OurNarangba & Burpengary Magazine December 2016 by The Local Times

December 2016 Edition 20

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7-Eleven and IMO Carwash Opening April 2017

Creekside Creative Hearts United in Craft

YOUNG ROAD AGED CARE FACILITY

EVERY MAN NEEDS A SHED Burpengary Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shed Celebrates!

Photographer Kevin Cox

Bending Reality

Sponsors Needed for

Memorial Services

Brings Over 80 Jobs!

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Letter from the Editor December is finally here along with our twentieth edition of our free community magazine. Our team has had so much fun covering the stories throughout the year and are already looking at stories for 2017. We now have a regular monthly spot on 101.5FM to help promote our amazing community even further. Our Facebook and Twitter are always going, and many stories continue to be uploaded to our website that don’t get printed in the magazine. Who would have thought that so much happens in our little community? This month we give you information on two developments: The 7-Eleven and IMO Carwash in Burpengary and the Young Road Aged Care Facility in Narangba. We pay tribute to World War One Veteran, Charles Munro, who the Dale Street Park in Burpengary has been renamed after, and tell you how you can get behind our local War Memorial to ensure the successful running of ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day next year. Our team are honoured to represent such a strong community, and recent activities supported by our local businesses and residents have not only enabled a new shed to be built for the Burpengary Men’s Shed, it has also revealed dedication to the Make-A-Wish Foundation along with other worthy causes. I encourage you all to continue your community spirit in 2017, welcoming the newcomers as our suburbs expand, all the while supporting the local businesses that keep our community thriving. Live Local. Shop Local. Be Local. Darren More

On the Cover! Photo by: Bass Photography Services

This Edition 7-ELEV EN AND I MO C ARWASH TO OPEN MI D 2017

AGED C ARE FAC I LI TY BRI NGS JOBS

EV ERY MAN NEED S A SHED

GET C RAFTI NG AT C REEK SI D E C REATI V E HEARTS

W A R M E M O R I A L N E E D S S U P P O R T

K E V I N C O X : B E N D I N G R E A L I T Y

M A K I N G W I S H E S C O M E T R U E

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LOCAL MP AND COUNCILLOR NEWS

H I S T O R Y : WW1 Veteran, Charles Munro

P E T S : Act Now to Save Heartache

HOME AND GARD EN: Fight Fires on Your Property

C ARMI C HAEL C OLLEGE SET TO GROW

R E A L E S T A T E : When the home you are renting is up for sale 31 E D U C A T I O N : Happy Holidays

L I V E W E L L : Vitamin O 35 W E L L B E I N G ; Read for the Joy of Reading 37 P O L I C E : Kindygarten Cop

CROSSWORD & PUZZLE

O U T & A B O U T 40 T H E F L I P S I D E : Joyful Giving?

T R A D E S & S E R V I C E S 42 C O M M U N I T Y N O T I C E B O A R D 43 I N R E V I E W : Love Actually

D A T E C L A I M E R S 44 S P O R T : Rangers Clubhouse Conversion

H O M E M A D E : Baking Mixture Gift Jars

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7-ELEVEN AND IMO CARWASH TO OPEN MID 2017 WORDS: Katy More ARTIST IMPRESSION: Matchbox Properties

-Eleven and IMO Carwash are joining other National Brands in making Burpengary their home, with the development at 148 Station Road, Burpengary (next to McDonalds) scheduled for completion by April 2017.

plans indicate an L-shaped space of approximately 1,700sqm with opportunities to buy or lease.

“We identified an undersupply of service stations in the Burpengary area which was our main reason for selecting this site for the 7-Eleven service station and IMO Carwash development,” said Mr Nicholas Martinis, Managing Director of Matchbox Property. “The combination of local businesses and the 7-Eleven/IMO development will also see an increase to retail jobs in the area.”

“Our customers will be able to enjoy our market-leading offer including our popular hot drinks range,” said a 7-Eleven spokesperson. “Each cup of our quality coffee is made from freshly ground beans and fresh milk, and is just $1 for a regular size. Our Food On the Go range including our handmade sandwiches, along with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, will be delivered fresh daily. Customers will also be able to enjoy our world famous Slurpee, including Slurpee Zilched, Australia’s only less than 1% sugar frozen carbonated beverage.

The retail component included in the development

7-Eleven shared their excitement to be joining the Burpengary community in 2017.

“Our store will also sell our quality Mobil fuels, and specialist services such as machine cut and polish and customers will be able to enjoy the benefits of our upholstery cleaning. All products used at the facility are world’s first Fuel App, which lets them lock in the best biodegradable and 85% of the water used is recycled. 7-Eleven local fuel price for their chosen fuel grade, Car washes will range from $8 - $20 depending on the and then redeem it anytime at any 7-Eleven Fuel store wash requested. over the next seven days.” Whilst the introduction of these National Brands is an Burpengary residents are hoping that the introduction exciting addition to the Burpengary Community, it of another petrol station to the area will result in more won’t be without adjustments to the current traffic competitive fuel pricing. system. “I don’t go to the Woolworths petrol station despite It has been confirmed that the new development will living just around the corner unless I am empty and bring with it yet another set of traffic lights located at the Joyce Street and Station Road intersection, raising have no choice,” said Burpengary Senior resident, Mr McTigue. “Even then, I only put in enough petrol to get concerns amongst the community regarding the impact on the current traffic flow issues along Station me to Deception Bay as their petrol stations are much more affordable. Road. “I hope that the new petrol station will provide more competitive pricing, particularly for seniors in the area. Considering the number of seniors in Burpengary, a seniors discount similar to that offered at other petrol stations would be ideal.” In conjunction with the benefits of 7-Eleven’s arrival, Burpengary will also experience the latest German soft wash technology by IMO Carwash which offers a 100% No Scratch Guarantee. IMO’s state-of-the-art conveyor wash system can wash a car in just under three minutes, washing up to four cars at one time. Fully qualified operators will be onsite providing a range of detailing and

“We have done as much as possible to ensure the traffic will continue to flow along Station Road and the option to widen some sections of the road in the future is there should it be needed,” said Cr Peter Flannery. Mr Martinis has from the outset thanked Council for their support, stating that the Council had been very helpful and had done a fantastic job of assisting them in producing a design that was beneficial for all parties. “The design of the development addresses the flooding issues and makes good use of the land which was rezoned in 2005,” explained Cr Flannery. “It also brings more local employment opportunities whilst increasing Burpengary’s profile in the Moreton Bay Region.”

