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Hymba Yumba Community Hub will be holding its first ever Open Day next month.

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Promoting a Healthier Community

Personally Speaking with Susannah Friis There’s a couple of things that have been said to me in relation to marriage and parenting over the years that stand out - ‘DIM’ ie does it matter? and ‘Pick your fights’. Both have to do with thinking about what’s worth it before reacting.

We have a tendency to react without thinking, don’t we?

My husband and I were chatting about an issue with a certain person and I was really debating whether it was ‘worth’ confronting the matter or not.

Rather than a ‘live each day as if it’s your last day’ approach, I have more of a ‘live each day as if it’s everyone else’s last day’ approach. It’s possibly a more selfish way of living because I don’t want to live the rest of my life with regret for what I did or didn’t do if/when someone I love dies; if it’s my last day, I don’t figure I’ll have the wherewithal to regret much once I’m gone.

So for me, the problem of whether or not to confront someone on an issue can be tricky. On the one hand, I want my relationship with them to be as honest, open and mutually fulfilling as possible. On the other hand, I don’t want to waste time arguing or talking about something that, in the long run, won’t matter.

The other tried and true maxim of ‘life is short’ is thrown at us from every avenue, and sometimes, I think it’s counterproductive. If we take it too literally, we would never plan, never work out our issues, never confront others on things that hurt us or are hurting them - it’s almost a dishonest way to go through life.

However, if ‘life is short’ causes us to put things in perspective, helps us brush off the things that really don’t matter and stay silent about the petty things in others that we just need to get over, then it’s a good way to live.

And, as so often in life, we find that a balanced approach is what’s needed. We absolutely should keep short accounts with people and we definitely should think before we react, which brings us to the lost art of thinking.

My father often laments the bygone days when children were given the opportunity to just think instead of being perpetually entertained. And as adults, we are getting so used to not having to think too aren’t we? A little more thought and questions to ourselves about our motivations before words fly from our mouths or our fingertips would save a multitude of hurts and needless arguments. So next time you’re tempted to fly off the handle, remember DIM?

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Local resident and owner of the Springfield and Ipswich Ovenu franchise, Stephen McGlade, is passionate about the beautiful Springfield and surrounding areas and delivering a quality service using only 100% ecofriendly non-caustic products. “I was looking for a career change and my wife suggested the Ovenu franchise,� said Stephen. “I’ve worked in a wide range of industries including hospitality, shipping and logistics where I was in a FIFO position. I was looking for something that meant I wouldn’t be away from my family and that had the flexibility I wanted. “Ovenu checked out on every level. It has been in operation for more than 20 years and has 40 franchises here in Australia, with 14 of those in south-east Queensland.

Ovenu met the requirements that are important to me including comprehensive training which has given me the ability to give the best possible service to customers. “And they went to lengths to ensure we were a right fit for the company too, and wanted to meet my wife Cassie before we bought the business. I knew I only wanted a franchise if it was in the Greater Springfield area, and fortunately, it was available, as well as Ipswich, so we went ahead. And haven’t looked back since. “I was also impressed with the level of support from the company, which helps me maintain the high quality of service that my customers deserve. It sounds like a cliche, but we really are a big family that support one another.

We pitch in if someone is sick, so that the customer doesn’t miss out and remains the number one priority.�

Stephen, wife Cassie and son Connor have loved living in Springfield Lakes for the last seven years, and are part of the community with Stephen bumping into his customers at the local shops and the school carpark regularly.

Ovenu offers the ultimate in professional domestic oven cleaning and detailing no matter the type of oven or how badly it needs that clean! Including other assorted cooking appliances such as range hoods and stovetops, a visit from Stephen will have your oven or appliance back to near showroom condition.

And Ovenu doesn’t just cater to homeowners, with a large number of landlords using the service in between tenants as well as renters wanting to ensure they won’t be charged extra after leaving a rental property.

So call Stephen at Ovenu Springfield on 1300 683 681 today and find out just how clean your oven can be!

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PCYC Ipswich and Ipswich City Council have partnered to bring a multi-award winning learner driver mentor program to Redbank Plains.

Braking the Cycle uses volunteer mentors and community sponsored vehicles to help disadvantaged young people gain the 100 hours of driving experience required to get their licence.

Participants benefit not only from the driving supervision that assists them to reach the required outcome of 100 supervised driving hours, they are also supported through ongoing mentoring and support to overcome social barriers preventing young people from gaining employment.

Braking the Cycle Redbank Plains will operate from the Redbank Plains Library for one day a week from September with the program’s official launch scheduled for Thursday, 7 September from noon.

People interested in volunteering can come along at 9am to learn more and young people will be able to sign up to the program from 2pm.

PCYC Ipswich Development Officer Angela Watts said the aim was to get the program up and running with volunteer mentors to assist young drivers. “Braking the Cycle provides volunteer driving mentors and vehicles to help young people build up their mandatory 100 hours,� Ms Watts said. “This program helps disadvantaged and disengaged young people aged 16 to 25 to get their driver’s licence which in turn assists them to gain employment.�

Division 9 Councillor Sheila Ireland said the program would provide a welcome boost for the local community. “Many young people in Redbank Plains cannot complete their mandatory 100 hours of driving experience as they don’t have anybody to take them out on roads or can’t pay for driving lessons,� she said. “The program’s success depends largely on the community and individuals getting behind this initiative and raising their hand to become a mentor to assist young people in getting their licence.�

To book a place at the launch or for more information phone PCYC Ipswich on 3281 2547.

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Springfield Central State High School (SCSHS) had reason to celebrate last month with a student and a teacher both receiving prestigious Peter Doherty Awards for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education.

Head of Curriculum, Chris Gauthier, new to the school this year, received the Outstanding Teacher award for his contribution and input in implementing programs to improve student engagement and achievement.

Nominated for the award while still at his previous school, Cleveland District State High School, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the school he now calls home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m particularly passionate about the environment and helping students see that science can be fun and relevant to their world,â&#x20AC;? said Chris. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The DeforestAction project is one way students can engage in real world opportunities.â&#x20AC;?

This project has enabled Chris to lead school tours to Borneo Indonesia where his students are confronted with the realities of deforestation adn the consequences to local villages and the endangered orangutan.

