The Lake News, September 2014

The Lake News SEPTEMBER 2014 - ISSUE 249

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To promote Interclub communication, goodwill and exchange of ideas, Kevin organised a Coterie at Verdant, Gardenway for Probus Clubs in our district. It was a successful lunch attended by 26 members representing Mt Ommaney, Jindalee, Ipswich East, Forest Place and our own Club. Guests also included PAQ President Peter Bishop and his wife and Rotary Probus District Chairman Nic Curry and his wife. A few Forest Lake Probians drove out to the Samford Showgrounds to attend the PAQ Friendship Picnic Day. What a jam-pcked interesting meeting we had in August!

Eight visitors attended. After the proverbial Committee reports, it was the usual long trivia question and won by Pauline. A short five minute talk followed given by new member John C about his youth and background. His wife Barbara, also a new Probian, was a foundation member of Inala Meals-on-Wheels.

Our next speaker was Anthony Shorten, State Member of Parliament for Algester. Anthony gave us a thumbnail sketch of his background, what he has contributed to the area and his plans for the future.

Chris then introduced our special monthly guest speaker, Patrick Pickett CSM, Director Australian Musicians & Orchestral Services. He is mostly known for his Queensland Pops Orchestra. His topic was ‘Marching to a beat of a different drum’ which included anecdotes from his amazing musical career which did not follow the conventional path.

His introduction to music was hearing a Police Boys Band.

He joined the Cadet Band at school where initially he played the drums and at sixteen joined the Army as an apprentice.

He played a variety of instruments including the clarinet and saxophone and became a military musician. While at Duntroon, he played for and met many international visitors including Princess Diana. Patrick eventually landed in London where he studied at the prestigious Royal Military School of Music. In 1988 he became a Fellow of Trinity College, London and later returned to Australia as a commissioned officer. A string of achievements and successes, including a Musical degree from Melbourne University, saw Patrick appointed Regional Director of the Conservatorium of Music in New South Wales. In this State, he taught Multiinstrumental Pedagogy at University of Queensland. Another fascinating experience he related was his involvement in performing at the 60th birthday celebrations of the Sultan of Brunei.

In 2008 when orchestras became private companies, he purchased what is now the popular Queensland Pops Orchestra of which he is also the conductor. There is so much to tell and write about this successful musician that space and time does not allow. Judith passed a Vote of Thanks.

Mae won tickets to the Queensland Pops Orchestra Broadway Spectacular because she was a good listener and answered Patrick’s question correctly. The Book Club run

by Mae, every fourth Wednesday, is moving along smoothly.

Brian and Zoe’s Dinner Club has proved to be very successful and Probians look forward to the first Thursday of a month when it is a night out to dinner.

Retirees and semi-retirees come for a visit and check us out and see all the fun we have. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 10 am at the Forest Lake Hotel. More details Page 27 of this publication.

Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis

encouragement|noun: the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.

When was the last time someone encouraged you? It seems to be a bit of a dying art in our society.

Encouragement is more than flattery or compliments. It is something that, as the definitions states, gives support, confidence and hope.

If you’re anything like me, it can be difficult to take encouragement. Because, I think, encouraging words are mainly said at times when we are down and despondent, we can easily dismiss the encouraging words of others as mere platitudes intended to cheer us up or rally us out of a slump.

Recently, I had some encouraging words said to me. I smiled, nodded, and said ‘thank you’ in the right places, all the while, I inwardly squirmed and disagreed with their words.

You see, encouraging words always talk about what we are doing or have done right and it can be hard to square another’s perception of us with what we believe about ourselves.

I was reminded of how I reacted to encouragement when I encouraged someone else just the other day. This person possesses a skill that I don’t, and they were freely sharing that gift with others in a beautiful way. When I commented on it, however, my words were brushed aside and almost disregarded. There is a fine line between humility and not accepting that we are blessing others.

When we shun the encouragement of others, as I did on the inside and my friend did, we’re almost saying that what that person thinks is irrelevant or even wrong. We’re not allowing others the opportunity to encourage and support us, things which can inspire us to keep going or to continue using our talents and gifts for others.

I’ve talked before about the importance of being good receivers as well as givers. And this is a case in point. We need to receive the words of others graciously, accept that something we did or said made a difference in another’s life and allow their words to lift us up.

And when was the last time you encouraged someone?

Have you told those special people in your life that you enjoy their piano/soccer/art/science skills? Or let your spouse know that you appreciate their input into your life?

Have you smiled and said an encouraging word to that young mum in the shops with the screaming three year old? Or a harried teacher at the end of a long week? Have you told your kids’ sports coach that you value and support them volunteering their time for your kids and others?

We all need encouragement and the opportunities to give it are endless, if we only look around us and notice others. And watch how you receive it, too. Being gracious will in turn encourage the encourager to give more encouragement!

Who will you encourage today?

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Our Little Saints Kindergarten has two vibrant rooms and a gorgeous outdoor learning area which accommodate the Early Years’ program for children from three and half years of age. The Kindergarten program involves fostering children’s creativity and natural curiosity. It encourages children to learn through discovery and play, and it guides them to be active participants, innovative thinkers and keen learners. The teachers are enthusiastic and experienced Early Years’ educators who have a passion for providing the best learning experiences for their students. Our specialist teachers who provide tuition

Children in the Prep year can sometimes find the transition to school a little daunting but at St John’s the opportunities that await and the caring and dedicated teachers to ensure that each child is nurtured and engaged. With access dynamic facilities and highly experienced, innovative teachers Prep students receive a wonderful foundation for their future learning.

