OurNarangba & Burpengary Magazine September 2016

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September 2016 Edition

Josh Setterfield: Burpengary’s Rising Star

Burpengary’s ‘Pawesome’ Recruit

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Letter from the Editor Spring is in the air, and as we move into our warmer months, we look forward to taking to the outdoors and enjoying all that’s on offer. Congratulations to Carly and Jessica, winners of our WICKED Family Pass Giveaway in August, and thank you to all those who sent in their out and about photos.

Our photographers have been busy snapping away at community events and local places. Head to our Facebook page to see our Out and About Albums.

Kara, Danica, Danielle, Louisa and Trace are the faces behind the wonderful photos in our magazine. Why not say hi next time you see them in the community?

THIS EDITION MEET JOSH SETTERFI ELD - BURPENGARY ’ S RI SI NG STA R 4 CATCHER IN THE DRY THE GREEN WATTLES OF BURPENGARY

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NARANGBA’ S PARTY ANI MALS

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LOCAL GYM POWERS UP NARANGBA COMMUNITY

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SHARE THE FRUITS OF YOUR LABOUR AT LOCAL

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GROW, MAKE & BAKE COMMUNITY SWAP L O C A L N E W S W I T H M A R K R Y A N M P

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L O C A L N E W S W I T H D A R R E N G R I M W A D E

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L O C A L N E W S W I T H P E T E R F L A N N E R Y

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A MOMENT IN TIME WITH DANIELLE GARSIDE

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Narangba Spring Festival C O U L D P E T S S E C U R E O U R M E N T A L H E A L T H ? 23 HOME AND GARD EN WI TH NARANGBA HEI GHTS

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Tidy Up Your Kitchen

This edition brings you a great story on local musician, Josh Setterfield, along with stories about pony parties, snake catchers and the cutest little Burpengary Police Officer you have ever seen. All these articles have been written by people just like you. If you have a knack for the written word, I would love to see your work and consider it for print. I enjoy seeing submissions from all ages, with our youngest published writer so far being just thirteen years old! Photographers are also encouraged to send their photos in for publication.

TALK I NG FI NANC E WI TH LEE BOWD EN REAL ESTATE WRAP UP WITH GINA WELLS

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Should I Sell My Home Without An Agent?

HOLI D AY RENO FOR LOC AL SC HOOLS

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EDUCATIONALLY SPEAKING WITH KAREN CARTER

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The Value Of Reading L I V E W E L L W I T H M E L T O R A Y A 33 Pokémon Go or No Go? S T U D E N T S P R E P A R E F O R T H E F U T U R E W I T H G R I T , 34 GROWTH AND GRACE LETS TALK WELLBEING WITH THERESE O’BRIEN

Please keep sending your story ideas to us, we love to hear from you. If you have a business and would like to let the community know about it, the deadline for advertising in the October edition is September 9.

Until next time,

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Financial Things You Should Know by the Time You’re 30

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Child Detectives T H E F L I P S I D E W I T H R E B E C C A & A L E X

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Browbeaten MEET BURPENGARY’S NEWEST AND MOST

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Meet Josh Setterfield - Burpengary’s Rising Star

by Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

For the past three years, Josh Setterfield - twenty-four year old singer/songwriter and former front man of Brisbane pop-punk five-piece, Call The Shots – has called Burpengary home.

Born in Newcastle NSW, Josh moved with his family to Redcliffe when he was 10 years old, and just as coastal towns shaped Josh’s childhood, so too did music.

“I’ve always been into music,” said Josh. “My Pop was a bass player, and he always bought me little kiddie instruments, but when I hit twelve years old, I saw a music video by the band Simple Plan on TV, and I thought, I want to be those guys.”

Fast forward to Josh’s senior years at Clontarf Beach State High School, where he formed the band Autumn Heartache with two friends. “We started off as a The Living End cover band, and I was the drummer,” explained Josh. Before long, Josh moved out from behind the drum kit, and the band became Call The Shots, with Josh as the singer and front man. “That’s when all the pop-punk stuff happened.”

In 2011, Call The Shots released their debut EP ‘Crank Up The Happy’ as a free download on their website, which amassed over 8,000 downloads. Their second EP, ‘When Everything Goes Wrong’ followed in 2013, and debuted at #17 on the AIR Album charts and #28 on the iTunes charts.

“We did a lot of hard work,” said Josh. “We’d go to all the local shows that came around of bands that we were

influenced by and hand out our flyers, wristbands and stuff and meet people. Not many bands around our area did that so we stood out a lot.”

Their efforts resulted in mainstream success, with the band receiving airplay on major radio stations including B105, Nova, Triple M, and Triple J; also ranking eighth in the Hottest Band category of DOLLY Magazine’s 2013 Hottest 100 poll.

Of all their achievements however, Josh cites the band’s inclusion in the 2013 Vans Warped Tour Australia line-up as his personal highlight, which is no surprise given that his idols, Simple Plan, were also on the line-up. “It was massive. I got to sit on stage while The Offspring played and just watch them.

That was absolutely incredible, seeing it from their point of view. The crowd just never ended. It was crazy.”

The band’s inclusion in the Vans Warped tour resulted in Pop Punk World ranking Call the Shots third in their 2014 Top 10 Australian Pop Punk Bands list behind BodyJar and Tonight Alive. “Until you sit down and actually think about it, you don’t realise how far we actually got. It’s been awesome.”

A third EP ‘Rise’ was released in 2015, followed by the single ‘Fantasy’ earlier this year, however multiple line-up changes took its toll on the band’s momentum. “All we’ve ever wanted was for this to work and that’s why we’ve had so many lineup changes,” explained Josh. The consequent setbacks culminated in the recent decision to call it a day. On July

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[the CD] was just going to be an online release, but we’re going to get it printed to hard copy now which I am really excited about because I’ve never had one of those for myself.”

The songwriter behind Call The Shots’ tracks, Josh is drawing on his love of country music for his solo material, with it being pitched as country/pop-rock. “I’ve always had a love for country music and that’s my new direction,” explained Josh.

Describing his first solo single, ‘Day and Night’, Josh said, “It’s not super country. I guess it’s more like an early Taylor Swift vibe.”

Josh has already hit the road, travelling to Tamworth, the Country Music Capital of Australia, to perform in July. “It was amazing. I got to play with Missy Lancaster who’s signed with Sony Music.” The laidback vibe of the country town’s Post Office Hotel was a far cry from the high energy gigs Josh is accustomed to. “I’m used to people crowd surfing and running around in a circle in a mosh pit, and now there’s people standing there dancing and I’m like, this is a bit strange. I can’t swear at them like you do in a punk band,” Josh laughed.

