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On Thursday, 1st December, the last 2016 meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club will be held at the Enoggera Memorial Hall, corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera. This meeting will consist of end of year activities including presentation of prizes to successful exhibitors for 2016, and other entertainment. Attendance is for members only or for those who receive a formal invitation. After that, the club will go into recess for the Christmas - New Year holidays and the next meeting will be held on the 2nd February 2017. During the current year there has been a good attendance of visitors and members, and a welcome is extended to those visitors to register as members in February 2017 if they wish, as vacancies for new members still exist. November is the month to prune Azaleas and spring flowering shrubs. A hard pruning will rejuvenate old woody plants, while tip pruning will promote terminal growth of younger plants. Healthy new growth will result from an application of an appropriate fertilizer accompanied by mulch and a good watering. If herbs, vegetables and summer flowering annuals are given a seaweed solution at regular intervals, their resistance to heat stress and fungal diseases will increase. Lawns need attention at this time too. Deep watering once a week will encourage the roots of the lawn to travel down into the soil. Also light applications of lawn fertilizers each month will help keep the lawn in a good condition. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the calendar month, except January. Morning tea is served at 9.45 a.m. before the meeting commences at 10 a.m. The hall is close to public transport and is accessible by wheelchair. For more information please phone the president, Pat, on
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7 - 13 NOVEMBER
Did you know we each dispose of more than two tonnes of waste per year? That’s the weight of two small cars. National Recycling Week is a great chance to consider what we use in our home and office, and to look at ways to reduce what we send to landfill. Small changes like shopping weekly and reusing shopping bags or water bottles can help reduce the amount of waste we produce and can make a difference to our environment. To celebrate National Recycling Week 2016 council will host: Free Recycling Workshops Saturday, 12 November 2016, 10-11am Treasure Market - Dakabin Waste Facility Transform used items into artistic pieces for your home or workplace. Bookings essential. Free Mulch and Mulch Loading Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 November 2016, 9am-12noon Waste Facility: Bunya, Caboolture, Dakabin and Redcliffe Bring a trailer and council will load your mulch for free.
Bookings essential. Call 3205 0555 or visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/recyclingweek
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December Karen Venaglia started painting 20 years ago in
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Introduction to Tablets 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Learn the basics of using your Android tablet and discover apps to suit your interest areas.
Digital Photography Group 6.00pm - 8.00pm Do you have a digital camera but are not sure how to use it? Gain expert advice from an experienced photographer at these monthly meetings.
Friday 11th November
Craft Groups 10.30am - 12.30pm Join other crafters and share a
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Conveyancing Made Easy 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Learn about your legal rights and obligations when you buy or sell a property
Monday 14th November
Finding British Ancestors Using FreeBMD, FreeREG, FreeCEN Site 2.00pm - 3.00pm Search for your British ancestors using free online resources, including census data (FreeCEN), Parish Register Indices for baptisms, marriage and burial transcripts (FreeREG) and Civil Registration Indices for births, marriages and deaths (FreeBMS).
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Umoja Children’s Home Update from Mitchelton Rotary Club
Through the fund raising efforts of Mitchelton Rotary some months ago the construction of the orphaned children’s home was completed and the first five children moved in on July 30th. This was exactly 5 years after Cathy Booth, the founder, started on the long journey to build a secure environment for at risk children in Kenya, while working full time as a teacher in Bundaberg. While the children’s home has been completed there is still a lot to do to enable the home to perform its function satisfactorily. More infrastructure has to be built or purchased— a generator to power refrigerators when mains power goes off line, which happens regularly; shade cloth to protect the vegetable crops from the hot sun or torrential rain etc. The crops are for use in the home. Any excess will be sold to tourist hotels to help with the running cost of the home. A priority cost is the wages of $2500 per month. The running costs could be met if a sufficient number of benefactors are prepared to donate a small amount each month or are prepared to sponsor a child. There are 5 children being cared for at the home—Edna, Kaingu, Duncan and twins Alexis and Alare. The twin’s father was in the Kenyan army and was killed in action in Somalia fighting Islamic extremists. Their mother was unable to cope with nowhere to live and no income. She had many times threatened to kill the twins and the Kenyan Children’s Department stepped in and asked Umoja to become legal guardians. The manager of the home, Patrick is the legal guardian of all the children in the home. Kenya has no government scheme of assistance for war widows and there is no RSL or Legacy to support the families of soldiers killed in action. For the amount of $3.28 per day or $1,200 per annum you can support a child at Umoja. The organisation would appreciate any donation you are able to make. Donations can be made to the RAWCS (Rotary Australia World Community Service) website which is managing the finances of the home. https://donations.rawcs.com.au/Default. aspx?ProjectID=593&ReturnTo=4 Donations can also be made at the Mitchelton Rotary club stand at Jan Power’s Family Markets held in Blackwood Street, Mitchelton on the first Sunday of the month.
