2015 September Echo

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September 2015

OWL’S VOTE ON SHIFT

n Two Wells Primary School Year 1 teacher, Mel Warren, looks “statuesque” in her Book Week costume, and inset, year 4 students Carla, Jayden and Lara are dressed to impress. n More pics page 10.

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FINANCIAL members of the Angle Vale Football Club will be voting this week on whether it moves to join the Adelaide Plains Football League for the 2016 season.

Club president, Paul Healey, said the club’s committee met on Tuesday, August 25, and decided to put the decision back in the members’ hands.

“The club only exists because of its members, so it makes sense to give them the opportunity to have their say,” he said.

Members will be advised of the vote results via the club’s Facebook page on Monday.

“It will be done on social media as it probably is the best way to reach all our members,” Mr Healey said.

The secret ballot started last Monday, and continues until Thursday, September 3.

Les Pearson reports:

The clubrooms were open for voting on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, between 6-8pm, and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 5-7pm.

Mr Healey said the club provided members with information on the shift before voting.

“We want people to be clear on what they’re voting for and ensure the process was as informative as possible,” he said.

Members can vote either via physically filling a form out in the club, or through email.

Votes are limited to one per financial family.

Mr Healey said the shift has been a talking point amongst members in recent weeks, most concerns surrounding how it would affect junior football. n Continued page 8

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ABOVE: Karlie and Mackenzie Spargo with Emeli Rouhana and Grandma Stephanie.

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Two Wells Medical Centre’s registered nurse, Sandra Salagaras and practice manager, Eleisha Arbon.

BELOW: Robin Trevilyan enjoyed the lovely Devonshire tea and chatted with Andamooka resident, Betty Hawkins, who was in town visiting her son and extended family.

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Two Wells Bowling Club ladies Margaret Gameau, Bev Molloy and Adele Ray.

Locals ageing in style Providing information to local senior-aged residents and their families about staying active, looking after their health, meeting people and living in their homes longer was the general theme of the second Ageing In Style Expo held in Two Wells last week.

After the success of last year’s inaugural expo, an impressive 37 stalls at this year’s event showcased everything from mobility equipment to craft activities to in-home services to local sporting groups, and was held in the Two Wells Community Centre on Thurs-

Bec O’Brien reports: day August 13.

Similar expos have been held this year in Freeling, and Gawler, with an event planned for Nuriootpa before the end of the year.

Goods and services including arts and crafts activities, aged care home support and home care services, residential care, recreation and fitness activities and mobility equipment were all on show, with DCM mayor Duncan Kennington speaking to the large crowd,

which was estimated at about 400 throughout the day, saying the event aimed “to provide you with information, support services and options to assist you to remain in your own home and community as we all age gracefully”.

Gawler Band, Passive Minds, played all through the event with a special performance by the Parham Magic Moments Dance group a hit with the crowd.

Free goodie bags were popular with patrons, as was the ‘yellow brick road’ type activity and the broad range

of information available at the many stalls, not to mention the free delicious Devonshire tea.

Felicity Hage of Tanunda based Aged Care Assistance, commented warmly about the expo.

“There was loads of information and display items, and shopping opportunities, all in a great country vibe,” Felicity said.

“Everyone was in a positive, helpful spirit and I loved being there.

“Thanks to all involved. I think the local community have been given an immense gift of information and help.”

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ABOVE: Supporting Red Cross were Mollie Frost and Sue Holland.

LEFT: Lewiston residents Jennifer and Don Nichol.

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Water storage scrutinised Bec O’Brien reports: SA Water has responded to community concerns about proposed use of the regions’ underground T2 aquifer to store water by taking the Two Wells bore site “off the table” and conducting extensive community consultation.

The water giant was forced to backpedal after it announced via a letter to residents it was investigating the possibility of storing water, known as Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR), as part of the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme earmarked for the region.

The company has since held a raft of community meetings to outline the project and canvass opinions, concerns and ideas from residents.

SA Water hopes to form a Community Committee to spearhead discussions for a “master plan” of water storage for the region.

Although 30 people registered to attend the session at the Virginia Institute on the evening of Wednesday August 26 around only half turned up but the discussion was both informative and question-driven.

Leading the session was SA Water stakeholder engagement senior manager, Steve Dangerfield and a team of SA Water personnel.

Mr Dangerfield gave an initial presentation, which outlined in detail where the T2 aquifer is, how it behaves and what is likely to happen if extra water is pumped into it, with reference often made to the company’s Aldinga site, where recycled water is already pumped into the same aquifer and stored until needed.

“SA Water is committed to having a master plan for recycled water storage in the northern Adelaide Plains,” he said.

“One that is sustainable and economic, and enables growth of primary production and enables additional recycled water, summer and winter, from Bolivar, to be accessible to industry.”

Mr Dangerfield went on to say the company is committed to engaging with the community and relevant industries to identify and address key issues with regard to recycled water storage.

Some of the issues attendees raised included water quality, environmental sustainability and/or harm, salinity concerns, how the aquifer works and the cost of the water.

Other points raised included regulation of bores, who pays for

SA Water stakeholder engagement senior manager, Steve Dangerfield, speaking at one of a series of community consultation sessions held last month.

any expansion now and in the future, and if the market could sustain more growth.

While most of the discussion centered around below ground storage, one attendee raised the question of if SA Water was going to explore other water storage solutions, like possibly extending the already established Virginia Pipeline Scheme or above ground water storage options.

Many people present were of the opinion that nothing should be done in moving forward without looking at the mistakes of the past and learning from them, something Mr Dangerfield whole-heartedly acknowledged.

“Bolivar water has supported this industry and we want to make sure that this happens for the next 20, 30 years,” Mr Dangerfield said.

SA Water hopes to establish a community committee in the next few weeks or so to look at the key issues raised from its community consultation sessions.

More information is available from the company’s website www. sawater.com.au.

Under the ‘current projects’ tab look for Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme.

Angle Vale Chemist shows off new store

Terry White Chemists Angle Vale are now back and trading as normal, following a fire in a neighbouring property in April which caused extensive damage to the pharmacy.

The pharmacy was forced to close for ten weeks and has since undergone a full refurbishment.

Owner Michael Burdelof said one positive to come from the fire was that Angle Vale was now home to a fantastic new pharmacy, and it was presented to the community at its reopening ceremony last month.

Mr Burdelof said the new store is an all-inclusive health destination, offering convenient access to professional health services, advice you can trust and great value across a wide range of pharmacy items.

“The brand new Terry White Chemists Angle Vale makes use of state-of-the-art dispensing technology and pharmacy systems that are designed to free up time for pharmacists to spend with their customers”, he said.

Terry White ChemistsAngle Vale’s expert consultants are on hand to provide trusted advice specific to the needs of each and every customer, and to help them to achieve optimum health to more easily manage their busy lifestyles.

From coughs and colds to acute and chronic health conditions, preventative health care to weight management and nutritional support, Terry White ChemistsAngle Vale makes the health of their customers their number one priority.

The pharmacy offers a wide range of clinic services including MedsChecks, diabetes MedsChecks, bowel screenings, naturopath clinics, hearing screenings, weight management, and blood pressure testing.

Also on offer are services designed to enhance prescription management including home medication reviews, medication packing, SMS reminders, scripts on file service and National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS).

Plus, come in for a demonstration of the free eRx express phone app which allows you to jump the queue and send your script from the convenience of your own home via your mobile phone.

“The community around here has been very supportive of us and we would like to thank them for their patience during this time.”

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

CFS

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.

Two Wells CFS, station located at Wells road Two Wells. Training Wednesday nights fortnightly, Cadets (11-15 years) 6pm to 7:30pm, Seniors 7:30pm. New volunteers welcome. For more info ph 8520 2500.

basketball

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.

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 & Under, 15 & under, learn basketball in a friendly family atmosphere.

Contact Paul on 0414 248 732.

BOWLING CLUB

child & youth health

Church times

Whether you are new to lawn bowls or are a seasoned player why not consider joining the Two Wells Club? We field Pennant teams on Thursday for women (match times fit in with school drop off and pick-up) Wednesday is Men’s day and Saturday is Open Gender.

Social bowls start in October, this is all about having fun whilst enjoying good company and getting out in the open air. Why not get a group of friends to come along with you? If you haven’t played lawn bowls before there will be someone available to show you how to play. We will provide the bowls, and for $5 a night you can learn a new skill.

Contact Irene Giannikos Phone: 0417 810 029 The Clubrooms at Old Pt Wakefield Road are available for hire and have bar facilities.

Anglican Church Services St Peter’s Mallala 1st Sunday of the Month 10am September 6 10am October 4 10am November 1 Contact: Nita Noble 8527 2303 St Paul’s Two Wells 10am September 13, 20, 27 10am October 11, 18, 25 Contact: Di Meaney 8520 2308 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.

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.

Community bus

Calisthenics

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 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.

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

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

Community Bus, return trip to Elizabeth City Shopping Centre, Only $5 return (kids free), Next bus: September 18, 2015. 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 Library Community Public Library, Located in the Institute. Hours: MondaysClosed, Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am to 5pm, Wednesday – 1pm to 7pm, Friday – 9:30am to 3pm, Sat – 9am to 11am, Ph 8520 2100.

