The Village Pump 05 August 22

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WARNING: FOOT AND MOUTH ON OUR DOORSTEP For over 130 years, Australia has been free of the highly contagious foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease, which affects all clovenfooted animals (‘split hooves’), such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, deer, camels and buffalo. The disease is now on our doorstep, with confirmed cases in Indonesia and the popular tourist destination of Bali. The risk or ‘estimate of likelihood’ of FMD entering Australia is currently at 12% and if it does, it will have catastrophic economic and social implications for our country - and our local community. According to Dr Malcolm Heath of UQVets at Dayboro, the most likely location of an outbreak of FMD disease will not be out west on a large cattle station. It will be a peri-urban area like Samford or Dayboro. Someone will unwittingly bring back a contaminated meat product from their overseas holiday. If the scraps from that contaminated product are thrown to an animal, then we have FMD. A veterinarian and large animal expert, Dr Heath and his wife Jane, also a veterinarian, were in the United

Kingdom during the FMD outbreak of 2001 and know only too well the horrors of the disease and the impact that it can have on all involved. He is genuinely concerned about FMD and its consequences for our community. He strongly recommends that people refrain from feeding food scrapes to cloven-footed animals, especially pigs, and especially scrapes that contain meat products. This includes illegally imported/ incorrectly prepared sausage, ham, salami and other meat products which might be in a sandwich. “Thrown to pigs or other susceptible animals, it would be an easy way to get FMD started in our country,” said Dr Heath. For an agricultural trading nation such as Australia, FMD would have a significant impact on our economy, estimated at $80

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billion. A FMD outbreak would also result in devastating social consequences. The widespread loss of income for our farmers and others that work in the agricultural sector and related industries would be significant, as would the psychological trauma associated with the FMD control measures that would be mandatorily implemented. If one animal is detected with the disease, it would instigate the culling and euthanasia of all cloven-footed animals located both on the infected property, and on suspect properties within a wide designated geographical area. According to the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, the Honourable Murray Watt, the absolute number one priority is to keep FMD out of Australia. Every person that owns cloven-footed animals must: • have a bio-security plan in place, irrespective of the size of the property or the number of animals; • be aware of the clinical signs of FMD; • diligently monitor their animals on a daily basis; and • immediately report any concerns to their local Vet and contact the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888. Continued Page 3

LET’S BEGIN NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association (SDPPA) will be held at 7pm on Wednesday 21st September at The Samford Community Hub, as well as online. All financial members of the SDPPA are eligible to nominate for the committee positions. Members and all those interested in attending are welcome to either attend in person or request a link to the meeting from the Secretary to participate online. For all membership and other enquiries, please email secretary@samfordprogress. org.au. The Membership Form can also be downloaded from the SDPPA website: samfordprogress.org.au. Leah Hudson Secretary

WIND-RESISTANT TREES? Many large trees were brought down in our district during the strong westerly winds that followed the deluge of rain in May and a resident asked The Village Pump if there are ‘wind-resistant trees’. This proved to be a very tricky question, sparking much debate, but we believe the short answer to that question is ‘no’, especially if the ground is totally sodden and resembles thick soup. In these extreme conditions, almost any tree could topple! However, there are a few characteristics of trees to consider when planning your garden, particularly in areas prone to strong winds: • Trees with open foliage, such as sheoaks, are likely to withstand strong winds better than those with dense foliage. They also help to break up and slow down the wind flow. • In general, coastal species are likely to be more wind tolerant. Look for species that grow right on the coast but range inland too. • Deep-rooted trees are likely to do better in strong winds than shallowrooted ones (eg. native hibiscus are very prone to blowing over). Check with your nursery about root structure when buying trees. Page 2 - THE VILLAGE PUMP 05 AUGUST 2022

NEXT SDPPA MEETING Wednesday 17th August 2022 Samford Community Hub (SCHUB). 7pm start. All welcome. Further information: secretary@samfordprogress.org.au. Lower growing trees are less likely to fall over than tall ones. • Trees with a ‘lollipop shape’ (long trunk with foliage at the top, such as Kauri Pine or Bumpy Ash) are more likely to blow over than those with foliage retained closer to the ground, such as Hoop Pine. The way you lay out the trees in your garden is also very important. Trees planted on a westerly or southerly aspect are likely to cop a heavy battering when the westerlies roar through. Consider planting a windbreak on the south-west side of your yard. Counter-intuitively, this should not be a solid wall of vegetation (eg. tall hedge), because this creates severe wind turbulence behind it. Instead, use a range of sizes of plants, perhaps beginning with grasses and small shrubs in front, with larger shrubs and small trees behind, with a row of taller trees (if required) to complete the windbreak. Leave some small gaps in the break and use a mix of open foliaged and denser foliaged species. None of this will guarantee that trees won’t fall in severe conditions, but it may give a better chance of reducing the impact of winds in your garden. •

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How can we stop FMD entering Australia? We all play a part because the virus can be carried in contaminated meat and dairy products and can survive in foods that are frozen, chilled or freeze-dried. Do not bring any food or animal-based products back into Australia. It is also carried and can remain active for several days on untreated hides and on people’s clothing, footwear, luggage and items of equipment. Ensure arrival declarations are accurate and that footwear is properly sanitized, or better still, left behind in the country of departure. What about vaccinations? Our vaccination bank is held in the UK. The current Government position is that vaccinations will not be used unless absolutely necessary, because using vaccines will significantly reduce our export capabilities. How can we stop the spread? This disease is highly contagious and will spread rapidly in expired air, secretions, and excretions from an infected animal, including milk and manure. Transmission occurs readily when animals are near each other at watering troughs, feeding points, in stockyards, milking sheds or just resting together in a paddock. Early clinical signs of FMD include: • Poor appetite, lethargy, salivation and lameness. • A rise in body temperature may occur and vesicles may appear inside the animal’s mouth on the tongue, cheeks, gums, lips and palate. The vesicles are initially small but enlarge quickly and can reach up to 30mm or more in diameter before they rupture. • Frothy saliva around the animal’s mouth.

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Vesicles can also form between the claws of the feet and along the coronary band. • Monitoring symptoms and implementing our bio-security plans is essential. DO NOT ENTRE PROPERTIES WHERE ANIMALS ARE GRAZING. The disease can spread on contaminated equipment and vehicles, and via people on their clothing and shoes. It is imperative that members of the public comply with individual farm biosecurity requirements and refrain from entering, either on foot or in a vehicle, any property upon which cloven-footed animals graze, or which has a biosecurity sign posted on the property gate or fence, unless permission is sought from the property owner. What will happen if there is a FMD outbreak? The response will be conducted in accordance with the Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan or AusVet Plan, which will control and rapidly eradicate the disease so that Australia can re-establish its FMD-free status. These objectives are achieved by: • immediate quarantine of suspected cases; • control of movement of all livestock and cloven-footed pets; • stamping out (destruction) of infected animals and those that are susceptible (reside on the same property and possibly properties within several kilometres of the infected property); • tracing of people and equipment that reside on the properties or have visited the affected properties during

the preceding weeks; and • surveillance to detect new outbreaks. According to local stud cattle breeder, Bronwyn Betts of Nindethana Droughtmasters, reading the AusVet Plan is like reading a horror story. “The consequences of this disease would be nothing short of devastating and would touch every corner of the community. As soon as a diagnosis of FMD is made, an immediate national livestock standstill will be implemented and will remain in force for a minimum of 72 hours,” she said. During this time, infected properties will be identified and a ‘restricted area’ of no less than three kilometres will be established around that property to ensure containment. “All animals on the infected property will be destroyed, irrespective of whether they have clinical signs of the disease. They are deemed to be ‘susceptible animals’ and as such present a high risk of having contracted the disease and ultimately spreading it.” Subject to a comprehensive risk assessment, animals on neighbouring properties and within the restricted area may also be destroyed. This destruction will apply to both production animals and cloven-footed family pets. Beyond the restricted zone, a control zone is established, and this area is much larger and could potentially capture the entire local Government area. Bronwyn is urging members of our community to be aware of FMD, how it could enter Australia, how easily it could spread and how it will be managed if it does. “I urge all landowners, especially those that own cloven-hoofed animals and pets, to be prepared and to ensure that their bio-security plans are up-to-date. If they don’t have a plan, contact their local Vet for assistance to develop one now.”

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LOCAL NEWS Local Archer Sets New Zealand Record at International Games Local archer Elizabeth Randle stayed on point at the 2022 World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, scoring a New Zealand record and ranking 8th place out of 24 women compounders. The New Zealand national has represented her country in archery since 2010, starting in youth events and now competing in the open division. In total, she has competed in 12 international events. The World Games is staged every four years, supported by the International Olympic Committee. This year marks the 11th edition of the multisport event which features barebow and recurve field archery and compound target archery competitions. This year saw 3,600 athletes from 106 countries participate at the games. Elizabeth shot 699 points out of 720 points, which saw her claim the New Zealand record. “This score also helped teammate, Riku Van Tonder and I rank 8th in the mixed teams event,” Elizabeth said.

“We then competed against the top ranked mixed team from India who we shot our best match against, but we lost by one point. The team finished in 6th place.” Upon moving to Queensland in 2019, Elizabeth was keen to join our very own local archery club. “I joined Samford Valley Target Archers to have the opportunity to train with some of the best archers in Australia such as Scott Brice. He has helped me a lot with event preparations,” Elizabeth said. “The club has very good facilities and is very supportive of everyone in the target archery sport,” she said. Elizabeth’s experience of Samford life so far has been right on target. “Living in the Samford area gives us the property space we wanted but also is close to everything we need,” she said. The World Games features over 30 unique, multi-disciplinary sports including korfball, finswimming, lifesaving and orienteering. This year’s games raised funds to donate $54,000 to support athletes and sports in Ukraine.

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Marj Fathers Tribute Many were the wonderful qualities of Marj, a world traveller and an active citizen of Samford and Districts, but I will limit myself to two occasions where Marj made a difference. She persuaded the Progress Association (SDPPA) to move its meetings from the school to the Farmers Hall in 1986. This exposed the needs of the hall which the Progress Association took up as a project for the 1988 Bicentennial and the restored hall opened in 1993.

