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Candy rides to Tamworth stardom
Two Wells & Districts
September 2014
Lewiston horsewoman, Candy Michaelis, returned from the Australian Barrel Horse Associations’ national championships in Tamworth last month with more experience and the drive to do even better at the industry’s major horse event later in the year. The Tamworth event, a first stand-alone event for the barrel racing association separate from the more prominent rodeo circuit, saw Candy compete against almost 250 other riders from across the country. The event was also live streamed to more than 4000 people around the world. Upon her trusty 11-year-old quarter horse Ransom, Candy was one of seven South Australian riders at the August 22-24 event and had to compete at five other barrel racing events just to qualify for the championships. Impressively she won all five qualifying events. In Tamworth Candy finished in the top 50, placing 33rd overall, saying if she hadn’t knocked over a drum on one of the turns she would have placed a lot higher. Following the championships Candy and Ransom have been invited to take part in the Equitana Australian Open Barrel Racing Championships in Melbourne on Friday November 21. This premier barrel racing event will feature only the best 25 barrel racers in Australia, an impressive achievement for the local rider. It’s an extremely expensive exercise to participate in this event and Candy would be very appreciative of any financial support by emailing Tracey Smith on integrity@ baonline.com.au. Lewiston horsewoman, Candy Michaelis and her quarter horse, Ransom, in action earlier in the year. PICTURE: Roger McKinnon
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Ransom rounds ‘em up
Liberty gets the nod Bec O’Brien reports:
THE Two Wells residential development earmarked for the north of the town is one step closer following approval of the first stage of its proposed village, Liberty, recently. This approval also includes
First stage of northern Two Wells residential development approved
consent for a wastewater treatment plant, which the development is required to have. Council’s planning department has in recent weeks been finalising assessment of Hickinbotham’s development application, to which
the Council Development assessment Panel (CDAP) has now given the green light for the first stage of the larger Liberty village to go ahead. Liberty’s first stage will consist of 354 allotments for residential liv-
ing, with its smaller village, Eden, incorporating 235 allotments. DCM infrastructure and planning general manager, Gary Mavrinac, said the planning consent highlighted the commitment to the project by all parties involved.
“Consent for stage one of Liberty signifies commitment by all parties as well as a commitment to the community to ensure the growth of the town,” Mr Mavrinac said. Continued page 5.
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