The Hills Echo Community Newsmagazine - July Issue

July 2017

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The Community Unites for Harlie

Capturing the fun at The Grove Sports Club fundraiser. (Photos courtesy of Linda Wiseman)

At just 18 months old, Harlie was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. Doctors said Harlie would never be able to sit, crawl, talk or walk.

Six years have been spent in physical therapy and various other medical specialists’ offices. Harlie is now confined to a wheelchair for independence and spends around 30 minutes a week in a walking frame to stretch her legs. Sadly as Harlie’s tiny body grows, her muscles tighten and become more painful so she spends less time in her walker and more time laying down to relieve the pain after all day in a wheelchair.

Harlie was approved for Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) surgery which is only available in the U.S.A. SDR is surgery that relieves approximately 95% of the painful spasticity from the body and daily intense therapy post-surgery, means patients have the opportunity to finally make physical gains they would not otherwise have the ability to do, such as walk.

Harlie is scheduled for this surgery on 15th August 2017. Unfortunately the costs of overseas travel, the surgery itself and post-operative therapy are enormous. Family, friends and the local Ferny Hills community came together to establish the Harlie Russell Foundation. Since mid last year, the foundation has been raising funds to allow Harlie to travel to the USA and receive this life changing surgery.

With a $120,000 target for the August journey and further fundraising upon Harlie’s return for therapy and home modifications, the foundation has been reaching out to the Ferny Hills community for support. Currently, the Harlie Russell Foundation has raised over $56,000.

On 25th June a huge community effort took place at The Grove Sports Club, Ferny Grove to raise much needed funds for the foundation. A large crowd turned out to enjoy Barefoot Bowls, sausage sizzle, live music and a multitude of raffle prizes donated by businesses within the area. The day raised $4,200 for the foundation.

Keep up to date on fundraising events and Harlie’s progress at www. harlierussellfoundation.org or www. facebook.com/stepup4harlie .

Donations can also be made via these links. www.hillsecho.com

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Advertisers’ Directory ACCOUNTANT TaxArana (formerly Rod Adamson FCPA) Ph: 3351 6111 p5 BUILDER Crowley Constructions Ph: 0410 580 449

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CABINETMAKER Mike Design Ph: 0413 177 410

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CARTRIDGES Cartridge World Ph: 3366 5111

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CHILD CARE Creative Play Ph: 3851 0611

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CHIROPRACTOR Patricia McNab Ph: 3351 0933

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DENTIST Ferny Grove Dental Ph: 3351 4757 p3 Ferny Hills Dental Ph: 3351 2731 p1&5 Dentistry on Main Street Ph: 3289 6699 p9

MEDICAL CENTRE Keperra Family Practice Ph: 3351 0323 p 2 Everton Hills Medical Centre Ph: 3355 7343 p 13

TREE LOPPING Performance Arboriculture Ph:1300 885 755 p 12

WARDROBE SPECIALISTS Specialized Handyman Serv Ph: 0419 437 470 p 21

MOTOR PARTS/SERV Samford Auto Mobile Ph: 0408 153 180 p 12 Everton Mechanical Repairs Ph: 3353 4447 p 14 B & P Car Care Ph: 3353 5046 p 22 RevTech Mechanical Ph: 3355 2248 p8

VETERINARIAN Ferny Hills Vet Surgery Ph: 3351 2122 VETKIND Ph: 3851 1366

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WELLBEING Banksia Women Healing Centre Ph: 3351 4691 p 11

PAINTING G.J. Whitney Ph: 3351 6721 Wilko Painting Ph: 1300 945 564

FINANCIAL SERVICES North West Financial Serv.

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POLITICAL/COUNCIL Mark Furner Ph: 3535 7100 Peter Dutton MP Ph: 3205 9977 Jane Prentice MP Ph: 3378 1599 Nick Elston Ph: 0473 743 335 Tim Maunder MP Ph: 3535 1100

FUNDRAISING Save Projects Inc E: info@saveprojectsinc.org p 24

PRINTING Print Arana Ph: 3351 5554

DRESSMAKING Pamela-Jean Ph: 0421 771 022

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ELECTRICAL Guy’s Electrical Ph: 0418 887 253

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PHARMACY Patricks Road Pharmacy Ph: 3351 5300 p 20 PSYCHOLOGIST Lindsay Trims Ph: 0411 036 297

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GYMNASTICS YMCA STAFFORD Ph: 3355 7176

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HARDWARE Arana Hills Hardware Ph: 3351 6533

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HOTEL Samford Hotel Ph: 3289 1212

SCHOOL Prince of Peace Lutheran College Ph: 3872 5700 p 14

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TOUCH FOOTBALL Arana Touch Football Ph: 0414 623 015 p 10

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Hills District to benefit from $39,000 in council grants

More than 60 community projects, events and initiatives will be brought to life across the Moreton Bay Region, with the help of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s latest round of community grants totalling more than $337,000.

Community groups in the Hills District (Division 10) have shared in more than $39,000 in the Program for 2016-17, whilst community groups from Division 11 benefited from $71,000. A few of the successful applicants to receive grants in Division 10 & 11 include: • The Arana Hills Church of Christ which has been approved for a grant of $13,260 to improve access to their facility.

• The Hills Organic Community Garden with a $1,250 grant for gardening equipment, a watering system and a gazebo.

• Samford Equestrian Group - $10,256 grant to refurbish their sheds; $2,629 to plant 20 mature native trees for respite shade for horses and riders; and a further $2,000 for two new laptop computers to help manage events and electronic scoring.

