The Lake News, February 2015

The Lake News FEBRUARY 2015 - ISSUE 254

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Forest Lake family celebrate combined 125 years of marriage See page 11 for the full story

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The Returned Services League (RSL) is a member organisation that provides crucial services such as free entitlement advice and advocacy services; low cost and emergency housing; financial support services; home and hospital visits; and veteran research. Its members, and in particular the generous volunteers who give their time to fill committee positions, do so to enrich the lives of people who have served our country, and are now in need of some help themselves.

Like most community groups, our local Forest Lake Sub Branch has been operating for 16 years at the hands of a small group of dedicated volunteers; themselves ex-serving members. Whilst most are keen to continue serving the Forest Lake Sub Branch in some way, they are reaching a stage in their own lives where a full time commitment is more than they can give.

Over the years, RSL members and volunteers have been overwhelmed by the interest and participation of the younger generations in supporting the commemoration of ANZAC. Whilst ANZAC forms a very important part of RSL’s annual calendar, it is but one of many commemorative services and functions the RSL facilitates each year that enriches the lives of ex-serving members and their families.

Today as we approach the centennial commemoration of ANZAC in April 2015, the local Forest Lake Sub Branch is calling for assistance in the form of both manpower and administration. If you can spare some time to help some old diggers to support their mates, would you please call Peter Foley, Secretary of the Forest Lake RSL Sub Branch to register your interest on 0412 357 756.

2015 is the Centenary of ANZAC and RSLs around Australia and organisations around the world even, will be striving to make local parades and services more special than usual. The Forest Lake RSL Sub-branch will be no different and we are looking towards staging a bigger and better parade and service in the newly refurbished Amphitheatre.

Groups, clubs and organisations wishing to march should contact Peter Foley on the above number. The Sub-branch will be manning stalls to sell badges and memorabilia as usual and we desperately need volunteers to assist. Please let us know if you can help. We are also seeking a band to play for us on the day. Do you know of one?

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Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis Somewhere in the week between Christmas and New Years, my washing machine broke. And when I say broke, I mean it would fill the tub full of water and then refuse to wash, leaving me with a load of sopping wet clothes and limited means to rectify the situation. To say I was annoyed and frustrated would be an understatement. After having guests and a full house over Christmas, I subsequently faced piles of dirty sheets, tablecloths, towels and clothes laying about my laundry.

Even though I took a few loads of essentials to a friend’s house and used her machine while I waited the week and a half it took for the part to come in and the repairman to come back and fix it, there was a backlog of washing to be done. One of my husband’s well used phrases is ‘playing catch up’. It has a myriad of applications and certainly applies here!

I hate ‘playing catch up’ of any sort. Whether it’s coming back to an overflowing inbox after a holiday, washing when it’s been raining (or a broken machine!), weeding the garden or the piles of washing up and dishwasher duties after a weekend of entertaining.

Another circumstance in which we say ‘catch up’ is with regard to friends. And I have to be honest, this is something I would actually rather not do.

Let me explain. The fact that I need to ‘catch up’ on my friends lives, says to me that I haven’t seen them enough to keep up to date on what’s happening with them. If my life is too busy to hear about the everyday things that happen in the lives of those I love, then maybe I need to refocus my life and where my time is spent.

Of course, it’s wonderful, and necessary, to spend longer chunks of time with people to really hear where they’re at and how they are travelling, but when we’ve left it so long that there are the metaphorical piles of washing strewn about, it should be a warning to us that we aren’t investing enough in those around us.

And in our marriages, where jobs, kids, other family, friends and commitments, all take up our time, we can find ourselves never delving deeper than the logistics of life i.e. what’s for dinner, who’s taking who to dance, sport or music lessons. Before we know it, we need to ‘catch up’ on our spouse.

It’s easy to let things pile up and get behind in our relationships and often, our only fault is a lack of intentional connection. It takes time to ask the deeper questions, just as it takes time to put a load of washing on, hang it out, fold it and put it away. But just as it takes a lot more time to catch up on washing after the machine breaks down, it takes a lot more time to repair a relationship after an extended time of only relating on a surface level.

Why not resolve this year to be more intentional with your relationships? Putting a load on every day is more beneficial to everyone than having to do load upon load trying to catch up.

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Be a sweetheart this Valentine’s Day HeartKids Australia is offering ‘sweethearts’ around the nation a new way to show their love this Valentine’s Day, while also raising much-needed funds to fight childhood heart disease - the biggest cause of death of children under the age of one.

HeartKids Australia’s Sweetheart Day on Saturday, February 14 allows anyone to demonstrate their love for a partner, friend or family member – no matter where they are in the world – by sending them a virtual gift donation via www. sweetheartday.org.au. The funds contribute to the national charity’s support, research, advocacy and awareness work.

Childhood heart disease is not a single condition; it includes a wide range of heart defects which a child is born with or develops in childhood as a result of other illnesses. Some cases require major heart surgery within days of a child’s birth, while others remain undiagnosed until adolescence or adulthood. Eight babies a day are born with a heart defect in Australia.

“Sweetheart Day is the charitable way to turn some of the money we would normally spend on Valentine’s Day presents into tangible benefits for kids in need, such as funding for life-saving research or family support during surgeries and treatments.

The purchase of a virtual gift sends a message of love to those you care for, as well as the thousands of heartkids’ families around Australia,” said Jann Kingston, CEO of HeartKids Australia.