Community centre

TWO Wells Community Centre,

craft shop The Two Wells Craft Shop located in the old Court House is a treasure trove of handcrafted items, gift ware, local produce of olive oil, honey, jams and relish, bric-a-brac bargains, and hardy, healthy plants ideal for this area. OPEN Tues. to Fri 9.30am - 4pm. Sat 9.30am 1pm CLOSED Sun and Mon. Find us on facebook. Facebook.com/ twowellscraftshop

Equestrian & Pony club

The Adelaide Plains Equestrian

club holds riding and horse-related events on the 4th Sunday of each month. Riders of all ages and abilities welcome. Visit the club’s website at www.freeteams.com/ APEC and check out what’s coming up or for more information contact Sam on 0408 455 677.

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.

flag 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 Friday in begining of school term 2, 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, McPharlin

Road Lewiston (extn of Bethesda Rd). 18 holes Scrapes course open April to October. Competitions; Tuesdays Ladies day, tee-off 9-9.30am. Thursdays, Mixed comp. followed by bbq lunch, 9 am tee-off. Saturdays Mixed Comp. tee-off from 11 am. Membership available Phone Club 85202607 or Secretary Adam Bail 0407 711 793.

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.

Lions Club the Lions club of Angle Vale holds their meetings on the 2nd & 4th Wed at the Clubrooms Gabriella Court, Angle Vale, 6.30pm start.

New members always welcome for more info please call 0416 452 925.

Mallala 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.

kennel & obedience club

A DEL A IDE P l a i n s K e n n e l & 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.

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

Tuesday morning except Public Holidays, 9:30am to 11.15am At Two Wells Primary School. 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: Judith Lamont 8380 9140.

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,

Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells, phone 8520 2826. Open Wednesdays 9am to noon and Fridays 11am til late. All welcome.

Contact president Tony Flaherty on 0412 773 111 or secretary John Allen on 0411 894 245 for further information.

Time Out Craft Group

Time Out Craft Group at Two Wells.

Meet Wednesday’s fortnightly, from 10am to 12noon Hart Memorial Hall, Two Wells. September 9 & 23.

October 7, 21. Contact Di Meaney 8520 2308.

Two Wells Blue Light

Two Wells Blue Light held 5 times

a year: October 30 and December 11 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.

Two Wells Cricket Club

Two Wells Cricket Club (TWCC).

Interested in playing Cricket this Season. Senior Men’s Cricket Competitions available in two formats. 2 Day games and 1 Day (40 Over’s) played Saturday’s.

Women’s Cricket Competitions played Monday Nights. Currently seeking junior interest. New players welcome, training from 5.30pm Thursday nights. Contact Michael Dimasi 0409 977 191

Two Wells scouts

Two Wells Scout Group. Sessions

for Scouts held Mondays 6.308.30pm; Cubs - Tuesdays 6.30 - 8pm & Joeys - Thursdays 6 7pm. Contact group leader Vera Vanree on 0417 807 093 for more information or PO Box 427 Two Wells SA 5501.

UCA Op shop

Two Wells Uniting Church treasure

trove op shop, opening times, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm and Saturday 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.

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.

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.

Feel at Home with The Echo For over 4 years the Two Wells Scouts have helped us bring the ECHO to homes in Two Wells and Lewiston.

Well, now homes in Virginia and Angle Vale will be able to enjoy the same benefit of home delivery.

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Businesses fatten up the bottom line

Paralowie Village Shopping Centre Units 1-2, 9 Liberator Drive Paralowie SA 5108

Two Wells businesses benefited from a day of sharing business ideas and insights into new ways to ensure business profitability on Friday August 7 at the Gawler Golf Club.

A structured program featured speakers with local, interstate and overseas experience, workshops and take-home toolkits plus some great opportunities to meet more local small businesses with similar challenges.

A little golf worked up an appetite before a great lunch by Handmade Catering. Transforming Business will be an annual event hosted by RDA Barossa and the Business to Business (B2B) network.

B2B is a program for local business created by local business, which ensures relevance and that the time away from your business, to work on your business, is a good investment.

For presentations and more information on the B2B network go to www.barossa.orga.au/transformingbusiness.

E: Taylor@parliament.sa.gov.au P: (08) 8280 5144 @LeesaVlahosMP /LeesaVlahosMP

Grant opportunity of up to $100,000 for local growers Are you a horticulturalist in the Northern Adelaide Plains?

If so, you may be interested to hear that the

PICTURED TOP: RDA Barossa CEO Anne Moroney with keynote speaker, Damian Borchok and Koda Technologies’ Josh Helbig.

second round of Advanced Food Manufacturing (AFM) Grants is about to open.

‘One more member is two more hands’

Grants available are between $25,000 and $100,000 provided that the applying business is willing to co-fund the project.

Natalie Centenera reports: Angle Vale Lions have not yet been officially charted for 12 months and they are already the recipients of a prestigious award.

The members were recognised for their positive and enthusiastic embracing of Lion’s culture and were recently presented with the James D. Richardson Honour Award.

Club president, Dorothy Lewtas, describes themselves as a happy club who have only just celebrated their first birthday at the end of August.

The Lions are busily supporting their local community and recently donated wool to Angle Vale Public School for their knitting for the homeless program.

The Angle Vale Lions Club is always looking for new members to join as the Lions’ website states “one more member gives us two more hands to do service in our community, at home and internationally.

At Lions we make things happen.”

Please contact Club President, Dorothy Lewtas on 0146 452 925 for more information on joining the Angle Vale Lions.

Meetings are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the clubrooms at Gabriella Court, Angle Vale.

Visiting Hydrofresh in Virginia. Growing fresh premium lettuce on our doorstep.

If you were thinking of teaming up with experts that can help deliver new technologies to your business, then this grant may be for you.

There have been great examples of how businesses have used this grant to increase their revenues, employment and export opportunities.

Round 3 of the AFM Grants are due to open within the coming weeks.

ABOVE: Dorothy Lewtas and Margaret Gray with Angle Vale Primary students Jasmine Carpenter and Pria Southby.

LEFT: Angle Vale Lions President, Dorothy Lewtas, and Margaret Peterson proudly displaying the James D. Richardson Honour Award.

Get involved in Neighbourhood Watch We have had a few break-ins around the area recently and would like to remind members of the community to report any information relating to police matters to 131 444 or 000 in emergencies.

We would also like to remind people to drive safely as police are targeting the area for those not obeying the road rules.

We will be holding our AGM on Tuesday September 8, 2015 at 7.30pm in the Two Wells

By Lisa Allen RSL, Old Port Wakefield Road Two Wells.

This meeting, like all of our meetings, is open to the public to attend and participate in.

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A very big thank you for all your efforts and continued support this financial year.

We would love to see some new faces at our meetings to discuss future safety and vigilance within our community.

If you are interested please contact the Two Wells Police station for further information.

Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday September 8 in the Two Wells RSL, Old Port Wakefield Road, Two Wells.

Blue Light Disco

We would like to thank all the children who attend our Blue Light discos. These are safe, monitored, lock in events for children between the ages of 8 and 17. We hope to continue to hold successful Blue Light discos with the possibility of some new faces. Entry is $5 from 7pm until 09.30pm. Drinks, snacks and accessories are available from the canteen inside.

If you’re interested, why not take an early look? More information is available at: www.pir.sa.gov.au/primary_industry/ business_development/food_innovation

Otherwise, call my office on 8280 5144 if you would like to receive a hardcopy of the brochure.

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STEVEN GRIFFITHS MP Member for Goyder

Here we are in September, and I look forward to some warmer weather after what has felt like a very long winter.

Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme update With great interest I receive updates on the Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) which has the potential to deliver significant economic benefits to the Dublin, Two Wells and Mallala communities. This project could produce 4,000 jobs, $800 million of agricultural revenue and more than $300 million of private investment for our economy which is sorely in need of a boost.

Consultation is underway through SA Water and whilst local feedback has been mixed, it is an exciting proposal which would see recycled water produced and stored from the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant for re-use for irrigation during drier months, and one which would build on other schemes operating or under development in the region including the Virginia Pipeline Scheme and the Gawler Water Reuse Scheme.

Capital cost of infrastructure is estimated to be $60 million and funding discussions with State and Federal Governments have occurred – although when I asked Regional Development Minister Geoff Brock MP in July Parliamentary Estimates about the proposal, he conceded he had not yet had a full briefing which was a concerning answer.

Community Grants on offer In Grants news, I advise a new round of the Active Club Program has just opened (of which Goyder electorate has been allocated $10,000); along with the 2015 Volunteer Support Fund; Community Grants for Safer, Greener and More Active Travel; and the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund; 20 Million Trees Program; and the Stronger Communities Program.

This financial assistance for regional community groups is vital. The Active Club Program offers groups up to $5,000 for sporting equipment and facilities, the Stronger Communities Program allocates between $5,000 and $20,000 for eligible organisations, and the Emissions Reduction Fund is available to businesses, communities and landholders to participate in a reverse auction for carbon reduction projects.

Guidelines, application forms and criteria information for all current grant schemes are on my website www.stevengriffiths.net or phone the Goyder electorate office for further assistance - be it for grants advice or help with any State matter.

