The Lake News, December 2014

The Lake News DECEMBER 2014 - ISSUE 252

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As the weather heats up and the school holidays begin, I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Our Forest Lake community has a great assortment of events coming up, headlined by the wonderful Heritage Bank Forest Lake Community Carols at St John’s oval.

Come along on Sunday 7 December for an exciting evening of multicultural performances, spectacular fireworks, and perhaps even a visit from Santa Claus himself. The Forest Lake Lions will provide sausages and drinks to the crowd which is expected to be more than the 7,000 who attended last year’s festivities.

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Last month saw the passing of Wayne Goss, one of the great Premiers of our state. Like all Queenslanders, I am deeply saddened by his passing, and he will be forever remembered as a leader who changed the face of our state. Wayne grew up in our electorate, attending Inala Primary School and Inala State High School before attending the University of Queensland to study law. Wayne helped establish the Caxton Street Legal Service and subsequently the Aboriginal Legal Service in 1973 before entering politics in 1983.

For those local who do not know, Wayne also helped launch the development which we now call Forest Lake, providing the government’s stamp of approval to the project on 10 April, 1991. There is no doubt that Wayne was proud of modern-day Forest Lake.

A cogent reminder of his principled and humble character came with his final words as Premier: “Thank you, Queensland. You’ve been good to me. I hope I’ve left you a better place.” He most certainly did. Vale Wayne Keith Goss (1951 – 2014).

I wish you and your family a very safe and festive holiday season.

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Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis

Christmas or Xmas? Personally, I really don’t like Xmas; I remember as a child seeing it used for an advertisement and thinking “Cross-mas. That doesn’t make any sense! You’re supposed to be happy not cross at Christmas.” Yes, I was a strange child...and clearly not too bright either!

Now, it just annoys me because I generally dislike all abbreviations. Some people get offended, thinking this is another way for society to take the ‘Christ’ out of Christmas, in a season where the meaning is all but obscured by consumerism.

It is not, in fact, a deliberate act to withdraw meaning from the season but the X has it’s origins as an abbreviation for Christ going way back to our Greek friends in days long gone.

In advertising, I tend to think it’s a matter of trying to make a longish word fit; and in handwriting, I’m sure it’s because we would all rather be lazy! Neither of which are looking to take the meaning of the word away but are instead, focused on convenience.

You see, the only way for meaning to be extracted from something is if the observer or participant allows it to be taken. How the word is written should have no bearing on how we all perceive it, or, for that matter, enjoy and celebrate it.

It’s easy not to focus on the real meaning of Christmas at Christmas time. It’s busy. It’s hot. The kids are home on holidays (and are quite possibly bored and exhausting!). A host of family get-togethers are organised. Food needs to be prepared. Presents need to be bought. And on it goes. Yes, it’s very easy to just let the meaning of the whole thing slide right on by without a second glance.

Yet, finding a little time to contemplate the ‘reason for the season’ might just help you get through all that busyness with a smile.

Acknowledging that it’s a season of peace, of love and giving can stop us in our busyness and give us pause, reminding us that there is more to life than presents, food and endless streams of family and guests.

If we do take the time to think about it a little, and allow the real meaning of the baby born in a manger to sink in, we might find that it can impact more than just the Christmas season. We might find that it can make a very real difference to the coming year. It might change us so that our relationships are enriched, our lives are fuller and that longing within all of us to have purpose and meaning is finally fulfilled.

Will you pause this Christmas? Will you step aside to ponder and really think about what it all means?

I hope you do. And I hope you find peace, love and joy not only this Christmas season, but your whole life long.

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Do I really need a checkup?

I was asked recently by a regular visitor – do I really need a check up? She told me that she has a good toothbrush and now, after regular nagging by us, also flosses every day so she shouldn’t need a regular checkup. We talked about it and she realised that the benefits to her overall health are worth a trip to the dentist every six months.

There is no longer any question in the medical/dental world over the direct links between periodontal disease (which I call the silent gum disease because most people never know they have it) and systemic diseases such as strokes, heart disease, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s disease and low birth weight in babies.

Good oral hygiene and regular dental checkups are not just about cleaning and polishing the teeth. It’s about your overall health and well-being. Regular maintenance usually means that any small problems can be fixed or prevented before they become big expensive or very painful problems. X-rays are needed every couple of years to check between the teeth and under the gums where you can’t see. Without any x-rays, all sorts of things could be going on out of sight. The diagnostic laser helps but it can’t see under the gums either.

Children’s teeth are changing all the time and they also should have a regular dental checkup. Checking how the baby teeth are falling out and the positioning of the new permanent teeth could allow us to start interceptive orthodontic treatment early to prevent major problems later on. It is much better to help straighten teeth if they are growing in crooked than to simply wait till all the baby teeth are gone and then look at fixing the problems. Also it’s important to check how well they are brushing – do you really know they are brushing their teeth or are they just wetting the toothbrush and having a bit of a chew on it? Even though holes are easy to fix these days, it is better to prevent them before they become holes. Regular fluoride on kid’s teeth helps protect both baby and adult teeth against decay.

Someone from South Africa recently told me about their health fund insurance back home. They give dental bonuses or discounted premiums to everyone who visits their dentist for regular checkups at least twice a year. Obviously they have realised the value of regular dental checkups or they wouldn’t offer such a scheme.

Ultimately it’s up to you. What do you want for your teeth or your child’s teeth? That is the question. We will keep recommending regular dental checkups for your dental health (meaning the teeth, gums, jaw bone health, jaw joint health, bite health etc) and general health and well being.

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Forest Lake Probus Club Update

by Marge Breitenbach

The race that stopped a nation was celebrated by some Probians at the Broncos Club on the said day.

November was our final general meeting for this year as in December we celebrate Christmas at The Mt Ommaney Lodge. We also had a visit from a special guest who came to support his sister who was being inducted as one of our new Club members. Our visitor was Douglas Geekie, President-elect 2015-2016 Probus South Pacific Limited, Probus governing body.

Our guest speaker for the month was Dawn Muir whose topic was ‘Birds and their Nests’.It was her second visit to the Club. Previously she concentrated on ‘Birds of Queensland’. There was some overlapping facts from her previous talk in April. The Rufous Fantail uses cobwebs and twigs to weave its nest. It is like recycling the trap of a spider and humans thought they invented recycling! Another recycler is the Black-faced Cuckoo Shrike who decorates its nest with lichen. The Raptors put fresh eucalyptus leaves in their nests to act as air freshener cum disinfectant. When baby birds mess and drop leftovers, mostly ‘meaty bits’ in the nest, unpleasant odours could develop. We learnt that Noisy Mynah birds make different sounds depending on what they see eg there is a different call when there is a snake about. So do be careful when interpreting the term ‘bird brain’!