Originally from Ontario, Canada, Chris recently completed a Masters degree specialising in Global Citizenship and hopes to encourage students of Springfield Central State High School to look beyond their immediate surroundings and see the possibilities around them on a global level.

And his programs make a real difference to the lives of students involved - â&#x20AC;&#x153;In year 9, I was a very insecure and disempowered individual. I would even go as far as saying I hated myself and hated the way I looked. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until I got involved in the program in year 10 that I gained my voice, self-confidence and ultimately changed the direction of my life.â&#x20AC;?

Spring Mountain resident and year 12 Springfield Central State High School student, Jordan Hall was excited to receive the Outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Senior STEM Award last month. Jordan excels particularly in maths and science, maintaining an A grade in Maths B and C as well as all the sciences.

Jordan, a student of SCSHS since grade 8, plans on using the $5000 prize money to help with university expenses next year including textbooks and a laptop. His goal is to study a dual degree of a Science degree majoring in Biomedical Science and an Arts degree majoring in Philosophy with the intention of becoming a medical doctor or university professor or researcher.

Both Jordan and Chris, along with friends and family, as well as SCSHS Principal Leon Proud and Deputy Principal Jacque Bates, enjoyed the awards evening ceremony held last month at the QUT Garden Point Campus where the recipients were presented with their awards.

Hymba Yumba holds first Open Day Opening in 2011 but enjoying its new location since 2013, Hymba Yumba Community Hub offers a Prep to Year 12 education grounded in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

With current enrolments standing at 209, jarjums (the Aboriginal word for students) benefit from smaller class sizes that allow them to engage in a higher quality learning experience and achieve higher levels of success.

“As we are not a state school, catchment areas don’t apply,” said Stacey Trick, Communications and Public Relations Officer. “We are proud to be the first choice school in the area with a curriculum immersed in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders cultures.

Hymba Yumba provides an Integrated Service Model and a Community Hub designed to improve the educational and social outcomes of children, young people and families.

This innovative education and community initiative is focused on ‘Closing the Gap’ for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Ipswich – Logan corridor.

The school strives to enable all students to achieve academic, sporting and creative excellence in a culturally affirming, dynamic environment. In the tradition of their peoples, students are encouraged to show Respect for Self, Elders, Family, Community and Country.

“Students build strong and proud Indigenous identities in a nurturing and challenging school environment. The contribution of knowledge and wisdom by the Elders, Families and Community is at the core of the education process at Hymba Yumba.

“Students are actively engaged in education and achieve solid academic outcomes. Their confidence and self-esteem is growing and their pride in Culture is driving them forward. The Hub includes: Prep - Year 12, Vocational Education and Training, health and wellbeing services and an Elders Cultural Yarnin’ place. The knowledge and wisdom that Elders, Families and Young People bring to the school community is valued and respected,” said Michelle Campbell, Principal.

The Hymba Yumba community are excited to be holding their first Open Day on Saturday 7 October, from 10am-2pm where staff, jarjums and parents will showcase what the Hub has to offer.

“Our vision at Hymba Yumba is for jarjums to achieve their full potential in a modern Australian society and contribute to the spiritual, social, cultural political and economic life of their family and community.”

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Last month I was proud to join Acting Ipswich Mayor Paul Tully and State Labor Candidate for the seat of Jordan Charis Mullen to call on the Federal Government to hand over the Springfield Environment Corridor to the community.

The 137ha parcel of land is equal in size to 10 Suncorp Stadium precincts and is currently owned by the Defence Force. The land sits adjacent to housing and Woodcrest State College meaning that defence activities are significantly restricted.

From bushwalking and birdwatching all the way through to heritage and cultural walking tracks, this land is part of the green lungs of Springfield and should be handed over to the local community.

You can learn more about this and sign the petition at www.miltondick.com.au/springfieldenvironmentcorridor.

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re fortunate to have many people in our community who give up their time to help those less fortunate, and sometimes they need a little help themselves.

Last month I received an email from Forest Lake year 9 student Shilo Mondey about her dedication to help others.

Inspired after receiving a visit from World Challenge at her school, Shilo plans to travel to Myanmar (Burma) with other students and help the local villagers.

The trip includes trekking into the mountains to visit remote villages and to contribute towards education initiatives, improving access to water and conservation work.

However, to embark on this journey Shilo needs assistance to raise $7,000 towards flights and in-country costs. It is a worthy cause that Shilo is asking the local community to assist with. You can read more about Shiloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story and how to help on my website www.miltondick.com.au/shilo.

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Historic win sees Antoniolli declared Ipswich’s 50th mayor

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The Electoral Commission of Queensland on 24 August, officially declared him the winner of the recent mayoral by-election.

Cr Antoniolli said it heralded the beginning of an exciting new era for the City of Ipswich.

“It’s an honour and I am deeply humbled to have been granted the opportunity by the good people of Ipswich to serve as their mayor,” Cr Antoniolli said.

“The chains of office weigh heavy with responsibility and I want to assure residents I will carry them with both the dignity and respect they deserve.

“I want to assure residents I will not waste any time in getting straight to work delivering on the promises made during the election.”

Cr Antoniolli said Ipswich was well positioned for a prosperous future with consistently strong population and economic growth bringing with it substantial opportunities.

“The city’s best days are ahead of it and our task now is to grab a hold of the opportunities on offer to get maximum benefit for residents and businesses of Ipswich,” Cr Antoniolli said.

Cr Antoniolli’s election as mayor means the Electoral Commission of Queensland will hold a by-election in Division 7.

“I want to thank the residents of Division 7 for their support over many years and reassure you that you will not be forgotten in the coming months as a divisional byelection is held,” Cr Antoniolli said.

Cr Antoniolli was first elected to Ipswich City Council in March 2000 at age 29 as the youngest councillor to be elected in 21 years and the second youngest in the city’s history since 1860.

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Break the cycle of disadvantage for children in care The Pyjama Foundation was founded in 2004 to make a positive impact on the lives our community’s most vulnerable children.

