Beaudesert Bulletin 10 February

Justin is Citizen of the Year

By Susie Cunningham

To see why Justin O’Leary is the Scenic Rim Citizen of the Year, take a drive past the corner of Mill Street and Pitt Street on any weekday afternoon or Saturday morning.

From the corrugated tin ground floor of his family home O’Leary, 43, operates Beaudesert Boxing Club for the kids and youth of Beaudesert.

He does it not for the money, but for the love of boxing and for the sense of community it creates for everyone involved.

Passion for community: story page 5

Photo: Justin O’Leary.

By Susie Cunningham

There is pure joy on Sister Catharina Robinson RSM’s face when she reminisces about cooking up 35kg of curried sausages for the Beaudesert Show with her best friend Cheryl Cahill.

They did a lot of catering together, raising enough money to buy a house on Dunsinane Street where they operated Kath’s House respite facility.

They spent three months of the year away on catering jobs and catered locally at events like the Beaudesert Show to raise money for St Mary’s Care and Concern community projects.

Sr Catharina start-

ed St Mary’s Care and Concern in the mid90s alongside the late Kath Ryan, Les Rohan and Doreen Platt, and it continues today as part of St Mary’s parish.

They started out of the old St Vincent De Paul and moved to an office on Anna St before Centacare Brisbane took over the transport side of things and bought the old leagues club on Petersen Street, where Sr Catharina still goes to help every day.

Sr Catharina, who will be 92 on 4 July, has lived a life of service.

Since the 1950s, she has been in educational and social service as a nun with the Sisters of Mercy (known as

RSM).

Two framed certificates from Pope Francis hang on Sr Catharina’s walls - one to mark the 60th anniversary of her being a nun and the other for her 90th birthday.

She knew she wanted to be a nun from a very young age.

“I spent my life nearly with the nuns - grade one to scholarship, boarding at St John’s in Roma - I went back in the 80s as school principal there,” she said.

“My father was Catholic, and my mother was Presbyterian. In the afternoons my granny used to crochet and when I was about 4 or 5, I was watching her one day and she put the crochet down

and put one hand in her pocket. I asked her what she was doing, and she took the rosary beads out and showed me. I couldn’t get down to the yards fast enough to tell my father. I said the hail Mary and he nearly fell off the stool while he was milking.”

Sr Catharina comes from a family of hard workers.

She was born in Warnambool in 1931 to grazier Joseph Robinson and nurse Grace Glenn.

Her little sister Pauline, 90, lives in Chinchilla and only just retired from her nursing work with Royal Flying Doctors last Christmas.

Sr Catharina’s family farmed Hereford beef cattle at Wandoan, and she learned as a child to be resourceful. Her dad taught her how to make bread and she would cook for the shearers once a year when she was allowed home from boarding school.

After she graduated from Brisbane State High School, her parents wouldn’t let her be a nun until she’d worked, so she got a job in the slipper department of the old Coles department

store on Bourke Street in Melbourne.

She became a nun at All Hallows and, despite wanting to be a nurse, studied for her teaching certificate because they were short of teachers. She worked at an orphanage at Nudgee, taught at Sandgate, Wynnum and Southport and was a school principal at Bundaberg, Roma and St Mary’s Beaudesert until her retirement in the mid-90s.

Sister Catharina has an infectious laugh and loves good company.

She has fond memories of trips to Brisbane with Cheryl, getting Sizzler for lunch, picking up another one of the nuns and going to see a show at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

Her connections to Beaudesert date back to visits with the Dunne family in the Kerry Valley when she was sent here for Christmas holidays in her youth, and she is still particularly connected in the community through her daily work at Centacare.

“I think I’ve been given a pretty good run in life, I’ve had good work and I’ve always been happy,” she said.

Sister Catharina Robinson RSM

Anna is inaugural dux

By Susie Cunningham

Inaugural McAuley

College dux Anna Brandon has encouraged students to make choices that prioritise their future plans.

Ms Brandon received College Dux at McAuley’s Celebrating Success assembly on 30 January, at which the college also presented awards for attendance and academic excellence.

She used the occasion to encourage current students in their endeavours.

“Success looks different for every person. You might wish to pursue a trade, go into the defence force, achieve a certificate qualification or take a gap year after high school. Maybe you don’t know what you want to do,” she said.

“No matter what, all future pathways require hard work and consistency to achieve success. If you maintain these core principles, opportunities will present themselves to you, and you can be

confident in your success for the future.”

Ms Brandon will study a Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences at Griffith University and is the recipient of the $24 000 Samuel Griffith University Scholarship.

At the assembly, she spoke about her high school experience and how choices led to her success.

“There were a multitude of choices that could have steered me in the wrong direction. Not paying attention in class, playing games instead of doing an assignment, looking at my phone instead of studying, talking to people instead of doing work,” she said.

“And yes, occasionally it is great to take a break from studying, but the most important thing for me to remember was the end goal, which meant prioritising learning and giving my best effort.”

Ms Brandon received the College Dux award alongside fellow alumni Abi Henry and Sophie

Moriarty, who achieved an ATAR above 80.

Ms Henry will study a Bachelor of Paramedicine and Ms Moriarty will study a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy.

Principal Deidre Young congratulated all 2022 Seniors and said the school was proud that 100 per cent of the 2022 cohort achieved a

Queensland Certificate of Education.

“It’s incredible to think our students are moving on to such incredible areas of study and who knows what they will do for our future as young people in these areas,” she said.

Mrs Young encouraged current students to focus on giving their best ef-

fort.

“I hope you are able to sit down and acknowledge within your report the things you’ve been achieving and doing well, sometimes requiring a great effort, and also to acknowledge the things you will continue to work on across this semester,” she said.

High achievers Abi Henry and Sophie Moriarty (far right) with Principal Deidre Young and inaugural College Dux Anna Brandon.

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Dedicated to Kooralbyn

By Keer Moriarty

Although retired, Scenic Rim Citizen of the Year (65+), Adrian Sandell is a busy man.

He spends most of his days in volunteer roles for several community organisations in Kooralbyn.

Adrian was instrumental in the establishment of the Kooralbyn Men’s Shed after moving to the area four years ago and has become a mainstay of the local community.

He saw a need to provide help to men who were experiencing feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Today the Kooralbyn Men’s Shed now has up to 15 regular attendees.

The men provide the small, close-knit community with bagged firewood during winter and also work on projects including making bird feeders and possum boxes as well as furniture restoration.

Adrian’s community involvement goes beyond the Men’s Shed.

Through his role as President of the Kooralbyn Community Group, he also oversees the Op

shop, Community Garden and a Crop Swap.