The Club would like to congratulate and thank Dan and Julie Baldwin of National Seniors and all their members for the wonderful effort of assisting our farmers with collecting food parcels to which some Probians did contribute. It is gratifying to note that Queenslanders still uphold their reputation of lending a hand when needed.

The Probus Club of Forest Lake Inc would also like to thank all our supporters and businesses alike, including our local Councillors and Members of Parliament, for their assistance throughout the year. Your help whether financial or otherwise is greatly appreciated. A special thank you to the Lake News too! We wish you all, including all residents of this wonderful suburb, compliments of the season, a merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. Do stay safe and look out for each other.

Probus is a Club for retired and semi-retired people who are still young at heart, want to delay the ageing process by being active socially and mentally and thus come and join us. You can try before you buy! We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 10 am at the Forest Lake Hotel. See you in the New Year!

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Marketing Manager, Linda Loosley (left) shows Leonie Ayling from Forest Lake 50+ Club the new life saving defibrillator that has been installed at Forest Lake Shopping Centre.

A life-saving defibrillator has been installed at Forest Lake Shopping Centre. The centre worked closely with the Forest Lake 50+ club to provide the defibrillator. The device has the potential to save lives as it can be used to restart the heart of anyone suffering a cardiac arrest.

Centre Manager, Joanne Aston, stated that according to the Heart Foundation, around 55,000 Australians suffer a heart attack each year. “To have this device available to us in such a busy centre means that we will be able to react quickly to assist anyone suffering a heart attack.

Those vital first few minutes can make all the difference to someone’s chances of survival,” she said.

“This vital equipment comes with full verbal instructions and is simple to use, so anyone at the scene has the ability to save a life. As part of our commitment to saving lives, we have arranged training for our centre management staff and security team. We want our staff to feel confident in the use of this equipment in the event of a genuine emergency.”

The defibrillator is fully portable and has been installed in a central position near the Gloria Jean’s entrance.

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News from the 19th Hole Forest Lake Social Golf Club update by Peter Cuttance Our last game of the year and final round of the club championships was played at McLeod Golf and Country Club, with a great attendance of 30 members and guests.

The course was in pretty good shape considering the long dry spell. The greens were well groomed, albeit a little on the slow side. For our last Championship game, the course proved to be a worthy challenge for the field.

The winners on the day were A Grade Brian Cruikshank, runner up was Cory Almond. B Grade winner Marcus Steward, runner up Don Pickwick. C Grade winner Michael Eveleigh, runner up Carolyn Nottingham. Longest drive winners, A Grade Colin Brooke, B grade Bob Brose, C Grade Jean O’Brien. Approach shot Colin Brooke and nearest the pin winners Brian Cruickshank and Don Pickwick.

Congratulations to all the winners and for another $40.00 raised for the RBCH Perinatal Research Clinic.

The committee wish you all a very safe and happy holiday season. The next game will be at Wolston Park Golf Club on 18th January 2015 followed by the AGM. The Forest Lake Social Golf Club is proudly sponsored by the Heritage Bank Forest Lake Community Branch and the Jindalee Golf Club.

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Residents are encouraged to keep our beautiful suburb clean and remove all rubbish, particularly after the Community Carols night, after which there is always a great deal of rubbish to be collected and tidied away by event organisers.

Photos snapped by a resident walking around the lake recently reveals a disappointing lack of concern and consideration, not only for other residents, but for our environment and surroundings.

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Farmers thankful for donations and support

by Julie Baldwin

Readers will remember some past articles about the Farmer’s Appeal spearheaded by various National Seniors branches.

Graham Brewer of Calamvale Branch with the willing participation of Centenary and Forest Lake Branches set to and raised some money and also requested donations of nonperishables. The response was very good and people were generous. Graham was able to get a truck through Avis Rental with fuel being their only cost. The two men Corny Van Eldik and Graham headed west to St George to help distribute the collection.

On his return Graham felt it was essential to make another trip out before Christmas. He spoke at many venues, including other Branches, and the community at large about another trip. Over a period of weeks Graham has worked very hard collecting donations, doing speaking engagements at which donations were made to boost the cash target.

Cash donations collected will be turned into vouchers by Care Balonne St George to be spent in the local businesses.

Dan Baldwin of Forest Lake Branch with his enthusiastic band of volunteers manned a stall in the Forest Lake Shopping Centre for 18 days straight taking three to five trolley loads away each day to store in member Barry Weston’s garage or Dan’s home ready for packing in the now famous banana boxes with loads of packing tape keeping the contents secure. Dan visited our good friends at Sunnybank Branch to collect an enormous car full of donations from the lovely people at Sunnybank.

Many, many pallets of packed boxes have been freighted to St George via St George Freight Lines. Robyn Fuhrmeister and Staff in St George at Care Balonne has taken delivery of all the pallets with boxes and boxes of donations and her many volunteers have packed items and been busy making deliveries to families.

It has been a wonderful opportunity for our community to really come together in support of our country cousins. For the volunteers living in our community it has been such a pleasure to be involved and many have remarked how lovely it has been to chat to people of all ages they would not otherwise have met in our busy lives. Our presence in the shopping centre was made possible by the generosity of Coles Supermarket and Forest Lake Shopping Centre. Heritage Bank, Forest Lake Branch also were happy to have a collection tin inside the Bank. Thank you all for your support.

Many thanks to all. The country folk applaud you. What you have all done has helped restore the country folks faith in our country and its people.

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Veterinary News

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There are a few reoccurring problems that seem to appear every December that are worth being aware of and preventing.

• Heat Stress. This is often caused by a number of factors rather than just heat. Overweight, old, sick, black coated and brachycephalic (flat faced) dogs are more prone to overheating but I have seen it in fit healthy breeds like Border Collies who do not know when to stop. Always be aware of shade, ventilation and access to water when leaving your pet unattended.

• Pancreatitis. Dogs, and to a lesser degree cats, are prone to this unpleasant condition. Predisposing factors are related to fat metabolism. Being overweight, eating fatty foods, having a fatty liver and being on cortisone puts pets in the higher risk category. At this time of the year, rich foods around Christmas Day and letting your dog help clean out the fridge are other factors.