Alarmed at the statistic highlighting poor literacy and numeracy levels of children in care and how this contributes to a lifetime of disadvantage, founder Bronwyn Sheehan made a decision – a decision to offer hope and a more positive outlook for these children.

Through The Pyjama Foundation’s ‘Love of Learning Program’, volunteers called Pyjama Angels are screened, trained and matched with a child in care and spend one hour a week focusing on learning based activities.

Pyjama Angels read books aloud, play educational games, and help children with their homework. But most importantly in this time, they demonstrate that this child is valued and loved.

There are now more than 51,000 children in care in Australia. This number has more than doubled in the last ten years.

Children within the foster care system have some of the lowest educational levels in Australia. By improving their learning skills, The Pyjama Foundation is making a positive, life-long impact.

The statistics are frightening: 92% of children in care are below the average reading level at age seven; 75% of these children do not complete schooling; 50% of the homeless come from a care background; 35% enter the juvenile justice system at some point (82% of Australian prisoners have below Grade 4 level of functional literacy); 28% of care-leavers are parents within twelve months of leaving care.

The Pyjama Foundation believes if we empower these children through education, then we can change the direction of their life and inspire these kids to dream big.

If you’d like to become involved and know more about becoming a Pyjama Angel, visit the website: www.thepyjamafoundation. com and click on the ‘volunteer’ button. Alternatively, send an email to natasha@thepyjamafoundation.com.

Rare opportunity to step inside some of Ipswich’s greatest residences A limited collection of Ipswich’s outstanding heritage residences are set to open their doors to the public in a special Great Houses of Ipswich event.

The fantastic opportunity to see these private homes has been facilitated by The National Trust, through its Ipswich and West Moreton Branch, in partnership with the owners of the Great Houses, and with the support of Ipswich City Council.

Three houses will be open to the public in a display of the rich and varied architectural heritage of the city.

The Toronto property (pictured below) at 30 Quarry Street was formerly known as Devonshire Cottage. The two-storey early Carpenter Gothic style timber residence constructed in c.1864 was built during a period of great prosperity in Ipswich. Part of Great Houses of Ipswich 2014 it will again be part of the event as there were many requests to include it once more in this iconic program.

The beautifully restored Mona Lodge at 88 Nicholas Street is a unique and magnificent brick property from 1863.

Great Houses of Ipswich is also set to feature Parkside (pictured above) at 70 Thorn Street. The home, believed to have been constructed in 1884 and previously known as Stoneleigh, is an excellent and quirky example of a period and style of architecture popular throughout the city and region.

Since the inaugural event in May 2013, The Great Houses of Ipswich has opened 18 privately-owned homes that illustrated the history and significance of Ipswich.

Great Houses of Ipswich will be from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, 9 September. Entry is free to National Trust members, students and children, with $5 per person, per property for other visitors.

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Spring Spring is a wonderful time of the year. If you haven’t yet explored some of our conservation estates then spring is an ideal time to explore them as a family. The best way to get started is to go to the end of School Road, Redbank Plains to the White Rock Conservation Estate and go for a walk or take your mountain bike for a ride.

Winter Sport Season September is also the month for Winter Sport finals. A very sincere thank you to all who give their time and skills to ensure many codes of sport are offered in the Greater Springfield area.

Library Council made a decision to lease 2000m2 in Orion Springfield Central for a library. The library will be situated above the post office at Orion Springfield Central. I believe this is the best decision for the next five to 10 years. Watch the council space between the Orion Lagoon and Orion Springfield Central.

Community Centre It is wise to partner with all levels of government to provide community infrastructure. Council has recently partnered with the State Government to provide a community centre and two indoor basketball courts adjacent to Springfield Central State High. This partnership between Council and the State Government will provide a wonderful community asset.

Carols At Robelle Domain The Orion Springfield Central Carols @ Robelle Domain organised by the Greater Springfield Combined Churches is in full swing. I thank the many local sponsors and church leaders who work together to present these carols to our wonderful community. The carols are planned for Saturday 9th December.

Ipswich Cares 2017 Thank you to all who supported and sponsored the people who walked across Ipswich City form Rosewood to Springfield Central. In particular, hats off to former Moreton Shire and Ipswich Mayor John Nugent who at 82 years of age, walked approximately 50 km across Ipswich City.

If you would like to know more about Ipswich Cares or sponsor a walker, please visit www.ipswichcares.com.au or www.coueelife.com/event/ipswich-cares-walk-run-2017/div1office/ Council Staff There are many jokes etc. on the subject of council workers. I would like to publicly state that by far most council employees are passionate about Ipswich City and take immense pride in their work. Not all workers in a reflective vest are council employees. Many are private companies or other service providers.

Thank you to all council staff (almost 1500) who manage and maintain our wonderful city of Ipswich.

Council Mayoral Election I congratulate Cr Andrew Antoniolli on being elected the 50th Mayor of the City of Ipswich. Andrew was elected in 2000, the same year I was elected. When we were first elected, we shared an office together in the Council building. I have no doubt Andrew will make a good mayor of Ipswich City for many years to come. I know his wife Karina is very excited and passionate about making a difference as Mayoress for those who are less fortunate in our city. Before the election, I had made up my mind to support whoever the City of Ipswich elected Mayor to help advance Ipswich for this and future generations. Well done Andrew for being elected Mayor and congratulations to all who nominated for Mayor in the election.

Council Website Take time to explore the Ipswich City Council website. Our website is full of information about existing council services and events. For example, Did you know Ipswich Libraries offer free online homework tutorials? Do make use of the many services your council provides.

Thoughts – “The windscreen is much larger than the rear view mirror”

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We are excited to extend an invitation to attend our Spring Lunch on 27 September at noon at the Spring Lakes Hotel (opposite McDonald’s) to catch up with our members and to meet new members. We will have a meeting first before each ordering our lunch and enjoying some fun and friendship time together at this lovely venue overlooking bushland and the Lake.

There will be a Report provided on activities and happenings from the VIEW National Convention to be held at Tamworth in mid September. VIEW is a major supporter of The Smith Family and associated Learning for Life student program.

Make a note of the date now for our VIEW Zone QA02 Thanksgiving Service and Lunch at The Glen Hotel, Eight Mile Plains on Wednesday 29 November from 11am. More details will be available on this event at our Spring Lunch.