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We ran into a spot of Treasurer bother at the time, when the Progress Association depended on recycling money from the tip and advertising from the volunteer run Village Pump. Marj took on the Treasurer’s job and the Progress Assoc decided to pay the Editor, Treasurer and advertising lady which has given us the professional and polished Village Pump of today. Typically, Marj did not take the money but remained as Treasurer of the Association. She set a fashion in train, as all the local halls followed the Farmers Hall example - all were brought up to date. The Farmers Hall dictated the new standard of development in the developing village when water came in 1991 and sewerage three years later. When Marj joined our executive team, she completed the best and most productive committee I have ever served on. David Bannerman SDPPA President 1987 – 1990

LOCAL NEWS VALE MARJ FATHERS Many in our Samford Valley and beyond are mourning the passing of community champion Marj Fathers of Camp Mountain, aged 93. Marj and her late husband Royce, gave much of their time to various community associations within the Samford area, from which later generations continue to benefit. While Marj was in hospital for a spinal operation in 1953, Royce bought a Casket Ticket which raised funds for the hospital and it won the first prize of five-thousand pounds, allowing them to buy a condemned dairy farm in Camp Mountain the following year. Through great effort, they got the farm up and running after being given a six-month timeframe to do so by the Milk Board. Marj was a fast learner at farm work but found that she suffered from numerous related allergies. In the early 1960s, Royce, supported by Marj, was one of the foundation members of The United Milk Producers Co-operative Association Limited (known as ‘the Co-Op’). Marj and Royce sent their eldest son to Camp Mountain School at an early age to help with numbers to keep the school open, however the school closed shortly afterwards. The two eldest children, Graham and Linda, then rode to Samford State School on their horse, or hitched a ride part of the way on the milk truck, then walked across the paddocks to the school. Tragically, Marj & Royce’s third child, Jeffrey, died before his second birthday; their fourth child, Ken, was born soon after. By 1972, Marj and Royce changed their farming focus to cattle, but, only two years later, Royce died suddenly at the age of just 48. Royce had also been heavily involved in community work, as a fundraiser on the Samford School Committee and as a volunteer firefighter. He also gave his time to successfully challenge a quarry application in Camp Mountain and was part of the resultant formation of (what is now called) the Samford and District Progress and Protection Association (SDPPA). After Royce’s death, Marj needed to return to work. A trained teacher, her years away from the classroom meant that Marj had to find a different line of employment, so she started as an assistant at the Samford Post Office where she remained until her retirement. Marj was a member of the SDPPA where she served as Treasurer and was also a member of the editorial committee for The Village Pump.

In 1984, Marj became secretary for the newly-formed Samford District Historical Museum Society, a busy position she held for 22 years. In 2001, she was awarded the society’s honoured Life Membership during the official opening of the museum’s Blacksmith Shop. Among her many contributions to the museum, Marj made and iced a celebration cake for the Museum’s 20th Anniversary and the launch of “Samford Reminiscences Vol. 5” in 2006 and, over many years, took photographs of the museum’s many activities. Marj was involved with the Incapacitated Servicemen’s Association (ISA) and in 1993 became the Patron of Northern Metropolitan Branch. She was later awarded life membership for her unending efforts to help those struggling with life after serving their country. Part of her role involved organising day trips and annual getaways, connecting, educating and providing a moment of relaxation for members. In 1996 she received the SDPPA’s Community Award at the ‘Christmas in the Village’ celebration which was organised annually by the SDPPA. In 2001, Marj received the International Year of

Volunteers Silver Medallion Award and, when nominating Marj for a 2011 Ferny Grove Community Champions Award, the museum described Marj as – “Having many talents - cooking, jam-making, upholstering chairs, organising displays and with undying energy and generosity - she is a true champion”. Marj also worked with the Samford Red Cross for 20 years, assisting at the Blood Bank. She was well known for her cake and jam-making which graced many stalls to raise funds for the various associations with which she was involved, including Meals on Wheels. At the end of 2000, Marj sold most of her farm, retaining the family home and five acres which she took great joy in landscaping. In 2002, Dr EN Marks bequeathed her property in Samford freehold for ecological and educational purposes. Marj assisted the executors to decide on the most suitable beneficiary. Queensland University of Technology was chosen and Marj attended the open days for the Samford Environmental Research Facility (SERF) over the next decade to listen to their achievements and to give advice from the Samford community. Marj’s discernment and personal interest in the future of Samford guided the executors in achieving this successful outcome. After a lifetime of achievements and many significant contributions to her community, Marj will be remembered by all who knew her, as a knowledgeable, hardworking and generous person who gave her time willingly for the benefit of others and she will be missed by many in our community. Tanya Hall, Samford Museum and the Fathers family

The SDPPA acknowledges and thanks Marj Fathers for her contribution to the Association and to this community. It is the commitment of volunteers like Marj that make this community great.

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How many Anglicans does it take to change a lightbulb? Change, who said anything about change? In fact, change is just about the only constant in the universe and even then, the rate of change seems to be constantly increasing. Over the past couple of years our lives have seen the dramatic change brought about by the pandemic with its mandated measure to keep the spread from stretching our medical facilities beyond breaking point. Our own community has changed, and we see building projects and proposed landscaping changing the appearance of a one-time sleepy village. Change is indeed constant. Since Christmas, St Paul’s has had its Sunday service at 8am instead of the 7:30am and 9am timeslots prior to that. This has suited some but not others. At a recent Parish Council meeting we continued the discussion on service times. From 7 August we will trial a return to 7:30am and 9:00am. The 7:30am will be a said service without

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hymns and the 9am service will be a sung service with hymns. We may throw in a said service with hymns along the way. It is difficult to gauge how the time impacts an individual’s ability to attend. So many other factors have been at play throughout the year. Unseasonal rain and continued COVID outbreaks have had an impact. After 18 September we will make our decision on how we proceed. Our aim is to find a solution that both meets individual needs and allows us to grow as a worshipping community. Please let us know your thoughts and feelings on this. Regular Sunday Services – 7:30am and 9:00am (from 7 August – 18 September) Motorcycle ride group gathers at Samford AMPOL on the first Saturday of the month for an 8:30am or 9am departure. Destinations for lunch vary and riders of all experience levels are welcome. SPYs – St Paul’s Youth – 3rd Friday of the Month 6pm-9pm for an evening which always includes food and a craft activity. Samford Valley Market – 2nd Saturday of the Month 7am – Midday. Samford Fresh Food Market – 4th Saturday of the Month 7am – Midday. Robert Paget - Priest in Charge

Visit us as part of SEGT! Millen Farm is excited to again be part of the Samford Edible Garden Trail local initiative. We are open to ticket holders this weekend (6 & 7 August) both days 9am - 3pm. There’ll be market stalls with plants and seedlings, locally grown produce, a picnic area and on-site coffee van to enjoy. Saturday: Education garden tours and observation of farmers harvesting their produce. Sunday: Education garden and Farm tours. We hope to see many locals there!

OUT & ABOUT

LET THE TRAIL BEGIN! Our third ever Samford Edible Garden Trail is about to kick off and we are eagerly waiting to showcase 11 amazing edible food gardens right here in the Samford region. This year we are very fortunate to have an even broader range and variety of gardens to share (six new open gardens plus some of last year’s favourites) which you can now plan to visit over a leisurely two days. From small abundant plantings, such as those at the ‘Live, Work & Grow Garden’ right in the heart of the Village, and the ‘Water Saving Wicking-Beds Garden’ (Samford Valley) to the orchards and rotation beds you can view at the ‘Productive Italian Garden’ (Samford Valley), there is inspiration in spades for budding and established gardeners alike (intended puns galore here!). Check out all the gardens beforehand at www.samfordediblegardentrail.com.au to plan your weekend. Please note that some gardens will only be open on the Saturday or Sunday, not both days. Your new (and improved!) Trail Guide, which ticket holders have already received via email, has all relevant information for this task. Our aims are threefold. Firstly, we love promoting the idea of backyards brimming with edibles and everyone enjoying that special feeling of growing, then picking and eating food straight from the garden. It is a special pleasure we can all enjoy! Secondly, we have local producers right here in the Samford region and we aim to support them through sharing information

and encouraging people to buy locally grown produce. Thirdly, we love Samford, so promoting our region as sustainable, a place that values locally produced food supported by our amazing community, is perhaps the easiest aim of all. Did you know we have four cafes in Samford joining us in promoting locally grown food this weekend too? The Latin Shack are again creating a delicious trail pizza (they sold out last year), Little Tree Bake & Brew House are back for seconds, serving up a seasonal soup from local ingredients, and The Famous Samford Patisserie have been inspired and will have a variety of sweet treats featuring local produce. And for those wanting a sweet treat of the icy kind, Samford Gelato is whipping up two special local flavours to tantalise your taste buds. Why not drop in and show your support for them? The SEGT team are looking forward to seeing you all this weekend! Thanks to Community Bank Samford for their sponsorship of the tours again this year! Samford Edible Garden Trail is an initiative of the SDPPA.

DIVISION 11 COUNCIL REPORT Council’s next survey open The next Moreton Says survey is open and ready for you to provide Council with further ideas around planning and growth in your community. In the 12 months since these surveys started, you have provided Council with your views

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on many subjects and made it clear that while growth of the region is inevitable, it is important that this is managed in the right way. You have told Council that you want to maintain the identity and character of your neighbourhood and the region as the population grows. The current survey allows you to expand on this and provide more detail about whether you would like to see new modern buildings or heritage buildings, if you would like to see a diversity of housing choices and if you want a vibrant main street in your neighbourhood providing shops, cafes and restaurants? The survey also asks questions around what you like about the neighbourhood you currently live in, is it friendly, appealing and community minded? There are so many factors to take into consideration when planning for the future of our region and I encourage everyone to provide feedback on your views. The survey will be open until 5pm Monday 8 August, to get involved go to mbrc.link/Moretonsays. If you cannot access the survey online, printed copies will be available at Council Libraries and Customer Service Centres or by calling 1300 477 161. Cr Darren Grimwade *Terms & conditions apply. Only available at Arana Hills. Not available with any other discounts. This promotion expires one month from publication.

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OUT & ABOUT

Natalie Ross - Café Lagarto While visiting a café is usually driven by a desire for good food, it’s also a chance to carve out a slice of tranquillity. Nestled in the Lifestyle Centre Samford, lunchtime doesn’t get more serene than ordering a meal at Café Lagarto. We spoke to café owner Natalie Ross about creating a familyfriendly venue that nurtures local art.

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What was your main reason for opening a family-friendly cafe? I’d had another business at The Lifestyle Centre for 6 years and watched the progress of the existing cafe from our windows as it changed hands three times. During that 6 years, I’d been running the canteen at my son’s rugby club as a volunteer and discovered a true love for hospitality, catering for people and organising events. When the previous owners decided to sell the cafe at the same time as my son decided to stop playing for that rugby club, one thing led to another. I’ve been delighted to work with a wonderful team of staff along with the landlords and see the cafe finally reaching its full potential. How do you like to support local artists? I love art. Music, photography, painting – all things creative. During COVID we took over the lease in the back rooms of the cottage adjacent to our usual seating. We ended up hosting a series of exhibitions by local artists. It was so special to be a part of facilitating the first exhibitions for a number of these artists and to have their beautiful works gracing the cottage walls. Cafe Lagarto has hosted live music on Sunday mornings since before we owned the venue. More recently, our music hosting has grown to see us developing into a live jazz music venue, hosting the talented Leena Salim,

and Danny Mose - both local musicians who perform on alternate months (last Saturday of each month). We hope to incorporate additional jazz musos in 2023 and may also host the occasional extra special live music event. Can you tell us more about your internationally-themed dinner events? This was an idea that I saw working quite well during one of the previous owner’s stints, when the cafe was called The Rare Pear. I always planned to bring it back, and it’s doing so well. Every month, our clever chefs create a 3-course dinner menu with a different culinary theme each month. Sometimes we repeat popular cuisines, but we still have so many more cuisines to experiment with! It’s a great opportunity for the chefs to play with different flavours and foods, for the customers to experience new things - and sometimes even experience that flavour from ‘back home’. The dinners are on the second Friday of every month. Tanya Hall

