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The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield had a change in venue for the last meeting which was held at the Viva Italia Restaurant in the heritage listed Old Flour Mill in Ipswich. Members enjoyed the friendly hospitality of the staff including excellent food and great service thus supporting Viva Italia’s reputation as one of the best Italian restaurants in Ipswich.

This Rotary club conducts meetings at local Springfield and Ipswich venues not just to support local business but also to spread the fellowship which is Rotary and promote the reason for becoming a Rotarian. This reason being the chance to do something for somebody else and to experience the fulfilment that comes from the process. It is a richly rewarding activity.

Though the club meets weekly at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club, the club is flexible and likes to mix it up with meetings at alternative venues including other local Rotary clubs. Club President Keith Reinke said the club is certainly keeping very busy with support for many Rotary programmes and activities. More potential projects are currently being planned. As such, the club needs to attract more enthusiastic members to engage in these and other initiatives.

This year the Rotary theme is Light Up Rotary where members are encouraged to have fun in our club. Rotary is based on the idea that our service is more effective when we serve together with our friends and have fun. The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield looks forward to a great year of service as we put our diverse range of plans into action to make a difference as we Light Up Rotary.

Your local Rotary club members are all community minded people keen to engage, enjoy, and encourage thus helping the lives of others both within our community, and around the world.

The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield holds its meetings every Thursday evening at 6.30pm at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club, 1 Tournament Drive Brookwater. For enquiries, contact Club Secretary Lachlan Clarke on 0433 801 753, visit us on Facebook or email us on greaterspringfieldrotary@hotmail.com.

Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis

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

When was the last time someone encourage 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!

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Now that the weather is warming up and we are starting to get some rain, we are entering tick season.

Paralysis ticks, naturally infest wildlife but they will also attach to domestic animals and occasionally people. Native wildlife is, in general, resistant to the toxic effects of the paralysis tick, but dogs and cats will rapidly develop paralysis as the toxin enters their system.

Paralysis ticks are more commonly found in areas where there is dense ground cover or bush, especially near water, but the expansion of suburbia into adjacent bushland means that paralysis ticks can also be found in clean, tidy backyards.

Ticks attach firmly to the skin of our pets and inject a toxin as they feed. Signs usually appear about 24-36 hours after attachment of the tick.

The most common sign of tick paralysis is weakness or wobbliness in the hind legs. This weakness progresses to the front legs and advances until the pet is unable to stand. The muscles of the throat are affected also. This causes a change in your pet’s voice and difficulty swallowing, which leads to your pet being off food, and in some cases, food or water may be inhaled instead of swallowed, which can cause pneumonia.

If the tick paralysis is not treated, eventually all muscles will be paralysed, breathing will stop, the heart will fail and death will occur.

Treatment for tick paralysis involves hospitalisation and the injection of an antitoxin. This rapidly neutralises tick toxin in the blood, but is much slower to get into the nervous system, so it can take some days to reverse the signs of paralysis. In severe cases pets may also need oxygen and intravenous fluids. The success rate is high if tick paralysis is treated early.

As with most diseases, prevention is better than cure.

There is nothing available to stop ticks getting on your dog or cat, but using a tick collars or spot-on and spray products on your pet will reduce the likelihood of a tick attaching, and if one does attach, growth will be slowed and the tick can be removed before it can cause serious illness.

Because none of the preventatives are 100% effective, it is also very important to physically check your pet for ticks every day. Run your fingertips through the coat, systematically checking the whole skin surface. Most ticks will attach around the head, neck, chest and shoulders but they can attach anywhere. Remember to check carefully under the collar.

Checking every day is important because it means you have a better chance of detecting growing ticks that were difficult to feel initially due to their small size.

If you do find a tick, we now know it’s best to pull it straight off. Importantly, do not apply kerosene or other poisons to the tick – this will only irritate your pet’s skin, may be toxic to your pet and will cause the tick to release more toxin as it dies slowly.

Your pet can develop signs of paralysis up to 48 hours after a tick is removed, so watch closely for any problems. If you notice any signs of wobbliness, change in voice, vomiting or decreased appetite please consult your vet immediately to make sure your pet doesn’t become a victim of tick paralysis this summer.

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For 12 year old Springfield Lakes resident, Holly, soccer is a family affair. Holly started playing soccer when she was five years old and dreams of one day becoming a Matilda (Australian Soccer player).

Holly started playing for Springfield United FC when she was eight years old and was the first player to register for the club.

In October last year, Holly was selected for Olympic Football Club, U13 National Premier League Club.

Playing at this level, Holly trains three nights a week and plays one night.

“This doesn’t just need commitment on her part but on us too,” said mum Pye. “She has a brother and sister who both play soccer as well. So, juggling schedules is a main priority in our house!”

Earlier this year, Holly was selected for the Met West Soccer team. Travelling to Mt Isa, Holly had a successful carnival and was rewarded by selection for the U12 Queensland School girls team, that will travel to Bendigo, Melbourne, later this month.

