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Chrissy Lost Her Locks for Cancer The Inverai Pioneer Memorial Hall was transformed on the morning of Saturday, 21st February, with 135 guests delighted by the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ themed styling which brought the old rural hall to life, in what is usually a fairly quiet part of the Darling Downs. Guests enjoyed delicious High Tea fare and watched on as local hairdresser, Louise, prepared Chrissy’s hair to be cut and donated for wig making. Guests were also treated to an address by Kristy Banks, former jockey, who inspired the audience with her determination to overcome the challenges of post-accident life in a wheelchair, and to pursue a passion for barrel racing. Over $5000 was raised in the lead up to and on the day, and this will be donated to the Cancer Council, Chinchilla Branch. Chrissy and her team of volunteers were overwhelmed by support from local businesses and individuals through donations of time, as well as products, for the multi-draw raffle, and cash donations and support for the High Tea, which was a sell out. When asked by others as to why she chose to cut her hair, Chrissy replied, “It is just something I can do to raise awareness and much needed funds for this cause that has touched the lives of all of us somehow”. Article: Kate Haig Photography: Jessica Flynn, WDPDP www.wdpdp.com More photos: Back cover
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A note from the EDITOR What a wonderful region we live in! I have been overwhelmed by the support and generosity of the people in the Western Downs since announcing the difficult time the magazines were faced with recently. Thank you so much to all the wonderful people who have sent in donations and contributions to the magazines from all across the Western Downs. I was amazed by the response to our recent survey as well, with hundreds of respondents from the entire distribution area. Thank you all for your suggestions and support of the magazines. The amount of people that rely on these magazines is amazing and it is quite humbling to read through your comments. We have done our best to respond to your suggestions on the opposite page and explain the direction the magazines will now take. After the initial shock of our drastic price increases, I really believe that by involving the communities, we have reached a great outcome. I’m sure this new combined magazine will bring our region closer together and hopefully have us working along side our neighbouring towns in a way we haven’t experienced yet. Once again, thank you all for your support; the girls and I are so proud to produce such a valuable community resource that the public obviously treasures.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MARCH 7
Jazz in the Garden at ‘Sunnyview’ Miles. Contact: Kylie Bourne: 0467 171 225
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Paleo Chef Library Tour. Moonie Library at 10am , Meandarra Library 5:30pm. See page 9 for more info
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St Patrick’s Day Dance, Wandoan. Wandoan Community Centre from 6:30pm
Country Markets
15-17 Hannaford Campdraft 16
Country Kids Photo Competition Closes. See page 16 for more info.
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WESTERN DOWNS MAGAZINE DEADLINE (new combined magazine) see page 5 for more info.
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A Walk Down Memory Lane - Dalby South State School Fete. 10am - 2:30pm
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Wandoan Race Day www.wandoanraces.com
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Jandowae Lions Club Markets, Lions Park
Arrow Energy Dalby Triathalon
22-24 Tara Campdraft 27
Paleo Chef Library Tour. Bell Library 10am, Chinchilla Library 5:30pm.See page 9 for more info
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Jandowae Show www.jandowae.org
Bunya Mountains Markets - Last Sunday of every month, 9am - 2pm. NEXT MARKET 30 NOVEMBER 2014 Chinchilla Markets - 3rd Sunday of the month. Dalby Showground Markets - 3rd Saturday of each month, except April. Ph. 0429 696 775 Hivesville Country Markets - 4th Sunday of each month at Hivesville Sports Grounds. Ph. 0459 493 511 Kingaroy Artists’ Cottage Markets - 2nd Saturday of the month. Ph. 4163 6977 Kingaroy Senior Citizens Markets - 3rd Saturday of the month. Ph. 4164 4130
28-29 Chinchilla Relay for Life see page 10 for details
Kumbia Markets - only held on the 5th Saturday of the month, in months that there is a 5th Saturday. Ph. 4163 6548
APRIL
Jandowae Markets - 4th Sunday of month, Lion’s Park Ph. 4668 5486 or 4668 5408
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School Holidays Start
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Good Friday
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Easter Saturday
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Easter Sunday
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Easter Monday
10-11 Dalby Show 20
First day of term 2
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Dalby Picnic Races
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ANZAC Day
MAY 23
Annual Jandowae Races
JUNE 7
Jandowae Pony Club Gymkhana
SEPTEMBER 18-20 M100 - Meandarra State School Centenary 18,19 & 20 September 2015. Email: M100@meandarrass.eq.edu.au
Miles Markets - 2nd Saturday of month, 8:30am - 12 noon. St Luke’s, Dawson Street, Miles. Ph. 4627 1757 Nanango Markets - 1st Saturday of the month. Ph. 0427 631 273 Warra Country Markets - 2nd Saturday of every THIRD month, Warra Park, Warrego Highway. Ph. 4668 1113 or 0422 828 762 Wondai Country Markets - 4th Saturday of the month. Ph. 4168 5926 (Dec 2014 3rd Saturday) This is a FREE Section - if you would like any details added or changed, please email: jandowae@ westerndownsmagazines.com
Community Paleo chef to visit Western Downs buy, what to buy, and how to keep it within Reserve your place at www.library.wdrc.qld.gov. budget, as well as cooking demonstrations and au, via library@wdrc.qld.gov.au or by phoning some yummy samples to try. 1300 COUNCIL. The Paleo food philosophy has been gaining momentum in mainstream media and promotes the idea of eating foods that are as close to their natural state as possible, while still appreciating the culinary delights of the modern world.
Your local library is a great source of books, DVDs and other resources for paleo recipes and more information about healthy living. Membership is free, so visit online or at a branch near you.
Cr Carolyn Tillman Jen Shaw, who also owns and operates local Spokesperson Community and Cultural business ‘Barefoot Kitchens’, said, ‘We know Development and Health Services cavemen didn’t eat cakes, but we reckon they would have if it were an option.’ Jen Shaw will be touring as follows: 10am, Thursday, 12 March — Moonie Library (morning tea provided) 5.30pm, Thursday, 12 March — Meandarra Library (wine and canapés provided) Jen Shaw, mother of six, blogger, presenter, Paleo chef and owner-operator of ‘Barefoot Kitchens’, will be touring selected Western Downs Library branches in March with tips on clean, healthy living through good food choices.
10am, Friday, 27 March — Bell Library (morning tea provided) 5.30pm, Friday, 27 March — Chinchilla Library (wine and canapés provided)
The free sessions will include tips on where to Spaces are limited, so bookings are essential.
EAT CLEAN – LIVE WILD Paleo chef Library tour Thursday 12 March 10am Moonie Library 5.30pm Meandarra Library Friday 27 March 10am Bell Library 5.30pm Chinchilla Library Come and see how easy healthy living can be. Bookings essential. Book online or phone 1300 COUNCIL For more info and online bookings visit
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Community
The RSL has purchased two sets of replica WW1 Light Horse Unit uniforms for the town to use at all Anzac and Remembrance Days. At a cost of just over $2000.00, these will be part of the RSL’s ongoing commitment to keeping the Light Horse Unit memory alive and for all to enjoy and to never forget where we came from. The RSL has also designed and purchased a large banner to use in marches and at any event where they can promote the efforts of the RSL. At this stage, we will have three uniformed Light Horse members and horses for both ceremonies, along with “Camo” vehicles for the members who are unable to march. The outcome from that may be a full time Light Horse Unit in Jandowae, all going well. So, if you This article is all about the 2015 ANZAC Day are interested, feel free to see Rick Hogarth at ceremony, which should be a great day to the Newsagency to discuss more information. remember our past, our present, our fallen and ANZAC Parade on 25th April, 2015. our returned service members. We will have two special, local, guest speakers, We extend an invitation to all Clubs and Organisations to be part of the 100th plus our military guest. Anniversary, to make the street parade a success I would really like to talk about the Jandowae and to show respect to our fallen and returned Light Horse Unit, which is a special part of soldiers, by being involved in the parade and our Heritage of Jandowae. Our special guests the ceremony in the RSL Memorial Hall at will enlighten us more than I will, but did you around 12.00. know that the Jandowae Light Horse Unit was a winner of the Forster’s Cup three years in a row, March off from the corner of Dalby and High which, at that time, and more than likely now, is Street is 11.30 for 11.45 at the latest. a big feat? To be part of the parade, please let Rick Hogarth And, the General at the time donated a Cup, know on 46685405. which we still have on display now in the The morning ceremony is to begin at 6.00am Cultural Centre. sharp at the Memorial Hall, followed by In those days, times were tough and living refreshments. conditions harder; more than, I believe, we ‘Thank you’ and most of all, “Lest We Forget”. could imagine, but they got on with the job and put Jandowae on the map. Rick Hogarth, RSL Sub Branch Sec.