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1150th Anniversary Festival SEPTEMBER 10. 10:30AM -7PM Come me an ce m and and nd celebrate cel ele leebbra rat ate te 10:30am Official Opening Ceremony 11:00am Carnival Rides Open Throughout the day - Stage Entertainment - Market & Local Community Group Stalls - Sweets, Cakes & the Famous Samford Bottle Stall! - Food Trucks & the Festival Bar - Past Student & Teacher Reunion Sessions - 150 Years of History on Display - Pig Racing & the "Samford Show" Dog Jump Event - Face Painting & Sideshow Alley - 150th Anniversary Merchandise

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CONGRATULATIONS QCWA - 100 YEARS STRONG

QCWA Samford 100 YEARS OF SUPPORTING QUEENSLANDERS What to do when you wish to celebrate 100 years of the Country Women’s Association in Queensland? Centenary celebrations are occurring around Queensland from Anniversary Balls to Brilliant Brunches and beyond. But we members in Samford have chosen to celebrate with you, our community. Come - Celebrate with Us On Thursday 11 August from 10am to 12noon, the CWA Hall in Main Street, Samford is open for a cuppa and some famous CWA scones. Come on down and join the anniversary fun as we share this important occasion with you, our local community. Why do we want to celebrate? What does the CWA do apart from our excellent scones, cookery, art and crafts? In the past 100 years, we have learnt

new skills, we have raised funds for local women, women affected by domestic abuse, women and families in remote areas both in Queensland and internationally. We helped with the Land Army in World War II and also sewed camouflage nets. We established best practice for women living in remote locations. Women from all walks of life have become members of the QCWA. They have joined for a variety of reasons - from friendship to helping others, to learning and following rural family traditions. QCWA has been actively helping others since its beginning and our own Branch reflects the history of those times. In the past 58 years, Samford branch has grown to nearly 50 members, not only from Samford but also from surrounding suburbs of Eatons Hill, The Gap and Ferny Hills. Samford is not isolated geographically as it was, but it still provides fellowship, just as in 1922 when QCWA began. As historian Kathleen Cummings wrote, “Over the years the Branch has managed to carry through to the current group of happy hardworking and caring ladies.” The same applies today, eight years since

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Kath published Fifty Years of Fun and Friendship. Now, the Samford Branch enjoys 58 years of the same parallels as the wider State CWA. What we have done and continue to do right here is Samford is happening all over the State. Our motto and aim has always been, and remains, to improve the welfare and conditions of women and children in the country. Well done QCWA! Over the last month we’ve had our Annual General Meeting and other get togethers. Congratulations and thank you to Lilah for her work as Secretary. As her term finishes, we welcome and thank Franca for taking on this volunteer role. Division President, Sue complimented us all on our fabulous Samford teamwork and we know that Franca will be ably assisted. Thank you also to Estelle for being Hall convenor for the last four years. Lilah has now stepped into this role, taking your enquiries about hall hire. Many thanks to members who prepared food for our AGM. You never fail to help when asked to ‘bring a plate’ and attend. Our next monthly meeting is Wednesday 17th August at 10am. Visitors most welcome. Join us, make friends and help us support this community and improve the lives of people living in regional, rural and remote Queensland. QCWA Samford caters for small to medium group functions and other special occasions. Get in touch with Fiona on 0421 353 272. We look forward to welcoming you to our 100 year celebration on 11 August. You can also take a look at our refurbished kitchen, flooring and painting - we’re pretty proud of it! Marnie

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LOCAL NEWS Samford Creativity Gains Regional Recognition Local artists have been in the regional spotlight recently, drawing attention to the creative heart of Samford. Andrew Todd was another resident finalist in the Moreton Bay Art Awards, highlighting how art contributes to the community’s greater sense of identity. “The Moreton Bay Art Awards are extremely important for our region especially for the Valley’s creatives. It allows more exposure to various local creative artists and art making,” Andrew said. “The Samford region has so many diverse and talented creative artists practising, which encourages a real sense of community and identity to the region.” This is the second time Andrew was a finalist in the Moreton Bay Art Awards, after entering a digital photographic still life titled “Burbs to the Passage” in 2019. This year, Andrew reached the finals for his photographic mixed media collage work, “The Land”. “My artwork centres around my relationship with landscape and abandoned relics from the past, such as car bodies and old cottages,” he said. “This particular work focuses on creating new narratives through reworking imagery using a variety of mixed media montage and collage. It seeks to capture a landscape of conversations around humour and opinions.” Andrew describes his journey as an artist as one of patience, as he has prioritised his profession as an art educator until now. “Now is the time for me to focus more on my art creation and further develop my artistic capabilities,” he said. “My practice is very much focused around film and digital photography along with paint and mixed media portraiture and landscape.” Andrew is working towards a local exhibition in the near future, and also plans to enter the Brisbane Portrait Prize as well as taking part in other upcoming local exhibitions. Tanya Hall

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LOCAL NEWS Samford Museum EKKA EXHIBITS When the banana industry was decimated by bunchy top disease, dairying became the dominate industry in and around Samford Valley. From Samford Museum’s collection we take a look at photos and information relating to two prominent dairy stud farmers and their exhibits at Brisbane EKKA. John N Scott of Camp Mountain’s Auchen Eden Ayrshire stud exhibited for the first time in 1929. A comment John made that day while holding his bull was, “I only got second today, but I’ll be back and win a champion here someday.” This he did for more than 50 years. Kevin Hickey of “Limerick” Bunya exhibited Friesians. His notable awards included that for his cow Limerick Lady Melba. Melba was the Champion All Breed Production cow in Queensland in 1973, 1974, 1975. This feat earned her a place in the Australian Guinness Book of Records. Kevin’s Wanda Gem was a champion cow in 1968’s RNA. The Grand Parade was, for years,

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Samford Bowls Club Vale Mr. Kenneth Miller It has been a sad week for the members of the Samford Bowls Club as we farewell another of our members. Ken came to the club in April 2018 to learn the game of lawn bowls and had his first lesson early May. He loved it and was soon playing many times per week. Ken was a man of few words but was endeared by all. He undertook the necessary paperwork to assist Alison behind the bar and was a regular at this job for all club functions. He played in club competitions and represented Samford in the Vets competition. Condolence to Ken’s family and friends. He will be fondly remembered.

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Competitions Pennants. Ladies Division 2. The Samford team are coming 2nd on the ladder behind Hamilton after round 4. We have won the same number of games, but Hamilton has the higher points score. Ladies Pennants Division 4. These ladies have come up against some tough competition but were happy to have a win against Red Hill in their round 4 game. Men’s Division 2, Round 2. They were unlucky to go down by 2 to St. Lucia after holding 6. You have to admire any skip that can save their team on the last end with a beautiful bowl. St. Lucia 55 to Samford 53. Samford are 4th on the ladder. Men’s Division 6, in Round one. This team of new and mainly inexperienced players had a great win against West Toowong. Well done. BDMA Men’s Singles, Champion of Champions competition. Samford member Peter Wilson is through to the semi final. Events Our members would like to thank the community for their ongoing support. Our ‘Paint N Sip’ held on Sunday 31st July was sold out. The Fashion Parade tickets were sold in a week! We will be having another Bring a Buddy day/week in September. This doesn’t mean you have to wait till then to come and join us. Will are available when you are. Village Barefoot Bowls will be starting the spring season in October, so now is the time to start asking your friends and workmates if they are interested. Village Barefoot bowls is played on Thursday evenings under lights. Teams of three or

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Samford Support Network Working together to help local community members On 12th July we celebrated the life of Shirley Deeth, a very special person to the Samford Support Network. Shirley was the reason we started this network in the first place. She needed a tree to be cut down on her property. At the time, we were the Samford Elderly Support Network and were made up of only a handful of people. We were all enthusiastic to help, but cutting a tree was just a bit too big for us, especially without any insurance. We couldn’t help out with this task; however it was the inspiration behind getting our insurance organised. Shirley and her husband temporarily left Samford to go to a nursing home. She returned some years later to reside at the Samford Retirement Village, sadly alone as her beloved husband had passed. Upon her return she reached out to me (Barb), uncertain if she would be remembered, however how could we forget such an inspiring, wonderful energetic person as Shirley!! Within days we visited and she was back in what had grown to a network with much more services then before. Shirley loved our outings whether they were our social outings on Friday, or other outings such as the Samford Show. She loved cars and had a special relationship with them. One year the Samford Show kindly invited the SSN to attend and it was this year that Shirley found herself sitting in a vintage car that she had herself owned many years earlier. Her joy just made my day! Shirley was always positive and uplifting. She always had beautiful classical music playing, lots of books and a well-behaved cocker spaniel. Truly a person with amazing life wisdom. Some people touch your heart in a unique way and Shirley was one of those people for me. Shirley Deeth you will be greatly missed by many in our community! Barb on behalf of the SSN

LOCAL NEWS SING A SONG OF SUSTAINABILITY There was a very nice turnout of local businesses at the “Suss Out Event” recently at the Long Yard Larder. Local muso Alys sang songs inspiring sustainability while the Larder provided an outstanding platter of good food. Local business people provided

amazing stories about what they are doing to help the planet, the community and their own business. There was many a good story from café owners, hairdressers, the local banker, the variety store, business consultants, a local builder, a sustainable toy maker and Green Street. There’s plenty happening and the sharing of ‘doing it’ stories will help spread Anthony and Kylie from the Patisserie talk over their next steps as a great sustainability practices. sustainable business with Leilani (right) from the Variety Store. Businesses were also body corporates and business owners. presented with their new window posters Let’s not only ‘watch this space’ but more (pictured left) for the Samford Sustainable so advocate as consumers to those who can Business Network so that discerning make it happen. Lower prices and lower customers can know they are at the very emissions and a cleaner Samford would be least ‘having a go at being environmentally the result. If you are keen to help with this sustainable.’ project, please contact info@greenstreet.net. An important point was made that solar au or text 0407 190 162 so that positive energy could be generated in large doses action can be taken. from the very spacious roofs of many Howard Nielsen Samford business sites. It will be a challenge Samford Sustainable Business Network that hopefully will be met by landlords, www.greenstreet.net.au

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Small Business in Samford Valley – Opportunities Everywhere! The Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast on Wednesday 10th August at the Samford Community HUB will feature not one, but two guests who have different messages for the local business community. Chamber member Margaret Aspin has started and grown several small businesses since 2004 in industries including IT hosting services, multimedia design, consulting and edutech. Prior to becoming a business owner, Margaret worked in the federal government on a project unlocking opportunities for small business, and this started her journey. Margaret has been a small business mentor in the Small Business Solutions, TAFE Qld Build a Better Business program for seven years. Since moving to Dayboro over 18 months ago, she has been working extensively with all kinds of small businesses across Moreton Bay and discovered that the Samford Valley has amazing opportunities and a great growth future for micro and small businesses. Our second guest will be Lesleigh Wagner, who will be working as the go-to representative on behalf of both the Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce and the Hills & Districts Chamber of Commerce, in providing support and direction as the Moreton Money campaign expands within the business community. (See Pg 29) With a background of professional and communication skills, Lesleigh has the ability to interact with business community stakeholders at all levels. Her background includes sales, marketing and management experience over a variety of small and large businesses. Her on-the-ground knowledge as a former resident of the Samford Valley will greatly assist with understanding the requirements of the business community members in the Samford and Dayboro precincts. Why don’t you join us? Head to www.samfordchamber.com to learn more and book.