AGED CARE FACILITY BRINGS JOBS WORDS Katy More

ast month, earthworks began on a new Aged Care Home LFebruary on Young Road, Narangba with completion anticipated by 2018. Currently, Narangba residents are forced to move outside of the local area when they get to the stage of needing that extra bit of support. Recognising this lack of quality residential aged care services, Tingari Group decided to purchase the land and build a 91-bed care home to service the local community. With over 30 years of experience in the aged care industry, Tingari Group opened its first home, Seabrae Manor Aged Care Living, in Rothwell in July 2014. The facility quickly gained a good reputation for the quality of care and living environment enjoyed by the residents. When Tingari Group’s Narangba home opens in early 2018, residents will have the option to move into a beautiful new home, set in attractive gardens and close to family and friends. The home will comprise of a single storey building with a mix of single and double suites. A secure dementia specific wing will cater for those with special care needs. The services offered will include permanent residential accommodation, dementia specific services and respite care. The home will also include: • •

Commercial kitchen and laundry Living, dining and lounge areas

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Hairdressing salon Private dining room Activities / craft room Nurse stations, office space, treatment and consulting rooms Outdoor communal open spaces including covered terrace and courtyard 28 car spaces for visitors and staff

An integral café will provide a meeting point for residents and their families to enjoy a meal or a coffee together. Once fully operational, the home will generate 80-100 jobs made up of casual, part time and full times positions. These will include positions for nurses, cooks and catering staff, care staff, administration, leisure and lifestyle and maintenance personnel. Those interested in working at the home are encouraged to send their resume to Joyce Stephan at Seabrae Manor Aged Care Living (also managed by Tingari Group) via email jstephan@seabraemanor.com. au. Residents seeking future care for themselves or for a loved one can also register their interest with Joyce at the above mentioned email. Narangba residents are encouraged to be mindful of potential traffic changes (when walking or driving along Young Road) over the next twelve months during the construction stage.

EVERY MAN NEEDS A SHED WORDS Alex Habilay PHOTO Bass Photography Services

any seasons have passed since the Burpengary Men’s Shed slid open their aluminium doors to the community. Marching with coffee in hand, compassion in their hearts and banter on their lips, the men – under the command of President and founder, Rodney Hansen – squeezed into a dingy space donated by Radio 101.5FM and began tinkering away like masculine elves. Though each of their individual purpose may vary from escaping the missus to building mateship, all their agendas are kept safe and warm under an umbrella of community contribution – regardless of how much coffee is consumed or how incapacitated by laughter they may be. It has only been twelve months since President Hansen floated the idea of the Men’s Shed to the community. However, a better measure of time would be the ninety-two sausage sizzles, countless raffles, open days, market and charity days, morning teas and the billion papercuts acquired during gift wrapping sessions held at various shopping centres. All these charitable feats have amounted to the Men’s Shed of Burpengary finally having a shed of their own. Like all men claim, their eighteen by six metre shed will be used for tools, storage and productivity, but you can be assured that both man and shed know better. In addition to holding socket sets and power tools, the new shed will be yet another sanctuary for Rodney and the men to decompress and bond under the guise of hard work – with the occasional sound of construction to cover up all the feelings stashed away in the 18x6 walls. “The new shed will give us a site and presence on Old Bay Road, and gives the men a sense of pride and achievement in knowing that the fundraising and charity work we’re doing is getting us somewhere,” said Rodney. The new shed will be up, ready and churning out charity by the end of November, though they’re not stopping there. Mirroring the never ending DIY home renovations their families definitely suffer through, the Men’s Shed have already moved onto their next goal. If the stars align and the bros combine, by next year this fleet of hard working men will have an even bigger shed - thirty-three metres long, and decked out with a kitchen, work and meeting areas and more. It may seem like the Men’s Shed – a support group - has forgotten to sit down and talk about their feelings. But the thing about men is they don’t talk face to face, they talk shoulder to shoulder carrying construction scaffolding and tool boxes. The Men’s Shed may have had the blueprints for a shed, but somewhere along the way, amongst all the repartee, a

Ken Slater, Peter Armstrong and Peter Rocca look forward to welcoming others to the new shed at Burpengary.

home was built instead. It isn’t a colossal screw up or a threat to their masculinity, but proof that the Men’s Shed isn’t just a boy club with matching t-shirts. This is a group of men playing father figure to the entire Burpengary district. They’re here to sincerely help, be it to man the barbeque or to masterfully handcraft something out of wood, the men’s shed will have a guy who can do it – and two other guys on standby for banter’s sake. The year may be coming to an end, but the Men’s Shed’s work hasn’t ceased. With their new shed completed by Christmas, the men are in a perfect dad-body shape to get back into tinkering. Having just donated some handcrafted Christmas trees to a local school, I can’t wait to see what the Men’s Shed does next – but I’m more excited to see

Santa’s face once he realises they’ve stolen his thunder.

GET CRAFTING AT CREEKSIDE CREATIVE HEARTS WORDS Rebecca Fawcett-Smith PHOTO Skylight Snapshots

Encourage each other and build each other up. That is the motto practiced by Creekside Creative Hearts on the fourth Monday night of each month at Creekside Community Church (Carmichael College). Formed by Kathryn Wollaston and Sue Buchanan, Creative Hearts is a community group that offers ladies a chance to come together and get creative by learning a new skill, revisiting an old skill or sharing a skill with others. “We welcome all ladies not only to join us in being creative, but we also value their input, suggestions and them teaching us new skills,” said Sue. “We feel that we can all learn something from each other and we really value contribution.” Past projects include up-cycling cans, scarf making, assembling a succulent planter, building a wooden crate, and most recently, the second annual ‘Christmas Made With Love’ event at which demonstrations on festive cooking, craft and gift ideas were shared. “Kathryn and I have chosen themes that we feel appeal to a wide range of ladies,” explained Sue. The younger generation are considered also, with participants encouraged to bring along their teenage daughters, nieces or granddaughters. This month’s event on Monday, December 12, is ‘Create Your Own Gingerbread House with Diane’. For $28, guests will receive an unassembled gingerbread house, cake board, icing, various lollies and an atmosphere full of festive cheer.

