The Hills Echo Community Newspaper - November 2018

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See You At The Carols!

The annual Hills Community Carols will be taking place on Saturday 1st December at George Willmore Park. For full details and the program of events turn to page 3.

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See You At The Community Carols!

Hark! The angels will be singing at The Hills Community Carols on Saturday 1st December at George Willmore Park, Ferny Hills.

This free family event kicks off at 4pm with a huge variety of performers, food, rides, face painting, fireworks and of course, a visit from Santa himself!

This annual festive event is known as one of the most community oriented on the calendar and the organising committee includes representatives from the Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club, the Hills District PCYC, the Ferny Hills Amateur Fishing Club and Moreton Bay Regional Council. Platinum sponsors this year are the Professionals Priority Ferny Hills.

This event promises to get the family into the Christmas spirit, so gather everyone up, bring a picnic rug, find your spot in the park and enjoy the magic of Christmas.

PROGRAM FOR HILLS COMMUNITY CAROLS

4.00pm - Facepainting, rides, food and drinks, coffee, Icecreams, Fairy Floss Stage Program commences at 4.30 pm Brisbane Brass, School Choirs, Em Fuller, Jessica Hegerhorst Mahony, Day Trippers & Night Riders Uke Band Santa’s Visit 6.00pm (approx) Fireworks 8pm (approx)

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The Fairies Have Arrived At Kumbartcho!

Psst, did you know there’s a fairy garden hidden in Kumbartcho Sanctuary? Young children will have a magical time searching for the fairies’ home amongst the beautiful native flora and fauna.

If your children manage to find the secret fairy garden they can even write and post a letter to the fairies! Just include a stamped self addressed envelope, the fairies will reply to each letter! Address to ‘The Fairies,’ Kumbartcho, 15 Bunya Pine Crt, Eatons Hill 4037.

The paradise of Kumbartcho Sanctuary is a protected, volunteer-run haven for native wildlife and plants located in Eatons Hill.

The Sanctuary incorporates walking tracks, a public park, BBQ and playground, all of which are open between 7am and 7pm to the public free of charge. Please note no cats, dogs, horses, bikes, scooters or skateboards are allowed. There is also a Native Plant Nursery where plants can be purchased for as little as $2 and an Environmental Education Centre with videos, a Reference Library, Touch and Feel Table, Displays and Arts and Crafts for the children.

Kumbartcho Sanctuary is located at 15 Bunya Pine Court in Eatons Hill.

For more information visit www.kumbartcho.org.au or contact 3264 3953

Head to Kumbartcho Sanctuary and discover the magic of the fairies.

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Construction Complete on New Street Library There is no doubt that the Street Library revolution is bringing neighbourhoods together and now another library is joining the movement in our local area - The Hills Organic Garden (HOG) library. This library is primarily for gardening books for the young, the old and everyone in between, however other books are welcomed!

The committee at HOG had an abundance of books between them that they wanted to share with the community, however the logistics of a conventional library was too difficult, therefore a Street Library for exclusively gardening books was the perfect solution.

‘I was inspired by the article in May’s edition of The Hills Echo about the local street library Kolora Collection and this prompted me to investigate the possibility of a street library for gardening books,’ said Kathi Hildebrand, President of The Hills District Community Garden.

The committee engaged students from the construction program at Marist 180, located in Samford to construct the library box. Marist 180 is a community organisation that allows disadvantaged men and women to gain skills to enable them to find a pathway to employment. Students Andrea Spain, Johnson Okodeng, Omot Ojwado, Fawwaz Hindo along with head trainer Sam Bailye worked on the project.

Inspired by the design of ‘Kolora Collection,’ the HOG library is made entirely of recycled or reclaimed materials.

‘The door is from an old Queenlander, the roof is from a shed in Dayboro,’ said head trainer Sam Bailye.

It is conveniently located at Fishlips Seafood Cafe at Fernlands Shopping Centre in Woodhill Road. Cafe owners James and

Hayley volunteered to host and look after the library. The HOG committee are very appreciative of their generosity and community spirit.