He has supported numerous local events by organising volunteers and been involved with the Kokoda Youth Foundation, hosting a group of young members at the Men’s Shed.

Adrian thanked his wife for her support through his journey and the Kooralbyn Community Group for their part

in making a difference in Kooralbyn.

“It has meant a lot of sacrifice and hard work along the way, but for me it certainly has been well worth it,” he said.

“It is very satisfying and fulfilling for me to do this work and to see what we’ve achieved in our little community in the four years I’ve been involved.”

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Adrian Sandell receives his Citizen of the Year award from Mayor Greg Christensen.

Passion for community

By Susie Cunningham

Scenic Rim Citizen of the Year (31-65 years)

Justin O’Leary has paid tribute to his wife Sharlyn and other stalwarts of Beaudesert’s boxing community.

O’Leary, 43, who runs Beaudesert Boxing Club out of the family home he shares with Sharlyn and their three children, was named 2023 Citizen of the Year for his contributions to the youth of Beaudesert.

He told the Beaudesert Bulletin he was happy to be recognised but he could not do it alone.

“When I found out I was nominated I was surprised but pretty happy. Anyone who says they don’t like getting a bit of credit for what they do would be lying,” he said.

“This award was 90 per cent because of Beaudesert

Boxing Club, and a lot of people over the years have driven kids around, taken them interstate, had kids at their houses, taken them to sparring, fed them; Graham Porter, David Sarah, Debbie Creighton, parents of boxers over the years. I don’t want people to think it’s just me doing those things.”

O’Leary has run Beaudesert Boxing Club for 15 years, including out of his home for about a decade.

“Toro Tomlinson used to train the kids at Mununjali Hall, then I started helping him, then he passed away, then I sort of just started doing it,” he said.

“We’ve been at Mununjali Hall, Freedom when it was called Smashed, then Steve and Cam Costin let us train in their shed at Veresdale Scrub. A lot of people helped us keep going.

“Obviously it’s a team

effort with my wife; we’ve had kids at our house five or six days a week for 10 years and we’ve had a couple of them live with us, and Sharlyn does a lot. I don’t think people really realise.”

Justin, whose day job is in disability support work, said when he stopped boxing himself, he enjoyed keeping busy with the club outside work.

“Because I’ve got a full-time job, I just charge enough to cover costs. I don’t want to do it as a business, that’d take the fun out of it,” he said.

“If you look at all the friends I’ve got now, 90 per cent are through boxing and I like that community small town feel, just going downtown seeing someone who used to train here when they were 12 and now, they’re 25 and they say g’day.”

Justin and Sharlyn O’Leary. Photo: Keer Moriarty.

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HIGH TEA FOR A CAUSE

By Susie Cunningham

Locals will get to provide hope and support to cancer patients and their families while enjoying a social day out at High Tea for a Cause at Beaudesert Tennis Club on 19 February.

The fundraiser costs $25 per person and all money raised will go to Mater Chicks in Pink via the International Women’s Day Fun Run.

The organiser behind the event is breast cancer survivor Rhonda Thorpe, who is one of 29 locals and their friends gearing up to do the fun run as part of team ‘Turtle’s Flippin Tits’.

Rhonda, who is 12 years breast cancer free, is deeply passionate about raising awareness for people to be checked

regularly and raising money to support people affected by cancer.

She said booking a ticket to the High Tea for a Cause was one easy way to make a difference and encouraged locals to get onboard.

“Come join us for a fun afternoon of scrumptious treats with raffles and lucky door prizes to be won, all while making a difference to the life of a cancer patient and their family,” she said.

“Your support means more than you can imagine. it’s not just the patient, it’s the family who goes through it as well. Cancer does not discriminate and in our lifetime, it will impact all our lives in some way.”

Rhonda will put on the high tea through the support of team Turtle’s Flip-

pin Tits, including her friend Rachael Bates who is unable to join the team for the walk this year.

Team Turtle’s Flippin Tits is made up of Rhonda, Darren, Sarah and Nick Thorpe, Ebony Panoho, Natashia, Gavin, Ariarna and Makyla Gotke, Pamela and El-

len Undery, Jess Macginley-Kroll, Wes Kroll, Leah Macginley, Virginia Dennis, Colin, Cameron and Abby Barthel, Lorraine Rowe, Denise Winters, Denise Kelly, Lee Tait, Julie Ferguson, Janzell Bartlett, Amaya Ries, Stephanie Verrall, Chris Perez, Gemma Curmi

and Jayda Burcham. The Beaudesert Cancer Council branch, which Rhonda is a member of, is also supporting the event by loaning their high tea crockery.

The high tea starts at 11am, 19 February. For bookings contact Rhonda on 0403 505 662.

Rhonda Thorpe and fellow Walk for Hope participants

Duck Creek Road talks progress

By Susie Cunningham

Duck Creek Road advocates were heartened by Council’s response when they called a meeting to progress having the road reopened.

Locals Sally Undery and Jodie O’Reilly told the Beaudesert Bulletin they had a ‘productive meeting’ with Council on 29 November as part of an ongoing community campaign.

Duck Creek Road, officially opened in 1988, was built by volunteers as a shorter route up the mountain and to attract more tourists.

Since Cyclone Debbie damage forced the road’s closure in 2017, years of frustration and funding rejections have bolstered locals’ determination to get the road reopened for regional connectivity, safety, local employment and economic opportunity.

Sally and Jodie were positive about their most recent meeting with Council.

“Council introduced the concept plan they

had been working on using satellite images and explained that mapping the waterflow was of high importance for this road,” Sally said.

“We discussed the concept of returning Duck Creek Road to an iconic asset for the Scenic Rim in the form of a heritage/ nature trail with interpretive signage and beautiful places to enjoy the view – a destination within itself. In short, returning the road to its original condition and purpose. Council was open to us discussing this concept with their economic development department to explore further.

“It was felt that this concept would be good to include in a business feasibility study which Council was considering for Duck Creek Road. It was also suggested that as well as helping with local knowledge and past road usage statistics, it could be helpful if the community contributed financially in some way to the business feasibili-

ty study and detailed design.”

A Council spokesperson confirmed the meeting.

“The meeting addressed reopening Duck Creek Road and shifting the focus of the road from being a four-wheel drive track to an iconic destination or trail for tourism/ visitor and access purposes,” they said.

“Council is continuing to explore specifics around the steps required if Duck Creek Road were to be reopened. The cost to reopen the road to a suitable standard for traffic is substantial and presents a funding challenge.

“After Council met with community members, a meeting was held between Council’s Asset and Environmental

Sustainability and Regional Prosperity teams where it was outlined that funding is not available in Council’s current operational budget, so assistance to reopen and possibly reimagine the use for Duck Creek Road would require the support of the Australian and Queensland governments.”

