The Lake News, July 2015

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Rehearsals are in full swing for Allstars cast members (L-R) Caitlyn Madden, Elizabeth Hofenk, Tyla-Bess Kay, Georgia Eadie and Jamie Zadroga. See story on page 11.

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Last month saw a number of events and key activities across the Forest Lake community.

I was thrilled to join more than a thousand people from across a diverse range of communities at the annual 2015 Parkinson Multicultural and Dragonboat Festival.

The Festival takes place every year after a formal welcome to new Australian citizens. This year more than 50 people from many different countries of origin became Australian citizens. It was a moving and very formal ceremony where our newest Australians took the Australian citizenship pledge.

When welcoming new Australians I am reminded of how enriching new citizens, their cultures and perspectives are to our community. Queensland is built on the spirit of mateship and on our willingness to embrace and celebrate difference.

To celebrate Queensland Day, I awarded Queensland Day certificates to students in our community who have been working hard to shape the history of their school and our community. I was fortunate to visit Grand Avenue SS, St John’s College, Forest Lake SHS. In recognising young people, I hope to foster their continued contribution to our community for the future.

Whilst visiting students and staff from Forest Lake State High School it was a great opportunity to commemorate Reconciliation Week. Together with the Deputy Principal, senior teachers, Julie Knox the Indigenous Liaison Officer and local Inala elders Aunty Pat and Aunty Evelyn, we discussed the importance of reconciliation in our community and our country.

These community events and activities are often a result of the hard work of not just public officials but of volunteers and community organisations.

A number of community groups have contacted me for support with grant applications. My office is well equipped to assist interested community groups with identifying community grants that are a good match for their needs.

I am pleased to announce that the Palaszczuk Government has recently called for applications for a number of programs including the very important ‘Skilling Queenslanders for Work program’. This program is designed to assist young people into meaningful work and to help set them up for their future working life. This is an incredibly vital program for our young people and I remain a strong advocate for our community to see its fair share of program dollars.

If any community group is interested in finding out more about available grants and programs please do not hesitate to contact my office on 3737 2110 or algester@parliament. qld.gov.au.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The goal of daily oral hygiene procedures is to remove dental biofilm before it matures into plaque to prevent periodontal disease and decay. It has been proven that both manual and electric or battery powered toothbrushes are effective. Extensive research has gone into this field.

The use of powered brushes is much better at removing the biofilm than manual brushing alone. There are several types of powered brushes and the research is inconclusive that one is better than the other. Different companies will quote studies that claim improvements for their brush over the competitors but in general they all do a much better job than manual brushes alone.

Sonic brushes claim they can remove biofilm interproximally (between the teeth) more than rotary type brushes. This is not a clear cut result for them to be top toothbrush, as the best cleaning between teeth is with dental floss/tape or interdental brushes.

There are many different types of battery or electric toothbrush from the top of the range Oral B Braun down to the battery powered simple brushes. The best brush is useless without being used but many people prefer to use a combination of manual and powered toothbrushes and this is often a good idea. It can sometimes be impractical to take the electric toothbrush on holidays, so a manual toothbrush is ideal for those times.

One of the big advantages of the powered toothbrushes is the timer function. It has been shown many times that people believe they brush for at least two minutes but when they use a manual brush unless a timer is used it is usually about 45 seconds rather than two minutes. The timer function helps make sure people brush for at least two minutes.

If people are used to a manual toothbrush, the excitement of using a powered brush usually leads to improved brushing times or more regular brushing due to the new technology.

Most electric toothbrushes have different options for the cleaning heads and it is best to get the dental professional to recommend which one is best as it depends on what is the highest risk as to which head would be best. Sometimes it is up to personal choice as some heads are more comfortable to use and in the end it must be comfortable otherwise compliance and regular use won’t occur.

All toothbrush heads should be replaced every three months (every season is a good way to remember) and this goes for manual brushes as well. The best manual toothbrush is one which has soft bristles and small head. Some come with tongue cleaners and most people find these annoying to use. If tongue cleaning is recommended by the dental professional then the stand alone type tongue cleaners are best.

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A foundation member of the Rotary Club of Forest Lake and foundation president of the Probus Club of Forest Lake, Marge has been involved in a myriad of community activities over the last 20 years.

From volunteering at the Carols by Candlelight food tent, where one year alongside Premier Palaszczuk’s father a thousand hamburgers were made and served, to handing out soup to the homeless, Marge has helped in whatever way she could.