Although permanent signage will arrive shortly, the street library is now fully up and running so why not drop by and have a browse, create a conversation and get the whole family into gardening.

The construction crew: Johnson Okodeng, Andrea Spain, Sam Bailye, Omot Ojwado & Fawwaz Hindo

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Green Energy Coming To Bunya Waste Facility

Moreton Bay Regional Council's Bunya waste facility will soon turn waste to energy with construction of a new gas-to-energy plant.

Over the past 12 months, 3.6 million cubic metres of landfill gas was flared at Bunya. Flaring methane is better for our environment than simply releasing this gas into the atmosphere due to its high greenhouse gas rating.

The new one megawatt gas-to-energy plant will harvest this methane gas to produce enough electricity to power more than 2000 local homes.

Construction on the new plant is expected to be complete by the end of this year.

Feed 50 Families This Christmas

Once again this year Picabeen Community Centre is looking for help to provide Christmas hampers to the growing number of local people experiencing hardship.

The centre has been supporting at least 40 families and other vulnerable people with those hampers, but in the last two years, the numbers had grown to over 50 families.

People, groups or households who want to be part of this program can drop their donation at the centre. For businesses who would like to help, a crate can be dropped off at your premises, or you can use your own. Picabeen can only accept non-perishable food and Christmas treats.

People do not need a red suit to bring happiness at Christmas and if you made a contribution last year you would know how meaningful your actions were to the families and community members.

The centre is at 22 Hoben St, Mitchelton. Phone 3354 2555 or email info@picabeen.org.au for information.

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Spooktacular Fun at Blackwood Street!

It was all Spooks and Ghouls at the annual Blackwood Street Halloween festival on the 28th October! The festival attracted huge crowds of locals dressed to impress with fabulous (and very creative!) costumes. Check out some of pictures below from the festival. Photos courtesy of Blackwood Street Halloween Festival Committee.

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We’ve teamed up with these Health Funds to give you maximum benefits

We are excited to welcome Dr Neil Haldar to our team at Ferny Hills Dental!

Dr Neil obtained his dentistry degree from London and has been a successful dentist for 11 years. His wife who is Australian convinced him to move down under and he has never looked back (great choice)!

Dr Neil loves all aspect of dentistry and enjoys looking after his patients and getting to know them.

He has a special interest in root canal treatment.

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Regular Events

From Arana Hills Library

Bookings required: go to mbrc.qld.gov.au/libraries/ events, choose your event, make your booking and print your ticket or contact the library.

Every Monday & Thursday Computers For Beginners (Adults)

1pm and 6pm Learn basic computing, internet and email skills in this 4-week course. Bookings required.

Every Monday & Thursday Playtime 10am-10.45am (Mon) & 10.30am -

11.15am (Thurs) Explore the wonderful world of free play together and help your child develop language skills and creativity.

For parents and children, babies to 5 years. No bookings required.

Fourth Thursday of each month Code Club 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Use Scratch and other coding languages to develop games and animations. Put the library’s tech to the test to explore robotics, circuits and more! A Scratch login is essential. Ideal for Grades 5-8. Bookings required.

Second Thursday of each month Digital Photography Club 6pm - 8pm

Learn about digital photography, sharing knowledge and skills, and advancing creative photography.

Bookings required.

First Thursday of each month Introduction To iPads 1pm

Learn the basics of using your Apple iPad, including apps, email and the internet. BYO iPad or use one provided by the library (2hrs). Bookings required.

Second Wednesday of each month Chatterbooks 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Hear and talk about stories, play games, explore new technologies and have fun with friends. Ideal for Grades 1-3. No bookings required.

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Seasons Greetings from

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* Now at bigger premises at the back of the Lifestyle Centre 225A Mt Glorious Rd *

As 2018 draws to a close the December meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club takes a different form.

Appts available now with compassionate, experienced therapists for a range of difficulties including Parenting/ Child Behaviour problems, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions, Trauma (childhood/adult), PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, Managing Stress/Life Changes, Grief & Loss, and Personality Disorders

It is a morning consisting of end of year activities such as a presentation of prizes to successful 2018 exhibitors, entertainment and a luncheon. Attendance is for members only, and invited guests.

