the Centenary News, July 2015

Centenary News JULY 2015 - ISSUE 229

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Book fair good news for locals and businesses alike Good News Lutheran School in Middle Park will again be holding its annual Book Fair on Saturday 12th September from 7am-3pm and are now calling for book donations as well as business sponsors from within the local community.

“Each year we rely on the generosity of the Centenary community to clean out their bookshelves and bring in their pre loved books and they always come through for us,” says Book Fair Convenor, Karen Stock. “Our target is to have 30,000 books on sale and we are looking for all types of books especially fiction titles, children’s books and teen fiction plus puzzles and board games. Our next Driveway Collection Days are 21-22 August or you can contact the school to make other arrangements.”

Principal Adam Richardson adds, “The Book Fair has become a wonderful community event and is now in its 6th successful year. We have people travelling from all over Brisbane arriving before the gates open to grab all the best books and search through their favourite genres. Last year we had over 4000 people attend on the day.”

This year there will be added excitement with 96.5 Family FM and Romeo the Radio Dog doing live broadcasts plus local police and fire brigade making an appearance. Book lovers will be well catered for in the Book Zone and children of all ages will love the rides, games, face painting, guest authors, writing workshops and free craft activities on offer in the Fun Zone. There is also a coffee van, cake stall, fresh fruit and veggies plus a sausage sizzle going all day.

Local businesses are invited to hop on board too with sponsorship opportunities still available.

“It really is a great way to connect with the community and we would love to have some more local business partners.

We offer table sponsorships in the Book Zone, right up to gold and platinum level sponsorships for those businesses interested in partnering with Good News to deliver this fabulous event to the Centenary Community.”

Good News Parents and Friends will also be at Centenary Rocks! Festival in July with a sneak preview of new and pre-loved books on sale as well as slushies and yummy popcorn. Be sure to drop in and say hello.

For all sponsorship enquiries, contact Karen Stock, Book Fair Convenor by sending an email to karenstock68@gmail.com.

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Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis If you had three wishes, what would they be? Would they have been different when you were younger? Do you think they will change as you get older? How about when you were around 11 years old? What would they have been?

My 11 year old’s teacher asked this question of them recently at school. It then went around the class with each student responding with what their three wishes would be.

When she was telling me about it, I really did not expect what she said next. “Apart from me and two others, everyone said they wanted an unlimited amount of money.” One child even followed this up by saying it was what he wanted because then he would be happy.

I was staggered. And deeply saddened. What on earth are we, as parents, teaching our children?

This school has a fairly high percentage of white collar parents, so it’s not a case of underprivileged children wanting money because of a real need. And even having said that, I wonder what the answer to that question would be from a different socio-economic demographic - quite possibly it would be these kids who would demonstrate a better understanding of what brings satisfaction and happiness in life.

When I was 11, I think my answer would have been something along the lines of 1) a new Barbie doll 2) another pet 3) that my brother would disappear, or at the very least leave me alone!

Yet, the majority of these children said money was on the top of their list and that if they had money, they had no need of the other two wishes. What a terrible insight into this future generation.

Do these children have this view on money because their parents emphasise the need for more and more money? Or is it the media, constantly telling us that we need the latest of everything? Or is it social media, which gives a first hand insight into other’s lives and ‘all they have’ compared to us? It’s most likely a combination of all three but I would be willing to bet that how their parents view money would weigh as the most influential.

Kids pick up on everything we do, say and show - even when we don’t realise it and especially when we don’t want them to!

Do you constantly say you don’t have enough money? Do you show how much you value money by working extra hours on the job and spending less time at home? Do you have to have what your friends have and throw a two year old tantrum if you don’t get it?

As parents or care-givers, we need to be checking ourselves.

We are still the loudest voice in their world and it very much matters what we say.

Have you ever heard of someone on their deathbed saying they wish they’d made more money? What they do say is they wish they’d spent more time with family; valued the friendships they’d had; and enjoyed life. Let’s not wait until it’s too late to realise what our ‘wishes’ should be and let’s help our children recognise the right things to value, now rather than later or not at all.