“For the families of babies born with heart defects, the emotional and financial stress is profound. While the scope of childhood heart disease is broad, some children born with heart defects will undergo open heart surgery in the first few days of their life,” added Kingston.

“However, surgery is not a cure. Children with CHD will face unique challenges for their entire lives. This may include ongoing medical treatment and repeated heart surgeries. The disease is for life, once a heartkid always a heartkid.”

HeartKids helps families through every step of their journey. Sweetheart Day aims to raise the funds needed to provide this support, as well as help fund research into the causes, treatment and management of heart defects and broaden awareness of Childhood Heart Disease in Australia.

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Look good, feel great Do you think of dentistry when someone says they want to look good and feel great? Probably not. You might think about getting some exercise, maybe going to the gym or going shopping for new clothes. Being a dentist I naturally think about how dentistry can help change your smile, your gums, your bite, sometimes even more.

Often we take our mouths for granted. They get a lot of use (sometimes they get too much use, don’t they?). There are lots of ways modern dentistry can help you look good and feel great this summer.

If you are happy with your smile but not the colour, it may just take some whitening to brighten and freshen your smile.

The difference can be amazing and such a simple thing will make people ask what you did to your smile.

If your teeth are crooked, there is orthodontics to correct the problem. Through orthodontics you can have the smile you want.

This can make your teeth look good but it can also make everything function better as well. Most people think it’s just for kids but you can have orthodontics at any age. Orthodontics is not instant but in the long term can certainly be life changing.

If you don’t like the shape or colour of your teeth there are veneers. They provide an almost instant change to the colour and the shape of your teeth. If you don’t like the silver/black fillings then these can be replaced with a variety of tooth coloured materials.

These vary in size and complexity and really depend on your own very personal condition to determine the best alternative for both aesthetics and function.

Gums are the foundation for your smile, so while you may sometimes forget about them, we certainly don’t. That is why we ask lots of annoying questions like “How often do you floss?”

I know...you always floss but seriously flossing is important to maintain the health of your gums (as well as the health of your heart). Research has shown a relationship between unhealthy gums and heart problems and strokes. So when we tell you flossing is good for you, we mean it. Even though you brush and floss regularly you still may have gum problems and need some soft tissue therapy. That’s a nice way of saying we remove all the germs and bacteria around and under the gums so they can be healthy and happy again.

Since everyone is different, the best approach to improve things needs careful evaluation.The best approach may be a combination of things to suit your lifestyle and your goals for an improved smile or a better bite. If you want more information, call our friendly team at Lakedental. We pride ourselves on taking care of you. Now it’s up to you to look good and feel great.

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Readers might remember an article in the August edition of The Lake News, 2013 about local boy, Ethan who was born with a rare chromosomal disorder known as dup15q syndrome. There are less than 30 registered cases in Australia and less than 1000 worldwide.

As a result of his condition, Ethan has autism, seizures, low muscle tone, sensory processing disorder, developmental and speech delay, anxiety and behavioural issues.

Ethan enjoys swimming, riding his bike around the lake and playing with his school friend and younger brother Luke.

On 8 February, a fundraising day will be held at Simpson Falls which will consist of four walk/run hikes, start time is 6.15am. Entry is a minimum $10 donation for adults with all funds raised going towards Ethan’s medical expenses.

“We are seeking local support to raise funds to assist with ongoing medical expenses including speech and occupational therapies, psychology and behavioural services, neurological, genetic and other specialist appointments,” said joint event organiser Graeme Rundle. “The plan is to meet back at Simpsons Falls Picnic area for the walk and stay for the lucky draw prizes and have a coffee, muffin, fruit, sausages sizzle... and most importantly to meet the Ethan and his family.”

Participants are encouraged to turn up on the day, no need to register. Please remember to bring plenty of water and be sun safe.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ events/1494139227516682/ or contact joint event organiser Angie Reeves on 0433 994 555.

The organisers would like to thank Forest Lake and Springfield Lakes running groups, David and Simon Armstrong, Owner Managers of the Bank of Queensland Forest Lake Branch and all those who have supported the event in various ways.

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Abel & David Wan Dental Practice Some readers might remember an article in The Lake News, May 2013, about a group of Forest Lake residents making pillowcases for children in oncology wards.

Local resident Una Gray is keen to hear from people who could help in this ongoing, worthwhile project.

With over 500 pillowcases already donated since the group began in earnest two years ago, the group suffered last year from a lack of funds and the loss of the use of the leisure centre at The Terraces.

A $2000 grant from Heritage Community Branch Forest Lake was applied for and approved which will pay for fabric. Those involved now take fabric home so they can continue to make and donate more pillowcases, despite not having a central location to get together.

“I look after the distribution of fabric and collection of the pillowcases,” said Una. “My friend Judy Weston does all the cutting after her husband Barry has washed all the fabric.”

Una said that the group of 9-10 helpers would benefit from some more volunteers.

“Judy and Barry would like some help with the washing and cutting of fabric, while I need people to sew and to iron.

I pack and despatch them.

“The benefit of doing something for others, with others, cannot be underestimated. The thrill I get from working with Pillowcases4Oncologykids is the connection between what we do and the end result,” said Una. “Each time one of our sewers completes a pillowcase, we know that a hospital stay for a child is made just a tiny bit happier with a pillowcase that is unique and their own. It is such a small thing we do that can provide mountains of support for children with cancer and their families.”

