this presentation and produce an educational tool for use by all households in the district, for survival during a bush-fire. www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Two Wells resident, Jenny Dowling gives the following recount of the night: The talk was organised by Two Wells and Lewiston Neighbourhood Watch for their regular meeting with Mallala and Thompson Beach Neighbourhood Watch.

Introduced by Brevet Sergeant Grant Devlin from Two Wells police, the talk was given by CFS community education officer, Rod Cunningham. A crowd of nearly 50 people attended the evening, on Tuesday, February 12.

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CFS community education officer, Rod Cunningham (left), with Two Wells CFS captain Adam Harris, Two Wells /Lewiston Neighbourhood Watch chairperson, Anne Porter, and Two Wells police officer, Grant Devlin.

Two Wells CFS team were called out to a car fire and were there in record time as both trucks were able to leave immediately the call came in.

It was an interesting and thought provoking presentation, which started with “where do

you go, how do you get there and what do you take?”

Rod showed us how to protect your home by using fuel load reduction around the house, clearing rubbish, cleaning gutters and having a reliable water supply in case

a water pump fails. He discussed ember attacks on wooden decks, shade cloth, browned grass, dead trees and shrubs and the importance of keeping timber on the outside of the home in good condition.

Prepare your house and other buildings by sealing gaps in walls and roof, replace nylon fly screens with metal to deter ember attacks, and place draft seals around doors and windows.

Fire danger ratings were also explained, and the CFS website was discussed – www.cfs. sa.gov.au. This website highlights the bushfire safe precinct in Two Wells and is well worth a visit.

The option of having email and mobile phone alerts, if you register, was also discussed.

The Education Unit is available to give talks to groups on request. It also highlights the work of CFS volunteers.

3 steps to bushfire safety.

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Clear vegetation from around your home.

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Make or update your plan.

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Know when to put your plan into action.

Doors are open for ‘hands on’ lessons Trinity College will host its annual Open Day on Sunday April 7, allowing the public to experience college facilities first hand. The day runs from 11am – 2pm.

Recently the college undertook a major refurbishment of the Technical Studies building at the Gawler site.

Now fully operational for student lessons, Open Day visitors will be able to view work produced by students and inspect the refurbished spray painting booth, wood and metal work areas and a custom built IT room.

As visitors continue to roam the college grounds there are many opportunities for them to get “hands on” – and enjoy the catering treats from parents and friends groups, You can take part in science lessons, watch Lion Troupe dancing, view the outdoor education equipment or taste test from the catering kitchens.

Why not help build a robot, or learn about Chinese calligraphy? Then there’s music performances, or you can visit and pat the animals at the farm and taste student wines.

If you are not worn out, you can visit the art gallery, tour STARplex, play games in the gymnasiums and much more.

The college is home to the Max Fatchen collection with more than 300 pieces of his work, which will be open to the public.

Teachers will be in classrooms ready to answer your questions about life at Trinity College and let you participate in class activities.

For visitors attracted to the senior school, staff are happy to explain the Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways and the 47 subjects taught as part of the SACE. Guests are free to roam the college and explore at their own pace. However, formal tours will also be conducted and bookings are essential.

Please contact the enrolments office on 8522 0666 to reserve your spot. For those visitors interested in Scholarships, the Foundation staff will have a booth to answer questions for prospective students.

RSL News

Membership due

• Memberships are currently due and need to be paid well before Anzac Day. The fees are the same as last year, $25 for both ex-service and affiliate members. Associate members are $10.

• The club will be closed on Good Friday, March 29.

• We are hoping to compile a record for future generations of people from the Two Wells area who have served in the Military.

It does not matter if the person served overseas or remained in Australia, the information still will be valuable to local history.

Contact the club on 8520 2826 or drop in during opening times.

• Finally, the sub-branch is busily preparing for Anzac Day commemorations on April 25. Watch this space for further information in the next Echo

The bushfire season has a long way to go.

Be prepared, visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au or call the Bushfire Information Hotline 1300 362 361 (TTY 133 677)

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OOPS! Apologies to young Angus Spurling of Two Wells, who had his name misspelt, and also to Jason Harris, who was not clearly identified, in last month’s Echo.