The club then goes into recess for the holiday season until the first 2019 meeting on 7th February.

Meetings are held each calendar month except January, at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, commencing after morning tea which is served at 9.45 a.m. Guest speakers are engaged, continuous raffles are conducted and there is a lucky door prize as well as a plant exchange table. Visitors and new members are most welcome.

Garden maintenance should take priority this month. Check if plants need watering. See that everywhere is well mulched to prevent evaporation.

Tip prune any shrubs to develop a good shape. If you've space to grow a Paw Paw, plant the seeds now.

For those going away on holiday, make preparation for the care of hanging baskets, potted plants and indoor plants.

This club extends Seasons Greetings to all.

For more information please phone Pat, the president, on 3356 1256.

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Pine Rivers Park Christmas Carols Pine Rivers Park, Strathpine.

Sunday, 16th December.

Sit back, relax, and join in the caroling fun with local community groups, schools, and a marquee caroling performance from 3pm.

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Local Aikido Champ Takes Out Silver

Members of Shodokan Aikido Brisbanewho competed in the Oceania Aikido Open Championships

On the 13th of October the Oceania Aikido open championships were held on the Gold Coast with entrants from across Australia and New Zealand.

John Edwards of Ferny Hills competed in the Masters Randori and successfully took out the silver medal.

Mr Edwards trains at Shodokan Aikido Brisbane Honbu Dojo in Coorparoo under Allan Higgs Sensei.

Their club took out 17 medals across the event from under 12’s to Master’s competing in Kata and Randori events.

‘Although I have trained in martial arts since I was 12 and am now 46 I still enjoy training and assisting teach the children’s class,’ said Mr. Edwards.

This championship was the national competition for team selection for the World Sport Aikido Federation international competition in San Diego in July 2019.

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Local Sports Club News

Off season planning for Arana Netball

Arana Netball Club Committee is busy during the off-season, as plans are made for next year.

Equipment, uniforms, plans for sign-on and trials – all are matters needing attention now to be ready for the 2019 winter season. Where possible, Arana Netball will apply for grant funding to help cover major upcoming expenses.

Meanwhile many players are keeping up with netball through summer, by playing summer night season, and taking part in player development programme and representative trials.

Several players 7 to 13 years are currently taking part in free Monday evening training seasons at the Leslie Patrick Park courts The purpose of these is to help new players learn what netball is about, and to help young players with little experience learn more netball skills.

Meetings are held monthly, on the third Monday of the month, at the Arana Sports meeting room of the Hills District Community Centre, commencing at 7.30pm. All interested in the running and future of Arana Netball are welcome to attend, with the next meeting on 19th November.

To follow what is happening with Arana Netball Club see the web page at www.arananetballclub.com.au, or follow the club on Facebook. For further enquiries, email arananetballclub@ gmail.com

Arana Touch Compete At Bribie

Arana Touch had eight teams competing in the Sunshine Coast Junior Regional Championships on the 28th October at Bribie Island with both boys and girls teams playing in the under 10, 12, 14, 16 competitions.

Arana Touch would like to thank parents, volunteers, coaches, managers and, in particular, the eight referees that allowed enabled their teams to participate. Congratulations to Dylan Bryant one of the up and coming referees for his outstanding work. Dylan is only 12 years old and was allocated the under 16 girls Grand Final.

In November the Association is planning on conducting a coaching course for parents and young adults that will allow participants to coach teams throughout the year. The Foundation Level 1 Coaching Course date will be confirmed for mid-November. If you are interested, please contact Gary on 0413 660 216 or email harpo08@bigpond.com Wednesday afternoon fixtures are progressing through the season. Pizza’s will be on sale at the fields so come down and grab a bite to eat.

Local Member for Everton Mr. Tim Mander has been present at our competitions and on the 24th October both Councillor Andrew Wines and State Member for Ferny Grove Mr. Mark Furner also attended.