If you’d like to be involved or donate, Una can be contacted by calling 3879 3638 or by sending an email to unagray@gmail.com.

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Forest Lake family celebrate combined 125 years of marriage One family, three couples celebrate milestone anniversaries this year, with locals Belinda and Michael marking 25 years of wedded bliss and both their parents celebrating 50 years of marriage. All the couples are long term Forest Lake residents.

The three couples kindly took time to answer some questions for The Lake News.

Marion and Graeme, married 50 years: How/when did you meet?

We first met at a Rock-n-Roll party at my home in Brunswick Heads, NSW, which we held almost every week. I was 17 and Graeme was 18. Graeme asked me on my first date to the Lismore Show after which we began courting.

How long have you lived in Forest Lake?

We have been very happy living in Forest Lake for eight years this May. What are the secrets to a long marriage?

I don’t know if there are any secrets to a long marriage but you must work at your marriage by always taking the time out to listen and care for each other. At the end of our work day we always had a cuppa and talked about our day and always resolved our differences before the day ended. That always worked for us.

Most of all - keep smiling.

Shirley and Bernie, married 50 years: How/when did you meet?

Myself and a few friends went out for a few drinks in 1963 and finished up at the National Hotel in Queen St at the Cabaret.

I noticed an attractive blonde sitting at a table with a few friends across the room. I said to my mates, “See the blonde over there? She’s mine!” That’s how we met.

How long have you lived in Forest Lake?

We have lived in the Forest Lake area for 24 years.

What are the secrets to a long marriage?

Doing interesting things together through our life and accepting our individualism. Lots of communication is very important.

Belinda and Michael, married 25 years: How/when did you meet?

We met at a social night at a local ballroom dance studio, when we were about 16 years old.

How long have you lived in Forest Lake?

We have lived in Forest Lake for 18 years.

What are the secrets to a long marriage?

We are committed to our children. We also hold the same values and goals.

It’s important to allow each other to have our own interests.

Congratulations to all three couples!

We hope you enjoy celebrating these significant achievements with family and friends.

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Owners of a local family business were the lucky recipients of the $10 000 major prize during the Forest Lake Shopping Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 Days of Giving campaign at the end of last year.

Being surprised by the phone call of the good news while on a well deserved end of year break, Julie Bilby, together with her husband and son are planning on using the funds for a trip to New Zealand.

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Christmas Cakes and Puddings Thanks to all who bought a cake or pudding from the Forest Lake Lions. We will be selling them again next year through various outlets including the Bank of Qld and Forest Lake Shopping Centre. I have to say that the plum pudding was especially delicious (with brandy and ice cream!). We do have some 1kg cakes (good value at only $12) left over so if you are thinking of doing Christmas in July and would like a cake, just give me a call on 0421 281 718.

Christmas Visit to Forest Lake Lodge Once again the Lions of Forest Lake spread Christmas cheer amongst the residents of the Forest Lake Lodge. On Christmas morning Santa and his Lions helpers visited the Lodge and handed out Christmas presents to 135 residents as well as singing Christmas Carols. It was great to see the big smiles on the residents faces.

It was great to see Anastacia Palaszcuk helping on the day and supporting this Forest Lake Lions Project.

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The existing pathway will be reconfigured to join up to the new play equipment to ensure access for children of all abilities and a new multi person see-saw will replace the old equipment under the shade of the nearby trees. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As Heathwood is a growing suburb with many young families these additional facilities will provide opportunities for children to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is anticipated the construction of the new fitness equipment will be completed early March. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This park has become a focal point for local residents to come together to get to know their neighbours. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am always conscious of reviewing of our local parks to ensure improvements keep up with the demands of the growing community, and boast new features to support the growth,â&#x20AC;? Cr Angela Owen-Taylor said.

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Hello Readers At this time of the year we celebrate the success of our graduates of 2014 and acknowledge their success in achieving the tertiary study course of their first choice.

103 students graduated from St John’s in 2014 with most taking up places at universities to study an array on disciplines such as Engineering, Law, Business and Health Sciences. We know they have been well prepared for this stage of their learning lives and we wish them every success.

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A place for TOMORROW’S LEADERS St John’s Anglican College offers families in south west Brisbane coeducation from Kindergarten to Year Twelve.

Forming young hearts and minds St John’s offers personalised learning for exceptional achievement.

Shaped by Christian values in the Anglican tradition as they guide everyday College life, St John’s graduates are well educated, respectful, resilient and compassionate; equipped to be people of influence in their communities.

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

As a learning community, St John’s teachers focus on using “next” practice to provide opportunities for students at all year levels to achieve the best educational outcomes. As an independent school St John’s has the capacity to take a balanced view about what’s important for our young people to know and be able to do in the future and to encourage them in their learning and development in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.

As “custodians of opportunity” our teachers challenge young minds to develop confidence in using their natural creativity and being innovative in their thinking.

As we prepare young people for their future in the rapidly changing digital world, we are aware that they will need to reinvent themselves over and over as they move through careers and into new ones. Confidence and personal resilience will be essential attributes of the St John’s graduate.

Students at St John’s are developing inquiring minds through our recent successful application to be a candidate school within the world-renowned International Baccalaureate program. In addition to our strong focus on literacy and numeracy, this year students are using their natural inquisitiveness to think for themselves and solve problems in creative ways.