St John’s Anglican College is a leader in the field of Early Years’ education, providing strong foundations in literacy, numeracy and inquiry, giving students the advantage of an excellent start to their life-long learning. Long day care and Vacation Care are also available if required.

Parents wishing to find out more about learning in the early years at St John’s and Little Saints Kindergarten are encouraged to make a time to visit the school by phoning our Registrar, Janette Collins 07 3372 0176 to arrange a personalised tour.

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Minimal intervention dentistry

Sounds scary doesn’t it? Well maybe anything with the word dentistry sounds scary!

Did you know that in the 19th century people thought decay was caused by a ‘tooth worm’? Dentistry has come a long way since then and continues to change at a rapid rate just like the rest of the world.

New materials and techniques appear every week.

So what is minimal intervention dentistry? It is the approach where dental professionals help everyone to keep their teeth for a lifetime without holes. Now obviously you are thinking “I already have fillings, what about me?”Well the idea is to stop you from needing more fillings or needing larger fillings when the old ones need replacing.

How does it work? Since everybody is different, it works differently for everyone. Your particular risk of dental problems be they holes/ cavities, known as decay, or gum problems or bite/TMJ problems are assessed and various tests are needed to help work this out. Normally x-rays are required to make sure no holes or problems are present before a personalized dental plan can be worked out.This may include looking at your diet or testing your saliva.

If you are at risk for any of the potential problems then different methods of managing these potential problems would be used. You may not like some of them. For example, I recently talked to a young lady who loved soft drinks and I am sure you could guess which one in particular she loved. She was drinking it several times a day every day and had come to see me because her teeth were sensitive. After a comprehensive exam, x-rays, diet analysis and saliva testing we found she was dehydrated (because of the soft drink and lack of water intake) also, the enamel (the white, strong bit of the teeth) was very weak from acid (yes that was from the soft drink too). She had a choice to make – stop drinking as much soft drink or face lots of problems with her teeth. Luckily she loved her nice smile more than the soft drink, so she cut down a lot and started using a tooth strengthening paste on her teeth and drank more water. The sensitivity also disappeared.

How often should I go to the dentist? Since everybody is different it depends. If you are diagnosed as high risk, you should go more often and if you are diagnosed as low risk, you don’t need to go as often.

Everyone still needs to go to the dentist for regular checks and cleans, so don’t think because you don’t get holes that means you don’t need to go – it just means you may not need to go as often as your partner or your children. A good routine would be every six months. A visit to the dentist should start no later than around five years of age or earlier if you are worried about something. Even if you don’t have any of your own teeth anymore you still should see a dentist even though you should not need to go very often.

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Many people are scared of going to the dentist but the best way to stop being scared is to go regularly so that any potential problems can be fixed before they become big problems.

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Garden Group

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Yes, yes it’s now spring and what has September in store for us? Apart from Father’s Day, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, football finals and the majority of the flowers in our gardens are about to reveal their true colours and wonderful display that only nature can produce. It is easy to be inspired by the colour and perfume of annuals and bulbs in flower and vegetable gardens continue to soldier on. Also as the days are getting longer, this gives us time to relax in the garden before the sun sets and do some pretty serious fertilising, both with our homemade compost, liquid manure, or some of the organic products on the market.

This month two of our members gardens will be opened under the Australian Open Garden Programme. First up on 6 and 7 September Carnhugh at 8 St. Ives Circuit, Forest Lake, you will find a charming cottage garden bursting with colour and diversity. Unusual perennials and shrubs thrive beneath mature sasanqua camellias and palms. Sweet peas, orchids and brugmansias scent the air. Flowering peaches and nectarines flank old-fashioned roses, rondeletias and salvias shelter masses of spring bulbs, and glorious hanging baskets abound.

The second garden will be opened on 27 and 28 September is Serenity at 8 Collingrove Place, Forest Lake.

This is a stunning garden where limited space has been used skilfully. The front is a tropical retreat of cordylines, crotons, spathiphyllums, coleus, orchids and epiphytic ferns. Lush plantings of bromeliads, liriope and gingers lead to an entertaining area featuring lovely hanging baskets. Productive and ornamental plants encircle a small pond.

Both gardens are opened from 10am – 4.30pm and admission is $7 to each garden.

Our final bus trip for the year is aptly titled Eumundi Markets & Fairhill Native Nursery Shopping Spree on Wednesday 29 October, departing at 8am sharp. Please contact either Jill (phone 3372 6800) or Heather (phone 3879 2129) if you have not received a flyer. Cost will be $30 for members and $35 for guests. What an opportunity to purchase some early Christmas gifts.

The many types of orchid species produce many different interesting and beautiful flowers in all shapes and sizes. The latest one to appear is the Orchis italica, which is commonly known as the naked man orchid. This is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean. They are widely popular for their petals looking like naked men.

For a full report and photographs, make sure you obtain a copy of our monthly newsletter The Good Dirt.

This month’s guest speaker will be Debbie Aitcheson from The Chilli Patch and her topic will be cooking with herbs. From the scrumptious ones she cooked last year, we are looking forward to sampling more of her herbal cooking this month. Hope you can share the meeting with us.

Spring is Nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s Party’.

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

Next meeting Tuesday September 9th at 7.30pm Forest Lake Community House, Alpine Place

For more information call John Prout on 3288 3131

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Lake’s Swimming Club new season begins PHONE: 3278 8834

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From left: Club Captain, Paige Devenish; 2013/2014 Club Champion, Ashlee McGuigan; 2013/2014 Club Champion, Rohan Devenish; and Club Captain, Max Reardon.

