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The 2014 Festival was a great week long celebration. All riding competitively and also become a new mum. events were well supported by the community and we What a great day was had during the Collection Tour, with have received positive feedback all round. The following many visitors making the trip to visit the wonderful, quirky is a wrap up of the main events during the Festival. and individual collections we have right on our doorstep. Approximately 90 people attended the Gala Opening, This certainly surprised us as one of the most anticipated with this great night celebrating the opening of the events of the week. Each collection had over 60 visitors. It festival and our farming heritage. Scott Bridle, judge, was wonderful to see so many enjoy lunch in Jan’s garden was very impressed with the quality of entries, with the and the Devonshire Tea was also very popular. A huge overall winner, Nick Lennox, receiving $500 prize money. thank you to Jan, Steve and Daphne, June and Mel, Jean, The exhibition was well displayed and enhanced by the Lyn and Neil and Jean for your hospitality to our visitors photography of Scott, and was open all week and well A large crowd turned out for the Bushwackers Trivia patronised. Night, an evening of frivolity and laughter. A highlight Beef Night at the Creek, sponsored by Suncorp, was was definitely the blind-folded Lamington Challenge. a fantastic night under the stars with a wonderful Harry Myers and Sharon Cruickshank took out the best atmosphere. Guest speaker Lachlan Hughes spoke on Bushwacker titles respectively. Thanks to the hard the family’s journey through business, and the up and working Golf Club Committee for a great Aussie barbecue downs in developing the Paddock to Plate concept with and entertainment. Rangeland Quality Meats. Everyone enjoyed a sumptuous 23 runners turned up bright and early to participate in steak from the brand. Music was provided by James York. the Fun Run, completing various lengths of the course. Congratulations to Suncorp and Paula and the staff at This was followed by a healthy breakfast in the park and Creek Cafe for such a fantastic night. then our high school girls provided a skipping display The races were a great way to really celebrate the spirit of and challenging some of us to the double rope jump. The the festival, with over 900 people in attendance and six team from Murilla fitness Centre showcased a Body Pump Races with the feature Race being the UD Trucks Open demonstration and Step Class. At 10.00am we cheered on Handicap. 66 horses were fielded, the biggest in Miles in the entrants in the fancy dress parade. All in all this was a many years and the losing punters were kept happy with great morning with many requests to do it more often. a prize draw for the Losing Punter, receiving a weekend Over 40 entries gathered in Edith Street for the Festival members pass to the Brisbane’s Eagle Farm. Street Parade with the theme of Horse Power well and Loads of free entertainment for the kids was provided, truly interpreted in many ways. The Light Horse Brigade including a rock climbing wall, side shows, jumping castle from Toowoomba led the procession on their trusted and the QGC Car Simulators. Roving entertainment was mounts and were certainly the highlight of the parade. provided by Vince Nash, Magician, who kept the patrons The Police/Fire and numerous trucks joined in the spirit entertained through to the evening. The live band, with sirens and horns blaring for the duration. Champion Special Guest, had the crowd dancing till midnight and Float was awarded to the Little Family and the Miles High School taking out the Best Community Float. Thank you all were entranced by the magnificent Fireworks display to the Miles Chamber of Commerce for their sponsorship The Wildflower Tour was well patronised and led by Dom and support in coordinating the Parade. Kerwick and Pam Fawcett who took us backtracking through the bush in search of the beautiful wildflowers A lovely morning was had at Dogwood Crossing to native only to this area. We were not disappointed and a mark the 12th anniversary of the centre. Warren Fahey lovely day was had by all including a picnic on the rocks. entertained everyone with his historical recollection of life and times in and around Miles as depicted on the The Ladies High Tea saw over 120 ladies from around the Water Walls in the centre, a sausage sizzle followed and district come together to enjoy each others company lots of discussion on what a wonderful week it had been and celebrate the Inspirational Farming women in and a fitting close to the festivities. our community - 26 Ladies were recognised for their contributions and achievements. It is worth noting The committee would sincerely like to thank the sponsors that QCWA was a very strong connection with all the of the 2014 Beef, Bells and Bottle Tree Festival, and in recipients. The Miles Primary School P&C catered for the particular the community of Miles for embracing the event and provided a beautiful gourmet banquet for all to spirit of the festival and making it such a showcase for our enjoy. Guest Speaker Kristy Banks was truly inspirational town. as