Letters & feedback are always welcome email Susannah Friis at: editor@LNP.net.au or leave a comment on her blog at susannahfriis.com

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Never too young to make a difference For most parents, when a child expresses interest in having a pet, it’s usually the parents who end up with the responsibility of the day to day care of the animal. Not so for mum Rachel whose six year old daughter Ruby has always taken a very hands-on approach to the care and rehabilitation of rescued horses.

Rachel and her two daughters, 16 year old Ryley and six year old Ruby volunteer with Save A Horse Australia (SAHA). The organisation was established

by Amanda Vella in 2001 and became a fully registered not for profit organisation in 2009. The family have been volunteering for the last six years, with Ruby being literally involved all her life.

“She has always shown a keen interest in learning about all the horse’s names, health problems and especially their stories,” said Rachel. “She seems to be able to connect to the horses by just showing kindness, love and gentle hands, which is something many rescue horses have not had. Recently when she was looking at horse photos on Facebook with me and we came across a photo of a very skinny horse with ribs showing, she asked if Save A Horse Australia could save that horse and make its tummy big. I explained that at the moment the rescue was full and couldn’t fit in anymore sick horses because they didn’t quite have enough money.

“She immediately went to her money box and got all her coins out and said “Mummy will this be enough?” and that’s what started her fundraising for the horses.”

As part of the charity’s annual fundraiser, Horses Birthday Party, event held every August, Ruby set the goal of raising $500, starting with the money from her money box - $5.75. From humble beginnings, big things grow; at the time of printing, Ruby has over $300 pledged on her fundraising page. The goal of $500 will easily be reached with a fundraising party for family and friends to be held at the end of July. SAHA depend entirely on donations and are grateful for the support they receive, not only from individuals but from businesses. Donations for Ruby’s fundraising efforts can be made at Horseland Jindalee at Jindalee Homemaker Centre, where receipts can be issued for tax deduction purposes. Donations can also be made online by going to www.saveahorse.giveeasy.org/campaigns/rubys-rescue-dream/. For further information please go to www.saveahorse.org.au.

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This month, community groups across the electorate will come together to celebrate National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week from 5-11 July. This is a great opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate the important contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to our communities and to the nation.

This year’s national theme for NAIDOC Week is: We all Stand on Sacred Ground: Learn, Respect and Celebrate. The theme focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ spiritual and cultural connection to both land and sea. The theme provides an opportunity to recognise those who have worked tirelessly to preserve our beautiful country and to share the stories of many sacred and significant sites within our nation. This year’s theme was also chosen to highlight and celebrate the anniversary of the ‘Handback’ of Uluru to its traditional owners on the 26th of October, 30 years ago.

NAIDOC Week is also about looking ahead and continuing our efforts to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage and we are beginning to see encouraging results. The first target that has been met is ensuring access to early childhood education for all Indigenous four year olds in remote communities. We know that improving access to quality early childhood education should be followed with Indigenous children regularly attending preschool or kindergarten so they can get the best possible start in life. We are on track towards meeting our target to halve the gap for Indigenous students in Year 12 (or equivalent) attainment rates by 2030. We have seen improvement in Indigenous life expectancy and the target to halve the gap in child mortality within a decade is on track to be met.

With a lot of hard work in partnership with Indigenous people, we’re beginning to see encouraging results. We’re beginning to close the gap. There is still more work to be done and we must keep working together – governments, community, business and Aboriginal people.

Centenary CWA Trivial Night If you are a trivia junkie, come along to the Bowls Club Sinnamon Road, Jindalee on Friday 10 July at 7.30p.m. to support the CWA Centenary Sub Branch fund raising event with proceeds to go towards CWA activities and projects.

A team table of eight costs $10 per person or we will ensure you are part of a team. We have the services of a great trivia master, raffles and trivia prizes plenty. Bookings are essential as there is a limit on numbers so please email ajcrane1@outlook. com or phone 3715 5098 asap.

The sub branch is gaining new members and will soon become a full branch, so we invite ladies to contact us and come along to our branch meeting at the Mt. Ommaney Library at 6.30p.m. on first Tuesday of each month.

In July we will be experiencing a travel night and talks on the Midlands of England with a light supper, cost $5. RSVP is important to ajcrane1@outlook.com for catering purposes. Remember to bring a friend and meet other local ladies supporting the largest women’s association in Queensland.

