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The Hills District and Samford to benefit from Community Grants Program

Community groups from Samford and the Hills District will share in more than $112,000 in the first round of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Community Grants Program for 2017/18.

This funding will help local community groups deliver a range of sporting, cultural and charity initiatives and are a great investment in our community.

Under this round of grants, community projects and events, awarded funding in the Hills District include: • Ferny Hills and Districts Swimming Club Inc: Over $2,680 provided for governance, structure review and strategic planning.

• Guides Queensland Ferny Hills District: Over $3,000 has been allocated for their Come and Try Day. • Lions Club of Brisbane Bunya Inc. : $1,500 for a portable gazebo including club name and branding.

• Ferny Hills Progress Association Inc. : $947 for The Hills District and Bunya Garden Competition.

In addition, local resident Pia Robinson has been supported with $1,000 for professional development in embroidery, sewing and pattern making all thanks to council’s ongoing partnership with the Queensland Government through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

Several community organisations in Samford have also been recognised for grants: • Samford Equestrian Group Inc: $9,925 to undertake planning activities for the construction of 32 stables.

• Pine Rivers Koala Care Association Inc. : $5000 for Wild Koala Day Celebration 2018.

• Samford Farmers Hall Community Open Day : $5,000 for the Samford Farmers Hall Community Open Day. • Pine Rivers Catchment Association $2,585 to support the second stage of Cats Claw treatment along Mt Samson Road and undertake five community engagement activities at the Old Petrie Town markets.

• Dayboro Boomerang Bags : $2,000 for over locker sewing machine and ironing press to make re-useable bags.

• The CCC Project of The Lions Club of Samford Inc. :$2,000 for over locker sewing machines.

• Mt Nebo Residents’ Association Inc.: $2,000 for folding tables.

Samford Tennis Club has also been approved for a $50,000 interest-free loan through the grants program that will allow the Club to build two additional courts to support its growing membership.

Applications for the second round of the 2017-18 program will open on 1st February 2018. All the funding options to community groups and individuals are available on council‘s website along with information on what you need to include in your application.

The Community Grants Program is offered in two rounds each year, across a range of categories including facility development, community events and interest-free loans for facility improvements.

For more information on council’s Community Grants Program visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ grants

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ARANA TOUCH GRAND FINALS

Following a wash out on Wednesday afternoon Arana Touch Association conducted their Grand Finals on Thursday evening 30th November at Grovely Sports Fields at Hanran St.

Well over 50 teams competed in both boys’ and girls’ competitions during the season in under 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 divisions.

The competition is all about our Community and the young players having fun in the North-Western suburbs. It takes many people to make this success. Arana Touch would like to thank the following: firstly, the parents for bringing the players every week. We acknowledge many of our older 14-16-year-old players that took on Coaching roles for under 8 and 10’s teams - Tamsyn Campbell, Jess Robertson, Chloe Bates, Caleb Madders and Cain Franks - and also the parents that took on roles of Coaching and being involved with their children’s teams.

Similarly, we were lucky to have a number of experienced adult referees who not only refereed but supported our Junior referees - Sarah Pike, Ben Thorp, Isabelle O’Connor, Jamie Rogers, Nat Ward, Ethan Ryan and Dillon Bryant.

We appreciate the support of Arana Leagues Club, Football and Arana Sport, Westside Soccer Club and the ground staff SIGN ON @ HANRAN ST, KEPERRA from both clubs for providing excellent fields each week.

Tues. 16th Jan. 4.30pm - 6.30pm To our Committee - Cath Eacott, Mark Lewis, Suzanne Kerr, Wed. 17th Jan. 4.30pm - 6.30pm Sally Swinbourne, Rebecca Dunning and our Administrator Sharyn Madders - thank you for your endless energy and • Wednesday from 4.30pm. Saturday wet enthusiasm. weather days if needed Grand Final Results: • U8 to U16 - Boys & Girls individual & team U8 Red: Elevate 5 v Leopards 4, U8 Blue: Junior Cowboys 6 nominations v Rebels 4, U10 Girls: Swifts 13 v Firebirds 3, U10 Boys Red: • Individual & team nominations available Mud N Bloods 9 v Roosters 2, U10 Boys Blue: Hornets 4 v FG Panthers 2, U12 Girls: NBMT Scorpions 6 v Touch Crew 2 GROVELY SPORTS GROUND U12 Boys Red: Dodgers 6 v Mighty Touch 4, U12 Boys Blue: 32 Hanran Street, Keperra Valleys Diehards 8 v Arana Ninjas 1, U14-16 Boys: All stars 8 v Elevate 3, U14-16 girls are still to play.

Parents and players should go to our website or facebook for Photos from Grand Final night. Some are already on our Facebook page and more will follow over the next week. We are proud to have our resident photographer Ken McMaster who has taken many wonderful photos again throughout the year. If you want any photo, please contact Ken. Registrations: 0414 936 689 The next Arana Touch season will commence on the 31st www.aranatouch.sportingpulse.net January. Players can register online from next week, or attend https://www.facebook.com/AranaTouch our SIGN ON at Hanran St on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th January from 4.30-6.30pm.

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Christmas Greetings from the Editor What a sensational year it has been for The Hills Echo! It has been a privilege to bring you the latest community news, stories and events each month.