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A tradition of hospitality

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The Wheatsheaf of toppings and sizzling Hotel in Virginia has steaks, to seafood and been owned by the salads, there’s someCampbell family since thing for everyone at the 1929, and is now run by Wheatsheaf Hotel. third generation brothIf you’re considering ers, Steve and Greg. holding a private funcThe hotel offers tion or party, the dining lunch and dinner seven room is available, but days a week, with difbookings are required. ferent daily specials If you like a flutter, available for dine-in full TAB and lottery sermeals. vices are available, and The hotel has a fathe hotel has 28 gaming mous a la carte menu, machines. and also offers tradiThe hotel is open tional hotel meals ‘just FRIENDLY service from Paul Starr, seven days from 8am like my grandmother Rhiannon Cypreos and Greg Campbell until late. used to make,” said Phone the hotel on Steve.

8380 9160 for any bookings or enquiries From delicious schnitzels with a range about private functions.

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by Nicholas Draganoff, will get, them for you. the business was taken Everyone should have over when he passed a fire extinguisher handy, away in 1972, by his and Nowa has a range of son Stan. different sizes and styles Now Stan’s son, Matto suit every business thew, runs the business, or household. Another which specialises in arm of the business is power and safety equip- GET great deals on ride-on mowers Nowa Agricultural Ausment, and other allied tralia, which trades in farm products. Nowa Australia handles emergency chemicals and agricultural equipment. services and hydraulic rescue equipment.

Nowa sells power equipment, and also Nowa has provided Emergency Services group a range of lawnmowers, both hand pushed with equipment for the past 15 years. and ride-ons. For your next safety or power The business also provides firefighting equipment purchase, drop into the shop and chemicals and forcible entry equipment. speak to Matthew.

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Phone: 8520 2220 Fax: 8520 2223

If your vehicle is in If you’d like to upneed of some TLC, book grade your exhaust sysit in for a service or repairs tem, ask Paul for advice. at Multi Exhaust and Brake He can supply and fit at Virginia. any type of exhaust sysPaul van Haasteren tem to your vehicle, from and his experienced qualistandard, to performance, fied mechanics, Paul and exhausts.

Jake, provide mechanical Paul also offers log repairs and full servicing book servicing, and all for cars and small trucks. things mechanical, inImagine not having to cluding radiator and susleave your home to have pension repairs. your car serviced!

Multi Exhaust and That’s exactly what Paul van Haasteren offers more Brake is open Monday Paul offers, with free pick than just exhaust services. to Thursday 8am to 5pm, up and delivery available and Fridays 8am to 4pm. for vehicle services in the local area only, but No job is too big or too small, so for your bookings are essential. next service, why not give Paul a call on The team at Multi Exhaust and Brake are 8380 9477. specialist exhaust fitters.

You won’t be disappointed.

Your health is their priority Virginia Medical In October 2012, the Centre is reminding people Heritage Medical Centre it’s flu vaccination time! was opened at Two Wells, If enough people would with owner, Dr Sam Nitchlike to receive the flu vacingham, splitting his time cination, a clinic will be between the two centres. conducted in the medical A doctor consults at rooms, so please phone the Two Wells every day, and centre to register. a nurse is there Mondays, The centre recently Tuesdays and Thursdays. welcomed back Dr Eva Surgery hours at Virfrom maternity leave, ginia are Monday-Friday making a total of three 8am to 6pm, and Saturfemale and three male days 8am to 12.30pm, doctors available for ap- DR Sam Nitchingham with wife while Two Wells is open pointments.

Monday to Friday 8.30am Marina.

The centre also boasts to 5.30pm, and Saturdays three clinical nurses, who 8am to 12pm. conduct childhood vaccinations, chronic If you need a flu shot, or need to make disease and diabetes management. an appointment for another ailment, phone Nurses are in attendance at Virginia every the friendly reception staff at the centre on day.

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Steve’s quality car service After four years as a mobile mechanic, and drum machining is also offered at Steve’s Steve Allan, decided in July 2012, to set up business. Log book servicing and diagnostics their own family business in Virginia – “Steve are also available should you require them.

Allan’s Mechanical.”

Steve has the latest technology, called an Steve’s wife Marion, does the bookwork “on board diagnostic scanner”, which finds and his father, Bob the computer who was formerly a or electrical mechanic, also helps faults in almost out at times, makevery type of ing it truly a family vehicle. affair!

If you need Steve, and two an engine reother qualified mebuild, Steve is chanics, Kyle and your man, as Matt, make a great THE team (from left) Steve Allan holding son Toby, wife he will soon team, with about 30 Marion with daughter Kayla, Kyle Murphy and RobAllan. have your enyears experience among them. gine running smoothly again.