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Picnic at Pooh Corner A bright sunny day greeted over 60 people who gathered at Pooh Corner in Wacol to celebrate ten years since the bushland site was handed over to the people of Brisbane.

The Federal Government gave the 134 hectare site to Brisbane City Council for $1 after a short but intense community action in 2005. The group celebrated the transformation from a neglected, rubbish-strewn ‘wasteland’, frequented only by trail-bikers and four-wheel drivers, to a well-maintained wildlife haven with a walking track, picnic shelter and environment centre.

Early in the morning, a group of birdwatchers went for a two hour stroll with their binoculars and saw 45 different species of birds, plus a rare and beautiful Blue Argus butterfly. Another group walked the full 3.9 kilometres around the loop track with some of the children riding their bikes. These people in turn, were watched by some of the resident Eastern Grey Kangaroos. All the walkers met back together at the picnic shelter, together with those who had just come to enjoy a picnic in the outdoors and to celebrate the special occasion. It was the first time the new environment centre building had been used and it will be a poplar addition to the bushland facilities in the Centenary suburbs and in the whole of Brisbane.

Members of local environment groups, Centenary and District Environment Action, Friends of Pooh Corner and Wolston and Centenary Catchments, told the story of the saving of Pooh Corner and acknowledged those who had been involved. Cr Milton Dick thanked and praised the environment groups for their work and wished everyone well in enjoying Pooh Corner.

After that, a celebratory cake, decorated with two toy kangaroos, was cut. It was great to enjoy a hot cup of tea or coffee from the new environment centre building and not from a flask, as it has been up to now. There was a delicious spread for all to enjoy. A bush game entertained the children.

Pooh Corner Bushland Reserve is on Wolston Road, Wacol, south of Sumner Park. Its facilities include an Environment Centre, picnic shelter, toilets, parking, bike racks, a drinking fountain and an easy walking track that loops through the bushland for 3.9 kilometres. What more could you want? Wolston and Centenary Catchments has taken the licence for running the Environment Centre and will use it for future activities, as will Brisbane City Council.

Meanwhile, the community of Brisbane has a wonderful new bushland facility to enjoy in a multitude of ways and the resident kangaroos, platypus, squirrel-gliders, birds and other wildlife, have a secure habitat and future.

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Kiwanis supports Project Love and Care Local charity, Project Love and Care will benefi t from a $2,000 donation from the disbanded Jindalee Swimming Club.

Mr Phil Moore of the Jindalee Swimming Pool presented the cheque to the Kiwanis Club of Brisbane to administer the funds for the nominated charity.

Mrs Ann George, Director of the charity, needed to replenish the organisations depleted stock of toiletry items required for inclusion in care kits for foster children throughout Queensland.

Mrs Bev Lancaster of Kiwanis said,” Items such as 400 toothbrushes, 800 tubes of toothpaste, 200 packets of baby wipes, 400 bars of soap, 800 face washers and 400 baby feeding bottles were purchased for inclusion in the care kits.

Additional items included in the care kits are clothing, stationary supplies, books, school equipment and toys all tailored to the age and gender of a child.

Mrs George and her band of volunteers have spent the past ten years helping children in need and once a month her Inala home is transformed into a warehouse and production line packing donated items to benefit foster children from six months of age through to seventeen years.

Five thousand care kits are distributed to children in need throughout Queensland each year.

“Wherever there is a child in need or in crisis, we do what we can to change their tears to smiles,” Mrs George said.

Project Love and Care is one of the many charities supported by the Kiwanis Club.

Help an animal in need at the Festival Animal Angels Rescue Queensland desperately need new foster carers to give temporary care to kittens, cats, dogs and puppies and will be at this years Centenary Rocks!

Festival with information of how you can help.

The organisation is in need of blankets, bedding, and old towels and would also be most appreciative of donations of pet food and toys.

If you’re thinking of adopting a pet in need or of becoming a foster family, Animal Angels Rescue Queensland will bring animals currently in need of adoption to the Festival.

Donations will also be accepted on the day and Festival goers will be able to access all the information needed to adopt or foster an animal in need of a home.

Foster carers provide a safe place, food, and lots of love for their animal to live while it waits to be adopted. The rescue group provide all flea and worming treatment, and pay for vet work.