Over 2017 we have seen The Echo grow from strength to strength within our wonderful community. With the rise in digital craze I am delighted that our print publication is continuing to grow. We added the distribution area of Samford, the print run increased to 14,400 per month to keep up with demand, new distribution points in childcare centres and local businesses plus magazine stands have also popped up around the local area. What’s more, we have also sold out of advertising space in four issues this year!

To keep up with the times The Echo’s website is currently being redesigned to cope with the increased traffic and there will be more functionality for the user with a Business Directory, a What’s On calendar, jobs board, digital advertising space and much more! The new site will be launched in the upcoming weeks so keep an eye out for it! www.hillsecho.com In addition, we also have a monthly Enewsletter that is sent to over 3,000 subscribers (and this number is growing rapidly!).

I would like to extend a huge thank you to our loyal Echo advertising family who have continued to support our local community publication both in print and online. Without our advertisers we simply could not bring this community publication to your letterbox each month.

I would also like to thank the numerous community groups, sports clubs and residents for their submissions throughout the year that provide fabulous content.

I am extremely appreciative of the wonderful team behind me at The Echo; Lyn Fryer who relentlessly proof reads The Echo every month, Roger Fryer for his IT support, Kristy Beard and Kerri Arnold who hit the streets come rain, hail or shine to deliver The Echo to all businesses and of course my letterbox contractors. Not forgetting my supportive and loving family for their help!

Finally I would like to thank YOU, our loyal readers, who continue to pick up The Echo and follow us each month. Keep reading in 2018 as we have so much in store!

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.

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Indoor Heated Pool is OPEN!

The grand opening of the new Ferny Hills Indoor Heated Pool took place on Saturday 18th November.

Brooke Hanson, Mayor Allan Sutherland, Councillor Matt Constance with delighted swimmers.

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Celebrations kicked off at 9am with the official unveiling of the new indoor heated program pool. There were lucky-door prizes, a BBQ

by Ferny Hills Swimming Club as well as a special appearance by 2004 Athens Olympic champion, Brooke Hanson.

The new pool facility includes a 10m x 15m pool and allability ramps with bathrooms along with having a greater storage capacity with a new equipment room.

The existing outdoor learn to swim program will now take place in the new multipurpose pool. The new pool will also provide more opportunities for patrons to use the space.

Why not pop down and have a look at the fabulous local facility?

Arana VIEW Club News

Arana VIEW Club’s last meeting for the year took place on We d n e s d a y 6 t h December at the Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade.

This meeting was also their annual Christmas Party that had an Australian Bush Christmas theme.

All funds raised from the event and by the club go to supporting the Smith Family and our Learning for Life students.

New Members and guests are always welcome at the Arana View Club’s meetings.

For more information about the club phone Heather on 3300 3733.

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• Junior Soccer (3-11yrs) Kick a goal with accredited soccer coaches these holidays and learn fundamental skills that will have you playing like a Socceroo. Mon 8th Jan. 9am-10am - John Scott Park, Samford Village.

• Drum beats (3-11yrs) Be taken on a journey in this interactive, multicultural drumming experience. Participants get the opportunity to bang on their own drum and dance around in this funpacked session. Wed. 10th Jan. 9am-10am: Sylvia Gibbs Park, Nyora Street, Everton Hills and Wed. 17th Jan. 9am10am: George Willmore Park, Ferny Hills • Fun Sized Hip Hop (3-11yrs) Pop, lock and jump around during this fun-filled musical activity. Participants will be bouncing with energy as they 2017-12 - 2 v1 (Qtr Page).pdf 1 17/11/2017 10:47:56 AM develop their coordination skills through dance. Tues. 16th Jan. 9am - 10am - John Scott Park, Samford Village.

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Moreton Bay’s Councillor for Division 11, Darren Grimwade, has announced that council will invest more than $400,000 towards the first stage of a major upgrade for Samford’s Main Street.

The $400,000 commitment will go towards new pedestrian crossings along the tourism and business hub, as well as upgrades for the intersections of Main Street with Kath Fitzgerald Drive and Station Street.

The announcement follows extensive consultation in 2016 and 2017 with locals, businesses and visitors.

The crossings will be located along Main Street at: • South of the Kath Fitzgerald Drive intersection; • North of the Cash Avenue North intersection; and • North of the Station Street intersection.

This upgrade will bring improved pedestrian safety along Main Street and the project is a much needed upgrade for one of Samford’s main business areas.

Works are set to commence in early 2018 and be completed over seven weeks, weather permitting, ahead of the second stage of the Main Street upgrades, which includes new road surfacing.

Road Safety Trial Launched at Everton Hills

Dangerous driving on the roads around Everton Hills has prompted Moreton Bay Regional Council to take action in the interests of public safety.

Division 10 Councillor Matt Constance said he was alarmed by the number of incidents in recent years and numerous reports from residents about hooning and dangerous driving behaviour and would immediately launch a road safety trial to find a solution.

Cr Constance said he hoped the road safety trial would help to reduce traffic incidents and ‘remind motorists to slow down and stick to the speed limits.’

The trial has been welcomed by local residents who have long been concerned about dangerous driving in the area.

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Samford Probus Club News

The monthly outing for October was the Bribie Ferryman Cruise of Pumicestone Passage.

Firstly rain and then storms were predicted but we had a picture perfect day for the almost 40 members and friends who attended.