Complementing our focus on teaching inquiry methods to children of all year levels is our commitment to providing many and varied opportunities through our extracurricular programs in sport, performing arts and service programs.

A balanced educational program is the key to success for your child so please take the opportunity to visit us on our first Open Day for 2015 or alternatively contact our Registrar to arrange a personal tour email: jcollins@sjac.qld.edu.au 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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Enjoy a relaxed night out with Music at the Hub Music at the Hub is a quality, casual, relaxed ‘night out’ to enjoy talented musicians and performers from Brisbane and any touring acts that can be enticed to come to the Centenary suburbs. The genre includes styles of Folk, Blues, Jazz, easy listening and soft Rock depending on the artists.

This month on Saturday 21 February, the performers will be Tim Gaze and Blue Café. Residents are encouraged to book early as this is sure to be another terrific evening.

Tim Gaze has enjoyed a long career as one of Australia’s pre-eminent guitar player/vocalists.

Through the years Tim has been an influential member of several highly regarded Australian bands – Tamam Shud, Kahvas Jute, Ariel, Rose Tattoo, The Aussie Rebels and The Hoochie Coochie Men – as well as several bands featuring his own name.

Today Tim is a quiet, unassuming man who downplays his talent but is also quick to point out that his career is “still a work in progress” with traditional and modern blues, rock, roots, surf, acoustic electric slide guitar, vocals all featuring.

Blue Café is a means for the “not so young” to continue their love of music. The band focuses mainly on swing, jazz, Latin and a little blues.

The band consists of Julie Lee Rae as vocalist (apart from Blue Café, Julie, a talented performer, also has her own “one person” show based around Country Rock); Neville Monks on bass (Neville has played for many jazz line-ups over the years and continues to have a high level of enthusiasm and skill); Robert Walsh, drums (Robert has had a part-time career as a drummer in Rock’n’Roll - he wanted to turn his hand to more diverse styles and has done that very well); Harry Strybos, guitar (Harry has played in quite a number of rock bands over the years and is basically a rhythm player gone wrong).

Music at the Hub takes place at Centenary Community Hub, 171 Dandenong Rd Mt Ommaney, and doors open at 6.00pm with ample parking on site, before performances begin at 7pm.

The cost is $10 entry per person (under 14 years old free entry) and is cash only, cost includes entry to lucky door prize. Light meals, nibble platters, snacks, soft drinks, water, tea and coffee will be available at very reasonable prices.

BYO alcoholic drinks only, don’t forget your glasses; audience members are asked to not bring snacks or food, as the sale of food and soft drinks helps to keep the entry price low.

Bookings are essential and can be made by sending an email to bookings@ccconnect.asn. au or by phoning 0499 999 772 to secure your table, if unanswered please leave a message.

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Did this year’s Christmas presents miss the mark? Not impressed with the joke hand towel, the ‘his and hers’ bath robes, rainbow socks, keep calm t-shirt, fluffy slippers, wallet chain, crazy pattern leggings or animal suit?

“Don’t ditch your unwanted Christmas presents, donate them to a Red Cross Shop,” says Red Cross Shops General Manager, Kate Dear.

“It’s been found Australians spend over $1 billion each year on Red Cros unwanted gifts,” said Kate. “Instead of throwing away your dud presents, s Shop why not re-gift them? All our shops are desperate for donations of unwanted clothing, bric-a-brac and gifts.

“The proceeds from our shops help fund the everyday work of Red Cross such as making daily phone calls to elderly people who live alone, breakfast for schoolkids who might otherwise go to school hungry and clean drinking water for vulnerable families in the Asia-Pacific.

“Donations can be delivered to any Red Cross store Monday to Friday, and in some busier locations, seven days a week.

Unfortunately we can’t accept donations of electrical items, large furniture or mattresses and we ask people not to dump rubbish or leave large items outside our shops.”

Red Cross Shops also welcome new volunteers, particularly over summer when many of the regular volunteers are on holiday. No experience is necessary and volunteers can opt to work as little as four hours a week, on weekdays or weekends.

To enquire about becoming a volunteer, call 1800 811 700, email retail@redcross.org.au. The nearest Red Cross Shop to Forest Lake is located at 669 Sherwood Road, Sherwood - phone 3278 0344 for opening hours.

“By the way,” says Kate. “If you’re looking to buy an unusual bath robe, rainbow socks, keep calm t-shirt, fluffy slippers, wallet chain, crazy pattern leggings or a cute alligator suit; check out your nearest Red Cross Shop!”

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The heart is a four chambered muscular organ that functions to pump blood around the body. Heart failure occurs when the heart fails to pump enough blood to meet the body’s demands. This causes changes in the body as it tries to support a faltering system. These changes include increased blood pressure, increased heart rate and fluid retention.

Heart disease can have many origins. It can be caused by changes in the heart’s muscular walls, defects of the valves separating the chambers of the heart or narrowing of the vessels leaving the heart. As with humans, heart abnormalities can exist at birth or can develop late in life and of course in pets, heartworm can be a contributing factor.

When the heart is unable to function correctly, there is a build up of fluid pressure within the circulatory system. This can cause “leakage” of fluid into the chest or abdomen and is responsible for many of the clinical signs seen with heart disease. These signs include: • coughing and difficulty breathing • engorgement of veins (often can be seen in the jugular vein in the neck) • swollen abdomen (ascites - fluid in the abdominal cavity) • enlarged liver • weight loss • decreased exercise tolerance - the dog tires easily • pale or purple mucous membranes • cool extremities (toes, tips of ears etc) • fluid swelling of lower limbs If you suspect your pet is suffering heart disease, it is wise to have it examined by your veterinarian. Diagnosis of heart disease begins with a thorough physical examination.