With a working past as an English teacher and then lecturer, she has also tutored many students and helped people new to Australia to learn English. “One student that stands out was a student with autism,� said Marge. “I had only six months to help after which he was accepted into his chosen university course.� “Many of my past students keep in touch. I even had the privilege of being a guest of honour at one of their weddings!�

Immigrating from South Africa many years ago, Marge was determined to ‘give back’ to the country that gave her and her family new opportunities and a fresh start.

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New campaign to help young Australians beyondblue recently launched a major campaign to empower teenagers to take action if they are experiencing depression or anxiety, and to reduce suicide, which remains the biggest killer of young Australians.

It comes as a new survey reveals that four out of five Australian teenagers think people their age may not seek support for depression or anxiety because they’re afraid of what others will think of them.

The survey of 600 teenagers aged 13 to 17, commissioned by beyondblue, also found that two out of five respondents thought their peers might not seek support because they believe nothing could help them.

The new campaign, Brains can have a mind of their own, uses quirky animated ads that feature an annoying ‘brain’ character that causes young people to experience various symptoms of depression and anxiety. These ads will be rolled out gradually on social media, websites and apps.

Young people who think they are experiencing the symptoms shown in the ads will be encouraged to visit www. youthbeyondblue.com, where they can complete a quiz that will assess their mental health and provide advice on the best steps to take. beyondblue Chairman The Hon. Jeff Kennett AC said this campaign is desperately needed to break down the embarrassment that prevents too many young people from seeking support when they need it.

“It’s a shocking fact that suicide remains the biggest killer of young Australians every year. The most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that in 2013, we lost 350 young people aged between 15 and 24 to suicide.

This is nearly one death a day, and around double the number of young people who died as drivers or passengers in car accidents.

“Unfortunately, too many young people hesitate to speak up when they are struggling, often because they are worried how others will perceive them. This campaign aims to show teenagers that experiencing depression or anxiety doesn’t mean they are weak or weird, it simply means that their mind is giving them a hard time, but there’s something they can do about it. The information on www.youthbeyondblue. com can help young people look after their mental health or seek support if they are struggling.”

The youthbeyondblue site includes information on depression and anxiety, along with a range of other issues young people have to deal with like drugs and alcohol, body image, bullying and cyberbullying and self-harm. The site also has links to interactive resources like the BRAVE Program, a free online program that helps young people manage anxiety or protect themselves against it, and the Check In App, a mobile app that guides young people on how to reach out to friends they are concerned about.

Parents can play an important role in protecting the mental health of their teenage children and the beyondblue website (www.beyondblue.org.au) has helpful information, like beyondblue’s Parents Guide and the recently released Family guide to youth suicide prevention.

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The winter weather is upon us as we warm ourselves however, unlike some species in the animal world, we cannot go into hibernation. Some of the garden plants may be dormant or slow growing with the coolness however Camellias, Japonicas and the Snow Flakes are in full bloom to name a few. I must admit when driving around, there are many homes with at least one Snow Flake showing a beautiful blanket of white flowers.

Wow, what a bus trip we had last month! The visit to Wharkuroogma Wetlands & Discount Nursery was great and many of our touring party opened their purses for the bargains on offer. Great to see more native plants are now growing in Forest Lake. Next stop was lunch at the Kooroomba Vineyard and Lavender Farm. An excellent Aussie roast was served and the wagyu beef melted in your mouth, followed by a Pavlova to finish lunch. After lunch, many of us sampled some of the wines on offer. Must admit the reds were smooth on the palate.

A couple of tasks for the garden this month are: • Cymbidiums – apply a liquid fertilizer twice a month.

• Now is a good time to move plants growing in the wrong spot unless they are a winter flowering type.

• Citrus – should be given a citrus fertilizer and spread evenly over the area covered by the leaf canopy and water in well.

• Don’t over water your indoor plants. Once a week should be ample.

• Frangipani – now that the leaves have dropped off, cuttings can be used for propagating if left to dry in the sun for a week or so.

A couple of helpful hints are: Did you know that growing lemon grass will repel ants and cats? Also chives grown at the base of fruit trees will help to deter climbing insects and if grown, amongst roses, chives will help to deter aphids, borers and spider mites.

This month our guest speaker will be Anne Gibson advising us on ‘Urban Abundance in a Garden’. In August, our AGM will be followed by a Question and Answer session with Noel Burdette. You may also wish to bring along a plant that requires identification or have a plant that has a disease that you are not sure what it is. We do request that any diseased plants be brought along in a sealed plastic bag, Due to the popularity of having our meeting in the morning, we will be holding future meeting at The Dutch Club, 123 Pine Road, Richlands. Morning Tea served from 9.30am. Don’t forget to tell you friends about our venue change.