Jandowae Races Set to Impress Jandowae Race Club will conduct their Annual Race Day on Saturday, 23 May, 2015, with a five race program with gates open at 11am and the first race scheduled for 1pm. The Annual Races will include the Bill Sullivan QTIS Race, the Memorial Race and the Jandowae Cup Race. Last year, saw the introduction of a marquee ringside. The Committee has arranged to provide a fully catered, trackside marquee again this year, for 100 guests. A buffet meal will be provided by Cary’s Catering, Toowoomba. Prepaid tickets can be purchased for $70 per person, which includes entry to the races. Marquee tickets will be available by contacting Varelle on 0427 310 861.
Great prizes are on offer for the Fashions on the Field, which will be held again in four categories. The oncourse bookmakers’ area, which is set up undercover for the comfort of punters, will also add to the great atmosphere of our Annual Race Day at Jandowae. Don’t miss a great day out at the Jandowae Country Race venue. Iris Thompson, Secretary
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Community Domiciliary Care Committee will be present to answer questions and hopefully, to recruit a couple of new volunteers to these community services. If you would like to find out more about how you might be able to contribute to these worthwhile services, please come along and talk to us.
‘Thank you’ to all our clients who completed the surveys sent out last month, as part of our triennial appraisal process and gave us constructive feedback on what we do well and what we can improve. This information is always valuable and Jenny will be following up on some useful comments and suggestions. Jandowae Domiciliary Care, in conjunction with the Jandowae Meals on Wheels Committee, will be hosting a Volunteer Recruitment in front of the Jandowae Newsagency on Thursday, the 12th March, from 8.30am to 11.30am. JDC Staff and members of the Meals on Wheels
Plans for a social support Bus Trip for March are in the pipeline, with the possibility of there being a boys’ trip and a girls’ trip!
Plans are underway for the 2016 Art Exhibition to coincide with the Timbertown Festival. Jandowae Domiciliary Care is looking forward A reminder to clients that March and April to working with the Timbertown Committee are the primary times to get your influenza again for the third consecutive festival. vaccination, with the Influenza Specialist Group Training for our Staff continues, with Jenny and recommending flu shots from March 15th. Charmaine attending the Leading Aged Care We all seem to be getting used to our new Australia - Qld (LASA Q) Conference in March. accounting system. As I mentioned last month, Nicky has almost completed her Certificate Client accounts are now generated through III in Aged Care and Charmaine and Ann are the Western Downs Regional Council. When almost through their Certificate IV in Leisure you receive this tax invoice, you may pay this and Health. (Which sounds a lot more relaxing account by giving the payment and tax invoice than it is!) to a visiting staff member, calling to the JDC office in person or paying these accounts using As always, please contact our service on 4668 4400 for more information on any issues or Bpay. to discuss the possibility of receiving services As always, we invite any concerned clients to through Jandowae Domiciliary Care. speak to our staff about issues or questions they may have, by contacting our office on our new Simone Dalgliesh RN Jandowae Domiciliary Care phone number 4668 4400.
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Notes: To give truffles as Christmas gifts, make them up to 2 weeks ahead. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
10 – March 2015
A Great Man for the District 'I could not have done it without my wife, Cheryl,' said Mick Cosgrove of the recent announcement of his Order of Australia Medal for service to the community of the Darling Downs, and to local government. He acknowledged he was completely surprised and humbled by the experience.
an incident in which an Ambulance became lost during an emergency, Mick pushed for the introduction of property numbers on the country roads.
A strong driving force behind his commitment to service is the desire to create strong communities. 'Community is The Cosgroves live on a property in the what you make it,' said Mick. close-knit rural community of Cooranga North near the pretty town of Bell, which is Both Mick and Cheryl work tirelessly for making a name for itself as a place of art and their communities and alongside his culture. Although they were originally dairy work as an elected representative, Mick farmers, Mick and Cheryl later turned their held executive positions on many local committees. His proudest achievement is skills to breeding Angus cattle. acting as the driving force behind the Bell A desire to emulate his father, who died at Bunya Community Centre which was largely a young age and in tragic circumstances, funded by council and opened in December led Mick to stand for election to Division 4 2012. of the Wambo Shire in 1988. His father, Mick Cosgrove, held the position for four years Run by volunteers this beautifully appointed $1.2 million building was six years in the from 1946. planning. It houses the local library and The 24 years spent as a serving councillor boasts a cafe, an art gallery, workshop were busy ones. Mick was Mayor for four and computer rooms, consulting rooms years from 2004 to 2008 and, following and an information centre. The centre is the amalgamation which formed the local complimented by a glorious memorial rose government area of Western Downs, he was garden and a community vegetable garden. appointed Deputy Mayor. He retired in 2012. Bell is indeed fortunate to have such a facility. In addition to running the property, Mick and Cheryl raised four children who were Ruth Story, Secretary/Treasurer of the Bell usually not too keen to spend the weekends Bunya Community Centre Committee, driving around the shire checking council describes Mick Cosgrove as 'a great man roads. During these years Cheryl took a lead for the district.' Mick and Cheryl's children, who point to their parents as wonderful role role in managing life on the property. models, have themselves taken up volunteer In 1988 the Wambo Shire Council was like work in their own communities. a family with some workers being second and third generation employees. Over Despite a lifetime of dedication to the time there were many changes but the community, Mick has no thoughts of most significant, in Mick's opinion, were retiring. In fact he is currently increasing the introduction of computers and the his workload and on his 73rd birthday took sealing of roads with bitumen. Following possession of neighbouring land to increase
his cattle breeding enterprise. Both he and Cheryl will continue their community work while also enjoying family time with their four children and 11 grandchildren. One of their great joys, now that they have more time together, is to see some of the shows at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba and they hope that their next travel adventure will be to Tasmania. Would he change anything? Mick sometimes wishes there had been time to learn to play bowls or golf. Editorial and Photography by Ann Alcock March 2015 – 11
Community Cooranga North Recreation Reserve Campdraft
Jandowae Lions Update
After cancelling the 2014 draft due to very dry conditions, the committee is very happy to announce that on Saturday the 28th March 2015 the Cooranga North Campdraft is on again! Drafting action starts at 6am with the Maiden draft. Following the Maiden draft will be the Junior and Juvenile drafts, with the last draft of the day being the AGL Energy Novice draft. Come along and see the locals in action.
The Campdraft is a great family friendly day out, with competitive drafting from 6am until dusk. There is a sandpit behind the stands for the kids, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the drafting. We have a great night on Saturday night after dark with music, bar and barbeque dinner available. Our canteen is open Friday night until Sunday morning, with a good variety of food and drink. No need to bring a thing! Come out and enjoy some country air along with competitive drafting.