Listening to the patient’s chest with a stethoscope can allow the veterinarian to identify any abnormal heart sounds, rhythms or lung sounds. If an abnormality is suspected, the next step is to x-ray the chest. Chest x-rays show the size and shape of the heart silhouette, any blood vessel enlargement within the chest and any changes in the lungs.

Some heart diseases can be diagnosed with the above, but there are other tests that can help further define the problems.

Ultrasound of the heart is a technique that is very useful.

It is used to see the size of the heart chambers, the degree of contraction of the heart and more advanced ultrasound machines can even show the direction of blood flow through the heart.

An ECG is another way to investigate heart disease. This device records the electrical impulses across the heart as nerves fire to stimulate the heart to beat. ECG’s are useful to determine any changes in the heart’s rhythm and can give an indication of changes of heart chamber size.

Other tests such as blood and urine tests can help determine changes caused by heart disease and are often recommended before therapy for heart disease is started. Many different therapies for heart disease are available depending on the type and severity of the disorder. Most pets with mild heart disease respond well to therapy and can have an extended lifespan with treatment. Unfortunately, many heart conditions are progressive; this is why diagnosis of heart disease can be very important to give a more accurate prognosis. Therapy for heart disease is lifelong and generally requires regular rechecks to assess the stage of heart disease and any changes occurring.

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With the festive season and holidays now in our memory and the children returning for another school year, holidays are over and the traffic problems continue, I suppose one could say ‘life is returning to normal!’

But wait...life is not normal within the garden club.

The meeting will now be held on the first Tuesday morning of the month commencing on Tuesday 3 February and then on Tuesday 3 March. The meetings will commence at 10am with morning tea available from 9.30am. The venue is the Community Life Centre, 528 Waterford Road, Ellen Grove.

Membership remains at $25 per calendar year, and some of the advantages are discounted bus trips and a 10% discount on all purchases from our sponsors, Crossacres Garden Nursery, 58 Crossacres R o a d , D o o l a n d e l l a w h e n y o u s h o w y o u r c l u b ’s membership badge.

With the change from evening to day-time meetings, we have introduced an Associate Membership and details are available upon request. Visitors pay $5 per meeting and this includes morning tea, The Good Dirt newsletter, a lucky door ticket and any of the free plants on offer.

Did you plant an Australian native tree or plant on Australia Day? One of the most popular trees in most gardens is the gorgeous Grevillea. Like the Bottlebrush, Grevilleas are loved by our native birds and what better than to sit back and watch the native birds enjoying these trees even though the lorikeets may get noisy from time to time. Some of the popular grevilleas are the Silvereye Cream, Pink Midget, Fire Sprite and my favourite Peaches and Cream.

I’m as guilty as anyone for buying ‘eye-catching’ plants and we plant the drought tolerant plants and water loving plants together...one of them will not survive! For further information check the February’s edition of The Good Dirt.

Presenting a bunch of cut roses is the traditional way of celebrating Valentine’s Day, but a potted rose plant that will live for many years is a far more appropriate way to acknowledge a long-lasting commitment. Red roses are always the number one choice for Valentine’s Day. Other roses available with Valentine-friendly names are Angel Face, Best Friend, My Hero, Seduction or Sentimental. I’m sure you will find the appropriate rose for your friend.

Guest speakers throughout the year are diverse and interesting ones covering many aspects of gardening.

This year many of the guest speakers will be with us for their first time. The February guest speaker will be the popular Noel Burdette and Dan from Rocky Point Mulching & Fertilizers in March.

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As we head into the new school year for 2015, I am happy to report on some important safety upgrades provided by the State Government in the Algester electorate. It was with excitement that the Pallara State School community received their promised flashing lights in late 2014, joining Grand Avenue State School, Algester State School and Boronia State School in the safety provisions promised by the Government and all of which are now delivered!

The safety of our children walking to and from school is paramount as the State Government continues its commitment to the safety of all Queenslanders on our roads – especially our little ones. Reflecting upon safety throughout Queensland I feel confident that 2015 will not only be a brighter year for our children (as our local schools have received over $700,000 collaboratively in maintenance backlog funding, hundreds of extra teacher aide hours across all schools in the electorate, safety upgrades and new schools being built – including a brand new school in Pallara) but also for our families. This is due to many necessary measures and initiatives being taken by the State Government including the well-known ‘Safe Night Out’ legislation, tougher Grooming Laws aimed at preventing incidences before they happen, stronger Animal Cruelty Laws and legislation being passed, stronger powers given to police to fight organised crime and the atrocities that come with it, and tougher Juvenile Penalties with the aim of intervening and preventing the cycle of crime.

In this summer season nothing seems to reel home to me as much as the rights all Queenslanders deserve to a safe, happy holiday season with their loved ones and families and I’m happy to hear personal reports coming through from everyday families of how much safer they feel and how it is helping them enjoy their well-deserved time off with their family in a relaxed and safe environment. I remember as a kid playing cricket with my friends on the front lawn without a worry or care, enjoying the long summer holidays, sometimes on Bribie, with a complete feeling of safety and security. This is my wish for my children and grandchildren and it warms my heart that I can slowly see the shoots coming through for a brighter and more secure future for our kids thanks to these strong choices made and implemented by our State Government.