Golf Golf Club Club News News Junior golf taking off at Keperra Country Golf Club Keperra Country Golf Club’s Junior Members have been given the opportunity to showcase their continually improving skills through the MyGolf Pee Wee Pennants. This program is an initiative of Golf Queensland which allows Juniors who are just coming into the game, an opportunity to test themselves with Juniors of similar ability in a structured yet relaxed, fun environment. Teams from 12 different clubs throughout Brisbane compete against one another over 5 Keperra’s Teaching Professional consecutive Sundays culminating in a final on and Junior Co-ordinator Peter Sunday November 27th. Clark with the Club’s Pee Wee Pennant side. At the time of writing after 2 rounds, the Keperra Team sat mid-table after matches against Nudgee and Redcliffe. This weekend sees the team playing at Redcliffe Golf Club, against Ashgrove Golf Club, with tee off at 1:30pm. For any further information on Keperra‘s Junior Program, please contact the club on 3355 7744 (Option 1) or head to the Club’s website at keperragolf. com.au for a copy of the club’s Junior Development program.
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‘A Touch of Tartan’ Luncheon Meeting Wednesday 7th December at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra 10:30am for 11:00am. Lucky door and Raffle prizes. All funds raised are donated to The Smith Family’s Learning for Life program supporting disadvantaged Australian children. Entertainment by ‘Adults at Dance’. For some festive fun wear some TARTAN and join in singing ‘Auld Lang Syne’ penned by Scottish poet Robert Burns. New Members and Visitors are always welcome to join our Fun and Friendship monthly meetings and social activities. Two-course lunch incl tea/coffee $25. Booking: Heather 3300 3733 by 4pm Monday 5th December.
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Acupuncture and IVF Improving the Odds
One of the changes occurring in our society is that women are having children later in life. IVF and other Assisted Reproductive Techniques are growing by up to 15% annually in Australia. The Research Centre for Reproductive Health located at the University of Adelaide has been studying the use of Acupuncture in IVF. Professor Rob Norman and Doctor Caroline Smith have conducted a study using acupuncture during the IVF cycle. Professor Norman’s results correlate with those of other studies done around the world – an increase in the pregnancy rate of 50%. Acupuncture and Herbal Medicines have been used for thousands of years in China and according to local Acupuncturist, Patricia McNab, many local women (and men) are opting for this interesting treatment. Patricia treats women and men of all ages for fertility problems – many of these patients are using IVF. ‘Acupuncture treats the whole body – not just the egg or the sperm, and this is part of the reason that such an interesting form of medicine is so useful in modern Australia’ says Patricia. Treatments may include herbs or supplements if Patricia feels they are necessary and her skills as a Naturopath complement her 30 years of experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you would like to discuss your fertility problems – or any other health issues you may have, please contact Patricia at Ferny Hills Chiropractic for an appointment: Phone 3351 0933 or North Brisbane Chiropractic, Everton Park on 3354 0111
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Local Doctor - Finalist for National Unsung Hero Award
Australia’s top community sector organisations and professionals have been recognised in the 2016 HESTA Community Sector Awards with local doctor Claire Jones making the final round for the unsung Hero Award. Dr Claire Jones is recognised for tirelessly volunteering her time and expertise for developing and employing a unique service model, which overcomes the many barriers to health equality for refugees. As a volunteer for Australian Care and Trauma Services, Claire works closely with both refugees and their health care providers to enable them to achieve better health outcomes. Last year, Claire attended almost 750 appointments Dr Claire Jones - Finalist for and is currently assisting up Unsung Hero Award to 60 people. Recognising the importance of addressing the social determinants of disease, Claire also provides social support to her clients and the refugee community in general, with the help of volunteers from that community. For further information about the awards please visit www.communitysectorawards.com
The Hills & Districts Chamber of Commerce News
The next meeting of the Hills & Districts Chamber of Commerce is on Tuesday 22 November at Arana Leagues Club from 7am-8:30am. This breakfast meeting features guest speaker – John Moodie regarding Business Resisilence. New members and guests are very welcome. For information, email secretary@hillschamber.org.au or visit www.hillschamber.org.au.