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Never one to back down on his dream, Josh has already set the wheels in motion for a solo career. “I just did a music video and recorded a whole CD which will be out soon. It

Josh has been announced as a semi-finalist at this year’s Muster Talent Search, a competition to find and support emerging musical talent from across Australia. Josh’s video and audio entries saw him selected by a panel of music industry experts to perform on the Main Stage of the Gympie Music Muster on Saturday, August 27.

Dayna Wright, Manager of Call The Shots, is excited about Josh’s future. “I am excited to see what the next chapter holds for Josh,” she said. “He is a multi-instrumentalist and has a great song writing craft which I’m sure will propel him quickly into his solo music project.”

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Catcher In The Dry

by Kristine Lane

Slithery, slimy, and just plain scary, snakes are one of those creatures that people either loathe or love. But the fact remains that they’re part of our local environment, and with the warmer weather coming up, these reptilian beings will soon be pinging up on our radar. But we don’t necessarily have to overwork the tonsils or spend big bucks on getting them removed. One generous Narangba local offers a voluntary service to those wishing to remove a snake from their property, free of charge.

Daniel Hamilton is an Environmental Consultant who will happily come to the rescue in his spare time to catch and rehome these carnivorous ectotherms for local homeowners at no cost. He provides a voluntary service to help out locals who may not wish to share their space with these ‘pests’. “My day job is all about promoting environmental sustainability and protecting our wildlife,” explained Daniel. “Snakes get a bad rap sometimes, and many actually pose no threat at all. It’s understandable that people don’t like them and I can ensure that snakes are carefully removed to a more appropriate area. So if I am available, I will happily help a family out.”

And it’s not just snakes that Daniel can remove and re-home.

He has also helped re-house other wildlife such as frogs, lizards, possums and birds. Knowing first-hand the impact that development can have on our native wildlife, Daniel also offers advice about how to encourage animals that people do want around the area. “Even just building a frog pond in your backyard or planting native plants encourages those animals that can live harmoniously with humans.”

Daniel offers the following advice regarding snakes in a house or backyard. “Keep grass short around the home and remove woodpiles and debris that they may like to hide under. If you do encounter a snake, then stay calm; they’re naturally secretive creatures and usually try to avoid us. Give it plenty of space. Trying to catch it may provoke it, so call someone to remove it. If you are bitten, call 000 immediately – hospital is the best place to be. Firmly bandage the bite area and the rest of the limb to slow the movement of any venom. Immobilise the bitten limb and stay as calm as possible until help arrives.”

Dan can be contacted on 0404 334 001, at info@dandrecology.com or via Facebook www.facebook.com/DandRecology/.

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The Green Wattles of Burpengary

by Meegan Berry

Friendship, support, compassion, craft and cookery is what drew the Green Wattles together; an empowering group of women who are hoping to establish a local branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). The Green Wattles met with me to discuss what it is they do, and to dispel the myths surrounding the QCWA. Established in 1922 to overcome loneliness and isolation for women in the community, the QCWA has developed into a Queensland-wide provider of support, friendship, fundraising and care-giving. Despite forming only recently, the Green Wattles (named from the aboriginal word Burpengar, meaning ‘place of the green wattle’), have already made an impact with their efforts.

The project closest to the Green Wattles’ hearts at the moment is the ‘Give Spectacles for Papua New Guinea Health Clinics’, a cooperative campaign with other Community organisations. This clever contingent collect recycled hard cases that once held sunglasses or spectacles, decorate them and make them into sewing kits for the ladies of Papua New Guinea (PNG). When a PNG woman visits a health clinic, they are given a kit as a gift to encourage their return. While some recipients retain the kit, many of the women trade them at the markets, exchanging them for food or other essential items for their families.

To make the kits, the Green Wattles collect donated cases, sunglasses, spectacles and small sewing kit items from donation boxes available at The Hideout Coffee House (22 Main Street, Narangba) and Valley Coffee (9/212 Young Road, Narangba). Thanks to Eye to Eye Optometry North Lakes who kindly donated cases, 21 cases now have the “bling” factor - a great start to this project for the members of Green Wattles.

With both the conversation and the coffee flowing, we discussed several other endeavours the Green Wattles have on the planning table. The ladies will have a stall at the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) Sustainability Festival on August 27 where they will be selling QCWA Cook Books and other items they have created; raising funds for the Rural Crisis Fund. They will also be available to talk to anyone who would like to join the Green Wattles as a contributing member.

Green Wattle members Joanne, Lenny, Wendy and Linda making sugar flowers

In order for the Green Wattles to become a fully-fledged QCWA branch, the group needs to attract more members.

With this is mind, the decision was made to gather at 7.00pm on the third Tuesday of every month at the Burpengary Community Complex, to accommodate would-be members who work during the day and are unable to attend other local QCWA day branches.

With no restriction on age or where you live, everyone is welcome to join this group of friendly women to discuss future fundraising opportunities for local and overseas communities.

There is no need to be a glorious gourmet, an expert embroiderer, or crackerjack at craft – the only requirement is a willingness to support and assist those less fortunate. “It is the diversity of the community coming together,” the Green Wattles declared.

Coming from different backgrounds, the ladies of the Green Wattles QCWA group are exceptionally energised about what the future holds. With the strength of their passion and purpose coming together, they can see their dream of the Green Wattles branch becoming a reality. This reality will assist many in need, both on a local and global scale.

If you would like to join this charitable group of women and help make a difference, contact cwabrisbane@gmail.com or head to the next meeting on Tuesday, September 20.

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Narangba’s Party Animals

by Melina Simpson

Nestled on a five acre block in Narangba, is a tranquil, private property with a party animal atmosphere! Set in natural bushland with wide open spaces, the property was the perfect investment for the Mackay family’s new business venture – Gillian’s Pony Parties.

Gillian, husband Farran and their three children have had plenty of experience caring for ponies and other farm animals during their time abroad. Upon moving to Narangba, they decided to recreate a party their daughter had attended whilst living in England, where children could groom, decorate and braid horses’ manes and tails, before taking them on a lead walk. This formed the basis of Gillian’s Pony Parties, with Gillian adding her own creative touches.

At Gillian’s Pony Parties, children have the opportunity to dress the resident ponies in an array of decorations and costumes. The Mackays have trained their three ponies beautifully. Each have had a lot of exposure to children, and while Gillian ensures that safety is always paramount, you will have nothing to fear with these gentle personalities.

There is Dee, a tiny mare who is at least 18 years old. She loves carrots and wearing a crown and tutu! Snowy is a patient 15 year old Palomino, who has the softest mane for brushing and braiding with ribboned decorations. Ozzie is only three years old and full of energy, yet surprisingly well-behaved, and looks way too cool wearing an oversize pair of sunglasses and a skull handkerchief.