For more information contact Arana Touch 0414 936 689 or email aranatouch@gmail.com

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SignOn for winter sports

The Hills Echo January Feature The Hills Echo is publishing the annual ‘Winter Sports Sign On’ feature in the January 2019 edition.

This feature is a fantastic way to reach out to potential participants of your club or sport in both our print edition and via our digital platforms.

BRIEF DETAILS • Circulation: 14,750 copies/month • Area Covered: Everton Hills, Ferny Hills, Arana Hills, Ferny Grove, Upper Kedron, Keperra, Grovely, Samford and Bunya • Distribution: Direct letterbox delivery to homes and businesses within the above districts. Magazine stands around the local area, plus distribution within local schools, kindergartens and childcare centres DIGITAL BENEFITS • The Hills Echo is emailed to our Enews Subscribers • Digital edition available on www.hillsecho.com • Online links to your website/ Facebook page in digital edition • Sign On dates will be loaded into our online ‘What‘s On’ Calendar

For more information or to secure your spot contact: katie@hillsecho.com www.hillsecho.com

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Pine Rivers awarded elephant as part of Mental Heath Week campaign

Pine Rivers got ACTIVE! for mental health week as they welcomed a large grey elephant into their courtyard.

This month Pine Rivers Private Hospital played host to one of the Australian Private Hospital Associations inflatable elephants as part of this year’s Mental Health Week.

Every year, the APHA sends 15 elephants to various private hospitals as part of the weeklong campaign, with the animal designed to start a conversation about ‘elephant in the room’ and remove the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Pine Rivers General Manager Ann Stevens said the elephant was right at home in the hospital courtyard, though he did get up to some mischief visiting other departments within the hospital as well!

‘We work hard to cultivate an environment that is calming and

nurturing for our patients and their families, and this includes the maintenance of peaceful garden areas and outdoor spaces to encourage daily movement and boost wellbeing,’ she said.

‘Our lush hospital courtyard is the ideal temporary home for the APHA elephant, especially given the busy schedule of events we have planned for Mental Health Week.

‘I think the elephant served as a glorious symbol of awareness, treatment and hope for our current and former patients, along with the wider hospital community.’

This year, Mental Health Week ran from Sunday 7 October through to Saturday October 13, with World Mental Health Day recognised on Wednesday 10 October.

As part of the week’s events, Pine Rivers held a Family and Friends Fair in the hospital courtyard on Saturday 13th October, which included a barbecue, a mindfulness colouring corner, games and face painting! Though the weather wasn’t at its best this didn’t dampen the mood with the majority of patients joining in along with their friends and family.

In addition to this, the hospital has also completed a large art piece for one of the inpatient rooms - a wall size mandala made up of 70 small artworks coloured in by hospital patients.

‘Mental Health Week is such an important event and the Pine Rivers team is passionate about working with APHA to help raise community awareness about the mental health sector and our capacity to care for Australians who need us,’ said Ms Stevens.

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Samford Valley Probus Club

Earlier this year, Samford Valley Probus Club welcomed Ingrid de Jong from Karuna Hospice.

She came to speak about in home palliative care for families, a learning and support service they offer to help with grief and bereavement.

Karuna Hospice believes that having the skills and support to face the challenges and uncertainty can make this difficult journey a little easier. The Hospice relies heavily on the kindness of volunteers as only a portion of their funding comes from Queensland Health. Ingrid gave a very interesting and informative talk.

The Samford Valley Probus Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10am at the Samford Bowls Club. The meeting is followed by morning tea and a guest speaker.

New members and guests are most welcome.

For information about the club or to attend please phone Betty on Ingrid de Jong from 3351 4572.

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TAX MATTERS Maximise your tax return

We are already a third of the way through the new financial year, so we have asked local Accountant and Small Business Adviser, Steve Brett from Tax Arana to give us some top tips for ensuring you maximise your tax refund each financial year.

Keep good tax records; get back to basics and keep on top of your admin! Download statements, update log books, keep all your receipts! Accountants can provide free software for small business clients who need some help with their record keeping.