she recalled the accident which left her a paraplegic and the challenges she has overcome to now be back Beef, Bells and Bottle Tree Festival Committee Photos: Left Top Row - The Chinchilla Concert Band plays a tune; Members of the Light Horse Brigade 2nd Row - Michelin Men from Millards Tyre Centre; Steph Robinson, from La Rose; Children from the Murilla Kindy 3rd Row - Charming members of the Little family; Drillham State School students; Chloe Kerwick leads the ‘Michelin Man’ from Millards Tyre Centre 4th Row - Members of the Miles Historical Village dress up for the occasion; Members of the Miles Show Society; A float celebrates the ‘Man from Snowy River’ 5th Row - Honda team members cruise in style through the parade; A Miles local scoots through the parade; Louisa Mullins, Rachelle Moore and Aaron Mullins, from the Miles State High School Top Right - Enjoying the parade; Rachael Kerwick as ‘Tonto’; A clarinet player from the Chinchilla Concert Band Photographs: Andrea Schulz
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A Note from the Team….. Welcome to your October edition of the Miles Lily. In this month’s edition, we have some great coverage of the recent Beef, Bells and Bottle Tree Festival, hailed as a success one more. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Committee and everyone who was involved in making this year’s Festival what it was. This includes the many visitors that came to the district, we will see you again in two years when it all happens again! It’s that time of year again when some of you may be thinking about where your children will be heading off to school next year. This month we bring you our Education Feature which you will find on pages 23 - 30 of this edition. “A child without education, is like a bird without wings.” - Tibetan proverb. The photography competition which is themed “Bush Blokes” has attracted some great entries, please keep them coming for the next edition, and don’t forget, your bush blokes can be of all ages! As scary as it sounds, next month is our November edition, and with this comes our Christmas Shopping Guide! Another year is nearly over yet somehow is seems as if it has only just begun, 2015 look out here we come! If you are interested in featuring your business in the Christmas Shopping Guide please contact Shelly on 0417 829 080 or at email, advertising@westerndownsmagazines.com We hope you are enjoying the warmer weather, and that you might even have received a drop of rain recently. Until next month, please enjoy what we have put together for your reading delight, the October edition of the Miles Lily!
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Local Meetings DOGWOOD MOTOR AUTO GROUP - MILES CAR CLUB Meets first Wednesday of each month 7.00pm Respite Room, Miles Community Centre Ph. Les 46 271 324 Andrew 46 277 282 or John 0437 327 848. All motoring enthusiasts welcome; young guns and old cranks. Machinery; anything with wheels and an internal combustion engine, motorcycles, tractors ,trucks ,planes ,trains and automobiles. The club conducts regular ‘Caffeine n Gasoline’ runs to popular motoring events and places of nostalgic and historical mechanisation interest. Club motto ‘Who cares ,we got spares’. FRIENDS OF CARINYA Meet on 4th Thurs – 9am Carinya Hostel Ph: Val Drowley Ph: 4627 1690 GURULMUNDI QCWA Meetings at the Gurulmundi Hall, 1st Monday of the month at 11.00 a.m followed by basket lunch. More information, call Susan on 4627 4291. All welcome. LADIES TENNIS CLUB Every Wednesday morning 8 - 8:30. $2 to play. Contact Janene: 4627 1549 MILES ART GROUP Wednesday mornings: 9 am till early afternoon. No charge. Bring your own art supplies. John Mullins room or in the foyer, Dogwood Crossing, 81 Murilla St, Miles. For more info: Patricia Hinz, pmhinz@bigpond. com or Priscilla Mundell nelgai@bigpond.com
MILES BOOK CLUB 1st Thursday of each month at the Miles Library - 5pm to 6pm Ph. 4679 4426 MILES DISTRICT JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE Every 2nd Wednesday of the month - 6pm at the Centenary Oval Clubhouse - all welcome Ph. Aaron Finden President MDJRL on 0418677634 MILES HOSPITAL AUXILIARY BINGO 2nd Tuesday and last Friday of every month. Senior Cititens Building, Murilla Street - 9.30am. All money raised goes to improving the Miles Hospital. MILES INDEPENDENT COUNTRY ENTERTAINERS Every 2nd Sunday of the month. 1pm - 4pm at the Luthern Hall, Miles. Ph: Jan Williams on 46658165 MILES DISTRICT JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE Every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6pm. Centenary Oval Clubhouse, Miles. All Welcome. Ph 0418 677 634 MILES LIONS CLUB INC Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm. Senior Citizens building (next door to the Golden West Motel). Contact Rosie on 46271344 MILES MARKETS 2nd Saturday of month, 8:30am - 12 noon. St Luke’s, Dawson Street, Miles. Ph. 4627 1757