“I have attended similar nights in other locations for a number of years and am so excited to be bringing this to the Narangba community,” said Sue. “Diane is a lady who is passionate about Christmas, and one thing Diane enjoys doing each year is making gingerbread houses with her grandchildren and giving gingerbread houses as gifts to her neighbours.” In the spirit of Diane’s tradition, the event is family friendly, allowing children, husbands and friends to come together and create their very own gingerbread house creation. “Once the gingerbread houses are complete, they will be sprinkled with ‘snow’ and wrapped in clear cellophane for families to display in their homes until Christmas,” said Sue. Kathryn and Sue are excited about the new creative themes planned for Creative Hearts’ 2017 calendar. “Some suggestions we have had (and are planning for) are interior home decorating, home barista and cake decorating, as well as having a few of our popular nights again like our succulent and woodwork events. Although the themes would be similar, the hands-on, take-home project would be different.” Creekside Creative Hearts is a ministry of Creekside Community Church. For more information, visit the Creekside Creative Hearts Facebook page, email creativehearts@ creekside.org.au or call Sue on 0438 188 213. Photo: Sue Buchanan with an example gingerbread house assembled and decorated by Narangba local, Kimberley.

War Memorial Needs Support

Donations Needed

WORDS: Kristine Lane

Sponsorships and donations are needed to support the hosting of National Memorial Services at the Burpengary Community War Memorial in 2017. Remembering those who sacrificed their lives for our great nation has recently been made easier for Burpengary and Narangba residents, with last year’s establishment of the Burpengary ANZAC War Memorial in Buchanan Park on the corner of Progress and Morayfield Roads. Initially commissioned by the Council, the memorial is now run by the Burpengary Community War Memorial Committee, and this sphere of honour has become a shrine of pride for the Committee of the B.C.W.M Veterans and residents. “In today’s busy world, it’s easy to forget the sacrifices that past and current serving men and women have made,” said Vice President, Trevor Rackley. “Having a memorial close by that residents can visit to pay their respects is a reverent reminder of the foundations of our great nation.” The Committee consists of seven dedicated locals who oversee and fundraise for the memorial events such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. Funds are desperately needed to continue catering for the national memorial services, as they are only partly funded by Council and other sponsors.

The cost of hiring a PA system and chairs for the public along with the provision of wreaths are just some of the expenses that the Burpengary Community War Memorial Committee incur. “Unfortunately expenses increase, and we rely on sponsorship and the community for funding and donations so we can continue providing these commemorative services, lest we forgo or forget the sacrifice our Servicemen and Women made,” said Mr Rackley. Narangba and Burpengary residents are encouraged to join the Committee, as volunteers or members, to ensure the national memorial services held at the Burpengary War Memorial come to fruition.

Public Liability Policy (at least $2,000) ANZAC Day Service Costs (at least $5,000) Remembrance Day Service Costs (at least $3,000)

“There is meaning behind all aspects of the Burpengary War Memorial – from the colours used, to the designs incorporated, to the positioning of the items,” explained Mr Rackley. “Even the wooden-board imprints on the back of each pillar represent the wooden trench walls that soldiers fought within in Gallipoli. And when the entire memorial is lit up at night, it is magnificent – a poignant reminder of the hardships endured and the sacrifices made.”

Four Flags: Australian, State, Kiwi & Indigenous (approx $400) Donation Cheques to: Burpengary War Memorial C/- Secretary PO Box 274 Burpengary Qld 4505

Those interested in joining this dedicated group of volunteers can contact Mr Rackley on 0412 410 612 or via email at burpengaryanzacmemorial@gmail.com or trev.rack40@optusnet.com.au

Kevin Cox: Bending Reality WORDS Melina Simpson PHOTO Contributed by Kevin Cox

The Terminator emerges from battle, damaged, yet victorious. This steely Cyborg remains content in the knowledge that he is virtually indestructible... ....and so arises photographer, Kevin Cox – a Narangba local who is turning everyday photography into stunning displays of conceptual artwork. Kevin became interested in photography in 1999 after becoming fascinated by the lighting techniques and portraiture used by a friend who photographed weddings. His own career, however, came to a halt when he decided to enrol in a photography course at University. “I wasn’t accepted into the course,” Kevin explained, “so I gave up on photography for many years and refused to take photographs.” It wasn’t until the introduction of digital photography a few years ago that Kevin decided to immerse himself once again in the world of photography. He quickly realised that to create admirable images, he needed to master the skills of Photoshop manipulation. “The problem was,” lamented Kevin, “I wasn’t any good at editing. I made the images look worse than what came straight out of the camera!” Remaining determined, Kevin watched endless editing tutorials. Every week, he and wife, Carlie, would organise model shoots where Kevin could practise his photography techniques. Kevin then spent hours culling images and retouching, honing his Photoshop skills to a professional level. Pretty girls were nice to take pictures of, but Kevin was inexorably drawn to the idea of conceptual themed shoots. He enrolled in a workshop with artist, Michael Herb, who took conceptual photographers to the next level. Kevin credits Michael’s knowledge and help with the level of expertise he now has today. A multitude of aspects are considered for each artwork. Firstly, the idea and concept are sketched out, then a suitable background location needs to be found and photographed. Actors are then selected and transformed into character. All actor shoots take place in Kevin’s studio, separate to location and prop shoots. “Once the images are finished, I usually spend another week just editing the whole image,” said Kevin. “My work is highly detailed, so it takes many hours in Photoshop to get it pixel perfect before I am happy to release it.” Many of the actors who work with Kevin are impressed with his concise ideas, editing skill and level of organisation. In

July of this year, actor/photographer, Wade Boyd, was involved in a conceptual image named ‘Old West Poker Scene’. The budding photographer was amazed by Kevin’s advanced skill on a technical level and considers himself very fortunate to have been mentored by Kevin as well. “Since the shoot, I have been lucky enough to not only work with Kevin, but also learn from him,” said Wade. “Great guy, amazing artist, brilliant technician and creative genius.” To date, all of Kevin’s artworks are built from his own concepts and have been portfolio collaborations with actors. He is still deciphering business aspects, working out the best way to begin selling some of his art, but is content in focussing on creating cool artworks which challenge him. When asked to offer words of advice or encouragement to other photographers, Kevin’s response was this – “Go out and shoot everything and anything. Get out there every week and give it a go. Learn what you like and don’t like. Review your work and don’t be scared to try something new. “Learn how to use Photoshop and don’t rely on other people’s actions or plugins. Shoot in RAW and adjust the sliders to suit by eye, not someone else’s pre-set. Your eye will learn over time what settings look the best.” Words of wisdom from an artist who through perseverance, commitment and patience produces outstanding images for an art form which he is clearly passionate about. Visit Kevin’s website, www.kevincoxphoto.com to learn about his artworks and the impressive skill behind them. Kevin is happy to be contacted via the website to answer any questions about his art or commissioning work.