They service and repair petrol and diesel Steve Allan’s Mechanical is open Monday vehicles, from cars, to light commercial and to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm, and Saturdays passenger vehicles (not trucks), and specialise 8.30am to 12.30pm. Book your service by in Toyotas. Brake and clutch repairs,and disc phoning Steve or Marion on 8380 9355.

Family shoes at family prices Tim Corrigan at Virginia range of sporting shoes with Sole Savers, has been servprices that would take some ing the Virginia community beating, starting at just $20. for 15 years.

Good leather school “Over the years, I’ve shoes are available all year become good friends with around and will be specially many of my customers,” fitted by trained staff. said Tim. Workers are not left out, The motto of the shop with a wide range of work is “Good family shoes at boots available, from Rossi good family prices” which and Redbacks, to Blundtells the story of its long stones and Steel Blue.

GREAt specials from Tim. running success.

They also offer a range of Tim and his staff promise good quality men’s Slatters to give the best “old fashioned service” and leather shoes. And winter is the time for comfy will do their best to satisfy any customer ugg boots. Tim will soon have sheepskin ugg request. boots and slippers in stock, along with the With football season just around the corner, BIG favourites, black moccasins!

Sole Savers is running a special on kids Sfida There’s always something different at football boots for $29.95 sizes 11-5.

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Complete vehicle care Prozac Auto & Dyno at Virginia offer mechanical repairs and full servicing of every type of vehicle, from cars and utes, to trucks, 4WDs and commercial vehicles.

EFI (electronic fuel injection) servicing and diagnostics is also available to customers.

Larry Gregorace and his team also provide log book servicing, scan tool diagnostics, and wheel balancing.

With winter coming up, having good tread on your tyres is very impor- TOP service from Larry Gregorace. tant for safety, especially for driving on slippery or muddy roads.

Phone Larry on Check your tyres now and ask Larry for service or repair.

a quote. He stocks a range of tyres to suit your needs and budget.

If your airconditioner doesn’t feel as cool as it used to, maybe it needs regassing.

Larry can supply and fit new airconditioners, or service and re-gas your vehicle’s existing airconditioning.

Prozac Auto & Dyno is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, and Saturdays by appointment only.

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There’s so much to enjoy! customers, so grab one Virginia’s Classic next time you’re in the Cafe has everything your shop. tastebuds could possibly Daily coffee and desire. homemade cake specials From traditional fish are available for $6, so and chips, hamburgers arrange to meet a friend and steak sandwiches, to and enjoy this offer. gourmet pastries and baDaily menu specials guettes, there’s something change regularly, so pop there for everyone. in and see what’s on offer.

Owners Marko and You can eat in or Goldie Markovic, also take-away, and Marko offer fully cooked breakand Goldie also provide fasts, available all day. outside catering for speBreakfast consists of cial events. freshly cooked bacon, The cafe is open Monsausages, eggs and tomaday to Saturday 6.30am toes, which can be washed to 5.30pm. down with a piping hot Marko Markovic For any orders or cacoffee.

Classic Cafe has loyalty coffee cards for tering inquiries, phone the cafe on 8380 9486.

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Mobile advice visiting district

Fun takes flight at Waterloo Corner If you are interested in model aeroplanes the place to head this month is the Constellation Model Flying Club at Waterloo Corner for its biennial air races.

The Adelaide Golden Era Air Races have been held since 1977 and involve pylon racing of large-scale radio controlled model aircraft.

This year the event will be held on March 13 and 14 at the club’s

Brooks Road base. More than 80 aircraft from around Australia are tipped to attend.

Over the two days patrons will have a chance to see models with 8-foot wingspans, others with 100cc engines and even four aircraft flying together. The action starts from 9am.

Entry is $5 a car and children are free.

Visit www.cmfci.org.au for more information.

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n RDA BAROSSA SUGGESTS TWO WELLS LOCATION:

Room for new agricultural school ANEW high school specialising in agriculture and horticulture education at Two Wells would have little impact on nearby secondary schools, including Balaklava and Gawler, according to Regional Development Australia Barossa. RDABarossa chief executive officer, Anne Moroney, said a population boost at Two Wells, on the back of a planned residential development, would cater for student numbers from new residents.