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MILES REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL Meetings are every 2nd. Tuesday at 7.00pm. in the Miles Primary School Library at 7.00pm. All welcome. Ph. 46271707. No meetings December or January. MURILLA GARDEN GROUP Meetings the 2nd Thursday for the months of March/ April/May/June/Sept/Oct & Nov. Ph. 46281144 QCWA Meets 2nd Friday of each month - Contact Kath: 4627 1774 or Fay 4627 1883 QCWA Condamine-Arubial Meetings at Restroom, Foster St. Condamine, 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9.00am. For more information, call Maree, ph. 46656119. All welcome RED CROSS MEETINGS - MONTHLY 1st Wednesday of each month - except for December and January - held at the Miles Hospital Grounds. 10:30am - 12pm. Ph: Trisha 4627 1216 TODDLER WEDNESDAY @ WANDOAN LIBRARY 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Wandoan Library 10am - 11am Ph: 4679 4445 TODDLER TUESDAY @ DOGWOOD CROSSING 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of each both at Miles Library 10.30am-11.15am Ph. 4679 4426 WOMEN’S HEALTH DOCTOR Dr. Felicity Rea visits Miles Hospital bi-monthly. Phone Miles Hospital for appointments: 4628 5600. Medicare card required. October 2014 - 5
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Beef, Bells and Bottle Tree Festival - Races An impressive number of visitors from across Queensland and interstate joined a strong local crowd for the Miles and District Amateur Picnic Race Club’s meeting on Saturday 7, which marked the start of the Beef, Bells and Bottle Tree festivities. The fashions of the field competition proved a real crowd-pleaser, with a huge audience lining up to watch a number of local ladies and gentlemen compete in a variety of categories. The best dressed lady was awarded to Melody O’Brian, while Steven O’Donnell took out the best
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The six race program saw $40,000 in prize money offered, thanks to the support of sponsors J Swalling Painting, Lance Krause, Richards Transports, Pipe Management Australia, Diesel Fit, Chinchilla Paint and Panel, QTIS, GJ Homes Race club committee member and fashions of the Dalby, Boodles Concrete, UD Trucks, Condabri field coordinator Gemma Kerwick said the event Feedlot, Kerwicks Earthworks, Condamine Hotel was again a highlight with some amazing outfits and Trakida. on display. Story and Photography: Andrea Schulz “The Miles Races are always a great day out and it’s great to see that everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves,” Miss Kerwick said. dressed man category. In the teen sections, James York won the best dressed boy, while Chance Mayne took out the best dressed girl title. The judges awarded the best millinery to Pamela Kill.
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Photos: 1. Brothers Tony Brydges, Mackay, Craig Brydges, Melbourne, and Daren Brydges, New Zealand 2. Miles Race Club committee members Caprice Chaplain, Liz Chambers, and Gemma Kerwick, Miles 3. Emily Beutel, Miles, Nikki Robertson, Miles, Ali Nixon, Drillham, and Bec Urch, Dulacca 4. Marnie Lehy, Noonga, Sara Wylie, Dulacca, Morgan Mignell, Miles, and Chance Mayne, Dulacca 5. Miles girls Rebecca Hoffmann, Amber Davies, and Sophie Bourne 6. Les Buzza, Caboolture, with Brisbane lads John Kinnane, Peter Versace, Adrian Savage, and Gary Jarrett 7. Wanda Seville and Jocelyn Benn, Dogwood Camp 8. Annette Kerwick, Miles, and Pauline Kerwick, Guluguba 9. Hope Norris, Miles, and Chantelle Manteufel, Miles 10. Anne Scriven, Dulacca, and Robyn Coleman, Gracemere 11. Maddy Tilley, Miles, Chloe Bignell, Miles, Kira Ferguson, Miles, and Mindi Kraatz, Jackson 12. Tom Nixon, Drillham, and Pat O’Leary, Clifton 13. Ted and Ann Gibbons, Miles, with (middle) Ross Kingston, Dalby
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Miles Historical Village Museum The Anniversary Afternoon at the Miles Historical Village Museum was the best in years. A large crowd estimated to be around 900 people enjoyed the afternoon program. The light horse troopers from Toowoomba were a hit with the young and old with their superbly outfitted troopers and horses. The military fashion parade was stunning as the uniforms from the past came alive with the students from the Miles State High School modelling them while Sean Maher and Anne Croft provide an informative commentary. The ‘Larrikin Lad’ Warren Fahey entertained and informed the crowd with his historical and hysterical presentation WW1 Stories, Songs and Humour ‘Diggers’ Songs”. High School students Anna Sunio, Angela Krause, Rhianna Allwood and Emma Bidgood entertained the crowd with their singing. The rhythmic beats of the old stationary engines operated by Earl Wallis drew in the onlookers as they were mesmerised by the actions of these engines. The youngsters enjoyed the novelty horse events run by Julie Orton. The variety of the markets around the village was a hit with the visitors. The Fastest Quart Pot in the West was hotly contested with a full field of competitors. Thanks to David McDonald for running that event. The afternoon was capped off with a fantastic performance by the Memphis Moovers supported by local muso James York. A huge thank you must go to all of the volunteers who planned, set up, catered, ran displays, compered, manned the gates, operated the bar, operated the sound system, photographed, packed up and cleaned up. Special thanks to CMS hire, Mullins Plumbing, Richards Transport, Western Downs Regional Council for their support of this event.