Steven Griffiths MP JP

Address: 51 Robert Street, Maitland SA 5573 Telephone: (08) 8832 2455 Fax: (08) 8832 2699 Email: goyder@parliament.sa.gov.au Web: www.stevengriffiths.net 6 www.twowellsecho.com.au

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Ratepayers voice concerns Mallala Ratepayer’s Association was actively travelling through the district the last week of August holding meetings at Port Parham, Mallala, Two Wells, Dublin and Thompson Beach.

The Two Wells meeting was held at the RSL on the evening of Wednesday August 26, with about 30 concerned residents eager to hear, and be heard themselves, about local council issues, primarily that of rising rates, the current debt and the relocation of council offices from Mallala to Two Wells.

Chairman of the recently formed DCM Ratepayers and Residents Association, John Lush, opened the meeting, welcoming councillors Mel Lawrence, Steve Jones and Terry Keene, and addressed the “hot issue” of the moment- the cost, affordability and impact on rate payers if the current proposal to move council offices to Two Wells goes ahead.

Craig Argent, member of the association and Mallala post master, calculated a loan to cover a conservative estimation of $12 million to fund the move, would end up “costing each rate payer $6000”.

Mallala resident Margaret Tiller expressed concern this was “on top of the $586 that Mallala township residents were required to pay per annum,” for the Community Wastewater Management Scheme (CWMS).

It was pointed out DCM land rates are already high, and are comparable to land rates of city councils.

“There is fiscal concern about this proposal”, stated Mr Lush, who questioned the move, as not only land rates are high, council debt is high as well.

Association members also highlighted that the Wakefield Regional Council debt level ratio is at 31%, compared to DCM’s of 112%.

The flyer of DCM’s Annual Business Plan 2015 to 2016 was handed around showing an expenditure of $12 million, with an income of only $9 million to fund this.

The Chairman once again stated, “people want better services, not better offices” and

Report and Photos: Natalie Centenera requested any further development in the proposal to move the offices be held off “till we have better economic times”.

“Good management gets the best out of staff, it’s not the building you’re in,” he said, and questioned the absence of an economic impact study.

Further various grievances were heard from residents, such as the amount of consultants employed by council who are city-based and are not understanding of rural needs, as well as the amount of staff who are employed from outside the area and do not appreciate local issues.

Mr Lush is hoping to attract more residents to the next meeting to be held on Wednesday the September 9 at the Two Wells Football Clubrooms, and draw them into the Association to grow its members, get organised and have a stronger voice to enact change in council.

A representative was elected from each of the meetings held at the various locations, to sit on a committee to represent each area.

Ian Gameau was elected to represent Two Wells.

“We need to have membership for the Rate Payers Association right across the rate payer area so we can stop this,” Mr Lush said.

“We need to attack this in an orderly manner,” he continued and suggested this should be an issue at the next council election.

The cost to join the association is $20 per rate payer and $10 for pensioners, anyone over the age of 16 is invited to join.

“September 21 is the next Council meeting, and we are attending en masse,” the Chairman stated.

If you have any concerns about this issue, or would like further information about the District Council of Mallala Ratepayer’s Association, please contact John Lush (chairman) on 0471 809 785 or email jwlush43@gmail.com. The next Ratepayer’s Association meeting for the Two Wells area will be held at the Two Wells Football Clubrooms on Wednesday September 9 at 7.30pm.

MESSAGE TO RESIDENTS: From DCM Mayor Duncan Kennington n We would like to acknowledge that there has been concern and speculation within the community regarding the proposed relocation of the Council’s principal office and associated staff to Two Wells.

Council must consult with the community on any plans to relocate its registered office.

Therefore, we will ensure that the proposed plans will be subject to a thorough and transparent process of public consultation with the whole community of the District prior to any decisions being made.

Public consultation will be advertised in relevant local press, as well as relevant details placed on Council’s Website and Noticeboards to inform the community of how and when they

Margaret Higgins and Margaret Tiller, both from Mallala.

John Lush and Craig Argent.

Mayor responds DISTRICT Council of Mallala mayor, Duncan Kennington, assured ratepayers that the community would be consulted before any major changes are considered.

“Council has a proposal in this year’s annual business plan and budget to move its principal office and associated administration staff to Two Wells,” he said.

“An amount of $250,000 has been budgeted for this proposal.

“While council has looked at different plans over the years to build permanent accommodation including options ranging from $2.5m to $12m, that is not what this proposal is and Council has not endorsed any plans for permanent buildings.

“Claims that we are spending $12m on the proposed move are incorrect.

“Council is required under

the Local Government Act to undertake public consultation before it decides to move its principal office.

“Administration is preparing detailed draft plans and information to put before Council for endorsement prior to a full public consultation process being conducted and any decisions being made.

“The draft plans are expected to be put before council in late October.

“The September meeting of council will not be considering the matter.

“Council encourages the community to view the draft plans when they are available and go on public consultation, consider the facts and take full advantage of their opportunity to provide feedback prior to Council making any decisions.”

Public to be consulted before decision made

are able to participate. At this time we anticipate that Council will consider the draft plans for consultation in late October.

As Mayor, I would like to reassure our community that everyone within the District Council of Mallala area will be able and encouraged to have their say. n In late July I attended the library author event featuring gardening guru Milton Vadoulis.

Milton provided us with several no nonsense tips on how to grow various plants, including citrus and tomatoes.

I now anticipate growing record size tomatoes this year.

It was one of the largest attendances that I’ve seen at one of these events so locals, and not so locals, must love their gardening.

Thanks to Anne, Amanda and

Di for organising the event.

Thanks also to Pam Prescott, Bev Molloy, Beverley Thomas and Adele Ray for preparing the afternoon tea.

Last month was the SALA (South Australian Living Artists) festival launch. As usual a variety of quality art was on display across the district.

Deputy Mayor Karen McColl presented participation certificates to: Kathy Baldock, Lana Barrett, Nereda Bested, Chiarina Dunlop, Rhonda Fowles, Margaret Grundy, Zoe Juvan, Greg McPharlin, Christine Malone, Kylee Mullins, Jessica Renaglia, Suzette Rugolo, Marianne Scarvelis, Jen Searle, Ellen Steyn, Eric Sutton, Jacqui Barr, and Pat Thompson. Congratulations to all artists involved.

n The second Aging In Style Expo was held last month at the Two Wells Community Centre.

The hall was already nearly full when I arrived prior to the official opening. We were entertained by the Yellow Brick Road activity and sustained with a Devonshire tea. Congratulations to Lynette Seccefien and the team for the seamless organisation. n Observant Lewistonites may have noticed the flier for the up and coming Pony Rescue Fundraiser on the noticeboard at the playground. It will feature a garage sale, munchies, face painting and much more. It will all be happening on September 19 at 67 Williams Road, Two Wells. Contact Natasha Black on 0422 201 323 for more information.

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Planning permission denied for local Islamic Cemetery An Islamic cemetery proposed for just north of Two Wells is unlikely to go ahead after the project was denied planning approval last month.

District Council of Mallala’s Development Assessment Panel met on Tuesday August 4 at the Two Wells Community Centre to hear submissions relating to a proposal by Hamra Design to build an Islamic cemetery comprising a grave yard site, ancillary buildings incorporating a store room, office, Ghasol Khana, shrouding area and an associated verandah and car park.

Hamra Design lodged the application with council last year on behalf of the Imam Ali Mosque And Islamic Centre Of South Australia, and as the proposal was non-complying due to it being in a primary production zone the matter went out to public consultation.

DCM received more than 30 written submissions against the

proposal, with nine residents electing to speak at the CDAP meeting.

A petition against the proposal was signed by more than 600 residents and had been presented to council earlier in the year.

One resident who gave a submission in person was Dublin resident and DCM Dublin ward councillor, Terry Keen.

Terry’s main concerns about the proposal centred around the lack of a safe access to the proposed site from Port Wakefield Road and the “serious” possibility of an accident occurring.

“My main concern is the traffic and the speed of the traffic on that road,” she said.

“They (mourners) have just buried a loved one and they wouldn’t be paying attention.

“That road is just dangerous and it’s an accident waiting to happen.”

Other issues raised by those

who spoke to the panel included flooding concerns due to the site being in a designated flood plain, possible water contamination issues from the Ghasol Khana, where the bodies would have been washed, pest and weed management, and importantly for many, appropriate land use.

Phillip Brunning, speaking on behalf of both land developers Hickinbotham and chicken farmers JMJ Pty Ltd, put the land use question to the panel.

“Is this an appropriate land use?” he queried.

“This land is in a primary production zone and a cemetery is not primary production.”

While many of the speakers were not against the proposal in its entirety, all said the site off Porter Road was not suitable or practical.

“This site is not suitable for any burial site, no matter what religion,” Sue Harrison stated in her written submission against

the proposal.

Tom Hateley, on behalf of Hamra Design, also spoke to the members of the panel.

Mr Hateley agreed while the proposal was not primary production, of the 63 acres Hamra Design hoped to purchase, only six would be needed for the project, and the rest would be leased back to farmers.

He also highlighted the company’s belief the site would address a growing need for a cemetery in the area, however, residents felt this was in conflict with the group’s admission the facility would be for Islamic residents only.

Following the panel’s decision, local resident, Shana Moon, who also submitted a written submission and spoke at the meeting, said she was pleased to see council had listened to its constituents.

