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04 Families 05 Career Keys - Creating better futures 07 Message from the Mayor of Logan City 08 Fitness 10 Technology 11 Gourmet 12 Meet The Principals 14 Cooee! It’s Logan Village Settler’s Day
Marking 150 years of heritage this September!
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Substation 33 A win-win with e-waste
17 B F H (beauty • fashion • health) 18 Brisbane Motorcycle Chamber of Commerce 20 Stars, Sudoku & Community Activities 21 Business Directory 22 Numerology 23 Looking out for Uncle Bob
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Computers, printers, monitors, even toasters and microwaves — what on earth do you do with them when they no longer work? It seems crazy to simply put them into the garbage bin or save them up for the twice yearly footpath collection, writes Wendy Johnson.
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e’re all pretty much conditioned to recycling our used milk cartons, glass bottles, and newspapers into the yellow wheelie-bin each fortnight and to dropping off our unwanted homewares to the Logan City Council recycling depots. But where do we dispose of all those old computers and printers, and toasters that have died? Most simply go into the regular bin or the tip and then to landfill causing all sorts of environmental problems with the ticking time-bomb potential for noxious contaminants such as mercury, cadmium and lead leaching into the soil. It seems we have a growing addiction to the latest technologies — we have a huge appetite for brighter, faster, technology with more memory. Massive, regular and rapid changes, falling prices and planned obsolescence mean that there is a continuing surplus of e-waste around the world. Until now residents and businesses in Logan have mostly contributed to landfill but what if we knew we could have our discarded e-waste collected or dropped off at Kingston? If we knew
it would be safely and professionally recycled into its component parts we’d know we were doing our best for the environment — and if that option included offering disengaged youth an opportunity to learn new skills so much the better.
Thinking outside the square
Sometimes an idea seems pretty good but no one has the energy to actually get it up and running. For that to happen you’d need someone who is not only passionate about the extraordinary amounts of e-waste we generate these days but also committed to a social purpose. The driving force for Substation 33 and Work Crew is Tony Sharp, manager of the e-waste recycling centre and social enterprise initiatives for Youth and Family Services (YFS) in Logan. After a twenty-year career in business Tony decided that he’d get much more out of his working life by being a youth worker. What started simply as promoting the idea of YFS clients being trained how to mow the lawns,
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Work Crew on board
“Young males need to do something and eventually we got the enterprise going. Last year YFS bought the Work Crew trailer and a ute and now we have created the equivalent of four full-time positions in Logan,” Tony says. “It’s been so successful over the past eight months. We mow lawns and do odd jobs for community housing projects, private real estate agents and other community groups. So when there’s a house vacated the guys do the yards, two young mums do the cleaning and all it takes is one phone call to us to get this started, it’s a complete package.” Tony says that all of the young workers are long-term unemployed or re-entering the workforce, they’re learning new skills and
the full-time positions have been created in just eight months. Referrals come from YFS, agencies and the general public are starting to hear about the social enterprise and book directly. “The workers really care about the job they do, and I know they do a good job as my phone never stops ringing and there’s always work. We want to grow this side of the business so welcome calls from the public.” Continued P18
clear away rubbish and do odd jobs at the office has grown into the present social enterprise of the equivalent of four full-time positions and now includes professional cleaning in their skill set. These young workers are known as Work Crew and under Tony’s guidance and encouragement they travel throughout Logan and surrounds for jobs and give a good days work for the competitive prices that are charged by the hour or by a written quotation.
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Setting healthy boundaries As a clinician in private practice, I will admit, teaching boundaries to clients is one of my favourite activities, writes Stephanie Azri. “People just don’t listen to me”; “I can’t get anyone to respect my wishes” or “I just don’t want to rock the boat” does this sound just too familiar? Boundaries are vital in keeping personal limits within a range that is safe and healthy and always allow individuals to feel acknowledged and respected. However, my clients ask, is there a way to learn to set personal boundaries? Yes, absolutely and I hope that the following may help.
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The first step to setting a healthy boundary is to identify what those boundaries should be. Unless you take the time to decide what is acceptable and what is not, there is almost no chance that you will be able to enforce such a rule. Some examples of boundaries may be asking Aunty to stop ringing you after 9pm or Cousin Joe to stop helping himself to your fridge when he visits.
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The second step to healthy boundaries, once you’ve identified what those should be, is to let the people around you know about them. For example, it may be to ring your cousin and let him know that from now on, you would like him to ask before eating all your kids’ school snacks or calling your overseas aunt to let her know that 1am phone calls are no longer acceptable.
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The third step to a healthy boundary revolves around consequences. This defensive step is often the hardest one. Many people feel capable of deciding on ‘rules’, they will also feel comfortable letting others know about them; however they fail at defending their boundaries. Set consequences! Decide in advance what the consequences of overstepping boundaries should be. Continued P08
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Career Keys Creating better futures An innovative plan to bring new employment opportunities to Logan and the surrounding areas is uppermost on the current to-do list for Career Keys, writes Wendy Johnson.
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ot content to rest on their reputation for delivering employment and transition services to school leavers, Career Keys has embarked on a range of social enterprise programs recently. The latest training and employment services include a job preparation program as a provider to the Australian Apprenticeships Access Program with exciting courses set to begin at the end of April.