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Taroom P-10 State School Anniversary At the start of September the Taroom P-10 State School celebrated 50 years of its secondary department with past and present students, community members and special guests. Organisers made sure there were plenty of things to do and see over two jam-packed days of celebrations. Some of the highlights of the programme included the whole school literacy dress up parade within the community, and a shared morning tea with students, school staff and community members. A past and present staff reception helped to mark the milestone event, as did the unearthing and preservation of a time capsule. A commemorative tree planting took place, as well as a softball challenge between school sporting teams Dawson and Leichhardt. Running over the two days were market stalls, a photographic display featuring pictures from the past 50 years, memorabilia, laser tag, and family and class portraits. The festivities wrapped up with a concert performed by school students and guest singer and song writer Josh Arnold.
Anthony Magner, year 7 teacher Pam Jarrad, Madison Standing, & Blake Vieritz
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School principal Dale Magner said the 50th anniversary was a fantastic opportunity for the school and the township of Taroom to come together to celebrate the achievements of the whole school. Story and Photography: Andrea Schulz
Year 3 students Lucia Year 3/4 teacher Brianna Welsh & Jessica Walton Savige, with Tom Graham
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QCWA Maranoa Division On the 7th August, QCWA Maranoa Division held its Competition Finals Day in Miles at the Leichhardt Centre. This is the day when all Branches compete in traditional QCWA crafts. Knitting and Crochet, Cooking, Handcraft and Floral Art Competitions were held, but also International Studies and Crafts, and a new competition was introduced this year. The Inaugural Art Competition was well supported and Mrs Pat Hinz was the very capable judge. The winning entries of each competition now progress to the QCWA State Conference for judging in October, and this will be held in Ipswich in late October. Gurulmundi and Miles Branches combined on the day with catering, and Mrs Kylie Bourne was a special guest who spoke on the Miles Community Investment Plan.
Photos: 1.  Condamine Arubial Branch members presented with the E. E. Ensor Memorial Shield for Best Branch Exhibit in Handcraft, by Dulcie Graham, Chinchilla Branch 2. Susan Gale, Gurulmundi Branch, presented with Thelma Raynor Memorial Trophy for Best Exhibit in Handcraft, by Jean Hagan, Springvale Branch
The Division Executive would like to thank the WDRC for their generous In-Kind donation, which helped to offset the costs of hiring the venue. QCWA Maranoa Division
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The Noonga fixture season has drawn to a close with the Brendan Leahy team taking out the championship points. Members eager to have their photo taken for posterity were: Brian Sinnamon, Richard Golden, Bob Simmons, Sheryl Sinnamon, Nicky Johansen, Bree Benson and absent was June Henry. President, Brian Leahy thanked everyone for participating and for enjoying the spirit of Noonga Tennis. He especially thanked the replacement players without whom the season would not have worked. On behalf of the members, Richard Golden thanked Mary Leahy for her tireless effort in tracking down the replacements. The day was completed with afternoon tea and celebratory drinks and everyone was looking forward to
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On the Land
The Argument for Supplements For you and for me, taking a supplement is easy. We have a general idea of what we need, can get it in a tablet or liquid form and simply swallow it. We also know that replacing a good balanced diet with a handful of supplements is not a good idea. The idea of a supplement is to complete a whole. Cattle and sheep need supplements too. They can self medicate by selecting a diet mixed with grass, herbage, browse and seed. When we confine them to fenced pasture, we restrict their ability to self medicate. Add to that, we want livestock to produce at a profitable level. Selected breeding has allowed increased growth rates, fertility and milk or wool production. Without a fully balanced diet, with supplemented nutrients, our livestock cannot do what we want them to. There are three types of supplement and one decision to make: The decision to supplement or not shouldn’t be hard. The base diet of grazing livestock bred for high production is always lacking, and can always be improved. Look at what makes up the majority of their diet, work out what is missing and then choose from one of three options. Option 1 – Micro Nutrients for a Macro Difference Green forage is a fantastic base for a diet. However, it can be lacking in trace nutrients. Or even worse, it can have nutrients in excess. Most (99%) green forage samples have low copper and cobalt and too much iron. Excess iron binds copper, making it even more deficient. Additionally, the high iron will reduce the availability of other minerals. Half of all green forages sampled are low in sodium, sulphur and zinc; a quarter are low in calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. Less than 1% of green pastures show good mineral levels. If that is you – see option 3. Option 2 – Protein builds healthy microbes
activity will reduce animal intake. Secondly, protein deficient pastures are Some green, and nearly all dry forage, don’t have enough protein to sustain high in fibre which blocks up the rumen. As rumen activity is reduced, the positive animal production. A low protein diet has a two-fold problem. fibre takes longer to be processed. Low animal intake means low animal Firstly, it starves rumen microbes of their essential food. Reduced rumen production. Option 3 – The supplement most professionals use A well fed and naturally healthy animal will cruise along at its own pace. To add efficiency and extract extra profit, feed additives can make a difference. A common additive is the rumen modifier – or ionophore. Monensin, lasalocid and Flavo suppress growth of inefficient bacteria. Dairy producers and feedlotters use these products as a matter of course – they work on tight margins and know that an efficient rumen keeps animals healthy and cash-flow in the black. Colin Brosnan
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On the Land
Grain Storage Insects – Steps For Success
As harvest time draws near, the headers, chaser bins and trucks roll out of the shed for their biannual check -up. Bearings are greased, chains are oiled and everything that moves (or shouldn’t move) is checked and rechecked. Breakdowns at harvest time are not only frustrating but cost time and money.