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Young stars stage show to help others presents....

Many Forest Lake residents will know Katrina Spencer and her wonderful performing arts school, Allstars, particularly from their performances and involvement with the annual community carols event each year.

Katrina is no stranger to ‘giving back’ and is currently busy with a special licenced production of Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr, with all proceeds going to a yet to be decided children’s charity.

“I love the idea of kids giving to kids,” said Katrina. “We want our students to see the value in giving and of others receiving. By being involved in the entire process from organising the production, working hard in rehearsals, perfecting it, performing it, right through to seeing other children less fortunate actually benefitting from it, they will get the joy that comes from giving to others.”

Set in the 1920s, Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr is about a country girl heading off to live in a big city. It tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz - a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behaviour were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of includes a full score of new songs and bright dance numbers.

“Our entire studio is involved in the evening,” said Katrina.

“There will be a one hour edited version of the production as part one and ‘Songs from Stage and Screen’ as part two.

“Students are working hard in their classes where they are involved in song and different genres of dance, with main cast members attending additional classes to learn the scripts and specific song and dance numbers of the show.”

Katrina is currently researching for the most suitable children’s charity that will benefit from the show.

“The kids are so excited about helping other kids, so it’s important for them to actually see how the money raised by their hard work has been put to use.

“Ideally, I’d love our kids to host a party or be part of buying gifts for children in disadvantaged circumstances - something that they will remember forever and have a real sense of having helped someone else.”

Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr will be shown for one night only at St John’s Anglican College Auditorium on September 5 at 7pm. The cost of tickets is yet to be confirmed (look out for an update in the August edition of The Lake News) but all enquiries can be directed to Katrina on 0403 799 143.

Saturday 5th September 7.00pm St Johns Anglican College Auditorium College Avenue, Forest Lake Ph: 0419 766 164

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Our Church is in partnerships with congregations from Congolese, Sudanese and Filipino backgrounds and one of the great lessons I’ve been learning from those groups is about the true meaning of community.

We now live in a society of high fences and security screens. Many of us have automatic garage doors so that we don’t even have to get out of our car to open the door when we get home. When I was younger, we would at least have the opportunity to greet our neighbour from our driveway. We are increasingly living isolated lives in the West. This increased isolation leads to a greater sense of loneliness for many and a lack of interaction and basic community.

This isolation tends to come as a great shock to people from other countries. A Congolese friend of mine was telling me how he doesn’t know how we can live like this. For him, knowing his neighbours and experiencing deeper interactions with people is how he says he stays sane.

He says it is in true community that people support one another, help raise children, learn how to resolve conflict properly, and celebrate and mourn together.

In fact, in Congolese culture, one of the worst things you can say about a person is that they “eat inside.” Generally, people eat out the front of their home and share with anyone who passes by. Conversely, those who are stingy eat inside so that they don’t have to share.

So, if you want to say someone is miserly or greedy, they “eat inside.”

I think there is a lot about these other cultures from which we could learn and bring back into our own culture – to be more open, to share more, to actually know those around us.

It’s actually a gift we can give our children. My parents gave me the gift of knowing our neighbours and learning community, manners, sharing and generosity through that community. It’s a gift my wife and I want to pass on to our children. So, over the last few years, we have intentionally started to get to know our neighbours and it feels, at times, like our house is a train station, with kids coming and going. But, the joy this brings is infectious.

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Six or seven weeks have passed since our ANZAC Day parade and service. I think it is safe to say that all who participated, or were there to give support, would agree that it was a great morning, and for some, a great afternoon as well. But...have you ever considered joining the RSL? The Forest Lake Sub-branch is looking for members.

The RSL is one of Australia’s oldest and most respected national organisations. The League was founded in 1916 and supports serving and ex-service Defence Force members and their families and promotes a secure, stable and progressive Australia. Service Membership is open to any person who served with, or supported, or was otherwise engaged with the ADF or the Armed Forces or its Allies for a minimum of six months.

When you become a Member of the RSL (Queensland Branch) you join an organisation committed to providing a helping hand to veterans, members of the ADF, and their dependants.

The annual Service Membership fee is $20. Members of the ADF currently serving in Queensland are entitled to free membership.