• Ticks, snakes and cane toads. Ticks have been present in the Forest Lake area for the last few months – make sure you talk to your vet about your pet’s risk and about the best prevention. Snakes are normally worse in very hot, dry weather. We have seen an increasing number of Red Bellied Black snake bites in the last few years. Cane toads are worse in wet weather. Terriers are the most affected dog poisoned by snakes and toads – they are on to anything that moves. If you hear your terrier constantly barking, go and carefully investigate. Cats are very commonly bitten by snakes due to their hunting instincts.

• Canine Cough and other viruses. Make sure your pets are up to date with their Canine Cough and Distemper, Parvo and Hepatitis vaccinations especially before going into kennels. If they are overdue, try to have the booster done at least two weeks before dropping off at the kennels.

• Lost Pets. Many pets become separated from their owners for various reasons. Running away during storms or New Year fireworks, Christmas travel and gates being left open during the holidays are a few reasons. Take any found pets to your local vet or refuge to be scanned for a microchip. If the pet has a microchip, the owners contact details can be found within minutes. Please make sure your pet’s details are up to date. All vets can check this for you if you are not sure.

I hope you and your pets have a safe and happy Christmas.

New Community Hall underway

Parkinson Ward Councillor Angela Owen-Taylor has announced the $2 million Forest Lake Community Hall is ready to proceed with designs for the building now released.

“I am pleased to announce the final designs for the Forest Lake Community Hall have been released,” said Cr Angela Owen-Taylor.

The new community hall will be built taking into consideration nearby residents, with the location being oriented along the College Avenue side of the land and fronting the existing carpark.

The community hall will provide easy access to people of all abilities and the facilities will include hall space and a balcony for up to 130 people, two meeting rooms, kitchen, toilets and storage.

The community hall has been designed based on feedback from many local community organisations which have been searching for a permanent home in Forest Lake.

The development application process will commence in early 2015 with construction starting mid-year.

“I look forward to construction going well, with the new community hall anticipated to be open by late 2015.

“During construction there may be some disruption to car parking facilities on site, however we will endeavour to keep this to a minimum. The Lord Mayor and I are committed to delivering this facility within this four year term.

“The Community Hall is about creating opportunities for local clubs and organisations to have a home base in the suburb and for locals to have easy access to participate in activities.

“I am pleased to ensure this facility is being built for our local community and I know it will serve the community well for many years to come,” concluded Cr Angela Owen-Taylor.

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Little A’s athlete’s on track for State Championships

The Forest Lake Little Athletics U12 Girls relay team (L to R) Amber Jordan, Kalista-Jayne Shiner, Lauren Richardson and Alyssa Pascoe who will be competing at the State Relays.

Forest Lake Little Athletics competed in the Met West Regional Relays held at The University of Queensland on Sunday 9 November. Athletes from U7 to U17 competed as teams in a range of track and field events against another eight Little Athletics clubs.

Track teams consisted of four members and field teams, including events such as high jump, long, jump, discus and shot put consisted of two members.

Teams who finished in the top three on the day will now go on to compete in the State Relay Championships on Saturday 13 December at the State Athletics Facility at Nathan.

Forest Lake Little Athletics had a number of qualifying teams and the athletes are all back in training hoping to bring home a medal.

Father Christmas will write to you!

We thought you ought to know that Father Christmas has appointed all Lions Clubs as his agents in Australia.

Why not let you son or daughter, grandchildren, niece or nephew have the thrill of writing to Father Christmas and receiving a personal non-committal letter by return mail direct from the grand old gentleman’s North Pole workshop.

If your child is too young to write to Father Christmas, write a letter for him/her and tell them what you have written.

If you would like your son or daughter, grandchildren, niece, nephew, etc to receive a letter from Father Christmas, just give us their name and address and we will see that he writes before Christmas Day. It’s easy! Here is all you do.

• Write to ‘Father Christmas at the address below • Be sure your child’s full name and address is written legibly in the letter • Include a stamped envelope, addressed to the child to ensure the letter is sent to the correct address.

Address your letter to: Father Christmas c/- Forest Lake Lions Club PO Box 4234 Forest Lake QLD, 4078 Letters must be received by Wednesday 10 December, to allow delivery before Christmas.

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Those of you who know me well will be aware of my allegiance to a certain English Premier League side whose fortunes have been somewhat erratic over the past several years. However, I don’t think I will be swapping my support to follow another club any time soon, and I am sure the same goes for those who follow rugby league and AFL teams.

There are times when it comes to investment that one might look at performance and become disillusioned about mediocre performance which has fallen short of expectation.

This might apply to the general form of investment, perhaps property versus shares, or the particular fund manager with whom one has entrusted hard earned savings. When it comes to fund managers, how easy is it today with the plethora of statistics that are published and readily available to compare Fund A with Fund B and wish you had placed your money with Fund B that earned 3% more last month, last quarter or last year.

This is, of course, analogous to looking at the short term performance of your football team. Perhaps over the past month there has been only one win amongst two losses and a draw. However, over the whole season, or perhaps several seasons, such performance should be put in the perspective of losses in only 15% of their games as compared with a 50% loss rate over the past four games only.

It is easy to look at things in hindsight and be disillusioned with what is happening in the short term. A ship on a long journey may encounter some severe storms along the way but its ultimate destination is known and locked in. The storms were something that was expected at some stage of the journey, yet they did not prevent the ship leaving its home port.

When it comes to long term investment, a similar view should be taken. Provided your long term goals and aspirations were sound, and you do maintain some degree of flexibility from time to time, there is normally little reason to change course. The issue is not whether, with the benefit of hindsight, you could have had one percent more had you been with Fund B throughout, but that you invested wisely over the long term in the first place.

Meanwhile, I look forward to a victory in my team’s next Premier League fixture!

There’s more than one reason to celebrate CHRISTMAS Hope is Born Christmas Services

St John’s College Chapel, Alpine Place Campus

Blue Christmas Service Sunday 14th December at 9.30am

for those who are missing loved ones at this time

25th December - 8.00am Christmas Day Service Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus

Ellengrove Community Carols

Community Life Ctr, 528 Waterford Rd, Ellen Grove

Sunday 21st December at 7.00pm

A carol evening for the local community Further information contact Rev Russell on 0429 472567

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Sunday 7th December 2014 6:00pm - 8:15pm VENUE: St Johns Anglican College

College Avenue (parking available) Gather family and friends, chairs, picnic rugs and your best singing voices and head to St John’s oval for the carols night.

Heritage Community Branch Forest Lake is proud to sponsor this years carols which will be held on Sunday December 7. Food will be available for purchase from 5pm with multicultural performances beginning at 6pm.