To enable quality time with the animals in this hands-on experience, numbers are limited to ten per party. This allows all children to be involved, explains Gillian. “They really love it,” she said. “They get to spend about one and a half hours with the horses, then we play games. Quite often, children don’t want to leave at the end of the party.” Complimentary tea and coffee is on offer for parents in a relaxed setting, with giant rugs also available for a picnic lunch if desired (lunch not supplied).

Ozzie rocking a feather headdress

School holiday camps and Saturday Club have proven popular along with other activities such as feeding the chooks, ducks and peacocks and country-style games. Pony rides are something which Gillian hopes to include in the future. “Ozzie and Snowy are currently in training with Cameron (their son). We will include them only when we think they’re ready.”

With such gorgeous surroundings, Gillian’s Pony Parties are sure to become increasingly popular for those who want a memorable birthday party in a natural, country setting. Party dates are limited, so for information on dates and pricing contact Gillian on 0481 135 501, email gilliansponyparties@gmail.com, visit the website at www.gilliansponyparties.com.au, or search for Gillian’s Pony Parties on Facebook.

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Local Gym Powers Up Narangba Community

by Melina Simpson

It’s always uplifting to have passionate businesspeople in the community, who are excited and motivated to help create a positive environment for their clientele. Narangba’s Power Performance 24 hour Fitness, certainly fits into this category.

Chris and Angelee Clem have owned and operated Power Fitness Group since 2009, running a 24 hour gym combined with boot camps and strength training for members. A recent partnership with Chad and Vanessa Bragdon has seen the rebranded Power Performance emerge with more than just name changes. Whilst still retaining 24 hour gym facilities, the refurbishment includes the addition of a kids’ area and a designated class area for Pump, Fightfit and Yoga classes.

The introduction of 5th Wave Brazilian Jujitsu (BJJ) and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is something the couples’ are very excited about, and they believe there is a strong interest within the Narangba community for these family-oriented classes.

“We are very community-orientated and passionate about health, fitness and wellbeing for the whole family,” Vanessa explained. “We see ourselves as being very supportive of antibullying programs in local schools. Our martial arts programs range from two years (old) and up, which will have a strong focus on how to build confidence, discipline and humility and ways to help children (deal) with bullying.”

Power Performance certainly held true to their beliefs at their recent Launch Party (held on July 31), by making a worthy donation to Narangba State School’s Anti-Bullying Program. A cheque for $500 was presented on behalf of the group by Mark Ryan, State Member for Morayfield, and gratefully accepted

by Narangba State School’s Head of Curriculum, Sandra Hutton.

The Launch Party itself was hugely successful – a free family event which included BJJ and MMA demonstrations and classes, family boot camps, face painting, a jumping castle and live music.

“We were so pleased with the turnout of the launch,” said Vanessa. “It was such a success and highlighted the fact that we really want to support the Narangba community.”

With a variety of trainers ranging from former and current professional athletes and martial arts fighters, body builders and former clients-turned-trainers, this family-oriented facility has something for everyone. They recognise Narangba as a strong family area and look forward to assisting members in achieving their health and fitness goals.

Power Performance 24 hour Fitness is located at shop 4-6, 238 Young Road, Narangba. Visit their website, www. powerperformance.com.au or Facebook page, Power Performance, for pricing, class details and more information.

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You’re All Invited to an Open Day The Moreton Bay Region’s Great Northern Garden of Remembrance invites the public on Saturday October 22, from 10am to 3pm, to their Annual Open Day showcasing its premier funeral venue at Deception Bay. The open day is more than just an opportunity to showcase our facilities. “It’s about allaying fears and dispelling myths and misconceptions surrounding cremation,” said Manager, RitaMarie Lenton.

Hosting an open day is a great opportunity to educate people.

“It is important people understand how the facility works so they are not fearful of what is a straight-forward process, carried out with great care, sensitivity and dignity” said Mrs Lenton.

Industry representatives from the Public Trustee, Sureplan and Centrelink will be presenting and giving advice on the best ways to prepare for the future throughout the day.

Tours will start in the chapel at 10:00am, continuing through the facility and gardens and ending in the refreshments lounge, where the public can ask questions of staff and representatives.

The lounge overlooks the grounds, where guests often see kangaroos entering the gardens in the cool of the afternoon.

The lounge has a large screen TV, so family and friends can play slideshow DVDs to remember their loved ones.

Entertainment will be from Joe the Piper and there will also be an all-day sausage sizzle and free ice creams, plus tea, coffee and cakes in the refreshment lounge.

Bookings for the Open Day can be made by calling 07 3888 6622.

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Share the Fruits of Your Labour at Local Grow, Make & Bake Community Swap

by Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

With a supply of empty egg cartons tucked in my market bag, I attended the launch of Grow, Make & Bake (GM&B) Community Swap North Brisbane. Held on July 31 at Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC), this online community group is the brainchild of Burpengary local, Gemma Johnson.

Described as a community group that is building a ‘village’, GM&B Community Swap is a monthly event where members can gather, feast, trade and share anything that has been homemade, home-grown or home-baked; be it food, fruit, vegetables, plants or crafts. The event works purely on a barter system, with no money exchanging hands.

Gemma’s sister, Sarah Hvass, is first off the rank, sharing her hints and tips for sourdough starters and Kombucha - a variety of fermented, lightly effervescent sweetened black or green tea drinks.

When expertise can’t be found within the group, Gemma will seek out a subject matter expert. “Coming into spring, if we start having bug issues, we might research and find someone who specialises in bugs and get them to come along,” she explained.

Garden crawls have been added to the GM&B calendar, with the first planned for October 8. “It’ll be about what’s in that season and what they [the property owners] are doing,” explained Gemma. The outing will include a visit to the property of the nominated ‘Bee Man’ of the group, Martin Robinson, who keeps hives and grows produce in Elimbah. When asked for his thoughts on the group, Martin replied, “I think it’s a fantastic idea. My thinking is we’ve lost community, and I’ve always grown more than I need to give away to others.”

The idea came to Gemma when she, her husband Dan, and their five children - Lilly, Jett, Levi, Ivy and Primrose - visited a harvest market on the Sunshine Coast. “The idea of a community food system is a passion that my husband and I have shared, and it is our children that drove us,” she explained. “We want to give them a community who support each other as well as share our produce.”

The satisfaction in sharing the fruits of one’s labour was evident in both those swapping and those happy to come along and simply share. Traci Vietheer, who made a slice for the potluck morning tea said, “It’s such a great idea. Can you imagine all this food going to waste? For somebody else to use it is just wonderful.” Traci’s daughter, Becky Bowater, was delighted with her first trade. “I swapped my eggs for some turmeric. I’m coming away very happy,” she said.

