The Mount Morgan Argus Volume 17 Issue 20

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RRC TO HOST POOL AND PIPELINE INFO SESSIONS

Rockhampton Regional Council will be hosting a Community Information Session on Wednesday 9 November and is encouraging community members to come along anytime between 3 pm until 7 pm.

The session will give the community an opportunity to provide input into the Mount Morgan pool redevelopment and learn more about the pipeline project. There will also be a sausage sizzle.

Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said the format will allow the community to ask questions and have discussions, as opposed to a more formal community meeting.

“Councillors, Officers and myself will be on hand to have a chat about two vital projects for the community – the pool and the pipeline,” Mayor Williams said.

“We will be at the Mount Morgan School of Arts from 3 pm until 7 pm which means you can come

after school pickup, after work, or whenever suits best - grab a feed and learn more about these projects.”

Parks, Sport and Public Spaces Councillor Cherie Rutherford said the session will give the community an opportunity to participate in the process and hopefully learn more about the pool and pipeline.

“By having Councillors and Officers available for one-on-one chats, we are hoping that this will mean everyone’s questions are answered,” Cr Rutherford said.

“We will also be asking people to complete a survey on the pool to help us capture the community’s feedback so we can gain a full understanding of what they want before the project commences.

“We will put out more information on the survey closer to the information session so people who can’t attend can still be involved.”

Water Councillor Donna Kirkland

is looking forward to the Mount Morgan community getting an update on the pipeline project.

“The pipeline project is full steam ahead, and at the information session Council will be providing some updates and more information so the community knows how it’s progressing and what to expect,” Cr Kirkland said.

“We know how much the pipeline and pool mean to the community so it will be a great opportunity to have a chat and catch up about these projects.”

The Community Information Session will be held at the Mount Morgan School of Arts on Wednesday 9 November from 3pm til 7pm. A BBQ and soft drinks will be provided.

Register your attendance via the online form here www.rrc.qld.gov. au/poolandpipeline, by phoning 4932 9000 or visiting the Mount Morgan Customer Service Centre.

Lighting Mount Morgan for Christmas 2022

It’s time to dust the decorations, untangle the tinsel and lights and set up your Christmas display for Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc’s (MMPAD) Christmas Lights Competition.

MMPAD is again sponsoring a first, second and third place prizes in residential and commercial categories with entries being judged on such criteria as overall appeal, innovation, imagination and use of Christmas themed icons such as stars, nativity and Santa. It’s time to let your creativity guide you!

Residents and businesses will have until 13 December to nominate for the Lights Competition. Judging will take place on Wednesday,

14 December from 7 pm and winners announced on Friday, 16 December 2022 at the Mount Morgan Twilight Christmas Concert.

All entrants will be contacted and reminded to turn their lights on, so please make sure that phone numbers are clear.

This also helps to contact you and let you know if you have won a prize and to be present at the draw.

Nomination forms will be printed in the Mount Morgan Argus at a later date, posted on Facebook or will be available at the Mount Morgan Visitor Information Centre (Railway Station) or by emailing

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mmpad@mountmorgan.org.au

There are two categories –Residential and Commercial with prizes being the same for each category - $150 (first), $100 (second) and $50 (third).

MMPAD committee urges the residents and businesses to participate in this annual event.

MMPAD President, Mr John Steinberger said it would be wonderful to see “The Mount” lit up with Christmas lights.

The first place winners in each category in 2021 were the Allen Family from Racecourse Road and the Mount Morgan QAS took first place honours in the Best Commercial display.

MMPAD Executive

OVERWHELMING RESPONSE TO 2022 BUY LOCAL PROMOTION

Mount Morgan businesses have rallied behind the 2022 Buy Local promotion organised by Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc [MMPAD], which started on 3 October and ends on 15 December 2022.

Thirty Mount Morgan businesses are participating in this year’s promotion which offers a total prize pool of $3000, comprising of vouchers which can be redeemed at any participating business in Mount Morgan and specific store vouchers.

MMPAD President, John Steinberger said he was happy with the final prize pool.

“There is little doubt that 2022 has been a tough year for many and it’s pleasing to see the local businesses get behind this promotion,” he said.

He said MMPAD was happy that Rockhampton Regional Council’s

economic development arm, Advance Rockhampton has come on board again this year.

“While it’s obvious that the winners of the prizes will benefit from the Buy Local, MMPAD is hoping the businesses will have an increased turnover throughout this promotion – that’s the real focus,” Mr Steinberger said.