MAKING WISHES COME TRUE! WORDS Kara Bust

s another year ends, we all think about Christmas, our year that was and the year to come – yet perhaps we should spare a moment for those families putting on a brave face whilst caring for a child fighting a lifethreatening medical condition.

With 100% of all fundraising from the day earmarked for Make-A-Wish foundation, our host worked the crowd well with refreshing drinks for purchase, Lucky Number Boards and great raffles – of which all eleven hundred tickets sold out! For those last back to the bus, a gracious two dollar tardy fine was collected at each stop. It was a jam-packed day visiting nine incredible outlets from crockery to linen, lollies and lost treasures, fashion and appliances and last (but certainly not least) a wonderful cellar door. An arrangement with the retail outlets saw them contribute a small percentage of our sales back to Make-A-Wish, and as a result, every purchase was celebrated knowing (big or small) we were all contributing to a child’s Wish.

Last month, Leanne Kroes from RE/MAX Platinum - Narangba stepped outside the box by inviting the local Community to join her on a fun, full-day Shopping Tour for some good old fashioned retail therapy in and around Brisbane to raise “It was a thrill to hear the group had Visibly moved by the money for Make-A-Wish Foundation. raised nearly two thousand dollars support and generosity of the group, Ms Kroes shared Founded in 1985, Make-A-Wish for Make-A-Wish in one day!” Wish-Stories with us that Foundation has to date granted over melted everyone’s hearts – including one of a five8,000 ‘Wishes’ for very sick children and teenagers, year-old girl who wants to see a unicorn fly. aiming to give them a little ray of hope, strength and joy when they need it most. As the afternoon came to an end, it was a thrill to hear the group had raised nearly two thousand As second time supporters, Leanne Kroes and her dollars for Make-A-Wish in one day! With the power team hoped the 40-strong crowd could hop, skip to now grant up to two wishes, we can only imagine and shop our way into making a real difference. the warm and fuzzies that these wishes will give to a family and their child as dreams are made. Starting the day with a delicious donated breakfast, we boarded the bus and set off on our magicalWish hard enough, and dreams may come true! mystery-tour. Lucky door ticket and goodie bags in hand, the buzz from all aboard was electric as we all settled in for a great day ahead.

with Mark Ryan MP

Well it’s that time of year again where our thoughts turn towards Christmas. It’s both exciting and, yes, daunting! Whatever you religious beliefs, the festive season can be a joyful, if frantic, period. And while it might sound like a cliché, this break really is an opportunity to consider those in our community who will do it tough over Christmas. There are many simple ways to help those who will do it tough over the Christmas break. Some people sleep rough no matter what the holiday, elderly residents in our region may not have family or some families will struggle just to put food on the table. Here at the electorate office, we are taking donations of food and toys to be distributed to local families in need. If you have anything you would like to donate please contact my electorate office atLevel 1, 69 King Street, Caboolture or call 5432 3177. My staff and I have also decided to each donate some money or time to a local charity of our choice. Stay tuned to Facebook for updates and further information. There are many fantastic charities operating across the electorate that need your help, so I’d encourage you to get involved or speak to my office about contacting charities based in Longman. I wish all of you a safe and merry Christmas and look forward to talking to you throughout 2017.

Where has the year gone? As we approach the end of 2016, my thoughts turn to our local young people who are graduating from high school and moving on to the next exciting chapter of their lives. This year, over six hundred young men and women are graduating from high schools in our community. Filled with promise and potential, they will soon go out into the world to make their mark. As I get around to the various graduations and award ceremonies at our high schools, I always find myself impressed by their respective achievements and hopes for the future. No matter what the next stage of their lives holds for them, I join our community in wishing our local high school graduates all the very best for the future. As schools wrap up for 2016, I take this opportunity to remind locals of our School Watch program. School Watch is an important way that we can keep our schools safe. If you see any suspicious activity on school grounds, please contact our School Watch hotline on 13 17 88 to alert police and State Government Security. As this will be my last column for 2016, I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate OurNarangba & Burpengary on another successful year. I would also like to thank the readers for their support and wish everybody a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. No matter how you celebrate the season, stay safe and look after each other.

PIONEER DRIVE ROAD REHABILITATION Works are underway to restore Pioneer Drive to a condition free from failures. The scope of works includes the rehabilitation of the road and associated drainage and forms part of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Rehabilitation Program to provide a safe environment for road users. The project commenced late October and will take approximately six weeks to complete.

NORFOLK LAKES NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH A special thank you to the active committee members of Norfolk Lakes NHW who have identified missing bollards and locks at Delaney Road Park and various other locations in Narangba. All sites have had locks replaced and missing bollards installed to prevent unlawful entry to our parks. For any general Council enquiries, please contact Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Customer Service Centre on 3205 0555 or via email mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Alternatively, please contact my office on 3480 6455.

Moreton Bay Regional Council currently provides a range of waste services to the community with 99% of residents having access to a Waste Management Facility each week within a twenty minute drive of their place of residence. Council operates twelve waste management facilities across the region including landfills, transfer stations and resource recovery centres for the disposal of general and recyclable waste, maintaining a high recovery rate within the South-East Queensland Region. In addition to this, 2,500 residents visit the Treasure Markets at the Caboolture and Dakabin Waste Management Facilities. This recycling initiative began in 1999, and is aimed at reducing the volume of waste deposited into the landfills. Over the Region there are approximately 7,500 public place general waste and recycling bin services. Each week, the servicing of these general waste and recyclable waste public place bins include cigarette butt-out bins and dog bag dispensers located along roads, reserves, foreshores, parks and community facilities. Together with this, regular litter patrols along roads, public areas and the clean-up of illegal dumps collect approximately 390 tonnes of waste, keeping our officers busy.