TRASH CAN BE TREASURE REFUSE TO WASTE Even though it’s more than 40 years since I arrived from a land where the postman shoves your mail through a hole in your front door, I’m still fascinated by the ingenuity and artistry displayed in many of the bespoke letterboxes on Australian country roads. Especially delightful to me is the creation of something both fanciful and functional from bits and pieces that might otherwise be chucked away: disused milk churns, cogs and gears and pistons from long dead tractors, gravity defying chains, once loved tin toy trucks, even old whitegoods – anything goes. Old stuff, artfully worked to “spark joy” in neighbours and total strangers. Surely, everything (and I mean every thing) has value if we can only see wherein it lies. It amazes me, on my visits to my local recycling centre at Bunya, to see the useful things that people have simply thrown away, especially on the scrap metal pile. Things that someone, somewhere, can use as-is, or as raw material for something different. But here it is – a kid’s bike, some

sections of pool fencing, a heavy chain, an old sewing machine – not in an op shop or at the tip shop where someone else can find a bargain, but here on this pile of metal to be crushed. Nowadays you can’t just take home that lawn mower that just needs a new spark plug, or the wheelbarrow with a flat but not punctured tyre, or the bird cage that would keep the bush turkeys away from your newly planted saplings, or the fencing your neighbour could turn into a garden setting.

than shiny new stuff; you can put your feet on it for a start, and it won’t be catastrophic if you spill your tea on it! But I think there’s a deeper appeal. Old objects are layered visibly and invisibly with the events and experiences they’ve been through; and those layers are what gives them so much more character – just like people, really! In these times of realising what we have taken for granted isn’t quite working anymore, and having to rethink our cherished values, it’s good to see this revived interest in being conservative with our resources and more caring with our residues; to think a little more carefully about how what we use and how we use it might affect others, now and in the future. We could all do better, and benefit from it. We might also encourage our elected representatives to think even harder about how they can help us to prepare a brighter future for our kids and their kids. Check out the possibilities on the MoretonCAN website www.moretoncan.net/what-you-can-do.

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in the club as a member of the Samford Stags committee. All three teams on the day entertained the crowd with some great footy and we managed two wins from three! On the last weekend in July, we celebrated the grand opening of the new can bar and our field works upgrade. There were also 7 great games of footy played, entertaining the large crowd of supporters on a beautiful winter’s day. Big thank you to the local community groups that joined us and special mention to Peter Dutton MP, Nikki Boyd MP and Cr Darren Grimwade, who helped Peter Sheppard with the cutting of the ribbon. With one round left, our two MKN Opens Senior Men’s teams are heading to the finals along with our MKN Under 17s. Stay close to our Facebook for all the games times. Our juniors are enjoying getting some footy in the second half of the season after a wet start to the year. Juniors has been really successful so far this year, with record numbers in our lower grades and more girls joining than ever before. Huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers, every week communicating, coaching, helping, serving, supporting, managing, setting up, bringing down - to name a few of the many jobs that need to happen each week so our teams can run on the field. We are all so appreciative of what you do, and our great club would not be possible without you. Our attention now moves to Trophy Day and the Touch Football season which will start after next school holidays. See advertisement opposite for details. As always, check out our Facebook page for any changes. Save the date: Juniors Trophy Day 15 October Seniors Trophy Day 22 October Stags - where mateship, fun and footy come together.

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LOCAL NEWS PINE RIVERS UPDATE Gambling Community Benefit Fund 10 of our hardworking community groups will share in over $300,000 in funding thanks to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Queensland. • Samford Area Men’s Shed: $11,145 to install hydro tap, fans and purchase equipment. • Be Energetic Tri & Run Club: $35,156 to upgrade facility and purchase equipment. • Equine Action QLD Ltd: $18,500 to purchase a horse float. • Shooters Union of Queensland feral management branch: $9,337 to purchase defibrillator and monocular. • Samford Valley Target Archers: $28,000 to purchase archery targets. • Life for Wildlife: $24,650 to purchase animal rescue equipment. • Millen Farm: $52,304 to construct an accessible amenities block. • Pine Rivers State High School P&C: $23,595 to purchase musical instruments. • Samford Riding for the Disabled: $96,000 to purchase a motor vehicle, float and marquee.

Samford Valley Flyers: $17,500 to purchase a ride-on mower. Congratulations to these clubs and the hard-working volunteers on your success securing this funding! Round 115 of the GCBF will open midSeptember and close at midnight on 31 October 2022. For more information visit: https://www.justice.qld.gov.au/initiatives/ community-grants Community Sustainability Action Grants The Queensland Government is providing more than $700,000 in grant funding to 43 projects focused on improving key habitat and biodiversity in Queensland’s national parks and State forests through the Community Sustainability Action grant program. This latest round of the CSA grants provided eligible community groups with grants of up to $20,000 for on-ground projects, such as restoring key habitats for native species, weed removal, flora and fauna surveys, visitor awareness programs, or track monitoring and maintenance. To date, the CSA grant program has allocated over $20 million to 487 projects which seek to address climate change, conserve Queensland’s natural and built environment and protect our unique wildlife. • Mt Nebo & Mt Glorious Environmental Protection Association Inc. will receive $7,469 to conduct a survey to identify the distribution of the Mt Glorious Spiny Crayfish population. Data is intended to inform completion of the Queensland Government nomination proposing to change the status to ‘Critically Endangered’ under the Queensland Nature Conservation Act. • North Brisbane Mountain Bike Club Inc will receive $20,000 to engage contractors and community volunteers to rebuild and restore community mountain bike trails, tracks and gully crossings •

damaged from flooding within Bunyaville and Samford Conservation Parks. Congratulations to these important groups! Nikki Boyd MP State Member for Pine Rivers

Pilates Lifestyle and Wellbeing Heather Streatfeild has joined our studio and will be taking the three Reformer classes and one Beginners Mat class on Thursday mornings. There is one space in the 8am Reformer class and the last space in the Beginners Mat class is still available at the time of writing. Heather is a “Full studio” Pilates instructor. This means she is able to work with all the Pilates equipment and utilise the full repertoire of Mat work in her classes. Heather has been instructing for 5 years and brings a quiet confidence to all her clients. We look forward to working more with Heather as time goes on and increasing the class times we have available under her instruction. Our one on one classes have become increasingly popular. We work with a wide range of clients. Personal trainers needing to have time to work out for themselves, sports people needing to reduce injury and also those who require gentle maintenance or have specific physical or pathological needs. Using all the varying Pilates exercises and equipment is a marvellous way to enjoy rejuvenating and maintaining a healthy body. In turn, this uplifts our minds and therefore we attain a greater sense of wellbeing. For further information Contact Dorothy on 0432 269 472.

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LOCAL NEWS Samford Golden Valley Pony Club Well done at the Toorbul Pony Club Gymkhana to our riders, Lily, Jonah (pictured below), Pippa and Maddie. They are all enjoying time on their horses and the camaraderie and friendships they are making not only at their club but from other clubs whilst out competing on their ponies, these times are priceless and all part of the pony club experience.

You don’t have to ride to be involved in pony club at SGVPC. All members of the family can get involved if interested, as there is always something to do to help out around the club. Social memberships are available for those without horses, willing to come along and watch, learn and help out. Spectators always welcome. SGVPC Gymkhana 13-14th August. August Muster Sunday 28th at 8am.

BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED HELP PROTECT AND CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT PRCA is calling for nominations for Board positions from highly motivated community and business leaders with demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in leadership, strategic planning, and management of natural resource and biodiversity conservation. These voluntary Board positions have an appointment term of three years. Expressions of interest are now open, and

applicants can apply by submitting their resume and cover letter, outlining how they can contribute to the organisation and what they offer, to PRCA Secretary at admin@ prca.org.au by Monday, 15 August 2022. A more detailed description of requirements, along with additional information is available from PRCA office. Please contact the Secretary, phone or SMS 0409 716 169. Community Notice: PRCA AGM 2022 Pine Rivers Catchment Association Inc will hold their Annual General Meeting on 6th September 2022 from 4pm at “The Barn”, Kumbartcho Sanctuary, 15 Bunya Pine Court, Eatons Hill. All members and non-members are invited to participate and help us pave the way towards an exciting future for Pine Rivers catchment. DID YOU KNOW...... When you advertise in The Village Pump, you’re helping to support local community groups and clubs too! Find out how. Email: editor@ villagepump.org.au

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OUT & ABOUT The last few months have been a busy time for our dance group as we’ve prepared to perform at the Medieval Festival. We had a great time learning the dances and creating medieval outfits especially for the day. Now we’re back to regular classes where we enjoy a mix of historical, Anglo-Celtic, and bush dances. In August we’re extending a special invitation for beginners and anyone who would like to try it out. You don’t need a costume or a partner as most of our dances are for groups, rather than couple dances. It doesn’t matter if you have two left feet, but it is useful to know your right hand from your left. In October we’re holding a Regency Dance Weekend which features a Jane Austen Ball. Once again, we are proud to be part of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Healthy and Active program. Join us for a welcome to new dancers in the Farmers Hall, 30 Main Street, Samford at 7:30pm on Friday 12th & 26th August. $4.00 includes tea & cake! Heather 3289 4708 Email: heather@colonialdance.com.au

Members of Samford Community Folk Dance at the Medieval Festival

Samford Area Mens Shed The Moreton Bay Regional Council conduct and fund a grants initiative called the Local Community Support Grant Scheme. Grants awarded by this scheme provide funding to community organisations for support of local community, cultural, sporting and environmental projects and initiatives that demonstrate a benefit to the Moreton Bay Region. Funded projects provide opportunities for people to develop and enjoy a vibrant lifestyle as part of a strong and inclusive local community. Samford Area Men’s Shed (SAMS) were recently successful in obtaining a grant which has allowed SAMS to purchase a broad range of metalworking tools and equipment. This grant will allow members, not only to broaden their activities and provide them with greater satisfaction from their achievement, but also enhance their health, self-worth and wellbeing.

SAMS was also successful in receiving a grant under the Councils Community Facilities Grants Scheme. This scheme provides funding to community organisations in the Moreton Bay Region to develop new community facilities or improve existing community facilities. This grant funding will help SAMS meet the planned total cost of improving facilities in the Shed. Those Improvements will include the installation of a hot water dispenser in the kitchen, a hand dryer and soap dispenser in the washroom and ceiling fans in the meeting and social area of the Shed. All of the men are grateful for the funds that Moreton Bay Regional Council has granted to SAMS. Men of Samford and surrounds, why not to come along and see what SAMS is all about. Just come to the far end of Showgrounds Drive, Highvale on a Tuesday morning at about 9am - just near the high voltage power tower. Find out more at samfordshed. org.au or email info@samfordshed.org.au Brian Slattery

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OUT & ABOUT DAYBORO ART GALLERY EXHIBITION & MUSIC EVENT The Dayboro Art Gallery invites you all to a night full of great art, music and company. On Friday 26th August, The Dayboro Art Gallery will be hosting a free, evening exhibition. The festivities will start at 3pm and wrap up at 9pm. There will be an official opening of our gallery extension at 4pm. This will showcase our pottery room that many residents donated towards, with attendance from local and state Council members who helped fund this extension. As well as getting to meet many of the artists face to face, there will be light refreshments available, plus live music by the very talented Louise Winton (pictured). The Silverwood Cafe will be open to those wanting to duck across the road and grab some dinner and The Churn Room artisans will be open for business. All artwork exhibited on the night will be available to purchase so you can take home that perfect piece you are sure to fall in love with. Thank you all for supporting our community gallery and we look forward to seeing many friendly faces on the night.