You too can be part of this fast developing VIEW club by contacting me, Robyne at reapps@bigpond.com.

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What’s on at Ipswich Civic Centre?

A Night In Vienna Saturday 30 September | 7.00 pm Ballroom Ticket $80.00 Presented by Ipswich City Orchestra and Ipswich Civic Centre Dance the night away to the music of Johann Strauss, the Waltz King, and pretend it is New Year’s Eve in the splendid ballroom of an Austrian Palace.

Enjoy waltzes, polkas and music from this fabulous romantic era, enhanced by the presence of Hannah Dahlenburg who returns to Ipswich from Berlin. Hannah will sing Franz Lehar’s Vilia and other beautiful songs from this time in history. This will be Hannah’s second appearance with Ipswich City Orchestra (ICO), after her highly acclaimed performance in 2015’s The Fairy Tale Gala.

There will be singers and entertainment for all to enjoy between dance segments where dancers whirl around to the glorious music. Patrick Burns will also return from the UK to conduct ICO in this first ever Viennese Ball in Ipswich. Be sure to dress in your finest for this remarkable black tie event.

Ticket includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival with canapés, followed by coffee and petit fours at interval.

The Bar and Stars Café will be open from 7.00 pm throughout the evening for purchases.

Sásta Saturday 14 October | 8.00 pm Tickets $25.00 | Table (of 4) $72.00 A Contemporary Irish Sound At Studio 188 Sásta (happy in Irish) are the most exciting and dynamic Irish band in Australia today. Their brand of thumping contemporary Irish trad is delivered with phenomenal energy – it’s all about the fun and dancing! Sásta have toured the festival circuit nationally, as well as playing in France, New Zealand and New Caledonia. They are festival favourites with a great reputation that is well-earned.

In addition to headlining Hyde Park in Sydney twice for St. Patrick’s Day, Sásta have supported international acts such as Aslan, Mundy, Damien Dempsey, Sharon Shannon and Shane McGowan’s band The Popes (formerly of The Pogues). A surefire crowd-pleaser.

Melbourne Cup Luncheon Tuesday 7 November | 11.30 am to 3.00 pm Tickets $99 | Table (of 10) $900 There’s only one place to be this November, when the nation stops make sure you’re here for this premier, allinclusive horse racing, dining, and entertainment experience.

Celebrate Australia’s most iconic racing event of the year in style at Ipswich Civic Centre’s Melbourne Cup Luncheon promising gourmet food, drinks, raffles, thrills and excitement, and of course live coverage of the action at Flemington on our larger-than-life screen – better than trackside.

A ticket to the Melbourne Cup Luncheon includes sparkling wine on arrival, a 3-course meal accompanied by a variety of beer, wine and soft drinks, entertainment, sweeps, raffles, auction, prizes, fashion parade, and live coverage of the big race.

Saturday, 30 September Ballroom tickets $80.00 Presented by the Ipswich City Orchestra, dance the night away to the music of Johann Strauss, the Waltz King, and pretend you’re in the splendid ballroom of an Austrian Palace

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Veterinary News

by Dr Ian Gorrie BVSc

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tick season again soon We are preparing for the onset of the tick season with the days definitely getting warmer. With the dry weather, we have only seen a small number of tick cases but with some rain that will change.

Paralysis ticks infest pets that walk in or near bush land or in well-established native gardens. The tick completes a three-stage life-cycle with larva, nymph, and adult requiring a host animal for survival. The main native host is the bandicoot which is immune to the poison. Pet owners may not ever see bandicoots but may see holes in their lawns where bandicoots feed. Larvae are the size of a pinhead and have a light gray to blue-black appearance. Nymphs are a few millimetres long with similar colouring to the larvae. Adults are light gray, oval shaped and engorge to the size of a thumbnail if not found.

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

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

If you suspect your pet has tick poisoning, contact your vet. Keep your pet cool, relaxed and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow them to drink or eat as vomiting can lead to aspiration. Spray the tick with a pyrethrum to kill it and remove it when dead or let your vet remove it.

Treatment involves giving an appropriate dose of antiserum and intensive support in hospital until better.

These sounds easy, but believe me it is not!

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

Only prevention is the safest and least expensive approach to the tick problem.

For pet owners who are always careful and for pet owners new to the area, we recommend daily searches, grooming and clipping in thick coated breeds and using the latest products.

For dogs, spot-ons and collars are still used but the newer monthly and three monthly combinations have become more popular. For cats these days, some pet owners simply do not let them out but for outside cats, collars and skin application with specific products registered for cats are still the most popular.

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Springfield Lakes, despite being part of Ipswich, sits within the Lower Brisbane River catchment. What is done in the greater Springfield area has flow-on effects to down-stream areas. The unnamed creeks that feed the lakes and wind their way around the houses and parklands join larger creeks such as Mountain Creek and Opossum Creek, which in turn joins Woogaroo Creek at Brookwater and flows into the Brisbane River at Goodna, eventually ending up in Moreton Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an internationally recognised wetland. Any excess sediment, nutrients or litter can impact on wildlife feeding and breeding sites as well as sometimes causing direct injury and death.

All drains in the suburb lead either directly to these waterways or to the three man-made lakes that sit on the old waterway channels. After rain these lakes send water into Opossum Creek.

There are five things that should not go into drains and waterways.

1. Eroding soil: Although erosion is a natural occurrence, excess erosion from bare ground like building sites is very damaging to aquatic ecosystem health, causing low visibility that many animals find hard to live in.

2. Nutrients: Eroding soil also contains excess nitrogen and phosphorus, nutrients that causes algae and water weeds to grow. Putting too much fertiliser on lawns results in the excess nutrients running-off and down drains to also enter waterways.

3. Toxins: Paint and petrochemicals (like used oil), herbicides and pesticides should never be tipped down drains.

4. Non-native aquatic animals: Goldfish and other pest species can take over ecosystems both upstream and downstream throughout all waterways in the entire catchment. Goldfish have been spotted in Regatta Lake.

