The Lake News, March 2016

The Lake News MARCH 2016 - ISSUE 267

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The new venue of Durack/Inala Bowls Club was an interesting change. With white tablecloths and seating arrangements for a morning tea, it made for a different atmosphere. There was so much verbal interaction and banter that President Joan had to admonish members on several occasions. Even the threat of punishment in the form of writing out lines like in the “old days at school” brought laughter. It is just an indication of what a jovial group Forest Lake Probians are. A very special thanks to the charming ladies of the Bowls Club for providing us with such a scrumptious morning tea. Probians were most appreciative of all the delectable home-made goodies.

The Five Minute Speaker was Shirley. Her introduction referred to a book club book, Elianne by Judy Nunn where she also spent her childhood on this sugarcane plantation in Bundaburg. Shirley comes from a blend of Russian, English and Australian cultural background. Her father was a fieldworker on the sugarcane plantation and therefore was awarded a workers’ cottage. The sugar mill was self sufficient and provided for all the needs of its workers. A next door neighbour had been there since the 1890s and from her Shirley learnt a lot about the early years of cane farming and the role played by the kanakas. The houses on stilts were occupied by managers. Jeeps were a popular form of transport for the “bosses”. Although children walked to school, sometimes there was a steam ride in the offing. In 1961 Shirley was crowned Sugar Queen and raised six hundred pounds which was a lot of money way back then. It took five years of saving to buy a car! It was sad to see all the changes as today the “big house” was moved to the town of Bundaburg, mill has been pulled down and all that remains is just a cane paddock! It was a fascinating micron glimpse into Shirley’s life but we wanted more!

The guest speaker was Kerrilee Hall, Queensland Office Manager of Quantum RLV (Reading, Learning, Vision). Her talk focussed on the sight support products available in the catalogue available from Quantum. There are thousands of Australians living with poor eyesight due to various reasons such as glaucoma, macular degeneration or other eye problems. There are solutions and help available. Kerrilee passed around some products on the market and Probians could test these for themselves. There are various types of magnifiers available from the hand-held variety to electronic ones. Some of these were German or Dutch engineered. Turning text into speech is a device made in the USA to further assist the visually impaired. A wide range of braille embossers are also available. Nerida passed a vote of thanks.

Retirees and semi-retirees do come and pay us a visit and join in the fun and fellowship. We meet the second Tuesday of the month, at 10am at Richlands/Inala Bowls Club, Bowhill Road just off Blunder Road. Please phone Membership Officer Shirley on 3879 9421 or President Joan on 3372 9923.

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s I prepare to study for the first time in a gazillion years, the idea is both exhilarating and daunting. On one hand, I love to learn. I will read just about anything and I’m always keen to hear about things I know little about. I love discussing things with people who have different interests and thoroughly enjoy being shown or told about something new that I’ve not come across previously.

But (and it’s a big but!) I also hate learning. I want to just know things without having to go through the process of learning them. In any creative pursuits I become easily frustrated when what’s in my head is vastly different than what is being produced by my hands. I want to perfect an art on the first go and no amount of ‘practice makes perfect’ and other trite sayings help.

I have a friend who absolutely loves the process of learning. She loves watching her own progression in a given area, whether it’s her career or her many artistic talents. She doesn’t expect herself to automatically know how to do something, like I do. She is happy to give herself over to gradual development and not look for instant success.

In life, and particularly in relationships with others, we rarely ‘get things right’ on the first go. As we learn more about a person, we know better how to give them what they need from us. As we understand our spouse, often through trial and error, we become more skilled at preempting their needs, and in turn, being able to fill them.

We need to learn the difference in each of our children in order to give them what they need to feel loved, accepted and fulfilled. How often have we all seen parents who parent each child exactly the same in an attempt at fairness? In reality, what often ends up happening is that only one child’s needs are sufficiently filled, and we run the risk of the other children not growing up with a feeling of acceptance and being understood. When we really know our children, we can make decisions based on that knowledge and tailor our parenting of each child accordingly.

I think one of the greatest mistakes we can make in our relationship with our spouse or partner is not taking enough time to really learn what we need to about one another. We can be like me - happy to learn in some instances, but wanting instant knowledge in others.

Unfortunately, we often take the lazy route and fail to learn about our partner, which over time can lead to disengagement and unhappiness for both parties.

So I’m going to try and take a leaf out of my friend’s book and really make the most of the learning process instead of bucking against it, not just with my studies but with my relationships and other aspects of my life too. It’s all about paying attention, giving it another go when we get it wrong and keep learning!

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FROM THE DESK OF

Annastacia Palaszczuk MPP STATE MEMBER FOR INAL A

Last month saw a number of Lunar New Year events across our local community, as the electorate celebrated the beginning of the Year of the Monkey. Those born in the Year of the Monkey are said to be ambitious and adventurous in their daily lives. They also possess a strong adaptability to their environment, are highly competent and naturally persuasive. These are some wonderful traits to have!

Every year, families and friends from across Forest Lake come together at this time to celebrate and wish each other success and happiness for the year head. Our community is one of the most diverse in Queensland, with almost one-third of our community born overseas, and almost two-thirds speaking a language other than English at home.