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co-founders, Alison and Jan Schutt, were unable to find somewhere to donate their children’s excess and used school stationery items. With 30 plus drop off locations across South East Queensland, including at Belle Property Samford, volunteers for Stationery Aid collect, sort, clean, renew and donate used and unused education resources in the form of yearly school stationery and booklists for disadvantaged students to start the school year. Last year, Stationery Aid diverted 16,320 litres of used books and stationery items from landfill and helped 366 students in 2022 by donating repurposed booklists. 27 were students impacted by the flooding disaster.

FUNDING BOOST FOR STATIONERY AID A $20,000 donation by the Clem Jones Foundation will help start-up charity Stationery Aid continue its work to recycle stationery items and help improve education outcomes for Queensland’s most disadvantaged students. The generous donation will help to create positive change by donating environmentally sustainable educational resources. Stationery Aid’s Director and Co-founder, Jan Schutt said, “We are so very humbled to have received this benevolent donation from the Clem Jones Foundation which continues the philanthropic work of the former Brisbane Lord Mayor, the late Dr Clem Jones AO. The funding will enable Stationery Aid to reach more of our most vulnerable students not just in South East Queensland but throughout the State.” Stationery Aid began in 2020 when its

(L to R); Jan Schutt, Valmae Richardson, Alison Schutt, David Muir and Peter Johnstone.

ARANA HILLS LIBRARY SPECIAL EVENTS 12 August: The joy of GeneaBlogging. 2.00pm – 3.00pm Discover the benefits of blogging and how to get started with National Family History Month coordinator, Alex Daw. She will also take you through the basics to get you started - as well as sharing a few good old-fashioned yarns. Free. Bookings required* 20 August: Meet the Author: Jack Roney. 11.00am – 12.00pm Join us to celebrate the launch of The Ghost Train and the Scarlet Moon by Brisbane author Jack Roney. Get a special insight into Jack’s research of the historical train derailment at Samford and the part it played in his book. Free. Bookings required* The library hosts many regular events for all ages. Head to: https://www.moretonbay. qld.gov.au/libraries/Home to find more. * Libraries are operating in line with Queensland’s Covid Safe Future Roadmap, including adhering to social distancing requirements. Bookings: mbrc.qld.gov.au/libraries Arana Hills Library, 63 Cobbity Cres, Arana Hills

OUT & ABOUT BOOK REVIEW EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE Benjamin Stevenson “Do you promise that your detectives shall well and truly detect the crimes presented to them using those wits which it may please you to bestow upon them and not placing reliance on nor making use of Divine Revelation, Feminine Intuition, Mumbo Jumbo, JiggeryPokery, Coincidence, or Act of God?” Detection Club Oath 1930. Looking for a Whodunnit with a difference? Tired of the killer being the secret twin brother that we have never heard of or the sleuth having access to extra information that is not shared with the reader? Well, so is Benjamin Stevenson and he promises not

to do this or any other annoying habits of Crime Writers in Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone. In fact, he lists the ‘’10 Commandments of Detective Fiction’’, in the opening pages, just so you can hold him to account. Promises aside, Stevenson has delivered a clever and witty crime novel that will keep you guessing at every stage. A family is brought together in an Australian ski resort to welcome back one of their own. A mystery man is found dead on the slopes, and the weather turns foul, snowing them all in, with the killer. Who is the dead man? Did one of the family commit the crime? Who did each family member kill, if everyone in the narrator’s family has killed someone? This is Stevenson’s third novel and shows an in-depth knowledge of the mystery genre, a genuine love for it and a razorsharp wit that plays with its foibles. Was it the brother, the stepsister, the wife, the sister-in-law, the uncle, the stepfather, the aunt or the narrator, because who doesn’t love an unreliable narrator? Let me know if you solve it before the end of the book with an email to info@ baffiesoanbooks.com.au.

WHO COULD RESIST! Look at this cute little possum all snuggled in this beautifully made ‘Holly’ hollow. This great photo was taken by Sapphire Morgan from Highvale, while standing on the saddle of her horse. Thanks Sapphire, you’re very talented!

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OUT & ABOUT CITIZEN SCIENCE PROJECT UPDATE There was an error in our previous article published in the 22 July edition of The Village Pump. The 149th bird species seen feeding on the white fruit of Psychotria in zone P2 at the Eco-Corridor was a female Regent Bowerbird, which would have come down from Mt Glorious, not the critically endangered Regent Honeyeater, which is a nomadic woodland species that feeds mostly on nectar from eucalypts. Some readers may have noticed that the wooden Eco-Corridor sign above the carpark is missing. It is being repaired by the Men’s Shed because parts of the back of the sign had rotted quite badly. We will need to upgrade our maintenance schedule to make sure this doesn’t happen again. Attendance at our monthly bushcare on Sunday 10 July was decimated by illness, but the few volunteers who made it along did a great job weeding around the new plants on the riverbank. Because we are unable to mulch this section, we will need to do a lot of hand weeding over the next

2 years until the rainforest canopy closes. After that, weeding will be minimal, as it is now in rainforest zones P1 and P2. With the unseasonal rain, we will need a much bigger turn out at our next bushcare working bee from 2 to 4 pm on Sunday 14 August if we are going to keep on top of the weeds, so we hope to see you there. On 19 July, some of our Eco-Corridor birdwatchers spent a morning at QUT SERF, Camp Mountain testing the new app for data entry, as part of our pilot citizen science project with TERN. We were joined by our project leader Dr Katie Irvine and Operations Manager Dr Sally O’Neill, both from Adelaide, and Jazmin Malcolm, Communications Officer based in Brisbane. The app will replace the manual paper data sheets we currently use in the field. We trialled the app on a tablet by surveying two TERN vegetation plots using the 2 hectares in 20 minutes method. We hope to be able to use the app on a mobile in future.

2022 CHRONICLE CUP DRAW AUGUST 7 Mt Ashes 14 Dayboro v Rangers 21 Leg Ends v Colts 28 Mongrels v Cowboys SEPTEMBER 11 Rangers v Leg Ends 18 Colts v Dayboro 25 Cowboys v Leg Ends OCTOBER 2 Mongrels v Dayboro 9 Rangers v Colts 16 Dayboro v Cowboys 23 Colts v Mongrels 30 Cowboys v Rangers NOVEMBER 6 Leg Ends v Dayboro 13 Rangers v Mongrels 20 Cowboys v Colts 27 Mongrels v Leg Ends DECEMBER 4 FINAL

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Data entry was fairly slow at first as we got used to the various drop-down options in the app. We found a few minor bugs in the beta version, which should be fixed before our next quarterly bird survey of the vegetation plots at SERF due late in August. Once the app has been thoroughly tested, the project will begin to roll out nationally, using citizen scientists (in this case, experienced birdwatchers) to carry out bird surveys at some of TERN’s 700 sites throughout Australia. This will enable much more data to be collected than researchers would be able to achieve on their own. The final app will be open source, so will be available for use by any group carrying our bird surveys using the BirdLife 1 ha/20 min method, so the benefits will extend well beyond this project. You can contact us via email (ecocorridor@ gmail.com) or follow our Facebook or Instagram pages. Peter Storer

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“RHYMING 101” I can’t find a word that rhymes with poem; One bloke did, but I never did know him. There aren’t any words that rhyme with bottom; I have two eyes but I never did dot ’em. There isn’t a number that rhymes with ten; But I made one up, so I had one then. There are no letters that rhyme with F; So I wrote a long letter to my mate Jeff. Name me a colour that rhymes with lilac; I’ll name you several colours that I lack. I do know a herb that rhymes with rhyme; But sadly I seem to have run out of thyme!

OUT & ABOUT Butter Factory, Terrors Creek – 1917 (ca) The Queenslander of 15th July 1916 reported “…The farmers of the Terror’s Creek and Samson Vale districts have decided to have their own co-operative factory, and have formed themselves into a company to purchase the Silverwood Dairy Co.’s factory at Terrors Creek. Mr. Denham (director of Silverwood Co.) met the farmers personally, on two occasions recently, putting before them every inducement for co-operating amongst themselves, and he is allowing the factory to change ownership at a very reasonable figure. A strong directorate, under the chairmanship of Mr. D. McLennan (Mount Mee), met on Saturday to put through the articles of association and other preliminary matters, and it is expected that the new company will be registered within the next fortnight. Mr. F. Hepburn (Terror’s Creek) is acting secretary pro tem.”

The co-operative became known as the Terror’s Creek and Samson Vale Co-operative Dairying Co. Ltd. The butter factory was handed over to the co-operative on Saturday 30th September 1916.

Silverwood retained ownership of the adjacent store which was run by a number of lessees until it was destroyed by fire on 26th May 1924. Carmel Bond

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New & Custom Homes Townhouses - Renovations - Decks Grannie Flats & Poolhouses Renovations - Kitchens – Bathrooms

Call Murray on 0419 757 369 or Tim on 0400 808 176 Qld Master Builder - QBCC Licence 1256045

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Cabinet Maker

Shayne Smith Cabinets

Owned and Operated in Samford since 2010

Cleaning

S.P. CRAWFORD High Pressure Cleaning Driveways | Pool Surrounds | Patios | Sheds

Exterior House Washing Local Since 1998 | QBCC Licence: 1071040

Custom built cabinetry with a focus on

quality craftsmanship and attention to detail

Specialising in all aspects of cabinet making, including design, construction, installation and follow up service. Over 30 years experience.

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0409 556 441

Ph: Email: shayne@sscabinets.com.au QBCC No. 1005816

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Business Services

M.G.WILSON

& ASSOCIATES PTY LTD

Project Management Building Consultant phone: 0419 757 369 email: makwil1@ bigpond.com

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Carpet Cleaning “Bringing the quality back” Specialising in: Carpet and Upholstery Stain Removal Carpet & upholsteryPest cleaning Tile and Grout Control Tile & grout cleaning Rugs and lounges Carpet Repairs Free Quotes Pest Control Carpet Repairs

High powered, truck mount steam cleaning machine Tile & Grout Cleaning/Sealing/Re-Colouring Free rug flood clean with min service Now mould restoration Nowoffering offering property& PRE-SALE makeovers

CALL BRAD 0422 673 969 TODAY CALL BRAD 0422 673 969 or 3289 5554 TODAY www.touchdry.com.au www.touchdry.com.au Certified Technician

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ALL ASPECTS OF CONCRETING...

FOR A FREE QUOTE... CALL DAVE 0400 335 507 OR GARTH 0412 161 535

EMAIL: ADMIN@CCSQLD.NET

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

- DECORATIVE - SLABS - DRIVEWAYS - SHED SLABS - ACREAGE DRIVEWAYS QBCC LICENCE 15111938

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Earthmoving

John Keal Isn’t only the “friendliest water carrier in Samford”; & a proud resident of Samford Valley; & a major sponsor of Samford Netball. John & JK Cartage Pty Ltd also have over 30 years’ experience in all size projects from small backyard jobs, to bulk earthworks & roadworks, You can rest assured you will get ‘A result you can be proud of!’