“With a proposed increase in population of Two Wells of up to 10,000 people, the facility would be in future demand and should not have a negative impact on existing schools in those localities,” Ms Moroney said.

She believed it opened new avenues of co-operation between Gawler, Balaklava and the proposed Two Wells schools.

“There is an opportunity for collaboration to ensure the three centres

offer complementary, not competing, specialisation,” Ms Moroney added.

The high school concept at Two Wells arose from RDA Barossa in its environmental scan of the region, after consulting the local community in the lead up to publishing its Regional Roadmap. There are associated benefits with the Two Wells location, given it is in relatively close proximity to Adelaide University’s Agriculture and Animal Science campus at Rose-

worthy, Regency TAFE and other tertiary education facilities.

While it is impractical to put a projected timeline for a new school in the town, Ms Moroney said if some pivotal milestones were achieved in coming years, the possibility of a high school at Two Wells became more likely.

“The trigger will probably be the final planning approvals for the new (housing) development,” she said.

The South Australian Government’s Independent Living Centre Outreach Service mobile unit will be visiting the area this month.

The service provides free professional advice to all members of the public on techniques and equipment to assist with every day activities.

Visitors to the caravan can discuss their individual needs with a health professional (occupational therapist) and view or trial a range of equipment. If you are a carer of someone who is frail aged, has dementia, has a disability or a mental health issue then SA Country Carers may be able to assist you with counselling, support and advocacy.

The service will visit the following centres: Two Wells - Thursday March 21, 9.30am – 12pm. Old Pt Wakefield Rd (near Post Office); Mallala - Thursday March 21, 1.30pm – 4pm. Wasleys Rd (near IGA); Dublin - Friday March 22, from 9.30am – 12pm. Pt Wakefield Rd (near General Store) Telephone 1300 885 886 or visit www.sa.gov.au/disability/ilc.

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Neville strives to provide a solution to all of your problems and has done so for the past 11 years.

Neville can handle computer, laptop and printer servicing, repairs, sales and upgrades, home office or business packages, and PC support.

He provides over-the-phone support, and also offers a valuable call out service to both businesses and homes, if and when required.

Whether you’re looking for a new PC or printer, or your machine is playing up, give Neville a call on 8520 3375, or drop into the store for a quote on sales, servicing and system repairs.

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NOWA Australia has been a family business since 1959, dealing in power equipment and allied products.

The company was founded by Nicholas Draganoff and son, Stanley, took over after Nicholas passed away in 1972.

After Stanley’s oldest son, Mark, left school, he joined the firm, which has been trading ever since, having branches in Bundaberg, Gawler and Melbourne over the years.

The company now has two stores in Virginia – one trading in power equipment, rideon mowers, pumps, generators and more.

Stanley’s other son, Matthew, has now recently taken over the company and added a new firearms store which

n THERE’S a huge range of firearms and associated equipment at Nowa’s Virginia store, as displayed here by Matthew Draganoff. deals in all types of leading firearms, ammunition and supplying expert information on sales and maintenance of firearms.

All firearms are expertly repaired.

The Nowa firearms store is a 5.11 signature store, supplying a huge range of high quality work and safety appar-

el including helmets, gloves and boots.

5.11 is built on a foundation of durability, quality and value, leading the industry in delivering functionally innovative gear, head to toe.

Nowa also stocks and services fire extinguishers and is a bulk producer and supplier of its own

unique, hugely popular brand of fire retardant.

So whether you’re keen on a new scope, need some gear to get the job done or looking for several safety products to protect your home and business, the new Nowa store in Virginia has something to suit your requirements.

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Caring for our ocean starts on land A part from being involved in our local landcare group, I am also a group member for the, Natural Resource Management (NRM) board.

Being involved in any group, be it a sporting club or an environmental group you are surrounded by things you believe in.

I am sometimes labelled as a greenie, this may be the case but as we understand the complexities of our environment, we are confronted by the notion that we all play a role in the future management of our natural resources.

I was invited to the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary (ADS) open day at Port Adelaide recently.

The ADS covers an area 118km2 from Outer Harbour to Port Gawler.

There are several regions that border this unique seascape, with our district being one of them.

I believe one of the highlights of this event, apart from seeing the dolphins, was that the staff from the ADS was able to provide scientific evidence to support the immediate threats to this unique sanctuary and of the dolphins within it.

Our behaviours have an impact on this unique environment from storm water discharges to rubbish being dumped on the beach.