5. Plastic litter: Plastic biodegrades very slowly over hundreds or even thousands of years, so what goes into the water will stay in the water. There are two main issues with this plastic. i. When the litter ends up in the ocean, plastic bags and packaging look like jellyfish and endangered turtles have been known to eat them by mistake and die. Bags, fishing line and nets, as well as strings tied to balloons are known to entangle birds and turtles, causing them to drown or starve. ii. Over time the plastic breaks down into smaller and smaller pieces, and then is eaten by animals on the lowest rungs of the food chain, which then get eaten by larger animals and so on until we eat the large fish. Plastic is not a natural product and there is no telling what the ingestion of large amounts of tiny particles of plastic will do to the fish or to us.

You can do your bit towards keeping the Lakes and catchments clean and protecting downstream wildlife, by: putting all your litter in the bins provided, or taking it home with you; go on eco-friendly walks, where if you see some plastic litter, PICK IT UP, and put it into the next bin.

If anyone would like to join our Group, membership is free and meetings are every first Tuesday of the month at 6.30 pm at Cr Irelands Meeting Room, Suite 2, Level 2, Main Street, Orion Town Centre. You can follow us on www. facebook.com/SpringfieldLakesNatureCare The Greater Spring Springfi ngfi field dT Times imes - Septembe September berr 2 2017 017 - Pag Page ge 15 15

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Local Clubs & Groups

AFL - Collingwood Park Power AFC Redbank Plains - 3040 0232 powerafc@live.com.au AFL - Greater Springfield Storm AFC Luke 0420 476 829 president@greaterspringfieldstorm.org www.greaterspringfieldstorm.org Athletics - Goodna Little Athletics 0403 813 676 or 0419 197 272 www.goodnalittleas.com Basketball - Springfield Brumbies June Tahata 0412 181 330 springfieldbrumbies@yahoo.com Baseball - Western Districts Bulldogs Laurie 0421 137 406 www.wests.baseball.com.au Community House, Gailes 3879 3004 Canoe Polo, Springfield Lakes Mick 0402 643 465 Friends & Neighbours Club, Camira Pat 3818 9343 Cricket Club, Eastern Raiders Bruce 0418 742 307 Garden Club, Camira eastern-raiders@hotmail.com Alan 3271 2446 (Cycling) SField Road Riding Giving With Love Bernie Ripoll MP 3818 3900 Clare 3814 4400 Dragon Boat Club, Lake’s District Good News Group Paul 0419 729 877 Greg 0418 732 672 Jean 3818 1986 Anna 3818 0454 Football (Soccer) Clubs: Jacaranda Jam Community Choir Western Spirit Phone: 3818 6160 Angela 3818 3449 Futsal: Jan: 0414 661 911 spiritfc.com.au Karate - TSKF Springfield enquiries@spiritfc.com.au Sensei Chris Myers 0423 386 676 Springfield FC info.sufc@gmail.com tskfspringfield@gmail.com Golf Groups, Social Lions Club of Greater Springfield Spring Lakes Steve 0408 913 112 Ray 0434 037 480 S’Field Lakes, Rusell 3288 1285 National Srs, Goodna/Redbank John 3814 5633 Vera 3271 2772 Indoor Bowls Rosemaree 3282 1093 Eric & May 3814 0887 Probus Club of Goodna-Springfield Indoor Soccer, Springfield Penny 3818 7981 Yan Christiansen 3818 0008 Redhookers Fishing Club Inc KICKXercise Felix 3814 3845 www.rhfc.com.au contact Camira/Sfield Communty House Rotary Club of Goodna 3818 0921 Peter 3288 3511 Netball Club, Springfield Lakes Springfield Community Inc E: springlakesnc@hotmail.com email.gsc.inc@gmail.com Facebook: Springfield Lakes Netball Club Soroptimist International of Springfield Orienteering Club, Ugly Gully Bev Ditton 0414 340 216 Lee 3378 7375 bevditton@gmail.com Orion Springfield Run for Life Springfield Lakes Girl Guides Phil Cutcliffe 3818 2915 Megan 0414 237 333 Radio Model Yacht Club Samantha 0425 786 522 David 3879 6220 SField Lakes Maritime Modellers Inc, Robert 3288 3542 sites.google.com/site/ Rugby League springfieldlakesmmodellers/home S’Field Panthers Scott 0405 108 931 Springfield Sparklers Rugby League, Juniors: Senior Dance Troupe S’Field Gary 3818 7370 Tony 3288 5924 Christine 0414 451 438 Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Table 8 Singles Rugby Union Clubs Enquiries: meetupsocial@gmail.com Goodna Peter Aiavao 0427 751 506 www.meetup.com/table8singles S’Lakes Hawks Jeremy 0449 682 960 Toastmasters, Springfield Lakes Running Group Greg 0408 628 104 Bill 0400 561 264 Softball Club Toastmasters, Goodna, Ipswich Mike 3372 4349 Camira John or Julie Ashby 3288 1986 Raiders Mitch 0423 262 906 Trefoil Guild, Centenary raidersips@hotmail.com Merril 3372 2735 Softball, OzPitch, Springfield Lakes Westside Community Care Rebecca 3391 2447 Rita 3818 0921 Swim Club, Waterworx Amateur Club Westlife Community & Westlife Care Amanda 0434 868 611 Yvonne 3381 9988 Email: wworxrace@gmail.com Westside Business. Women Group Touch Football www.westsidebusinesswomen.com Springfield Lakes Paul 0411 348 470 Westside Spiritual Haven Meditation Redbank Plains Jardd 0421 504 531 Yvonne 0422 551 102 Tennis, Springfield Lakes Social Wine Club, Springfield Di 3288 3388 3381 9652 Women’s Group, Table Tennis Assoc, Ipswich Springfield & Surrounds David 3282 4708 Sarah 3812 0138 Glen 3389 6563 Youth Nights (Friday Nights) Trim & Tone Exercise Group High school aged & young uni, Lisa Purcell 0428 822 010 Stacey 0425 715 714 Walking Group: Youth Space, Goodna Springfield Lakes Heart Foundation and Danny or Vince 3818 9934 Orion Walkers 3810 6666 healthy4life@ipswich.qld.gov.au Aiki Jutsu Martial Arts USQ Yong: 3470 4420 goh@usq.edu.au Augustine Heights Cheeky Monkeys Anna 0405 450 704 Harriot 0417 014 873 Bushwalking & Environmental Groups, S’field Lloyd 3282 3737 Camira Slimmers Shirley 3372 5851 Camira Scout Group Asst Group Leader - Stephanie - 0401 395 408 District Commissioner - Greg - 0414 494 389 Community Centres: Springfield Lakes 3288 2292 Camira/SField Chris 3818 0921(bh)

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Families & Health

Alcoholics Anonymous Ph 3255 9162 www.aa.org.au Al-Anon Family Groups.