JK Cartage Pty Ltd 3353 1577

Specialising in

DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION & REPAIR

JK Cartage

0422 340 600

Pty Ltd

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• Construc on of Dams / Creek Crossings / Road Repairs • Prepara on & Comple on of Slabs / House Pads / Driveways in Road Base / Concrete / Asphalt etc. • Pool digs / Supply & spreading of soil / Mulch • General site clean-ups / Levelling / 4WD slashing • Demoli on / Rubbish Removal • Tip Trucks & Earthmoving machinery • Low Loaders to shi your heavy machinery • Subdivision works

BART’S BOBCAT EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE

Earthmoving

• 4 ton Excavator – All Attachments • Bobcat • Truck with Tipper • Driveways – Asphalt / Concrete / Road Base • Concreting – Shed Slabs / Paths etc. • All Aspects of Earthworks including: Post Holes, Site Clean-ups, Footings etc. • Free Quotes

Ph: 3869 1659

Asphalt Repairs

Small Work Specialists pot holes | carparks & driveway repairs trenches | footpaths | trip hazards crackfilling | ramps | speed bumps water diverters | small overlays driveway crossovers

Bart 0419 757 384 Reliable, Experienced Owner/Operator Reg Builder No. 706257

ALL RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL WORK

Family owned & operated locally Over 30 years experience

Contact Deb or Ash 3869 1659 ashpatch@bigpond.com

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TRADE & BUSINESS DIRECTORY – 0477 663 696 E

Electrician

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Fencing

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Domestic, Rural & Commercial work FREE QUOTES

Air conditioning & fans Switchboard upgrades Phone & data points CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

Call Brad Lic No. 72254

• LED lighting • TV antennas • Shed & pump wiring

0448 860 666

www.choyceelectrical.com.au

ARCtick AU36888

Garry Wolfenden Your local Samford SparkY Now trading as

VILLAGE ELECTRICS 0400 975 235

Making Connections

Lic No: 72012

TACTICAL POWER

YOU DESIGN - WE SUPPLY & INSTALL

Lic 86658

Ring or Email for a free Quote 0413 121 360 /contact@lyhart.com.au

Phone Dan on

0407 582 146 Electrical work in rural, domestic, commercial & industrial environments ― “The Tactical Power team are reliable, professional and the workmanship was exceptional” Scott from Closeburn

Steel Chainwire, Glass, Pool, Security, Colorbond, Sla

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Florist

Every day florist for all your occassions, big and small Flower arrangements | Bouquets Same day delivery (CONDITIONS APPLY)

Order today ph. 3289 4001 www.seasonalbloomsflorist.com.au Shop 6/7 Main St (next to Mooeys!)

JARCELPicture Framing service ELECTRICAL

Paintings, photos, repairs business with over 150 • Lighting & power including customers in the Valley and fans & pools surrounding area. • General electrical repairs • Emergency & exit lighting Highly competitive and will call at your home to discuss requirements. • Switchboard upgrades and testing • Building management systems Free quotes (you can send a photo) • Heating, ventilation and Please call / text Ross on 0408862646 air conditioning (HVAC) Email: gluerross@yahoo.com.au F Fencing • Security systems, access • Smoke alarm upgrades & testing Local

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Framing Services Picture Framing Service Paintings, photos, repairs

Local business with over 150 customers in the Valley & surrounding area. Highly competitive & will call at your home to discuss requirements. Free quotes (you can send a photo). Call / Text Ross on 0408 862 646 Email gluerross@yahoo.com.au

control & data

07 3289 6652

www.jarcelelectrical.com.au Lic No 67612

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Gas Fitters

Lic. Electrical Contractor Lic No. 65104

COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC

Switchboard Upgrades Powerpoints Fans Lights Safety Switches Stoves Locks fitted or repaired Repair work Glass repairs

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GAS FITTING

QBCC No 1293340

Install, repair, service and maintain any gas-run appliances including ovens, cook tops, BBQ and hot water systems. Leak detection, upgrades, regulators & bottles and new installations. All work Certified, Licenced and Insured.

CALL SELBY TODAY ON 0437 230 019

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Workers Compensation Motor Vehicle Accidents Injury in a Public Place Total & Permanent Disability Medical Negligence

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07 3193 9911 karelawyers.com.au

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Limousines

Brisbane Premier Limo

& Taxi Service

Samford Village to Airport $110 - max 4 people

pmk61@optusnet.com.au

0421 409 098 www.peterslimo.com.au www.Limo2airport.com.au

HANDYMAN / MACHINERY REPAIR / WELDING TRADE QUALIFIED - INSURED WWW.SAMFORDMAINTENANCE.COM 0493 363 394

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Hire

SAMFORD SAMFORD HIRE HIRE

*FOR: Builders * Builders * Handyman * Handyman * PartyHire Hire * Party 3289 3289 1027 1027

All credit cards accepted & Cab charge Our service is priceless but our price is affordable

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Locksmith

LOCK-IT-UP LOCKSMITHS

Mobile Tyre Service Onsite Tyre Fitting & Puncture Repairs Specialising in Trucks, Tractors, ATV's, Mowers, Golf Buggy’s, Forklifts, Cranes & Skid Steers ABOUT US CONTACT - Highly qualified tyre technician with 18+ years experience - Expert advice - Prompt efficient service - Quality work guaranteed

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CALL JEREMY

0475 588 590

www.alltreadtyres.com.au all-treadtyres

Mowing/Property Maintenance

VALLEYACREAGE MOWING SERVICES Your local mowing specialist

4 x 4 Lawn Tractor - 5’Cutting Deck Horse & Livestock Pasture Small & Large Acreage Lawns Brushcutting – 6’Spraying Boom – Steep Terrain Fully Insured PROMPT – RELIABLE – AFFORDABLE

Phone Colin 0416 189 959 or 3289 2953

ABN 69 571 067 221

STEVEN WEST Mobile

ALL HOURS

0411 577 432

• 12 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY • ALL ASPECTS OF LOCKSMITHING • AUTOMOTIVE • COMMERCIAL • DOMESTIC • SAFE SALES & SERVICE

MOWING BY GREG 0407 940 763 GREAT SERVICE – GREAT PRICE For acreage & residential mowing. Free Quotes. mowingbygreg@gmail.com

For after hours emergencies call 3289 1027

For after hours emergencies call 3289 1027 Monday – Friday 7-5 Saturday 7-1

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Mower/Tractor Repairs

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Mower/Tractor Repairs

Focusing on our Community

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Landscaping

SAMFORD MAINTENANCE

• • • • •

HANDYMAN / MACHINERY REPAIR / WELDING TRADE QUALIFIED - INSURED WWW.SAMFORDMAINTENANCE.COM 0493 363 394

LOCALLY BASED & FULLY INSURED YARD MOWING & EDGE GENERAL CLEAN UP & DUMP RUNS ...ANY OTHER WORK! CALL FOR A QUOTE ON 0484 196 362 THE VILLAGE PUMP 05 AUGUST 2022– Page 41

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Painter

Lance Sultmann

• Domestic • Commercial • Roofs • Insurance Work

Phone: 0412 024 834 Samford Valley BSA No. 896576

BSA # 1213173

2nd Generation Painter & Decorator Interior & Exterior new & repaints Friendly & professional service All jobs welcome (big or small)

ANTON TRUSCOTT 0412 764 764 / 3289 2242

Sco J Mothersole Plumbing, Draining & Gas

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Quality Workmanship • Emergency Plumbing Services • New Homes & Complete Bathroom Renova ons • Domes c & Commercial Maintenance • Sullage Trenches • Gas Fi ng & Compliance Cer ficates • Hot Water Systems • Blocked Drains • Roof & Gu er Repairs • Pensioners Discount

BSA Lic No. 744832

PAINTSCAPE

Plumbing

QBCC: 58945

0416 110 697

Maintenance & Renova ons Emergency Plumbing 24/7

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PHONE: 3289 5502 MOBILE: 0414 775 033

Plumbing

PHONE: 07 3298 5541 MOBILE: 0419653324 EMAIL: rickbourke@gmail.com

S I M O N H O WA R T H Painter & Decorator

*Blocked Drains * Sep c Trench Repairs * Sewer Drain Camera Service * Burst Water Pipes * Tap Replacement * All Types Hot Water Install and Repairs * Gas Fi ng, New Cook Tops, Total Gas Systems * Gas Cer fica on Including Caravans * New Bathrooms & Renova ons * Roof & Gu er Installs and Repairs

www.mothersoleplumbing.com.au

• Interior/Exterior • Decks • Plaster repairs • • Polite and clean service •

0458 761 080

Rusty Wall’s Plumbing & Drainage Service

simonmh81@gmail.com QBCC 15057183

Contact Russell Wall

Mobile: 0416 069 279 or ph. 3882 0161

* Blocked drains * Maintenance & new work * Domestic & commercial * Hot water * Roof & gutter repairs * Water tanks * Water pumps

7 DAYS - 24 HRS - BSA No: 065 612

Scott Hoole: 0422 591 673 QBCC Licence No. 15056423

Interior | Exterior | Residential | Commercial Industrial | Roofs | Local Painter

www.environpainting.com.au

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CALL SELBY TODAY ON 0437 230 019 Maintenance, installation & new work Bathroom & kitchen fitout Gas ovens and heating Burst pipes & blockages Pumps, water tanks & irrigation Hot water systems - solar, gas & electric Good rates | 23+ years experience | QBCC No 1293340

Maintena Install, repair, appliances in hot water sy regulators

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Pump Repairs & Sales

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Troy Angove Plumbing Pty Ltd

Plumbing | Drainage | Gas Fitting

Pump sales, service & repairs Water filtration systems & filters Tanks & irrigation supplies Pool equipment, testing & chemicals

email: troy.angove70@gmail.com

6/39 Main Street, Samford QLD sales@samfordvillagepumps.com

QBCC: 1007358

LOCAL EXPERTS IN HOME, BUSINESS & PERSONAL SECURITY

Phone: 3289 2111

Call Troy on 0418 736 156

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Rendering

Alarm Installations Alarm Monitoring • HD Security Camera Systems • Personal Duress Alarms • Electrical Services FREE QUOTATIONS • •

0431 065 042 alltronic.com.au

S * Cement Rendering * Textures * Repairs * Renovations * Concreting

0413 597 491

www.tntsolidplastering.com.au

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QBCC 1065797

Printing

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Rubbish

MAINTENANCE CLEANING OF: • Septic Tanks • Grease Traps • Grey Water Tanks • Waste Water Treatment Systems • Septic Tank Trench Renewals Mick Lamb OWNER OPERATOR

Phone 0419 684 463

www.riversideenvironmental.com.au E: info@riversideenvironmental.com.au LIQUID WASTE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL

SPEEDY BINS

LIQUID WASTE PUMP OUTS

Brisbane’s Cheapest Skips

VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

• Septic & holding tanks • Grease traps

Call Tony Edwards on M: 1800 003 134 or 0428 799 465 W: www.valleyenviro.com

Ph: 0488 773 339 * 7 days

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Screens Blinds Shutters

FOR ALL HOME SEPTIC REPAIRS AND NEW SYSTEMS Family operated here when you need us Friendly service with custom solutions

CONTACT: 0427 374 392

www.maxfieldswastewater.com.au

SAMFORD SECURITY & BLINDS

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Pump Repairs & Sales

Septic Tanks

RIVERSIDE

We won’t be beaten on price

Property Poles

Sec Lic #4226262 Elec Lic #84729

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

★ Green Waste ★ Commercial ★ Household

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Security Alarms

Woven Stainless Mesh • Security Doors & Screens Flyscreens • Blinds • Awnings • Patio Enclosures Internal & External Shutters

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Sewage Treatment

CONTACT BRETT FOR A FREE MEASURE & QUOTE 0418 641 241 • samsec@bigpond.com

Installation and servicing most brands of treatment systems

QBSA Licence 744719 Pump Sales, Advice, Repairs & Installation Pool Pumps & Equipment Water Tanks & Installation Water Filtration Systems 0418 738 827 | tcpumps@bigpond.com www.townandcountrypumps.com

Timber Shutters Direct See page 10 for details

PO Box 277, Samford M: 0418 892 493 E: admin@stpr.com.au

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FOR ALL HOME SEPTIC REPAIRS AND NEW SYSTEMS Family operated here when you need us Friendly service with custom solutions

TACTICAL POWER

CONTACT: 0427 374 392

CEC Acc A8819827

www.maxfieldswastewater.com.au

Phone Dan on

0407 582 146 W.A.S Wastewater Solutions Pty Ltd Servicing and repairs to most Wastewater Treatment Systems. Family owned and operated.