Duck Creek Road advocates Dick Moloney, Peter and Mary Rohan, Sally and Michael Undery and Jodie O’Reilly.

Call for focus on business of Council

By Susie Cunningham

The first Scenic Rim Regional Council meeting for 2023 was punctuated with familiar personality clashes, however there was optimism the appointment of an Advisor is a step in the right direction.

Advisor Gary Stevenson, appointed by the State Government to help Council address conflicts of interest, inappropriate conduct matters and meeting procedures, was at the 24 January Ordinary Meeting. Rebecca McAnalen from the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning was also there, seated in the public gallery.

Five minutes into the almost 7-hour meeting, Cr Derek Swanborough had it adjourned to seek

CEO advice about a conflict-of-interest declaration, which he said Councillors had just received a printed handout about and he wanted it revised.

When the meeting resumed, discussions continued in stilted fashion, and it took about an hour before Council started considering the actual business of the meeting.

CEO David Keenan cut five Inappropriate Conduct matters from the agenda, citing ‘new information’ of a ‘highly confidential’ nature, received in the 48 hours before the meeting.

“I’ve taken legal advice on the recent development and the advice I’ve received is that the only course to adopt today to both preserve Councillor Swanborough’s entitlement to natural justice and the ability of Council at some point in the future to

deal with these five items of business is to defer consideration of these… to a future Council meeting,” he said.

In a Mayoral Minute titled Declarations and Suspicions of Conflicts of Interest, noting advice from the Office of the Independent Assessor, Mayor Greg Christensen said he expected Councillors

to ‘adhere to the underlying legislative obligations bestowed upon us all’.

The Scenic Rim’s longest-serving elected representative, Division 3 Cr Virginia West, said the appointment of an Advisor was a step in the right direction.

“Gary has come to us to ensure we get the governance of our Council

meetings correct, and I’m looking positively to the future - we’re all going to have to work at it,” she said.

“As a Councillor for 19 years I’ve never had to deal with this before and looking toward 2023 we need to focus on the business of Council that we’re elected to do by our residents.” 1/115

Mayor Greg Christensen (centre) and Councillors June 2021. Image supplied.

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Coffee and cars for cancer research

By Keer Moriarty

Vintage cars and great food were the order of the day as local cafe, Teaspoons & Aprons partnered with the Beaudesert Branch of Cancer Council Queensland to raise funds for bowel cancer research.

The Twilight barbecue attracted about 20 vintage cars with several locals bringing their Mustangs and Chevvies to display.

Cafe owner Shinade Harper said she approached the Beaudesert Branch of Cancer Council Queensland with the idea for the event after two people close to her had been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Both men were diagnosed with late stage cancer.

Shinade said holding the event specifically for bowel cancer research was very important to her.

The support the community provided meant a lot to her personally.

“It was a fantastic event, much better than we imagined. We thought it was going to be a small event and it was so much bigger than we expected,” said Shinade.

“We are now talking to centre management to workshop some ways to run more of these kinds of events and to grow the event, possibly by involving the other outlets

in the complex.”

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Secretary Ellen Logan said over $700 was raised through a raffle, donations and the barbecue.

“We were very grateful to the people who brought their beautiful cars along. They were all keen to do it again,” said Ellen.

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From My Window

Unsung heroes

It seems a little while ago now, but the Scenic Rim Australia Day Award winners will still be doing the same great work they have done leading up to the Awards that they have always done.

with Keer Moriarty, Editor Still Printing...

Often the people who achieve behind the scenes are not visible; they are appreciated by those close to them but they just do the work they think needs doing and don’t expect any accolades.

It is difficult to explain the feeling I had with the news that 100 regional News Corp papers stopped printing in a restructure that sees these papers with online presence only.

What struck me at the Awards ceremony a few short weeks ago, was the humility of the Award winners.

Whatever excitement they had about being recognised was kept pretty close to their chests. It was very touching to see the genuine warmth these people feel towards the communities they live in and the way they have enhanced the lives of others is incredible.

It is sad for communities who will lose their local newspaper. Years ago, the local paper was the backbone of a community. The people who owned the paper and the people who worked there were involved in their communities, they had their finger on the pulse and they knew the people in the towns.

No doubt this is still true for local journalists - but how many of those jobs will be shed in the move to digital?

Often we think of actors and sports stars as heroes, maybe because of their looks, ability or just because that’s what our society has done for generations.

We should all look around at the people next door, or across the road, who go out of their way to help other people from time to time.

Appreciate these people and what they do because everyone, however small or large their contribution is, makes a difference to other people’s lives.

What will the record keeping of townships look like? How can truth be disseminated without this grassroots vehicle of news? Because it is easy to see that a report about the refurbishment of the soccer club’s canteen or ‘what we did in the pandemic’ is real and true, but who will remember this when they are relegated to the archives of the internet? Where are the pictures to cut out and keep on the fridge? Or does none of that matter?

It is true that giving back to a community will enhance your own life, but equally true that not all heroes wear capes.

Is the Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival still on? The answer is yes but in what format is still undecided. The Scarecrow trail is definitely on and the dates are 11th to 20th September. Advertisements in papers, web site and face book will be appearing in early June providing all the detail. We hope to have a special guest on the Mountain who may open the festival and then provide an activity for families on Saturday 12th September. The Lantern Parade and other activities are subject to the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. We have set a date of 1st August

The talk of Scarecrow Town is who will be the winner this year? We can put smiles back on faces by putting scarecrows out on the trail and entering the competitions. We are sure that Scarecrow Senior Poetry will be on and children can take

Entry is free and Entry Forms will be at various locations around the Mountain

So, the message is: put huge coloured circles around the 11-20 September on your calendars, get your planning hats on for making a Scarecrow display or visiting the Mountain. If visiting, consider an overnight stay, enjoy our fabulous sunset and visit some of our attractions.

The Committee is keen to have a festival in whatever format is possible because it brings the community together and that is what we will need by September So, please plan on producing a scarecrow or visiting and staying on the Mountain and, if we can get the lantern parade and other activities up and running, we will do so.

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To all of the Scenic Rim Australia Day Award nominees, thank you for what you do to make our lives better, you really are unsung heroes.

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Lizz Hills (pictured above left with Jodie Green) set off on the 6,000 kilometre Trek2Reconnect from Rathdowney State School on 28 January. Almost two weeks later she has travelled through Palen Creek, Woodenbong and Stanthorpe. Due to time constraints, she implemented Plan B and rode a push bike part of the way between Palen Creek and Stanthorpe, despite not having ridden a bike since she was in high school!