Sign-on day for the Lake’s Swimming Club’s 2014/2015 season will be held on Saturday 6 September from 7.00am to 11.00am with a gold coin donation sausage sizzle, in the Sam Riley Swim School carpark at High Street, Forest Lake. Previous and new members are encouraged to come and enjoy the morning while also signing up for the next season. Those interested are asked to remember to bring their birth certificates in order to sign on.

The first 50 approved and financial applicants will receive a McDonald’s voucher, with membership capped at 60 members. The first memberships to be submitted will be processed for approval on a first-in basis. The new season begins on Friday 10 October, from 5.50pm – 8.00pm and meets every Friday night in school terms four and one.

It’s not about how well you can swim; it’s about how much fun you can have doing it! The Lake’s Swimming Club provides opportunities for swimmers from the age of three to 17 years of age who are able to swim at least 12.5m of any stroke. Swimmers can put into practice skills learnt during their swimming lessons while having fun making new friends, catching up with old friends and increasing their confidence when in the water.

As the club is run by volunteers, parents and carers are actively involved and enjoy the experience along with their child, whether participating with time-keeping or fund-raising activities. Our social club is a great way to promote swimming as a healthy and fun past-time, and also to increase water confidence through ongoing skill development and reinforcement of pool safety.

The club is based at the Sam Riley Swim School, corner of Forest Lake Boulevard and High Street. For more info visit the website: www.lakesswimclub.blogspot.com. au, or email lakesswimming@ymail.com or call Dianna Remington 0400 015 539.

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Forest Lake State School’s biennial fete is on Saturday, 12 September

Back (l-r): Founding student and now teacher at FLSHS, Tegan Mikhail; Past student Kellee Dunn, now Year 2 teacher at the school; and Huy Quoc, former Year 7 school president who now attends FLSHS. Front (l-r): Charli Crompton, Year 2; Ella Adams, Year 2; Ashlyn Crompton, Year 5; Lachlan Crompton, Year 7 (going to FLSH); Mia Adams, Prep and Jarrod Uhlmann, Year 7 (going to FLSH).

Photo courtesy of Peter Chalmers Photography.

Celebrating its 20th year, Forest Lake State School is having their biennial fete on Saturday 13 September. It takes many hands to make a fete as successful as in 2012, where over $48,000 was raised to build a playground for the children in the special education program.

Forest Lake State School have an old fashioned fete where all stalls are run by parents. The P&C committee rely heavily on volunteers from parents to past students who are now attending Forest Lake High School, and the local Forest Lake Lions Club lend a hand working alongside the P&C with the steak burger stall.

The high school run a community program where students volunteer hours, many students will take this opportunity to help at the primary school fete, with face painting, sideshow alley or even flipping a burger on the day.

There lots of fun to be had with every child wining a prize at side show alley. Huge trash-n-treasure and great quality second hand books, plus rides for all ages.

Mouth watering international foods; butter chicken and chop suey, dagwood dogs and hot chips. Many games to be played and fabulous prizes donated by local business at the cent auction.

There will be loads of entertainment all day from primary performances to high school students show casing their talents, dance groups and local talents.

To cap off the night, Forest Lake Property have generously become the fireworks sponsor with a spectacular show to light up the skies.

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Readers may remember a story in the July edition of The Lake News of Forest Lake National Seniors supporting an effort to take relief packages of food, clothing, toiletries and homewares to drought stricken country areas.

The trip was such a success that another round of donations are being trucked into areas in November.

Graham Brewer, of Calamvale National Seniors, said the experience was an emotional one. “We were given the use of a large hall in the centre of St George, where we set everything up in long lines of separate items. People then came and selected for their needs at their leisure.

“This part of our expedition was both eye opening and heart wrenching. Their embarrassment at having to accept donated food and goods was obvious. Many left trying to hide tears of gratitude.

“To sum up on our venture, I can only say this: if old codgers like us at our three little clubs, can pull something like this off, anyone can. So come on all you other clubs, especially those with younger members, give it a go. You will not believe the feeling of doing something very special, on a personal basis.

“A special thanks must go to AVIS, the Algester sports club, the Centenary National Seniors, as well as the generous members of Forest Lake and Calamvale National Seniors Branches and the National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association, and other good folks who gave us cash and goods, including the several local MPs.” Residents can donate items of non perishable food, toiletries, games and DVD’s for kids or cash donations for the November trip by contacting Forest Lake National Seniors President Julie Baldwin or Dan Baldwin on 3278 7274.

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CanineCorrections Dog Training Tips

with Donna Miscamble

Body Language Dogs communicate through body language. Learning to read your dog’s body language is a key to learning about your dog.

We talked about why dogs bark when they are excited, defending their territory, or are bored. Other factors are fear and illness. Illness can play a large part in unwanted behaviour and a dog that is unwell may react or act out.

Diet may also have an effect on your dog’s behaviour and personality.

Dogs communicate with us and other dogs. It is up to us to learn how to listen and pay attention to what they are trying to tell us.

Looking at a dog’s tail and ears is the best way to understand what your dog is communicating.

A tail that is tucked down and under or between the legs is a fearful or anxious dog. If the tail is slightly up and wagging from side to side but only a little, the dog may be unsure of the situation or surroundings. A straight and stiff tail signals confrontation - be careful of this sign as the dog may react badly. The tail that is up and curled over but still wagging a little means the dog is on guard.

We all know what the tail of a happy and friendly dog looks like - like your dog is about to take off and fly away!

These are only some of the tail movements which can change in the blink of an eye.