• Samford Commons - $5,000 towards their ‘Maker Festival’ which will showcase how to make items and live sustainability through various stalls, workshops, and a short film festival.

• Samford Valley Community Church - $3,034 to install a shade sail over a children’s outdoor playOnline area forTickets: weather protection. https:// • Samford District Bowls Club $1,100 for the purchase of www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ ten new stools for member andbrews-bites-and-beatsvisitor use.

In addition, as per councils ongoing partnership with the tickets-34528781515 Queensland Government through the Regional Development

Arts Fund (RADF), a number of artists from The Hills District had also been awarded grant funding, including:• Ferny Hills resident Jennifer Wynter with a $11,700 grant for the creation and distribution of a new comedy web series titled ‘How Me Parent Good - And you Can Too.’ • Everton Hills resident Brendan Glanville will also receive $7,000 through RADF to develop the concept for Moreton Bay’s inaugural Fast Film Youth Shootout Festival.

Applications for the first round of the 2017-18 Community Grants Program will open on 1 July 2017.

Offered in two rounds each year, the program offers grants across a range of categories including facility development, community events and interest-free loans for facility improvements. For more information visit www.moretonbay. qld.gov.au/grants

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The Salvation Army Aged Care Plus has recently announced plans to develop a new $20-million dollar state-of-the-art residential aged care centre in the Hills District.

The Centre will care for 80 older Australians and will deliver all aged care services including specialist dementia, mental health, spiritual, respite and palliative care.

This is a much needed service in the Hills District as the ageing population continues to rise. This development comes after the Aged Care Approval Rounds (ACAR) in which the government is supporting ageing in Australia through the approval of nearly 10,000 new residential aged care licenses.

The new residential aged care centre will be a place to call home for older Australians with vibrant living spaces and homely environments. It is anticipated the Centre will open its doors in 2020. A location for the centre is still to be finalised.

That’s an ace for the Samford community

Samford Tennis Club’s vision to build two more tennis courts to accommodate an increase in participation in the community, is one step closer thanks to funding from the Turnbull Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council.

Moreton Bay Regional Council constructed four tennis courts, a shared clubhouse, internal roads and car parking at Samford Parklands in 2010; however increased participation meant more tennis courts were required to keep up with demand.

Federal Member for Dickson Peter Dutton said he was proud his Government was able to support the Samford Tennis Club with $100,000 towards the project.

Moreton Bay Regional Council and Samford Tennis Club will each contribute $50,000 towards the $400,000 project.

‘Council values active and healthy communities; so by adding two more tennis courts, taking the total to six at Samford Parklands, we will be creating more recreational opportunities,’ a council spokesman said.

There are 720 members at the club at the moment, but that figure is expected to rise given the high-level of interest from people wanting to play tennis outside of Samford.

Construction is expected to commence in early 2018.

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Vicki Ansell with her Early Stage Apprenticeship Award On the 16th June former Ferny Grove High School student, Vicki Ansell represented Arana Hills firm, Print Arana, at the annual LIA Printing Awards. Victoria was a finalist in the Early Stage Apprenticeship award and was only one of five people in Queensland to be a finalist in this category.

She was nominated by her trainer from Spectra Training due to her outstanding performance and eagerness.

During the nomination process the people who conducted the interviews could not speak highly enough of Vicki and her potential.

Vicki is a first year Print Machinist apprentice who only commenced her apprenticeship earlier this year at Print Arana, a family owned business employing locals. Her dream is to continue working in the design and printing industry.

The staff at Print Arana would like to congratulate Victoria on her achievement of a nomination for this prestigious award.

Ferny Grove Branch of National Seniors

We invite members of the closed branches of Everton Park, Mitchelton, and Bardon to join us on the second Monday of each month at Arana Leagues Club. Meetings commence at 10.15 a.m. Cheap good reads are available each month.

Events:- 14th August is The General & Annual General Meeting, 11th September there is an entertainer.

Members share friendship & knowledge at a craft group monthly. There is the opportunity to dine out at a local venue. We have a BYO Barbecue at Teralba Park, Pullen Road, Everton Park on the 4th Monday each month from 11.30 a.m. Contact 3351 6401 for more information.

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Golf Golf Club Club News News Keperra Appoints New Head Teaching Professional The Keperra Country Golf Club has announced the appointment of Mr Chris McCourt as the new Head Teaching Professional. McCourt was chosen after an extensive recruitment process was undertaken which included interviews with many highly qualified PGA Professionals from around the country and overseas.

‘We are delighted to welcome Chris back to the Club and we know that he will create a strong golf teaching and learning environment,’ said General Manager Gavin Lawrence.

‘Finding the right head teaching professional to suit the culture and needs of a club is always a challenging task.

We consider Chris an excellent choice. He has had a long standing relationship with the club having completed his traineeship at Keperra under the tutelage of Mr Ian Triggs, albeit some time ago.’

McCourt has been a member of the Australian PGA for over 25 years and has both an extensive playing and coaching record. Over the past two decades he has worked closely with the highly regarded Ian Triggs’ and has been directly responsible for coaching programs ranging from beginners to elite tour players.

Triggs stable of players SIGN ON @ HANRAN ST, KEPERRA includes tour players such as John Senden Sat. 12th Aug. 9 - 11am and Karrie Webb.