Cash and voucher donations were received from Collectables and Memories, the Grand Hotel, IGA Mount Morgan, Mane Street Hair Studio, Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc, Railway Hotel/Motel, Rainbow Café, Stephen Andrew – Member for Mirani, That Truck and Bobcat Bloke, the Print Cartel and Wattle Bee Next.

’This is a great gesture from these businesses and allows us to increase the original prize pool considerably,” Mr Steinberger said.

“With Christmas just around the corner, there is plenty of opportunity for not only Mount Morgan residents, but anyone who shops in Mount Morgan to receive some serious voucher prizes.”

Shoppers can enter by spending $20 or more in a single shop at any of the participating businesses, writing their name and telephone number on the back of the docket and placing the docket in the box provided at any participating store. They have until close of business Wednesday, 14 December to enter. The draw will take place on Friday, 16 December 2022 at the Mount Morgan Twilight Christmas Concert.

Keep an eye out for shops displaying the Buy Local signage to know where you can make a purchase or place your shopper dockets into the draw.

HIPPY highlights Mental Health Week

Above: Rotary Club of Mount Morgan member, Judith Henderson serves Noah Kielly at the Rotary prepared Sausage Sizzle for the Mount Morgan State High School Students on Wednesday, 12 October in acknowledgement of Mental Health Week. As well as cooking up a storm at the High School, Rotary Club members have been active participants at the regular Baree Markets. The club operates a stall selling cakes, biscuits, sweets, relish, other yummy treats, and even some plants.

This year for Mental Health Week, HIPPY Mount Morgan and IFS Rockhampton joined forces to provide the community with a fun filled day of activities to help break the stigma around Mental Health and create awareness. Some of the activities were making a glitter globe in a jar, kind and inspirational message board, rock art, sand art hand painting, obstacle course, inspirational colouring pages, and games. Everyone had lots of fun and the chance to have a chat and bring awareness to Mental Health. A wonderful array of hot food, sandwiches and fruit for lunch was provided from the Railway Hotel. Some of the special guests included an Indigenous health worker from the Mount Morgan Hospital, Maternal and Child Health worker, Women's Health Nurse and families from the community.

Above: Hippy Coordinator Monica Blake with Lukye Harkins-Biggs.

RODEO

Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Inc held its

Golf Club honours Life Member

Annual General Meeting on 12 August 2022. The Management Committee elected was - President - Karley Goody, Vice president - Janet Buckton, Treasurer - Lenny Buckton, Secretary - Jennifer Woodhead.

The Association would like to thank Barbara and Jim Gould for their support over the years and wish them both well in retirement.

The Association still has shirts for sale for $50 each. Payment required when order placed. (Pictured been worn by Laurie and Karley Goody. Volunteers are required for next year's Rodeo and training will be provided. The Association will hold a Cent Sale on Saturday, 10 December at the Mount Morgan Soldiers’ Room (18 Morgan Street). Donations gratefully received. The next General Meeting will be held on 10 November 2022 at 50487 Burnett Highway, Mount Morgan starting at 5 pm. All welcome to attend.

Contact Karley Goody 0423 826 107 or Jennifer Woodhead 0492 233 610 for further information.

Jenny Woodhead- Secretary

Mount Morgan Golf Club (MMGC) has honoured Life Member, Gerry Brewster who passed away in February of this year. The Golf Club erected a sign on the Mens’ No. 2 Tee in memory of Gerry.

It's the tee (as well as ladies’ tee and No 1 green) that Gerry looked after while he was a member of MMGC. The family of Gerry has expressed their immense appreciation and thanks to the Club and President Doug for providing this sign.

Gerry and his wife Ruth worked tirelessly during their time at the club to provide suitable playing conditions for all to enjoy. They also held various positions on the club’s committees.

In an emotional ceremony, the remainder of Gerry's ashes were spread on both tees by family members on Saturday, 8 October.

Mount’s Twilight Christmas Back Again

Following on from the success of last year’s Twilight Christmas Concert, Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc [MMPAD] is again holding its carols concert event at Mount Morgan’s Historical Railway Station.

MMPAD President, Mr John Steinberger said last year’s event was favourably received and the number of positive comments we received was outstanding. More than 150 attended the event.

“We have decided to keep the event as an outdoor function, providing quality entertainment and generating a special atmosphere at the historic Railway Station.