Rubbish that has found its way to the sea, especially plastics that don’t biodegrade but may break-up into smaller pieces, never disappear and as the pieces get smaller they are mistakenly taken as food by birds and fish.

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I witnessed photos of dead birds and fish with numerous small pieces of plastics in the stomachs of these animals, also fishing line imbedded in the carcases of dolphins. What I am trying to say is that we may not realise the consequences of our actions when we discard of our unwanted goods.

Protecting our environmental assets is not hard to do, but it depends on all of us to make informed decisions when it comes to protecting and reducing our impact on our environment.

So next time you visit our coastal regions be aware that we share this environment with some pretty amazing creatures.

And if you are interested in seeing and learning more about the dolphins within the ABS please contact the Adelaide Dol-

phin Sanctuary on 8240 0193 or email AdelaideDolphinSanctuary@sa.gov.au.

This sanctuary is one of our environmental assets but it needs our help to protect it into the future.

I am often asked where I can get plants that are indigenous to our region; well there are a couple of options.

The Urban Biodiversity Unit (UBU) has a website backyards4wildlife.com.au which can answer many of your questions when it comes to what plants to grow within our region.

You can also download a copy of the Native Growers List, which will provide you with the contact details of growers who grow native indigenous plants suitable to our district.

This website is dedicated to bringing wildlife back into our lives.

By increasing the biodiversity within our own backyards we are able see the environmental benefits of our actions and we can then apply those same principals to our everyday life.

Within the next couple of months the second Under story Project will be rolled out in conjunction with the Gawler Environment and Heritage Association (GEHA). This program will enable landholders to purchase native indigenous plants at a cost of 20 for $20.

To take advantage of this program orders will be taken from late March through to the end of April.

I will keep you updated on this event in the next edition of the Echo, so start planning.

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TV shows featuring people getting busted by police or customs do not feature highly on my weekly viewing schedule but a recent video clip that has gone viral captured my attention the other day.

Entitled “Just Waiting For a Mate”, the video was a segment from Channel 7’s “Highway Patrol”.

Victorian police officer, Senior Constable Ash Bowden, responds to reports of a vehicle doing ‘wheelies’ in a shopping centre car park in one of Melbourne’s outer suburbs, and comes across what appears to be a crashed car.

There is considerable damage done to the front of the vehicle. Inside the car, the driver (later identified as Clint), looks over at the officer and when asked what he’s doing up on the kerb, responds he is “just waiting for a mate”.

The fact the front of the car is pretty much mangled, it’s perched up on some sort of median strip and Clint is reportedly projecting a strong scent of alcohol, is just a belting little piece of comedy.

All throughout, the driver is trying to profess his innocence, lying about his name, claiming he is waiting for a mate and not driving the vehicle.

More classic exchanges follow, Clint demanding the officer “define the word definitive”.

In the wash-up, Clint’s breath test revealed a reading of 0.181. It’s one of the most entertaining seven-minute videos I’ve ever seen and has since swept the nation.

Another new trend emerging on the web is dubbing pop songs with a goat, which has a bleat like a human scream.

The range of songs featuring the screaming goat is huge, ranging from Taylor Swift’s “Trouble”, to Katy Perry’s “Firework”. On closer inspection, the ‘goat’ is actually a sheep, which features in its own video that has attracted more than seven million views. Rightly so too, it is a scream comparable to Homer Simpson’s. I had tears of laughter streaming down my face watching it.

This week, I’ll be heading along to the Fringe to see some comedy acts, which I will touch on in future editions. If they can top the screaming sheep, I may need a change of pants.

Has anyone else noticed how there is nothing on TV on Monday nights now?

If you’re not into “Revenge”, which I am not, the remaining selections were low in quality.

I ended up watching “Q&A” on ABC. How about that? I resorted to some intelligent viewing. Scraping the barrel there.

• See the Plains Producer for your weekly dose of “The Watchdog.”

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Your Community

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 info please contact the secretary Doug Maylin On 8524 3288 C/O PO Box 127, Two Wells 5501 or club ph/fax 8520 2316. We have excellent bar facilities, why not consider your next function at the Bowling Clubrooms on Old Port Wakefield Rd ,Two Wells.

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.

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 info ph 8520 2500.