The Cooranga North Recreation Reserve is located on the Jandowae Kingaroy road. It is on the Jandowae side of the Cedarvale Rd turn off and across the road from the now closed Cooranga North waste facility. We look forward to seeing you there Nominations are being taken via Campdraft Central www.campdraftcentral.com For further information please call 4668 6840, email cfitz@live.com.au or check out our Facebook page: Cooranga North Campdraft Courtney Ramsey
We have had our February markets and once again, we have all enjoyed another great day. The next markets will be held in our Lions Park on 22nd March, so come along and enjoy the bacon and egg breakfast, finishing with a cappuccino, donuts or hot chips. Whilst sitting in the shade, the children can enjoy the rides on our merry-go-round or our beaut miniature trains, which are now up and running, after a long holiday. Our drivers, Doug and Wade, do a great job and give the children a lengthy ride. Our vegetable tray was won by the Henning family. Congratulations! Such a great shame, some low life has decided they needed our protective fence, around the train track, more than our Club needed it. Some people sink so low. After all, it is put there for the protection of children while they enjoy these great rides. The Lions Club have given a donation to the Tucker family to assist Mitch, who has been chosen to represent Jandowae in Cairns, playing tennis. Good luck, Mitch! Anzac Day is approaching, and the Lions have catered both for the Dawn Service and later, following the March, for quite a number of years, so a busy day is coming up. Our Lions Meetings are held at the Pink Pub, second and fourth Mondays. If anyone is interested in becoming a member, please contact John Schrag, our President. See you at our markets! Norma Curd Vice President
12 – March 2015
Community Police Report On Wednesday, 7th January, 2015, at 9.30pm, Jandowae Police were recalled to duty in relation to a violent Domestic Dispute occurring on Hickey Street, Jandowae. On arrival, a 27 year old male was located standing in the middle of the street, screaming abuse at his father; this male was armed with a knife and refused to drop the knife when directed by Police. He was tasered and disarmed; the offender continued to struggle violently and was reaching for a second knife he had hidden in his shorts. He was tasered a second time and both knives were seized by Police. The offender was lodged in the Dalby watch house and has since failed to appear at Court. An Arrest Warrant has been issued by the Dalby Magistrate and he will be taken into custody when located by Police. Monday, 2nd February, 2015, between 5.00pm and 07.45am the following morning, unknown offender/s have stolen a 7x5 caged trailer from Robinson’s Lane, Jandowae. The cage section of the trailer has since been located near the silos on the Dalby-Jandowae Road. This theft is being investigated by Jandowae Police and Dalby CIB. Stealing offences – At present, there is a thief operating between the Catholic Church and the Jandowae Bowls Club. Police have received reports of garden hoses, fuel containers, garden ornaments and garden tools being stolen from yards and sheds. If you are aware of any new
residents in that vicinity, or have seen persons breached his parole; he was transported to Dalby in yards where they do not belong, please notify Watch house and lodged in custody. Jandowae Police or Crime stoppers on Ph: 1800 Police have conducted a number of search 333 000. warrants within the Jandowae township recently, Traffic offences – Police remind all residents not in relation to Drugs. On Tuesday, 20th January, to park within one (1) metre of a fire hydrant; if 2015, a search was conducted on a residence in there is a fire, our Fire Officers need ready access Hickey Street, Jandowae. A quantity of drugs and to the hydrants. If Police detect any vehicle utensils were located. A 42 year old male, who is parked within one metre of a yellow Fire Hydrant, known to Police, was charged with Possessing a Traffic Infringement Notice will be issued. Drugs and Possessing Drug utensils; he was fined $600 on each charge by the Dalby Magistrate on Penalty $45. Thursday, 19th February, 2015. Police have also observed heavy vehicles parking within the township. It is an offence to park a Jandowae Police have temporarily been forced truck, in excess of 8 metres in length, in a built-up to change our office hours. We will now be open between the hours of 09.00am and 3.00pm each area for more than one hour. Penalty $113. Monday and Tuesday until further notice. We Drink Driving – On Friday, 20th February, 2015, will revert back to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Jandowae Police intercepted a 74 year old male mornings later in the year. If you have a driver’s who provided a positive roadside breath test. licence or weapon’s renewal or general inquiry, The driver was detained and transported to please attend the Station on Monday and/or Dalby Police Station where he was breathalysed. Tuesday. Remember, you can leave a message The result of this test shows the driver had an on the Station answering machine to make alleged reading of 0.157%. He has been charged an appointment or you can call Police link and his driver’s licence immediately suspended Ph: 131444 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to due to the high reading. report any incident to Police. If you have a life threatening emergency and require Police Warrants/Drug Offences – On Thursday, 19th assistance urgently, ring 000. February, 2015, Police located a 29 year old male on Brigalow Street, Jandowae and arrested him Mark Avent in relation to a return to prison warrant, as he Sergeant 10781, OIC Jandowae Police
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Ingredients 125g butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind
2 eggs 1 1/2 cups wholemeal selfraising flour 3/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup sultanas
Method Step: Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Line two 24hole, 1 1/2 tablespoon-capacity mini muffin pans with paper cases. Step 2: Using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar and orange rind until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until just combined. Stir in flour, orange juice and sultanas. Spoon into prepared pan holes. Step 3: Bake for 22 to 24 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the centre of 1 comes out clean. Stand in pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
March 2015 – 13
Gardening Autumn In the garden landscape in recent years, but the soil itself can be a form of water storage (balanced with the need for suitable drainage, of course).
Jandowae and District Garden Club Inc. update Our next meeting will be held at the Jandowae Showgrounds on Tuesday, 31st March, at 11 am. During the morning, we will walk up to the Jandowae Kindergarten so that we can view their new gardens and playground. The children have agreed to entertain us.
Garden Tips
The abundant rains we've had recently will have deleted soils of nutrients, especially the more The beginning of March can still be quite hot, soluble ones. Plan to replenish the soil before but get ready for a busy few weeks once the autumn planting. Don't forget trace elements, weather cools down. whether you add them separately or as part of a complete fertiliser. (See also Plant nutrition and Not only will it be more pleasant to work outside nutrient deficiencies.) then, but it will be time to plant a wide variety of cool-season vegetables, annual flowers We don't know how long rainy times will last, and spring-flowering bulbs. Trees, shrubs so also give a thought to improving water and perennials planted in the mild autumn penetration and retention in anticipation of conditions of March will have time to establish drier months ahead (for more see Soils). Tanks before winter slows down growth. have become a familiar part of the backyard
14 – March 2015
John Stenzel from Dalby Gravel and Soils Garden Centre will be bringing his plants for sale. Ray Polzin has kindly offered to show us the art of creating Bonsai. Please bring a chair, hat, mug, new plate and lunch to share. All are welcome! Helen Cronin
Community Jandowae “Parkets” Well, we had our second JBCG “Parkets” on the 6th February and we hope all were happy with the event. We had a BOO BOO!! (oversight), and not all of the coupons were placed in the box, so to remedy the situation, we will have a draw of the tickets not placed in the box on the night of our next JBCG public meeting, and give away another $50.00 voucher to the winning entrant. For that, we apologise and will make sure it doesn’t happen next year. As for the coupons, we had a greater number than the previous two years that I have been involved with the Shop local Promotion; we did extend the promotion by a month and it seemed to work well.
Maggie & Ella Henning
Chloe, Jess, Sean and Henry Cassidy of Bell
Pony Club BBQ
Nahtaya Milles
For Jandowae to prosper and to continue with the services we have, we all need to buy as much as possible in town. I’m sure all the businesses know we don’t have everything, but asking that business to get an item in may fix that problem, and I’m sure they would for all to prosper. The music was great and suited the evening of the socially interacting town folk, which is what the night was all about. All the stall holders whom I spoke to, said it was a good night, but I think lighting is something we need to address for next year. I would like to convey a big ‘Thank you’ to Michael Wood and his team for the lights he provided on the night; also Brad Bourne for the use of his generator, and a really big ‘Thank you, Mr BOB,’ the neighbour of the Central Park for his power usage. But most of all, I would like to thank all the Local Businesses who participated in or donated money to the Shop Local Draw and the people for shopping Local. Let us thank the WDRC for their financial and “in kind” support as well. Thank you, Wayne Giles. As the “Parkets” and the draw are done on a shoestring budget and funds are tight, we will try to make each year bigger, but it takes participation from the local organisations and clubs as well to make it a great night. Having the street blocked off was fantastic and ‘Thank you’ to the SES and local police for believing in us and in this event.
Janelle & Peter Marshall
Caleb Oliffe
Again, we thank all who were involved and who came to the evening, and our small team of JBCG members who assisted in every way to make the event a success.
Rick Hogarth The first prize was won by Rhonda Ellis and Jandowae Business and Community Group unbelievably, Faith and Neville Schuman won President second and third prize. (It pays to buy local)
March 2015 – 15
Community Bell Art Exhibition
Fay Brown with "Gallipoli Landing", 1st Prize in the Theme Section - "Lest We Forget" The Art Judge, Jennifer Long, opened the Art Exhibition on the evening of Saturday, 21st February, 58 Artists from all over country Queensland entered 362 pieces depicting a wide variety of subject material and styles. Bell Art Group members with the Judge - Left to right, Shirley bridges with “Broad Water Birdlife”, 1st Prize Joy Holt, Ruth Storey - President, Art Judge Jennifer - Image pertaining to the Western Down Regional Long, Shirley bridges - Secretary/Treasurer, Bob White, Council Area. Bev Gibson.