Choose a registered Tax Agent; with tax laws and regulations changing constantly, it can be hard to understand exactly what you can claim and what you can't. If you are looking at several years of back dated tax returns, it’s important to remember that the rules for allowable deductions change each year, so you need to apply the rule that applies for those years you are claiming for. A registered tax agent is your safest option. Once you have found a good Accountant, stick with them. A good Accountant gets to know you and your business, and will be up to speed with your business taxes and your allowable deductions.

Make charitable donations; any donation to a registered charity over $2 is tax deductible - keep your receipts!

Lodge your tax return on time; Avoid possible ATO penalties by lodging your tax return on time, especially if you are expecting a refund, the sooner you get your refund the better.

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Arana View Club December News

The Arana VIEW Club final meeting for the year is on Wednesday 5th December at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra. Doors open at 10.30am for 11am start to our meeting. Cost is $27 for the 2-course lunch with tea and coffee included.

We will be having our bumper Christmas raffle and our usual lucky door prizes, all proceeds of which go towards supporting our Learning for Life students.

The theme for the Christmas meeting this year is ‘A Winter Wonderland.’ Our special guests on the day will be the Grovely School Choir who will be singing Christmas songs to get us in the Christmas mood.

We welcome new members and guests. Please phone Carol on 3355 5349 to book by noon Monday3rd December.

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Brisbane Tramway Museum November Update

Restoration is a major on-going role for the museum.

At present, there are two trams and a trolley bus under-going this process. Because our volunteers can only spend a few hours each week plying their skills, naturally restoration can take many years in some cases to complete.

One of the trams currently being restored is 136, originally built in 1914. 136 is a Dreadnought class tram and in its early years, was subject to some changes in its seating arrangement and the driving platforms at each end. It is being restored in its original livery, not the sombre silver we became used to over the years. It is designed to carry about 60 passengers.

Other major work being carried out at present includes the rewiring of the control circuits and re-flooring the cabin.

The museum is also gearing up for a commemoration in early December when it will trace the routes of the last tram services to use Adelaide Street, in December 1968. In conjunction with the Qld Omnibus and Coach Society, 1968 Leyland Panther buses will carry passengers from Roma Street along various old tram routes to Rainworth, Bardon, Grange, Chermside and Enoggera, including a stop at the museum for rides and afternoon tea.

The tour will take place on Sunday 2nd December, departing Roma Street at 12.15 pm and arriving back at approx. 5.30 pm.

Fares will be: Early Bird (before 11 pm on 18 November) - $40 per person and after that date $45 per person.

For more details email bnetramway@gmail.com or phone 0457 853 102. For online bookings visit www. brisbanetramwaymuseum.org/

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We hope you all survived the bad storms we have had recently. The rainfall was quite incredible so early in the season . To date we have received over 200mm. Please listen to all weather warnings and stay safe.

Our Bus Trip to the Abbey Museum and Bribie Island was thoroughly enjoyed by 22 of our members and the day was fine and sunny. Our upcoming events are as follows.

• 23rd November: Bingo/Pedicurist.

• 30th November: Beetles/Hairdresser.

• 7th December: Bingo/ Bring-a-Plate.

• 14th December: Christmas Lunch & Break up.

Don’t forget our Indoor Mat Bowls every Wednesday & Fridays from 1pm to 3pm. We are always looking for new players. Please do come along and enjoy the friendship with a cuppa & biscuit afterwards.

Remember you only have to have turned 50 to join our Club.

Cards are also played every Friday morning from 10.15am to noon after our meeting.

We wish a speedy recovery to all our sick members.

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New Family Twilight Market To Hit The Hills

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Market Conveynor Sara Ashmore-Smith has been overwhelmed by the response to date, receiving well over 100 enquiries from patrons wishing to hold a stall at this event. If you are interested in holding a stall please contact Sara on 0409 975 032 This will be a fun family event so head on down to James Drysdale Reserve and watch the park come to life.