Something else dear to my heart is the up and coming Commemoration of the Centenary of ANZAC. I know that the planning is well advanced by both the Forest Lake and Greenbank RSL sub-branches for their commemorative services.

I have enjoyed working closely with both sub-branches in supporting their services and the members have been, and are, working tirelessly in collaborating these events which are shaping up to be events I believe will be very memorable and an enriching experience for all involved as well as the wider community.

Here’s hoping the return to the 2015 work and school year has been and is a smooth transition and please, stay safe, stay hydrated and stay sun safe in the Queensland summer weather!

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The Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club wishes to extend a Happy New Year greeting to all of The Lake News readers. The Club’s 2015 activities program was circulated at our recent Christmas Party, and it is looking like we will have another great year of monthly trips ahead of us to new and exciting venues. The Club’s first General Meeting of the year was held on Friday January 16, with our usual good attendance.

The Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club Inc. is a local community based organisation that was formed 22 years ago for people in the over 50 age group living in Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs, offering an avenue for members to make new friends and become part of an active group of like-minded people who enjoy their leisure time.

Our Club is not affiliated with any other club or organisation.

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 always welcome.

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

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Well, here it is 2015 already and the clubs first game of the year was held at Wolston Park Golf Club on 18 January. Despite the oppressive heat, 38 eager golfers assembled at the first tee with hope and expectation of shooting the elusive great round, and from some of the results, it was obvious we had some very happy golfers when we all got back into the 19th hole!

The results from this game were: A Grade Winner Pat Ayling & Runner-up Dan McKay; B Grade Winner Don Pickwick and Runner-up Ben Lalor; C Grade Winner Glenn Mostyn & Runner-up Michael Eveleigh. Our Long Drive exponents were Don Pickwick in B Grade and Jason Rowe in C Grade. Nearest Second Shot went to Dan McKay, while Nearest the Pin sharp shooters were Pat Ayling and Ben Lalor.

Congratulations to all prizewinners on the day.

The Clubs Annual General Meeting was held after the game, where a new Management Committee was elected to guide the Club through 2015. A vote of thanks went to the former President and Committee for doing a wonderful job in 2014.

Our Club Sheriff collected ‘fines’ from our members at each of the games during 2104, raising a total of $660.00 that will again be donated to the clubs chosen charity – The Royal Brisbane Children’s Hospital Perinatal Research Centre.

The clubs next game will be held at Mount Warren Park Golf Club on the 8th February with a 6.30 am tee time. Golf carts and lunch will be provided by Mount Warren as part of the game fees.

For anyone who is interested in joining our club, please contact Cory (Secretary) on 0407 339 794 or like ‘Forest Lake Social Golf Club’ on our Facebook Page and register your interest there.

The Heritage Community Bank Branch at Forest Lake and the Jindalee Golf Club are proud sponsors the Forest Lake Social Golf Club.

The Lake News is always interested in local, good news stories.

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Perhaps your child has excelled in his or her sport and been selected in a representative team.

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Forest Lake Branch update by Julie Baldwin Where did January go? Love seeing the lush green lawns and gardens after such a lot of rainfall. Many of our members have been enjoying the summer holidays with family and friends. The committee are well rested and rearing to go for another year of fun so come and join us at our first meeting for 2015. A friendly welcome awaits ladies and gentlemen in the 50 something age group. There are many, many benefits of membership with National Seniors.

The National Seniors website is a great source for more helpful information.

Meeting date is Wednesday 11 February. Meeting Place - Lions Soccer Club, 133 Pine Road, Richlands. (Second Wednesday of the month) 9.30am sign in for a 10am start.

Meeting entry includes morning tea. We will be collecting payment at February’s meeting for our first trip in March.

Morning tea will be followed by games of trivia with small prizes to be won. Please join us for lunch at Lions after the meeting.

To our members who are unwell, best wishes for a return to good health.

In February each year, by tradition, members and friends meet at our favourite local restaurant, The Red Door, to celebrate Chinese New Year. It’s a great way to catch up after the holiday break and a very popular evening out.

Visitors can collect a copy of our 2015 Calendar at February’s meeting and will certainly find many things to enjoy joining in.

Some very exciting away trips and day trips are on the Calendar.

Our very popular newsletter ‘Seniors Scoop’ is also available at each Branch meeting. Check out our website www.forestlakenationalseniors.org.au/ By invitation from management, our group will have a display at the Forest Lake Shopping Centre this month.

Please visit and if you like our display we would appreciate your vote.

For further information about our Branch please contact either Julie 3278 7274 or Val 3372 4405.

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First book is a dream come true For many, working full time and living one’s dreams don’t often go together but for local author, Peter Ship, writing as a hobby at night and on weekends has produced a published novel. The idea for an action adventure novel struck Ship while on holiday in London, steeped in its rich history and the close proximity to the royal family.

The first in a trilogy, McNiven: The Kingdom Guardian, follows the life of McNiven a royal security chief who risks his life to save his mistress while averting an impending war. Set in 2037, McNiven provides personal security for the reigning Monarch of the United Kingdom, a position his family have fulfilled for 500 years. Following a devastating terrorist attack on London that leaves almost 400,000 people dead, Queen Penelope secretly unleashes McNiven to track down the terrorists and destroy their plans for additional attacks. The Queen becomes a target for the terrorists and is betrayed by members of her family and staff.