“Holly knew that I made my first Queensland team at age 14,” said Pye. “When she was eight she made a bet with me that she would make a Queensland team earlier than I did.

“She did...and I couldn’t be prouder of her!”

If you would like to support Holly on her journey to becoming an elite soccer player by sponsoring or donating, contact the Springfield United Football Club by sending an email to info.sufc@gmail.com or by phoning 0410 739 178.

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THE CREATIVE heART The Creative HeART’s members’ stretched their creative wings at the Ekka this year.

Joanne Borgatti, Springfield based fashion and couture designer and Jolanta Szymczyk, Bellbird Park’s textile artist were part of the HortiCouture fashion event, a brainchild and passion of Bettina Palmer, driver behind the regular Mt Coot-tha Garden’s based Botanique event.

With Nick Goodridge (www.nickreative.com) of Springfield Lakes, behind the lens capturing this spectacular event, the event is making its mark in the Brisbane artistic scene. Nick and Jolanta are not new entrants with both being involved in the event last year where Jolanta secured a first prize in the wearable art section.

This year, Jolanta’s entry won 3rd prize in Best Use of Plant Based Material category. Jolanta’s 100% pure merino garment was imprinted with eucalyptus leaves, leaving nature’s permanent mark on the garment.

The Creative HeART group has been very active since its first public meeting in February this year. As a rule, the group meets at night time, every second Thursday each month in Orion Shopping Centre’s Community Room. The October meeting will be run from the University of Southern Queensland’s premises.

Photo Above: Midnight in the Woods, garment entry by Joanne Borgatti.

Photos Left: 3rd Prize at this year’s Ekka Horti-Couture Event, “Eco Living 24/7”, Merino garment imprinted with eucalyptus leaves

by Jolanta Szymczyk.

For the group’s latest information and meeting details, please check Facebook: www.facebook.com/GSCreativeHub. Enquiries can also be made by emailing Jolanta Szymczyk at studio88@optusnet.com.au or phoning 0405 336 240.

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On Saturday 8 November, Westside Community Care will be holding its 18th annual Greater Springfield Run For Life at the Robelle Parklands.

This year promises to be the most exciting event to date, with not only the Run for Life but the Battle of the Bands and Lanterns in the Park all taking place on the day.

The Greater Springfield Run for Life has been one of Springfield’s premiere community sporting events over the last 18 years; one that has continued to grow, with over 1000 participants last year. Organisers would love to double the participation this year and in addition raise much needed funds for Westside Community Care and local chaplaincy services.

Also, the 2014 Run for Life will be introducing the Telstra Springfield Glow 5K Fun Run. The day will also feature a 10km Run, the Springfield District Vet 2km Dog Walk, and a 1km walk/run.

Throughout the afternoon, Springfield’s 7th annual Battle of the Bands talent competition will be taking place on the Robelle Stage. Local talent will compete with each other to take out the title of Best Band of Springfield.

The day will end with the Lanterns in the Park market, where families can enjoy rides, stalls, food and the spectacular fireworks which will finish off the day at 8pm.

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You can sign up your band for the Battle of the Bands by sending an email to botb@nickreative.org.au.

If you’re interested in sponsoring either the Run for Life or the Battle of the Bands, send an email to promotions@ westsidecommunitycare.org.au.

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For this month, with the start of spring and warmer weather, a little bit of fun by way of a small quiz.

First, I want you to take a sheet of clean paper and write down your three favourite creatures (animal, insect, bird or fish), one beneath the other with a gap between them.

Next write down under each animal the things about that animal that appeal to you. As many as you like.

Then look at the bottom of the page for the answers.

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pring is here and perhaps it would be a good time to remember some of the general things that make us happy. Happiness leads to success. Most people think that if they become successful, then they’ll be happy. But recent discoveries in psychology and neuroscience show that this formula is backward. Happiness fuels success, not the other way around. When we’re positive, our brains are more motivated, engaged, creative, energetic, resilient and productive.

It has been said we ‘can fake it until we make it’ so perhaps we would get off to a good start by smiling more often. Sharing a laugh with family and friends helps our brains release endorphins that help us feel happier, less stressed and more connected to others. Perhaps that’s why it’s easier to laugh with a group than by ourselves, laughter is contagious. So cultivate your sense of humour and seek out people and situations that make you laugh. You’ll be happier, and healthier, for the experience.

Happiness doesn’t just happen - it comes from thinking, planning and pursuing things that are important to us. Scientific research shows that setting and working towards goals can contribute to happiness in various ways, including: • being a source of interest, engagement or pleasure.

• giving us a sense of meaning and purpose.

• bringing a sense of accomplishment when we achieve the goals which builds our confidence and belief in what we can do in the future.