Career pathways
Rather than simply offering a range of courses which may or may not lead to employment outcomes, the team at Career Keys much prefer the concept of career pathways. This is where
trainees, whether school based or adults, can look at their strengths and career dreams and create a path to achieving success. Trainees might, for example, have a dream of being a fashion designer, a nurse or a hairdresser but find that they do not have the necessary entry requirements or the funding to complete an extended period of study at university or TAFE. With the Pathways program a trainee can complete a Certificate II & III in Clothing Production or Certificate III in Home & Community Care, Disability or Aged Care or Certificate II in Salon Services. These courses offer flexible learning options and definitely help progress the trainee’s career. They will gain experience in their
chosen field plus have employment to help fund further study to reach their ultimate goal. As well as fashion and nursing streams, Career Keys also offers a pathway to teaching with a Certificate III in Education Support (Teacher Aide). Many trainees who have completed their certificates and found permanent employment in their chosen field decide they are happy with the career opportunities achieved from their qualification and delay pursuing further studies.
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The latest inventive program Career Keys is launching at Marsden in April is in Garment Construction and Computer Embroidery. This project will deliver pre-vocational training including three units of competency, structured support for 13 weeks following the training to obtain an Apprenticeship and support for the first 13 weeks of employment to maximize the chances of maintaining the position Career Keys has engaged two highly qualified trainers in garment construction and computerised embroidery to deliver the traineeships and face to face classes.
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Access Logan Multicultural Youth Sports Expo Access Community Services is well known in Logan for providing outstanding multicultural development programs for youth aged 15-24 years. Etienne Roux who heads the youth department says that the programs produce positive outcomes for the community and opportunities for young people to actively participate in programs such as the Multicultural Youth Sports Expo.
Regional Development Australia Logan & Redlands Crafting a new roadmap for the region Regional Development Australia (RDA) is an Australian Government initiative that brings together all levels of government to enhance the development of Australia’s regions. At the recent RDA Logan & Redlands State of the Region presentation, the keynote speaker Ivan Neville from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, presented an analysis of the latest ABS statistics for the Logan and Redlands region. With Logan unemployment levels hovering around the 7.5% mark in late 2012 (an increase from 6.4% in 2007), Mr Neville’s presentation highlighted that high unemployment and low educational attainment levels were continuing weaknesses in the region. He also pointed out that job seekers need to be job ready with literacy, numeracy, work experience and employability skills. Planning for the future The Regional Roadmap is used by government and stakeholders in planning and developing our
region by giving an overview of regional priorities and a blueprint for a strong, dynamic and growing regional economy to retain and create jobs - and ensure a skilled workforce. Have your say Now RDA Logan & Redlands is in the planning stages of the region’s new roadmap and calling for submissions from the public to express your opinion or put forward suggestions. In order for the Committee to understand your submission, it helps if you give reasons for your comments, supported by relevant details by • clearly state your point of view; • indicate the source of your information or argument if this is applicable; and • suggest recommendations, safeguards or alternatives. Full details of the submission process are on the website and the closing date for public comments is 19th April 2013. ~ www.rdaloganandredlands.org.au ~~
Sports on display Over two days at the Logan Metro Indoor Sports Centre at Crestmead, Expo visitors will be able to get first-hand information about a great variety of sports — whether it’s a team sport or a ball sport, whether you’re a beginner or an expert, there’s something to tempt everyone to participate in sport at every level. Sporting Associations and Clubs will present demonstrations and information sessions on: • Basketball | Baseball | Softball | Netball • Gymnastics | Dancing | Gym | Athletics • Rugby League | AFL | Futsal | Soccer | Touch Football • Rock Climbing | Cricket | Swimming • Badminton | MMA | Tennis Sports subsidies on offer Multicultural youth can register their interest in their chosen sport to attend information sessions after the event where they may be able to secure fee subsidies to assist them to engage in competitive sport with $10,000 worth of subsidies to be allocated.
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If you intend to submit to the Committee, please note the following (for full details of how to make a submission please refer to our website): • All submissions must be in writing • Please email completed submission to admin@rdaloganandredlands.org.au • Submissions will be accepted between 4 March 2013 and 19 April 2013. • The closing date for public comments is: 19 April 2013 ------Comments should ideally be emailed to: admin@rdaloganandredlands.org.au OR addressed to: The Chief Executive Offi cer PO Box 1030, Springwood QLD 4127 If you need any further information please call our offi ce on 07 3884 7870. APRIL 2013
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Message from the Mayor of Logan City
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If you’ve ever heard me speak, you’ll know that I can’t hide my passion for this city. I promote it, defend it and boast about it at every opportunity. As I wrote earlier this year, while I am doing my best as Mayor to cut through with positive messages, I have a vision that our Logan residents and businesses will also take up the challenge of being ambassadors for Logan. I am passionate about building community pride in our city and it is my hope that we all start to focus on the great things about Logan and share these with our friends, family and colleagues. So to get the ball rolling, I wanted to share with you some information about our great city of Logan. We are a city of 63 suburbs with over 290,000 residents which makes us the sixth largest Local Government Area in Australia by population. We cover approximately 960km2 yet are only 18% urbanised, with 82% rural, semi-rural and conservation. We are blessed to have an abundance of natural beauty within Logan with many environmental assets. Logan is home to the beautiful Eagleby and Berrinba Wetlands, the Logan and Albert Rivers which wind their way across our city, and the Daisy Hill
Conservation Park which is famous for its koala population. In these tight economic times, Logan is also home to a thriving economy. We have over 22,000 businesses employing more than 72,000 people, which generates a local economy worth approximately $19 Billion. We also have a vibrant multicultural community in Logan, with 26.1% of our residents born overseas and more than 215 ethnicities represented. Our city has more than 100 schools, 800 parks, tertiary institutions, and major shopping precincts. This, combined with our enviable south-east Queensland climate and our proximity to the coast, hinterland, and capital city are all part of what makes Logan such a great place to raise a family and live in community. And yet while I boast about all the tangible assets of our city, the real beauty of Logan – where our heart really lies – is in our people. We have amazing people in Logan with so many generous community-minded volunteers who everyday, make a difference in the lives of others. Not to mention our long list of high achievers across all facets of life including sports, business, academia and the arts, who with our every day heroes truly make Logan the great city it is.