For more information on how to become an RSL Forest Lake Sub-branch member you can contact our President George Churchward, on 0488 220 002, Secretary Peter Foley, on 0412 357 756 or Membership Officer Kevin Dinsdale, on 3372 8991.

Memberships in RSL Citizen’s and Women’s Auxiliaries are also available to those who are not eligible for Sub-branch Membership. Please express your interest by calling one of the numbers above.

Please note we are not a licensed Services Club.

Play HOY at St Hugh’s A HOY morning is held every Monday at 10am at St. Hugh’s Church 105 Poinsettia Street, Inala.

Recognition for Wasps’ President Recently, Richard Grimshaw, President of the Forest Lake Wasps, received a Thank You certificate as part of The National Day of Thanksgiving, supported by Elevate Christian Church, Forest Lake.

The National Day of Thanksgiving is celebrated on the last day of May every year.

Supported at all levels of government from when it was launched by the Governor General in 2004, the day seeks to give people a way by which they can give thanks for not only the freedoms we enjoy in our country, but also those people who help to make it great.

Every year a focus sector is embraced to receive recognition. The focus for 2015 was to celebrate fathers, father figures, mentors and those in finance, particularly those in not-for-profit or sporting organizations. Vanessa Poskus, member of both the Wasps management committee and Elevate Christian Church, said, “When I saw the focus group for this year I turned to my husband and said, ‘Finally! A way we can honour Richard.’

Richard was there when my boy signed up and I just always saw him there. And I know he worked tirelessly in a year that was very challenging for our club.”

For his part, Richard was humbled by the acknowledgement. “I was honoured to receive the Thank You certificate. And I love that they have a National Day of Thanksgiving. I love the Wasps footy club and want to thank Elevate Church for this recognition.”

The National Day of Thanksgiving is just one of many ways our unsung heroes in the community can receive just reward for their self-sacrificing efforts.

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At the end of May, a group of young travellers from our Joey Mob and Cub Pack made their way via train to Caboolture, to do some exploring and investigating.

Their first day was spent exploring the Caboolture Historical Village and panning for gemstones. We then had a good nights rest, thanks to the generosity of our fellow Scouts in Caboolture who let us use their facilities for the night. Well rested, we spent the next day investigating the pros and cons of various transport styles while visiting the Caboolture War Planes Museum and enjoying fish and chips at Bribie Island.

Meanwhile, the Scouts Troop turned their attention to environmental concerns with Scouts from Salisbury and Kurilpa groups. Scouts from the three groups spent a day at the Charles S Snow ‘Eprapah’ Environment Training Centre at Victoria Point, where they managed to have fun and get dirty while working toward their World Scout Environment Badge.

We would also like to congratulate our Assistant Cub Scout Leader and one of our young Scout Patrol Leaders, who were presented with local hero awards

by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk MP and Cr Milton Dick at the Queensland Day Community Awards. Thank you also to Annastacia Palaszczuk MP and Cr Milton Dick for their ongoing support and encouragement of our Scout Group.

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New dog off leash area for Forest Lake Parkinson Ward Councillor Angela Owen-Taylor has announced a new Dog Off Leash Area is being constructed in Brighton Parade Forest Lake. Construction has commenced on the area to ensure local families can continue to exercise their dogs in a safe off leash environment. The existing Dog Off Leash Area in College Avenue will be closed when construction proceeds with the Forest Lake Community Hall.

“As there have been many requests from local families for a playground facility to be built in close proximity to the Forest Lake Sportsfields and Forest Lake Community Hall site, the College Avenue Dog Off Leash Area fencing will be retained and the space converted to a fenced playground area,” said Cr Owen-Taylor.

“As Forest Lake has grown over the years and new community facilities are being constructed, there has been a need to reconsider the most appropriate placement of the dog off leash area and playgrounds. To co-locate a new fenced playground in close proximity to the Sportsfields and Community Hall is a complementary and practical outcome.”

Council officers assessed all suitable council land within Forest Lake and Brighton Parade was determined to be a suitable location for the dog off leash area to be relocated to.

The existing goalposts in the Brighton Parade natural area corridor will be relocated within the same corridor to ensure existing informal use can continue.

“It is important that the whole of community needs are considered and that maximum benefit can be achieved through correct location of these facilities. These facilities will be of benefit to our local community and will serve the needs of the residents well for many years to come,” concluded Cr Angela Owen-Taylor.

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This month, community groups across the electorate will come together to celebrate National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week from 5-11 July.