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Enoggera & Districts Historical Society Inc. We were delighted to take part in the recent anniversary celebrations for Enoggera, Grovely and Mitchelton State Schools and thank the people of Enoggera and districts for the interest they showed in our displays. Our programme of public appearances for 2016 is now complete but our research centre will remain open on Thursday mornings until December 15 th. We will then go into recess before re-opening on Thursday January 12th. All are invited to attend our final quarterly members meeting of the year commencing at 2pm on Sunday November 27. During 2017 we will continue our centennial commemorations for World War I, covering AIF involvement in the horrendous battle of Passchendaele on the Western Front and in Palestine, the epic cavalry charge at Beersheba. We intend to continue our Anzac Day afternoon service and our
by Dave Livett annual open day, to be held on Saturday July 15. Local schools and community groups planning fetes during 2017, are welcome to use the email and phone contacts below to arrange a historical display or if you wish, a guest speaking session. Our research centre is located in Enoggera Memorial Hall, itself now more than a century old, on the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera (refidex 139A10) and is open on Thursdays between 9.30 and 1.30pm, other times by arrangement. Parking is available most of the time and motorists should approach the hall by way of either Pratt Street or Glen Alva Terrace. Access is wheelchair friendly. BCC bus routes 350, 598 and 599 stop nearby and Enoggera Station on the Ferny Grove line is just five minutes walk towards Samford Road. Contact Dave on 3366 3191 or Email edhs.secretary@ gmail.com
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The Association exists for the benefit of all Australian nashos called up for either of the two schemes operating between 1951-1973, or wives/ widows thereof. Conscripts who served countries other than Australia are invited to be associate members. To discover the benefits of membership, to apply for both medals to which all Australian nashos are entitled or to find a branch near you, phone 3324 1277 or scroll website www.nashoqld.org. au Brisbane North West branch meets at Gaythorne RSL on the third Sunday of each month (next November 20) commencing 10.15am. Visitors and new members are welcome. Our November 20 meeting will be our last for 2016; we resume on January
15. After the meeting enjoy Sunday lunch in the pleasant surroundings of the RSL dining room. For further information about Brisbane North West branch phone Dave on 3366 3191 or email dlivett@optusnet.com.au In recent months we have been delighted to gain some new members. In the days leading up to Remembrance Day on November 11 our volunteers will be outside Coles and Woolworths at Everton Park collecting for ex servicemen’s welfare funding. Please do stop by and say hello.
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Counsellor’s Column with Robin Botic Robin Botic COMMON LOVE MYTHS IN Relationship Counselling RELATIONSHIPS AND LIFE PART 2 The following are the remainder of the common myths from last months’ articles. These of course are the more common ones, there are more I am sure and searching your own belief system to find your unique blends is a useful exercise. Evidence of myths being debunked can be happening when your slide into a familiar pattern of reactivity, anger and hurt because behavior expected of your partner fails to materialize. Check out what your anticipation was behind the expectation. The line of your thinking may go something like this – ‘I have done this and this and this for my partner’. (Because I love them and want to do it.) Unconditional? Maybe! A deeper thought yet could be, ‘and if he/she loves me he/she will do the same for me’. But they don’t. Because they don’t know that’s what you expect. (If that return is expected then your language of love, which is not naturally your partners, a whole lot more room for misunderstanding is possible. I have often heard a partner cry in angered self-justification ‘but I did this and this, doesn’t that mean anything?’ So check out those unspoken belief systems. Be prepared to clarify and discuss their veracity and appropriateness. Be prepared for continual rehashes. Expectation changes and you change and grow. Be honest and clear about what you want and why. Have the courage to ask but also the courage to accept refusal. As a client was reading through this list recently I was noting her reaction to the various items. There were sad ‘ohs’ and ‘oh wows’ and ‘hmms’. I asked her what was catching her attention. Her comment was ‘I am reading and recognizing some of my dreams, but also seeing my reality. I am also seeing where a lot of my suffering has come from until I realized the truth. Together we are working on how those truths, that she and her partner are experiencing, can be formed into a more mature, resilient and loving relationship. 16. Life is sure to be better once I find a relationship. 17. You should strive hard to keep your ‘romantic’ love alive (ie. The idealistic, intensely emotional, light-headedness of the early days). Otherwise, what have you got? 18. Feelings shouldn’t ebb and flow if it’s a good relationship. 19. I should try to unconditionally like and accept all things about my partner and their behavior. 20. Because I’ve come from a sad/painful background, I