Part of building a great city is about listening to residents, and in Logan we do this every day through representation by 12 Divisional Councillors. Local government is the people’s government, and I would encourage you to contact your local Divisional Councillor with any feedback or ideas you have on how to make our city and your local area a better place. A reminder for locals that you are invited to meet with me and Cr Don Peterson at our Division 4 Community Chat this month. The Chat for Division 4 residents and businesses will be held at Zarraffa’s Holmview - Shop 5 Holmview Central Shopping Centre, 318-322 Logan River Road, Holmview on Friday 12 April from 10am until noon. Please come along and share a cuppa with us – I love to hear from our residents and businesses, and these face-to-face chats are a great way to keep in touch.
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You may decide to stop picking up Cousin Joe on Friday nights for a while if he continues eating the school snacks or you may take your phone off the hook, knowing Aunty may try to ring you through the night. The consequences should be reasonable, linked to the overstepping of boundaries and most importantly, ones that you *will* enforce. Boundaries are vital to good social and emotional health. However, they can be difficult to instil if you’ve allowed others to ‘get away’ with behaviours for a long time. Yes, there is a formula for setting healthy boundaries however, without a good defence, your boundary is purely a suggestion. Whilst some may need a while to adjust to your new rules, I guarantee you that before long, you and the others around you will feel respected and genuinely appreciated when you set healthy and clear rules.
________________________________________ Stephanie Azri is a Clinical Social Worker. Author of “High Risk pregnancy and Foetal diagnosis; your journey”, “Healthy Mindsets for Super Kids” and “State of Innocence” www.stephanieazri.com www.facebook.com/StephanieAzriAuthor
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I’m nearly 50 and in great shape. I can swim, cycle, run, lift heavy things, roll on the ground, and play with my kids plus a whole lot of other activities most people my age only wish for, writes Pat Rae. I attribute this to two things — 1: I’ve weight trained all my life; and 2: I’ve eaten well for my genetic makeup all my life. In this article I’m going to suggest that everyone over 50 should start a weight training program. When I mean weights, I mean anything that forces you to contract muscles to shift a load against gravity. It can be a barbell, a dumb bell or even wheel barrow. When I say heavy, I mean relative to you. Something can be heavy for you but light for me. It’s relative to what you’re used to. In most cases, your own body weight is sufficient.
So why should over 50’s lift heavy weights? Here are my top 7 reasons: 1. It Improves Your Flexibility: One of the things that diminishes over time is our flexibility. We all know that as we get older, we lose the ability to perform even the simplest of tasks like squatting down to go to the toilet. Lifting heavy weights increases our flexibility by forcing us through a greater range of movement. 2. It Lowers Our Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease: The biggest killer of the western
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As a Principal, I recognise more than ever how important it is for schools to prepare their students for an ever changing future. This means being aware of innovation, tempering that with traditional values, having flexibility, yet ensuring high standards prevail. I believe we have found a nice balance in how we cater for the needs of the individual. Runcorn State High School has a fine tradition of producing conscientious and aspirational students. Since 1986, we have worked very closely with our
community – parents, industry and tertiary partners – to secure “the edge” for our students. As our community has changed over the years, we have embraced cultural diversity and celebrated difference. The tone of the school is calm and purposeful and students know about the “Runcorn way” – strong feelings of pride, identity, success and excellence. We have an absolute commitment to ensuring our students have access to pathways. We deliver a robust academic
focus underpinned with university partnerships, early entry to university studies and the honours program. An acclaimed vocational education and apprenticeship program has attracted commendation. This includes our international hospitality program. Once well known for the sporting “Blues” program, Runcorn High has now diversified to embrace artistic, creative and digital experiences in the classroom. I hope our students enter our school to learn and leave our school to achieve!
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Kingston State College
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After 19 years serving in various administrative roles including Principal, I was proudly appointed to the permanent position of Kingston State College in 2007. In 2009 I was re-appointed to the College as Executive Principal under the Federal Government’s National Partnership Four Year Agreement. Kingston State College encompasses two campuses, an 8-12 State High School with 650 students and a Continuing Centre for Secondary Education with 200 students completing 1-3 subjects
transitioning from Years 10-12. Kingston State College has, once again, had an exceptional commencement to the 2013 school year with enrolments increased with our largest intake of year 8 students. Our College is to be congratulated again for the excellent improvement in results with 100% of students achieving the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) and all students completing between 1-4 Vocational Education Certificates. Once again
100% of our Year 12s were successful in gaining a first round University or TAFE placement. We are delighted that 20% of our OP eligible students gained between 1-5 including our Dux, Jade Withers, achieving an OP1. The ongoing challenge for Kingston State College in 2013 is to provide a quality education set on a foundation of continued improvement in Literacy and Numeracy. After all the future lives of our students depend on our ability as educators to convert their dreams into reality.