Church times

Anglican Church Services

St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the Month 10am March 3, April 7, May 5 10am March 31 (Easter Sunday) St Paul’s Two Wells 10am March 10, 17, 24 (Palm Sunday and AGM) 10am March 29 (Good Friday) 10am April 14, 21 and 28 Contact: Di Meaney 85 202 308

Two Wells / Virginia Catholic Church invites residents to attend its weekly services. Held at St Josephs, Two Wells 8.30am or Our Lady of the Assumption, Virginia 10am. All are welcome. Parish Priest: Fr Pham Anh Hao (08) 8380 9029.

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

All welcome

Two Wells Equestrian and Pony

Children’s centre

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Two Wells Lutheran Church, services contact Salisbury office 8281 2976 for further info.

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 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 8520 2358.

Community bus

Community Bus, return trip to

Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5.00 return (kids free), Next bus: March 15, 2013. 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 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.

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.

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. 9.1511.30am every Tuesday in school term, Uniting Church Hall, Gawler Road. For more information please contact Tanya Wilson 0438 202 840, Narelle Copley 0439 837 099, Colleen Sheedy-Palethorpe 0417 899 968.

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 tee-off 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 4pm to 7pm, Subscriptions for 2013 are being taken on these days. The kitchen will be closed from Friday December 21, 2012 and will reopen on Friday February 1, 2013. The Sub- Branch will not reopen for normal business until Wednesday January 30 at 9am. 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.

Time Out Group

Time Out Group at Two Wells. Meet

2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, from 10am to 12 noon. In the Hart Memorial Hall. At the rear of Saint Pauls Anglican Church, Two Wells. Contact Ree Roden 8520 3773 or 0422 332 817.

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.

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Equestrian club hot to trot THE Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club has had a busy month, with its evening demonstration night and a twilight trail ride being held recently.

The demonstration night, held Wednesday February 20, welcomed Steve Halfpenny, a local horse trainer who uses gentle methods to train horses.

Steve covered the topics of teaching a young horse to load onto a trailer and

Julie Laughton

Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club public relations officer

building confidence in a young horse under saddle.

Steve’s methods involve allowing the horse to make the choice to do the right thing, rather than forcing it to perform a task.

The close and respectful relationship

n Local horse trainer, Steve Halfpenny, working with a “difficult” to load horse at last month’s APEC event. n APEC junior riders Caitlin Dragon (left) and Felicity Boyce, with Mel Boyce leading the pony.

he has with his own horse demonstrated to all that this method works.

The demonstration was followed by a relaxed shared supper, allowing members to chat about the demonstration and ask Steve further questions.

Thirty-nine people attend the event in Lewiston, including several new members and some casual members as well.

Feedback was encouraging, with several of the casual members having made further enquiries about becoming full members.

On Saturday February 23, members took part in a twilight trail ride from Ham’s Park, Lewiston.

It had been a hot day, with temperatures hovering around 40oC. However, once the sun dropped and the breeze arrived it turned into a lovely evening.

Nine riders joined the trail ride – two junior riders and one casual member – as well as several non-riders.

Adult riders went on an 11km trail ride from the local wetlands and along local country roads.

Junior riders rode together in Ham’s Park and had a wonderful time playing with their ponies.

Once back at Ham’s park, the horses were cooled off and settled at the floats.

The non-riders had set up the BBQ, and a shared supper was enjoyed as everyone watched the last rays of the sun disappear from the sky.

The club is fortunate to have such wonderful open space in the community to use for events such as this, and the support of the District Council of Mallala is much appreciated.

Keep up to date with what’s happening at the Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club by visiting http://freeteams. net/APEC/index.html.

n Indy riding Pepper at her first show, in the walk/ trot ring with her grandma.

Warmblooded season starter

The Australian Warmblood Horse Association Pre-Loved Ribbon Encourage Hack Show was held on January 20 at the Two Wells Equestrian and Pony Club grounds.

It was a great season starter with approximately 50 competitors competing across three rings, many of whom were “first timers”, or “first time, in a long timers”.

The day was full of fun and encouragement and the association would like to thank all competitors and their pit crews for their support and enthusiasm, making sorting, ironing, and folding over 500 of the recycled ribbons all seem worthwhile.

Ponderosa Stud’s Cheryl Hatswell donated the three Supreme Champion garlands and trophies, all 23 Champion and Reserve Champion broad

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sashes, and the first and second place ribbons.

To gather enough of the third to sixth ribbons, help was needed from the rest of the AWHA committee.