“While there are no government requirements in relation to COVID, there are still plenty of hand sanitising stations and opportunities for people to social distance if they so choose,” he said.

Mr Steinberger said this year’s program offered some special treats with Lyn Anstey, Jodi Nichols and John Batley performing.

“Amanda Sealey, who performed with Troy Cassar-Daley in 2019, will also be providing entertainment,” he said.

“We have kept our performance in line with the Christmas Spirit and have included sing-alongs with the

Christmas Carols, encouraging the audience to join in.

As a special treat for the kids, Santa will arrive on the Fire Engine with some sweet treats.

Mr Steinberger said MMPAD would also draw the 2022 Buy Local Promotion winners.

“This was well received last year,” Mr Steinberger said.

Concert goers also can buy light refreshments including coffee, tea, donuts, a sausage sizzle, and a nice cold ice cream.

“All in all, it will be a great evening for everyone to relax, enjoy and join in with the free entertainment,” he said.

Roving reporter delves into music endeavours

studios in Yeppoon and Brisbane.

Having collaborated with his friend and fellow artist, Yeppoon’s Will Hearn and record producer Andrew Nolan in Brisbane, the project proved to be a special collection of works for the budding singer.

“The album begins with a complication when the protagonist is trying to deal with the difficulty of a range of issues before a resolution in the closing track,” he said.

“Throughout the tracks, a common theme presents itself to the listener who is invited to come along for the emotional ride of highs and lows with me.

“Everyone can relate to the subjects that I’ve dealt with in my first collection of tracks, and I’ve taken inspiration from a variety of genres from pop and soft rock to dance and electronica.”

Mr Fox’s musical journey started some years ago when he started to write his own material, and believes the art of storytelling to be the most important factor of his art.

“When I begin work on a song, I envisage a movie playing in my mind as I write the lyrics so that the listener can also be taken to another realm,” he said.

In his debut album, one of his tracks involves an alter ego as he comes to the aid of American Indians upon the beginning stages of a conflict in Comanche Uprising which was released as a single earlier this year.

Mount Morgan’s own Sean Fox (pictured above) is reinventing himself once again, this time establishing himself as a recording artist.

On Friday, 14 October, the 26-year-old qualified journalist digitally released his long-awaited debut album, titled Genesis on streaming platforms Spotify and Apple Music.

Consisting of six original tracks he’d written himself; the production spanned several sessions between

DEE RIVER OLDIES

Dee River Oldies plan Christmas lunch

Dee River Oldies members are looking forward to their Christmas Lunch, which has now been booked for Friday, 25 November 2022.

The cost is $15 which includes $10 for lunch and $5 for the raffle. Entry is from 11.30 am.

Get your name in and pay your money to secure your seat by 15 November 2022.

Also, let us know of any special dietary requirements. The raffle will be hampers with lucky door prizes as well.

Prior to his recording work, Mr Fox has been a regular presence across various media outlets in the region; having reported for The Morning Bulletin and CQ Today

He has also authored a successful non-fiction book, The Big Flood which chronicled the events of the 1928 natural disaster that struck Mount Morgan.

As he begins plans for a second album, Genesis by Sean Fox is available now on Spotify and Apple Music.

It has been a very big year for our members, so getting a chance to sit down, catch up and taking some time for themselves to enjoy their lunch will be good.

With the jacarandas out in bloom throughout the town, we know that Christmas is not too far away.

We are very thankful for the donations and support from our members through the year.

Come along to our monthly meetings to discuss your ideas. Details and times are in ‘Save the Date’ on the back page of the Argus.

Stay happy and healthy.

Submitted by the Steering Committee - Carol Glover 4938 1995 or Colleen Constable 0427 161 131.

WANTED KNOWN

MOUNT MORGAN MULTI PURPOSE HEALTH SERVICE NEWS

Breast Cancer Awareness: On Tuesday, 18 October the staff of the MMMPHS, Emergency Services, CAN Members and invited guests gathered for a shared luncheon for Breast Cancer awareness fundraising. All were treated to a fabulous spread of nibblies, mains and desserts. A raffle had been conducted over the previous few weeks and was won by Sandii Craven and second prize was won by Rose Goudie. The lucky door winner was Naomi Walker. Altogether just over $1000 was raised for the Breast Cancer Foundation. A big thankyou to Tracey Stock (ENAS) for organising this event.