62–84 Bega Road, Kingston Qld 4114 Phone: (07) 3826 1333 the.principal@kingstonshs.eq.edu.au www.kingstonshs.eq.edu.au
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Hills College is situated on a beautifully quiet and safe site of 600 acres at Jimboomba. With approximately 420 students from Prep to 12, and with buses servicing many local suburbs, over 90% of its students live within commuting distance of the grounds and there are boarding facilities catering for the small number of students whose families live further away. There is an internationally rated 18
hole Golf Course which includes the Hills Golf Academy. Students attending the Golf Academy get personalised, professional coaching in a quality atmosphere, whilst completing their academic program at the College. The Primary School is an accredited International Baccalaureate Organisation ‘World School’ offering an internationally recognised program to support the Australian Curriculum. Secondary years students are
provided with pathway options in the Senior Phase of Learning, with most students opting for an OP pathway. In addition, students can investigate other options such as Certificate courses, School–Based Traineeships and Apprenticeships. To truly witness the vibrancy and uniqueness of Hills College requires a visit to its campus. Please visit or make an appointment to tour the grounds of the College by calling 5546 0667.
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Ms Julie-Ann McCullough is in her second year as principal of Springwood State High School and is proud to working in a school with highly motivated and experienced teachers and a student body committed to learning to achieve positive outcomes. Springwood State High School is positioned to achieve excellent results in 2013. Our vision ‘the highest expectations’ is evident through our Five Platforms for success and student achievement. These Platforms are: • Academic Excellence • Community • Pathways • Sport and the
Arts • Student Wellbeing Springwood State High School offers a strong Academic Excellence program specialising in a differentiated curriculum to meet the learning needs of all students and is underpinned by our Learning and Wellbeing Framework; supporting individual growth as each student moves toward becoming a successful adult. Unique specialist areas include Aerospace, Volleyball, Rugby league and Performing Arts programs, designed to extend and challenge our students. Our senior schooling outcomes continue
to improve and in 2012 our Year 12’s received outstanding results with 1 in 5 students achieving an OP 1 – 5 and 100% of students graduated with a qualification that will set them up for their future. Springwood State High School leadership program provides opportunities for students across all year levels to participate in key aspects of decision making and to contribute to a strong Springwood State High School community. Our junior secondary transition program continues to be a priority and will include community consultation throughout the year.
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Student Development Effective relationships, at all levels of schooling, assist students to achieve optimum learning. Students need to be engaged in the learning program, to feel part of the events and activities and develop deep attachments to their school. It is this engagement in learning that was a key element of ‘Effective Implementation’ that was considered as Faith rolls out its computer tablet program in 2013. With this technology
we can enhance the students work, leading them to new frontiers in learning and will achieve greater engagement and improve individual learning outcomes. In a similar vein, student’s involvement in a rigorous and satisfying sport competition, an extensive music program, dance, drama or visual art, increases their engagement in the total College learning program. The production of a musical, taking part in the Western Front Music Tour of
France and Belgium for ANZAC Day, the Japan study tour and the continued Service Learning Program provides students with a strong bond to the College program. All these activities and experiences, in combination, make for an effective and engaging program. Faith students not only learn valuable life lessons, gain invaluable insights, skills and capabilities through all of these activities, but most importantly their total learning is enhanced.
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Eagleby Learning College offers a calm and quiet learning atmosphere, providing one to one computers, flexible learning and students who are in class and on task. The diverse range of students from a range of backgrounds, experiences and age, highlights the inclusive nature of our school. Our informal approach includes no uniform, flexible progression rates based on individual student performance and programs that are fast tracked.
ELC offers selected Year 10-12 curriculum as well as Certificates II and III in Business, and Certificates I in Construction and Engineering. These programs are unique in their condensed delivery and their accessibility to all learners, especially those ineligible or disengaged from mainstream education. At ELC our vision and values are evident by our Second Chance Learners, Teachers who care,
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Canterbury College
Canterbury College Old Logan Village Road, Waterford QLD 4133 Phone: (07) 3299 0888 www.canterbury.qld.edu.au
This year is already shaping up to be an exciting one for the whole Canterbury College community. Staff and students are eagerly watching the construction of our state-of-the-art Trade Training Centre, a $1.5 million facility will allow students to develop skills in construction, hospitality, and manufacturing. For our student athletes, we are again enjoying cheering our students
on as they enthusiastically participate in a huge range of sporting events, and from our Arts students, we are keenly awaiting this year’s musical production of Godspell, coming in April, which promises to be spectacular. I, and all of the staff at Canterbury College, work hard to ensure that whatever a student’s talents and passions, we can cater for them and help them to excel.
Our students receive an outstanding educational experience in an environment that nurtures selfawareness and personal growth, and is based on strong Christian values. For me as Head of College, there is simply nothing more satisfying than watching our students grow into capable, confident and happy young adults, and I look forward to doing this throughout 2013 and for many years to come.