If you’d like to know more before the Festival , simply go to the website www.animalangelsrescue.org.au where you will find plenty of information about the organisation and their valuable work.

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Centenary Rocks! Festival is this month!

The much anticipated community festival, Centenary Rocks! is all set and ready to go ahead on July 25 and 26 at Rocks Riverside Park.

The volunteer organising team have had families and their budgets in mind while planning this years exciting event, with many events free or very low cost. “This year, we have sand sculpting and circus skills workshops, Geckoes wildlife shows, animal farm, putt-putt golf, plaster painting, kite making and children’s craft,� said organiser Belinda Karnaghan. “Pre purchased discounted ride are bands are available online.

And don’t forget the fireworks finale on the Saturday night. “Animal members of the family haven’t been forgotten with ‘ask the vet’, microchipping, training, cleaning and feeding stalls. Animal Angels Rescue will also be there.�

There will literally be something for everyone with market stalls of all types including clothing, jewellery, gifts, temporary tattoos, face painting, toys, LED products, sweets, dolls, hair accessories, balloons, musical instruments, bird boxes and much more on offer. “There will be electric cars, environmental, education, sporting and service clubs join the business stalls - each member of the family will find something of interest. Or just relax and listen to the fabulous stage performances,� said Belinda.

There is a great opportunity for all car enthusiasts to show off their pride and joy at the festival Carfest. Whether you have a classic, hot-rod, vintage, luxury, 4WD, Ute, sports or even a motorbike all vehicles are welcome. For just $10.00 entry per car there will be plenty of giveaways, with the opportunity to win prizes and trophies. For Carfest registration and further information contact Ashleigh on 0423 917 127 or Ashleigh.glendinning@hotmail.com The ‘Centenary Rocks!’ Carfest is proudly sponsored by Future Auto Centre Sumner Park and the designated 4WD section is proudly sponsored

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New website will help charities with free IT support Long time Middle Park residents, John and Yezi Christian are using past experience and a desire to help local charities to launch their new website CharityWorks.com.au.

It is Australia’s first website designed exclusively to directly link Australian charity organisations with free IT tech support.

CharityWorks.com.au is an innovative new platform that matches under resourced charities with under worked/inexperienced IT candidates looking to bolster their CV – while gaining invaluable ‘real time’ work experience and contacts at the same time. “Undergraduates and/or newcomers to the IT industry are often looking for pro bono work they can add to their portfolio while they attempt to enter the industry and resource-poor charities are always looking for help with their IT tech infrastructure, so we believe CharityWorks.com.au is a win-win,� said John Christian, the program’s founder who broke into the IT industry by volunteering himself at Queensland & Northern Territory Multimedia in 1997. “The objective of CharityWorks.com.au is to bridge the gap between the two - free of charge,� he said. “Most charities in Australia are historically horribly under resourced and one of the areas that is normally overlooked is IT. Undergrads don’t necessarily find work immediately in the sector. “CharityWorks.com.au works by linking these two groups together so the charity groups get the crucial IT tech support and advice they so need, while undergrads obtain vital experience. “My own volunteering experience launched me into the industry and I daresay was more valuable to future employers than my actual degree.�

Mr Christian said he was been overwhelmed by the response from both charities and IT undergraduates during a soft launch recently. “I think we have struck a chord. CharityWorks. com.au had barely been live for four hours before word started spreading, and the website is now a flurry of activity,� Mr Christian said. “I knew charities would be very interested to try the website – but I wasn’t sure how it would be accepted by the developers and engineers we’re looking to pair them with,� he said. “As you get older and realise how important charities are to the socio balance of our country, any opportunity to make a difference is something to be grabbed with both hands.�

Mr Christian said he would never charge charities or individuals to use the site and would only consider advertising on the website if he was unable to fund the operating costs himself.

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Hello Readers We strongly believe that in order to find and develop the potential of each one of our students, opportunities to be involved in the school and wider community must be provided. Experience tells us that young children learn how to be great citizens when they participate enthusiastically in community life. In the last week two such opportunities have presented themselves and our students have taken them up.

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Dragon Boat Races are part of the rich Chinese cultural heritage and are held all over the world in Chinese communities. This year’s festival hosted by the Hakka Association of Queensland and supported by the Brisbane City Council saw St John’s students enthusiastically join a race team on Forest Lake. This was a first for St John’s students who joined Hakka team members in their race.