The ears are another great indicator of how your dog is feeling; they can be straight up, flattened, forward or backward.

Learning your dogs body language will help you understand what your dog is trying to tell you, so when they bark or whine you will understand why, which is a big step towards changing unwanted behaviour like barking.

There are, of course, other methods to control barking - citronella spray, E-Collars or bark collars, water spray, whistles, and clickers. A bark collar or citronella spray can help but are not a permanent solution unless used in conjunction with a training regime, as once the dog becomes accustomed to the effect they will still continue barking.

These products are best used as a negative reinforcement and are more effective when followed by a positive reinforcement. When they stop the unwanted behaviour, a treat and a positive verbal affirmation works best. Dogs are happiest when you are letting them know what you want from them.

A quote from a well-known canine behaviourist The way a positive reinforcement is carried out is more important than the amount.

A return to a training course may help you stay in touch with your dog.

Stay tuned for next month’s issue which will address dogs that jump all over you or visitors as soon as you walk in the door.

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Forest Lake State High School has launched their Red Cross blood donation drive. Wes from Red Cross spoke to senior students and student ambassadors about getting ready to donate.

On September 19, students and teachers will be able to donate the precious gift of blood on location at the school.

The school is aiming to break the record for most donations from one group.

Students over 16 years old who are healthy and meet some basic requirements can donate but must have parental consent.

Parents and members of the community are welcome to help and join in the team “Forest Lake State High School” by registering at donateblood.com.au.

Any donation you given at any time in 2014 will go towards the school’s tally and help save lives.

New free walking group in Forest Lake All are welcome to join the newest Heart Foundation Walking group on weekday afternoons from 4.30pm.

Meeting near the Lake at the blue sails car park on the Forest Lake Boulevard, participants can enjoy a 45 - 60 minute medium-paced health and fitness walk around the lake.

Days and times are flexible at this stage depending on walker suggestions and Walk Organiser work roster. For more information about the Forest Lake Afternoon Walkers contact Walk Organiser, Mary on 0431 898 244.

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Participants are provided with newsletters and recognition for reaching walking milestones. To find out more visit: www.heartfoundation.org.au/walking

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It’s tick season again We are preparing for the onset of the tick season around Forest Lake. Paralysis ticks infest pets that walk in or near bushland or in well-established native gardens. The tick completes a three-stage lifecycle with larva, nymph, and adult requiring a host animal for survival. The main native host is the bandicoot which is immune to the poison.

Pet owners may not ever see bandicoots but may see holes in their lawns where bandicoots feed. Larvae are the size of a pinhead and have a light gray to blue-black appearance. Nymphs are a few millimetres long with similar colouring to the larvae. Adults are light gray, oval shape and engorge to the size of a thumbnail if not found.

Symptoms appear as quickly as one to two days after the start of engorgement. The first symptoms are loss of coordination, a change in voice and retching, coughing or vomiting. Not all pets follow this simple progression.

Pets will die from the complications related to not being able to get enough oxygen due to uncontrollable heart and respiratory problems.

If you suspect your pet has tick poisoning, contact your vet. Keep your pet cool, relaxed and don’t allow them to drink or eat as vomiting can lead to aspiration.

Spray the tick with a pyrethrum to kill it and remove it when dead or let your vet remove it.

Treatment involves giving an appropriate dose of antiserum and intensive support in hospital until better. These sounds easy, but believe me it is not!

Each case is so different. Some dogs seem more susceptible to the severe complications than others.

Each tick also seems to have a different amount of poison as well which alters the dose of serum needed for treatment from case to case. Some ticks cannot be found even though we know they are there. Thick coats, knots, hiding in body orifices and preexisting health issues all make treatment frustrating. Pets that have been treated before and cats in general are prone to allergic reactions to the serum.

Only prevention is the safest and least expensive approach to the tick problem. In addition to daily searches and grooming and clipping in thick coated breeds, we recommend one or all of the following: • Advantix spotton for dogs only; • Preventic tick collars for dogs only; • Frontline spray or Topspot spotton in cats; • Pyrethrin sprays or dips.

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If you’re looking to buy a pet, be sure to visit the Brisbane Showgrounds on Saturday September 20 from 9am to 3pm.

RSPCA Queensland is hosting its second annual Big AdoptOut! With over 150 dogs and puppies available to adopt from over 30 different animal welfare and rescue groups, there is sure to be a pet to suit your lifestyle.

Last year’s Big Adopt-Out saw over 100 canines find their furever home. RSPCA Qld Rehoming and Rescue Coordinator Nicci Exposito said the Big Adopt-Out was a good example of what collaboration can do in saving animals’ lives.

“RSPCA Qld works closely with many rescue groups Australia-wide. By coming together for the day, we not only saved the lives of animals adopted on the day but forged stronger links between all the groups,” said Nicci.

If you are seeking a second furry companion, you can bring your own dog to the Big Adopt-Out so that your pet will be able to meet a potential new companion on the day to ensure a happy, furry relationship. Please be mindful that there will be lots of dogs at the Big Adopt-Out, so please only bring your pooch if they are looking for a longterm relationship.

Last year, Forest Lake resident, Cynthia, attended the Big Adopt-Out, looking for a new friend for her Border Collie, Bandit. Stopping at the RSPCA stall, Cynthia spotted Tori the Shih Tzu cross.

“She looked up at me and it was like my heart had been struck by a thunderbolt.

I was smitten.” Cynthia then had time to introduce Bandit to Tori. They quickly warmed to each other and now the two are inseparable.

To find out more about the RSPCA’s Big Adopt-Out on Saturday September 20 visit the website at: www.bigadoptout.com.au.