We embrace multiculturalism and we are richer for it.

You don’t need to be of Chinese or Vietnamese heritage to enjoy the fun, food and festivities offered by our community groups each year. I would like to once again thank all the community organisers and volunteers who made our electorate’s celebrations possible.

Elsewhere, nominations are officially open for the annual local Queensland Day Awards, to be held in early June. I am again working with South West Progress Association to honour the local heroes who contribute their volunteering efforts and offer incredible community participation. It is always a pleasure to thank the unsung volunteers of Forest Lake. This year will be the 10th anniversary of the event, and the quality and quantity of the nominations is expected to grow even further than last year. If you would like information on how to nominate a worthy recipient, please contact my office.

If you ever require assistance for any issues, please feel free to contact my Electorate Office at our new number 3737 2100, or email inala@parliament.qld.gov.au. Alternatively, you can pop by the office at Richlands Plaza to speak with myself or my staff, who are more than willing to help you.

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by Dr Paul Holliday A new cancer test from saliva Recently, it was announced that a new simple test using saliva could detect cancer. The test is a screening tool that would make it much easier, simpler and inexpensive to test for cancer. Normally a blood test and expensive imaging would be required to test for cancer.

Dr David Wong, Professor of Oral Biology and Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry, highlighted the advances made by the institute in the field of salivaomics, the study of the complex sets of molecules in saliva. He stated that his research had shown very high success in testing for lung cancer in patients. It is about to enter further clinical trials and is not expected to be available for commercial use for a few years.

There has been other research that has shown pancreatic cancer can be detected in saliva as well.

Currently, pancreatic cancer is diagnosed by an invasive and expensive biopsy. The researchers at UCLA, School of Dentistry showed that biomarkers from pancreatic cancer can be found in saliva as well as the bloodstream.

Dr Wong stated the research was significant because it lends credibility to the mechanism of systemic disease detection in saliva. It is thought that as DNA research into different types of cancers improves it may be possible to detect many different types of cancer by means of this simple saliva test. There are several studies currently testing if saliva can be used to detect breast cancer as well as other types of cancer.

Salivary testing has also been investigated in diabetes and has been shown to be as accurate as blood testing.

This could eventually eliminate or reduce the frequency of pinpricks for blood glucose monitoring in diabetics. The diabetes test uses a new biosensor that can determine concentrations of glucose at even low levels.The researchers also stated that they could possibly test for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease using the same biosensor but recalibrated to test for the neurotransmitter glutamate.

Early detection of systemic diseases like diabetes and especially cancer have helped control and reduce the damaging effects of the disease. Soon, a simple saliva test that your dentist can carry out in 20 minutes may be part of your dental checkup. These non-invasive and inexpensive tests look like they may change the future of disease screening.

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Charity motorcycle ride on again PHONE: 3278 8834

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This year, RSPCA Queensland’s Ruff Riders charity motorcycle ride will wind its way through 300km of some of South East Queensland’s most picturesque countryside.

Once again Super Car champion Craig Lowndes will be lending his support, although due to injury, this year he’ll be unable to participate in the ride.

The ride will start at the Animal Care Campus at Wacol before heading inland towards the D’Aguilar National Park. The ride will stop to enjoy the serenity at Somerset Dam, before continuing onto Rick’s Garage on the beautiful Sunshine Coast for a delicious lunch. Riders will then make their way back to Brisbane with a stop in at the RSPCA Dakabin Animal Care Campus.

This year, people can register to be part of Ruff Riders for the special price of $49. There’s a $250 fundraising target for rider and pillion with all funds going direct to RSPCA animals in need.

To register, simply download the form from RSPCA Queensland’s website or contact the RSPCA by sending an email to events@rspcaqld.org.au or phoning 3426 9943.

Crochet group says thank you

by Maureen S

On behalf of the Forest Lake Crochet and Knitting group, I would like to give a very big thank you to all the local residents who so kindly donate wool. In the green box outside Woolies we find all sorts of different items. Also an extra big thank you to the very kind lady who actually donates completed blankets. We would love to know who she is so we can thank her personally.

All the donated wool is put to good use as we make all sorts of things. Some of our ladies finish off half completed garments from the green box; others put odd granny squares together to make blankets. Beanies are made for cancer patients, mittens for the elderly in nursing homes. Other ladies make blankets and scarves of various sizes again for cancer patients and many items have been donated to the drought stricken farmers.

We are a social group and meet every Thursday morning from 9.00am till noon at the Settlers Retirement Village, where we talk, crochet, knit and indulge in morning tea supplied by a couple of members.

Any interested residents are encouraged to contact Sue on 3279 9561 if you have any questions about the group.

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The event is being organised by two Girl Guides: Lynne, a fifty year old veteran, and her twenty year old daughter Kathryn who is part of the Olave movement.

Olave is for women aged 18-30 inspiring the new generation of Guides, as well as participating in adventurous activities and self-development. Kathryn is organising the Miraa House Fun Fair as part of the OBP (Olave BadenPowel) award requirements.