Wed. 16th Aug. 4.30 - 6.30pm ‘Chris will be a great addition to the team at • Wednesday from 4.15pm Keperra and I am sure the next generation • Games commence 30th August 2017 of golfers will flourish Chris McCourt with KCGC’s PGA • Junior Comp U8 to U16 - Boys & Girls under his guidance,’ TOUR professional golfer John • Individual & team nominations available said Ian Triggs.

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Cath 50 year old lady, had two children 13 and 15 years, works fulltime, been married and recently gone through a difficult, blaming divorce plus had breast cancer and a mastectomy, gone through radium and come out the other side.

She had had enough! She had soldiered on through bad times, support from her family and friends but now she was juggling life, balancing work, and trying to become healthy again but required SUPPORT. The reason why I share this with you is we all want a happy future, Cath was no different but needed to let go of her angry past, to have her own fairytale story which she always wanted.

A melting moment for me was when she shared mixed emotions from her life as tears streamed down her cheeks, tears she didn’t realise until now, tears of relief that she can move forward, tears of her loss and tears of joy.

Over the years Cath had protected herself with a stiff armour to show her strong front and soldier on. Possibly it was for her children, herself or for others but now it is time to gradually peel off this protection shell to discover her true self. Cath is a survivor and was prepared to do what it takes to healthily love her life again. To see her children, grow up and possible grandchildren to come. This was the start of creating her natural habits in her health journey.

To achieve this her whole body needed to be alkalised, nurtured through treatment including emotional release of her angry mindset to create inner peace, she took time out to discover the original Cath and release the shackles that weighed her down. Today life is a testimonial no longer a test.

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Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc.

by Dave Livett It is time once again for our annual open day at Enoggera Memorial Hall, held this year on Saturday 15th July between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Our displays will illustrate the growth of Enoggera and districts through peace and war during two hundred years as well as in Australia and the rest of the world. Emphasis will be on the battles of 1917 at Paschendaele and Beersheba and those from the year 1942 that helped protect Australia. Queensland Family History Society will be there to show you the best ways to trace your family tree. This year for the first time a film will be shown, screening morning and afternoon; Charles Chaplin in The Great Dictator. Admission is free and refreshments will be available.

EDHS is located at Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner Wardell/Trundle Streets, use Trundle Street entrance.

The wheelchair friendly facility is open every Thursday from 9.30am until 1pm. For more information phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email EDHSinfo@gmail.com.

The EDHS has been successful in receiving a $5,000 Community History Grant from the Brisbane City Council.

Funds will be spent towards a ‘Digitisation and Community Engagement’ project. The project will see a significant upgrade of the Society’s ICT equipment, enable them to document their historical records digitally, and then better engage with – and showcase their memorabilia to – members of the community.

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Young Picassos Artwork on Display

The children of Willmore Kindergarten currently have some artwork displayed at VC Fruit which is located at 18-20 Ferny Way, Ferny Hills. Chinu and his lovely wife have kindly allowed the children to display their work in an effort to show the children how they are part of a community, and show the community, the contribution young children make.

The children were asked,‘What would you like your community to know that you can do?’

They have drawn pictures including: ‘I can ride my bike without training wheels.’ ‘I know how sausages are made.’ ‘I can write my own books.’ To name a few.

We would love you to go down and see the children’s work and email any thoughts or questions to the children at willmorekindy@bigpond.com.

Young children are often underestimated. We have to remember that they are our first citizens and that as such they see things with fresh eyes. They make new theories, observations and interpretations of their world. If we really listen we can learn so much from them.

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The Association of Independent Retirees meets monthly at Wavell Heights for a social meeting to discuss social events and issues of finance without giving advice personally.

In July there will be no formal meeting as we will be doing a mystery bus trip instead, including morning tea and lunch on an exciting outing. Our separate Financial Group will still meet for members only at the Chermside library on the second Friday in July.

We are a group of people with National Branches across Australia who are motivated to help our members on financial matters of interest and social outings. We usually have guest speakers with morning tea. Meetings are approximatley three hours, so come check us out in August.

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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

Bookings are requested for all events unless otherwise stated.

Wednesday 12th July

Declutter and be organised 2pm - 3pm Learn how to tackle clutter, tips on how to be better organised and strategies to stop clutter entering your life.

Monday 17th July

Trove: Improve your searching 2pm - 3pm Learn how to become more effective and efficient by using the search and filtering capabilities of Trove.

Identify only the historic newspaper articles you really want while keeping the false hits out of your to-do list.

Wednesday 19th July

Finding Balance with Energy Medicine 2pm - 3pm Discover the world of chakras and auras, and learn selfcare strategies that may contribute to a more balanced life and improved wellbeing.

Tuesday 15th August

The Reading Hour 6pm The Reading Hour aims to encourage early literacy by promoting the benefits of sharing a book with your child for just 10 minutes a day - an hour a week. Special evening storytime. No bookings required.

Regular Events at The Library

Computers for Beginners: Every Tuesday 1pm and 6pm Learn basic computing, internet and email skills.

HYPE: Last Wednesday of the month - 3.30pm Hang out with other teens to talk books, movies & more

Unity Water Announces 2017 2018 Price reductions

Unitywater has released its 2017-18 prices and, for the second year in a row, bills for Moreton Bay customers are going down. Overall this means a reduction in the total average water and sewerage bill of around $3.50 per annum.

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World Record Attempting Winter Wonderland

It’s all fireworks and festivities this July with Winter Wonderland happening on our very own doorstep at the 2017 Prince of Peace Lutheran College Fete, Saturday 22 July, 11am – 6pm.