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Local Playgroups celebrate Dress Up Day Playgroup Queensland supporters are celebrating Dress up Day to raise funds for the Playgroup Children’s Foundation.

Dress up Day, held during the week of 15 to 19 September, is the chance for all kids and adults to dress up and raise much needed funds so children can play in excellent quality, low cost, safe and supportive environments.

“Dress up Day is all about supporting Queensland kids and highlighting the importance of play for children,” said Playgroup Queensland CEO Leonie Wallwork. “We encourage all local Playgroups to participate in the day and encourage local families to attend Playgroup.”

“By dressing up and making a donation, groups will be helping very young children across Queensland. Many children do not attend childcare or kindergarten, so families depend on the work of Playgroup Queensland to provide social and educational support for children’s young developing minds and provide emotional support for parents,” Ms Wallwork said.

The Foundation endeavours to establish new Playgroups, improve Playgroup facilities, purchase educational toys and equipment and provide parenting resources and support.

Local Playgroups can get involved by registering their event with Playgroup Queensland and inviting local families to attend on the day. There are several prizes up for grabs, including a $500 Crayola gift voucher.

For more information and to register your Playgroup to participate, email dressupday@playgroupqld.com.au.

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Opposition teams who arrived to take on the Forest Lake Wasps Junior Rugby Union Club on Saturday, 26 July, could be forgiven for thinking nothing untoward had happened just two days before.

The deliberately lit fire, that destroyed a large section of the roof and took out electricity and water supplies, was quickly doused thanks to a quick thinking local resident who saw the Join us todaywww.stepintolife.com for flames and immediately called the fire brigade, your trial session! and alerted Club President, Richard Grimshaw.

With extensive fire, smoke and water damage sustained by the building, club members had their Jenros Framers work cut out for them just a day before training e Framer and two days away from home games scheduled Your Local Pictur at the fields. What the club hadn’t counted on was All art work, the community spirit of Forest Lake residents and photos and local clubs and groups.

Club Patron, Councillor Angela Owen-Taylor, facilitated a quick response from Brisbane needlework.

City Council, with senior staff soon on the ground to make the building safe, re-connect Jenny Stedman electricity and provide a generator backup.

146 Bagnall St The Insurer (Zurich) brought a Specialist Fire Clean Crew in to work all through Ellen Grove Friday to make the premises functional for the club and Structural Engineers to ensure the building was safe to use.

Ph: 3372 1775 The Club’s Canteen Coordinator, Niki Holika, saved nearly all the stock, working late into the night on Friday to ensure that the club’s main money earner, the canteen, was food-grade clean throughout.

T h e c o u n c i l o f f i c e r s, insurers, sponsors, club members, tradesmen – all went above and beyond to make sure when the players came to training, had their team photos taken and lined up for sausages, the camaraderie and fun they were used to every week were there to greet them.

Due to all the support and help, home games went ahead Saturday morning, with the familiar BBQ menu and facilities operational. The President of the Club arranged to change a quiet home M.DICK ad:45mmWx65mmH 20/01/10 game for the U15 side on Sunday into a Family Fun Day, with two special guests from the Queensland Reds turning up, to fundraise and boost morale.

Special thanks goes to Forest Lake Netball (The Lakers) and Forest Lake Little Athletics for helping run the Family Fun Day and assist in selling raffle tickets. ‘Strength Councillor for through Adversity’ may become the new catchcry for the Wasps. Knowing they have so Richlands Ward many friends has made all the difference. Rebuilding began last month, with the facility Inala Library, closed until at least the end of September.

Civic Centre, Anyone wishing to help The Wasps can buy tickets to their Monster Raffle, $2 each, Corsair Avenue, Inala. which local members are selling in the community. Prizes include: a Framed Jersey of the Queensland Reds vs British and Irish Lions Tour Match (signed by Queensland Captain Quade Cooper), 2014 Official signed Queensland Reds jerseys, 2014 Official Queensland Reds signed Ball, 2 nights accommodation for two people twin share at Clouds of Montville, Queensland Bulls Training Shirt (fully autographed), a personal behind the scenes tour of the recently refurbished Brisbane City Hall with Cr Angela Owen-Taylor, a Coffee Phone: 3407 1211 Machine - and the list is growing daily. Further donations can also still be received for richlands.ward@ecn.net.au the raffle. Contact President Richard Grimshaw on 0407 790 497.

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On a crisp and clear August morning, 66 enthusiastic members from the Forest Lake 50+ Club eagerly boarded our Concorde Coaches and headed off to Redcliffe for the day. Our first stop was Woody Point picnic grounds right on the bay, for a delicious morning tea, catered by some of our talented members.

Following morning tea, the majority of members headed off to Redcliffe to explore the Bee Gees Walk of Fame and then partake of some retail therapy at the local shops. After shopping, it was back to Woody Point for a wonderful picnic lunch which was eagerly devoured by all. We then enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at this very picturesque bayside park.

Reluctantly, members boarded the coaches for the trip back to Forest Lake.

The Forest Lake 50+ Club Inc. is a local community based organisation that was formed over 20 years ago for people in the over 50 age group living in Forest Lake and surrounding suburbs. The club offers 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 50+ Club meet on the third Friday of the month at the Queensland Lions Soccer Club, Pine Road, Richlands at 10.30am. New members are most welcome.

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Charity Book Swap gets kids reading Something magical happens when you read a good book and this August Forest Lake Shopping Centre launched its inaugural Charity Book Swap, encouraging local book-lovers to share their favourite books with others.