Call Geoff: 0424 157 712

Your Local Solar Specialist ― “The Tactical Power team are reliable, professional and the workmanship was exceptional” Scott from Closeburn

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Slashing

John Keal isn’t just a friendly water carrier, he also does Acreage Slashing • 4wd Tractor Slashing, 6 foot wide cut • Efficient and experienced • Keep you acreage under control • Reduce the risk of snakes • Minimise fire hazards

Ph: 3353 3211 Your friendly, local

$7 New Customer Offer

Call Eric 0447 755 850 T

Densley’s

ELITE

STONE & TILE

SPECIALISING IN ALL ASPECTS OF TILING; from marble to mosaic and main floors to bathroom renovations. For quality, reliable work and a free quote contact Shane. BSA 1088064

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Surveyors/Town Planners

J.A. LIDDLE PTY LTD CONSULTING SURVEYORS

➢ Council Applications ➢ Subdivisions ➢ Contours, building setouts etc

PH: 3289 3411

Prompt Tiles

All aspects of tiling including waterproofing The ultimate tile laying experience Over 25 years experience

Michael Hilliard

LAND SURVEYORS PUMPA CONSULTING • • • •

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Swimming Pools Accredited Pool Safety Inspector

Is your pool's Family-owned Samford business Inspections & Certificates, safety certificate Pool Safety Compliance Advice out of date? PSI 101709

Ph Paul - 0417 630 509 www.brisbanepoolcertifiers.com.au

BSA 1168229

Tel: 0405 166 523

Phil Anderson 0411 515 492

 Ph. Tim Pumpa 0457 729 690

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Tiler

Ph: 0412 624 783

Samford man for water deliveries, pools & slashing

editor@villagepump.org.au

Prompt Service Flexible Options No lock in contracts Samford Locals 25+ Years experience

www.PristinePoolSolutions.com.au

Email: info@waswastewater.com.au www.waswastewater.com.au

Swimming Pools

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Water Carriers

D & W WATER SUPPLIERS STAINLESS STEEL TANK

Ph Danny & Wendy Greensill

0419 724 019 / 3289 1924

LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SAMFORD! • • • • • • •

Tree Removals & Tree Pruning by Qualified Arborists Stump grinding FRE Landscaping QuoteE Land Clearing s Call Us Now! 4x4 Truck / Crane Truck Mulch & Firewood Sales Qualified Arborist Consultations & Tree Risk Assessments

The Original

SamfordWaterCarriers Local family owned and operated business Serving the Valley since 1981

PHONE 3289 3610 568 733 PHONE 3289 3610 or 0406 EMAILinfo@northbrisbanetrees.com.au info@northbrisbanetrees.com.au EMAIL WEBwww.northbrisbanetrees.com.au www.northbrisbanetrees.com.au WEB

TREE LOPPING + MULCHING + STUMP GRINDING

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Water Carriers

No job too big or small! ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Qualified Arborists ✓ Storm damage & clean up Tree and Palm removal ✓ Electrically certified Tree Trimming ✓ Residential, Commercial Stump Grinding & Government

Council Approved 2 x 14,000 litre hygienic tankers Household drinking water & pools only All areas prompt reliable service Samford local since 1966 ROB & HELEN WEBER Mobile 0417 744 702 * www.samfordwatercarriers.com

FREE QUOTES - FULLY INSURED

Contact 3888 3326 or 0400 595 038 | lumberjackqld.com.au

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phone Steve:

"SAMFORD WATER" Experienced Operators 2x 14,000 litre tankers

0417 744 702

John Keal of Samford

Samford Water Deliveries

is your friendly local Water Carrier (& I do tractor slashing as well)

Call

3353 3211

I’ve lived in & delivered all over the valley since 1972 & I love to help you! T/As Samford H20 to Go!

Samford’s Best Value

The Village Pump Focusing on our Community

Mains drinking water only Council approved and locally owned

Ph Mike: 0417 703 962

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Water Carriers

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Water Tanks

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Welding

MAINS DRINKING WATER

Call for a Quote! SAMFORD AREA

Locally Owned Family Business

0433 111 914

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Water Tanks

SAMFORD MAINTENANCE

TANK REPAIRS & CLEANING A-1 Water Tank Services

Cleaning

• Minimal water loss silt vacuumed • Complete internal cleaning if required

CALL SHANE

0488 043 886

HANDYMAN / MACHINERY REPAIR / WELDING TRADE QUALIFIED - INSURED WWW.SAMFORDMAINTENANCE.COM 0493 363 394

www.a1tanks.com.au

GENERAL tankgoodness@iinet.net.au

Water Tank Cleanin g Minima l Water Loss Sanitisation to kill Bacteri a Water Filtration Systems

ORDERS for point of lay pullets. Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699. BULK CANE BALES Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699. 45kg GAS BOTTLES exch. Gleam O Dawn 3289 1699. GLEAM O DAWN stocks NutriRice range. 3289 1699. CONTACT GLEAM O DAWN for all your fertilizing, gardening & micro irrigation requirements. Ph 3289 1699. FREE removal unwanted cars/car bodies. 0412 268 087.

SERVICES Call Warren on 0411 774 767 www.pristine water.com.au

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LC HOMES Cleaning homes within the local Samford area, cleaning packages designed to meet your needs. 0434 634 581 L&S DOYLE ELECTRICAL Competitive rates, free quotes. Liam Doyle 0404 494 184. Lic No 73073 LOCAL CLEANING LADY $30/hr. 0488 483 231. PROPERTY CARETAKER available for Brisbane northern suburbs. Also a carer. Call Charlie 0408 008 047. RIDER MOWER and small engine repairs & servicing, general welding & fabrication work. Low rates no frills. Call Aaron: 0417 716 662 8am-4pm Mon-Fri. Pick up service avail. TLC CLEANERS – Reliable, local service over 20yrs. Many references avail. 0414 328 945 WELDING: Minor welding work. 0407 255 549 WINTER WEED SPRAY Is your lawn a mass of weeds? You must spray for Bini-ii now and avoid the thorns! Also eliminate clover, oxalis & broadleaf weeds. Quality exp’d service. Ph Jphn @ Target Pest & Turf Services: 1300 638 938. YOUR HOME CLEANED & SANITISED by KellieLee. Wkly/ftnly/3wkly/mthly. Spring cleans, one off cleans. Blinds, windows & home ironing. Productive quality job ssured. Professional pride & joy in work. Reliable & trusted service for over 12 yrs. Call: 0412 822 115.

ANIMALS

Repairs

• Tank linings & patch repairs • TANK LINERS fully installed & guaranteed

SERVICES cont

ACREAGE and domestic mowing, whipper-snipping, gardening and pressure cleaning. Cheap fixed rates, honest and reliable. Ring Liam 0472 626 206 CELEBRANT with depth and warmth. Contact Margit on 0410 030 870 or margitradcliffe@gmail.com CLEANING: Honest, reliable and efficient. Natural cleaning by request. Ring Tahlia 0449 938 551. FUNERAL CELEBRANT Services with soul. Contact Robyn on 0412 083 641 or robyn@eyesofheart.com. au FUNNEL ANTS! Are these pesky ants destroying your lawn/paddocks? I can easily control these & get your lawn/paddocks looking great again. Long lasting control. Ph John @Target Pest & Turf Services:1300 638 938. Your local Samford pest control experts. GENERAL PEST CONTROL Are ants, cochroaches, spiders, rodents & fleas causing you issues? Exp’d Samford based owner operator, fully licensed, fully insured, great service, great results. Ph: John @ Target Pest & Turf Services: 1300 638 938 LANTANA a problem? Call Peter on 0417 726 923 for prompt removal, roots and all with no pesticides used.

FARRIER Good rates. 0417 738 722 PETA’S PET MINDING Ph: 0418 118 708. SAMFORD PET RESORT AND DOGGY DAY CARE. Ph 3289 1600 www.samfordpetresort.com.au SAMFORD & SURROUNDS PET SITTING: Call Wendy Ph 0413 728 446 reliable & trustworthy.

TUITION DRIVER TRAINING: Automatic/manual, accredited female trainer, own car only. $40 p/hr M: 0434 544 215. FRENCH with a native speaker with over 20 years’ experience. High school & uni students + advanced learners. Ph Rose: 3289 4505/0408 249 013. MATHS TUTOR. 20+ years exp, with references. Reliable, friendly & effective. Current Blue Card.Very reasonable rates. Digby Shaw 0428 956 508. VOICE, GUITAR, SONGWRITING , CHOIR & MUSIC THERAPY. Wendy 0417 830 340 www.wendymurray.com

HEALTH & WELLBEING DEATH WALKER/DOULA Support & care for the dying and their families. Contact Robyn on 0412083641 or robyn@eyesofheart.com.au OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Early childhood/school/ executive skills, self care, sensory/self regulation. gwen@ gwenliddleot.com M: 0413 124 121 YOGA AT ZEN SPACE is for every-body! With nearly 15 classes a week we are your one stop shop for yoga & meditation offering courses and classes for beginners, over 60’s and established students. Plus regular workshops, weekly HeartSong Community Choir and live music events! Space for hire for your events too! www.zenspace. com.au or 0421 058 250 for more info. PSYCHOTHERAPY + HYPNOTHERAPY Feel like your mind and emotions have control over you? Gently rewire your automatic, subconscious processes and address issues at their core to achieve lasting change and enjoy greater resilience, empowerment, peace and joy.Visit www.takethewheeltherapy.com or contact Mel on 0493 426 961.