We all know the expression ‘treat others as you would wish to be treated’ but perhaps it also need to be reversed. We give ourselves a hard time for things we would be compassionate towards others. Think of a close friend failing to get a promotion. We don’t tell them ‘you’re no good’ or ‘you’ll never get anywhere’.

Chances are we’d say ‘you can try again next time’.

Show the compassion that you would show to others to yourself.

In focusing your thoughts, consider changing how you think about the past. Instead of dwelling on mistakes and unhappy memories, gently let them go and focus on memories of times when you felt happy, fulfilled and successful. You can’t change the past, but you can keep it from holding you back. So when you choose to recall a memory, make it a good one.

Creature No. 1 is what you aspire to be Creature No. 2 is how others see you Creature No. 3 is how you really are

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The event will take place at McDonald’s restaurants in Greater Springfield and local groups including local businesses, dance groups, the fire brigade and ambulance services, are encouraged to get involved by volunteering their time to help collect donations in fundraising buckets at their local restaurant on the day.

This year’s fundraising target equates to over 23,000 nights’ accommodation in a Ronald McDonald House for families with seriously ill children. Funds raised on the day will go towards a range of RMHC programs including Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, the Ronald McDonald Learning Program and Ronald McDonald Family Retreats Program.

“One in eight people either have been or know someone who has been affected by childhood illness so I am sure there are people in the local community who can relate to the heartache and stress of having a child with a serious illness,” said David Robinson, licensee, McDonald’s Masters Springfield.

“The Bucket Brigades are a simple and easy way for people in the community to get involved and help families with seriously ill children. We are very passionate about reaching our target of $3 million this year.”

There are currently 14 Ronald McDonald Houses in Australia but sadly hundreds of families are turned away each month as there is a shortage of rooms to accommodate them all. All funds raised on McHappy Day goes directly to RMHC, and are used to help these Houses expand in order to help more families remain close during challenging times.

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What’s on at Studio 188 this month?

Studio 188 has become a major entertainment hub in Ipswich and there are a number of exciting events this month.

Arts, Community and Cultural Services Committee Chairperson Councillor Charlie Pisasale said Studio 188 had become a popular destination for a night out in Ipswich, with jazz, band and cinema nights proving to be a hit.

“We’ve just introduced a new once a month comedy night too which attracted some great crowds ready for a laugh at it’s August debut,” Cr Pisasale said.

Shows featured at Studio 188 this September include: Band Night 7pm-9pm Friday, September 19 – Keelan McCoy Curated by Soviet X-Ray Record Club Guitarist Cameron Nicholls, Studio 188 is running monthly band nights with sensational musicians and headline acts. Tickets are $8 purchased online or $12 at the door.

Lunchtime Concert Noon-1pm Wednesday, September 17 - Jazz with Tenille West and Andrew Fincher Enjoy a sandwich or soup with a beverage while listening to a 40 minute easy listening musical concert during your lunch break. Just the thing to break up the week. Tickets are $14 online and include a sandwich or soup and a drink, or $8 at the door for the concert only.

Jazz on a Friday Night 6pm-8pm Friday, September 26 - with Joe Marchisella Unwind after the long working week with the talented young jazz musicians at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Enjoy a glass of wine and cheese plate, with intimate cabaret-styled seating. Tickets are $20 online inclusive of a cheese plate or $14 at the door for the concert only.

Stand Up Comedy Night 8pm-10pm Saturday, September 27 - Fred Lang and Mike Van Acker Give your weekend a belly-laughing boost with a stand-up comedy night. With cabaret-style seating and the opportunity to purchase wine, beer, beverages and snacks, laugh along with some of the funniest and most talented comedians on the circuit. Tickets are $20 online or $24 at the door. Recommended for ages 15+ For more information or to book tickets to any of the above events, phone the box office on 3810 6100 or visit studio188.com.au.

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RSPCA’s Big Adopt-Out on again

Tori the Shih Tzu cross who was happily adopted at last years event.

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, 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.

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Hi all and welcome to the monthly column of the Goodna/Springfield Probus Club. How lovely to see some green grass and cheerful Spring gardens after the recent rain, hopefully we will not to have wait so long for the next decent rain event.

September’s speaker was Mme. Claude Tranchant, author of ‘Boots to Bliss’, who, at the age of 64, walked on her own from the Burgundy region of France to Muxia in north-western Spain following the ‘Way of St James’.

Claude, who is regarded as a 21st century pilgrim, shared many of her amusing and exciting experiences with us. Copies of her book, which records her travels, were available for sale.

The photo shows some of us enjoying a game of boules after our August breakfast barbeque in Robelle Domain.

Hopefully the kilojoules expended were greater than those consumed!

September’s excursion will be a tour of City Hall on Tuesday 23 September at 10.30am followed by time in the City Hall Museum and lunch in the city. We will meet at the Shingle Inn in the City Hall foyer at 9.30 approximately, so there will be time for coffee before the tour for those who would like it. Be aware that there is quite a lot of (non-strenuous) walking involved in this activity so please consider your fitness level before registering. We will travel by train for this outing, details are available from Bron on the number below.