Beaudesert community service welcomes local families

A Beaudesert community service which has been supporting local families for more than 30 years will open its doors to the public later this month.

Carinity Illoura provides free personalised counselling, parenting and education programs for vulnerable families, adolescents and children from the Scenic Rim area.

The not-for-profit service will host a Family Open Day on 24 February. As well as enjoying a sausage sizzle and family activities, children can try Carinity Illoura’s new playground equipment.

Local families will also have the chance to meet Carinity Illoura’s new child and family therapists, Samantha Caves and Chris Summers. Samantha is a familiar face around the district, having worked at Carinity Fassifern Community Centre in Boonah for the past seven years.

“I started working in the community services sector after I left high school. I wanted to feel like I was making a positive difference in people’s lives, particularly for those who were vulnerable or disadvantaged,” Samantha said.

“Working with children and families is rewarding and satisfying. It is wonderful to see children and families grow and thrive in positive ways as they engage in therapy. I feel privileged to assist people and support them to reach their full potential.”

Program Coordinator Diana Clift said Carinity Illoura – which started in 1992 – is vital for people living in Beaudesert and surrounding areas.

“There is an increasing demand for counselling services in the district due to the rise in the cost of living, increase in homelessness, domestic and family violence, and mental illness.

Services in the area are limited and struggling to keep up with demand,” Diana said.

“My vision for the future of Illoura is for the centre to become a wellbeing hub for families and their children, as a place to relax and somewhere to receive free counselling and parenting programs.”

This includes a new Sing & Grow music therapy program held each Wednesday morning in February and March, commencing at 9.30am.

Facilitated by a qualified music therapist, the program focuses on child development and builds confidence in parents to use music at home, to enhance family wellbeing.

The Family Open Day will be held at Carinity Illoura, 31 Duckett Street, Beaudesert on Friday February 24 from 3.30pm to 5pm. For more information phone 5541 1955.

Samantha Caves is a child and family therapist at the Carinity Illoura counselling centre in Beaudesert, which will host a Family Open Day on 24 February.

Golden Guitar winner to perform in Beaudesert

GTM Studios will host multi Golden Guitar winner, Lyn Bowtell in concert on Friday 17 February.

The country music artist won her 10th Golden Guitar at the CMAA Golden Guitar Awards at the 51st Tamworth Country Music Festival in January.

Her recent ARIA Country #1 Album ’Wiser’ earned her 3 nominations in the ‘Contemporary Country Album of the Year’, ‘Vocal Collaboration of the Year’ (with Shane Nicholson) and ‘Female Artist of the Year’ categories, winning ‘Contemporary Country Album of the Year’.

“It’s an honour to be nominated for a Golden Guitar Award, and to win for ‘Contemporary Album of the Year’ was a wonderful moment” Lyn said.

“‘Wiser’ was a labour of love for me and I’m

Lyn Bowtell and Shane Nicholson win Contemporary Country Album of the Year for ‘Wiser’ Album. so proud of what we have achieved with this Album.”

Producer Shane Nicholson was equally delighted by the win.

“She’s the singer-ofall singers so I’m always humbled to make music with her.”

Lyn Bowtell takes to the stage at GTM Mu-

Junior Farmers and Rural Youth to be reunited

By Keer Moriarty

Members of the Junior Farmers and Rural Youth organisations from around the region are invited to a reunion on the weekend of 1 and 2 April 2023.

The weekend features a dance and supper on 1 April at Tamrookum Hall for those who would like to get their dancing shoes on and a gathering on Sunday 2 April from 10am in Jubilee Park, Beaudesert.

sic Studios, Beaudesert on Friday 17 February at 6.30pm as part of her 2023 ‘Wiser’ Album Queensland Tour. Lyn will be joined by Special Guest Ruby Jane (Ruby Jane Music).

Tickets are available online at onepagelink. com/LynBowtell.

The Junior Farmers and Rural Youth movements were Australia wide organisations with recreational, vocational and personal aims.

Founded through the Department of Education, the aims were derived from the 1946 Government Committee report:

a) To increase the vocational efficiency of individual members.

b) To increase the members’ value as a member of the community.

c) To increase the members’ power to use leisure time to advantage to himself and his fellows.

Local dairy farmer, Laurie Dunn was Rural Youth State President from 1979 to 1981.

Laurie said in days when many young people left school between the age of 12 to 15 years, the Young Farmers and Rural Youth organisations were important ways to socialise and educate them for leadership roles in the work place as well as community organisations.

“Different areas had different demographics

in their memberships,” said Laurie.

“For example, Beaudesert had more tradespeople as members where Tamrookum had more farmers. It was a great organisation to be part of. We had trips away, exhibits at the Brisbane Show and debating and public speaking competitions.”

Although the reasoning behind the original creation of the Junior Farmers movement lay in the need for agricultural training, members became involved in other local community bodies such as Show Societies, Primary Producer Groups and the Country Women’s Association, because of the superior ability of Junior Farmers members in Chairmanship, organisation and meeting procedures.

Many local communities recognised these attributes of Junior Farmers members as distinct advantages and as a major reason for providing support of the Junior Farmers movement.

Laurie said the movement fizzled out around 1990 as more young people went through to Year 12 and university and the government changed focus to further formal education.

Reunion organisers Lani Deeran and Laurie Dunn are keen to speak to people who have memorabilia, including photos, uniforms and badges from the Junior Farmers or Rural Youth days.

For all enquiries please contact Lani Deeran on 0488 785 325 or Laurie Dunn on 0407 442 198.

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HIDDEN BOOKS DELIGHT

By Susie Cunningham

Volunteers on a mission to make reading accessible to every child, teenager and young adult in Beaudesert are hiding free books around town as part of Scenic Rim Hidden Books.

The community-driven initiative, which is being supported by Beaudesert Library, is well underway and will continue indefinitely.

The idea came about after locals saw a story on the ABC about hidden books in the NSW town of Braidwood and were inspired to create Beaudesert’s own literary treasure hunt.

With the support and encouragement of Beaudesert branch librarian Paula Leigh, volunteers made up packs containing a book and flyer in a clear

zip lock bag and got to work hiding them around Beaudesert.

They have hidden dozens so far, and the main aim is to get people interested in reading.

Nearly all of the books have been through community donations, with some old library books in the mix too.

Local volunteer, Liz Avery, said it was an initiative close to her heart.

“Kids love treasure hunts, don’t they? I think they get excited finding things they don’t expect, and I hope it will encourage them to actually read a book,” she said.

“I know as a child I was starved of books - I was always looking for books and I never had enough books. So, I’m quite passionate about spreading the idea of making books available to kids, over-

loading them if you like, and making them special.