Congratulations to our team members who are already planning for an even larger team and more preparation next year.

Another such opportunity provided by St John’s comes with hosting the Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge in our Performing Arts Centre of Excellence. Hundreds of families have visited our College as their children showcased their talent in all forms of dance and musical theatre. St John’s students are involved of course and we look forward to mutually beneficial collaboration with BPAC in the future.

At St John’s we make every effort to bring in industry professionals for our students and the ability to showcase our excellent facilities is an opportunity not to be missed.

Our annual community celebration of Mother’s Day brought many Mums, Grandmothers and Carers for our annual Mother’s Day High Tea. Guest Speaker at the High Tea this year was Celebrity Chef and TV Personality Alastair McLeod, who entertained us with stories about his travels and adventures with food. The Mother’s Day High Tea is also a practical assessment piece for our Year 11 and 12 Hospitality students who are involved in the planning, preparation and service of food and beverage catering for around 160 guests.

Involvement in community events and partnerships like these gives St John’s students “the edge” in finding and developing their potential and their resume!

Our next Open Day is Saturday, 8 August from 9am to 2pm.

This day provides a great opportunity for your family to visit and experience the wonderful work of our students and teachers.

Kind regards Suzanne Bain Head, St John’s Anglican College Kindy to Year 6 07 3372 0888 Years 7 to 12 07 3372 0111 www.stjohnsanglicancollege.com.au enquiries@sjac.qld.edu.au

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Toileting traumas Cat are fastidious about toileting and most kittens seem to have an instinctive grasp of litter trays from a very early age. And all goes well...until it doesn’t.

So why do kittens who have been perfectly fine suddenly start peeing or pooing in secret areas or, in some cases, wilfully creating sculptured showpieces to adorn your favoured bed or desk. This can be a source of great frustration for owners and, sad to say, are a major cause of healthy cats been surrendered to pounds.

When presented with any wayward kitty my first question is to determine whether it’s recent behaviour and whether the cat doing it in hidden areas like corners, behind sofas or even in shower recesses. This is not uncommon and usually reflects the cats desire for more privacy. Cats feel quite vulnerable when their ‘trousers are down’ so to speak, as in the wild they may well be ambushed by other cats whilst in the act. A litter tray placed in a high traffic area may be eschewed in favour of some more private area of carpet.

For these cats, it is imperative to place trays in a quiet corner and also consider the use of enclosed/covered trays which offers some privacy.

The second question is - has anything changed? Cats develop a preference for certain litter materials at a very early age so when purchasing, ask the pet shop what they were reared on.

Cats are also very clean and some will not reuse a soiled tray or one in use by another cat. The general rule therefore is to always have one clean tray on the go at any time with one more tray than the number of cats in the house ie two cats require three trays.

The other type of elimination problem is when cats pee in more obvious areas - up walls, near entry doors or onto new furniture. This is deliberate marking behaviour and a signal for other cats to stay away. If your cat is being bullied or threatened by a neighbouring cat then spraying behaviour may result. Generally these sort of wees will be horizontal up the wall versus standard toilet wee which is horizontal. A fluorescent UV lamp can help identify secret spray areas.

Lastly some cats will also pee in odds places when they have medically issues, typically inflammatory cystitis called FLUTD. In this case, blood may be seen in the urine. The cat may be going more frequently or even straining to urinate. The vet will need to test a sample to be sure.

For good success all round, a holistic approach is required which may include pain relief or anti anxiety medication and the use of a synthetic facial pheromone spray like ‘Feliway’. Cats who have rubbed facial scent furniture to mark it as property tend not to need to spray urine on the same area.