WW1 Veteran: Charles Munro WORDS: Danielle Garside PHOTO: Contributed

harles Munro is a well-respected figure in C Burpengary’s history, and with the renaming of Burpengary’s Dale Street Park to Charles Munro

Reserve, I thought it would be fitting to provide some background on this much loved resident. Born in Scotland in 1968 and growing up to work as a carpenter, Charles eloped to London with the love of his life, Jane Sutherland, to be wed in March 1988. In 1891, Charles joined the police force and over the coming years, Charles and Jane had nine children: six sons (William, James, Edward, Christian, Robert and Charles) and three daughters (Violet, Mary and Jane). Violet is recorded to have died in 1907. In his book ‘Diaries of a Stretcher Bearer’, Edward Munro shared that Charles’ brother, William, came to Australia in 1884 at 19 years of ages and drowned in the Mt Tamborine area that same year. Charles’s eldest son, also named William, travelled to Queensland to discover what had happened to his uncle but without success. The grave has never been found, though it is recorded as being in the Logan Village Cemetery. Despite his uncle’s

untimely demise, the younger William liked what he saw in Queensland, and encouraged his family to migrate. According to Edward, Charles was closely involved with Sir Edward Henry, the pioneer of the fingerprint system in Scotland Yard, and was due for promotion to Superintendent when World War 1 broke out. Charles resigned from Scotland Yard and arranged a voyage to Queensland. He arrived on the November 28, 1914, and settled on a farm in Burpengary named ‘Dunbeath’ after his home in Scotland. Charles, nearing age 50, felt impelled to enlist in the war and served in the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force, Army Medical Corps, in Rabaul and was discharged in June 1919. The members of the Munro family who survived the war settled back into life on the farm at Burpengary where they were active in local affairs. By 1930, Charles and Jane had decided to sell the farm and moved to Brisbane with their two unmarried daughters. Charles died in June 1947; Jane in 1956, however both will remain forever embedded in our hearts. The sacrifice of Charles and his sons is remembered today on the Burpengary Roll of Honour, and now, in the newly named Charles Munro Reserve.

Do you have any memories of a bygone era in Narangba or Burpengary? Email your stories/photos to editor@ournarangba.com.au

Act Now To Save Heartbreak!

WORDS: Petbarn, North Lakes

As the weather warms up and mosquitoes become more prevalent again, Petbarn and Greencross Vets are urging Aussie pet owners to take the right preventative steps to protect their furry friend against heartworm - a dangerous parasite which can have a severe impact on the wellbeing of pets. Heartworm is transmitted to dogs and cats when they are bitten by an infected mosquito. As the mosquito feeds, it injects a larval stage of the parasite into your pet, which moves through the body, maturing for up to six months, before it becomes an adult worm located in the blood vessels of the heart. Petbarn North Lakes Manager, Bec Lill, said, “With Australia’s warm, humid climate, heartworm is very common as mosquitoes are nearly always present and thus a continuous prevention schedule for both cats and dogs is necessary. The good news is that when preventative products are properly and regularly administered, they are very effective.” Prevention is the best way to keep your pet safe and Dr Rachel Chay, Chief Veterinarian at Greencross Vets says, “Prevention should begin at 6 to 8 weeks of

Heartworm Signs

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age and protection can be achieved in a number of different ways including monthly chews, topical ‘spotons’ and tablets.” Dr Chay acknowledges that it is not always easy to get pets to take a tablet, and so offers the following advice to dog and cat owners. “Luckily, many of the preventative products are highly palatable chews or formulations placed directly on the coat. If it is necessary to give a tablet to your cat or dog, owners can try hiding the tablet in a favourite treat that you know will be devoured, or simply hide it in their food, being cautious that the full dose has been ingested.”

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Fight Fires on Your Property

uring the hot, dry season, bushfires are a very real concern throughout Australia. The weather is simply not damp enough to prevent wildfires from starting and spreading rapidly, and unfortunately, these fires often reach homes and communities along their path of destruction. Although the possibility of bushfires can be very scary, there are many ways you can help protect yourself, your home, and your family in the face of this threat.

Modify Your Home

With a few modifications, your home will stand a much greater chance against impending fires. Alter your roof, doors, windows, and deck with fire-resistant materials whenever possible to ensure that stray embers do not catch fire as easily. Embers are much more devastating than heat damage, so protect against this threat first.

Practice Safe Habits

There are many ways in which your home can catch fire during a brushfire, but with a few safe habits in practice, you can reduce the risk significantly. Cover your vents with metal guards to allow air to flow freely while preventing embers from moving to your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior. Clean your gutters to keep dry leaves and sticks from catching fire. Never store gas of any kind indoors, and turn off your gas if you are forced to evacuate

during a brushfire. Keep your bushes pruned away from your home, and never leave garbage to pile up around your property. If you store firewood, keep it far from your home to prevent any unnecessary damage.

Make a Plan

Most importantly, make a plan for emergency bushfire situations, and practice it over and over again with every member of your household. It is imperative for everyone to follow your emergency plan if an unexpected situation should arise. Plan your potential evacuation route depending on where your home is located. Has the area had several bushfires in the past? Are you near bushland, or do you have to travel through bushland to reach safety? Will you be driving down a very congested road during a potential evacuation? Do you have pets to bring with you, or livestock to care for before you can leave? Evacuation plans are very necessary, so be sure to cover all your bases when designing yours. Decide well in advance where you can stay during an evacuation. If you will be traveling with pets or small children, choose appropriate places for overnight stays along the way (if necessary) and be sure that your final destination is pet and child friendly.

“This proposal is a big deal for Carmichael College and will allow the school to continue to grow with the addition of a high school within the next few years. “If the site was to remain outside the SEQ Urban Footprint, the College would not be permitted to grow any larger under existing planning laws,” Mr Ryan said. “Including the College in the SEQ Urban Footprint will remove those size restrictions and in turn ensure our community will have sufficient education facilities to meet our growing local population.” Principal of Carmichael College, Margot Pinel, said that the school’s inclusion in the urban footprint would open up new opportunities for their growing school community.

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he long-awaited release of the Queensland Government’s draft SEQ Regional Plan has been warmly welcomed by Carmichael College and its neighbours. State Member for Morayfield, Mark Ryan MP, said that the draft SEQ Regional Plan has been years in the making and includes a proposal to include the site of Carmichael College and neighbouring land in the SEQ Urban Footprint.