This is a great opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate the important contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make to our communities and to the nation.

This year’s national theme for NAIDOC Week is: We all Stand on Sacred Ground: Learn, Respect and Celebrate.

This year’s theme focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ spiritual and cultural connection to both land and sea. The theme provides an opportunity to recognise those who have worked tirelessly to preserve our beautiful country and to share the stories of many sacred and significant sites within our nation.

This year’s theme was also chosen to highlight and celebrate the anniversary of the ‘Handback’ of Uluru to its traditional owners on the 26th of October, 30 years ago.

NAIDOC Week is also about looking ahead and continuing our efforts to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage. With a lot of hard work in partnership with Indigenous people, we’re beginning to see encouraging results. We’re beginning to close the gap. There is still more work to be done and we must keep working together – governments, community, business and Aboriginal people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Forest Lake Lions Club update

by Kim Grierson

Walk with the Lions 2015 Thanks to the Forest Lake community who rallied behind us to raise funds this year for the Heart Foundation. The Forest Lake community raised a whopping $6,114.34. Thank you Forest Lake!

We would like to thank our sponsors: the Heritage Bank (who do such amazing community work), MTR Property Group (who are always there supporting us), Forest Lake Shopping Centre Management, St Johns Ambulance (Algester), Hon Annastacia Palaszcuzk MP, Hon Leeanne Enoch MP, Cr Angela Owen-Taylor and Cr Milton Dick.

We started the morning with a fun warm up provided by Katrina from Forest Lake Fitness (done in her own time). Everyone enjoyed her energy.

Thanks Katrina!

Leeane Enoch, Member for Algester (Minister for Housing and Public Works and Minister for Science and Innovation), Councillor Angela Owen-Taylor, Councillor for Parkinson Ward and Councillor Milton Dick walked with us around the lake. Former Member for Algester, Anthony Shorten also attended.

After two laps around the lake, we headed back to the stage where the raffle was drawn. To keep the kids entertained the Durack Fire Brigade arrived in their big red truck. Little kids and big kids alike enjoyed exploring the truck’s features. The free sausage sizzle kept everyone’s tummies happy but unfortunately the Salvation Army coffee van had a technical issue and all those that were hanging out for caffeine were so sad!

Thanks guys for turning up and trying!

Thank you to the following Forest Lake businesses who donated raffle prizes: La Bella Hair and Beauty, Forest Lake Hotel, Coles, Woolworths, Wendy’s, Cignall Gift Shop, IGA, Diamantes Brasserie, Eagle Boys, Define Hair, Malouf Chemist, Masters Richlands and Bernie Ripoll MP. We really appreciate those donations which go to making the event so successful.

Last but not least, we appreciate all the donations made through the Heart Foundation donation site.

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The monthly Thursday night Dinner Group is in full swing and popular. The Book group is steadily growing and a new coffee morning group has been formed.

The June speaker was Vicki James, Relationship Manager East Coast RACQ Careflight. Although only six weeks in her current position, she did a commendable job informing the Club about the role of Careflight. Her original working background was nursing so she is well suited for her new position. Vicki and her family have had firsthand experience of the need for Careflight.

Once during her parents’ holiday at Tangalooma, her brother was stung by a stingray and it was Careflight that transported him to hospital and saved his life. In its thirty years of service, Careflight has flown 40,000 missions and 18,000 rescues. It costs $12, 500 per person for each rescue and no cost to the patient. The furthest point of operation in our State is to the Town of 1770. There are six Community helicopters and two Learjets have now been added to the fleet. These are to operate on an international level to bring persons back to Australia. It costs $22 million per annum to keep the choppers in the air. The Service operates on a 60 minute call out time. Last year, 46 tiny babies were transferred and 72 search and rescue missions were completed.

Sometimes a heartwarming and emotional reunion between rescued and rescuer takes place. Jim passed a vote of thanks with a donation from the Probus Clun.

Brian, our Newsletter Editor, has been meeting with other Probus editors to exchange information and as a result the Forest Lake Club now receives newsletters from other clubs and is aware of what is going on in our immediate region. Thank you Brian. At the recent Queensland Day Awards, hosted by the Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszcuk, Marge Breitenbach, Foundation President and now Publicity Officer, was recognised for her more than twenty years of volunteer service in this community.

Retirees and semi-retirees, come for a test drive and visit the Probus Club of Forest Lake Inc. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at the Forest Lake Hotel at 10.am. Shirley and Joan are waiting for your call. They can be contacted on 3879 9421 or 3372 9923 respectively.