This month’s pub lunch will be at Springfield Tavern (opposite Coles) on Monday 15 September. No definite decision has yet been reached as to whether this venue is preferable to the one we have been patronising or whether we should alternate month by month.

Our regular coffee morning at Robelle Domain will be on Friday 19 September.

All members are welcome at all activities and potential members are encouraged to contact Bron on the number below for details. There is no charge for your first meeting and you are under no obligation to join. Your first step is to ring Bron on 3288 1765 or join us at 1.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month at the Camira Friends and Neighbours Clubhouse in Bruce Lane (cnr Langley Road), Camira.

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The past month has been a very busy time and also one of great success for College students. By now, all students across the State who sat the 2014 NAPLAN Tests should have received their Individual Reports. It is well understood that NAPLAN results provide just one indication of student progress, at one point in time, and need to be viewed in this context. That said, NAPLAN Results provide not only parents with an understanding of their child’s progress and but also schools with important comparative cohort data.

As reported in the Weekend Australian, June 21-22, The Springfield Anglican College students ranked 49th across all schools in Queensland based on the 2013 NAPLAN Results, which is an extremely pleasing achievement for a nonacademically selective school.

It is also pleasing to see that the 2014 NAPLAN Results have improved significantly over 2013. In all four cohorts, and across all five areas of testing in each year level, the College Mean exceeded the State Mean by a considerable margin; on average 37 points above the State Mean.

As examples of these very good performances, in Year Three, the highest possible Achievement Band in each of the five areas tested, is ‘6 or above’. In ‘Writing’ 48.2 percent of College students achieved in this Band, compared to 20.9 percent across the State. In Year Seven the top Achievement Band is ‘9 or above’. In ‘Numeracy’ 42.2 percent of College

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students achieved in this Band, compared to 10.1 percent across the State.

Less well known about the College is the breadth of extracurricular opportunity available to students and the successes of students in these areas.

We have had some outstanding achievements of late, including that of Year Eight student Louis Dobbelaar, who has just returned from the USA where he competed in three Golf Tournaments. Louis was in top form and finished Runner Up at the San Diego Junior Masters and the US Kids Golf World Championship at Pinehurst. Louis also tied 14th in the Callaway World Junior Championship in San Diego.

Year Nine student Scarlett Guest-Carver has also been selected to compete in open company at the Equestrian Australia Australian Championships in September. This is an amazing achievement for Scarlett and will see her compete against Olympian and World Equestrian Games riders.

In addition, students Amy Bentley, Shantay Morris and Shilah Morris have also been selected to participate in the National Schools Equestrian Championships in Victoria in September, with Amy recently named as Captain of the Queensland Team.

The College Primary Cheerleading Team also placed Third at the National Championships held on the Gold Coast in August.

These achievements are but a small fragment of the outstanding accomplishments made by College students.

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There was no guest speaker for 6th August, so we had our meeting as usual which was then followed by morning tea.

Andrew Bull then showed us a video of the Maleny trip to King Ludwigs Resturant which was very interesting as some of our members joined in with the entertainment by playing musical instruments and doing the Hat Dance. The food was good and we even had a visit from Santa with Joe Bailey as Santa’s helper. It was an enjoyable day out.

13th August was a quiet morning as some of our members were away on the Rockhampton trip. We played games, had a little sing along and enjoyed the morning.

20th August was Seniors Day. Stories were shared with us about the trip and everyone enjoyed it very much. Val and Irene, you both must have worked very hard to put on such a good trip as everyone said how well planed everything was.

We are now into September, with the weather getting warmer. One of our members is going to Europe for her 70th birthday; we hope you have a great time!

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The children at the centre will be encouraged to build anything they can dream up using cardboard, recycled materials and their imagination.

Residents are invited to participate in the fun by donating cardboard and any other useful recycled items.

Holders of a Bluecard are also welcome to join the children at the centre on the day from 9am.

Items can be dropped into Goodstart Early Learning Camira, located at 101 Old Logan Road, Camira and enquiries can be made by phoning Candice on 3818 0899.