We set off from the Marina and headed north, being served tea, coffee and cake for morning tea and with the skipper’s commentary pointing out various landmarks and relating information on the mammals and birds inhabiting the area. Pumicestone Passage, we were told, was Courtesy Vehicle Available! explored by Matthew Flinders in his ship the Norfolk and was named by him originally, as a river, as he was unable to navigate the full length of the sometime shallow passage.

A cold meats and salads lunch was served, as the ferry turned NOW OPEN about at Mission Point, to the 1st Saturday of every month enjoyment of all. The sea air had stimulated all appetites.

Our Probus club meets at the Samford Bowls Club at 10am on the third Thursday of each month (except December) and visitors and new members are most welcome. For more information phone Betty on 3351 4572.

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Arana Netball Club Planning for 2018

At this time of the year, Arana Netball Committee is busy planning and organising arrangements for the 2018 netball season.

Sign-on has been set for Wednesday 24th January, at the netball courts off Olearia Street West, Everton Hills. Committee will be in attendance from 5.30pm to 7pm, with uniforms information, information on playing for Arana, and help with registration available.

Sign-on will be available on-line through MyNetball for all players, with the facility to pay upfront, (or in agreed instalments if necessary). As Arana Netball Club’s website has been undergoing upgrade, it has not been possible to access information recently but this should be up and running soon.

Arana Netball is also on Facebook so updates can be obtained there or by phoning the President, Jenna, on 0404 132 007.

(Queries can also be emailed to arananetballclub@gmail. com.)

In keeping with being a family-orientated club with a philosophy of making it possible for all to play team sport, Arana Netball continually strives to keep costs as low as possible. With this in mind, fees for players have been kept at last year’s figure of $280 per player, reducing to $260 for subsequent dependent family members under 19 years old.

Uniform costs will be reduced this year, with exact costs to be determined and released in the next few weeks.

For anyone from age 8 years (born 2010) to Opens (seniors over 19 years) netball offers the perfect opportunity to play a team sport and enjoy healthy exercise and friendships with club and team mates. Arana Netball fields teams in all age groups, competing at Downey Park, Windsor, on Saturdays.

The 2018 fixtures commence on 21st April, and the season continues to Grand Finals on 1st September.

To make the operations of a club possible, Committee and all other interested parties meet regularly to facilitate this. Arana Netball meetings are on the third Monday each month, at the Arana Sports meeting room in the Hills District Community Centre, Dawson Parade, Arana Hills, commencing at 7.30pm.

The next meeting will be on Monday 18th December – all parents, senior players, and anyone else interested, are invited and urged to attend – the more ideas contributed the better the Club can serve the needs of the community.

At this time of year, Arana Netball Club, while looking ahead to next season, also reflects on the year ending, and wishes to thank all for their support – this includes the netball families, government agencies, Arana Leagues Club and fellow member clubs of Arana Sports, businesses who support with donations for prizes when needed, and The Hills Echo for their ongoing support. Arana Netball extends best wishes for a safe and happy holiday period to all. www.hillsecho.com

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We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy 2018. We are looking forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

The Hills Players Theatre would like to thank all our loyal patrons for their support through 2017.

We are a fun group who enjoy the friendship of all our members and we also enjoy a good chat with a cuppa and catch up with what is happening. Our meetings are held every Friday morning.

Upcoming events are as follows: • 15th December: Christmas breakup Dinner at Arana Leagues Club.

• 19th January: Bingo Pizza Hairdresser.

• 26th January: Pie & Peas Australian Trivia.

• 2nd February: Bingo, Bring-A Plate, Podiatrist.

Please note we are closing from the 15th December to the 19th January 2018.

A Bus Trip is planned for Monday 19th February. Don`t forget our Indoor Mat Bowls every Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3pm. We are looking for new players. Cards are played every Friday morning 10.15am to noon after our meeting.

We wish a speedy recovery to all our sick members and please give us a call if you need any further information.

Till next time Mike 3351 2598 or 0406 601 589

If we did not have the support of you the community, we would not have any reason to perform and entertain you which we enjoy very much!

We are currently casting for our first production in 2018, so if you would like to be involved with our Theatre we would LOVE to hear from you. We are always looking for new members to perform in our plays or helping out with staging, lighting or sound.

We meet at St Matthews Church Hall, Church Rd, Mitchelton on the 1st Monday of each month at 7pm. (Except January) When in production rehersals are Monday & Wednesday nights.

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Mitchelton Garden Club After 7th December, the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club will be in recess until its first meeting in 2018 on 1st February at the Enoggera Memorial Hall.

A club member, Ann Barton, will be the guest speaker and her topic will be ‘What’s In My Garden.’

Ann is a keen gardener who is always on the look-out for unusual plants. She has a great collection of these in her garden and as well as sharing interesting information about them, she’ll have specimens of what is available at the time.

She could even have some photos of plants which came into bloom at another time of the year.

Our plant world produces an amazing variety of shapes, colour, and growing habits, not to mention the benefits given to humankind as well, and this talk will help us appreciate the wonders of Nature.

Be sure to make provision to protect your indoor plants when you go away on holidays, and remember to water your garden with Seasol to help the plants cope with the stress of hot weather.

This club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar month.

Meetings commence after morning tea which is served at 9.45 a.m. Visitors and new members are most welcome. The hall is situated at the junction of Trundle and Wardell Streets, Enoggera, and is close to public transport.

Wishes are extended to all for a joyous Christmas followed by a peaceful, happy New Year.