16 – March 2015
Community Uniting Church News “Get Together” is underway again. We meet on the second Friday of each month from 9am to 12md. Activities include: cards (500 and others), work on craft items, jigsaw puzzles, board games, table tennis or just a good chat. Cost is a gold coin donation for a great morning tea. This money is passed on to the Jandowae Chaplaincy Committee. Everyone welcome! Plans are well under way for our Annual Bazaar which will be held on 2nd May this year. Our church members are busy making craft items and potting up plants to be sold at the Bazaar. The day promises to be bigger and better than last year and hopefully, the weather will be kinder to us this year. So, mark the date on your calendar for an enjoyable morning out in Jandowae. Rev. Jenny Sims is the Minister of Dalby Uniting Church, as well as Jandowae Uniting Church - she lives in Dalby. Jenny can be contacted on the following phone numbers - 4662 2306 or 0406 477 547; Jandowae contact numbers - Coral - 4668 5440, Neville & Faith - 4668 5344. One and all are welcome at our weekly service held at 8 am each Sunday. Coral Brownhall
Cottage Craft Group February has been a busy month for us. Our Saturday was cancelled due to other commitments, but we will resume in March. Please note, it will be the first Saturday and not the second, for this month only. The ladies are still working on the RSL quilts and items for the Show. Daph Polzin
Calendar March 7th Saturday craft March 20th meeting and ufo April 17th ufo May 1st Meeting and ufo
QCWA JINGHI VALLEY BRANCH NEWS Well ladies what a start to 2015 we sure have had our running shoes on but we got there. A wedding, Surprise Birthday party and then the Judging of the Jandowae Show Princess Dinner. Each event was amazing and CWA enjoyed catering for all 3. Didn’t our Children look so beautiful. well done Girls, Mums/Dads and especially Sue Wilson (CWA member).
then some of these same Ladies front up to help out on the day. This is a huge event for everyone plus one of our Ladies is the President of the Show Committee, good one Marie, so we are involved big time. A lot of work is put into this event and I personally enjoy the Jandowae Show big time. We wish you a speedy recovery Marie.
Again we enjoyed the company of the male folk who help us out at these functions. It was great to see the chauffeurs supplying transport to take some of us back home. Always grateful for this support.
What comes after that is still in the wind but I’m sure there will be a lot of events to get our skills into. All I can say here about these ladies, man they can COOK.
We were going to have a stall down at the “Parket (Shop Locally Night promotions) for the Business Groups, but alas after 2 very busy catering jobs before this event then we had to line up for the next one, it was decided to relax for one weekend. Riding around on my trusty scooter I saw just that, some of the CWA Ladies sitting and enjoying the evening with Family, Grandchildren and friends. A joy to see.
Huge Congrats to Mrs Dell Henderson who was elected Divisional President during last year and already has been very busy doing an excellent job. Dell is a member of Jinghi Valley QCWA Branch so we are proud of your achievement. Enjoy your new position Dell. We will try not to work you too hard at these functions. You and Pam sure served out heaps of desserts at the Show Princesses Dinner. Many folks came back for seconds and that says it all.
Looking ahead we have the Jandowae Show Hazel Bird where we try to take part in many sections with Jinghi Valley CWA Member items we have sown, designed, cooked, painted
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Agriculture BULL sperm Morphology Morphology of the sperm has been shown to be one of the most important indicators of bull fertility and a very useful selection tool for improving herd fertility. What is sperm morphology? Sperm morphology refers to the shape, size and structure of the sperm. Sperm quantities and its ability to move forward and reach the egg (motility) is assessed crush side by the veterinarian at the time of a bull test. A sample of the semen is placed into a small vial of preservative and is later examined for morphology using a much higher power specialised microscope in a laboratory. Why is sperm morphology important? Morphology results can predict the sperm’s ability to get a calf from the egg, and importantly, can pick up defects which may initially start to fertilise the egg but then fail to result in an ongoing pregnancy. Normal morphology has been demonstrated to be heritable, repeatable (doesn’t change much year to year), can be used to predict the number of calves the bull can produce and can predict the fertility of his male and female offspring. The heifer’s age at puberty and her time between calving and cycling again reflect the morphology of her sire. Bulls which do not qualify by morphology standards may still result in a large number of calves on the ground, but these calves may have come at a high cost. There may be an unacceptable high rate of empty or dry cows, and the cows may have lost one or two embryos during the mating season prior to maintaining pregnancy. The delays in achieving pregnancy result in smaller calves at weaning, and increased pressure on the cow to achieve pregnancy the following year, as she has a shorter recovery time post calving.
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Photo: Carabar Angus What about variations in sperm morphology results? What about young bulls? Semen is sensitive to extreme temperatures, stress and diet, so morphology results can also reflect recent illnesses, transport stress, lameness and high grain diets, all of which may have temporary or permanent effects on fertility. As a result, repeat tests may be required on bulls with defects on the initial exam. Some bulls are more sensitive to these stressors than others and their morphology and fertility can be affected more easily than others in the same mob exposed to the same stressors. Overall, the majority of bulls will have similar results on repeat exams.
Young bulls may occasionally have defect sperm which reflect their sexual immaturity. In this case, the defective sperm count often progress to become normal as the bull matures sexually. Part of the testicle responsible for making important changes to the sperm necessary for fertilisation, may not mature to function effectively until some bulls are 15 months old, resulting in some defective sperm of lower fertility. These defects should be diminished by 18 months. How can producers benefit from morphology testing?
Variations in results due to poor semen Only purchase bulls that have passed a collection and handling are extremely rare and morphology test. identifiable. Veterinarians are trained to avoid these complications. Tracy Sullivan BSc (Vet) BVMS MVS PhD CMAVA
Agriculture Faba Beans ‘Pulse Winter Crop Alternative for mid April-Early May plant in southern Queensland’ Southern Queensland is renowned for premium grain and pulse production, with chickpeas currently holding the number one spot for winter pulse production. The advantages with growing pulse crops are extensive, including: •
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Although there are many advantages with growing a pulse crop such as chickpeas, being able to take advantage of early autumn rain for planting in April is not one of them. Research has shown chickpea crops planted before mid-May often suffer from reduced yields associated with low temperatures, frost risk at flowering, and result in higher vegetative biomass allowing for a more favourable environment for the spread of diseases. Although there are many advantages with growing a pulse crop such as chickpeas, being able to take advantage of early autumn rain for planting in April is not one of them. Research has shown chickpea crops planted before mid-May often suffer from advantage of early autumn rain. reduced yields associated with low temperatures, • Finishing up earlier than chickpeas. Harvest from early frost risk at flowering, and result in higher vegetative October biomass allowing for a more favourable environment • Allowing to spread the timing of farm operations for the spread of diseases. •
So what other options are out there to take • advantage of an early plant? Faba Beans. Up until recent varietal improvements, there have been little options to fill this gap. However, this is • no longer the case with the release of PBA Warda. It has shown a superior yield to all currently grown faba bean varieties in northern NSW and southern • QLD and with its improved quality and disease • resistant package, this variety has given southern QLD another viable winter pulse option. Its ideal sowing window for southern QLD is mid-April to mid-May and allows growers to take
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Allowing for growers to get on top of problematic spring flushes of summer grasses such as Barnyard grass and Feathertop Rhodes grass earlier Possibility of achieving some respectable gross margins with prices last season of around $420-$435/tonne and yields of 1-3t/ha. Possibility to deep plant (15-20cm) Providing residual fertilizer for subsequent crops of up to 130kg/ha residual N Good disease break for winter cereals
with Helicoverpa being the main insect affecting quality. Although they have a better tolerance threshold to frost than chickpea, Faba beans yield can be impacted by heavy frosts and therefore may not suit colder pockets of southern QLD in a cold winter. It is also recommended to start with a good soil moisture profile to reduce risk for crop failure in a dry season. For more information regarding Faba bean production and whether they would benefit your farming system, please review various GRDC publications such as Fababean Grow notes available from: http://www.grdc.com.au/Resources/ GrowNotes or contact your local Agronomist. Matthew Skerman, Landmark
In-crop management is quite similar to chickpeas. Agronomic monitoring is still vital for Faba beans
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Musing Musings From The Muse Early Days
The Old Toll Bar Road 1934
I have recently been researching the Northern Downs Region, with a plan of writing something about the history of the area. Most of the stuff readily available concerns the early days of white settlement. However, there were 40 000 years of habitation on this continent, before James Cook sailed his ship up the East Coast. Surely, during some of those years, a few people would have settled the area we call the Northern Downs....the area north of Dalby and including Jandowae. My information tells me, that the Jarowair people were here when Europeans first moved onto the Darling Downs. They were a nomadic people who traversed the region from the Bunya Mountains in the east, to Dalby and the River to the West and northwards past the water holes on Jondowie Creek. It is estimated there were between 1500 to 2000 people over the whole Downs region. They were known to the people below the range as the “Goonaburra” (“fire people”) or “people who hunted with fire.” The name came from their habit of lighting fires in the dry Downs grasses to encourage game to come for the fresh green shoots.
set foot there in 1799, the first European to do so. The Gap was very steep and had been used by the aboriginals before Europeans arrived in the area.