There is non-stop action stretching from Hastings in the south to the highlands of Scotland and across the channel into Europe. Unexpected twists and events are bound together by the twin threads of romance and loyalty as McNiven hunts those responsible for the destruction and deaths that were a smokescreen for an even more sinister plot to make London the capital of Western Europe. McNiven races against time to unmask the terrorists and saves the lives of the Queen and the G8 leaders.

The second book in the McNiven series, called One Hope is already well underway, with the third book still in the research stage. Ship was determined to head into impending retirement with a plan and a purpose, so began writing the novel while on holidays.

“I succeeded in writing around 10,000 words with my two finger typing. After that I wrote 1000-1500 words at night instead of watching television and then for a couple of hours on weekends,” he said. “If I had a busy day at work then sometimes I wouldn’t write. The secret for me is to not place pressure on myself by committing to a fixed finishing date. It has to be a pleasure like any hobby and then I can be creative. All up it took about eighteen months.”

To purchase McNiven: The Kingdom Guardian, simply go to Amazon or buy direct from the website mcniventhekingdomguardian.com.

Peter Ship can be contacted by sending an email to guidinglight@y7mail.com.

From the desk of Angela Owen-Taylor Parkinson Ward Councillor After a hot January with many residents heading to the beach and on holidays, we have seen the return to school of many local students and welcomed new students starting school. I encourage all drivers to take extra care around local schools and to make sure you abide by school zone speed limits and do not illegally park which places children’s safety in jeopardy. Council officers undertake patrols around schools and infringements will be issued if you do not comply with parking conditions as per signage or yellow no stopping lines.

Congratulations to the new school leaders, who have just taken up their roles in each of our local schools. I am sure you will serve your school and fellow students well. These young people, as role models, often take part in community events in their own time and your commitment to service is commended.

As we are still not completely out of the summer storm season, I remind all residents you are still able to sign up to the Early Warning Emergency Alert notification. Forest Lake has one of the areas with the highest number of residents taking positive action to be prepared and I encourage those who have already signed up to let your friends, family and neighbours know. We can all follow the Scout’s motto of ‘Be Prepared’. To sign up online go to www.brisbane.qld.gov. au/community-support/emergency-management/brisbane-early-warning-service/index.htm We have now seen another successful season draw to a close for Forest Lake Little Athletics (Falcons) and I am proud of the growth of this new sporting club in our local community. Only a few years ago I attended the first meeting to get this club off the ground and I am pleased that today it is thriving and providing great benefits for our youth.

March will see the return of Rugby Union to the Sportsfields. As Club Patron I encourage young people interested in playing Rugby Union to come and join the Forest Lake Wasps. It is great to see many young people engaged in an active and healthy lifestyle in our city and local community.

Forest Lake is a great community, I look forward to continuing to work together with many local groups and for you, to make it even better.

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The New Year was certainly heralded in with blazing summer days and afternoon showers. The gardeners amongst the Probians have been very busy rejuvenating and replanting plants that have been destroyed by storms and excessive heat.

The Probus Club also needs new members to instil more rejuvenation and extra energy. A form of contemporary existentialism is that man is, to some extent, determined by the character of the world yet is also free in so far as a being can constitute its own world and that world comprises of health, happiness, growing old gracefully and the ability and motivation to enjoy life. This is what the Probus Club of Forest Lake Inc is all about.

We are inviting all persons who are retired or semiretired from their previous occupations and are interested in advancing their intellectual and cultural interests with hilarity and enjoyment to contact the Probus Club. We enjoy a morning tea and then it is time for our monthly speaker. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10am at the Forest Lake Hotel. The third Tuesday of a month we enjoy and participate in an activity. This could range from a day trip, picnic lunch or visit to an interesting facility.

Forest Lakers come and give us a test drive and see for yourselves how friendly, caring and fun-loving we are!

Membership Officer Kevin is waiting for your call. He can be contacted on 0408 933 561 or secretary Chris 0404 452 052 or President Joan 3372 9923.

Some exciting things have been planned for the year.

Come and join us.

Could you be an animal buddy?

Do you love animals but are not in a position to adopt or foster? If you’re looking to make a difference, now is the time! You can help the RSPCA in their latest effort to help find homes for more animals. Take the RSPCA Ultimate Buddy Challenge from February 1.

The six week Ultimate Buddy Challenge is an ambitious exercise to find homes for every animal currently in the RSPCA’s care. It’s free to sign up and perfect for all ages. Once you have joined, you will be assigned one of the 2,500 animals in Queensland RSPCA centres who are patiently waiting for a family to call their own. To join the challenge head to the website at: www.rspcabuddychallenge.com.au.

There are a range of awards and prizes on offer for the teams and individuals who go above and beyond for their buddy. So jump on board and become a Canine Commando, Claw Captain or All Creatures Cadet – the RSPCA needs you!

Cancer Connect

Talk to someone who’s been there

Cancer Council Queensland is inviting people who have been affected by cancer to seek support from trained volunteers who have had a similar cancer experience.