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by Dave Livett The Association exists for the benefit of Australian nashos called up for either of the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and the wives/ widows thereof. Conscripts who served countries other than Australia are invited to join as associate members.

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For further details about B r i s b a n e N o r t h We s t branch call Dave on 3366 3191.

Thank you to patrons of Coles and Woolworths at Everton Park who supported our fundraising during the week leading up to Remembrance Day;thanks also to the management of Coles and Woolworths for once again allowing us to be there.

B r i s b a n e N o r t h We s t Branch will not have a December meeting; our next gathering will be on 21 January and thereafter on the third Sunday of each month. After each meeting enjoy Sunday lunch in the comfortable RSL bistro.

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The Priority Report About the downsizing market

Statistics show that listings have fallen across Australia. Hundreds of thousands of older couples are living in large family homes and are weary of the ongoing maintenance and repairs these homes require. (who really enjoys mowing the lawn?)

At the same time, the homes these over 50s occupy are typically among the most expensive in neighbourhoods, because they have a large land and house size.

A third of over 50s are looking to move from their family home to more suitable and well-located accommodation—in other words “downsizing”.

The first question people are confronted with is – where do I start with clearing up 40 years’ worth of memories and accumulated ‘stuff’ – it is a big issue but we can help with several ideas and project management of the preparations to downsizing – call us now to discuss these ideas.

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2017 Wrap The below demonstrates how your suburb has preformed this year.

Suburb

No. of Sales

Growth

Lowest Price

Highest Price

Median

Ferny Hills

106

4.2%

$382,000

$1.35M

$546,000

Arana Hills

97

1.8%

$375,000

$5.35M

$535,000

Ferny Grove

73

10.0%

$400,000

$955,000

$605,000

Keperra

95

4.7%

$360,000

$685,000

$536,000

Everton Hills

58

4.6%

$380,000

$3,022,727

$568,750

Upper Kedron

31

-0.5%

$375,000

$910,000

$612,000

p: 07 3164 7000

e: admin@professionalspriority.com.au

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Professionals Priority Ferny Hills

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Ferny Hills Indoor Heated Pool Program On the 18th of November the centre had the official opening of the Ferny Hills Indoor Heated Pool a 10m x 15m pool. The Ferny Hills Swimming Pool offers affordable high quality Swimming & Water Safety, Learn to Swim Program and Squad coaching for all ages from six months right through to adults. The centre operates from 1 September to 31 May with the new indoor programs pool open all year round! For more information visit: http://www.fernyhillspool.com.au/

From us all at Professionals Priority we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2018.

Geckos and Electrical Equipment Geckoes may seem harmless but this year our property management department has had a number of situations where electrical equipment such as air conditioners require repair due to a fried Gecko.

Geckos are mainly nocturnal and congregate around places that are well lit and attract lots of bugs. You can reduce escaping household light at night by shutting the curtains and turning off lights that aren’t in use. Switching outdoor lights to yellow bulbs reduces insects and geckos, as does installing outdoor sensor lights rather than leaving outdoor lights on permanently. Finally clean and check your air conditioning unit regularly to lower your risk of frying your air con and a Gecko.

Active Holidays Active Holidays will get the kids moving this Christmas school holidays with a range of sport and recreation activities such as high ropes, canoeing, archery and plenty more for children and young people aged 3 - 17 years. All activities are provided by qualified instructors in local parks and facilities across the region, providing new challenges for a fun-filled school holiday.

Program Dates: Summer 8 January—19 January 2018 Bookings open 9am Tuesday 5th of December https://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/healthy-active/

Hills Community Carols This year the Hills Community Carols will be held on the 2 December from 4pm in the George Willmore Park.

There will be a huge variety of fun such as performers, carnival rides, food and drinks, free face painting and to complete the evening a wonderful fireworks display! We are looking forward to sharing the Christmas cheer with everyone again this year.

Free Book!

The “101 tips to sell your home” book will help with preparations and ideas for making your next property sale a success. We would like to offer you a copy with our compliments!

Call our office today on (07) 3164 7000 and mention this newsletter to receive our special offer.

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Ferny Grove State High School: 2017 Awards

The end of year awards for 2017 were: School Dux – Skyler Samson, Citizenship Award – Xaviere Downey, Cultural Award – Skyler Samson, Sportsperson of the Year – Peter Roborg -Sondergaard, Inter-House Shield - Itchika, Caltex Best All-Rounder Award – Carrie Shea, Attendance Award – Sophie Fawkes, Quiet Achiever Award – Joshua Hedges, School Values Award – Veronica Keevers, The Hills & District Chamber of Commerce Prize for Excellence in Business Studies – Kate Marciano, Vocational Education Student of the Year (shared result) – Cooper Nugent, Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club Community Award – Veronika Keevers, 2017 School Captain Appreciation Awards – Olivia Bell, Sanjay Razik, Veronika Keevers, and Ray Easton, 2017 Student Representative Council Appreciation Award – Claire Ewer, RW Mitchell Shield for Ecoman Program Accounting – Ethan Jackson, Natalie Graham, Tayla Hoffman, Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership and Teamwork Awards – Keteisha O‘Halloran (Year 10) and Kyle Warman (Year 12), Councillor Steven Toomey FGSHS Service Award – Claire Ewer, University of Queensland Create Change Achievement Award – Olivia Bell, Moreton Bay Regional Council Bursary for Mathematics – Joshua Hedges

School Dux Skylar Sansome with Executive Principal Mark Breckenridge

• 2018 School Captains: Julia De Vries Caleb Boyd • 2018 Vice-Captains: Tanae Davidson Hayden Newton

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Ferny Grove State High School

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Is your Will fully up-to-date?