The Penal Colony at Redcliffe opened in 1824 and moved up the River a year later, to a more The water holes on our creek would have been an “defendable site” in the area now known as attractive site for the Jarowair as they followed the Wickham Terrace. The Brisbane area was opened seasons and the game. for free settlement in 1838. So, when white men came through heading further north, the camp site, two days ride from Cunningham had discovered the Gap that today Dalby, was a welcome one. I guess the early bears his name, in 1828. So, by the time free bushmen were wise enough to take lead from the settlement arrived in Brisbane, the road to the aboriginals in the area. Permanent water holes fertile Southern Darling Downs via Cunningham’s meant game, along with fish, ducks and shellfish..... Gap had been well established. good supplements to the corned beef or jerky the By all reports, the early road up that Gap was travellers would have had in their “tucker bags”. treacherous and many wagons and their loads Downs History were lost over the edge. Cunningham had arrived from the Liverpool Plains in 1827 and found Spicer’s Gap which he Rob Brazier thought would be a route up the range from the ***Excerpt from The Warwick Examiner and Times as written by Penal Colony at Moreton Bay...or more precisely, scribe “Ben Bolt” Woody Point at Redcliffe. Old Matt Flinders had
***The first drays to carry wool down the (Toowoomba) range had a bad time of it, and though they might slide down as in Cunningham's Gap, it was a debatable question if the drays could ever be got back. Now and again the dray would get too near the edge of the sharp declivity, and the entire outfit would go rolling over and over down several hundred yards to be smashed to pieces on the rock bed of the gully or creek below. And as the township of Toowoomba grew, the need for a safer and easier route down the range became a necessity. The Old Toll Bar Road was opened in 1855, two years after work began by 15 workers. I can only guess how many times that number of workers was multiplied in the new development of the Range Road over the last few years...100, perhaps? Answer to Decembers Quiz. “The name of the family who supplied fresh milk to Jandowae in the 1940's/50's?
Answer: Frank Iseppi
Family along with brother in law Harry Wynham. They owned the farm to the right as you leave the town boundary going north. (Don and Robyn have a nice new sign at their front entrance: “Gowan Lea.” Looks good, Donald.) This months quiz: The name of the barber next door to Robinson & Co, during the fifties and early sixties?
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Education Kindy Kapers As I write this, we are nearly halfway through Term One, with all the children settling in well. It has gone by extremely quickly. I would like to thank all parents who helped make our Bake Stall at the recent “Parkets” a success, by cooking or manning the stall. Thanks to the community for once again supporting the Kindy by buying our cakes etc. The Kindy shade cover over the sandpit, unfortunately, was a victim of the recent storms with it being ripped beyond repair. We have as our last child moves on to school, so we will put in an insurance claim and hope to have this need new parents to step up into the Committee replaced in the near future. positions. They are President, Vice President, Once again, Lenny Veivers and his crew came in Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Co-ordinator, and worked hard during our break and installed Maintenance Co-ordinator, Grant’s Co-ordinator our new landing to the Library section of the and Communication’s Co-ordinator. If you Kindy. It’s becoming a yearly event, Lenny being would like more information on any of the at the Kindy. Thanks very much to Lenny and positions, please contact me. his crew. We were able to finalise this with the We still have positions available at Kindy for help of the Western Downs Regional Council Pre-prep and three year olds. The Kindergarten with a grant from the Minor Grants Fund. We are has a country casual policy where children very excited to see this finished, as it marks the from outlying areas can attend Kindy on a daily completion of the refurbishment/renovation of basis rather than have to attend the full 15 the Kindy. Lenny, I am sure would agree, that hour program. However, certain criteria have we should not have to have any major repairs/ to be met. The Committee realizes that it is not refurbishment for a good ten years or more!! feasible or even possible for the children from We have not had a decision from C&K on our application to become a C&K Branch. We recently met with C&K representatives and they have asked if we could provide 12 months’ financial records under our new five day fortnight program with two groups. Everything has changed since our application, now that we are open every weekday. Our prior financials were based on a three and a half day week. We will submit this information as soon as we receive our audit back from the accountant in the next month - fingers crossed. The Kindy AGM will be held at 7pm at the Cultural Centre on Monday, 16th March. We encourage new and existing parents to attend. As we have not had a final decision from C&K, we will need parents to consider taking on a Committee position. A lot of us are leaving the kindergarten
outlying areas to attend the 15 hour program. Please put your child on the waiting list, if you have not already done so. Children, who turn three during the year, will be offered a place as they turn three. Should you have any questions or wish to enrol your child, the teachers can be contacted via phone 07 46685665 or email jandowaekindy@bigpond.com .
Please mark your calendars with the LAC/Kindy Quiz Night to be held on the 2nd May at the Memorial Hall. It is always a fantastic night out. More details will be available as the date draws closer. Maree Taylor President
Kindy Group A We have gone bug crazy! Our little scientists are curious and fascinated about the world around them. Our ‘science laboratory’ keeps on growing as we continue to find interesting creatures in our beautiful gardens. The children’s questions and thoughts have been recorded in our ‘Thinking and Learning Floor Book’. This also includes information we have read and photos taken during our investigations. We have been using the computer and reading books to learn more about creatures that interest us and incorporating pattern, number, measurement and colour recognition into these investigations.
Don’t forget to support the Kindy at the Show; we will once again be running the drinks stall. Have you thought about entering your pet in the Kindy section of the Show? Last but not least, remember to drop into the pavilion and check out the children’s display from the Kindy. Kelly, Courtney, Connie and Rhiannon always put a wonderful display together of the children’s work. Nursery Rhymes are abundant in our kindy program at present. Children’s language and literacy knowledge is growing rapidly as they participate in singing, reading, dramatizations and the creative arts based on familiar rhymes. Children can relate well to these rhymes, make connections to their own home experiences and engage in individual and whole group experiences. Children are preparing to dress up and present rhymes for their Grandparents on Monday, 16th March. Show and tell has provided us with an insight into the interests of our Kindy children. We have been conducting science experiments, learning about animals and most importantly, listening and learning from one another. The children are
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Education gaining in confidence as they learn to talk in front of their peers and engage in discussions. We are still looking for empty soft drink bottles, please, for Easter craft! Please drop off any you have as soon as possible. Kelly, Courtney and Connie.
Kindy Group B We have started our year off in great spirits and everyone is now settling into the new routines and environment. We have been busy learning about each other and forming new friendships. Many of the children have taken an interest in learning more about horses. The children have been sharing their experiences with their peers and expanding their knowledge and understanding through stories and research. Our “thinking and learning floor book” has photos of various types of horses as well as beautiful drawings the children have contributed. When the children contribute to this book, they are encouraged to take pride in their work and their contributions.
Bell State School News Attached are some photos of our school leadership team and below is an article to go with it for the next ‘Jandowae Mill’. Thank you very much.
many opportunities as I can to make the school a better place. I look forward to bringing my ideas to the Student Council meetings, even if that means fighting for what I think is best for the school.