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St John’s Prep – the perfect place for learning When visiting the Prep classrooms at St John’s Anglican College you will be amazed to see what the children are learning.

Literacy and numeracy are not the only essential components of the St John’s Prep program - STEM also has a significant place.

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and it is much more than four single subjects.

In fact, it is more like a way of thinking about learning that integrates knowledge across the subject areas.

We know that children learn best when they can make connections across different disciplines and contexts and traditional approaches to teaching subjects in isolation do not provide the optimum learning experience. Therefore, children in these settings may not reach their full potential. The Prep program at St John’s is different. It introduces every child to inquiry learning and investigations in STEM which provide opportunities for deep, collaborative learning and the use of a wide variety of technology. These opportunities blend perfectly with the units of inquiry we teach through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program. St John’s is an IB candidate school and will move towards authorisation as an IB World School in the future.

The strong foundations provided in the Early Years at St John’s prepare each child for exciting learning experiences in older grades, such as personal projects, coding, robotics, Young Inventors, Science Club and our Future Thinkers Program. There is no doubt that our children not only require exceptional skills in literacy and numeracy in this day and age, they also must know how to use technology in innovative ways to design, create, communicate and problem solve. The wonderful STEM program at St John’s which commences in the first years of schooling gives each child the confidence they need and the perfect start for lifelong learning.

We invite families who are looking to place their child in a progressive, technology rich learning environment to contact us to make a time when our Head of Primary can show our facilities and provide an experience in our Early Years classrooms during a normal school day. Please contact our Registrar, Janette Collins – jcollins@sjac.qld.edu.au

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Support the Lions fundraising BBQ at Hans Smallgoods Factory Outlet at 79 McRoyle St, Wacol on Saturday 12 March, from 7am – 2pm and help out local resident Joel and his family.

Walk with the Lions Just a heads up that we will again be holding Walk with the Lions in May. This year our fundraisng activites will be focusing on childhood cancer. To make this event successful, we would like to invite you, our Forest Lake community, to come along and walk two laps around the lake with us. There will be further details next issue.

Project Joel We are excited to be involved in the fund raising project ‘Project Joel’. Joel is 11 years old and suffers from Angelman Syndrome and Juvenile Arthritis. He lives in Forest Lake with his mum Lysandra and extended family. The Club’s goal is to raise $4000 which will be matched by the Australian Lions Foundation. Proceeds raised by the Club will go towards a special bathroom modification which will include a walk in bath, giving easier wheelchair accessibility. A walk in bath will reduce stress and physical exertion on Joel, his Mum and carers. The total cost of the renovation will be around $20,000 with $10,000 already committed by St Michael’s Home Modifications (STM Services).

Angelman Syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterised by love of water (one of the reasons for the bathroom modification), laughter, hugs and energetic movement. The incidence of Angelman syndrome is about 1 in 20,000. People with this condition typically have high support needs, mobility limitations, complex communication needs with little or no verbal language, severe sleep disorders and often with intractable epilepsy.

Please come along and support our special fundraising BBQ at Hans Smallgoods Factory Outlet at 79 McRoyle St, Wacol (and buy some great meat products while you are there), Saturday 12 March, from 7am – 2pm.

If you would like to further support ‘Project Joel’ by way of a donation, please contact Lion Sharon on 0452 257 715 for online bank details for the Lions Club of Forest Lake. If you would like more information about Angelman Syndrome go to www.angelmansyndrome.org Membership We are always keen to have new members so if you are interested in finding out more about joining the Forest Lake Lions, please call our membership chair Stuart on 0418 735 190.

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Take for example the disclosure of investment returns. John is deciding to make a small investment, and based on some high level information, has narrowed his choice down to three particular funds based on the returns presented over a five year period.

All funds indicate that over a five year period an initial investment of $1,000 would have grown to $1,500, a compound return of 8.45%.

However, John decides to investigate a little further and discovers the following facts about returns over the past five sequential years on an annual basis: Fund A: 8.4%, 8.4%, 8.4%, 8.4%, 8.4% Fund B: 25.0%, -10.0%, 32.0%, -18.0%, 23.2% Fund C: 62.6%, -2.0%, -2.0%, -2.0%, -2.0% The conclusion? Fund A is consistent, Fund B is a case of a very bumpy ride and Fund C can be a stellar performer one year but a case of putting your money under the bed being a better option most of the time. Of course, each of the above funds probably has very different investment strategies which would be disclosed, and in all cases choice of investment cannot ignore the investor’s attitude to risk.

However, the above is a clear example of how figures or statistics can be presented to show the desired result but not necessarily the whole picture. For example, an investment of $1,000 over the past four years instead of five would have yielded $1,383, $1,200 and $922 respectively, quite different from the five year timeframe.

The above commentary does not take into account the general disclosure sentence of “Past performance is no guarantee of future performance” which is always true. Just because the toss of a coin has shown five heads in a row does not mean that the sixth toss will reflect a head. The chances of a head or a tail are equal no matter what has happened beforehand.