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There is a deep sense of pride in wearing the burgundy and blue uniform for all who are part of the John Paul College family and I am proud to lead a College where excellence in every endeavour is sought and applauded. Our vibrant and enthusiastic learning community is built on mutual respect, traditional values, school pride and strong direction. It is my role and the role of our teaching staff to ensure
that all students have the opportunity to reach their individual potential. Our learning environment cuts a path across countries, cultures and language and we openly celebrate our diversity with mutual respect and acceptance, within a Christian ecumenical environment. We recognise that young people have their own skill sets, aptitudes, aspirations and prior knowledge and we address
their individual needs within a continuous learning environment supported by the finest technological opportunities. Students are also involved in a multitude of co-curricular activities including excellent sporting and performing arts programs, a national award winning sustainability program and our own community farm. At John Paul College, we produce outstanding citizens, with almost 100%
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The heritage festival starts on the Friday night with Logan Country Chamber of Commerce Settler’s Day dinner, and what better place to hold it than at the Logan Village hotel which was established in 1871. Geoff says that on the Saturday the Lions Club are holding an old time dance in the Logan Village community hall. “Sunday kicks off with a street parade at 10am depicting the history of Logan Village with lots of entertainment all on the village green throughout the day.” It seems that many people have a soft spot for Logan Village. The pretty village atmosphere is reminiscent of days gone by and it’s not hard to imagine bullock drawn wagons and steamers on the Logan River. Geoff says that people come to Logan Village for the wide open spaces and the estate at My Home and the River certainly overlooks pretty countryside. It’s an idyllic location to live amid acres of natural parklands set along the banks of the picturesque Logan River. “There are some great views and you can see right to the Teviot Range over towards Boonah. There are some lovely spots for a picnic here, near the river.”
In the beginning
Nestling on the beautiful Logan River, Logan Village was originally a strategic location in the development of the region. With a town wharf the village was an important navigation point from 1862 and settlement soon followed with a wharf store in the vicinity of Anzac Avenue. Boats worked the river from 1863. The former Logan Village hotel was built around 1864 by Mr William Drynan, and in 1865 the Brisbane Courier reported there were to be races between Quinzeh and Ooah Creeks with refreshments provided by the hotel. In 1867 kangaroo hunts were organised by the hotel.
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One of the development companies at Logan Village, My Home and the River, is Stroud Homes. James Stroud has been at the forefront of contemporary home design and active in developing the local residential landscape. With more than 20 years of design and building experience, Stroud Homes a strong reputation for exceptional service and superior quality.
For more information about Logan Village Settler’s Day contact Geoff Kerkow on 5546 8846.
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As Tony says, we’re now a disposable society and he illustrates this by two of Substation 33’s business arrangements. They are the receiving point for The Salvos’ donated but discarded electronic items to recycle and save from landfill. Substation 33 also has relationships with businesses that send their laptops, computers, monitors and printers for recycling when they have an upgrade. “Hopefully in the not too distant future we will be able to generate enough money from both enterprises to support the factory and eventually create more paid employment positions” Tony says proudly. For more information about either enterprise or find out when the next e-waste drop off day is happening, or if your yard or house needs a good clean up call Tony and ask for a quote.
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Roger who rides a Honda ST1100 says that one of the prime community purposes of the chamber is to promote motorcycle safety awareness. “We all know the nasty statistic that motorcyclists are 30 times more likely to die on the road per kilometre travelled than car drivers. We hope to improve that considerably by
promoting rider safety and driver awareness and observation. There are many drivers who just don’t see motorcycles.” Springwood accountant Ken Magoffin of Magoffin Business Services rides a Honda Deauville 700 and is passionate about the outdoors. “This is bike number four in a long history of bikes since I was about 16,” Ken says. “We like going up the mountains for a ride and from here at Springwood we like to go down the coast via Canungra for the twists and turns rather than straight down the M1.” Ken says that safety is paramount when he’s riding especially as many drivers simply cannot see motorbikes even with the bike’s headlight on. He proudly wears his leather jacket which he’s had for around forty years. “Full leathers are essential and never ride in an open shirt or thongs — that’s simply crazy.”
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Kylie Sage who is the coordinator of the Gold Coast Motorcycle Chamber of Commerce and Kysa Motobikes is also the SE Queensland coordinator of the Black Dog Ride. “It will be great to introduce the Kysa ladies who operate their own businesses to the benefits of networking with both Chambers of Commerce.” Founding member of the Chamber, Travis Windsor rides a Triumph Speedmaster and participated in the Black Dog Ride in 2012. “With people who ride motorbikes we like to stick together for moral support and the Black Dog Ride syncs well with what we’re about,” Travis says. Enthusiastic supporter of the Black Dog Ride, BMCC member Larry who rides a Triumph Sprint 1050 comments that depression is such a
common issue. “Australia has one of the world’s highest suicide rates and the clusters where this happens is the mid-teens and mid-life crisis time. These are pivotal points in life and if we’re not supported that’s when we can crash and burn but, you know you never see a motorcycle outside a psychiatrist’s office as riding is a great form of therapy.” Larry says that safety is important and never rides without boots, jacket, helmet and gloves. “You see young girls on scooters in a mini skirt and thongs and it’s so dangerous, think of an angle-grinder up your shins and see how that goes if you fall off.” With up to 400 riders on the day, there’s certainly a lot of moral support for the riders.