Families can enjoy a fun-filled day, jam packed with rides, food, stalls and even a world record attempt adjudicated by Mr Tim Mander MP, member of Everton.

Get your dancing shoes on and be part of a Guinness World Record for the ‘Largest Polka Dance’ attempt set for midday. With the current record of 802 participants set by a German dance group in 2013, the Prince of Peace Lutheran College Fete’s searching for 803+ Heel to Toe Polka dance goers to support a group of Year 4 students in their world stage attempt.

Guaranteed to end with a bang, be sure to see the day’s end with official closing fireworks to celebrate the community spirit. Registrations for the world record attempt open from 10:45am with live demonstration on stage prior to midday. All members of public welcome. For further information visit www.princeofpeace.qld.edu.au.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc

by Dave Livett

Meetings of Brisbane North West branch of NSAA (Qld) Inc are held at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month commencing 10.15am. Next meeting is on 16th July. Visitors and new members are welcome. After the meeting take the opportunity to lunch in the pleasant surrounds of the RSL bistro bar.

Membership of the association is open to former Australian nashos who served in the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973 and wives and widows thereof. Conscripts who served countries other than Australia are welcome as associate members.

For guidance on the benefits of joining the association or to apply for the two medals available to Australian nashos, phone 3324 1277, email officeadmin@nashoqld.org.au or write to Box 7014 Holland Park East Qld 4121. For further information about Brisbane North West branch, phone Dave on 3366 3191.

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The change of name to Albany Creek was made in 1885 at the request of local petitioners who stated that no 'Chinaman' lived there and apparently preferred the new name for sentimental reasons.

The first permanent settler in the area was James Cash. He built a hut near the South Pine River in 1849, and his name is remembered by Cash's Crossing where South Pine Road intersects with the river. Farm selections were taken up in the 1860s, beginning with timber cutting and mixed farming.

Dairying later became the principal occupation. Chinamans Creek primary school was opened in 1874 (today Albany Creek State School), a Methodist church in about 1866 and a village store in about 1905. The cemetery (1873) is the resting place of several pioneer families.

Albany Creek remained a village until the 1960s, when metropolitan Brisbane expanded towards it. The population then doubled at about ten-yearly intervals.

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Pilates caters for everyone, from beginner to advanced.

Pilates mat exercises are performed using your own body weight, or with the help from various pieces of equipment.

The health benefits of Pilates include: increased flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, balanced muscular strength, enhanced muscular control, stabilisation of your spine, improved posture, relaxation of your shoulders, neck and upper back, increased body awareness and much more.

Pilates is also a safe and effective method of rehabilitation and exercises that focus on muscular balance.

Pilates Studio 64 in Albany Creek celebrates its 11th year in business. Owner and founders Jordanna & Shayne Smith have worked extensively in the community providing Pilates and its many benefits over the years using both forms of Pilates mat-based and equipment based classes. Pilates Studio 64 boasts two fully equipped studios where both equipment based Pilates and Matwork Pilates create your only centre for better health, functional movement and quality education.

Everyone can benefit from Pilates classes, and to do that Pilates Studio 64 offers classes from as low as $10 to allow the fantastic benefits of Pilates reach more people in the community. Or if you are a senior and over 55, on Mondays we have a seniors mat class for only $10/week.

Pilates Studio 64 online schedule can be found via their website or by simply calling the studio to discuss your specific needs.

Tennis Coaching With Experience

Woods Tennis is a family owned business and has been providing tennis lessons to children and adults for over thirty years.

Woods Tennis is based at Albany Hills State School and offers a range of private lessons and group coaching including the ANZ Hot Shots Tennis Australian Program. This framework ensures children are introduced to tennis in an environment that is suited to their age and skill level.

Coaching programs are currently conducted at Albany Hills State School, Albany Creek State School, All Saints Parish School, Aspley East State School, St Dympna’s Catholic School and Queen of Apostles Catholic School. In-house and inter-club fixtures are played on Saturdays with the opportunity to practise singles and doubles.

Our pro shop has tennis racquets and balls for purchase, as well as racquet restringing services.

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Brisbane Kokoda Challenge 2017

On Saturday 3 June, 15 teams from Ferny Grove SHS participated in the 48km Brisbane Kokoda Challenge.

Each team was made up of four students along with their teacher leader. Ferny Grove has been entering the Kokoda Challenge since 2010, firstly in the Gold Coast event and from this year the event held in Brisbane.

The roots of the Kokoda Challenge lay in the Kokoda Campaign of World War II, and the bravery and sacrifice our Australian Diggers displayed to hold off the Japanese invasion in Papua New Guinea. The part our heroes played almost certainly protected Australia from direct invasion. The Kokoda challenge creates experiences that have the potential to reshape character, reset personal limits, reconnect people with each other and nature, and help them discover the true meaning of courage, endurance, mateship and sacrifice.

FGSHS teams have been training extremely hard over the past couple of months in readiness for the challenge.

As a result of their efforts, all teams completed the challenge within the time frame with their first team finishing in 12th place in just under 9 hours.

FGSHS have seven students participating in the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program and they will remain in training for the 96km Kokoda Challenge (Gold Coast) on 15 and 16 July 2017.