POSITIONS VACANT WANTED: Truck Driver. Min HR Licence. Ph: 3298 5436 HOME CLEANER wanted 0414 328 945

COMMUNITY CONTACTS Aged Care Advice and Advocacy. FREE Service. Samford Community Hub by appointment. Jay Richters 0420 278 240

Lions Club 7.00pm on the first and third Thursday of the month. Contact David 3289 4378 samford@lionsq3.org.au

Aikido Samford Club Beginners welcome. Darren 0402 901 933.

Meals on Wheels Delivery Mon - Fri. Ph: 0409 920 824. samford@

Alcoholics Anonymous Helpline 3255 9162 Samford

Men’s Coffee Morning: Meet other local retired and semi-retired

Facebook: Aikido Samford

mowpr.org. New volunteers always welcome.

Samford Community Singers

Mondays 7pm. Farmers Hall. Coordinator, Nettie Carroll 0412 991 759. Membership Secretary: Raymond Adams 3289 1789

Samford Hash Group Since 1991. Runners, walkers, joggers. Ph Haughty 3289 4378 Payback 3298 5194.

Community Hub every Tues: 7pm. Farmers Hall every Thurs: 10am. No need to book just turn up. These are both child friendly meetings.

men for a coffee and chat. 10am Fridays at Collies & Co, Main St, Samford. Contact Morris: 0409 614 855.

Samford Hash House Harriers Contact Stubby 3425 2849 for

ALP Australian Labor Party Monthly meetings in Samford.

Millen Farm and The Mini Farm Project have created an online store. Purchase fresh farm produce and support charity. Order up to 6pm Thursday and collect Saturday’s from 9am at Millen Farm. www. minifarmbox.com.au

Samford Landcare www.samfordlandcare.org.au. Contact: samfordlandcare@gmail.com

Kerry O’Connor 0417 634 755

Archery- Target Archers Beginner courses and new membership enquiries email: samfordvalleytargetarchers@gmail.com

Mt Nebo Resident’s Assoc. Mt Nebo Hall at 7.30pm on the

Army Cadets: Samford 107 ACU parades from 6pm to 8:30pm every Monday, excluding holidays at Samford Community Hub. E: 107ACU@ armycadets.gov.au for further information.

first Wednesday of the month. mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au www.mtnebo. org.au

Avenue of Honour For all information on this project or to order a memorial plaque contact samfordaoh@gmail.com or leave a message at the RSL on 3289 6928

Native Plants Qld (formerly SGAP) CWA Hall 7.15pm first Tuesday of month (except January). Enq sgapsamford@outlook.com or 3289 7858

Book Club Contact Rose: 0414 973 010, E: rose.moss@bigpond.com

Netball Club Meetings are the 1st Monday of each month at the

Bowls Club Wednesday is Ladies Bowls at 9.00am (Men welcome)

Saturday is mixed bowls at 1pm. For Sunday bowls & financial days contact Club. Ph: 3289 1204

Bunya Residents Association SES Building, James Drysdale

Sport Reserve 7.30pm last Wed of month, Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, Nov. email: president@bunyaresidents.asn.au. www.bunyaresidents.asn.au

Caravan Club Dog friendly club holds rallies one week each month

within 350km. Greg 0419 021 789.

Cards@TheSCHUB: 1st, 3rd and 5th Monday of each month.

Samford Local Growers 3rd Sunday of each month, 9am to 11am. Contact Jason 0407 740 856 or go to http://groups.google.com.au/ group/samford-local-food-group Samford Museum Station St, open every Wednesday & Sunday 10am - 4pm. info@samfordmuseum.com.au. Ph: 3289 2743 Samford Patchworkers Meet CWA Hall every Wed morning 9am except 3rd Wed. Ph: Rae 0407 693 818. ‘Nighties’ meet at Samford Community Hub 2nd & 4th Wed. 6.30pm to 9pm. Ph: Victoria 0438 757 185

Parklands Clubhouse, 7pm. Contact Sonya Grieve 0428 648 154. www. samfordnetball.org.au

Samford Pool - Redfin Aquatics

North Pine Poultry Club Inc Meet 3rd Saturday of each month.

Samford Rangers Football Club (Soccer) President -

See facebook page for details.

Pine Rivers Greens Meetings online 6.30pm, first Tues of each month. Facebook: pineriversgreens. E: pine.rivers@qld.greens.org.au Pine Rivers Koala Care Assoc Inc 24 hour Koala & Wildlife Rescue 0401 350 799.

M: 0448 726 343

www.redfinaquatics.com.

Graham Young, pres@samfordrangers.org.au, 0400 487 809. Secretary - Mathew Kilkelly, secy@samfordrangers.org.au, 0437 437 313

Samford Riding for the Disabled Samford Showgrounds Call

0458 246 883. www.samfordrda.com.au

Samford Scout Group Membership enquiries to David Reed: gl@ samford.scoutsqld.com.au www.samfordscouts.com.au Ph: 3040 6400

11am to 3pm. All card games welcome. Contact June at nowhiskey53@ gmail.com

Playgroup Contact Julia 0459 067 752 or samfordplaygroup@gmail.

Churches/Religions

Pony Club Committee meetings at Richards Rd, 7.30pm first Monday of the month. Pony Club Muster at Richards Rd on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month at 8.30am. www.samfordgvponyclub.org.au

Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Enquiries 3355 2667 Samford Valley Community Church. 3289 2832 Samford Baptist Church: Pastor Samuel Thompson 0409 797 931 St Pauls Anglican Church: Rev Robert Paget 3289 1715 Brisbane Christian Fellowship: Alan Elliott 3289 2888 Mitchelton Presbyterian Church: Rev. Phil Campbell 3355 3843 Baha’i Faith Azita 0405194623 Church of United Spiritualism: Rev Lee Ovenstone 0404 059 916 Alive Church: Ps Duane Van Vuuren 0488 495 049 Mychurch Everton Park Ph: 3355 7444 Nexus Church Samford: www.nexuschurch.com.au

location of run. Meet 5pm every Sunday. (4pm winter)

com or www.facebook.com/samfordplaygroup

Reko Samford & Dayboro: Order ea week online for contactless pickup ea Saturday. Facebook: Reko Samford/Reko Dayboro for details. Rotary Club of Samford Valley 6.45pm second and fouth

Tuesday. Contact President Amanda: 0417 612 400

RSL Sub-Branch Memorial Park corner Main and Progress.

Samford Support Network 0470 214 916. SSN@ samfordsupportnetwork.com. Drive Coordinator: 0490 216 043. www. samfordsupportnetwork.com. Samford & District Show Society Committee meetings at

Showgrounds - 2nd Wednesday each month. www.samfordshowsociety. com.au

Samford Valley Markets. 2nd Saturday each month 7am-noon. Facebook: Samford Valley Markets.

Swimming Club Contact Kylie Carrett 0412 447 598. www. samfordswimclub.com.au

Community Library Samford Books, games, jigsaw puzzles,

Pension and welfare on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Meetings as arranged, phone 3289 6928 for details or email samford@rslqld.org

Samford Tennis Club Enquiries Jessica Catterall 0466 883 899 www.samfordtennis.net. hello@southerncrosstennis.com.au

Creative Samford Inc A community group whose aim is to foster

Samford & Districts Progress & Protection Association (SDPPA) Meetings 7pm, 3rd Wed of month @

Samford Valley Weather Station Visit www. samfordweather.com

CWA CWA Hall at 10.00am on the third Wednesday of the month.

Samford Stags Rugby League Club Committee meetings

CD’s, DVD’s, social groups Contact Linda Murray 0408 062 393 or email info@communitylibrarysamford.org

and increase the visibility of all arts in Samford & surrounds. Contact: admin@creativesamford.com Secretary Lilah 0410 691 186. Hall bookings 0414 890 094

Cycling Samford Velos. Every Saturday from Samford Patisserie. Contact Daryl Van Cooten 3289 8319 (h) 3480 6602

Eco Corridor Samford (SDPPA) Monthly bushcare 2-4pm 2nd

Sunday except Dec/Jan. Meet in Samford parklands carpark by netball courts. samfordecocorridor@gmail.com

Equestrian Group (SEG) Riders of all ages and

SCHUB. Email: secretary@samfordprogess.org.au W: samfordprogress. org.au Facebook: SDPPA

at 6.30pm at the Clubhouse on the third Wednesday of the month. Contact Mick Hughes 3289 1027

Samford & District Carriage Drivers Based at the Samford Showgrounds. Contact Ian & Marilyn Taylor 0402 431 406.

Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce Meets 7am on the second Wednesday of each month at Flying Nun cafe. Contact President info@samfordchamber.com

abilities welcome. For full details, calendar & contacts - www. samfordequestriangroup.com

Samford Area Men’s Shed Contact info@samfordshed.org.au

Halls for Hire

Samford Art & Craft Association Slab Hut John Scott Park 7

Farmers Hall, 0422 054 378. CWA Bookings 0414 890 094 Showgrounds Pavilion - Seating for 500. 3289 7057. Samsonvale Hall - Linda Jeffrey 0416 735 361. Cedar Ck Hall - cedarcreekhall4520@gmail.com Samford Bowls Club - 3289 1204 Samford Community Centre, School Rd - 0408 665 434 Mt Nebo Hall - mtnebohall@mtnebo.org.au Samford Scout Hall & Shelter - David Reed 3040 6400 Anglican Church Hall 3289 1715 Zen Space Samford - 0421 058 250

Liberal National Party LNP Darcy Creighton 0403 435 606

FIRES

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL: 000 Local Rural Brigades: SAMFORD 3289 1441 SAMSONVALE 0481 469 891 CLOSEBURN 3289 4811 CLEAR MTN 3298 6357

days 10am-4pm. Ph. 3289 3113

Samford Bowls Mah-jong Every Wednesday & Friday 1pm4pm. Contact Jan Smith: 0402 623 794

Samford Commons admin@samfordcommons.org.au. Leah

Hudson M: 0432 682 024. Community Conversation @ Little Tree Bake & Brew House. 2:30pm – 4:30pm – 1st Sunday of each month.

Samford Community Folk Dance. All welcome at 7:30pm on 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month in the Farmers Hall. Contact Heather 3289 4708 www.colonialdance.com.au

FIRE WARDENS: SAMFORD

CLOSEBURN-UPPER CEDAR CREEK Closeburn and Upper Cedar Creek: Miles Boon 0409 661 353

Highvale: Rob Packer 0408 728 727 Jolly’s Lookout: Les Austin 3289 1465 Mt Glorious Rd to and incl. Hulcombe Rd: Noel Draper 3289 1811 Gibbons Road: Kemsley McDowall 3289 1215 Samford Village: Tony Marks 0422 001 814 Camp Mountain: Bob Millar 3289 1854 Wights Mtn: Garry Morrison 3289 1748 Draper: Irwin Draper 3289 1497

CLEAR MOUNTAIN John Blake 0418 878 575

editor@villagepump.org.au SAMSONVALE

Kobble Creek east of Mt Samson Rd & Watson Rd to Dales Rd: Glen Lake - 0418 153 116 Kobble Creek from Dales Rd to Kriesch Rd: Steve Arkell 3289 9061 - 0408 792 975 Kundes Rd south of Hills Rd to Clear Mtn Rd & Basin Rd Area: Chris Kunde 0408 180 669

MT NEBO

Mt Nebo Terry Bradford 3289 8181 Mt Glorious Bob Snowdon 3289 0150 All fires more than 2m in any direction require a permit

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