fumigation, correct phosphine rates are based on silo volume regardless of how much grain is in the silo.
Grain treatment can be a lot more work and time consuming. However, applying a knockdown with a grain protectant can provide great results for up to 9 months. Beware: the lesser grain borer has been identified as But there is one aspect that gets overlooked – are all harvest equipment being resistant to some knockdown chemicals (e.g. Chlorpyrifos). But the and infrastructure clean? Unclean storages and harvest equipment provide good news is, two new grain treatments, Conserve™ On-Farm and K-Obiol® a great environment and food source for grain storage pests. Stored grain Combi, are proving to be very successful treatment options. insects are costing Australian growers millions every year. On today’s farm, insect management needs to be considered from planting With an ever increasing amount of grain stored on farm and insects through to grain delivery. Getting a load of grain rejected or ‘coping’ a becoming resistant to some groups of pesticides, good hygiene is the financial penalty at delivery due to stored grain pests is not only annoying first step to avoid any stored grain insect infestations. Physically cleaning but very costly. An integrated management approach of stored grain harvest machinery and grain storages with pressured air and high volumes insects, including good hygiene, aeration cooling, vigilant monitoring and of water are most effective. Insects prefer sheltered environments where chemical treatment, will ensure good quality grain and add value to your crop residue and grain dust accumulate. Therefore, ensure silo doors, business. inverted hoppers, seams, aeration ducts and augers are cleaned thoroughly. Ross and David Diatomaceous earth and amorphous silica (e.g. Dryacide®) is an effective Landmark Agronomists way to treat storages and handling equipment. These products can be used as a slurry or as a dust (via venturi blower is best) and if applied correctly can give protection for up to 12 months. They work by absorbing the insects’ protective exterior causing death by desiccation. These products can really stimulate your sinus system into over drive so always remember to wear a respirator and goggles. Even though harvest equipment is clean, once harvest has started and your bumper crop (here’s hoping) is in the silo, vigilant monitoring for insects needs to continue. Second management step to reduce storage insect pressure is aeration cooling. Studies have shown that grain temperature below 23 degrees in summer can dramatically reduce insect breeding and development. After initial grain intake, fans should run continuously for three (3) days. During the following five (5) days, fans should operate in the coolest time of the day/night. Once grain moisture is below 13% and temperature is favourable, aeration of 25 hours per week should maintain optimal environmental conditions. Third management step is the use of pesticide treatments. WARNING – Always check potential markets to ensure that they accept cereal grain treated with registered chemicals. There are two forms of chemical treatments 1. 2.
Fumigation with phosphine Grain treatment with knockdown and residual control
Phosphine fumigation is a very popular knockdown treatment due to ease of use. However, due to widespread resistance (flat grain beetle and lesser grain borer), it is quickly becoming ineffective. Phosphine gas takes at least 7 days to kill all insect life stages, hence should always be used in a sealed silo. In unsealed silos, the majority of gas is lost within 4 days, consequently insect control can be inadequate. Please note: to achieve effective
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Education
Murilla C&K Kindergarten Happenings
Murilla Kindergarten children have been experiencing their local Community. By our children visiting and being involved in Community events, they are achieving many of the Early Years’ Learning Outcomes. These Outcomes are set out below:
out old tractors which provided everybody with challenging climbing experiences.Pretending to drive these old tractors and old cars was great fun. Then the old style irrigation was an interesting diversion and wouldn’t it be fun to play in that water being pumped into the creek!
Early Years’ Learning Framework Outcomes: Learning Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity. Learning Outcome 2: Children are connected with and contribute to their world. Learning Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing. Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners. Learning Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators.
Very soon, we all realized there was a lot more of the Museum we hadn’t seen, but Oh, dear! most of us were starting to feel too tired, so a quick tour through some of the other displays was all we managed. By now, it was time to head back to our Kindy to have lunch and some well-earned rest. Many of us slept after our exhausting day!!