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Arana View Clubs August News

Arana VIEW Club’s next meeting is on Wednesday 2nd August at the Arana Leagues Club, 10.30am for 11am start. Cost of lunch is $25 and there are the usual raffles as well. All funds raised go towards supporting the Smith Family’s Learning for Life Program and other Smith Family activities.

Our guest speaker for August is Patrick Pickett of the Queensland Pops Orchestra.

New members and guests are always welcome and we have many social activities each month for members to enjoy, such as coffee and movies mornings, bus trips and river cruises.

Please Phone Heather on 3300 3733 to book by 4.00pm Monday 31st July.

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Mitchelton Garden Club

The August meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club is at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera on Thursday 3rd August. The guest speaker, Kath Stumer, will talk about Caladiums.

Originating from the Amazon region, this exotic plant produces a beautiful display of coloured leaves in the warmer months of the year. Each variety of colour has been named, e.g. Bullock’s Heart has a large, deep red heart-shaped leaf edged in green.

Caladiums grow well in the garden in a protected shady spot, or in pots, and they like a rich soil, but care with watering is necessary. They belong to the Arum family and are called aroids. It’s interesting to note that other members of this tropical family include the calla lily, anthuriums, monstera deliciosa, spatiphyllum (peace lily), etc. As the weather becomes cooler towards autumn, the caladium leaves start to wither and at that time a little potash and fertilizer should be

given to them. You may have heard people mention caladium ‘bulbs,’ but the plant dies down and forms a corm which remains dormant until about spring. At the club meeting Kath Stumer’s talk will disclose much more.

It’s hard to realise it’s July and almost mid-winter. Give an application of liquid fertiliser to flowering annual seedlings and vegetables this month. Take care with watering Poinsettias and Snowflake bushes which are at their peak now, because if they become too moist, it can cause poor flowering and leaf drop. If necessary, be sure to hose the frost off your plants before the sun rises too high, to avoid frost burn.

The meeting commences immediately after morning tea which is served at 9.45 a.m. The hall is wheelchair accessible and close to public transport, viz. Enoggera rail and bus routes 599, 590, 350 and 390.

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

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The Hills Players The Hills Players present ‘Funny Aussie Shorts,’ a night of four one-act plays: • Holidazed by Julie Johnson

Nicole has planned the perfect family holiday down to the very last detail. If only her careful planning included getting them all out the door and into the taxi to the airport.

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• Abducted by Alien Comedians by Hugh O’Brien

Katrina believes she has been abducted by aliens—and not just aliens but alien comedians from Hollow Earth! Detective Maloney is starting to believe her but Dr Deborah Miller, the psychiatrist is not so easily convinced. Will Katrina convince the authorities that she is in love with a funny alien? Or will they lock her up and throw away the key?

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Calling all Gardeners in The Hills District & Bunya Area

Join us in our 49th Garden Competition. Great prizes and community involvement.

If you love gardening and are proud of your efforts you can enter either your front or back yard or both plus there is also a Waterwise category and Edible Garden category. There’s plenty of time to prepare for our September 17th judging.

Also save the date for Sat 19th August 9am-12pm at the Arana Hills Library for The Hills Districts & Bunya Plant Fest!

Come along and get some free plants or bring some of your own to swap with other keen gardeners and past winners picking their brains on how best to prepare your garden.

Remember Entry is FREE and every entrant gets a prize from our wonderful sponsors! Entry forms can be collected and lodged at the Arana Hills Library.

Check us out on www.facebook.com/hdbgc or visit our website www.fhpa.org.au Nominations close 13th September with Judging on Sunday 17th September 2017.

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Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills Please indicate if you would like your back garden, front garden or both judged: ❒ Back ❒ Front ❒ Both OR Post entries to: Please indicate if you wish your garden to be judged in the Waterwise category: ❒ Yes ❒ No Hills District & Bunya Garden Competition, c/- Ferny Hills Progress Assoc, Please indicate if you wish your garden to be judged in the Edible Garden category: ❒ Yes ❒ No P.O. Box 88 Is this your first entry in the competition: ❒ Yes ❒ No Ferny Hills 4055 Closing Date: 13th September

Judging Date: Sunday 17th September

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NB By entering, you consent to having your garden photos and information being published on the FHPA website and made available for media publication.

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Counsellor’s Column with Robin Botic

Dear Robin, My wife and I separated six months ago, it was painful and conflictual. We have two children for which I have custody four days a fortnight.

Some months ago I meet another woman. I was careful about how I introduced the children to my new partner. Actually, I thought I was being pretty good about it, taking it slow and considering their feelings.

They like Penny, my wife however, hates her.

Penny stayed over a few weeks ago and on Sunday morning my eldest; a girl aged 12, came in very early in the morning, and found us in bed. She was surprised as we were, and a little upset. She seemed ok about it, but obviously she spoke to my wife. And my wife went off to me like a bomb.

I was an irresponsible parent, I was teaching my children bad morals, Penny was a slut, she was not going to let the children come if Penny was there etc. etc.

My children are both now really upset and withdrawn from me. I don‘t see what I have done that is that wrong. I am sure that my wife is bagging me endlessly to them.

I think it is none of her business what I am doing in my personal life now, but I am concerned for the children and wonder what I can do about my relationship with them.

Signed Robert.