The vibe at the launch was certainly one of goodwill and likemindedness, with strangers happily sharing not only their wares but their knowledge. Wondering why your chooks aren’t laying?

Talk to a member whose chickens lay year round. Wanting to start a herb garden? Strike up a conversation with local herb farm owner and member, Sarah Heath.

After browsing the gingham draped tables and woven baskets overflowing with both the familiar and the exotic, I too found something to trade - Green Harvest’s Clucker Tucker™ Seed Mix. After a quick exchange, I left with the hope of happier hens and full egg cartons for the next swap meet. Regardless, I know I’ll leave feeling fulfilled due to Gemma’s inclusive approach.

“I am a fan of the community grow ideology where you can have one person who is really good at growing a crop,” said Sarah. “This [the group] is the first step to getting an idea of who is growing what in the area.”

“I don’t want anyone to feel that they’ve missed out or for anyone to feel discouraged that no one has taken their offering,” said Gemma. “Everything’s going to have its time.”

Gemma is keen to see everyone profit from the local knowhow, and plans to have a guest speaker present each month.

The next swap meet is on Sunday, September 25 from 10am – 12 noon. For more information, search for Grow, Make & Bake Community Swap North Brisbane on Facebook.

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Mark Ryan MP State Member for Morayfield

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Our community has a thriving sport and recreation scene and the Queensland Government has always been eager to help develop and grow local sport.

Our local sport and recreation clubs have a great track record of obtaining funding to improve local sport infrastructure.

Recently, we’ve seen local sport clubs benefit from funding announcements from the Queensland Government’s Get Playing Plus program. As a strong advocate for our community, I was very happy to announce that funding had been allocated to support the construction of three new soccer fields at the Moreton Bay Sports Complex in Burpengary and create a new home for the Caboolture Sports Football Club.

Additionally, Caboolture Basketball secured funding for its share of a consortium project at Burpengary State School that will see a new multi-purpose hall built with state-of-the-art basketball facilities.

Other local sport and recreation projects that have recently been supported by the Queensland Government include: coach education sessions at Narangba United Football Club; an equipment trailer and tractor for Burpengary Pony Club; and development programs for girls at Narangba Crows AFL Club. The Burpengary Jets Netball Club also received funding to upgrade its courts and construct a new operations shed.

I’m always keen to work with our local sport and recreation clubs on funding applications for local participation programs and for new or upgraded sport infrastructure projects. For more information about the Queensland Government’s sports and recreation funding, please visit www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/ or contact my office.

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New Pathway – River Oak Way, Narangba Council recently constructed a new concrete pathway in River Oak Way, Narangba which will connect with the existing sections of footpath in the area and further enhance the local pedestrian and cycle network. The new pathway will provide a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting to the local network and promoting outdoor activities.

Building Improvements Narangba Sports Centre (Narangba Rangers Rugby League Football Club) Council will be carrying out works in the coming weeks at Narangba Sports Centre (home of the Narangba Rangers Rugby League Football Club). Works are scheduled to commence mid-September 2016 with the expected work to be completed by mid-December 2016, weather permitting.

Having lived in Narangba for some time, I understand the increased demand on young families and children wanting to participate in sport and am happy to have secured funding for the expansion of this important sport centre. The scope of works include the conversion of the kiosk building into a referee and first aid room and the refurbishment of the bathrooms and changing rooms.

For any general Council enquiries please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 07 3205 0555 or via email mbrc@ moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Alternatively, please contact my office on 07 3480 6455.

One of the projects to be undertaken in our area include road reconstruction for Dale Street which is scheduled to commence in mid-September. This work will take approximately four months to complete, weather permitting, and will include reconstruction of the Dale Street road surface, installation of new kerb and channel along with drainage improvements.

The football facilities project at the Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex is currently in the detailed design stage.

Tenders will be called shortly after, with the physical work commencing in early March 2017. Target completion date is December 2018, weather permitting.

An application was received by Council requesting Dale Street Park, Burpengary be named in acknowledgement of local pioneer, Charles Munro. Charles Munro was a respected Burpengary resident who served Australia in World War 1 and the Munro family worked the land for many years. He and his three sons are listed on the Burpengary Roll of Honour, which is hung in the Burpengary Community Hall.

His wife managed the farm while he was away with their younger children attending Burpengary School. The matter went to a Council Meeting on 19 July 2016 and it was carried that this proposal be advertised in the local newspapers with public submissions open for a period of 28 days.

Until next month,

Peter

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Narangba Spring Festival Spring has sprung, so this month I am taking P&C, C.W.A. and Hall you back to the Narangba Spring Festival. Narangba Trustees would The Narangba Spring Festival was once a each receive a flat highly recognised community event of its 15% of the profits.” time; displaying the works of local citizens, Narangba and providing entertainment for the whole The Festival family. In a multitude of letters dated Spring as 1980, Mrs M. Kidd (Secretary of the Festival blossomed, Photo Source: P1164 - Moreton Bay Libraries Committee), communicated the early evidenced by a plans for the inaugural festival planned 1984 press release 1980s aerial view of Narangba (looking west) showing the main intersection for 1981 to Mr E. Walmsley. Mrs Kidd stated in which a Jan of Mackie Road, Main Street and Mumford Road. The main town centre and railway station are located on the right-hand side of the photograph. that the festival was intended to be a Heath states: community affair, with the Hall Trustees “Fun for the whole family will be the Lots of rides and Life Be In It Activities will and C.W.A. in attendance. The profits emphasis for the annual Narangba be organised for young children, teenagers would then be distributed between the Festival sponsored this year by Samsonvale and the whole family.

School P. & C., Ladies Auxiliary, Pre-School, Properties Pty Ltd. Hall Trustees and the C. W. A ladies.

Local produce, jams, sewing, cakes, The festival will be held at Mackie Road, sweets, International Foods and lots of other Discussing the festival, Mrs Kidd wrote: Narangba right next to the railway station goodies will be available for sale. Lunch “In regard to profit distribution, it is the on the weekend of 1st and 2nd September. and Dinner catered for. Admission $3.00. All objective of the Committee to provide school children free. Everybody welcome.” for the most equitable distribution of funds An Arts and Crafts Show will start the Festival possible, across all local community groups. on the Saturday night at 7.30 pm. Local well Despite the festival being discontinued, It has therefore been proposed that the known artists will exhibit and all works will be many events and growing traditions are following criteria for funds distribution might for sale. Wine and Cheese will be provided. still occurring each year within the area. apply in 1981 – To read more about the Narangba Spring - A 75% distribution across all local The fun will commence at 11am on Sunday, Festival, head to the Local History section of community groups; 2nd September with Normie Rowe, Road the Caboolture Library.