Talk to us for tailored estate planning to meet your needs McCarthy Durie Lawyers Arana Hills (formerly Eaton Lawyers) has helped locals achieve their estate planning goals for decades.

Whether you need to prepare a simple Will, or you’d like advice on complex estate structures involving trusts, superannuation and corporate interests, MDL’s team can help.

We can give you the peace-of-mind of knowing your assets will be distributed, and your loved ones taken care of, according to your wishes.

Get in touch with the MDL team today to talk about a Will that is ideal for your needs.

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High Achieving Local Scout!

Chloe Tomczak is a Patrol Leader at the local Wahminda Park Scout Group in Ferny Hills.

Over the last 3 years, she has worked hard towards achieving her proficiency badges and has managed to be awarded every single one of them.

That is a whopping 31 proficiency badges, on top of her First Aid and Anzac Service badges.

This makes her, at the age of 13 the highest decorated Scout at the Chloe Tomczak with her 31 proficiency badges den, within the Sir Leslie Wilson District and most likely in the region.

Proficiency badges are not given lightly and scouts have to work very hard to get them, challenging themselves beyond their comfort zone. Other badges challenge them within the community such as Crime Prevention, Communication and Agriculture.

Her next challenge is the highly sought-after Australian Scout Medallion before she reaches 15…before moving up to Venturers and commencing work towards the Queen’s Scout award.

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by Dave Livett Excuse the cliché but where on earth has this year gone! Never mind; if you missed out on joining or visiting us in 2017 you will be just as welcome in 2018.

Our final Thursday morning opening for this year is 14 December; the library will re-open on the 11th January and barring unforeseen calamity will open each Thursday throughout the year between 9.30am and 1pm or at other times by arrangement. As usual we will hold our Anzac Day afternoon service and our open day in July. We will continue to commemorate the centenary of World War I, but as you will see when you visit, our historical archive goes well beyond matters military.

Our wheelchair friendly research centre known as Kate Perry Library, is located in Enoggera Memorial Hall on the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera (refidex 139 A10).

By car the hall is approached from Glenalva Terrace or Pratt Street; limited parking is available adjacent to Trundle Street entrance. Buses 350, 390, 598 and 599 pass the door; Enoggera station on Ferny Grove line is a few minutes walk towards Samford Road/Wardell St intersection.

For more information phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email edhs.secretary@gmail.com New members are always welcome and our publications are readily available. Look out for our 2018 calendar that will be published shortly at a cost of $10.

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D E N T I S T RY O N

M A I N

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Dentistry on Main Street is now a Bupa Members First practice Our main aim as a dental practice is to provide excellent dental care and to do so in an affordable and accessible way. That is why we have teamed up with Bupa to provide you with special benefits including: • 60% - 100% back on general dental (consultations, examinations, and simple fillings) * conditions apply due to level of cover.

• Fully covered scale and clean each year * conditions apply due to level of cover.

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• Roof/Gutter Repairs • Locks Fitted or Repaired • Glass Repairs

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LIBRARY NEWS

You’re welcome @ your library!

From Arana Hills Library Cobbity Cres Ph 3351 3401

Email: aranahills.library@moretonbay.qld.gov.au Web: www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries

Arana Hills Library will be closed for the Public Holidays. The Library will close early on 22 December.

Bookings are requested for all events unless otherwise stated.

Thursday 14th December

A Very Beady Christmas 2pm - 4pm Learn to make a beautifully decorated Christmas bauble in a friendly group setting. Places limited.

Wednesday 3rd January

Sphero Challenge 2pm - 3pm Get your hands on a Sphero, the latest in remotecontrolled technology. Complete obstacle courses and other challenges for a heap of robotic fun! Grades 4-6.

Monday 8th January

Wednesday 13th December

Ferdinand’s Field 10am - 11.30am It’s Fun To Be A Pirate 11am - 11.45am Hear the original story of Ferdinand and create a field Sing, move like a mermaid and swish like a fish as you of bugs, flowers and bees from upcycled materials. dive into a rollicking musical adventure on a priate ship. Grades 1-6.

Ideal for 2 years to Grade 3. All welcome!

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WE ARE MOVING!

Helloworld Travel Albany Creek are excited to announce that they will be moving office in early December.

After 22+ years in the Albany Creek area, they will be moving up to the new Eatons Hill Village (just outside Woolworths). For some of you this will mean they are closer and for some of you they will be just a short drive up the road.

Come and see the friendly team for all your travel needs including flights, accommodation, tours, cruises and more. They look forward to welcoming you into their new office in early December!

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Everton News

from your Member for Everton

TIM MANDER

Christmas is a time for giving

Re-election

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of the Everton electorate for re-electing me to the Queensland Parliament.

It is an honour and a privilege to once again represent the community where I grew up. I still remain enthusiastic and passionate about making our district the most liveable in Queensland.

During the campaign, the Labor Government matched my commitment to complete Stage 1 of the Stafford and South Pine Rd upgrade. This is a vital piece of infrastructure to help ease the traffic congestion in this area. I will be doing my utmost to ensure the government keeps their promise.