Pharmacy: All medications dispensed from our Pharmacy, via Emergency or Outpatients, incur a fee. The cost for 2022 is $6.80 per item for concession card holders, with a variable price for others who do not hold a card. Clients may pay at the time of dispensing. If this is not possible, an invoice will be sent out in the mail. If a client has reached their Safety Net for the year, there will be no charge for a pharmacy item, however you must present your safety net card for the number to be recorded on your file.

Appointments: Wherever possible clients are encouraged to book in for regular clinics such as Dressing Clinic, Pathology and Nursing (e.g., for injections, etc.) by phoning 4912 5100. Clinics conducted Monday to Friday are often quite busy, so it is in everyone’s best interest to book in if possible.

Face Masks: As our facility is a healthcare one, all people entering are asked to wear a mask. A dispensing unit is available at our entrance to Reception. Visitors to the Wards are also required to wear masks. If you have an exemption, please be prepared to show this if requested.

Dental Clinic: Currently our Dental Clinic is open on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Clinic is also open on Tuesdays, but with an Oral Hygienist only (ie no procedures). All appointments are made through

Rockhampton by phoning 4920 6212 or 1300 782 413 (emergencies only).

Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinic: Our health service is fortunate to have this Clinic available locally. Clients are required to have a referral, but may self-refer, however a GP referral is preferrable. The usual practice is an assessment by the Cardiac Nurse and Exercise Physiologist, followed by a ten-week gym regime and five education sessions. If you have any enquiries with this clinic, please contact our Admin staff by phoning 4912 5100 during business hours.

GP Clinic: Dr Sattar and Dr Sajjad both work at our hospital, but also conduct their private business, Mount Morgan Medical Centre. Clients requiring the services of a GP are encouraged to phone the Clinic directly on 4938 1709.

Rapid Antigen Tests: RATs are available for free from Reception at our facility, to all clients with a concession card. This card must be produced on request. Tests are available during business hours only.

Emergency Department: Clients who are unwell with cold/flu symptoms are asked to phone ahead (4912 5100 – 24 / 7) of their presentation to speak with a Nurse. Clients are generally requested to present to the Ambulance Bay and are triaged there, prior to entry to our facility for further management.

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Above: Staff enjoying lunch.

Light Horse to commemorate Beersheba Charge

The 5th Light Horse Regiment, Mount Morgan Troop will commemorate Beersheba Day on Sunday, 30 October 2022.

Members of the Troop will leave the Mount Morgan Showgrounds at 9 am and expect to be at Anzac Park for a service at 10 am.

At the conclusion, the troop will head back to the Showgrounds after light refreshments at a hotel. This year the troop will be joined by members of troops from the south.

The “Charge” of the 4th Australian Light Horse on the afternoon of 31 October 1917 is remembered as the last great cavalry charges. The capturing of Beersheba was a vital component of the allied forces’ campaign to secure the Sinai Peninsula.

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SET TO DELIVER ON QUALITY AND KINDNESS

When you first open a business, the last thing you expect is to have to close due to electrical issues. This was the case with the latest culinary offering for Mount Morgan – Wee Doo Deliver!

Opening on 3 October, the partnership of Dion Gerena, James Tidyman, Eden Ellison, and Keira Bryant were not expecting to be slammed with electrical issues from the outset, considering that all equipment selected was chosen to complement the existing supply.

The first outage occurred on 9-10 October and the next when complete power was lost on 14 October. However, these business owners are made of sturdy stuff and have persevered despite these setbacks and reopened again on Monday, 24 October 2022.

Dion, originally from the United

States, was involved in the food industry there for many years as well as working at the Murray Downs Country Club in New South Wales. Partner and head chef James has spent 38 years in the catering industry. The pair arrived in Mount Morgan in 2021 and were previously working at the Grand Hotel as Duty Manager and Head Chef respectively.

A good food outlet needs to have good coffee, and this is something Wee Doo Deliver offers in the form of Eden Ellison and Keira Bryant, who are trained baristas and before moving to the Mount operated Coffee Kickin’ – a coffee cart.

According to Dion, Wee Doo Deliver will focus on employment of local people to help in the business – they have employed 10 people on a casual basis to date.

“It’s important to support local people and businesses where possible,” he said.

“As we have a fully qualified chef and baristas, anyone we hire will benefit from learning new skills

A key element of this business is the ethos of “paying it forward”. The team from Wee Doo Deliver have teamed up with Feel Good Promotions where they will be enacting Kindness through the offering of a “Cup of Kindness” or “Slice of Kindness”.