There will be all the usual fun and excitement with local school choirs performing, dancers, Santa and special guest and compere Mike Tyler to entertain the expected 7000 strong crowd.

Mike Tyler is a magician, mentalist and comedy hypnotist who brings new appeal, creativity, and a youthful approach to the art of entertainment. Mike performs over 250 shows a year for some of Australia’s most successful companies, professional sporting teams, government organisations, and charities and in 2013 hosted a regular magic segment on Network Ten’s ToastedTV. If you’ve ever wanted a white Christmas, Mike Tyler might just have a trick or two up his sleeve, so don’t miss out! A gold coin donation will also be collected for chaplaincy.

The night will finish at 8.15pm with a spectacular fireworks display, courtesy of Lake Dental.

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Hark The Herald Angels Sing Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King, peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!”

Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; with th’ angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King!”

Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; late in time behold him come, offspring of a virgin’s womb.

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th’ incarnate Deity, pleased with us in flesh to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel.

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King!”

Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace!

Hail the Sun of Righteousness!

Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings.

Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth.

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new born King!”

Silent Night Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!

Christ, the Saviour is born Christ, the Saviour is born Silent night, holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth

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We Wish you a Merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas We wish you a merry Christmas And a Happy New Year.

Good tidings we bring To you and your kin Good tidings for Christmas And a happy New Year.

(Repeat)

Away in a Manger Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head.

The stars in the bright sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

The cattle are lowing the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes.

I love Thee, Lord Jesus look down from the sky, And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh.

Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay, Close by me forever, and love me I pray.

Bless all the dear children, in Thy tender care And take us to heaven, to live with thee there.

O Come, All Ye Faithful O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem.

Come and behold him, born the King of angels; - RefrainO come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

True God of true God, Light from Light Eternal, Lo, he shuns not the Virgin’s womb; Son of the Father, begotten not created; - RefrainSing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above!

Glory to God, all glory in the highest; - RefrainSee how the shepherds, summoned to his cradle, Leaving their flocks, draw nigh to gaze; We too will thither bend our joyful footsteps; - RefrainChild, for us sinners poor and in the manger, We would embrace thee with love and awe.

Who would not love thee, loving us so dearly?

- RefrainYea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to thee be all glory given.

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.

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Aussie Jingle Bells

Joy to the World

Dashing through the bush, in a rusty Holden Ute, Kicking up the dust, esky in the boot, Kelpie by my side, singing Christmas songs, It’s Summer time and I am in my singlet, shorts and thongs.

Joy to the world! The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

CHORUS Oh! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Christmas in Australia, on a scorching summers day, Hey! Jingle bells, jingle bells, Christmas time is beaut!, Oh what fun it is to ride in a rusty Holden Ute. Engine’s getting hot; we dodge the kangaroos, The swaggie climbs aboard, he is welcome too.

All the family’s there, sitting by the pool, Christmas Day the Aussie way, by the barbecue.

Come the afternoon, Grandpa has a doze, The kids and Uncle Bruce, are swimming in their clothes .

The time comes ‘round to go, we take the family snap, Pack the car and all shoot through, before the washing up.

Oh Holy Night Oh holy night! s are brightly shining star The of the dear Savior’s birth! t nigh It is the r pining Long lay the world in sin and erro wor th.

Till he appear ’d and the soul felt its ices A thrill of hope the weary world rejo ious morn!

For yonder breaks a new and glor Fall on your knees Oh hear the angel voices Oh night divine Oh night when Christ was born Oh night divine Oh night divine ming Led by the light of Faith serenely bea we stand With glowing hearts by His cradle ming So led by light of a star sweetly glea nt land Here come the wise men from Orie manger The King of Kings lay thus in lowly In all our trials born to be our friend Truly He taught us to love one another ce His law is love and His gospel is pea brother our is e slav the for k brea Chains shall He ll cease And in His name all oppression sha raise we, Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus e Let all within us praise His holy nam

Joy to the world! The Saviour reigns; Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, Rocks, hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace; And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonders, wonders of His love.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, (reindeer) Had a very shiny nose. (like a light bulb) And if you ever saw it, (saw it) You would even say it glows. (like a flashlight) All of the other reindeer, (reindeer) Used to laugh and call him names. (like Pinocchio) They never let poor Rudolph, (Rudolph) Join in any reindeer games. (like Monopoly) Then one foggy Christmas eve, Santa came to stay, (ho ho ho) “Rudolph with your nose so bright, Won’t you guide my sleigh tonight?”

Then how the reindeer loved him, (loved him) As they shouted out with glee!

(Yippee) “Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, (reindeer) You’ll go down in history.”

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Crochet group still going strong

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FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL 3279 9266 Suite F8 Forest Lake Village Settlers staff, Karen and Bettina with Sue and the members of the Crochet group.

Forest Lake Crochet group members greatly appreciated the recent donation of $500 from Settlers to purchase wool for their ever growing list of charities to give rugs and other handmade goods to.

The group, that now has over 38 regular members, has contributed 100’s of items over the 16 months they’ve been up and running. Not limiting themselves to crochet and knitted items, members also contributed significantly to the National Seniors ‘Support the Farmers’ appeal with members donating canned goods, toys for children and toiletries, among many other items.

The group will take a break from December 11 and start again in the new year on January 15. If you’d like to donate wool or join this friendly bunch that meets every Thursday, whether you’re a beginner or an expert crochet or knitter, call Sue on 3279 9561.

Family Focus with Mark Mackay

Mark Mackay is one of the Baptist pastors in Forest Lake Christmas is just around the corner again. Is it just me or is it arriving quicker and quicker each year? Christmas is a beautiful and special time because it is one of the greatest times of year for people to cross their boundaries and connect with their neighbours. Our lives are so busy and our family schedules are so full that we can go weeks, months, even years without saying ‘hi’ to our neighbours.

But there is great potential in simply saying “hi.”

Universities have studied the impact of simple greetings and found they make people generally happier and they are more likely to then pass the same greeting on to someone else.

Christmas is a great time to cross the fence and meet that neighbour you’ve only ever nodded to. Go over there and do a good deed, help them out, show them you care. Christmas is all about going the extra mile, going out of your way to love someone else. The Christmas example par excellence was Jesus who came as a baby, grew as a man, died and rose again to be the Saviour of the World, the Prince of Peace.

Why not invite your neighbour to the Community Carols on 7 December or to one of the Christmas Church services at a church listed at the back of this magazine.

On behalf of my family and our church, we pray you have a blessed and joyful Christmas, surrounded by family, friends and neighbours.