To find out more call the

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Forest Lake Friendship Group If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Family Focus with Mark Mackay

Mark Mackay is one of the Baptist pastors in Forest Lake

For many people, February means Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Personally, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never really bought into the whole Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day thing. It has never really made sense to me that on a day named after a martyred saint (St Valentine), we honour that by giving gifts of romance. Then again, to be fair, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never been the most romantic person.

I suspect Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not atypical of most Australian men. In general, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do romance well.

However, romance is important. One of the great dangers in families is that, as the years go on, and kids come along, and life gets busy and financial pressures creep in, we just forget the priority of romance. Perhaps early on in the relationship, we used to buy little gifts, go for walks together, go out on dates, etc, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as though weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve stopped loving the other person - weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just stopped making romance a priority.

Now before we go any further, let me make one thing clear. When I say â&#x20AC;&#x153;romance,â&#x20AC;? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not just talking about sex.

Yes, sex is a part of it. But, romance is about taking time to value the whole person - the mind, soul, body and emotions.

Once upon a time, I would have read that statement and thought, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a load of greeting card nonsense.â&#x20AC;? But, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to learn that romance is important in any healthy relationship.

One of the worst false caricatures of Christianity is that God is not interested in romance and sex. But, that misses the point that it is God who has imbued us with that desire for romance. It was God who performed the first marriage and caused Adam to sing a love song to his wife, Eve. It was God who gave us the incredibly romantic book of Song of Solomon.

But the importance of romance in the family goes beyond just the couple. If you have kids, the way you show romance around the home will give your kids a picture of what they will understand as healthy. Of course, discretion and wisdom needs to be used in terms of what our kids see.

If I grab my wife forcefully and treat her poorly, I would be giving them an unhealthy example that will impact on their expectations of a relationship. But, when I kiss my wife in front of my kids, I am showing them a healthy affection and respect. Even if my kids wince and say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;grossâ&#x20AC;? when I kiss my wife, I want to show them a healthy, romantic, affectionate, loving relationship that will speak into their lives and expectations.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let the tyranny of the urgent stop you from showing affection. And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just show affection on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. But, perhaps the affection levels in your relationship have been dropping. If thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the case, use this Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day as a prompt.

Here are some practical tips: â&#x20AC;˘ take a walk somewhere quiet, without any smartphones; â&#x20AC;˘ go on a date night; â&#x20AC;˘ buy a little, thoughtful, unsolicited gift; â&#x20AC;˘ write a card.

It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take a lot of effort to show affection but the impact can be powerful for the health and vibrancy of your relationship and family.

God bless you as you show affection in your home.

Clubs & Groups

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

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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 0HHWV ÂżUVW 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH PRQWK 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 Patrick 0417 213 659 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, Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lake Branch 3372 2222 Charles 0411 959 994 www.inalapcyc.org.au Ladies Fellowship, Forest Lake Rowing Club, Centenary (Youth) Lorelle 0422 294 431 Simon 0414 711 331 Michael 0401 567 279 Liberal Party, Forest Lake Branch www.centenaryrowing.com.au Steve 0402 893 105 Rugby League, Forest Lake Junior Lions Club of Forest Lake Sarah (Secretary) 0438 010 827 President: Del Greenway 0408 783 586 Rugby Union Club, Lakes Wasps 0407 790 497 Motoring Club - Southwest Brisbane president@forestlakewasps.com.au President: Collin Head 0457 051 152 www.forestlakewasps.com.au swbmc@mail.com Softball, Raiders Mums In Touch, Forest Lake Brett 0412 233 813 Jane 3879 6934 raidersips@hotmail.com National Service Association Swimming, Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swim Club Brisbane West Branch Penni Devenish 0438 728 357 Peter 3372 5848 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 0HPEHUVKLS 2IÂżFHU .HYLQ 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 Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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Beer & Wine Makers Guild, Western Suburb Amateur Tony on 3379 1048

Churches Christian Reformed Church of Inala Meets every Sunday at 9.30am & 5pm at 44 Poinsettia St Inala 0451 533 210 www.inalacrc.org.au

Crochet Group Sue 3279 9561

Cornerstone Bible Church Meets every Sunday at 9.30am at Forest Lake S.H.S Ph 3136 3386 Forest Lake Crafters Group Lynsay 3372 4938, Grace 3372 1179 www.cornerstonebible.org.au or Pat 3372 3510 Elevate Church (AOG) Meets every Sunday at 9.30am at Lake Lovers of Literature Grand Ave School. Ph 0407 177 117 Elli 3879 6326 www.elevatechurch.org.au Model Boat Club Elim Gospel Church Graham 3278 7654 8 Julie Rd, Ellen Grove (Carole Park) Painters Fellowship Ps Peter Collard 3892 2291/3273 5246 Audrey 3372 9469 www.elim.org.au Photography Club, Forest Lake Forest Lake Oasis Peter 3372 2835 3879 6934 or 0404 821 322 ZZZ Ă&#x20AC;SF RUJIUHH FRP www.oasispeople.net U3A Great Hope Baptist Church www.u3abrisbane.org.au Pastor Sims - Inala 1800 889 787 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 Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 KHDOWK QRQ SURÂżW YROXQWHHU JURXS 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 Hughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 P Mark Mackay 0403 772 990 Email: E macpastor@optusnet.com.au www.forestlakebaptist.org.au w C Church of the Nazarene IInala - 3372 2192 C Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints - Forest Lake S Meets every Sunday at 9.00am M 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 Markâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church Inala 3372 5658 Uniting Church - Forest Lake Meets at St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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