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Info Page Local Contacts Info Page Local Contacts

Info Page Local Contacts Info Page Government Representatives Tennis Junior Club, Jindalee

Clubs & Groups

Bach Society of Qld

Elizabeth Hood 3273 1787 www.bachsocqld.org.au

Bushcare Groups:

National Seniors (Centenary)

Bernie Ripoll MLA (Oxley) Ph: 3879 6440 or Fax: 3879 6441 NightWriters: (Writing Group) ripoll.mp@aph.gov.au Gillian 0421 604 378 info@words2go.com www.bernieripoll.com.au Marlene 3279 1444

Horizon Drive: Chris 3279 6483 Jindalee: Noel & Claire 3376 1412 Posties: (Mums support group) Westlake-Riverhills: Gary 0427 681 612 Meet each Mon @ Mt Ommaney Library 9.30am - 11.30am Wolston Creek: Julie 3715 6434 Phone 0413 724 714

Centenary & District Environment Action Inc. (CDEA)

Probus Clubs:

Shealagh Walker 3376 1287 or Ed Parker 3376 1389 www.cdea.org.au

Centenary Jenny 3271 3854 Jindalee Annette 3376 1888 Mt Ommaney Barry 3715 8361

Centenary Chamber of Commerce

Qld Country Women’s Assoc Centenary Sub Branch

Beau Jones 0412 629 151 www.centenarychamber.com.au

Cent Community Connections www.ccconnect.asn.au

Centenary Drum Circle

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Centenary Evening VIEW Club Di 3202 9759

Felicity Alpert 0412 706 296

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Centenary Seniors

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Centenary Suburbs RSL Sub-Branch 3279 5024 Centenary Quilters Glenys 3376 7722 Chapel Hill Day VIEW Club Bev 3279 2819

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Cr Matthew Bourke (Jamboree) 3407 7000 jamboree.ward@ecn.net.au matthewbourke.com.au

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Education Centenary State High School

Cycling, Centenary Bikeways 3373 4555 Group 0417 073 181 Good News Lutheran Primary Afterlife Discussions 0431 856 556 Crime Stoppers - Centenary Hockey South West United Women’s Middle Park 3376 4211 www.bodylight.com.au/afterlife Ph: Fiona 0434 614 410 Rhonda 0400 634 853 www.swu.com.au Jamboree Heights Primary Alcoholics Anonymous Cross Stitch Club Chris 3217 0976 Ph 3255 9162 www.aa.org.au 3725 5666 Netball Club, Jindalee Jindalee Primary 3725 5777 Focus on Youth Inc Asperger’s Services Australia West JDNC President 0400 329 833 info@jindaleenetballclub.com.au Middle Park Primary 3712 9888 focusonyouth@aanet.com.au Brisbane Region Support Group 3375 4415 Rowing Club, Centenary (Youth) Miraa House 3376 7966 Jane 3278 3082 Girl Guides Michael 0401 567 279 Aust. Breastfeeding Assoc Mt Ommaney Special School Middle Park www.centenaryrowing.com.au Meets 3rd Sat at Centenary Hub Jane 0413 143 505

Tania Fennell 0402 022 599 mpgirlguides@gmail.com Jindalee Judi 3376 4100

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Jamboree Residents Assoc Inc

President Mr Wayne Williams 3279 0744 secretary@jra.org.au

Kiwanis Club of Brisbane 1st & 3rd Tues 3715 6540

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Margaret Bruce 3376 4062 Fiona Burr 0421 222 154 Brisbane Multiple Birth Rugby Union: Roy Case 3375 5705 Assoc, Westside Kenmore Centenary Rugby Club Kee-Huat Chan 3376 6872 www.bmbawestside.com.au 3388 6954 or 0402 891 614 info@bmbawestside.com.au King Chiam 3376 7276 Sinnamon Park Ladies Centenary Recovery Group Dr Peter Ellis 0421 089 996 Badminton & Volleyball Social Rev Tania 0401 690 127 Susan Eyles 0405 465 050 Crohns & Colitis Assoc of Aust Group Michelle mbjl@bigpond.com Carol Harris 3376 8886 or text 0411 480 701 1800 138 029 Soccer Clubs: Centenary Stormers: Jeff Haywood 3376 4470 Meals on Wheels Tony Mortensen 3376 7862 Alan 0407 038 565 Centenary 3279 1974 www.centenarystormers.org.au Mala Nair 3279 4556 www.centenarymealsonwheels.com.au St Catherine’s United: Mike Ridge 3376 6830 Jim Robbins 0416 107 351 TOUGHLOVE Parent Support Tony Trigg 0418 766 527 3856 3211 www.toughlove.org.au Swim Clubs: Susan Bardon 0405 484 828 Young Widows & Widowers Jamboree Heights Ph 3376 2083

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UPDATE BY LYNDA YOUNG, CSHSoc. VICEPRESIDENT

The Centenary Bridge – part 1 The Centenary Bridge, which has brought prosperity and growth to our suburbs, started on rickety ground!