Hamra Design has the right to appeal the decision.

HAVE A VOICE IN YOUR FUTURE Mallala and District Council Ratepayers Association invite you to a meeting on

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9 7.30pm at Two Wells Football Clubroom

Come along and help

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Owls vote on APFL bid

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“There were a couple of concerns from the juniors point of view but most of the talk has been positive, rather than negative,” he said.

The club assured members that affiliation with the South Australian Women’s Football League and North East Metro Junior Football Association would continue.

Adelaide Plains Football League president, Brad Busch, confirmed preliminary discussions with Angle Vale FC joining the competition had started in August.

Mr Busch has since attended an information evening at the club to answer any questions and provide a snapshot of what the APFL provides and how it operates.

AGFC needs to provide all grades of football and a number of netball teams to come into the APFL and APNA competitions.

The Angle Vale Netball Club, which is separate to the AGFC, is waiting on the football club’s decision before acting on the possibility of joining the Adelaide Plains shift.

If the go-ahead is given, the club’s wish to affiliate will then be brought back to the APFL for a decision from the clubs on accepting the Owls into the competition.

Angle Vale Football Club members vote this week on bid to move into the Adelaide Plains Football League.

Performance was food for thought Students from Angle Vale Primary School competed in the Wakakirri Story Dance Competition on Thursday August 20 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. It was the school’s 11th year of competing in this event and the students had been rehearsing for the past two terms after school.

The performance was inspired by a YouTube clip called ‘The Scarecrow’ and was about becoming aware of how our food is grown and raised.

Factory farming is one way to produce food but it comes at a huge cost to the animals, the environment and all who eat it so,‘do you know what you are eating?’

In the past, the school has had some success by winning the best school in public awards, the best backstage award and also finishing third and second overall in different years and is hoping for similar success this year when results are announced on October 14.

On the night of the performance Angle Vale Primary School won the Spirit of Wakakirri award, which goes to the school that embodies everything Wakakirri is about.

“The students were really excited about winning that particular award and agree it is a fantastic experience that brings together five different classes as they aim to put on the best performance they can,” Tammy Bryant, form Angle Vale Primary School said.

ABOVE: Wakakirri performing students ensemble. BELOW RIGHT: Mothers Rebecca Daniele and Skye Thompson taking a look around the school.

Year 2 student Byron Otto with his Mum Kylie and 20 month old sister Alanna.

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School opens doors Angle Vale Primary opened its doors to families on Friday August 14 to showcase the teaching and learning that is taking place in each classroom.

Visitors enjoyed a performance of the school’s Wakakirri entry for this year.

The ‘No Pens Day’ had students focussed on using their oral language skills, stressing the importance of talking and communicating.

“Today is an opportunity for you to wander around the school and have a look at the buildings and learning spaces and see a class in action”, said School Principal Robyn O’Dea as she addressed the strong number of visitors who were present.

A talk was held in the resource centre by

the school’s literacy and numeracy specialists on what was happening in classrooms and how parents and carers can help their children at home with maths and reading.

Mum, Kylie Otto, visited her son Byron in his classroom to see what activities were taking place, “It’s great to spend time with the kids at school”, she said.

Mum, Rebecca Danielle said “it’s good to see what they do and how they organise the activities in the class.

Lots of questions were answered.”

After visiting her daughter in class, Skye Thompson was delighted with what she saw, “It’s a good idea to let parents come in and have a look, it’s so different from when I was at school.”

Put shears away until frosts ease The Wells Gardening Group, otherwise known as a ‘few garden-mad locals’ have put together a few general tips for the readers of the Echo as we head into Spring. We hope you find this to be useful in your own garden!

Frost has been an issue in local gardens this winter, but leave the affected foliage on the plant as protection from future frosts, then trim back once the threat is past.

Wait also until after the frosty weather to start thinking of summer vegetables and flowers, but in a few weeks or so, buy punnets of seedlings that you want to grow, then transplant into individual pots, so that they are stronger to plant out in October.

Cut back eucalypts and larger shrubs after flowering so they don’t get top-heavy and drop limbs.

All natives should be cut back after flowering to keep them bushy and prevent the lower branches becoming bare and straggly.

Lots of natives flower in late winter in this area, including many grevilleas, eremophilas, native hibiscus and hardenbergia.

If trimmed back every year, they can make easy-care hedges that are drought-tolerant and birdattracting.

Use grey-leaved natives such as saltbush or ‘eremophila nivea’ to mark the entrance to your driveway at night - the pale leaves show up well in your headlights.

There is also a good booklet put out by the Natural Resources Centre called ‘Coastal gardens - A planting guide’ available at the Craft Shop and the Council Office in Two Wells, that suggests what to plant and what not to plant in our area.

$500,000 up for grabs in grants Applications are now open for funding for one off projects that increase community participation, assist in building stronger communities, develop or enhance assets, stimulate economic growth or provide a service/program.

The District Council of Mallala’s Community Partnerships Fund has provided in excess of $500,000 to local organisations and recognises the unique contributions made by volunteers, community and sporting organisations.

Applications must be in the required format (forms are available from Mallala and Two Wells Offices and Council website) and are to be received no later than 5.00pm on Monday 28 September 2015.

For further information and application criteria please visit the DCM website at www.mallala.sa.gov. au or contact DCM Community Development Officer, Lynette Seccafien on 8527 0200 or email lynette@ mallala.sa.gov.au.

House fire causes $250,000 damage A house fire in Two Wells last month caused $250,000 worth of damage and was thought to have been started by an electrical bar heater.

Two Wells CFS crews were alerted to the fire on Garden Ave at Two Wells around 10pm on Tuesday the August 11.

On arrival firefighters found the southern end of the dwelling fully alight.

Further CFS crews were called in from Virginia and Dublin to help bring the fire under control.

A total of seven fire appliances and 30 firefighters, some using breathing apparatus, attended the scene, along with SA Police and SA Ambulance Service.

Fire crews took approximately 50 minutes to control the fire and fortunately no-one was home at the time.

Fire cause investigators believe the cause of the fire to be an electric bar heater left on in one of the bedrooms.

Damage to the home was estimated to be $250,000.

Community Centre AGM

The Two Wells Community Centre will hold its Annual General Meeting at the centre on October 14 commencing at 8pm.

All positions, including, president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and auditor are open for nominations, with seven places for committee members also available. Please forward all nominations to PO Box 466 Two Wells, SA, 5501 before October 10.

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Funding threat for Australian Hearing THE Federal Government’s plan to privatise Australian Hearing could threaten ongoing services at Two Wells, and Federal Member for Wakefield, Nick Champion, plans to fight it.

Australian Hearing and the National Acoustic Laboratories provide affordable, accessible hearing care services to many Australians who simply can’t afford fully commercial services.

Mr Champion said the services Australian Hearing provides are world class. They are the envy of the world.

“Australian Hearing is just too important to privatise,” Mr Cham-

pion said. “I will fight to ensure that people who are deaf and hard of hearing in Wakefield and across the country get the support and services they deserve.”

Australian Hearing has offices across Wakefield including Two Wells.

It is unclear what will happen to the services provided at these offices if Australian Hearing is privatised.

Mr Champion said the government is refusing to give certainty to thousands of Australians that rely on Australian Hearing by refusing to rule out privatising these vital services.

Since 1947, Australian Hearing

has provided hearing care services to children, young adults, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, former military personnel and age pensioners with complex hearing needs.

“Australian Hearing play a significant and important role in providing world class hearing services at a low cost to hundreds of thousands of Australians every year,” Mr Champion said.

“Australian Hearing has an internationally recognised reputation as a best practice government provider and research organisation.

Australian hearing is also the only organisation in Australian that trains paediatric audiologists.

“The government has not made a case for privatisation and has failed to address the widely expressed concerns about risks to the quality of and access to services.”

WITH one in six Australians hard of hearing, National Hearing Care and Terry White Chemists have joined forces to offer free hearing screenings in a campaign to increase early detection and improve community health outcomes.

Hearing loss is estimated to be the second most prevalent health condition in Australia after vision impairment, with over 3.6 million Australians estimated to be currently living with a hearing loss.

Lower North and Adelaide Plains residents are encouraged to take action regarding their hearing health and participate in a free hearing screening conducted by consultants from National Hearing Care at Terry White Chemists nationally, to check if your hearing age corresponds with your chronological age.

National Hearing Care senior audiologist, Jacy Fellows, said researchers have compared average hearing ability and age.

“The concept of hearing age is very relatable – people of all ages are exposed to risk factors that can affect their hearing – some more than others,” she said.

Retirees pass on skills to next gen Wonderful new connections have been established this year between Angle Vale Primary School students and the residents at Angle Vale Retirement Estate.

Principal, Robyn O’Dea and assistant principal, Melissa Babic, met with Estate manager, Alison Greatorex to discuss how the students and residents could engage and work together.

And the result has been positive and refreshing for both the young and old.

The primary school’s senior choir performed four well-rehearsed songs, ‘For Love of Country’, ‘Waltzing Matilda’, ‘Wartime Medley’ and ‘Happy’, to Estate residents on Thursday July 30.

It was a great opportunity for the students to share their excellent singing skills and was enjoyed by the retirees, who joined in and at the end smiling and offering a huge applause.