The ‘Book Nook’, located outside Nextra, was quickly filled with a variety of donated books. “We discovered a whole range of different reading tastes – customers swapped an eclectic range of books, from cookbooks, to children’s books, text books and a good range of non-fiction,” explained Forest Lake Shopping Centre Marketing Manager, Linda Loosley.

Customers who swapped a book were asked to make a $2 donation to Books in Homes Australia – a project which aims to encourage a lifelong love of reading in young children by giving them and their families a variety of brand new books to take home and keep each year.

Leanne Hodge, Principal of Ngalangangpum School, facilitates the Books In Homes program for some of her students.

“The high quality new books provided by Books in Homes are special to the children and their families, as they are not secondhand cast-offs. The books are valued as a gift, the children are excited to receive them and therefore excited about reading them,” said Leanne.

Through the fun of the Book Swap, and with the help and generosity of the Forest Lake community, the centre will be presenting the Books in Homes with a donation which will sponsor several families on the program.

Due to popular demand, The Book Swap, which was due to run until the end of August, will continue at Forest Lake Shopping Centre until at least the end of September.

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Richlands Medical Centre Members are looking forward to our next trip which will take us up to Toowoomba where we will enjoy a wonderful day out as we stop and smell the roses and visit many of the gardens in this year’s Carnival of Flowers.

To our members who are unwell, best wishes for a return to good health. Here’s hoping all the winter ills and chills are gone.

The August branch meeting saw us celebrating our third birthday with yummy cake and a great entertainer, John Sophios. John sang numbers made famous by Dean Martin, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Crowded House, Engelbert Humperdinck, Cliff Richard and more.

We welcomed Mr Mark Newman, Manager Heritage Bank Forest Lake, who, through a recent grant from Forest Lake One Community, presented our Branch with a new camera, BBQ, trolley and two urns which we will put to great use for our members capturing great moments and enjoying many a delicious BBQ. Thank you to Anthony Shorten, Member for Algester, who surprised us with the lovely flowers and card for our birthday.

Coffee and Chat mornings are on the first Wednesday of the month 9.30am start. In August the Theatre Goers Group had a fun night out enjoying a dinner and theatre performance of The Vicar of Dibley, which was well played by the talented members of the Centenary Theatre Group. There were lots of laughs and the mulled wine was simply delicious.

We are looking forward to joining our Forest Lake Probus members and friends in October for a great morning’s entertainment starring the very talented Rhonda Burchmore.

The Seniors Week function organised by our Branch, with funding assistance from the State Government through COTA, was attended by 130 plus seniors from many groups in the area. We wish to express our thanks to Annastacia Palaszczuk MP and Cr Milton Dick for their generous support of this Seniors Week event.

The beautiful historical Wolston House, with devonshire tea and a tour has been booked in for Thursday September 18th. How fortunate we are to have this important piece of our history well maintained, with dedicated volunteers and such a pleasure to visit.

A speaker is booked for September meeting on Wednesday 10 at Settlers Village, 41 High Street, 9.30am sign in for a 10am start. This meeting is also our AGM. For further information about our Branch please contact either Julie 3278 7274 or Val 3372 4405.

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Family Focus Recently, we went on a family break to Sydney. As a born-and-bred Queenslander, it’s no secret that I am parochial about that fact so I probably went with a fairly critical eye to the land south of the border. But one thing that really struck us was how unhelpful people seemed to be when we were in the city. Particularly when it came to getting around train stations with little children, we found that people very rarely offered to help my wife.

But, on reflection, I think I was probably just being insular when I blamed the issue on Sydney-siders.

Simple acts of courtesy and kindness don’t seem to be as common as one might expect. Elementary things like opening the door for people and helping someone on the footpath are simple examples but then we turn to the more significant acts of kindness like helping a neighbour in need or striking up a conversation with someone who is lonely.

We need acts of kindness – simple, random, unprovoked and unrequited acts of kindness. Think about when you have been the beneficiary of a kind act.

For five months earlier this year, I was unable to drive for medical reasons. I am incredibly grateful to the people of our church who helped our family out so much by giving me lifts so often over that five months. Those people did it without any concern for something in return – it was just a simple kindness. Mother Theresa famously said, “In this life we cannot always do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”

The Bible also speaks of the virtue of kindness as both a character at the heart of God and also one of the virtues encouraged in people. Indeed, we are told to ‘clothe’ ourselves in kindness (Colossians 3:12).

It may seem a simple thing to say – perhaps even trite to talk about the ‘power of kindness’ but, in a world torn apart by strife and hatred, the counter-cultural impact of radical kindness will have a world-changing effect.

Where can this kindness start? Take Mother Theresa’s advice and set an example in the small things of life – in the simple opportunities that come across our paths every day. Show the next generation what can happen when we approach each day with kindness. Let’s see the positive impact it has in our homes and our community.

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I would like to start this month’s column with a big congratulations to the Grand Ave State School P&C, led by their President Gavin Rook, for a fantastic Ekka day carnival held at the school on the public holiday.

The carnival was well supported by Forest Lake residents and I had the opportunity to talk to so many about local issues.

Well done to the P&C and given its success I suspect that it will be on again next year.

We all know someone in our community who has been affected by cancer; it is doubly testing when that someone is a child.

As a show of support for children with cancer, I have asked Joanne Aston of Forest Lake Shopping Centre if the clock tower can be lit gold as part of Going Gold in September. So if you are out and about in Forest Lake and see the clock face gold, please stop and remember the families and children going through the battle with cancer.