Congratulations to the Bell State School 2015 I am looking forward to setting up academic Leadership Team. and sporting events. I aim to create many School Captains: opportunities for my fellow peers. I want to Paetyn McAuliffe and Riley McHugh encourage sportsmanship as much as possible because I think that every student is capable of Sports House Captains: being their absolute best. That’s the Bell Spirit Bunya Secondary: Rebecca Hancock, that I want to promote. supported by School Captain, Riley McHugh
Wonga Secondary: Jac Finch supported by Paetyn McAuliffe ~ Year 10 School Captain School Captain, Paetyn McAuliffe The words and deeds of this Student Leadership Bunya Primary: Taylah Hancock and Emiley Team have been demonstrated many times Nixon over throughout their Bell school journey. In Wonga Primary: Lily McGill and Eliza Ford recent years, throughout the daily school life, Student Council Representatives: Supported I have seen and heard these young future by School Captains leaders grow a positive image of possibility and what student voice could become. Junior Secondary: Bryce Billington Year 6: Hayley Woodward
Mandy Norton-McNeill
Year 5: Summer Roberts-Zahl
The series of ‘Hairy Maclary’ books have emerged as a very likable series of books for our children. Eve introduced us to her favourite book from the ‘Hairy Maclary’ series during show and tell, when she read the story to the whole class. We have started reading ‘Hairy Maclary’ stories as a whole group, helping us to recognise repetition and rhyme within the text. The children are learning to recognise the patterns and reoccurring language used in ‘Hairy Maclary’ books. We would like to extend a big ‘thank you’ to Arthur at the 5 Star Supermarket for providing us with the funds to purchase new books. We were able to purchase a number of books due to his generous ‘shop locally’ program. These books are valuable resources for young children, as they cover social and emotional topics such as confidence building, being a great friend and various other difficult social situations. Over the next few weeks, we are looking forward to reading many new titles and having discussions around these important topics. Thank you very much to our dedicated families who have been maintaining our Kindergarten gardens and lawns. We are so appreciative of all your hard work! Courtney Webster, Connie Yard & Rhiannon Staines
We are a very active school, in that you will find us on the oval involved in a team sport. We would rather ‘kick’ than ‘click’; for example, no mobile phones, or social media sites throughout the school day. We yarn. We laugh at some of the funny antics that the younger students try. We are serious about our learning, particularly this year. As a school, I think we stand out from other schools. The size of our school is a benefit, because we get along with each other, and we are getting better at it. Everyone cares. And it shows.
House Captains
As School Captain, I think that I want to break down a few barriers in mindsets, by way of thinking outside of the box. Tradition is good and should be respected. But we need to look forward and move forward because there is so much opportunity out there waiting for us. But keep in mind, fads come and go but values such as mateship, determination and respect have a proud history at our school. The players always change but the game stays the same. (A wise man once told me that)
School Captains: Paetyn McAuliffe and Riley McHugh
Riley McHugh - School Captain I am so proud to be a Bell State School Captain. Being School Captain is a step up from being Sports Captain. I am going to be taking as
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Business 8 traits every successful business has in common Whether your business sells cattle, clothes, tools and keep them, you will find yourself shutting or services; there are eight things you can do to up shop. get your business on the road to success. 6. Be Disciplined. Successful businesses 1. Set the direction. If you don’t know where have consistent record keeping procedures. you’re going, it’s very hard to get there. Make It’s crucial that your staff are aware of the sure you revisit why you are in business and procedures you use so everything can run where you are going. Once you’re clear about smoothly and be stored in the same space in it, share that vision with your employees so that the same way. you are taking everyone on the journey with 7. Be firm but flexible. you. Businesses who 2. Talk to your advisors. A successful business s u c c e e d , will have a great working relationship with their s t a n d accountant and advisors. Elle McPherson once said of her strategy for building her business empire, “If I’m the smartest person in the room, then I’m in the wrong room.” Talk with your advisors about your plans and goals so they can help guide you.
day happy, your employees will take their cue form you. Bruce Lee said it well. “Choose the positive…. Optimism is a faith that leads to success.” Peter McKinnon BMO Partner Advice in this article is general in nature, readers should seek their own advice before making information technology or financial decisions.
3. Be prepared. Businesses who can handle bumps in the road are those who are watching out for what’s ahead. This includes doing regular cashflow planning, assessing potential risks (and planning how to manage risk) and making sure you have adequate insurance in place to handle the strong on unexpected. their core vision and values, but make sure they are 4. Don’t rush it. Remember being in business nimble enough to change, develop, is more like a marathon, than a sprint. Give and adapt to changing market trends and yourself time to reach your goals, if you go out external influences. too hard too fast you might run out of puff (and money). 8. Adopt a positive vibe. Successful business 5. Don’t drop the important stuff. When the budget gets tight, businesses often drop training and marketing. Remember for your business to succeed you need customers, and to keep customers you need excellent service. If you fail to invest in areas that will bring them in
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Business Dalby Building Designers achieve excellent outcome through recycling and refurbishing One of Martin Building Design’s recently completed projects was the Western Downs Health Centre located at 171c Cunningham Street, Dalby. Our Scope of Services covered: •
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Martin Building Design offers a full range of services to assist individuals and businesses with the planning, design and construction of their project. Our qualified and experienced staff has the knowledge and experience to assist clients with all facets of their project from site selection to the handing over of keys. The disused Pre-School building on the corner of Cunningham and Alfred Streets was considered an excellent site to establish a modern medical centre. Our initial investigations covered site layout, site access for vehicles and pedestrians, structural integrity, services and renovation options. Martin Building Design was responsible for obtaining Planning and Building approvals for the medical centre from the Western Downs Regional Council. A thorough assessment of the site and building ensured compliance with the relevant building standards and codes could be achieved. This included access for persons with disabilities, access for emergency services vehicles, patient parking, correct services connected (LED lighting throughout), privacy and security for all patients and staff.
The finished project
Careful but creative development of the building design plus detailed technical documentation ensured an appropriate modern medical centre would be delivered to our client Dalby and District Friendly Society Dispensary. The design provided a complete makeover of the exterior and interior areas of the old pre-school building. During the construction phase, Martin Building Design worked closely with the principal building contractor and subcontractors to ensure all areas of the design and technical specification were achieved.
for the opportunity to design and deliver this modern medical centre which will serve the Dalby and District community for many years. Martin Building Design
Full Project Management and coordination ensured all necessary services, communication systems, installation of all fittings, fixtures and finishes were completed correctly and on time. Martin Building Design would like to thank FSD
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Health & Beauty
Nasty Nails Did you know that 5.5% of the population has a fungal nail infection? In the over 60 age group, it is even more common at one in 20 people. Other risk factors include: living in a humid climate, working in sweaty, closed in shoes, skin or nail injuries, tinea, prolonged foot pressure and compromised immunity. While an infection just starts out with the toes looking a little different, usually a yellow brown colour or just white and with thickened nails, it is likely to spread to other toes and even fingernails. If it becomes severe, there may be discomfort, altered sensation and it can begin to limit movement.
If adhered to carefully and for the long term, this should be effective, but people all too often forget to keep it up. It takes a long time to fight the infection – several months and afterwards, the nail may take from 12-18 months to heal and look normal again, especially if the big toe is affected.
The problem is that nail tissue is a significant barrier to treatments applied to it. Poor penetration can lead to treatment failure. Another problem is if the nail is incompletely There is a range of possible infecting organisms, treated, as this can cause the infection to spread which makes it difficult for tailor treatment. For to neighbouring nails. a severe infection, the doctor may use antifungal medication in tablet form. This can be The most effective over the counter treatment very effective but needs to be kept up for the is Loceryl, with 52% healed after 52 weeks’ long term. There are a range of options, but the treatment. It must be done once a week. The risk of side effects is there, and it can become nail is buffed expensive over the long term. to allow it to soak in and it is painted on like If you catch it early, an external treatment can be nail polish. The lacquer then seals in the active the answer. The least expensive is an antifungal ingredient. The canesten system seems like a tincture or solution such as Daktarin tincture. good option too, as you apply a cream to soften
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t h e nail for 2 weeks b e f o r e applying the antifungal cream. The problem seems to be that relapses are common after six months. So, if your toenails are looking a bit nasty, come and check out the options at your local pharmacy. It takes a long term commitment, but it might as well be dealt with sooner rather than later. Sharon Baker Pharmacist
Healthy Beauty LOOK AFTER YOUR SKIN THIS AUTUMN Exfoliate most days. Exfoliation will diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, smooth and refine the skin and will help with dehydration or dryness. Irregular patches of pigmentation allow all other products applied to the skin to be more effective, as the dead skin has been removed. Exfoliate twice a week and then do a more gentle micro-foliation on the other days. There are many different types of exfoliant scrubs: acid based and a mixture of both. It’s important to use the right one for your skin to avoid over exfoliation. Keep hydrated! This is very easy to do with the use of a hydrating spritz or alcohol-free toner which can be spritzed on prior to moisturiser. This allows better absorption of product and can help even out the porosity of the skin. It can be used as often as you like throughout the day to maintain hydration – brilliant for planes! The reason you want to keep skin hydrated is that the skin will function more effectively. When the skin becomes dehydrated, certain enzymes in the skin stop working efficiently and we may end up with a bit more congestion and breakouts appearing on the skin. Keep it clean. How effective are you at cleaning your skin? If you are not a morning person, you may be half asleep in the shower and not focusing on where or how you are cleansing your face. To help make cleansing as effective as possible, I use an oil based cleanser for my first cleanse to liquefy all the oil based dirt on the skin (sebum, spf) and then my second is to leave me with my cleanest skin possible (but not squeaky clean or too stripped, which is bad).