The Hills Community Function Centre (the old Pine Hills Sports Club) at James Drysdale Reserve, Bunya will come alive on Friday 30th November. A new monthly Twilight market ‘Chillin’ In the Hills’ will take the Hills District by storm, commencing at 5pm and finishing at 9pm.

There will be something for the whole family with food trucks, a bar, kids’ entertainment, live music, handmade craft, plus so much more. Fun is guaranteed!

Forget about cooking that night, the Twilight Markets will provide dinner options with delicious food trucks serving up freshly cooked goodness to tantalise all tastebuds. Chillin’ in the Hills will also offer two live and local performers that will create an amazing relaxed environment both inside and outside the centre. The kids will be well catered for with lantern making from U create Art, face painting plus other children’s activities.

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COUNSELLOR’S COLUMN with Robin Botic

Dear Robin, I am 34 years old, single and desperate. I have had a few long term relationships, but nothing of any significance in the last four years, just a number of month or so stands. I did not see the point of pursuing a relationship if I did not see any long term potential.

My dream was to get married and to have a horde of children. I have tried those internet dating sites, speed dating, dance clubs, I have tried everything. I am getting very depressed about this, the only up is that I love my job, but it is not one where I am likely to meet Mr Right. I have great friends but most of them are married or in relationships. Even more depressing is that my last free girlfriend recently hooked up with someone and now I really have no one to go out with.

I am too old to go clubbing or do single hangouts. The majority of my friends are really busy with their young families and don’t have the time or money to do things with me. I tried a cruise ship holiday by myself, and that was a disaster. The weekends can be so long and I am becoming obsessed with the thought that this is it! I will just have this empty boring life. My dream of a man and babies is in shatters. Even if I meet someone I will be too old to have children. I am just feeling so lonely. I am running out of time and it is putting so much pressure on me that I am afraid I might just say ‘yes’ to the next man that comes along. What is wrong with me? Am I too fussy? How do I get out of this awful mindset?

Tania Dear Tania, In summary, to get out of any depressing mindset, clarifying why you are thinking what you are thinking is the first step.

The second step is noticing the feelings that are associated with these thoughts. Develop techniques of mindfulness and conscious awareness that you are having these thoughts and choosing, with the aid of strategies, how to lessen the effect of them, so that you can create distance between that conscious witnessing part in yourself and the thought feeling body you have been obsessing with. With practice you are then able to put your energy and focus into thoughts and activities that will add value to your life.

Clarify what the thoughts are that are causing you this sense of desperation. These are the common ones. Is it about not having enough time? If you don’t achieve this goal is there something wrong with you? Do you think you are a failure as a woman, not worthy of being loved, that you are left out,

a reject? Are you too fussy? Sometimes fussy gets disguised as lack of self-worth. Is proof of success in your own eyes and of others measured by the achievement of your dreams?

Notice the feeling these thoughts bring up, notice which thoughts the strongest feelings are attached to. Doing this, helps develop our awareness of what we need to be mindful about. We determine our worth by many different things.

When we need our self worth validated by the acquisition or achievement of these things we can create problems for ourselves. When we do this it is not our validity that we should be questioning but the measurement we are choosing to validate ourselves with. It is time then to examine what it is that we really value in ourselves and our life, not in the way we think that this can be expressed. For you it seems like your plan A for this expression can only be through marriage and children. What about plan B? Already you realize how much misery your obsession with these thoughts is causing you. How much of your life do you want to spend doing this or do you want to make the best you can of what is available to you? Put your dreams aside for the moment and clarify what it is that you value in yourself and life. Do you want to be the most loving, compassionate, articulate, creative etc. person you can be? What other goals can you see as being worthwhile? What are your passions, things that you enjoy, travel, physical, creative, intellectual pursuits? When you have done this, list down the ways you can go about starting to achieve this now.

Having an alternative plan of action to choose is what we need when we notice our obsessive mind set and its current behaviours starting up again. Remember the more you focus on something the more it will grow. Empowerment is responsibly choosing what you want that to be.