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Forest Lake Branch update by Julie Baldwin As an exciting, fun filled 2014 draws to a close and with our photo album bulging with great memories, we are all looking forward to our Christmas Lunch and Meeting to be held at the Richlands Tavern on 10 December commencing at 10am. Bookings and prepayment for the lunch are essential.

Forest Lake Branch provides National Seniors members in Forest Lake and its surrounding suburbs with an opportunity to get together to meet new people, enjoy social outings and also to have their say and be informed on important issues that affect over 50s. Visitors are always welcome.

The Farmers Relief Appeal has been a wonderful opportunity for our community to lend a helping hand to our fellow Australians way out west in the Balonne Shire.

Support for this appeal has been absolutely wonderful and we extend our sincere thanks to all contributors for their kindness and generosity.

Broncos Melbourne Cup Seafood Lunch last month was a great day out. A bus full of chatty members and friends dressed in their finery got into the spirit of the day and really enjoyed themselves. We were joined by an equally excited and friendly group from Forest Lake Probus. A few ladies and gents entered in the fashion competition. Barry was a clear winner in his very smart outfit complete with stylish fedora. Everyone looked fabulous on the day. Barry’s Sweeps proved a winner, congratulations to the lucky ones.

Our seafood buffet lunch was delicious. The entertainer was enjoyable with lots of familiar songs to entertain and some of us stepped on to the dance floor for a bit of fun.

We were very fortunate to have yet another very interesting guest speaker at the November meeting: Mr Frank Levey, Queensland Rail Travel. Frank’s presentation was so lively and informative we just wanted to jump onboard a train right away. Exciting things are in store in 2015.

Monthly meetings recommence in February 2015, second Wednesday, February 11, with a fantastic, fun filled calendar of events lined up.

To everyone we wish a safe and happy Christmas and look forward to a bright and cheerful 2015.

To Susannah and her staff at The Lake News, warm wishes and grateful thanks from us.

For further information about our Branch please contact either Julie 3278 7274 or Val 3372 4405. Please visit our Branch Website at: www.forestlakenationalseniors.org.au/.

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The G20 weekend proved fruitful for thieves who broke into the home of a recently widowed 83 year old Forest Lake resident, stealing precious wedding rings and jewellery, while she was in hospital.

The woman’s daughters are now tasked with telling her the devastating news that the treasured symbols of a blissful 60-year union with her husband, who passed away in May this year, are gone and they fear the shock will be too much for her to bare.

While the callous thieves stole a lifetime of jewellery including watches, antique brooches and other rings, it is the wedding rings that the family is most keen to recover for their sentimental value and the link to the woman’s recently deceased husband.

These rings are all 18ct yellow gold, while the engagement ring is distinctive with a centre diamond close to one carat in size surrounded by 12 smaller diamonds set in a leaf pattern. There are two eternity rings with five diamonds in each. Plus, a plain yellow gold male wedding band with a bevelled edge.

Anyone who sees these rings, or has information to help find them and reunite them with their widowed, pensioner owner, please contact: Forest Lake Police on 3710 1344 and quote Police Report No: QP1401597658, Crimestoppers on1800 333 000, or the office of The Lake News on 3201 1880.

Need Christmas presents? Sorted!

Proudly sponsored by Ray White Forest Lake, Markets on Grand Twilight Markets will once again be a community feature this year and will be held on Friday December 5th from 5pm - 9pm at Grand Ave State School.

Last years markets drew a great crowd with organisers anticipating this year will be bigger and better. With 100 stalls inside the hall and outside in the car park, there will be something for everyone.

This is the perfect opportunity to do your Christmas shopping all in the one place. From handmade treats and products, jewellery, household goods, baby and children items to coffee, pizza, BBQ dinner and more, you will be sure to find something for everyone on the list.

Hello Readers St John’s students are being well prepared for their role as global citizens in the 21st Century. It is our desire to assist our students, not only in achieving their very best academically and seeing them thrive in the cultural, sporting and social aspects of our school community, but also introduce to them to a global community through enhancing our teaching programs.

To be successful as adults in the workplace and in community life, our students will not only need to be highly literate in English and Mathematics, but they will also need to learn more about other countries than text books can provide. Real world experiences will teach them to be culturally sensitive, socially and emotionally competent and able to work in multi cultural teams. All of these skills are being developed in St John’s students.

This year we have further developed our sister school links with Chinese schools in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Tianjin.

On a recent school trip to China, our students spent time in these sister schools visiting classrooms and working together with Chinese students. This real life experience generated a lot of interest and excitement for our travellers.

A partnership with our sister school in Shenzen, China presently sees primary aged students from Shenzhen Nanshan Bilingual School spend an entire term in our Primary classes, immersed in English lessons and conversing with our students. This program also allows the children from St John’s to practice their Chinese speaking skills as well as gain a greater understanding of the Chinese culture.

A place for INNOVATION

Two St John’s students were selected to travel to Tokyo and regional cities this year to participate in the Jenesys 2.0 Cultural Appreciation Program. Links with Kobe University Secondary School in Japan are also being established by St John’s.

St John’s is a collaborative, online, interconnected learning community.

As part of our commitment to developing deeper understandings for our staff and students in Chinese language and culture, our partnership with the Confucius Institute based at the University of Queensland has enabled our Head of Humanities Dr Odendaal to travel to Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin experiencing the Chinese language and culture first-hand. A volunteer teacher Judy Xiao from Shanghai University has also worked with small groups in our Chinese language classes in the primary and secondary classrooms to develop their speaking and listening skills.

If you would like to know more about a St John’s education for your child, please contact our Registrar, Janette Collins 07 3372 0113 to arrange a time for your personal tour.

Our teachers motivate their students to use new technologies, to source real time information and to create and publish their work. They are being well prepared for a rapidly changing future.

For more information email jcollins@sjac.qld.edu.au or phone 07 3372 0176

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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It was a pleasure to welcome so many families to the Grand Ave State School Cinema in the Suburbs event which I was able to sponsor. Many parents both on the night and afterwards spoke to me about how great it was to have such an event for the community.

As you know, Brisbane has just played host to the G20, and student leaders from our very own Forest Lake State High School had the opportunity to be a part of President Obama’s Historical speech at the University of Queensland.

I was excited to be able to deliver the much sought after presidential tickets to Forest Lake State High School’s Deputy Principal, Ms Hamill.

With Christmas just around the corner I want to take this opportunity to thank all the volunteers who do such sterling work in our community.

I would like to wish all residents a safe and joy filled Christmas. Be careful on the roads if you are travelling and I look forward to catching up with you at the Forest Lake Shopping Centre or a local street corner in 2015.