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GEMINI
May 21 - June 21 The first half of the month you’re not in your comfort zone with Mercury still in Pisces, try to relax with meditation, swimming and music to help you to deal with the day to day changes. Later in the month when Mercury moves into Aries you’ll fire up and be able to tackle day to day issues more assertively.
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Mar 21 - April 19 Your upbeat energy will continue, the only danger is that you burn yourself out. If your stress levels are up you might have to buy a punching bag. Later in the month things will slow down and you can sort through your finances. To relax go bushwalking, listen to music, sing or just pamper yourself. If you’re celebrating a birthday, expect red, silver and plenty of fireworks.
TAURUS
April 20 - May 20 With your ruler Venus still in Aries till mid month you won’t be able to slow down. Take some time for yourself to relax with music or go for a swim. Mid month when Venus moves into Taurus you can kick back, cook your favourite recipes, plan a romantic getaway and listen to nature to relax. If you’re celebrating a birthday, gather family and friends and expect green, gold and literature.
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June 22 - July 22 You might have to turn to close friends early month if you need extra help with family issues. There is a lot of firey energy around, try some meditation, swimming or relaxation techniques. Later in the month when Taurus comes into play you can relax more with family and enjoy your favourite artistic activities.
LEO
July 23 - Aug 22 With your ruler the Sun in Aries a compatible fire sign most of this month, you should have no trouble tackling day to day issues. Although there could be a fight with a partner for the limelight. Later in the month when the Sun enters Taurus you’ll need to count your money and maybe economise more.
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Sept 23 - Oct 23 With Venus in Aries up to mid month you can think for yourself for a change and manage and make decisions more easily. A good time to act on new ideas. Later in the month when Venus enters Taurus you will have to be practical, but can also go shopping for art, a new wardrobe and jewellery.
SCORPIO
Oct 24 - Nov 22 You’ll be a one man band for most of the month. Do plenty of exercise and get outdoors to keep any arguments down to a dull roar. Later in the month you’ll need to sort out finances. To relax cook your favourite recipes, go to your favourite restaurant or plan a romantic getaway.
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Nov 23 - Dec 21 Social activities will increase early in the month and with any financial undertakings positive. To keep up with all the activity do plenty of exercise, sports and get outdoors. Travel plans might be confusing early in the month. Check details. Later in the month is good for artistic activities, bushwalking or music. Dec 22 - Jan 20 Early month there could be an upset around a relationship and you may need help or advice from a close friend or relative. Later in the month you’re more in your comfort zone, you can have a positive input with financial plans, home decorating and creative activities. Travel plans are less positive.
AQUARIUS
Jan 21 - Feb 18 Early month is the best time to implement any new ideas and change any plans or goals, as later in the month changes won’t come easy. You could get stuck in negotiations at work or home with some resentments surfacing. Catch up with community friends for some exercise and outdoor activities.
PISCES
Feb 19 - Mar 20 You have plenty to do and organize early month either at work, in your community or at home. Don’t overdo it, take time out to meditate, walk, swim or listen to your favourite music. Later in the month there could be some financial plans to be made but you may need the help of a partner or professional.
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Due to an increased number of children and young people who are unable to live at home, Life Without Barriers is holding an information night at 7.00pm, Thursday 18 th April 2013 for those who are interested in becoming a Foster Carer. Life Without Barriers is a not-for-profit organisation providing family support and outof-home care services across Australia. These services deliver meaningful outcomes for children and families, with an emphasis on building safe, stable and nurturing relationships. To assist carers, we offer excellent training, 24 hour support and financial reimbursement. Carers can be single, living with a partner or have their own children. In becoming a carer you undertake a full carer assessment process and engage in ongoing learning and development activities. For more information or to RSVP to our Carer Information Night contact Linda on 3442 6621. Life Without Barriers Office Level 1 | 96 George St, Beenleigh _________________________
Is your teen the victim of bullying? Do they need more self- confidence? Is your teen the victim of peer pressure that is slowly changing them for the worse? Does your teen lack motivation or direction? Are they going through any other issues? BreakFreeNOW for teenagers 13-17yrs supports teens to gain confidence and their lives back. Teens have fun, get loud, dance and get learnings simply and fast. This creates fast and positive changes. They become more confident. Teens open up and for some it’s the first time in their lives. They get to know who they are, what they want out of life. This is an empowering workshop with a difference. Our next program is being held 4th & 5th May (Sat & Sun) Brisbane/Logan. For more information go to www.realteensfoundation.org or call 1300 369 700 _________________________
Today’s new wave of self-publishing offers Australian writers and business owners new opportunities to publish their books to the global marketplace, creating a new passive income stream or growing their businesses, but it’s also creating a scenario where new authors are the bait for the sharks. The rapid growth of self-publishing in the last few years has gone from strength to strength. The self-publishing process has become easier and more affordable for writers of commercial fiction and business owners positioning themselves as an authority in their industry. Local publishing expert Anthony Puttee will be speaking about how publish your book as a true self- publisher at his Get Published Live event here in Logan, Sunday 14th April. To find out more go to www.GetPublishedLive.com.au. _________________________
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The next meeting of the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue support group will be held on 18th April from 2-4pm at the Hyperdome Library, Mandew Street, Shailer Park. Tea and coffee provided Please no perfume as people are chemically sensitive. For more information contact Johanna on 3806 0552. _________________________
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Aug 23 - Sept 22 With Mercury in Aries till mid month you have to put on your hero hat whether it’s at work or at home. If your patience is tested increase your exercise and get outdoors to burn off the extra energy. You can indulge yourself, buy a new wardrobe and take yourself to the beauty salon later in the month.