Next in the calendar for the SA AWHA is our premium event “The 2013 Foal Show & Gala Day” to be held on May 5.

It is primarily a Warmblood breed show but there are also open hack classes.

The highlight of the show is the foals. They are firstly shown in hand, then individually at liberty, giving the judge and spectators the chance to see their true movement.

Please check www.myaushorse.com and the AWHA website (www.awha.com. au) for more details closer to the date.

Alison Gray howdeyado@hotmail.com

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n TWO Wells Tavern’s Dianna Floyd with customers enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the beer garden.

Relaxed ambience at the Two Wells Tavern

Two Wells Tavern is open every day for lunch and dinner, with its large range of menu choices sure to tempt all diners.

Daily specials like schnitzels, steak and fish with tasty chips and salads or vegetables, are certain to hit the spot.

With the long weekend and Easter coming up, why not book a dinner at the tavern with family or friends,

where everyone can relax and not do the dishes!

The tavern is not open Good Friday, but will trade as usual over the remainder of the weekend.

Special functions or parties are welcomed, and guests can choose to enjoy the comforts of the dining room, or relax out in the beer garden.

Phone 8520 2210 for bookings.

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Gawler & District marks 30 years

Gawler and District Softball Association will celebrate 30 years of competition with a dinner in Two Wells this month, to be held at the Two Wells Community Centre on March 9.

The evening will highlight the history of local softball and focus on many of the people who have contributed to the association over the years, as well as those participating at, and serving in administrative positions, at both state and national levels.

Organisers envisage many past players and officials will attend and are keen to hear from anyone who has been involved with softball in the local area who would like to join in the celebrations or who can contribute memorabilia.

For further information and to obtain tickets, contact Helena Dawkins on helenadawkins@ hotmail.com or telephone 0488035925.

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.

Des Double Barrel champion Lower North Gun Club held its monthly shoot on Sunday February 24.

Twenty-six shooters came from Wilkawatt, Barmera, Bordertown, Wallaroo, and Victor Harbour.

Event 1 – 30 Target Seed Distributors Handicap: first Barry Duncan 40/40, second G. Sims 39/40, equal third R. Andrews 29/30 and J. Byrnes 29/30. Prizes donated

by Rob Damin for Seed Distributors. Event 2 – 45 Target Medley: A Grade – first D. Mills 74/75, second Brett Duncan 73/75.

B Grade – first S. Keen 72/75, second H. Nunn 66/75. C Grade – first G. Sims 72/75;

second Z. Sims 52/75. Prizes donated

by Tim O’Connor. Event 3 – 25 Target Central Zone Double Barrel Continental: AA Grade – Overall D. Mills 57/57, second R. Andrews 56/57. A Grade – first Barry Duncan 37/38; second S. Byrnes 36/38.

B Grade – first G. Sims 25/25, second J. Pankhurst 24/25. C Grade – first Z. Sims 21/25, second B. Fiebiger 18/25. Prizes donated by Tim O’Connor. High Gun: G. Sims 127/130. Junior High Gun: A. Tapscott 112/130.

Next shoot: March 24. Any enquiries contact the president on 0411238391.

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Lower North Gun Club winners, from left: Bill Fiebiger, Jason Pankhurst, Stan Keen, Angus Tapscott, Barry Duncan, Brett Duncan, Zac Sims, Gary Sims, and Harvey Nunn, with Des Mills, seated.

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The final countdown to digital-only TV has begun!

Pursuant to the provisions of section 12 (7) of the Local Government Act 1999, notice is hereby given that Council has prepared a second representation options paper that examines the advantages and disadvantages of the various options available in regards to the composition and structure of Council, and more particularly the question of whether the Council should be divided into wards or not, and if so the structure of those wards.

Copies of the second 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 As part of this round of consultation two community meetings will be held to discuss options and to receive feedback from community members. These meetings will be held at: Location: Two Wells Community Centre, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells Date: Wednesday March 13, 2013 Location: Mallala Institute, Dublin Road, Mallala Date: Tuesday 19 March 2013 Both Meetings to commence at 6.30pm.

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 April 2, 2013.

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 Two Wells Echo, March, 2013

Adelaide and surrounding areas switch on 2 April 2013* The analog TV switch off is happening on 2 April 2013* – and there’s no turning back. After this date you won’t see anything if you’re not ready for digital-only TV.

What do I have to do?