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Question: What is the best way to manage my Myopia? myopia is prevented, or when found controlled to as lower levels as possible. This is due to the fact that myopes are more likely to develop vision threatening eye diseases such as retinal detachment and glaucoma. Not to mention the effect that myopia can have on on learning in Myopia is a significant problem with an the classroom or with reduced reaction times estimated 17% of all Australians with this when driving. condition. Fortunately we are faring better than many of our Asian neighbours. Singapore is the While there are no conclusive strategies to country with the highest incidence, with up to prevent myopia, recent research indicates that Orthokeratology is the most effective method 80% of the population with myopia. of halting any myopic progression. This is where From my perspective, it is very important that Myopia is a vision problem where light from a distance focuses in front, instead of on the back of the eye. The result is blurred vision when looking in the distance, while near vision often remains comparatively clear.
a custom rigid contact lens is slept in overnight with vision returning to normal once the lens is removed in the morning. While wearing contact lenses is not for everyone, it is my opinion that most patients with myopia are suitable and should be offered this treatment option. Got a question for OpTomTom? Please contact Eyecare Eyewear Dalby on 4669 7072 or Chinchilla on 4668 9888 or email: tomroger@ ecew.com.au
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Health & Beauty Winter is a Good Time to Treat Leg Veins As the weather becomes cooler, it may be a good time to take the plunge and come in and see The Leg Vein Doctor, Dr Kemp, about treating spider veins and varicose veins. The winter months will give you plenty of recovery time before revealing your new, blemish-free legs in Spring. Varicose veins affect up to 50% of the population, with a small percentage affected by a more advanced venous disease. Varicose and spider veins appear on the legs, ankles, and feet and can be caused by being overweight, growing older, pregnancy, standing for long periods of time, or a family history of venous disease. If left untreated, varicose veins can lead varicose veins and recurrent veins following to leg ulcers and other serious problems such as surgical stripping. The treatment that is swollen legs and blood clots. required is determined through an ultrasound during the initial consultation. Patients that People who suffer from varicose veins can be undergo varicose vein treatment can see self-conscious about their legs, more so during results within weeks of the procedure and are the warmer months. The apparent, rope-like getting back to their normal, active lifestyle disfigurement can be unsightly and painful, straight away. Treatment of spider veins with often making work, regular chores and exercise microsclerotherapy may require several months painful. Spider veins, or telangiectasia, are to complete a course of treatment depending small to very small veins which are visible on on the extent of involvement. The good news the surface of the skin. They are quite common is that the treatment is effective and for the and are not generally harmful, but when they majority of patients, once the veins have sealed, are extensive they can be a source of concern the result is permanent. for patients because of their bothersome appearance which can draw other people's In addition to the treatment of leg veins, attention to them. Cosmetic Elegance Clinic offers Total Facial Dr Kemp is a visiting consultant at Cosmetic Elegance Clinic in Toowoomba and provides the latest “Gold Standard� Treatment non-surgical treatments including Microsclerotherapy, Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy and EndoVenous Laser Therapy to treat spider veins,
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Rejuvenation, which includes facial vein treatments, as part of our holistic service. For more information please contact us on 4638 2700 or visit www.cosmeticlegance.com.au Cosmetic Elegance Clinic Varicose and Spider Veins
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OUTPATIENT CLINIC To book 4668 4555 Present 12:45pm
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WOUND DRESSING CLINIC
Monday – Friday 9.00-10.00 AM | 3.00-4.00 PM
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MENTAL HEALTH To Book & cancel 4662 7711
Phone for appointment
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Jandowae Health Service District Health Service Mental Health Team
WOMENS HEALTH To book & cancel 4668 4555
26th March 2015
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District Health Service Primary Health Centre
DRUG & ALCOHOL To book & cancel 4662 8889
Phone for appointment
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District Health Service Primary Health Centre
CHILD HEALTH CLINIC To book & Cancel 46684555
Phone for Appointment 19th February 2015, 16th March 2015
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Jandowae Health Service District Health Service
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SOCIAL WORKER To book & cancel 4669 0772
Every Monday
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Dalby Health Service Primary Health Centre
DIETITIAN To book & cancel 4669 0563
Phone for appointment Wednesday Monthly
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SPEECH PATHOLOGIST To book & cancel 4669 0548
Friday Fortnightly
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PATIENT TRAVEL SUBSIDY SCHEME 46684555
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JANDOWAE SHOW ALL SET FOR 2015 SHOW DAY...MARCH 28TH‌ A full day of Entertainment is planned with something for everyone, the day will begin with the gate opening a 6.00am! Jandowae will see the introduction of a UTE MUSTER with seven classes available to participate in the QCAS State competition, a selection of local classes will also be available and these will include VINTAGE CARS, Peoples Choice, Best Flag, Paintwork and a number of others, please see advertisement in our show feature in the Mill Magazine. If you have a vehicle you would like to show off to others please come along and enjoy the day. Assemble on the grounds at 11.00am the winner of respective sections will be announced at 1.30pm. Vintage Machinery will also be on display.
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Jandowae Showgirl Dinner A great evening was held on the 14th February for the Show Dinner and a special thanks and appreciation must go to all entrants of whom participated in the four sections of Showgirl and Princess, with special mention of the sponsors who supported the entrants. Congratulations to the chosen young ladies in the respective sections, Patricia Carroll Miss Showgirl, Ashleigh Keehn Junior Miss Showgirl, Sophie May Junior Princess and Felicity Taylor Junior Minor Princess.
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Entertainment Entertainment will be HUGE, The Crack up Sisters will perform 3 comedy shows during the day and in between shows will hold free whip cracking workshops with Uncle Bill demonstrating his whip plaiting skills, this is sure to attract many people as will Noah’s Racing Pigs with 4 races planned together with his Animal Nursery, always a crowd pleaser, monies raised from this will go to charity.
Amusements and Rides Once again we will have a large variety of rides for the young in age and young at heart to enjoy. WRIST BANDS can be pre purchased or purchased on show day, this allows children to ride for four hours, this is great value and allows the freedom to ride whichever ride you enjoy the most. We will be introducing a marquee for shade for parents to relax and view their children having great fun.
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In the Pavillion All the regular displays of Pavilion Exhibits, Art, Flowers, Quilts, Education, Produce. Fashion Parades, Face painting, Market Stalls and more. Many sections within the pavilion will feature’ One Hundred Years of ANZAC’. Remembering the Anzac’s. The Jandowae RSL will provide support. Should you have memorabilia you would like to display please contact the Show Secretary. A Junior Competition for the Best Decorated ANZAC Poppy/ Slouch Hat will be conducted for individual or groups up to the age of 16 years. Please contact 46 685005 to obtain your blank canvas to decorate.
Barrel Racing Barrel Racing will begin at 5pm followed by the Rodeo at 6pm, come along and enjoy the evening, dance to the Music provided by Neil Duddy, a very popular entertainer. Bar will be licenced until midnight. Hot snacks available.
Lucky Gate Prize A Lucky Gate prize of $1000.00 will again be conducted, you will receive a ticket upon admission to the grounds and this may be placed in a box at the office throughout the day. The draw will be conducted following the Rodeo. The winner must be in attendance to win the prize so come along to the show, you may be the lucky person to win this prize.
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In the Ring During the day there will be many events to enjoy, a full Ring Programme of Horse events with an ANSA (Australian National Saddlehorse Association) Feature show together with Cattle Judging including Young Judges and Young Paraders Competitions.
The Food There will be great number of outlets for food, enjoy a variety of hot food and burgers together with wonderful coffee, hot chips and finish your meal with pancakes/ strawberries and ice cream.