Enough of politics, the Christmas season is upon us.

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With Gallipoli Barracks on our back door, it’s no surprise Sylvia Harrauer Call: 0467 289 504 that there are many Defence Personnel families in our midst.

Professional Organiser www.spacerevival.com.au Some of them will be serving overseas at Christmas time.

To help them feel like they are not forgotten, I would encourage you to consider sending a Care Package to them. There’s nothing like a reminder of home where you are so far away from your loved ones. Go to http://www.defence.gov.au/ Events/Christmas/support. asp for details.

I really enjoy all of the school graduations and the community group Christmas Member for Everton parties I am invited to at this time of year.

Whether you’re heading off on holidays or making the most of downtime at home with your friends and loved 1st Floor, 510-520 South Pine Road, Everton Park Qld 4053 PO Box 656, Everton Park Qld 4053 ones, I wish you a safe, happy 07 3535 1100 everton@parliament.qld.gov.au timmander.com.au and healthy Christmas and TimManderMPEverton @TimManderMP look forward to serving you in 2018.

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Dickson News

from your Federal Member for Dickson PETER DUTTON

Christmas Appeal

I am once again supporting the Pine Rivers Care Network in their Annual Christmas Hamper Appeal. The hampers support people in need who live in our local community and I am collecting tinned food and non-perishable food items such as biscuits for the hampers. Please drop items to my Electorate Office in Strathpine. For more information please contact my office on 3205 9977.

Christmas Card Competition

Thank you and congratulations to all the children and schools who took part in my annual Christmas Card Competition for 2017. This year’s theme was ‘The Night Before Christmas’ and we had thousands of entries in each of the 4 categories. I have enjoyed meeting the winners and their families and hosting a pizza party for them and their classmates. Please keep an eye out for your Christmas card in the mail.

Australia Day Awards

Nominations are now open for my Australia Day Awards! The awards recognise local heroes and community groups for their service to our community. If you know of someone who lives in Dickson who you think deserves recognition for their hard work, please fill in the nomination form in the Online Office tab on my website or call my office on 3205 9977 if you have any questions.

Stay Smart Online

With record numbers of people expected to do their Christmas shopping online this year it’s important to make sure that your personal details are safe and secure.

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) Threat Report for 2017 indicates that in the last 12 months reported incidences were up 15% on the previous year. The Government is leading the way with the $230 million Cyber Security Strategy but it is important that each of us do everything we can to ensure our own security.

I want to encourage you to take these five simple steps to improve your safety online: 1. Limit what you share – be proactive in managing your privacy and identity.

2. Create strong passwords – use passwords that are at least 16 characters long.

3. Protect yourself online – regularly update all software, and ensure you have anti-virus software on all devices.

4. Back up your data – back up your data as often as you can, back up important information daily.

5. Avoid online scams – watch out for suspicious messages, links and attachments.

For more information please visit www.staysmartonline. gov.au

Connect with Peter

For regular updates on what’s happening in Dickson, you can sign up to my regular eNewsletter at www.peterdutton.com. au, or head over and like my Facebook page.

If there’s anything I can help with, please send me an email at peter.dutton.mp@aph.gov.au call on (07) 3205 9977.

You are always welcome to pop into the office at Strathpine in person.

For Local events and workshops in our local area, visit www.hillsecho.com/events

PLANT SALE!

GOLDEN VALLEY NURSERY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR 1 DAY ONLY! Saturday16th December 7.30am - 1pm

Huge range of plants including Clivias, Strelitzias, Succulents & Gingers.

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Ryan News

from your Federal Member for Ryan JANE PRENTICE

Wishing Ryan a Happy, Healthy and Safe Holiday Season

As we wind down the year I would like to wish everyone in the Ryan electorate a happy, healthy and safe holiday season.

May you enjoy the festive season with loved ones, and give thought to our soldiers serving away from their families during this time.

Heading into the warmer months, please remember to be safe around pools and waterways. Always watch out for your children, wear a life jacket and refresh your life-saving skills.

It is also important to prepare for bushfire and storm season.

Keep up to date at http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/ community/community-safety/disasters-emergencies/ be-prepared.

If you are going away these holidays, it is important to make sure you are informed and prepared for any situation.

Remember to not only take out travel insurance, but choose sufficient cover for your circumstances. Before you go away, register your trip on the Smart Traveller website at www.smartraveller.gov.au where you can find all of the information you need to be prepared.

I would also like to wish those students who have recently graduated Year 12 all the best for their future endeavours, whether it be in employment, university or travel.

Christmas Card Competition

Each year I host a Christmas Card Competition with the local primary schools in Ryan, where students are invited to submit

SINGING TEACHER

With students from St William’s receiving awards at the Gaythorne RSL Writing Competition.

their designs. The community judging panel had a difficult task of choosing just a few winners from so many wonderful entries – keep an eye out for your Christmas card in the mail for the winning designs!

Day of Disability

As the Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, last month I travelled from Brisbane to Mackay, Townsville, Ingham and Melbourne to discuss all things NDIS. This is the 25th year of International Day of People with Disability, which is celebrated with the release of a commemorative 20 cent coin.

There are many wonderful organisations and programs in the Ryan electorate such as The McIntyre Centre Riding for Disabled, The Glenleighden School, HELP Enterprises and The Brisbane Paralympic Football Program, which support people with disability to become integrated in sporting activities, work and life.