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The Community Games thanks Logan’s volunteers for their generous support. Volunteers are the core of our community and we believe they should be recognised and respected. Join us for an interesting day of games for all abilities Saturday 18th May 2013 from 10AM - 2PM at the Loganlea Community Centre, 18-32 Timms Street. Book your teams place by 8th May. Contact Volunteering Qld’s Logan Coordinator, Lindel Walters, on 3133 4658 or lindel.walters@ volunteeringqld.org.au _________________________
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PROBUS CLUB OF BEENLEIGH The Beenleigh Probus Club have changed their venue and now meet at the Stockyard, Windaroo Golf Club, Anna Louise Tce., Windaroo at 10AM on the first Wednesday of every month. Interested retirees will be welcome at these meetings. For further enquiries contact President Tom on 32871817. _________________________
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A Greylight Disco for over 50s will be held on Friday April 26 th from 6pm to 9pm. The cost will be $5 and this includes a BBQ meal, tea and coffee. A live band will be performing and there will be lucky door prizes and raffles. If 50 or more people attend a Diamond and Amethyst ring will be a lucky door prize. Venue is the Crestmead Community Centre, Gimlet Street Crestmead, enquiries phone 3805-4100.
Connecting people and strengthening community in Logan. Facilitated OPEN CONVERSATIONS on topics of relevance and importance to people in Logan. For all interested people in Logan who have a passion and responsibility for positive change. 17th April Open Conversation on Creative Ageing in Logan at Jeta Gardens. A free to-the-public event. All welcome Contact: oc@changeplus.com.au www.changeplus.com.au
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Creative talents to be showcased at the Bendigo Bank Logan Arts Festival Logan will showcase its most creative talents when it stages the first Bendigo Bank Logan Arts Festival at the Kingston Butter Factory on the 20th and 21st of April 2013. The Festival will exhibit a diverse range of art, photographs, film and sculpture supported by almost a hundred musicians, dancers and actors performing throughout the weekend. Hands-on workshops will be conducted by leading Australian artists and other experts featuring art, song writing and dance. Advance bookings for workshops must be made via the web: www.loganartsfest.com The weekend Festival on the 20th and 21st is free and open to the public. Festival goers will have the opportunity to buy artwork on display. For more information: facebook.com/loganartsfest | loganrotary@gmail. com | Phone Gary: 044 888 6380 APRIL 2013
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Book Review All That I Am by Anna Funder (Reviewed by Jenny Ingram) Publisher: Penguin Group, 2011
All That I Am is historical fiction that Anna Funder bases on her German friend, Ruth Blatt, and a group of Ruth’s friends who fled to London as Hitler came to power in 1933. Funder creates her story over the “bones” of historical sources she found, including the German playwright, Ernst Toller’s books, papers and speeches. The story is told from the first person perspectives of Ernst and Ruth in alternating chapters. In 1939, Ernst is revisiting his memoirs from the 1920’s and 1930’s, while Ruth speaks from 60 years after the war from her flat in Sydney. The author’s technique of moving each character back and forth in time in every chapter is a clever device. As a reader, you too are dropped into the pool of reflection to consider, with hindsight, the terrible situation of the Germans in exile and how history
could have been different if individuals and other countries had made different decisions. The exiles in London were given only temporary visas which were renewed every three months as long as the refugees did not engage in political activity. Despite living in fear of being returned to jail or death in Germany, the friends, who are real writers, politicians and agitators of the time, set up underground organisations to try to bring Hitler down. There are many memorable characters. Three of the most intriguing and moving are, Ernst’s lover, Dora Fabian and Ruth’s husband, Hans Weseman and friend Berthold Jacob whose fates we witness in high definition thanks to Funder’s wonderful writing. The strong themes of this story are power, sacrifice and betrayal, but mostly of love in the most difficult of realities. Toller and Dora have the deepest love and respect for each other but Dora is headstrong in her fight for the German people. The fractures and strains of all the characters’ relationships are acute in an environment of fear, spies and their own vanities. The prose is exquisite and you may wish to stop and read sentences again because Funder manages to capture so many universal truths with perfect similes and metaphors. Like Toller’s character thinking: “If Dora left me, there would be no one to catch me. It is only when your beloved leaves you that you realise the stake is gone, and where they were there is only cold air, with nothing to hold you up.” And Ruth: “That was our life then, a sequence of celebration and despair as if the whole world were on drugs.” Anna Funder is also the author of international bestseller, Stasiland. All that I am can be reserved for collection from any of Logan's nine libraries or by visiting Logan City Council Libraries' online catalogue at www.logan.qld.gov.au/libraries Love to read? Visit the Book Café http:// loganlibraries.org/book-cafe to find everything you need to indulge your inner book worm.
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Over the six teen month s since the bir th of my grandson, I have obse exceptiona rved l distinction s that set h apart from im individuals born last ce writes Daw ntury, n Alice. When only minutes old, his serene spirit, bright eyes and remarkable ability to see and hear his new world was awe-inspiring. General characteristics of new millennium babies indicate they have a relaxed and wise aura, advanced development and high intelligence.
So, why are children of the new millennium special? Until 1999, every person had at least one number ‘1’ in their birth chart. The number ‘2’ now has a majority rule. How is this explained?