COME AND ENJOY YOUR SHOW…..A GREAT DAY OUT Find us on Facebook or view our schedule on www.jandowae.org/show
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Sport Mitch Tucker to Represent SW at State Tennis Championships Mitch Tucker of Jandowae has gained selection in the 19 years and under South West Tennis Team for the second year in a row. Mitch will travel to Mareeba to compete in the State Tennis Championships from 19th - 22nd March. A team of four boys and four girls were selected at the South West trials at Chinchilla on Friday, 6th February. Mitch played a nail biting final set to gain selection. The team is made up of players from Jandowae, Chinchilla, Miles and Roma.
jandowae Golf club Sunday 1/2/2015 Bill Sullivan Memorial Day Winners R Ellis, M Ellis 62.5nett R/Up N Hedge, M Trennery 64.75nett 3rd M Wood, B Davison 65.25nett NAGA T McGovern, K McGovern 75.75nett Approaches 2/11 R Ellis Hole in One 4/13 R Ellis, M Ellis 7/16 P Ireland, R Sargent Sunday 8/2/2015 Sponsor P Wilson Winner D Tuppack 40pts, ladies R Sargent 32pts Approaches 2/11 M Davis 4/13 M Avent 7/16 D Tuppack Sunday 15/2/2015 Sponsor G & L Jorgensen Winner D Blinco 40pts R/Up by spin off M Abbott 39pts 3rd K Sargent 39pts NAGA D Fullelove 26pts Approaches 2/11 K Sargent, ladies R Sargent 4/13 B Baillie, J Hawton 7/16 M Davis
trophies donated by T. Nauschutz. Winners - B. King, S. Reimers, D. Bassingthwaighte 24; others – D. Beard, M. Berghofer, R. Berry 21; G. Nelson, M. Berghofer, D. Wood 8; M. Gersekowski, W. Hill, G. Ireland 7. Wed 11th - 10 players in attendance for Championship bowls, and social play. Singles Championship score – M. Gersekowski v S. Reimers 26-23, over a game of 27 ends, (D. Bassingthwaighte was marker). Social scores – M. Berghofer, B. King, W. Hill, V. Woollett v M. Berghofer, D. Beard, G. Nelson, G. Ireland 15-12. Wed 18th - 9 ladies present for social bowls. Scores – D. Beard, V. Woollett v M. Gersekowski, D. Bassingthwaighte 16-8; M. Berghofer, G. Nelson, D. Wood v M. Berghofer, J. Thornton, R. Berry 23-10. Wed 25th will be the Annual General Meeting of the Ladies Section of Jandowae Bowls Club, and the AGM of the Jandowae Bowls Club Board of Management is set for Sunday 22nd March, at 9:30 a m. Monday 2nd March is the AGM of the Condamine District Ladies’ Bowls Assoc, and will be held at North Dalby Bowls Club-house.
Sunday 22/2/2015 Sponsor Amalgamated Pest Members are reminded that Championship Control, Dalby events will be played during March, April and Winner M Wassell 43pts May, and must be finalised by the end of June. Mitch has gratefully received donations from R/Up C Wassell 42pts Thelma Nauschutz Approaches Jandowae Lions Club, Jinghi Valley C.W.A., Games Director 4/13 C Wassell Jandowae and District Tennis Association and Nelson Family Meats to assist with his travel and Mark Avent accommodation costs.
Social Golf Results
“We feel very proud to have a local Tennis player representing Jandowae and his region in the State Trials,” said Karel Brownhall, secretary of the Jandowae & District Tennis Association. Karel Brownhall
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Jandowae Ladies’ Bowls Notes
25/1/15 – 12 players Win, Put, No.4 Merv Abbott R/Up Dave Gymore Snr No.7 Dave Tuppack Wed 4th- 11 ladies present for commencement L/Drive Reg Negus of 2015 bowls calendar. Play was Ag Score for S/Pit Peter Rathmell
Notices 1/2/15 Guzzler Mug – 17 players Win Dave Gymore Snr R/Up, No.2 Brendan Hickey Put, L/Drive Reg Negus No.4 Mick Blinco S/Pit Lil Jorgensen 8/2/15 – 14 players Win June Hawton R/Up, Put, No.2 Dave Tuppack No.4, L/Drive Scott Bateman No.7 Col Wassell S/Pit James Oliffe 15/2/915 – 19 players Win Trish Drayton R/Up Mick Wood Put Merv Abbott No.2 Dave Gymore Jnr No.4 Mick Blinco No.2, No.7, L/Drive Reg Negus 22/2/15 – 15 players Win Jeff Pain R/Up, Put June Hawton No.2 Brendan Taylor No.7 Merv Abbott L/Drive Col Wassell S/Pit Trish Drayton Jack Hill
Swimming Club News On Saturday, the 31st January, eight (8) members of the Jandowae Swimming Club, along with their coach, Nicky Zeller, attended the Miles Swimming Carnival. After many training sessions during the school holidays, the swimmers’ great improvement in their fitness and stroke was evident in their personal best swimming times. A stand out performance was Felicity Taylor for achieving a third in the 8 Years’ 50 metre Breaststroke. Our 7 years and under swimmers, Cate Bidstrup and Madeline Alexander, also received numerous places in their races. Special thanks to Nicky Zeller for her hard work and dedication to our club and swimmers, which has seen dramatic improvements in all our swimmers. Thanks to the parents and grandparents who supported our swimmers by timekeeping and cheering. Sally Bidstrup
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Classifieds classifieds Solid timber oval coffee table with claw feet, in good condition - $100 ono. Enquiries welcome & viewing recommended! Call 0746 686165. Jandowae FOR SALE
HOUSE FOR SALE 4 bedrooms, 2 built ins. Kitchen – dining – lounge. Enclosed front office or playroom. Large pantry – sewing room. Plenty of built in cupboards. Car port – large separate shed. Ph. 4632 4093. ...................................... FOR SALE - JANDOWAE HOUSE Approx 12 years old, 4 bedrooms, good scooter ramp to verandah - 2 bay lockable car shed with workshop, laundry and toilet attached. Price - $227,000.00. Ph: 4668 5781. ...................................... FOR RENT
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Young goats - 6 months old. Meet breed, good condition, wormed, tagged.
FOR SALE
Jandowae. Phone Paul: 0415 454 808
All aluminium basket style roof rack with boat loader. Suit Landcruiser $500
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Solid timber chest of drawers in good condition 141cm high x 124cm wide x 50cm deep - $200 ono. Solid timber “Gentleman’s Lowboy” with hanging space, drawers and area for shoes, in good condition. Ideal for child’s wardrobe $250 ono. Large timber partners’ desk in good condition, ideal for home office / home business. Seating both sides, drawers one side - $300 ono. Silky oak base for double bed - old fashioned spring-type, in good condition $100 ono.
COLLECTORS 2 ATCO cylinder Lawn mowers. B & S 4 hp motor in going order. For information contact Ray on 46685282 ...................................... CAR FOR SALE 1987 Ford Telstar GHIR, excellent condition, good tyres, mechanically maintained. Unregistered $600 ono as is. Ph 46685441 or 0488044865. Jandowae.
Jandowae House to rent, 3 bedrooms, sleep out, built-ins, 2 bathrooms, electric stove, wood heater, air-cond. Reasonable rent, references, ph 46685287. ...................................... FOR SALE 1985 Windsor Windcheater pop-top 16ft Caravan. April rego. Full enclosed annexe & roll out awning. Double bed, tv, microwave & gas stove. 120L watertank, 3 way fridge, back tool box, new brakes & tyres. New flooring & benchtops. $12,500 ono. Phone 0412109526. ......................................
Community groups are advised that applications are being called for the following funding programs. Application forms are available on the Council website at www.wdrc.qld.gov.au and from Customer Service Centres. Community Support Program: applications close 5pm Tuesday 31 March 2015 for services and activities in the financial year of 1/07/2015 to 30/06/2016. Minor Grants Program: applications close 5pm Tuesday 7 April 2015 for projects beginning mid May 2015.
FOR SALE & WANTED
Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF): applications close 5pm Tuesday 18 May 2015 for projects commencing mid July 2015.
Minnkota electric motor $260; Wardrobe in good condition $50; Fishing lures from $4 ea; wanted boat trailer; wanted flat bottom punt. Miles. Ph Col 4627 1498 or 0429 949 522.
Other funding programs are open throughout the year and include the In Kind Assistance Program, Sporting Assistance Program and Reimbursement Program. Information for these programs and application forms are available on the Council website under Online Payments and Services/eGrants.
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Applications are to be addressed to: Western Downs Regional Council Community Grants Funding Attn: Chief Executive Officer PO Box 551, DALBY QLD 4405
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