“We are a growing school and we’ve always known that the pressure to expand would only increase over time,” Mrs Pinel said. “But being situated outside the urban footprint meant that our ability to respond to that pressure was restricted. “This change will allow us to offer new opportunities for local families and even expand over the next few years to offer secondary schooling.” The draft SEQ Regional Plan is open for public consultation until 3 March 2017. For more information visit www.qld.gov.au/shapingseq

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When the Home you are Renting is.... WORDS: Gina Wells, Raine & Horne

Listed for Sale!

e have all been there. You receive a letter in the mail from an agent saying your rental property is going to be sold! Here are some tips to help you understand your rights if this happens to you. In a fixed agreement, the property owner cannot make the tenant leave because they decide to sell the property. The tenant can stay until the end of the term, and the new owner will become the lessor. If the tenant is in a periodic agreement, and the property owner requires vacant possession, they must give the tenant a Notice to leave (Form 12) or Notice to leave – Rooming accommodation (Form R12). The tenant must have at least four weeks’ notice from the signing of the contract of sale.

agreement, the tenant has the option of ending the agreement with two weeks’ notice. The tenant must give a Notice of intention to leave (Form 13) to the property manager/owner within two weeks after the end of the initial two month period of the tenancy. If the selling agent is different from the agent who manages the property, the selling agent must also give the letting agent a copy of each Entry notice (Form R9) before entering the property.

The property manager/owner must give the tenant a Notice of lessor’s intention to sell premises (Form 10) which must include details of how they plan to market the property. An open house or on-site auction can only be held if the tenant agrees in writing. If the property is put up for sale within two months of a tenancy starting and the tenant was not informed of the intention to sell the property at the time of signing the

If a property is being repossessed by a financial institution which had not agreed to the property being rented, they can give the tenant two months to leave (30 days for rooming accommodation), using a Notice to vacate from mortgagee to tenant/s (Form 19) or a Notice to

vacate from mortgagee to resident/s – Rooming accommodation (Form R19) . If they had agreed to it being used as a rental property, they can end a periodic agreement with two monthsW’ notice, but cannot end a fixed term agreement earlier than the end date unless the tenant agrees. For further details, visit the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) website https://www.rta. qld.gov.au.

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Happy Holidays! WORDS: Karen Carter, Kip McGrath Education Centre, Burpengary

very time I write the date on something I am amazed that December is here already! Once again the tinsel and decorations are in the shops and we are busily getting ready for the Christmas season. I love this time of year. There are celebrations to be had and milestones to be checked off. Assessments are finished and report cards are finalised. Dance recitals, Carol Nights, Fetes and end of year parties tell us that 2016 is drawing to a close. As the year winds down, it’s time to take stock and reflect on what we have achieved. Students have completed another year of school and can be proud of their achievements. Minute by minute, day by day, they have grown in ways that we often fail to notice. They have grown both physically and mentally since the beginning of the year. Hopefully they have worked hard and are looking forward to a well-deserved break from the daily routine of school. Expectations are high as the holidays beckon with the promise of long, hot summer days filled with beaches, swimming pools, movies, lazing around at home and fun with family and friends. Our children grow up so fast and before we can blink, they are finishing school, driving, possibly doing further study and getting their first jobs. So take some time to be with your children in the school break. It’s the time of the year when even though things might be hectic, school is out of the equation and we have the opportunity to spend some quality time with our children. The wide world beckons and becomes the alternate classroom for a few weeks. It’s an ideal time for children to gain new experiences, broaden their ideas and learn new things.

Our region has some amazing places to visit and many of them are free. We have beautiful parks, stunning beaches and quite a few interesting museums right on our doorstep. A Google search of ‘Things to Do in the Moreton Bay Region’ suggests quite a variety of different things to do and see. So take some time to enjoy being with your children, family and friends over the summer break. Take some photos, talk, laugh and have some fun. Build some precious memories. All too soon, 2017 will be looming and another busy year will start all over again. Until then, happy holidays! Karen Carter is Co-Director at Kip McGrath Education Centre Burpengary, providing professional tuition by qualified teachers in Maths and English for Primary and Secondary students. Contact www.kipmcgrath.com.au/burpengary or 3888 2332 for a FREE assessment.

Vitamin ‘O’ WORDS: Mel Toraya, Fit2Live

s the old saying goes, “We are what we eat”. But it’s not only important, what we eat, but the mental state we are in when we eat. Confused? Let me explain. The French are known as a food and wine-loving nation, however you never really see any fat French people despite the fact they feast on bread, cheese and wine. How do the French, who enjoy all this fabulous food and wine, stay nice and slim? The answer is in HOW they eat. The French dine at their leisure. For them, it’s not about power lunches or catching a quick sandwich at their desk, but eating to relax, celebrate and entertain. Eating in a stressed or hurried state on a regular basis can turn off your ability to digest and assimilate food. Simply put, the same part of our brain that turns on stress turns off digestion. And conversely, the part of the brain that turns on relaxation response turns on full, healthy digestive power.

Oxygen, or Vitamin O, is the miracle nutrient. You can survive four weeks without food, four days without water, but only four minutes without oxygen. Whether you’ve known it or not, oxygen has been and always will be your number one nutritional priority. So next time you sit down to eat, try to be more relaxed and think about your b r e a t h i n g . Put down the device, switch off the TV, and actually be present while you’re eating and enjoy your food. Chew thoughtfully and digest properly rather than inhaling your nutrition.

In medical terms, chronic stress decreases thermogenic efficiency - in other words your ability to burn calories and metabolise stored fat. According to Marc David, Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating and author of ‘The Slow Down Diet’, “Worrying about fat increases fat. Anxiety about weight loss causes your body to put fat on and retain it.” So what do you need to do to help you uncover your metabolic power? Quite simply, you need to breathe. Take some deep breaths before you eat, while you are eating and take some time to actually eat.

Read For The Joy Of Reading WORDS: Theresa O’Brien and Chris Collin

This month I would like to introduce you to Chris Collin, an award-winning author and the managing director of Funkybooks Pty Ltd - a company he created for the purpose of publishing and promoting his whacky, rhyming Children’s books; all of which are Australian best sellers. Chris has a very simple philosophy, which is to encourage a passion for reading in young children through his recipe of fun and funkiness! “As a society, we are becoming more and more aware of the powerful connection between books and early childhood development, so it’s very exciting time to be involved in children’s literacy!” said Chris. “We have so many options now available for children and families to access quality literature for children. You only have to visit the local library to see the huge range of reading resources and fun programs and events to see this. “I fundamentally believe that creating fun and funky books for children (and their adults!), provides a powerful platform for families to foster a love of reading for their children. In so doing, they are not only enjoying quality time as a family, but also creating the building blocks for their kids’ future appreciation of the wonderful world of books!”