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should be excused of some of my behavior’s. 21. You should always put 100% trust in your partner if you really love them. 22. If I’m a good, nice, hardworking person, I will/should automatically have a good relationship. 23. I should be able to have it all, always. 24. If a relationship isn’t working, it must automatically be because one/both partners aren’t committed/trying hard enough. 25. Once we are married, there will be greater feeling and display of commitment. 26. Once we are married, my family and friends will accept my partner. 27. You must always be absolutely ‘honest’ in your relationship – telling your partner everything. 28. A ‘real’ relationship should be able to cope with me exposing/divulging all my day-to-day insecurities, fears, upsets, uncertainties etc, and if my partner really loves me, they should always be responsive, empathic, supportive etc. 29. If I’m not feeling comfortable or ‘OK’ about something happening in the relationship I should just sit on it and hope it passes because it will only create more problems and cutoffs if I bring it up. Robin Botic
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Queensland Family History Society: Preserving your family history Fridays@QFHS is the name given to mini-seminars and workshops presented at the Queensland Family History Society Library and Resource Centre, 58 Bellevue Avenue, Gaythorne on the second Friday in the month. These sessions comprise topics of interest to family historians. Coming up on Friday 11 November 2016, Bill Kitson will present a session on topographic and cadastral maps of Queensland. Divided into two parts, his talk will cover Topographic Mapping in Queensland 1839 to 1970 and Cadastral Mapping in Queensland 1839 to 1970. Topographical maps indicate land contours, rivers, land forms, etc. and cadastral maps show extent, value, and ownership of land. Bill Kitson, a highly respected spatial historian is one of Queensland’s best known surveyors. Bill became interested in researching the lives and work of the men that mapped Queensland following a 1974 Survey Office investigation of the surviving markers along the Queensland State borders. In 1980, he was appointed as curator of the then newly established Lands, Mapping, and Surveying Museum. Bill continues to share the history of mapping and surveying in Queensland. His passion for preserving surveying heritage and his generosity in sharing his knowledge of the spatial industry is unsurpassed.
The session begins at 10.00 am. There is a small cost and bookings are required. You can find details about how to book on the QFHS website at http://www.qfhs.org.au/ events. Check out our other events while you are there. You can also find information about QFHS on our website www.qfhs.org.au. For enquiries, contact the Secretary (email: secretary@qfhs.org.au).
Community Feedback Sought on Draft S-E Qld Regional Plan
Moreton Bay Regional Council has welcomed the public release of the Queensland Government’s draft South-East Queensland Regional Plan for community feedback. Mayor Allan Sutherland encouraged local residents to check out the draft plan online or attend a local information session to find out more and have their say. The draft plan entitled ShapingSEQ is available at: www. shapingseq.com.au/ShapingSEQ Set-out in the draft plan is a 50 year vision for South-East Queensland with a strong focus on affordable living, sustainability, and future jobs growth which aligns with council’s new region-wide planning scheme. Mayor Sutherland said the Moreton Bay Region has already been recognised as Queensland’s strongest growing economy and this had been reflected with new economic zones identified in the draft plan. Planning and Development Spokesperson, Councillor Mick Gillam said in the draft plan South-East Queensland is forecast to grow to over 5.3 million people over the next 25 years. Two local information sessions for Moreton Bay have been announced:- Session 1 Tuesday, 15th November, Strathpine Community Centre (199 Gympie Rd, Strathpine (access via Mecklam Street) from 4 pm - 7 pm Session 2 Saturday, 26th November, Caboolture Hub (4 Hasking St, Caboolture) from 10 am - 1 pm To register your interest to attend a local Talk to a Planner session, simply visit: www.shapingseq.com.au/talk-toa-planner The Queensland Government is inviting community feedback and submissions on the draft plan until midnight, Friday 3rd March 2017.