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On a very cool June morning, 52 members of The Forest Lake 50 Plus Club boarded our Concorde Coach with our first destination being Queens Park in Ipswich.

A warm cuppa served with delicious cakes and slices were served and eagerly consumed by all. Following this stop, our next destination was the RAAF Amberley Aviation Heritage Museum. With our ID’s checked, we were then escorted by the Military Police into the Museum, where we were greeted by volunteer guides.

The Guides passed on their knowledge and history of all the different aircraft and military equipment that was on display. This is a wonderful museum and one that should be on everyone’s bucket list.

After the museum visit, it was time to make our way over to the Walloon Saloon, where we enjoyed a two-course meal and a few drinks; we even had some of our members manage to put some extra cash into their pockets from the Pokies. With a wonderful day behind us, we made our way back to Forest Lake.

During the last month, there were a few ‘Biggest Morning Teas’ held to raise money for cancer research.

The Club Management Committee would like to thank all those Members who supported those events and helped to make them a success: Thank you very much.

The Forest Lake 50 Plus Club wishes to acknowledge the support from the Forest Lake Heritage Community Bank.

Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club meet on the third Friday of the month at the Lions Richlands Club, Pine Road, Richlands, 10.30am sign in for a 11.00am start. New members are always welcome.

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

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Morning tea is included in the small fee of $3 (some crafts do incur a further cost)

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Arthritis is a common problem in dogs and like their masters, they can often suffer more in winter. Symptoms can range from stiffness to extreme lameness. The pain and inflammation is often severe and affected dogs are usually reluctant to move. This is often just regarded as getting old, but more commonly there is a significant underlying problem such as arthritis.

Symptoms of arthritis include difficulty getting up after resting, reluctance to walk or even move, difficulty jumping up, lameness, aggression, change in toileting routine and licking affected joints.

With winter coming on, the symptoms may be more obvious. Arthritis is more common in older dogs but young dogs can still be affected, particularly after an injury.

Once diagnosed, arthritis is unlikely to disappear but it can be managed with the appropriate treatment, diet and exercise.

Diet is very important in managing arthritis. Excessive weight puts more pressure on all the joints and exacerbates the symptoms of arthritis. Some dogs with arthritis can’t support their weight therefore reducing their ability to exercise and lose weight. Dogs with arthritis and excessive weight need a weight loss program.

There are many effective treatments for arthritis in dogs. There are a range of treatments including oral and injectable anti-inflammatory drugs and nutritional supplements that can significantly improve your dogs symptoms. Some dogs may even need ongoing pain relief to help them enjoy their lives.

Gentle exercise daily is also important to maintain joint movement and flexibility.

If your dog has any of the above symptoms or you suspect arthritis, you should have your pet checked.

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It was a pleasure to attend the South West Progress Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Queensland Day Volunteer Awards on June 6 and honour 26 of our local Queensland heroes by presenting them with awards for their volunteering efforts and incredible community participation.

I am delighted to announce that many of the nominees came from the Forest Lake area, another strong reminder of the wonderful spirit that our community possesses.

Some of these award recipients from the Forest Lake area include Sharon Hartig, Wayne Hartig and Stephen Coyle who were all nominated for his many years of service to The Forest Lake Lions Club.

Another worthy recipient with ties to a number of Forest Lake Community members is Marge Breitenbach who writes a monthly column in this publication for the Probus Club. Marge has been volunteering in the Forest Lake area for more than 20 years.

These are just some of the wonderful volunteers from our community who were successful, and there simply isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough column space to acknowledge everyone who makes Forest Lake a better place. If you know someone who deserves to be recognised in the future, please consider nominating them for next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event.

If you have any queries about the Forest Lake area, please feel free to contact my office on 3372 3207.

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by Malcolm Parkes We have had several informal meetings where general community interest was good and well received. From that group, a steering committee was formed.

That committee has now established a Constitution, bank account etc and we have just had our inaugural Annual General Meeting in May where the committee was elected: Steve Bruford, President; John Nicol, Secretary; and Malcolm Parkes, Treasurer.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still early days but it is encouraging that we have already had interest from 48 men who are keen to join the group.

At this stage, the Mens Shed is in negotiation with community groups in the Forest Lake area regarding the establishment and location of a shed. More news on where our â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;home shedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be coming soon.

We have established some sponsorship packages for local businesses to engage with the Forest Lake Mens Shed.