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Out and About in The Gap Ward

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Honeyeater Park Upper Kedron

Thank you to the residents who met with me to discuss the new play equipment for installation at Honeyeater Park on Saturday 27 October. We will also be scoping an additional shelter and tree planting adjacent to the pathways to provide natural shade. I look forward to seeing the installation of this park, it will be a great asset for the local community.

Remembrance Day 2018

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice, on 11th November 1918, to signal the end of World War One. Council has been working with The Gap RSL at Walton Bridge Reserve to upgrade the memorial space for this year’s Remembrance Service.

The Gap RSL invite the community to the Remembrance Day Service 11am at the Memorial. I look forward to seeing you there.

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Come along and talk to your local emergency services experts on preparing your property and family for bush fires and storms. First responders from the ‘microburst’ that swept through The Gap, Keperra, Ferny Grove and Upper Kedron in 2008 will be joining the Rural Fire Brigade and other SES Volunteers. Council will be hosting a free sausage sizzle and giveaways. Photographs from the storm of 2008 will be on display, come and share your stories and learn more on preparing for summer storm season.

Community Catch-Ups

Saturday 17 November 2018 - Ferny Grove Shopping Village: Noon - 1pm (outside Coles)

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (QLD) Inc

This year Remembrance Day on Sunday 11th November is special as it marks exactly 100 years since the guns fell silent on the Western Front and Palestine after more than four years of terrible conflict.

The Association exists for the welfare and benefit of Australian 'Nashos' who served in either of the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973, and the wives/widows thereof. Conscripts who served for countries other than Australia are welcome to join as associate members. To apply for the two medals to which all Australian 'nashos' are entitled; to locate a branch closer to you or to find out the benefits of membership of the Association phone 3324 1277 or scroll website www.nashoqld.org.au Brisbane North West branch meets on the third Sunday of each month (next 18th November and 16th December) at Gaythorne RSL, commencing 10.15a.m., visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting there is the opportunity to join fellow members in the pleasant environment of the RSL bistro for lunch. For further details about Brisbane North West branch phone Dave on 3366 3191.

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Dickson News

from your Federal Member for Dickson PETER DUTTON

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Lower Power Prices Coming

I am pleased to let you know that the Coalition has just released a simple and practical plan to reduce power prices.

Our plan will stop the big energy companies’ price-gouging by requiring them to pass on savings to customers and will give the regulator a big stick to crack down on dodgy, anticompetitive practices.

We will create a price safety net to stop companies charging loyal customers more - you should not pay hundreds more per year just because you don’t have time to shop around for a better deal.

The Coalition is focused on delivering cheaper, more reliable power and is in stark contrast to the Labor Party who will drive power prices up by introducing an unrealistic 50% renewable target.

These, and other changes, will ultimately see your electricity bill reduced. This is good news for our local area and something I’ve fought hard to secure.

Know Somebody Amazing in Our Local Area?

– Nominate them for the 2019 Dickson Awards

My office is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Dickson Awards. This is your chance to nominate a local hero who deserves recognition for their hard work.

Nominations close 5pm Friday 14 December 2018.

Parking at Ferny Grove Train Station

A huge issue in the Hills District is the lack of car parking at Ferny Grove Train Station.

Many in our community have expressed their frustration with this and I am campaigning to get more parking that will meet our needs now, and into the future.

If you would like to join my campaign, please visit www. peterdutton.com.au/moreparking

Handy Resources Available

Available at my Electorate Office in Strathpine are a number of handy information guides and other resources. These include shopping lists, scam spotting booklets, children’s resources, and seniors’ guides.

The children’s resources will help your youngsters with schoolwork and their responsibilities around home. There are multiplication, alphabet and chores charts available.

All resources are free and I hope that you drop by to pick up yours soon.

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I have now completed over 2,000 visits in my mobile office and helped thousands of residents with local issues. Recently, I was able to help some locals with Centrelink issues, Veterans Affairs matters, local road problems and other issues.

If you see me out and about with my caravan, please drop in. I would love to meet you and see how I can help you.

Alternatively, you can contact my office in Strathpine on 3205 9977.