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Walking Group: Schools Springfield Lakes Heart Foundation and Camira State School, Playgroup & P&C Orion Walkers 3810 6666 Aiki Jutsu Martial Arts USQ Athletics - Goodna Little Athletics 3381 4888 www.camirass.eq.edu.au healthy4life@ipswich.qld.gov.au Yong: 3470 4420 goh@usq.edu.au 0403 813 676 or 0419 197 272 Kindergarten Assoc Camira 3818 1789 www.goodnalittleas.com Augustine Heights Cheeky Monkeys Westminster Warriors Soccer Club Good Shepherd Catholic Primary Anna 0405 450 704 Harriot 0417 014 873 Basketball - Springfield Brumbies Redbank Plains Ph: 0450 005 152 3437 5000 www.goodshepherd.qld.edu.au June Tahata 0412 181 330 Bushwalking & Environmental springfieldbrumbies@yahoo.com Redbank Plains: Groups, S’field Lloyd 3282 3737 Families & Health Primary: 3814 9222 Baseball - Western Districts Bulldogs Camira Slimmers Shirley 3372 5851 www.redbplaiss.eq.edu.au/wcmss Laurie 0421 137 406 Alcoholics Anonymous State High: 3432 1222 Camira Scout Group www.wests.baseball.com.au Ph 3255 9162 www.aa.org.au www.redbplaishs.eq.edu.au Asst Group Leader - Stephanie - 0401 395 408 Canoe Polo, Springfield Lakes Al-Anon District Commissioner - Greg - 0414 494 389 Redbank Primary 3381 4111 Mick 0402 643 465 Ph 3854 0331 Community Centres: St Augustines College Cricket Club, Eastern Raiders Asperger Services Aust West Springfield Lakes 3381 9015 3814 8300 www.stac.qld.edu.au Bruce 0418 742 307 Brisbane Region Support Group Camira/SField Chris 3818 0921(bh) St Francis Xavier Primary eastern-raiders@hotmail.com Ph Jane 3278 3082 Goodna 3818 0100 Community House, Gailes 3879 3004 Australian Breastfeeding Collingwood Park Power Junior AFL www.stfrancisxavier.qld.edu.au Association Friends & Neighbours Club, Camira Redbank Plains - Elly 0432 415 124 St Peter’s Lutheran College Springfield & surrounds group Pat 3818 9343 powerafc@live.com.au 3470 3888 www.stpeters.qld.edu.au Sue 0406 746 653 Garden Club, Camira (Cycling) SField Road Riding S’Field Lakes State School 3437 9888 Christian Family & Westside Alan 3271 2446 Bernie Ripoll MP 3818 3900 www.springfieldlakesss.eq.edu.au Community Care, Springfield Giving With Love Clare 3814 4400 Dragon Boat Club, Lake’s District Phil Cutcliff 3818 2915 Staines Memorial College (SField) 0413 609 312 Good News Group 3288 5666 www.staines.qld.edu.au Falun Dafa Jean 3818 1986 Anna 3818 0454 Football (Soccer) Clubs: Louise 3411 1174 The Springfield Anglican College Western Spirit www.falundafa.org Jacaranda Jam Community Choir Primary Campus 3818 5777 Phone: 3818 6160 Angela 3818 3449 Senior Campus 3814 8100 Ipswich Multiple Birth Association Futsal: Jan: 0414 661 911 spiritfc.com.au Jennifer 0411 789 850 www.imba.net.au www.tsac.qld.edu.au Karate - TSKF Springfield enquiries@spiritfc.com.au Sensei Chris Myers 0423 386 676 Westside Christian College (Goodna) Springfield United FC Ryan 0418 879 091 Kites Family Day Care tskfspringfield@gmail.com Grade (1-3) 3437 9001 3818 0329 Golf Groups, Social Grade (4-12) 3437 9000 admin@kitesfdc.org.au Line Dancing Camira/Springfield Prep 3437 9004 OSHC 3381 0529 Community Centre - Irene 0416 310 930 Spring Lakes Steve 0408 913 112 New Parent Group - Springfield Lakes www.wcc.qld.edu.au S’Field Lakes, Rusell 3288 1285 Megann - 0499 652 808 Lions Club of Greater Springfield John 3814 5633 Woodcrest State College (SField) Jeanine 0409 429 368 Playtime, Camira/Springfield Junior Campus 3280 2477 Greater Springfield Storm JAFC Comm Ctr, Robyn 3818 0921 National Srs, Goodna/Redbank Middle Campus 3437 9555 President Llewellynn Reidy Senior Campus 3437 9666 Vera 3271 2772 Rosemaree 3282 1093 0423 777 509 Playgroup, Gumnuts, Camira www.woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au Tenille 3818 6470, 0421 4480 046 www.facebook.com/springfieldlakesafc Probus Club of Goodna-Springfield Playgroup, Springfield Lakes Vic 3271 1096 or Andy 3288 3700 Indoor Bowls Churches Heather 3288 1744 Eric & May 3814 0887 Redhookers Fishing Club Inc Augustine Heights Catholic Church St John Ambulance Bellbird Park Div Felix 3814 3845 www.rhfc.com.au Indoor Soccer, Springfield Fr Mauro Conte 3814 8360 Enquiries 0413 448 031 Yan Christiansen 3818 0008 Rotary Club of Goodna Breakthrough Church Springfield SNAP for special needs, Peter 3288 3511 KICKXercise Ps David Vaka 0434 421 720 Camira/SField Comm Centre, contact Camira/Sfield Communty House Soroptimist International of Springfield Camira Christian Assembly 0431 663 228 Lois 0414 318 623 3818 0921 Bev Ditton 0414 340 216 Christian