- A 25% distribution to be allocated by the Show, Wits End, Magical Mystery and committee on a needs basis.

Beppo the Clown providing non-stop By this formula then, the Narangba School entertainment throughout the day.

Do you have any memories of bygone events held in Narangba or Burpengary? If so, please email us at editor@ournarangba.com.au.

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Could Pets Secure Our Mental Health?

by Jeremy Medlock

After being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD) earlier this year, I’m beginning to see how undervalued pets are when it comes to mental health treatment, and the huge difference that they can make in this struggle that approximately one in five Australians will experience. Just like any mental illness, BPD makes life really hard, and by the beginning of 2014 it had taken everyone from my life that I loved.

I’d left my job, friends and family behind and was growing more and more isolated. I knew that I needed to be saved from myself, but I couldn’t see how that would be possible, and I anticipated my life would be short lived, and full of pain.

Enter Frankie, a four week old puppy dumped in a shoebox. I came across her, and knew immediately that I would rescue her. I offered her a deal that day. I would rescue her as long as she would rescue me. I believe that was the day that my life was saved, and we began to fight together…and I haven’t looked back since.

never hide my mental illness, and I would be open and honest at all times. As soon as I did that, life got a little bit easier, I understood that I wasn’t alone and the Out of the Box project was born.

A tongue in cheek reference to the box I rescued Frankie from - and the confines of mental illness she rescued me from - the Out of the Box project is a platform I use to tell my story of life with BPD and Frankie. To show the world an honest and personal account of what life is like with a mental illness and show the incredible difference a pet could make in their lives.

By sharing our story, Frankie and I are going to break the stigma of mental health, and change the world. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/frankieinthebox.

Jeremy & Frankie Photo supplied by Jeremy Medlock

Frankie is now my psychiatric service dog and having Frankie by my side is the single thing I can attribute any victory to. She is a reflection of myself, and being forced to consider her needs and motives has helped me to look after myself.

Once, while walking Frankie (I do all my best thinking and processing while we’re out walking), I realised how much energy I was putting into hiding something that wasn’t my fault. It was exhausting. I promised myself I would

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Tidy Up Your Kitchen Kitchens see a lot of use every day, and it is easy to allow your kitchen to fall into a state of untidiness. However, a kitchen that is too cluttered is not very functional, so do yourself a favour and get this all-important room organised right away!

With a little bit of effort, your kitchen will soon become not only the busiest part of your home, but also the tidiest, and you will not feel overwhelmed the next time you head to the kitchen to make yourself a snack.

Drawers Kitchen drawers are prone to untidiness and clutter, so get ahead of the problem by fitting your drawers with organisers to keep forks, spoons and other items carefully separated from each other. Organisers are usually sectioned into individual compartments to make organisation that much easier.

Hanging Utensils Use a magnetic knife rack to keep all of your knives carefully stored on the wall and within easy reach. In a similar vein, hang pots and pans from a ceiling-mounted rack, and you will have much more room to keep other important items in your cupboards.

Shelves Use wall-mounted shelves or display cabinets to organise items such as mugs, jars of spices, or decorative kitchen pieces. The more shelves you have, the more organised your space will become, but remember to keep them clean and not to overcrowd your shelf space!

Baskets Fabric napkins, tablecloths, and even jarred kitchen items such as spices can easily be stored in wicker baskets and hidden in shelving units to make your kitchen much more spacious.

Cut back on visual clutter and group like items together to make it easier to locate that much-needed seasoning with simple basket-based organisation.

Out of Sight Store cleaning products under the sink or in other kitchen cupboards with the help of sliding, door-mounted storage units. These storage options make it easy to tuck cleaning supplies away without taking up a ton of your additional kitchen space. Since they can be attached to the back of any cupboard door, they free up the space within the cupboard itself for other important kitchen objects. Just remember not to keep cleaning products near open food!

Plastic Bins Open food such as rice, cereal and bread can be kept easily and safely in airtight plastic storage bins within your pantry or cupboards. Simply fill the bins, close them securely, and tuck them away until you need them.

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Financial Things You Should Know by the Time You’re 30 How do you go about gaining financial knowledge and what’s important to know?

1. Work to your ‘financial personality’ and personal situation To put a plan in place to suit you, you need to work it around your personal situation and personality. Some things to consider are: are you a saver, spender, splurger or somewhere in between? Are you single/in a relationship/or have dependents? Do you have a mortgage or other significant debt?

2. Set yourself an achievable budget and stick to it Keep track of your spending, start reducing your debt and start building some savings. Easily said, but you have to plan, budget and, most importantly, stick to it! If your debt is already under control, start saving a small amount every time you get paid.

Don’t forget to reassess your budget annually as well as when any significant changes occur, like a pay rise, a new job or changes to your personal circumstances.

3. Pay off debt as quickly as you can and reduce outgoings In this consumer driven world, often the perceived solution to not having enough money is to seek a job that pays more money. Of course this is one avenue to consider, however it adds pressures like finding the right job, having a probationary period and taking on more responsibility at work. Having a good look at your outgoings and cutting spending is a great alternative (or perhaps something to do in addition) to seeking a new job.

4. Consolidate your super Apart from it being an administration nightmare, having multiple superannuation accounts means you’re probably not maximising your super earnings. It might seem a long time before you will retire, but it’s important to start saving towards your retirement now. Make

the most of having spare cash to top up your super and, if you’re eligible, take advantage of the government’s co-contribution scheme – where the government matches your additional payments into your super account up to a certain amount.

5. Protect yourself and your money with insurance Income Protection Insurance, Trauma Insurance and, if you have dependants, Life Insurance – all just another form of forking out for nothing in return, right? Wrong! For a small outlay each month (some premiums can be paid from your super account so you’re not out of pocket), these important insurances protect you in your time of need. Imagine becoming injured or ill and not being able to work for a period of time. Would you be able to keep up with the bills?

Essentially, the actions you take now to set yourself up for the future, will take the pressure off down the track. Educate yourself and prepare for a better future.

This information has been prepared by GWM Adviser Services Limited ABN 96 002 071 749 AFSL 230692, a National Australia Group Company, 105-153 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060 Australia.

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Should I Sell My Home Without An Agent?

If you’re looking for a way to cut costs when selling your property, you may consider self-selling. Self-selling is when you don’t use the services of a real estate agent and decide instead to handle all the aspects of selling a home yourself.