Forest Lake Lions Club update

by Kim Grierson

Christmas Cakes – yes it is that time of year. The Forest Lake Lions are now selling cakes and puddings. 1kg cakes are $12, 1.5kg cakes are $16 and plum puddings are $12. If you would like a cake or pudding you can email me at liongreos@gmail.com or phone me on 0421 281 718 (we are happy to deliver in the local area). We will also be selling them soon at the Forest Lake Shopping Centre.

The Forest Lake Lions were very proud to assist the National Senior’s initiative ‘Supporting Farming Families’ by donating 53 Christmas Cakes and a box of toiletry items.

Bridging Communities – on the 19th October representatives from most of the Forest Lake area community groups attended an afternoon tea at the Richlands Hotel.

The aim of the afternoon was to meet other like minded people doing community work in our area to encourage networking opportunities, discuss current and upcoming projects and to discuss how we can work together in our community.

Funding was received from the Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund via a very supportive Milton Dick (Councillor for the Richlands Ward). Thanks heaps Milton! The funding went towards the room hire at the Richlands Hotel with a lovely afternoon tea of sandwiches, slices and fruit provided. Councillor Angela Owen-Taylor (Parkinson Ward) was also in attendance.

If you would like further information on this Lions initiative, don’t hesitate to email me at liongreos@gmail.com.

Bikes4Life – thanks to all who have called me re unwanted bikes. I am still collecting, so if you have a spare bike in any condition let me know and we are happy to collect.

Bikes will be going to help the less fortunate in the Cape York area.

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by John Prout

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go” are the opening words to one of the more popular Christmas songs and it is true at the moment. Wherever we look Christmas lights, Christmas parties, decorations in the department stores, advertising on television and in the press who are all telling us where to buy our Christmas gifts.

Not forgetting, our letter boxes are filled with so many different Christmas catalogues that seem to increase each year. Looking at all the battery powered toys available and their cost, I’m thinking of giving the children some batteries with a note attached saying “Toys not included!”

On behalf of the garden club, I’m pleased to announce that Crossacres Garden Centre, 58 Crossacres Street, Doolandella will be the club’s sponsor in 2015. Sincere thanks to Col and his team for their valuable support.

Why not give a friend or relative a productive plant from Crossacres Garden Centre? This is one gift that will keep on giving. Also we must remember to support our local nursery.

Now before we get carried away with another festive season, parties and holidays, let’s not forget about our garden as this is the hottest month of the year. We would all appreciate more rain as our tanks are nearing empty if not already.

Topping up the mulch, especially if you are going on holidays, is important in assisting the moisture be maintained longer for all plants as they grow throughout the hot summer days. Remember not to place the mulch up against the plant stems. Why not add some water crystals? Water deeply as this will encourage the roots to go further into the soil to find the moisture.

Water in the cool of the morning or evening but avoid watering disease-susceptible plants at night. Another helpful hint is to raise the mower height during the warmer weather as longer grass means cooler soil at the root level. Also the slightly longer grass will reduce the risk of weeds growing through the lawn.

The big change coming in 2015 is that our meetings will now be held on the first Tuesday of the month (February to December) at the Community Life Centre, 528 Waterford Road, Ellen Grove commencing at 10am.

Morning tea will be served from 9.30am. Watch for the list of interesting guest speakers, bus trips and garden visits coming in 2015.

Thanks to The Lake News for their support throughout the year. Wishing all readers a very Merry Christmas, a safe and happy New Year and hoping you can make it to our first day-time meeting in February.

Remember the best Christmas gift is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.

We are not fanatical gardeners, just friendly enthusiasts. Join us!

Next meeting Tuesday February 3rd at 10.00am Community Life Centre, 528 Waterford Rd, Ellen Grove

For more information call John Prout on 3288 3131

From the desk of Angela Owen-Taylor Parkinson Ward Councillor Firstly, I would like to extend to all residents my best wishes for the Christmas season and a special thank you to all our local police officers, ambulance officers, fire and rescue officers, Council officers, doctors, nurses and hospital workers who continue to work throughout Christmas. Thank you also to all State Emergency Service personnel who are also on standby if we need assistance.

Baby’s First Christmas will be held at the Unidus Community Centre at 204 Sherbrooke Rd, Willawong on 6 December at 9am, so come along and join with me as I welcome these new additions to our community and present them with a specially cast medallion and certificate. If you have a new baby in your family you can register via my office. Immediately following Baby’s First Christmas will be Christmas 4 Kids at 10am in the same location so please bring the whole family along for a great day.

Community Christmas in the Park will be held Saturday 6 December from 4-8pm at Calamvale District Park, Formby St, Calamvale which will include a Dog’s Christmas event with parade, Christmas Carols by Blonde Chocolate, a visit by Santa, free face painting for the children, food stalls and a free Movie in the Park which will be RIO 2. I hope you and your family can come along and join us.

To all the students graduating from our local schools, I wish you all success in your future endeavours and to all students who received awards at the recent award nights I attended, I commend you on your hard work and achievements.

Recently, Council officers have been undertaking investigations into the airflow of the pump system which creates the water fountain from the dragon and the water flow through the Cascades. As the pipes are underground and, in some parts, under water, it has been a long process to try to isolate where some blockages have been occurring. Due to the age of the pump system, it is now necessary to undertake further repair work which will require some excavation near the end of Seychelles Lane within the Forest Lake Parklands. We will endeavour to minimize disruption to walking paths as much as possible.

My office will be closed from close of business Thursday 18 December 2014 and will reopen on Monday 12 January, so my hardworking staff can enjoy some time with their families and any residents requiring assistance during this time can contact the Call Centre on 3403 8888.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

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The team at MTR Property Group would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperou s New Year.

Come and visit us at our new Kiosk at Forest Lake Shopping Centre from 7 December.

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Forest Lake Friendship Group If you’re new to Forest Lake, or just want to extend your social network, this is a great opportunity to meet new people, make friends and enjoy some friendly conversation.