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from your Federal Member for Ryan JANE PRENTICE
Exercise Stone Pillow Exercise Stone Pillow is an annual community event in support of our homeless ADF veterans. I was delighted to attend this event in Dorrington Park last month. All funds raised this year went to Wattle House, which supports veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to mental illness. I would like to acknowledge Corporal Elena Rowland and Martin Shaw, CEO of Exercise Stone Pillow who did an amazing job organising the event. Martin is also the CEO of Wounded Heroes which he runs along with Founder and President Jim Shapcott. Wounded Heroes is a not-for-profit charity organisation in our community which provides invaluable support for our Defence Force personnel. I am very honoured to be their Patron. The health and wellbeing of our veterans is particularly important in our community, as we are home to the second largest Army Base in Australia, Gallipoli Barracks. Wounded Heroes provides a range of support programs for veterans and their families. This includes funding, equipment and other support to ensure soldier recovery centres are sufficiently equipped for their critical task of helping our wounded fully recover and adapt to new circumstances. As we know, our Defence Force members sacrifice so much for our country - this includes leaving their families at home when they are deployed. Wounded Heroes provides emergency funding and other assistance for almost anything that will help the family of a wounded veteran cope with a demanding set of new circumstances. They also organise social gatherings for families and they provide financial assistance and services to stabilise families suffering from the absence of a partner or parent on deployment. A big thank you also to all of the volunteers who made the Exercise Stone Pillow possible – the success is a credit to you. ADF Care Packages to Deployed Troops This is the time of year when we are all starting to turn our minds towards Christmas and preparations for the holiday season. We also think of those who will not be able to spend Christmas with their family and friends, our deployed defence force members. If you would like to
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send your support to our troops you can send an email to supportthetroops@defence.gov.au or if you would like to send a care package please send to: An Australian Defence Member AFPO 60 Australian Defence Force NSW 2890 There are some rules and restrictions about what you can send so please visit http://www.defence.gov.au/events/ christmas/support.asp or call my office on 3378 1599 for more information.
With Wounded Heroes CEO Martin Shaw and President, Jim Shapcott greeting Chief of Army Lieutenant General Angus Campbell at Exercise Stone Pillow
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The Ferny Report Mark Furner M.P.
State Member for Ferny Grove
Funding for Councils to Get Ready for natural disasters I’m pleased to report the State Government has provided Brisbane City and Moreton Bay Regional Councils with $308,000 and $177,000 in funding respectively, as part of the RACQ ‘Get Ready Queensland’ program. The grants will prove vital in helping our local councils create greater awareness about natural disasters, and how residents in our region can become more resilient. The grants will assist with activities such as school emergency awareness, clean-up days, information stalls in shopping centres, disaster preparedness kits and the purchase of emergency equipment. School Leaders’ visit to Parliament House On Friday 21 October I hosted school leaders, principals, and P&C representatives from three schools at Parliament House. It was a pleasure to host such an engaging and enthusiastic group of students, and I’m looking forward to doing it again with four more schools on Friday 4 November. Bills before the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee As Chair of the Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee I have been heavily involved in the following Bills which are both to be reported on by Tuesday 1st
November: The Serious and Organised Crime Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 will implement a new Organised Crime Regime to tackle all forms of serious and organised crime. This Bill will deliver a new and comprehensive organised crime regime to tackle organised crime in all its forms. This bill draws on initiatives making crucial enhancements to ensure operational speed and simplicity; reworks part of the 2013 laws and removes the parts which are excessive, disproportionate or unnecessary; and addresses constitutional risks. The Limitation of Actions Bills relate to institutional child sexual abuse and child abuse civil proceedings. The Bills aim to reform the way child sexual abuse cases are dealt with through a number of substantive changes, including abolishing the limitation periods that currently apply to damages claims and introducing a framework for ‘class action’ suits to be brought against institutions.
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THUMBS UP THUMBS DOWN THUMBS DOWN to our crazy politically
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THUMBS UP to the best reality comedy
show on TV — the US Presidential election. Both candidates are scaring the hell out of everyone particularly when you realise only about 40% will vote. I wonder what memories Bill will recall when he opens the front door of the White House?
THUMBS DOWN to the Qld Rail debacle.
Who would have thought more services and shorter driver hours would lead to a need for more staff? Where is the Fat Controller when you need him?
THUMBS UP to the Crime
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THUMBS UP to all those planning to
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THUMBS DOWN to the end of the footy season. Thank goodness. It is a weekly embarrassment trying not to disclose my tipping results.
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Sir Edmund Barton is the only Prime Minister who didn’t blame the previous administration for his troubles.
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