As residents would know, our local Forest Lake Junior Rugby Union Club suffered damage from an arson attack last month. This senseless act of vandalism on a community group which is providing our young people with sport and enjoyment is simply disgusting.

I was able to join with the club and other local sporting groups, Little Athletics and Lakers Netballers at their Fun Day to raise money to assist the club. It was great to see the Forest Lake community rally around and support the club.

Anthony Shorten, MP with Grand Avenue State School music students Tiana Hughes, Cameron Randolph, Neve Duncan and Georgia Arthur-Womham Grand Avenue State School has hit a high note after being awarded $31 547 from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund to purchase musical instruments.

The funding has enabled the school to add a tuba, French horns, timpani, clarinets and a double bass to the pool of instruments that are loaned to students.

Not every family can afford to buy expensive musical instruments so this grant will help more students with a passion for music to be involved.

The school has a vibrant music program with the band and string ensembles recently participating in Fanfare with over 400 other Queensland state schools. The band received a Gold Award and the Senior and Junior Strings Ensembles both received a Silver Award.

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Preparations are underway for our annual ‘Welcome the Babies’ community event, and I would love any new parents in Forest Lake with a baby less than 18 months of age to take part in the celebrations.

Held in conjunction with South West Progress Association at Durack State School on September 13, the event will feature fun, food and face painting. Additionally, every baby will receive a welcoming certificate and a gift bag.

This year promises to build upon last year’s popular event, with planned activities from clowns to jumping castles, as well as stalls and tips for new mothers and fathers.

Because of the high demand this event normally brings, I urge you to get in contact with Margaret of South West Progress Association on either 0419 026 738 or 3271 4867 to give notice of your attendance.

As always, if you have any queries for me, please feel free to contact my office on 3372 3207 or email Inala@parliament. qld.gov.au at any time.

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Centenary Evening VIEW Club is calling all foundation and past members to join them for their 20th birthday celebrations.

20 and Cruising will be the theme for the celebrations on Monday 10 November. Ladies of all ages are invited to attend, and the club would love to have the pleasure of the company of foundation and past members. If you once belonged to this vibrant women’s club and would love to renew old friendships, come along and join in the fun.

The dinner meeting will be held at the Mt Ommaney Hotel Apartments at 6.30pm for 7.00pm. Cost is $35 and bookings are essential. Entertainment will be a fashion parade from Fashions on the Go. VIEW stands for Voice, Interests and Education of Women, thereby empowering women while providing support and friendship throughout communities. VIEW actively raises awareness of and participates in the work of The Smith Family.

If you would like to attend this or any dinner meeting (held on the second Monday of the month) or require more information please ring Di 3202 9759 or Val 3376 1717 or email centenaryeveview@gmail.com Reservations for dinner meetings must be made before noon on the Friday before the meeting.

Annastacia

Palaszczuk MP

News from the 19th Hole

Forest Lake Social Golf Club update by Peter Cuttance

Member for Inala

Sunday 3rd August saw the club members at the Carbrook Golf Club for an early start and dressed for the cold weather and the threat of rain, which fortunately held off.

Twenty-six members and three visitors turned up to a course that was dry with plenty of run and the pins in some tight positions. Nonetheless, everyone enjoyed the game, as they should.

Winners on the day were in A Grade Gil Vargas, runner up was Andrew Baker. B Grade winner John Clarke, runner up was Pat Ayling. C grade winner Murray Diaz, runner up was Steve McKay. Longest drive winners in A Grade Josh Wilson, B Grade Pat Ayling and no winner in C Grade. Nearest the pin winners Colin Brooke and Gil Vargas and the approach shot was won by Bruno Dvornicich (visitor). Congratulations to all the winners.

Our next games will be 14th September at Oxley Golf Club (check tee time) for the 3rd round of the Club Championship and 28th September at St Lucia Golf Club, tee time 6.28am.

Unfortunately two of our club members have passed away in the last few months Ellis Lalor and Jim Wilson, both previously held office as treasurer and president respectively.

The committee, on behalf of all the members, offer their sincere condolences to their families.

Both will be missed.

Rule 2.d.6 (b) A ball hitting a tree shall be deemed not to have hit the tree. This is simply bad luck and luck has no place in a scientific game. The senior player must estimate the distance the ball would have travelled if it had not hit the tree and play the ball from there.

Rule 3.b.3 (g) There shall be no such thing as a lost ball. The missing ball is on or near the course and will eventually be found and pocketed by someone else, making it a stolen ball. The player is not to compound the felony by charging himself or herself with a penalty.

Rule 4.c.7 (h) If a putt passes over a hole without dropping, it is deemed to have dropped.

The law of gravity supersedes the Rules of Golf.

The Forest Lake Social Golf Club is proudly sponsored by the Heritage Community Bank Branch at Forest Lake and the Jindalee Golf Club.

PO Box 75 Inala 4077

Phone: 3372 3207 inala @ parliament.qld.gov.au

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

2nd September: Coffee at DC’s Forest Lake 10.30am 9th September: Coffee at DC’s Forest Lake 10.30am 16th September: Dinner at Tran Tran Forest Lake 6.30pm

RSVP by 15th Sept. Ph: 0409 789 625 23rd September: Coffee at DC’s Forest Lake 10.30am 30th September: Lunch at 2-Fish Forest Lake 12 noon RSVP by 29th Sept. Ph: 0409 789 625

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

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

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

From the desk of

Angela Owen-Taylor Parkinson Ward Councillor

The past month has seen so much happening with projects moving ahead in Parkinson Ward. Not only is Parkinson Ward going to have the $2m Forest Lake Community Hall built in College Avenue, we are also into the next phase of the Parkinson District Pool.