Outreach Centre Suicide Bereavement Support Assoc bevditton@gmail.com Netball Club, Springfield Lakes Bellbird Park 0433 680 223 Lynne 1300 767 022 Registrar Karen 0411 559 493 S’field Lakes Coffee & Social Group www.sosbsa.org.au Creek Road Presbyterian Church Springfield Susan 0415 955 375 Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com 3398 4333 www.creekroad.org.au Orienteering Club, Ugly Gully Government Springfield Lakes Girl Guides Disciples Church Springfield Lee 3378 7375 Megan 0414 237 333 Ps Greg Gardiner www.disciples.org.au Federal Member Samantha 0425 786 522 Orion Springfield Run for Life Grace Christian Church Redbank Plains Bernie Ripoll MP (Oxley) Phil Cutcliffe 3818 2915 S’Field Lakes Leisure Group (Empty Nesters) 0409 272 007 www.gracecc.com.au 1800 640 839 / 3879 6440 Beth 3200 1808 or ray.amy@bigpond.com Radio Model Yacht Club bernie.ripoll@ahp.gov.au Maranatha Worship Centre Camira Caroline 3288 2760 or David 3879 6220 www.bernieripoll.com.au Multicultural Church, 3271 4712 ciszoke@bigpond.com Robert 3288 3542 State Member Oasis Church Springfield SField Lakes Maritime Modellers Inc, Rugby League www.theoasis.org.au 3282 0847 Jo-Ann Miller (Bundamba) Rob 3288 1975 S’Field Panthers Scott 0405 108 931 Ps Don Stewart 0421 870 754 3288 3737 / 3844 8101 www.maritimemodellers.info Bundamba@parliament.qld.gov.au Rugby League, Juniors: St Francis Xavier Catholic Church Annastacia Palaszczuk (Inala) Springfield Sparklers Senior Dance Goodna 3818 0111 S’Field Gary 3818 7370 Tony 3288 5924 3372 3207 / 3239 3000 Troupe - Christine 0414 451 438 Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Springfield Anglican Church 3818 4077 inala@parliament.qld.gov.au Table 8 Singles Rev Vince Conway Rugby Union Clubs Ipswich City Council Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com Goodna Peter Aiavao 0427 751 506 Springfield Community Baptist Church Mayor Paul Pisasale 3810 6201 www.meetup.com/table8singles Camira/Springfield Community Centre Ph S’Lakes Hawks Jeremy 0449 682 960 ppisasale@ipswich.qld.gov.au 0432 579 205 Toastmasters, Springfield Lakes Running Group Greg 0408 628 104 Cr Victor Attwood (Div 3) Bill 0400 561 264 Springfield Christian Family 3818 2915 3288 5899 vattwood@gil.com.au Self Defence Tkd & Hapkido info@springfieldchristianfamily.org.au Toastmasters, Goodna, Ipswich Cr Sheila Ireland (Div 9) 0433 300 617 Mike 3372 4349 3810 6231 sireland@ipswich.qld.gov.au Springfield Uniting Church 3818 8098 camira.sd.tkd@optusnet.com.au Trefoil Guild, Centenary Voice of the Lord Assembly (African Church) Cr David Morrison (Div 1) Softball Club Janet 3376 1889 3818 3100 dmorrison@ipswich.qld.gov.au Mr Godfrey Egwu 0420 308 097 Camira John or Julie Ashby 3288 1986 voiceofthelordassembly@yahoo.com Cr Paul Tully (Div 2) Westside Community Care Raiders Brett 0412 233 813 3818 6900 ptully@ipswich.qld.gov.au Westlife Church Springfield Rita 3818 0921 raidersips@hotmail.com 3381 9988 www.westlifechurch.org.au Westlife Community & Westlife Care Softball, OzPitch, Springfield Lakes Westside Christian Church Yvonne 3381 9988 Hobbies, Arts & Craft Rebecca 3391 2447 Camira 3381 8156 or 0423 814 700 Westside Business. Women Group Swim Club, Waterworx Amateur Club Active Crafts email: pastor@westsidechristianchurch.com.au www.westsidebusinesswomen.com Annette 0417 775 900 Sharon 0402 342 551 Westside Spiritual Haven Camira a.zbasnik@three.com.au Westside Spiritual Haven Meditation Yvonne 0422 551 102 Crafty Women’s Craft Group Yvonne 0422 551 102 Touch Football Deb 0417 774 630 or 3495 7051 Local JPs Springfield Lakes Paul 0411 348 470 Wine Club, Springfield Di 3288 3388 Cross Stitch Club Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Justice of the Peace (Qual) Women’s Group, Springfield & Chris 3217 0976 Tennis, Springfield Lakes Social Surrounds Sarah 3812 0138 Suzanne Donovan 3818 3915 It’s Sew Easy Springfield 3381 9652 Louise Morton 3818 6765 Youth Nights (Friday Nights) Helen 3812 3092 Thien Nguyen 3288 5221 Table Tennis Assoc, Ipswich High school aged & young uni, www.aussew.org.au Jeff Nicol 0427 640 744 David 3282 4708 Stacey 0425 715 714 Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Club Glen 3389 6563 Andrew Thai Discount Drug Store, Youth Space, Goodna Karen 3814 3525 SField, 3437 8562 Trim & Tone Exercise Group Danny or Vince 3818 9934 Ingrid 3288 4614 Dallas Tunnah 3288 3175 Lisa Purcell 0428 822 010 Gail Frawley 0401 222 671 LVE D O V Commissioner for Declarations MA KE NEW FRI END S N I T E G Harold James Jackson 3389 1418