Remember, to keep watching free-to-air TV shows, you’ll need either: • one set-top box or a digital TV recorder for each analog TV you use; or • a new TV with a built-in digital tuner.

Most importantly, you do not have to buy a new TV if you do not want to.

Most antennas and cabling should work after the digital switchover. However, if you have any concerns about your reception, you may consider asking an endorsed Antenna Installer to check your antenna and cabling.

If you have any other questions, or to find your nearest endorsed Antenna Installer, visit our website or call the Digital Ready Information Line.

Don’t put it off any longer. Get ready for digital TV today. *Please note: switch off may occur earlier in some towns. Residents in these towns will be informed about the switchover dates. See the website for more information.

For help or more information on how to get digital ready in your area: 1800 20 10 13

www.australia.gov.au/digitalready

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Tennis season winds up

Two Wells Tennis Club held its end of season presentation on Saturday March 2. The club fielded four teams this year and members of each team were presented with medallions for their effort and commitment by club stalwart, Di Meaney. Trophies for the best average throughout the season went to Ako Takaji (Div 1), Tarsha Briscoe (Dive 2 White), Chelsea Fobister (Div 2 Red) and Cassandra Lawson (Div 3). The Di Meaney Perpetual Trophy was awarded to Angus Tapscott. Pictured are TWTC members (front row) Cassandra Lawson, Tarsha Briscoe, Ako Takaji, Macey Briscoe, Jake Fobister, (middle row) Josh Needham, Hayley Duthie, Zoe Dart, Chelsea Fobister, Caitlin Musolino, Lauren Turner, Alicia Duthie, (back row) Jamie Humphrys, Jake Needham, Angus Tapscott, James Gameau, Jack Tapscott and Airlie Tapscott.

Donation to tennis club

Two Wells Tennis Club was presented with a $100 donation from the Virginia branch of the Country Women’s Association at the club’s end of season presentation on Saturday March 2. Club secretary and treasurer, Tiffany Lawson (far right), and Di Meaney Perpetual Trophy 2013 winner, Angus Tapscott (far left), accepted the cheque from Virginia CWA president, Raeleen Besnard and CWA secretary, Valmai Quinlan.

Milo In2Cricket wraps up another season

Celebrating the end of another successsful season of Milo In2Cricket at Two Wells Cricket Club on Saturday February 23, were (front row) Connor Barnett, Zoe Boobyer, Gabriella Dimasi, Grace Williams, (second row) Angus Spurling, Logan Clifton, Ryan Dimasi, Mitchell Boobyer, Harrison Devlin, (third row) Greg Spurling, Ben Catell, Cadel Carter, Will Gow, Jacob Pellizzari, Samuel Centenera, Hudson Barnett, Julius Centenera, Rodney Wilmshurst, (back row) David Barnett, Leah Clifton, Alex Wilmshurst and Francis Pellizzari.

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Football, netball season around the corner Bec O’Brien reports: The cricket bats and tennis racquets have only just been put away, but it’s time to start thinking about football and netball. Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club senior members are well into their pre-season training, and now it’s time for the youngest members of the club to also hit the field and court.

New to the netball club this year is NetSetGo – a national program developed to give children aged from five to 10 years of age the best introduction to the sport.

The program incorporates skill activities, minor games and modified matches in a safe and fun environment. Each registered participant also receives a great pack including a bag, netball and other goodies.

Come up to the netball courts on Thursday March 14 at 5pm to register.

Down on the oval the majority of the junior coaches from last year are back to lead their young charges for another season, with James Lowick taking the reins from Daniel Hines for the Under 14s this year. Training start dates vary depending on the age group so take note of the information below: U17s - coach Adrian Daly - started Thursday February 29; U14s - coach James Lowick - will start Tuesday March 12 at 5pm; U11s - coach Michael Kotsano - start Thursday March 14 at 5pm; U8s - coach Joe Cannizzaro - start Thursday March 14 at 5pm.

The popular AFL Auskick football program, aimed at primary school aged children, will once again be run at the Two Wells Football Club.

Head on down to the club on Thursday March 14 at 5pm for registration or register online at aflauskick. com.au/register/.

Anyone seeking additional information regarding junior football at Two Wells Football Club should contact Joe Cannizzaro on 0413 620 601.

So kids, dust off your footy boots or grab a netball and get out there, give it a go and have some fun!

Two Wells Echo, March, 2013