“I think often kids are not excited to receive a book as a gift, but to find it in a tree, that makes it a bit special. I’ve been hiding them in parks, there’s the park at Littlewood and near the nursery, and if there are suitable trees on the street, I put them there and I’m thinking of putting them in the trees up near the hospital, because kids walk past every day.”

Donations of picture books, junior fiction and young adult books are welcome and can be dropped off at Beaudesert Library. Books can be second hand, as long as they are in good condition.

To keep up to date with the initiative, visit Friends of Beaudesert Library on Facebook.

115 Brisbane Street, Beaudesert

Ph: 5541 4836

E: bookings@ nedsrestaurants.com.au

Beaudesert branch librarian Paula Leigh with local volunteer Liz Avery.

Glen Payne with his Mustang.

Garry and Anne Nalder brought their Mustang along.

Rod Chalker with his Chevy

Cancer Council Beaudesert Branch volunteers.

Rick Wilson and Linda Street performing as Wilson Street.

Karen and Peter Coveney.

Photos by Keer Moriarty

What’s On Guide What’s On Guide

Valentine’s Day14 February

Enjoy great food locally on Valentine’s Day - don’t forget to book!

• The Club Beaudesert

• Happy Valley Chinese Restaurant

• Ned’s Restaurant

• Beaudesert Golf Club

Lyn Bowtell concert17 February

GTM Studios in Beaudesert hosts multi Golden Guitar winner, Lyn Bowtell in concert at their premises in the Post Office Arcade on Friday 17 February at 6.30pm.

Lyn will be joined by Special Guest Ruby Jane (Ruby Jane Music).

Tickets online at onepagelink.com/LynBowtell.

High Tea - 19 February

High Tea for a Cause is at Beaudesert Tennis Club on Sunday 19 February at 11am. Cost: $25 per person. For enquiries and bookings contact Rhonda on 0403 505 662.

Lennon Bros Circus

23 February - 5 March

At Beaudesert Showgrounds. Bring the family to Lennon Bros Circus for an Exciting and Entertaining Day/Night at Beaudesert Showgrounds from Thursday 23 February – Sunday 5 March.

Featured in the 90 min performance includes Crazy clown, Aerial Acrobatics, Flying Trapeze, High Wire, Globe Rider and much more!

Tickets and more information lennonbroscircus.com.au/

event/beaudesertshowground/ Beaudesert Markets4 March

All the usual great market stalls from 7am to 12noon at Dick Westerman Park, Beaudesert PLUS the Beaudesert Bulletin will be there!

International Women’s Day Events

Tuesday 7 March - Canungra Chamber of Commerce International Women’s Day Breakfast at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyard. Cost: $35 members, $40 non-members. For tickets contact Keer Moriarty 0407 671 286.

Zonta International Women’s Day Lunch - Friday 10 March at The Club, Beaudesert. Guest speaker, Melissa Frazer. RSVP by Wedneday 8 March to zontabeaudesertevents@gmail.com or Samantha on 0419 718 085.

Orchid Show -

11 and 12 March

Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society is holding its Autumn Show for Orchids and Foliage Plants at Canungra School of Arts Hall over the weekend of 11 and 12 March 2023.

The Show will run from 8am until 3pm on Saturday and 9am until 2pm on Sunday. There will be a great display of orchids and foliage plants as well as plant sales and accessories.

Guest speaker, Laurie Baxter always gains the attention of those who are novices in the growing of orchids with his enlightening talks. Entry is $4 per adult which includes entry on both days.

Listings

Campdraft11 and 12 March

Rathdowney Memorial Campdraft will be held at Rathdowney Memorial Grounds on 11 and 12 March.

For further details contact Tony Ward on 0407 827 312.

Quilt & Craft Show

Friday 24 March & Saturday 25 March

At The Centre, Brisbane Street, Beaudesert. Entry $5 Devonshire Tea and Sandwiches available. More information closer to date. Enquiries Ellen: 0408 431 223

Beaudesert Crop Swap - 26 March

Come down and check out Beaudesert’s first Crop Swap for 2023 on Sunday 26 March from 8am to 9am.

No produce? No worries! Compost, timber, wire, pots, cardboard, egg cartons, baked goods, pickles are all welcome.

No money is exchanged, and the process runs off an integrity and honesty system.

Venue to be advised. For more information contact Jodie Clark on 0419 225 488.

Junior Farmers and Rural Youth reunion1 and 2 April

All members of Junior Farmers and Rural Youth are invited to a reunion on the weekend of 1 and 2 April 2023.

Saturday 1 April is the dance and supper at Tamrookum Hall while Sunday is a bring your own picnic at Jubilee Park, Beaudesert from 10am.

For all enquiries please contact Lani Deeran on 0488 785 325 or Laurie Dunn on 0407 442 198.

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Bernadette McCabe

U3A unearths hidden talents

By Susie Cunningham

When Bernadette McCabe joined Beaudesert U3A about three and a half years ago, it was to revisit learning French.

“I specifically joined U3A because of Frenchit was actually my worst subject at school, so I wanted to go back and have another go,” she said.

“It’s just a fun group, not a lot of pressure, just going back over things you’ve forgotten or there are people who’ve started completely from scratch. I’ve learned a lot and what I like is the French language movies.”

Bernadette is retired now after a career as a policy advisor and researcher, ministerial writer for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Assistant Director for National Quality Assurance Programming and at the Queensland Human Rights Commission (formerly Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland) and Department of Defence.

“Veterans’ Affairs had a strong interest in France because of Villers-Bretonneux and Gallipoli but they have been doing a lot of commemorative work there and my old boss is now the director of Villers-Bretonneux,” she said.

“I was always a bit interested in French histo-

ry and culture, and I’ve never been to France so that’s a bucket list item.”

Between her U3A membership and being part of the Scenic Rim Writers Group, Bernadette has plenty to keep her occupied.

Scenic Rim Writers Group, which meets on the first Tuesday of the month at The Centre, is known for publishing local books including Mystery, Murder & Mayhem, to which Bernadette contributed the introduction and two stories.

Up to 2024, the group is particularly focused on publishing short stories of the Scenic Rim, written with a historical aspect within a timeframe of 150 years.

Bernadette is a member of the Professional Historian Association Queensland (MPHA), holds a Major in Literature and History and Honours - First Class. Her areas of study included Adoption in Queensland under the 1935 Act and Gender.

Bernadette also has post graduate qualifications in Public Sector Management and Veterans and Administrative Law.

She received an honourable mention from Women Writers Queensland when her article ‘Life’s tea leaves’, written in a memoir style, was Highly Commended.

by SUSIE CUNNINGHAM

George and Walter, the long-haired mini dapple dachshunds, bring plenty of joy to Sally Newton’s life.