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Ryan News

from your Federal Member for Ryan: JANE PRENTICE

Remembrance Day Remembrance Day is approaching and I encourage everyone in the community to attend a commemoration ceremony on 11 November 2018.

Our community continues to honour the service and sacrifice of the men and women who serve in defence of our nation, and this year marks the very significant 100th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War in 1918.

Remembrance Day is on a Sunday this year, providing even more opportunity to attend a ceremony to commemorate the end of The Great War. As a community, it is essential that each generation understands how Australia’s involvement in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations has shaped our country; and learns about the sacrifice of so many servicemen and women.

Schools have been sent an educational kit developed by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA), to help them plan educational and commemorative Remembrance Day activities.

Remembrance Day services in the Ryan electorate include those at Sherwood-Indooroopilly, Toowong, The Gap, Kenmore, Bellbowrie and Gaythorne RSLs. Please contact your local RSL for details on their Remembrance Day service.

Scam alert

My office has been alerted to an increase in scammers purporting to be representing the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Scammers are using technology to make it appear that they are calling from a legitimate ATO phone number.

This number may appear on caller ID, be left on voice mail messages for call backs, or directed by *69 for call back functionality.

Scammers do this to make the calls seem more valid when they call people a second time.

Most frequently the number appearing is 6216 1111, but other numbers have been used as well.

Be vigilant for any suspicious phone calls and warn your friends and family to be aware of this scam, especially if they use a tax agent.

If you have any doubts about a call you receive, don’t hesitate to hang up and report it on 1800 008 540.

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ENOGGERA and DISTRICTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC.

As the years turn to decades and time goes by, or should I say as our district progresses, there is always something to commemorate. This month it has been the Centenary of the railway arriving at Mitchelton, followed a week later on November 11 by the centenary of the end of a terrible world war. As a local history society it is our responsibility to bring these events to your notice and we do so with pride in our district's progress. Next year we will have our own reason to celebrate, our silver anniversary.

Our library is at your disposal every Thursday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to research or to browse, be you an historian or a member of a community group. Other times can be arranged; come and we will show you how those earlier generations lived and coped with war and depression. We are situated in the wheelchair friendly Enoggera Memorial Hall, Trundle Street. New members are welcome. For more information contact Dave on 3366 3191.

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State Member for Ferny Grove

Container Refund Scheme

The Queensland Government’s Container Refund Scheme kicked off on 1 November. From this month onward Queenslanders can at last join people in South Australia and other parts of the country to get cash back for recycling containers.

Under the Containers for Change initiative residents are able to get 10 cents back from eligible containers they recycle at Containers For Change sites.

This initiative is all about encouraging people to recycle and reducing plastic pollution which is a problem we can address with planning and a little effort.

Around three billion beverage containers are used every year in Queensland and despite the fact that they can be easily recycled they are one of the most commonly littered items that you see in our local environment. In the Hills District we are fortunate to play host to U Can Recycle – a fully operational container recycling refund depot.

Located at 6-131 Bunya Road, Arana Hills, U Can Recycle will open weekdays from 9am to 4:30pm, Saturdays from 8:30am to 2pm and Sundays from 11am to 4:30pm.

More sites will open as the scheme is rolled out with bag drop off points and reverse vending machines also possible. For more information go to www.containersforchange.com.au/ where-can-i-return.

Once registered you can collect the 10 cents per container yourself or donate the refund to a charity or community

organisation. Containers for Change will likely prove to be a great fundraising stream for community groups as the Scouts have demonstrated in South Australia.

For more information about the scheme, including eligible containers and refund points, visit: www.containersforchange. com.au or call 13 42 42.

Local school upgrades

Grovely State School and Ferny Hills State School will receive renovations and upgrades worth more than $600,000 over this Christmas School Holidays.

Both schools will have classrooms renovated with Ferny Hills Schools also set to receive a new outdoor learning area.

The works are due to be completed for the start of Term 1 in 2019.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Year 8 Ferny Grove State High School student Isabella Clacherty who brought home the prestigious Premier’s Coding Challenge in the year 7/8 Individual Category for 2018.

Well done Isabella!

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