“In addition, during the month of November and into Christmas we will be encouraging people to drop off non-perishable items that we can pass onto people in need working in conjunction with local churches and organizations,” Dion said.

Pictured: Dion, Eden, Keira and James - the crew behind Wee Doo Deliver

Through the events and other activities, Wee Doo Deliver will “give back” to the community, “For us, this is essential.”

Wee Doo Deliver has set the time for a Halloween event on Saturday, 29 October between 7.30 – 10.30 pm, which includes “Trick or Treating” and a Costume contest (competition at 8.30 pm). There will be a first prize of ($50 Wee Doo Deliver Food Voucher, $20 IGA Voucher and a gift bag of treats) and second prize of ($25 Wee Doo Deliver Food Voucher, $20 IGA Voucher and a gift bag of treats).

“If anyone wants to come along and help out –especially if they are in costume – they are welcome and encouraged,” Dion said.

While the crew at Wee Doo Deliver, plan to run regular events – their prime focus will be to offer high quality food and beverage to residents and visitors.

“We plan to offer a wide range of food – pizzas, wraps, wings and Asian styled dishes,” Dion said.

“There is definitely a call for Asian styled food in Mount Morgan and we anticipate that this will be favourably received.

The first week for the “Wee Doo Deliver” family was hectic.

“We had to do several stock runs, but were disappointed because our suppliers also ran out of supplies. Using different products means difficulties in offering consistency in what we sell – that’s not a good way to operate, but it is what we had to do to ensure we had product available,” Dion said.

“The response from Mount Morgan has been terrific – we’ve had a few minor hiccups which comes with opening a new business and training staff – but we are committed.”

Wee Doo Deliver is heavily focussed on online ordering, which provides the customer with opportunities of tracking their orders.

An apt line from a ghostly movie, and just in time for Halloween, would mostly certainly be “They’re Back!” If you wish to place an order, you can do so the web page –www.weedoodeliver.com.au or on Facebook.

Wee Doo Deliver is located at 11 Central Street, opposite the Mount Morgan State High School - in the same shop that housed Eats, Lucky Strike Pizza and Mumma Kath’s Kitchen.

Opening times are Sunday through to Thursday - 7 am to 9 pm and Friday - Saturday - 7 am to 10 pm. Customers can order online and collect or have the meal delivered (fee applies). Alternatively, you can choose to dine in and enjoy the atmosphere.

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By Larry at Fox Video Movie Review

THE MOSQUITO COAST

Paul Theroux, American novelist, and travel writer has written many books throughout his muchapplauded career, most famously THE MOSQUITO COAST which was made into the renowned Harrison Ford film of the same name in 1986. It appears that the Theroux crew have a gift. Paul’s son Louie Theroux is one of the bravest reporters/film-makers on this planet and definitely ranks highly on our list of real heroes. Louie always tackles the most critical topics that others don’t have the courage to take on as he fearlessly barges into the nests of neo-Nazis, Ku Klux Klansmen and women, extremist terrorists, violent Trans activists... You name them, Louie sits them down and straightout asks the hard questions point blank, and he insists on answers. Paul’s other son Marcel is also a documentary film-maker, and his two brothers Alexander and Peter are both published authors as well.

Having introduced The Theroux Crew, it is time to talk about Paul’s new and much edgier version of THE MOSQUITO COAST. It bears little resemblance to the original

movie. In fact, this explosive action thriller is harsher, more fast-paced, tense, and exciting than the 1986 film, and with a very different, gripping story. In the lead roles this time are the wonderful Melissa George as Margot Fox, and as her husband, Allie Fox, we have film-maker and actor extraordinaire, Justin Theroux (yes, Paul’s nephew).

What did Daddy do? Was he a criminal mastermind? Was he a spy? Why do we have to move, again? Who are these people always looking for us?

Allie Fox is a brilliant inventor and a stubborn idealist. He is growing increasingly disgusted with the corruption of the industrial world and disillusioned with the commercialization of absolutely everything in the United States. Allie lives a low-profile life completely off the grid in America with his wife Margot and their two teenage children. The kids are home-schooled outside of the education system and getting to an age where they’re beginning to question why they can’t live

like all the other kids, why they have to move so often, and why they can’t even have a phone. Allie does odd job work to get by, but unfortunately his brilliant inventions aren’t bringing in any money yet and the family’s debts are growing. The threat of eviction is looming. Margot knows it is against the rules, but she figures if she uses a public phone booth... She telephones her parents to ask for help. It is not long before people in black suits inside shiny black cars appear circulating through town. Allie is out of options. There is no longer anywhere in the USA that is safe. It is time to uproot his family and go on the run again, right now. But this time he’s taking them south, across the border on a dangerous quest through Mexico to flee the United States and try to find safety for his family.