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The Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club’s first trip for 2016 was a beautiful morning tea at Hamilton on the banks of the Brisbane River. Following on we made our way to Brisbane Airport for a guided tour courtesy of the Brisbane Airport Corporation. The tour of the Airport precinct took us around all parts of the Airport and our guide Roland gave a running commentary during the hour tour. We were all amazed by the size and details of the operations.

With the tour over, it was time to make our way to The Breakfast Creek Hotel for one of their famous steaks and a good old chinwag about the morning’s events. With another successful trip over, it was time to make our way home to Forest Lake via the Legacy Way Tunnel.

The Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club wishes to acknowledge its support from the Heritage Community Branch, Forest Lake.

Forest Lake Fifty Plus Club meet on the third Friday of the month at the Queensland Lions Soccer Club, Pine Road, Richlands at 11.00am. New members are most 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.

Date claimers for the next three meetings are (AGM) March 18th, April 15th and May 20th.

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2016 is off to a flying start for Richlands Scout Group. At the end of January, we held our first Try Scouting Day at our future home, the Uniting Church on Waterford Road, Ellengrove.

Our little Joeys encouraged visitors to get creative at their ‘Design your own bandana’ stall, while our Cubs used sugar and spice to sweeten things up at their ‘Cubs in the Kitchen’ stand.

The Scouts did not let a little thing like high temperatures dampen their enthusiasm for campfire circle and stories. Not to be outdone, our Venturers threw together a rope climbing bridge for our younger visitors to enjoy. Meanwhile, our amazing Group Support Committee kept everybody fed and hydrated with a free sausage sizzle, and handed out free sample bags.

We are happy to welcome several new families to our Group and are looking forward to many exciting adventures together, including camps, canoes and a Cub Scout Disco. Of course, we plan to still be actively involved in the local Community, helping out with community events and giving a hand to the Inala Bushcare Group.

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Girls encouraged to join local AFL club Girl’s Junior AFL is on the rise. The Forest Lake Junior Australian Football Club (Dragons) based at C.J. Greenfield Sports Complex, Freeman Road in Richlands are experiencing an impressive growth in numbers this season.

President Gary Sciortino (since 2013) has been delighted to see the Under 9’s, 11’s and 13’s Girls AFL team numbers double since last year “We have seen girls change to AFL from a variety of sports: netball, basketball, tennis, hockey and soccer. Some girls have only just started to take up a sport and their love and interest in the game has been greatly appreciated and welcomed,” he said.

The 2015 season saw Forest Lake Dragon’s Under 12 (mixed boys and girls) player Ashlee Sciortino win Queensland’s George Turndull Medal, Brisbane’s Under 13 Girls Best & Fairest, Yeronga Junior Umpires Best & Fairest, Yeronga Under 13 Girls Best & Fairest and Yeronga Junior Rising Star Award. Ashlee is now in the Dragons Under 13’s Girls AFL division and is keen to keep setting records and ‘benchmarks’ for girls AFL Australia wide.

Secretary/Registrar Anna O’Donohue believes that the cost of the sport has been a ‘game changer’ for parents.

“By keeping our registration costs down, we have been able to dramatically increase our membership numbers,” said Anna.

Prices range from $75 (under 6’s) to $220 (under 13’s) for a season. Teams consist of boys/girls mixed Under 6’s, Under 8’s, Under 10’s, Under 12’s (Saturdays 9am-11am) and Under 13’s girls only (Sundays 9am -11am). Training is every Tuesday night (5.30pm -6.30pm) for all age groups with the season underway last month.

Each team has a coach and a team manager, who are all volunteer parents. More information can be found at www.forestlakejafc.com.au, or facebook page Forest Lake Junior Australian Football Club (Dragons), send an email to forestlakejuniors@aflbj.com or phone Anna O’Donohue on 0434 533 194.

Ellen Grove bicycle link Construction work on the Sinclair Drive bikeway link at Ellen Grove is now complete.

This project improves connectivity for cyclists accessing the existing bikeway network, the Centenary Highway Commuter Bikeway and local amenities in Ellen Grove and Forest Lake.

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The project involved: t constructing a three-metre-wide and approximately 175-metre-long off-road pathway between Sinclair Drive and the Centenary Highway Commuter Bikeway t modifying the noise attenuation fence t installing way-finding signage and drainage infrastructure t installing lighting along the new pathway link The Centenary Highway Bikeway corridor extends from Ellen Grove and Forest Lake to Toowong, with connections to the Bicentennial Bikeway.

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You can assess this by checking the tread depth indicators. Each groove must at least have 1.6mm.

Ensure the tyre pressures are set to the manufacturer’s recommended specifications.

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Check the spare tyre.

Is it inflated and in good condition?

Look for signs of irregular tread wear or faults.

Irregular tread wear might indicate mechanical problems elsewhere. Make sure you check for small cuts in your tyres’ sidewalls and look for any other foreign objects, such as nails, in the tread.

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March, the month named after Mars, the Roman God of War, is an excellent month to wage war on your garden. Be it ripping out the weeds, mulching up a storm, or popping in a plethora of plants, March is the ultimate time to launch a full scale (but well planned) attack on your garden! So, all you weekend warriors... March into action! But back on the home front, March means bright skies, warm days and, as the month progresses, that hint of autumn in the evening air that makes it ideal weather for gardening.