For friends & family of alcoholics or problem drinkers Ph: 1300 252 666 Email: afgsqu@bigpond.com Asperger Services Aust West Brisbane Region Support Group Ph Jane 3278 3082 Australian Breastfeeding Association Springfield & surrounds Amanda 0431 850 241 Email: springfieldaba@gmail.com Christian Family & Westside Community Care, Springfield Phil Cutcliff 3818 2915 Falun Dafa Louise 3411 1174 www.falundafa.org Ipswich Multiple Birth Association Jennifer 0411 789 850 www.imba.net.au Kites Family Day Care 3818 0329 admin@kitesfdc.org.au New Parent Group - Springfield Lakes Megann - 0499 652 808 Playtime, Camira/Springfield Comm Ctr, Robyn 3818 0921 Playgroup, Gumnuts, Camira Tenille 3818 6470, 0421 4480 046 Playgroup, Springfield Lakes Heather 3288 1744 St John Ambulance Bellbird Park Div Enquiries 0413 448 031 SNAP for special needs, Camira/SField Comm Centre, Lois 0414 318 623 Suicide Bereavement Support Assoc Lynne 1300 767 022 www.sosbsa.org.au

Churches Arise Lutheran Church, S’Field Central Pastor Matt Wilksch 0447 656 793 Augustine Heights Catholic Church Fr Mauro Conte 3814 8360 Breakthrough Church Springfield Ps David Vaka 0434 421 720 Camira Christian Assembly 0431 663 228 Christian Outreach Centre Bellbird Park 0433 680 223 Creek Road Presbyterian Church Springfield 3398 4333 www.creekroad.org.au Disciples Church Springfield Ps Greg Gardiner www.disciples.org.au El Shaddai Worship Ministry - Camira Ps Milena Stavljanin - 0424 634 825 Grace Christian Church Redbank Plains 0409 272 007 www.gracecc.com.au Hillsong Brisbane West Springfield Central 3381 9988 email: brisbanewest@hillsong.com Maranatha Worship Centre Camira Multicultural Church, 3271 4712 Oasis Church Springfield www.theoasis.org.au 3282 0847 Ps Don Stewart 0421 870 754 Springfield Anglican Church Rev’d Charlie Lacey 0476 818 763 Springfield Community Baptist Church Camira/Springfield Community Centre Ph 0432 579 205 Springfield Christian Family 3818 2915 info@springfieldchristianfamily.org.au Voice of the Lord Assembly (African Church) Mr Godfrey Egwu 0420 308 097 voiceofthelordassembly@yahoo.com Westside Spiritual Haven Camira Yvonne 0422 551 102 Westside Christian Church Camira Ps Josh Hartog 0423 814 700 www.westsidechristianchurch.com.au

Hobbies, Arts & Craft Active Crafts Sharon 0402 342 551 Cross Stitch Club Chris 3217 0976 It’s Sew Easy - Springfield Helen 3812 3092 www.aussew.org.au Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Club Karen 3814 3525 Ingrid 3288 4614

Schools Camira State School, Playgroup & P&C 3381 4888 www.camirass.eq.edu.au Good Shepherd Catholic Primary Ph: 3437 5000 www.goodshepherd.qld.edu.au Hymba Yumba Community Hub Prep - 12 Ph: 3381 8134 www.hymbayumba.qld.edu.au Kindergarten Assoc Camira 3818 1789 Redbank Plains: Primary: 3814 9222 www.redbplaiss.eq.edu.au/wcmss State High: 3432 1222 www.redbplaishs.eq.edu.au Redbank Primary 3381 4111 St Augustines College 3814 8300 www.stac.qld.edu.au St Peter’s Lutheran College 3470 3888 www.stpeters.qld.edu.au S’Field Lakes State School 3437 9888 www.springfieldlakesss.eq.edu.au Staines Memorial College 3814 8600 www.staines.qld.edu.au The Springfield Anglican College Primary Campus 3818 5777 Senior Campus 3814 8100 www.tsac.qld.edu.au Westside Christian College (Goodna) Grade (1-3) 3437 9001 Grade (4-12) 3437 9000 Prep 3437 9004 OSHC 3381 0529 www.wcc.qld.edu.au Woodcrest State College (SField) Junior Campus 3280 2477 Middle Campus 3437 9555 Senior Campus 3437 9666 www.woodcrestsc.eq.edu.au

Government Federal Member Milton Dick MP (Oxley) Ph 3879 6440 Milton.Dick.MP@aph.gov.au Shayne Neumann MP (Blair) Ph 3201 5300 shayne.neumann.mp@aph.gov.au State Member Jo-Ann Miller MP(Bundamba) 3288 3737 / 3844 8101 Bundamba@parliament.qld.gov.au Annastacia Palaszczuk MP (Inala) 3737 2100 inala@parliament.qld.gov.au

Ipswich City Council Mayor Andrew Antoniolli 0419 025 407 aantoniolli@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr Paul Tully (Div 2)3818 6900 ptully@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr Sheila Ireland (Div 9) 3470 0077 sireland@ipswich.qld.gov.au Cr David Morrison (Div 1) 3818 3100 dmorrison@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Local JPs Justice of the Peace (Qual) Suzanne Donovan 3818 3915 Louise Morton 3818 6765 Thien Nguyen 3288 5221 Dallas Tunnah 3288 3175 Gail Frawley 0401 222 671 Commissioner for Declarations Harold James Jackson 3389 1418

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CAMIRA SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE PHONE: 3818 0921

389 OLD LOGAN ROAD, CAMIRA www.westsidecommunitycare.org.au

Hall For Hire - Parties, Sports, Meetings MON - FRI

Kids Club OSH Care Before and After School Care Vacation Care

MON 9.15-10.15AM

Konga the Jungle Body

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Hardihood Theatre

6.30-7.45PM

Atomic Rose Dance Class

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Last month, we had a trivia day with a difference, thanks to Bob’s hard work on the computer. I hope that all the members had a thoroughly good morning. It was guessing who’s face was projected onto the screen bit by bit.