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by Les Brooks

2nd December: Coffee at Coffee Club, Mt Ommaney

10.30am RSVP by 1st December

Ph: 0409 789 625 9th December: Coffee at DC’s Forest Lake 10.30am 16th December: Christmas Lunch at Forest Lake Tavern 23rd December: Coffee at DC’s Forest Lake 10.30am 30th December: Coffee at DC’s Forest Lake 10.30am 6th January:

Coffee at Coffee Club, Mt Ommaney 10.30am RSVP by 5th January Ph: 0409 789 625

ALL WELCOME Phone Annelie on 0409 789 625

WHAT'S ON FOREST LAKE COMMUNITY HOUSE BOOKINGS - JACK 3279 9111 | PRESIDENT - CHARLES STRUNK MON

9:00AM BCC Immunisation Clinic (2nd & 4th Monday) 3403 8888 9:30AM Happy House Playgroup No 1 3279 9111 3:30PM Fitness and Dance Belinda 0419 796 393 / 3273 6367 6:00PM Moon Lee Tae Kwan Do Wayne 0419 713 907 7:30PM ALP Board Meeting (4th Mon, Feb-Dec) Chas 3278 9805

TUES 9:15AM Balancing gentle exercise to music for seniors 3879 4020 11:30AM Indoor Bowls (Cost $4.50) Jean 3372 6894 6:00PM Moon Lee Tae Kwan Do Wayne 0419 713 907

The Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club’s last outing for this year was to the Kingston Butter Factory. Sixty-six members boarded our Concorde Coaches and eagerly headed off on a beautiful November morning. On arrival at The Butter Factory, a wonderful morning tea was ready and waiting for us. We then explored their extensive art and craft display including the Logan City Historical Society Museum, which brought back a lot of memories. Many a Christmas present was purchased from their fabulous arts and craft shop.

With full shopping bags in hand, we made our way to The Greenbank R.S.L for lunch and a flutter on the Pokies.

Like all good things that come to an end, it was time to make our way back home to finish off a really enjoyable day out.

The Clubs Committee and members would like to pass on their appreciation to Heritage Bank Community Branch Forest Lake for their assistance in the construction of a storage facility located at The Uniting Church Community Life Centre.

The Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club Committee would like to wish its members and The Lake News readers a very merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous 2015.

Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club meet on the third Friday of the month at the Queensland Lions Soccer Club, Pine Road, Richlands at 10.30am. New members are most welcome.

For more information on the Club and its activities, please contact Kay (Treasurer) on 3278 9406 or Les (Activities Officer) on 3279 9449 or mob 0466 377 618, or email fl50plusc@gmail.com.

Date claimers for the next three meetings are January 16th, February 20th and (AGM) March 20th.

7:30PM F’Lake Area Garden Group (2nd Tues, Feb-Nov) John 3288 3131 WED

9:30AM Happy House Playgroup No 2 3279 9111 6:30PM BFIT 4 LIFE (Dance, cheer & fitness) Melanie 0415 651 290 7:30PM Lions Club Business Meeting (2nd Wed) Heather 3278 9817

THUR 9:30AM Happy House Playgroup No 3 Contact Jack 3279 9111 3:30PM Fitness and Dance Belinda 0419 796 393 / 3273 6367 FRI

SAT

9:00AM 11:00AM 12NOON 7:30PM 7:30PM

F’Lake Crafters Group Lyndsay 3372 4938 Grace 3371 1179 Robyn 3372 3510 Annastacia Palaszczuk MP Appointments 3372 3207 / 3279 9111 Ladies Fellowship Luncheon Lorelle 0422 294 431 Southwest Brisbane Motoring Club (4th Friday) 3802 1902 Assembly of God Youth Activities (3rd Friday) Chad 0413 428 630

10AM Tiny Tutus Pre School Ballett Open for Bookings

SUN 10:00AM Freedom Christian Centre Contact Chad 0413 428 630 1:00PM Everlasting Gospel Church Ps Jose 0452 568 187

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Clubs & Groups

Sport & Fitness

50 Plus Club Les 0466 377 618 or Kay 3278 9406 Meets 3rd Friday of the Month

Hobbies, Arts & Craft

AFL, Forest Lake Junior Annette 0401 109 679 Balancing Gentle Exercise to Music Jenny 3879 4020

Australian Air League - Forest Lake Squadron Christina Parker 3279 4247 Tim Huntley 0422 230 589 www.airleague.com.au

Baseball Clubs, Western Districts - The Bulldogs Laurie 0421 137 406 www.wests.baseball.com.au

AIR Ph: 3371 7494, Pett 3378 2361 Meets 1st Friday of month Mona www.independentretirees.com.au

Basketball Club, West Brisbane Falcons 0450 105 252 westbrisbanebasketball@hotmail.com

Community Events Association Forest Lake Linda 0402 061 907

Brisbane Bhakti Yoga Centre Anil 3879 1906 or 0403 936 076 rajuanil@hotmail.com

Community House Association Jake 3372 9886

Cycling Group, Forest Lake Connect Group for Home Businesses Reg 0412 155 295 Meets first Thursday of the month Futsal Club, Forest Lake Phone Susannah 3201 1880 Jodie 0407 760 654 Forest Lake Forum Golf Club, Forest Lake Social Linda Paton 0402 061 907 Peter 3278 8060 Forest Lake One Community Ltd Indoor Bowls Ron 3879 4912 Mary 3376 3085 Friends of the Park Line Dancing Forest Lake Lorraine 3879 6210 At Forest Lake Community House Friendship Group, Forest Lake Ph Ringi 0416 310 930 Annelie 0409 789 625 Little Athletics, Forest Lake Garden Group, Forest Lake Area forestlake_littleas@hotmail.com John 3288 3131 Netball Club, The Lakers Girl Guides - Forest Lake lakers_netball@hotmail.com Lisa 0412 767 708 www.lakersnetball.com tamba@forestlakeguides.org.au PCYC, Inala Labor Party, F’Lake Branch 3372 2222 Charles 0411 959 994 www.inalapcyc.org.au Ladies Fellowship, Forest Lake Lorelle 0422 294 431

Rowing Club, Centenary (Youth) Simon 0414 711 331 Michael 0401 567 279 www.centenaryrowing.com.au

Liberal Party, Forest Lake Branch Steve 0402 893 105

Rugby League, Forest Lake Junior Sarah (Secretary) 0438 010 827

Lions Club of Forest Lake President: Del Greenway 0408 783 586 Motoring Club - Southwest Brisbane President: Collin Head 0457 051 152 swbmc@mail.com Mums In Touch, Forest Lake Jane 3879 6934

Rugby Union Club, Lakes Wasps 0407 790 497 president@forestlakewasps.com.au www.forestlakewasps.com.au Softball, Raiders Brett 0412 233 813 raidersips@hotmail.com