Insect pests are on the prowl in March. They’ve had ample time to build up numbers through the warm weather and there’s a lot of growth around for them to get stuck into. Caterpillars grow ever bigger as they feast on your favourite plants. Buy one of the eco-friendly products to control caterpillars, and also treat smaller sap suckers like aphids and thrips. Alternatively, if you have many birds visiting your garden then hopefully they will keep the insect numbers under control.

It is said that a ‘gardeners work is never done’ as there is always something one can find to do in their garden. You earned a break from all that work so why not join us on our next bus trip on Thursday 10 March as we endeavour to find the Lost Garden situated in the Eumundi area. On the way home we will drop into Theo’s Nursery at Kallangur for afternoon tea.

Lunch is included in the cost. A flyer and all the details are available from either Jill (3372 6800) or Heather (3879 2129).

Don’t be the one to miss this trip!

Last month we had our first open garden visit for the year to Helen’s Bromeliads. Many members enjoyed morning tea and a ‘catch-up’ chat as well as the large variety of bromeliads planted throughout Helen’s garden.

Our guest speaker for March will be Colin Webb who is an expert in Australian Native bees. Colin will bring a hive to the meeting so we can see what goes on in a hive for the queen and worker bees.

Next month Greg Entwistle, curator of the Rome Street Parklands will give us the history and many other interesting facts in the parkland. Also in April, Linda will be opening her garden as well as A Garden A-Fair at Mt Coot-tha Auditorium.

I’m hoping to have many members exhibit at this year’s interclub competition.

Don’t forget – this is the month to start planning which bulbs you will be sowing for the coming summer. I hope to meet you at our next meeting and have a chat over morning tea.

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

Next meeting Tuesday, 5 April at 9.30 for a 10am start.

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For more information call John Prout on 3288 31311

From the desk of Angela Owen-Taylor Parkinson Ward Councillor As we are now in the lead up to the Brisbane City Council election on 19 March, this is my last column as Councillor for Parkinson. Due to the redistribution by the Electoral Commission Queensland, there will be a new Ward of Forest Lake and a new Councillor as I am contesting the new Ward of Calamvale and Cr Dick is not recontesting this election. The Calamvale Ward does take in Heathwood and a small part of Forest Lake, as well as the suburbs of Algester, Calamvale, Drewvale, Parkinson, Stretton, Karawatha and Larapinta.

I am proud to have been able to deliver the Junior Sports facility and Community Hall based on the Forest Lake Sportsfields, as well as upgrading the Amphitheatre at the Lake. Of special significance is the memorial officially unveiled last ANZAC Day. It has been a pleasure to serve our local community and I hope to continue to serve our city.

As part of the Team Quirk Administration we will continue our commitment to upgrading a busy Heathwood intersection to crack down on congestion and significantly boost motorist safety if re-elected on March 19. I will ensure the $18 million project to upgrade the Johnson and Stapylton Road intersection is completed. I know how much this impacts on the daily lives of residents.

The works will involve a major upgrade to the intersection, including installation of traffic signalisation to improve safety for motorists. The project will also involve improving Johnson Road on the approach to Stapylton Road, with the installation of additional turn pockets. Works are already being undertaken to control traffic movements and allow motorists to safely turn across traffic.

The upgrade of this intersection is vital to improving the local network which runs along the boundary of Brisbane City and Logan City. I have been working hard to get this project off the ground and have recently confirmed a financial commitment from Logan City Council for a contribution of $7.2 million to assist in the delivery of this project.

This intersection has seen a significant increase in traffic volumes over recent years due to nearby residential and business developments. It is important that this intersection is upgraded to safely accommodate the additional vehicles, as well as address concerns from residents about the difficulty of turning onto and from Johnston Road or passing through the intersection.

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With thanks to the community

by Milton Dick

With my retirement as Councillor for Richlands this month I wanted an opportunity to pay tribute and to say thanks to the Forest Lake Community for allowing me to serve in Council and also The Lake News for keeping me on my toes.

I was elected (which really only seems like yesterday) back in 2008 and since then have loved every moment representing this diverse pocket of Brisbane. I also want to acknowledge the work of Cr Angela Owen-Taylor who is moving to another Ward, as my neighbour in Council who has also represented this area. Together we have shared representing this great community. With a new Ward of Forest Lake created, our area will now have a brand new representative.

It’s true to say there really is no place like Forest Lake. With a beautiful natural green environment and of course the majestic Lake itself, this suburb is the envy of many.

But as we always say, it’s the people that make a community. And in my time I have been lucky to meet many of you going about my work. Let me say no two stories about the lives and backgrounds of so many characters have ever been the same.

It may sound a bit clichéd but it has been an absolute privilege working with so many schools, community organisations, service clubs, Churches and sporting clubs across Forest Lake. Whether it be upgrades for local parks, improvements to road safety or supporting the many events and festivals, I will treasure my time as a local councillor. Local government is the closest level to the people, and I simply say thank you to so many people for allowing me to be part of the mighty Forest Lake community.