Release the natural power and beauty of your voice

• Locally Based • Operatic Tenor with over 50 years • Experience on and off stage • Classical singing instruction

To perform before an audience you have to have many skills: Confidence, talent, a love of music, an understanding of music theory, dress sense, deportment, a natural smile & many more.

Contact Tony today to discover how he can help!

Ph: 0417 358 771

Dr Sue Phillips B.V.Sc Dr. Stephen Pollock B.V.Sc. and Associates www.fernyhillsvet.com.au Consultation by Appointment

Ferny Hills Vet Surgery 9 Mawarra Crescent, Ferny Hills 4055

Ph: 3351 2122 www.hillsecho.com

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Out and About in The Gap Ward With Councillor Steven Toomey

Bus Route Story

In late September Council submitted a business case to TransLink for an Upper Kedron district bus service to begin at the start of the school year in 2018. This service to the Palisades is planned to use the newly constructed roundabout in Canvey Road as a bus turnaround point.

Council is awaiting confirmation of TransLink funding for the new service.

Christmas Community Events

This year we have some wonderful events throughout The Gap ward that bring us together to celebrate the festive season.

Grab a blanket and share an afternoon with your family and community and celebrate the year that was 2017!

The Grove Baptist Community Church would like to invite the community to a Christmas Festival at Ferny Grove State School on Saturday 9 December from: 5pm-8.30pm.

This is a free community event that offers live entertainment, amusements, family activities, carols, fireworks and an appearance by Santa.

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Cr Steve Toomey Councillor for The Gap Ward 3407 1900 477 Waterworks Road, Ashgrove QLD 4060 thegap.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au www.steventoomey.com.au TheGapWard #thegapward

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The Gap Farmers’ Market – Hilder Road State School, The Gap will be hosting Sunlit Sounds Festival on 23 December 2017 - live bands, food trucks and plenty of market stalls, activities for the kids including Santa. Facebook: The Gap Farmers Market

The Year That Was 2017

Bridges, playgrounds and planning were the focus of my office during the last twelve months. Tennis Avenue Bridge Ashgrove and Glen Parade Bardon both saw removal of the old timber structures and replaced with structures having a minimum life cycle of 100 years. A number of new playgrounds and upgrades were completed throughout the ward this year and I have listed the full details of these parks on my webpage www.steventoomey.com.au The second stage of Walton Bridge Reserve began with a concept design for the upgrade of the Memorial. I look forward to seeing this project completed to celebrate Remembrance Day 2018.

Planning is underway for an upgrade of Honeyeater Park, Upper Kedron. The new play equipment will be staged over two years; the first stage will be a playground with shelters.

The concept design for this play equipment will be available early next year for community consultation.

Two neighbourhood plans are in progress. The Ferny Grove/ Upper Kedron Neighbourhood Plan is sitting with the State Government for endorsement. The Gap Neighbourhood Plan draft strategy has been released for public comment. Please make sure you have your say. I look forward to continuing to work with you to ensure the ward is a great place to live, work, and relax.

Christmas is the time of year we get together with family and friends to celebrate what is dear to us. We are all looking forward to the break over Christmas and the office will be closed from Thursday 21st December to Monday 8th January 2018. The Council Contact Centre is open 24/7 365 days a year on 3403 8888.

On behalf of The Gap Ward team I wish you all a safe and peaceful Christmas and a very happy 2018.

WE ARE MOVING!

The Association of Independant Retirees wish to advise we are moving to larger premises on the 19th January.

We will be at the OES Hall, 2 Bohland Street, Kedron.

There is plenty of parking beside the Hall or in the surrounding streets . The Financial Group still meets in the Chermside Library.

We look forward to seeing all members and interested parties in our new premises.

Contact 3881 1820 or sitram@powerup.com. au for any queries . www.hillsecho.com

The Ferny Report Mark Furner M.P.

State Election

State Member for Ferny Grove

I am deeply humbled by the result of the state election in Ferny Grove. I would like to thank those who voted for me or gave me their preference and I give you the undertaking I will not let you down. To those who expressed a different wish at the ballot box, please be assured I am very much aware it is my responsibility to represent you also with vigour, honesty and hard work.

As I write the final make-up of the parliament is not known, but I am confident that the Premier will be returned with enough support to ensure a majority Labor government. If that is the case, I look forward to delivering on the promises I gave to the electorate during the campaign.

Also I would like to congratulate my fellow North-West Brisbane colleagues for their successful returns to Queensland parliament as well. Dr Anthony Lynham in Stafford, Tim Mander in Everton and Nikki Boyd in Pine Rivers. I trust that the fixed term of parliament, combined with the stability of a majority government, will provide the certainty of planning and investment or region needs to prosper.

The next state election is set for 31 October 2020.

New Memory Support Unit in Ferny Grove

Dementia can happen to anyone but is more common after the age of 65. Every day another 244 people on average are diagnosed with dementia in Australia. By 2025 the number of Australians living with dementia is expected to exceed half-a-million. Caring for a family member who suffers from dementia can be a life-altering experience.

Mark Furner MP with Hazel Mango at Regis Care in Ferny Grove

Regis Ferny Grove at 39 Lanita Road is opening a new 24-hour care memory support unit to assist people facing the challenges of dementia. This new unit will be a secure and calming place, specially designed for the care of people with dementia and cognitive challenges, as well as providing support for families.