Although this can potentially save you a bundle of money, be sure that you know what you’re getting into, because without experience in the real estate industry, you could very well end up losing a lot of money in the long run.

Scrimping on hiring a real estate agent could cost you if you end up selling your house for less than it is worth. Agents have many buyers on their databases so they may find the buyer before you do, and that buyer may pay more for your home than other buyers.

Selling a home will most likely be one of the most important financial transactions of your life, so take your time and get as much information about all your options before you proceed. Real estate agents are the professionals. Yes, they will charge you for the service, but they know exactly what your home needs to be the most appealing to potential buyers, and how to make that happen.

Many sellers imagine that the actual process of marketing and selling their home will be fun. After all, you know all of the best features of your home, so you would be the best person

to sell it, right? This is not commonly the case. Marketing a property means that you have to find ways to make it stand out from a sea of competition and you must know your target audience. Agents have professional affiliations with marketing and advertising avenues, which can lower costs and open doors. Some of the top real estate listings websites only allow real estate agents to post properties. By not posting your home here, you could potentially lose a huge number of buyers.

In many cases, private sales won’t generate as much interest as those which are sold by a real estate agent.

You’ve most likely worked hard to build up equity in your home, and it makes sense that you’d like to avoid paying commission to a real estate agent so that you don’t lose any of this hard-earned money. Yet the reality of selling a house is often much more complex than sellers realise at first glance.

A professional real estate agent will have the experience and expertise needed to help make the most of your property. They earn their commission with a lot of hard work.

It’s important to really analyse how much more profit an agent will make you above doing it yourself. It’s a good idea to learn more about the different types of agents, including franchise and independent agents.

Successfully selling in Narangba/Burpengary for over 11 years, experience counts.

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The Value Of Reading Someone once asked me what the three most useful things I had ever learned to do were. After considerable thought I replied: learning to touch type, learning to drive and above all learning to read!

Being able to read and comprehend is possibly the most valuable skill we can ever have. It keeps us in touch with the world and allows us to interact and understand what is going on around us. Reading gives us the power to investigate, to question, understand and apply our learning. Reading just for sheer pleasure not only entertains us; it enables us to escape in our minds and develop our imaginations. Reading is often a springboard to boundless inspiration and creativity.

A love of reading should be developed and encouraged right from infancy. Read, read, read to your child right from when they are born! Share books, enjoy the rhythm of language, the pictures and the stories. If reading is valued in the home and given priority as a crucial skill, then very few children will have difficulty with reading; it becomes second nature to them. By the middle of first grade, your child should be able to read at least 100 common words and know their letter-sound relationships well enough to read words in simple books. From then on, their reading skills should continue to blossom and develop to match their age and maturity.

I am always saddened when I see a child struggling with reading. Their confidence is low and they have difficulty across all subject areas. Once confidence is lost, children often become introverted and believe they cannot cope.

The good news is that a struggling child can be taught to read and comprehend well. Obviously, the earlier a problem

is identified the easier it is to take steps to rectify it. The key thing is, don’t hesitate when you suspect your child has a reading difficulty. Trust your judgement. Seek help from your child’s school and consider extra tuition from a qualified teacher. Although reading problems are best addressed when caught at a young age, it’s never too late to help a child.

Always encourage your child to read and praise all efforts by them. Surround them with books they enjoy and that interest them. Make sure your child sees that reading is a vital and valued skill in your home. In the words of Walt Disney, ‘There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate loot on Treasure Island!’

Karen Carter is Co-Director at Kip McGrath Education Centre Burpengary, providing professional tuition by qualified teachers in Maths and English for Primary and Secondary students.

Contact us at www.kipmcgrath.com.au/burpengary or 3888 2332 for a free assessment.

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Pokémon Go or No Go? Love it or hate it, Pokémon Go is a phenomenal world to be reckoned with. Yes it has its good and bad points, but it does get a lot of people out and moving around, away from sofas and out into the sunshine and fresh air, so credit where credit is due.

Yes, Pokémon hunters can get self-absorbed in their phones, not looking where they are going and getting in the way which can be a little frustrating. However, generally they are out having a good time and happy to share some adventures and characters along the way.

Roller skating along the waterfront at Redcliffe recently, there were Pokémon hunters everywhere! The positive is that I am sure a lot of the kids or young adults out and about may not have necessarily been out if not for Pokémon catching. It does make me feel a little sad that we are so reliant on technology to actually get us up and moving, but we now live in an age where our technology is driving us to step more, move more and be accountable to our stats on our phones, gadgets and screens.

Pokémon does make getting out and about more interactive for our techie connected younger generation. I hear from mothers whose kids are now asking to go walking outside, and before they realise it they’ve walked 5kms without any complaints! So if you need to move your kids or even have a little fun for yourself, keep your younger ones supervised, and get

the older ones to grab a buddy. That’s not to say that the rest of us are too old for some Pokefun. I believe many managers and workers are all out in the car parks with their phones, searching and catching Pokémon “supposedly” for their kids (or maybe just themselves).

So whether you love it or hate it, I think the creators are onto a winner (stocks have gone through the roof!). Just be careful, as you never know where you might just catch your next Pokémon.

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Students Prepare For the Future with Grit, Growth and Grace It is predicted that students who are currently in Year 4 will, in 2025, be working in jobs vastly different to that of today. With workplaces changing at an extraordinary rate where the focus will be on global Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M), it is essential that schools consider this shift in educating today’s youth.

deliver the compacted Mathematics component of the enrichment program, providing enormous benefits and opportunities to students as they access all the lessons and content via online videos. This model allows students to be proactive in their own growth and allows them to revise content when needed, or move at a faster pace through the curriculum.

Grace Lutheran College, a coeducational Christian secondary College with campuses at both Rothwell and Caboolture, is already preparing students for the future through grit, growth and grace.

Grace has partnered with FIRST® Australia and Macquarie University to offer world class Robotics facilities, training and tournaments to students of the College and the wider community. Each year, the College hosts FIRST® LEGO League for Northern Brisbane which sees over 1,00 students and parents from teams all over Australia meet for the tournament at their Rothwell Campus. Students from all year levels can study robotics and choose to build robots for global competitions.

The College provides over 50 curricular and 100 co-curricular options including numerous S.T.E.A.M subject electives, gifted and talented enrichment opportunities, and 21st century skill building including problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation.

In Year 10, students attend Grace’s four week Outdoor Education Program, Googa, to hone selfreliance and team work skills. Under the direction of highly trained and specialised staff, the students gain a multitude of life experiences including adventure activities, hiking, camping, daily cooking, washing and cleaning, responsibility for feeding livestock, Teaching methods such as Flip preparing devotions, as well as journal Teaching are used at Grace to and letter writing.