If I am lucky, I may have an opportunity to keep serving this community later this year in the Federal Parliament. But no matter what happens to me, one thing is sure, representing such a diverse and unique community has been an honour I won’t ever forget.

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Veterinary News

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Atopy - canine airborn allergy Atopy is a common skin disease causing itchiness in the dog. It is a reaction by an individual animalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body to airborne pollens from grasses, weeds, trees, mould spores and house dust. Most dogs develop atopy as young adults as early as six months of age. The most common clinical sign is itching, usually involving the muzzle, around the eyes, ear flaps, armpits, groin and paws. Some dogs may have recurrent ear infections. As a result of chewing, licking, rubbing and scratching, the skin becomes inflamed and is prone to secondary infections with bacteria and yeast.

In dogs with chronic disease, there is hair loss and the skin often becomes thickened, scaly and black. The haircoat may feel greasy and be associated with an offensive odour.

There are several ways that atopy can be managed in order to keep your dog comfortable.

Diagnosis and avoidance Sensitivity tests determine what your pet may be allergic to but avoidance of grass, weeds, pollen and house dust is virtually impossible. These substances are airborne and in the case of pollens, may travel considerable distances. In some instances, dogs with house dust allergy may benefit from being kept outdoors.

Hyposensitisation This involves desensitizing your pet to things that it is allergic to through a course of injections with purified extracts we call allergy vaccines.

Medical Therapy While your dog is receiving an allergy vaccine, or alternatively, if you have elected not to pursue hypersensitization, medical therapy is required to control the itching. The most useful agents to control allergy are cortisone-based drugs.

Unfortunately, these can be associated with undesirable side effects. An alternate drug is cyclosporin. Other medical options include antihistamines and fatty acid supplementation that can help relieve itching but rarely control the signs completely.

Topical Therapy Frequent shampooing with specific shampoos will help remove pollen from the coat, surface debris and bacteria and help soothe the skin. Topical cortisone lotion or ointment can be used if only localised areas like the paws, ears or around the eyes are affected.

Flea Control It is important to use a thorough flea control in your atopic pet, even if your pet is not allergic to flea bites. The presence of fleas may aggravate his/her underlying allergy.

Generally atopy is an ongoing issue that will not be fixed overnight. Often these cases are monitored frequently and treatment is constantly adjusted.

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The President of Forest Lake RSL Sub-branch, George Churchward, has announced a new community initiative for students in Years 10 and 11 attending Glenala and Forest Lake State High Schools and St Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College.

Mr Churchward said that, following agreement with the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s principals, an essay competition will be held to bring greater awareness among young people of ANZAC Day. The title of the ANZAC Day essay competition shall be â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What ANZAC Day means to me.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The competition carries prizes to a total value of $1,000 and will be awarded to the best three entrants to assist them with their future studies. Certificates of Achievement and prizes will be awarded to the winners at the RSLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ANZAC Day ceremony at Forest Lake amphitheatre on ANZAC Day 25th April, 2016. The competition opens on March 15th 2016 and closes on April 15th.

The RSL President hopes that local business will support this initiative. Interested sponsors should contact Alan Greig Public Relations Officer for the Sub-branch at 3271 3358 or at 0407 377 715.

News from the 19th Hole Forest Lake Social Golf Club update by Patrick Ayling The clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first game for 2106 was held at Wolston Park on 17th January with 24 members playing. The day was extremely hot, fortunately the club provided carts for all otherwise we could have had a few casualties! Despite the heat, there some pretty â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; scores returned, with Jason Lee taking out A Grade on 40 points followed by Mick Morley on 38. Atul Bhardwaj won B Grade on 38 points with second on Marc Steward on 33 points; Peter Brown took out C Grade with 40 points with Kirrily MacDonald a close second on 38 points. Mick Eveleigh, Brett Williams, Pat Ayling, Atul Bhardwaj, Marc Steward and Carolyn Nottingham won the nearest the pins, approach and long drive prizes. A lunch and our AGM followed the game where the members elected the 2016 operating committee.

Our next game was held on the 7th February at Mt Warren Park with twenty-one members making up the field. Recent rain meant the fairways didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much run, the greens were ordinary and conditions generally tough, but nonetheless everyone had an enjoyable game. Congratulations to all winners on the day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Grade Gil Vargas with a net 71 and runner-up Mick Morley a close second on 72; B grade was won

by Alan Corless on 79 and runner-up Atul Bhardwaj on 81; C Grade was won by Brett Williams on 77 and runner-up Shiva Kumar on 80. Our Long Drive exponents were Andrew Baker and Carolyn Nottingham. Glenn Mostyn won the Nearest the Pin and Cory Almond won the nearest approach prizes.

The clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next game will be held at Jindalee on 20th March at 6.30 am.

For anyone who is interested in joining our club, please contact Pat (President) on 0417 213 659; or like â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Forest Lake Social Golf Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on facebook and register your interest there.

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Forest Lake Branch update by Julie Baldwin Welcome to our autumn edition. The warm months of summer were a bit of a challenge for many of us.