The original bridge’s proposed site was opposed by the land owners on both sides of the river and ended up 400 metres further upstream. With an 18 month delay, while plans had to be re-drawn, the bridge was started in September 1962. Financed by share holders of the Centenary Real Estate Board the $690,000 bridge was opened on Wednesday 10th October 1964.

The bridge was built to service the new Centenary suburbs of Jindalee, Mt. Ommaney and Westlake, with two vehicle Under construction 1960, lanes and a footway. It was to be 769 ft long, Brisbane images BCC B54 A814 34 ft wide and with a clearance of 50 ft in the centre. Provision was made for duplication in the future by constructing foundations able to support four lanes. This was Brisbane’s first river crossing since 1940. Seven hundred people attended the grand opening under “...the largest marquee ever erected in the Brisbane City Area,” said Peter Lightfoot.

Clergy from four denominations attended the opening making the Centenary Bridge the “... best blessed bridge in Brisbane’s history”. It had been the custom to give bridges two names, honouring a person closely associated with its development. For example, the Grey St. Bridge is also known as the William Jolly Bridge, the Indooroopilly Bridge as the William Taylor Bridge.

When Sir. Arthur Fadden was asked if he would mind his name being given to the bridge he famously replied, “The public have been walking over me all my political life, and I don’t propose to have this perpetuated after my death.” (to be continued next edition) For more information on the history of your local area check our website, www.cshsoc.org.au.

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Tarnya SmithMP

State Member for Mt Ommaney

In early June I joined with the CCIQ Centenary & District Chamber to launch the inaugural Mount Ommaney Small Business Awards.

We all have our favourite local businesses. The corner shop that is always open when you need it, the café that know exactly how you like your coffee and the small business operators that always lend a hand in our community.

Now is the chance to recognise your favourite local business and thank them for the outstanding contribution they make to our community.

Just by nominating your favourite local business, you will go in the draw to WIN one of five $100 giftcards.

To nominate complete the form at: www.tarnyasmith.com/smallbusinessawards.

Nominations close 14 August.

Spotlight of the Month: CCIQ Centenary & Districts Chamber of Commerce With the launch of the Mount Ommaney Small Business Awards, this months spotlight is on CCIQ Centenary & Districts Chamber of Commerce Centenary & Districts Chamber of Commerce is an incorporated association run by business owners, for business owners from Jindalee to Carole Park.

Through influential local networks and their partnership with the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland (CCIQ), the Centenary Chamber will help you stay within the law, reduce your costs and grow your business.

Next meeting date and time: CCIQ Centenary & Districts meet monthly for breakfast at the McLeod Country Golf Club.

Please contact President Steve Pollard for upcoming events and meeting dates.

Contact Person: Mr Steve Pollard on 0400 193 338. Website: www.centenarychamber.com.au

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The July meeting date is Tuesday 14th July. Members start the morning with a cuppa then the meeting follows and will conclude with a guest speaker. A light lunch is available for anyone who wishes to stay longer. Information of our activities and outings is available from club secretary Annette on 3376 1888.

Sumner Park Rotary Club Meets every Wednesday evening at McLeod Country Golf Club, Gertrude McLeod Crescent, Mt Ommaney at 5.30pm (light refreshments available). For more information about the club phone Fin Lawson on 3376 5241.

Jindalee Rotary Club Meets every Tuesday night at McLeod Country Golf Club, Gertrude McLeod Crescent, Mt Ommaney for a 6.30pm dinner. For more information phone Secretary Lindsay Elwood on 3279 2011.

Rotary Club of Brisbane Centenary The Rotary Club of Brisbane Centenary meets every Wednesday morning at Solitude Solutions, 5 Wills Court Mt Ommaney. The meeting commences at 6.45am and finishes at 7.45am with a continental breakfast on offer. Prospective members and guests are invited to arrive at 6.30am for fellowship and introductions. Please contact Steve Stoneley on 0403 027 658 if you would like to go along.