Ignite, the Academic Enrichment Program at Grace, aims to empower gifted and talented students to navigate and pace their own learning journey, adapting to suit their individual learning needs, whilst supporting them to strive for excellence and high achievement.

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At Grace, all students are encouraged to look outwards as well as within – having an awareness of the world and a willingness to get involved. Grace students are given many opportunities to develop grace in the local and global communities at one of their four partner schools in Japan, Indonesia, China and Germany, or visit to serve or learn in Cambodia, Africa and USA. Narangba is located between Rothwell and Caboolture Campuses.

Both campuses offer quality secondary education for all students and provides safe and secure transport, via Grace College’s buses, directly to each campus.

If you would like to experience The Grace Way, download the prospectus or attend the Rothwell Open Day on Sunday 16 October 1pm – 4pm.

Visit gracecollege.com.au for more information.

Child Detectives This month, I bring you another piece from Andrew Holt – Educator, Author.

In the classes that I teach, I get the children to become detectives to focus on the qualities and behaviours that they want to see. Together we brainstorm, and the common qualities identified are being kind, giving, helpful, a leader, persisting (not giving up), resilience (bouncing back) and friendliness plus many more.

As a group, we then discuss what that looks like and sounds like. Then the students role-play some situations. Soon students began to report back on witnessing other students doing one or more of the qualities. For example, Jack may be nominated for helpfulness because he helped a peer with his/her maths.

The children absolutely love the specific feedback from their peers who had caught them doing one of the desired qualities. Importantly, attention was also drawn to how this made them feel when they were being recognised for what they had wanted to see, hear and do. This was much preferred than the opposite of someone noticing and commenting on doing the ‘wrong’ thing, like swinging on their chair or not doing their school work etc.

A culture shift was happening in the class, but as the adult it was so important for me to monitor my own focus also on what I wanted to see. I was the driving force for change. I discussed my process too. Being open and honest was part

of the learning too! After all, we are all in a society that is surrounding us about the ‘bad’ news in our lives.

When commenting on any achievement, I started to ask the students what character strengths they had practised, rather than just delivering a ‘well done’ or ‘good work’. If I did see something I did not like, (unless a safety issue), I would train my focus on commenting or giving attention to what I wanted to see.

There is a part of the brain called the Reticular Activating System (RAS) which basically shows us more of what we put our focus on in our life, such as noticing more of the same new car we bought. Too many times we train our children to tell us all the ‘bad’ stories to which we give our attention.

Surely it therefore makes sense to model where we want our focus, to better enable our children to lead more positive and happier lives?

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He Says: In a world of cheese grater stomachs, Grand Canyon thigh gaps and a whole bunch of subtle media manipulation, one thing remains thick enough to bridge the gap between feminine and masculine. Riding on the mighty brows of women who learned to embrace, rather than deface their quirks, thick brows have turned the world into a hairy caterpillar conservation park.

My forehead has been crawling with my own pair since day one; loyal companions and never the cause of scrutiny. If I were a female, perhaps my caterpillars will turn into fuzzy targets for the more chaotic aligned peers, but what’s for certain is once I reach an undefined age of rampart hair growth I’m sheared in the name of beauty. Thus the ritual is complete and the choirs sing, “You’re a woman now.”

Men are a taught to go with it. Women exist within weird perimeters. Cross the border and you may as well be a yeti. At least this trend took one bold, thick step in the right direction. Barbie’s expensive porcelain face is cracking and erupting with long awaited individuality. Maybe now they’ll stop painting their eyebrows on too.

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Browbeaten She Says: Eyebrows have long been lauded as the facial feature that frame the face, balance features and define eyes.

However, over the past few years, eyebrow maintenance has gone way beyond tinting, waxing and tweezing.

Women worldwide are obsessed with obtaining eyebrows with the perfect arch, colour and consistency, so that they can lay claim to their eyebrows being “on fleek”.

Once a humble service listed on salon menus, eyebrow grooming is now big business, with specialty kiosks and brow bars now commonplace. Who would have thought that eyebrow consultation would one day be a service? Brooke Shields may have missed her calling.

A few years ago, I succumbed to the quest for on fleek brows. Stopping at a beauty salon on my lunch break, I complimented the beauty therapist on her perfectly sculpted eyebrows, bemoaning my own fair, thin set. Quick as a flash, she whipped out an eyebrow stencil kit (yes, such a thing exists), and I was soon sporting eyebrows considerably darker and twice the thickness of my au naturel look. The results were confronting and alarming, an opinion shared by my work colleagues judging by their raised eyebrows.

(Note to self, do not alter one’s appearance drastically during your lunch hour).

Once upon a time, wayward brows could be tamed with a tweezer, eyebrow pencil and brush. Now, we have gels, false eyebrows and eyebrow extensions. Talk about feeling browbeaten.

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Meet Burpengary’s Newest and Most ‘Pawesome’ Recruit

by Senior Sergeant, Scott Wiggins

Burpengary Police would like to introduce you to our newest star recruit ‘Condo’. Condo is a 13 week old German Shepherd puppy who was bred by the Queensland Police Service for the purpose of becoming a police dog. Condo is a regular visitor to Burpengary Police Station and he has also made appearances at some of our local schools and has proved to be a real show stopper.

Constable Wilson of Burpengary Police volunteered to be Condo’s full-time puppy foster carer.

This role requires Constable Wilson to care for Condo in a home environment to develop his social and temperament skills. Condo dropped into Burpengary Station recently to try on a dog squad harness and showcase his skills to Moreton District Dog Handler, Senior Constable Sims.

When Condo is 16 months old, he will be partnered with a police dog handler and commence his police dog course. The police dog course prepares the police dog and their handler for duties including; tracking of suspects, apprehending

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The bond between police dog and handler is very strong. The handler and their dog work and live together. When it’s time to knock off work, the dog is taken home to spend time with the handler and their family.

By all reports, Condo is developing well. He has mastered some basic commands and he is currently working on his tracking skills. Condo’s favourite activity at the moment is fetch.

Remember if it’s urgent call 000. If it is not urgent call Policelink on 131 444.

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Burpengary and District Men’s Shed meets each Thursday from 9am to 11am at Caboolture Sports Club, Station Road, Morayfield.

Burpengary Anglican Church - Parish of Freshwater, 45 Pitt Road, Burpengary. Traditional Worship Services weekly with Eucharist at 5.30pm Saturday evenings. Visitors welcome. Please stay for a coffee and a friendly chat after the service.

Burpengary Market is held every Saturday from 8am at Burpengary State School.