Dear Robert, It is often an extremely difficult time for ex’s and children when one partner enters a new relationship. Some handle it better than others, your ex-wife is one of those that does not. The strength of her reactivity can be due to the feeling that this really signals the end of the relationship with you, and she is left out in the cold. Self esteem often determined by ‘who has left whom’ can be at rock bottom, the courage to enter a new relationship is low and the fear that there will not be someone else for them is high. But, you are right; it is none of your wife’s business. Who you are with and what you are doing with them; unless [through neglect or abuse] it affects the welfare of the children. Children have to make huge adjustments in these situations and from what you say you have been doing your best to consider the emotional impact on them. Always, when there is a new relationship there are emotional energy shifts, while your children are still loved, the intensity that a new romantic relationship generates, is felt

as a movement away from them. It is a natural occurrence.

The children were not around during the same ‘new in love stage’ you experienced before they were born. They came into a pre-existing dynamic. With re-partnering and blended families, children (as well as adults) have to adjust to all these emotional shifts. Sometimes the shift can be experienced as a loss of love, and this for them can obviously be very upsetting, as they are already in a very vunerable position after the break up of their family. It is not easy.

Reaffirming your love and care, making sure you give attention to them and listening to their concerns is vital. If you have not already done so I would find an appropriate time to talk to them by yourself. It might be advisable to have them on your own for that weekend. Reaffirm your love whilst explaining your need for friendship, companionship etc. Point out that this does not detract from your relationship with them, which is always special and that will never change.

The bedroom scene and your ex-wife’s reaction to that will have also brought home the realization that mummy and daddy will not be getting back together. Children invariably live in hope of this. They may like Penny, but the hope will still be there. They will need time to adjust. Don’t take their withdrawal personally. Accept that this will be the status quo for a while. At a good guess there is also a lot of divided loyalty being experienced by them. They could be very confused as to whom they feel they should be supporting. If it is so, her behavior and need to blame and project her hurt as an attack on you through the children is misguided, destructive and misplaced. The health of your relationship with them, for them, is more important than her need to vent her pain in that manner. Unfortunately though, kids are often in the firing line and both parents’ inappropriate behaviors can cause them a lot of emotional trauma. Do not return the attack through your children ever. Do not criticize her to them. Simply explain the facts as they are without blame i.e. each of you love the children and they do not have to choose between you, they can love you both as they always have. Whether your relationship with your ex-wife is good, bad or indifferent it is between the both of you and is not for them to sort out or take sides over.

Also that your ex-wife is entitled as you are to have a new relationship and that you also want her to be happy as you do yourself. Stress that you understand that it is very hard for them to accept that you are no longer a family and will not be able to be that again. Explain to them that you understand and accept that they can feel sad and disappointed about the situation and that this is ok. Keep reaffirming your love, show your care, and accept where they are at, without judgment of either yourself or them.

Continue to be patient and it will change.

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Supporting Our Emergency Volunteers

Everton News

As the Shadow Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, I was proud to announce a policy to provide more funding for our hard-working emergency services volunteers across Queensland.

Emergency Service organisations rely significantly on community support and the spirit of generosity to provide the services and reliable equipment that are essential to keep Queenslanders safe, which is why we think more can be done to provide a helping hand.

If elected at the next state election, The LNP will establish a $10 million Emergency Volunteer Fund providing grants to organisations including State Emergency Service, Rural Fire Service, Surf Life Saving & St John Ambulance, who provide essential services to Queenslanders.

Thank you to the dedicated and committed volunteers of these community services groups.

from your Member for Everton

TIM MANDER

Mobile Offices

I hold regular ‘Mobile Offices’ in the community to ensure I am accessible to local residents. Please go to www.timmander.com.au to get details.

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New Boundaries

The recent independent review of Electorate boundaries conducted by the Electoral Commission of Queensland has resulted in some significant changes to the Everton electorate.

The ‘Hills District’ component of my electorate will now be expanded. In addition to Everton Hills, residents of Bunya Downs and Arlington estates will be now in the Everton electorate.Whilst these changes don’t take effect officially until the next state election, I am very keen to get to know the concerns and needs of the residents in these areas. Please don‘t hesitate to contact me through my office if I can assist you with any issues.

Seniors Concerts

A couple of years ago I was approached by a local school Seniors Concert at Parliament House May 2017 music teacher seeking opportunities for student musicians to perform in public. After discussion with the then Speaker of Parliament, I arranged for our first Seniors Concert’ at the Queensland Parliament House where our budding musicians could perform.

Come along to our next concert on August 29 and enjoy choral and string performances from leading school ensembles, Member for Everton along with morning tea.

It’s a great morning for only $14 to cover costs.

To purchase your tickets, or to obtain further information, please contact your local State 1st Floor, 510-520 South Pine Road, Everton Park Qld 4053 PO Box 656, Everton Park Qld 4053 Member of Parliament’s 07 3535 1100 everton@parliament.qld.gov.au timmander.com.au electorate office.

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Nick Elston

For Ferny Grove Celebrating 200 Days of my Campaign!

This month will see the 200th day of my campaign to win back the Ferny Grove Electorate at the upcoming State Election. I’ve been meeting and listening to a wide range of people and groups in our community almost every day. The overwhelming message is that people want to see change. They want to be offered solutions and they want to see progress in an electorate they feel is being left behind others.

Infrastructure in our electorate is in desperate need of progress, and so over the past month I have been introducing the LNP Leader Mr Tim Nicholls MP and Deputy Leader Mrs Deb Frecklington MP to a number of critical issues. These are infrastructure projects I will make my priority if elected as the Member for Ferny Grove.