We soon arrived at the Historical Village and Museum. Inside the Museum, the huge steam train was a great hit with all and provided lots of climbing experiences and speculation about how it worked. We then checked out some of the old houses and saw how people lived in the olden days. Along the street, the old shops with some of their wares were interesting so we soon worked up an appetite and wanted morning tea. We all enjoyed our lamingtons, so a ‘thank you’ to the Museum. Very soon, we were on the move again checking
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Once we arrived at the Miles Historical Village & Museum, we were able to head off with parents and friends and experience the fun and excitement of stalls, music and check out some of those engines actually working! We were all able to enjoy good food and fun before being thoroughly tired out from our exciting day.
Back at our Kindergarten, we are progressing well with Sustainability with our Vegie garden growing daily and will soon produce a few snow peas for us to try. The carrots seem to be taking a while and so are the beetroot, but the petunias are growing well and producing a good showing of flowers. We have just fertilised and mulched the gardens Reflections From Beef, Bells & Bottle Trees Parade: so they will be protected from the fierce sun and A few days later, our Kindergarten children were grow up through the mulch. able to revisit the Museum with their parents after travelling there on our Beef, Bells and Bottle Trees We are progressing well with the alphabet and counting, so next term, we hope to start writing Float as part of the Miles Festival. our numbers and the alphabet on our new A big ‘thank you’ to the Richards’ Family for Whiteboards. In the last few weeks, we have made providing the Kindergarten with a truck that we funny fish and painted some large Rainbow fish could use as a float for the Beef, Bells & Bottle Trees for the letter F. These look great and will provide Parade. We were able to work on setting it up the decorations for our SEAFOOD NIGHT in November. afternoon before with parents’ and children’s help For R, we made robots and coloured in rainbows covering it in streamers, art work and signs, plus and for M, we played lots of music and did marble blowing up heaps of balloons. By evening, it was paintings and displayed them as Capital M. Letter basically ready! The Theme was ‘Horse Power’ B provided lots of colour for our room with our so we managed to do signs indicating we were painted bodies stuck on the ceiling and beautiful going from olden days’ horse power farming to butterfly paintings. We chose some body shapes modern machinery. in our skin colour and decorated them so this will provide some decorations for our multicultural On the Saturday, all arrived and climbed onto our corner. colourful float. What an air of excitement there was for our Kindy children surrounded by their Ms Sue Reilly Art work, streamers and balloons with bales of Director Murilla Kindergarten
The Learning Outcomes from our day at the Miles Museum were well and truly achieved, so a huge ‘thank you’ to the staff and volunteers who manage and maintain all those buildings and Reflections From Our Excursion To The Miles Museum: interesting historical treasures for us all to see. On Tuesday, the 9th September, 14 children with 10 parents and Ms Sue and Ms Leanne visited the Miles Historical Village and Museum. We headed off with great excitement, chatting about all the things to see on the way. Checking for cars at each road crossing was very well done with all chanting ‘look to the left, look to the right and then left again’!
hay, bikes - 2 wheelers and 4 wheelers, a wooden horse, a cushion horse and a stick horse on board as well as some parents! We soon headed off with Jim Richards driving while we waved to the crowds as we slowly made our way along the street.
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Health & Beauty
Dr Eddie Roos Answers your Skin Cancer Questions Recently, Dr Eddie Roos from Cosmetic Elegance Clinic spoke at the Toowoomba Melanoma Health Forum. He discussed a range of topics on skin cancer and melanoma. Having begun his work in rural Queensland, he has seen first-hand the long term effects of sun exposure and has developed a real interest in the subject. Dr Roos notes, “Despite all the information available to us, people still have many questions relating to skin cancer, skin cancer checks and the treatment available to them.” These are some of the questions that he has been asked over the years:
make-up, along with environmental exposure, causes skin cells to change and become cancerous. Some of his patients have worked in the sun all their lives and are very tanned but do not have a single skin cancer on them. When asked why, Dr Roos said, “I think it’s their genetic make-up. They are most probably one of those lucky people who will never get skin cancer. Then we see other people who have very little sun exposure but develop many skin cancers.”
“It’s cool to be pale.” Most of the melanomas that Dr Roos picks up are from people between the ages of 15 and 45 coming in for their regular skin checks. He comments, “More and more young people are coming in for their checks, which is really good. I think that the message is getting out there. It also means that pre-cancerous lesions can be picked up early and treated before they develop into a melanoma.”