Probus Club of Centenary Suburbs The club meets at the Jindalee Bowls Club on the fourth Tuesday of each month with morning tea at 10 am. A guest speaker delivers a presentation on an interesting topic and a light lunch is then served. Members also enjoy a monthly outing and special interest group activities. Visitors and guests are always welcome. Anyone who may be interested should contact the secretary Len on 3376 6410 or the membership officer Jenny on 3271 3854 for further details.

Centenary Evening VIEW Club The next monthly meeting of the Centenary Evening VIEW Club will be on Monday 13 July. Meetings are held at the Mt Ommaney Hotel/Apartments 6:30 pm for 7 pm, cost of the dinner is $35 and bookings are essential. The club is fortunate to have a most interesting guest speaker at this meeting, former local girl Dr. Danielle Harris, now Associate Professor, Justice Studies Department at the San Jose State University U.S.A. Danielle’s topic will be ‘Should Australia have a sex offender registry’. VIEW members enjoy many activities including lunches and coffee mornings and various outings and social gatherings. All money raised from various activities goes to The Smith Family Learning for Life program to help educate disadvantaged Australian children. For more information or if you would like to attend ring Di 3202 9759 or Val 3376 1717 or email centenaryeveview@gmail.com.

Chapel Hill VIEW Club Chapel Hill View Club invites women of all ages and from all walks of life to join them for a delicious two course luncheon at the Mount Ommaney Hotel Apartments on the first Tuesday of the month at 10.45am for 11.30am. The June Queensland Day celebration was a huge success with many members working tirelessly to help make the day special. Members were encouraged to wear something maroon to mark the occasion. The room was presented with the Queensland flag proudly displayed and the tables were decorated with Queensland’s floral emblem the Cooktown orchid, serviettes were in the shade of maroon which is Queensland’s official state colour, with maroon balloons scattered throughout for a sense of fun and the ever popular Queensland day trivia quiz. The guest speaker for the day was retired British Police officer Mr Colin Dodds who proudly served for some 18 years. His presentation film and amusing stories along with items from his personal collection were all very interesting and enjoyed immensely by all present. Local ladies are encouraged to join the friendship group at Chapel Hill View Club to help with this wonderful and worthwhile cause. The book and trading tables are beautifully decorated by four members who dedicate their time each month in order to raise funds for the learning for life program. The Club offers varied activities throughout the year which include bridge, choir, great outings and visits to other clubs, plus special celebratory parties throughout the year and will this year have 25th birthday celebrations in August. If you’d like to attend or would like to learn more about View Club please phone Bev on 3229 2819 before 6pm the Friday prior to our meeting.

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National Seniors

Update by Marlene Worthington, Branch President

If you are 50 or over, or recently retired from the workforce and wish to make contact with others in your community, and are looking for fun, friendship and interesting activities, then we invite you to join us on Tuesday 7th July, 9.30am, at the Jindalee Bowls Club. You will be met at the door and be given a two month activity newsletter, a free raffle ticket, have a warm cuppa followed by a short meeting, then either a speaker or entertainer will follow.

Some of our warm-up exercise classes include ‘Steady Steps’ held at the Middle Park Uniting Church hall each Monday morning at 9am. Our MahJong members keep warm and happy at the Mt Ommaney Library on the first two Thursday mornings each month at 9am. Members attend the Book Club held at the Jindalee Bowls Club Library on the third Thursday each month at 10am.

Our GO CARD trip to Ipswich last month included a wonderful concert and morning tea. It was really great to meet up with our Ipswich friends. Our Coach trip in July will be down to the Gold Coast hinterland to see the ‘Strathgordon Clydesdales and their miniature companions’. This trip also includes morning tea and a two course lunch and spectacular scenery.

Looking ahead to August, we hold our AGM where around 18 Members are registered to continue planning another happy year for our Club. A small group of 17 Members are taking off for a few days at Yeppoon, which we hope will be great fun. So you see there is always something going on – morning teas, evening dinners, plays, concerts and joining in with some of our local community groups.

So, brave the westerly winds and give it a go. For more details, ring 3279 1444 and if I’m not out enjoying myself with my friends I can tell you more about National Seniors – Centenary branch. If I am out, please leave your name and number on my answering machine and I will get back to you as soon as I return.

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