One of these is Samford Road. I have written about this issue before; Samford Rd is the main road shared by the entire electorate. There are numerous points of congestion which must be addressed. The current Member appears to have dumped this issue in the “Too Hard” basket, but this is not acceptable. There are many challenges we face as an electorate and just because something is difficult, it doesn’t mean we don’t fight for it or look for other solutions. More cars have come to our roads, but sadly traffic improvement has not. I have received hundreds of messages and suggestions, all of which I have taken into consideration. I look forward to sharing my plan for Samford Rd very soon.

We have so many great schools in our electorate, and we have visited almost all. However, some of these are under strain. Despite being fully aware of future development projects for almost three years, the current local Member has achieved nothing for schools which

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need vital infrastructure improvements to cater for growing enrolments. Some schools are still dealing with totally impractical infrastructure delivered by the current member when he was Patron Senator for the Building the Education Revolution Program under the former Federal Labor Government. More people have come to our electorate, but sadly school improvements have not. It is time schools in the Ferny Grove Electorate were taken care of too and I look forward to announcing my plan for better schools shortly.

My predecessor and former Member for Ferny Grove, Mr Dale Shuttleworth was a hard-working and effective advocate for the Ferny Grove electorate. I am honoured to have received his endorsement, and I hope to continue where he left off and Get Ferny Grove Moving again!

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Hi There, Winter is upon us so keep warm and get your Flu shots. Unfortunately some of our members have been hit with illness and we wish them a speedy recovery.

Activities for July:14th July: Hoy for Groceries 21st July: Beetles for chocolates, Podiatrist 28th July: Games Day Hairdresser 4th August: Bingo & Bring-a-Plate & Raffle

Don’t forget our Indoor Bowls every Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3pm. Cards are also played every Friday morning from 10.15am to noon after our meeting.

Till next time Mike Ph:3351 2598 or 0406 601 589 www.hillsecho.com

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Dickson News

from your Federal Member for Dickson PETER DUTTON

Queen’s Birthday Honours

Congratulations to Inspector Robert McCall of Ferny Hills for the recognition he received in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Inspector McCall received the Australian Police Medal for a distinguished 35 year career in the Queensland Police Service.

He was recognised for his longstanding dedication to the welfare, support and professional development of QPS members.

Stronger Communities

Round 3 of the Stronger Communities Funding has recently been announced. The Stronger Communities Programme supports the Australian Government’s commitment to deliver social benefits across Australia by funding small capital projects.

The Dickson electorate has been allocated $150,000 in this funding round to improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities.

Interested groups can call my office on 3205 9977 for information and eligibility requirements and information is available at: www.business.gov.au/Assistance/StrongerCommunities-Programme

Other Grants

There are a variety of other grants available at the moment.

Grants up to $100,000 can be made under the 20 Million Trees by 2020 programme.

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Applications are open until August 15. Information is available at: www.nrm.gov.au/20-million-trees Ex-service organisations and community groups with links to the veteran community can apply for grants to support a Veteran’s Week event in October.

Applications close on July 31. Information is available at: www.dva.gov.au/veterans-health-week Funding is available for community groups to tackle drug and alcohol abuse at a local level.

Applications close on July 14. Information is available at: www.adf.org.au

Instant Asset write-off

The Coalition’s extension for an additional year of the $20,000 instant asset write-off for small businesses has now come into effect. The write off is available to around 14,000 businesses in Dickson.

I’d urge businesses, where they can, to buy equipment locally so the benefits of the write-off flow around our local communities building local economies.

Information is available at: www.business.gov.au/ smallbusiness

Power Costs Assistance

PETER

DUTTON MP Federal Member for Dickson

Almost 20,000 pensioners within the Dickson electorate will receive a payment to help with rising power costs.

The Energy Assistance Payment will be provided to people on the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Single Parenting Payment as well as for veterans and their partners.

The one-off payment is $75 for singles and for pensioner couples $62.50 each and will be paid automatically in early July.

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It’s that time of year and my office will again provide a Tax Help programme.

There are eligibility requirements for this service and bookings are essential. Please call my office on 3205 9977 for further information.

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. www.hillsecho.com

Ryan News

from your Federal Member for Ryan JANE PRENTICE

Small Business Forum

We have a very strong small business community in the Ryan electorate with more than 13,000 registered businesses. As a Government, we are committed to supporting small business to ensure it strengthens and grows.

This is why I have organised a Ryan Small Business Forum with Minister for Small Business, the Hon Michael McCormack MP, as well as representatives from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and the Australian Taxation Office.

This Forum will provide information to small business owners and answer any questions you may have.

The Forum will take place on Monday 17 July at 11:30am at Indooroopilly. Please RSVP by 13 July by calling my office on 3378 1599 or sending an email to jane.prentice.mp@aph. gov.au .The venue will be supplied upon RSVP.

Gaythorne RSL Memorabilia Display

I was honoured to officially open the Gaythorne RSL’s new Memorabilia Display which includes an interactive touch screen World War I history Kiosk. It showcases the important history of our service men and women and is a fitting addition to the RSL. Congratulations to the Gaythorne RSL for continuing to promote our service history and for making this information accessible for the entire community.

With Gaythorne RSL President Merv Brown and Cr Andrew Wines at the new Memorabilia Kiosk The VHW funding application form, information kit, resource guide and other information to assist activity organisers are available on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website (www.dva.gov.au/veterans-health-week) Applications close on 31 July, 2017. Contact DVA on 133 254 for further information.