Chris’ first book ‘Funky Chicken: A Bushy Tale of Crocs and Chooks’ was released in March 2013. This title was shortlisted for the 2014 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards and is in the Premier’s Reading Challenge booklist in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. This title is also listed as a text in the Australian Curriculum (Qld Year 3 C2C Unit 7 - Poetry). His second book, ‘A Bug Called Doug’, was released in March 2013. This title is in the Qld Premier’s Reading Challenge booklist and was longlisted in the 2015-2016 ISLN (International School Libraries Network) Red Dot Book Awards. His latest title ‘Funky Chicken: Chooks in Space’ - the second in the Funky Chicken series - was released in August 2015 and was the winner in the 2016 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards. With it’s many cross-curriculum applications, this book is widely used in schools and early learning centres around Australia. Chris has provided diversional therapy sessions for aged care facilities. His role is to bring fun (and funkiness!) to the world through his books and highly engaging presentations, designed to encourage readers of all ages to ‘read for the joy of reading!’

KINDERGARTEN COP WORDS AND PHOTO: Senior Sergeant Scott Wiggins, Officer in Charge

urpengary Community Kindergarten celebrated the recent construction of their very own bike path by holding a ‘Bike Day’ for the kids. The bike path was meticulously built inside the grounds of the kindy by some talented and hard working parents of students. Each of the children were encouraged to bring their own bikes to kindy for the day so that they could experience the new bike track and learn the concept of bicycle safety.

Upon his return to the Police Station, Officer Douglas described his appearance at ‘Bike Day’ as a big hit with the kids. After overcoming the initial awe of seeing a policeman in their kindy, the kids loved the opportunity to ride their bikes alongside Officer Douglas. Apparently there was no shortage of questions and challenges from the kids. The

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staff of Burpengary Community Kindergarten were delighted that “His presence on the day Officer Douglas was able to take Almost all of the twenty-two and interaction with the kids the time to visit the kindy and be students in the ‘Magpie Group’ has resulted in police themed part of the day’s celebrations. brought their bikes to kindy for a day of fun and excitement. games becoming a daily event with His presence on the day and the children of the kindy.” interaction with the kids has Burpengary Police Officer Steve resulted in police themed games Douglas paid a surprise visit to the becoming a daily event with the children of the kindy to join in and help celebrate ‘Bike Day’. kindy. Officer Douglas is a qualified Qld Police Bicycle It is pleasing to hear how such a small, well-timed Officer, making him the perfect candidate to interaction between our community and its police provide the kids with helpful tips on road rules and can have such a positive and lasting effect. Fingers bicycle safety. By all accounts, the kids loved the crossed, Burpengary Community Kindy will develop opportunity to ride alongside Officer Douglas and his Police Bicycle. Some of the brave boys of the some fine Qld Police Bike Officers in the future. group even challenged Officer Douglas to ride his Police Bike up the big ramp, a challenge Officer Remember if it’s urgent call 000. Douglas gladly accepted (thankfully without If it is not urgent call Policelink on 131 444. incident). Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/QPSmedia Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/QueenslandPolice Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/QueenslandPolice

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Joyful Giving? He Says: Every Christmas I’ve had has been memorable, yet the gifts I’m lucky enough to receive rarely live up to the thrill of tearing apart the wrapping paper. As soon as puberty decided to slam the hairy hammer down on my boyish frame, my relatives the ones hardly mentioned until the Christmas tree goes up and Michael Bublé floods shopping centres nationwide - have been hell-bent on giving me a predictable Christmas. The box could be big enough to house an elephant or in the seductive shape of a Porsche, but no matter the size, beneath all that wrapping is the same gift every pubescent boy got this year; disappointment and a deodorant pack. To combat the thoughtless kindness of my kin, I’ve started swapping the gift tags. Now my eight year old cousin smells like a Lynx factory explosion and I’m pushing around a new Hot Wheels. While not quite a Porsche, at least it has four wheels and I can sit on it. Though Christmas may be full of the same gifts, identical conversations shared with distant relations, and the same food that drowns your mouth and soul in tantalising saliva, there’s still one mystery surrounding the holiday. Do my family actually put thought into their gifts, or have I reeked of body odour this whole time?

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Some people just aren’t good at giving gifts, and my husband is one of them. You would think after 20+ years together he would have some idea of my tastes in jewellery, home décor etc. but no. He is certifiably gift-giving challenged. If left to his own devices, my husband will steer towards gifts of the practical kind every time. Early in our relationship, I unwrapped my birthday presents to find a grater and a dog behaviour book. Granted, the design of the grater cured my grater phobia (Google ‘flat coarse grater’ if you’re similarly afflicted) and we had just adopted a dog, but these gift choices left me feeling unsurprisingly underwhelmed. I now provide my husband with a wish list and a request that he chooses one surprise gift himself. “Something pretty” is my usual suggestion, which leaves him looking satisfactorily flummoxed. This plan however is not always foolproof. Last Christmas, I eagerly unwrapped my surprise gift to find women’s multivitamins and anti-ageing cream. Upon seeing my look of incredulity, hubby explained most sincerely that he had taken notice of my complaints of feeling tired and old, and that he had chosen these gifts with my wellbeing in mind. Needless to say, it took all my strength to not apply my learnt dog behaviour skills and pat him on the head.

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Anglican Parish of Freshwater - Burpengary, Deception Bay & Narangba Worship Services weekly 6pm Saturday at Burpengary and 8.30am Sunday at Deception Bay. Also Healing Service on first Sunday of each month at 6pm at Deception Bay. www.freshwateranglican. org.au or Like us on Facebook. Artisans Guild: The imaginative artworks of December Artist of the Month, Chris Edwards, are on display at the Artisans Guild Art and Craft Gallery, Old Bay Road, Burpengary East. Chris is also an art tutor and has a class on a Friday at the gallery. Burpengary and District Men’s Shed meets each Thursday from 9am to 11am at Old Bay Road, Burpengary East.

Burpengary Anglican Church - Parish of Freshwater, 45 Pitt Road, Burpengary. Traditional Worship Services weekly with Eucharist at 5.30pm Saturday evenings. Visitors welcome. Please stay for a coffee and a friendly chat after the service. Burpengary Market is held every Saturday from 8am at Burpengary State School. Burpengary Writers’ Group meets second Monday each month in the library, 10am to 12noon, 121 Station Road, Burpengary. Poetry, fiction and nonfiction writers are welcome. Enquiries: Ph. 3888 9941. Centre 3 Sixteen 20 Northshore Drive, Burpengary! Do you want to fill in some time on Fridays? Interested in CRAFT and Coffee? This is the place to be! Every Friday from 10am to 12noon. Experienced tutors. Learn new skills at your own pace. All are welcome. Enquiries Ph: 3142 3238.