Some of our members were very clever. We look forward to more of the same.

Games day is always popular and our new Sequence board games are proving a hit with our members; Rummyking is another popular game.

Speaking of games, we would love to see more members and visitors take part in our card playing afternoon on Saturdays. We play Canasta, Pennies from Heavens and some are now playing Sequence. Contact me for further details.

2nd August - meeting day. It was announced our Christmas Party this year will be at Brothers’ Leagues Club. It is hoped the choir is tuning their voices for the big event!

Our guest speaker was Councillor David Morrison, who spoke of the pending library for Springfield, which will be most welcome. Parking at the club was discussed as space is at a premium with David promising to look into it. We presented David with a donation together with the tin which we have for donations for the Ipswich Cares Program. I must comment on the magnificent spread for morning tea - thank you to those who brought ‘goodies’.

It is always very much appreciated.

9th August – Some members brought along their hobbies. Elsie Dodd showed her embroidery and crochet, Jackie Timoney her fabulous knitted ‘people’ characters, Pat Davis with her crewel needlework, Rosa Horvath crocheting. Rosa has crocheted another rug for us to raffle later in the year - many thanks Rosa. Our new member, Marion Gartrell, displayed her pen and ink sketches, which were excellent. Last but by no means least was Janus Grochala with his amazing wood work of candle holders with their home made bees wax candles, wood turned vases - a wonderful display. Many thanks to you our exhibitors. We all enjoyed looking at your wares.

16th August - we celebrated our ‘Seniors Day’ and Laura Downing entertained us with her great voice, singing Aussie songs and yarns. Her yodelling left us all astounded. Thank you Laura for a great morning. Some of our members were in ‘stitches’ at Laura’s tales (have you recovered Andassa?).

It was good to see so many having a great time. Another fabulous morning tea spread was laid out, I am sure everyone appreciated the hard work by those who supplied the morning tea.

New members are most welcome. Don’t sit at home wondering what can you do, come and join in our activities. Although we are a senior group, we are certainly young at heart and try and have fun.

Please contact myself Suzanne 0408 068 305 or 3818 2875 (but do not leave messages thanks).

6.30-7.30PM

Rhee Tae Kwondo

6.30-8.30PM

Goodna Gymnastics

WED 9.15-11.00AM

Petite Stars

9.30-10.30AM Goodna Gymnastics 3.30-5.00PM

KNECT Kids Primary (fortnightly)

6.15-7.15PM

Konga the Jungle Body

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Karate

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Mobile Library (fortnightly)

THUR 6.30-7.30PM

Rhee Tae Kwon Do

6.30-8.00PM

Goodna Gymnastics

FRI 9.30-11.30AM

Playtime

7.00-10.00PM

KNECT Youth

SAT 9.00-2.00PM

Free Pentecostal Church of Australia

9.00-NOON

Goodna Gymnastics

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SDA Volleyball

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Fathers…masters of many talents Having celebrated Father’s Day across the country last weekend, going an extra mile to express our love, respect, appreciation and admiration for their special roles in our families, homes and relations, we often look back through memories of the special moments of bonding and togetherness that often became the foundation of our own adult lives. Their own lives are marked with surviving skills, innovative home renovations, special family events as lives are unfolding and changing, garden and landscaping layouts and planting, wildness walks and camping, sport events and fitness camps…here they are – our first instructors, teachers, and masters.

From family special moments to family dramas, from the high peak of achievements and celebration to hard yakka of daily work to achieve our own dreams, they are there beside us, a gentle reminder of their own life stories, perseverance and dreams.

Amongst these are the stories of theirs and your creative ideas – small and big ones, projects and adventures that you will recall in years to come. At the time they are perhaps insignificant, they don’t look or feel big or spectacular but in months and years to come they might shape you and your creative pathway like nothing before.

Stop and enjoy. Cherish the moments. Just be together when you can and recall enjoyment of your first completed joint project, trace back the plans and dreams, bring back the memory of a camp fire or taste of cooked meal, the unspoken words you both felt at the time. Pull out the images, find the strength of the moment, its power and the joy.

He was there beside you, for you and with you. Your father, the master of many talents.

What talents or interests do you both share? Which talent did you grow out of your father’s inspiration or passion? Which talent do you call your own? Whatever it is, share it freely so it also can change someone’s life like your Father did.

If you’d like to stay in touch with the local creatives see: www.facebook.com/GSCreativeHub/

ROTARY CLUB of Greater Springfield

UPDATE BY Chris Steinback

Local identities awarded for service above self

The Paul Harris Fellow is named for Paul Harris, who founded Rotary with three business associates in Chicago in 1905. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition was established in his honour in 1957 to express appreciation for a contribution of US$1,000 to the humanitarian and educational programs of the Rotary Foundation. Those programs include an array of projects that save and invigorate the lives of people around the world and enhance international friendship and understanding. Rotarians designate a Paul Harris Fellow to recognise another person whose life demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives and mission of the Rotary Foundation.

We move forward to a more peaceful world today as Pastor Phil Cutcliffe and Jak Jaessen became Paul Harris Fellows at the recent Rotary Club of Springfield annual changeover function at the Brookwater Golf and Country Club.

Phil Cutcliffe is Pastor at the local Springfield Christian Family and Director of Westside Community Care. Phil pioneered both groups some 20 years ago. Phil is a regular participant in local Springfield community events and has been for some time. He is forever involved in organising community events, fundraisers and appeals. His ongoing yearly events are indeed a feature of this communities event calendar.

Phil is a committed family man and dedicated husband and an extremely caring and honest person who has endless compassion for the lost and the lonely. His love for God is obvious in all that he does.