Grants available for Veterans’ Health Week

Grants are available to support local events for Veterans’ Health Week (VHW) 2017 which will run from Saturday, 21 October to Sunday 29 October, with the theme ‘physical activity’.

Ex-Service Organisations (ESOs) and community groups, with a link to the veteran community in Ryan, can apply for funding to support an activity that is relevant to the theme.

Regular exercise is important for our health and wellbeing and it is also a great way to connect with people in the community and make new friends.

Veterans’ Health Week 2017 will highlight the importance of improving and maintaining good physical health. Our local ex-service organisations and community groups provide invaluable support to our veteran communities and I encourage them to apply for this funding.

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The Ferny Report Mark Furner M.P.

State Member for Ferny Grove

Ferny Grove Budget 2017-18 Highlights

I am really pleased to announce that the Palaszczuk Government’s 2017-18 Budget will deliver significant results for residents in the Ferny Grove Electorate.

The most exciting is the $1.2 million that has been allocated to commence construction of the Ferny Grove Station Precinct Transit Oriented Development (TOD). This is a project that I have worked long and hard to deliver for the community.

Residents have consistently told me they want more commuter car parking at Ferny Grove station, over and above the current 900 spots. I’ve heard those concerns, and the Palaszczuk Government has delivered an increase of almost 30%, with 253 additional dedicated commuter parking spaces.

The $1.2 million in the Budget is the first instalment of a $9M transformation of the Ferny Grove Station. The project will create jobs in the construction phase, as well as ongoing retail positions. The Ferny Grove Line will see trains on average every six minutes during peak periods, coupled with the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to fully fund and build the $5.41 billion Cross River Rail project.

The Palaszczuk Government is investing in infrastructure and support for growing schools in our region, including $500,000 in 2017-18 as part of an overall $6.1 million investment into building extra classrooms at Mitchelton Special School. $400,000 will be delivered to Ferny Grove State High School to refurbish Block D Manual Arts and prep students

Mark at the site of the Ferny Grove Station Precinct Transit Oriented Development in Queensland State Schools will now be supported by a fulltime teacher aide in every class.

We’re providing eligible pensioners with cost-of-living relief in the form of $300 per year to help pay power bills, and $120 per year to reduce water rates from Queensland Urban Utilities and Unitywater. A further $7.55 million has been allocated for disability, community and youth programs in the Ferny Grove electorate.

The Government is tackling homelessness and the housing crisis through a $4.7 million investment in Ferny Grove in 2017-18 to complete 20 new public housing units, and an extension of the $20,000 First Home Owners’ Grant.

Six innovative companies will benefit from grant funding totalling $330,000 in 2017-18 ($1.1 million over 2 years) to go towards the development of pioneering initiatives. This is in addition to incentives of $20,000 for local employers to hire young jobseekers, and $15,000 towards the employment of long-term job-seekers.

This is a Budget that provides significant local infrastructure, cost-of-living relief, housing options for those in our community who need it most, and assistance for young families to own a home of their own. I’m proud to be part of the Government which has delivered it.

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Arana Netball News

With the end of Downey Park fixtures fast approaching, half of Arana Netball’s competitive teams look poised to progress to the finals. Arana 1, Open Div.2, have maintained fourth position on the points ladder for most of the season, and at this rate will compete in the first week of play-offs, in the elimination semi-final on 29th July. Arana 3, Open Div.7, have also maintained a high standard through the season, and being in third place in a 6 team competition should play in the preliminary finals on 5th August.

Both Arana Intermediate teams, Arana 4 and Arana 5, have done well throughout the season, remaining in the top half of their points tables, and both are set to progress to the semifinals. In the younger teams, Arana 7, 13 Years Div. 4, have finished the season more strongly than they started, and again should easily progress to the semi-finals. Very best of luck to all teams competing in finals.

With the early finish to the Downey Park Netball season this year, (Grand Finals scheduled for 12th August,) teams not playing in finals will finish on 22nd July, with 6-teams competitions playing fixtures until 29th July. To round off the season, Arana Netball Club presentations are scheduled for Saturday 9th September. This will be further celebration of Arana Netball’s 40 year anniversary, with details yet to be finalised. The Gala Dinner staged in June as a 40 year celebration proved to be an enjoyable night for those attending.

Arana Netball’s A.G.M. is on 21st August, and with several Committee not continuing in current roles. Anyone interested in being part of the future of the Club should make enquiries to arananetballclub@gmail.com or the President on 0432 216 407.

Club meetings are held throughout the year on the third Monday on the month, the next meeting being on 17th July.

Meetings are held in the Arana Sports meeting room at the Hills District Community Hall and commence at 7.30pm.

Meetings are open for all interested to attend.

THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN THUMBS DOWN to Federal ministers

being hounded and forced to apologise for speaking out about very lenient judges and magistrates. Every Australian with a heartbeat knows the judiciary needs a stronger hand and the community better protected.

THUMBS UP to a proposed start to more

car parking with the new development at Ferny Grove station. This station has had more facelifts than a Hollywood actress.

We worry about stations when we can’t run trains on schedule? Go figure!

THUMBS DOWN to further hikes in electricity prices. Peter Beattie privatised the industry to allow prices to be forced down by competition but in reality it just meant the government would make more in commissions. How much do candles cost?

THUMBS UP to Brisbanes’ great title fight being over. Now the media can get back to their serious news, like ‘Where the hell is Schappelle?’

THUMBS UP to the end of another financial year and I am always amazed to find my tax bill is higher than my savings.

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