The dementia care unit will provide targeted innovative services, specialised staff and a specially designed environment.

It will make use of extensive accessible gardens and a lifestyle program which includes two weekly outings for residents. The dementia care unit will be replacing 14 existing beds within the facility and will not constitute an expansion in the number of residents at Regis Ferny Grove.

Regis welcomes all enquiries so please call or drop in to use their free café and meet their friendly staff. Regis may be contacted on 07 3550 5200 or visit www.regis.com.au

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Counsellor’s Column with Robin Botic

Dear Robin, I am a single mum and am doing it reasonably hard. I have a boy 10 and a girl who has just turned 13 and thinks she's going on 20. She's been a real little bitch lately. She keeps pushing me and is so persistently awful, to try and get what she wants, which is to break every rule that I set for her. The only saving grace is she has a good group of friends that she spends a lot of time with. Also, apparently she behaves beautifully when she is not around me. She's always wanting to sleep over at friends. She continually says I'm the social gestapo and I don't let her do what all her friends' parents allow their kids to do. I don't think it's right that thirteen-year-olds are okay to cruise around til all hours of the night, or to stay in the city, or go to discos etcetera. The list of her wants goes on. I feel like I’m outnumbered. I have set and keep clear boundaries and I feel she should respect them, no matter what her friends may be allowed to do. Am I being unreasonable?

Carol.

Dear Carol, There are a number of points that you have raised. It would be a good idea to check out some of the basics first. Her bitchiness may be a product of hormonal changes she may be beginning to undergo at this point of her life. Have you checked out the appropriateness of the diet and sleep requirements she is actually getting? Possible nutritional, vitamin deficiencies can contribute to increased moodiness. A number of people find Adol Essence - an Australian bush flower remedy helpful with teenage moodiness. Your daughter is also at a point in her development where it is natural to rebel and push the boundaries. She's testing you. And it's important that she knows that she can rely on your word. Rules are needed and must be heeded. Firmness and fairness is one of the great attributes of good parenting that children can benefit from at this stage. This is what teaches them respect for others and themselves. One way that you may be able to be supported in maintaining reasonable and safe boundaries and consequences of breaking them is through that group of friends of hers. My bet is that she's exaggerating other parents' allowances. At just thirteen she is still a child, and it is our duty to responsibly supervise them. Is it at all possible to get the other parents together with the idea of forming a set of behavioural expectations that are consistent throughout the group? If you are able to establish this, then the adults won't be able to be played off one against the other. My intuition is that the other parents would welcome this. We all want our

kids to be safe, have fun and not to cause emotional havoc in this way. Basic rules such as: 1) We need to know where you are; 2) Who you are with; 3) For how long; 4) That responsible adults are present, particularly after hours in the evening when they're sleeping over; 5) The contact numbers and details are available, and that it's expected that each parent can check in with whomever the children are with to make sure that the little blighters are doing what they say they are.

If it is a group boundary and all have to abide by it, there is less room for manoeuvre, more acceptance of those rules, and the kids find out what they really want to know: That you care, and are willing to go to quite a bit of trouble to make sure that they are safe. They may carry on a bit about it, but that's par for the course. It takes the pressure off the individual parent and spreads it around rather like how group responsibility for the young operated in the old village or small community environments.

This is a very valuable support and safety net for both adults and the young, that we have lost in our modern lack of community. Try it and see how it goes.

Robin.

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My Heritage

The Queensland Family History Society is constantly seeking ways to provide services for its members. Our latest initiative is to provide free access for members to MyHeritage, a subscription website. QFHS members now have access MyHeritage Library Edition and are able to login to the database from their home computers.

MyHeritage Library Edition features a focus on people-based records, which contain information about both everyday people and prominent individuals across societies and periods of time.

This emphasis, plus the strength of the index, enables users to access information both about specialised topics (regions, time periods) as well as social, cultural, and political trends.

MyHeritage has more than five billion historical records from all over the world. The particular strength of this service is the European records it contains.

The database also has features which include ‘Smart Matching™’ (finding matching profiles in family trees), ‘Record Matching’ (finding automatic matches between people and historical records), ‘Instant Discoveries™’ (a unique technology that allows adding a whole new branch to the family tree in one click), ‘SuperSearch™’ (a search engine for exploring billions of historical records) and ‘Global Name Translation™’ (a function that translates names found in historical records and family trees from one language into another). There are additional features as well.

QFHS members can access MyHeritage from the Members’ Area of the QFHS website; www.qfhs.org.au/members-area.

You can find information about QFHS at www.qfhs.org.au.

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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN THUMBS DOWN to millions of dollars

spent on an election and all we get is politicians.

THUMBS UP to those decorating our streets with Christmas lights. Makes the season worth looking forward to.

THUMBS DOWN to a banking inquiry.

They won’t change no matter what the result.

Let’s have a proper discussion about water pricing; electricity price hikes; daily petrol price variations or even the proposterous politicians’ super and perks. But of course they’re right, banking is an easier target.

THUMBS UP to another wonderful Royal

wedding next year. I’m so excited I am running around trying to find someone vaguely interested.

THUMBS DOWN to the Ashes cricket deteriorating into a war of sledges. The cricket has been tense and uncovering some new talent. The sledging by senior players is just childishand without the cutting wit of by-gone proponents

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