Those who attended this years ANZAC Day morning service at Robelle Domain would have heard the notes of the Last Post linger from Phil’s cornet in the dawn air. For many, it was a moment that touched the heart.

The second recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow recognition was Jak Jaessen from Springfield Lakes whose deeds epitomised the purpose of Service above Self.

Jak declared after a life-saving quadruple bypass that he would dedicated his life to raising money for medical research.

He raised over $60,000 for QIMR Berghofer Medical Research and over $165,000 for the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital and continues each year to raise more. He has raised over $750,000 for Medical Research and other Charities.

He was appointed as the Ambassador for the QIMR Clive Berghofer Medical Research.

Jak has also raised money for a young man suffering Leukaemia and set up the Jak Vaessen Trust which not only supported Medical Research but was able to sponsor the Adolescent and Mental Health Symposium in 2015.

Each year he gathers travel toiletries/cosmetics which his clients and others collect to put into gift bags for the women in women’s shelters. Last year he prepared over 1300 bags for the shelters.

He is always on the lookout to raise funds for causes and more recently raised the funds in association with the Rotary Club of Greater Springfield to support young Dylan, a 15 year old suffering from muscular dystrophy, with a much needed custom-made $8000 bed.

Both Phil Cutcliffe and Jak Jaessen were both selected to receive this recognition of a Paul Harris Fellow because The Rotary Club of Greater Springfield believed that their lives exemplify the humanitarian and educational objectives of the Rotary Foundation. It gave me great pleasure to present the recognition that both recipient so greatly deserved.

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 President Regina Balachandran on 0409 490 899.

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a look back at Greater Springfield with Cr David Morrison

Twenty-five years ago, Maha Sinnathamby and Bob Sharpless left Perth and purchased 2860 ha of bushland that had been logged for many years. Maha and Bob did not have much in the way of possessions but they had vision, passion, energy and persistence.

I have come to know Maha and Bob and their families in some ways over the last 17 years and my respect for them continues to grow.

In honour of the last 25 years, I thought I would list 25 major milestones of the Greater Springfield development: • Mur Boulevard constructed off Old Logan Road; • Centenary Highway extended from Richlands to Springfield Central; • Augusta Parkway constructed opening up Brookwater and Augustine Heights; • Brookwater Gold Course created; • Partnership between Delfin - Lend Lease agreed to; • James Fielding –Mirvac purchased Orion Town Centre Site; • SLC bring their private optic fibre to Springfield Central; • Three lakes created from dry gullies; • Spring Lake Village and Spring Lake Metro constructed; • USQ agree to construct a university campus in Springfield Central; • Sinnathamby Boulevard is constructed; • Ten storey Springfield Tower constructed; • Polaris Data Centre constructed; • Springfield Greenbank Arterial constructed; • Robelle Domain within Springfield Central Parklands constructed; • Springfield Police Station constructed; • Springfield Ambulance Station constructed; • The corner shops at Brookwater constructed; • Rail comes to Springfield and Springfield Central; • Mater Hospital in Springfield Central; • AVEO Senior Living to Springfield Central; • Orion Lagoon constructed; • Six new suburbs created namely Springfield, Springfield Lakes, Springfield Central, Brookwater, Augustine Heights and Spring Mountain; • AFL Lions coming to Springfield Central; and • Springfield Central Sports Complex designed and being constructed.

This list does not include the nine schools and many businesses created in Greater Springfield. A very impressive array of achievements. There is no doubt that partnerships that SLC forged were vital for Greater Springfield to become a reality. Congratulations Maha and Bob on 25 years of amazing growth of your vision called Greater Springfield.

Free info-share event for Disability Action Week Every year Disability Action Week is celebrated in Queensland to acknowledge and celebrate the positive contribution made by people with disability in our community. This year Disability Action Week will run from 10 to 16 September.

The Lions Club Inala, in partnership with the Department of Communities - Disability Services, are hosting a free Info-Share event at the Inala Civic Centre with stalls from various agencies, entertainment, and free sausage sizzle. There will be songs, dancing, and musical performances from school students and other talented community members.

Everyone is welcome to attend this free event on 13 September from 9.30am - 1.30pm at Inala Civic Centre, next to the Inala Plaza, Corsair Street, Inala.

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Goodna/Springfield

Probus Club Update

by Robyn Girdler

It was a beautiful winter’s morning as we made our way westward, along the Warrego Highway to Marburg. Our destination was Woodlands Mansion and its historic surrounds.

As we assembled in the parlour, the magnificence of a bygone era was clearly visible. How truly beautiful it must have been in its heyday when the windows were adorned with red velvet and rich red and gold carpet covered the floors. The marble fireplaces, the glittering chandeliers, the handcrafted architectural features – all surrounded by the towering red cedar walls belie the fact that Woodlands was essentially a family home. We felt ourselves participants (if only fleetingly) in a past time of elegance as we raised our teacups and partook of a delicious Devonshire tea.

Touring the house, we heard stories of Kanaka labourers who were brought out by Charles Smith and his son Thomas to run the sugar plantation. We imagined ourselves reclining in the overstuffed armchairs, sipping wine in the spectacular cellar. Was there the ghost of Thomas Smith lurking there in the study, behind a carved wooden desk (milled on one of his many properties of course) with that impenetrable strong room door standing ajar behind him - all the while, his extended family sleeping in the seven bedrooms on the floor above?

As times changed, the family coffers could no longer support the lavish lifestyle and in 1944, the property was bought by the Order of the Divine Word. It was initially used as a rest home for missionaries and in 1946, became a seminary. The priests and brothers renovated the property and were responsible for the extensions we see today. The Order was a silent one and punishment for breaking the vow of silence was to dig a hole.

All I can say is, “That is a really large pool!”

When touring the grounds, one could imagine oneself transported back in time – through the 133 year old chapel and wandering through the grotto. The headstones in the Seminary Cemetery continued to tell the story of the property.

Leaving Woodlands behind, we travelled to Walloon Saloon where we concluded our outing with a pub lunch. Before wending our weary way home, the 20+ members in attendance showed our appreciation to our outings co-ordinator who organised our ‘step back in time’.

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