The Parkinson District Pool will be located at 751 Algester Rd, Parkinson and will include a heated 50 metre eight lane outdoor pool, a 25 metre indoor pool, changerooms, kiosk, and carparking. As there are approximately 12,000 students living and attending school in Parkinson Ward, the new pool will be a great asset for our local community, especially for such events as school swimming carnivals.

On 18 August, work commenced on repairing the Forest Lake District Junior Sporting Facility to rectify the damage caused by the arson attack. It is anticipated the work will continue until approximately the end of September (weather permitting). During the repairs, the site will be classified as a construction zone and no entry onto the site is permitted. Work will be undertaken in accordance with times permitted under Council by-laws and I expect to see the facility looking as good as new and being able to function in time for the start of Little Athletics season.

I am pleased to have once again provided funding through the Parkinson Ward Lord Mayor’s Suburban Initiative Fund to support the Forest Lake State School fete on 13 September. I encourage residents to get behind our local schools when they hold these events because the funds go into long term improvements for our students.

Congratulations on the 3rd Birthday to Forest Lake National Seniors Group. It is wonderful to see many people prepared to be involved in community groups and most importantly to those who accepted positions on the committee a big thank you for volunteering and leading this organisation.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind parents to be aware of cybersafety and to educate your children on how to avoid cyberbullying and identity theft. It is important for all parents to also be aware of how to help protect children from online threats and information is available at www.thinkuknow.org.au For those residents who enjoy running, PARKRUN is coming to Parkinson Ward in October – more details will be available in my column next month.

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

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

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

SAT

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

10AM Tiny Tutus Pre School Ballett Open for Bookings

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

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Clubs & Groups

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

Hobbies, Arts & Craft

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

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

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

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

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

Community Events Association Forest Lake Linda 0402 061 907

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

Community House Association Jake 3372 9886

Cycling Group, Forest Lake Connect Group for Home Businesses Reg 0412 155 295 Meets first Thursday of the month Futsal Club, Forest Lake Phone Susannah 3201 1880 Jodie 0407 760 654 Forest Lake Forum Golf Club, Forest Lake Social Linda Paton 0402 061 907 Peter 3278 8060 Forest Lake One Community Ltd Indoor Bowls Ron 3879 4912 Mary 3376 3085 Friends of the Park Little Athletics, Forest Lake Lorraine 3879 6210 forestlake_littleas@hotmail.com Friendship Group, Forest Lake Netball Club, The Lakers Annelie 0409 789 625 lakers_netball@hotmail.com Garden Group, F’Lake Area www.lakersnetball.com John 3288 3131 PCYC, Inala Girl Guides - Forest Lake 3372 2222 Lisa 0412 767 708 www.inalapcyc.org.au tamba@forestlakeguides.org.au Rowing Club, Centenary (Youth) Labor Party, F’Lake Branch Simon 0414 711 331 Charles 0411 959 994 Michael 0401 567 279 www.centenaryrowing.com.au Ladies Fellowship, F’Lake Lorelle 0422 294 431 Rugby League, Forest Lake Junior Sarah (Secretary) 0438 010 827 Liberal Party, F’Lake Branch Steve 0402 893 105 Rugby Union Club, Lakes Wasps 0407 790 497 Lions Club of Forest Lake president@forestlakewasps.com.au President: Del Greenway www.forestlakewasps.com.au 0408 783 586 Softball, Raiders Motoring Club - Southwest Brisbane Sandie 0402 485 795 raidersips@hotmail.com Ross 5548 6003 swbmc@mail.com Swimming, Lake’s Swim Club Dianna Remington 0400 015 539 Mums In Touch, Forest Lake lakesswimming@ymail.com Jane 3879 6934 http://lakesswimclub.blogspot.com.au National Service Association Western Cougars Gridiron Club Brisbane West Branch 0450 430 953 Peter 3372 5848 www.cougarsgridiron.com.au National Seniors - Forest Lake Branch Julie 3278 7274 or Ros 3372 9432

Government Representatives

Obedience Dog Club of Brisbane 0411 017 454 Pallara Morning Tea Group Meets last Saturday of the month at Pallara S.S. Phone Ruth 0422 533 208 Probus Club of Forest Lake President Joan 3372 9923 Membership Officer Kevin 0408 933 561 Rana Frog Group 3372 4926 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 Tue Ph Peter 0412 357 756 or George 0488 220 002 Scout Group 3870 7000 Southwest Progress Association Michael 0433 456 150 Trefoil Guild - Centenary Janet 3376 1889 Young Women’s Program Angie 3271 5554

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hosanna Church Brisbane (Multi-cultural Baptist) Ph 3879 6862 Meet at 10am on Sundays at Richlands East State School Pallara Christian Church (Presbyterian Reformed Church of Aust.)

Pastor Trevor Marshall 3712 0575 www.prc.org.au Salvation Army Lake Community Church 3714 0777 or www.lakesalvos.org.au Korean Service 12noon Sundays St Mark’s Catholic Church Inala 3372 5658 Uniting Church - Forest Lake Meets at St John’s Anglican College Primary Campus Chapel 9.30am Rev Russell Reynoldson 0429 472 567 3372 2299 rev.russell@bigpond.com Westside Multicultural Baptist Church Every Sun @10.30am Ps Lyndon Sison 0403 135 540 sisonfamily5@tpg.com.au

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David Armstrong Bank of Qld, 3000 4580 Margaret Chittick 0428 641 332 Linda Clarke Creekwood 3714 9464 or 0408 320 325 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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