In 2016 Queensland International Women’s Day celebrations is a week-long, state-wide series of events and activities called Queensland Women’s Week. The theme for the inaugural week, to be held from 7 to 13 March 2016, is: Good for her. Great for us. When women achieve, Queensland succeeds.

This theme celebrates women’s achievements as well as acknowledging that supporting and enabling women to take advantage of opportunities to succeed is good for everyone in Queensland.

February each year by tradition, members and friends meet up for dinner with an Asian influence.

This year we enjoyed our ‘Asian Occasion’ dinner at Tran Tran Vietnamese Restaurant in Forest Lake. The food, good company, a glass of wine or something softer and excellent service ensured a fantastic get together for the start of a year full of fun and enjoyment of life.

The photo (right) was taken at the dinner.

A warm and friendly welcoming to our meetings awaits ladies and gentleman in the 50 something age group. There are many, many benefits of membership with National Seniors and the yearly membership fee is very affordable.

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

Meeting date is second Wednesday of the month, 9 March, at Lions Soccer Club, 133 Pine Road, Richlands. 9.30am sign in for a 10am start. Meeting entry includes morning tea. Time for some laughter and fun, a few jokes and the annual hotly contested trivia games. Some people like to dress up getting well into the spirit of the celebration. Special theme for this meeting is St Patrick’s Day. It’s all green, green, green, to be sure to be sure. Please join us if you can for lunch at Lions after the meeting.

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

Guest speaker at the February meeting was horse whisperer, Sue Spence. Sue’s story was about working with her four horses on troubled youth programs. Sue shared with us many stories of how rewarding the programs have been with many successful outcomes. The element of humour that was injected into those stories came from the four different horses personality types that she uses in her program.

This month there are some wonderful opportunities for all to enjoy, starting with our Branch Meeting Wednesday 9th and Thursday 17th for our trip to the former butter factory at Kingston where we will enjoy a Devonshire tea and seeing arts and crafts. Visitors can collect a copy of our 2016 Calendar at March’s meeting and will certainly find many things to participate in. Check out our website www.forestlakenationalseniors.org.au/. For further information about our Branch please contact either Julie 3278 7274 or Val 3372 4405.

Algester Update Thank you to everyone who joined me at the Markets on Grand Avenue last month. Celebrating Valentine’s Day with the community was a great way to share the love. If you weren’t able to catch me at the Markets on Grand Avenue, I’ll have another mobile office on 5th of March at the Forest Lake Shopping Centre.

I will be at the shopping centre from 9:30 – 10:30 am and I want to thank Jo and the team at the centre for their support and the use of the site. I look forward to seeing you there.

I wanted to briefly address the government’s response to tackling alcohol fuelled violence. Last year as a parliament we said “Enough is enough” to domestic and family violence in our communities, this included alcohol-related violence.

Legislation was passed in Parliament on 18th of February to tighten the laws around late night precincts to curb alcohol fuelled violence on our streets. The government’s laws are about keeping people safe when they go out. We have seen too much tragedy as a result of alcohol fuelled violence, and these laws are about decreasing violence.

This legislation is also about protecting our emergency service workers who are the frontline in instances of violence.

I want all ambulance officers, police officers, emergency room nurses and doctors and other first responders to be safe when they do their job.

I am keen to hear back from people about this important issue. If you would like more information please contact my office on 3737 2110 or send me an email at Algester@parliament.qld.gov.au Page 24 - March 2016 - The Lake News

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ALL WELCOME Phone Annelie on 0409 789 625 Help us deliver the ďŹ nest health care to the furthest corners of Australia Please donate today > Mail to 12 Casuarina Street, Brisbane Airport QLD 4007 > Call us on 1300 669 569 > Visit www.flyingdoctor.org.au

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TUES 9:15AM Balancing gentle exercise to music for seniors 3879 4020 11:30AM Indoor Bowls (Cost $6.00) Trevor 3879 2879 6:00PM Moon Lee Tae Kwan Do Wayne 0419 713 907 6:00PM Yogalates & Meditation Class Barb 0433 963 414 WED

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SUN 10:00AM Freedom Christian Centre Contact Chad 0413 428 630 1:00PM Everlasting Gospel Church Ps Jose 0452 568 187 OPEN FOR HALL & ROOM BOOKINGS

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Family Focus with Mark Mackay

This year, we have an early Easter in the last weekend of March. It barely feels like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve finished with Christmas and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re already talking about Easter. Of course, shops selling hot cross buns in January didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help that sense of time moving quickly.

This accelerated pace of life is not limited to dates on a calendar. Anecdotally, it seems to me most conversations now contain someone saying how busy they are or how overwhelmed they feel by the pace of life.

Technology plays a bit part in this. Whereas we used to have natural rhythms of rest and work in our lives, those rhythms have morphed into a constant buzz. Before mobile phones, there were required times of rest from communications during travel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; people simply could not contact you. Now, we are expected to be available 24/7. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m no Luddite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not decrying all technology because it has certainly improved many aspects of life. But we do need to be mindful of the cost of efficiency.