George, 18 months, came from Sydney and Walter, 10 months, came from the Sunshine Coast before they eventually made their home with Sally in Beaudesert.

They love walks around town with Sally and are never far away from her at home.

Here’s what Sally has to say about George and Walter:

“They’re always here, they’re good company, they’re sweet, they’re fun to socialise with and they’re just good pets,” she said.

“They have very different personalities. George is more reserved; he likes to be on his own and if there’s lots of noise or I’m cooking he’ll go and hide, but Walter’s the crazy one who just wants to jump, go nuts and be rowdy.”

The Year Ahead

As this is my first column for 2023, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very happy and successful year ahead. Although there may be challenges for our community, we need to stay united and deal with them together.

Australia Day Awards and New Citizens

What an enjoyable ceremony it was held on Australia Day to welcome 23 new citizens to the region and to celebrate the 2023 Scenic Rim Australia Day Award recipients. Congratulations to Justin O’Leary, Adrian Sandell, Gary Hamblyn, and the Dancing with Celebrities event, hosted by the

Lions Club of Tamborine Mountain, on their well-deserved awards. I would like to thank all the nominees for their selfless contributions to our community as well as those who took the time to nominate them for an award.

Eat Local Month

Following the huge success of Eat Local Week since its inception in 2011, this signature event has been extended to a month-long celebration throughout June culminating in the Winter Harvest Festival on 1 July. There will be more news in coming months.

Advisor to Council

I would like to assure the community that this

role is to ensure best practice local government principles and governance are adhered to during Council meetings, with a particular focus on Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) matters. Please be assured that Scenic Rim Regional Council continues to be a successful Southeast Queensland council with a sustainable financial forecast and much to celebrate.

Let’s Talk Scenic Rim

Have you signed up to this online portal

that enables residents to share their views on various matters affecting our community? If not, please register on www. scenicrim.qld.gov.au and join the mailing list as the next topic for consultation will concern upcoming Budget matters as part of ongoing Budget 2023-2024 discussions.

Kerry Road Update

As there has been some concern in the community relating to this section of road past Beaudesert Golf Course, I can advise that REPA

CONTACT ME

Phone: 5540 5403 or 0407 630

(Restoration of Essential Public Assets) approved works, in response to damage caused during last year’s rain event, will be commencing early this month. The areas are currently marked with white paint and consist of patched locations. Council is currently investigating further deterioration to the road surface in this location. This section of Kerry Road is aged and accommodates increasing numbers of both light and heavy vehicles and this, coupled with rain events, contributes to its deterioration.

COUNCIL WATCH

WITH AMANDA HAY

Email: frangipani1956@msn.com

The following are my views, not those of the Editor. Any threats of legal action can be directed to me.

Bouquet

Thank you to Council for hosting the Australia Day community awards and the citizenship ceremony on 26 January 2023. Much enjoyed by all.

and there we were thinking solicitors couldn’t get the bills in the mail quickly enough!

Refer Agenda Item 10.6 for Council’s Meeting 7 February 2023.

The question taken “on

cording of that meeting. Strangely, all were able to recall in infinite detail every minute detail associated with OIA complaints against that Councillor.

Update

Appeal 2001 of 2021 –SDA Property Nominees P/L -v- SRRC. “Disability tourist cabins” Tamborine Mtn – costs award. The conditions of approval were not resolved at the review on 21 December 22. The Appellant’s legal representative stated (in open court) that the conditions proposed

until we realised the developer had submitted a new DA with SRRC on the same date for 1-11 Eagles Retreat Place for a large house, after having purchased an adjoining property (9 Witherby Crescent) and incorporating it into the development site.

An application has been submitted to the Attorney General to “call in” the Appeal.

Currently with the Deputy Premier.

Meanwhile, Council continues to push for re-

Verbena Road, Tamborine. Animal keeping –10 dogs. Refused.

MCU22/032 14 Hart Street, Beaudesert. Multiple dwelling – Council requested further advice and extension of decision period as may be an over-development of the site, density, bulk, scale and setbacks. Nothing that can’t be overcome with a bit of paperwork.

MCU22/128 35-37 Tubber Street, Beaudesert. Multiple dwelling. Triplex, 5 car spaces, 3 garages. Lot size

MCU22/129 23 Birnam Street Beaudesert. Multiple dwelling. In a feat of planning genius, apparently an existing house, two new three bedroom dwellings, two garages and five car spaces can be accommodated

Dual occupancy appli

Beaudesert Golf Club

3 COURSE MEAL – $60 P/P

3 Course Menu / $60pp

Entree

ENTREE

1/2 Dozen Oysters GF (Natural or Kilpatrick)

1/2 Dozen Oysters GF (Natural or Kilpatrick)

Antipasto Garlic Bread

Antipasto Garlic Bread

Satay Chicken Skewers (GF)

Satay Chicken Skewers GF

Main

MAIN

Fillet Mignon (GF)

Fillet Mignon (GF)

served with smashed potatoes sauteed mushrooms seasonal greens and drizzled with red wine jus

served with smashed potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, seasonal greens and drizzled with red wine jus

Creamy Tuscan Chicken (GF)

Creamy Tuscan Chicken (GF)

served on a bed of rice served with broccolini and beans

served on a bed of rice served with broccolini and beans

Honey soy salmon rice bowl (GF)

Honey soy salmon rice bowl (GF)

Seafood Marinara linguine (GF)

Dessert

Seafood Marinara linguine (GF)

Triple Chocolate Trifle

Chocolate Fondant (GF)

DESSERT

served with assorted fruits

Strawberry cheesecake (GF)

Triple Chocolate Trifle Chocolate Fondant (GF) served with assorted fruits

served with cream and berry coulis

Strawberry cheesecake (GF)

served with cream and berry coulis

Bevan Golinski

Auspac Media

By Ailsa Rolley

The Features People

It’s the poor horse that runs last in a race that Beaudesert racehorse owner and trainer Bevan Golinski feels sorry for.

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“I had one here that belonged to a friend, and it was no good. I could kick my hat faster than it could run. One day I told the owner: “You’d better take that horse back because you’re only wasting your money paying me to train it.”

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The owner however, was unconvinced about his horse’s lack of talent, still thinking that it might come good. ‘I’d like to see it have a start,’ he told Bevan.

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“I’ll tell you what. I’ll give it a run at Warwick in a fortnight.”

Then Bevan warned again: “It’s going to come last you know, that’s all I’m going to say.”

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Race day came with the owner quite excited as they pulled into the Warwick racecourse.

Bevan was feeling sorry for the horse already but couldn’t believe his ears when his friend inquired: ‘Do you think I ought to have a bit of money on it?’