Knitting for the homeless was introduced by teacher Haze Sackey, and sees a group of 10 Year 6 students visit the retirement village every Monday afternoon to knit under the guidance of the retirement estate’s residents.

“The engagement with older people in the community has been amazing,” Haze said.

“The older people are keen for them to keep coming back.”

Haze endeavoured to develop a stronger sense of community in the students, and a way of helping those in need.

After purchasing 45 pairs of recyclable bamboo knitting needles and seeking out wool for donation, a fulfilling exercise for both the young and the old began.

Basic knitting skills are taught to the children and they are able to see a finished product in a scarf or a blanket being donated to those in need.

To be able to give back to the community and at the same time engage positively with the older generation is enjoyed by the students.

“We all look forward to the kids coming over, it’s nice that they are interested enough to come”, said Estate resident Dorothy Lewtas.

“If we can teach them something it’s worth it,” another resident, Vera Watson, said.

“I like to see the boys doing it, I had four sons and they all knitted.”

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1: Angle Vale Retirement Village knitters and Year 6 students.

2: Emily Monier and Dorothy Lewtas.

3: Margaret and Jett Pagdin.

4: Haze Sackey, Vera Watson and Tiana Datko.

5: Betty Sauerwald and Alex DiPalo.

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Students bring books to life Bec O’Brien reports: n Schools across the district celebrated Book Week last month with bookrelated activities, author visits and the ever-popular dressup parade. n This year in Two Wells a colourful sight of hundreds of characters from much loved books, nursery rhymes and movies greeted motorists, pedestrians and shop owners on Friday August 28 as students and staff walked along the main street. n At Virginia Primary School parents, friends and relatives gathered in the main courtyard to clap and cheer as students paraded their costumes, many of which reflected this year’s theme of “Books light up our world”. n There were witches and pirates galore, fairies, villains, lots of people dressed as horse riders and every kind of superhero you can imagine. n More than a few were dressed as Princess Elsa or Arna from the popular children’s movie Frozen, but there was also Alice in Wonderland, Gretel, Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, Where’s Wally and many yellow Minions dressed in blue overalls. n Well done to everyone for putting so much effort and thought into their Book Week costumes.

Lauren and Dakota with SSO Allison Landherr.

Lucy and Chelsea.

Kalan, Tayla and Caleb.

Reception students Lilah, Chloe and Noah.

Pretty in pink, Efrosini and Daniella, year 7.

Curtis, Tahlia and Ricky.

Kirra, Daniel, Olivia, and front, Shae have fun.

Cute and cuter are Cameron and Cooper.

Luke and Ethan keep everybody in line.

Two Wells Primary go three dimensional Science is well and truly alive at Two Wells Primary School, with a renewed focus on the subject and the recent purchase of a 3D printer, driving students’ excitement and interest in the area.

The school organised a number of activities and school visits to celebrate National Science Week, which ran from August 15-23 and centered around the theme of “Making waves – the science of light”.

Monday August 17 saw David Riley from Mobile Science Education capture the students’ imagination with experiments following the theme of light and introduced the children to a range of lightbased technologies and ideas.

Some of the exercises students were involved in included racing a beam of light, learning how to make light and investigating plasma balls.

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took part in an array of science activities, while that evening the science room threw open its doors and welcomed parents and friends to an evening centered around science.

Earlier in the month some classes were also lucky enough to visit the Science Alive expo held in Adelaide (see separate report).

“It’s all about being inquisitive and asking questions about everyday things we see,” explained the school’s science teacher, Mike Hawkey.

“We want the students to see science as a human endeavour.”

This is the focus behind the school’s recent purchase of a 3D printer – making science more human, real and hands-on, and piquing their interest in possible science-based careers.

Donated by the school’s Parents and Friends group, the new 3D printer is already proving to

be popular amongst the students.

Mike says at the moment he is running an extra curricular activity using the printer but hopes to incorporate it into everyday classroom science, and possibly even cross-curricular learning in the future.

“For them this will be everyday technology,” he stated.

“For us (adults) it’s brand new but for them, for some of these kids, looking at it these days, that will be their career.”

Parents and Friends president, Bec Miller, says the purchase has really opened the door to the science world for the students.

“This is neat,” she said.

“For the kids this is where their future is going to be.”

TWPS is also a trial school for the new national science testing regime, NapScience, which will see a sample of kids science literacy tested.

TWPS students, Shae, Lockie and Riley with (back) science teacher Mike Hawkey, Parents and Friends secretary, Sharon MacDonald and P&F president, Bec Miller and the school’s new 3D printer.

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From garden to plate at Virginia Primary Students at Virginia Primary School are cooking up a storm, with fresh produce from the school’s successful kitchen garden project being used to teach children about growing, cooking and eating healthy foods.

Established as part of the national Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program, the garden is an opportunity for many students to plant, nurture and harvest new foods.

Currently the school has a range of vegetables and herbs planted, including silverbeet, rhubarb, mint, onion, cauliflower, kale, eggplant, cabbage, snap peas, tomatoes, lettuce, celery, beetroot and chilies.

There’s event a curry plant the kids can have a taste of if they’re brave!

For school support officer and kitchen garden manager, Sam Goggins, the garden is a fun, hands-on learning tool.

“We talk about the different plants and the things that happen in the garden,” he said.

“We look at how we can improve the garden and make it work better.

“The kids love coming out here and getting their hands dirty (and) it’s teaching them about where their food actually comes from.”

Back in the classroom, SSO Jacqui Rowe and a team of volunteers help the students prepare a range of dishes using, when practical, whatever produce is available from the garden.

Cooking classes are held fortnightly with students across the Year 4/5 classes and so far the students have helped prepare (and eat) beetroot muffins, pasta, scrolls, dips and a range of soups.

ABOVE: Cooking fresh pasta are Thyda, Alina and Emma.

BELOW: Making garlic bread are Belle, Mhi and Kate.

VPS Kitchen Garden committee members and Year 7 students Jaz and Tricia in the school’s kitchen garden.

Science comes alive on school excursion

By TWPS student: Caitlin Stewart

On Friday August 7 my classmates and I went on a free excursion to the exciting Science Alive at the Wayville showgrounds.

Once we arrived, we ate our recess and got into groups of 5, including 1 teacher. Our teacher was bubbly Ms Cattell. Shortly after we finished our recess we walked into the Science Alive centre.

The centre was divided into two sections.

The first section was Hands On activities, the second was Career and Experiments.

My friends, Miss Cattell and I started in the Hands On section.

The first activity that we participated in was called Golden Bubbles.

The bubbles were made out of a special, golden, waterproof plastic, which meant when you caught them they didn’t pop. The second thing we saw were Shadow Puppets.

You walked into a dark tent and stood in front of a frame, then a light flashed and the camera took a photo.

Then once you stood away you could see your shadow.

The next thing that we saw was a ginormous, plant-jumping castle and we got 15 minutes to jump in it then we had to get off.

There was also many other individual, fun activities along the way.

After that we walked into the Career and Experiments section.

The first thing that we did was walk through a huge inflatable human body.

It had the brain, heart, lungs and rib cage.

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Annalyse Brewin and Rhiannon Lang look at aerial photos used for finding for bettong burrows.

Rhiannon Lang, Sampson Rawle, Kaleb Williams (front) and Jaden Redpath.

end, ha-ha. Continuing on we went into the Forensic Science tent.

The lady that we went with took a yellow jumper and wiped it on me. Then she shined the ultra violet light on me and all the germs and bodily fluids from the jumper showed up on my T-shirt! I thought that was really cool.

After that we went to a Guess the Smell stall, it was pretty good.

Then at another stall we shook some bottles of cream for 10 minutes and it turned into butter. There was also lots of other really awesome stuff!

After our visit to Science Alive we sat outside and ate our lunch then we caught a bus back to school.

In all, my excursion at Science Alive was extremely enjoyable and I would definitely go back there again!

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Festival opened n The South Australian Living Artists (SALA) festival was on again last month and artists across all media gathered in Two Wells for the District Council of Mallala’s official opening on August 5. n Running from August 1-31 the event was an opportunity for local artists to showcase, and sell, their unique and creative pieces. n This year 17 local artists submitted a range of works in the festival’s “Through your eyes” art exhibition, which incorporated a variety of genres and mediums in categories including traditional, modern and contemporary.

And for the first time a short film was presented as part of the festival. n DCM deputy mayor, Karen McColl, presented each artist with a certificate of appreciation at the opening and spoke about the wonderful and diverse artworks on display.

Growing a garden, & ageing Get involved in National Bird gracefully Count (of the feathered variety) District Council of Mallala deputy mayor, Karen McColl (center back row) with local artists participating in this month’s SALA festival, including, from left, Ellen Steyn, Marianne Scarvelis, Rhonda Fowles, Kathy Baldock, and seated, Suzette Rugolo and Pat Thompson.

Each month the Two Wells Book Club will bring you a review of the book that has been read by the group the previous month.

The Book Club meets once a month at the Two Wells Library.

We hope you to provide you with an opportunity to engage with some books that you might never have thought to pick up and read.

A Fig At The Gate - The joys of friendship, gardening, and the gaining of wisdom, by Kate Llewellyn.