To date, a Bronze sponsorship has been taken up by Queensland Lions Soccer Club.

We are thankful to the Club as this sponsorship donation will greatly assist with the establishment costs once we have a shed to operate from.

Anybody interested in joining, or sponsoring, the Forest Lake Mens Shed can contact Steve on 0421 520 804, Malcolm on 0428 752 409, or email on fl_mensshed@yahoo.com.

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The other week I was asked if I still had what might, under normal circumstances, have been regarded as a fairly important document. However, let’s just say it was 32 years old and of inconsequential relevance to me anymore. In truth, the other person may well have had it and misplaced it!

However, on searching for it in the filing cabinet I found many other quite important documents (for example, birth certificate, Australian citizenship certificate, will etc.) that I knew were around, but was a little annoyed with myself that they were not in one readily accessible and convenient place. Just not good enough for a slightly OCD accountant!

Hopefully, this does not apply to you but who knows.

I have now decided to visit a large well known store and acquire a decent box file. What might be the contents of said box? Here is a list to begin with that might apply to many readers: • birth certificate (yours and your family’s) • marriage certificate and/or divorce documentation (if applicable!)

• will (and if you don’t have one, now might be the time to think about it!)

• insurance policies and details – car, contents, building, health, income protection etc.

• superannuation details • other investment details • passport • tax returns and assessments for the past two years (how often are these needed when applying for various forms of finance?)

On the subject of tax returns etc. a separate box might be worthwhile for filing all relevant documentation for substantiation purposes. No harm in throwing them in the box during the year, far better than trying to find them at the end of the year, and then file them according to tax return item. For example, staple all your work related expenses together, investment property expenses if applicable etc.

Yes, I agree that the above sounds obvious and simple. The problem is we are human beings and those creatures often do things in haphazard and unnecessarily complicated ways!

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From the desk of Angela Owen-Taylor Parkinson Ward Councillor Thank you to all local residents who supported the 6th annual Parkinson Multicultural and Dragonboat Festival in June and a special congratulations to our local dragonboat teams Lakers 1 and Lakers 2 who took out second and third places in the Lord Mayor’s Dragonboat Challenge. St John’s College also entered our first school team – well done. Our SES South Western Group did a wonderful job with providing the safety boat for the entire day.

A special thank you also to the Rotary Club of Forest Lake for co-hosting the Citizenship Ceremony with me, which started the day. It was a privilege for me to preside over this ceremony and to officially open this Council funded multicultural festival.

Over the past month there has been a lot of work underway including: • Construction of a new Dog Off Leash Area in Brighton Parade Forest Lake • Road widening works started in Stapylton Rd Heathwood • Park equipment safety improvement in Hancock Park Forest Lake • New signage in the Amphitheatre stating Personal Training is NOT permitted in that area of the Parklands.

In upcoming weeks, my budget update will be distributed after the budget for 2015/16 financial year was handed down on 17 June. I am looking forward to continuing to work hard to deliver projects and improvements to our local community.

It is important that we all remain aware of how to be safe, not only from a personal and home safety perspective but also understanding how to prepare for storms, bushfires and floods.

The Doolandella Neighbourhood Watch (Inala 8) Group is holding a Community Safety Day on Sunday 26th July in Beccaria Park and I encourage residents to come along. Help our local Police to turn the screws on crime and have your car number plates secured to prevent theft, come and chat to our local firefighters, find out how to be prepared with an emergency kit and enjoy the sausage sizzle with other locals while the children enjoy the jumping castle and face painter.

I am pleased to support this local initiative and I thank the hardworking Neighbourhood Watch Committee for coordinating this event along with our local emergency services personnel and Council’s Disaster Management.

News from the 19th Hole Forest Lake Social Golf Club update by Carolyn Nottingham Great to see so many players turn out for our Annual Challenge Cup Ambrose Game sponsored by Dani Dvornicich and Dan Mckay at Gainsborough Green on the 24th.

A total of 36 players enjoyed the challenges of the course with it’s well manicured fairways and greens and completed their day with a welcoming drink and lunch at the 19th hole. Congratulations to all the winners.

Winners Gil Vargas, Jason White – Net 64 1/4, 2nd Mick Morley, Michelle Davidson – Net 66, 3rd Steve Donnell, Brett Williams – Net 67 1/4, Bradman Award Cory Almond, Michael Eveleigh – Net 76, Long Drive A Gil Vargas, Long Drive B Alistair McCosh, Long Drive Ladies Carolyn Nottingham, Longest Putt 18 Brad Williams, NTP’S Pat Ayling, Jason White, Craig Maguire, Ian Whitely, Peter Brown.