Burpengary Writers’ Group meets second Monday each month in the library, 10am to 12noon, 121 Station Road, Burpengary. Poetry, fiction and nonfiction writers are welcome. Enquiries: Ph. 3888 9941.

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Visitors are always welcome. Please stay for morning tea and a friendly chat after the service.

Greta’s Craft Group meets every Tuesday from 9.30am to 12.30pm, Corner Maitland Street and Old Bay Road, Burpengary.

Lions Club of Narangba Inc. meets for a dinner meeting every second Monday of the month at the Narangba Bowls Club, 225 Mackie Road, Narangba. For more information, visit www.narangba.lionsq3.org.au.

MARRIAGE COURSE Need to communicate more effectively? Need help with understanding your partner’s needs, or discovering each other’s love languages? This and much more could be for you. There is no group work or sharing with anyone other than your partner. Our course is 7 sessions of 2 hours starting July 2 from 2pm to 4pm. Cost is $20 per couple per session. Call 3142 3238 for bookings.

Men’s Wellbeing Association www.menswellbeing.org meets 15th September from 7pm to 9pm at Burpengary Community Hall Supper Room, Station Road Burpengary FREE.

Narangba Bowls Club 225 Mackie Road, Narangba. Phone 3888 7922.

Narangba Crows Australian Football Club is a family friendly club needing players aged from 6 to 14 wanting to play AFL. Male or female and any skill level - all are welcome. For more information go to our website www.narangbacrows.org.au or call Michael Cox on 0499 512 676 or Caryn Struthers on 0407 734 453. PLAY AFL - YOU’LL LOVE IT! Narangba Demons Baseball Club www.demons.org.au Narangba Heart Foundation Walking Group meets Monday and Thursday at 4.30pm (time changes with the seasons) for a free one hour walk. Contact Mick on 3886 9490 for details.

Narangba Mums and PCYC Club FIRST SESSION IS FREE (no membership, no obligation). Email Holly at hollygibb@telstra.com.

Narangba Rangers Rugby League Football Club Inc. – Please visit our website www.rangers.leaguenet.com.au for all details of the Club.

Players from U6 to U20 catered for at Williamina Court Sports Complex.

Go the RANGERS! Narangba Scout Group from ages 6 to 26 divided into five sections.

Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers Scouts have activities for everyone from challenging and exciting activities to a “learning by doing” award system. Please look at www.narangbascouts.com.au for more details.

Narangba United Football Club www.narangbaunitedfootballclub.com.au Narangba Valley Toastmasters Club meets at Narangba Bowls Club, Mackie Road, Narangba, on the first and third Monday of the month at 6.30pm. Phone Murray 0409 062 139 or Rod 0403 851 275.

NCCC Norfolk Lakes Art Group meets at Centre 3 sixteen every second Monday from 9am to 12noon. All are welcome. Please call Di on 0411 154 880 or Centre on 3142 3238. August dates are 8th and 22nd.

Norfolk Lakes Neighbourhood Watch meets on the third Tuesday in February, April, June, August and October in the Harris Avenue Sports Complex at 7.30pm. Phone Barbara 0408 188 987.

Outer North TEAR Justice Group provides a friendly and stimulating environment in which people can explore issues of poverty, injustice and how they can respond to these issues. We are a friendly nondenominational Christian group - meeting on the first Tuesday evening of every month with a focus on encouragement, advocacy, lifestyle and more. Everyone is welcome. For more details contact Di on 3888 0571.

Queensland 4x4 Club, Narangba www.queensland4x4club.org.au/visitorinfo.php Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) meets third Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Supper Room, Burpengary Community Centre, Burpengary. QCWA is not just tea and scones. It is about friendship, community, being connected and we are looking for new members.

We are a group of women of mums, grandmothers, single, married, employed at home or in the workforce. Contact Christine King on 3202 7510 or christinelking@bigpond.com.au.

VIEW (Vision, Interest and Education in Women) Club! Ladies, if you’d like to make new friends, and are interested in supporting local children, come and join the Caboolture branch of VIEW Club! We meet monthly on the third Thursday at Caboolture RSL for lunch, 10.30am for 11.00am.

INTERESTED? Then ring Leslie Court, Club Secretary, on 5498 8126.

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Teamwork Helps the Jets to Fly High

by Meegan Berry

On a cool, crisp evening in Burpengary, I find myself As a result, the club received almost $20,000 from the surrounded by a chorus of birds and the constant sound of Gambling Community Benefit Fund and $38,928 from girls crying out in a relentless tussle for the netball. I am at the Queensland Government’s Department of Sport & Burpengary Jets Netball Club on Findlay Street, Burpengary, Recreation Services, with the club and Moreton Bay Regional to find out how - through teamwork - the Burpengary Jets Council pitching in $4,787 each. have come to be enjoying their brand new training facilities.

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Coconut Oil Hacks Coconut oil has a thousand different uses and it’s also great for your health! This month, I would like to share with you a few of my favourite uses for coconut oil.

Coconut oil can replace many store-bought beauty and skin care products which are often filled with chemicals. It can be used as body moisturiser, lip balm, personal lubricant, hair styling gel and more. Instead of buying multiple expensive store-bought products, I usually only buy one big jar of coconut oil. Here are some of my favourite uses.

Skin Scrub – Mix with raw sugar, rub onto rough skin or dry lips and rinse off.

Nail cuticle oil – Gently rub oil around nails to loosen up cuticles making them easier to cut and push back.

Hair treatment – For silky smooth, strong and healthy hair, I like to comb a small amount of coconut oil through my hair using my fingers, tie it up in a bun and leave it in overnight, washing it out in the morning. Doing this once a week has really made a difference to my hair.

Sunburn relief – Moisturise inflamed areas to rehydrate skin and promote a speedy recovery. For pain relief, pour oil into an ice cube tray and freeze. Use the frozen blocks of oil to cool and soothe pain.

Coconut oil is a natural immune system booster, improves energy and helps to keep your heart (among other things) strong and healthy.

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Below are some simple ways to incorporate it into your diet.

Cooking oil – Coconut oil gives food a faintly coconuty taste and using it as cooking oil is an easy way to work it into your diet.

Add flavour to your cup of tea – My grandma swears by adding 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to a cup of tea. Again, this is an easy way to consume the oil and reap the health benefits.

Coconut oil can be found in the health food aisle at your local supermarket. I would recommend always having two separate jars on hand, one for beauty purposes and another for cooking.

One thing that is important to note about coconut oil is that it can take a liquid or a solid form. During summer, you may find your coconut oil turns to a clear liquid. This is nothing to be concerned about; it works perfectly fine in both forms. If your oil is solid and you want to liquefy it, pop the oil into a microwave safe dish and microwave for about 10 seconds.

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