• The number ‘1’ is regarded by numerologist as a masculine energy: Willpower, rebellious attitudes, dominance and selfishness were at the forefront for many born last century. For some though, the influence of number ‘1’ endowed them with leadership qualities and a pioneering spirit. Last century, inventions went in leaps and bounds. • The number ‘2’ is a soft and feminine energy: Peace, kindness and a gentler approach will become noticeable with the new-age generation. These sentimental souls may reintroduce some oldfashioned values. They can also be impressionable and lack self-confidence unless encouraged.
The children of the 21st century will face unique challenges, but are equipped with keen perception, compassion and empathy. They have the capacity to strengthen global awareness through less egocentricity. Human affairs can become more important than arrogant governments and large organisations. They can engender a peaceful world to come. Today’s youngsters give us hope in the future!
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• The number ‘1’ reflects materialism, the conscious mind and relates to concerns of the ego. • The number ‘2’ mirrors spiritualism, the subconscious and relates to matters of the heart.
The ambitions of our children and grandchildren born in this millennium will provide an intuitive sensitivity to world affairs. The heart will play a more important role than the mind.
Naming your Baby
Any lack of numerology values need to be balanced through the complete birth chart. Putting thought into naming a child can be a life time gift. Something as subtle as the first initial, adding a middle name, or changing the spelling will adjust the frequency. A child born in 2000 or 2002 could lack a multitude of qualities, especially if he was born in February. What about if his birth-date was 22-22002? This birth-date is unstable. Calculations of the full name should not breakdown to ‘2’. A strong first and middle name avoiding, ‘B, K and T’ can stabilize this chart.
Yin and Yang
Yin and Yang represent the two opposite principles in nature. Yin describes the feminine or negative aspect. Yang defines the masculine or positive side. A birth-date with multiple ‘2’s’ has an over-load of ‘yin’. The two elements of passive/ yin and active/yang need to interplay just like the alternation of day and night for example. If you know of a new millennium baby with special qualities or would like advice, Dawn Alice is available through her Facebook page or website.
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Uncle Bob was blinded on 5th October 1917, 100 days after his 20 th birthday. Wounded while standing around a fire with some of his comrades behind the lines at Passchendaele. Harassing German machinegun fire hit them. Bob alone survived. Bob returned home in 1919 with his new wife, who had nursed him at St Dunstan’s Hospital for the blind. His condition became a dominating factor in the way his sisters organised their houses after the war. I used to spend all of my school holidays at my Auntie Nell’s, one of Bob’s older sisters. She had bought up my father and his brothers after my grandmother died in 1927. Everything in her house had its own special place. So that Bob could find it when needed. Bob and Auntie Blanche lived in Melbourne and came to visit perhaps six times a year. These placements became inviolable, regardless of whether Uncle Bob was visiting or not. Woe betide any of us children who moved something out of its allotted place. Or even worse kicked up one of the carpet runners as Bob might trip over it. Food was always served in St Dunstan’s style — potatoes at twelve
Looking out for Uncle Bob (No 4134 5th Battalion AIF)
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An Anzac Day reminiscince by Chris Archer o’clock, greens at three, meat at six, yellow vegetables at nine enabling him to find his food on the plate. Bob knew the layout of the house perfectly. Six steps from his bedroom down the passage to
the kitchen. Twenty five steps to the outhouse. Sixteen over to the chook yard. He remembered every bump in the ground — and the placement of all the furniture. He could go directly to the armchair he used to sit in by the fireplace in the
lounge room. The ashtray was at his left hand when he sat down. It always remained there, even though nobody else in the family smoked. He had a prodigious memory. He and my father were Auntie Nell’s executors. While arranging the funeral we had occasion to drive from Castlemaine to the old family home in Golden Point. As a boy there had been thirtytwo pubs on the road between the railway station in Castlemaine and the house. Aged over eighty he named and pretty accurately described the location of all of them as we drove along. Only five of the pubs remained in 1972. As pall bearers together I led him, with my elbow, when we took our places. As with his brothers he never talked much about the war, other than to claim that their baldness resulted from the tin hats rubbing off their hair. When Blanche became demented, Bob complained to his daughter that often he did not know what he was eating. Auntie Blanche had forgotten how to serve up his food. He moved in with his daughter. He died thirty years ago, the last returned man of our family from the first war.
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Logan City Writers will be showcasing the best of the writer’s craft at the Rotary Club of Logan’s special event, the Bendigo Bank Logan Arts Festival at the Kingston Butter Factory over the weekend of 20 th and 21 st April. Learn about what’s hot in writing and illustrating kid’s picture books, how to craft a memoir, what’s new in spec and alternative fiction, what’s involved in playwriting, and what the heck is Steampunk! With four Logan City Writers members launching books over the weekend, a book shop of Logan authors’ works and a full weekend program of author talks and one-on-one chats with local writers your creativity will be buzzing. Meet well-known local authors Karen Tyrrell, Robin Adolphs, Stephanie Azri and Ged Maybury and many other local authors and have your book signed. Join the Logan City Writers group (it’s free) and learn about the craft of writing and publishing your works from the experts. If your reading passion is fantasy, horror, spec/alternative fiction, romance, literature, children’s or young adults stories don’t miss your chance to hear how it’s done! ________________________________________ For more info email — lcw@logancitywriters.com.au
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