“Look, the best thing you can do is take your money out of one pocket and put it in the other one. “IT’S GOING TO RUN LAST!” It did.

Bevan could never think of names for his horses, but his wife Joan’s mother had given them “a sort of English tablecloth with horses and coaches on it”.

Bevan noticed that one of the coach stops was called Tabarde Inn. “There’s a name, Tabarde”, he decided.

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Bevan has trained horses of all shapes and sizes.

“I don’t think you can tell just by looking at them if they’ll be any good. They have to have a good motor.”

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The biggest thrill for Bevan is on race day if the horse does well. “It doesn’t matter how many winners you’ve had, when your horse wins, it brings a big lump in your throat.”

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GROW YOUR OWN

with Bill O’Sullivan

TULLAMORE FARM

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: tullamorefarm.com.au

I have written previously about how we grow a lot of support plants here at Tullamore Farm. We use these support plants in a number of ways.

The first of these is where they are added into our compost bins. One of the most useful that way is comfrey.

The second beneficial way we use these support species is as chop and drop.

Simply prune the plant or bush and leave all the prunings, spread on the ground as mulch, around other fruit trees.

As it breaks down it will fertilise, keep the plants or trees cool and help retain moisture.

One of those very useful plants for chop and drop is Pigeon Pea.

They are a legume and are great for adding Nitrogen to the soil.

They grow very quickly and can be pruned regularly, providing a lot of material to be used as mulch.

Most of the Pigeon Pea here is growing in our Fruit Forests or around specific Fruit trees.

We have the pigeon pea growing as close as pos-

sible to where it will be used.

Pigeon Pea is used in many places as a food crop. It can grow to about three metres but we keep them pruned down. They can live up to about five years, so very useful over a reasonable time frame.

They grow easily from seeds, so once you have a couple mature enough they become super productive.

Pigeon Pea has a very strong and deep tap root and can be used as a claybreaker.

They can cope with poor soil and limited water but will definitely do better with some attention.

Although we use them largely as a support crop for our fruit trees, they are farmed for their seeds (which are prolific) in many parts of the world. You can use the seeds like dried peas. We use them in a lentil dahl dish instead of lentils.

We also give them to our chooks and have these and other support species growing in the fowl run.

The chooks love having the variety and the better their diet the healthier our eggs.

METHOD

Lahanorizo

(Greek Rice with Cabbage)

INGREDIENTS:

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 medium carrot, diced

1 medium leek, sliced (white and light green parts only)

2 large garlic cloves

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 medium cabbage, sliced (about 500 g / 1 lb)

225 g (½ lb) round grain rice

1 litre ( 4 cups) vegetable stock

A handful fresh dill, roughly chopped

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper to taste

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large stockpot, add the onion, carrot and leek and cook for 5-6 minutes over medium heat until softened.

Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Next, stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute, stirring occasionally.

Add the sliced cabbage to the pot, salt it generously, and saute for 8-10 minutes until reduced in size and softened.

Stir in the rice and stock and bring to a boil. Next, lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked to your likening. Add some extra stock if it starts to look too dry.

Stir in the fresh dill and lemon juice, adjust the seasoning and serve immediately with lemon wedges and drizzled with some extra olive oil if you like.

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REGULAR MEETINGS

Beaudesert & District Restored Auto Club: Meeting second Monday each month at 8pm at the CWA Hall in Beaudesert (except January).

Beaudesert Branch QCWA: Meets Monday 9-12 for sewing and Thursday 9-12 for handcrafts. Second Thursday of month is meeting day. Contact President Bev Fehlberg on 0427 698 519 or Vice President Linda Lynch on 0407 193 752.

Beaudesert Camera Club: Meet fourth Tuesday of the month - Beaudesert Community Arts & Information Centre, 7pm. Cost $2 for non-club members. Enquiries 0410 688 012 (after 6pm).

Beaudesert Cake Decorators: Third Saturday each month at the Station Masters House, 100 Brisbane St. Email beaudesertcakedecorators@mail.com.

Beaudesert Districts Orchid and Foliage Society Inc Meeting: Third Wednesday each month 7pm at Canungra School of Arts Hall, 3-7 Pine Street, Canungra. www.bdofs.com.

Beaudesert Girl Guides: Every Friday during school term 5.30pm till 7.30pm, 5-7 Jane Street for girls 5-17 years. Facebook @Beaudesert Girl Guides or contact Group Leader on 0402 451 317.

Beaudesert Quilters: Wednesdays from 9am to 3pm. Call Robyn on 0439 721 325 or Chris on 0401 037 595.

Beaudesert RSL Sub-Branch Social Golf Club: Plays 18 holes of Golf on the second Monday of each month. Phone Noela 0412 273 885 or Janice 0409 000 767.

Beaudesert Scouts: The Den corner Eaglesfield and Hart Streets, Beaudesert Tuesday evenings 6 - 7.30pm. Joeys 5-7yr, Cubs 8-10yr, Scouts 11-14yr, Venturers 15-17yr and Rover Scouts 18-25yr.

Beaudesert Seniors: Meeting every second Tuesday from 21 February at Beaudesert Golf Club. All welcome. Entry $12 includes morning tea and lunch. Contact Lyn Kenny 0449 117 704 or Sylvia Hickey 0400 540 071.

Beaudesert University of the Third Age (U3A): U3A’s line dancing group meets 12.45 pm Tuesdays in The Centre, Brisbane St. Contact Marg 0422 415 145.

Historical Society of Beaudesert: Third Friday of every month at 2.30pm. Phone The Museum 5541 3740.

Kooralbyn - Bingo: Every Friday night, 6.30pm at Unit 4/13-31 Etruscan Drive. Cost $15 for 10 games. Contact Charlie

0400 513 635 or Lynn 0400 610 055.

National Seniors Australia Beaudesert Branch: Meet third Wednesday each month at Beaudesert Golf Club from 9am to 11.30am. Cost $10.00 includes morning tea. Contact Rosemary on 0409 265 472.

NASHOs: NSAA Beaudesert & District Branch meet 1st Monday each month. Odd months 10am morning tea, meeting, 2 course lunch $25. Even months 10am morning tea, BBQ lunch. All NASHOs and partners welcome. Contact: Peter 0408 221 512 or Brian 0413 897 608. Pickleball: Pickleball at Beaudesert State High School Tuesday 5.30pm8pm. Contact beaudesertpickleball@ gmail.com.

Probus Club Beaudesert: Meet first Wednesday each Month at The Club (RSL) from 10am. Enquiries to Secretary Lyn 0439 733 026.

Rotary Club of Beaudesert: Meet Monday 6pm for 6.30pm at the Stationmaster House, 100 Brisbane St. Email beaurotary@outlook.com.