Easter gives us a prime opportunity to stop in the buzz of life and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;take a momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. In fact, if we will stop long enough to look at Easter, we are compelled to do more than just rush past it â&#x20AC;&#x201C; we are forced to stop and consider it. Easter obliges us to stop in amongst the noise of life and ask the deeper questions of life, God and ourselves.

For it is at Easter that we see the heart of Almighty God, as Jesus died on a Cross to pay the cost of our rebellion and bring us back to God. It is at Easter we see the power of God to raise Jesus from death and it is at Easter we see what love, reconciliation and grace truly look like. At Easter, we see the truth of this phrase, â&#x20AC;&#x153;But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.â&#x20AC;? (Romans 5:8) So, this Easter, let me encourage you to not miss the opportunity to stop and consider Christ. Come to one of the Easter services at a church in Forest Lake this year.

At FLBC, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have services on Good Friday (9.30am) and Easter Sunday (9.30am and 6.00pm).

From my family to yours, I pray you have a blessed Easter season.

Forest Lake Wasps

by Rhys Jones, committee member Last month The Wasps Under 10s were invited by the Queensland Reds to play at half time in the Queensland Reds vs Canterbury Crusaders trial match.

This was an amazing opportunity for all the kids involved and they had a great time, despite the extremely wet conditions.

With a crowd of around 7000 watching on, under the lights for the first time, the kids really showed the skills they had learnt over the previous season. There were some great displays of defence and some amazing side stepping and runs, with the crowd getting behind every move the players made.

Unfortunately the team was unable to come away with a win but the experience of playing in front of such a large crowd in a big stadium has spurred them all onto a big season ahead.

This year the club will also be offering Little Stingers for the little ones. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late to join the Wasps for this season.

Register online by going to www.forestlakewasps.com.au.

Clubs & Groups

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

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

Community Events Association Forest Lake Linda 0402 061 907

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Community House Jack 3279 9111

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Connect Group for Home Businesses Golf Club, Forest Lake Social 0HHWV ÂżUVW 7KXUVGD\ RI WKH PRQWK Patrick 0417 213 659 Phone Monica 0410 464 575 Indoor Bowls Forest Lake One Community Ltd Trevor 3879 2879 Ron 3879 4912 Line Dancing Forest Lake Friends of the Park At Forest Lake Community House Lorraine 3879 6210 Ph Ringi 0416 310 930 Friendship Group, Forest Lake Little Athletics, Forest Lake Annelie 0409 789 625 forestlake_littleas@hotmail.com Garden Group, Forest Lake Area Netball Club, The Lakers John 3288 3131 lakers_netball@hotmail.com www.lakersnetball.com Girl Guides - Forest Lake Lisa 0412 767 708 PCYC, Inala tamba@forestlakeguides.org.au 3372 2222 www.inalapcyc.org.au Labor Party, Fâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lake Branch Charles 0411 959 994 Rowing Club, Centenary (Youth) enquiries@centenaryrowing.com.au Liberal Party, Forest Lake Branch www.centenaryrowing.com.au Steve 0402 893 105 Lions Club of Forest Lake Membership - Lion Stuart 0418 735 190 Motoring Club - Southwest Brisbane President: Collin Head 0457 051 152 swbmc@mail.com

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National Seniors - Forest Lake Branch Softball, Raiders Julie 3278 7274 or Val 3372 4405 Brett 0412 233 813 Obedience Dog Club of Brisbane raidersips@hotmail.com 0411 017 454 Swimming, Lakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swim Club Probus Club of Forest Lake Vanessa Newham 0412 036 103 President Joan 3372 9923 lakesswimming@ymail.com 0HPEHUVKLS 2IÂżFHU 6KLUOH\ http://lakesswimclub.blogspot.com.au Rana Frog Group Western Cougars Gridiron Club 3372 4926 cougars@gridironqld.asn.au www.cougarsgridiron.com.au Richlands, Inala and Suburbs History Group Angela 3372 2358 ... IF YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE HAVING 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 Richlands Scout Group Rosella 0402 308 182 Southwest Progress Association Michael 0433 456 150 Skylarkers 60 & Better Leah 3879 0046 Trefoil Guild - Centenary Janet 3714 9653

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Hobbies, Arts & Craft Crochet Group Sue 3279 9561 Forest Lake Crafters Group Lynsay 3372 4938 Wendy 3879 1323 Christine 0420 757 671 Lake Lovers of Literature Elli 3879 6326 Photography Club, Forest Lake Peter 3372 2835 forestlakephotographyclub.com U3A www.u3abrisbane.org.au Wine Makers Guild, Western Suburb Amateur Tony on 3379 1048

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 Asperger Services Australia West Brisbane Region Support Group Phone Jane 0448 909 863 Australian Pituitary Foundation Ph 1300 331 807 Australian Breast Feeding Assoc ZZZ IDFHERRN FRP DEDFĂ&#x20AC; Emotions Anonymous(EA) A self help group for emotional wellness.

Jimmy 0437 337 638 www.emotionsanonymous.org 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

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

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

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

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