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NATIONAL SENIORS UPDATE

Goodna/Redbank Branch

by Vera

Somerwil, Branch President

Welcome to the spring edition of the Greater Springfield Times.

Seniors throughout Queensland have recently celebrated Seniors Week. This is a week set aside to acknowledge the valuable contribution older people have made to the community and will continue to do; a great time to get together for some fun.

The Goodna/Redbank Branch members celebrated the day with a delicious high tea and entertainment provided by the all male Apollo Choir. They entertained with songs from the 50s and 60s and finished with a beautiful rendition of Eric Clapton’s ‘Tears from Heaven’; thank you Jackie.

It is that time of the year when National Seniors branches conduct their Annual General Meetings. This branch will have its AGM on Tuesday 16th September. We encourage members to nominate for the committee to ensure this club can continue it’s important role in the community. A sausage sizzle will be held after the meeting to give everyone a chance to socialize.

Don’t forget the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers tour on 23rd September, bookings are still being taken.

The Coffee Club will meet on Wednesday 1 October at the Citiswich Café Ebbw Vale at 10.00am.

Are you interested in attending the evening show ‘Cosi’ at the Ipswich Incinerator Theatre on Thursday 2 October, if so please contact John on 3271 4767.

The Goodna/Redbank Branch meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Goodna Leagues Club, 9.30am for a 10.00am. Visitors are welcome. For further information please contact branch secretary, Val on 32975735.

Spring Garden Spectacular!

Ipswich Orchid Society Inc. in conjunction with Ipswich & District Bromeliad Society Inc., will be conducting their Spring Garden Spectacular on 4 and 5 October at Silkstone State School, Prospect Street entrance.

The display will be open on Saturday from 8.30 am – 4.00 pm, and Sunday 8.30 am – 2.00 pm. Admission is $3 while children under 12 are admitted free.

The Garden Spectacular will include magnificent displays of orchids, bromeliads, African violets, hibiscus begonias and Australian plants. There will be lace-making demonstrations, a well stocked craft stall and floral art sales.

An information area will be provided for patrons to obtain advice and information on growing plants. Throughout each day, there will be potting demonstrations and informative talks.

A large area has been assigned to plant sales with orchids, a wide range of bromeliads and other plants for sale.

Light refreshments will be available throughout the show and arrangements can be made for morning/afternoon tea for group and bus trip patrons.

As in the past, the event will support a local charity by way of a donation. This year, proceeds will go to Ipswich Meals On Wheels who provide meals for people living in the Ipswich area.

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Councillor’s Comments

by Cr Sheila Ireland (Division 9) 3810 6231 or Div9Office@ipswich.qld.gov.au

The recent minor incursion of the Spike Top Apple Snail in Spring Lake has highlighted the need for the local community to be aware of the dangers of owning imported animals. In a domestic aquarium, these snails, which are a non-declared pest species, make a lovely addition to the home and present no danger to the community or our local environment. In our local waterways it is a totally different story. Residents need to be aware that it is unacceptable to introduce foreign species into our waterways.

Ipswich is expected to be Australia’s first city to use Finding Rover, the facial recognition app for dogs for its animal management program. RSPCA Queensland originally launched the app in Australia and residents will be able to list dogs as missing, found or simply upload the image as an extra protection against the unexpected. Staff at council’s pound will also be integrating the app into their lost dog processing systems and using it to reunite families with their pets faster. The app can be downloaded onto any Apple or Android phone.

With the current Ageing Stronger, Active Longer program at Springfield Lakes in its final stages, council is interested in obtaining feedback from the local community on this program and other activities local seniors would be keen to see council implement.

Ageing Stronger, Active Longer is a popular and long-term part of council’s seniors program. It has been running for the past eight years and allows participants to learn all about the benefits of making healthy, nutritious choices and engaging in regular physical activity.

In partnership with Riverview Neighbourhood House and Leichhardt One Mile Community Centre, council will offer a fun-filled activity program in Ipswich during the September-October school holidays for young people aged seven to 17 years. For more details visit council’s website - www.ipswich.qld.gov.au.