Kate Llewellyn’s Fig at the Gate is essentially a gardener’s journal that interweaves daily observances and selected memories throughout its pages to make for a light and amusing read about both growing a garden, and growing old.

As the reader accompanies Kate throughout her day to day activities and mind’s wanderings, she shares anecdotes and experiences, thoughts on friendship, relationships and ageing.

Kate is the author of 19 books, which spread over the genres of travel, gardening and poetry.

In ‘A Fig at The Gate’, we follow Kate - who is now in her seventies, latest journey to successfully grow a garden near the sea in Adelaide.

Success is enjoyed at times, and at other times the acknowledgment that failure can occur is simply a process at committing to getting something right.

Uprooting, shifting, and moving things around in the garden kept the author busy and her poetry was present throughout, meditating on her mind’s musings.

“I seize the chance to work because in work lies happiness.”

She quotes the German writer Goethe to illustrate her point “Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it. Action has magic, grace and power”.

If you like gardening, chickens and ducks, and enjoy a quiet and slow read, then this may be a book you would like.

Although ‘A Fig at the Gate’ was appreciated by most members it was acknowledged by all, that is was not a ‘page-turner’.

Its quirky nature was not lost on the readers, with Llewellyn’s eccentricity appreciated by some.

With poetry and practical gardening tips, it is not a regular gardener’s journal.

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I believe what makes a successful project is the people that support it.

The second annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count is happening from October 19-25 during National Bird Week.

Your involvement in The Aussie Backyard Count will provide Australians, Australia-wide with the opportunity to see what birds live in our region and you can see what birds live in theirs.

Last year was the first Aussie Backyard bird count with over 9,000 Australians taking part from all over Australia.

Information collected from these 9000 people provided a snap shot of what birds live within Australian backyards and reserves.

Aussie Backyard Bird Count is great way to experience the fun of a citizen science project (volunteers collect data for research).

The data that you collect will contribute to the scientific research used by BirdLife Australia to map bird species throughout our country.

Your contribution to this project will help everyone learn more about the birds that call our backyards home.

To get involved all you need is 20 minutes, a backyard, park or reserve where you can record the birds you see.

You don’t have to be an expert; just record the birds you know or look up those you are unsure about on the Aussie Bird Count app that can be down loaded on the web at http://aussiebirdcount.org.au/.

Two Wells, Lewiston & Districts Landcare Group With Mark Webb You’ll instantly see live statistics and information on how many people are taking part near you and the number of bird species counted across your neighbourhood and the whole of Australia!

This is a great project for community groups, schools, and anyone who has a piece of paradise (backyard, oval or reserve).

The more people involved the more we can learn about the birds that live in our regions.

Last month I attended the launch of the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary leadership roundtable to plan and gather people’s ideas on how the future of this world-renowned bird sanctuary will be developed.

Over 180 people from different community groups, non-government and government agencies attended.

Our community plays a crucial role in this projects’ future.

Your involvement is vital to the success of this project also.

Find out how you can get involved as community group, school or club in the Adelaide

International Bird Sanctuary.

This is a major development that will be here for our children’s children if we plan it right.

To find out more about the bird sanctuary visit www. naturalresources.sa.gov.au or come down to Adelaide Flyway Festival at St Kilda Foreshore on Saturday October 17 to celebrate the migration season of more than 25,000 birds, many of which come from as far away as Alaska and northern Asia, to feed on our coastal shores.

These birds will call the international bird sanctuary home for the next couple of months.

The Adelaide Flyway Festival will include: Wild at Hearts Foodie Market; Guided bird watching tours by SA Bird Tours; Community backyard count activities; Cooking demonstrations with celebrity chef Callum Hann from Sprout; BirdLife activity trail around the site Free Workshops, displays and children’s activities.

Anzac award for Virginia Primary School Bec O’Brien reports:

Virginia Primary School has been named as one of eight state runner-ups in this year’s Anzac Day Schools’ Awards.

The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC, Senator Michael Ronaldson, announced winners from schools across the country last month.

Senator Ronaldson said the Anzac Day Schools’ Awards now in their 15th year - helped school children across Australia to understand the significance of commemoration and the meaning of Anzac Day. “As we commemorate the centenary of the First World War from 2014 to 2018, the awards take on even greater significance,” he said.

“Schools play a vital role in teaching the current generation about our wartime history and the importance of the Anzac story.

Virginia Primary School won $500 in the primary category for its Anzac mosaic and commemoration service, which was held earlier in the year.

VPS principal, Ilia Tsoutouras said the prize money would be used to continue to support the school’s programs in “terms of educating our students of the sacrifices made by others for us to be able to live in a peaceful community”.

Community farewells friendly Fay n By Margaret Gameau Fay grew up on the family farm in Lewiston. She married Esmond Aiden Lamont (known to all as Snow), who took on the Two Wells country killed meat store.

Fay’s children, Margaret McDonald, Michael, Geoffrey and Peter, kept Fay busy taking them to all the different sports and social events they were involved in.

Through the years Fay loved participating in sport.

= OBITUARY Fay Lamont She enjoyed playing tennis, lawn bowls (reaching the position of skipper) and golf.

Being a member of the local Institute (now the Two Wells Public Library) and on the Community Development Committee, kept her involved with decisions that enhanced the Two Wells township.

Fay was a member of the Methodist Church (now the Uniting Church) as Superintendent and teacher of the Sunday school.

Fay committed time to be an elder, and always enjoyed attending monthly Day Fellowship meetings.

Fay was a great friend who listened, cared and supported her children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and her friends in the community.

Rest in peace Fay, forever in our hearts.

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Putting their best paw forward at the SA Working Sheepdog Association’s state championships this month is Lewiston local Pat Wake and her award winning kelpies Twistie and Doritos. The event will be held at the Finnis Cricket Club from September 17-20 and is sure to showcase some amazing dogs and their trainers. Good luck Pat (pictured right with Twistie & Doritos!)

Male Choir If you’re in the mood for a lazy Sunday afternoon then head along to the Metropolitan Male Choir of South Australia’s event this month as they present “A pleasant Sunday afternoon of music and entertainment”.

The choir features local men Peter Porrovechio and Eugene Chaplin from Two Wells and well-known member John Hutton, previously from Hamley Bridge, and Warren Durdin (ex-Balaklava).

The special performance is being held on Sunday September 27 from 2-4 pm at “The Ark”, Salisbury Lutheran Church, 10 Waterloo Cnr Rd Salisbury. Admission is $10, which includes afternoon tea.

Contact Debra on 0404 743 530 for tickets, bookings or enquiries.

Trio of Birthdays For the McColl family of Lewiston, July 25 was a special day. Not only was it DCM deputy mayor, Karen McColl’s birthday but it was also her mum’s, Lyn Whittaker, and son, Bayleigh’s, birthdays too! This year the trio celebrated Bayleigh’s fifth birthday with a gathering at home, which included some yummy cake and face painting.

Belated congratulations also to Karen, who after completing a Diploma of Counselling in 2014, recently started her own counselling and consultancy business in Gawler.

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Love is in the Air There must be something in the water here in Two Wells as two local couples recently announced their engagement. Congratulations to Ned Seccafien and long-time love Stephanie Agnello (right) and also to local fruitier James Dimasi and pharmacist Kate Lange (left). Now for the excitement and fun of wedding planning! Don’t forget, if you have a special announcement or pics of a wedding, party, special holiday or new baby, send them in to news@twowellsecho.com.au and share the news with us all!

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If you are lucky enough to have an orange tree in your backyard (or front yard for that matter!) then here’s a delicious recipe from Two Wells local, Margaret Gameau, that will put those fruits to good use.

Enjoy this cake for morning or afternoon tea or offer the kids some as a sweet treat when they get home from school. There’s bound to be only sticky fingers and crumbs left!

Ingredients: 8oz margarine; 2 cups caster sugar; 2 tbls grated orange rind; 4 eggs (separated); 3 cups SR flour; 1 cup orange juice.

Cream butter, sugar and orange rind until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks. Add sifted flour and orange juice alternatively. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft, then pour into flour mixture and fold together thoroughly. Bake in a moderate oven at 180 degrees for 25 minutes. This recipe makes approximately four small log tins. When cool, decorate with icing flavoured with grated orange rind.

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Two Wells retains challenge cup Report: Adam Bail TWGC secretary The month of August was highlighted by yet another fabulous win by Two Wells in our inter-club challenge with Hamley Bridge on August 8.

A great day with 40 players out on the course, which was in lovely condition and there was plenty of atmosphere with all the players out there.

A Grade saw TWGC captain, Paul Shields, return to some form and win with 37 from the three Grigg boys. Gary Payne also found some form and fired a fine 44 to easily take out B Grade from Ray Prior and Ian Clark.

Not only did Gary win B Grade, but also he won a meat tray in the draws and then won another, kindly donated

by Ray Prior of Virginia Meat Store, for the best overall score of the day.

In the Hamley Challenge, Two Wells again showed the Hamley boys how to play with an average Stableford score of 29 to their 25 to retain the Hamley/ Two Wells Cup. A big thank you has to go out to all of the committee and members for their efforts in preparing and hosting such a successful day.

I’m sure we will head back to Hamley Bridge next year eager to continue the winning streak.