Does childhood sun exposure still affect us as adults? Yes, childhood sun exposure significantly contributes to the lifetime risk of developing skin What is Skin Cancer? Skin cancer is the uncontrolled proliferation, or cancer. So, from babies to adults, we all should growth, of skin cells that have been damaged by wear sun protective clothing, put on a good UV radiation. These can be both non-melanoma quality SPF30+ sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat, find shade in the hours around midday and and melanoma skin cancers. invest in some sunglasses that meet Australian UV What Causes Skin Cancer? Why Should I get a Skin Check? protection standards. The short answer is sunburn, tanning and Early detection, diagnosis and treatment improve solariums. 95% of melanomas are caused by the Is Melanoma an Old Person’s Disease? the chances of surviving melanoma. And the sun. UV radiation causes DNA damage in the cells No. It actually affects more young people than old smaller the lesion, the less disfiguring the surgery making them more dysplastic (abnormal) and people. It is because young people think that it is will be. Dr Roos encourages patients to know eventually turning into cancerous cells. Solariums not going to happen to them that they have a bad their risks, know their skin and regularly look in emit 5 times the amount of UVA and UVB that is outcome, and by the time it has been diagnosed, the mirror after their shower. “If you notice any emitted by the midday sun and most certainly can it has metastasized, or spread. Dr Roos says that changes, please don’t wait, have them checked by teenagers are at high risk because being tanned in cause skin cancer. a doctor.” our society is still perceived as a good look to have. Dr Roos tells his patients that a certain genetic He would like to see a bumper sticker that says, Cosmetic Elegance Clinic
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Health & Beauty
More Than a Smell Last month I wrote about mindfulness and meditation which is necessary to retain both good mental and physical health. This month I thought we would explore further into how our own bodies can help our health and specifically our sense of smell. I came across an interesting article by Megan Douglas, founder of World Organic and qualified naturopath. She explained how the smells around us affect our mood and can help our well-being. Have you ever heard of the old real estate agent’s trick? Make sure you brew some freshly ground coffee or bake some bread or biscuits before potential buyers come round. It’s almost a cliché these days, but it works. And it works for the simple reason that we delight in these familiar aromas. We smell them and we instantly feel better. The same applies to essential oils. Place a few drops of your favourite organic essential oil in a diffuser and suddenly the whole ambience of your home changes. Everything feels lighter, less complicated and you feel immeasurably better. But this time it’s no trick. As medical evidence is increasingly showing, high quality, organic essential oils are good for us. Used in aromatherapy, they carry enormous benefits for our wellbeing and can have a positive effect on conditions as diverse as: • •
Alzheimer’s Eczema and other skin irritations
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Depression Memory loss Stress Headaches Digestive, menstrual and circulation problems Insomnia General muscle and body aches and pains
What research has shown, in particular, is that aromatherapy can have a positive effect on our brain waves, encouraging the release of ‘feel-good’ hormones and altering our mood and behaviour in ways which serve to relieve stress, decrease levels of cortisol, and promote relaxation. Did you know, for example, that Lavender has been found to increase feelings of contentment, as well as improve cognitive performance? That Ylang Ylang can promote calmness and reduce stress? Or that Lemongrass has anti-depressant properties?
The purpose of the column written by Chantahl Stedman in the Miles Lily is to provide health information to members of the public. Any information provided herein does not constitute medical or health care advice for any health or individual problem. The material presented is not a substitute for medical or other professional health services from a qualified health care provider who is familiar with the unique facts of the individual. Individuals should always consult a qualified health care provider about any health concern and prior to undertaking any new treatment or relying on any medical information.
The properties of organic essential oils are amazing! So, what are you waiting for? Try some of the wonderful aromatherapy blends available and discover for yourself the difference it can make to your mood and levels of wellbeing. Your nose will thank you, your body and mind will thank you, and so will your soul. Chantahl Stedman
Miles Hospital Directory Service
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Outpatients - To book – 46285 600
Mon 12pm, Wed 12pm, Fri 12pm
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Miles Medical Centre
HACC - 46285628
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Darling Downs HACC Services
Child & Community Health 46285629
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Miles Hospital & Health Services
Mental health - 46628873
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Health Professionals, Community Professionals, self
Chinchilla Mental Health
Community Maternity Services 46285640
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Physiotherapy - Fax referral - 46289939
Tuesday, Wednesday Weekly
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Occupational Therapy Fax referral – 46628816
Fridays Weekly
Health Professionals, School Guidance Officers
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Dietician Fax referral - 46690594
Tuesdays Fortnightly
Health Professionals
Western Cluster Allied Health
Speech Pathologist Fax referral - 46690594
Tuesdays fortnightly
GP, Childcare, Child Health, Parents
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Social Worker Fax referral - 46690594
Friday fortnightly
Health Professionals & School Guidance officers
Western Cluster Allied Health
Women’s Health Doctor To Book - 46285600
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Flying Surgeon To Book - 46285600
Monthly
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Roma Hospital & Health Service
ATODS Phone - 46690766
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Health Professionals
Western Cluster Allied Health
Women’s Health Nurse To Book - 46285600
Monthly
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Western Cluster Allied Health
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Health & Beauty
Ask OptomTom Your questions answered by the experts at Eyecare Eyewear
Question: Why should I have an Eye Scan? (OCT and Ocular Photography) As part of a comprehensive eye examination, I suggest that the majority of my patients consider an OCT (optic coherence tomography) scan. This technology enables the near instantaneous acquisition of photos and extremely high resolution, 3 dimensional scans of the eye. Prior to utilizing this technology, optometrists have had to rely on patient symptoms, functional vision measurements and observations with a standard microscope to detect eye disease and to record the anatomical features.
parameter assessed by an OCT (retinal nerve fibre layer thickness) and dementia implying that optometrists may be soon recognized as being able to screen for this condition.