Free service provided by OurNarangba & Burpengary Magazine for Community, Social and Non-Profit Organisations Narangba Bowls Club 225 Mackie Road, Narangba. Phone 3888 7922. Narangba Crows Australian Football Club is a family friendly club needing players aged from 6 to 14 wanting to play AFL. Male or female and any skill level - all are welcome. For more information go to our website www. narangbacrows.org.au or call Michael Cox on 0499 512 676 or Caryn Struthers on 0407 734 453. PLAY AFL - YOU’LL LOVE IT! Narangba Demons Baseball Club www.demons.org.au Narangba Heart Foundation Walking Group meets Monday and Thursday at 4.30pm (time changes with the seasons) for a free one hour walk. Contact Mick on 3886 9490 for details. Narangba Mums and PCYC Club FIRST SESSION IS FREE (no membership, no obligation). Email Holly at hollygibb@telstra.com. Narangba Rangers Rugby League Football Club Inc. – Please visit our website www.rangers.leaguenet.com.au for all details of the Club. Players from U6 to U20 catered for at Williamina Court Sports Complex. Go the RANGERS! Narangba Scout Group from ages 6 to 26 divided into five sections. Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers Scouts have activities for everyone from challenging and exciting activities to a “learning by doing” award system. Please look at www.narangbascouts.com.au for more details. Narangba United Football Club www.narangbaunitedfootballclub.com.au Narangba Valley Toastmasters Club meets at Narangba Bowls Club, Mackie Road, Narangba, on the first and third Monday of the month at 6.30pm. Phone Murray 0409 062 139 or Rod 0403 851 275. NCCC Norfolk Lakes Art Group meets at Centre 3 sixteen every second Monday from 9am to 12noon. All are welcome. Please call Di on 0411 154 880 or Centre on 3142 3238. August dates are 8th and 22nd.

CRAFT and Coffee Fridays.10am to 12noon. Interested in learning some new craft? Bring your own craft work or have lessons with an experienced tutor. Cost $4. Ph: 3142 3238 for bookings or email: info@n3c.org.au.

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

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

Queensland 4x4 Club, Narangba www.queensland4x4club.org.au/visitorinfo.php

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

Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) meets third Tuesday of the month, 7pm, Supper Room, Burpengary Community Centre, Burpengary. QCWA is not just tea and scones. It is about friendship, community, being connected and we are looking for new members. We are a group of Men’s Wellbeing Association www.menswellbeing.org meets the third women of mums, grandmothers, single, married, employed at home or in the Thursday of every month from 7pm to 9pm at Burpengary Community Hall workforce. Contact Christine King on 3202 7510 or christinelking@bigpond. Supper Room, Station Road Burpengary FREE. com.au. S U B M I S S I O N I N F O : • Submit to katy@ournarangba.com.au • Maximum 70 words per submission • Please resubmit in full when making alterations • Deadline: The seventh of each month to be listed in the next month’s edition • Your submission will run ongoing until you notify us otherwise

Christmas is one of my favourite times of year. Well, if I’m being honest, basically any holiday is a beloved time for me, but that’s not the point. The point is, Christmas is a time for family to gather and friends to come together to wcelebrate life, friendship, living and love. That’s what ‘Love Actually’ is about. The different connections, big or small, that join people together, and how stories from seemingly unrelated people interconnect without us even realising it. This British movie follows several different characters’ lives through the Christmas period. These people are not connected personally, and yet their paths cross and they are affected by each other. There are happy moments and sad moments, there are makeups and breakups. There is the everyday struggles that normal people go through while reminding us that good things can and will happen — even if accompanied by a bit of embarrassment. All in all, ‘Love Actually’ is a feel good movie, and the perfect pick for a bit of lighthearted Christmas fun.

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Burpengary Christmas Spectacular at the Burpengary Community Hall, 111 Station Road, Burpengary. Hosted by the Burpengary Progress Association and sponsored by a variety of local businesses, this FREE event includes rides, carols, animal farm and a visit from Santa. Free parking and shuttle bus. visit the event page on facebook @BurpengaryChristmasSpectacular

DEC 4

Narangba Community Carols hosted by Narangba Lions Club at the Narangba Community Hall, 229 Mackie Road, Narangba. Commencing from 4pm, there will be lucky door prizes, carols, a visit from Santa and much more! For more information visit the event on facebook @NarangbaCommunityCarols

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School’s out and the school holiday fun begins, continuing on until school returns on 23rd January 2017. Grade 10’s, 11’s and 12’s are already finished for the year and the Moreton Bay Regional Council have great school holiday programs for all ages. Visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/schoolholidayfun

Markets

Every Saturday at Burpengary State School and every Sunday at the Narangba Community Hall the local markets are held for the community to enjoy. The stall holders from Burpengary Markets (Saturday) and Northside Community Marekts (Sunday) are set to impress you with a wide range of items at market prices! Both Markets run from 8am to 12noon.

For more events in and around Narangba and Burpengary head to the What’s On page on our website: www.ournarangba.com.au

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Puzzle 10 (Medium, difficulty rating 0.45)

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Baking Mixture Gift Jars

Ready-to-bake cookie mixes in Mason jars make great Christmas gifts. They’re affordable, with most of the ingredients already in the pantry, and perfect for Secret Santa! You can use any recipe you like (Gingerbread is seasonally appropriate). I like this recipe becase it looks really good stacked in the jar. Note: You may want to consider halving or doubling the recipe depending on the size of the jar. You Will Need • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour • ¾ teaspoon baking soda • ¾ teaspoon salt • ½ cup granulated sugar • ¾ cup packed brown sugar • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips • 1 Mason jar • Spoon • Decorations Step One Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Place mixture into the jar and pack it down with the back of a spoon. Next add the brown sugar, using the same method of packing it down with the back of a spoon. Add the sugar and chocolate chips on top. Step Two Print out or write up a label with the baking instructions. For the recipe provided use the following instructions: Preheat oven to 180°C. Beat ¾ cup of softened butter,

1 egg and ¾ teaspoon of vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until combined. Add cookie mix and mix well. Roll into balls on baking trays and bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Step Three Get creative with decorating your jar. Try using festive ribbon, gift tags or even small Christmas baubles. Pinterest is always good for inspiration; I’ve seen cookie cutters and mixing spoons tied to jars. I hope you like this gift idea and have a merry Christmas!