This month has seen some very strong scoring particularly in A Grade with Stuart Grigg hitting a rich vein of form consistently shooting in the seventies off of the stick and it has been great to see Andrew Baker get his game back on track after his huge bout of sickness.

B Grade has been a bit up and down but Hans Linford has been up amongst the winners most weeks.

The Ladies on Tuesdays have had a huge month also with a great conclu-

Students from Two Wells Primary School at last month’s athletics District Day.

Athletics District day Bec O’Brien reports:

Two Wells Golf Club members, Steven Kelly and Darrell Thompson in the Hamley Bridge vs Two Wells Challenge recently. sion to the Ladies Club Championships which saw yet another final between Julie Holland and Kathy Stubing.

This year it was Julie who took home the chocolates with a very comprehensive 7/6 victory.

Julie had to do it the hard way this year though scraping through to the final defeating Elaine Grigg on the 19th hole in the semi-final.

Congratulations Julie on another club championship.

August 21 also saw the staging of the Ladies Open Day. Considering last year’s Open Day was cancelled due to lack of numbers it was great to see 22 players grace the course and the tough conditions to make the day a resounding success.

Unlike the Men’s Open the visitors took home the major prizes with Celia Douglas the A Grade Gross winner with 86 off the stick edging out Meegan Button on a countback. Helen Bell took out the B Grade trophy with a great score

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All had a good day and a bbq lunch supplied by the club and organised by Phillip’s wife Doreen, was well received.

At the presentation ceremony, captain Phillip W presented all section winners with trophies and medals.

One of the most pleasing results was young female shooter, Natasha S, winning several awards.

All had an excellent day and it was resolved to stage another event soon. Board Member Carrie H is organising a multi discipline shoot

and lunch with a show of classic cars and motor bikes owned by club members mooted.

The most pleasing aspect of the shoot was the junior shooters and female shooters who participated.

Sport shooting is a very safe and very controlled sport and the Adelaide Pistol Club, as Adelaide’s premier club, is keen to add junior shooters to its ranks, but all ages are welcome.

The sport is an ideal activity for the disabled also and several athletes with a disability are members.

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of 37 points from Julia Butler.

If you would like to join us and try and tame our challenging little course and have a great day visit the club this Saturday. Golf starts at 11:00am with tee offs until around 12:30pm and everyone in before 5:00pm for presentation of the days prizes and a chance to take home the much sought after Virginia Meat Store meat tray raffles.

Ladies also play on Tuesdays around 9:15am and new members always welcome.

Two Wells Golf Club has a website – www.twowellsgolfclub.com.au – with a wealth of information about the course, competitions, membership information and everything else you need to know.

Come out and play! We would love to see you out there.

A reminder, the upcoming Handicap match play final on September 5, the club’s AGM on September 19 and end of season presentation day on Saturday September 26. Good golfing everyone.

Results: August 1: Par A Grade – Michael Davies, Stuart Grigg, Jake Bowden B Grade – Jeff Spackman, James Weir, Chris Barker Ladies – Elaine Grigg, Julie Holland, Gemma Bowden August 8: Stableford A Grade – Paul Shields, Stuart Grigg, Russell Grigg B Grade – Gary Payne, Ray Prior, Ian Clark Ladies – Julie Holland, Elaine Grigg, Gemma Bowden August 15: Stroke A Grade – Stuart Grigg, Andrew Baker, John Ball B Grade – Ian Smith, Hans Linford, Gary Payne Ladies – Julie Holland, Elaine Grigg, Gemma Bowden August 22: Stableford A Grade – Andrew Baker, Yogi Frencken, Russell Grigg B Grade – Hans Linford, Darrell Thompson, Jeff Spackman Ladies – Julie Holland, Elaine Grigg, Gemma Bowden

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TWO Wells ladies golf: A grade nett winner Gloria Potter, stroke winner Celia Douglas, NTP and long drive winner Kaye Korber.

Absent - stroke runner up Meegan Button.

TWO Wells ladies golf: Veterans winner, Pat Wedding, with B grade winner, Helen Bell and runner up Julia Butler.

Two Wells Golf Club held its ladies open on Friday, August 21 with ladies from nine clubs enjoying the course, delicious lunch cooked up by the ladies, and bright sunshine.

While scores were not fantastic, there were some glimmers of brilliance at times!

A grade stroke winner, on a countback, was Celia Douglas from Penfield with 85 off the stick, from Meegan Button of Highercombe.

Nett winner was Gloria Potter from Barossa Valley with 73.

B grade played stableford and the winner was Helen Bell of Hamley Bridge with 37 points, with Julia Butler of Riverton runner up with 34.

Veterans winner, on another countback, was Pat Wedding of Hamley Bridge.

Nearest the pins and long drives for A grade were won by Kaye Korber of Gawler, and for B grade, Julia Butler.

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Thirty-three students from Two Wells Primary School attended the regions’ athletics District Day carnival on Friday August 25.

Held at Trinity College the students competed in a range of track and field events, with many finish-

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Seven students now move onto the next level and will compete at Santos Stadium next month.

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Three out of five in finals Two Wells Netball Club Report: Stacey Gameau TWO Wells Netball Club’s season is going very well currently and we are all looking forward to finals starting this month.

At the start of the year we were enthusiastic about being successful but a little apprehensive, due to having many new players join our club.

We are excited to have three of the five senior teams in the finals including A2, A3 and A5's.

The A1 and A4 teams only just missed out, but both teams improved greatly over the season and were unlucky to miss out in the end.

Below are some team reports written by the respective coaches, in order of grade; Stacey Gameau, Briony Thomson, Neralie Wearn, Cheryl Herman and Dianne Hondow.

Best of luck to all netball and football teams in the finals.

A1: The Two Wells A1 team are disappointed to finish fifth, just out of the finals, but we are all really happy with the way we have played for the second half of the season. We finally settled as a team and were playing some great netball, it’s just we just left our good run a bit late and looking back really should have won the closer games earlier in the season. We were all quite excited but probably nervous in our last game against Hummocks, as we had to win to keep our chances of playing finals alive, disappointingly Hummocks outplayed us on the day. Hopefully the A1s will start next year as well as we finished this year and keep on improving as a team.

A2: The Two Wells A2 have had a successful minor round season finishing 2nd on the ladder. We finished on a high with a great last quarter against Hummocks

Cricket club will run minis training for first time Report: Devon Hardiman TWCC president Two Wells Cricket Club is for the first time introducing minis training on Thursday nights during school terms.

The club hopes to target children aged 4-8, with the idea the sessions would be kind of like NetSetGo and Auskick but we will not be charging a fee as we have all the gear.

We are just looking for young kids to come out and hopefully their brothers/sisters will play once they see how much fun their siblings are having.

Any help from parents with setting up would be much appreciated.

The club has a sign on day scheduled for September 27 at the football clubrooms at 10.30am so if you are interested in joining or know someone who would love to play, get on down to the club on this day and put your name down.

The club is also seeking under 10 play-

ers who would be keen to play on a Friday night and under 12 players, who would play on Saturday mornings, in the Para Districts Cricket Association.

For seniors, training begins on Tuesday September 29 at 5pm and will also be on Thursdays too.

Anybody keen to volunteer to help with coaching are more than welcome to attend.

The juniors’ season won’t start until midOctober, so there’s plenty of time to get numbers or recover from the football and netball season.

The club will again field a senior men's side, who start the season off after the October long weekend plus, depending on numbers, we may field a second women's side again, with several players coming back from injury, university commitments or from having babies.

Here’s to hopefully another successful season.

For any enquiries please contact Devon on 0402 775 952.

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to win by seven goals. The team is looking forward to the challenge of playing Mallala in the semi final.

Having lost to them convincingly last game we are ready for an improved performance. The A2 combinations are working well at the right time of year and we look forward to an exciting finals series.

A3: The A3s will just miss out on a top 2 finish due to a couple of unfortunate one-goal losses throughout the season. The girls have improved dramatically throughout the season and are really playing as a team as we go into finals. We will come up against Hummocks in the elimination final, who we beat by a comfortable 32 goals last week, however they weren't a complete side and we expect a much tougher battle when it really counts. We've had a four-goal win and more recently, a 12-goal loss to Mallala, but we're yet to get the better of Balaklava. The A3 premiership is up for anyone's taking ... definitely whoever can put in a good four quarters on the day!!

A4: The A4s started the season off slowly as we had a lot of new girls playing together. The team improved throughout the season and picked up momentum by the end of the season finishing the season strongly with a good win over Hummocks. It’s unfortunate that we just missed out on making finals.

A5: The A5 team has had a fabulous season with only two losses, both times to Mallala who we will meet in the first final.

We have had a mixed up season in regards to our opposition with only a few clubs having A5 teams so we had the pleasure of playing opposing clubs on a few more occasions than the norm, with both day and night games in some difficult weather conditions. All of our players have continued to improve each week and we hope to continue that way to finish the season with the greatest high of all, taking home a shield.

Junior Netball Extra

In junior netball, the club had four teams this season, with three playing for premiership points.

There have been a few challenges throughout the season but all teams have improved week by week.

Unfortunately the under 13s didn't make the top four but our under 15s and under 17s both finished third on the ladder.

Both teams will compete in the first semi final, and with a bit of luck hopefully will progress to the preliminary final.

Best of luck to both teams.