The clubs next game will be held at Hills International Golf Club on the 5th July with a 6.58am tee time. Next game will be on 20th July at Jindalee Golf Club.

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.

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Brrr winter time, warm coats, scarves, gloves, warm hats. Some of us arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keen to come out from under our warm doonas but if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get up and get going, you will miss all the good things happening.

Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Branch Meeting guest speaker from Mercy Ships opened our eyes to the work of wonderful people who donate their time and healing skills to people in great need. If you would like to donate to this incredible organisation you can find out how by visiting their website www.mercyships.org. au. Our branch has made a donation on behalf of our members.

Congratulations to our member Pam Healy whose French Reproduction Bru Shandele Porcelain Doll won a blue ribbon at the Brisbane Doll and Fair Show on June long weekend.

The Hon Bernie Ripoll MP visited us at our June meeting to make presentations of Certificates to various members of our management team and volunteer members in recognition of Australian Government Volunteer Awards 2015 on behalf of the Oxley Community. One of the deserving recipients was our Vice President Shirley Cawley featured in the photo above. Such an honour.

Christmas in July and this month, once again, we are all looking forward to our special event at a fantastic location in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Some of our members and friends have really enjoyed the Queensland Pops Orchestraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great performances at QPAC Concert Hall. Be sure to get your tickets for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Come Swing Againâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Saturday 29 August, 2.30pm matinee or 7.30pm evening performance. The Pops Orchestra with its full big band will be performing some of the music of the great jazz bands. Fantastic singers and dancers as well.

Meeting date for July is Wednesday 8th at Lions Soccer Club, 133 Pine Road, Richlands, 9.30am sign in for a 10am start. Meeting entry includes morning tea. July meeting is a special theme, guest speaker and some dressing up too.

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

Please note: August Branch Meeting is on the first Wednesday 5 August due to public holiday on 12 August. Would you believe it, we will be celebrating our 4th birthday.

Wednesday 9th September the Forest Lake National Seniors Branch AGM will be held at Lions Soccer Club commencing after a short Branch General Meeting.

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

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Federal Member Bernie Ripoll MLA (Oxley) 3879 6440 bernie.ripoll@aph.gov.au www.bernieripoll.com.au

Referral Network, Forest Lake Gaye 3879 9003 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 Tuesday Ph Peter 0412 357 756 or George 0488 220 002 Scout Group 3870 7000 Southwest Progress Association Michael 0433 456 150

State Members Annastacia Palaszczuk MP (Inala) 3372 3207 inala@parliament.qld.gov.au Leeanne Enoch MP (Algester) 3737 2110 algester@parliament.qld.gov.au 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

Trefoil Guild - Centenary Janet 3376 1889

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Forest Lake Crafters Group Lynsay 3372 4938 Wendy 3879 1323 Christine 0420 757 671 Lake Lovers of Literature Elli 3879 6326 Painters Fellowship Audrey 3372 9469 Photography Club, Forest Lake Peter 3372 2835 ZZZ Ă&#x20AC;SF RUJIUHH FRP U3A www.u3abrisbane.org.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 self help group for emotional wellness.

Jimmy 0403 358 419 www.emotionsanonymous.org Forest Lake Afternoon Walkers Mon-Fri afternoons approx 4.30pm Mary 0431 898 244 Meals on Wheels Jasmin 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 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

Elevate Church (AOG) Meets every Sunday at 9.30am at Grand Ave School. Ph 0407 177 117 www.elevatechurch.org.au Elim Gospel Church 8 Julie Rd, Ellen Grove (Carole Park) Ps Peter Collard 3892 2291/3273 5246 www.elim.org.au Forest Lake Oasis 3879 6934 or 0404 821 322 www.oasispeople.net Freedom Christian Centre Pastor Chad Lake 0413 428 630 freedomchristiancentre@gmail.com Great Hope Baptist Church Pastor Sims - Inala 1800 889 787 www.greathopebaptist.com.au Hosanna Church Brisbane (Multi-cultural Baptist) Ph 3372 6766 Meet at 10am on Sundays at Richlands East State School Presbyterian Reformed Church Pallara Meets every Sunday 10am at Pallara S.S. Pastor Trevor Marshall 3712 0575 www.pallaraprc.org.au Salvation Army Lake Community Church 3714 0777 or www.lakesalvos.org.au 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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