Rated MA15+ for ‘strong violence’, THE MOSQUITO COAST is also blessed with a brilliant performance by Ian Hart as an unassuming, chatty, friendly, approachable but very lethal assassin.

THE MOSQUITO COAST...Loved it!

PARENTS INSPIRE FIREFIGHTER

As children, many of us have dreams about what we want to be when we “grow up”. Many of us also have heroes and usually these heroes come with a cape, superpowers or especially handy tridents.

Mount Morgan Auxiliary Firefighter, Blayne Porter has always been interested in the Fire and Rescue Service - but his heroes are a little closer to home than the Hall of Justice - they are his mother and father.

“Seeing my dad work as an auxiliary firefighter and Lieutenant here in Mount Morgan, and my uncle work as a permanent firefighter in Rockhampton definitely inspired me a lot to consider joining,” Blayne said.

Blayne has been a member of the Mount Morgan Fire

and Rescue Service for nine and a half years - and it’s a dedication that he has learnt from his home heroes - mother, Wendy and father, Kevin.

“They have dedicated so much of their lives to the community over the years, through many differen departments of the emergency services.”

Blayne said “staying calm and collected” when attending an incident was the best way to prepare for the potential of the incident escalating.

“Every job we attend has the potential to change quickly, and even what may seem like a simple job to start with, can actually turn out to be very challenging at times.

“I think our Mount Morgan crew is very good at adapting to each job as it happens, which really helps us to effectively manage those more intense and challenging jobs.”

“Hearing the town siren or having the pager go off is a bit of an adrenalin rush for me, to be honest.

“You never really know when you are going to get the call or what the job is going to be when it happens.

“For example, you can be just getting home from a long day at your normal job and then without warning be responded to a car accident out of town. Or you be sound asleep at 1 am and be woken up by the pager for a fully involved structural fire.

“You just never know when the call is going to come or what it’s going to be,” he said.

Blayne said firefighting was a unique job.

“No two jobs are the same, so it’s always different, and being able to continually learn new techniques and how to use new equipment is something that I enjoy as well.

“The sense of accomplishment I feel after each job, knowing that I have been able to help someone in some way is also rewarding.”

Some of the most memorable things he has learnt includes road crash rescue techniques, fire behaviour

and fire suppression techniques, Hazmat techniques and highlevel communications.

“I have found the most valuable learnings from this line of work are actually the additional life and people skills that come with being exposed to such challenging and highly emotive situations. I have learned how to calm and reassure people who are scared.

“I have learned that life can change very quickly and that we should never take things for granted. The most important aspect of my role as an auxiliary firefighter is helping people and the community. “

“At the end of the day, we do what we can to help people,” he said. Blayne, at 27 years, works as a diesel fitter for Hastings Deering and in his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and anything “car” related, especially following motorsports like the Australian Supercars Series and Formula 1.

LIBRARY NEWS

Staff at Rockhampton Regional Libraries often get asked for book recommendations and in October, many people want to read horror and spooky stories as they celebrate Halloween. Whether you are a Halloween fan or a lover of horror, there is plenty to keep you busy this October. Here are some tips for picking your next read.

Horror – horror books are written to create a sense of fear and dread in the reader. These books can be easily found thanks to the horror genre sticker on the spine of the books. Well-known horror authors include Stephen King, Anne Rice and Dean Koontz.

Thriller – thrillers cause feelings of excitement, tension and suspense in the reader. There are three types of thrillers: psychological thrillers, mystery thrillers and crime thrillers. These books are usually marked with the mystery genre sticker (red cap and magnifying glass). Well-known thriller authors include David Baldacci, Gillian Flynn and Tana French.

Paranormal romance – paranormal romance books are love stories with paranormal characters such as werewolves, vampires and shapeshifters. The genre sticker for paranormal romance is a black heart. Some well-known authors

are Gena Showalter, J. R. Ward and Christine Feehan.