Ella Goodson, Two Wells, looks for options in the U10 game on August 15 at Virginia.

junior presentations

Sunday September 20 will see the Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club celebrate the end of the season with its 2015 junior presentation.

The event will be held at the clubrooms from 12 noon, with players from football grades Under 8, 11, 14 & 17 as well as netball grades 10&U, 13A&U, 15&U, 17&U and their families invited to attend.

A bbq lunch will be provided at a cost of $2 per person but all players eat for free, and the bar will also be open.

Presentations will follow after lunch.

Footballers please bring a salad to share and netballers please bring a sweet to share.

softball registrations

Two Wells Softball Club will hold a registration day on Sunday September 13 at 10.30am seeking players, coaches and volunteers for its 2015/16 season. If you are are interested in learning more head down to the Two Wells oval or contact Sally Green on 0400 943 249.

Winners at the August event for LNGC were, from left, Angus Tapscott, Wayne Channing, Martin Collumb, Wally Clarke, Max Pontifex, Jack Tapscott, Greg Tapscott and Andrew Winnen.

Old rivals jointly take out AA grade

By Marie Tapscott Lower North Gun Club held their monthly shoot on Sunday August 9 with only 13 competitors attending, but with representatives travelling from Broken Hill, International, SAGC, Southern Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and Elsewhere Gun Club (Jamestown).

Competitors shot a program of three events with a total of 100 targets for the day.

The program opened with a 25 target Double Barrel Continental event sponsored by Lower North Gun Club. AA Grade was jointly won by old rivals Angus Tapscott and Garry Read with 24/25.

A Grade winner was Wayne Channing with a perfect score of 25/25, with Andrew Winnen close behind on 24/25.

There were no B Grade contestants. C Grade was won by Wally Clarke with 25/25.

The second event was the 25 target $200 Lower North Handicap sponsored by Lower North Gun Club.

First place was secured by Andrew Winnen with a 25/25.

Second place after a shoot off was Angus Tapscott on 34/35 and third place was Martin Collumb on 33/35.

The third event was the 50 target Lower North Point Score Championship sponsored

by Max and Carolyn Pontifex.

Overall winner and 1st in AA Grade was Martin Collumb with a score of 148/150.

Second place in AA Grade was club mem-

ber Greg Tapscott on 146/150.

In A grade the winner was Wayne Channing with 172/180 with Max Pontifex close behind in second place with 171/180 after a great shoot off.

C Grade was won by Wally Clarke on 132/150.

Jack Tapscott with 192/200 took out the Junior High Gun for the day.

Overall High Gun was won by our favourite Irishman, Martin Collumb, who finished with a terrific score of 195/200.

The club Jackpot finally went off with Andrew Winnen taking the cash after shooting 10 targets off his handicap of 19 metres single barrel and going home with a big smile after some awesome shooting.

Thanks goes to the valuable sponsors of our events who kindly contribute gift vouchers, prizes and the beautifully hand crafted High Gun trophy made by club member John Byrnes.

Also to the visiting shooters who travelled some distances to shoot at our club and have a few laughs.

And thumbs up to the hard working club members who kept the events moving so everyone could get home early.

The next monthly shoot is our Birthday Shoot on Sunday September 20 with the popular 25 target Seed Distributors $500 Handicap up for grabs.

Any enquiries please contact the president on 0411 238 391.

Tennis fun in Two Wells The popularity of tennis continues to grow off the back of a historic quarterfinal Davis Cup win and the best Australian performance at Wimbledon in 20 years.

Clubs across the country are opening their doors to the community encouraging everyone to pick up a racquet and have a hit.

Tennis fans are urged to get down to the Two Wells District Tennis Club and take a racquet on Thursday October 1 and Wednesday October 7 as part of the national Free Tennis Days campaign.

On Thursday October 1 the club has the 2015 South Australian Foundation Cup coach, Haydn Leo, giving free ANZ Hot Shots tennis lessons, while qualified personal trainer, Rebecca Leo, will keep kids thoroughly entertained with tennis movement skills.

Report: Bec O’Brien Then on Wednesday October 7 the club’s new club coach, John Hosking, who is a qualified Tennis Australia Junior Development coach with experience coaching ANZ Hot Shots in South Australia and Queensland, will be giving free ANZ Hot Shots coaching.

Tennis regulars and those who have never picked up a racquet are invited to head to the club between 2-4pm to enjoy free activities including ANZ Tennis Hot Shots, tennis movement skills, coaching, free play, a sausage sizzle, fun games, activities and more.

Two Wells Tennis Club junior coordinator, Marie Tapscott, said the fun days will be a great day out for the whole family.

“The club tennis day

promises to be a lot of fun, and you don’t need to know how to play tennis to come along and join in,” Marie enthused.

“It might just be the start of a new interest and new friendships.”

Clubs running a free tennis day will earn points for their town to secure a main draw player to represent them at the Australian Open in 2016.

Last year Kendall in New South Wales took the top spot on the town leader board for a second year running and chose world No.1 Novak Djokovic (SRB) to represent their town during the 2015 Australian Open.

For more information find Two Wells District Tennis Club Inc. on Facebook or phone Marie Tapscott on 0419 838 929 for enquiries.

To find out more about Free Tennis Days visit tennis. com.au.

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Players from Two Wells Football and Netball Sporting Club were taken back centuries last month as they got into the spirit of a fun social night at the club on Saturday August 8.

Embracing a Toga (Greek) theme, many white bed sheets, roman sandals and ivy garlands were used to transform the players from their usual pretty selves to what almost passed as Roman gods and godesses!

All in all it was a great night for the club and for everyone involved.

The club’s final social event for the year will be the popular Redlow on Friday September 25, when all senior football and netball presentations will be made.

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1 - Michael Abdilla, Lance Franklin and Tom Stubing.

2 – Enjoying the club’s Toga night was, from left, Kate Lange, Steph Agnello, Rachel Lange, Sammy Stevenson and Maddy Seccafien.

3 – Looking a treat in their Greek outfits were sisters Kate and Rachel Lange.

4 – Roman Gods and Goddesses? No it’s just members of the TWF&NSC in costume.

The B’s have had another good season following on from last years premiership win.

The 12 wins were a great effort this season considering they have used 46 different players during the year, with senior colts often being asked to fill in.

The senior colts have finished the season in second place, and showed good improvement from their first outing of the year when they suffered a first round defeat by eight goals to Virginia.

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ADELAIDE PLAINS EQUESTRIAN CLUB

Riders tap into Allison’s expertise Bec O’Brien reports:

APEC instructor, Allison Holman-Sheppard with riders, from left, Kaitlyn O’Brien, Tayla Sharp and Olivia Sharp.

Instructor Allison HolmanSheppard chats with 12-yearold rider, Tayla Sharp, of Two Wells.

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Adelaide Plains Equestrian Club gave members and interested riders the chance to tap into the skills of highly acclaimed dressage instructor Allison HolmanSheppard last month.

Held at the Reeves Plains Indoor Arena on Sunday August 23 the 45-minute sessions consisted of three riders per session working their horses in the arena.

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Kudla-based Allison, of All About Equine, consistently worked with each small group, offering her advice and impressions, and giving many riders an insight into how to work with their horse better.

APEC’s next monthly event is a two-day camp at Mount Crawford forest at the end of this month.

Visit www.freeteams/APEC for more information.

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BRIAN was named overall winner and Club Champion at Adelaide Pistol Club’s IPSC sections Club Champion shoot on August 22.

Brian pips John to win Club Champion Report: Jim Innes APC President ROOSTERS Tallan Leighton and Toby Bowman sandwich Daniel Kerr, Virginia, during the A grade clash on August 15, while Ben Stubing, Two Wells runs in to assist.

Wells sitting pretty

The 2015 minor round has finished for TWFC with the last round of the APFL on Saturday August 29 being a bye for the club.

The results of the last round didn’t have any effect on the position of any of the teams, as all grades are secure in a top two position on the premiership ladder The A grade and senior colts finished with a 13-3 win-loss ratio.

The B grade finished with 12 wins and junior colts having a dominant year only losing one game for the season.

Report: Neville Seccafien TWF&NSC A Grade coach This sees all grades qualifying for the second semi-final on Saturday September 5 to be played at Lochiel oval.

For A grade, the result is very pleasing considering the number of injuries to key players sustained during the year and the longevity of some of them.

Fortunately the players who have stepped up into the void have

done a great job.

The likes of Luke Tryfopoulos, Devon Hardiman, William Hart and Peter Seccafien have all played important roles in the teams’ wins.

The A’s look forward to the return of some key players for the finals in Lee Allmond, Bryce Hart and Lee Henderson, with the bye in the last round giving them an extra week to recover from their injuries, and hopefully all will be available for the semi-final.

YOUNG Natasha won several awards at the club’s shoot.

the Adelaide Pistol and Shooting Club hosted the IPSC sections Club Championship shoot was held Saturday August 22, attracting 26 competitors shooting six stages.

The competition was set into several divisions and some of the clubs best athletes performed very well.

Section captain, Phillip W spent a lot of time setting up the day and the squads of shooters, with assistance from the members of the section.

The competitive nature of the match was evident to spectators, but the camaraderie was just as evident.

Overall winner and Club Champion for this year was Brian G, who pipped previous club champion, John S. n Continued page 16

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