Potential entrants in the Ipswich Film Festival for Youth (IFFY) have until September 24 to lodge an entry. The theme for this year’s competition is play and the overall winner will win the chance to have their film screened at Limelight Cinemas Ipswich ahead of a Hollywood blockbuster. Further details are available at www. ipswich.qld.gov.au Popular Queensland show band Wickety Wak is heading for Ipswich to perform a special free concert for Ipswich seniors on September 23. As part of our drive to deliver quality entertainment and activities for seniors, council has secured the services of the ever popular group for two performances at the Ipswich Civic Centre at 10am and 1.30pm. Tickets (up to four per person) will be available so make sure you secure yours by visiting www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au.

International success for students

Springfield resident, Chris O’Dea, is among four West Moreton Anglican College students to achieve international success at SKYSEF 2014 in Japan last month.

The four Year 11 students travelled to Shizuoka in Japan to take part in a four day international science competition called SKYSEF 2014 (Shizuoka Kita Science and Engineering Forum).

This is an annual event involving secondary schools from around the world. This year, there were more than 200 students representing 26 schools from eight different countries (Japan, Taiwan, China, Thailand, Iran, USA, Italy and Australia).

The WestMAC team members, Chris O’Dea, Nick Johns, Nick Gill and Aidan Hughes, were selected on the basis of demonstrated high level achievement in at least two senior science subjects. Many international students at the competition were from Super Science High Schools, and many of the schools represented were national science project winners in their own countries, so the standard of science was very demanding.

WestMAC Head of Science, Mr Warren Butler, said “I am delighted to announce that the team led by Chris O’Dea tied for 1st place and the team led by Nick Gill achieved outright 3rd in the international joint project against 21 other teams.

“This success is the result of almost four months of weekly after school preparation and hard work, and I congratulate the students for their outstanding results. The WestMAC name is certainly standing tall on this international stage.”

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A message from the Mayor’s Desk

BY THE MAYOR - PAUL PISASALE

September school holidays are just around the corner and there’s plenty of activities to keep kids entertained and keep mum and dad stress free.

The Ipswich in Spring guide was delivered to homes earlier this month along with a copy of Ipswich Connect. The guide has a number of school holiday activities listed and if you no longer have a copy, you can still download the digital version on our website.

One exciting school holiday event is the Waterway Fun Day at Joseph Brady Park, Barellan Point on October 3.

Families can come along between 10am and 1pm and learn about the fish species found in our local waterways as well as the importance of our native plants. There will also be a free barbecue lunch. You can book by phoning 3810 6666.

A trip to the movies can be a popular school holiday outing and on September 25 we’ll be hosting a free screening of The Lorax at Studio 188. Bring your bean bags, dinner and pyjamas for the evening screening from 5.30pm. Just make sure you book your place by going to studio188.com.au and registering.

For more details on these activities and plenty of other upcoming events, visit www.ipswich.qld.gov.au for your copy of Ipswich in Spring.

Limelight Cinemas to host charity screening of FREEDOM

Residents of the greater Springfield region will have the opportunity this month to combine a night out with helping anti-human trafficking organisation Destiny Rescue.

Hosting a charity screening of new movie Freedom, at Limelight Cinemas, Riverlink Shopping Centre, Ipswich, Destiny Rescue will raise awareness of the ongoing issue of human trafficking that still exists today despite the abolishment of the slave trade in 1833.

Starring Oscar Award winning actor, Cuba Gooding Jnr, Freedom is the story of two men separated by 100 years united in their search for freedom. Inspired by real people and actual events, the story of Captain John Newton and his influence that would resound through the ages, is brought to life on the big screen.

The charity screening will be shown on Monday 29 September at 6.30pm at Limelight Cinemas. To book tickets, which cost $15, or make an enquiry, send an email to dradvocate13@gmail.com or call 0400 868 426.

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Then&Now

a look back at Greater Springfield with Cr David Morrison

Robelle Domain 2009 and 2014 Robelle Domain in Springfield Central is fast becoming one of the region’s most popular parks. Ipswich City’s Chair of Parks, Sport and Recreation and local Councillor said he has been privileged to be involved in the park before the first sod was turned.

Robelle Domain is a favourite meeting place for many families and a sought after event space by many community organisations and event organisers.

Cr David Morrison said once the lagoon, which is currently under construction, is opened, Robelle Domain will become one of Southeast Queensland’s most visited pieces of public open space.

Cr David Morrison and Russell Luhrs the planning manager of Springfield Land Corp in 2009 (above) and 2014 (left) on site at Robelle Domain.

The Orion Christmas Carols presented by the Greater Springfield Combined Churches are currently being planned for Saturday December 6 to be held at Robelle Domain.

Robelle Domain was always designed to be a world class park in the heart of Springfield Central, that vision is fast becoming a reality.

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