Non-fiction - If fiction is not your choice of reading material there are many creepy, mysterious and disturbing books in the nonfiction area of the library as well. For books about UFOs, monsters and mysteries that cannot be fully explained, look in 001.9. Books about true crime can be found under 364.1523. Don’t hesitate to ask for directions to these areas next time you visit.

Still unsure about what to read next? Please speak to one of our friendly staff for assistance.

REGULAR PROGRAMS

Read’n’Rhyme is held at Mount Morgan Library every second Monday at 9:30am, with the next sessions on 7 November and 21 November. This interactive program is for parents and carers with babies and children up to 5 years of age and is a fun way to develop early literacy skills through stories, songs, rhymes and play.

Monday also sees our weekly Crafters’ Circle, from 2:004:00pm. Bring your current art or craft project, and chat with other crafters and creatives while your hands do their magic! Creativity

on Wednesday is all about the blocks … LEGO® blocks that is! Put your engineering skills to the test and see what amazing things you can construct.

Rockhampton Regional Libraries are located in Mount Morgan, Gracemere, South Rockhampton and North Rockhampton. It is free to become a library member. For more information, please call the Mount Morgan Library on 4936 8169 or the Rockhampton Regional Library Administration Office on 4936 8043.

OBSTACLE COURSE COLOUR FUN OPEN DAY.

You may have noticed lots of work going on at the primary school as we have installed an obstacle course for students.

To celebrate with the community, we would like to open it up for a COLOUR FUN OPEN DAY, Saturday, 5 November 10am –12:30pm.

As the equipment is appropriate for all ages, we would love it if families could get together and compete against each other whilst

being blasted with colour…… so get out your white shirts and organise your teams!!

There will be info stands where you can find out about our LOTE transition to Gangulu, P&C info, as well as a sausage sizzle $3.50, drinks $2 and Icy cups 50 cents.

You can even buy tickets for our ever-awesome Christmas multi draw Raffle, or purchase an engraved brick or potted plants.

Gold Coin Entry raising funds for the Year 6 Camp. All Welcome.

The Obstacle Course was funded by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Foundation, the Mount Morgan Central State School and the school’s Parents and Citizens’ Association.

If you have a child or children starting school in 2023, perhaps you would be interested in joining.

Kirra Swain - President

MIRANI MESSAGE

With Stephen Andrew, MP

As I travel across the Mirani electorate (63,290 km2), I am drawn to the township rich in heritage, Mount Morgan a place I have a sense of belonging.

You never know what adventure Mount Morgan will surprise you with, the open cut gold and copper mines, viewing dinosaur footprints found at the Mine in the Fossil Display Room, in the General Office. Taking a step back in time and experience how travel in the area once was at the Historic Railway Museum. We all know how life has become hard and tough for many Queenslanders; it is no different for the people that call Mount Morgan home.

Along the way, I meet with local farmers listening to their concerns about the effects of legislation, amongst other difficulties which they experience.

With dry conditions prevailing, it was beneficial to hear from farmers in the area about what the next stage looks like for them and how I can best represent them.

Mount Morgan has always been a community I will take every opportunity to visit and speak for on the floor of Parliament.

I believe it is the responsibility of the state member to not just represent the constituents in Parliament but to encourage and be involved in the community. That is why when my calendar permits, I travel to speak about the issues that affect everyone and attend as many events and functions as I am able.

I have continued to advocate for regional growth with a focus on Mount Morgan through supporting and advocating strongly for the opening of the Mount Morgan Gold Mine and securing $40.4 million for the new Mount Morgan Water Pipeline.

I want my contributions to make a clear difference locally and deciding where to donate is a difficult task, because there are so many worthy causes. Mount Morgan has benefited significantly from the requests for monetary funding - Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc, Mount Morgan Agricultural Show Society, Mount Morgan Golf Club, Mount Morgan Historical Society, Mount Morgan No. 7 Gallery, Mount Morgan State High School, Mount Morgan Rodeo Ass Inc, Golden Mount Festival Association Incorporated and Australian Pensioners and Superannuants League Qld - Mount Morgan Branch.

In fact, out of the 93 Members of the Legislative Assembly I am the MP who donated most of the Electorate Communication Allowance (ECA) in supporting my constituents.

Meeting with local business and taking the opportunity to hear about local challenges is a discussion I’m happy to have.

No matter what kind of trip I take, I often go through a myriad of emotions before, during and after the adventure. Thank you for continuing the conversation to create change.

Have something you need printed? or laminated?