National Service Association Brisbane West Branch Peter 3372 5848

Swimming, Lake’s Swim Club Penni Devenish 0438 728 357 lakesswimming@ymail.com National Seniors - Forest Lake Branch http://lakesswimclub.blogspot.com.au Julie 3278 7274 or Val 3372 4405 Western Cougars Gridiron Club 0450 430 953 Obedience Dog Club of Brisbane www.cougarsgridiron.com.au 0411 017 454 Pallara Morning Tea Group Meets last Saturday of the month at Pallara S.S. Phone Ruth 0422 533 208 Probus Club of Forest Lake President Joan 3372 9923 Membership Officer Kevin 0408 933 561 Rana Frog Group 3372 4926

Richlands, Inala and Suburbs History Group Angela 3372 2358 Rotary Club - Forest Lake Bruce 0418 198 778 or 5465 7945 www.forestlake.rotaryclub.asn.au RSL Sub-Branch, Forest Lake Meets 3rd Tue Ph Peter 0412 357 756 or George 0488 220 002 Southwest Progress Association Michael 0433 456 150 Trefoil Guild - Centenary Janet 3376 1889 Young Women’s Program Angie 3271 5554

Federal Member Bernie Ripoll MLA (Oxley) 1800 640 839 / 3879 6440 bernie.ripoll@aph.gov.au www.bernieripoll.com.au State Members Annastacia Palaszczuk MP (Inala) 3372 3207 inala@parliament.qld.gov.au Anthony Shorten MP (Algester) 3278 9257 algester@parliament.qld.gov.au

Referral Network, Forest Lake Gaye 3879 9003

Scout Group 3870 7000

Government Representatives

Brisbane City Council: Cr Milton Dick (Richlands) 3407 1211 richlands.ward@ecn.net.au Cr Angela Owen-Taylor (Parkinson) 3131 7022 parkinson.ward@ecn.net.au

GE T I N VO LV E D

MA KE NE W FR IEN DS

BE AC TIV E

Beer & Wine Makers Guild, Western Suburb Amateur Tony on 3379 1048 Crochet Group Sue 3279 9561

Churches

Cornerstone Bible Church Meets every Sunday at 9.30am at Forest Lake S.H.S Ph 3136 3386 www.cornerstonebible.org.au

Elevate Church (AOG) Meets every Sunday at 9.30am at Forest Lake Crafters Group Grand Ave School. Ph 0407 177 117 Lynsay 3372 4938, Grace 3372 1179 www.elevatechurch.org.au or Pat 3372 3510 Elim Gospel Church 8 Julie Rd, Ellen Grove (Carole Park) Lake Lovers of Literature Ps Peter Collard 3892 2291/3273 5246 Elli 3879 6326 www.elim.org.au Model Boat Club Graham 3278 7654 Forest Lake Oasis 3879 6934 or 0404 821 322 Painters Fellowship www.oasispeople.net Audrey 3372 9469 Friendship House Church Photography Club, Forest Lake 0413 470 461 or www.churchoncall.

Peter 3372 2835 com www.flpc.orgfree.com Great Hope Baptist Church U3A Pastor Sims - Inala 1800 889 787 www.u3abrisbane.org.au www.greathopebaptist.com.au

Education Forest Lake State High School 3714 2333 Forest Lake State School 3714 1222 Grand Avenue State School 3372 0555 P&C pandc@grandavenuess.eq.edu.au Pallara State School 3723 6333 Serviceton South State School 3714 0222 St John’s Anglican College Yrs Kindy-6 3372 0888 Yrs 7-12 3372 0111

Health Alcoholics Anonymous Ph: 3255 9162 or visit www.aa.org.au Al-Anon for friends & family of alcoholics Ph: 3854 0331 or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org/australia/qld Asperger Services Australia West Brisbane Region Support Group Phone Jane 3278 3082 Australian Pituitary Foundation Ph 3376 2083 Australian Breast Feeding Assoc Tammy 0417 548 856 Emotions Anonymous(EA) A mental health, non profit volunteer group Graham or Lynn 3372 9773 Forest Lake Afternoon Walkers Mon-Fri afternoons approx 4.30pm Mary 0431 898 244 Meals on Wheels Kylie 3372 5276 Multiple Birth Assoc - Ipswich Sue 0410 181 215 Overeaters Anonymous 12 Step Program Ph: 3030 3619 Playgroup Australia 1800 171 882 playgroupaustralia.com.au

Churches Anglican Church of Aust St Hugh’s Inala 3372 1216 sthughs@bigpond.com FLake service 3372 3999 A.O.G. Church Pastor Chad Lake 0413 428 630 forestlakeaog@gmail.com Baptist Church, Forest Lake FLSS PAC 9.30am and 6pm Pastor Mark Mackay 0403 772 990 Email: macpastor@optusnet.com.au www.forestlakebaptist.org.au Church of the Nazarene Inala - 3372 2192 Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints - Forest Lake Meets every Sunday at 9.00am Ph 3372 5330 or 0411 600 264

Hosanna Church Brisbane (Multi-cultural Baptist) Ph 3372 6766 Meet at 10am on Sundays at Richlands East State School Pallara Christian Church (Presbyterian Reformed Church of Aust.)

Pastor Trevor Marshall 3712 0575 www.prc.org.au Salvation Army Lake Community Church 3714 0777 or www.lakesalvos.org.au Korean Service 12noon Sundays St Mark’s Catholic Church Inala 3372 5658 Uniting Church - Forest Lake Meets at St John’s Anglican College Primary Campus Chapel 9.30am Rev Russell Reynoldson 0429 472 567 3372 2299 rev.russell@bigpond.com Westside Multicultural Baptist Church Every Sunday @ 9.30am Ps Lyndon Sison 0403 135 540 sisonfamily5@tpg.com.au

Local JP Contacts JP (Qualified)

David Armstrong Bank of Qld, 3000 4580 Margaret Chittick 0428 641 332 Reg Connelly Heathwood 3879 9397 or 0403 167 121 Robyn Fleming 3278 9559 (wk) Mr E G Harper Homestead Village 3372 9242 Allan & Tania McLaughlin 3372 9408 Kathleen Maree Neehouse Pallara 3372 7152 Christine Nelson 3278 3485 Mandy Nicholls Homestead Village 3372 8723 Boyd Porter 3372 9314 Margy Smith Creekwood 3278 7825 or 0417 198 295 Kathleen Wooler 3879 1652 Michael Penman 3270 9461

Commissioner for Declarations Len Beesley Hillbrook Village, 3279 9249

Kev Brennan 0414 263 514 Jack Dunning 3372 9886 Craige Gravestein College Park 3278 8672 Neil Meurant Green Tree Pocket 3879 8393 or 0417 778 102 Colleen Nicholson 3372 8828

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