Rotary Satellite Club of Jimboomba-Sunrise: Meeting at Beaudesert Bowls Club every Wednesday at 7am. Phone Jeff 0427 870 061.

Senior Citizens Club: Every second Tuesday 9-1pm at Beaudesert Golf Club, entry is $12. Morning tea, lunch, lucky door ticket, music, indoor bowls and cards. Contact Lyn Kenny 0449 117 704 or Sylvia Hickey 5541 0869.

FOOD BANKS

Harvest Point Church: Food parcels available at Harvest Point Church, Walker Road, Gleneagle Tuesday 11am - 2pm.

Tracey’s Pantry: At Beaudesert Uniting Church. Fridays 1pm - 3pm. Phone: 0407 021 424.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

JPs in the Community: JP signing services are available at the Qld Government Centre, 1 Telemon St Beaudesert, to witness your documents. Monday and Friday from 9.30am to 3.30pm and Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. The service is free and is operated by JP volunteers in the Beaudesert area.

JPs at the Library: Saturday morning 9.30am -11.30am at Beaudesert Public Library.

MARKETS

Beaudesert Markets: First Saturday of each month. Dick Westerman Park, Beaudesert (next to Wongaburra). Contact Jenny Young on 5544 8200.

Kooralbyn Valley Markets: Second Sunday of each month from 8am - 1pm opposite Billabong Village Shops. Stalls $5, phone Lyn 0400 610 055.

Jimboomba Country Markets: Third Saturday each month 7am - 12pm. Honora Street, Jimboomba. See Facebook page for details or phone 0488 793 799.

Tamborine Village Lions Markets: 1st Sunday of the month (except January) at Tamborine Memorial Hall Park Grounds, 7am to 12 noon. Stall site $15. Ph: 0487 770 114, email tamborinevillagemarkets@live.com.au.

Rathdowney Country Markets: Held on the third Sunday of each month from 7am-12pm (Sept to March) and 8am1pm (April to August) Find us on Facebook or email rathdowneycountrymarkets@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

FIRE WARDENS

BULLETIN,

Photos by Susie Cunningham

Eli Harris

Kodye Setright

Louie Petit

Elijah Arthy

Maddison Setright

Will Schneider

Locals check out Black Dragon Kai

By Susie Cunningham

Discipline, defence and getting active are key reasons Beaudesert’s youth are showing a strong interest in martial arts.

There were plenty of fresh faces and a strong family atmosphere when Black Dragon Kai held its open day on 28 January.

The Beaudesert Bulletin caught up with newcomers Daniel Birt, 13, and Jacob Gunn, 14, as they learned skills from founder Geordie Lavers-McBain.

“I want to try it out because I watch UFC and I saw a Black Dragon Kai poster and it looked fun. I’ve learned how to kick properly and defend myself,” said Daniel.

“I wanted to come here because I’ve been wanting to fight since I was young. Today I’ve learned how to defend myself and fight back,” said Jacob.

Jacob’s mum Brooke Setright and partner Hone brought the whole family along.

“I’ve brought them along mostly to learn about self-discipline and

just getting themselves active, because they are at home a lot on their devices, and they get bored and being here is allowing them to be social,” said Brooke.

“It’s getting me out of the house to bring them along, too. The staff are so lovely with the kids, and I feel like they’ve got time for me. They’re very family oriented.”

As a steady stream of parents signed their kids up at the front desk, newcomers stepped into the matted training rooms of Black Dragon Kai’s world class headquarters.

Learning from experienced coaches, they were surrounded by flags of the 22 countries where Black Dragon Kai has represented Australia overseas. There were also countless medals, trophies and belts from Black Dragon Kai’s 500 champions - five of them world champions.

Geordie, who found-

ed Black Dragon Kai in Beaudesert 30 years ago, now has 14 centres across Queensland and New South Wales and loves seeing his students thrive.

“Just because you’re in a small town doesn’t mean you can’t become world-class,” he said.

“It’s a small town but it’s a great town and we can have greatness come

out of it.”

He said Black Dragon Kai, which offers classes for adults and kids throughout the week and even has a swimming pool out the back, had something for everyone.

“It’s great for focus, co-

ordination, discipline and self-defence, of course. We teach lots of different strategies, not just how to physically defend yourself but also non-physical defence against bullies, and we cover things like cyber bullying,” he said.

Daniel Birt, Geordie Lavers-McBain and Jacob Gunn.

Kingies keen for U20s

By Susie Cunningham

Making lifelong mates and plenty of fun memories are reasons young footballers are being encouraged to register for the Beaudesert Kingfishers under 20s.

The rugby league club is still chasing numbers and, helped by the willingness of under 18s to step up, they are inching closer to getting the required 25 players to form a team.

“It’s about keeping more players in the game, making the step up from juniors (under 18s) to the open men’s competition a lot easier,” said coach Al Holland.

“Hopefully after a few years we will see more local juniors playing for the best Kingies open men’s team via a few years in the under 20s.”

Holland said there were plenty of reasons to sign up.

“This is something to aspire to, and we feel diehard Kingies fans would love to support another senior Beaudesert team,” he said.

“Speaking with some older and retired players about their time coming through the ranks, a common theme was how much they loved playing under 20s, how much fun they had and the life-long mates they made.”

Holland praised fellow coach Ethan Haack.

“Ethan is very wellknown and respected at the club as a player and assistant. He has played all his club football with the Kingies, collecting many awards along the way and also playing rep football for a number of years,” he said.

“Due to an ongoing injury he’s unable to play at this stage, but he’s very keen to stay involved and coach. With his experience, skills, knowledge and successes in the game, having him on the coaching staff will be a great asset.”

Dylan Haack, 17, is among under 18s who will step up to help the under 20s get numbers.

Haack, who has played with the Kingies for 13 years, trains twice a week with the club and three

times a week for the Mal Meninga Cup, said he couldn’t wait to play for both the 18s and 20s sides.

“My brother Ethan coaches the under 20s and it’s always been a dream to either play up with him or be coached under him,” he said.

To register or enquire about the under 20s, phone Evette Haack on 0439 723 285 or Joeanne Holland on 0423 159 209.

Hunter Hawkins keeps control of the ball.

Zac Frazer.

MORE U20s NEEDED

By Susie Cunningham

The Beaudesert Kingfishers are seeking more under 20s to help form a team for 2023.

At time of print, 13 players had registered for that age group, with 25 needed in total.

In a sign of the Kingies’ team spirit, under 18s including Dylan Haack, Ryan Rudd, Jack Hall-Kenny and Hunter Hawkins (pictured) put their hand up to also play in the under 20s to help get the numbers.

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