Come down and see the friendly people at MMPAD. Contact us on 4938 2312 for prices or for further information visit us at the Railway Museum.

Blue Care Trash & Treasure, 21 Gordon Street. Every Friday from 8.30 am to 12 noon. Every first Saturday of the month from 8 am to 12 noon Bags of clothing $5. Marion’s plants for sale.

MOUNT MORGAN MEN’S SHED INC.

Meet 9 am - 12 noon Wednesdays at the Dee Bowls Club Phone John on 0429 055 165

MOUNT MORGAN CITIZEN’S CLUB INC

Meets on the last Sunday of each month at 10.30 am. Soldiers’ Rooms, 18 Morgan Street, Phone - John Tuxworth 0429 055 165

ROTARY CLUB OF MOUNT MORGAN

DINNER MEETING - THURSDAY - GRAND HOTEL

6.00 for 6.30. Interested people are encouraged to attend or send an Expression of Interest to PO Box 2, Mount Morgan

SAVE THE DATE! CLASSIFIEDS

OCT 26: Dee River Oldies Group - Morning Tea starting at 10.00 am. Held in St Mary’s Hall, Gordon Street, Mount Morgan. (Behind the Anglican Church). The cost is $5. Raffle and lucky door prizes on the day.

OCT 26: Deadly Choice Program. 3.30 - 4.30 pm. Green Shed, Thompson Avenue.

OCT 29: Soldiers Rooms Fundraiser Dance - 7pm Saturday -$10 adults $3 children. Bar open. Light Refreshments. 18 Morgan Street.

NOV 2: Deadly Choice Program. 3.30 - 4.30 pm. Green Shed, Thompson Avenue.

NOV 5: Arts and Crafts Cent Sale. Baree School of Arts. Doors open 12 noon. Eyes down 2 pm.

NOV 12: Baree Markets will be held at the Baree Hall, Creek Street Baree 8 am - 12 noon. Contact Pam on 0438 584 377. Sites available.

NOV 13: - Country Music Dance. Soldiers’ Rooms 18 Morgan Street starting at 12 noon, finishing at 4pm. Light refreshments. Adults $8 and children $2.00.

NOV 19: QCWA Cent Sale. School of Arts. Doors open 1 pm. Cent Sale at 2 pm.

NOV 25: Dee River Oldies Group - Christmas Lunch for members at the Grand Hotel, Mount Morgan. Entry from 11.30 am. Cost is $15 being $10 for lunch and $5 for the raffle. Lucky door prizes. Get your name in and pay your money to secure your seat by 15 November, 2022.

DEC 10: Baree Markets will be held at the Baree Hall, Creek Street Baree 8 am - 12 noon. Contact Pam on 0438 584 377. Sites available.

DEC 10: Mount Morgan Rodeo Association Christmas Cent Sale. Soldiers’ Rooms, 18 Morgan St. Doors open 12 noon, 1 pm start. Light refreshments for purchase.

DEC 16: Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc Twilight Christmas Carols. 6.00 - 8 pm. Mount Morgan Railway Station.

DEC 16: Mount Morgan Promotion and Development Inc Buy Local Draw Mount Morgan Railway Station in conjunction with Carols Event.

LOCAL BUSINESS USE IT OR LOSE IT KEEP YOUR LOCAL VIDEO STORE!

PAINTER: Semi retired. W. Cruickshank

Phone 0488 104 774 or 0488 105 257.

LIGHT ON THE HILL CHURCH

EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT

Green Shed from 7 pm. Phone 0412 502 937

Struck Oil Sawmill. Open Saturdays. Bargain price timbers. Old stock. Have a look. Make an offer. 61 Archer Road, Struck Oil.

For Sale 75L Parago Fridge/Freezer. As new $600. Phone 0427 161 131..

MOUNT MORGAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW SOCIETY INC

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY, 11 December 2022 AT 9.00 AM

MOUNT MORGAN SHOWGROUNDS EVERYONE WELCOME.

For further information contact Heather on 4934 0023

Mary Olive Rogers 2-3-1934 - 1-11-2019

Remembered by her children, grand children, great grand children and great-great grand child.

Three little words, Forget me not. Don't seem much, but mean a lot. Just a memory fond and true, To show, dear mother, we think of you.

MOUNT MORGAN QCWA BRANCH

Meets every third Monday at the Green Shed - Thompson Ave 9.30 am meet for 10 am start.

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