To summarise, eye scans provide me with exponential increase in the amount of information that I can access regarding In fact, when I studied optometry, we were encouraged to draw pictures your eye health. Since including these of important features of the eye. Not being a particularly good artist, I was scans, I feel much more confident in the diagnosis and management of more than happy to embrace this new technology. eye disease. There are so many benefits that eye scans offer. They provide a snap shot of one’s eye health enabling accurate comparison of the same eye Eyecare Eyewear in the future. This is highly valuable in the screening and management of degenerative eye diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Recently, a study has found a link between a 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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Sport
Wandoan Doubles Championships On the 20th and 21st September, Wandoan Tennis Club hosted its Annual Wandoan Doubles Championships. This event was once again well supported, with around 80 people playing throughout the weekend. We had perfect weather for the mixed doubles on the Saturday, with some brilliant tennis being played in all divisions. Men’s and ladies’ doubles started on Saturday afternoon and continued into the night, to provide some quality entertainment for our spectators! A delicious meal was available Saturday night, sponsored by Mike Jones Earthmoving. The Wandoan Tennis Club would like to thank Mike, Sandra, Hazel and the team at MJE for their support of this local event; it is greatly appreciated! (The meal was well received by all players after a long day’s tennis!). Sunday started with very different conditions to Saturday, being overcast and quite gusty. Play continued until around 1pm, when all remaining matches were cancelled due to the rain that had started coming in. Although it was disappointing that all matches could not be finished, we were able to get through 3 rounds of the men’s and ladies’ doubles, which allowed us to award winners and runners up in each event, using games for and against from the matches played. The rain may have put a dampener on the tennis, but lifted all spirits and was welcomed by all. A great range of trophies were on offer for all winners over the weekend. Many thanks to Colleen Hickey for her efforts in collecting such an array of trophies for us all to play for; it is much appreciated. These were presented in quite “huddled” conditions, as everyone tried to fit into the clubhouse out of the rain (but did provide warmth from the cool breeze that was coming through). We hope everyone enjoyed their time in Wandoan and had a safe trip home! A big ‘thank you’ must go to our President, Scott Tennyson, for his tireless work and dedication to the club, along with his wife, Vanessa, who has invested many hours of her time into the tennis club (and being Scott’s right hand lady!). A huge ‘thank you’ must also go to our Tournament Director, Terry Holland, for doing up the draw and keeping all the games flowing, and to our Secretary, Margaret Holland for all her work in the canteen and typing up the draws. The Wandoan Tennis Club would also like to thank all our members, fellow community club members and general community supporters who all helped out over the weekend. Without your help, our canteen and bar would not be able to run over the weekend. Being such a small club in a small community, the help of our fellow community members is much appreciated and will be reciprocated. Jason Erbacher, Treasurer, Wandoan Tennis Club
Do you know an athlete or individual in your community who has accomplished something great in the sporting world? Make their achievement known by nominating them for the monthly Western Downs Regional Sports Star Award
A Mixed Doubles
Brad Hubbard & Charmaine Nixon
Harry & Jody Erbacher
Awards run from March to November 2014. Closing date for nominations is the 28th of each month.
A Men’s Doubles
Brad Hubbard & Don Bell
Joe & Harry Erbacher
Visit: www.wdrc.qld.gov.au for an application form.
A Ladies Doubles
Mary-Ellen Tucker & Leanne Andrews
Collen Hickey & Majella Erbacher
B Mixed Doubles
Mitch & Mary-Ellen Tucker
Ben & Sarah Oakman
B Men’s Doubles
Rick Thornton & Charlie Hazard
Richard & George Golden
B Ladies Doubles
Margaret Hazard & Tracey Holmes
Helen Golden & Nicky Johansen
C Mixed Doubles
Matthew Andrews & Trish Moore
James Sinnamon & Marnie Leahy
C Men’s Doubles
Alan & Lachlan Postle
Mitch Tucker & Blake Moore
C Ladies Doubles
Trish Moore & Robyn Pain
Charleigh Moore & Payton Leahy
Division
Winners
Runners Up
Each monthly recipient will be in the running for the title of 2014 Western Downs Regional Sports Star of the Year For more information contact 1300 CounCil (1300 268 624)
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